Gascoinge not to join Dundee.


By James Hegarty
October 8 2002

Paul Gascoinge wont be joining Dundee as it looks like he is Joining English side Exter City in a managerial role. Though Gazza does'nt have Managerial Expierence Exter will hope that he can do a job for them. New Page 1

Paul Gascoigne going to Management.

Paul Gascoigne who was tipped to be on his way to becoming a player with Dundee is close to becoming a manager at English 3rd division club Exeter city.

Cascoigne who is a former star player at Newcastle, Lazio and Rangers as well as other clubs was released from cash straped Burnley in the summer.

Gascoigne had hoped to join a couple of American clubs but these deals have since fell through.

Gascoignes advisor said today that his client is keen on becoming manager at the English club.

The club who recently sacked there manager after slumping to 4th bottom are said to be considering Gascoinge as manager.

"We're flattered and we're serious," Lewis told Sky Sports Television. "We had been in contact with Paul's agent two months ago to see if he could come down and play for us. For all sorts of reasons that did not happen.

"But as we have a clean sheet of paper in front of us we are looking at every possibility."

Lewis said he was not worried by Gascoigne's lack of managerial experience.

"The next move would be to get Paul here to talk to us so we can look him in the eye and see if he is totally serious about this - we think he is," Lewis said.

"We will ask him what coaching abilities he has and what his ambitions are, career wise. Until we've done that we can't really say more on this issue."

Gascoinge's Spokeman said: "Paul has had a letter from Exeter City and Paul will give that the consideration he would give any other offer of this nature."

Exeter joint chairman Uri Geller, a psychic best known for his spoon-bending powers, said he would welcome Gascoigne with open arms.

"He would be a great psychological boost which can bring a lot of positive thinking and positive aura to the club," said Geller, who joined the club in May and persuaded U.S pop star Michael Jackson to be made an honorary director the following month.

This should end Dundees hopes of bring the English legend up north on a temporary contract.

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