Road to Glory : The Manager

CantGetEnoughOfJelavic said:
feel too much pressure and don't want to disappoint nor have people think I am trying too hard! D:
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Just KUTGW like you have been so far! :D

P.S.: Sorry, but I have to hope my RL team SønderjyskE can at least ****** a point or two from you... ;)
 
dllu said:
Just KUTGW like you have been so far! :D

P.S.: Sorry, but I have to hope my RL team SønderjyskE can at least ****** a point or two from you... ;)
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Thanks for following, I hope they don't! Good to have someone around who knows their Danish football though!
 
Finally finished it reading this! A week without an update is worrying though. Is this the end?
 
EVERYTHING YOU MIGHT WANT TO KNOW ABOUT JAMES MCKENZIE

Part 1


James McKenzie, you say? Who's that?

James McKenzie is a young manager from Scotland, while he looked like he could have a stab at the Professional games a run-in with the law that put his and his brothers lives on the line had his time between Peterhead and Aberdeen FC cut short at 17.

Being from Peterhead, with no qualifications, the boy turned to the fishing industry before Peterhead gave him a shot to work with their Under 18 side, they were useless and had no real shots of progression but McKenzie did get them to understand the game of football. This wouldn't go unnoticed as the Scottish Football Association picked him up as a coach who would mainly work from Aberdeen but would also travel to the Northern Isles and around the mainland giving coaching sessions to youngsters.

After a fair few years with the SFA; a National C license and no real playing experience later had him wanting more. There was a drive and real energy behind the 32 year old that landed him interviews with South African clubs Jomo Cosmos and Santos FC. Both Professional, both with top tier experience and potential.

In the end, both would also be vying for his signature and a managerial journey began at Santos FC, in South Africa. An unexpected 3rd place finish had James McKenzie, the bossman or Mr Scotland to South African media would be joined with Monday Magadla as they battled through a promotion mini-league and drama had them hit top spot on the final round of fixture(s).

A wage rise and contract extension would see one more year at the club. The mid-table was ready to welcome the club as Mr Scotland was set to leave, worried for his safety as a xenophobic, wealth war waged on between the population of South Africa.

With no job waiting for the Scotsman, and an unsuccessful interview or two later had the man jobless as the next season started. His money saved from South Africa began to peter out as he looked to return to real work until the Irish league drew to a close. Shamrock Rovers needed a boss and they wanted "that Scotsman who had a go at it in South Africa".

The club had been years without a title, or piece of silverware. It was another shot for James McKenzie to try prove himself just as he returned to coaching workshops across Scotland and the odd interview for the Daily Record.

A 1 year deal with Shamrock Rovers would be signed, the first landmark event of his time in Ireland would be defeat in the All-Ireland cup final against Dundalk. From there league form slipped despite uncovering the likes of Greg Kavanagh and Ben Hanrahan.

Success would come with the Irish League Cup despite exiting the Senior Challenge Cup to Dundalk again, and while it looked like the title was out of reach Dundalk would hit perilous form and drop to second as the league closed.

Shamrock Rovers were back in charge and the new champions of Ireland, the 2017 Irish League Manager of the Year went to up-and-coming Scottish boss James McKenzie as he opted to leave in December with success under his belt to takeover in England as he finally breached the football league with as John Bowler called him to Crewe.


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EVERYTHING YOU MIGHT WANT TO KNOW ABOUT JAMES MCKENZIE


Part 2


James McKenzie, you say? Who's that?


After breaking into the Football League, with Crewe Alexandra in the third tier of English football, James McKenzie would be forced to quickly adjust. English football, fans and media are all completely different to what may be expected elsewhere - it wasn't the xenophobic, wealth wars of South Africa - nor was it Ireland - it was simply English football.

It would be an interesting, if sometimes turbulent, time at Crewe. Firstly, there would be major issues with the chairman and a Director of Football was brought into direct Mr Scotland about. Success would come early though, almost. An unbelievable FA Cup ran had the club dance their way to a date at Wembley with English superpowers Liverpool, one more victory would mean the final against Everton, however - Liverpool wouldn't play about and a 3-0 drubbing ensued.

The FA Cup run would mean league focus would slip and automatic promotion was gone and the play-offs awaited. Could a second game at Wembley be on the cards for the Railwaymen and Mr James McKenzie? No. A lengthy penalty shoot-out with Birmingham City would see Crewe destined for another year in the third tier.

The sale of youths saw money really available for the Scottish boss, who took full control, after Bowler returned to the club to remove the Director of Football.

There was a real focus on youth, while the likes of Rafael Van Der Vaart and Tony Watt joined. Tony Watt would be required to replace 30 goals a season, Craig Davies who was released on a free at the age of 31.

Tony Watt would have no issues as he smashed in a huge 37 in the league. Promotion. League Winners. This was Crewe and James McKenzie was thriving, he was talked about - who on Earth was this man in a tracksuit? He had no history and had NEVER failed to succeed at a club?

The Championship beckoned, and the side had a real shot at uprooting a few trees and rising a few eyebrows. The side was desperately inconsistent, but still sat comfortably above the drop when rumours came out that Mr McKenzie was ready for the move to Geordie Land as Mike Ashley left and the Brazilian Takeover was complete.

Their number one choice from Atletico Mineiro wasn't ready to leave Brazil and the title race and James McKenzie got the call. He got his break - however, no money was offered immediately and the weak side who slumped in 14th were expecting Champions League football.

It would be an inconsistent start, a few additions came in January before McKenzie made some big money signings ahead of the Summer window with Mid-table obscurity looming. Despite this, fans were excited by what could come. Neal Maupay was one of the many set to join - the young Frenchman had smashed 25 past German opposition in the Bundesliga and this was a side that could push the top 4.

However, the Brazilian board didn't have their Champions League football and the door was shockingly shown to Mr McKenzie. He was sacked. He wasn't allowed to be a success at 4/4 clubs.

What was next?

Denmark. This is where we are now. This is the now, this is the future. This is James McKenzie.​
 
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Thanks a lot for all the views, guys! Really stoked to get back on the save, have a nice few updates to come from the beginning in Denmark. Can hardly remember where we left off, but will have all the transfer dealings, staff updates and opening results and aims later in the day.
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