[FM23] Another Island Life - Green Lion Pride - A Guernsey FC Youth Story

[Punch]

 

OCT 2045 - Europa League Group Stage - 3rd Match - At S.S. Lazio (Italy)

 

 

A stunning result as we blast Lazio off their own park.

In what was expected to be a tight match, our attacking unit ran riot, and even the defence got in on the act with a brace for Gudmundsson.

It was a quality performance up and down the park as our defensive unit shut down the hosts attack as well.

 

Another good win keeping the money rolling in.

 

Another bag of goals sends us back to the top of the tree.

 

A short turn around and a tough return to League action as we travel to Anfield to take on Liverpool.

[Punch]

 

OCT 2045 - Match Day 9 - At Liverpool

 

 

A really disappointing day at the office as struggled to get anything going, and were probably lucky to only go down by one.

The Reds were all over us right out of the blocks, and we found ourselves two down by the break.

We were never able to recover, although we did manage to stem the tide, even pulling a goal back late.

It was not enough though, as the hosts cruised to victory, handing us our first loss of the season.

 

Southampton were also beaten, leaving no undefeated teams, while Spurs jumped us both to hit the top of the table.

 

League Cup action comes to the Green Lions Den as we host Newcastle in the 4th Round.

[Punch]

 

OCT 2045 - League Cup 4th Round - Vs Newcastle United

 

 

 

A heavily rotated squad was sent out against the Magpies, and they put in a thumping result as our Title defence marches on.

We created all the running, but only had a slight lead at the break, needing to keep up the pressure, and not get caught out.

I need not have worried though, as the boys continued the same way in the second half, running away with a score line that probably flattered us a little.

A good day as we march on to the Quarter Final.

 

A tough draw as we get West Ham in the Quarter Final, who we have a long, and poor history against, although we did thrash them in the Final last season.

 

Back to League action as we host Leicester at the Green Lions Den.

[Punch]

 

OCT 2045 - Match Day 10 - Vs Leicester City

 

 

A stunning attacking performance, and a rock solid defensive performance, bookended a thumping win over the Foxes.

An early goal for Chambers, and the first of Marshall's hat-trick set us on our way, but we would not find the net again for some time.

We continued to dominate proceedings, without reward, however, the boys stuck at it, and a late blast blew out the score line, including Marshall completing his hat-trick.

A solid defensive effort, shut down the visitors attack, limiting them to just four shots, none of which were on target.

The score line could have been much worse for Leicester, as we rattled the bar a few times as well.

 

We went top only for 24 hours though, as Spurs win sent them back to the top.

Southampton had a draw, leaving us in outright second place.

 

We return to Europa League action, as we travel to Switzerland to take on the struggling St Gallen.

[Punch]

 

OCT 2045

 

A solid month as we win two or four League games, along with a draw, and our first loss.

We also added wins in the Europa League, and advanced in the League Cup.

 

Marshall played in two League games, scoring a hat-trick in both, winning his third straight Young Player of the Month Award, while we took out all three places.

 

A massive achievement as Marshall is named the Kopa Trophy winner, voted on by a panel of former Ballon d'Or winners.

The award is presented to the best Under 21 player in the world.

A massive recognition of the achievements of both the player, and our club, as we also had the 3rd place player.

 

Internationals

 

We had nearly 40 players called up for International duty this month, and I got to go and see 8 players called up for the England squad.

 

We now have 10 players from our Academy in the England set up, including 8 current, and 2 former players who are now at other clubs.

Not bad for our little island club.

 

The never ending story...

 

This saga has been dragging on for years.

It's on again, off again, on the rocks, who knows if this will ever happen.

 

A solid loss this month, although we collect another add-on.

 

Another busy month coming up, with some tough League games, and two more Europa League matches.

[Punch]

 

NOV 2045 - Europa League Group Stage - 4th Match - At FC St. Gallen 1879

 

 

We started heavy favourites, but no one seen this result coming.

Jayson Buss and Alan Kennedy both scored four goals each, with three others getting on the board as well.

Our defence shut down the hosts, not allowing them the register a shot on target.

A brilliant result.

 

Winning keeps the money coming in.

 

We stay top of the table with a massive boost to our goal difference.

 

We return to League action with a tough road trip to Chelsea.

[Stuniverse]

How often have Guernsey drawn West Ham in the Cup, @Punch?

As Guernsey is an island, surrounded by the seas, can I get away with saying OCEAN's ELEVEN?

Good luck with the takeover.

 

[erik45]

20 hours ago, Punch said:

 

NOV 2045 - Europa League Group Stage - 4th Match - At FC St. Gallen 1879

 

 

We started heavy favourites, but no one seen this result coming.

Jayson Buss and Alan Kennedy both scored four goals each, with three others getting on the board as well.

Our defence shut down the hosts, not allowing them the register a shot on target.

A brilliant result.

 

Winning keeps the money coming in.

 

We stay top of the table with a massive boost to our goal difference.

 

We return to League action with a tough road trip to Chelsea.

Real Sociedad are really playing the numbers game: four wins with four goals scored! 

[Punch]

3 hours ago, Stuniverse said:

How often have Guernsey drawn West Ham in the Cup, @Punch?

As Guernsey is an island, surrounded by the seas, can I get away with saying OCEAN's ELEVEN?

Good luck with the takeover.

 

We do seem to end up together quite a lot, pretty sure it is the longest head to head page that I have to screen shot.

 

Haha I like the Ocean's Eleven reference.

Edited 15 hours ago by Punch

[Punch]

3 hours ago, erik45 said:

Real Sociedad are really playing the numbers game: four wins with four goals scored! 

I guess if you win by 1 goal like them, or 11 like us, you still only get three points