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Which of these feet did the 239 league goals come from?

Real football fans club together to save Bath City.  Subscribe to Ball Street on YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/user/Ballstreetchannel

We're talking #Top3Foreigners on our 451 show: This man would have been in there if the internet was around back then!

David Ginola au Matra Racing. (1988-90).

"Without fans who pay at the turnstile, football is nothing. Sometimes we are inclined to forget that."

Jock Stein, Celtic Manager 1965-1978

PILLARS OF THE GAME TODAY

Ian Wright introduces Ball Street.  Subscribe to Ball Street on YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/user/Ballstreetchannel

Ball Street Job Opportunity

Role:  Ball Street short term paid internship (London)

Start date:  Immediate (August 2013)

  Ball Street is a new football media company that makes original football content for digital platforms.  For additional background, please visit the following links:

http://ballstreet.tumblr.com

https://www.youtube.com/user/Ballstreetchannel

  Overview

We are offering a 4-6 week internship for the right candidate

to work with us on an exciting project.  The role would suit

someone who is keen to get a grounding in sports media with

an exciting start up business and who has a genuine passion

for football.  Tasks may include, but are not limited to,

research, editorial input, video production and office

management.

  Ideal for someone within a reasonable distance of London,

the role will pay the minimum wage (up to £6.19 per hour).

Ideally you’ll have your own laptop but this is not essential.

  Desired experience

Football fanatic with a good understanding of what Ball Street represents

Sound knowledge of existing and emerging social media platforms

Knowledge of the football media landscape and blogosphere

Previous video editing, blogging or writing experience a plus

Solid writing and communication skills

Excellent research skills and a keen eye for detail

Confident telephone manner, energy, focus and ambition

Applications from graduates welcome but not essential

How to apply

Send a CV and covering letter with any relevant examples of football writing or video production by email to clubtogether@ballstreet.co.uk and reference Ball Street Internship in the title.

  We look forward to hearing from you!

This was an honour...

Everyone follow @ball_street and check out this video!! bit.ly/451Promo can't wait to watch the show @ianwright0 !!

— Mo Farah (@Mo_Farah) March 26, 2013

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