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

[Punch]

 

JAN 2046 - Match Day 23 - Vs Liverpool

 

 

We came up against a red hot Liverpool, who were on a 5 match winning streak, and it turned into an epic battle at the Green Lions Den.

While the game lacked goals, there was plenty of attacking intent from both teams.

Plenty of chances were created by both teams, but both defensive units, and especially both goalkeepers, had blinders, so neither side was able to find the back of the net.

We take another point off a top team, but we are getting closer to them, and seems like we just need a final little push to get us over the top of them.

 

Three draws in a row takes us up to 5th place, leaping Man City on goal difference, although we have now fallen 11 points behind Chelsea.

At the bottom of the table, after 9 straight losses, Derby have taken their first win of the season, with possibly the upset of the year, knocking over West Ham.

 

We return to Europa League action, hosting Turkey's Kasımpaşa.

[Stuniverse]

1 hour ago, Punch said:

We came up against a red hot Liverpool, who were on a 5 match winning streak, and it turned into an epic battle at the Green Lions Den.

While the game lacked goals, there was plenty of attacking intent from both teams.

Plenty of chances were created by both teams, but both defensive units, and especially both goalkeepers, had blinders, so neither side was able to find the back of the net.

We take another point off a top team, but we are getting closer to them, and seems like we just need a final little push to get us over the top of them.

 All your hard work over many, many seasons @Punch and you're within touching distance of the BIG BOYS now 

[Punch]

 

JAN 2046 - Europa League Group Stage - 7th Match - Vs Kasımpaşa A.Ş. (Turkey)

 

 

We were heavy favourites for this one, but turned in a brilliant performance to demolish our Turkish visitors.

Our defensive unit completely shut them out of the game, while our attacking unit tore the visitors to shreds repeatedly.

Four goal scorers hit the back of the net five times, while we kept another clean sheet.

Over the last two seasons, we have competed in 15 Group Stage matches, and we have still only conceded a single goal.

 

 

Seven straight wins keeps us top of the table, and we are now qualified for the final 16.

 

A tough return to League action as we travel to the high flying Southampton.

[Punch]

8 minutes ago, Stuniverse said:

 All your hard work over many, many seasons @Punch and you're within touching distance of the BIG BOYS now 

Thanks @Stuniverse.

We are really giving them a run for their money now, and are getting very close to really challenging them.

[Punch]

 

JAN 2046 - Match Day 24 - At Southampton

 

 

An epic at St Mary's as we couldn't be separated.

We hit the lead just before the break, but the hosts levelled in injury time, sending us in all square.

Despite a number of chances, neither side could find a winner, and we had to settle for a share of the points.

 

We stay 5th, but now 13 points behind the runaway Chelsea.

 

Our final Group Stage match in the Europa League, as we host German side Borussia Mönchengladbach, who are currently sitting 2nd behind us.

With both of us already qualified for the Round of 16, there will be less pressure on both teams, but we will still want to finish top of the Group.

[Punch]

 

JAN 2046 - Europa League Group Stage - 8th Match - Vs Borussia Mönchengladbach (Germany)

 

 

While it was a dominant performance, it took us a while to secure the win.

Despite our dominance, we went tot he break all square, but then there was a burst after the hour, where three goals in as many minutes brought the game to life.

A late sealer secured the three points, and maintained our perfect record through the Group Stages.

 

 

We top the table in the Group Stage, as one of only two perfect teams.

Finishing in the top 8 means we skip the Knockout Play-off Round, so we won't know our next opponent for a while yet.

 

We stay in Cup mode, as we travel to Cardiff for the FA Cup 4th Round.