Forest Green appoint Troy Deeney as manager to replace David Horseman

Troy Deeney has been appointed Forest Green head coach following the departure of David Horseman.

Deeney joined the Sky Bet League Two club as player-coach in August after playing over 600 games for Walsall, Watford – where he spent 11 years from 2010 to 2021 – and Birmingham.

“I am very pleased and honoured to be appointed as the new head coach,” Deeney told the official Forest Green website.

Forest Green Rovers have parted company with David Horseman and Louis Carey.

We can confirm that Troy Deeney is our new permanent Head Coach.

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