25 Facts About Gary Waddock

Gary Patrick Waddock is a former professional footballer.

Gary Waddock had stints at Belgian club Charleroi and at Millwall, Swindon Town and Bristol Rovers.

Gary Waddock went on to manage Aldershot Town, Wycombe Wanderers and Oxford United.

Gary Waddock has worked at MK Dons as head of coaching and Portsmouth as assistant and caretaker manager.

Gary Waddock grew up in Alperton, a suburb of Wembley, and attended Alperton High School.

Gary Waddock earned 21 international caps for the Republic of Ireland, scoring three goals in the process.

Gary Waddock was named by Jack Charlton in the squad for the 1990 FIFA World Cup, but having travelled to the pre-tournament camp in Malta, he was dropped at the last minute in favour of Alan McLoughlin, seen as better cover for players nursing injuries.

Years later Charlton later said that he should have kept Gary Waddock and dropped veteran striker Frank Stapleton instead.

Gary Waddock debuted for Queens Park Rangers in 1979 and went on to play 203 times and scored eight goals in the following eight years, playing in the 1982 FA Cup Final.

Gary Waddock left QPR for Charleroi in Belgium for three years between 1987 and 1989, making 40 appearances and scoring one goal, before returning to London with Millwall.

In two years with Millwall, Gary Waddock appeared 58 times and scored twice for the 'Lions'.

Gary Waddock found himself the new caretaker manager at QPR following Holloway's suspension on 6 February 2006.

Gary Waddock was appointed full-time manager on 28 June 2006 after Holloway was put on gardening leave and eventually left for Plymouth Argyle.

On 20 September 2006, after a poor set of results had left QPR bottom of the table, Gary Waddock was replaced by John Gregory.

Gary Waddock did stay at the club as assistant manager.

Gary Waddock was confirmed as the new manager of Conference side Aldershot Town on 19 May 2007.

In recognition of this achievement, Gary Waddock was named Conference manager of the year.

Gary Waddock was appointed manager of the League One side on 13 October 2009 as successor to the sacked Peter Taylor.

Gary Waddock again added to his squad in the summer by signing Nikki Bull, Andy Sandell and Dave Winfield, who he had previously managed, whilst at Aldershot Town.

In June 2013, Gary Waddock was appointed as Head of Coaching at Milton Keynes Dons alongside Karl Robinson.

On 22 March 2014, Gary Waddock was appointed as Head Coach of Oxford United, replacing caretaker manager Mickey Lewis.

On 12 December 2014, Gary Waddock was announced as the new assistant manager of Portsmouth.

On 5 May 2016, Gary Waddock was reappointed as first-team manager at his former club Aldershot Town of the National League.

On 2 May 2019, Gary Waddock left the club after his contract was mutually terminated following their relegation from the National League.

On 10 July 2020, Gary Waddock was appointed Assistant Head Coach of Cambridge United.