As new Manager Mambo walked on to the pitch of the empty Nuevo Colombino stadium he could sense his excitement, this new stadium might only hold just under twenty thousand but it looked impressive and would provide the perfect backdrop to his introduction to Management.
He had joined the oldest football team in Spain lovingly referred as El Decano ("the senior member"), the Club had History and Tradition that he would have to live up to. Commonly known as Recre they had just been promoted to the top flight and it was the new Managers job to keep them there.
The Fans were concerned, the Board was concerned and even the Tea lady was worried at the appointment after all who was this guy now in charge and just off the plane from his spiritual home of Scotland.
The Board looked on as Coach after Coach was brought in to strengthen the Staff, basic foundations were being built as the team played in friendly’s. The Manager would have to take his time getting to know the players and this would be a real test when the games started proper.
The Media tried as best they could to get interviews and sound bites but this Manager was only going to comment after he had settled in and had something to say. He was quite happy to let the other new Manager at bigger clubs express themselves.
Having played three competitive games the manager felt it was time to talk.
“I’d just like to say a few words for the fans; I’m delighted to be here and pleased to be undefeated thus far. We have put in three very good performances and already there looks to be core of a team. I’ve been impressed with a few players and ever rewarded them with new contracts< namely Ikechukwu Uche, Santiago Cazorla, Laurenţiu Dumitru Roşu.
Sixth in the League and a very impressive 3-3 with Athletico Madrid. It might be only one win and two draws but it’s a starting point. With ten goals scored in three games we already have found decent form. With regards with transfers, it will be next season before we see new faces. Youth development could be key, time will be taken to access just what we have already at the club and the new team of coaches will help in developing the players both youth and first.
That’s all I’ve got to say I have the Villarreal game to prepare for”