I been looking for a darn job for ages now. "a no from cardiff, a no from plymouth a-- ahh what's this?" I opened up the email from Chesterfield F.C. and to my surprise
the Chairman, Dave Allen, wanted me to come in for an interview.Was this my chance? Was I going to be hired as the new manager of Chesterfield?
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Two days Later...
I arrived at Dave Allens office for the day of my interview and knocked on his door "Hmm? Come in!" I opened the door, and there he was. He stood up from his desk so
I walked over and reached to shake his hand "ahh Mr. Bassett I believe?" our hands then met as he also reached out to shake my hand. "Take a seat" I done what he said
and sat on the silk chair in front of his desk "Thanks" Dave then sat down and picked up a piece of paper, Most likely my resume..
"So it seems... You have no managerial experience at professinal level, so why do you think we should hire you?"
"Well as a rookie manager I believe I would have a lot to learn yes, and I believe Chesterfield would be the best start for me to seal a hopeful legacy"
He picked up a pen and began writing it down...
"If Hired what philosophies would you wished to be judged on?"
"I would hope to be able to develop first team players from the youth squad, as I believe looking towards the future is the best option"
"However as you have pointed out you are a rookie manager and Chesterfield are aiming to finish in at least third this season, do you believe you can do that"
I took a big pause before speaking again...
"Yes, I believe that is a reasonable expectation, something I believe I can achieve"
Dave Allen smiled and stood up, "Then without further a do I welcome you as the new Manager of Chesterfield F.C."
"Oh my god thank you! I won't let you down, and that's a promise"
Dave Smiled again, "You best not Mr.Bassett, for now though were tying you down to a one year contact with £1,600 per week. If you can come back tomorrow to meet
the squad that would be fantastic!"
I Nodded and shook Daves hand before leaving, finally! A job! I must prove i'm worthy to be manager otherwise I'm a huge let-down!
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The Next Day...
"Ahh Mr.Bassett I would like you to meet you're assistant manager Jack Field, his new to the business just like you as the other assistant manager was not comfortable
working under a rookie manager, i'll get going and let you both get acquainted"
I turned to see Dave walk off towards his office before turning back around to my assistant manager
"Nice to meet you Mr. Bassett, i can't wait to work alongside you,
if you need anything feel free to come and talk"
"Same to you Jack. Now. Lets go and meet the squad shall we?"
We both walked to the locker room where the squad was all sitting. Except one person. The captain, Ian Evatt.
"Hello team, for those who don't know, I'm the clubs newest manager, Mike Bassett. Besides me being new to management I believe we can push for promotion this year"
The squad all looked happy about my answer except Ian, "I think you're being too ambitious"
The team looked puzzled, and to be honest so did I... "I stand by what I said, now that concludes this meeting"
Everyone left the locker room seeming fine with what I said, Ian however seemed to have more to say
"I still believe you're being to ambitious, I believe also my
progress is going to be hindered at this club due to your inexperience in management"
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There is always one problem player on the team. But I will. Oh I will, Gain his trust.
the Chairman, Dave Allen, wanted me to come in for an interview.Was this my chance? Was I going to be hired as the new manager of Chesterfield?
Two days Later...
I arrived at Dave Allens office for the day of my interview and knocked on his door "Hmm? Come in!" I opened the door, and there he was. He stood up from his desk so
I walked over and reached to shake his hand "ahh Mr. Bassett I believe?" our hands then met as he also reached out to shake my hand. "Take a seat" I done what he said
and sat on the silk chair in front of his desk "Thanks" Dave then sat down and picked up a piece of paper, Most likely my resume..
"So it seems... You have no managerial experience at professinal level, so why do you think we should hire you?"
"Well as a rookie manager I believe I would have a lot to learn yes, and I believe Chesterfield would be the best start for me to seal a hopeful legacy"
He picked up a pen and began writing it down...
"If Hired what philosophies would you wished to be judged on?"
"I would hope to be able to develop first team players from the youth squad, as I believe looking towards the future is the best option"
"However as you have pointed out you are a rookie manager and Chesterfield are aiming to finish in at least third this season, do you believe you can do that"
I took a big pause before speaking again...
"Yes, I believe that is a reasonable expectation, something I believe I can achieve"
Dave Allen smiled and stood up, "Then without further a do I welcome you as the new Manager of Chesterfield F.C."
"Oh my god thank you! I won't let you down, and that's a promise"
Dave Smiled again, "You best not Mr.Bassett, for now though were tying you down to a one year contact with £1,600 per week. If you can come back tomorrow to meet
the squad that would be fantastic!"
I Nodded and shook Daves hand before leaving, finally! A job! I must prove i'm worthy to be manager otherwise I'm a huge let-down!
The Next Day...
"Ahh Mr.Bassett I would like you to meet you're assistant manager Jack Field, his new to the business just like you as the other assistant manager was not comfortable
working under a rookie manager, i'll get going and let you both get acquainted"
I turned to see Dave walk off towards his office before turning back around to my assistant manager
"Nice to meet you Mr. Bassett, i can't wait to work alongside you,
if you need anything feel free to come and talk"
"Same to you Jack. Now. Lets go and meet the squad shall we?"
We both walked to the locker room where the squad was all sitting. Except one person. The captain, Ian Evatt.
"Hello team, for those who don't know, I'm the clubs newest manager, Mike Bassett. Besides me being new to management I believe we can push for promotion this year"
The squad all looked happy about my answer except Ian, "I think you're being too ambitious"
The team looked puzzled, and to be honest so did I... "I stand by what I said, now that concludes this meeting"
Everyone left the locker room seeming fine with what I said, Ian however seemed to have more to say
"I still believe you're being to ambitious, I believe also my
progress is going to be hindered at this club due to your inexperience in management"
There is always one problem player on the team. But I will. Oh I will, Gain his trust.
Jacob and Cameron are among the youth players featuring against Hereford
