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Thunder1301

15 years ago

1 year ago

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01 Feb 2013 04:55:04

Here I am, an American/German who loves the worlds game of Soccer or Football. I have grown up around Portland, OR which is a city in the USA that has learned to love the great game. I have supported my local club Portland Timbers FC for many years and have played myself as a Sunday footballer. One day it hit me, I want to manage a team. I know everything there is about football, why not give it a shot. I put my name out there and after a few weeks I finally got a job offer from a team in England! You're looking at the new manager for Winchester City!

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I hoped on the plane and am currently headed overseas to begin my new life! Many updates are to come as I begin this new chapter in my life and chase my dreams over one day making it to the Premier League and winning that Champions League trophy!

Day 1:
After arriving at the stadium I was greeted by the teams owner and my new assistant manager. The owner and I briefly talked and I was given a short history on the club, as I honestly dont know much about Winchester City.

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After chatting for a bit I was shown the roster for the first time. We didnt have much, not even a full team. Needless to say I had a lot of work to do ahead of me.

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Transfers started flying in over the next few days and weeks and the squad started coming together. The only thing not coming together were the results in the preseason, but I wasn't worried. We were heading into the new season with a good looking squad and you could feel the excitement around the stadium from fans and the team alike.

Benniewijs

14 years ago

5 years ago

228

01 Feb 2013 07:24:07

Good luck with your career in England. Will follow your story!

Dan

15 years ago

6 months ago

16,986

01 Feb 2013 08:39:32

Good luck mate! definitely a long way to the top!

Thunder1301

15 years ago

1 year ago

64

01 Feb 2013 15:23:39

It definitely will be! But I am encouraged by this team so far

Thunder1301

15 years ago

1 year ago

64

02 Feb 2013 04:44:18

After a look at the staff, I realized I needed to fill a few positions. So, I went out and hired a Director of Football and a Head of Youth Development. Both of these new staff members will allow me to improve this team and move up the leagues.

Also, below is a list of the preseason transfers that the club was able to pull off.

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Getting everyone on a free was great (didnt really have a choice) and we also managed to not use all of our wage budget.

The first game of the season went well for us as we were able to pull off the 2-1 win over Taunton Town. Up next is an away league match against Hungerford Town then a home match against Wellington, Hereford in the FA Cup.

Dyrim

13 years ago

1 year ago

593

02 Feb 2013 11:19:57

Good luck, and keep us posted.

Thunder1301

15 years ago

1 year ago

64

02 Feb 2013 16:09:45

Just a quick update from the team bus. We just defeated Winchester in the FA Cup prelims 1-0! Looking forward to moving on to the 1st qualifying round!