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Greyfriars Bobby · 04-19-2020, 07:30 PM

15 August 2015

Before I introduce you to the players, I'm going to take a minute to profile the staff I've assembled at Boston Minutemen. When I manage small teams, the members of the back room staff aren't usually very interesting, because nobody has ever heard of any of them. With a big club, that might not be the case. You might see some recognizable names on these lists.

Senior Team Coaching Staff

I accepted the game's recommendations about my playing background and my coaching credentials, and it maxed me out in both categories. So, I'm an England international with 65 caps and 6 goals to my credit. Probably a center back, since I'm 6'3".

When I took over the team, I had a random, fictional assistant manager who wasn't very good, so I sacked him immediately and hired Heaps. In "real life," he played for and managed New England Revolution in MLS after an outstanding career at Duke, where he also walked on to the basketball team.

I was happy to see Meola among the possible candidates for a job as our goalkeeping coach. His credentials as a 'keeper for the USMNT need very little introduction. He also lettered in baseball at the University of Virginia, plays the drums in a cover band, and once had the lead in an off-Broadway production of Tony n' Tina's Wedding.

Fitness coaches Piri and Driscoll were looking for work after spending time on the staffs of big clubs in England and continental Europe.

Winter was a huge get for us, too. He played for Ajax, Lazio, and Inter Milan, and Holland, earning 84 caps. Aron also managed Ajax U18 and Toronto FC. Both he and Colin Cooper are Model Professionals, too.

Thomson is a fictional character, but he's pretty good, so I kept him around. Same for Cousins.

Reserve Team Coaching Staff

I discovered these coaches work with players at all three levels: the senior team, the reserves, and the Under 18s. Therefore, I wanted to bring in some quality coaches, and in the process, I've created a group with some international flair.

Concina is a fantastic reserves manager. Leonhardsen spent a decade in the English Premier League before and after starring in his native Norway, while playing 86 times for his country.

Røvde and César both had links to MLS. I wonder if the links we've established in Scandinavia and Brazil might help us find some talented players there?

Under 18 Coaches

Yes, that is the Sigi Schmid, MLS's winningest coach of all time. I hope our U18s know they are being mentored by a legend. Califf, a long-time MLS player, already lists him among his Favoured Personell. I think their relationship will only help our team thrive.

Oddly enough, Friedel's credentials as a specialist goalkeeping coach are trash! My son, who is himself a goalkeeper, likes seeing two iconic American 'keepers on the staff. Don't think I won't be looking to see if Tim Howard decides to go into coaching once he hangs up his gloves.

Friedel (82) and Califf (23) have 105 United States caps between them.

Scouts

Chief scout Sylvestre is a fictional character, but he's got some talent and a Fairly Professional personality. That combination was strong enough for me to keep him on the job.

Möller is the famous name on this list, a Borussia Dortmund legend, capped 82 times for Germany.

I can add a couple more scouts, and I think I will look for someone with knowledge of the British Isles.

Physiotherapists

I gave my daughters the job of hiring our physios. They decided to see if they could find women who wanted to work for Boston Minutemen, and they turned up five of them!

My older daughter thought she remembered Carneiro's name; she supports Chelsea and, while she was eight when Carneiro's conflict with Jose Mourinho began there, she's learned about it after the fact. That's why Carneiro was job-hunting in my FM world, and Claire was delighted to hire her as our head physio.

Her staff are all very good at their job, too. Cooper and Bush are both young and might get even better.

04-19-2020, 07:30 PM	#2
Greyfriars Bobby College Prospect Join Date: Sep 2013	15 August 2015 Before I introduce you to the players, I'm going to take a minute to profile the staff I've assembled at Boston Minutemen. When I manage small teams, the members of the back room staff aren't usually very interesting, because nobody has ever heard of any of them. With a big club, that might not be the case. You might see some recognizable names on these lists. Senior Team Coaching Staff I accepted the game's recommendations about my playing background and my coaching credentials, and it maxed me out in both categories. So, I'm an England international with 65 caps and 6 goals to my credit. Probably a center back, since I'm 6'3". When I took over the team, I had a random, fictional assistant manager who wasn't very good, so I sacked him immediately and hired Heaps. In "real life," he played for and managed New England Revolution in MLS after an outstanding career at Duke, where he also walked on to the basketball team. I was happy to see Meola among the possible candidates for a job as our goalkeeping coach. His credentials as a 'keeper for the USMNT need very little introduction. He also lettered in baseball at the University of Virginia, plays the drums in a cover band, and once had the lead in an off-Broadway production of Tony n' Tina's Wedding. Fitness coaches Piri and Driscoll were looking for work after spending time on the staffs of big clubs in England and continental Europe. Winter was a huge get for us, too. He played for Ajax, Lazio, and Inter Milan, and Holland, earning 84 caps. Aron also managed Ajax U18 and Toronto FC. Both he and Colin Cooper are Model Professionals, too. Thomson is a fictional character, but he's pretty good, so I kept him around. Same for Cousins. Reserve Team Coaching Staff I discovered these coaches work with players at all three levels: the senior team, the reserves, and the Under 18s. Therefore, I wanted to bring in some quality coaches, and in the process, I've created a group with some international flair. Concina is a fantastic reserves manager. Leonhardsen spent a decade in the English Premier League before and after starring in his native Norway, while playing 86 times for his country. Røvde and César both had links to MLS. I wonder if the links we've established in Scandinavia and Brazil might help us find some talented players there? Under 18 Coaches Yes, that is the Sigi Schmid, MLS's winningest coach of all time. I hope our U18s know they are being mentored by a legend. Califf, a long-time MLS player, already lists him among his Favoured Personell. I think their relationship will only help our team thrive. Oddly enough, Friedel's credentials as a specialist goalkeeping coach are trash! My son, who is himself a goalkeeper, likes seeing two iconic American 'keepers on the staff. Don't think I won't be looking to see if Tim Howard decides to go into coaching once he hangs up his gloves. Friedel (82) and Califf (23) have 105 United States caps between them. Scouts Chief scout Sylvestre is a fictional character, but he's got some talent and a Fairly Professional personality. That combination was strong enough for me to keep him on the job. Möller is the famous name on this list, a Borussia Dortmund legend, capped 82 times for Germany. I can add a couple more scouts, and I think I will look for someone with knowledge of the British Isles. Physiotherapists I gave my daughters the job of hiring our physios. They decided to see if they could find women who wanted to work for Boston Minutemen, and they turned up five of them! My older daughter thought she remembered Carneiro's name; she supports Chelsea and, while she was eight when Carneiro's conflict with Jose Mourinho began there, she's learned about it after the fact. That's why Carneiro was job-hunting in my FM world, and Claire was delighted to hire her as our head physio. Her staff are all very good at their job, too. Cooper and Bush are both young and might get even better.