Come on, admit it. You’ve always fancied yourself as the boss haven’t you? Have YOU got what it takes to bring glory to Maine Road? Can YOU achieve more than Royle, Clarke and Coppell did?

Live that dream, and take that responsibility. The buck stops well and truly with YOU. From the moment YOU take the hot seat, it’s decisions, decisions, decisions…..

Flat back four or three at the back with wing backs?

Who should partner Anelka up front? Huckerby or Goater?

Keep Berkovic in the hole behind the front two or play him deeper?

Do you go flat out for the Premiership or settle for qualifying for Europe? You know what the fans will expect don’t you? And is your squad capable of competing for the Cups as well?

Put the work in down at Carrington Training Centre. You must work on tactics, keep your squad fit, judge the progress of the younger players such as Chris Shuker and Terry Dunfield and be prepared for the long season ahead.

Manage your finances effectively, send your scouts out far and wide, wheel and deal and work with your Chairman to build City into the greatest club in England!

• League and cup competitions