danielgear Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 After reading a few threads on FM11 I have decided to do a European Journeyman Save Ive Loaded all European Leagues and started Unemployed with Sunday league rep: Manager Profile Clubs Managed: Management Honours: 2017-2018 - Cupa Romaniei Winners (FC Botosani) 2018-2019 - Romanian Liga 2A Champions (FC Botosani) 2019-20 - Runners Up English Championship (Bristol City) 2024-25 - La Liga Winners (FC Barcelona) 2024-25 - Copa Del Rey Winners (FC Barcelona) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielgear Posted October 21, 2011 Author Share Posted October 21, 2011 I had these four job offers: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielgear Posted October 21, 2011 Author Share Posted October 21, 2011 I took this Job as they were professional already and I have never managed in Ukraine before I've Looked on the internet for information on this club but cant find much. So Based on FM History they were promoted in 2005 and have only won two leagues in their history, the other in 2002 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielgear Posted October 21, 2011 Author Share Posted October 21, 2011 Pre-Season was already over when I took over With 5 days until the start of the season and only 1 centre back on the books its going to be interesting Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielgear Posted October 21, 2011 Author Share Posted October 21, 2011 Aims: League: Meet Media Prediction (7th) Cup: Reach 2nd Round Personal aims: Settle in the job this season aim for midtable and then next season aim for promotion First 5 League Games: Started off with a thumping 3-0 win which proved to be abit of a false dawn as we followed that up with 1 win and 3 losses, at least I have hit the boards target to reach the second round in the cup after a 3-2 win to a non league side where we were 2-0 down after 15 minutes League Table after 5 games: Updates: From now on my updates will be as followed; * Pre-season * First 5 League games * End of transfer window * Mid-season * End of second transfer Window * Season Round-up Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielgear Posted October 21, 2011 Author Share Posted October 21, 2011 Transfer Window Summer 2011 Update: A £24.5k Profit by shedding the deadwood and bringing in players to strengthen the squad Of the 6 signed 3 were centre backs (as mentioned above we only had 1) 2 on free transfers and a loan. The other 3 signings were 2 strikers and a centre midfielder. I feel now i have covered the gaps in the team and cleared out the players that arent required. Also i'm spending less on wages overall. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielgear Posted October 21, 2011 Author Share Posted October 21, 2011 2nd Round cup win against Premier Division side: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltablue Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 Well done on an early triumph Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielgear Posted October 21, 2011 Author Share Posted October 21, 2011 can anyone explain why my pics look so small? i look at other threads and they are quite large, i use the snip tool then upload via photobucket then use the IMG code. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielgear Posted October 21, 2011 Author Share Posted October 21, 2011 Well done on an early triumph Thanks mate Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielgear Posted October 21, 2011 Author Share Posted October 21, 2011 Mid-Season Update: After half a season i'm 6th in the league right where the media prediction says I should be. I am dropping alot of points against lower placed teams if i could change that around second half of the season maybe i could push for promotion. 9 points would take some catching up for 2nd place. I'm happy with how the seasons going so far. Key Players: Signed at the start as the season on a free he has quickly become the mainstay in our back 4. In his second season at the club already making 5 more apperances than last season. Hes a Left winger who I have been playing Left back Hot Prospect: Centre Midfielder with 5* potential. Only played twice so far but will be bleeding him in slowly Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielgear Posted October 22, 2011 Author Share Posted October 22, 2011 I cant be accused of not giving Youth a chance: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
psychonaut Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 Good start you've made there. Hope it continues. I found the same thing with screenshots in Photobucket, and instead of buying a magnifying glass I switched to Imageshack. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielgear Posted October 23, 2011 Author Share Posted October 23, 2011 Thanks ill give ImageShack a try. End of Season Update coming Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielgear Posted October 23, 2011 Author Share Posted October 23, 2011 End Of Season 2011/12 Review Final Table: As you can see a little bit of luck and another win somewherelse could of seen us finish 4th, which i felt like we deserved but we dropped too many points against teams fighting relegation it was a tight league but i was more shocked to find this in my inbox after the final game of the season Which was a big shame as i had already got the leagues top scorer joining me on a free in the summer and a new centre back to strengthen the defence so i felt like i had a chance to push for the title next season. I enjoyed my stint in Ukraine but the chairman obviously didnt agree! back to the job centre for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielgear Posted October 23, 2011 Author Share Posted October 23, 2011 Key Players: Two mainstays in my defence all season very consistant. Top Scorer: Top Scorer with 7 which isn't good enough considering in 3 games he scored 2 in each then 1 in another a lack of a 15-20 goal season striker is what held me back from getting promoted. Hence why i had agreed to sign Kushka i shall keep an eye on them next season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielgear Posted October 23, 2011 Author Share Posted October 23, 2011 Job Offers: I Recieved these Job offers. Decisions to make now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielgear Posted October 23, 2011 Author Share Posted October 23, 2011 AVANGARD KURSK Abit of History I turn't the other 3 jobs down because this one paid more and better wage budget, even though they are currently overspending. Also I have managed in England and wales before but never Russia so another new challenge. I also thought i could go back to Krymteplytsya for some players I liked. Recently just promoted the aim is to stay in the league. I have my first game in 6 days time which is a cup match but then we have a month until season starts so i will quickly evaulate this team and try and shift some high earners and tighten the belts up. Club Info 11,500 stadium lets hope we fill it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielgear Posted October 23, 2011 Author Share Posted October 23, 2011 Lacking a backroom Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielgear Posted October 23, 2011 Author Share Posted October 23, 2011 I Couldn't turn down the chance to have a dig. Hopefully this job will be more successful Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielgear Posted October 23, 2011 Author Share Posted October 23, 2011 First Game: 1st win in first match what a start. through to 6th round of cup Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielgear Posted October 23, 2011 Author Share Posted October 23, 2011 Staff Update Brought in some staff and paid £8k for my Assistant manager. Now to sort the playing squad out Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielgear Posted October 24, 2011 Author Share Posted October 24, 2011 Transfer Update I was given a small transfer budget so I used to it reinforce our attacking options. After last season when I didn't have a goal scorer I knew i had to find one this season and hopefully JELAR is the man to do that. I also signed Hristov and Bludnov as I'm hoping they can give Jelar chances to finish. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielgear Posted October 24, 2011 Author Share Posted October 24, 2011 I Got Rid of what I deemed to be deadwood Team Report Aims for Season Aim is to pure and simple stay in the division anything other than that will be overachieving. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielgear Posted October 24, 2011 Author Share Posted October 24, 2011 My Wildcard Free Signing: Yes he's 39 but I've offered him a one year deal as I feel like he could get us a few cruical goals throughout the season and where Jelar is only 20 he can help him out with experience. Hes not fit enough to play 90 so will mainly be an impact sub but fingers crossed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielgear Posted October 24, 2011 Author Share Posted October 24, 2011 First 5 League Results: League Table: A great start I think for relegation favourites we were top after 4 games, I was abit disappointed to lose the 5th game but we had to make 5 changes due to fitness. Lipartov has settled straight in and scored 2 in 5 but is yet to play more than 45 minutes as he is a broken man his fitness goes from 99% to 45% in 45 minutes. Bludnov, another signing has already chipped in with two assists. Overall the team is gelling quick and we have had 3 clean sheets in 5 games which I love the look of! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielgear Posted October 24, 2011 Author Share Posted October 24, 2011 we have had 3 clean sheets in 5 games which I love the look of! Jinx! Since that post i haven't won and only kept a clean sheet in my last game. This has landed in my inbox: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Butterball Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 That doesn't sound good mate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielgear Posted October 24, 2011 Author Share Posted October 24, 2011 To be honest even though i'm struggling i'm enjoying this save Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielgear Posted October 24, 2011 Author Share Posted October 24, 2011 Following two more defeats and more media reports suggesting I was about to be sacked. I Handed in my Resignation to save face from another Sacking Back on the job hunt again Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Butterball Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Oh dear. At