Waterford set to appoint Ian Morris as manager

Former Tottenham defender Ian Hendon had expressed an interest in staying on for the new campaign, but former Shelbourne manager Morris is set to get the job

Ian Morris found himself in the unusual position of being let go despite leading Shelbourne to the First Division title. Photo by Matt Browne/Sportsfile

Waterford are set to appoint First Division title-winning manager Ian Morris to spearhead their promotion charge.

The Blues were relegated four weeks ago after losing a playoff against UCD at the end of another turbulent season in the South East.