Mad Dog Martin Allen has built a sound reputation in the managerial world after his recent successes with Brentford, but after another failed play-off campaign he decided enough was enough and he walked out on the London club. There was obvious interest in him from many clubs around Britain but he eventually went for MK Dons, a decision that shocked many people. MK Dons are seen by most as a club on the slide. A franchise with no money, no history and no fans but Allen has been talking to the BBC and he sees a very different club from the general perception.

“Out of courtesy I went to Milton Keynes to see Peter Winkleman and my wife and kids were asking me why I was going there.

When I got there we talked for 30 minutes - of which he talked for 29 - and he told me about their plans for the future.

All of us in life like to feel wanted and the chairman put out his hand and told me he was really keen for me to do the job, there and then.

His enthusiasm is fantastic, anyone who meets him can't help but be taken in.

It makes you feel good, I just hope I can fulfil his dreams.”

“Out of courtesy I went to Milton Keynes to see Peter Winkleman and my wife and kids were asking me why I was going there.

When I got there we talked for 30 minutes - of which he talked for 29 - and he told me about their plans for the future.

All of us in life like to feel wanted and the chairman put out his hand and told me he was really keen for me to do the job, there and then.

His enthusiasm is fantastic, anyone who meets him can't help but be taken in.

It makes you feel good, I just hope I can fulfil his dreams.”

I thought it was a two-bob football club playing in a hockey stadium, which must be unique, and it was understandable why they have had two relegations in three seasons.

I turned left off one of those endless roundabouts and there it was.

Nobody knows about this place. I am telling you, it is absolutely frightening.

There's a swimming pool in the changing rooms for heaven's sake. It is just awesome.

If I could turn this place around the potential - with the size of the town and with no Premiership teams to distract our supporters - is quite amazing.

Am I disappointed that I'm working at League Two level? No. I'm chuffed to bits because I'm only 40 and I want to do a career in this job.

Some people think they are owed a living because they played at a high level or because of who they are, but I feel lucky I have got a job.

The game doesn't owe us anything, it doesn't owe us a thing.”

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