Ra?l Gonz?lez Blanco - The Prince of Madrid returned.

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Raul Gonzalez Blanco.

Hello ladies and gents, I will be starting another story as the legendary player Raul as he delves into management. I previously had a save which I was very successful on and enjoyed it which I'm sure alot of you noticed. I will be starting unemployed with a Professional Footballer reputation as it will be harder for me to get a top job straight away but with Raul's reputation get a respectful job. I hope one day to build my way up the managerial ladder and manage the beloved Real Madrid to glory in the end of my path.

Raul Gonzalez Blanco:
Born in Madrid, Spain 27th June 1977

Playing Career: -
1994: Real Madrid (C) - 7 apps 16 goals
1994-2010: Real Madrid - 550 apps 228 goals
2010-2012: Schalke 04 - 66 apps 28 goals
2012-end: Al sadd 8 apps 4 goals

Honours: -
UEFA Champions League alltime record goalscorer.
La Liga - 6
UEFA Champions League - 3
Supercopa de Espana - 4
UEFA Cup - 1
Intercontinental Cup - 2
DFB-Pokal - 1


Raul hung up his boots after a long and successful career which many people have appreciated what he offered to the great Catalans and playing alongside some of the biggest names in football including: Ronaldo, Beckham, Figo, Guti, Roberto Carlos, Iker Casillas and many more. Raul felt the only way he could carry on his legacy would be to manage his way up to the top. But in studying for his coaching badges Raul was a coach for Real Madrid which he admitted in a press conference it would one day be his dream to manage his boyhood club and pay back to the fans what they gave him throughout his playing career. But this would be a long road ahead and he would not get any ideas into his head at this moment in time.



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I was offered these four jobs after the respective clubs had a less than respectful start to their seasons which I sat down and listened to every single offer which I thought a long and hard while about each one. Every club offered me a different venture.

Hearts: Currently lying 10th in the SPL but only a few seasons was in Europe. They are in huge administration and would be a massive test to the start of my managerial career to see if I could drag them out of the slump and possibly get them challenging at the top of the table.

Malmo FF: Ole Gunnar's left the club after accepting a job offer at Blackburn Rovers. They are currently top of the table and have quite some good players at their disposal. The real challenge will be going places in Europe as it has always been a massive struggle for the small european minnows Malmo.

Deportivo La Coruna: Since a fall from 10 years ago finishing 2nd in the Liga BBVA with heroic players such as Juan Carlos Valeron and Mauro Silva they are lurking in the LIGA adelante. The chairman discussed his ambitions of getting the club back in the Liga BBVA as soon as possible. I know from my playing days that Deportivo was a very, very intimidating place to go to and play.

FC Koln: Another fallen team which deserves in the top flight but are currently underperforming in the 2.Bundesliga. The ex club of the famous Lukas Podolski who is currently at Arsenal have a good wage and transfer budget to get them out of the league and back in the big time.


It took me a few days to mull over the job offers in my head in which one would be most suitable to me. I needed something which would help me in my first venture as a professional football manager. I never have experienced it apart from the last few years at Madrid helping out as a coach but I have learnt many great things from Jose Mourinho and most recently Carlo Ancelotti. I made a few phone calls and had a few discussions until I had come to a final conclusion.
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Deportivo hire Raul as new manager.

This was a very tough decision as I was hours away from joining Malmo as the prospect of competing in Europe as a first-year manager was a dream. But I realised if I wasn't quite ready yet and needed to master my expertees elsewhere. I opted for Deportivo as it is in a country which I was born in and I am very fond of the history of the club and gives me the best possible chance of success at the club. I know the club is loved by the fans and the people involved but crippling debt was a worry for La Coruna. I sat down with the chairman (Augusto Cesar Lendorio) to discuss our targets for the rest of the season. We was currently 14th and 4 points behind a play-off place. I still thought we can make a push for promotion.

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I was introduced to a press conference later that day which many of the press had alot of questions to ask me and why I had chosen Deportivo.


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Vicente Ramos: Raul as a Spanish legend do you think there will be too much expectation for you to succeed in your first foot in management?

Raul: I do believe people will talk about my past but being a manager is completely different to being a player.

Juande Carlos: Considering Deportivo have had such a poor start what do you think you can bring to the club to change around their fortunes of late?

Raul: I believe a different training regime and some different tactics may shake a few things off but the first thing is to stop the rot. We will be defensively stable first and then build on there as goals win games but clean sheets win titles.

Saul Arrande: Will you be looking to improve the squad at Deportivo or are you currently happy with the players at your disposal?

Raul: I will always be looking to better the squad but it is a personal challenge I set every player to give me the option not to replace them. They looked very sharp in training today and impressed me.


End Of Press Conference

We begin our first match against Castilla.

