Rumours were circulating, after the first team match near Coleford at the beginning of February, that an attempt had been made to lure 1^st team Manager Mark Jacobsen away from Star FC.

It is believed that Jacobsen, 40 and the most successful manager in Star’s history, was offered a package that included a free pint at the bar immediately after the game, the opportunity to travel into the Forest every other weekend and his own flock of sheep.  It is also believed that he had refused to rule out a move to West Gloucestershire, although it is thought that he was only prepared to accommodate the idea firstly whilst he was still consuming his free pint and, secondly, so long as it was understood that any deal agreed would be finalised on the same day that hell froze over.

Understandably, the Star Board moved quickly to dispel any fears that they would be losing their manager and immediately put forward a counter proposal designed to keep Mr Jacobsen, 40, at the club.  It is believed that, crucially, this included the chance to buy his own pint at The Farmers Arms every other weekend, the opportunity not to have to travel to the Forest on a regular basis and the promise that he would never be required to tend his own flock of sheep.  Insiders at the club have suggested that, following significant deliberation, it was the prospect of continuing to live sheep-free that clinched the deal.