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Hi guys this will be my first attempt at a story on these boards. I felt inspired 2 do the same other reading some of your great stories. I don't support Q.P.R, I'm a Southampton fan just selected them at random, please leave comments on what u think and how 2 improve.
The alarm goes of it's 7.30. "Ahh, off to work in bit" I say to myself, slide out of bed as not to wake the mrs have a wash and shave get dressed.Walk back into the bedroom, give the mrs a peck on the forehead and drive to St Mary's for work coaching with the under 18's.
As I get to the security gates the security guard Bob, says Mr Lowe wants to see u asap. Ok mate will do. Oh great I think he's going to let me go to save more money. I head over to his office and his assistant Linda, leads me into his office and walks out the door.
"Take a seat, I've got something to discuss with you" I sit down, think whats this all about. "I received a call last night from Gianni Paladini"
"Ok, and he is" Mr Lowe chuckles.
"He's the chairman of Q.P.R, he wanted to know if you would be interested in applying for the vacant managers position their."
"But I have no, management experience u said that when I applied for the job here after Harry walked out."
"I know, but we are a bigger side then Q.P.R and I feel we need some one with experience to get us back where we belong in the premiership. Yo have been loyal to the club and could have gone to Wednesday with Paul Sturruck and Steve Wigley managed to talk Stuart Pearce into offering u a job, but you turned them down. This a great opportunity for you, even if you don't get the job. I want you to stay here everyone says we are lucky to have you and youngsters love working with you, but I won't stand in your way if your successful."
"Ok, Rupert I'll go for the job, as it's pretty local and won't have to move the mrs and kids 2 far, if I get it. Why do they want me?"
"Well they wanted someone young with new and fresh ideas to get the team going again and bring the fans back, Steve Wigley put in a good word for as did Paul Sturruck, Sir Clive and myself."
"Wow, thankyou Mr Lowe and I'll thank the rest once I get my head round all this. Do I need to contact Mr, what did you say his name was?"
"Mr Paladini, no I'll call him now and see when he want's to see you."
With that Mr Lowe calls Gianni Paladini. "Hi, Gianni, Rupert Lowe here. I've spoken with Paul and he's very interested in arranging an interview with you." .....A slight pause "Ok I'll hand you over".. Mr Lowe hands me the phone.
"Hello Mr Paladini"
"Hello Paul, please call me Gianni, Well I like to officially offer you an interview for the vacant managers job at Queens Park Rangers, can you make it here for 2pm today"
"I, don't finsh work until 12 so I won't make it...oh hang on." I look over at Rupert. "Take the day off Paul, you go for it."
"Gianni, I'll will be there, thankyou so much for this see you at 2pm."
"I look forward to it, see you then."
"Thanks for this Mr Lowe, you know I love this club, and fingers crossed if I get this job and do well I'll be back here managing myself one day."
"You never know, now go and get ready you've got a big day today."
With that I make my way back to the car and make my way back home. What a weird day I think to myself.
Thankyou Xenon, will try not to use text talk, I hate it when people do it, yet did it myself. Accidently posted the first part of this story as a new one my mistake. Sorry guys, will delete it if someone know's how.
I arrive home and she the mrs is back from taking the kids to school.
"What you doing back so early? Don't tell me you've been sacked, think of the kids."
"Calm down Emma, you sound like Ian bloody Beale, I haven't been sacked, I have an interview to become the new manager of Queens Park Rangers."
"Queens Park Rangers, is that a gay team?"
Laughs..."No, they are a Championship side the same as Southampton, based in London. It's a great chance for me to make a name for myself and the extra money will be nice."
"Yeah, and think of all those shops and shoes...You better not let me down Paul, I can see it now."
"Calm down, love I haven't got the job yet, just an interview at 2pm today so I better get changed and head of in a bit."
I get changed out of tracksuit and put on my trousers and shirt, I'll carry the tie and jacket and put that on when I get their.
"Ok, honey I'm off, wish me look." Emma runs over and plants a smacker on the lips.
"You'll be getting a lot more than that if you get this job when you come home." Happy days I think to myself...
"Ok,see you later tonight babe, love you loads."
The Interview
I pull up five about 5 minutes drive from the stadium, check the time it's only. 1.30pm plenty of time despite stopping on the way up for a bite to eat. I put my tie, and make my way to the stadium......I pull up at the security gate.
"Can I help you Mate" The securty officer says.
