The business end of the English footballing season is just around the corner. Though most of the focus is on the outcome of the Premier League, the playoff finals below will be tantalizing too. One of the most interesting teams present are Wycombe Wanderers. The Chairboys are helmed by Gareth Ainsworth, an enigmatic figure by all accounts.
Two years ago you were cheering us on from your sofas.
In two weeks you’ll be right there with us at Wembley.
And they might even give us seats close to the pitch!
Up the Wyc.#Chairboys pic.twitter.com/2P7skMe2mA
— Wycombe Wanderers (@wwfcofficial) May 8, 2022
Wycombe suffered relegation from the Championship in 2021, and are looking to bounce back immediately. Ainsworth has been in charge for almost a decade, one of the longest tenured managers in the EFL system.
His long hair, exuberant nature, and an array of colourful outfits have made him a cult hero. However, the most interesting thing is Ainsworth is in a band called ‘The Cold Blooded Hearts.’
🎶 𝐇𝐄’𝐒 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐑
Gareth Ainsworth is the lead singer of a rock band, a style icon and the second-longest serving manager in the Football League.
Mr Rock ‘n’ Roll celebrates his 200th win as Wycombe Wanderers manager.#Chairboys pic.twitter.com/N132wlDTZJ
— bet365 (@bet365) April 23, 2022
Ainsworth will be relishing the chance to take on one of the Championship regulars in Sunderland. Having tasted victory through this same route in 2019-20, Wycombe will be banking on Ainsworth and co. to repeat.
A manager like none
Gareth Ainsworth has been involved with EFL football since a long time. A long and successful playing career with Preston North End, Port Vale, Wimbledon, and Cardiff City amongst others. Ainsworth was part of the Third Division Team of the Season and Second Division Team of the Season during his career.
Moreover, he was also named Port Vale Player…
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