BACK in 2019, Jim Weir was forced to quit his job to focus on his recovery from a horror car crash. Five years later, he's got his gig back. Advertisement 1 Jim Weir is back as Forfar manager Credit: Michael Schofield - The Sun Glasgow Former St Johnstone stalwart Weir, 55, enjoyed a successful managerial career in Scotland's lower divisions following his retirement as a player.
He had stints at Montrose, Arbroath, Brechin and Elgin before being appointed Forfar manager in October 2017 and went on to take them from bottom spot in League One to safety. But two years later, Weir had to step away from his role. The former Hearts defender and coach Barry Sellars were involved in a horror motorway smash in September 2019 .
Advertisement READ MORE RANGERS STORIES CASH CRISIS SPFL club beg fans to help pay players' wages - and NO money will go to owners FREE BETS Deposit & Bet £10 to Get £60 in free bets for Scottish football at William Hill They were rushed to hospital following the collision on the motorway that occurred after training at Ochilview, the home of Stenhousemuir. Forfar confirmed both men had suffered 'severe whiplash injuries' at the time. After recovering at home, Weir returned to his role as Loons boss.
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