Author Topic: OTTAWA-GATINEAU (Read 833 times)

GM Garcia · « **on:** June 09, 2020, 04:41:32 PM »

LOCATION: Gatineau, Quebec, Canada.
LEAGUE: Second Division
STADIUM: Lac Beauchamp Stadium
OWNER: Maverick Lefebvre
ASSISTANT: Brooklyn
GENERAL MANAGER: GM Dazz
ACHEIVEMENTS:

GM Garcia · « **Reply #1 on:** October 01, 2020, 06:29:03 PM »

GM Dazz, I'm pleased to make your acquaintance honey, I'm your new assisstant, Brooklyn. I got the job here cause your owner wanted to have look in, on lil Brooklyn, if you know what I mean. But honey, I'm here for whatever you need. Just give me a shout, but I'm going to need my morning coffee before I get to anything. I've got what you need below for now though:

TEAM SUMMARY
GOALKEEPERS:
Tau Akenyang

Our resident albino goalkeeper is a good talent, and someone that fans like, a lot of them chant his name, but also call him Olaf, and a load of other snow theme nicknames that Tau hates and his disdain for the fans almost lead him to requesting a trade. We talked him down, but he doesn't want to just be seen as a disability you know. Pre-warning, don't bring up his eyesight.

DEFENDERS:
Dominic Thomalla DR
Enzo Timbrell DL
Eliott Gibson DC
Michael Hedmen DC
Steven Jack DC
Moeen Sarbani DC

It might not look on paper like it is a star-studded defense, and it isn't, but Enzo and Thomalla are both good fullbacks who can develop into their positions. Now whether you two developmental players on both side of the defense, that's upto you. At DC we aren't as good though, and with four players contracted, it leaves us with a lot of bench and depth but no real stand out starting players. Our defense is the primary reason for us finishing bottom of the USL last season. Gibson & Hedman are decent, with Gibson having more upside, but the others it's unsure on how well they develop.

MIDFIELDERS:
Ferdynand Kwasniewski MR
Simon Tourneur ML
Arthur Abadie ML
Knox Irving MC
Clayton Sanford AMC

I think one of the issues our previous head coach has was that the team had no direction tactically, we had a lot of specialised players like Tourneur, and Irving, who are both great, but then we had AMC's, and our attacking wingers, who just didn't fit. The midfield is a bit of a mess and needs direction and needs moulding into a cohesive unit, ideally built around Knox Irving. Who will be wanting a new contract to continue playing with the worst team in the USL.

ATTACKERS:
Dexter Pearce AMR
Antonin Piontkowski AML
Tommy Ray ST
Ezekial Stewart ST

Tommy Ray is our primary forward and the main source of our goals, he is who we look to find in our attacking play, but Dexter Pearce has developed more and more into a key guy for us in the attacking phase. Tommy is a better finisher, but they play different positions, so both can contribute. The problem is in our tactical approach as Tourneur isn't happy being a forward player, he wants to contribute throughout the midfield. Ezekial is showing promise, but Antonin is a piece we could move as he has never really settled to life in Canada.

OWNER GOALS
In order of importance:
DO NOT WIN THE ATLAS CUP
Resolve Tau Akenyang issue
Trade Tournier or Piontkowski
Squad must be 40% Canadian
Bring in high profile shirt sponsor

GM Dazz · « **Reply #2 on:** October 02, 2020, 04:22:03 PM »

Thank you very much for the welcome and the detailed breakdown of the playing staff. Based on that I'm almost tempted to hire you as the assistant coach. I should probably stick to the free agent list first though. With that in mind, could you please get me in touch with Telvis Butler?
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Mr Butler, I'm GM Dazz of Ottawa-Gatineau. I'm looking for a head coach who shares my philosophy on how to build a successful football team. In my view you have to be solid defensively in order to earn the right for the more skillful players to express themselves. I also believe in controlling possession as far as possible. If your opponent doesn't have the ball they can't score, after all. I'm not talking about parking the bus. More a style in which the players know their roles, are disciplined in possession, as well as out of possession, and use the ball to draw opposition players out of position. I suppose the first thing I'd like to know from you is whether that's a style you can get behind. After that I'd be interested to hear how you use the midfield 3 in your preferred 4-3-3 formation.

