Oriental Lisbon ~ One Step Closer

2013-07-28 10:14#123481 HamoudiLFC : Just read the whole story! Great first season and I'm gutted to see you miss out on promotion like that, I know how that feels Anyways, I find it better if you didn't get promoted so easily because usually when that happens you go straight back down the next season, so good luck

Haha thanks Yeah same and thanks again

Unlucky coming 3rd mate, sue you'll boss it next season though:D

2013-07-28 20:57#123634 Lucas_C : Unlucky coming 3rd mate, sue you'll boss it next season though:D

Thanks Lucas Hopefully I'll do just that

End Of Season

After a successful but draining first season, we finished and got the rest that we truly deserved and we felt invigorated by it. The fans were given a say in some awards, and it was no surprise really when young defender Joaquim Monteiro was given the award. At only 19, and little experience, we had picked him up for free and he has shown the potential to be a leading Liga Zon Sagres defender in the not to distant future. Several other players were in contention for the award, with Joao Paulo Pinto, Rodrigo Antonio and Antonio Alves all in the frame for the award.



Shortly after that I got a ring from president Jose Nabais, who offered me an improved contract for three years. I asked him if I could extend it to four years and that we would focus on developing our own players and he duly excepted. €1,300 was a very improved contract from my last and more than enough to want me continuing in the job so I had no hesitation in accepting the offer.



After this, I had to get to my staff and players. If we were going to compete for the title, we were going to have to improve this squad. Several of the staff and players wouldn't be continuing at this club and I was to let them know soon. Then I would get to improving the team, brining in an influx of youth and some experience as well, ready to go to the promised land of the Liga Zon Sagres!

Ireland won the world cup!! Why cant this be real ;(

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOLgXjplfh4

Dean- Haha true, but now you're equal to England on WCs on the game

Well done with the new contract. Great season, loving the story

Thanks LFC, appreciate it

Great story mate.

I like how you're exceeding expecations and leading a team, an fairytale story for sure, good luck in the coming season, you'll do great. good luck

Thanks Bourani, really appreciate it Hope you continue to follow!

The Off-Season

The off season began and to be a competitive force in the league again, I knew we had to string a few deals together, whilst also clearing out the deadwood and un-needed players who were just filling up the wage bill. In recent seasons our financial situation had been poor, regularly the chairman told me about how we were in 'the red' and really needed to offload players.

So it was a shock to me when the chairman Jose Nabais told me about the transfer and wage budgets. At first I was expecting the same old miniscule fees, but I was surprised when he told me that for the first time under my reign we had a transfer budget! This would be essential in getting even better players, and it was maybe a sign that our finances were on the up, and out of 'the red'.



The first thing I did, though, was get rid of players. Mauricio Vaschetto, our Argentinian midfielder, and Sergio Mendonca were the first to go, as I felt that they had nothing to offer to the team. Mendonca was declining and ageing, and had never performed well in training, which is why he was on the transfer list. Next was striker Ibrahima Balde, who despite top scoring really had nothing to offer and was complaining about the lack of game time. Tiago Mota, a loyal servant to Oriental, was released on a free, as well as other right midfielder Taroco, who also was essential in the promotion. The last person I decided to release was youngster Socrates Pedro, who really had no potential any longer and was largely inconsistent in my time as manager.

The youth intake in the last few seasons had been largely unimpressive but a promosing youngster by the name of Luis Costa popped up. With three star potential ability, he could be a good profit making tool and maybe even feature in the first team. He was definately not going to crack it anytime soon, so I offloaded him to AD Carregado on loan in the third division.

Now I was ready for the arrivals, but we had to plan really carefully as we would need to be even better than last season. Portimonense and Beleneses had been relegated from the Liga Zon Sagres and we knew they were more than capable for this league. I was again looking to bring in more youngsters, to build a strong team for the future.

WTF Ireland won the World Cup? So bizarre....great first season in a higher division, the future is bright in Lisboa!

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Hey pal, was bored so I made you some kits for this save:) Don't need to use them, just a thankyou for being active on my stories and stuff

2013-07-31 14:15#124242 CarlosV96 : WTF Ireland won the World Cup? So bizarre....great first season in a higher division, the future is bright in Lisboa!

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Haha exactly what I thought! Thanks heaps hope you continue to follow

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2013-07-31 17:23#124291 Lucas_C : Hey pal, was bored so I made you some kits for this save:) Don't need to use them, just a thankyou for being active on my stories and stuff

They're brilliant! I might try put them into the game soon, thanks heaps!