# Waterford F.C.

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This article is about the men's professional football team. For the women's team associated to the same club, see [Waterford F.C. (women)](/source/Waterford_F.C._(women)).

Association football club in the Republic of Ireland

Football club

Waterford Full name Waterford Football Club Nickname The Blues Founded 1930; 96 years ago (1930) Ground Waterford RSC, Waterford, Ireland Capacity 5,154[1] (3,052 seats) Chairman Jamie Pilley Manager Graham Coughlan League League of Ireland Premier Division 2025 League of Ireland Premier Division, 9th of 10 Website www.waterfordfc.ie Home colours Away colours Third colours

**Waterford Football Club** formerly Waterford United Football Club is an [Irish association football club](/source/List_of_association_football_clubs_in_the_Republic_of_Ireland) based in [Waterford](/source/Waterford) who play in the [League of Ireland Premier Division](/source/League_of_Ireland_Premier_Division). The club was founded and elected to the league in [1930](/source/1930_in_Ireland).[2] Originally the club was based at the greyhound stadium known as [Kilcohan Park](/source/Kilcohan_Park), but moved to the [Waterford Regional Sports Centre](/source/Waterford_Regional_Sports_Centre) in the 1993–94 season. In 2018 the club and its players became fully professional.[3]

## History

Chart of yearly table positions for Waterford in League of Ireland

### Early years

Waterford first participated in the league in the [1930–31 season](/source/1930%E2%80%9331_League_of_Ireland) finishing ninth and again from 1931 to 1932 before dropping out of the league for two seasons. Waterford re-entered the league in the 1935–36 season along with [Sligo Rovers](/source/Sligo_Rovers). Waterford won the Shield in their first season.

Waterford won the [FAI Cup](/source/FAI_Cup) for the first time in their history in 1937 beating [St James's Gate](/source/St_James's_Gate_F.C.) and also won the Shield.

The club were league runners up in 1937–38 season and again in the 1940–41 season. Both Waterford and League winners [Cork United](/source/Cork_United_F.C._(1940%E2%80%931948)) finished on equal points but Cork were awarded the title as Waterford were unable to compete in the play-off due to a dispute regarding payment to players. At the end of the campaign, the original Waterford resigned from the League of Ireland, only for a new entity, with the same name, to be elected in, for 1944–45 season. Waterford won the Shield again in the 1952–53 season and were again runners-up in the League this time to [St Patrick's Athletic](/source/St_Patrick's_Athletic_F.C.) in the 1954–55 season and again in the 1962–63 season.

The club eventually won the league title for the first time in the 1965–66 season, (under manager Paddy Coad) setting a then league record of 13 straight league victories. The 1965/66 title was the beginning of a hugely successful spell for the club domestically. The following season they played in the preliminary round of the Champions cup against [Vorwärts Berlin](/source/Vorw%C3%A4rts_Berlin), an East German and Army side, losing 6–1 at [Dalymount Park](/source/Dalymount_Park) and 6–0 in [East Berlin](/source/East_Berlin).

They won the Shield once again in 1968–69 season. Waterford won the league title three times in a row, in 1968,1969 and in 1970. The title was won by [Cork Hibernians](/source/Cork_Hibernians) in 1971 but returned to Waterford in the 1971–1972 season and again in the 1972–73 season. The following season Waterford won the [League of Ireland Cup](/source/League_of_Ireland_Cup), however failed to regain the league title.

The Club won the [FAI Cup](/source/FAI_Cup) for the second time under [Tommy Jackson](/source/Tommy_Jackson_(footballer%2C_born_1946)) in 1980 beating [St Patrick's Athletic](/source/St._Patrick's_Athletic_F.C.) with the winner from Brian Gardner.[4]

Waterford's success in the league over the years brought European football where they played against famous clubs such as [Manchester United](/source/Manchester_United_F.C.)[5] and [Celtic](/source/Celtic_F.C.).[6][7] [Bobby Charlton](/source/Bobby_Charlton) had a brief spell at the club in 1976, playing three times and scoring one goal.[8]

### Early 1980s to mid-2010s

In May 1982, the club changed its name to Waterford United.[9] [Alfie Hale](/source/Alfie_Hale) was appointed manager. In 1985 the league's membership rose to 22 clubs with the election of six new clubs in 1985. This resulted in the introduction of the present two-Division (Premier and First) structure in 1985/86 of which Waterford was a member of the Premier Division. Waterford were relegated to the First Division in the 1988–89 season. Their stay there was short, gaining promotion and winning the First Division title the following season 1989–90. They were unable to retain their Premier Division status the following season finishing in eleventh.

