why?
I reckon I could do this. Especially the england job. And my experience on Football Manager 2005 (managerial history: Liverpool, Nuneaton, Rushden, Chievo, Kalmar, Malmo, Doncaster, Real Madrid... the list goes on) should stand me in good stead.
done?
yup, 19/05/2006
Mark texted me the night before last and sugegsted I should apply for the current managerial vacancy at Middlesbrough Football Club. Indeed, they are looking for a new manager and now does seem the time to apply.
I can see exactly what he was thinking; a decent, high profile club, but low enough in the Premiership to give a young, ambitious manager like myself a go. So ive put an application together:
I feel that this letter cannot fail. However, my cv should at least cement an interview:
I have popped it in the post, and I'll let you know how I get on. As I say, surely an interview is in the bag?
17/06/2006
So close...
I hereby declare that Middlesbrough FC and their chairman, Steve Gibson, are ace.
26/07/2006
Thought that as Mr Gibson had taken the time out to write back, I should write and thank him. Maybe we could become penpals.
10/10/06
Another letter! What a nice man. Although this one was signed by his secretary, but I won't hold it against him. I think we could become friends and I might see if he fancies a beer next time I'm in the North East...
Gotta love the guy.
Shortly before receiving this letter, the lovely people on this Middlesbrough FC Forum had very kindly sponsored me two hundred quid on the basis that I would do the 2007 London Marathon in a Middlesbrough FC shirt. And as Mr Gibson had kindly offered his assistance in my quest...
Call me cocky, but knowing now what a fantastic bloke Mr Gibson is, I thought he might come up trumps. And just a few weeks later...
I'm the proud owner of a Middlesbrough FC shirt! A thank you letter was obviously in order:
I think enough is enough now and I will stop hounding Mr Gibson as I'm sure he doesn't want a 25 year old pen pal with too much time on his hands. But now you can go give money to Breast Cancer Care. For no reason other than this entertaining you. Just click my face below. Baby.
