Waterford managers vows to 'deliver silverware'

Updated / Monday, 9 Nov 2026 20:37

Waterford FC manager Graham Coughlan has vowed that his team will deliver silverware to the club within the next two years.

Around 1,500 people turned out to welcome home their heroes to the RSC tonight following yesterday's FAI Cup final defeat to Derry City.

Addressing the crowd, Mr Coughlan said he has no doubt that his side will bounce back.

He said: "We apologise we couldn't bring the cup back to you, but it's this group's mission.

"Their mindset, their mentality...is to deliver silverware to you in the next 12 or 24 months.

"That's a little bit of pressure on you guys [the team], and that's a little bit of pressure on you guys [the supporters] as well to turn out for them and support them because this group of lads they are unbelievable to work with".

The Waterford manager, who only took over in May and turned the club's season around, asked supporters to be proud of what the team had achieved.

"They are a great group of lads. Be so proud of them because they are an unbelievable group of lads".

Meanwhile, captain Pádraig Amond described the support shown by the fans this year as "unbelievable".

He said: "Yesterday at The Aviva, walking out and seeing that sea of blue was was something special.

"We're so sorry we couldn't bring the trophy back here, but we gave everything we could. And look, in time, we will look back on the season and realise what we've done and how special it is.

Amond also went on to commend the manager, his fellow players and the backroom team.

He said: "Everyone who's standing here behind me and all the rest of the players as well who can't be here at the minute, they deserve so much credit for everything they have done.

"They are an unbelievable group of lads. I love them all, and I'm so so grateful that they're my teammates or that I work with them.

"Thank you very much for everything, and we can't wait to see you again in February in the RSC," the captain added.

The players and management team left the stage to loud chants of "Come on the Blues" before the players stopped to sign autographs for several young supporters.