Day Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 Paul Gascoigne has been appointed manager of non-league Garforth Town. The former England midfielder has described the task with the Evo Stik First Division North League club as "a big challenge". Gascoigne, 43, told the News of the World's website: "I feel strong right now. For me it's a big challenge. It's whether the players want to join me in that challenge. "I never knew when I'd get back into football. I want to take the club forward and I want the players to develop. I will give commitment to the club. "Going to a club like this does not bother me one bit. I love this type of football. It is not flash and the players won't be flash. "I will get the same publicity at Garforth as if I was at a Premier League club and I don't want the players to get carried away with it. I am excited. I can't wait to get in and get started – but of course I will be nervous." The former Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur, Lazio and Rangers midfielder believes his appointment with the West Yorkshire side will not be a repeat of his previous management role, at Kettering. The owner, Imraan Ladak, sacked Gascoigne after 39 days, claiming he was drinking too much. Gascoigne said: "It went really well there. The chairman tried to blame it on the drink but it was totally untrue. He stopped me coaching and he wanted to become manager." The Garforth owner Simon Clifford said: "This is not a publicity stunt. When we signed Socrates and Careca, that was. Everyone says they love Paul but nobody does anything about it. "I want him to be an inspiration to someone who might have depression or problems in their lives. He's walked through hell but he has kept on walking." http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/sep/26/paul-gascoigne-garforth-town-manager Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dangerous Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 What a farcical appointment.The man is a clinically insane alcaholic! I wouldnt employ the idiot to mow my lawn. Not a publicity stunt my ar*e Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hucknall Ram Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 Give it a month max Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted September 27, 2010 Author Share Posted September 27, 2010 A month? I'll give him a week. I'd like to see him get his life back on track but I just can't see it which is a shame. Will always remember his goal against the Scots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 and him taking 4 tins of lager to Raoul Moat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dangerous Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 and claiming to be in regular contact with the pope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Has he done one yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigger Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 gazza will always sell papers, just like beckham, katie price etc etc they all love the media spotlight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red fever Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 and claiming to be in regular contact with the pope. Full name Thomas John Pope Date of birth 27 August 1985 (1985-08-27) (age 25) Place of birth Stoke-on-Trent, England Height 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) Playing position Striker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hucknall Ram Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Full name Thomas John Pope Date of birth 27 August 1985 (1985-08-27) (age 25) Place of birth Stoke-on-Trent, England Height 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) Playing position Striker Does he play non-league? Sign him up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Has he done one yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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