Ainsworth handed Wycombe caretaker role

Sep 24 2012 By Greg Burns

Gareth Ainsworth

GARETH Ainsworth has been appointed caretaker manager at Wycombe Wanderers after Gary Waddock was sacked on Saturday.

The 39-year-old will lead the team as the club sifts through applications from 'high-calibre' managers interested in the Adams Park role with current assistant boss Richard Dobson continuing in his position.

Wanderers made the move to axe Waddock after a 1-0 home defeat to AFC Wimbledon and a dreadful start to their League Two campaign.

Joint-chairman Don Woodward told the club's website: "As we said on Saturday, I would like to thank Gary for his efforts and wish him every success for the future but we felt it was time for a change.

"Gareth's a leader and winner. He's an inspirational figure who has the full respect of everyone connected with the club and it was an easy decision to make.

"Wycombe Wanderers is a fantastic football club with a great set-up, squad and fan base so there's no surprise to us that we've received a number of applications from high-calibre managers."

Former Wycombe player Keith Scott is the favourite for the post with bookmakers while Wanderers face a crunch trip to Dagenham and Redbridge on Saturday.

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