Former Tottenham defender Pascal Chimbonda enjoyed a successful debut with Ashtown Town on Saturday.

The World Cup veteran, having signed for Ashton last week, played the full 90 minutes in Town's 6-2 win over Bacup Borough at the Ashton Town Stadium.

The 39 year-old says the pace of the game wasn't a problem.

"I have been coaching with kids and sometimes I play football like this to help because I enjoy it," he told the club's website.

"I keep fit with coaching, and I played games a few months ago up in the North East, so for me playing 90 minutes is no problem. I am training every day, and when I am doing my coaching I keep myself fit."

As for the game itself, Chimbonda was more than happy with the way the afternoon's events unfolded, and is looking forward to his next Town game.

"I enjoyed it. It's always good to play. it was a pleasure to come here and play some football with the lads. When you enjoy it you want to stay, and if I wasn't happy I wouldn't stay.

"I am looking forward to the next game. I hope the weather is good and the game doesn't get called off and I can come down and do it again.

"I said I would come here for one month and I will keep my promise."