Maybe they should bring in a series of multiple choice questions for potential employees. Any score below 75% and it's a "no".
1. Which ex-City player once broke his neck in a cup final.
A. Dave Whelan
B. Bert Trautmann
C. Paul Gascoigne
D. Jo (note to interviewer - Jo was cup-tied, applicant should know this)
2. You are 24yrs old and wish to get a ticket for the forthcoming away game at Old Trafford. You are not a season card holder and have never attended any City games in your life. What is the best way for you to try and get a ticket?
A. Ring up at 9am on day of sale.
B. Ring Bernard Halford (via Derek Acorah)
C. Ring Dave Whelan
D. None of the above, all the tickets went to Supporters' Clubs.
3. Two of the following statements are trues, two false. Tick the two true statements:
A. Franny Lee saved Man City
B. Paul Lake, the club's then greatest asset, was forced to sit in economy class flying the 8hr journey in excruciating pain back from America after a new knee ligament had replaced his previously shattered and ruptured one, whilst the club's physio sat in 1st class.
C. Fans who are aged 22 can obtain a ticket for any away fixture usurping all and every other applicant, regardless of previous attendance/loyalty.
D. Dave Whelan broke his leg in a cup final but has never mentioned it. Ever.