Tony Docherty to assist Gary

Gary Irvine has managed to persuade one of his many friends and contacts in the game, the vastly experienced Tony Docherty to assist him over the next few weeks in attempting to stave off the threat of relegation that currently hangs over the ‘Loons.’

Gary took over the temporary managerial reins at Station Park on Friday afternoon of last week and despite the defeat against East Fife, certainly got a positive response from the players.

He was however keen to bring in a coach to work alongside him in the month ahead, to allow him to continue playing when necessary.

Tony certainly fits the bill.

After he ‘hung up his boots following a playing career with Dunfermline Athletic, Cambridge United and a few lower league clubs back in Scotland, Tony became an SFA Development Officer, before becoming Assistant Manager at Falkirk under Ian McCall and then first-team coach at Dundee United.

He then teamed up at St. Johnstone with Derek McInnes before the pair moved on to Bristol City prior to their lengthy spell at Pittodrie which came to an end recently.

The Directors of Forfar Athletic are very grateful to Tony for agreeing to assist the club in this manner and all going to plan he will have an immediate involvement in the preparations for the fixture at Airdrie tomorrow night.