New role for Wadsworth

Last updated : 12 November 2003 By Martyn Elliott

The DR Congo’s FA had apparently been turned down by French legend Alain Giresse before approaching the former Carlisle boss, who has agreed a three-month deal that will earn around £30,000.

It’s unclear exactly how Wadsworth’s name was drawn to their attention, but he has been something of a mentor to Lomana LuaLua throughout his career at both Colchester and Newcastle, and the forward is of course DR Congo’s captain.


Sir Bobby is a big admirer of the man who he first worked with when in charge of England, but it’s fair to say that our results have improved since he decided to jump ship for Southampton just over two years ago.

Since he left St James’ Park Wadsworth has been sacked as Southampton’s assistant-manager and as manager of Oldham Athletic and Huddersfield Town, which just goes to show that football management is one of the few professions in which being unsuccessful does nothing to affect your future employment prospects.


Unless you are Ruud Gullit of course.