Greg Bolger sees characters standing up for Airtricity League leaders Sligo Rovers

'I still think Shamrock Rovers are the benchmark and we need to keep in with them as much as possible'

Greg Bolger of Sligo Rovers celebrates following the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division against Shamrock Rovers. Picture: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Asked if winning away at Shamrock Rovers on Monday night, to leapfrog the champions to the top of the Premier Division, was a statement of intent of their own title ambitions, Sligo Rovers’ midfielder Greg Bolger wasn’t biting.

“Look, there’s a long way to go,” cautioned the 32-year-old who has been the dynamo in Bit O’ Red boss Liam Buckley’s midfield since arriving at the Showgrounds in the winter.