Former Birmingham centre-back Darren Purse is the new Sligo Rovers manager

Sligo Rovers have appointed former Birmingham City Premier League star Darren Purse as their new manager. Purse will have an 18-month contract and takes charge immediately for Saturday night's home game with Drogheda United. 

The 49-year-old succeeds John Russell, who left the club this month to take the Shelbourne job after four years as boss in Sligo.

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