Gazza not yet confirmed as Garforth boss

PAUL GASCOIGNE'S appointment as manager of Garforth Town is not yet a done deal.

Reports had claimed the former England midfielder had already been confirmed as the boss of the Evo Stik First Division North League club but talks remain ongoing between Gascoigne and Garforth owner Simon Clifford.

The 43-year-old had 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.

"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."

Garforth are hoping to announce Gascoigne as manager later this week, while his first match in charge could come at home to Warrington Town next Tuesday.