MANAGER David Jeffrey has agreed an extended contract with Linfield.
Now in his 14th year at the club, Jeffrey signed a new one year 'rolling contract' which will keep him at Windsor Park until the summer of 2012.
The arrangement will kick-in with immediate affect – replacing his current deal.
"I'm thrilled to have the contract issued settled – and delighted with the terms and conditions," said Jeffrey.
"I appreciate they way the team committee – Paul Weir, Jim Kerr, Jack
Grundie, Richard Johnston and Billy Kennedy, conducted the business.
"It means I can now concentrate on on-field matters. I've been at the club for 14 years and have enjoyed every minute of it.
"Although I've been blessed with great success, you can never afford to
rest on your laurels.
"I've have good people around me – the players; backroom staff; the board and, of course, the supporters.
"I'm as hungry as ever. My focus now is on the Irish Cup tie against Institute on Saturday."
A massive favourite with the fans, Jeffrey has won the league title on seven occasions – and also hoisted the Irish Cup five times.
Linfeld, of course, are the only Irish League club to have won the Setanta Cup – their success back in 2005 is one of Jeffrey's many memorable achievements.
"We are delighted the talks, that have been on-going, have proved productive," said a Linfeld source.
"David is not only the manger but probably the club's top supporter – a
dyed in wool Blueman. He was happy with the new arrangement and a new
one year rolling deal."
Jeffrey has led the club to four domestic league and cup doubles over the past five seasons – and has bagged 22 trophies overall in his 14 years at Windsor Park.
The Blues are currently fve points clear in the Carling Premier League title race. The Gibson Cup is again the priority as the club celebrates its 125 anniversary this season.
Good:
- It gives the club continuity
- he can't blackmail the club in an underhand fashion as he did in 2008, if the club ever brings itself to sack him, the most they need to pay is 1 year of a contract
Bad:
- we may still be top of the league, but our form is stinking, and it looks like a reward for mediocrity and being ever-so-slightly better than the rank bad Glens in 2nd
- Linfield FC clearly have 1 rule for the manager and 1 rule for the players. Why can't we treat our players' contracts in the same fashion?
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