Docnet Manager Takes Home 'Man of the Match' from Old Trafford - 5th June 2009
League Managers Association Raises Money for UNICEF UK with Charity Pitch Day Event
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The League Managers Association (LMA) hosted a charity pitch day at Manchester United’s Old Trafford stadium on Monday 1st June to raise funds for UNICEF UK, in which Manchester-based e-commerce firm Docnet took part. 
Docnet’s Managing Director, Chris Maule and Business Development Manager, John Coyne (formerly of Wigan Athletic) took part in the match, playing on an away side made up of players from all over the country. They went head to head against a Grimsby based team wearing Man United’s home colours for the trophy.
Although the end result was 4-1 to the home team, Coyne was awarded ‘Man of the Match’ by the organisers in recognition of his exceptional performance. The away team was managed by Denis Smith, recently inducted into the LMA Hall of Fame 1,000 Club for managing his 1000th league game; former Man United striker Lou Macari managed the home team.
Shortly after the game, Coyne had the following to say about the event:
“It was a tough match and the heat made the conditions difficult, but every player gave 100% and knowing it was all going to a good cause ensured everyone stayed in good spirits. Playing at Old Trafford was a once in a life-time opportunity, and Chris and I felt very proud to be bringing a bit of Manchester to the game itself. I’d like to extend my congratulations to the winning team as they played exceptionally well.”
On the day, participants were welcomed by Manchester United Foundation Chief Executive, John Shiels, and introduced to their managers. A tour of the ground then took place followed by the match itself, complete with entrance onto the pitch through the players’ tunnel with match day soundtrack. The awards were handed out at the end of the game by Blackburn Rovers team manager, Sam Allardyce.
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NOTES TO EDITORS
About League Managers Association (LMA):
The League Managers Association is the collective, representative voice of all managers from the Barclays Premier League, the Coca-Cola Championship and the Coca-Cola Leagues 1 and 2. Since its inception in 1992, the LMA has continued to develop its support and service offering to its members and its influence within the game.
About UNICEF UK:
UNICEF UK is one of 36 UNICEF National Committees. These National Committees raise funds for UNICEF’s worldwide emergency and development work. In 2007 UNICEF UK raised £41.3 million for UNICEF’s work with children worldwide.
UNICEF believes that every child should have clean water, food, health care, education, and a safe environment in which to grow up. UNICEF upholds the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and works to hold the international community responsible for their promises to children.
About Docnet:
Docnet is a full-service ecommerce provider. Based in Manchester, UK, Docnet’s services include ecommerce, email marketing, customer relationship management (CRM), pay-per-click (PPC) and search engine optimisation (SEO) for SMEs and larger organisations.
Docnet believe in a service-led approach to e-commerce and online marketing, helping clients create workable strategies for online success and providing the tools and advice to achieve it. Success stories of the past include Sarah Coggles (winners of Drapers’ Independent Etailer of the Year Award), Waterstones, BAA and ARK Clothing.
