Forsby FF have had a dramatic turnaround in a short period of time under experienced coach, Jenkinz, in recent weeks.
The side were lingering second from bottom in division 5:24 with only 3 points, having won just a single game all season before Jenkinz took over. In a matter of days, the team were winning their first game under their new gaffer and eventually finishing the season by drawing away to champions, Encephalon BK.
Jenkinz brings a wealth of experience to his new side, having previously worked his way up the ranks from a lowly 8th Division Classic League side, Liverpool SFC, having taken them to Division 6 before leaving for the Pro League.
Once in the Pro League, Jenkinz then pursued several promotions as he took Port Talbot Town from Division 7 to Division 5 before moving to Dorchester Town and taking them from Division 5 to Division 4.
Seeing the greener grass on the other side, the gaffer then decided to sign with former Pro League winners and Champions League semi-finalists, EX6, who had suffered greatly since their sole league title, by being relegated 3 seasons in a row.
At the first time of trying, Jenkinz had EX6 promoted to Division 2, winning the league emphatically and turning their fortunes around, or so it seemed. EX6 suffered mediocrity in Division 2, finishing a mediocre 5th spot and signalling a fading managerial career.
Here was the end of the line for the gaffer as he then took a 3 year sabbatical to focus on family - but as the saying somewhat goes; football never dies!
Seeing potential in Forsby FF, despite a 7th spot finish in Division 5, Jenkinz contacted the club about their vacant managerial position. Within a matter of hours, his contract was wrapped up and the new gaffer began overseeing training and tactics sessions with his new team.
With a big silly season ahead, the atmosphere around the Byargarden is the best it's been in many seasons, but can managerial experience be enough to turn Forsby's fortunes around?
More to come...
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