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November

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I was just about to prepare for my first ever competitive match as manager.


LIGA adelante
Saturday 2nd November 2013
Riazor

Deportivo 1 - 0 Castilla
O.G (43')

MOTM: Carlos Marchena

Excellent result against Castilla and a win in my first match is delighting, we should have beat the team I was coaching by a fair few with 14 shots on target it was a matter of finishing which let us down from what could have been such an excellent scoring rout but a win is a win.


LIGA adelante
Sunday 10th November 2013
Nuevo Colombino

Recreativo 1 - 1 Deportivo
Borja Baston (53')

MOTM: Ezequiel

It was disappointing considering yet again we had the chances to finish Recreativo off in the first half but we didn't take them and they came back to bite us as we trailed into the break only for a brilliant solo goal from Borja Baston to rescue us a point.


LIGA adelante
Saturday 16th November 2013
Riazor

Deportivo 1 - 1 Mallorca
Borja Baston (22'), Laure sent off (85')

MOTM: Inigo Perez

Mallorca was a much sterner test than my past two games and gave us a run for our money but we managed to hold them off. We played very well under the circumstances and after receiving a red card we managed to hold on for a point.


LIGA adelante
Sunday 24th November 2013
El Toralin

Ponferradina 2 - 2 Deportivo
Borja Baston (33'), Bergantinos (43')

MOTM: Juande

Porferradina was favorites going into the match and we managed to take a two goal advantage against Ponferradina which all looked brilliant and we was going on to win the game until we rested on our lorals and they came back into the game and gained a point. I requested all players stayed behind after the game and look at where they went wrong and think about it. We start fresh next game.

I also got some pleasing news from some ex-rivals:

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Player Of The Month:

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Borja Baston
The lad has been firing all cylinders since I took over.


League Table

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December

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We roll our sleeves up and try and graft towards a play-off position.


LIGA adelante
Sunday 1st December 2013
Riazor

Deportivo 6 - 3 Lugo
Borja Baston (18', 25', 37', 45+2'), Dominguez (48'), Culio (80')

MOTM: Borja Baston

What a fantastic result!!! We was absolutely sensational today and Borja Baston scored a double brace as we went on to smash Lugo. We also played much better as a team and looked like we wanted it more than our opponents. The only downside was in conceding three goals.


LIGA adelante
Saturday 7th December 2014
Riazor

Deportivo 1 - 0 Alaves
Borja Baston (52')

MOTM: Borja Baston

A hard, fought out ground victory. The sort you have to grit your teeth at knowing its not the prettiest of performances but we came away with all three points and we are keeping pace on the rest of the play-off places. This also stretched our unbeaten run to 6 games which is fantastic.


LIGA adelante
Sunday 15th December 2013
Ipurua

Eibar 2 - 0 Deportivo

MOTM: Jose Morales

We wasn't at our best today and we showed that as not a single shot on target and was totally outclassed by a average team. Two goals in the last ten minutes is was put us to the sword and it was really a disgusting display from us which we will put right next game.


LIGA adelante
Sunday 22nd December 2013
Riazor

Deportivo 2 - 1 Numancia
Ayoze (81', 85'), Laure sent off (61')

MOTM: Ayoze

We was poor again today but it was our complete dominance in the last twenty minutes which won us the match along with luck from the referee at awarding us two penalties on which looking back at replays neither of them seemed like a valid penalty, but we will take the points gracefully.


Player Of The Month

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Borja Baston
Another 5 goals this month for the young man.


League Table

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as Castilla can't get promoted, will you be in the play-offs if you finish 8th?
 
Great to have you back mate. Look forward to seeing the story unfold. I'll be making my come back too with a story. Just playing around with a few ideas. ��
 
Streaky25 said:
Great to have you back mate. Look forward to seeing the story unfold. I'll be making my come back too with a story. Just playing around with a few ideas. ��
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Thanks dude, been working away in Australia and got back around a month ago. I've had a few saves which I'm still getting used to the game but hopefully this will wheel me in the right direction.
 
TicTactition said:
Thanks dude, been working away in Australia and got back around a month ago. I've had a few saves which I'm still getting used to the game but hopefully this will wheel me in the right direction.
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Yeah I've been very busy with my coaching trying to get my name out in the Semi Pro leagues in an attempt to challenge myself more and in the hope it leads to bigger things. It's good to have you back. Keep up the good work.
 
January

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Raul ahead of the clash against Jaen.


Only one transfer this window coming in was Antonio Adan on a free transfer after his summer release from Real Madrid.

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Adan rejected a host of clubs to join Deportivo.


