Waterford United manager Mike Kerley has added a new defender to the Blues squad with the signing of 21 year old Chris Deans. Deans, who spent last season at Dundalk, has been capped 17 times at underage level for Ireland and captained the Irish Under 19 side on two occasions. He has spent a number of years across the water with Coventry City and at Derby County. He had returned home in 2004 joining Dublin City.”Despite his relatively young age, Chris has loads of experience,” said Mike Kerley. “I am happy that he has decided to come to Waterford. He is a versatile defender who is comfortable anywhere across the back and I have no doubt he will be an excellent addition to the squad.”

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Waterford United would like to confirm that the club has confirmed contracts with John Hayes, Kenny Browne and Paul McCarthy. All three have re-signed for the club over the weekend.Manager Mike Kerley has welcomed the commitment from the players.”It’s great to see these young players re-signing for the Blues. They will have important roles to play at the club and will continue to learn their trade at the club. We are slowly building the club up for the new season and I look forward to more announcements over the next few weeks.”

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Blues midfielder Stephen Grant has given new manager Mike Kerley a boost by re-signing for the Blues for the coming season. The 20 year put pen to paper after discussions with the new manager on the plans for the coming season. For Mike Kerley this was an important development.”Stephen is an exciting player who has shown loads of promise at Waterford United,” commented Mike. “I am thrilled that he has committed his future to the club and I look forward to working with him this season. I have been following his progress over the past season and I thought he was very influential for the Blues. He is a great talent which we will continue to nurture.”"I am very happy to have signed the contract this evening,” said Stephen. “I have spoken to the manager and listening to him, I like what I hear. I am looking forward to getting back into pre season training this weekend and I can’t wait for the league to get back underway.”

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Club Name:Waterford United Football Club plc. Club Founded:1930. Home Ground:Waterford Regional Sports Centre. Club Colours:Home: Blue Jersey, shorts and socks. Away: White Jersey, shorts and socks. Club Sponsor:TBA Directors:Martin Colbert (Acting Chairman), Jim Nolan. Honorary President:Bertie Rogers. Club Administrator:Michael Drohan Finance Officer:Ger McGinn. UEFA Licensing Officer:Chris Everett Media Officer:Ray Scott. Event Controller:Billy McGrathManagement & Medical OfficersManager:Mike Kerley Asst Manager :Trevor Lovell Head Coach/Head of Youth Development:Derek Browne Doctor:Dr. Liam McCann. Physiotherapist:Vivienne Kellegher.

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