Troy Deeney didn’t take lengthy to put the regulation all the way down to his Forest Green gamers after touchdown his first job in administration.
The Watford legend, 35, already a player-coach on the League Two membership, has stepped into the hotseat following the sacking of David Horseman, who paid the value for a wretched begin to the season. Deeney has been tasked with stopping the Gloucestershire membership tumbling again into non-league and his reign began effectively with a goalless house draw towards Gillingham on Friday night time.
Having solely been promoted to the job on Wednesday, Deeney had little time to get his message throughout to the gamers. But he quickly made one factor clear – he’s now the gaffer, not Troy.
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“On Thursday, we had to talk through what had happened, changes, simple things like not calling me Troy, calling me gaffer [instead],” he stated after the Gillingham sport.
“That’s a big thing. There’s been a change and we had to make it clear and have a definitive way of talking through situations.”
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Deeney was proud of the work-rate towards the Gills, even when his aspect lacked slightly high quality. He stated: “Everyone could see the passion, and that’s the first building block. It’s about enjoying that togetherness and spirit tonight.
“It wasn’t a new manager bounce – it’s about putting players in positions they feel more comfortable. It would’ve worn off after 15 minutes if it was. We caused our problems more than anything, but it’s a good first day.”
Deeney has bolstered his teaching staff by bringing in former Newcastle, Wolves and Sunderland ahead David Kelly as his assistant. He added: “The governor is in. I don’t know it all, so I needed some experience. He tells it as it is so there are no grey areas with him.”