Good update 
Good luck at Bury!
Good luck at Bury!
2013-12-03 16:27#147655 pompeyblue : Good updateThanks pompey!
Good luck at Bury!
2013-12-03 16:34#147661 BayernAmerica : Good luck man. Love the QOTSA thing going on.Thanks!
Another QOTSA fan maybe? ;D
2013-12-03 17:26#147674 Hibee1875 : Great story so far, good luck at BuryThanks Hibee!
loving the detail, and totally empathise.. walking into Bury only to go to the millgate frequently makes me want to punch people in the face. Good luck with the rest of this!
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2013-12-04 14:58#147812 carrott24 : loving the detail, and totally empathise.. walking into Bury only to go to the millgate frequently makes me want to punch people in the face. Good luck with the rest of this!Thanks, pleased to make your first post!
I will now hand you your first thank you
The Interview
I woke up the next morning in a good mood for once. I was starting my new job at Bury and I think I'm starting to trust my dad a bit more. My dad borrowed me a suit since the clothes I had been wearing were my only possessions. I walked to Gigg Lane, Bury's ground with confidence. I headed for the reception where I met a beautiful young receptionist. No time to get her though, I had an interview.“Hello, I'm Lloyd Reynolds, here for a meeting with Stewart Day.”
“Yeah, go on through!”
I winked at her as I walked through the door next to the reception. There was a meeting room with a long round table, surrounded by chairs. At the end was Stewart and manager Kevin Blackwell. Stewart indicated me to sit on one of the chairs. I sat and we started discussion.
“So, your father tells me that you are a very suitable candidate for the coaching job. It was a sad occasion when your father decided to leave but he tells us that you can do an even better job than him.”
“Well, I don't have any experience but I would love for the chance to work here.”
“Yes that is the main problem. No experience. I trust Chris very much but your qualifications are the biggest obstacle. Do have anything you would like to add Mr Blackwell?”
“No, I think you've covered everything.”
“OK then, Mr Reynolds, we will email you our decision within the next 24 hours. If you could leave the meeting room so me and Mr Blackwell can discuss our opinions of you.”
“Yeah OK!”
I left the meeting room a lot less confident about my chances then when I walked in. I left Gigg Lane, dropping my number on the receptionists desk. I walked home with all the possible outcomes whizzing through my head. My dad welcomed me home and agreed to lend me his laptop so I could check my emails. I sat there in bed for the remainder of the day waiting for an email. Eventually, deciding to give up, I fell asleep. I woke up the next morning a checked again. Nothing. I was so angry. Not only had I not got the job, I didn't even get a reply.
But then, I noticed the spam folder.
2013-12-04 17:05#147826 BayernAmerica : Congrats on the job and maybe the girl lol.Yeah more about her later!
First Day
I sat there in disbelief for a minute or so. I couldn't believe that I actually got the job! I spent the next 5 minutes doing a happy dance in my room.*Insert Napoleon Dynamite dance scene here*
I told my dad the news and he was almost as happy as me. We spent all day (and a few hours the next morning) celebrating and listening Them Crooked Vultures at full blast. Obviously the neighbours weren't very happy, but who cares, I had a job. My dad saved me from being homeless and I could trust him again. The next day (when we finally went to bed) I got posted my first pay check. £1,000. Every week, wow! I decided to spend it all on clothes so I didn't have to borrow my dads. I bought a nice suit as well for my first day.
It was my first day as a coach for Bury F.C. I waltzed into the stadium with a grin on my face. As I walked past the receptionist she gave me a wink and a high-pitched school girl laugh. I headed onto the pitch to meet the team. Kevin Blackwell, the manager, was the first one to greet me.
“Welcome to the shakers Lloyd!”
“Hello sir! I am so excited to be here!”
“Please, call me Kevin! You takeover the team for training then and meet me in my office at the end.”
I nodded and got on with training. The main theme was possession and passing. My dad seemed to have been trying to start a bit of Tiki-Taka with the team. It wasn't a good idea. The team looked pretty hopeless. But since it was my first day I didn't want to change anything. Just play along and do my job. I went to Kevin's office after training. He welcomed me in and signalled me to sit down opposite him.
“Since I have already welcome you to the team lets get down to business! The friendlies this season will be in your control. After pre-season, I expect a team report and I will evaluate your job before the season starts.”
“OK!”
I walked out of his office, but instead of going straight home, I headed to the reception.
“Hello there!”
“Hi Lloyd!”
She looked really into me. I couldn't believe I still had my charm at 40 years old.
“You wanna do something tonight!”
“Why don't we just go back to your place!”
I grinned.
Great updates
2013-12-04 18:30#147843 pompeyblue : Great updatesThank You pompey, I would press the thank button but your on 69 thanks
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