The club was promoted to the top flight in the 1991–92 season finishing as runners up to [Limerick](/source/Limerick_F.C.). But again the club were unable to remain in the Premier Division for more than a single season suffering relegation on goal difference to [Drogheda United](/source/Drogheda_United).

Waterford United were promoted to the Premier Division, finishing top of the First Division in the 1997–98 season and remained there until the 1999–00 season suffering relegation in the playoffs to [Kilkenny City](/source/Kilkenny_City_A.F.C.).

[Jimmy McGeough](/source/Jimmy_McGeough) was appointed manager in 2002.[10] In his first season he led the club to promotion to the [League of Ireland Premier Division](/source/League_of_Ireland_Premier_Division) in the 2002–03 season.

The League of Ireland changed from a winter league to a summer league for the 2003 season. Waterford finished 6th under Jimmy McGeough. Despite the good season he was controversially sacked, the decision was very unpopular with the club's supporters.[11]

In 2004, The Blues finished 5th and they reached the [FAI Cup](/source/FAI_Cup) Final, their first since 1986 under [Alan Reynolds](/source/Alan_Reynolds_(footballer)) as player-manager and [Paul McGrath](/source/Paul_McGrath_(footballer)) as director of football but lost 2–1 to [Longford Town](/source/Longford_Town_F.C.).[12]

In 2006, Waterford United were relegated to the [First Division](/source/League_of_Ireland_First_Division). The [FAI](/source/Football_Association_of_Ireland) took over the running of the [League of Ireland](/source/League_of_Ireland) at the end of the 2006 season. Part of this takeover involved the assessment of all League of Ireland sides and the manner in which they were being run including finances, infrastructure, future plans, marketability and previous finishing positions since the 2002 season, (this was due to [Kildare County](/source/Kildare_County) only joining the Eircom League in 2002). Despite finishing in 11th and last place ( [Dublin City](/source/Dublin_City_F.C.) being the 12th team in the league and subsequently folding during the season) the club were forced to play a relegation/promotion playoff against [Dundalk](/source/Dundalk_F.C.). Despite being defeated Waterford United still stood a chance of remaining a [Premier Division](/source/League_of_Ireland_Premier_Division) side due to the FAI assessment. However, on 8 December 2006 the [FAI](/source/Football_Association_of_Ireland) decided to relegate Waterford to the 1st Division with [Shamrock Rovers](/source/Shamrock_Rovers) and [Galway United](/source/Galway_United) replacing them and the now defunct Dublin City. Dundalk, despite beating Waterford in a playoff,[13] were controversially overlooked and remained in the First Division. However, on 20 February 2007 it was announced that Waterford United had been invited to participate in the Premier Division for the forthcoming season. Club secretary Larry Gough stated "The club considered the proposal carefully and decided to accept the invitation in the best interests of football in Waterford and the eircom league".[14] However, The "Blues" were relegated that season via the play-offs losing 6–3 on aggregate to [Finn Harps](/source/Finn_Harps_F.C.).[15]

After the club's relegation, Waterford went into the 2008 season knowing that only one team from the [First Division](/source/League_of_Ireland_First_Division) would be promoted as the FAI planned to revamp the league. A valiant effort from Cronin's Blues saw them come so close yet so far as the "Blues" fell away towards the business end of the season leaving [Dundalk](/source/Dundalk_F.C.) and [Shelbourne](/source/Shelbourne_F.C.) to compete for promotion on the final day of the season.

In 2009, former Bohemians player, [Stephen Henderson](/source/Stephen_Henderson_(footballer_born_1966)) took over as boss at the club and in his first season, the Blues narrowly missed out yet again for the playoffs and reached the [EA Sports Cup Final](/source/League_of_Ireland_Cup) where they were defeated 3–1 by [Bohemians](/source/Bohemian_F.C.)[16] and the FAI Cup semi-finals.[17] The club also finished in 4th in the League, missing out on the playoffs.

