Gunnar Stahl and Skynet

I will be playing as Icelandic Semi-Pro side Stjarnan FC
I picked Stjarnan few reasons. First one of my friends from Iceland introduced me to the club and I thought they were awesome. Secondly they are known internationally for their awesome goal celebrations. I feel they are a pretty good squad that someday they will become champions regularly. My goal is to get them to the top of Iceland as well as a regular in the Champions League. This story will start at the end of the 2013 season.

I am Gunnar Stahl the factitious character from the film Mighty Ducks D2. After failing to win the Junior Goodwill Games I decided to hang up my ice skates for boots. Since the age of 12 I have been a part of Stjarnan. Even though hockey has been a favorite of mine and I played it during the winter football was my true calling. Below is a few videos of me doing the hockey thing.


Around the time I turned 18 I realized that I could no longer play football at such a high level. So I enrolled to the University of Iceland for a BS in Sport and Health Sciences in the trainer program. After finishing my BS I went on to the Masters program to get better qualified. During my time there I also played for the universities football squad.

In the summer I would intern with the club helping with the youth squad during summer. in the Summer of 2011 I took a course to get my UEFA Pro License. I would pass with flying colors. This was hard because I was balancing my masters as well as the license. After finishing school in the Spring of 2012 I was hired as a coach for the first team.

Good start, good team, and good luck!

2013-11-07 14:01#142362 NVDTahir : Good start, good team, and good luck!

Thanks man!! Should be fun

Do you not think that if the team spent less time practising their celebrations they would be a professional club?!? Haha Good luck with the story.

2013-11-07 15:20#142384 Jamesg237 : Do you not think that if the team spent less time practising their celebrations they would be a professional club?!? Haha Good luck with the story.

Thanks!! Yeah your right but they got better. Will be in Europa League next year. Oh with the dancing I will have that included.

The day was the 7th of November 2013 and I was in the office just getting ready for vacation all of a sudden my office phone rings. "Hello!!" "Gunner this is Logi can you please come to my office in about five minutes?" "Sure thing sir!!" At this point I do not know if this meeting is good or bad. I hope I am not getting fired.

(5 Minutes Later)

"Hey Gunner please take a seat"
takes seat
"Ok sir so what is going on?"
"Well as you know we had a great season and I have some news for you."
"Yeah it was a great year, so what's up?"
"I am planning on leaving the club at the end of the month."
"What?????????"
"Haha I knew that would surprise you!!"
"Where are you going??"
"Right now I can't say but its good!"
"OH, So I guess I should update my resume then."
"Nope you don't have to."
"Oh..."
"I want you to take over as head coach"
"What.... is this a joke?
"Nope, I have always thought you are a very promising coach, your education proves it."
"Wow I have no words to say.."
"Well hold on a minute let me get the chairman here to get him to authorize it."
"Ok"

A little while later the chairman arrives
"Gentlemen what do you want?"
"Well Mr. Guðmundsson as you know about my situation I have my successor."
"Oh really?"
"Yeah Mr. Stahl should be taking my place, he has all the qualifications and education to be a great leader."
"Hmmm I really don't know, he does have what it takes but still young."
"Mr. Guðmundsson I promise I can do it."
"Well Logi thinks you can do it and I do agree you have all the right stuff. I will give you a one year part time contract with a salary of $575 a week."
"Sure I agree to these terms."
"Ok well then we will meet a few weeks from now to discuss other things congrats and have a good vacation."
"Thank you sir!!"

8/11/13

Stjarnan boss Logi Ólafsson has just been named coach to the National Squad. He will be joining the national side once again. Last time Ólafsson was a part of the national team he was the manager between 2003-2005. Lars Lagerbäck made the decision a few days ago after the 2013 season ended.

"I am excited to be part of the national team once again and am ready to help."- Logi Ólafsson

With his departure there is an open spot for Stjarnan. The club will not speculate on who the leading candidate is but they said he would be a great fit. Some of the possible replacements include Heidar Helguson, Eiður Guðjohnsen, Ásgeir Sigurvinsson and current coach Gunnar Stahl. An announcement will not be made until Mid December.

Stjarnan finished the 2013 season in third place and also were runners up in the league cup.

A few weeks later I arrive back to the facility. The vacation was awesome. I went to New York City and got a chance to see many cool things. Even got a chance to watch some NHL. It feels good to be back to Garðabær. Iceland is so beautiful during the Christmas Season. Now I got to see Mr. Guðmundsson for our very important meeting.

