Sheridan is the proof that the qualities that make up the tough international midfielder are not the same as those of the able coach and manager.
An ex-international player with the considerable experience in English football management that Sheridan has simply should not be managing a LoI club at this point in his career.
Having watched Bohemians for a season while I was a student in Dublin, I can say that the general standard of top tier LoI clubs in those days was probably 1/2 clubs at National League Premier standard, 2/3 National League N/S standard, the rest regional feeder leagues or lower. At most Bohemians matches—Bohemians were then competing in the Champions League qualifying stages—the ball was, very noticeably, constantly going out of play as many players struggled with basic close control. Attacking moves of more than five consecutive passes were very rare. That said, the ground still had a good atmosphere and I did occasionally see some great goals scored by individuals. Some LoI club youngsters also later made their careers in English football.
Teams were generally well-matched and there were few fixtures where results were a foregone conclusion. The league and cup matches were competitive events. Club infrastructure standards were those of semi-professional or amateur set-ups. Clubs were generally funded by small businessmen. But that’s what football has always been like in Ireland. Sheridan should have known this better than most before moving to Waterford. All national league structures have issues that deserve criticism, but to so transparently disrespect the national competition of the country you claim as your own is not going to improve things for anyone. I doubt he’ll be in Ireland long.