Henderson signed a one-year extension to his contract for the 2010 season. His side finished in 2nd place just three points off champions [Derry City](/source/Derry_City_F.C.). His side came up against [Monaghan United](/source/Monaghan_United_F.C.) in the playoffs but were defeated 3–1 in the RSC.[18]

In May 2011, Henderson was sacked after a run of poor form.[19] Waterford native, Paul O'Brien was appointed manager for the duration of the season.[20] Waterford United finished 5th in the 2011 [League of Ireland First Division](/source/League_of_Ireland_First_Division). The board in the off season then appointed Paul as full-time manager on a year contract for the 2012 season.

Paul O'Brien's side fell narrowly short of promotion, they defeated champions [Limerick](/source/Limerick_F.C.) four times in four games but still finished 4 points behind them. This meant the playoffs once again for Waterford. In the first section of the playoffs Waterford beat 3rd placed [Longford Town](/source/Longford_Town_F.C.) 3–1 on aggregate.[21] This set up a tie with [Dundalk](/source/Dundalk_F.C.) of the [League of Ireland Premier Division](/source/League_of_Ireland_Premier_Division). The first leg ended in a 2–2 draw in [Oriel Park](/source/Oriel_Park) but Waterford were defeated 2–0 in the second leg at the RSC and would once again remain in the First Division.[22]

The Blues were favourites to lift the Title in 2013 but during the season O'Brien resigned due to poor form.[23] Waterford finished in 4th, missing out on the playoffs. During the 2013 season former manager [Stephen Henderson](/source/Stephen_Henderson_(footballer%2C_born_1966)) was seeking compensation from his previous contract, Henderson claimed he was sacked despite the club claiming he resigned, the club's supporters were forced to step in and raise the money Henderson was owed before the club could be wound up.[24] Tommy Griffin was appointed manager for the 2014 season.[25] The club encountered financial difficulties once again, this led to the club slipping down the table to a 7th-place finish.

After a disappointing start to 2015, Griffin stepped aside into a new role in the club and [Roddy Collins](/source/Roddy_Collins) was appointed as manager on a two-and-a-half-year deal.[26] Collins side finished 7th in his first season. In the 2016 season, Collins signed a lot of players he worked with before such as Philip Gorman, [James O'Brien](/source/Jamie_O'Brien_(footballer)) and his son, Roddy Collins Jr, and many others. With two games left in the 2016 season and Waterford in 6th it was announced Roddy Collins would leave the club.[27]

### Modern day

After weeks of speculation on social media, the club officially announced in mid-November 2016 that [Swindon Town](/source/Swindon_Town_F.C.) chairman [Lee Power](/source/Lee_Power) had assumed control.[28] Shortly after taking control, he outlined his plan to rebrand the club, removing 'United' from the club's name, going back to the original name of Waterford FC. He also wished to change the club's crest and jersey to something more traditional. On 2 January 2017, the club announced the new managerial team for the coming season. The new head coach was former player and manager [Alan Reynolds](/source/Alan_Reynolds_(footballer)) and [Pat Fenlon](/source/Pat_Fenlon) was appointed as the club's director of football.[29] As the squad started to take shape, the club officially announced on 20 January 2017 that they would change back to the original Waterford FC name. They also unveiled the new crest which was a modernised version of the club's first ever crest from 1930.[30] Under the new leadership, Waterford FC signed several high-profile players.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*] After Waterford beat [Wexford](/source/Wexford_F.C.) 3–0 and [Cobh Ramblers](/source/Cobh_Ramblers_F.C.) were defeated 3–0 by [Cabinteely](/source/Cabinteely_F.C.), Waterford were officially crowned league champions and promoted back to the Premier Division for 2018.[31]

Waterford qualified for the [Europa League first qualifying round](/source/2019%E2%80%9320_UEFA_Europa_League) by finishing fourth in the [2018 League of Ireland Premier Division](/source/2018_League_of_Ireland_Premier_Division), but were ruled by [UEFA](/source/UEFA) to have not passed the "three-year rule" as the club were reformed in 2016. As a result, the berth was given to the fifth-placed team of the league, [St Patrick's Athletic](/source/St_Patrick's_Athletic_F.C.).[32]

Reynolds resigned as manager on 16 June 2020.[33]

