SI Staff Ov Collyer Posted December 31, 2010 SI Staff Share Posted December 31, 2010 Paul and I are delighted to be able to announce that Miles has been awarded an O.B.E in the New Year's honours list for services to the games industry. We think this is very much deserved for all the hard work involved in not only establishing a good sense of business to a raw and young Sports Interactive all those years ago, but also evolving the studio into an equal and more professional partner with its publisher and also a responsible one, via the involvement with various charities, as well as taking away the things we don't like doing to allow us to concentrate on coding! The honour is also deserved recognition for lots of other work Miles has done away from SI over the years on the BAFTA games committee, Develop advisory board and as a founding trustee of GamesAid as well as many other advisory committees. Oh, apparently he was in the frame for a knighthood but they didn't have a platform high enough to allow the appropriate member of the Royal Family to reach his shoulder with their sword so they settled for the O.B.E. instead Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davehanson Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Congratulations Miles! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter G Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 I've spoken to Miles about this before, is much deserved. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pouncer Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Very good news, some deserved recognition Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanGLiverpool Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Well done Miles Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubey84 Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 :O Grats Well deserved! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxi7 Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Congratulations Miles! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfrontpage Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Congratulations! Well deserved Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcWeir Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Congratulations Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocapik Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Congratulations Miles Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallywackyman Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 I don't think I believe that he was going to get a knighthood. An O.B.E is quite good by itself so there is really no reason to embellish the story like that is there? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChewyFun Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Congrats Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPE3D Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 I don't think I believe that he was going to get a knighthood. An O.B.E is quite good by itself so there is really no reason to embellish the story like that is there? Sense of humour bypass? Congratulations Sir Miles. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hershie Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Congratulations Miles! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ackter Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Didn't know he was a founder trust of Gamesaid. Been keeping up with that for ages as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCIAG Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 All three of the marquee names at SI have been honoured now. Wow. Can we get Neil Brock a "jolly well done" on the Queen's birthday honours list? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgreenio Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Oh, apparently he was in the frame for a knighthood but they didn't have a platform high enough to allow the appropriate member of the Royal Family to reach his shoulder with their sword so they settled for the O.B.E. instead damn you, leaving no room for us to make our own jokes about how small he is . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ackter Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 He's the same height as me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfpunk Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Hahaha, absolutely ridiculous. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insipidus Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Is this the same man I have seen arguing with punters when they have pointed out a recognised problem with the game on the forum? Sorry if thats a stupid question, im not good with names. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest roberto922 Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Hahahaha, insane choice. Makes the honour that old chippy owner got a few years back seem reasonable. Bet she's had more food nicked off her table too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
underwater sunlight Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 only happening because wills and harry want the next patch congrats miles Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ackter Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 People basing this on their forum interactions with Miles are being very, very daft. The guy has done a ridiculous amount of work outside of Sports Interactive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich74 Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 well done:thup: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nadessico Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 All Hail Miles, All hail Brittannia! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Marv Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Awesome news! Well done Miles! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgar555 Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Fair play. Congratulations Miles. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy H Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Congrats Miles, well deserved. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ham_aka_stam Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Mental . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisy Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Congrats Miles ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aderow Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Congratulations Miles. That is really great news Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGB_SPURS_FM09 Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Congratulations on progressing through to the finals! Encourage! For the fans! No pressure! Feedback: Miles Jacobsen: Looked delighted. Happy. Looking complacent Ov: Delighted, Confused Paul: None, didn't seem to be listening. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SI Staff Miles Jacobson Posted December 31, 2010 SI Staff Share Posted December 31, 2010 Thank you to all those congratulating. It really is very humbling, and is further recognition for the whole SI team around the world. I'm a bit lost for words at the moment, so I'll leave it at that for now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moody41 Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Just read on the bbc site. Well done. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celtic_1967 Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Miles if the media ask you how you feel you must not tell them you are 'Pleased'. God only knows what would happen to SI afterwards if you do! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LokedOut420 Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 baffling Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCIAG Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 "You stand here before me ready to receive your OBE. Surely this is a dream for you?" "I wouldn't say it was a dream exactly, the opportunity arose but it's just a job." "Sorry?" "I think it would be ideal for you to move to Sports Interactive, Your Majesty, I have a great friendship with you." "I'm afraid I don't understand." "I want all my players to know that my door is always open and they can come to me with anything. I'm going to re-shape this palace from top to bottom." I don't think I've ever put so much effort into something so unfunny. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mista T Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Congratulations to O.B.E on their new signing and to Miles for gaining the contract! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick210 Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Curtsies and sends Congrates, well deserved .....nice one Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottMac Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 What a great honour and well deserved for years of hardwork. Congratulations Miles Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazaru5 Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 WTG! Can we have a hotfix now? j/k Congratulations Miles! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainPlanet Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Person I don't know, gets a title that doesn't mean anything to me for doing something I don't know about. I'm positively giddy. Well done! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Almondo Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Congrats Miles. It's well deserved Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brFM2011 Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Very well done & congratulations, love the game. deserved it fully Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elland road boo boys Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Congratulations Miles A long time coming for all at SI Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon army 06 Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Thank you to all those congratulating.It really is very humbling, and is further recognition for the whole SI team around the world. I'm a bit lost for words at the moment, so I'll leave it at that for now. i made a tribute video for you on youtube weldone mate keep up the great work. also whats your thoughts on the option of being a chaiorman in football manager is it possible or is it a no no. i think it would be worth a try to be honest if it fails then thats the end of it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
interesti88 Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Sorry to sound like an idiot, but I'm American and wanted to know what an O.B.E. is? If its an award congrats on your well deserved award. Keep churning out those top notch games. Congratulations again from a loyal fan of your FM games Sir. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phnompenhandy Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 I don't think I believe that he was going to get a knighthood. An O.B.E is quite good by itself so there is really no reason to embellish the story like that is there? Originally Posted by heathxxx I'd report a data issue there too. I'm sure Hollywood Hulk Hogan is American Originally Posted by wallywackyman I think he named himself that. Hulk Hogan is not involved in football management. This guy's going to become a forum legend for his stunning capacity to miss the joke. And many congrats to Miles on being awarded an Order of the British Empire. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearsy2 Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Well done Miles. Many congrats! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
roykela Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Congrats Miles. Well deserved Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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