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Gary Waddock is loving a top job

Gary Waddock admits he didn’t know if he’d get another shot as a No.1 – but the new Wealdstone boss is certainly pleased he’s scratching his managerial itch again.

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
15 March 2026

By Matt Badcock

GOT IT LICKED: Wealdstone’s Nathan Tshikuna leads the FA Trophy celebrations after reaching the semi-finals
PICTURE: Harry Taylor-Holmes

Garry Waddock admits he didn’t know if he’d get another shot as a No.1 – but the new Wealdstone boss is certainly pleased he’s scratching his managerial itch again.
The 63-year-old – a Conference title-winning manager with Aldershot Town – is back in the firepit again after almost seven years out of the hot-seat.
A brief stint as Southend United caretaker aside, Waddock has spent the time since as No.2 to Mark Bonner at Cambridge United...

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