On 4 June 2021, with the club bottom of the table, it was announced that [Lee Power](/source/Lee_Power) had sold the club to R&S Holdings Ltd, fronted by UK entrepreneur Richard Forrest who had bought the remaining stakes in the club having previously bought 33% earlier in the year.[34] The club finished 9th in the table in 2021, meaning they entered a relegation playoff.[35] Manager Marc Bircham was sacked just days before the relegation play-off with [UCD AFC](/source/UCD_AFC) and the team subsequently lost the playoff 2–1, returning Waterford to the First Division.[35] On 14 June 2022, Waterford appointed Danny Searle as manager. Searle had previously been [Aldershot Town](/source/Aldershot_Town_F.C.) manager.[36]

In August 2022, [Andrew Pilley](/source/Andrew_Pilley), then [Fleetwood Town F.C.](/source/Fleetwood_Town_F.C.) owner, bought out Richard Forrest to become the owner & Chairman of Waterford F.C.[37] In March 2023, Searle was removed from his position just five games into the 2023 season.[38] Two days later, former [Bohemians](/source/Bohemian_F.C.) manager [Keith Long](/source/Keith_Long) was appointed as Searle's replacement.[39]

In July 2023, the Waterford FC owner [Andrew Pilley](/source/Andrew_Pilley) was sentenced to 13 years in prison in the UK.[40] In November 2023, following a playoff with Cork City, Waterford FC earned promotion back to the Premier Division.[41] In May 2024, The Willows 96 Holdings Limited took over ownership of Waterford F.C. from [Andrew Pilley](/source/Andrew_Pilley). This holding company is 100% owned by Jamie Pilley, the son of the former owner.[42]

## Players

- *As of 15 March 2025*[43][44]

### Current squad

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under [FIFA eligibility rules](/source/FIFA_eligibility_rules); some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player 1 GK NIR Stephen McMullan (on loan from Fleetwood Town) 2 DF SCO Jordan Houston 3 DF POR Benny Couto 4 DF ENG Will Johnson (on loan from Fleetwood Town) 5 DF IRL John Mahon 6 MF IRL Cian Barrett (on loan from Shamrock Rovers) 7 FW IRL Conor Carty 8 MF IRL Evan McLaughlin 9 FW IRL Pádraig Amond 10 MF IRL Conan Noonan 11 MF ENG Trae Coyle 12 DF ENG Finlay Armstrong 13 DF IRL Kevin Long 14 DF IRL Jesse Dempsey No. Pos. Nation Player 15 MF IRL Luke Heeney 16 DF ENG Hayden Cann 17 MF CAN Jordan Faria 18 FW IRL Tommy Lonergan 19 MF NIR Sam Glenfield 20 MF NOR Jørgen Voilås 21 GK IRL Arlo Doherty 22 DF IRL Ronan Mansfield 24 DF IRL Adam Coyne 25 GK IRL Jason Healy 27 MF IRL Dean McMenamy 28 DF IRL Sean Keane 43 DF POL Alan Zborowski

### Out on loan

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under [FIFA eligibility rules](/source/FIFA_eligibility_rules); some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player 26 MF IRL Muhammad Oladiti (on loan at Wexford) 29 FW IRL Zak O'Sullivan (on loan at Fleetwood Town) 38 FW IRL Calum Costello (on loan at Fleetwood Town)

## Technical staff

As of 2026, the club's technical staff included:[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*]

Position Staff Head Coach Graham Coughlan Assistant Coach Lee Bullen Coach David Breen Goalkeeping coach Brian Murphy

## Stadium

### Regional Sports Centre

Main article: [Waterford Regional Sports Centre](/source/Waterford_Regional_Sports_Centre)

Waterford FC plays their home games at the [Waterford Regional Sports Centre](/source/Waterford_Regional_Sports_Centre), more commonly referred to as the RSC. They have played at the RSC since the 1992–93 season.[45][*[better source needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Verifiability#Questionable_sources)*] The stadium has two stands and holds a capacity of 5,154 with 3,052 seats.[1] The record attendance at the RSC was for an [FAI Cup](/source/FAI_Cup) semi-final game in 1997 against [Shelbourne](/source/Shelbourne_F.C.) where Waterford was defeated 2–1 in front of 8,500 people, this was when spectators were permitted to stand on the running track in the ground.[46] The RSC also hosted the 2009 [League of Ireland Cup](/source/League_of_Ireland_Cup) final where [Bohemians](/source/Bohemian_F.C.) defeated Waterford 3–1.[16] Before moving to the RSC Waterford played at [Kilcohan Park](/source/Kilcohan_Park).

