‘Sleeping giant’ awakens from slumber after Déise wake-up call

These are hectic times for Waterford FC. Friday’s First Division win over Athlone Town attracted their biggest crowd of the season at almost 2,000, a fundraiser was held at the greyhound stadium on Saturday and another healthy attendance showed up yesterday at the RSC for the EA Sports Cup game against Cobh Ramblers.

‘Sleeping giant’ awakens from slumber after Déise wake-up call

“Waterford is a sleeping giant for football and the buzz is back,” asserts Kenny Browne, a local and one of the club’s marquee signings having won the FAI Cup with Cork City last season.

“There’s a myth out there that Waterford are throwing money at getting promotion but I know the plans are long-term.”

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