Waterford FC is delighted to unveil our Under-15 squad for the inaugural U15 National League that kicks off this weekend.
Waterford FC, managed by former player Francis Rockett, will compete in Group 3 for the short season along with Cobh Ramblers, Cork City, Kerry, Limerick and Wexford. The sides will face each other both home and away, with the top two teams from each group qualifying for the finals stage.
Waterford FC U15 manager Fran Rockett: “I’m delighted to announce the squad for the 2017 season. We’ve looked for players from all across the region and we feel we’ve put together a good squad of players.
“With this being the first U15 season, every team is going into the unknown somewhat, but we’ve prepared well and we can’t wait to get started. We’re away to Limerick this Sunday. Then we face Cork City in our first home match so everybody is looking forward to getting going.
“The club’s first team, U19 and U17 teams have all been doing well recently so it’s great for the club, and our objective is to develop these players that we have in the squad and push them up the ladder to our other teams in the future. The lads have been training hard and we can’t wait for Sunday’s first game.”
Waterford FC Head of Youth Development Gary Power said, “A lot of hard work has gone into preparing the squad and I would like to thank all the local schoolboy clubs who have assisted us greatly with our trials process and who have got the players to this stage.
“It’s a very exciting time for Waterford FC and our underage setup is going from strength to strength and it’s great now to have the U15s in place. I would like to wish our management team Fran Rockett, Peter Higgins, Brendan White, and Kevin Burns all the best for the season ahead.”
Waterford FC Under-15 Squad:
Kyle Shelly Goalkeeper
Kyle Shelly joins the club from one of our partner clubs St Kevins/Two Mike Borris. Kyle has played on numerous South Tipp Development Squads and took part in the FAI ETP Centre of Excellence here in Waterford.
Sean Maher Goalkeeper
Sean Maher signs from North End United in Wexford adding to our growing North End connections with Michael Carroll, Charlie Heffernan, and Kallum Broaders all former North End boys. Sean has played on numerous Wexford Development Squads and attended the FAI ETP Regional Centre in Arklow.
Dean Larkin
Dean joins the club from Tramore AFC. Dean is the younger brother of our U17 captain Jack Larkin. Dean plays primarily in central midfield and was a member of the Waterford Kennedy Cup Squad in 2017.
Kyle Cuddy
Kyle Cuddy joins the club from another of our partner clubs Clonmel Town FC. Kyle plays primarily as a striker and is from Ballymacarbry in West Waterford. Kyle has played on numerous South Tipp Development Squads and was a member of the FAI ETP Regional Centre in Waterford.
Scott Delahunty
Scott joins the club from one of our partner clubs, Ferrybank AFC. Scott plays primarily in central midfield and was a member of the Waterford Kennedy Cup Squad in 2017.
Raveli Kilonda
Raveli or ‘Rav’ as he’s known joins the club from Southend United. Rav is a pacy wide player and has played for numerous Waterford Development Squads and was a member of the FAI ETP Regional Centre in Waterford.
Sam Morrissey
Sam joins the club from Tramore AFC. Sam is a centre back and he was a member of the Waterford Kennedy Cup Squad in 2017.
Cian Browne
Cian joins the club from Tramore AFC. A very versatile player who can play in a few positions. Cian has played on a number of Waterford Development Squads and was a member of the FAI ETP Regional Centre in Waterford.
Tega Agberhiere
Tega joins the club from Villa FC. Tega is a left sided player and has played on numerous Waterford Development Squads and was a member of the FAI ETP Regional Centre in Waterford.
Robert Bulmer
Carlow native Robert Bulmer joins the club from Vale Wanderers. Rob can play out wide or up front and has played on numerous Carlow Development Squads and was a member of the FAI ETP Regional Centre in Arklow.
Killian Griffin
Killian joins the club from one of our partner clubs Ferrybank AFC. Killian is a right sided player and has played on numerous Waterford Development Squads and attended the FAI ETP Regional Centre in Waterford.
Donal Porter
New Ross native Donal Porter joins the club from New Ross Celtic. Donal is the younger brother of former Blues player Eoin. Donal plays primarily in central midfield or at centre back and he has played on numerous Wexford Development Squads and the FAI ETP Regional Centre in Waterford.
Ian Byrne
Ian Byrne is another who joins the club from one of our partner clubs Ferrybank AFC. Ian plays anywhere across the midfield and has played on numerous Waterford Development Squads.
Ethan Flynn
Ethan joins the club from Ferrybank AFC. Ethan plays primarily at centre back and has played on numerous Waterford Development Squads. He was also a member of the FAI ETP Regional Centre in Waterford.
Kacper Zajac
Dungarvan native Kacper Zajac joins the club from Dungarvan United. Kapi plays in midfield and has also played on numerous Waterford Development Squads. Was a member of the FAI ETP Regional Centre in Waterford.
Jack Deegan
Jack joins the club from Tramore AFC. Jack can play at centre back or in central midfield and he was a member of the Waterford Kennedy Cup Squad in 2017.
Abel Alabi
Abel joins the club from Southend United. Abel is primarily central midfielder. He was a member of the Waterford Kennedy Cup Squad in 2017.
Charlie Binions
Charlie joins the club from Tramore AFC. Charlie can play in numerous positions and was also a member of the Waterford Kennedy Cup Squad in 2017.