this rate your be the new Sven Good luck in the job hunt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielgear Posted October 25, 2011 Author Share Posted October 25, 2011 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielgear Posted October 25, 2011 Author Share Posted October 25, 2011 Background: League Table: Current Team: Off to Italy hopefully things will work out better here Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Butterball Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Well done for landing another job. Lets hope you can start your career off in Italy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielgear Posted October 25, 2011 Author Share Posted October 25, 2011 Well done for landing another job. Lets hope you can start your career off in Italy. Lets hope so Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielgear Posted October 25, 2011 Author Share Posted October 25, 2011 This team is full of overaged, overpaid, bad footballers BUT we have alot of 4.5*/5* potential youths so I have decided to clear out the old and give youth a go and hope to do enough to just stay up then next season aim for midtable then season after promotion. a 2 and a half year plan My 1st signing on a free as window is closed but what a signing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielgear Posted October 25, 2011 Author Share Posted October 25, 2011 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielgear Posted October 25, 2011 Author Share Posted October 25, 2011 My second signing: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielgear Posted October 25, 2011 Author Share Posted October 25, 2011 My First 5 games in charge: 1 defeat in 5 is a good start if we can turn the draws into wins we will be safe. League table at halfway: Just outside of the relegation zone where we need to be, a Midtable push would be nice Shedding the deadwood: I Have reviewed the squad and got rid of all overpaid players and players I deemed not good enough to keep. Offered all out but no-one wanted to buy so released them. Was expensive to do but the savings on wages etc will help us long term. Review so far: Its been a steady if unspectacular start but after getting rid of the wasters and signing two young players I feel I have the squad of potential. As long as we stay up this season next season I feel we can kick on Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielgear Posted October 26, 2011 Author Share Posted October 26, 2011 Transfer Roundup: Since taking Over I have signed 4 and 32 have left the club. we still have a large squad, I have never seen such a big squad before. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielgear Posted October 26, 2011 Author Share Posted October 26, 2011 Been a hard start to my management career but I'm actually enjoying the struggle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielgear Posted October 26, 2011 Author Share Posted October 26, 2011 Bit of a shock but seen myself linked to bury job Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielgear Posted October 26, 2011 Author Share Posted October 26, 2011 Another Media Report linking me to a job in England: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielgear Posted October 26, 2011 Author Share Posted October 26, 2011 Its things like this image that I like about football manager, When its notices what you are try to do Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielgear Posted October 27, 2011 Author Share Posted October 27, 2011 As you can see results have started to pick up, I have got rid of all the waste, changed the formation and younger players are finding their feet. We have 5 games left and we need 3 wins to ensure we stay away from the relegation playout. All in all its looking good, Ive agreed a few bosman frees for the end of the season so hoping next season we really kick on Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltablue Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Good to see things coming together. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielgear Posted October 27, 2011 Author Share Posted October 27, 2011 they were but with the patch update my save failed so i have to load a back up one, which means I have to replay the last 4 games starting at Savona hopefully it will be the same outcome Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Butterball Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 they were but with the patch update my save failed so i have to load a back up one, which means I have to replay the last 4 games starting at Savona hopefully it will be the same outcome Steam stinks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielgear Posted October 28, 2011 Author Share Posted October 28, 2011 Steam stinks Just a few teething problems Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielgear Posted October 28, 2011 Author Share Posted October 28, 2011 they were but with the patch update my save failed so i have to load a back up one, which means I have to replay the last 4 games starting at Savona hopefully it will be the same outcome Heres the results of the 4 replayed matches, first 3 went ok but this time we lost the last one Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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