I have an intercept of telephone conversation between Paul Faulkner and Steve McLaren. Dont ask me how I got it. Old military connections...
"Hi Steve? Paul Faulkner here. From Aston Villa."
-"Orroight, bab"
"Yes, very good. Now Steve, as you may know we have a vacancy for the position of Manager."
-"Oh, yes. I had heard" *nervous giggle*
"Well, Steve, we'd like to ask you."
-"I... wow. I really don't know what to say...I... I'd...well, I...".
"We just need the names of anybody you think would be suitable".
-".........."
"Hello? Hello?"
- *sobbing*