Waterford reject record LOI bid from Derry City for Tommy Lonergan

The Blues are determined to keep hold of their leading attacking threat ahead of Friday's trip to the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium.

Waterford have rejected a domestic record €180,000 bid from Derry City for in-form striker Tommy Lonergan Pics: INPHO

Waterford FC have rejected a domestic record €180,000 bid from Derry City for in-form striker Tommy Lonergan, with the Blues determined to keep hold of their leading attacking threat ahead of Friday's trip to the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium.

Shelbourne became the first League of Ireland club to pay a six-figure fee when they bought defender Odhrán Casey from Cliftonville in January but this offer from a club bankrolled by billionaire Philip O'Doherty smashes that sum.