I'm taking a step outside the story for a moment to mention how much I am enjoying Football Manager 2012. The level of immersion that's possible in this game is incredible. I see how it could be too much for some people, but for me, it's perfect.
Like I said, I've never been a huge fan of professional soccer. That makes the fact I find FM12 so addictive even more of a surprise--a pleasant surprise. Slowly, I am learning more about the game, and that's making the computer game that much more fun. I still have a long, long way to go, but it's been a very enjoyable trip so far.
