Cook expected back in Sligo

Paul Cook is expected to return to Sligo Rovers after talks regarding the vacant managerial position with Accrington Stanley “concluded unsuccessfully”.

Cook was given permission to speak with the English League Two side earlier in the month.

The Liverpudlian, who has served close to five years in the north west, has been linked to a number of jobs in recent times, including St Johnstone who he turned down last November.

A Sligo statement read: “Sligo Rovers wish to announce that Paul Cook is expected to return to Sligo this weekend after talks between Paul and Accrington Stanley concluded unsuccessfully.

"We would like to thank Accrington’s Peter Marsden for his professionalism and courtesy in the negotiations with Sligo Rovers and we wish them the very best for the future.

"We would also like to thank our supporters for their patience this week regarding this issue and look forward to a return to focus on our pre-season preparations."