Ex-Sligo Rovers boss John Coleman appointed new Waterford manager

Coleman managed Sligo for three months in 2014. 

John Coleman most recently spent three months in charge at English League Two side Gilligham before departing in March. Pic: Robertas Dackus / SPORTSFILE

Waterford FC have appointed John Coleman as their new manager. He takes over from Keith Long who departed the club a fortnight ago.

Coleman managed Sligo Rovers for three months in 2014, a job he left to take over at Accrington Stanley. The 62-year-old managed Accrington Stanley for nearly 25 years over two spells. He most recently spent three months in charge at English League Two side Gillingham before leaving in March.