Russell: We won't let Wexford FAI Cup defeat deter Euro journey

Having beaten Scottish Premiership outfit Motherwell 3-0 on aggregate to get to the third qualifying round of the UEFA Europa Conference League, Russell knows that anything is possible.

LEADER: Sligo manager John Russell. Photo: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

SLIGO Rovers manager John Russell maintains that his side's surprise FAI Cup first round exit, losing to First Division side Wexford after extra-time last Sunday, won't deter the Bit O'Red from the latest stage of their European journey.

Sligo have reached the third round of a European competition for the first time in the club's history – an adventure that has earned the north-west club €850,000 – and this evening they are away to Norwegian club Viking FK in the city of Stavanger (Viking Stadion, kick-off 6pm Irish time).