Letters from a son

[Bubka]

No idea. I use the 'insert image' thingy but it doesnt show

I would also think the thread would be too long.. But I can easily change it

[Fabrizio Gatti]

Okay, this way is cool, so oyu keep it how you like it

[Zack_21]

Congrate mate for writting a realy good letter. Hope you doing well playing in England though. Glory.... for Mikael!

Best of luck.

[guyeylon]

great job!
one question- why throughout the second season didn't u ask for a new contract from ruzomberok? they would have given you a multi-million euro contract!

[ben24]

thats gotta be the best career i've ever read bout - nice1

[xtrmntr]

does this thread is dead? a great career to continue though...!

[Bubka]

Well its kinda dead. I haven't played NSS for ages - still have the samegame though. hmm perhaps I should fire it up again and relive it..

[Master Chief123]

Bubka, you're back! :O Revive it, this is one of my favorite career stories and I've read this more then once. Greatly written from a unique perspective.

[Bubka]

yeah I'm back - well semiback anyhoo. I'll see if I can get the time to write a few more letters

[Bubka]

sat 11 aug 2007

Hi mom,

It's been ages since I've written you. I've been busy with lots of things and you know how it is - one day takes another and before you know it, a year has gone by.

Sorry if this letter is a brief one - the last 6-7 months have been a blur and I cannot remember everything in detail.

I had my first match for Man Utd against Wigan at home. I was a bit nervous because I wasn't sure I would get picked. Luckily I was. Together with Saha we formed the deadly duo. I wonder where Wayne went... ?

It wasnt the best start. It was actually awful. I had a rating of 4 after first half. I never imagined the level of play to be this fast. Even though I'm one of the fastest on the team, I still struggled to keep up. The 2nd half was a bit better. I made a 20yarder pass to Saha, who neatly scored. Unfortunately we played a disappointing 1-1 and I ended up with a rating of 6. At the end I was played left attack. Grr I had hoped this wouldnt happen here too

Don't be alarmed but apparently someone didnt like my move to Man Utd. I started getting some weird hatemail, stating I was a traitor and a gloryhunter. I hope it doesn't get any further than this. I feel a bit scared to be honest.

I finished my training and was recommended to start on passing. I was eager to perform well, too eager apparently, because I accidently tripped over a cone and knocked my head into the groundl. It cost me a heading ability. I'm alright though.

The 2nd match was away against Arsenal of all teams. I've never run so much in my life. Oh my god those players are good! First half saw us going 0-0 with a respectable 7 to me. Shortly into the second half they scored a goal, even though we had all the play. Then I had my chance. With a powerful header I put us up 1-1. I even had a one on one with the keeper 1 minute before end, but my nerves failed me and I missed by a mile. Tough luck

I have to go. Its getting late and I need to get up early.

Kisses,
Mikey

[Bubka]

30 oct 2007

Hi mom,

How about that? 2 month has gone by and I'm writing to you already! If I keep this up, you'll probably start hating these letters. haha joke.

The latest news on my footie career is that we are doing well in the league. I am a constant starter besides both Wayne and Saha. We really kick ***, pardon my french.

I also got picked for national duty against Chile. I got a knock in the first half but I kept on going. I even scored to 1-0! I eventually got subbed, but we won 4-1. Luckily my injury was only a minor one, so I would be fit for the next match.

Yesterday I found out that one of my teammates had a drinking problem (no, I won't name any names). I thought long and hard about what to do. I even talked to Daniella about it. In the end I confronted him, but he told me to mind my own business. I was saddened that I couldn't help him and now I fear for him. What to do, what to do?

I guess it all put an influence on my play, because I started getting slick knocks in training. No I didn't fall over another cone. I.. well.. I kicked a waterbottle because I couldn't pass the damn ball. It cost me a set piece point. Then at another training session I fell over because my shoelaces wasnt tied probably. That cost me a shooting ability. Sometimes I really hate training.

I also have some good news. Daniella was asked to feature in a well-known womanss magazine with some stylish pictures. No it is not porn! Don't you worry. You should see the pictures. They are really great. My only concern are the looks all the lads are giving her now. They better keep there hands to themselves or I'll...

Well that is all for now. I will write again soon.

Mikey

[Bubka]

great job!
one question- why throughout the second season didn't u ask for a new contract from ruzomberok? they would have given you a multi-million euro contract!

I don't know really. I guess I was so focused on playing, that I didn't think of renewing the contract. Money isn't everything ;-)

[Bubka]

21 nov 2007

Hi mom,

This is going to be a short letter. I just wanted to let you know how things are and keep you up to date.

The league is going well. We are really cruising and I'm scoring and passing left and right. I guess that made me a target to those anti Doping fellows because they came twice during the last month and tested me. They found nothing, so don't you worry. The source of my wellbeing is not drugs but a simple thing like my family.

I hope I can make it home for christmas, but the season will continue through the holidays, so don't bet on it.

My sponsors made a strange proposal. They wanted to put my face on clothing. I couldn't see the harm in that - guess it would bring in loads of cash too. But I should have asked more about it before I accepted. I'm almost too embarrassed to tell you.... well... its on underwear. Yup thats right. My name on panties and shorts. Go figure but it sells well. I can only imagine what our opponents fans are using it to.

Thats it for now. As I said I will hopefully be home for christmas.

Love
Mikey

[Bubka]

6 Jan 2008

Hi mom,

Merry christmas and a happy new year. I hope you all recieved the presents I sent. I am so sorry that I couldn't share the holidays with you.

The years start has seen all the major clubs sending transfer offers to me. Roma, Real Zaragoza, Blackburn, Sevilla, Catania, Palermo, Real Zaragoza and Man City just to name a few. I guess my performance in the league and the cup hasn't gone unnoticed. I turned them all down though. Being in my favorite club is all I want.

The other day I bought Daniella a new sportscar. Yes I know they are dangerous, but she begged me for months for a new one, so well I bought her one. I just hope she can handle it.

I guess all the money in the bank suddenly were too much to me, because I started visiting the casino with some friends. At the beginning it was only small amounts and all about the fun of it. But it soon became larger and larger amounts and I simply couldn't handle it. I lost ALOT of money. I am really ashamed. Daniella is also very angry with me. So angry that she's threathend to leave me if I don't clean up. Its just hard when the addiction is sooooo high.. its tempting.. I know you want to be reassured that I'm ok. Well I am. Its one day at a time and I hope I've left it all behind me. My teammates has also been very supportive.

Unfortunately not all people has forgotten about it. My picture was in the newspaper 4 days ago. I was caught gambling. My boss is very angry and when we had a talk he made it clear I had no more chances. If I didn't clean up, I would get the sack. On top of that he fined me bigtime. Mom I'm so scared. I wish you were here.

I can't write anymore now.

Love
Mikey

[Nando]

The gambling problem is really bad... I made one million from my sponser (by the way, your face on underwear... I just don't want to picture it ) and lost it all in blackjack (I love it).

Just a suggestion, Bubka, hows about a telephone call to your dear mom on paper, maybe she calls because she is worried...