jacobcarson877 2,432 Posted June 25 Share Posted June 25 Hey everyone! I know you all have read a lot of words from me in the last little bit, but I’ll ask you to read just a little bit more here. When I cam to consciousness in S82 with my second player Landon Wolanin, I was immediately sucked into the world of GMing. @Frank taught me everything I needed to know and then I just kept grabbing onto more and more. I honed my skills in the JST and the WJC. I took over from Frank in the VHLM with my beloved San Diego. I had the honour of coaching in the World Cup. And when my friends (and family) called, I answered. @Dil was stepping down from London, and many of the users that I had come to know, love and respect asked for me specifically to come take them to the next level. And so we did! We won a championship right out of the gate, something that had always been a dream of mine, and a very strange way to start a career. We turned the identity of the London United around, from a perennial wildcard to a championship contender. We got good, and then very mediocre. We learned a lot, and we got better, and better, and better. We went to back to back finals, losing in 7 both times. But both times we came back stronger. We hung 2 (and a half) more jersey retirements in the rafters, and not just for fun. I would have been stupid not to honour their achievements. We’ve had great players, and particularly people come through our roster. I want to specifically thank @Dom, @badcolethetitan, @MubbleFubbles, and @MexicanCow123 for placing their bets on me. For some it paid off in full, and for others I wish I knew what I know now, because I would have done better this time. I want to thank @Triller, @JCarson, @aimkin, @Sjin, @VattghernCZ, and @Uncommon for being my rocks through many seasons now, for being leaders on and off the ice, and for always hyping me up. And lastly I want to thank @Ricer13, who I am actively nominating as my preferred candidate as the next London United GM. I learned much of what I know about VHL GMing from him, and always hoped to do it as well as he does. Hopefully now I can be sure that what remains of my team will be in good hands going forward into a new era of United hockey. With that I will be stepping down as United GM at the conclusion of the S94 Playoffs. I have done everything I wanted to, I have seen through the players that I came to see through, and it is now time for a fresh set of eyes. But don’t worry I’m not going anywhere! I want to get back to being more involved in the BOG, make forum content, enjoy my current player, and get moving on the next chapter of my real life. I want to get involved with the new members again, work on bettering the Pre-VHL experience from start to finish. Thank you all for being a part of the past few seasons, and best of luck for the remainder of S94! @Acydburn@Beketov@Josh twists, sadie, Thunder and 28 others 9 2 8 3 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banackock 7,972 Posted June 25 Share Posted June 25 Thank you for giving us plenty of notice. We’ll be sure to hire someone 5 minutes before the draft. Ricer13, v.2, rory and 6 others 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Ricer13 2,774 Posted June 25 Moderator Share Posted June 25 Congrats on a great run in London! You most certainly turned London into a place that players want to play. Good luck this season chasing that cup one more time jacobcarson877 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator samx 1,158 Posted June 25 Moderator Share Posted June 25 I personally blame @aimkinbecause teno retired and now joacob is quitting. How dare you. Gaikoku-hito, Aimee, AJW and 3 others 1 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spartan 4,274 Posted June 25 Share Posted June 25 Can just flip with Ricer in the M no biggie jacobcarson877 and Ricer13 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacobcarson877 2,432 Posted June 25 Author Share Posted June 25 1 minute ago, samx said: I personally blame @aimkinbecause teno retired and now joacob is quitting. How dare you. More blame @Triller and the rest of the 86 gang for being the last ones out the door! The only question I had was whether I would start the rebuild and pass it along, or just let someone else take it. Triller 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spartan 4,274 Posted June 25 Share Posted June 25 1 minute ago, jacobcarson877 said: More blame @Triller and the rest of the 86 gang for being the last ones out the door! The only question I had was whether I would start the rebuild and pass it along, or just let someone else take it. Rebuilding is fun and you'll never get to do it now smh jacobcarson877 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 3,137 Posted June 25 Share Posted June 25 Thanks for the trade talks, always joined our chats! London will be different without you! jacobcarson877 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncommon 86 Posted June 25 Share Posted June 25 Thanks for everything, Jacob. Best of luck! jacobcarson877 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triller 1,592 Posted June 25 Share Posted June 25 55 minutes ago, jacobcarson877 said: More blame @Triller and the rest of the 86 gang for being the last ones out the door! The only question I had was whether I would start the rebuild and pass it along, or just let someone else take it. Thank you Jacob for accommodating my need to be a playmaker in this league and for bringing in players that created a very relaxed and enjoyable LR! You helped me with my player build and helped me fight back depreciation to give Leonard a fighting chance every season. We are UNITED! jacobcarson877 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaikoku-hito 1,990 Posted June 25 Share Posted June 25 jacobcarson877 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twists 365 Posted June 25 Share Posted June 25 Jacob no you were supposed to draft me jacobcarson877 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aimee 1,074 Posted June 25 Share Posted June 25 Congrats on an amazing GM run. I'm sure you have so much more to do going forward. Thank you for trusting in Teno and I to keep it together. jacobcarson877 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyXpher 1,136 Posted June 25 Share Posted June 25 Congrats on a great tenure as London GM and all the best with your next VHL endeavor! jacobcarson877 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCarson 700 Posted June 25 Share Posted June 25 Quitter Frank, twists, samx and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJW 2,102 Posted June 25 Share Posted June 25 Did some really amazing things in London man! I'm excited to see what you have planned next for this league (especially the minor leagues after your media post). Congrats on a successful career for the United jacobcarson877 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank 5,054 Posted June 25 Share Posted June 25 @jacobcarson877 running San Diego with you then you leading them to a championship and the success you've had with London. It's been a treat to watch. jacobcarson877 and JCarson 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garsh 1,169 Posted June 25 Share Posted June 25 thanks for your work as GM, great run Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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