In 2011, a guy called John Boileau applied for the job of Middlesbrough FC manager, citing his experience and success in the Football Manager game. It was a good joke that was enhanced by the rejoinder from Steve Gibson, the club Chairman, telling Boileau how delighted he was that someone of his status had applied.Continue reading “Football Manager and FIFA aren’t real, lads”
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‘Captain Fantastics’ are often mediocre managers
Steven Gerrard’s dismissal from Aston Villa was no surprise in the end, after an abysmal start to the 2022//3 season. Once again, a manager who swept to Scottish titles with one of the two Glasgow clubs has come up short on the much harsher terrain of the Premier League. While it is way too earlyContinue reading “‘Captain Fantastics’ are often mediocre managers”
Rory writes 