Former Tottenham star Pascal Chimbonda comes out of retirement at 44 and signs HIMSELF

FORMER Tottenham defender Pascal Chimbonda has come out of retirement aged 44 – after signing HIMSELF.

Chimbonda became manager of ninth tier outfit Skelmersdale United in October to kickstart his coaching career.

Times Newspapers LtdPascal Chimbonda is set to come out of retirement[/caption]

It’s been a rocky start for the full-back, who hung up his boots in 2019.

He hit the headlines for an X-rated half-time rant in a 6-0 defeat which saw him unleash 72 swear words.

And Chimbonda was sent off during Skelmersdale’s clash with Barnoldswick Town in October, less than a week after joining.

The Frenchman – who played in the 2006 World Cup – was handed a five game suspension and £50 fine for leaving his technical area after a row.

It was later reduced to three matches.

Skelmersdale confirmed the reduction of his match ban and revealed he will be back in the dugout on January 27 against Bury.

But in a fresh twist, when he returns he could be in action on the pitch – five years after last playing.

That’s because Chimbonda has registered himself as a player for the club.

A statement read: “In other news, Pascal is now registered as a player, and we could indeed see him play against Bury on Saturday 27th January.”

Chimbonda made 149 Premier League appearances for Tottenham, Wigan, Blackburn and Sunderland.

Skelmersdale currently find themselves rock bottom of the North West Counties Football League Premier Division.

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