Coleraine FC Delighted to Sign Rob Slevin
Coleraine FC is delighted to announce the signing of Rob Slevin on a season-long loan. The 28-year-old defender joins the Bannsiders for the 2026/27 campaign after an agreement was struck with his parent club Derry City.
Slevin made the breakthrough at University College Cork (UCC) before later enjoying spells at Waterford United, Cork City and Finn Harps. His bright performances for Finn Harps alerted the attention of Galway United and he would enjoy a three-year stint with the Tribesmen, making more than 100 appearances in the process and helped the club clinch the First Division title in 2023.
The central defender then made the move to Derry City in December last year and the Cork native has been part of the Candystripes squad - both domestically and in European competition. Speaking about Slevin’s move to The Showgrounds, Bannsiders boss Ruaidhri Higgins said: “It’s a good addition for us and he’s a player I wanted to bring to the club 12 months ago when he was at Galway.
What Comes Next?
The Bannsiders are looking forward to the new season, with their next fixture being vs Bangor (at home, 2026-12-19) (4th in the table). Slevin will be looking to make an impact in the Northern Ireland Premiership and help the Bannsiders achieve their goals.
Why It Matters for Coleraine FC
The signing of Slevin is a significant boost for the Bannsiders, as they look to strengthen their squad for the new season. The 28-year-old defender brings experience and quality to the team, and will be looking to make a positive impact in the Northern Ireland Premiership.
What Makes Slevin a Good Fit for Coleraine FC?
Slevin is a left-footed centre-back, which gives the Bannsiders balance in that area of the pitch. He is also a great communicator and has a bit of everything that you would want from a centre-half. He can play, he is a great communicator, and he will fit in well with the group.
And, with the new season just around the corner, the Bannsiders are looking forward to seeing Slevin in action. The 28-year-old defender will be looking to make a positive impact in the Northern Ireland Premiership and help the Bannsiders achieve their goals.
The Bannsiders are looking forward to the new season, with their next fixture being vs Bangor (at home, 2026-12-19) (4th in the table). Slevin will be looking to make an impact in the Northern Ireland Premiership and help the Bannsiders achieve their goals.
