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From: JSmoove
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Date: 10/14/2025 6:05:23 PM
Ribonucleic Acid
PPL
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Second Team:
Celestial Wrath
I have a player, Takis Vafopoulos [54539187], who had the 2nd most points and had the most assts last season despite being a 20yo.

In the last week, he had proficient form. Despite that, he was benched for 21 year old and dudes with poor form. When I asked the manager why he did that, he removed my player from the roster.

Question, for other aspiring managers, do you think his conduct is detrimental for the team?

Last edited by JSmoove at 10/14/2025 6:05:44 PM

From: CoachP

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Date: 10/15/2025 6:27:44 PM
Corntucky Mildcats
III.3
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Winchester Crows
100% yes. That is toxic conduct.

Game Shape plays a big factor in U21 games. Smaller nations often struggle with GS since NT managers have no control over minutes and are desperate for players with talent. I would rather sunbathe in Russia than pull a productive starter with 9 GS.

If I ever made a roster switch and an owner asked why, I would share some strategic insight and even some skills in hopes the manager who came to me could better understand my logic.

From: CoachP
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Date: 10/15/2025 7:03:01 PM
Corntucky Mildcats
III.3
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Winchester Crows
Yia Sas

I am the former coach of Nigeria U21. I managed to take that program from dead last to a top 35 team. It took a few years, and I learned quite a bit during that run. I have been waiting patiently for a good situation, as I am not a merc-style manager. I don't bounce around desperately to any random job. I like sticking with a program and helping it grow.

I would like to manage your U21 team and earn your trust over the next two seasons, and hopefully parlay that into two more seasons. My early goals are as follows:

1. Get comms up and running with managers training Cyprus U21 players. Find out their plan. Ask if they are willing to take advice. Work with them individually on plans and goals. Most of this through DMs on BB.

2. Take a look at maybe doing new artwork for the U21 team. I have done art for probably 30 managers or so and a few NTs. Check out the Hrvatska U21 home page for an example.

3. Get a weekly or bi-weekly update going for all Cypriot managers delivered to their inbox, or just as a team announcement on the landing page.

4. Try to win as many games as possible by using what I know about the GE and tactics. To be direct and honest, I like to experiment in games where I am a big underdog. You may see a "strange" lineup here and there, if I am elected.

I appreciate your consideration.

Efharisto

Coach P





Last edited by CoachP at 10/15/2025 7:03:59 PM