M★RZEC - Man[ager] with a Mission
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@JustinCase0110 wrote:Tough fate losing so many players to injuries, especially when it's not rightfully punished on field... The manager may get in trouble for such statements, but sometimes it's necessary to be vocal about these things, to put some pressure on the refs, the association and the general perception in the media. A game or two in the stands may be worth that.
You were ahead of the kerb, but that was the storyline I had in my head when it happened. It really felt from the winter break, that I was getting injury after injury but barely punishment for the opponent, whereas I got more and more cards including my first direct red of the whole season. While at the other end, Saarbrücken (on January 1st only in 7th) just marches on: as if it was pre-scripted (which the game obviously is)... But instead of it letting get to me, I thought I'll make a storyline out of it.
And I'll say this: I think y'all be surprised with the outcome...
I love the anger the manager is showing and backing his players. Reminds me of a Klopp reaction. Losing players makes it very difficult but it can be a fun challenge in the game. It will be interested to see how the league responds to the manager not backing down and instead doubling down on his words.
Next up: Saarbrücken. But with, or without their manager?
Can't believe how close it is in the top. 2 points to divide 1 and 4. Only 4 points from 1 to 5 and so on. Exceptional drama!
Saarbrücken next, a chance to climb to top of the league, if results go in your favour. Well, if your February results had been better, I suppose you would have been there already.
Another twist in the tale...
So, this is the dilemma put forward to you
(and this isn't scripted, it happened as the career progressed)
@JustinCase0110 @LABoog4 @CO88LER5 @Stlducks4 @thurlow885 @Legend_Sp1rit @ale85bg
Daniel Marzec has been suspended and will have to sit out (simulate) the games against Saarbrücken, Sandhausen, Unterhaching, Lübeck, Rot-Weiss Essen, Verl and Ingolstadt. After that, I can retake my position and fight for 5 more playing rounds in this season's competition.
However, meanwhile I've been offered a job at FCSB (a.k.a. Steaua), record champions of Romania, though their last title dates from almost a decade ago. Their season derailed, dropping them 5 points behind leaders CFR Cluj, with 3 league games to go, then the top six get their points halved followed by another ten in the championship play-off round, home and away.
What would you do?
- Sit out punishment at Bielefeld with no influence over the next seven games (simulated), thus running the risk of being sacked for missing season objective
- Take the jump to FCSB
- Wait for 3rd option while suspended (different league every day; Austria, Belgium, England (L1), Korea, Argentina, Poland, Denmark, Netherlands), although this is a one true shot at national success.
Interesting twist, would the fans see Marzec as throwing his toys out and leaving the club because he did not get his way? Or will they blame the league for pushing their manager out the door?
Personally, I think going to FCSB is the best choice. They are a big club in their respective league. They are fighting for a title and Champions League football.
If you stay, you can get sacked if the sim results go bad. Who knows how long it will take to build this club up to the Champions League positions, especially with the corruption below.
Vote: Go to FCSB and prove the manager can win.
- @Danimal5981
You should sit it out and wait for another club. Fun twist. A part of me is intrigued by the FCSB link, giving the finger to the DfB by jumping straight to a top tier side fighting for trophies. And I've often thought about bringing this club back to the top myself, so I would enjoy seeing that happen.
However, I do also feel that the DfB would 'win', if the manager just leaves like that. So I would sit out the 7 games and continue after that. But both ideas could work.
Vote: Sit out the 7 games and stay at Arminia.
So, it's all equal then...
1x stay
1x FCSB
1x wait for something else or better
@Danimal5981 wrote:So, it's all equal then...
1x stay
1x FCSB
1x wait for something else or better
Sorry mate. Looks like you'll need to make your decision yourself. 😄
Unless @thurlow885 can be persuaded to weigh in with a deciding vote?
The first time ever I could make an in-game transfer to literally any club I want (apart from the top 5 leagues: England, Spain, Germany, France and Italy), including the first ever possibility of an in-game transfer towards my beloved Ajax. Now, from one side there's this feeling of 'not Ajax again', but the fact that I can do it in-game without anything simulated or scripted does appeal to me...
But I can literally go to the far reaches of Europe, or even take refuge in Korea. Maybe cash in at a Saudi team?...
Or, should I still swallow my pride and sit out my punishment? I don't think anybody with a suspension of that type is sustainable in Germany in the near future: I've essentially forced my own dismissal - but whereto next?...
