Chokopop
Self-diagnosed FM addict
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As you may or may not know, my At. Madrid save got deleted along with every other save... This time, it will stay for good.
Intro:
29th June 2011
Statement from LiverpoolFC.tv
Skysports:
12 hours earlier
I was sitting in my apartment in Liverpool, literally in tears when I read the headlines "Kenny Dalglish retires from football". Only 6 months after the king returned, he retires.
Carpe Diem - Seize the day. That's the motto I live by, so I decided to take a chance, and apply for the job. My girlfriend just laughed at me and told me I was crazy. Fair enough, I thought to myself. I wasn't so sure about this either. But what was the worst that could happen? A rejection? I've had tons of those in my life, so one more won't matter.
1st July 2011
I woke up, my phone was ringing. I rolled over, looked at the time. 7:30 . "Who the **** could this be, at this **** hour?!". I answered the phone.
Dähnert: Hello?
Voice: Hello, is this Andreas Dähnert?
Dähnert: Yeah, this is me. Who am I speaking to?
Voice: Oh, excuse me! I am Thomas Werner, chairman of Liverpool Football Club
"My heart stopped there for a minute... Could this be true, or was I still dreaming?"
Werner: I am calling because of our job vacancy. Despite only having having managed u14's and u10's we'd like you to come to Anfield tomorrow, to have a chat with you.
Dähnert: Seriously? I... I'll be there!
Werner: Lovely. How does 11am sound to you?
Dähnert: That's perfect!
Werner: Great! See you then.
I was delighted... Ever since breaking my leg, which ended my footballing career at only 18 years of age, I have only dreamt of managing Liverpool.
2nd July 2011
I arrived at Anfield 30 minutes early to make a good impression. And sure enough, there he came out of the front door to welcome me. "Welcome to Anfield. As the big Liverpool supporter you said you were, I'm sure you've been here many times". Indeed... I was even a season ticket holder. If the talks would go as smoothly as I hoped, I wouldn't need them anymore... ****, I would even do this job for free. But obviously, I didn't tell him that.
"So..." he asked: "What do you plan on doing for this club, if we were to hire you?".
"Well", I replied. "I believe this club has the ability to go to the next level, and get back into the Champions League. And I believe I have the ability to do just that, along with everyone else at the club"
Werner just smiled and said:
"Hahaha! You're pretty confident in your abilities. I like that. Another question I wanted to ask you, how did you work with a large ammount of people around you? As you know, a football manager has to work directly with his players and staff."
I thought "Well surprise?. That was already clear to me". Of course I didn't say that, so I just replied: "Well, I tend to work well in large groups. Ever since Highschool I've been pretty social, and comfortable around people. I prefer that, than sitting at a desk week in, week out never talking to anybody."
Werner replied: "Lovely. Everything seems to be in order then. Are you ready to sign your contract?"
I froze for a minute or so. I couldn't move, I couldn't speak, I'm pretty sure I stopped breathing aswell. After a few seconds I just replied "I'm as ready as I'll ever be." I couldn't help but think to myself "Is this really happening?!".
He (Werner) got up, and asked me "Can I bring you anything?" . I replied "A glass of water would be great, thank you".
About 5 minutes later he came back with a piece of paper and a glass of water. My throat was as dry as a **** desert! "Alright, well if that is all, I think we are ready for you to sign the contract." Werner said. I put my signature on the contract. My hand was shaking a lot, Mr. Werner just grinned and said "You're nervous now? Just wait until your first game in charge." He was right... If I was this nervous now, I didn't even want to know how nervous I'd be when I stepped out on Anfield for the first time!
The last thing Werner said was: "Alright, it was a pleasure meeting you. I'll be introducing you to the lads tomorrow morning. Have a pleasent day".
I got home, and just sat down on the couch and started wondering, how this could happen to me? I am underqualified, I don't have any managing experience except with kids. Well this will certainly be interesting. At least my girlfriend wasn't laughing about this anymore.
