ranks39 Posted April 10, 2020 Author Share Posted April 10, 2020 (edited) Here's how the World Cup played out. EDIT: Although the top says 2026, this is showing the 2022 tournament, just under the "history" section. Romania and Jamaica definitely seem the darlings of this year's edition. Romania were especially impressive, finishing above Ivory Coast and Uruguay in their group before upsetting Portugal and Brazil en route to a fourth-place finish(lost 0-3 to England in third-place playoff). Edited April 10, 2020 by ranks39 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranks39 Posted April 10, 2020 Author Share Posted April 10, 2020 An update on our incoming Kazakh right winger(arrives in mid-2024). He has already been capped with the full senior squad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranks39 Posted April 10, 2020 Author Share Posted April 10, 2020 February 2023 The up-and-down season continues with some decent results, some good results, and some bad results. We still find ourselves locked firmly in the middle of the table, which I'm very pleased with! Here's how the squad currently looks(again, it's massive) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranks39 Posted April 10, 2020 Author Share Posted April 10, 2020 March 2023 March was definitely a great month with 7 points from 9, all coming on the road and two against sides lower on the table than we are. We are looking to be in great position to survive this season and hopefully reinforce the squad to challenge for Europe next season! Maybe Europe arrives earlier than anticipated and we can challenge this season! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranks39 Posted April 10, 2020 Author Share Posted April 10, 2020 OOF. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranks39 Posted April 10, 2020 Author Share Posted April 10, 2020 Mission Accomplished. So early, too! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranks39 Posted April 10, 2020 Author Share Posted April 10, 2020 April 2023 An insanely great month for us as we beat each team in the table below us... unfortunately, we only have three matches left and Luftetari are playing as well as we are and not dropping points. Our next match is at home to KF Tirana, who sit two spots below us, then we travel to Partizani before coming home for our finale, against Villaznia, who may well be playing for the league title. Our chances of qualifying for Europe are very slim but we are holding out hope! D'Angelo has been an absolute monster over our last few matches and has single-handedly carried us to some victories. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranks39 Posted April 10, 2020 Author Share Posted April 10, 2020 We've continued our IMMENSE run..... AND Luftetari have drawn 9th-placed Laci to pull us within one point of fourth! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ranks39 Posted April 10, 2020 Author Share Posted April 10, 2020 (edited) End of Season Wrap-up Edited April 10, 2020 by ranks39 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ranks39 Posted April 11, 2020 Author Share Posted April 11, 2020 Extended a couple of loans: And signed a former loanee on a free: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ranks39 Posted April 11, 2020 Author Share Posted April 11, 2020 Interesting, my General Manager dug up this little gem, available on a free! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranks39 Posted April 11, 2020 Author Share Posted April 11, 2020 And we've got our man! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranks39 Posted April 11, 2020 Author Share Posted April 11, 2020 Preseason 2023 A decent preseason saw us run undefeated with a pair of wins. We have brought back the loanees mentioned above and a couple of signings/loanees, in addition. And here's how we'll line up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ranks39 Posted April 12, 2020 Author Share Posted April 12, 2020 (edited) September 2023 An amazing start to our second season in the Superleague - I've switched my tactic to go attacking and cede possession to try to get us more chances and it's worked to decent effect thus far. In our lone loss to Partizani, our DM was red-carded in the sixth minute and somehow we managed to score a couple of goals(while still conceding 5). Another particular highlight was a very even match against reigning champions Villaznia. We've also lost our first-choice left back for 3-5 months to injury. Edited April 12, 2020 by ranks39 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranks39 Posted April 12, 2020 Author Share Posted April 12, 2020 Injuries are racking up - maybe I need to cut down on the intensity a hair! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranks39 Posted April 12, 2020 Author Share Posted April 12, 2020 October 2023 A dreadful month, losing 3 of 4 matches - including our cup match to second-tier side Kamza. At least the table is still very tight from 2-7. