Graham Cummins: I'm happy to admit that Marc Bircham has proved me wrong

What has impressed me most about Bircham is his character. He takes risks by what he says because he lets people get more of an insight into his character. His players will appreciate his honesty because they know when they do speak to him, he is not feeding them lies.

Waterford manager Marc Bircham watches from the stand during the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division against Bohemians at the RSC. Picture: Matt Browne/Sportsfile

If Waterford can avoid relegation this season then Marc Bircham will have to be given the Manager of the Year award.

I must admit when I heard Bircham had been appointed to the job my initial thoughts were ‘here we go again’.