Couragesand wanted me to do a partner story, and I didn't mind, as long as it was an international story. (Don't worry, the Ponte Preta story is still going on.)
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Another Point of View
It was strange, but also awesome, to see two brothers getting important coaching jobs at the same time. Even though Darko and I both loved football, a generational gap and a national gap divided us. Yesterday, we were both Yugoslavians, but now, he is Serbian and I am Montenegrin. I was surprised to see him get the Serbian managerial job, but still very proud of him.
Not only will we be rivals on the pitch, we'll be rivals to claim players. Since most uncapped players are both eligible for Serbia and Montenegro, we will have to fight over who gets which players. Hopefully it won't get too bitter. Even though I am Darko's older brother, in a way, Serbia is the older brother to Montenegro, and much bigger, too. Still, the people have their expectations, and it's my job to come good on them.
Good Luck guys, this looks like a great idea and should be a great story!
Montenegrin Tactics
I sat at a table in an empty room, mainly because I hadn't signed anyone yet, but I had a good idea of how our top players played and came up with a tactic that would use everyone to the best of their abilities. I want to show that Montenegro can be a top footballing nation, and we will not hole up and play negative football, we will do the opposite. The top players of our country are strikers, so a 4-3-3 is natural to use. Our back eight aren't as good technically, but hopefully their hardworkingness will make up for it.
Tactics
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I've used a relative tactic like this with another team in a save, relatively serbian team. It's a attempt to control the game and have enough support up at attack. It also gives us more help in the defense when we need it with the anchor man role. The Target Man support is very helpful in terms of getting more attacking players up to help rather then a solo attempt.
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Ivanovic and Kolarov have much experience that will benefit the team.
I have thought about the roles players have in the team and those two have BPL experience and have been in the team for some time now and can lend a hand with the younger players.
The Ivanović Brothers Fight Over the Same Coach
Momir Ivanović thought he had Velicko Kaplanovic signed as his U19 Manager, but he suddenly quit to take the Serbian U21 job. This caused some tension between the brothers, and both countries in general.
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Both nations will have an opportunity to settle any hostilities, as they have agreed to play a friendly on November 15.
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There was no such deal I even had asked him.
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I was determined to sign him instead of my Momir and I succeeded.
Montenegrin Staff
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Only two caps, both Serbian caps by Petar Divic.
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Team Selection
Ok so first match selection for a friendly against Slovakia
Interesting concept with a serious backstory.
The “
Once brothers” 30 for 30 from ESPN is another must watch. It’s available on YouTube.
This story and concept has a lot of promise. Hopefully you all keep this up and get a SoTM award.
This is looking pretty awesome
The First Match
I have decisions to make fast as we don't get a 2nd friendly chance next match we have a tough one to qualify for the
World cup.
