Like many writers, I have written a lot of stuff that, for a number of reasons, hasn’t been published. He’d just said it in a posh voice with big words and a nice smile. It was two hours before she realised he’d said what they all say: ‘We’re training hard’, ‘It’s a game of two halves’ and ‘The lads done good’. I think it’s a wise man who comes out of the dressing-room after half-time and views the second half as a new game, a fresh opportunity to test himself.’ ‘One thing I really believe is that the game can be won or lost in the mind as well as on the pitch. ‘Tell me about team tactics,’ she suggested. She caught a whiff of his designer cologne as he leaned forward to take a sip of his designer water. I intend to work very hard to justify the manager’s faith in me and the huge transfer fee they have invested.’ I have great faith in my colleagues–they’re all keen and talented athletes, and I feel that this move will be mutually advantageous. ‘Yes, we’ve had two practice sessions together, and of course, I’m researching the footage available. ‘And have you met your new teammates yet?’ ‘Well Geena–I hope you don’t mind me calling you Geena? I saw this as an excellent opportunity to further my career by playing for a high profile, high status club, but at the same time I really believe it is good for the club too, because I’m confident I can bring an element to the team’s game which has been a little lacking in the last season or two.’ It suddenly struck her he was here alone: no entourage, no agent, no coach, no WAG. ‘Well, Justin, perhaps you can tell me a little more about your move to United.’ She positioned her dictating machine and with a smile, indicated they were beginning. Not lolling, but actually sitting, ninety per cent upright at least. She led him into her office, invited him to sit. Good skin, not as orange as celebs usually were, and he didn’t appear to be hungover. ‘I realise you have a somewhat hectic schedule and I was fully prepared to have to wait a few days but as I’m sure you’re aware, the publicity is always very welcome.’ ‘I’m so grateful to you for sparing me some time today,’ he began in a smooth, public-school voice. A good start, she was forced to acknowledge. No sweaty palm, no prolonged contact, he didn’t even stare at her boobs. Her hand was grasped firmly and released. ‘Hi, Justin, so lovely to meet you, sorry to keep you waiting,’ she said. Wow, he’s gorgeous, Geena thought, and she slapped a smile on her face as she stepped forward, her hand outstretched. He wore an expensive suit as if it were a cardboard box and he was the gift inside. He was tall, he was blond, he sported a diamond stud in one ear. In reception he looked up from FHM as she approached. It wasn’t exactly the hard-hitting journalism she’d dreamed of as a student. Another inarticulate footballer with a repertoire that entirely consisted of the usual three phrases: ‘The lads done good’, ‘We’re training hard’, and ‘It’s a game of two halves’. Geena sighed and dragged herself to the reception area. ‘That new striker for United is here for the interview,’ came the message.
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