Waterford FC are delighted to confirm the appointment of Keith Long as the club’s new Head Coach.
The vastly experienced boss arrives at the RSC following eight years with Premier Division side Bohemians where he earned almost a 50% win ratio, and will take charge of the team for Friday’s game against Finn Harps at the RSC.
He most recently retired having spent 8 years with the club.
The 49 yr old Dublin native has been without a club since his departure from Bohs in August.
The first challenge for the new head Coach will be turning around the poor home form with the team yet to win at the RSC in 2023.
Long replaces Danny Searle who was relieved of his duties on Monday, with the team in 5th place having claimed 8 points in 5 games.
Searle leaves the club after 10 months at the helm, a period which saw him guide the team to the motion play off final as well as the FAI Cup Semi-Final, ultimately losing both.
Chairman statement
Club Chairman said: Andy Pilley said: ““I’m delighted to welcome Keith to Waterford FC as the club’s new Head Coach.
We had a number of very high profile applicants for the job, but Keith was the stand-our candidate and ticked every box for us.
“Keith is a hugely experienced and respected manager in the League of Ireland and it speaks volumes about the reputation of Waterford FC that we’ve been able to attract someone like Keith to the role.
“I’m hugely excited for the future and am looking forward to being at the RSC for Keith’s first game on Friday night.”
The first challenge for the new head Coach will be turning around the poor home form with the team yet to win at the RSC in 2023.
That challenge begins on Friday with Finn Harps coming to town.
New Head Coach Long spoke about his excitement regarding the deal:
“I’m really looking forward to the opportunity to work with Waterford FC, it’s a great football club with great tradition and is a real footballing city.
“After meeting the owner and his senior staff, these are exciting times for a club which has real ambition for the rule.
“I’m looking forward to getting started.”
Both Keith and Andy will be present at a press conference later this week.
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