GM Garcia · « **Reply #3 on:** October 02, 2020, 05:40:06 PM »

Nice to meet you, GM Dazz. That is absolutely a style I can support and coach, it is style I have been working to perfect over the years, especially within the 4-3-3 formation. With my midfield three, I have to have an elite playmaker to anchor the midfield around, the captain, someone who will always be an option and will cycle possession but have an eye for the pass that will open up a defense. With the two midfielder either side of him, I like to have them move parallel, rather than forward. I like them to operate the wider positions, whilst our fullbacks overlap and with the AMR & AML as inside forwards, we have the numbers and field position to pressure up field and maintain steady possession. The three central midfielders are key to the success of my tactics, alongside the RB & LB.

GM Dazz · « **Reply #4 on:** October 03, 2020, 05:48:09 AM »

I should go and interview other coaches but you just described what I had in mind for the way I want my team to play. We'll have to work the transfer market to get the players for it but I'm not too worried about that.
I would like to get you signed up for 3 years to be our head coach. Without a market to judge against it's hard to gauge the appropriate salary but how does $5m per year sound?

GM Garcia · « **Reply #5 on:** October 03, 2020, 12:00:12 PM »

I am intrigued with the project, given where Ottawa finished last season, but to sign right now without interviewing with a Premier Division side, I would want closer to $8M, with a promotion bonus of $5M.

GM Dazz · « **Reply #6 on:** October 03, 2020, 12:54:56 PM »

Like I said, it's tough to judge what the appropriate salary is without a market to base it on so let's set the market there. You have a deal. I look forward to working together and earning you that bonus.
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Brooklyn, could I speak to Mikkel Holst about the assistant vacancy please?
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Mr Holst, it's GM Dazz from Ottawa-Gatineau. I'm looking to bring in a defensive coach to help solidify our defence and to develop a few of our defensive prospects. Could you tell me about your approach to defence coaching? Do you focus on just the back line or do you also work with players higher up the pitch?

GM Garcia · « **Reply #7 on:** October 05, 2020, 03:11:02 PM »

Hi there. I specialise in developing ball playing defenders, so it is these prospects that I would have the most impact upon, however, I can work on any defenders ability on the ball.

GM Dazz · « **Reply #8 on:** October 05, 2020, 04:46:13 PM »

Thank you for that. We aim to play a possession based game so having defenders who are comfortable on the ball would be a useful thing to have. I'll be in touch.
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Brooklyn, could you please put me in touch with Deon Winter?
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Mr Winter, I'm looking to bring in defensive coaching help to Ottawa-Gatineau. Could you tell me a bit about your coaching style and the types of players you work best with?

GM Garcia · « **Reply #9 on:** October 05, 2020, 04:54:31 PM »

Strength & love, baby. I'll get your boys pumped, they'll be physical specimens, this league ain't expecting it! They gotta have the heart for it though.

GM Dazz · « **Reply #10 on:** October 05, 2020, 05:34:15 PM »

I think I'm looking for something more tactical than physical at the moment but I'll keep that in mind and may speak to you again. Thank you.
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Brooklyn, you can probably see where this is going. Could I speak to Keram Magomedov please?
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Mr Magomedov, I'm looking to bring in a defensive assistant coach to Ottawa-Gatineau. Could you explain your coaching style and the player types you have the best impact on?

GM Garcia · « **Reply #11 on:** October 07, 2020, 02:41:43 PM »

I train my defenders as though they're my own children, they must be resolute, disciplined, and understand what is needed from them as a whole. Too much focus can be paid to the individual, I wish to implement to them the idea that they're a cohesive unit, when one steps forward, the other must step back, unless they lose their balance.

And if a player must wrestle a bear, a player will wrestle a bear.

GM Dazz · « **Reply #12 on:** October 08, 2020, 09:59:35 AM »

I like that. I mean, I'm hoping bear wrestling won't be needed often but I get the point you are making. Players who will do what the team requires and a team that defends as a unit are 2 things I think are very important if you want to be successful. I would like to bring you in for 3 years. Would $5m per year suffice?

GM Garcia · « **Reply #13 on:** October 08, 2020, 03:01:37 PM »

Two years, two years to prove you I am worth much more.

