LAWLOR WHIRLS BACK TO 'TOWN

INTERIM Waterford boss Matt Lawlor will hand over the reins to John Coleman after tonight's Tolka Park clash with Shelbourne - but it’s nothing like the handover that came with his recent return to the Blues.

- BY MARK McCADDEN

Lawlor, assistant boss last season under Keith Long before taking up a first-team coaching role at Fleetwood Town, has revealed the bizarre circumstances around his temporary appointment.

“I got told on a Saturday afternoon,” said Lawlor (inset), in charge for last Friday's win away to Bohemians.