All at Waterford United wish every Blues fan, wherever they are, a very Merry Christmas and all the very best in the New Year!Here’s hoping that yesterday’s excellent announcement is just the first step on the way to a most successful 2009 for all fans, for the club, and everyone connected with it.

The IBSC would like to let everybody know that the new Waterford United wallets are available as and from now at John Ryan’s shop on Patrick Street.

Waterford United has confirmed that Stephen Henderson will take over as Senior Team Manager for the coming season.The former Cobh Rambler’s manager has agreed to a one year deal and takes up his duties immediately. He will be joined by Ray Moran as assistant manager.

The 2009 Season Tickets are on sale from this week at John Ryan’s shop on Patrick’s Street, and there are a number of packages to suit everyone. The tickets cover entry to league matches only, and there will be a minimum of 16 home league games next year.

[b]Waterford United U-20s 0 – 3 Cork City U-20s[/b]The young Blues’ chances of making the knock-out stages of the Under-20 championship look to be all but over as they went down by three goals in a match they really deserved something from.