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'So here goes another attempt at a story My first of fm13. I've decided to go completely different from the teams I normally go and hope you enjoy it. As I always say I work and have kids so won't always get to update loads but have a few updates written already. Any feedback and comments are appreciated, Please like each post if you are following."

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I had arrived at the terminal 2 hours late thanks to delays and the ******* security morons stopping me and searching me, "Я здесь для бизнеса" which means I'm here for business is what I continued to repeat to the guards questioning why I have come to Russia "Я футбольный менеджер" - I'm a football manager. 30 minutes later I was allowed to leave and exit the airport into the cold wintery conditions in Russia, I flagged down a cab and got inside "Зенит стадиона пожалуйста" I said to the driver as he nodded and began on the journey from Pulkovo airport to the stadium to meet some representatives of Zenit St Petersburg before heading to my hotel to relax and recover from my jet lag, hassle with security and the hangover I had began to feel coming on.


As the taxi pulled up outside the main doors of the stadium I exited paying the driver and thanking him, A grunt was all I received just like when I first got in at the airport. I turned and looked up at the stadium before turning round and admiring the view across the water when 3 men approached me, All of the wearing suits and each reaching out a hand to welcome me to St Petersburg, 1 of the men spoke to me in english, "Come I will give you a tour before we start any discussion." We both headed away from the other men who headed back into the stadium as we walked around it past a massive boat harboured at the other side of the stadium. My mouth dropped in awe as I gazed at the boat walking past with the other man smirking obviously not the first time someone has acted the same as me whilst being given a tour of the stadium. My first impression was a good one however I did feel the boat was nicer than the stadium itself and that would be one thing I would eventually like to improve if I move here and stay long enough.


I had come to Russia as I was given the chance of an interview to become manager of Zenit St Petersburg, I know very little about the Russian league and their rules however I had been told about the Russian player rule which would make things difficult in dominating Europe thanks to being only allowed so many non-Russian players being allowed to be registered in the squad which really was good for Russian football and something sometimes I think most leagues should do. I had took many Russian language classes and had learned quite a bit of the Russian language however was still rusty and would prefer to speak in English if possible, I knew moving here would be a fresh start for me and if the job is offered I would need to begin looking for a home for my family to move into however I better let my fiancee do that or I would get it wrong as she always says I do.


After my tour of the stadium which had impressed me (Not as much as the ship did) I was pleased with what I had seen so far and was intrigued with the meeting ahead and also the city I would be living in, I would need to tour the city with my Fiancee and children to see what everyone thinks before making a decision if I am lucky enough to be given the job, I now sat in a luxurious room with a rich mahogany fireplace and desk furniture around as the representatives entered along with the club president "It's nice to finally meet you, Mr Kemp I am Alexander Dyukov and this is Maxim Mitrofanov our General Director."


I smiled and firmly shook both hands before taking a seat and now holding a glass of whiskey which was shoved into my hand without being asked, I said nothing and accepted the drink. Everyone had now been seated and all eyes were on me as we spoke about the club and where everyone believed they should be in terms of European football and the league position that should be achieved. My personal opinion was that the club should be winning the league and gaining either Last 16 or Last 8 position in the Champions league at the present moment, I had also stated to the owner that I believed to be more successful the stadium should be bigger and better however that statement was accepted but brushed aside until the club started dominating Russia was the statement used. 1 hour later and I had shook hands and left the room the position was mine as long as I agreed and sign the contract, I was given a few days to think about my decision and me and my family had been provided with a dinner reservation in a top restaurant for me and my family to enjoy our first evening (of many hopefully) in St Petersburg.


We entered the restaurant from our luxury limo and were greeted most pleasantly by the staff and taken to our seats and seated quickly, Menu's were handed out and drinks ordered, All of us just had a glass of coke and began looking at the menu. I ordered a steak (medium rare) and the kids had chicken, My fiancee had a salad only - she never did eat much especially in public. After a lovely evening we headed back to our hotel after going round the city seeing the sights and taking in the scenery, After tucking the kids into bed I headed downstairs and put on sky sports news sitting beside my Fiancee Nicola who was on the laptop looking at houses nearby.


She pointed out at least 3 however there was one we both fell in love with instantly with this home and she said "Take the job, I want that house." I had called up the club and reached the secretary who put me straight through to Mr Dyukov, I had told him we had a lovely evening and had also found our dream home and I told him where it was and sent him an email of the house, He told me not to worry and he would have the keys of the house tomorrow and to pick a car as well and that is my signing on fee of joining the club. I loved this place, this club and this man who has given me so much in one day than I could have dreamed of, So we had our house now and also a brand new car.



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II


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The next morning had arrived and I kissed my Fiancee and children as the left the car to go visit some shops and look at new clothes as a treat from the owner, Meanwhile I had been driven to the stadium to seal the deal and be given the keys to my new home and car, As I got out the limo my Range Rover had been driven up in front of me by Mr Dyukov himself as he got out throwing me the keys smiling and heading in with an excited urgency about him, I followed behind shaking hands with many board members and even some players as the welcomed and congratulated me.

