** Message from the Gaffer ** 🔴⚪️🔴⚪️🔴⚪️🔴⚪️

My Gaffer ❤️🤍 Top manager, true gentlemen, with a wonderful family @nicolala2975! I don’t think people can comprehend the work you’ve done over the years & sacrifices you’ve both made! Thanks for signing me, it was a pleasure to play for you, despite some tough love 😅 Good luck

All the best mate what an achievement some great days like winning in the snow those battles against Kelvedon Hatch we win in the snow some classic times mate I’ve meets so real friends at this club you made it a family see you Saturday 🙌🏾

Club legend, proud of everything we have achieved together, one last push Saturday 🔴⚪️

Legend! Crap jokes and worse tactics but what a guy. Lucky you have the family behind you or I’d of left ages ago. We go out with a win on Saturday 👏🏿

About time ❤️ mate hardest working manager I’ve played for ,clueless I grant you ,but a lot of clubs need to look at you

Top bloke that has done a top job for this club over the past 19 years. Always happy to say hello when we see each other at Frenford and has a lot of respect from me and my family. Have a good break and rest.

@Forbessy Absolute legend mate. Thank you for helping me when I first got into management and also helping me when I got sent off against frenford lol. You will be missed on the touchline, but have a well deserved rest 👍🏻

I remember when the club was in the Olympian League. Look at the success & the level you have got them to as manager. Dave, 19 years is outstanding. Enjoy a deserved break. And thank you for always welcoming me & my peers to watch/report on your team over the years 🙏🏻🙌🏻

@Forbessy That’s some achievement mate, not many people out there that could’ve achieved all that you have with the resources that you’ve had to work with. Shows how much you love the game. Enjoy your break and wish you all the best with whatever you do next.

One of the good guys in the league…respectful and a good bloke…wish him all the best all enjoy a good chat him

Given me my entry into men’s football, i’ll always be grateful. Thank you & enjoy the well deserved break gaffa 🔴⚪️

Unbelievable service. Very rarely seen in non league nowadays. Enjoy a well deserved break Forbesy.

19years is some commitment 👏🏻 good luck with whatever you do next. @nicolala2975 wishing you more luck dealing with him 💪🏻💙

@Forbessy @Forbessy Gaffer it’s been an absolute pleasure working with you over the past few months at the club. Your leadership, professionalism, and the way you’ve guided the team have made a real impact on everyone around you. You’ve set the standard on and off the pitch, and it 1/2

Absolute legend, 19 years is something that you won't hear from for a very long time in non-league. All the best Forbesy on whatever comes next mate.

Pleasure playing for you @Forbessy and with you @lee_forbesy we won some serious trophies! Will be over today to support and good luck on staying up ❤️

This is sad to hear my friend good luck for your next adventure

🥲 legend, more importantly a top man. All the best @Forbessy

@Forbessy absolute legend mate unbelievable achievement! Looking forward to seeing you and @lee_forbesy on Saturday!

True Gent Best Wishes Dave from your friends at Rayleigh Town

What a job you've done, anyone who has managed at any level knows the commitment it involves. 19 years at 1 club is an amazing achievement , all the best to you on Saturday 👍🏻

What a legend, top top guy 🙌🏻

What an incredible journey @Forbessy and you completely transformed the club. So many great memories for me personally, as we like to call it.....The good old days! Wishing you all the best for the future big fella. ❤️⚽️

Top work Dave, really good guy in the game. Incredible job done. 👍🏻

All the best mate. Top guy 👏

@floppyloughton All the best @Forbessy you are the face of @Frenfordfc - go and enjoy the break mate. Fair to say it’s well deserved

All the best @Forbessy! Top bloke, nothing but good things to say. Enjoy whatever you put your mind to next.

End of an era All the best for whatever’s next Dave

A top manager and more importantly a great bloke aka mr Frenford I wish you all the best Dave in whatever comes next.

Worst bit about hearing this forbsy is hearing about the loss of your dad..one of my most respected and loved man,my friend and football manager..hope you and your family are well and be nice to meet up with my centre half partner of the 90”s..laney..

Top man Dave. Best wishes to you and the family 🤝

@Forbessy Best of luck to you in the future. Always like to visit Frenford FC a few times a season. Wish the club well for the future.

@floppyloughton All the best Dave, that’s some shift 19 years! Top gaffer and wish you all the best mate 👊

All the best Forbesy, top gaffa and top bloke 🫡