Skelmersdale appoint former Premier League player as their new manager Pascal Chimbonda, with his name quickly trending on Twitter.
The 44 year old sees his first game in charge against Kendal Town in the Macron Cup on Wednesday night, before turning his attention to Barnoldswick Town in the league on Saturday.
Skelmersdale currently sit bottom of the North West Counties League Premier Division, with 3 points from 16 games played and are 10 points from safety, behind Squires Gate, who have 13 points from 20 games played.
New Manager Announcement
Former @LaticsOfficial @SpursOfficial @Rovers @SunderlandAFC & French International @pascalchimbond1 as our new manager. Pascal starts immediately & will take charge of his 1st game v @kendaltownfc in @nwcfl Macron Cup on Wedhttps://t.co/AmYI083d0w pic.twitter.com/FypOBLMOrj
— Skelmersdale United FC (@Skemutdofficial) October 15, 2023
CLUB STATEMENT:
Skelmersdale United Football Club are delighted to announce the appointment of Pascal Chimbonda as Manager.
Chimbonda will take charge of his first game on Wednesday night at home to Kendal Town in the Macron Cup.
Pascal said: “It is a great honour to become manager of a club with a history as rich as that of Skelmersdale United Football Club.
“This is a very proud day for me and also a wonderful opportunity, and I am very eager to get onto the training ground to start working with the players.
“I will be focusing on greater fitness which will match the intensity I expect of all the players.
“I’ve been inspired by Guardiola, Mourinho, Simeone and Zidane, and as such just like those great managers, my philosophy will be to play attractive football.
“I know how precious this club is to the supporters, and therefore we’re ready to work hard to give them what they want.”
Chairman, Frank Hughes said: “We are extremely pleased to announce that Pascal has agreed to join one of the most prestigious clubs in non-league football.
“We’ve set out to create a philosophy that will continue throughout the ages. We are going to be the standard bearers for great football, because that is what our supporters demand, and is exactly what they deserve.
“We have found the right man for the job in Pascal. His experience at the very top of elite football, shows that he has that winning mentality.
“This is a major coup for the club, and we are very excited about the future.”
Pascal played 148 Premier League games for teams including Blackburn Rovers, Tottenham Hotspur, Sunderland and Wigan Athletic.
Chimbonda went on to be selected for the France squad for the 2006 World Cup in Germany.
Pascal runs his own soccer academy for 16-23 year olds, and is renowned for uncovering stars of the future and resurrecting the careers of players that have slipped through the net.
This is an exciting appointment, and I’m sure you will join the club in wishing Pascal all the best in his new role as Manager.
This is how fans reacted as Skelmersdale appoint the former Premier League player as their new manager…
@DeanTierney7: The most random thing I’ve seen in a very long time 😂
@jfsmith98: Pascal Chimbonda just does random shit
@harry_LFC6: Blast from the past but fucking hell that’s random 🤣🤣
@KTics90: Hope no one plays with a transfer request in his sock and gives it in soon as the final whistle goes….
@JChappers94: One normal day of @nwcfl is all I ask for. I’ll never get it.
@foote6_jon: Welcome to the club @pascalchimbond1 ⚽️⚽️💙
@PaulJH20: There is nothing like non league football in this country
@skundersdraws: Ha no way. This is mad.
@Cal_efc27: Remember when he went down at Goodison in a 50/50 rolled blagging it nearly ended up in the Gwladys
@ThatTallLad1: Things you didn’t expect to see on a Sunday morning…
@willhatchard: The most random thing ever. Good luck Pascal 😂🫡
@benedgie1: This is hilarious wtf 😭😭😭
@Gren90: When you get to 10+ years into a FM game..
@Dan_B94: Hahahahahahahahahahahaha goodness gracious me
@MattBrownrigg20: Bonkers this. Imagine him just spending a day going around roundabouts.
@Sniffa80: Wasn’t expecting that….!!
@YorkshireTomD: Proper random this 😂
@jackph21: Hahaha one of the randomest
@jcarney_96: That is mad 🤣🤣🤣
@spursblogger: No one seems more surprised that Pascal himself
@CrawfordWall: Hahahahaha I love this game
@frankiejhughes: Welcome to the club @pascalchimbond1
@Arsenal_Morris: Some statement that
@Rocco1882: Good luck Pascal 👍
@Damianthetic: I assume he’ll have one decent season then immediately jump ship to a “better” club.
@kopitebliff: How do I buy a mens first team kit please? And a scarf
@tstafford92: Go on @pascalchimbond1 aill be following closely! Ohhhhh Pascal Chimbondaaaaa
Pascal Chimbonda takes the helm at Skelmersdale United pic.twitter.com/3YdCgy7KQL https://t.co/rg0o8uDAcb
— You Yeltz! (@YouYeltz) October 15, 2023
“Who made Pascal Chimbonda manager of Skem, possibly while high? Come on, people….” https://t.co/IAD4DBfLp1 pic.twitter.com/5znMJ80Nob
— Dan Sandison (@DanMUNDIAL) October 15, 2023
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