## Supporters and rivalries

### Supporters

The club draws its support from Waterford City, as well as Waterford County and the South East region as a whole.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*]

### Groups

The Blues Supporters Club is the official Waterford FC fans group. It was formed in December 2009 after members of the IBSC (Independent Blues Supporters Club) voted to become an official fans group. Since the 2010 season, the BSC has organised transport for Blues fans to away games, run the club shop as well as organise fundraising activities and match day activities for Waterford FC. There is also a branch of the BSC based in Dungarvan that accommodates Blues fans living in West Waterford.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*]

An "[Ultras](/source/Ultras)" group had previously been formed in 2006.[47]

### Rivals

Waterford contest the [Munster Derby](/source/Munster_Derby) with [Cork City](/source/Cork_City_F.C.). Waterford had big derbies with Cork City in the 2000s when Waterford were in the [Premier Division](/source/League_of_Ireland_Premier_Division) and then again when Cork City Foras entered the [First Division](/source/League_of_Ireland_First_Division) in the early 2010s. The derby with Cork always being Munsters biggest clash died off when Cork City started challenging the top of the table in the Premier Division and Waterford plummeted to the bottom end of the First Division around 2014.[48] When Waterford drew Cork in the cups the club would usually be easily beaten. When Waterford played Cork in Turners Cross in the [EA Sports Cup](/source/League_of_Ireland_Cup) in 2016 they were beaten 7–0. However the rivalry was somewhat rekindled in 2017 after Waterford were taken over by [Lee Power](/source/Lee_Power), a heavy challenge by [Patrick McClean](/source/Patrick_McClean) on Cork's [Sean Maguire](/source/Sean_Maguire_(footballer)) caused controversy, it led to a huge dispute on social media between Waterford and Cork players with Irish internationals [James McClean](/source/James_McClean) and [Shane Duffy](/source/Shane_Duffy) also getting involved defending Patrick's tackle.[49][50] And despite Waterford being in the [First Division](/source/League_of_Ireland_First_Division) they manage to secure the signing of Waterford born Cork centre back Kenny Browne who was on the back of a great season where he starred for the rebels as they won the [FAI Cup](/source/FAI_Cup). The move caused huge controversy with Cork manager [John Caulfield](/source/John_Caulfield_(Irish_footballer)).[51][52] As time went on Cork and Waterford played against each other a few times most recently when Waterford beat the in the Premier Division Promotion Playoff Final.

Waterford have also had a local south east derby game against near neighbours [Wexford](/source/Wexford_F.C.) since 2007 but there has never been any significant rivalry between the clubs. In the 1960s and 1970s, Waterford also had a rivalry with [Shamrock Rovers](/source/Shamrock_Rovers_F.C.).[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*]

## Honours

- **[League of Ireland](/source/League_of_Ireland): 6** - [1965–66](/source/1965%E2%80%9366_League_of_Ireland), [1967–68](/source/1967%E2%80%9368_League_of_Ireland), [1968–69](/source/1968%E2%80%9369_League_of_Ireland), [1969–70](/source/1969%E2%80%9370_League_of_Ireland), [1971–72](/source/1971%E2%80%9372_League_of_Ireland), [1972–73](/source/1972%E2%80%9373_League_of_Ireland)

- **[FAI Cup](/source/FAI_Cup): 2** - [1936–37](/source/1936%E2%80%9337_FAI_Cup), 1979–80

- **[League of Ireland First Division](/source/League_of_Ireland_First_Division): 4** - [1989–90](/source/1989%E2%80%9390_League_of_Ireland_First_Division), [1997–98](/source/1997%E2%80%9398_League_of_Ireland_First_Division), [2002–03](/source/2002%E2%80%9303_League_of_Ireland_First_Division), [2017](/source/2017_League_of_Ireland_First_Division)

- **[League of Ireland Cup](/source/League_of_Ireland_Cup): 2** - 1973–74, 1984–85

- **[League of Ireland Shield](/source/League_of_Ireland_Shield): 5** - 1930–31, 1936–37, 1952–53, 1958–59, 1968–69

- **[LFA President's Cup](/source/LFA_President's_Cup): 1** - 1973–74

- **[Top Four Cup](/source/Top_Four_Cup) : 5** - 1967–68, 1968–69, 1969–70, 1970–71, 1972–73

