Author: july1966

Bear with....this is a new blog. I have an established blog on other subjects so am not totally hopeless and I will over the next couple of months have this looking vaguely organised and informative! Chris

Panic, Not Process: Why Lewes FC’s New Managerial Knee Jerk Recruitment Process Fails the Basics

~ july1966

I can’t, hand on heart, see any reason why Craig Nelson is a better prospect for Lewes FC than Bradley Pritchard, and I believe this knee jerk appointment is further evidence of a board lost in the headlights, stuck in a doom cycle. It was during the winter of last year, when Craig Nelson was … Continue reading Panic, Not Process: Why Lewes FC’s New Managerial Knee Jerk Recruitment Process Fails the Basics

“Come on Board and Tell Us the Truth”

~ july1966

It’s explicitly clear in our Community Club constitution that the board is expected to be transparent. At Lewes FC, however, boards have never really bothered with this expectation, but we’ve now reached a new level of non-existent communication. Yes, that employed full-time Fan Engagement Officer is money well spent. You couldn’t write it! Earlier this … Continue reading “Come on Board and Tell Us the Truth”

Learning to Write a Novel. A Novice Novelist’s Diary. Part I. An Introduction of Sorts.

~ july1966

Let’s cut to the chase. Four months ago, I decided to partially semi-retire (yes, I know, a contradiction in terms) and attempt what I’m calling a hobby career in writing. My partner — who I run our online vintage business with — had decided to train for a possible teaching career, or at least keep … Continue reading Learning to Write a Novel. A Novice Novelist’s Diary. Part I. An Introduction of Sorts.