A new voice burst on to the airwaves here in Waterford and surrounding counties (including Carlow, Wexford, Kilkenny and South Tipperary) during the past few months and already he has become one of the most popular personalities on the regional radio station Beat 102-103. It is clear Kevin Galvin has a love of many...
Author: Matt Keane
“We decided to go a different route”. Alan Reynolds
“We decided to go a different route”. Alan Reynolds
Alan Reynolds was happy enough with the result against Derry City but he was also upset about what faces the club during the coming weeks as the fixtures continue to come thick and fast and the fact that Zack Elbouzedi was not allowed play against Cork City on Monday. “I am happy with the character, application and...
Blues battle for vital point
Blues battle for vital point
League of Ireland, Premier Division Waterford FC 1 Derry City 1 Following on from a good display against Shamrock Rovers the previous Tuesday, Waterford FC welcomed Derry City to the RSC on Friday night last. This was a massive game for the Blues because they had not taken anything from their recent home games and as...
Blues battle their way into last eight
Blues battle their way into last eight
FAI Cup Round 2 Glengad United 0 Waterford FC 2 Waterford FC became the only team from Munster to make into the quarter-final’s of the FAI Cup when they defeated Glengad United in McGinn Park, Buncrana on Saturday afternoon last. Just as they did in the previous round against Maynooth University Town they had...
Hoops hit Blues for five
Hoops hit Blues for five
SSE Airtricity Premier League Waterford FC 1 Shamrock Rovers 5 Having lost 2-1 to Cork City at the RSC the previous Friday, Waterford FC were hoping to get back on track when they played Shamrock Rovers at the Kilbarry venue on Monday week last but again they failed to take anything from this game. Jack Byrne, the...
Franny Rockett “ We now need to regroup''
Franny Rockett “ We now need to regroup''
Franny Rockett, the Waterford first team coach admitted he was bitterly disappointed not only with the final score but also with the display of the team overall.“We’re very disappointed after that. The Munster derbies are the lifeblood for supporters here in Waterford and they come out for these games. The fans that...
First Loss for the Blues
First Loss for the Blues
SSE Premier League Waterford FC 1 Cork City 2 Waterford FC lost for the first time this season to Cork City on Friday night at the RSC. The Blues had recorded two victories over the Leesiders in the previous two meetings but on this occasion they turned in a sluggish display and they could have no complaints...
Blues suffer extra-time heartache
Blues suffer extra-time heartache
EA Sports Cup Semi-Final Derry City 4 Waterford FC 2 (AET) Waterford’s ten year wait for a League Cup final place (EA Sports Cup) continues following an extra-time defeat to Derry City at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium on Monday week last. Walter Figueira, who was making his debut for the Blues, put his...
Cool Blues stroll into round two
Cool Blues stroll into round two
FAI Cup. Round One Maynooth University Town 0 Waterford FC 2 Waterford FC put the disappointment of losing to Derry City in the semi-final of the EA Sports Cup the previous Monday when they came out on top against non-league Maynooth University Town at Rathcoffey Road on Sunday afternoon. Manager Alan Reynolds made...
“I think Zack wants to go to England”. Alan Reynolds
“I think Zack wants to go to England”. Alan Reynolds
Alan Reynjolds tried to explain what had unfolded during the match and also explained what the current situation is with star player Zack Elbouzedi.“We could have no complaints about the outcome to be honest. The whole thing is that you speak about starting well and not to give them any momentum. The goal was coming...
Candystripes run Blues ragged
Candystripes run Blues ragged
League of Ireland, Premier Division Derry City 2 Waterford FC 0 Derry City proved far too strong for Waterford FC at the Ryan McBride Stadium on Monday week last. The previous Friday the Blues had defeated UCD in the Belfield Bowl courtesy of a late strike from Dean Walsh but on this occasion the visitors found it...
“We are in a dogfight now”. Alan Reynolds
“We are in a dogfight now”. Alan Reynolds
Alan Reynolds, the Waterford FC manager was clearly upset by the outcome of the contest and he appealed to the supporters to stay loyal to the team during the remainder of the season. Following two great seasons, the fortunes have taken a turn for the worse. Having lost some top-class players for one reason or...