"I am under no illusion of the task in hand" - former Chesterfield boss John Sheridan back in management

Former Chesterfield boss John Sheridan has been appointed first team manager of Waterford FC of the Irish Premier Division.
John Sheridan was sacked as Chesterfield manager in January.John Sheridan was sacked as Chesterfield manager in January.
John Sheridan was sacked as Chesterfield manager in January.

The 55-year-old, who was sacked by the Spireites in January with the club in the National League relegation zone, will take charge on July 31.

“I’m delighted to have gotten everything sorted and I can’t wait to get down to the training pitches and get stuck in,” Sheridan, said.

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“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.

"We’ll be looking to hit the ground running as soon as possible and getting sharp again ahead of the resumption of the league.”

The former Republic of Ireland international added: “I have spoken with the chairman a couple of times in the last little while, and we both are on the same page. We have set out some goals, and I will be pushing the players to make sure we achieve what we have set ourselves.”

Sheridan has been out of a job since he was sacked by Chesterfield with the club third bottom of the National League and five points from safety.

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In the previous campaign he rescued Town from relegation and hopes were high for a successful season this year but it turned out to be a major disappointment.

The former Leeds United and Sheffield Wednesday midfielder will be assisted by first-team coach Francis Rocket.

Waterford were sixth in the table after four games before the season was halted because of the pandemic but it is due to get underway again at the end of this month.

Chairman, Lee Power, added: “I’ve known John for over 20 years and am delighted that he has agreed to help me and the club out. To have someone with John’s calibre managing the club is fantastic for the supporters and the city and will also put to bed a number of silly rumours that have surrounded my families commitments and ownership of the club.”