As virtual manager has changed over the last year, Hazwoo Watezini lifts the lid on how the club has been adapting and plans for the future

"Obviously it's always going to take some time when the whole system you've been used to changes - but over time you get used to it." He told TUFC TV on Friday morning.

"The main change has obviously come with regard to the ageing players changing. It's changed the way me and the board look at things in terms of a general squad dynamic. Previously we opted for experience and youth with not much in between - however now you're likely to see the club changing that as the middle years of the career are where the action happens".

"Listen it's been a rocky year for us. There's been a lot of investment in the basic facilities at this club that've meant stability but also perhaps not the excitement the fans want to see. A lot of people have asked our aims for this year and I don't want to overcomplicate it. We haven't played division two football this year despite giving it a good crack in England so that's our aim for the rest of the summer. If we can get back up there we'll make the necessary adjustments and hopefully we can push on and develop into the club the fans know we can be".

Watezini refused to comment on transfers despite the board making it clear they were in the market for new talent. Muno Ferrer, grandson of club great Justo, was signed for a few of around 1 million credits on Friday whilst centre back pairing Arantes Abreu and Nojus Gabreovich were both pictured going for medicals on Thursday. The club are rumoured to have a buy back clause in the contracts of academy products Dirk Meyskens and Chiko Okiura amongst others but the club are yet to comment. A big money move for Scottish superstar Alexander Stephen has also been touted but again no confirmation on this or indeed any other offers.

Having upgraded their training facilities to 3 stars earlier this year, the budget isn't what it used to be, but Watezini is confident he can steer this young squad to great heights, particularly with them developing together each day. He showed remarkable faith, in keeping with Trufflers history, by offering long term contracts to the young talents who have been training at the club over the last few months. A list of them goes as follows:

Hen Devonald (Wales)
Ricardo Koemans (Netherlands)
Froylan Serra (Spain)
Hector Salto (Spain)
Jafar Bahualdin (Afghanistan)
Bjarne Slet (Denmark)
Gianlorenzo Roghi (Italy)
Harasym Styopina (Ukraine)
Mikka Sinisalo (Finland)
Ethan Moise (Australia)
Liu-chun Khoo (China)
Firmin Daens (Belgium)

There are also several younger players who are expected to be handed deals. Watezini is particularly excited about the development of Devonald, Jafar and Daens and has handed them all first team opportunities which they've taken, albeit in the lower leagues, and is keen to keep them as a part of this journey forwards.

One things that comes across from the whole club is that there are positive times on the way and certainly things to look forward to. Famous cup nights at the Trench and league deciders once again? You wouldn't bet against.

/Aqua News