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Waterford FC appoint new manager

Waterford FC appoint new manager

Waterford FC have appointed Marc Bircham as the club's new first-team manager.

Born in London, Marc started his playing career with Millwall FC before joining Queens Park Rangers.

Bircham began his coaching career with QPR in 2009 becoming a youth coach with the club.

In 2014, Marc joined Millwall FC for one season before heading to the MLS to work as assistant manager at US team Chicago Fire.

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In 2016 Marc returned to QPR and worked as the first-team coach.

Marc addressed the senior team this evening (Wednesday) via Zoom having arrived in Ireland and is isolating as per Covid-19 protocols.

It is hoped that Marc will be clear to commence training early next week, and covid-19 tests pending, should be in the dugout for the home game against Derry City FC at the RSC on Friday the 21st of May.

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