Mahon has head back in the game and enjoying new lease of life at Waterford 

The Sligo native was left go by his hometown club. 

John Mahon of Wateford with his SSE Airtricity / SWI Player of the Month Award for August 2026. Pic: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

For a player who relies on heading, the realisation something needed rectifying between his ears was the turning point in Waterford defender John Mahon’s career.

Returning to his hometown club of Sligo Rovers from St Johnstone in 2024 offered the impression of respite.