DanTheMan Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Hell, yeah!! Just needed time for the team to gel, the worlds my oyster Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
O\'Hara_fan Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Its only Andorra mate. Hardly World Championship glory. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave safc Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Right, got this under way with Zimbabwe First game was a bit pointless, as I couldn't qualify for the African Cup of Nations but we hammered Malawi 5-2 at home. Nice to start with a win. Then the important stuff, the World Cup qualifying first round. We drew Uganda and I was pretty confident we could progress to the group stages. First Leg: We probably just shaded it, but we're in a decent position to progress now. Second leg: Good solid win for us and we're into the group stages of the World Cup qualifying. We are drawn into a quite difficult group consisting of; Cape Verde Chad Ghana Guinea Senegal Senegal and Ghana are the main threats in this group, but who knows, we might sneak it! I hope Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razer82 Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Well I've still got to be able to beat Ivory Coast and Senegal' date=' which isn't the easiest task ever.[/quote']Well good luck with that. What leagues has everyone chosen to run? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walcott\'s Wonderkids Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 What leagues has everyone chosen to run? I chose the top 2 leagues in France as a lot of players from Mali play there. Also running top 2 leagues in England, Spain & Italy just in case after I pass / fail the challenge I want to continue my career. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanTheMan Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Its only Andorra mate. Hardly World Championship glory. Was a slightly tounge-in-cheek remark And how about this... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
O\'Hara_fan Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Well. Met Iran in the first game and got taught a lesson in how to play football Disappointed we only had 4 shots and only 1 on target. More concerned that two of my players picked up nasty knocks and had to come off and Adbuldrazzaq got nastilly injured, in fact two months with fractured ribs. I think Iran are an impressive team so defeat would have probably been inevitable, we are aiming now to beat Jordan and Uzebekistan. Jordan beat Uzbekistan 2-0. No surprises on the whole ---- In the Europe zone, England have drawn Northern Ireland and Denmark, these are most likely to be their main threats. Wales have got Switzerland and Holland as the big two while Scotland will battle out with Serbia and Germany. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
O\'Hara_fan Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Okay Dan, you proved me wrong I have chosen the Premiership, just for quickness really. Though feels a bit slim, so if I fail, I might add more. Arsenal are 6 points clear of Liverpool and Portsmouth are looking set to go down. Arsenal v Villa in the League Cup Final Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanTheMan Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 How can you add more leagues? ~~~ And you weren't completely wrong Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razer82 Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Okay Dan' date=' you proved me wrong I have chosen the Premiership, just for quickness really. Though feels a bit slim, so if I fail, I might add more. Arsenal are 6 points clear of Liverpool and Portsmouth are looking set to go down. Arsenal v Villa in the League Cup Final[/quote'] I picked just the Premiership too, mainly to try and keep things quick for getting between games. I've chosen to have a go as Panama Manager - I'm rather surprised by the amount of knowledge you get when chosing a high reputation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanTheMan Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 My friendly's for the upcoming year... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
O\'Hara_fan Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Dan, all I can say is ouch. Razer, good luck with Panama Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razer82 Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 How can you add more leagues? You can't add any leagues once you've started, just have to stick with what you've got or start again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razer82 Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Razer' date=' good luck with Panama[/quote'] Thanks - I may well need all the luck that I can get. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
O\'Hara_fan Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 If anyone is intrested, Bournemouth went to the Semi Finals of the league cup and respectably lost 5-3 against Arsenal over two legs. I'm now preparing for Jordan game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razer82 Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 First Game in charge - If only all our future matches could be this easy! How are you guys putting the images directly into your posts? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