GM Dazz · « **Reply #14 on:** October 08, 2020, 05:01:59 PM »

You've got it. Welcome to the team.
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Brooklyn, let's get working on sponsorship. I plan to make us the premier team in Canada so I'm looking to bring in big Canadian sponsors. I'm thinking Molson (specifically their Molson Canadian brand), Labatt, Tim Hortons, Rogers Communications or Sport Chek.

GM Garcia · « **Reply #15 on:** October 08, 2020, 05:21:21 PM »

I'll put some sugar on them proposals and get back to you shortly.

GM Garcia · « **Reply #16 on:** October 15, 2020, 03:39:26 PM »

I have had a response from our enquiries, and we have three responses. I will detail each offer below, and our kit man mocked up a kit with the logos in place:

Sport Chek

We require no PR campaign. We're offering a three year deal at a flat $7.5M per season.

Tim Hortons

PR campaign to incorporate star players, and be humurous. We're offering a one year deal. Dependent on our valutation of PR campaign we will offer: $12M, $6M or $2M.

Molson

PR campaign to include star Canadian players. We're offering a two year deal. Dependent on our valutation of PR campaign we will offer: $10M, $8M or $5M.

We made a good choice going for some Canadian comapnies as they seemed eager to work with us despite our reputation, but didn't want to pay much to do it. Sport Chek seemed the most eager to get a foothold in the sport.

GM Dazz · « **Reply #17 on:** October 16, 2020, 03:08:42 PM »

I think Sport Chek are a really good partner to have. As a sportswear retailer I expect they'd put our merchandise in prime positions and help us shift more replica kits considering every kit sold is extra advertising for them as well. Plus the logo looks great on our kit. I'll get the paperwork in with the league office. Cheers Brooklyn.

GM Garcia · « **Reply #18 on:** October 17, 2020, 01:46:47 PM »

You're more than welcome.

GM Dazz · « **Reply #19 on:** November 22, 2020, 03:35:26 PM »

Brooklyn, let's start getting these drafted players signed. Could I speak to the representatives for Toby Ayokunle please?

GM Garcia · « **Reply #20 on:** November 22, 2020, 04:00:25 PM »

I don't deal with no agencies, I'm my own man, you feel me. I got a good feeling about this club, Angus told you've been making the right moves and we're cool, you know. I'll commit long-term, if you'll commit to supporting my MMA career that I'm pursuing. I wanna be that dual sport superstar, dominating the MMA world and driving your team toward the USL titles!

GM Dazz · « **Reply #21 on:** November 22, 2020, 04:30:31 PM »

It shows a lot of confidence representing yourself so I definitely respect that. I also respect that you know what you want. I have no issue with you training in MMA, in fact that training is good for strength and stamina so I'm all for it. However, I'm obviously going to have reservations about you taking fights while contracted here... particularly during the season. MMA careers can be a lot longer than football careers and there are plenty of superstars in MMA who started in another sport so being that dual sport superstar is absolutely something you could achieve even if you focus on your football first.

Here's what I'm willing to do: 5 years at $10m per year and I'll invest a one off $2m up front on setting up top MMA coaching for you in your own time. However, I will insist on a clause of no fights during the season.

GM Garcia · « **Reply #22 on:** November 22, 2020, 06:39:56 PM »

I got the deal with Angus and Kingmakers MMA, I'm good for training in the sport. I just need the backing and support of y'all, otherwise this going to be a rough season. I don't have to give it all in the season and train for a fight, so I'd looking at fighting between seasons. We can add that clause, no problem. But financial investment in me running an event in the off season is what I'm really thinking. Get us co-promoting one another. Going to get a lot more people turning their head Ottawa's way, that's for sure!

GM Dazz · « **Reply #23 on:** November 23, 2020, 07:30:17 AM »

As long as you're responsible with all of this and show up to pre-season training every year without MMA related injuries then I don't see any problems here. We'll use that $2m to host your event in the stadium. I expect full commitment to the team during the season and in return I'll be happy to support your other endeavours.

GM Garcia · « **Reply #24 on:** November 23, 2020, 10:21:53 AM »

Then, let's do this! I'm going make us both a lot of money.

