Waterford time already an 'eye-opener' for Jon Daly

Convincing players to join Waterford has been difficult with many preferring to be close to Dublin

Jon Daly said the off-season has involved a "complete rebuild" of the Waterford squad. Pic: Kevin Barry Dorney/Sportsfile

Jon Daly’s attempts to make capital at Waterford have been hindered by a trend of his targets hankering for Dublin.

The former St Patrick’s Athletic and Dundalk manager was appointed by the Blues’ Fleetwood Town owners in November and begins his third job by welcoming Shelbourne to the RSC on Friday.