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July 2002:
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I arrive at Saltergate, Chesterfield, for my first day there as the new manager for the Blades. Upon arrival I discover that it's a mixed bag of opinions regarding the board's decision to hire me. The board tell me they hope for a long and successful era under my management, no surprise there. In addition, they provide me with a transfer fund of £85K to purchase new players.

But when investigating the financial situation I discover that the club's huge wage bill threaten to drag the club into a huge debt situation, which calls for immediate action to prevent this.

Furthermore, the supporters are very disappointed that an unknown manager has been put in charge of the club. They've indicated they would prefer to see an experienced manager in my place, something that the club apparently cannot afford.

Both the board and the supporters are expecting a safe mid-table position for this season.