21 year old with only FOOTBALL MANAGER experience gets FC Baku job

[paisleyroad 894]

Get the XBox out lads . . . there's hope for us all :lol: :lol:

http://sports.yahoo....13724--sow.html

Those who have been ensconced in the unrelenting grasp of a Football Manager addiction will know that it can rob you of time, sustenance and all social interaction for extended periods of time.

(But the feeling of winning the Europa League with Aldershot Town in a few seasons is totally worth it.)

Fans of the popular management simulation game will be pleased to hear that the man hours skills acquired while playing have finally been validated by some kind of real world application.

A 21-year-old named Vugar Guloglan oglu Huseynzade has been working in an advisory position with Azerbaijani Premier League side FC Baku since February. But with only Football Manager experience to his name, Huseynzade succeeded where others have failed by being awarded the managers job.

He told Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet (quote via Eurosport):

"I've always wanted to work in football and have played Football Manager since 2002."

According to globo.com, Huseynzade beat candidates such as 1991 European Footballer of the Year Jean-Pierre Papin to the job, even though the Frenchman has actually managed several real teams.

The youngster is aiming for Europa League qualification, but will have his work cut out for him with Baku teetering over the Azerbaijan Premier League relegation spots. And with actually having to talk to people and go outside.

[The Godfather 48,316]

I could have been the best out there if someone took a chance on me years ago.

I knew Ronaldinho would be a star!

[paisleyroad 894]

i honestly think the SFA have missed a trick here after giving that clown Levein the boot

[Goianegra 3,384]

Lucky bastard

[bombaybadboy08 15,659]

About time too.

Wonder if he stormed out his first press conference.

[caseyjones 3,008]

That will have raised a few hopes on here.

[The Godfather 48,316]

About time too.

Wonder if he stormed out his first press conference.

Nah prob choose to ignore question such as who will win the title.

I'd have sent my assistant in personally while I scoured the market for talent...

[bombaybadboy08 15,659]

Nah prob choose to ignore question such as who will win the title.

I'd have sent my assistant in personally while I scoured the market for talent...

I need to get back on this,neglected the new one so far.

[OLE SUPER WILBERT 2,473]

Oan yersel Vugar!

[polishranger 98]

Good for him. He'll probably though have major troubles earning trust of a team, convincing players to do what he want

[AlBear. 8,499]

Good for him. He'll probably though have major troubles earning trust of a team, convincing players to do what he want

He can always save it and reload if they lose.

[OLE SUPER WILBERT 2,473]

He can always save it and reload if they lose.

He wont be able to do that.

[johanhentze 7,495]

He wont be able to do that.

Not sure if serious...?

[OLE SUPER WILBERT 2,473]

Not sure if serious...?

[barcelonabear 20]

It's the Reserves Managers job he's been given. Think something's been lost in translation as it's more likely Papin was in the frame for the actual managers job before it went to Bozidar Bandovic. Though if he was in for the Reserve job then he really needs to sack his agent.

[ShoeShoeShoe! 5]

I wonder who his backroom staff are.

I'd have all my mates and team building excercises would be on the cards at least twice a week at the club's expense. Free bar!

[Misteral 2,361]

A school mate of mine applied for the vacant Sunderland manager's job (after Bob Stokoe I think) when he was 16. He was pretty serious as well.

Needless to say.................

[dazzareyes 79]

It's the Reserves Managers job he's been given. Think something's been lost in translation as it's more likely Papin was in the frame for the actual managers job before it went to Bozidar Bandovic. Though if he was in for the Reserve job then he really needs to sack his agent.

Their official site has him as the manager.

[Creampuff 17,034]

He already worked at the club, has football management qualifications from the US, and is mates with the club's top dogs.

Non-story.

[Dennis 1,011]

Was it muff that got it.