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Team Bulletin
Cork City FORAS Co-op v Waterford United at Turner’s Cross
Friday, March 12th, 2010 (KO 7.45pm)
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Match Preview: 
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Waterford United will be looking to build on a flying start to the 2010 campaign when they make the trip to Turner’s Cross to take on the new Cork City FORAS Co-op this Friday night (KO 7.45pm).
The Blues really hit the ground running last weekend, knocking three past local rivals Wexford Youths for no reply, and somewhat unfortunate not to have had more, albeit aided by the Youths reduction to ten men for three quarters of the game. Manager Stephen Henderson was delighted with the efficient way his team went about their business, however, especially in the goal scoring department, an area in which some have suggested the team might expect to struggle. But, with a goal each for the starting forwards, and sub David Grincell winning a penalty for the third, Waterford’s strike force has started as well as anyone could have asked.
 
And so, with a confidence-boosting first match under their belt, United head to Cork for something of a journey into the unknown. Cork have had their much-publicised troubles, of course, and not very long to assemble a squad for the First Division, but the Blues boss is under no illusions as to the scale of the task. In last year’s top scorer at the RSC, Graham Cummins, and the much sought after Davin O’Neill, the new club have a formidable front line, to add to quality players throughout the side. And though it’s not that long since the Cross was a happy hunting ground for the Blues, in recent games the plaudits have all gone to the home team.
 
So whatever way you call it, an intriguing game awaits. Henderson will have a full squad to select from, with no injuries and no suspensions to worry about.

Henderson Quotes: 
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On the Wexford match:
“We were all saying during the week that it was important to get a good start to the league and get three points on the board, so in that regard it’s a great night.”
“I think it was also important to get three goals as well and though it could have been more, we’ll take three goals and three points.”
“I know people were wondering before the start of the season where we are going to get the goals from, but as you saw tonight, Vinny and Willie John took their goals well, and when other players like Liam Kearney, Paul McCarthy, David Grincell and Timmy Purcell chip in with more we’ll be grand in that department.”
“I think we’re blessed to have two excellent centre forwards in Willie [John Kiely] and Vinny [Sullivan] but also I was impressed with David Grincell when he came on tonight. We’ve worked very hard with him in pre-season and he looked a serious threat when he came on so it’s good to see.”
“He [Liam Kearney] is a little wizard. He really came out in the second half and showed his true class, he was brilliant. I think he showed a lot of people what he is capable of.”
 
 
On the upcoming Cork game:
 
“We’ve got a completely different test against Cork. People are saying it’s going to be a great occasion but we’re not there to play an occasion, we’re there to play a soccer match, and it’s really important that the players and the supporters understand that.”
“Next Friday isn’t about Cork FORAS, it’s about Waterford United trying to get three points, and we have to remain focussed on that.”
“A lot of nonsense is being spoken about the new Cork team being weak, but that will not be the case. [They] will be right up there with Shelbourne, Derry City and ourselves, believe me, so will will go there expecting a tough game.”

Suspensions & Injuries:
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Suspensions:
none
 
Injuries:
none

Top Scorers (League):
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1 – Alan Carey
1 – Vinny Sullivan
1 – Willie John Kiely
 
 
Top Scorers (Pre-Season):
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7 – Vinny Sullivan
2 – Paul McCarthy
1 – Alan Carey
1 – Gary Keane
1 – Kevin Murray
1 – Timmy Purcell
1 – Willie John Kiely
(& 2 own goals)

Recent Form:
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Last Match:
Waterford United    3 – 0    Wexford Youths
(Sullivan 7, Kiely 54, A Carey 71 pen)
 
Form:
WWLDWW W

Head-to-Head (as Cork City):
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25 Sep 07  FAIC   Cork City  v  Waterford United    4 – 0
22 Sep 07  FAIC   Waterford United  v  Cork City    1 – 1
24 Aug 07     L     Waterford United  v  Cork City    0 – 3
17 Jul 07      L     Cork City  v  Waterford United    2 – 0
09 Mar 07     L     Waterford United  v  Cork City    1 – 0
03 Nov 06     L     Cork City  v  Waterford United    4 – 1
05 Aug 06     L     Waterford United  v  Cork City    0 – 0
05 May 06     L     Cork City  v  Waterford United    2 – 0

Betting:
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Cork: 15/8
Waterford: 5/4
Draw: 21/10

Results This Season:
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05 Mar 10     h     Waterford United  3 – 0  Wexford Youths (ALFD)
 
27 Feb 10     a     Sporting Fingal  1 – 3  Waterford United (Fr)
24 Feb 10     a     West Waterford / East Cork League XI  0 – 6  Waterford United (Fr)
20 Feb 10     h     Waterford United  0 – 0  St Patrick’s Athletic (Fr)
17 Feb 10     a     Tramore AFC  2 – 1  Waterford United (Fr)
10 Feb 10     a     Cork Oscar Traynor XI  0 – 3  Waterford United (Fr)
06 Feb 10     a     Tralee Dynamos  0 – 3  Waterford United (Fr)

Next 6 Matches:
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19 Mar 10     h     Derry City (ALFD)
27 Mar 10     a     Salthill Devon (ALFD)
03 Apr 10     a     Mervue United (ALFD)
09 Apr 10     h     Limerick FC (ALFD)
16 Apr 10     a     Monaghan United (ALFD)
23 Apr 10     a     Finn Harps (ALFD)