I've got the application pack for being on the clubs Fans Committee. I'm standing as a general member rather than any of the speciality ones. I'm allowed a maximum of 100 words to explain why it should be me, which is very limiting. Below is my current attempt, which is 93 words long. I'd like any constructive critcism please !!

"Born and raised on Tyneside I have followed Newcastle from wherever work has taken me, currently Dunfermline. I have a seat in the Family Enclosure with my son Ben, we have a three hour train journey down and back for each home game. I wrote monthly contributions in The Mag during its first ten years. I have a great sense of history of the club and a burning ambition to improve things. I am an excellent listener and a clear thinker, I would bring a fair minded and calming influence to the group."

I've also got to include a photo which is going to be problematic to fix but I bought my 12 year old daughter, Isla, a makeover PC package for Xmas so we'll see what she can do.

-- Anonymous, February 15, 2001

Answers

answers ....

-- Anonymous, February 15, 2001

Says to me that you are:

Long serving (suffering), Committed, Passionate, Have ideas (?) Rational.

?? Looks good to me.

-- Anonymous, February 15, 2001

100 words doesn't really let you get into a decent piece of prose. As it stands (and I know you can write loads more) it's good. Certainly a contender for the position :-)

You could assure your acceptance by sending a pic of Gav in full swing

-- Anonymous, February 15, 2001

What about this one from Rik's page?


-- Anonymous, February 15, 2001

One day I really will crack this html stuff!

http://members.nbci.com/riksplace/twmacbeth.htm

-- Anonymous, February 15, 2001

but who's that old fool in the background with the wig ?!

-- Anonymous, February 15, 2001

Well you have managed to capture everything in less than 100 words, it shows commitment, loyalty and a realisation that things will get emotional. Well done

-- Anonymous, February 15, 2001

go for it mac.i like it, mind i haven't seen the photo.

-- Anonymous, February 15, 2001

I`d give you the job Macbeth! That sounds just dandy! (:o)

-- Anonymous, February 15, 2001

Whens the election - coz I know a few ST holders.

-- Anonymous, February 15, 2001

Sounds good to me too. Since you've got a few words to spare, why not stick in an adverb before 'followed' in the first line...religiously, devotedly, unfailingly. How long have you been a season ticket holder or regular attendee? If you wanted to put in more info and keep to the word limit you could cut out some of the grammar and put it in bullet point format..
Hopefully constructive ideas, but feel free to ignore me, it's not unheard of ;-)

-- Anonymous, February 16, 2001

Oh..and very best of luck of course. I wonder if a BBS petition backing you up would help things along?

-- Anonymous, February 16, 2001