Gazza's back in the game! Paul Gascoigne appointed boss of non-league Garforth Town
By SPORTSMAIL REPORTER
Last updated at 10:13 AM on 27th September 2010
Former England international Paul Gascoigne has been appointed the new manager of non-league club Garforth Town, it has been reported.
Gascoigne, 43, said: 'I feel strong right now. For me personally 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.'
Back in the game: Paul Gascoigne has been appointed the new manger of non-league club Garforth Town
The West Yorkshire side are currently in the Evo Stik First Division North League. The former Newcastle, Tottenham, Lazio and Rangers midfielder added: 'I am excited. I can't wait to get in and get started - but of course I will be nervous.'
Gascoigne's previous management role at Kettering lasted just 39 days when he was sacked amid claims the former England international was drinking too much.
Gascoigne added: '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.
'I will take a little bit from each manager I've worked with and I want the players to play with a smile on their faces.
'The spotlight has never really been turned off for me. I just hope people concentrate on results rather than the other stuff.
'Is it my last chance? It's up to me.'
Garforth owner Simon Clifford told the website: '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.
Previous job: Gascoigne was unveiled as Kettering manager in 2005, but didn't last long in the job
'Everyone says they love Paul but nobody does anything about it.
'I want Paul to be an inspiration to someone who might have depression or problems in their lives.
'People look at the issues in his life. Because Paul had difficulties with bipolar disorder or alcohol doesn't mean he doesn't have something to offer the world.
'Everyone will get a lift from him. I wanted a bit of fairy dust and I just thought he deserved a chance. I don't see it as a gamble. I think he will thrive on the responsibility.
'I'm not interested in what he has and hasn't done, it's what he can do that interests me. I think he needs to be busy and have focus.
Memories are made of this: Gascoigne in action for England against West Germany in the 1990 World Cup semi-final
People can criticise me for employing him but I look at England players who don't have his problems and aren't self-medicated and they are the ones abusing their position.
'He is the best player of our lifetime and he has only had one chance in management.
It isn't the first time Garforth have made a move for some of football's biggest names. In 2004, they signed Brazilian legends Socrates and Careca.
Clifford insists there is a difference however, saying: 'This is not a publicity stunt. When we signed Socrates and Careca, that was.'
Gascoigne has endured a turbulent private life in recent years, but millions will fondly remember him for his brilliant exploits on the pitch, not least with England where his brilliance helped them to the semi-finals of the 1990 World Cup and the 1996 European Championships.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/foo...#ixzz10ikNl3UW
By SPORTSMAIL REPORTER
Last updated at 10:13 AM on 27th September 2010
Former England international Paul Gascoigne has been appointed the new manager of non-league club Garforth Town, it has been reported.
Gascoigne, 43, said: 'I feel strong right now. For me personally 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.'
Back in the game: Paul Gascoigne has been appointed the new manger of non-league club Garforth Town
The West Yorkshire side are currently in the Evo Stik First Division North League. The former Newcastle, Tottenham, Lazio and Rangers midfielder added: 'I am excited. I can't wait to get in and get started - but of course I will be nervous.'
Gascoigne's previous management role at Kettering lasted just 39 days when he was sacked amid claims the former England international was drinking too much.
Gascoigne added: '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.
'I will take a little bit from each manager I've worked with and I want the players to play with a smile on their faces.
'The spotlight has never really been turned off for me. I just hope people concentrate on results rather than the other stuff.
'Is it my last chance? It's up to me.'
Garforth owner Simon Clifford told the website: '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.
Previous job: Gascoigne was unveiled as Kettering manager in 2005, but didn't last long in the job
'Everyone says they love Paul but nobody does anything about it.
'I want Paul to be an inspiration to someone who might have depression or problems in their lives.
'People look at the issues in his life. Because Paul had difficulties with bipolar disorder or alcohol doesn't mean he doesn't have something to offer the world.
'Everyone will get a lift from him. I wanted a bit of fairy dust and I just thought he deserved a chance. I don't see it as a gamble. I think he will thrive on the responsibility.
'I'm not interested in what he has and hasn't done, it's what he can do that interests me. I think he needs to be busy and have focus.
Memories are made of this: Gascoigne in action for England against West Germany in the 1990 World Cup semi-final
People can criticise me for employing him but I look at England players who don't have his problems and aren't self-medicated and they are the ones abusing their position.
'He is the best player of our lifetime and he has only had one chance in management.
It isn't the first time Garforth have made a move for some of football's biggest names. In 2004, they signed Brazilian legends Socrates and Careca.
Clifford insists there is a difference however, saying: 'This is not a publicity stunt. When we signed Socrates and Careca, that was.'
Gascoigne has endured a turbulent private life in recent years, but millions will fondly remember him for his brilliant exploits on the pitch, not least with England where his brilliance helped them to the semi-finals of the 1990 World Cup and the 1996 European Championships.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/foo...#ixzz10ikNl3UW
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