- **[Texaco Cup](/source/Texaco_(All-Ireland)_Cup): 1** - [1974–75](/source/1974%E2%80%9375_Texaco_(All-Ireland)_Cup)

- **[Munster Senior League](/source/Munster_Senior_League_Senior_Premier_Division): 1** - 1932–33

- **[Munster Senior Cup](/source/Munster_Senior_Cup_(association_football)): 16** - 1934–35, 1945–46, 1947–48, 1955–56, 1956–57, 1965–66, 1966–67, 1975–76, 1980–81, 1985–86, 1986–87, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2013, 2024

- **[Dr Tony O'Neill Cup](/source/Dr_Tony_O'Neill_Cup): 1** - 2000–01

- **[Enda McGuill Cup](/source/Enda_McGuill_Cup): 1** - 2001–02

**Source:**[53]

## European record

### Overview

Competition P W D L GF GA GD European Cup 14 3 0 11 15 47 - 32 European Cup Winners' Cup 8 1 1 6 6 14 - 8 TOTAL 22 4 1 17 21 61 - 40

### Matches

Season Competition Round Opponent Home Away Aggregate 1966–67 European Cup PR Vorwärts Berlin 1–6 0–6 1–12 1968–69 European Cup 1R Manchester United 1–3 1–7 2–10 1969–70 European Cup 1R Galatasaray 2–3 0–2 2–5 1970–71 European Cup 1R Glentoran 1–0 3–1 4–1 2R Celtic 0–7 2–3 2–10 1972–73 European Cup 1R Omonia 0–2 2–1 2–3 1973–74 European Cup 1R Újpest 2–3 0–3 2–6 1979–80 European Cup Winners' Cup 1R Göteborg 1–1 0–1 1–2 1980–81 European Cup Winners' Cup 1R Hibernians 4–0 0–1 4–1 2R Dinamo Tbilisi 0–1 0–4 0–5 1986–87 European Cup Winners' Cup 1R Bordeaux 1–2 0–4 1–6

**Notes**

- **PR**: Preliminary round

- **1R**: First round

- **2R**: Second round

## Notable former players

See also: [Category:Waterford F.C. players](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Waterford_F.C._players)

**[Republic of Ireland](/source/Republic_of_Ireland_national_football_team) internationals**

Shay Brennan Shamie Coad Paddy Coad Terry Conroy Damien Delaney Miah Dennehy Peter Desmond Al Finucane Peter Fitzgerald Alfie Hale Noel Hunt Mick Leech Tony Macken Seán Maguire Con Martin Tommy McConville Paul McGee Daryl Murphy Jackie O'Driscoll Frank O'Neill Noel Synnott Peter Thomas Tommy Taylor Eddie Nolan

**[League of Ireland XI](/source/League_of_Ireland_XI) representatives**

Shay Brennan Jody Byrne Mattie Clarke Billy Dixon Tommy Farrel Peter Fitzgerald Liam Hennessy Noel King Alan Kirby Mick Leech Tommy McConville Pat Morley David Parkes Noel Synnott Jimmy McGeough Johnny Matthews Bobby Tambling Sid Wallace Freddie Haycock

**[Republic of Ireland U23](/source/Republic_of_Ireland_national_under-23_football_team) internationals**

- [Derek McGrath](/source/Derek_McGrath_(footballer))

**[Republic of Ireland U21](/source/Republic_of_Ireland_national_under-21_football_team) internationals**

Dan Connor Dean Delaney Neale Fenn Michael Foley Stephen Grant Liam Kearney Alan Kirby

**[Republic of Ireland B](/source/Republic_of_Ireland_national_football_B_team) internationals**

- [Dan Connor](/source/Dan_Connor_(footballer))

- [Neale Fenn](/source/Neale_Fenn)

**[Republic of Ireland U17](/source/Republic_of_Ireland_national_under-17_football_team) internationals**

- [Gary Dempsey](/source/Gary_Dempsey_(Irish_footballer))

**Other Internationals**

Bobby Tambling Bobby Charlton Sander Puri Dominic Iorfa Jimmy D'Arcy Tommy Jackson Danny Trainor Lawrence Vigouroux David McCulloch David Herd Bert Gray Ed McIlvenny Rodney Jack Bastien Héry

