Frank Davis (footballer)

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Frank Davis is regarded as the man responsible for making Waterford United F.C. the major force they became in Irish football from 1966 until 1972, winning the league title four of the six seasonss he was in charge. Frank was responsible for bringing Johnny Matthews and Jimmy McGeough to the club, paying £3,000 for McGeough to Derry City F.C.. Frank also represented the club on the FAI. He played a major part in the success of Waterford FC during his years in charge and also was the man who brought Peter Thomas to Kilcohan Park. He managed Larne F.C. in the Irish League after he was let go by Waterford United and took them to an IFA Cup Final where they lost to Portadown F.C. in 2004 but family commitments saw him return to the US last September. He died in April 2006.