Well since most of the saves I attempt seem to just bore me after about a month or so I've decided to wait until I've got into a save which I enjoy playing before I decide to write a story for it and well I've started playing as Lazio (as the title suggests) a couple of days ago and can't seem to stop! I'm absolutely loving it and I've decided to write it up for your enjoyment as well as mine so I have a reason to keep it going. As is the case with most of my saves, I've spent ridiculous amounts of cash in the first season but you shall see who on! So then, onto the story.
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Mason Valastro takes charge at S.S. Lazio
After a few disappointing seasons, Lazio's owner Claudio Lolito has decided to take drastic steps and replace the entire coaching team and manager, deciding to go with rookie manager Mason Valastro. This appointment has caused some controversy due to Mason's well known links to Don Valastro in Sicily, being his nephew, with many members of the media believing that the Sicilian Mafioso has had significant influence in this decision. However Lolito has quickly distanced himself from these rumours and said that Mason is fully deserving of his chance at the club.
In his first press conference as Lazio's new Manager, Valastro had this to say:
"I know what you all think, that I have only got this job because of my Uncle, however I can assure you that I am fully up to the challenge of managing such a historic club. I promise you that I will win the league with Lazio by the end of the 2013/14 season."
A very bold claim from the rookie manager, saying he will displace the Milan clubs, Juventus and Napoli in only 2 seasons however his confidence can't be mocked. Valastro also outlined who he believes to be a few key players at the club currently:
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"Lorik Cana will be club captain for us this season. He is a key player in my system as an Anchor Man and I believe he is one of the best in the world at this job."
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"Hernanes is widely regarded as one of the best Central Midfielders in the world and it is an honour and a privilege to have him in my team. I can't wait to work with him. There is no real weak point in his game however I am not sure whether he will be my playmaker or box-to-box midfielder yet"
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"I personally believe that in Federico we have Italy's best goalkeeper, that is how highly I rate him. I think he will bring about great success to this club and will win us many points, even with our superb defence."
Aims for the season:
1. Champions League Qualification in the league
2. Get to atleast the semis of the Coppa Italia
3. Win the SuperCoppa against Juventus.
4. Get to atleast the Quarters of the Europa League.
I'm sorry about the lack of faces, I am trying to get the face pack to work however I just can't for some reason. I'll keep trying as I know it does make a difference to the story, again I'm sorry about it!
Okay that's all for this very short update. Next update will have pre-season and my transfers and I'm just going to write it straight away since I'm already in February on the save.
Mason Valastro takes charge at S.S. Lazio
After a few disappointing seasons, Lazio's owner Claudio Lolito has decided to take drastic steps and replace the entire coaching team and manager, deciding to go with rookie manager Mason Valastro. This appointment has caused some controversy due to Mason's well known links to Don Valastro in Sicily, being his nephew, with many members of the media believing that the Sicilian Mafioso has had significant influence in this decision. However Lolito has quickly distanced himself from these rumours and said that Mason is fully deserving of his chance at the club.
In his first press conference as Lazio's new Manager, Valastro had this to say:
"I know what you all think, that I have only got this job because of my Uncle, however I can assure you that I am fully up to the challenge of managing such a historic club. I promise you that I will win the league with Lazio by the end of the 2013/14 season."
A very bold claim from the rookie manager, saying he will displace the Milan clubs, Juventus and Napoli in only 2 seasons however his confidence can't be mocked. Valastro also outlined who he believes to be a few key players at the club currently:
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"Lorik Cana will be club captain for us this season. He is a key player in my system as an Anchor Man and I believe he is one of the best in the world at this job."
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"Hernanes is widely regarded as one of the best Central Midfielders in the world and it is an honour and a privilege to have him in my team. I can't wait to work with him. There is no real weak point in his game however I am not sure whether he will be my playmaker or box-to-box midfielder yet"
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"I personally believe that in Federico we have Italy's best goalkeeper, that is how highly I rate him. I think he will bring about great success to this club and will win us many points, even with our superb defence."
Aims for the season:
1. Champions League Qualification in the league
2. Get to atleast the semis of the Coppa Italia
3. Win the SuperCoppa against Juventus.
4. Get to atleast the Quarters of the Europa League.
I'm sorry about the lack of faces, I am trying to get the face pack to work however I just can't for some reason. I'll keep trying as I know it does make a difference to the story, again I'm sorry about it!
Okay that's all for this very short update. Next update will have pre-season and my transfers and I'm just going to write it straight away since I'm already in February on the save.