Marc Bircham claims Waterford sacking because he 'won't play' owner's son

The defender only started in FAI Cup ties since joining in July, making two substitute Premier Division appearances off the bench.

Former Waterford manager Marc Bircham: 'There was a text conversation with the owner. I disagreed with him'

The war of words between Waterford owner Richard Forrest and sacked manager Marc Bircham has escalated following the latter’s comments on Talksport radio on Thursday.

Former Tottenham defender Ian Hendon was on Wednesday drafted in with 48 hours notice to coach the Blues in promotion/relegation play-off final against UCD on Friday after Bircham was dismissed on Tuesday.