GM Dazz · « **Reply #25 on:** November 23, 2020, 12:24:57 PM »

If it goes that well I might set myself up in the MMA promotion business as well. Anyway, I'm looking forward to seeing the impact you have out on the footie field. Cheers.
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Brooklyn, that was one of the strangest negotiations I've had to deal with in a while. I'm not sure whether that's gone well or not. Anyway, we'd best move on to getting Adje Kessen signed up. I'm just hoping he's not passionate about escapology or Russian roulette. Could you contact his representatives for me please?

GM Garcia · « **Reply #26 on:** November 23, 2020, 04:35:00 PM »

Adje is looking forward to the challenge Ottawa present and is looking for a 3 year, $8M contract.

GM Dazz · « **Reply #27 on:** November 25, 2020, 05:51:51 PM »

That sounds fine to me, I'll get that sent to the league office. Thank you.
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Brooklyn, just Taylor to go now. Please contact his representative for me.

GM Garcia · « **Reply #28 on:** November 29, 2020, 08:56:45 AM »

Tyrone is itching to get going, feels he was overlooked, especially considering where his twin brother, DeVon, was drafted. He has outlined a desire to never line up against him and wants this in his contract. On the finances though, he'll sign at 2 years, $4.5M.

GM Dazz · « **Reply #29 on:** November 29, 2020, 12:53:45 PM »

My coaches and I pick the team, the players don't get a say. There is no way I'm putting a clause like that in his contract and that's non - negotiable. Also, I'm not putting effort into developing your client, and he needs development to reach the level his brother is at, only to lose him after 2 years. I'm fine with the money but it needs to be twice as long. 4 years at $4.5m and he plays every game we tell him to.

GM Garcia · « **Reply #30 on:** November 29, 2020, 02:20:37 PM »

Interesting stance. What incentive is there for Tyrone to sign a four year contract, if the finances remain in the lower scale and you do not bear the personal interests of the player in mind? I'll give you the chance to sell me on this.

GM Dazz · « **Reply #31 on:** November 30, 2020, 05:39:41 AM »

You want to talk about interesting stances, I've never before heard of a player wanting to sit out games. I've heard of plenty complaining about not having enough game time but never that.
From your initial negotiating stance it is clear to me that Tyrone thinks he's a more complete player than he is, so I have concerns about his work ethic and desire to improve. His position on not wanting to play against his brother raises questions about his commitment and professionalism.
To be successful in this game you need the right mentality as well as the technical ability and athleticism. He has the athleticism and we have the coaches capable of helping him work on the technical side but if the mentality isn't there then there's a limit to what he can achieve. I'm willing to give him a chance to show me my concerns are unfounded but I need to see commitment from him. I'm willing to compromise. 2 years at $3.5m followed by a team option for a further 2 years at $7m. No clauses about him choosing which games he sits out and I expect to see him giving his all to the team and for his teammates.

GM Garcia · « **Reply #32 on:** November 30, 2020, 10:50:12 AM »

It is a unique situation between the brothers, Tryone consider himselfs a father figure to his brother and wants the best for him. It would be difficult for him to play against his brother, but perhaps a firm hand and guidance is what Tyrone needs to enhance his own career. We'll sign at 2 years, $4M, with the two year team option at $7.5M.

GM Dazz · « **Reply #33 on:** December 02, 2020, 09:45:09 AM »

I can do that. I'm glad we could work something out. I'll remember that going forwards. Cheers.

GM Garcia · « **Reply #34 on:** December 02, 2020, 04:34:08 PM »

I'm glad we could come to an arrangement. Best of luck with the rest of your business.

GM Dazz · « **Reply #35 on:** December 23, 2020, 06:59:56 PM »

Brooklyn, could you get Coach Butler for me please?
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Coach, I've not wanted to speak to you about players yet because you've not had a chance to work with them so I can't expect you to know much about them so far. However, I was hoping you could help me with my Simon Tourneur problem. He's clearly a talented player but on the face of things he doesn't seem to fit the system so I've been trying to sell him to a team that needs a ML. Nobody seems to be willing to pay our asking price and I'm not willing to lower that so it's looking increasingly likely we'll have him on the roster in the new season. My initial team report says that he wants to be involved throughout the midfield so I was hoping you could shed some light on what his best attributes are and how well he might be suited to playing as the left sided central midfielder in our system.