RYDER CUP hero Justin Rose has hinted he wants to buy non-league Aldershot Town.
And he quipped that he wants to bring in as manager.
Justin Rose joked that he could buy Aldershot Town… and make Luke Donald managerCredit: Reuters
Tommy Widdrington left the non-league club this weekCredit: Getty
Rose, 45, is a lifelong fan of the National League club.
Aldershot manager Tommy Widdrington – dad of pro-dancer – dramatically quit three days ago.
Rose – worth an estimated £30m – has joked he might take over.
The club – who won the FA Trophy at in May – is owned by Shahid Azeem, a divisive figure among fans.
Widdrington said he resigned because he thought “something fundamental needed changing” at the club.
They sit 19th in the table with just three league wins so far this season.
Former world No1 Rose, who grew up in nearby Fleet, reacted with shock at the announcement, as reported on What’s The Jam.
One fan – named Brian – said: “Just needs a top sports person to buy this club and turn it around.”
Rose, who is a sponsor at the club, quickly added: “And Luke Donald as manager.”
Another die-hard supporter, Clive, asked Rose: “Buy the club. Get Luke Donald in as manager.”
Rose – who famously won the with Europe last month – replied: “Good idea.”
Donald was captain of the victorious 15-13 winners over the US at Bethpage State Park Golf Course, New York.
Rose, who won the US Open in 2013, also had an Aldershot badge on his golf bag at the PGA Championship in May.
