Holding Waterford United’s Development Draw at WLRfm proved to be a lucky omen for one of the stations best loved presenters when Geoff Harris’ ticket came out of the drum first and he will be at the Theatre of Dreams next Sundayfor the clash of Manchester United and Liverpool in the Barclay’s Premier League.The prize includes flights from Waterford, 2 nights hotel accommodation and the all important tickets for the big match as well as access to the players’ lounge after the game.

[b]Waterford United 1 Longford Town 1[/b]Waterford United conceded a goal two minutes from time as Longford Town once again scored late to force a share of the spoils.In a drab first half there were few chances though Vinny Sullivan fired over on the volley after a poor defensive clearance fell his way and the same player went close with a header that just looped over the bar.

Waterford United open their home campaign of the 2008 season with the visit of Longford Town to the RSC on Friday evening (KO: 7.45pm). The Blues were buoyed by their hard-fought victory over Wexford Youths last Friday though Gareth Cronin will have to plan without captain John Hayes who serves an automatic one match ban following his red card last Friday.

Waterford United would like to advise supporters that there will be [b]no public parking[/b] at the RSC until further notice. Due to the ongoing works at the stadium, parking has been severely curtailed and only players, officials, media and emergency personnel will be allowed parking access at the ground.Waterford United would like to apologise for any inconvenience but this decision is beyond the club’s control.

Waterford United are holding a fundraiser with the prize being a magnificent trip for two to the meeting of Manchester United and Liverpool in the Premiership at Old Trafford on March 22nd. The prize includes flights from Waterford airport, two nights

[B]Wexford Youths 1 Waterford United 2[/b]Waterford United made a winning start to the 2008 season against Wexford Youths at the impressive Ferrycarrig Park in a game that had a bit of everything, and the Blues started the match in great style.Kevin Waters had already tested Jason Russell in the Youths’ goal with a crisp free kick, when a flowing move down the left lead to the opening goal inside five minutes. Karl Bermingham slipped the ball through to Paul McCarthy and then, picking up the lay-off, curled a sweet effort around the ‘keeper into the top corner.

Waterford United’s opening game of the Eircom League of Ireland Cup will take place on Easter Monday March 24th at Mounthawk Park,Tralee.The Blues will face the Kerry League in their opening round which will have a 2.30pm kick off.Should the game finish level at the end of normal time there will be 2 periods of 15 minutes extra time followed by penalties if required.

Waterford United kick off the 2008 season with a visit to Ferrycarrig Park in Wexford for the first ever league game between the sides on Friday evening (KO: 8pm) Everybody connected with the club is eagerly looking forward to the commencement of the new season and for the first time in many years, there is an air of excitement and anticipation about what this season may bring.