Brighton vacancy

[bomber130]

This is the email that my son sent to the club today applying for the current managers vacancy. He did receive a reply stating they were not interested but what he wrote was priceless.



To whom it may concern

I would hereby like to express my interest in the vacant managers position at Brighton and Hove Albion FC

My CV will be available on request however I would like to take this opportunity to give you a brief overview of my footballing background.

I have a wealth of experience in management, predominantly at Sunday league level. My modern approach, footballing philosophy and tactical know how has earned me great recognition at local level. Now I believe I am ready to transfer this onto the big stage. Furthermore, the manner in which I took Woking FC from the Blue Square Premier to Champions League winners in just five seasons on Football Manager 2008 only serves to emphasise my credentials. During this phase in my career I developed a keen eye in identifying up and coming young talent on a shoe string budget. With FFP imminent I feel this would prove invaluable to your club.

I have researched the club in great detail and I know how proud everyone at Brighton and Hove Albion is of your footballing philosophy. Rest assured I have the same passion and would ensure this identity remains in situ.

Once again, my CV is available on request.

I look forward to hearing your response

Kind Regards

Mr Graham Harris

 

[Acker79]

Is this the sort of application Dick Knight used to talk about when he said we received 50-odd applications for managerial vacancies?


Also, is this one of those things where parents think that crayon scrawl is great art?

 

[bomber130]

Is this the sort of application Dick Knight used to talk about when he said we received 50-odd applications for managerial vacancies?


Also, is this one of those things where parents think that crayon scrawl is great art?

No am just a parent with a sense of humour you should go try to find one, its actually quite fun

 

[Hillian1]

And nothing like this one sent in 2006.

http://www.lettersofnote.com/2011/02/you-were-of-course-outstanding.html

 

[Brian Fantana]

The FM-related application letter has surely been done to death by now?!

The OP's example needs far, far more juicy details about FM exploits.

 

[bomber130]

And nothing like this one sent in 2006.

http://www.lettersofnote.com/2011/02/you-were-of-course-outstanding.html

That's why my lad got turned down your one of 2006 had much more experience he should apply for the job. He gets my vote with that cv

 

[John Bumlick]

More chance of becoming Brighton manager than a comedian.

 

[Ernest]

Can you PROVE he sent the email OR does this GO in the SPIELBURG bs FILE ?

 

[Acker79]

No am just a parent with a sense of humour you should go try to find one, its actually quite fun

I do have a sense of humour, and find things funny... the first time.

 

[ExmouthExile]

Excellent! I've thought about doing this myself on several occassions, just so that I can frame and mount the rejection letter on the wall, presuming I'd get one that is. Let us know how he gets on - "Graham Harris' Blue and White Army!!!"

 

[bomber130]

More chance of becoming Brighton manager than a comedian.

and with a name like bumlick you should be a comedian

 

[S'hampton Seagull]

That's why my lad got turned down your one of 2006 had much more experience he should apply for the job. He gets my vote with that cv

I thought it was quite funny, thanks for posting

 

[Acker79]

And nothing like this one sent in 2006.

http://www.lettersofnote.com/2011/02/you-were-of-course-outstanding.html

There was also the recent case where it was claimed someone applied for the blackburn vacancy using football manager as experience, and got shortlisted, but others claimed that was just a joke and never actually happened.

 

[Eksman]

Lol like it mate!

 

[bomber130]

Come on anyone with FM experience would of walked into the Blackburn job.

 

[SweatyMexican]

Didn't a young kid do the same thing with the Doncaster job last year?

 

[Lawro's Lip]

Definately one for the future!

 

[Arthur]

This is the email that my son sent to the club today applying for the current managers vacancy. He did receive a reply stating they were not interested but what he wrote was priceless.

Flip me! The time must just fly by in your house!

You don't have to be crazy to live here but it helps!!

 

[bomber130]

Flip me! The time must just fly by in your house!

You don't have to be crazy to live here but it helps!!

and your point is

 

[TSB]

Didn't a young kid do the same thing with the Doncaster job last year?

Yup. They gave him an "interview". Great PR.