Lee Power siphoning off funds

[garethgillman]

I've an Irish mate, who tells me the likes of Waterford play in front of 300 or so.  It's more likely Power is trying to be a poor man's Pozzo, and Waterford and other LoI players will come this way.

could be a couple of reasons why he got involved?

1) has a family connection to the area and saw they were struggling

2) thinks he can do an STFC and turn them around financially (won't take much investment either)

3) thinks they have a good talent base which he can use for STFC or just as him being the agent of the players

4) He thinks he has done what he can at STFC (hence getting Sherwood in) and wants something else to occupy himself

5) Has intentions of Man City, Pozzi's (Watford) and Duvual (Charlton) of running and owning multiple clubs

[Bob's Orange]

could be a couple of reasons why he got involved?

1) has a family connection to the area and saw they were struggling

2) thinks he can do an STFC and turn them around financially (won't take much investment either)

3) thinks they have a good talent base which he can use for STFC or just as him being the agent of the players

4) He thinks he has done what he can at STFC (hence getting Sherwood in) and wants something else to occupy himself

5) Has intentions of Man City, Pozzi's (Watford) and Duvual (Charlton) of running and owning multiple clubs

His grandparents are from Waterford so for sure its a factor.

Perhaps he has seen what Dundalk has achieved and figured that it wouldn't be beyond the realms of possibilty that Waterford could do something similar given a bit of backing.

I'm sure we'll also be seeing some Irish talent coming over in the foreseeable.

[The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey]

This would be a good start

[garethgillman]

His grandparents are from Waterford so for sure its a factor.

Perhaps he has seen what Dundalk has achieved and figured that it wouldn't be beyond the realms of possibilty that Waterford could do something similar given a bit of backing.

I'm sure we'll also be seeing some Irish talent coming over in the foreseeable.

all are possible, just gotta wait and see what happens eh

[The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey]

Couple of snippets of interest - they've fallen for Red Bull, too.

http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/national-league/swindon-town-chairman-completes-deal-to-take-over-at-waterford-united-1.2867673

[Reg Smeeton]

5) Has intentions of Man City, Pozzi's (Watford) and Duvual (Charlton) of running and owning multiple clubs

Waterford is an anagram of er... Watford.

[Batch]

So is this where we will be shipping our unwanted players to in Jan?

I've an Irish mate, who tells me the likes of Waterford play in front of 300 or so.  It's more likely Power is trying to be a poor man's Pozzo, and Waterford and other LoI players will come this way.

bloody hell, he's gone full Jed

[Hoboken]

Slade has a pretty good record in our league though doesn't he? Certainty needs time to fine tune the team the way he wants it.

Sent from my MotoG3

He didn't get it.... Fired today...

[garethgillman]

radio interview on the takeover - http://www.wlrfm.com/shows/19-on-the-ball-saturday/4355-waterford-uniteds-new-owner-lee-power-speaks-directly-to-wlr-about-the-clubs-takeover.html

[suttonred]

Think this might be a nice tie up if it is that. We've got some good youngsters that would benefit both sides going over there to play regularly. Still get the feeling there is more to come on this though. Not a massive red bull network, maybe a rola cola type one though..

[suttonred]

Just looking at their fb and twitter, nice little ground. No bets for where our pre season tour will be. Think I may have to tie up a visit to the outlaws over there.

[Reg Smeeton]

Just looking at their fb and twitter, nice little ground. No bets for where our pre season tour will be. Think I may have to tie up a visit to the outlaws over there.

I've cycled through Waterford on the way to Rosslare. Around the coast from Killarney - Kenmare - Bantry - Skibbereen - Cork - Youghal. Lovely place, look out for Reginald's Tower.

[horlock07]

I've cycled through Waterford on the way to Rosslare. Around the coast from Killarney - Kenmare - Bantry - Skibbereen - Cork - Youghal. Lovely place, look out for Reginald's Tower.

I bet you say that to all the ladies.....

[Reg Smeeton]

I bet you say that to all the ladies.....

   my days of the caveman approach are sadly gone. Subtlety is called for now.

[horlock07]

Its beautiful down in County Kerry though, have spent a fair bit of time near Killorglin as a mates parents owned a house right on the coast, some very good new years eves spent in the local bar!