The good people at The Beaver Online, a paper in the UK, has an awesome tradition and in which reaped an awesome reply!

In case you do not want to squint I’ve transcribed the text below.

Just to give you the background to the following exchange, for those of you who don’t know, FIFA 10 is a computer game where players control football teams and play out on the pitch. One house of second years has a rule, that whenever someone loses by 5 or more goals to nil, they have to write an email to the club they were playing as to apologise for the defeat. Clubs that have been sen emails include Besiktas and Panathanaikos. Understandably, most clubs don’t reply. After closing 6-0 to Chelsea while playing as Chicago Fire, the following email was sent.

Dear manager of Chicago Fire FC,

I am writing to apologise sincerely about the loss that I have suffered tonight on FIFA, on behalf og the team, I felt ashamed. Even though we were playing Chelsea, a stronger and more capable side, that does not excuse a 6-0 loss. I feel like I’ve let you, the boy, the fans and my parents down.

I hope there is some way you can forgive me.

Yours Faithfully,
Adam

They obviously were not going to expect a reply but I can imagine the delight on their faces when they saw this:

Adam -

On behalf of the organization, we are disappointed in your recent loss in Fifa. While we understand that Chelsea has more wealth and influence to put a stronger team on the field, we also understand that a dedicated and skilled Fifa player can overcome these challenges and put up a more concerted effort in facing a stronger team.

Try keeping the game close by playing a more defense-minded game, all the while looking for your opportunities when they present themselves. Also, set your team’s strategy to “offside trap” and watch as Drogba and Anelka get called offside more often than not. If you do this, I can assure you that you will have John Terry crying once again.

We here at the Chicago Fire can forgive you for your Fifa indiscretions and wish you the best of luck in defending the Chicago Fire’s good name.

Regards,

Chicago Fire Soccer

My favourite part of the exchange? This:

If you do this, I can assure you that you will have John Terry crying once again.

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