Northernpilgrim Posted December 3, 2020 Author Share Posted December 3, 2020 Another interview in November, this time at Sunderland Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted December 3, 2020 Author Share Posted December 3, 2020 Sunderland said no Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted December 3, 2020 Author Share Posted December 3, 2020 Only 1 defeat in November and we're looking a little bit safer, although there is still work to do Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted December 3, 2020 Author Share Posted December 3, 2020 In December, another interview. Really want this one, but I am definitely not the preferred candidate Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unforced error Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 Hi, I too have taken the Bolton Wanderers job and are top of league 2 with an 18 point lead over second place after 31 games. No major signings as there's no wages available due to no one wanting to buy my unwanted players...hope some money comes with promotion! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted December 3, 2020 Author Share Posted December 3, 2020 2 hours ago, Unforced error said: Hi, I too have taken the Bolton Wanderers job and are top of league 2 with an 18 point lead over second place after 31 games. No major signings as there's no wages available due to no one wanting to buy my unwanted players...hope some money comes with promotion! Hate to be the bearer of bad news, but finances won't get any better after promotion. Shift the expensive older players on (I'm looking at you, Matt Gilks and Eoin Doyle). There are some quality youngsters in your youth setup. Season 2, Hurford-Lockett, Ricky Crabb and Ryan Colvin are all featuring in my first team, and Dean Campbell is in the squad and will get minutes off the bench. Hurford-Lockett has been fantastic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted December 3, 2020 Author Share Posted December 3, 2020 An unbeaten December but we dominated the Wigan game, yet somehow needed a late goal just to get a point Fleetwood played over 20 minutes with 10 men, but we failed to make it count, or only goal coming from the penalty that led to the red card. 2 more costly points dropped We absolutely battered Burton, up until they scored, but again had to settle for a point and the League Table looks like this. If we'd taken the extra 6 points from those 3 games, we'd be 8th, and just 5 points off the playoffs. As it is, that gap is 11 points, and it's the gap to the relegation zone that's a more pressing concern. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted December 4, 2020 Author Share Posted December 4, 2020 A good January, with five wins from 7 league games sees us into the top half, and very nearly safe Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted December 4, 2020 Author Share Posted December 4, 2020 Loads more transfer activity than I expected in January as we brought Zach Clough back to the club and signed Carlton Morris to strengthen our striker options Youngster Raymond comes in in midfield and Trueman is brought in as first choice keeper Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted December 4, 2020 Author Share Posted December 4, 2020 A perfect month in February and we're up to 7th, just 1 point off a playoff place. We couldn't, could we.......? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted December 4, 2020 Author Share Posted December 4, 2020 March brought another interview Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted December 4, 2020 Author Share Posted December 4, 2020 Four players from the youth intake will be offered deals Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted December 4, 2020 Author Share Posted December 4, 2020 An unbeaten, but far from perfect, March and those draws could prove costly, as despite being in a playoff spot, several teams have a game in hand on us in a tight race. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted December 5, 2020 Author Share Posted December 5, 2020 I didn't get the Newcastle job Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted December 5, 2020 Author Share Posted December 5, 2020 I didn't apply for this, but will attend the interview Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted December 5, 2020 Author Share Posted December 5, 2020 I won't be Millwall manager Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted December 5, 2020 Author Share Posted December 5, 2020 10 points out of 12 normally represents a good month but we needed maximum points to cling to a slim chance of automatic promotion. As a consolation, Ipswich did win the game after we beat them, meaning we'd have missed out anyway. All that remains in the final match of the league is to find out who we will play in the playoffs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted December 5, 2020 Author Share Posted December 5, 2020 We conceded a late goal to only draw our last game and we end the season 4th, and face Wycombe in the playoff semi final. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted December 6, 2020 Author Share Posted December 6, 2020 We beat Wycombe in both legs of the playoff semi final, and are through to the final, one match from promotion Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted December 6, 2020 Author Share Posted December 6, 2020 Ahead of the playoff final, with my contract up in the summer, Bolton have offered me a new deal. I've turned it down for now, as if we go up, I'll be looking to move on. If we don't, I'll likely sign a new deal over the summer. Given that we've massively exceeded board demands, I'm certain they'll offer another contract if I want one 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xray1324 Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 nice one, also Fleetwood getting relegated, shocker Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted December 6, 2020 Author Share Posted December 6, 2020 The team sheets are in for the final. I was considering playing two strikers for the final, but we only have one fit one, so that option isn't there, and Morris will have to play the whole game Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted December 6, 2020 Author Share Posted December 6, 2020 The final was a poor game, no goals in 120 minutes but the penalty shootout was an epic, as we secured promotion with the 48th kick of the shootout 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted December 6, 2020 Author Share Posted December 6, 2020 Here is the end of season review We kick things off with signings. The one not shown is Zach Clough, who hasn't had the impact I'd hoped for Just look at that run in. To get to the playoffs after the start we had was unbelievable These were the games of the season and the board are pleased with the improvement in our still-dire finances This was our Team of the Season, although of course Connal Trueman is now first choice keeper, and Crellin probably won't be here next season One of our own was League 1 Player of the Year and the press seem happy with the way things have gone Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rikulec Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 Congrats on promotion, that's a mad shootout. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted December 6, 2020 Author Share Posted December 6, 2020 Another interview in June Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted December 6, 2020 Author Share Posted December 6, 2020 and another, more appealing option Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted December 6, 2020 Author Share Posted December 6, 2020 I won't be joining Cardiff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted December 6, 2020 Author Share Posted December 6, 2020 Or Huddersfield Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted December 6, 2020 Author Share Posted December 6, 2020 With preseason about to start, another interview Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted December 6, 2020 Author Share Posted December 6, 2020 The first week of preseason brought another interview. I really want this one Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted December 6, 2020 Author Share Posted December 6, 2020 I've received my first offer, but I've turned it down. I'm hoping to get the Villa job, and if not, will stay and try to keep Bolton up Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted December 6, 2020 Author Share Posted December 6, 2020 It was a no from Villa as well. I keep getting asked in interviews about poor management of club finances, yet I'm under wage budget, and have been since early last season. The club was almost bankrupt when I arrived. What more am I supposed to do? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted December 7, 2020 Author Share Posted December 7, 2020 I'm still at Bolton, and preseason hasn't filled me with confidence 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted December 7, 2020 Author Share Posted December 7, 2020 Four players were released when their contracts expired, as we are still being asked to reduce the wage budget Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted December 7, 2020 Author Share Posted December 7, 2020 We made one signing ahead of the new season (although on the eve of our first league game, I'm trying to bring in a striker on loan). A further 7 players have moved on, either permanently or on loan Mastny should be a good goalkeeper in the Championship and although there is some decent talent in the squad, we have no depth up front Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted December 8, 2020 Author Share Posted December 8, 2020 An early start to the season meant 2 league games and a Carabao Cup match in July and I will be delighted if we stay where we are in the league Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted December 8, 2020 Author Share Posted December 8, 2020 An interview at the start of August 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
abulezz Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 Already getting interviews lined up - when the time to move on comes, you won't have any issue. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hootieleece Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 On 06/12/2020 at 17:13, Northernpilgrim said: It was a no from Villa as well. I keep getting asked in interviews about poor management of club finances, yet I'm under wage budget, and have been since early last season. The club was almost bankrupt when I arrived. What more am I supposed to do? Be the team's "Sugar Daddy"! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted December 8, 2020 Author Share Posted December 8, 2020 10 hours ago, abulezz said: Already getting interviews lined up - when the time to move on comes, you won't have any issue. I'm listed as favourite for the Birmingham job. Should know tonight if I've got it 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted December 8, 2020 Author Share Posted December 8, 2020 August results were ok but not spectacular and if we keep picking up a point a game on average, we have a chance of staying up Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted December 8, 2020 Author Share Posted December 8, 2020 One in, two more out in August as I asked my DoF for a striker, but they came back with this guy. He is no more than 2* at any striker role Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted December 8, 2020 Author Share Posted December 8, 2020 Birmingham decided I wasn't for them Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted December 9, 2020 Author Share Posted December 9, 2020 No wins in September, but only 1 league defeat and we're now perilously close to the bottom three. We can't score enough goals Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
abulezz Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 Silly Birmingham. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted December 9, 2020 Author Share Posted December 9, 2020 Following a 4-1 defeat at Barnsley on 1st October, I am no longer Bolton manager I leave with the club 1 point, and 1 place, above the bottom 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenzar Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 Your contract expired during the season? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted December 9, 2020 Author Share Posted December 9, 2020 6 minutes ago, Lenzar said: Your contract expired during the season? Expired in the summer, I didn't sign a new one Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted December 9, 2020 Author Share Posted December 9, 2020 6 days after my Bolton exit, my first interview Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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