Blues forget financial worries to focus on Shels

Waterford United, who earlier this week revealed financial worries at the club, have said an agreement on revised terms and conditions has been reached with most players and staff following a meeting on Wednesday night.

However, the club conceded that a “very small number of players” — the figure is believed to be four — “are still considering the proposed new terms and conditions, and need a little more time to review their situation”.

The Blues go into the match against First Division table-toppers Shelbourne on the back of two defeats, losing 2-0 to Cork City in the EA Sports Cup and by the same score to Galway FC in the league. Says midfielder Jack Doherty: “I’m 100% confident we can take all three points from the game on Friday night. The minute the players cross the white line, their focus is on the task and that is to win the game.”