xJamieWilliams & Brendn: Two horse race in Portugal.


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There are calls that interrupt a solemn slumber, just like the calls that jar you
to your very core. Then there are those calls, those few sweet calls that fill​
you with anticipation and hope. The promise of a life anew and a chance to
rebuild your reputation. This was one of those calls.... and I very nearly missed it.​

My wife was 7 hours into labor. Our second boy arrived at exactly the hour; our
midnight angle. I missed the birth of our first due to a player dispute that seemed
important at the time. I swore I'd not miss this one. I very nearly punched my
assistant when he demanded I take this phone call. Trowing my suitcase at him,
I forced him out of the operating theater. To be honest, i'm surprised they called back.
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European giants don't usually ring twice.
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Futebol Clube do Porto is a club held in worldwide renown! The fact that
they would take a chance on hiring me is crazy to say the least. I was only
just out... My reputation was in tatters and the calls had all but stopped.
I didn't blame them; I wouldn't hire me either. But now I've a chance to renew
my reputation. A chance to regain my seat in society.

I made a promise to my wife.
it would never happen again.

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AW190 said:
I'll say Benfica after a 4-1 win on the final day, the final goal being in the 97th minute and being the one that wins them the league on goals scored
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Portugal has head to head as the tie breaker... super annoying.
 
I'll buck the trend and predict Brendn to win, though I have no doubt it will be close
 
I think Porto have more quality although might be slightly biased as they are my favourite Portuguese team
 

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Where is he? Where's my husband!?
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"What do you mean you're sorry? Do I look like I care? You cost us the league!
Do I look like I care what you think?" My blood was boiling at the very sight of him.
This kid had the nerve to come in here criticizing my management! After what he did!!

Shouting was what everyone heard from outside my office. We engaged in a furious
exchange. Insults were not spared. I always knew I had a temper, but I was always
able to keep it in check. I don't know what happened to me this time.

It took 3 players and the Under 18's Manager to pull me off him. If you asked me now,
I couldn't tell you what he had said that made me snap. I just remember the phone ringing:
Ringing intensely. While my first child was being born, I spent the night in a jail cell.​


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My wife nearly divorced me. Intensive anger management was apart of my
rehabilitation but I owe her everything. I lost my job; the club soon sacked me
after the doctors reports on the young kid came in. I'd shattered the ligament in
his knee and there was a chance he might never play football again.

No club would hire me. I tried countless clubs, attended many interviews but that
same story kept coming up.... how do you explain away injuring a human being.
My reputation was destroyed. But Maria (my wife) stood by me.

"I knew you had a temper when I married you.... but I never though you'd
ever hurt someone." We spent 6 months apart as she tried to decide what to do.
The fact that I'd missed my sons birth to have it out with a player who I felt
cost us the league..... I was disgusted with myself. So when she called me, asking
me to come home. I made a promise that I'd never again allow my temper get
out of hand.


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Two 1-hour sessions of anger management was apart of my F.C. Porto contract.
"You had a good record. You know how to get the best out of the players but you
need to keep your cool." they said to me. And I could only agree with them. I'm
glad for the faith they've placed in me... Now to repay them with a league title.


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We had a good pre-season over all. though the result against Feynoord really tested my
metal. I broke my hand punching the dressing room wall. I wen't into the dressing room
during the match, I didn't want any cameras on me but my assistant had to take charge of
the final 20 minutes.

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The 1-1 draw against Real Madrid however filled my with joy. I gave the players
a bonus of €5K each from my wages. I felt like they deserved the reward.
I'm also trying to build trust with them and let them know I'm not a bad guy.



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The most exciting player I brought to the club was Marko Marin. A player I'd seen at
Werder Bremem but his Chelsea career never really got going unfortunately. I think he
could be a key creative force left or right of the striker and I'm hoping he can chip in with
a few goals as well.

There was a murmur of satisfaction among the backroom staff when Raúl Meireles
signed for Porto; knowing Benfica Manager Jamie Carragher tried to sign his former
teammate. Raúl had spend 6 years in Porto before linking up with Carragher at Liverpool
but the allure of his former club was too much to resits.... at least, that's our story; and
we're sticking to it! :P


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haha, butting heads in the market already!

Some nice recruitment on both sides, I cant wait to see how this goes!
 
If im not mistaken Benfica have the next 'Ronaldinho Gaucho' in there ranks with Victor Andrade!! This should be very interesting and cant wait to see how it pans out!
 
When are the matches between Porto and Benfica?
 
Really love this idea. Hopefully things will work out well for you both in the transfer market! Can't wait to see the title race towards the end of the season!
 
BennettS said:
Really love this idea. Hopefully things will work out well for you both in the transfer market! Can't wait to see the title race towards the end of the season!
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I don't want to wreck the story for you already but there will be no title race, the title will be won by March

Champions - Benfica

hahahah i wish :P
 
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