Intro:
29th June 2011
Statement from LiverpoolFC.tv
Kenny Dalglish retires from football
We regret to announce that Kenny Dalglish has decided to retire from Liverpool. Kenny has stated, that he did not wish to go public with his decision and we respect that. We wish Kenny all the best in the future.
Skysports:
Favorites for the Liverpool job are now:
Alan Shearer - 1.50
Rafael Benitez - 2.85
Steve Clarke - 7.80
Steve McLaren - 12.50
Andreas Dähnert - 15.00
12 hours earlier
I was sitting in my apartment in Liverpool, literally in tears when I read the headlines "Kenny Dalglish retires from football". Only 6 months after the king returned, he retires.
Carpe Diem - Seize the day. That's the motto I live by, so I decided to take a chance, and apply for the job. My girlfriend just laughed at me and told me I was crazy. Fair enough, I thought to myself. I wasn't so sure about this either. But what was the worst that could happen? A rejection? I've had tons of those in my life, so one more won't matter.
1st July 2011
I woke up, my phone was ringing. I rolled over, looked at the time. 7:30 . "Who the **** could this be, at this **** hour?!". I answered the phone.
Dähnert: Hello?
Voice: Hello, is this Andreas Dähnert?
Dähnert: Yeah, this is me. Who am I speaking to?
Voice: Oh, excuse me! I am Thomas Werner, chairman of Liverpool Football Club
"My heart stopped there for a minute... Could this be true, or was I still dreaming?"
Werner: I am calling because of our job vacancy. Despite only having having managed u14's and u10's we'd like you to come to Anfield tomorrow, to have a chat with you.
Dähnert: Seriously? I... I'll be there!
Werner: Lovely. How does 11am sound to you?
Dähnert: That's perfect!
Werner: Great! See you then.
I was delighted... Ever since breaking my leg, which ended my footballing career at only 18 years of age, I have only dreamt of managing Liverpool.
2nd July 2011
I arrived at Anfield 30 minutes early to make a good impression. And sure enough, there he came out of the front door to welcome me. "Welcome to Anfield. As the big Liverpool supporter you said you were, I'm sure you've been here many times". Indeed... I was even a season ticket holder. If the talks would go as smoothly as I hoped, I wouldn't need them anymore... ****, I would even do this job for free. But obviously, I didn't tell him that.
"So..." he asked: "What do you plan on doing for this club, if we were to hire you?".
"Well", I replied. "I believe this club has the ability to go to the next level, and get back into the Champions League. And I believe I have the ability to do just that, along with everyone else at the club"
Werner just smiled and said:
"Hahaha! You're pretty confident in your abilities. I like that. Another question I wanted to ask you, how did you work with a large ammount of people around you? As you know, a football manager has to work directly with his players and staff."
I thought "Well surprise?. That was already clear to me". Of course I didn't say that, so I just replied: "Well, I tend to work well in large groups. Ever since Highschool I've been pretty social, and comfortable around people. I prefer that, than sitting at a desk week in, week out never talking to anybody."
Werner replied: "Lovely. Everything seems to be in order then. Are you ready to sign your contract?"
I froze for a minute or so. I couldn't move, I couldn't speak, I'm pretty sure I stopped breathing aswell. After a few seconds I just replied "I'm as ready as I'll ever be." I couldn't help but think to myself "Is this really happening?!".
He (Werner) got up, and asked me "Can I bring you anything?" . I replied "A glass of water would be great, thank you".
About 5 minutes later he came back with a piece of paper and a glass of water. My throat was as dry as a **** desert! "Alright, well if that is all, I think we are ready for you to sign the contract." Werner said. I put my signature on the contract. My hand was shaking a lot, Mr. Werner just grinned and said "You're nervous now? Just wait until your first game in charge." He was right... If I was this nervous now, I didn't even want to know how nervous I'd be when I stepped out on Anfield for the first time!
The last thing Werner said was: "Alright, it was a pleasure meeting you. I'll be introducing you to the lads tomorrow morning. Have a pleasent day".
I got home, and just sat down on the couch and started wondering, how this could happen to me? I am underqualified, I don't have any managing experience except with kids. Well this will certainly be interesting. At least my girlfriend wasn't laughing about this anymore.
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