David Jeffrey, aged 63, has been appointed as the new manager of Portadown FC, a club in the Irish Premiership, after a three-year break from management. Jeffrey previously managed Linfield, where he achieved remarkable success with 31 trophies over 17 years. His decision to return was influenced by the club's vacancy following the departure of Niall Currie, as well as the improved health of his partner, Rose, who has been battling breast cancer. Jeffrey expressed a mix of excitement and apprehension about his return, stating, 'If I didn't have the hunger or the desire, I wouldn't be going back in again.' Portadown, a club with a rich history, has experienced ups and downs in recent years, but Jeffrey hopes to stabilize and elevate the team's performance, aiming to create a positive legacy for the club and its supporters.