Reynolds optimistic Blues can go through

DESPITE a glut of injuries and suspensions, Waterford manager Alan Reynolds is hopeful of progress in the derby game against Kilkenny City tonight in the FAI Carlsberg Cup third round clash at the RSC (KO 7.30).

Reynolds says while he has been delighted with recent form, particularly the superb comeback against Shamrock Rovers at Richmond Park last Friday when two excellent goals from Daryl Murphy secured all three points, he will be missing six players for this vital game.

Waterford will be without the injured John Frost (ankle), Wayne Fitzgerald, (knee) and Vinny Sullivan (groin), while Dave Mulcahy, Mark Clifford and PJ Banville are all suspended.