GETTING MYSELF SORTED
The club had told me they’d provide my accommodation, and they gave me a budget, before pointing me towards a nearby realtor. I met with the agent, told her what I wanted, and she said she had a few places that would meet my criteria. Rather than waiting around, we got in her car, and made our way to the properties.
The first two that she took me two were decent, but outdated, whilst the third was somewhat mortifying. I was losing hope of finding somewhere comfortable, when we pulled into the last option I’d have. As we drove by the 24-hour security guards, I looked around, and was hopeful that this place would be good. Needless to say: I wasn’t disappointed. As I walked around the property, I grew more and more impressed, and said to her that I’d take it. There'd be no need for any negotiations: I’d pay what they were asking. It was within the budget I’d been given, and a lease was signed that day, which was quite pleasing.
In the coming days, the club’s said that they’ll be providing me with a car, which was having some repairs done after its return from the previous manager. I've no idea what it is, but as long as it gets me from Point A to Point B: it’ll be just fine.
The first two that she took me two were decent, but outdated, whilst the third was somewhat mortifying. I was losing hope of finding somewhere comfortable, when we pulled into the last option I’d have. As we drove by the 24-hour security guards, I looked around, and was hopeful that this place would be good. Needless to say: I wasn’t disappointed. As I walked around the property, I grew more and more impressed, and said to her that I’d take it. There'd be no need for any negotiations: I’d pay what they were asking. It was within the budget I’d been given, and a lease was signed that day, which was quite pleasing.
In the coming days, the club’s said that they’ll be providing me with a car, which was having some repairs done after its return from the previous manager. I've no idea what it is, but as long as it gets me from Point A to Point B: it’ll be just fine.

With my situation now sorted, I wanted to bring in my own assistant-manager. I had very few options to be honest, and I knew that Che Bunce wouldn’t be willing to move to Kenya in order to work with me again! As much as I respect him, I get the feeling that he wasn’t really the greatest assistant to have had, and if I had my time again: I probably would’ve replaced him in my second season with Team Wellington.
One lad that I knew I wanted to bring to the club was Michael Uchebo, and I was extremely disappointed to find out that he’d decided to hang up his boots. My disappointment soon turned to joy though, as he’d decided to go down the path of becoming a coach, and he was interested in joining the club as my assistant-manager.
Michael has signed a 2-year contract worth €2,000/month, and I'm delighted that I’ll have a familiar face with me here in Kenya. He's currently spending some time with his family in Nigeria, and he’ll link up with the club a fortnight before the pre-season begins.
One lad that I knew I wanted to bring to the club was Michael Uchebo, and I was extremely disappointed to find out that he’d decided to hang up his boots. My disappointment soon turned to joy though, as he’d decided to go down the path of becoming a coach, and he was interested in joining the club as my assistant-manager.
Michael has signed a 2-year contract worth €2,000/month, and I'm delighted that I’ll have a familiar face with me here in Kenya. He's currently spending some time with his family in Nigeria, and he’ll link up with the club a fortnight before the pre-season begins.

A little over a week after my arrival at the club, they called me to tell me to head to a garage, which is where the car that I’d be using had been fixed. I was picked up by a taxi, who took me to the garage, who then handed me the keys. I'm not going to lie: I was a little taken aback. It’s a beautiful car, albeit a bit on the ‘old’ side, and I'm going to have to be very careful not to damage it. I've noticed that driving in Kenya is a bit of a ‘free for all’ at times, but so long as I stay in the left-hand lane when it’s a dual-lane set-up: I should be okay.
As I drove back to my house, I couldn’t help but smile: life in Kenya has gotten off to a great start.
As I drove back to my house, I couldn’t help but smile: life in Kenya has gotten off to a great start.

@Maxporto: It would've been a lovely touch, but I don't think Drago was at the club long enough to earn such an honour unfortunately. There's no doubting the impact that he had in New Zealand though, and hopefully the club continues to move in the same direction, and doesn't go back to its old ways.
@Tango: I'll join you: I'm learning as I go too! It's a pretty straightforward league with no crazy stipulations, so that's a relief. Now it's just about finding the right players to bring in, and all that other fun stuff!