Chapter 9 - 'The Embargo...'
We all sat around the table, not sure on what to expect. Myself as well as Mauro, Franco and Valter had all been instructed to attend a board meeting at 9.00 AM. It was said to be urgent.
*Silvio enters, with a sheet of paper in his hand*
I followed him closely as he sat down. I couldnt read him and still had no idea what so ever what this was going to be about.
*Silvio began to speak*
'Thank you all for coming today. Sorry to disrupt you so early in the morning, but, news like this I am about to deliver can not wait any longer. as of today, 23/10/09, I have decided to enforce a club transfer embargo. '
*Everyone looks at one another...confused*
'Yes I know what your thinking. The club is NOT in any financial difficulty do not worry. ALL of your jobs are guranteed. The aim of the embargo is to help produce more talent via our own club. Paolo was the one who suggested the idea.'
*Everyone looks at me, stunned*
'What the **** are you on about Silvio?'
'Paolo I have no time for arguments. The project will run until 2013. We will then decide to re-inforce or lift the ban. You may now go.'
*I hung back, demanding an explanation*
'2013? What am I meant to do?'
'Watch the youth Paolo, the youth are key.'
'My idea, when did I ever say this either?'
*Silvio grabs my arm*
'Listen here Paolo. Your a good man, and a good leader. But what you have to learn now your in the board room is, I'm the boss, not you. You f***** up my Pirlo deal. Now, I'm f****** up your's for the next 4 seasons. Now go take training, and don't speak a word of this, ok?'
*I hesitate, the grip tightens.*
'Is that clear?'
'Yes.'
*He let's go.*
'Good. Now go take training like I said.'
I left the office, only to remember something I needed to ask.
'Silvio. What of the Neymar deal?'
'We'll talk later, Paolo.'
We all sat around the table, not sure on what to expect. Myself as well as Mauro, Franco and Valter had all been instructed to attend a board meeting at 9.00 AM. It was said to be urgent.
*Silvio enters, with a sheet of paper in his hand*
I followed him closely as he sat down. I couldnt read him and still had no idea what so ever what this was going to be about.
*Silvio began to speak*
'Thank you all for coming today. Sorry to disrupt you so early in the morning, but, news like this I am about to deliver can not wait any longer. as of today, 23/10/09, I have decided to enforce a club transfer embargo. '
*Everyone looks at one another...confused*
'Yes I know what your thinking. The club is NOT in any financial difficulty do not worry. ALL of your jobs are guranteed. The aim of the embargo is to help produce more talent via our own club. Paolo was the one who suggested the idea.'
*Everyone looks at me, stunned*
'What the **** are you on about Silvio?'
'Paolo I have no time for arguments. The project will run until 2013. We will then decide to re-inforce or lift the ban. You may now go.'
*I hung back, demanding an explanation*
'2013? What am I meant to do?'
'Watch the youth Paolo, the youth are key.'
'My idea, when did I ever say this either?'
*Silvio grabs my arm*
'Listen here Paolo. Your a good man, and a good leader. But what you have to learn now your in the board room is, I'm the boss, not you. You f***** up my Pirlo deal. Now, I'm f****** up your's for the next 4 seasons. Now go take training, and don't speak a word of this, ok?'
*I hesitate, the grip tightens.*
'Is that clear?'
'Yes.'
*He let's go.*
'Good. Now go take training like I said.'
I left the office, only to remember something I needed to ask.
'Silvio. What of the Neymar deal?'
'We'll talk later, Paolo.'
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Foot Note : Inspired by King Eric's new story, I have enforced a self inflictied transfer embargo. Unlike KE it won't be for 90 years, simply only 4 as a project. Please comment on the idea and your thoughts on the story so far :wub:
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Foot Note : Inspired by King Eric's new story, I have enforced a self inflictied transfer embargo. Unlike KE it won't be for 90 years, simply only 4 as a project. Please comment on the idea and your thoughts on the story so far :wub: