John Russell urges Sligo to treat Viking game as a 'clean slate'

CLEAN SLATE: Sligo Rovers manager John Russell looking dejected after the first leg. Pic: INPHO/NTB/Carina Johansen

Sligo Rovers' European adventure might be all but expired for this year but manager John Russell is adamant that they'll treat tonight's second leg against Viking Stavanger as a “clean slate” at The Showgrounds (7pm start).

The Norwegians lead 5-1 from last Thursday's first leg at the SR-Bank Arena in Stavanger and, barring a miraculous and unlikely comeback from Sligo, will be heading into the UEFA Europa Conference League play-off round to reach the group stage.