Former QPR midfielder Marc Bircham appointed Waterford manager

Ex-Canadian international surprise appointment to replace Kevin Sheedy at SSE Airtricity League Premier Division side

Marc Bircham has been appointed the new manager of Waterford. Picture: Dan Mullan/Getty Images

Marc Bircham has been appointed the new manager of basement side Waterford, the fifth boss in charge at the RSC in less than a year.

The 43-year-old former Millwall and QPR player follows in the footsteps of former Ireland internationals John Sheridan and Kevin Sheedy, the latter sacked a week ago following a dismal start to the 61-year-old’s first-ever managerial reign at the age of 61 which racked up seven defeats from nine.