I have started this website more than two years ago with no help at all from anybody. I did ask a fellow blogger for help back then but I didn’t hear back and I guess that is why, after making this blog popular, I always helped anybody who asked me to. I have tutored several rookie FM bloggers since then, some of them turned into successful writers, others got lost along the way, one or two even posted ridiculously offensive comments here at some point. But most of them are good friends of mine now, very good friends.
This website has grown far more than I would have expected back when it all started and that is mostly thanks to you, the readers that always came back to check out our stories and provide suggestions or encouragement. As I said, I have had lots of «blogging students» and a few of them stand out because of their talent and passion. One of them is Darren Smith, the creator of allthatisfootballmanager.com. Most of you already know him and those who don’t surely will because Darren will be joining me here, we will run and own this website together and make it bigger, better, faster, stronger than ever! Two of the best FM blogs around will become one and I hope that this move that I’ve been planning with Darren for a while will give you more and better Football Manager content. Along with Darren the team of writers from allthatisfootballmanager.com will also move their stories here, I’m sure that you will enjoy the great writing skills that make Sears, Warren, Birdy and Dave very special. Here are a few words from Darren:
Hey guys, for those of you who don’t know me, my name is Darren Smith. I am a football fanatic and have a real passion for Football Manager. I started my blog, Allthatisfootballmanager, over a year ago. Johnny has been a huge part of my blogs growth from day one and we have become good friends. Some of you may remember me writing for Football Manager Story and I have been a follower of the site for years. Johnny and I have been in talks for some time about merging Allthatisfootballmanager with Footballmanagerstory. I am very excited to see the move finally happen and can’t wait to get posting. Like Johnny, I am here for anyone who needs help or just wants to chat, so I hope you will all welcome me and the new authors.
So, that’s the announcement, stay tuned for some more very nice surprises ;)
