Waterford Football Club are delighted to announce the appointment of John Coleman as Manager.
The vasty-experienced 62-year-old joins The Blues with more than 1200 games as boss under his belt with the likes of Accrington Stanley, Gillingham and Rochdale in the English Football League as well as a brief spell at Sligo Rovers in the League of Ireland.
Coleman’s appointment comes following a two-week process which saw the Club’s management speak to a number of candidates both home and abroad.
And following the announcement, Owner Jamie Pilley explained the move:
“We are delighted to be able to attract someone of John’s experience and standing in football to The RSC.
“The level of candidates we spoke to was hugely impressive, with applicants from within the League of Ireland and from all around the footballing world. But after hearing what John’s got to say, and his desire to challenge himself to bring success to Waterford Football Club, he was the stand-out applicant and the obvious choice.”
And after agreeing terms on a move to the RSC, Coleman revealed he can’t wait to get going:
“I’m delighted to become Waterford FC manager and excited by the League of Ireland which has a real vibrancy about it at the moment.
“Although it will be a big challenge there is clearly a huge desire to be successful at this football club and to progress up this division.
“I’m relishing the opportunity to get started to build on the great work that has been done here in recent years.”
Coleman will be in attendance for The Blues’ clash with Shelbourne on Monday as a spectator, with Matt Lawlor continuing as Interim Manager for that game before heading home to the UK to return to Fleetwood Town.
Everyone at the club would like to thank Matt for his fantastic work, effort and commitment during the past few weeks. A further announcement regarding Coleman’s back-room team will be made in due course.
Welcome to The RSC, John!