## Former managers

See also: [Category:Waterford F.C. managers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Waterford_F.C._managers)

Paddy Coad (1960–1963) John Phelan (1963–1964) Paddy Coad (1964–1967) Martin Ferguson (1967–1968) Vinny Maguire (1968–1969) Alfie Hale (1969–1970) Shay Brennan (1970–1974) Jim Craig (1974–1975) Peter Fitzgerald (1975) Paul O'Donavon (1975) John McSeveney (1975–1977) Colin Harper 1978 Tommy Jackson (1978–1982) Alfie Hale (1982–1988) Peter Thomas (1988) Andy King (1988–1989) Derek Casey (1989) Johnny Matthews (1989–1990) Shamie Coad (1990) Alfie Hale (1991–1993) Brendan Ormsby (1993–1994) Johnny Matthews (1994–1995) Michael Bennett (1995–1996) Peter Fitzgerald (1996) Tommy Lynch (1996–1998) Mike Flanagan (1998–2000) Paul Power (2000–2002) Jimmy McGeough (2002–2003) Giles Cheevers (2003) Alan Reynolds (2004–2005) Brendan Rea (2005) Mike Kerley (2005–2006) Gareth Cronin (2006–2008) Stephen Henderson (2008–2011) Paul O'Brien (2011–2013) Tommy Griffin (2014–2015) Roddy Collins (2015–2016) Alan Reynolds (2017–2020) John Sheridan (2020) Fran Rockett (interim) (2020) Kevin Sheedy (2021) Mike Geoghegan (interim) (2021) Marc Bircham (2021) Ian Hendon (2021) Ian Morris (2022) Gary Hunt (interim) (2022) Danny Searle (2022–2023) Keith Long (2023–2025) Matt Lawlor (interim) (2025) John Coleman (2025) Matt Lawlor (interim) (2025) Jon Daly (2025–2026) Brian Murphy (interim) (2026) Graham Coughlan (2026–)

## Colours and badge

The club's colours have always been primarily blue with white trim since the 1930s influenced mainly by the colours of [County Waterford](/source/County_Waterford).

### Badge

2017–2025 crest

As part of the club's decision to change from 'Waterford United' back to 'Waterford' ahead of the 2017 season, a new badge was commissioned. The new badge initially received negative feedback for its [England-esque three lions](/source/Three_lions_banner_of_England), despite this symbol being a callback to a Waterford A.F.C. crest of the past, which itself was influenced by the old Waterford coat of arms.[54][30]

Waterford F.C. launched a new badge in November 2025. Chairman Jamie Pilley stated that the fans' desire to replace the existing crest arose at his very first fan forum as owner. The badge features Waterford’s three ships, taken from the county’s coat of arms, sailing on the River Suir as well as the club's founding year of 1930.[55]

### Kits

As of the 2020 season, the club's kit was manufactured by [Umbro](/source/Umbro) and included the traditional blue home kit and a white away kit.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*] Ahead of the 2025 season, a "multi-year partnership" was agreed with [Puma](/source/Puma_(brand)) for kit manufacturing,[56] with the Whitebox Group confirmed as the club's main sponsor.[57] The Puma-manufactured kit, planned for the 2026 season, was designed with blue, white and navy trim.[58]

The away kits over the years have mainly been white with blue trim, however the club has had a number of yellow kits throughout the years. The last yellow kit the club had was in the 2016 season. For the 2012 and 2013 season Waterford had a green third kit with white trim similar to the [Republic of Ireland national team's kit](/source/Republic_of_Ireland_national_football_team). In 2010, Waterford had a rare red away kit with white trim.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*]

Former kit manufactures for the club have included [Umbro](/source/Umbro), [Adidas](/source/Adidas), [Nike](/source/Nike%2C_inc.), [Uhlsport](/source/Uhlsport), [Macron](/source/Macron_(sportswear)), Azzurri and [Diadora](/source/Diadora).[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*]

## See also

- [Frank Davis](/source/Frank_Davis_(sports_administrator)), chairman of the club and later president of the FAI

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## External links

- [Official website](http://www.waterfordfc.ie/)

- [Waterford FC on RTÉ Sport](https://www.rte.ie/sport/waterford-fc/)

- [Waterford FC on Extratime.ie](http://www.extratime.ie/teams/14/waterford-united/)

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