Waterford gets in touch with passion for League of Ireland

The rebirth of Waterford FC has sparked huge interest in the capital of the southeast, a long-time power in League of Ireland football.

Lee Power, chairman of Swindon Town, took the club over last November, and the appointment of Pat Fenlon and Alan Reynolds as director of football and first team manager, respectively, has revitalised the club’s following, says general manager Paul Cleary.

“There’s a great buzz around the town, all good news after a year full of bad news — the club has gotten the kiss of life. There’s hope on the horizon now, we have good players coming into the club, a strong management team and there’s good news at underage level. It’s a very positive time and we’re all looking forward.