That is really kind of you to say but I really wasn’t comfortable in the role. Everything had remained ‘influenced‘ - perhaps even more than - by MMP and whilst I wanted to bring a fresh ‘anonymity’ to the role, I and my DJ colleague had no chance. My vision was to say less and listen more - give the club a fan driven identity. And I met some amazing fans - 12th Man John and co but at every game something ‘happened’ which at the time I blamed on my inexperience. Looking back now I have to admit I am less convinced of that. Very much so.
Meanwhile John Foster is one of nicest, humble and professional men I have met - he loves what he is doing and loves our community and our Club. That is enough for me - WE are Middlesbrough Football Club.
But tonight my primary thoughts are with the innocents effected by this awful set of crimes. I hope they can begin to heal.