Jordan Norris It’s fantastic that Waterford FC got off the mark at home with their 1-0 win against Longford Town at the RSC on Saturday night. Having been on the wrong side of many a one-goal defeat, five to date in fact – it was pleasant to see the roles reversed. But still, given the off-field drama that...
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A comedy for the rich; a tragedy for the poor
A comedy for the rich; a tragedy for the poor
Jordan Norris I’ve been a Manchester United fan since I was seven years old. For the past sixteen years, it’s something I’ve said with immeasurable pride. On Sunday, when news broke of the breakaway European Super League, which United are proposed to be a part of, it was the first time in my life that I ever felt...
Stats should be taken with a grain of salt
Stats should be taken with a grain of salt
Jordan Norris There’s no doubt that the sporting landscape of now is incredibly different to that of even five years ago. Games are constantly evolving. Football is being devoured by ideals of high pressing, working off the ball and third man runs. Golf is struggling to come to terms with the idea of heavy hitting...
It’s time Irish football stopped living in the past
It’s time Irish football stopped living in the past
Jordan Norris There’s been some bad nights following Irish football down the decades, but Saturday night’s defeat at home to Luxembourg was undoubtedly the worst of the entire lot. It doesn’t matter who the manager is, what players were available or unavailable, what tactics or formation were adopted – losing...
New contract for Jayson Molumby
New contract for Jayson Molumby
Brighton and Hove Albion have handed a new three-and-a-half contract to the Cappoquin born midfielder. The new deal will keep him at the club until June 2023. The Republic of Ireland captain joined the club in 2016 and made his first-team debut in a League Cup game against Barnet in 2017. He then played in the next...
“He (Griffin) does that in training all of the time”. Alan Reynolds
“He (Griffin) does that in training all of the time”. Alan Reynolds
When Shane Griffin scored the stoppage time winner Alan Reynolds jumped higher than he had ever jumped before. The Blues manager had pulled a rabbit out of his hat and needless to say the Tramore native was in great spirits when he spoke after the match. “We were on the front foot and put them under pressure during...
Self Destruction Aids Shamrock’s Dominance
Self Destruction Aids Shamrock’s Dominance
League of Ireland Premier Division Waterford FC 0 Shamrock Rovers 2 Jordan Norris Reports An early own-goal and red card saw Waterford’s hopes of putting a challenge up to highly fancied Shamrock Rovers go up in smoke not long after a ball was even kicked. Shane Griffin came in for Scott Allardice in Waterford’s only...
Loanees In Limelight Once Again
Loanees In Limelight Once Again
Jordan Norris Reports While Waterford went down 2-0 to Bohemians under Friday night lights – a text of thank you very much was surely headed the way of John O’Shea again, as it was the Reading duo of Andre Burley and Akin Odimayo who shone brightest on a night where it was crazy to be outside the door, let...
Bohs Blitz Puts Blues To Bed
Bohs Blitz Puts Blues To Bed
League of Ireland Premier Division Waterford 0 Bohemians 2 Jordan Norris Reports A flurry at the end of the first half saw Bohemians grab the points at a wet and windy RSC. A crowd of over 2,400 came out in droves to support the Blues in their first home clash of the campaign – but the conditions were not so...
Akin Odimayo and Andre Burley sign on loan from Reading FC.
Akin Odimayo and Andre Burley sign on loan from Reading FC.
Waterford FC last week announced the loan signings of Akin Odimayo and Andre Burley from Reading FC.Akin, 20, made his full debut with the Reading senior squad back in August 2019 against Plymouth to become the 53rd player to graduate from the Royals Academy. Akin also lined out nine times for the Royals U23’s this...
New look Blues rock Saints
New look Blues rock Saints
League of Ireland Premier Division St Patrick’s Athletic 0 Waterford FC 1 Waterford FC began the new season in style on Friday night last when they dug deep to deny St Patrick’s Athletic at Inchicore. The Blues, who beat the Saints twice at Richmond Park last year, fielded eight players making their debut and...
“It's still very sore for everyone here.” Lee Power
“It's still very sore for everyone here.” Lee Power
LOI Premier League Preview Ahead of the new season Waterford FC owner Lee Power gives his views on a range of issues including last season’s Europa League debacle. It’s been just over three years since Lee Power became the owner of Waterford FC. In that time the club won the First Division and then finished fourth in...
