Comedian turned football manager
Comedian Jimmy Cricket had a taste of what it might be like as the manager of a professional football club last week.
The famous Irish funnyman was at the Riverside Stadium, home of Championship side Middlesbrough FC, on Saturday (17 November).
And he could not resist an invitation to visit the home club dressing room and work out some team tactics for the next match!
Jimmy was really at the Riverside Stadium to participate in the President’s Annual Dinner of the Middlesbrough Circle of Magicians.
This year’s President was Reg Heasley, who also hails from Northern Ireland. Reg wanted Jimmy to appear at his dinner and the event was a great occasion.
While Jimmy was at the Riverside, he was invited to pop down to the home team’s dressing room by the stadium’s function manager, Steve Burt (above right).
Left, Jimmy is pictured with Cath (left) and Lynn, who are among the catering staff at the stadium.
Jimmy said: “I wish Middlesbrough FC the best of luck for the current season!”
Note from editor to Middlesbrough players and supporters: Don’t worry, Tony Mowbray is still your manager!