Miles Jacobson - O.B.E.

**Ov Collyer** · 31-12-2010 00:19

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

**davehanson** · 31-12-2010 00:21

Congratulations Miles!

**Peter G** · 31-12-2010 00:23

I've spoken to Miles about this before, is much deserved.

**bridport_pouncer** · 31-12-2010 00:26

Very good news, some deserved recognition

**DanGLiverpool** · 31-12-2010 00:28

Well done Miles

**Tubey84** · 31-12-2010 00:29

:O Grats

Well deserved!

**maxi7** · 31-12-2010 00:29

Congratulations Miles!

**myfrontpage** · 31-12-2010 00:30

Congratulations! Well deserved

**MarcWeir** · 31-12-2010 00:30

Congratulations

**Chocapik** · 31-12-2010 00:30

Congratulations Miles

**wallywackyman** · 31-12-2010 00:31

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?

**ChewyFun** · 31-12-2010 00:31

Congrats

**SPE3D** · 31-12-2010 00:32

Originally Posted by wallywackyman

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.

**Hershie** · 31-12-2010 00:34

Congratulations Miles!

**Ackter** · 31-12-2010 00:34

Didn't know he was a founder trust of Gamesaid. Been keeping up with that for ages as well.

**SCIAG** · 31-12-2010 00:39

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?

**elgreenio** · 31-12-2010 00:40

Originally Posted by Ov Collyer

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

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**Ackter** · 31-12-2010 00:41

He's the same height as me

**golfpunk** · 31-12-2010 00:41

Hahaha, absolutely ridiculous.

**Insipidus** · 31-12-2010 00:42

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.

roberto922 · 31-12-2010 00:46

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

**underwater sunlight** · 31-12-2010 00:47

only happening because wills and harry want the next patch

congrats miles

**Ackter** · 31-12-2010 00:49

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.

**rich74** · 31-12-2010 00:53

well done

**Nadessico** · 31-12-2010 00:57

All Hail Miles, All hail Brittannia!

**Big Marv** · 31-12-2010 00:58

Awesome news! Well done Miles!

**edgar555** · 31-12-2010 00:59

Fair play. Congratulations Miles.

**Andy H** · 31-12-2010 01:04

Congrats Miles, well deserved.

**ham_aka_stam** · 31-12-2010 01:11

Mental .

**chrisy** · 31-12-2010 01:25

Congrats Miles !

**aderow** · 31-12-2010 01:30

Congratulations Miles.

That is really great news

**PGB_SPURS_FM09** · 31-12-2010 01:33

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.

**Miles Jacobson** · 31-12-2010 01:47

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.

**Moody41** · 31-12-2010 01:51

Just read on the bbc site. Well done.

**Celtic_1967** · 31-12-2010 01:54

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!

**LokedOut420** · 31-12-2010 02:00

baffling

**SCIAG** · 31-12-2010 02:02

"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.

**mista T** · 31-12-2010 02:41

Congratulations to O.B.E on their new signing and to Miles for gaining the contract!

**nick210** · 31-12-2010 02:55

Curtsies and sends Congrates, well deserved .....nice one

**ScottMac** · 31-12-2010 03:11

What a great honour and well deserved for years of hardwork. Congratulations Miles

**Lazaru5** · 31-12-2010 04:58

WTG! Can we have a hotfix now?

j/k

Congratulations Miles!

**CaptainPlanet** · 31-12-2010 05:12

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!

**Almondo** · 31-12-2010 05:45

Congrats Miles. It's well deserved

**brFM2011** · 31-12-2010 06:09

Very well done & congratulations, love the game.
deserved it fully

**elland road boo boys** · 31-12-2010 06:52

Congratulations Miles

A long time coming for all at SI

**toon army 06** · 31-12-2010 06:53

Originally Posted by Miles Jacobson

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.

**interesti88** · 31-12-2010 07:27

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.

**phnompenhandy** · 31-12-2010 07:52

Originally Posted by wallywackyman

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.

**bearsy2** · 31-12-2010 08:04

Well done Miles. Many congrats!

**roykela** · 31-12-2010 08:10

Congrats Miles.

Well deserved

**bucket** · 31-12-2010 08:28

Well done Miles.

**bod1035** · 31-12-2010 08:30

Congratulations Miles well deserved.

Thank god you did not get knighted tho, as we would all have to call you Sir

**Loudleyther** · 31-12-2010 08:34

Nicely done Miles, very well deserved.

**Wendsill** · 31-12-2010 08:46

Congratz Miles!

**Martin White** · 31-12-2010 08:51

Congrats Miles, I think it is well deserved for the GamesAid work alone!

Nice to see your award will be nice and shiny unlike Ov's now fading award

**Nottingham Forest** · 31-12-2010 09:07

Congratulations Miles

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**Gazzaroon** · 31-12-2010 09:46

Congratulation Miles! And, thanks for all the hard work you have put in over the years.

