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ADDICKTED: A Charlton Athletic Story

Started on 23 July 2013 by sTedDarzZ
Latest Reply on 25 July 2013 by wellsy1498
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Good results so far and nice writing.
Keep it up m8 :)
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Tactic Troubles - The board don't like his style or approach, Stedman had promised them attacking football when they offered him his contract, in his view he had provided just that. A fluid, free flowing tactic that balanced style with substance and provided results to boot. However, the men with the money are becoming increasingly disgruntled, claiming that Stedman's style was less than attractive, not, easy on the eye...



*Stedman enters a lowly lit office room, to find Chairman Michael Slater sitting behind his desk waiting for him*

"Mr Slater, you wanted to see me?" Kieran spoke slowly, surely, yet politely.

"Yes, 'Gaff', we need to talk about some of the promises you made on signing your contract..."

"Michael! You know I have always remained withing budgets and guidelines, I even had to move my home as my former residence didn't fit the club 'Brand'".

"Now, Kieran we've been through that, you know we're all very grateful for your...sacrifice...no no, it's not that".

Slater hesitated now, suddenly unsure of himself, conscious of everything in the room, completely aware of the humidity of the air. He did not know what to do with his hands, and totally focused on the size of the man that sat before him.

"The board and I are concerned that the side are not playing the attacking football you had promised, the fans are beginning to make, noises..."

"The only noises the fans are making are the chants they sing, hailing my success here, they are delighted to see a newly promoted team 2nd in the league. As should you be!"

"Oh don't get me wrong, your success is undeniable, and undoubtedly unrivaled by other managers in the league, we're just concerned..."

"Just because a team plays with a big, old fashioned striker does not mean they can't play attractive football, I have always striven to do everything I am expected to at this club and I am offended that you would suggest otherwise!"

Mr Stedman was becoming visibly angry now, he had half a mind to leave, he controlled his body, gluing himself to his chair. He had made a good start at Charlton, why waste it now?

Stedman firmly believed that a big striker did not always mean route 1 football, it could be attractive, he thought his team had proved that...

"Calm down Kieran, Your job is safe, We're over the moon with how well your doing we just thought it best to nip this problem in the bud before it became a serious issue..."

"Perhaps if you and your board came to some of our games you might see for yourself that the football we play is more than attractive!"

Kieran rose from his, chair and strode confidently out of the room, ignoring Slater's calls. He walked purposefully down the well known hallways and into the cold, crisp night. Thoughts raced in his head, had the football really been dull? No, he was sure the team had played attacking football, he'd made a point of it. Mr Stedman climbed into his black car, unsure if he'd still have his job in the morning...


The Morning After - Mr Stedman awakes to the sound of his phone vibrating, 8 missed calls from his assistant, Dyer.

"Get down to the club sharpish, if you want to keep your job"

The phone goes down as quickly as it was been picked up, time for grovelling.

Stedman enters the room he'd stormed out of the night before, surrounded by board members, far more than he remembered, he can only put names to a few. He explains his actions of the previous night as overtiredness, stress and frustration, promises to attempt to get the team to play more attacking and accepts a hefty fine as well as having to make a public apology to the club and Slater.

Few of the board members oppose him, undoubtedly because of the teams success, but a few challenge him on his unprofessional behaviour, claiming he cannot handle the pressures of managing a top team. Stedman feels his blood boil again but manages to suppress his anger this time, fortunately. Stedman knew, however, that his style was his style, that would not change.


As far as football goes the teams form remains good, seeing them safely into the play off soces, flirting with automatic promotion.



However, one of the star men thus far, comes to Stedman with a problem...



With one of the main men out for what looks like an extended period of time, Stedman has to find a man to fill his role in the team, down the right flank. Mr Stedman can only hope that Vasquez returns from his break and settles in England, he's an important member of the team and Stedman intends to be keeping him in England for a few years yet. Stedman needs him to return better than ever, most importantly, he needs to be performing.
A great league position and some fantastic updates here keep it up :)
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