I entered the office and sat down again being presented with a glass of whiskey this time a celebration, There was a knock on the door and in came club captain Igor Denisov who approached me and shook my hand. "Добро пожаловать, я желаю вам успеха и славы" Meaning Welcome, I wish you success and glory. "Спасибо" I replied taking my seat again and finally putting pen to paper, I was now officially the Head Coach of Zenit St Petersburg and had the approval of many people and next up was the vultures of the media, "A short press conference will take place after I introduce you to members of staff officially and anyone you would like to meet, If there is anyone you would like to sign if you email me a list I will have a glance and pass it onto the scouting department as well for feedback." With a handshake I left the room on my way to the boardroom to meet the rest of the staff.

At the meeting I welcomed all of my staff into the room some seated some standing, I introduce myself and began speaking about my philosophy and plans for the club, I had not yet decided on anyone losing their job however I had not decided if anyone was keeping there jobs either, This would be determined over the next few days and anyone in due course to be kept on or let go will speak with myself personally regarding my final decision of their future. I dismissed everyone from the room except my scouting department, I advised them although I haven't decided on futures the chance of keeping their jobs was the reports of players they provided me with, I explained what I am looking for and advised them I have no set position in my mind of where I want to strengthen yet so to use their own initiative and email me their lists of players.

Next up was my players, My Captain Denisov introduced me to everyone and I again spoke of my philosophy's and views of where I want the club to go, I advised everyone the same as I had with the backroom staff that in due course I would let people know of their roles at the club and whether or not they would be staying, I told Denisov he would at this moment keep the captain armband due to his welcoming of me into the club but that could change in the future however if he continues to impress me with his present leadership skills he will remain as captain without a problem.

I dismissed the players and after they all had left with only one man remaining, Igor Denisov who wanted to speak to me privately regarding player wages, I had been made aware of his complaints previously and can understand his frustrations and knew it would be a topic brought up eventually, I explained to Igor that I agreed that certain players are receiving higher wages than others which doesn't merit their place in the squad and skill level isn't so much higher than what is already in the team, The club were a strong team and the players in question were superb players but being vastly overpaid, Unfortunately the contracts had already been signed and my hands were tied I cannot force them to take a wage cut and if it was possible I would however I explained that they will be treated the same as everyone else and if they don't perform extremely well in the first season then their wages will drop or they will be sold onto other clubs.

Training went well with an intense session going on including the bleep test and several other fitness tests to monitor where players fitness levels stood at present and how far they had to go, Bleep tests and other Cardio Vascular tests would be carried throughout the seasons with the main tests being 1st session back from holiday's, Before the season begins, half way through the season and at the end of the season.

I planned to be the first one in and the last one to leave that includes training, meetings, interviews and match days. I will ensure all my players have left and are happy before I leave and also plan to have everything laid out in the morning before anyone arrives at the club, Our cleaners will be treated with the utmost respect however I will expect them to keep up an extremely high standard around the ground especially when opposing teams arrive, The kits will be hanging up on each coat hanger where I want the players to sit and the seating plan will be changed to have everyone sitting with different people every few weeks and that will include travelling to and from away games.

I sat down with my assistant at the end of training as the players where leaving and I discussed tactics, Unsure of what tactic would best suit us as a team I expressed how I wanted to play football and exploit the wings when I could, My personal opinion was to play a 4-3-3 with 2 attacking wingers and the 1 striker, Also a Diamond shaped 4-4-2 would be put in place to see how the team familiarize themselves with these tactics and how the results turn out.
 
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III


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The Players

Goalkeepers


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Yury Zhevnov

Older and experienced keeper however possibly be sold to free up wages.

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Vyacheslav Malafeev

My number 1 however also old at 33 years old unsure as to how long he will remain #1.

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Andrey Zaitsev

The youngest out of 3 keepers, Has a lot to learn and may play in some cup matches for experience.

Defence

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Tomas Hubocan

Great utility player as he can play anywhere in defence, Good backup player.

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Alexandr Anyukov

My first choice right back however at 29 may be worth selling if I can get a good enough replacement.

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Renat Yanbaev

On loan from Lokomotiv Moscow, Can play either side of the defence and could be key to the squad.

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ALeksandar Lukovic

Good cover for the left back position and will likely feature in the center of defense a few times.

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Domenico Criscito

A player with immense talent at left back and our 1st choice.

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Michael Lumb

Good cover for the left back position

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Nicolas Lombaerts

The 1st of my two first team center backs, The Belgian has some talent however could be replaced if a better player is available.

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Bruno Alves

This man has the experience to command and lead from the back, Will be integral this season but it could be his last at 30 years old.

Midfielders

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Victor Faizulin

Great utility player for the midfield can cover any position and could play an important role this season.

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Vladimir Bystrov

Could one of the players whose position is under threat, Great player but might find himself on the bench alot this season.

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Hulk

Outstanding player who can play several positions, Only problem is the high wages he receives, Will play a big part this season.

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Danko Lazovic

Player with some experience and can play a few positions, Could be key however his wages might mean he will be sold.

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Danny

Phenomenal player however injured for at least 4-6 months with cruciate ligaments, Hopefully he recovers well.

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Sergey Semak

May be sold due to his age and high wages however his experience could be helpful to the youth players, Won't feature much.

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Roman Shirokov

Another player who could be on the way out with high wages and at 3 years old won't bring much to the team this season.

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Axel Witsel

One of our key midfielders, Will need to prove himself after joining for a high fee.

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Konstantin Zyryanov

Another player whos age will affect him, Might be kept on as a backup to the first team.

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Igor Denisov

Currently the captain and I will be keeping my eyes on him to see if he merits to keep that.

Strikers

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Alexandr Kerzhakov

Main striker for the season however could be replaced by Hulk if he doesn't provide the goals.

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Alexandr Bukharov

Back up striker, Will play in some cup matches.

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Maxim Kanunnikov

A youth player with potential, Could also play in some cup matches or could be loaned out for experience.

After looking at the squad with my assistant and expressing my feelings and sharing views we had decided on certain players going out on loan and players who may be leaving, We both agreed that the goalkeeper position could definately be strengthened and the rest of the squad is still pretty strong.

Most things were now complete, I had met the staff and discussed duties with them, I met the players and explained my targets and plans and finally had discussed with my assistant regarding the first team and the duties I would like him to undertake. My next task was to decide which staff I was keeping and whom I will be replacing and also attend the dreaded press conference.

I had assessed everyone at the club now and decided to let go no less than 18 staff members from coach's down to scouts and physios, I have made a few contract offers for new coaches to join my team and will be looking at some scouts and physio's over the next day or two.


Next Up: The Press Conference.
 
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The Press Conference


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The journalists had began to arrive and eventually packed out the big conference room, There were 4 seats where The President, Myself and two club directors would sit. All day I had been briefed by press officers explaining what I should and shouldn't say, I was nervous of course this was my first job and I'm sure the press would test me.


I was a young Scottish manager moving to Russia for the first time ever, Taking up my first job in management at 25 years old after early retirement through an unfortunate injury of cruciate ligaments, I had took many lessons in speaking russian and was quite fluent in the language so was confident of being able to speak to my players, I also had a translator to help me out when needed.


We walked out to face the eager journalists all anxious to ask questions as the cameras flashed I constantly blinked as I took my seat whilst being blinded by the flash's of the cameras, I took a sip of water as the first journalist was told to ask his question.


Taimuraz Reznik - St Petersburg Football Times: "Hello and Congratulations Carson, You sit here as the manager of Zenit, Is this your dream job ?"



Carson: "Thank you, I'm delighted the chairman has trusted me with this position, I'm looking forward to my time here in Russia and my dream job was to be a footballer and to me this is the next best thing so yes being a football manager is my dream job."


Sergey Maslennikov - Russian Football Express: "Mr Kemp do you already have an idea of which players you likeand those that you aren't so happy with"


Carson: "I have spoken to all of my staff and have told them all that I will fully assess everyone's position at the club so at the moment as you know I have released staff but as for players no final decision has been made yet."


Sergey Maslennikov: "In that case, are you likely to delve into the transfer market ?"


Carson: "As I said no final decision has been made yet and I won't buy anyone without my scouting department doing their job."


Sergey Maslennikov: "How involved do you intend to be in the day-to-day running of the club ?"


Carson: "I am going to reshape this club from top to bottom if I have the time, I have already discussed with the chairman my views for the future including the stadium which we will discuss in the future."


Vladimir Melnikov - Russian football gazette: "While some manager are famous for their hands on approach whilst others mantain a more reserved manner with their players, How do you see your management style ?"


Carson: "Well obviously because this is my first management job it's difficult to answer that question, However I would like my players to see me as a father figure and come to me with any problems what so ever."


Sergey Maslennikov: "What can we expect from you in the transfer market ?"



Carson: "As I answered in your earlier question no player will be signed without being scouted first."


Nikolay Selyuk - Russian Football Post: "Last season saw Zenit lift the Premier Division trophy. Do you think you can retain it this year ?"



Carson: "Well obviously there are a few good teams improving each year however the team has already aquired some great new player such as Hulk & Witsel and my ambition is to aim high so yes I believe and expect to win the title again this year."


Press Officer: "Ladies and Gentlemen thank you for your time that's all we have time for today, If you could please make your way quietly to the exit we thank you for all your co-operation."



Mr Dyukov shook my hand "Well Done" he said in approval as he left with me following behind heading off to my office whilst he went to his, The rest of the day went pretty smoothly with training and some 5-a-sides being played with me scoring a double into Malafeev in the game, Such a laugh that was.
 
been trying to recover my save for ages, I have lost it and it's not loading for some reason! something happened with the game and I've tried backing up my laptop but not got it anymore. P*ssed off, will look to a new story eventually.
 
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