So it begins...
As I stepped onto the hallowed turf of The Ricoh Arena I felt the fresh Coventry breeze brush my face. This was it – I was managing a big club. It was something of a shock at my appointment as manager here but my record spoke for itself. I had managed Vauxhall Motors, Northwich Victoria and Chester City on my way here, it may not sound too good but I took Vauxhalls to the Conference North, which is now the Blue Square North. I took Northwich to the Blue Square Premier with 2 succesive promotions. I also got Chester into the League.
I exited the stadium to be greeted by many fairly urined off fans. They more than expressed their anger at me being appointed but I just took it on the chin and got into my car. I received a call from Geoffrey Robinson the Coventry chairman to tell me to come back to The Ricoh Arena for the press conference announcing my arrival as gaffer.
I arrived back at the stadium to see lots of reporters from Setanta Sports, Coventry City FC TV and Sky Sports News. I entered the room where it would take place and Geoffrey was already sitting there waiting for me. I took my seat and took a sip from the glass of water in front of me....
