Waterford appoint Paul McGrath and Reynolds

Waterford United have announced the arrival of former Republic of Ireland star Paul McGrath as the club’s new Director of Football and Development and Alan Reynolds as player/manager.

McGrath, capped 83 times for Ireland and a veteran of more than 560 games in English football, brings a wealth of experience to his new role, which is to commence immediately.

“I am extremely honoured to accept this position,” said Paul.

“I am looking forward to the challenges that lie ahead and I hope that I can lead Waterford United to the success that the club deserves. I am thrilled to be back involved in football and I can’t wait to get stuck into the job.”

“Everybody at Waterford United is thrilled that Paul is joining the club,” said Blues Chairman Ger O' Brien.

“I am so glad to have a person of Paul’s calibre at United and we are happy at being able to afford him an opportunity to get back to an involvement with football.”

Alan Reynolds, who returns to the club where he spent nine years before having spells at Longford Town, Cork City and Shamrock Rovers, will assume the day-to-day duties in his new role as player manager.

“The club had a number of very highly qualified applicants for the position of manager, but having given the matter a lot of thought and consciously not rushing into a decision, we feel that we have made the right choice in Alan, who has always shown great leadership qualities,” said Ger O Brien.

“Given his experience in the eircom league, we believe he is right person to bring the club forward.”

“This is a wonderful opportunity for me, said Reynolds.

“I can’t wait to get to grips with my new role and I look forward to working with everyone at the club and especially with Paul.

"Hopefully we can build a club that Waterford and the South East can be proud of and I hope that the supporters will work with us to achieve this success.”