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranks39 Posted April 12, 2020 Author Share Posted April 12, 2020 (edited) November 2023 I believe that this may be my first perfect month..... Either way, three wins from three is wonderful(even if it was against 3 of the bottom 4). We've shot right up the table and are securing ourselves as a club to be reckoned with this year. Had to add this as a preview to the December write-up(Rank's first ever win over Partizani! Instant Result only used one sub - whatever - I don't care! I also must heap praise upon my Defensive midfielder, Aleksandros Dhamo. The man is creating the lore of a club legend as he continues to be one of my most consistent players throughout this save. I have tried to bench him a number of times but he is just stellar for us. I know, right? He doesn't look like much but the man just produces when you need him to. Edited April 12, 2020 by ranks39 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ranks39 Posted April 12, 2020 Author Share Posted April 12, 2020 December 2023 Another decent month sees us stay second in the table, chasing Lushnja, who just lost their first match of the season. I've been very impressed with my squad's performance this year, especially given the injuries that we've faced. We're roughly halfway through the year(36 matches), so here's how the squad currently looks: So, obviously our wingers aren't looking good - no matter how much rotation, they just seem to be uninvolved(perhaps because they're trying to occupy space that is already occupied by the forwards). We're due to get Samec back shortly, so hopefully that will help our attacking impetus via the attacking fullback position. As you can see, strikers Dervishi and Sakaj(both loanees) are having great seasons as are Dhamo and Ptacek, our signing of the season. Also, Dhamo and Ptacek AND Sakaj and Dervishi have developed good partnerships. I haven't rotated nearly as much this season and the continuity seems to be paying off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranks39 Posted April 12, 2020 Author Share Posted April 12, 2020 January 2024 We have been so good all season and we are now level at the top of the table with Lushnja! We've been playing some impressive football as well, asserting our attack on opposing sides. Loanee Dervishi is running away with the golden boot in the Superleague. And the best average rating in the league by a healthy margin. We have the league leader in assists. And the hard-man of my side, Dhamo, pacing the league in yellow cards. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranks39 Posted April 12, 2020 Author Share Posted April 12, 2020 My inbound Kazakh transfer, Daniel Mukashev, is continuing to carve out a name for himself. This season, he has picked up two full senior caps and carved out a starting role for his club side, Russian First Division club, Chertanovo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranks39 Posted April 12, 2020 Author Share Posted April 12, 2020 Nah, I'm good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranks39 Posted April 12, 2020 Author Share Posted April 12, 2020 Alright, all - just for future reference, I have added a logo pack and a new skin so this will have a new look coming on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRobert Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 On 4/10/2020 at 5:05 AM, ranks39 said: Here's how the World Cup played out. EDIT: Although the top says 2026, this is showing the 2022 tournament, just under the "history" section. Romania and Jamaica definitely seem the darlings of this year's edition. Romania were especially impressive, finishing above Ivory Coast and Uruguay in their group before upsetting Portugal and Brazil en route to a fourth-place finish(lost 0-3 to England in third-place playoff). I hope that will be the case in reality. My Romania! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranks39 Posted April 12, 2020 Author Share Posted April 12, 2020 18 minutes ago, TheRobert said: I hope that will be the case in reality. My Romania! Since Albania is in Eastern Europe(and the board allowed me to scout there), I have been canvassing Romania. There are a great many players available for my current level! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandersson Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 (edited) Amazing season so far and the kazakh kid looks great, I wonder if you'll still be at this team when he signs though Edited April 12, 2020 by kandersson 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranks39 Posted April 12, 2020 Author Share Posted April 12, 2020 31 minutes ago, kandersson said: Amazing season so far and the kazakh kid looks great, I wonder if you'll still be at this team when he signs though Thank you! I did see that Partizani fired their manager and I applied simply to see what their wages/transfer budget/finances look like. My board are so financially-troubled that I haven't even been able to get my NATIONAL C license yet...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranks39 Posted April 12, 2020 Author Share Posted April 12, 2020 February 2024 Another undefeated month and we've hit the top of the table, still 12 matches to play but this is simply an extraordinary season and I'm enjoying every second of it! I would've loved the full three points against either Teuta or Vllaznia but such is life. While I still had the light skin on, this intriguing nugget came across my desk. I did privately sneak my CV in just to see what resources would be available for that position... we will see what happens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranks39 Posted April 12, 2020 Author Share Posted April 12, 2020 Alright, I'm listening. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranks39 Posted April 12, 2020 Author Share Posted April 12, 2020 They scooped up a First Division manager. Thanks but no thanks to me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheriff7 Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 Hi mate!Great jobWhere is Skederbeu?They still have european ban? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranks39 Posted April 12, 2020 Author Share Posted April 12, 2020 9 minutes ago, Sheriff7 said: Hi mate!Great jobWhere is Skederbeu?They still have european ban? Hey - thank you! Skenderbeu are currently in the First Division(Currently 2nd), so in line for a promotion play-off if they can hold on. Yes, they are banned until 2028 from European competition but they've been in the First Division for three season now. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranks39 Posted April 12, 2020 Author Share Posted April 12, 2020 Chasing History Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranks39 Posted April 13, 2020 Author Share Posted April 13, 2020 March 2024 Decided to manage this one live....almost pulled my hair out until the 89th minute - I was jumping out of my chair! Knowing what I know now, not a bad month - after losing to Lushnja, we lost the top spot for a week until we dismantled Flamurtari and Lushnja only managed a draw. We then consolidated that with our win over Luftetari, while Lushnja also won. Two months, eight matches - that is what will decide this league. At this stage, I'm extremely confident that we will be playing in a continental competition next season! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranks39 Posted April 13, 2020 Author Share Posted April 13, 2020 Youth Intake. Just dreadful. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranks39 Posted April 13, 2020 Author Share Posted April 13, 2020 April 2024 Huge match against third-place Teuta, so I decided to live-manage. A HUGE 6th minute strike off of a corner!!! The equalizer comes off of a floated free kick from just in our half. Nodded over our keeper. Off of a Teuta free kick just outside of our box, Pavkovic lumps it forward on the counter to Dervishi who wins the ball and beats his man, then plays Sakaj into space and he beats the keeper one-on-one!!! A couple more chances came our way, including another one-on-one with the keeper but a poor effort left it at 2-1. Teuta didn't really threaten again and we collect all three points! Lushnja then drew Partizani to give us a 5 point gap at the top! Similar schedules but I fancy ours a bit more as we get to play Dinamo Tirana and Luhnja at home in two of our tougher matches and against Kastrioti and Flamurtari on the road. Thanks to a Lushnja draw on the final matchday of April, we still sit four points clear at the top. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranks39 Posted April 13, 2020 Author Share Posted April 13, 2020 A Plan Emerges So here I am, sitting and admiring my incoming Kazakh savior and madness breaks through the cloudiness in my mind. "We have ample wingers and wide attacking players but I need a right back." The answer becomes so clear - my young savior is going to hold down that role for club and country for the next decade and a half! Looking at his stats, the transition should be pretty simple and he'll be able to get forward to great effect in my system. This is why they pay me U$D 42,000(after taxes) each season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranks39 Posted April 13, 2020 Author Share Posted April 13, 2020 Ouch.... playing without three regulars due to suspension and we get blasted by the second-bottom team in the league. Not a great time for a dip in form. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranks39 Posted April 13, 2020 Author Share Posted April 13, 2020 At the VERY LEAST, this is our consolation! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranks39 Posted April 13, 2020 Author Share Posted April 13, 2020 (edited) Lushnja have taken advantage of our misstep and pulled to within just one point. Edited April 13, 2020 by ranks39 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranks39 Posted April 13, 2020 Author Share Posted April 13, 2020 And after Lushnja draw, we go ahead and collect all three points! We are three points clear at the top with just two matches remaining.... including a home match against Lushnja this weekend! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranks39 Posted April 13, 2020 Author Share Posted April 13, 2020 Win and the League Championship is ours.... Let's go! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranks39 Posted April 13, 2020 Author Share Posted April 13, 2020 An early penalty for handling the ball in the box.... yikes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranks39 Posted April 13, 2020 Author Share Posted April 13, 2020 We've had a goal disallowed for "offside".... 43' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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