Spurs_NZ Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 INTRO: After seeing many journeyman threads on here, I have decided to start my own European journeyman career. I am going to start off as an unemployed, 25-year-old Australian manager in England with Sunday League Footballer reputation and see where this career takes me. I haven't set any goals just yet, I'm just looking forward to see where this takes me and the challenges it will bring. I have loaded up all the leagues in Europe with a large database and will see what job offers come my way. Leagues Loaded Country | Lowest League ____________________|_________________ Austria | First Division Belgium | Third Division Belarus | First League Bulgaria | "B" Group Croatia | Second Division Czech Republic | Second Division Denmark | Second Division England | Blue Square Bet N/S Finland | First Division France | CFA Germany | Third Division Greece | National B Division Hungary | Division ll Iceland | First Division Ireland | First Division Israel | National League Italy | Serie C2 Holland | Jupiler League Northern Ireland | Second Division Norway | Second Division Poland | First Division Portugal | Second Division Romania | Second Division Russia | First Division Scotland | Third Division Serbia | First League Slovakia | Second Division Slovenia | Second League Spain | Second Division B Sweden | Second Division Switzerland | Challenge League Turkey | Second Division Ukraine | First League Wales | Corbett Sports Welsh Prem ____________________|_________________ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spurs_NZ Posted January 9, 2012 Author Share Posted January 9, 2012 Reserved for me! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Looks like you could have an epic journey on your hands mate. Best of luck . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spurs_NZ Posted January 9, 2012 Author Share Posted January 9, 2012 After two days of unemployment, I received this job offer: The wage budget would be good for my first club, and they still have space to work with. Although, they are half-way through their season and are currently sitting 12th out of 13. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spurs_NZ Posted January 9, 2012 Author Share Posted January 9, 2012 I have decided to take on the challenge of managing SK Herd. Here is a brief summary of the club: SK Herd Sportsklubben Herd is a sports club from Ålesund, Norway. It has sections for association football, handball and swimming, and was founded on 22 August 1932. The men's football team plays in the Third Division (fourth tier) having been relegated from Second Division in 2011. History: Herd was promoted from the Fourth to the Third Division following the 2008 season. Ahead of the 2009 season they signed Lasse Olsen and Karl Oskar Fjørtoft for both playing and non-playing capacities.[2] In 2010 it contested a playoff to win promotion, and succeeded by beating Sunndal 8–2 on aggregate. In their first season in Second Division, they finished last with 17 points in 24 matches and was relegated. (Information from Wikipedia) The current table - We are currently sitting in 12th place, just out of the relegation spot thanks to goal difference, at just about the halfway point of the season. Squad - The current squad is a bit all over the place with some good players and some really bad ones. The first thing I notice is the need for a good keeper and then I will work from there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.W.G Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 Could well be an epic career,good luck in Norway Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUTactician247 Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 Never Herd of them . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spurs_NZ Posted January 10, 2012 Author Share Posted January 10, 2012 SK Herd - Norway - Second Division Group 2 - 2011 Season Review (Joined 7/7/2011) Competition Summary Norwegian Second Division Group 2 - 11th I joined the team halfway through the season when they were sitting in 10th. I brought in some players to strengthen what was a weak squad but we were only able to put together some good performances towards the end of the season and it ended up being too little too late and we were relegated. Results before taking over Results since taking over Norwegian Cup - Knocked out in 3rd round Knocked out before I arrived. Transfers, Squad, & Finances Transfers - All players were brought in by me. Squad [1] [2] - A large squad as I was unable to sell any of the unwanted players from the last managers reign. Finances - Managed to finish the season with a profit. Key Players Dan Peter Ulvestad - One of the few players that was here when I arrived that I continued to use. Always put in a good performance. Anders Eriksen - One of the new striker pairing that I brought in. Was a fairly consistent player and goalscorer. Kjetil Bøe - The other new striker I brought in. Played him as a deep lying forward and he ended the season with the best pass completion in the league. Career Summary Year Team Country League Position Important Notes =================================================================================================== 2011 SK Herd Norway Second Division Group 2 11th Relegated Next Season After a tough and disappointing introduction to my management career, I have stepped down from SK Herd and will be on the look out for a new job elsewhere. Hopefully the next job goes better! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spurs_NZ Posted January 11, 2012 Author Share Posted January 11, 2012 My next job in football management is just across the border from where I last managed. I was offered a job with Sandvikens IF which I have taken. I have a whole preseason to build up my squad and I hope for some better results this time around. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spurs_NZ Posted January 11, 2012 Author Share Posted January 11, 2012 Never Herd of them . Ba-dum tsh! Haha. I'm sad to say that it took me far to long to catch on to this :/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltablue Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 The only way is up, interesting seeing your location as I know someone from there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
roganp Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Tough suffering a relegation so early on in your career. Good luck in your new job Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobby_McDonald Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Given you're from New Zealand, maybe Herd should have changed their name to Flock when they appointed you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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