Waterford manager not surprised by stand issues at Markets Field

STAND ISSUE: Waterford fans leave the stand due to a structural issue. Pic: INPHO/Laszlo Geczo

Waterford manager Danny Searle says he wasn’t surprised issues emerged at Markets Field during Friday’s playoff final that led to the full evacuation of a stand.

Midway through the first half, members of An Garda Síochána approached referee Alan Patchell to halt the game due to concerns over the safety of Waterford fans.