O\'Hara_fan Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 should help mate ---- Jordan game to the Emirates, and probably left with grins on their faces. One word again. Poor. Iran edged out Uzbekistan 3-2. Leaving this 1 : Iran : 6 points 2 : Jordan : 4 3 : UAE : 1 4 : Uzbekistan : 0 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razer82 Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Fingers crossed this works... I was impressed with our performance against a Mexico team ranked 16th. Our first two results see us drop down to 102nd in the rankings - we're meant to be going up not down!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheeshy Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 I took San marino to the world cup final and lost once. does that count? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razer82 Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 A pretty even game, but we really should have made more of our better possession. I've added two new coaches to my staff, both of whom also work for big Premiership sides, in an attempt to promoted better newgens for my future teams. Lets hope it work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest roberto922 Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Its only Andorra mate. Hardly World Championship glory. Just be glad he's taking part if he really is the successor to Poopypants Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lower Leagues Rule Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Just to be different I am going to pick a team from the Pacfic and try to Qualify through Oceania by beating New Zealand (My home land who unfortunately have been there...once) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lower Leagues Rule Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Introducing Des Tiny the new manager of the Mighty Solomon Islands Des Tiny Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razer82 Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Good luck with the Solomon Islands Des - Looking forward to seeing if you can topple the mighty New Zealand! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulHartman71 Posted September 1, 2008 Author Share Posted September 1, 2008 interesting to see if you can get to the WC with Soloman Islands LLR Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanTheMan Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Just be glad he's taking part if he really is the successor to Poopypants Whats that supposed to mean Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikaelS Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Okay Dan' date=' you proved me wrong I have chosen the Premiership, just for quickness really. Though feels a bit slim, so if I fail, I might add more. Arsenal are 6 points clear of Liverpool and Portsmouth are looking set to go down. Arsenal v Villa in the League Cup Final[/quote'] My thought exactly. I only chose Iceland but I think I'll restart and take Denmark, Sweden and Norway too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToMexico!! Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Going to try this with Burkina Faso, looked back and couldn't see anyone already as them. Say Helllooo to Troy Bailey Troy takes the position of Burkina Faso manager. Burkina Faso have players such as Yssouf Kone, Lamine Traore and Aristide Bance in the squad. Currently sit top of Qualifying Group B of the African Nations. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave safc Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Ok, I failed at the first hurdle with Zimbabwe Senegal had too much for everyone and comfortably finished 1st in the qualifying group. We did however finish second, above Ghana, who we beat 2-0 on their own turf for a famous victory. I leave Zimbabwe in 42nd place in the world rankings and I am going to attempt this with another nation, as I enjoy international management! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razer82 Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Going to try this with Burkina Faso, looked back and couldn't see anyone already as them. Good luck. Ok, I failed at the first hurdle with Zimbabwe Senegal had too much for everyone and comfortably finished 1st in the qualifying group. We did however finish second, above Ghana, who we beat 2-0 on their own turf for a famous victory. I leave Zimbabwe in 42nd place in the world rankings and I am going to attempt this with another nation, as I enjoy international management! Beating Ghana and finishing 2nd in the group is a great achievement - well done. Where are you planning on going for your second attempt? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave safc Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Good luck.Beating Ghana and finishing 2nd in the group is a great achievement - well done. Where are you planning on going for your second attempt? Cheers, I'm taking a long hard look at some nations now, will report back later! Didn't take long to 'red text' me, did it? haha Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave safc Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 I had a long hard think about it and decided that Belarus was the way to go, a relatively new footballing nation with some very talented footballers at their disposal. Qualification is definitely a possibility, depending on who we draw in our group. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razer82 Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 I had a long hard think about it and decided that Belarus was the way to go, a relatively new footballing nation with some very talented footballers at their disposal. Qualification is definitely a possibility, depending on who we draw in our group. Interesting choice, good luck. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave safc Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Well, didn't have to wait long for my first game, a shade under two weeks. We would be travelling to the Stade Josy Barthel to face the mighty Luxembourg in the Euro 2008 qualifying group stage. Anything less than a comfortable win would be embarrassing quite frankly. And a comfortable win it was, with a bit more ruthlessness in front of goal it could have be double figures! Next up we faced a sterner test in the form of Bulgaria at home, ranked 31st in the world and boasting Dimitar Berbatov in their attack. It proved to be anything but a stern test, as we battered them for 90 minutes with 29 shots on goal. They didn't have to wait long to exact revenge as we travelled to Bulgaria 4 days later for the return fixture... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam C Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 about to continue my Guatemala game now . Lost 2-1 to Honduras because of a conterversial goal in a game we deserved and should've win . Still time to make it through though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam C Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 World Cup Quals.(NAM) 2nd Phase Grp1 Fixture: El Salvador 1 - 3 Guatemala A great win for my side which puts us 3rd, joint with 2nd, but lower on goal difference, now the fearsome trip to Mexico My Scorers: Carlos Ruiz (57, 83) Hernan Sandoval (76) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddevil08 Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 I'm gonna try this as Albania, Cana and Salihi ftw!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam C Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Last 3 games: Mexico 4 - 1 Guatemala Honduras 0 - 2 Guatemala Guatemala 1 - 1 El Salvador Group Stage: (5 games played) 1st Mexico 13pts (+13 GD) 2nd Guatemala 7pts (+0 GD) 3rd Honduras 4pts (-6 GD) 4th El Salvador 4pts (-7 GD) So It's looking ok, but with Mexico up next, I'm hoping for a point, or to get beaten by only one or two. If I get hammered (likely) and Honduras wins say 3-0, then I could well be out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
O\'Hara_fan Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Uzbekistan came to Abu Dhabi in the third of six group games. We outplayed them in most places. A very good result in my opinion, considering they are 20 places above us in the World Rankings (They being 77th, we being 97th). Still being last in the group. Iran trounced Jordan 3-0. Leaving this the table after 3: -- Arsenal won the premiership, 5 points ahead of Liverpool. Sunderland achieved a UEFA Cup finish and Man City won the FA Cup. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walcott\'s Wonderkids Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 African 2010 World Cup Qualifying Campaign After my African Nations success it was back to the World Cup and Brucie Bonus let the Malian team have the hairdryer treatment after the away game in the Ivory Coast. Mali 3 v 0 Ethopia Easy, solid win. A week later and fury hit my changing room. Going to have to hope for favours now, even at this early stage. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam C Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Guatemala 0 - 3 Mexico Well, hammered, well and truly BUT, this was the score between Honduras and El Salvador: Hondurs 0 - 0 El Salvador Whichmeans I made it to the third and final qualification phase Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam C Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 My Third Phase Group to start next year Febuary: Costa Rica Cuba GUATEMALA Jamaica Mexico U.S.A 3 qualify for world cup, and One qualifies for play-off final. I'm thinking Mexico and U.S.A top 2. Jamaica and Costa Rica are good sides, but I want to fight for fourth. Not hopeful though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
O\'Hara_fan Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 It's all turning into squeaky bum time in Group 2 of the Asian World Cup Qualifiers. All thanks to matchday 4. We met tough test in Iran, while Uzbekistan met Jordan. We actually played much better than the score suggests. However, Iran are quality opposistion and have qualified with 4 wins out of four. Intrestingly, Uzbekistan recordered their first points and victory with a surprise 2-1 win over Jordan. Leaving the group like this. 1 : Iran : 12 pts : Q 2 : UAE : 4 pts : 5 goals scored 3 : Jordan : 4 pts : 4 goals scored 4 : Uzbekistan : 3 pts : Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikaelS Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 First friendly against Paraguay: Hopefully Eidur's injury is not a serious one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam C Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Last 2 Games: Costa Rica 2 - 0 Guatemala Guatemala 3 - 1 Cuba Avila (78, 84) Sandoval (82) So a dissapointing loss to Costa Rica, but we bounced back with a win at home to Cuba! Great comeback with 3 goals in the last 12 minutes Next up, Jamica Away Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam C Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Jamaica 0 - 2 Guatemala Ruiz (36) Pappa (89) What a win!:D:D Delighted with that, Moves us up to second, although, I can't imagine we'll be there for long. Next 2 Games: H - Mexico Away - U.S.A Now you know why lol. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razer82 Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Jamaica 0 - 2 GuatemalaRuiz (36) Pappa (89) What a win!:D:D Delighted with that, Moves us up to second, although, I can't imagine we'll be there for long. Next 2 Games: H - Mexico Away - U.S.A Now you know why lol. Good luck for those games Adam, a couple of draws may very well help your chances of qualification. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
O\'Hara_fan Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Oh my god. If we had won here, we would have one foot in the next round. Now... I'm nervous. But with the fact, that all the over groups have been decided, this is turning into the group every one will be watching. I'm moderatly disappointed we couldn't score. Here is the thing. We play Uzbekistan whilst poor Jordan will have to pull of a miracle to beat Iran. So in theory, I say in theory, a draw will be enough. Life is never that easy though, never. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikaelS Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Next friendly against Slovakia: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
O\'Hara_fan Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Ladies and gentlemen, I'm afraid the UAE dream is now over. To say we played badly would be an understatement. We got thrased 4-1, and to make matters worse. Jordan beat Iran. So I am going to try now with a new team. Hong Kong. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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