....more than just talking by the looks of it, compensation already agreed apparently http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/ClubNews/0,,10429~1686426,00.html I'm gutted (wicked) They're an insular bunch down there so will be looking for someone with Swansea connection. Know any managers from there Chris Coleman will be mentioned & Catherine Zeta Jones is in the running.
FAO Swansea Chairman. Theres a bright young manager with UEFA qualifications, he has kept an unfashionable club in the Championship for the last 3 seasons. He has also taken this club to the semi finals of the FA cup. He has a dossier on all clubs in the Championship.He is also a former Swansea player. Please send an application form to Mr S Davey, Barnsley Football Club Grove Street Barnsley S71 1ET or Tel 01226 211 211.
God knows how we've managed to hang on to Davey, what with some premiership clubs looking for managers. He'd be such a catch for them.
I'm guessing ...you're his agent - in which case I feel obliged to pass on the following information Mr Huw Jenkins (Chaiman) c/o Swansea City FC Liberty Stadium Morfa Swansea SA1 2FA Tel: 01792 616600 Fax: 01792 616606 email: info@swanseacityfc.co.uk email: h.jenkins@swanseacityfc.co.uk Best of luck (Y) ps, I'm really, really hoping that they make a shocking appointment - along the lines of when they brought in Kevin Cullis from Bromsgrove Youth only a few seasons ago (around 2002/3). Lasted 1 match I think before being booted out. Didn't travel with the players to the match he was in charge, drove himself - and spent the previous week on the phone introducing himself to the likes of Alex Ferguson etc ff
Here's one that's gone in ...from a City fan starngely enough: Dear Mr Jerkins, Application for the position of Manager Further to our telephone conversation I would like to apply in writing for the above position. I am based in South Wales so can be considered a local lad. However, I am an only child so my sex education was severely limited in my formative years, what with having no sisters like. I’ve quite often travelled through Swansea on my way to the Irish Ferries at Fishguard but that was a long time ago as the best thing in living memory has been built since – the M4 bypassing Swansea. As to my knowledge of the area I once spent a few days in a Caravan situated in the Gower. In addition to this I have been on Holiday to Spain on numerous occasions and can speak several words of Spanish such as paella, San Miguel and ole. I can also say “where’s that little Spanish fooker off to now” with a Spanish accent. As to my footballing credentials I currently manage an under 9’s team who have been branded the Barcelona of Cogan and its surround. I can convince all and sundry that keeping the ball in your own half for 80 minutes of the game passing sideways and backwards before lumping an up and under when the opposition falls asleep is called Total Football and have even managed to convince some of my players as well. I have made enquiries at BUPA and they have confirmed that whilst it is a strange request they can sew a sixth digit onto my hand. They have also offered for no extra fee to sew a Penis onto my forehead so if you can kindly let me know the size of yours I will endeavour not to get a bigger one. If you require any references my Probation Officer based at HMP Parc, Bridgend will only be too happy to supply one to get me off his hands. I look forward with eager anticipation to your reply Yours in football Penarth Kev.