Waterford FC turn to Matt Lawlor in bid for survival 

Waterford FC have turned to Matt Lawlor in their hour of crisis in their bid to remain in the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division with the Fleetwood Town coach to return to the RSC as interim manager until the end of the 2025 season.

After the club parted ways with both John Coleman and Danny Ventre earlier today, it comes as no real surprise that Lawlor will make a return to the Blues dugout for four crucial games starting with Drogheda United at home on Friday.

In a statement, the club said: “Waterford FC can confirm Matt Lawlor has returned to the club as our Interim Head Coach for the remainder of our 2025 League of Ireland campaign.

“Lawlor spent seven months with the Blues as our Assistant Head Coach in 2024, before re-joining the Blues in April of this year on an interim basis, as he guided the Blues to memorable wins against Bohemians & Shelbourne away from home, along with a 2-1 home win against Galway United.

“Matt will lead the Blues for the final month of the 2025 League of Ireland season, starting off with our clash at home to Drogheda United FC this coming Friday at the RSC.”