As I arrive and get back into the office I am greeted by the secretary. "Hello Gunnar welcome back, how was vacation? Ill let Almar know you are back." "Thanks it was awesome." A few minutes later,"Ah, Gunnar nice to see you, are you ready to go over a few things?" "Yes!! Lets do this, I will get my agent on the phone (More like friend from university that is representing me)."

"One of your goals is to win the Úrvalsdeild in the next few seasons and qualify to Europe."
"Yes, I will get us into Europe anyway I can."
"Now lets talk about the contract." "I am ready to give you a one year part time deal worth $575. I want you to help develop the club at all levels, win trophies and sign high profile players when opportunity arises." Do you have anything you want to add?"
"No not really I feel these terms are good."
"Great are you ready to sign?"
"Yes."
Almar hands me the paper

Mr. Gunnar Stahl
12/12/2013

This contract for GUNNAR STAHL will be in effect on 12/12/13 and will run until the end of the 2014 season. As discussed in previous meetings you are to fulfill each and every objective. Failure to do so will come with possible termination of contract.
1. Top three finish in league
2. Sign high profile players
3. Work with academy
4. Make Europe

If you agree to these terms please sign below
Signee: Gunnar Stahl
Employer: Almar Guðmundsson
Agent: Elias Reynir Gunnarsson
Third Party Rep: Björn Gunnarsson

"The introduction interview will take place on 27/12/13"

Their goal celebrations are the funniest thing I have seen. I honestly could not stop laughing at them! Great team, I love them already!

2013-11-07 20:18#142411 Lowelife23 : Their goal celebrations are the funniest thing I have seen. I honestly could not stop laughing at them! Great team, I love them already!

Haha. They are crazy.

27/12/13

A few weeks ago Gunnar Stahl was announced as the new head coach for the club. Recently Aaron Jonsson sat down with him on a one on one interview. They discussed many things such as goals and personal life.

"Hello Gunnar congratulations on the job, how does it feel?"
"Well Aaron, it is hard to describe other than I am very happy, I have been a member of this club since youth and I have been a part of the clubs recent growth and want to continue it."
"What makes you the best person for the job?"
"one thing like I said earlier is that I have been a part of the club for over a decade now and know every little thing there is to know, also having the licence and my education from University of Iceland, I am prepared for this.
"Who has been your mentor/influence in you career?
" There has been a few but most recently Logi (Ólafsson), he really gave me a chance last year and trusted me for this job."
"What do you want out of this?"
"To become the best club in Iceland and maybe in a few years after doing all I can move to another country and continue my career."
"So now on to other things, before the interview we asked the fans to submit questions who is your favorite football club?"
"Other than us I really like FC Bayern as well as DC United."
"Why DC United?"
"Few years ago I was able to attend a match of theirs and really liked it, plus DC is a beautiful city."
"Favorite music?"
"Its a wide range of things, really big into 80s."
"Now here is the question people have been tweeting. Will you let the players keep their celebrations?"
"Yes that is apart of club culture and I love it, maybe we will hire a choreographer to make them better!!"
"Favorite Icelandic Footballer?"
"Gylfi Sigurðsson is probably one of my really good friends. I am very happy to see him do well for Tottenham."
"Final question, what are you doing for New Years?"
"Haha having a good time with a few friends, might go to the capital to celebrate."
"Well that is all, thank you to Gunnar for taking his time out to talk with us."

Before the first team practice starts I called for a team meeting that will last about two hours or so. We will just be talking about everything from how things will be ran to everything else under the sun.

"Hello and good morning everyone as you might know I am your new head coach, I can't wait to start the season with you all, please don't let my age be a problem."
Everyone says its no problem and they can't wait.
"Ok now here we go with all of the important things that need to be done."

Turns on Power Point

GOALS AND EXPECTATIONS FOR 2014
Have a top three fninsh
Make it to the finals of the Deildabikar
Win the Bikarkeppni karla
Make Europe

FORMATION AND PLAYING STYLE
4-2-3-1 Formation
Mix of Possession and Attacking
Teamwork

PRACTICE AND PREP
Start each practice with a mile jog around the track, I expect all coaches to do this
11 on 11 drills
Film Study
Weight Room

CAPTAINCY
Jóhann Laxdal (C)
Halldór Orri Björnsson (VC)



GAMEDAY
Arrive 2.5-3 hours before match
Pre match meetings
Each match will have a differnt goals and all will be posted on the goals board in locker room


After the meeting I asked what they though and I got overwhelming support. They look ready to have a great season. Later on they head out to the indoor practice facility for their annual preseason fitness test and a little scrimmage.

I can't say I've heard of the manager but I've certainly heard of the club Nice job with the db again, btw

@Louis thanks!!