‘No-brainer’ to sign new deal says assistant boss

Chalmers and Scott Banks in and around the senior side.

As a coach, Forrest is delighted to see young players step up and take their chance.

He added: “Working with the young players is a big part of our role.

“The vision from the club is to develop young players, get them in the first team and then the world is their oyster from there.

“In terms of the coaching staff, we are very particular in trying to bring young players into the first team and give them an opportunity when they are ready.

“We also put plans in place for young players so they can try to get into the first team in the first place, that’s a big part of my job.”

Bringing the coaching team of Robbie and two assistants Forrest and McCulloch together, not knowing each other too well could be seen as a risk but Forrest says that has paid off.

“We had never worked together before, obviously you know of each other, but that can be a good thing sometimes.

“You all come into it fresh, everyone having different ideas and experiences. I think it’s important when you are a coaching team to challenge each other.

“We have a really good connection now as a staff which is fantastic and that comes across in the players and the other staff. It’s been great working with Robbie and Lee – hopefully the other guys say the same thing!

“We have a good balance between us of experiences with different strengths as coaches.

“If we put all that together and deliver it to the players then, hopefully, the club gets the success from that. It’s exciting times.”