LIGA adelante
Saturday 4th January 2014
Nuevo La Victoria

Jaen 1 - 4 Deportivo
Bergantinos (43'), Dominguez (73', 90+1), Luisinho (90+2)

MOTM: Juan Dominguez

An absolute demolition job of Jaen which we was lethal infront of goal. They couldn't handle our high tempo play and we should of finished it in the first half. A variety of scorers also made it onto the sheet which was nice to see.


LIGA adelante
Sunday 12th January 2014
Riazor

Deportivo 2 - 0 Girona
Ayoze (25'), Kaka (90')

MOTM: Ayoze

We showed true character today which we came up against Girona who wanted to kick lumps out of us and not play a football game but fortunately we managed to fight through it and go on to win the game with goals from two set-pieces.


LIGA adelante
Sunday 19th January 2014
Riazor

Deportivo 4 - 0 Las Palmas
Arizmendi (2'), Borja Baston (34', 85'), Marchena (58')

MOTM:Emmanuel Culio

This month keeps getting better. Another demolition job, this time Las Palmas was the victims of our slaughter. We have been playing some really attractive football of late and been catching the eye of most of the division as one to look out for.


LIGA adelante
Saturday 25th January 2014
Nuevo Arcangel

Cordoba 1 - 3 Deportivo
Borja Baston (11', 24'), Dominguez (45+1')

MOTM: Borja Baston

What a way to end the month!! Cordoba was challenging us for a playoff spot and we got an early goal which undid there whole gameplan and then we just picked the gaps when they tried to go forward and had the game wrapped up by half time.


Player Of The Month:

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Juan Dominguez
He has been the instrumental player this month.

League Table:

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February

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The Deportivo fans in full voice after a convincing run of form.


LIGA adelante
Sunday 2nd February 2014
Riazor

Deportivo 5 - 0 C.E. Sabadell
Borja Baston (29', 45+2'), Arizmendi (32', 36'), Culio (64')

MOTM: Javier Arizmendi

Well we got a glut of goals today and our play is really starting to create some beautiful football which the fans are enjoying aswell as myself. On top of winning football games aswell we have a fantastic formula to push forward on and maximise. We are now approaching full throttle and are prepared for anything thrown at us.


LIGA adelante
Sunday 9th February 2014
Nuevo Condomia

Murcia 1 - 4 Deportivo
Culio (5', 55'), Borja Baston (8'), Wilk (30')

MOTM: Borja Baston

Another game in which we dealt a crushing performance to our opponents, we are currently the team to beat in the league as we are 7 unbeaten and getting stronger every game now we have settled into our tactic.


LIGA adelante
Saturday 15th February 2014
Riazor

Deportivo 0 - 0 Sporting

MOTM: Cezary Wilk

Not a bad point after we have been tonking teams left, right and centre. We must not let the complacency get to our heads as we are only as good as our next game but Sporting was well organised and defended very well against us. A fair result.


LIGA adelante
Sunday 23rd February 2014
Santo Domingo

Alcorcan 1 - 3 Deportivo
Culio (13'), Dominguez (45+2'), Borja Baston (66')

MOTM: Juan Dominguez

Arguably the best result of the month as Alcorcan was on our tails and this game was a 6 pointer which could have brought alot of teams into contention had I slipped up. We put in a cultured performance though and remained professional to see them off to the final whistle.


Player Of The Month

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Emmanuel Culio
The left midfielder has sprung into life this month and put in some fantastic performances.


League Table

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March

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The team celebrating one of the many goals scored this season.


LIGA adalante
Sunday 2nd March 2014
Riazor

Deportivo 0 - 1 Hercules

MOTM: Carlos Marchena

This was a vital game in which if we won we could have possibly ended up on the top of the table. But Hercules was on top form and it was a very tight game which could of gone either way but Hercules was the team which came out on top to triumph.


LIGA adalante
Sunday 9th March 2014
Muncipal Arena

Mirandes 2 - 2 Deportivo
Arizmendi (13'), Culio (41')

MOTM: Emmanuel Culio

A disappointing result considering our standing position in the league and the fact we went ahead both times only to be pegged back twice. A positive we can take though is a point away from home and we got something.


LIGA adelante
Sunday 16th March 2014
Riazor

Deportivo 4 - 1 Barcelona B
Culio (10', 56'), Dominguez (18'), Borja Baston (60')

MOTM: Emmanuel Culio

This victory means even more to me because of a personal rivalry. But a very dominating act which we delivered to a well organised and a side that could play football very very well. I challenged the players to finish this month with another two wins.


LIGA adelante
Saturday 22nd March 2014
La Romareda

Zaragoza 1 - 2 Deportivo
Borja Baston (2', 46')

MOTM: Borja Baston

Borja has been a real difference this year at only 21 years old he is doing fantastic and improving with each game he plays. Atletico Madrid will be delighted with his progress whilst he is on loan here and hope they can give him more playing time next year.


