Boss Feroz signs new deal with Montrose

Montrose Women’s boss Craig Feroz has put pen to paper on a new deal after guiding the side to SWPL 2.

The 44-year-old initially took charge of the team in 2020 but his debut season was put on hold due to Covid.

In his first full campaign in charge, the former Arbroath and Brechin forward oversaw his side win the SWF Championship north, ending the season as invincibles.

The side won all but one of their 21 league games, scoring 144 goals along the way.

Speaking previously, Feroz was targeting back-to-back titles with the Gable Endies.

His contract was due to come to an end at the end of the month, but the club have secured his services for another year.

“I am delighted to get a deal finalised to keep me at the club for another year,” he said after signing his new contract.

“It’s been a two-year process to get the club to where we are in terms of league status, reputation and professionalism and I think it was important to keep an element of stability for pushing forward into unfamiliar territory.

“The club and the prospects for the future excite me.”

Montrose FC Women chairman Michael Smith said: “Craig has overseen a massive restructure of every aspect of the women’s team since he arrived back in March 2020.

“We are all excited by the journey we have started, and eagerly anticipate our entry to Premier League 2 at the same time as it moves under the control of the SPFL.

“We believe Craig is key to further improving the professionalism at the club and continuing to deliver success on the field.”