‘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.

“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.”