Danny Searle prepared for contract talks with new Waterford owners

The Blues missed out on promotion on Friday night but their manager hopes to be the one at the helm next term. 

END OF THE ROAD: Waterford's Junior Quitirna is consoled by manager Danny Searle after the game with UCD on Friday night. Picture: INPHO/Laszlo Geczo

Another playoff casualty and another uncertain managerial situation.

Last week it was John Caulfield of Galway United pledging to stick around and question marks will inevitably arise about Danny Searle, chief of their conquerors Waterford who also came up short in striving for promotion.