The Official Waterford FC Podcast

Jordan Rossiter joins Tony Kelly on this edition of the podcast. Jordan speaks about growing up in Liverpool. Being raised a Blue but playing as a Red. His time playing at Liverpool, learning from Steven Gerrard, Robbie Fowler etc. What Luis Suarez was like on the training pitch, his time at Rangers and so much more.Proudly sponsored by Volkswagen Waterford

Finlay Armstrong joins Tony Kelly on this episode of the podcast. He discusses his summer move to Waterford FC, his growing up in Liverpool, his fast start and frustration of it being interrupted by injury. This episode is a great chance to get to know one of our newest arrivals at Waterford FC as Fin goes fairly indepth into where he's come from and where he wants to go. Proudly Sponsored by Volkswagen Waterford

Blues Striker Tommy Lonergan joins Tony Kelly for this week's episode of the podcast. Tommy tells us how a conversation with his Dad's friend as a young boy led to him joining Cherry Orchard and his career blossoming from there. His Underage days at St Pat's, joining UCD, important goals in that relegation playoff and an FAI Cup Final, joining Fleetwood Town and permanently signing for Waterford FC. Proudly Sponsored by Volkswagen Waterford

Ronan Mansfield joins Tony Kelly to talk all about his time spent coming through the Waterford FC academy, through all the age groups, his initial step up under Danny Searle. How his move to Fleetwood to spend time in their U21 set-up came about and his future goals now that he's back full time with Waterford FC.Proudly Sponsored by Volkswagen Waterford

Midfielder James Olayinka joins Tony Kelly to chat all about his growing up in London, joining the famed Arsenal academy, being on the bench for the Community Shield against Liverpool at Wembley in 2020, scoring in pre-season for the Arsenal first team, his move to Ireland and so much more. 

Blues number one Stephen McMullan has been called up to the Northern Ireland Senior Men's Squad for their upcoming FIFA World Cup Qualifers away to Luxembourg & Germany next month, Tony Kelly sits down with Stevie to chat all about being involved in his National Team's Senior set-up, his experience playing GAA, moving to England and playing men's football at such a young age. His life outside of football. Fitness, yoga and so much more.

Episode 7 of the Waterford FC Official Podcast Season 2, as Blues midfield maestro Rowan McDonald chats to host Tony Kelly this week. Rowan speaks about his time at the Manchester City Academty, training under Pep Guardiola, coming up through the ages with players like Cole Palmer, his move to Ireland, how much he feels like home here and so much more. Podcast brought to you by Volkswagen Waterford.

Episode 6 of the Waterford FC Official Podcast Season 2, as Blues defender Grant Horton joins host Tony Kelly this week.Podcast proudly sponsored by Perennial Freight Ltd.

Episode 5 sees Assistant Manager Danny Ventre join Tony Kelly to talk about his new appointment at the club under manager, John Coleman. How far their relationship goes back, his experience playing in the League of Ireland for Sligo Rovers and Derry City, his experience so far with the Blues and much more.Proudly sponsored by Perennial Freight. 

Episode 4 of the Waterford FC Official Podcast Season 2, as John Coleman joins host Tony Kelly.Current Blues Head Coach John Coleman sat down with host Tony Kelly recently to chat about his first couple of weeks with the Blues, how he's settled in, chats about possible transfer activity in the window - along with much more!Podcast proudly sponsored by Perennial Freight Ltd.

Episode 3 of the Waterford FC Official Podcast Season 2, as Kevin Burns joins host Tony KellyFormer Blues keeper, and current kitman, Kevin Burns sat down with Tony Kelly recently to chat all things Blues - from his playing career to his current role today, and even speaking about playing alongside Andy Boyle when he was younger.Podcast proudly sponsored by Perennial Freight.

Gary is a native of Tramore Co Waterford and the manager of the first ever Waterford FC Women's senior team. Gary sits down with host Tony Kelly to talk all about his career leading towards taking the historic position.Kindly sponsored by Perrenial Freight 

The Official Waterford FC Podcast returns with a banger of a first episode. Season 2 begins with currenty goalkeeping coach and former goalkeeper, Brian Murphy. Brian has had an incredible career in football, starting off in Manchester City's academy and making his way through their ranks, winning multiple Playoff finals, playing in the Premier League, the huge characters in football he's worked with along the way and of course, his return home to Waterford.Kindly sponsored by Perennial Freight. 

New Waterford FC Owner, Jamie Pilley joins host Tony Kelly to chat all about his plans for the future of the club!Brought to you by Norris's Bar

On this episode of the podcast, Goalkeeper Sam Sargeant joins Tony Kelly to talk all about his career and his journey to between the sticks for the Blues. Sam chats all about how he ended up in goal in the first place, signing for Milwall as a schoolboy, being signed to Leyton Orient, his exit from Orient and, of course, his arrival at Waterford FC, winning promotion and the season so far in the Premier League. Brought to you by Norris's Bar, Waterford

Club Captain, Barry Baggley joins host, Tony Kelly for this episode of the podcast. Barry talks about how his rehab is going on the injury that forced him to miss a large part of the season so far and how close he is to his return. Barry also chats about growing up in Belfast, his early days in football, signing for Fleetwood town and, of course, coming on loan to the Blues and winning promotion to the Premier League.Brought to you by Norris's Bar, Waterford

On this week's double-header episode, host Tony Kelly is joined by new Waterford FC General Manager, Richy Walsh and Head of Community Development, Colin Power.First, Colin discusses all the incredible work he, his team of volunteers and the club itself have been doing within the Waterford Community and further plans for the future.Then, Richy Walsh tells his story of assisting his Grandfather, the legendary Michael Walh as kit man from the age of 9 and working his way up to becoming General Manager of the Club.Brought to you by Norris's Bar, Waterford

On the second episode of The Official Waterford FC Podcast host, Tony Kelly is joined by Waterford FC Head Coach, Keith Long.Transitioning from player to manager, his almost a decade spent at Bohs, how it felt to beat them 2 weeks ago, assistant Alan Reynolds leaving, the appointment of new Assistant Matt Lawlor, his plans for the club going forward, and much more!Brought to you by Norris's Bar, Waterford

The very first episode of The Official Waterford FC Podcast kicks off with striker Pádraig Amond.The Blues made waves by annoucing the signing of the prolific forward and he chats to host, Tony Kelly all about the story of his career so far.From the Shamrock Rovers Youth team to the Portuguese league and his penchant for scoring goals in the English FA Cup and League Cup. "Podge" also lays out his plans for this debut season with The Blues. Brought to you by Norris's Bar, Waterford