Ian Hendon appointed Waterford manager for promotion/relegation playoff

Hendon has just 48 hours to prepare Waterford for their most important match of the season

Ian Hendon warms up James Collins during his tenure as West Ham United first team coach under Sam Allardyce. Picture: PA

Ian Hendon will take charge of Waterford’s promotion/relegation playoff final against UCD on Friday after the League of Ireland club moved swiftly to replace sacked manager Marc Bircham.

Hendon played for Tottenham Hotspur, Leyton Orient, Sheffield Wednesday, and Barnet during a 20-year career, winning seven England Under-21 caps.