A message from Kevin & Mike:
Kevin: “We’re delighted to be here. Mike received a call from Lee Power about the possibility of playing in Ireland and after a short discussion with me, we decided to jump at the opportunity. Being in lockdown stuck with Mike for two weeks was a challenge in itself but we survived it.
All joking aside, we’ve spent the two weeks locked down, reviewing potential signings from here in Ireland but also Scotland and England. We’ve a few contacts working on a few potential signings but we have the luxury of a bit of time, so we’ll use that to knuckle down and get a few onboard as soon as possible.”
Mike: “As Kevin said, I got the call from Lee when we were in Saudi. We were both looking for a challenge that was a bit closer to home and with the style of football on the pitch being so similar to what we’re used to, it was a no-brainer to come here. Sher (John Sheridan) couldn’t recommend the place high enough, after speaking with him, he made it clear that Waterford was a fantastic place to come to. On the way up here, I took a tour down around the City walls and I was fascinated by how the City’s historic walls and buildings are entwined and still standing. As someone that enjoys history, it’s something I’ll be looking to learn more about.
In terms of work, we’re here to try to implement our style of management, we feel that over the years, we understand how football should be played. We can’t wave a magic wand and have that happen overnight, so we need some time and I’m sure the fans will give us the time we need.
Podcast: Episode two of BluesCast, the official podcast of the Blues will be released very soon and will feature an hour-long interview hosted by Matt Keane of WLRfm so be sure to subscribe to that. It’s available on Spotify and Apple Music.
Thank You: A special thank you to Boxworks Waterford for providing a socially distanced space to conduct our interview and podcast. Safety was paramount for both Kevin and Mike and we were very impressed at the quality of the facilities. Temperature checked doors, hand sanitizers and clean wipes all provided free of charge. Thank you very much to Emer and Flash for their help and support.
Club Shop: We’ve had a fantastic uptake on our online club shop. A huge thank you to everyone that has already placed an order with us. We are forever grateful for your support. For those that wish to pick up some Waterford FC training gear or merchandise, please visit waterfordf.ie/shop
Club Lotto: The re-introduction of the club lotto has been a huge hit. We’re looking forward to our first draw on Monday the 25th of January. To be in with a chance to win the jackpot, you can pick up your tickets online via the online portal here.
