Waterford set to offer Derek McGrath new deal

Waterford manager Derek McGrath is to be offered an extension to his current agreement on the back of the hurlers’ nine-game unbeaten run this year.

The De La Salle man was appointed in October 2013 on a three-year term but when contacted yesterday county chairman Paddy Joe Ryan confirmed the executive have spoken about giving a ringing endorsement to McGrath.

“There is general support in the county for Derek and the county executive as well,” he said. “There have been positive moves taking place.