Waterford begin another boss search as Dundalk come to town

The League of Ireland Premier Division’s bottom club are now seeking their fourth manager in the space of 13 months.

Mon, 04 May, 2026 - 08:31

John Fallon

Waterford first-team coaches Brian Murphy and David Breen will take control of the side for this evening's game against Dundalk at the RSC after Jon Daly was sacked as manager on Saturday.

The League of Ireland Premier Division’s bottom club are now seeking their fourth manager in the space of 13 months.

The Blues are winless this term, taking five draws from their 13 matches, but the expectation was Daly would remain in charge for the visit of Dundalk following an encouraging performance in Friday’s 1-0 defeat at leaders Shamrock Rovers.

Waterford’s Fleetwood owners vowed for improvements this season after retaining their top-flight status in the promotion/relegation playoff against Bray Wanderers but an overhauled squad under new boss Daly didn't click.

“Waterford can confirm Head Coach Jon Daly and Assistant Coach Richard Foster have left the club with immediate effect,” read a club statement released on Saturday morning.

“We would like to thank Jon and Richard for their efforts whilst at the club and wish them well for the future."

Daly was in an upbeat mood after Friday’s narrow loss at the champions, refusing to be despondent about the nine-point gap.

“We’re still cut adrift but have a game in hand over the team above us, Sligo Rovers,” he noted.

“If we win that, it closes that gap. The players got a great reaction from fans at the end on Friday because they saw the effort put in. Unfortunately, we’re being let down by decision-making in key moments.”

Today's fixtures (all 5pm)

LOI Premier: Bohs v Shels, Derry v Galway, Shamrock Rovers v Drogheda Paul Buttner, Sligo v St Pats, Waterford v Dundalk Adrian Flanagan all 5pm

LOI First Division: Cobh v UCD, Finn Harps v Bray, Kerry v Cork City, Longford v Athlone, Treaty v Wexford