Darragh Power extends Waterford stay

Premier Division Waterford have confirmed that defender Darragh Power has extended his stay at the club after impressing with the Blues underage set-up.

Power made seven first-team appearances for Alan Reynolds’ side last term as he also played a pivotal role in the club’s under-19 League title success.

“Obviously I’m delighted to have been offered a senior contract with the club,” Power told Waterford’s media team.

“Waterford is a big club so to be able to be a part of it again next season is massive for me personally.

“I have spoken to Rennie, and he has big plans for the club this year going forward.

“He has signed some good experienced players, as well as some younger lads so there should be a good mix in the squad.

“For me, I want to be playing football, so my main aim, for now, is to secure a spot in the starting eleven.

“After that, it’s just about winning games and getting points on the board. We’ll have a target as a squad, and we’ll be doing everything we can to make it work.”

Manager Alan Reynolds soon added; “Darragh is a great young player, and I’m delighted to be able to give him a senior contract at the club for 2020.

“He’s come from a strong U-19 squad who had a great year last year, so I’ll be hoping that his confidence carries over into the senior team.



“You saw it last year when I played him in the Tunnock’s Caramel Wafer game against Hearts, he didn’t look out of place.

“He was confident defending and going forward which is something you look for as a manager.

“We have a nice squad coming together and Darragh adds to that. We’ll also have more signings in the coming days.”