Córdoba CF

The story of Alternative Football history is regarding the journey of Alexander Kennedy as he guide the struggling Córdoba CF from lower division until it become world class champion team. The story were started from 1978 - 79 season and were inspired from Football Manager Classic Database and were using modern days way of football journey including identify future superstar and legends.

## The Beginning

Alexander Kennedy, the son of Córdoba CF Vice President James Araujo Kennedy were appointed as manager of Córdoba CF ahead of 1978-79 Segunda Division B season after having relegated in the previous season. His appointment came under fire from the fans which they feel like the appointment of Alexander were sign of cronyism by the club management as the appointment were fully endorsed by his father who have much influence in the club boardroom. They also questionable the appointment due to the Alexander's lack of experience in managing the football club especially since Alexander is just 18 years old. Alexander who were studying in private school and were doubt as child prodigy and managed to entered university at the age of 14 years old. Alexander have passion in football, having played in his school team and in the university team. When he suffered from ACL injury in one of his university match, Alexander changed his football career into management side. He ultimately became manager of his university team for 3 years and after his graduate, he joined Córdoba CF as inspiring coach. The resignation of Ignacio Eizaguirre forced the club to turned to Alexander to guide the team in the upcoming season.

Alexander first season were considered as inconsistent as they club were slump into 17th position and almost relegated into the Tercera División. He also were having strained relationship with his players as some of them were showed lack of respect towards Alexander due to his young age and his inconsistent when selecting his tactics which some of it cost the match. Towards the end of the season, the fans called for his resignation but the management largely influence by his father, denied his resignation letter. As the season close, Alexander started to planning his future for the club.

## The Rise

### Promotion

During the summer break, Alexander were request to meet the club's top management to discuss his vision and long term plan for the club. In the meeting, Alexander highlighted his desired for club to upgrade the club facilities and its youth academy. Alexander believed that having a world class training facilities and renowned youth academy could help the club in long term period. His plan were saw a split of opinion in the top management which many of them concern regarding the costing due to the club small stature and lack of investment from others to help Alexander achieved the goals. His father, expectedly support Alexander plan and even volunteer himself to find investment for the club to support the plan's costing fees. Before his ended the meeting, Alexander also asked the club to considered wider the club scouting range which including the South America and Africa as he believed that they can find more cheaper quality players from the region rather than buying players in European country that required high transfer fee. The latter plan were gained full support from the club top management. The second season prove a success for Alexander as he managed to achieved 2nd position in the league, only lose one point to Linares CF who were the champion team. The promotion saw the return of Córdoba CF into the first division since 1971 - 1972 season.

### Underdog Team

As Córdoba CF return to the top flight, Alexander realize that the squad is below the standard in order to survive in the league and if he don't overhaul the squad, the Córdoba CF surely will be relegated again. Having limited budget currently, Alexander unable to performed much in the league however, he managed to keep the club in the La Liga.

The next two season saw the club mingled around relegation zone which in 1982 - 1983 season saw the club narrowly escape relegation after finished one point above the zone. At the same time, the club unveil its brand new modern club facilities which helped enhance the club operation and training. The club also officiated the rebranding of the club youth academy and team which them been call as "La Maravilla" meaning " The Wonderkids".

Ahead of 1983 - 1984 season, Alexander started to look for foreign talent which to help energize the team. Alexander already send scouts in few previous season and he even travel in certain region to identify the young and suitable talent for the club.