Forrest, second from right, on the training ground with Dundee United. Image: SNS
Former Dundee United assistant manager Gordon Forrest has landed a shock switch to the Chinese Super League.
Forrest, 47, was most recently No.2 at Hearts, a position he held since leaving Tannadice alongside manager Robbie Neilson in the summer of 2020. However, he was axed along with boss Steven Naismith a fortnight ago.
And the experienced coach has wasted no time in securing a position on the staff at Shenzhen Peng City.
The Chinese top-flight side are part of the City Group and stablemates with the likes of Manchester City, Girona, Melbourne City and New York City.
Forrest, centre, was recently dismissed from his position as part of the Hearts management staff. Image: SNS
They have just three league games left to play and are fighting for survival at the foot of the table, one point ahead of the relegation places.
‘Quality opportunity’
Forrest wrote on X: “Delighted to be joining Shenzhen Peng City FC for their remaining games in the Chinese Super League.
“A quality opportunity to work with some great staff and players and part of the City Group.”
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