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QCT: Josh
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Pre-Season Activity . . .
As the days draw closer to our opening Division game against Warder Bremen, my Assistant Manager and I have been meeting up on a regular basis to draw our aims and plan our strategy this season in the Bundesliga. The Board of directors have already given me ample notice of the potential tough and grueling season that we have ahead. It will probably be the most pressurizing and demanding stage espescially for our young players who have been promoted up the ranks through our Berlin Youth Academy system.
Probably the most delightful news since last season's victory, would be the board's willingness to expand our stadium and improve the training facilities that we currently have. I must add that they have been very obliging so far, throughout my managerial stint with them. With the extra funds received from Tv Premier rights and the prize money, I have managed several new young promising signings that will definitely feature in our club's success. (see screenshot below) Leyder Preciado is our most expansive signing to date, at 6 million pounds, from Villarreal. My scouts have seen him play in the Spanish League and they were inpressed with his agility and the level at which he reads the game. Christian Weber, a youngster from Saarbrucken will also feature in the first team as we take on Warder Bremen. He is a great tackler and will inject more pace in to our game. A perfect addition to our already firm defensive structure.
On a more personal note, I have been awarded Manger of the Year for my team's Division 2 exploits last season. I was only enlightened about the news yesterday, by one of my scouts, Repuertz Martin over lunch. It's been a pleasure managing this club so far, such an award would only inspire me to elevate the squad's playing style and their consistancy to a higher level.
Ferdinand Chfion has been in the news lately. Several German newspapers have been reporting that he will be joining Dortmund this season. However, I would like clarify that he is remaining with us as of the current moment. He has also expressed interest in continuing his football with us until the season is over.
Union Berlin's pre-season plans have been very modest, as I scheduled only one friendly game against English Division 1 side Walsall, for the players to improve on their match fitness, towards the first day of the season. I believe the players would be better off gaining some rest and spending sometime with their families- a luxury they have been greatly denied last season due to our drive for promotion.
In all frankness, I am not expecting a win for my side in this week's fixture against Warder Bramen, as they look a stronger outfit than us and have much more experience in their squad. If we can fight the drop, it would be a fantastic achievement.
As the days draw closer to our opening Division game against Warder Bremen, my Assistant Manager and I have been meeting up on a regular basis to draw our aims and plan our strategy this season in the Bundesliga. The Board of directors have already given me ample notice of the potential tough and grueling season that we have ahead. It will probably be the most pressurizing and demanding stage espescially for our young players who have been promoted up the ranks through our Berlin Youth Academy system.
Probably the most delightful news since last season's victory, would be the board's willingness to expand our stadium and improve the training facilities that we currently have. I must add that they have been very obliging so far, throughout my managerial stint with them. With the extra funds received from Tv Premier rights and the prize money, I have managed several new young promising signings that will definitely feature in our club's success. (see screenshot below) Leyder Preciado is our most expansive signing to date, at 6 million pounds, from Villarreal. My scouts have seen him play in the Spanish League and they were inpressed with his agility and the level at which he reads the game. Christian Weber, a youngster from Saarbrucken will also feature in the first team as we take on Warder Bremen. He is a great tackler and will inject more pace in to our game. A perfect addition to our already firm defensive structure.
On a more personal note, I have been awarded Manger of the Year for my team's Division 2 exploits last season. I was only enlightened about the news yesterday, by one of my scouts, Repuertz Martin over lunch. It's been a pleasure managing this club so far, such an award would only inspire me to elevate the squad's playing style and their consistancy to a higher level.
Ferdinand Chfion has been in the news lately. Several German newspapers have been reporting that he will be joining Dortmund this season. However, I would like clarify that he is remaining with us as of the current moment. He has also expressed interest in continuing his football with us until the season is over.
Union Berlin's pre-season plans have been very modest, as I scheduled only one friendly game against English Division 1 side Walsall, for the players to improve on their match fitness, towards the first day of the season. I believe the players would be better off gaining some rest and spending sometime with their families- a luxury they have been greatly denied last season due to our drive for promotion.