LIGA adelante
Sunday 30th March 2014
Riazor

Deportivo 1 - 0 Tenerife
Rudy (90+4')

MOTM:Antonio Adan

We wasn't at our best today and at times called on our goalkeeper Adan who had a world class game today and kept us in the game until the last minute when Rudy popped up with his 1st goal of the season to seal us the 3 points to keep the assault on promotion up.


Player Of The Month

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Emmanuel Culio
2nd month in a row for the Argentinian with his trickery and goals.


League Table

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April

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A sketch a fan sent in and wished me good luck in the closing few months.


LIGA adelante
Sunday 6th April 2014
Alfredo Di Stefano

Castilla 0 - 0 Deportivo

MOTM: Kaka

As the end of the season is fast approaching we need to pick up maximum points in order to secure automatic promotion, I don't want to leave it to the chance of a lottery in the play-offs. We did keep a clean sheet but in my eyes it is 2 points dropped.


LIGA adelante
Sunday 13th April 2014
Riazor

Deportivo 3 - 0 Recreavito
Arizmendi (15'), Esparza (45+1'), Dominguez (70')

MOTM: Jokin Esparza

We made things alot easier for ourselves this time round with a solid three goal win over Recreavito. We dominated the full 90 minutes and didn't give them a sniff. We just need to get over the finish line in order to gain promotion and with self-belief and hard work we will be able to do this!!


LIGA adelante
Saturday 19th April 2014
Iberostar Stadi

Mallorca 2 - 3 Deportivo
Arizmendi (30'), Marchena (37'), Esparza (66')

MOTM: Jokin Esparza

We have defeated one of the most resistant teams in the league away from home who caused me a problem first time around. They was brilliant but we was even better, we are closing in on the season and everything is so tight.


LIGA adelante
Saturday 26th April 2014
Riazor

Deportivo 2 - 3 Ponferradina
Bergantinos (10', 54')

MOTM: Alex Bergantinos

We gave them the game today and in a disgusting fashion after being 2-0 up. The players sat back on their lorals and thought the game was won and they finished the game in style with a 30 yarder in the 90th minute to take the 3 points home with them and pile pressure on us threatening to catch up.


Player Of The Month

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Jokin Esparza
Not been around the first team regularly but dipped in with goals.


League Table

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May

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Could we find the courage inside to gain promotion to the La Liga?


LIGA adelante
Thursday 1st May 2014
Mendizorroza

Alaves 0 - 3 Deportivo
Kaka (21'), Dominguez (47'), Borja Baston (54')

MOTM: Borja Baston

We have made a solid start to the last month of the season. We have to have nerves of steel and composure to go on and fulfill our best form of the season. Everybody is chipping in with goals now which is brilliant for the team and fills us with confidence.


LIGA adelante
Sunday 4th May 2014
Angel Carro

Lugo 2 - 2 Deportivo
Culio (9'), Insua (53')

MOTM: Laure

We should have won this game due to the bare amount of chances we didn't take and hopefully this game doesn't cost us come the end of the season.


LIGA adelante
Sunday 18th May 2014
Riazor

Deportivo 3 - 0 Eiber
Dominguez (13'), O.G (55'), Borja Baston (76')

MOTM: Juan Dominguez

Back on tracks and looking very steady going into the last few games but we must keep our composure and not let anything distract us. Another game with a variety of scorers which is pleasing.


LIGA adelante
Saturday 24th May 2014
Nuevo Los Pajaritos

Numancia 0 - 2 Deportivo
Borja Baston (45', 72')

MOTM: Borja Baston

The finishing line is in the distance but we are being pushed all the way. It is up to only us now if we want to win or lose this promotion campaign and show how much we actually do want it.


LIGA adelante
Saturday 31st May 2014
Riazor

Deportivo 3 - 1 Jaen
Borja Baston (1'), O.G (5'), Arizmendi (18')

MOTM: Javier Arizmendi

Our 2nd to last game to the season ensures us that we need just one point to get promotion!! We will be fighting for one another on that pitch and be like warriors to get into the next division.


LIGA adelante
Sunday 8th June 2014
Motilivi

Girona 1 - 5 Deportivo
Borja Baston (2', 72', 78'), Arizmendi (12'), Luisinho (49')

MOTM: Borja Baston

WE HAVE BEEN PROMOTED!!!!! AND AS CHAMPIONS. What a fantastic way to end the season with a five goal glut and a winning hattrick for Borja Baston what a memory that ball will be to him in the future. We will be plying our trade in the Liga BBVA against the big guns next year!!!


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Oh and to go along with an amazing season he's had he broke the goalscoring record in the league.

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Final League Table:

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BREAKING NEWS TO FOLLOW!
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