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Sligo's goalkeeper coach Rodney Dalzell argues with supporters as Patrick McClean attempts to calm him. Laszlo Geczo/INPHO

Sligo goalkeeping coach resigns following altercation with supporters

Rodney Dalzell has stepped aside following the incident.

SLIGO ROVERS’ GOALKEEPING coach Rodney Dalzell has resigned following an altercation with some of the club’s supporters after their 2-1 loss to Bray Wanderers yesterday.

The loss to bottom-of-the-table Bray came as a surprise, particularly given that the Seagulls have not trained collectively for a number of weeks owing to unpaid wages. The result led embattled boss Ger Lyttle to comment: “We should all be ashamed of ourselves, myself included.”

Sligo are now just two points clear of the relegation zone and the controversy surrounding Dalzell has compounded their woes.

A club statement read: “Sligo Rovers regret yesterday’s post-game exchange between a member of our backroom team and some supporters.

“The exchange occurred when passions ran high in the aftermath of the full-time whistle of a disappointing day. We believe our staff care deeply about the club but on this occasion it was not construed in a fitting manner.

“As a result, goalkeeping coach Rodney Dalzell offered his resignation this morning which the club accepted by mutual agreement. This is an admirable course of action taken by Rodney, and one we respect.

“The level of support we receive as a club is extraordinary and we place huge value on it.

“We are focused on improving results on the pitch and now continue preparations ahead of Friday’s game in Dublin.”

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    Mute Bognor regis
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    Jan 16th 2016, 10:48 PM

    De mori looks like a pub brawler.

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    Mute Gerry Campbell
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    Jan 16th 2016, 11:05 PM

    Minus the brawling, more like a pub customer. Pathetic waste of money for the Crowd..

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    Mute Pepper Brooks
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    Jan 17th 2016, 12:17 AM

    Haye is an insufferable bollox

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    Jan 16th 2016, 10:34 PM

    Worst production ever. And I thought tv3 was bad. What was up with the setanta guy’s interview at the end. Talking about Haye’s finances…

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    Jan 16th 2016, 11:14 PM

    Switching mics after about 5 minutes so the attending audience could hear the post fight interview was amateur hour

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    Jan 16th 2016, 11:24 PM

    In fairness it was the first fight they ever covered although you are right there where some amateur moments

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    Mute Dan
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    Jan 16th 2016, 10:32 PM

    God I thought we were rid of him.

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    Jan 16th 2016, 11:18 PM

    Haye looked like his bitch tits are getting out of control.

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    Jan 17th 2016, 1:09 AM

    @Rob
    That says more about your than it does about Haye!

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    Jan 17th 2016, 1:10 AM

    *more about you

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    Mute Rob Kennedy
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    Jan 17th 2016, 12:12 PM

    Was referring to alleged steroid use (in Dubai) – not just because he has female looking breasts, which is a symptom. Not my type of thing :)

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    Mute Brendan Byrne
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    Jan 16th 2016, 11:08 PM

    Has to be the strangest post fight interview I’ve seen, he was pretty much insulting Haye, also changed subject way too quick. Haye copped it too but done well to stay professional

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    Jan 16th 2016, 11:33 PM

    Was it Tony O Donaghue ?

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    Jan 16th 2016, 11:36 PM

    * Donoghue

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    Jan 16th 2016, 10:39 PM

    Job done. Hopefully he starts fighting decent opposition soon.

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    Jan 16th 2016, 11:47 PM

    There is no such thing as decent opposition in the heavyweight division. It’s a complete joke.

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    Jan 17th 2016, 8:46 AM

    Are you implying Haye is the best in the division so?

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    Jan 16th 2016, 10:57 PM

    Pointless fight…

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    Jan 16th 2016, 11:00 PM

    Not a big fan of haye but he got the job done with ease, he looks in very good condition, think he still has a place in the division, maybe enough to get a belt

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    Jan 16th 2016, 11:09 PM

    Pathetic fight but haye looks in serious condition! He will trouble many a heavyweight! Would love to see him fight d whyte! I think he will have to in order to get to top

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    Jan 17th 2016, 1:00 AM

    you know you’ve made it when your fighting on Dave.next up,mock the week,from 5 years ago.

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    Jan 16th 2016, 10:58 PM

    Does this really count????

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    Jan 16th 2016, 11:38 PM

    “Testing myself” – not really! This is why people turn away from boxing, majority fights are complete mismatches, complete non-event

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    Jan 17th 2016, 12:16 AM

    There are two heavyweight title fights starting shortly in New York.

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    Jan 16th 2016, 11:50 PM

    Hayemaker is back

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    Jan 17th 2016, 10:09 AM

    The fight was a bit of a joke. The guy stood there and did nothing.

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    Jan 17th 2016, 2:57 PM

    it would be good to see haye fight Anthony joshua

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    Jan 17th 2016, 2:56 PM

    De Mori looked like he was in slow motion throwing that jab and leaving himself wide open to be levelled!

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