In a new departure for the club, Sligo Rovers
have signed a seventeen years old player on a soccer
scholarship.<br><br>As part of the deal, Rovers will pay the college
fees of Jason Moran, a student at NUIG,
Galway.<br><br>“This is a new initiative for the club and shows our
determination to secure the best young talent in the region and
to help them develop their football and academic
ability”, explained Rovers boss, Don O’Riordan.<br><br>The
manager is delighted to have secured the midfielder’s
signature and believes he will make a valuable contribution
to Rovers over the next few years.<br><br>O’Riordan
witnessed Moran’s ability at first hand last season when
the youngster made his League of Ireland debut with
Galway United.<br><br>“Jason is a highly promising young
player who has a bright future in the game. He’s a
left-sided player and he will bring a lot of quality to our
squad. We’re delighted to have him on our books”, said
the manager.<br><br>Moran will go straight into the
squad for Saturday’s game against Kilkenny City at
Buckley Park.