Harvey gets the Lawn Job

Former Morecambe manager Jimmy Harvey has been appointed as Forest Green Rovers' new manager at a meeting this evening at the New Lawn.

A firm favourite at Edgar Street when he played for Hereford, Harvey is no stranger to management.

Harvey initially joined Hereford United on-loan from Arsenal in Spring 1980 under Frank Lord. He signed that summer, become a fans' favourite and featured several times in the Division Four Team of the Season. In 1987, Harvey broke Hereford hearts and joined Bristol City for £20,000, and later featured for Wrexham, Tranmere and Crewe. He became Morecambe assistant in January 1994, progressing to manager in June 1994. However Harvey suffered health problems last season and his place at Christie Park was taken by Sammy McIlroy.

It isn't yet known how long a contract 48 year old Harvey has been given at Forest Green. Paul Wanless will be his deputy.

Harvey was chosen from 36 applicants for the post.

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