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was fairly new last election with the seniour nt but im voting this time.We lost every single game last season no offense but shouldnt you step down and see how it goes.I believe there was a guy before bainsy who set up a platform for the Seniour NT and stepped down thats when bainsy stepped in isnt??Maybe you did the same but lost every game.

.We lost every single game last season no offense but shouldnt you step down and see how it goes.

i think it is pretty tough to judge ezlife's performance as a U21 NT manager on the teams performances in the World Cup, this is due to the fact that Africa is the weakest continental and thus when an African team makes the World Cup they are severely overpowered by bigger nation, with the exception of maybe Msir who would be at home in some of the other continents. If ezlife is to be judged on his performances it would be more appropriate in my view to use the season before when we made the semi's of the African Championships as the level of competition is closer to our own.

anyway have fun deciding who to vote for.

As you said, it isn't really fair for ez to be judged like that. Many here know that when I was coaching the NT, we had a severe disadvantage because our team was old. Every week some of the most important players skills went down and I was stranded on what to do. Still, we got to the 2nd round and went to the repechage. Although I admit personal reasons got in the way of me coaching the NT in a serious way, I'm kind of proud of what I accomplished. And ez should be too. With the kind of players he had, he did the best he could. And us, of all people, shouldn't criticise because almost none of us know what it's like to coach a National Team.

i guess you missed the part i acknowledged that he did a good job mostly the behind the scenes job during that run of losses.All im saying is he suffered a lot of losses as a manager and like i said it in the most maybe he should reconsider his position.its not so much as criticism as i left it up to him to decide and answer.My saying this doesnt mean i wont vote for him or i'll vote for him ,just looking for some answers really.

Well mate I'm gonna tell you the truth: I've already reconsidered my position as the manager of this team. I've a successful team on my own and I don't need to take care of the SA U21.

However, I had fun winning a few games here and there with a team that is ways below the average. I sort of like the community you guys got and I also enjoy talking with bainsy about tactics and players. I play buzzerbeater for fun and I have fun here, too; so why not have another run at it?

Now you want some answers:

1. I challenge any manager to win more games than I did over the last 2 seasons.

2. SA has an average of 10 users (most are not even "active"), that gives you 30 draftees per season. Among these, 5-6 have a decent potential for the U21. That gives you a pool of 20-24 players to deal with. Half of these have for sure not recieved the training to compete at this level. My job is to make a team with what's left. Sometimes, I don't even get half decent guards or big men (due to the randomness of the heights in the draft). Consider we played last season against teams like Spain, over 3'500 active users; make it a pool of over 10'000 draftees per season (!). There are a lot of things you can argue with, but not this.

3. I shall remind you that you made the mistake 4 seasons ago: I signed up for the election and you (SA managers) voted for another runner. He went bot after barely a few weeks. I answered a GM's call a season later to take over the team. You got a stable manager willing to run the team. I want to say, don't let it go.


I had a nice run during those 3 seasons and I'd not be upset not being re-elected. I'm leaving the most talented U21 team this country has ever had to the next manager. You got the ball in your hands, make wise decisions.

I hope that answers some of your questions.

PS: thanks for your support fellas, I appreciate.

I regret to inform you that I cannot take the South African player I bidded on. If Ebene or another user can make a bid over mine, I'll appreciate it.

thank you ,answered all my questions.

that is alright dude. just thought i would highlight it.

anyway if you are looking and getting more involved, or at least interested in the U21 and Senior team you should sign up to the offsite forum and check out what is happening over there.

so are u going to be a candidate for SA u21?

It's very strange you participate again this new election ! You have only 50% of positive ratings, and in the U21 page, your last message is very old.
I think the communication is very important and it's very pleasant for all managers !

I think if a south african manager is motivate, I'll be ready to welcome in my staff to developp the U21 team, and elaborate the communication into the county !

lol

You just shot yourself in the foot:

We have opened a thread on an offsite forum so we could discuss the tactics with everyone involved and share the NT players skills. I've been active on that side and let down the public forum, where every other NT manager can read our stuff.


I believe it's even more important to inform yourself AND read our public forums (where links to the offsite forums are shared) before you start talking down anybody.

About the 50% rating, I don't even pay much attention to this as it comes from only 2 voters.

So frog, back to you!