In all frankness, I am not expecting a win for my side in this week's fixture against Warder Bramen, as they look a stronger outfit than us and have much more experience in their squad. If we can fight the drop, it would be a fantastic achievement.
There's Something About Preciado
Well, I am speechless. Preciado has raised several eyebrows across Europe, after his excellent showing in the first quarter of the season. He was prolific in our opening draw against a very sharp Werder Bremen side. Our form in the top division has been better than I had intially expected. Our heaviest defeat fell against Kaiserslautan, where we were romped 5-1, but after that fixture my players seem to realise that consistancy is an important winning ingrediant. The most painful defeat for the players and fans, would be our derby loss to championship favourites, Herta Berlin. In that game, we created all the chances, but Herta Berlin seem to be scoring with the few opportunities they got. It was demoralizing espscially for Ferdinand Chifon, who played a brilliant playmakers role in midfield.
Back to our subject of discussion, Leyder Preciado is an amazing player, I watched him carefully in training this morning as I put the team through their usual drills. He was always focused and tried his best to play a brand of football that would harmonise with the play of his team mates. He is currently the top-scorer in the First Division with 10 goals.
We were knocked out of the German Cup by Division 2 side, Braunschwig through penalties. It was nice to be re-accquainted with them, but defeat was not on the cards, and definitely bitter.
Now on to the most sweetest part, our 4-2 victory against Championship holders Borrusia Dortmund. It was a cold and wet night at Stadion Alte Forsterei, as my players took to the field against Dortmund. The fans were singing their hearts out, but beneath all that joy, I could sense a strong tinge of anxiety. It was 1-1 at half-time as Fernando Chifon's goal in the 16th minute was cancelled out by a dubious penalty decision that Ricken capitalised upon .
During the half-time team talk, I told my players to continue their good display and refrained from making any subsitutes. The same 11 took the pitch for the second half and produced what I would call a performance of a life time. Preciado got a hatrick that night after he managed 3 perfectly timed headers to 3 fantastic crosses. Standing at 1.89 m, it is no surprise that most of his goals have come from headers.
The Union Berlin fans were joyfully crying out, "Hail the new Berlin of Germany".
We are now 7th in the table, and it is a comfortable position to be in. We need to keep our calm and give 100 % in every game we play.
Well, I am speechless. Preciado has raised several eyebrows across Europe, after his excellent showing in the first quarter of the season. He was prolific in our opening draw against a very sharp Werder Bremen side. Our form in the top division has been better than I had intially expected. Our heaviest defeat fell against Kaiserslautan, where we were romped 5-1, but after that fixture my players seem to realise that consistancy is an important winning ingrediant. The most painful defeat for the players and fans, would be our derby loss to championship favourites, Herta Berlin. In that game, we created all the chances, but Herta Berlin seem to be scoring with the few opportunities they got. It was demoralizing espscially for Ferdinand Chifon, who played a brilliant playmakers role in midfield.
Back to our subject of discussion, Leyder Preciado is an amazing player, I watched him carefully in training this morning as I put the team through their usual drills. He was always focused and tried his best to play a brand of football that would harmonise with the play of his team mates. He is currently the top-scorer in the First Division with 10 goals.
We were knocked out of the German Cup by Division 2 side, Braunschwig through penalties. It was nice to be re-accquainted with them, but defeat was not on the cards, and definitely bitter.
Now on to the most sweetest part, our 4-2 victory against Championship holders Borrusia Dortmund. It was a cold and wet night at Stadion Alte Forsterei, as my players took to the field against Dortmund. The fans were singing their hearts out, but beneath all that joy, I could sense a strong tinge of anxiety. It was 1-1 at half-time as Fernando Chifon's goal in the 16th minute was cancelled out by a dubious penalty decision that Ricken capitalised upon .
During the half-time team talk, I told my players to continue their good display and refrained from making any subsitutes. The same 11 took the pitch for the second half and produced what I would call a performance of a life time. Preciado got a hatrick that night after he managed 3 perfectly timed headers to 3 fantastic crosses. Standing at 1.89 m, it is no surprise that most of his goals have come from headers.
