Waterford boss Marc Bircham sacked after 'difference of opinion' with owner ahead of UCD clash

Former QPR and Millwall midfielder Bircham has confirmed he learned of the news through social media, just three days ahead of the one-off promotion/relegation playoff against UCD at Richmond Park.

Waterford manager Marc Bircham

Waterford have sacked manager Marc Bircham ahead of Friday’s promotion/relegation playoff against UCD.

The former QPR and Millwall midfielder took to Twitter on Tuesday morning to claim he was suspended, just three days ahead of the one-off match at Richmond Park that will decide their fate.