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Annað Sérstakt - An Eidur Gudjohnsen Story
(By Streaky25)
GUDJOHNSEN FORCED TO RETIRE!
Club Brugge and Iceland Forward Eidur Gudjohnsen has announced his retirement from the game at the age of 33 after failing to recover from a broken leg.
Gudjohnsen broke his right leg in a freak training ground incident six months ago and despite undergoing several operations, the popular Icelandic was unable to return to full fitness and has decided to bring to an end his playing career.
" After careful consideration I have decided to retire from professional football. This has been
the hardest decision of my career, but I know I won't be able to play to the levels I expect. "
Gudjohnsen started his career in Iceland at KR Reykjavik, where after a handful of appearances, he was signed by English side Bolton Wanderers in 1998 and became an instant fans' favourite and regular in Colin Todd's starting eleven. After a two year spell in Greater Manchester where he scored 19 goals in 59 appearances, the talented forward headed south and joined Premier League team Chelsea, managed by Gianluca Vialli, for 4 million pounds. During his 6 year spell at Stamford Bridge, Gudjohnsen played under Vialli, Claudio Ranieiri and Jose Mourinho and it was the latter that deployed the ex-Iceland star in a slightly deeper role, where the position soon became his own, scoring memorable goals and also contributing in Chelsea's success under Mourinho's management.
Following several big money signings, Gudjohnsen found himself way down the pecking order and was subject to interest from Manchester United and Real Madrid. In June 2006, Barcelona announced the signing of Gudjohnsen on a three year deal to replace the retiring Henrik Larsson and became the first player from Iceland to play for the Catalans. Although he played well in his first full season in Spain, the next two years Gudjohnsen seemed to have failed to fulfill the expectations of manager Frank Rijkaard and some of the fans. So at the end of July 2009 and the appointment of Barcelona's new manager Pep Guardiola, who made it clear he wouldn't be involved in his plans, Gudjohnsen decided to leave the Spanish giants and look for pastures new.
Despite signing for seven different teams from 2009 - 2012, Gudjohnsen never found a club where he became a reguler, often finding himself as a bit part player or shipped out on loan somewhere. Now following his decision to retire, he is very keen to get into management and follow in the footsteps of one of his old managers at Chelsea.
" I'm going back to Iceland to finish off my coaching badges, where I will also be working at
KR Reykavik, to build up my experience as a manger alongside their head coach Runar Kristinsson.
After that, I want to be another 'Special One' and hopefully become as successful as my old
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho. "
With 14 playing honours to his name, Eidur Gudjohnsen has set his sights high as he embarks on his new chapter in football management. But if his calm personna and passionate attitude is anything to go by, maybe, just maybe, we could be seeing the former Iceland international managing in one of Europe's top leagues in the near future.
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After the past week playing with various teams and many messages with Ze Carlos and Klippybo(massive thanks guys) over who to base my new story on, I'm now ready to embark on my new story/save.
I'm playing with the latest official 13.3.3 database and have loaded up the English, French, German, Icelandic and Spanish leagues and have set Eidur's reputation to professional footballer. I will also be hoping at some point in Eidur's career, he will get the opportunity to manage the Iceland national team and help improve their current world ranking.
Anyway, as always I really hope you will enjoy it. Please feel free to comment, positive and negative welcome, well not too much negative if possible, hehe.
Thanks.(H)
(By Streaky25)
GUDJOHNSEN FORCED TO RETIRE!
Club Brugge and Iceland Forward Eidur Gudjohnsen has announced his retirement from the game at the age of 33 after failing to recover from a broken leg.
Gudjohnsen broke his right leg in a freak training ground incident six months ago and despite undergoing several operations, the popular Icelandic was unable to return to full fitness and has decided to bring to an end his playing career.
" After careful consideration I have decided to retire from professional football. This has been
the hardest decision of my career, but I know I won't be able to play to the levels I expect. "
Gudjohnsen started his career in Iceland at KR Reykjavik, where after a handful of appearances, he was signed by English side Bolton Wanderers in 1998 and became an instant fans' favourite and regular in Colin Todd's starting eleven. After a two year spell in Greater Manchester where he scored 19 goals in 59 appearances, the talented forward headed south and joined Premier League team Chelsea, managed by Gianluca Vialli, for 4 million pounds. During his 6 year spell at Stamford Bridge, Gudjohnsen played under Vialli, Claudio Ranieiri and Jose Mourinho and it was the latter that deployed the ex-Iceland star in a slightly deeper role, where the position soon became his own, scoring memorable goals and also contributing in Chelsea's success under Mourinho's management.
Following several big money signings, Gudjohnsen found himself way down the pecking order and was subject to interest from Manchester United and Real Madrid. In June 2006, Barcelona announced the signing of Gudjohnsen on a three year deal to replace the retiring Henrik Larsson and became the first player from Iceland to play for the Catalans. Although he played well in his first full season in Spain, the next two years Gudjohnsen seemed to have failed to fulfill the expectations of manager Frank Rijkaard and some of the fans. So at the end of July 2009 and the appointment of Barcelona's new manager Pep Guardiola, who made it clear he wouldn't be involved in his plans, Gudjohnsen decided to leave the Spanish giants and look for pastures new.
Despite signing for seven different teams from 2009 - 2012, Gudjohnsen never found a club where he became a reguler, often finding himself as a bit part player or shipped out on loan somewhere. Now following his decision to retire, he is very keen to get into management and follow in the footsteps of one of his old managers at Chelsea.
" I'm going back to Iceland to finish off my coaching badges, where I will also be working at
KR Reykavik, to build up my experience as a manger alongside their head coach Runar Kristinsson.
After that, I want to be another 'Special One' and hopefully become as successful as my old
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho. "
With 14 playing honours to his name, Eidur Gudjohnsen has set his sights high as he embarks on his new chapter in football management. But if his calm personna and passionate attitude is anything to go by, maybe, just maybe, we could be seeing the former Iceland international managing in one of Europe's top leagues in the near future.
**************************************************
After the past week playing with various teams and many messages with Ze Carlos and Klippybo(massive thanks guys) over who to base my new story on, I'm now ready to embark on my new story/save.
I'm playing with the latest official 13.3.3 database and have loaded up the English, French, German, Icelandic and Spanish leagues and have set Eidur's reputation to professional footballer. I will also be hoping at some point in Eidur's career, he will get the opportunity to manage the Iceland national team and help improve their current world ranking.
Anyway, as always I really hope you will enjoy it. Please feel free to comment, positive and negative welcome, well not too much negative if possible, hehe.
Thanks.(H)
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