The Union Berlin fans were joyfully crying out, "Hail the new Berlin of Germany".
We are now 7th in the table, and it is a comfortable position to be in. We need to keep our calm and give 100 % in every game we play.
A Bright Season That Went Flat
Unmotivated, dull and a total lack of dedication, are some of the terms that many Union Berlin supporters have been "affectionately" crying out at us when we play matches, both home and away. We finished 10th this season, a far cry from our expectaions and target which was to finish 6th and earn a UEFA Cup position. The board of Directors at Union Berlin are past their tolerance levels, and they did threaten to take action against me if such dissapointing results continued.
We did pretty well for the first half of the season, but completely lost it towards the end. Ferdinand Chifon, one of our influntial players moved to HSV, after a severe bust up with Koilov during a training session. The most embarassing defeat would have to be our 7-1 away mauling to rivals Hertha Berlin. I still remember that day vividly after we were 4-0 down at half-time, and the disaster continued after half-time after Ebbe Sand produced a hatrick of goals in the second half. My players had to be escorted out of the pitch after several fans hurled missles in their direction. The supporters had protested outside our training ground the next day for answers to our horrible performance that day. It was one of my greatest defeats through out my managerial life.
Our main problem lay in defence where there was a total lack of coordination and communication. The only positive spark that can be extracted from our otherwise torrid defensive displays, would be our new signing from the far east, Gang Chen, the first Chinese International to play in the German first division. He was lively and alert in the back, but one probable setback was the fact that he can't speak a word of German nor English, thus making communication among his fellow team mates a very difficult matter.
Our attacking shape did pretty much do it's job throughout the season, and Preciado, last season's summer signing received the Top Scorers, accolade, which was a great achievement for him. I took a very bold step by dismissing Ivan Tishanski, the Assistant Manager from his duties after I found his management style to be ineffective, and a hinderance to my plans. On hindsight, his departure might have been an immediate and perhaps hesitant reaction to Union Berlin's string of bad results towards the end of the season.
Fc Koln were unprecedented champions of the Division 1 title, their first since 1978. In general, we were less than impressive in our first ever season of top-flight football considering the quality of new signings brought in and I would be expecting much more from my players next season.
Unmotivated, dull and a total lack of dedication, are some of the terms that many Union Berlin supporters have been "affectionately" crying out at us when we play matches, both home and away. We finished 10th this season, a far cry from our expectaions and target which was to finish 6th and earn a UEFA Cup position. The board of Directors at Union Berlin are past their tolerance levels, and they did threaten to take action against me if such dissapointing results continued.
We did pretty well for the first half of the season, but completely lost it towards the end. Ferdinand Chifon, one of our influntial players moved to HSV, after a severe bust up with Koilov during a training session. The most embarassing defeat would have to be our 7-1 away mauling to rivals Hertha Berlin. I still remember that day vividly after we were 4-0 down at half-time, and the disaster continued after half-time after Ebbe Sand produced a hatrick of goals in the second half. My players had to be escorted out of the pitch after several fans hurled missles in their direction. The supporters had protested outside our training ground the next day for answers to our horrible performance that day. It was one of my greatest defeats through out my managerial life.
Our main problem lay in defence where there was a total lack of coordination and communication. The only positive spark that can be extracted from our otherwise torrid defensive displays, would be our new signing from the far east, Gang Chen, the first Chinese International to play in the German first division. He was lively and alert in the back, but one probable setback was the fact that he can't speak a word of German nor English, thus making communication among his fellow team mates a very difficult matter.
Our attacking shape did pretty much do it's job throughout the season, and Preciado, last season's summer signing received the Top Scorers, accolade, which was a great achievement for him. I took a very bold step by dismissing Ivan Tishanski, the Assistant Manager from his duties after I found his management style to be ineffective, and a hinderance to my plans. On hindsight, his departure might have been an immediate and perhaps hesitant reaction to Union Berlin's string of bad results towards the end of the season.
Fc Koln were unprecedented champions of the Division 1 title, their first since 1978. In general, we were less than impressive in our first ever season of top-flight football considering the quality of new signings brought in and I would be expecting much more from my players next season.
