Update: Then again, maybe not. MyFC have called a ‘Special General Meeting’ to discuss changes to the Society Rules which if accepted, would allow MyFC to collect membership fees monthly as opposed to annually. An economic crunch makes it less likely for people to financially invest in a club they never supported in the first place…

I’ve been hard on MyFootballClub’s case, partially because I don’t believe critical decisions should be entrusted to a vote but mostly because when they first took over Ebbsfleet United, MyFC did not deliver on their promises.

In time though, they HAVE come through in several ways and have found a way to involve paying members, empower them and regularly put key decisions to the owners for debate (and voting).

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Soccerlens editor Steve Amoia recently had the opportunity to interview respected investigative journalist and film maker, Mr. Andrew Jennings, whose recent book, “Foul! The Secret World of FIFA: Bribes, Vote Rigging and Ticket Scandals” painted FIFA in a hue that many at the world governing body would have rather not seen. Mr. Jennings is one of the few journalists who have written extensively about the inner workings at FIFA.

What follows is Part 1 of the hour-long interview, where Andrew and Steve talk about football journalism and Andrew has some hard-advice for aspiring journalists and bloggers. Parts 2 to 4, which deal with the inner workings at FIFA, are present on Soccerlens (along with the full audio of the interview).

Steve Amoia: Mr. Jennings, welcome to Soccerlens. I am very pleased to have the opportunity to speak with you today.

Andrew Jennings: Pleasure to be with you! Let’s go.

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The 2008 Soccerlens.com Writing Contest is now open. Here are the details.

Want to make money writing about football?

You mean they’re going to pay me for ranting and raving like a moron? Sign me up!

Blogging and the self-employment opportunities it offers (fewer than most people realise, but still) is an attractive proposition. Add the emotional escapism that football offers (if in doubt, think of the double life that Football Manager owners lead as real people) and you might have *some* idea of the ‘rush’ football fans get when they think about running their own football blog.

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