**urbanjunkie** · 31-12-2010 10:06

Congrats. Well deserved.

**GoonerFin** · 31-12-2010 10:34

Congratulations Miles!

**dafuge** · 31-12-2010 10:40

Congratulations

**Zbycho** · 31-12-2010 10:59

Congratulations Miles and thanks for the great work.

**he_man2003** · 31-12-2010 11:13

Miles!! you deserve this! congrats!!!

**ham_aka_stam** · 31-12-2010 11:22

Just a quick question and I don't know either way, but why are so many randoms coming out of the woodwork to say that it's well deserved? Do they know what Miles does? I don't.

**fox78** · 31-12-2010 11:25

congratulations

**kingjericho** · 31-12-2010 11:26

Congrats Miles. It's well deserved

**Munchkin** · 31-12-2010 11:27

Congratulations Miles. :-)

**uncle ron** · 31-12-2010 11:33

Congrats Miles

**grep** · 31-12-2010 11:49

Congrats Miles, you deserve it !

BTW what is an O.B.E. ?

**underwater sunlight** · 31-12-2010 11:49

Originally Posted by ham_aka_stam

Just a quick question and I don't know either way, but why are so many randoms coming out of the woodwork to say that it's well deserved? Do they know what Miles does? I don't.

its just like when someone dies and random strangers offer their condolences, or a passer by says 'bless you' when you sneeze.
its a nice thing to do

**Sheer Class** · 31-12-2010 11:51

Originally Posted by Miles Jacobson

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.

Now I really cannot believe that last bit.

Someone else using your login?

Congratz

**Evil** · 31-12-2010 11:52

Congratulations Miles you deserve it!

**Scalamunger** · 31-12-2010 11:58

Congrats

Truly Deserved

**SmurfDude** · 31-12-2010 12:08

Originally Posted by ham_aka_stam

Just a quick question and I don't know either way, but why are so many randoms coming out of the woodwork to say that it's well deserved? Do they know what Miles does? I don't.

The opening post tells us what he has done.

Congratulations Miles.

**Colin The Grey** · 31-12-2010 12:15

Congrats Miles

**metal_guitarist** · 31-12-2010 12:29

very much deserved, congratulations Miles

**velvetsky** · 31-12-2010 12:30

Many Congratulations Miles! Very well deserved! Does this mean the Queen plays Football Manager??? ;-P

**DB1** · 31-12-2010 12:38

Congratulations.
Just wait till the Queen hands it over and asks for the patch or she'll set Phillip on you!!!!

**gardengnome23** · 31-12-2010 12:42

Congrats Miles, very well deserved!!!!

**Ruud van Nistelrooy** · 31-12-2010 12:54

wp Miles

**georginho_juventusygr** · 31-12-2010 13:15

Congratulations, Mr. Miles Jacobson.

**DSYoungEsq** · 31-12-2010 13:25

Congratulations!

**Myros00** · 31-12-2010 13:54

Congratulation, Miles!

Well deserved!

**stevio11** · 31-12-2010 13:56

Congrats Miles

**Grecian_03** · 31-12-2010 14:01

Congrats Miles, well deserved.

**Super Bladesman** · 31-12-2010 15:01

Very many congratulations Miles. A well deserved reward and recognition for your years of hard work, not only in the games industry but also for the charity commitments you've undertaken, setting an example to the rest of the industry and beyond.

**Efe Cinar** · 31-12-2010 15:01

Congratulations

**Seftinho** · 31-12-2010 16:02

Congrats.

**eenie** · 31-12-2010 16:04

Surely this is some sort of joke?

**Jay-Producer** · 31-12-2010 16:09

Was the OBE for the game with the most bugs in it? hahahha

**DarrenP** · 31-12-2010 16:14

Congratulations Miles, well deserved in my opinion

**Carmi88** · 31-12-2010 16:34

fully deserved, congrats

**Lord Melchett QaVam** · 31-12-2010 16:39

Congratulations

**Ernest166** · 31-12-2010 16:51

Even with all these bugs there is ? hehe
Congrats Miles!

**jnr_ironside** · 31-12-2010 16:53

Congratulations!

**Big Geordie** · 31-12-2010 17:00

Congrats Piles.

**heathxxx** · 31-12-2010 17:05

Originally Posted by SCIAG

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?

Good stuff Miles

Rather than a "jolly well done", I'm sure Neil would prefer something more tangible... like a pint.

**BungleFish** · 31-12-2010 17:17

Congrats "Sir Miles Of SI"

**sean_oc16** · 31-12-2010 17:32

Congratulations Miles.

**chesterfan2** · 31-12-2010 17:41

Congratulations Miles, completely and utterly deserved. Now, keep up the good work !

**Wasma** · 31-12-2010 17:49

if its his work for charity thats cool and well done. if its for computer games i'm a bit 'meh' about it

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