"I'm here for a meeting with Mr Paladini at 2, my names Paul Bradley"
"Hang on a sec..Mr Bradley you say?" I nod my head..."Hi Stacy, can you let Mr Paladini know that Mr Bradley is here to see him.....ok thanks" He looks at me, "Ok, Mr Bradley if you park over by those main doors over their someone will be out to meet you...By the way my name's Steve."
"I know, Steve your wearing a name badge, by the way please call me Paul." With that I park my car near the entrance pointed out to me. Get out and make my way to the door, I get buzzed straight in.
A pretty blonde is sat behind the desk, Hi I'm Paul Bradley, I take it your Stacy?" She laughs..
"No, my name's Torrie, I know who you are. Come with me I'll take you to Mr Paladinis office."
I walk behind Torrie....Great view by the way.. "So who is Stacy?"
"Oh, she's Mr Paladini's P.A."
"Ok, thanks....." She talks me through anyother set of doors seems like I've been walking for ages.
"Here you go, Good luck"
"Thanks, Torrie"... I make my way in the board room....Inside I'm bricking it, but so excited...He goes nothing...
"Hi Paul, I'm Gianni, nice to see you are early to. Keen I like that." We shake hands and he offers me a seat. There are several board members in the room with Gianni as he conducts the interview.
We talk about lots of issues, what my ideas are, where I see the club heading and what he expects from the manager of his club, explaining that, that the manager he appoints will have his full support and backing.
Gianni seemed to be impress with my work at Southampton and that I wanted to bring youngsters into the team and try and make some house holdnames to make the club profitable and successfull.
Gianni, thanks me for my time and sya he will let me know the outcome soon. I thank him for the interview and head back to the car.
I get in the car, make a quick call to Emma, to let her know how it went and that I'll be home in about 2 hours...She seems as excited as I am...I call Mr Lowe, but he's not at his desk so leave a message and make my way home.
I may be being stupid here, but I can't find the link to have the other one removed, Could you post the link on here or ask them for me. Sorry for being a dumbass.
It's been three days since the interview with Q.P.R, and have been getting back to life as normal with Southampton training the under 18's. Q.P.R, haven't named a new boss yet so there is still hope for me. I din't expect a quick response anyway as Gianni, seemed like he wanted to make sure that his next manager is the right one to take the club forward in a way that he wants. Just try telling the Mrs that, she's on my case everyday about it.
Make or Break Time
Friday morning the 8th of July. I wake up 7.30 as normal and head for work. I arrive at the stadium have a chat with the lads about what we are going to do today, when Mr Lowe makes his way in....
"Good Morning Paul"
"Good Morning Mr Lowe"
"I've just come off the phone with Mr Paladini, and he would like to speak to you, if you'd like to follow me Paul." I follow Mr Lowe to his office and am Surpise to see Mr Paladini, sat there.
"Hello, Paul" Mr Paladini says with a broad smile across his face. "And how are you today?"
"I'm very well thank you, Mr Paladini and yourself?"
"Paul, please call me Gianni, after all were going to be working together now...That is if you want the job."
"Wow, thankyou so much Gianni and thankyou Mr Lowe for letting me take this opportunity."
"You know that salary, length of the contract right Paul."
"Yes, Gianni"
"Then all I need is your signature and you will start this Sunday." Gianni hands me a pen and a copy of the contract, he show me where to sign and date. I sign away...It's a done deal I'm the new manager of Q.P.R in 2 short days I can hardly wait. Gianni offers his hand to shake, we shake hands, he pulls me closer a hugs me kisses me on the cheek and wishes me well.
"Shall I get back to the boys Mr Lowe"
"Yes, Paul, me and Gianni just need to go over a few things but feel free to tell that lads the good news and take tomorrow off."
Telling the boys the news
I head back to see the boys and tell them the news, Little Nathan Dyer comes up to me. "You ok boss, looks like your cryin"
"I am mate, Right gavour up lads I've got something to tell you all!" .....They sit down in front of me... "Ok, today is my last day with you guys."
"Oh F**k they haven't sack you?" Says Dyer.
I laugh...."No, I have a new job, from Sunday I'll be the new manager of Q.P.R, I want to thank you guys for the effort you have put in while I've been here and hope you have enjoyed it half as much as I have, your a cracking bunch of lads and I'll miss you all. Evening if you do drive me f**king mad at times. And I can tell you now, these a couple of you I'd like to take with me, but I'll have to see if I can afford you first and if the club will sale you. Now lets get back to work."
We finish the training and I give each of the buys a hug as I say my last goodbye's. Wipe the tears from my eyes and head home for the last time.
Q.P.R - New Manager New Challenges 
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