For months, I went from club to club, begging for an opportunity to manage their club. I am pretty sure Mancini and Mourinho never had to do this before getting their big break, but I was desperate. I was always interested in football, although I never really played it, and a coaching job was much better than the server's job I had at that moment.
Finally, on July 4th 2012, I got a call back. Torhout FC in the Belgium Third Division A were running out of money and wanted a manager who wouldn't have a massive wage demand. I was perfect, because all I wanted was to make end's meet.
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First things first. I would have to meet the Director and the Assistant Manager at the club and see how things are run, then meet the players and see how they fit into my style of management. My life was taking off, and I hadn't even fastened my seatbelt yet.
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A good sized stadium, but a poor pitch condition, which means my players will get injured very easily. The training facilities and the youth facilities are as expected, and if I'm to stay with this club for any moment of time, I'll have to improve them to get better players and to maximise their talent. That's in my long term plan though; my short term plan is getting my name on the front of that office.
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No major rivals, no affiliates, no icons or legends. This club has no real history. I will create history.
Finally, on July 4th 2012, I got a call back. Torhout FC in the Belgium Third Division A were running out of money and wanted a manager who wouldn't have a massive wage demand. I was perfect, because all I wanted was to make end's meet.
First things first. I would have to meet the Director and the Assistant Manager at the club and see how things are run, then meet the players and see how they fit into my style of management. My life was taking off, and I hadn't even fastened my seatbelt yet.
A good sized stadium, but a poor pitch condition, which means my players will get injured very easily. The training facilities and the youth facilities are as expected, and if I'm to stay with this club for any moment of time, I'll have to improve them to get better players and to maximise their talent. That's in my long term plan though; my short term plan is getting my name on the front of that office.
No major rivals, no affiliates, no icons or legends. This club has no real history. I will create history.
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