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Waterford FC's Michael O' Connor announces his departure

Waterford FC's Michael O' Connor announces his departure
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Waterford FC striker Michael O'Connor has confirmed that his tenure at the club has come to an end.

He broke the news on his Twitter account last night.

O'Connor was on loan to the Blues for the second time from Linfield. With the FAI due to release details of their financial package for League of Ireland clubs to play behind closed doors tomorrow

Blues supporters are now asking will O'Connor departure add to the club's problems. The other on loan players have also returned to their parent clubs.

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The Co. Louth native joined Alan Reynolds’ side on loan from Linfield in January having spent the end of the 2019 with the club on loan.

His statement read:

"I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone connected to Waterford FC, unfortunately my time at the club has come to an end, the 21-year-old said on his Twitter account this evening.

The fans and the people of Waterford have been brilliant to me during my time there. I’d like to thank all the staff/coaches Franny/Alan Reynolds especially for helping me improve as a player/professional.

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Finally, to the fans, thanks for all your support and I wish you and Waterford all the best for the future."

O’Connor departs Waterford FC having been made club captain ahead of the start of the 2020 campaign, where he made four appearances for the club.

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