Soccer-Deeney appointed head coach at Forest Green Rovers

Soccer Football - Championship - Birmingham City v Reading - St Andrews, Birmingham, Britain - December 16, 2022 Birmingham City's Troy Deeney applauds fans after the match Action Images/Andrew Boyers/File Photo

(Reuters) - Forest Green Rovers have appointed former Premier League striker Troy Deeney as their new head coach, the fourth-tier League Two side said on Thursday after sacking David Horseman following a disappointing start to their season.

Rovers are 23rd in the league standings after 20 games and in danger of being relegated to the fifth-tier National League, which is largely semi-professional. Horseman was sacked after Tuesday's FA Cup second-round loss at Blackpool.