Troy Deeney will get first job as a supervisor – however followers left fuming at ‘joke’ consequence

On Dec 20, 2023

Forest Green Rovers have appointed former Premier League striker Troy Deeney has their new head coach.

The League Two strugglers have parted firm with David Horseman, who had simply 5 months on the helm, however has paid the value for a surprising begin to the season which sees the membership second-bottom of the fourth tier and 5 factors away from security.

Deeney, 35, has stepped up from his player-coach position and can take cost for the primary time when Forest Green host Gillingham on Friday evening. Forest Green proprietor Dale Vince mentioned: “Troy got here to us to start his profession in teaching and take the following step of his profession.

“This is occurring before anticipated however he is constructed sturdy relationships already with our employees, squad and followers – and is effectively positioned for the problem.

“We’ll strengthen our squad in the coming transfer window as well, to give ourselves the best chance of first securing our place in League Two before looking upward once more, toward League One and beyond.”

The appointment hasn’t gone down effectively with some followers, with some supporters calling it a “joke” resolution. One fumed: “No, no, no!! We weren’t doing that bad until DH brought TD into the scene. Concerned We’re now totally f****d.”

Another sad fan added: “Can the board answer me this. Troy has been part of the coaching staff for one of our worst seasons so far. The players haven’t been listening to him on the pitch, what makes us think it will change being head coach? Mark Bonner [who recently left Cambridge] is available ffs!”

A 3rd raged: “Troy on a permanent is an absolute joke. Cannot believe how much of a circus this club is.”

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