Wycombe chairman Trevor Stroud has spoken about how Ainsworth gives the club the 'best chance to punch above our weight'.He said: “Gareth gets the best out of his players and it has been wonderful to see the progress that we have made over the past four years to enjoy success in the league and two lucrative adventures in the FA Cup. Between 10.15am and 12.40pm on Tuesday, July 28, a property on Cokes Lane was broken into after the alleged offenders entered via a window and stole jewellery and cash.
'Unlike Bristol Rovers, who went down that year, we're not a big club like that and that could have been the end of Wycombe Wanderers. While still playing for the club, Ainsworth was appointed caretaker manager in September of the 2012/13 season after the Chairboys had picked up just four points from seven games.By November, he was handed the job permanently. Speaking in 2018, he said: “Quite simply, Gareth is the perfect fit for Wycombe Wanderers and extending his contract here is a fantastic and important piece of business.“Everything about the club is moulded into the culture of hard work, humility, team spirit and ambition that he has instilled into his players and he is absolutely the right man to continue to take the club forward on the pitch. Gareth Ainsworth admits it would be an honour to rewrite the history books with Wycombe as he bids to make it third time lucky at Wembley.The Chairboys go into the Sky Bet League One play-off final against local rivals Oxford with a chance of reaching the second tier for the first time in the club's 133-year existence.Manager Ainsworth suffered penalty shoot-out heartache with Wanderers on his previous visit to the national stadium in the 2015 League Two play-off final, while he played for Preston when they were beaten by his current team at the same stage back in 1994. Gareth Ainsworth is hoping to end his Wembley woes when he takes Wycombe thereWycombe Wanderers have a chance of being promoted to the Championship for the first time'We could be finishing this season off upsetting the record books and hopefully rewriting the history books,' said Ainsworth. 'I had to hang on to something, Wycombe Wanderers' league history. He is brutally honest and unbelievably positive, even in the bleakest of situations. 'They're actually not afraid to wear a Wycombe shirt now, the players don't realise what they have done for these people. 'Wycombe Wanderers will face off against Oxford United at Wembley Stadium on MondayAinsworth is currently English football's longest-serving manager having taken over at Adams Park in September 2012.The club almost fell out of the EFL six years ago and would have been facing an uncertain future but for a 3-0 success at Torquay on the final day of the season which meant they scraped survival on goal difference.He admits that tense experience puts the play-off final into perspective. Gareth Ainsworth said the support of players who were not involved in the match-day squad has played a crucial role in Wycombe’s success Wycombe were eighth in the League One table when the season was suspended because of the coronavirus pandemic, but having a game in hand on their rivals meant they finished in third place when the final standings were decided on average points-per-game. 'Monday evening's winner-takes-all clash will be played behind closed doors at the 90,000-seater national stadium because of coronavirus restrictions.Ainsworth says his side's success is inspiring a fresh generation of Wycombe fans, who are shunning the temptation to follow Premier League clubs in favour of backing their local team.He believes securing Championship football for next season would be sufficient compensation for those unable to attend the showpiece event. He was awarded the League Two Manager of the Month award and by March, he was rewarded with a two-year contract.His impact had been immediate and noticeable, as Wycombe adopted an aggressive attacking style of play with a high press.However, his second season in management proved to be a lot tougher. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Wycombe began to suffer with well documented financial issues yet, miraculously, Ainsworth guided his side to promotion in 2018, finishing third in League Two. 'I've not really too much sympathy for the players, they are going to play at Wembley, they get the occasion, the fans I feel really sorry for,' said Ainsworth.Ainsworth says his side's success is inspiring a younger generation of Wycombe supporters'They've been with us through thick and thin, we've got a new generation coming through. Wycombe Wanderers boss Gareth Ainsworth is believed to be one of those managers. Wycombe boss Gareth Ainsworth scores for Sunday league side - just hours after Aston Villa draw. Companies House does not verify the accuracy of the information filed (link opens a new window) ... Search for a company or officer Search. Filter appointments Filter appointments Current appointments Total number of appointments 1 Date of birth May 1973. Wycombe boss Gareth Ainsworth believes an inspirational talk from a mountaineer who conquered Everest can help the club scale new heights when they head to Wembley. ST GEORGE CHAMBERS LLP (OC322743) 'I'm a real proud man to be at the front of this all but I have to give credit to all the players and all the staff, they've been fantastic for me this season. 'Every time I've been to Wembley it involves Wycombe Wanderers and this is number three and I've lost the other two so I'm hoping it's third time lucky. 'It would be the first time Wycombe are in any sort of level like this and it would be a proud moment for me to lead them there. "When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Ourexplains more about how we use your data, and your rights. 'If we can go one step further, I think the fans would probably swap a trip to Wembley for Championship football next year, that might be the trade off.' 'We all know that there have been new sales of kits and children's kits, which is great to know that Wycombe school kids are now wearing Wycombe shirts instead of historically all the Premier League and London clubs that have been dominating this area for so long.