Waterford ready to return to England for Morris's replacement

After sacking manager in wake of four defeats in six First Division games, Blues hierarchy ponder cross-channel candidates

Out: Waterford sacked manager Ian Morris after a rough start to life back in the SSE Airtricity League First Division. Photo:Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile

Waterford may return to the English market again for a new manager after sacking Ian Morris just 10 games into the season.

Languishing in fifth place after four defeats in six, nine points off First Division leaders Cork City, club chairman Mitch Cowling relieved Morris of his duties in a phonecall at lunchtime Wednesday.