Waterford Transfer Rumours Dashed as Brendan Cummins Rules Out 2027 Job
Waterford fans can breathe a sigh of relief as Brendan Cummins, the former Tipperary U20s manager, has ruled out taking the manager's job at Waterford in 2027. Cummins made the announcement on The Sunday Game, where he was part of a star-studded panel dissecting Limerick's demolition of Galway in the All-Ireland hurling final.
What happened?
On the post-All-Ireland final Sunday Game, Tipperary legend Brendan Cummins shot down rumours he would be taking over as Waterford hurling manager for 2027. Cummins was part of a star-studded panel for The Sunday Game, dissecting Limerick's demolition of Galway in the All-Ireland hurling final. Limerick were utterly dominant on the day, claiming their sixth All-Ireland in nine years with an eleven-point, 1-29 to 1-18 victory.
Why it matters for Waterford
The news will come as a relief to Waterford fans, who had been linked with Cummins as a potential candidate to take over the reins at the Déise. Peter Queally has stepped aside as manager of the Déise after two years in charge. After Cummins stepping down from his role as manager of the Tipp U20s, he was heavily linked with a move across to Queally. Those reports appear to have been quashed, judging by Cummins's remarks in response to Anthony Daly on Sunday night.
What comes next?
The news will likely spark a renewed search for a new manager at Waterford, with the club looking to build on their current form. Waterford are currently 9th in the Premier Division, with 39 points from 36 games, and are 27 points behind leaders Shamrock Rovers. They have been on a decent run of form, with two wins in their last five games, and will be looking to build on this momentum in the coming weeks.
In a statement, Cummins said, "Well, the message is I'm not going to be managing any team in 2027, anyway! I'd five amazing years with the Tipperary U20s. I felt going into the role that...look, I'd seen Tommy Dunne and Liam Cahill do it. Look, you always feel you've a debt - I always found, anyway - Tipperary had been so good to me that I'd do something back, and I did. I'd a great five years."
The Tipperary legend referenced his time with the Tipperary U20s, where he delivered an All-Ireland title in 2025. However, this year's championship was a heartbreaking one for the Premier County, with Clare's dramatic penalty shootout win in the Munster final going viral. Cummins referenced that high drama, and said he would spend the next year taking stock before jumping into another role.
Pity that your goalie in that final was able to stop two bullets of penalties and stop the three-in-a-row bid! I'll take 12 months out and see what the world looks like after that. Is that an okay answer? Waterford GAA fans, it appears as though one leading contender is out of the race to take over as manager.
Waterford are currently on a 2-game winning run, and will be looking to build on this momentum in the coming weeks. They have a tough schedule ahead of them, but with the right management in place, they could be a force to be reckoned with in the Premier Division.
In a recent match, Waterford secured a 2-1 win over Bray Wanderers, with goals this season totaling 41 scored and 60 conceded (-19 goal difference). The Déise will be looking to continue their winning form in the coming weeks, and with the right management in place, they could be a dark horse in the title race.
The news will likely spark a renewed search for a new manager at Waterford, with the club looking to build on their current form. With the right management in place, Waterford could be a force to be reckoned with in the Premier Division, and fans will be eagerly awaiting the next move from the club.
