Gazza named Garforth Town manager

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Former England international Paul Gascoigne has been appointed the new manager of non-league club Garforth Town, it was reported.

Gascoigne, 43, told the News of the World's official website: "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."

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.

Garforth owner Simon Clifford told the website: "This is not a publicity stunt. 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."

I like gazza but how long does anybody reckon about 3 weeks max for me the bloke can't handle the pressure of living let alone managing a football club even if it is only a small none league club the media interest and the raised expectations will do for him I'm afraid

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Garforth owner Simon Clifford told the website: "This is not a publicity stunt.

Uum yes it is.....

Course it is, I'd never heard of them, doubt many had before yesterday, now they are one of the most searched for things on Google today

yer i read that, surprised me cos i've actually been to Garforth, didnt know there was a fotball club there though, tiny town!

apparently he's turned down their offer.