Former Chesterfield midfielder set to join John Sheridan at Waterford FC

John Sheridan is now manager at Waterford FC.

Sheridan, 55, was appointed manager of the Irish Premier Division side in July after he was sacked by the Spireites at the start of the year.

We understand that Weir, 31, has today been given international clearance to link up with Sheridan again.

The irish Premier Division restarts tomorrow with Waterford, currently sixth after four games, away at Shelbourne.

Robbie Weir was released by the Spireites at the end of last season.

Weir was released by the Blues at the end of the season after the club decided not to renew his contract.

Gary Caldwell signed the Belfast-born midfielder for Town in August 2017 after a trial.

Weir was made captain by Martin Allen but was transfer listed not long after.

The former Leyton Orient and Burton Albion man was a regular when Sheridan took over in January 2019 but his game time was limited last season when John Pemberton came in as caretaker manager.

On being announced Waterford FC boss, Sheridan said: “I’m delighted to have gotten everything sorted and I can’t wait to get down to the training pitches and get stuck in.

“I am under no illusions of the task in hand. I am more than aware of what the club means to fans, and those involved.”

The former Republic of Ireland international added: “We have set out some goals, and I will be pushing the players to make sure we achieve what we have set ourselves.”