The David Wood Column
Thursday 27 December, 2001
Why I should manage Bradford City Football Club
While sitting at home on Christmas day discussing the current vacancy of the City hot seat, a revelation came to me. I was listening to my cousin and BFB Daddy Michael Wood talk of all the reasons why the seemingly mad choice of Stan Collymore for manager would be a good option, and I must admit that he made a valid point. Stan is positive, lively and a bit mad. He may bring new ideas, publicity and has publicly said he wants to be City's manager.
I decided that if 'Stan the man' was sounding like a good choice of manager why should I not be considered for the post. I list my CV:-
Dear Mr Richmond,
Please consider this application for the vacancy at your football club, I believe I have similar if not better qualities than any other candidate.
- Over fourteen years of meticulous examination of Bradford City tactics and players
- Fourteen years OF SEEING ALL THE OTHER MANAGERS MISTAKES.
- I have watched games in all divisions and abroad through my job.
- Five years Military experience (Fitness and player discipline would be no problem)
- I'd have Mr S Mc(GOD)Call as my assistant.
- I'm always positive.
- I love Bradford City.
- I have already started my own youth policy (my two year old son has both home and away kits as well as practicing kicking a football).
- I don't like L666s or Town.
- I want to be back in the Premiership.
- I have media backing through the BFB!!!.
- I would like to be Bradford City Manager (please)
If anyone who reads this page thinks I have a good case, please cast your votes to my E-Mail address. On a more serious note I believe that the next City manager should be a little more lively and a little less cautious than Mr Jeffries. We need a Mr Bradford City this time and not a bloke who wished he was still in his old job. I am writing this just after the 2-1 defeat at home to Sheffield United. It seems pretty bad at the moment, we have no manager, a team that lack confidence, a nice ground that we can't fill, and our latest signing is Mark Prudhoe!! Things can only get better.
Rumour,
Stan Collymore was spotted watching todays game alongside Mr Richmond, although the club refused to comment on later reports that he had verbally abused an slapped his girlfriend, before setting off a fire extinguisher. Mr Richmond stated that Stan got a little upset and may be released on bail in time to take over next Monday.
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