BACK in 2019, Jim Weir was forced to quit his job to focus on his recovery from a horror car crash.
Five years later, he’s got his gig back.
Jim Weir is back as Forfar manager[/caption]
Former St Johnstone stalwart Weir, 55, enjoyed a successful managerial career in Scotland’s lower divisions following his retirement as a player.
He had stints at Montrose, Arbroath, Brechin and Elgin before being appointed Forfar manager in October 2017 and went on to take them from bottom spot in League One to safety.
But two years later, Weir had to step away from his role.
The former Hearts defender and coach Barry Sellars were involved in a horror motorway smash in September 2019.
They were rushed to hospital following the collision on the motorway that occurred after training at Ochilview, the home of Stenhousemuir.
Forfar confirmed both men had suffered ‘severe whiplash injuries’ at the time.
After recovering at home, Weir returned to his role as Loons boss.
However, two months after the crash, Forfar announced that he had stepped down as manager.
The club said at the time: “He has found it hard in recent weeks to work on a full recovery from the injuries sustained, alongside his business interests and the pressures and workload of part-time football management.”
They added that Weir had decided to “take at the very least a few months away” from football.
Those few months ended up turning into FIVE YEARS.
And now, Weir is back.
He isn’t just back in football but back in the SAME job he had to step down from in 2019.
Forfar have confirmed that Weir is back as manager.
He’ll be back in the dugout at Station Park this weekend when Forfar take on Peterhead.
Weir returns to Forfar who are in a not too dissimilar position to the one they were in when he was first appointed seven years ago.
They are once again bottom of the league, although this time it’s in League Two.
They are, however, just three points behind both Stranraer and Clyde.
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