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Rockett was in the dugout for Monday's defeat to leaders Shamrock Rovers. Ryan Byrne/INPHO

Waterford appoint Rockett to take over from John Sheridan as first-team manager

Rockett and David Breen to steer the Blues through the closing stages of the season.

FRAN ROCKETT WILL take charge of Waterford FC until the end of the season.

Rockett was assistant manager under both Alan Reynolds and John Sheridan, and now takes the reins following Sheridan’s return to England to take over as Wigan Athletic boss.

The Blues had reportedly been linked with former Northern Ireland international Warren Feeney — who is currently managing in the Bulgarian second division — prior to Rockett’s appointment.

Waterford also confirmed David Breen is returning to the club from Wexford FC and will take up the position of assistant manager.

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    Jun 25th 2019, 9:24 PM

    I don’t disagree but I find it incredible that he’s got the time to talk about this stuff while his team are in a World Cup . Not exactly focussed is he ? It would be a massive no no if it were the men’s team

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    Jun 25th 2019, 9:27 PM

    @Limón Madrugada: that’s phil neville not gary

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    Jun 25th 2019, 9:29 PM

    @Eoin Murphy: the story says it was Phil that said it,,, did you even read the story???

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    Jun 25th 2019, 9:57 PM

    @Limón Madrugada: well you’ve f’d up

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    Jun 25th 2019, 10:00 PM

    @Devilsavocado: ha ha,, they changed the name to Gary,, well done 42,, honest mistake, but maybe a proofread of the story in future.

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    Jun 25th 2019, 10:32 PM

    @Devilsavocado: and an apology …

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    Jun 25th 2019, 10:54 PM

    @Eoin Murphy: it was Phil when I read it , not my uckup

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    Jun 26th 2019, 7:16 AM

    @Limón Madrugada: I second that ha

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    Jun 25th 2019, 11:48 PM

    United are in a serious decline, they need to sort it out quickly or they could end up struggling next season, get rid of some of the over rated and overpaid “stars” would be a help.
    They lack hunger

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    Jun 25th 2019, 11:16 PM

    They don’t have to keep any player, but they sure as hell have to buy some

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    Jun 25th 2019, 10:04 PM

    They paid £75 m for him and are still looking for £75 m off Inter for him , 30m max imo

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    Jun 25th 2019, 9:32 PM

    Phil jones will have something to say about that Gary

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    Jun 25th 2019, 9:38 PM

    @Hirving Lozano: Phil Jones on the way to juve to play beside del ligt to world class defenders

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    Jun 25th 2019, 9:48 PM

    @Who ate all Depays: no looks like Lovern the self proclaimed best defender in the world has beat him too it

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    Jun 25th 2019, 9:56 PM

    @Who ate all Depays: you had to ruin it

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    Jun 25th 2019, 10:43 PM

    Get rid of him… Useless anyway.

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    Jun 26th 2019, 5:16 AM

    No matter what its gonna take a couple of years of shrewd transfers to get back to where they want to be.. premier league is too competitive now compared to serie a and Bundesliga

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    Jun 27th 2019, 11:29 AM

    Neymar left Barça to earn shedloads of money, party in Paris, win the league and qualify for the UCL every year. The Glazers wouldn’t spend Xmas so the first bit’s out; quaffing champagne is more a footballer’s idea of fun than sniffing glue in Salford; and Utd will be lucky to avoid relegation. So no, this is not going to happen.

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