Portslade Athletic FC

Good Afternoon,

I would like to register my interest in the recently vacated National Team Coach role.

I am currently managing in the Brighton, Hove and District Premier League with Portslade Athletic. This season is only my second as a manager . However, I have been involved within the game for over 20 years. My knowledge of the sport is vast, while no coaching badges are held by myself this should not be a factor due to my expansive knowledge of the game.

On a personal note, I come with an incredible amount of passion, something that has been missing for some time, not only will I lead the team I will also be their number one "fan". I believe in playing football the right way, a balance between attractive football whilst installing the necessary desire to be a winner. I am not interested in the "pretty passive passing" styles of the likes of Swansea and Arsenal, but the direct and assertive passing style of Barcelona and Brighton that brings success. I am also a strong believer in youth, not only will it capture the imagination of the public, but the innocent confidence of a fledgling international can spread throughout. I would add though that I am not a fan of Chelsea and as such could not give any consideration to their English born players, I have no time for trouble makers or money grabbers. (There is a possibility that I may lift this ban for Frank Lampard as I quite rate him.)

It is only right that I point out that I am also not a "yes man" I will stand by my beliefs and would expect, if appointed, to be backed by the FA as a whole, we must be united in my beliefs.

My availability at present is unclear we have 6 games remaining in our season, starting with CCK this weekend (weather permitting), I will need to feel satisfied that a suitable replacement is found for Portslade Athletic before I can commit full time to your role. I would be looking for a salary of around £500k a year, I realise my lack of experience and therefore have not demanded more than I feel is suitable. Given the impending success that I would bring I feel this is a more than reasonable sum. I have already considered my coaching team but we can discuss their terms at a later time.

I have no doubt you will receive a number of hoax applications but I must ask that you take this one seriously, you are being offered a man that brings knowledge, belief, desire and above all else a guarantee of positive results and the delivery of silverware.

I will also submit this application by post today to ensure it is official and would be grateful if you could reply in kind for my paper records.

Many thanks and I look forward to hearing from you.

Regards.
Paul Norris