An European Journeyman Adventure

**danielgear** · 21-10-2011 02:07

After reading a few threads on FM11 I have decided to do a European Journeyman Save

Ive Loaded all European Leagues and started Unemployed with Sunday league rep:

Manager Profile

Clubs Managed:

Management Honours:
2017-2018 - Cupa Romaniei Winners (FC Botosani)
2018-2019 - Romanian Liga 2A Champions (FC Botosani)
2019-20 - Runners Up English Championship (Bristol City)
2024-25 - La Liga Winners (FC Barcelona)
2024-25 - Copa Del Rey Winners (FC Barcelona)

**danielgear** · 21-10-2011 02:10

I had these four job offers:

**danielgear** · 21-10-2011 02:12

I took this Job as they were professional already and I have never managed in Ukraine before

I've Looked on the internet for information on this club but cant find much.

So Based on FM History they were promoted in 2005 and have only won two leagues in their history, the other in 2002

**danielgear** · 21-10-2011 02:14

Pre-Season was already over when I took over

With 5 days until the start of the season and only 1 centre back on the books its going to be interesting

**danielgear** · 21-10-2011 10:02

Aims:

League: Meet Media Prediction (7th)

Cup: Reach 2nd Round

Personal aims: Settle in the job this season aim for midtable and then next season aim for promotion

First 5 League Games:

Started off with a thumping 3-0 win which proved to be abit of a false dawn as we followed that up with 1 win and 3 losses, at least I have hit the boards target to reach the second round in the cup after a 3-2 win to a non league side where we were 2-0 down after 15 minutes

League Table after 5 games:

Updates:

From now on my updates will be as followed;

* Pre-season
* First 5 League games
* End of transfer window
* Mid-season
* End of second transfer Window
* Season Round-up

**danielgear** · 21-10-2011 12:49

Transfer Window Summer 2011 Update:

A £24.5k Profit by shedding the deadwood and bringing in players to strengthen the squad

Of the 6 signed 3 were centre backs (as mentioned above we only had 1) 2 on free transfers and a loan.

The other 3 signings were 2 strikers and a centre midfielder.

I feel now i have covered the gaps in the team and cleared out the players that arent required. Also i'm spending less on wages overall.

**danielgear** · 21-10-2011 15:21

2nd Round cup win against Premier Division side:

**deltablue** · 21-10-2011 15:24

Well done on an early triumph

**danielgear** · 21-10-2011 15:27

can anyone explain why my pics look so small? i look at other threads and they are quite large, i use the snip tool then upload via photobucket then use the IMG code.

**danielgear** · 21-10-2011 15:27

Originally Posted by deltablue

Well done on an early triumph

Thanks mate

**danielgear** · 21-10-2011 20:06

Mid-Season Update:

After half a season i'm 6th in the league right where the media prediction says I should be.

I am dropping alot of points against lower placed teams if i could change that around second half of the season maybe i could push for promotion.
9 points would take some catching up for 2nd place.
I'm happy with how the seasons going so far.

Key Players:

Signed at the start as the season on a free he has quickly become the mainstay in our back 4.

In his second season at the club already making 5 more apperances than last season. Hes a Left winger who I have been playing Left back

Hot Prospect:

Centre Midfielder with 5* potential. Only played twice so far but will be bleeding him in slowly

**danielgear** · 22-10-2011 22:59

I cant be accused of not giving Youth a chance:

**psychonaut** · 23-10-2011 00:54

Good start you've made there. Hope it continues.

I found the same thing with screenshots in Photobucket, and instead of buying a magnifying glass I switched to Imageshack.

**danielgear** · 23-10-2011 01:35

Thanks ill give ImageShack a try.

End of Season Update coming

**danielgear** · 23-10-2011 17:26

End Of Season 2011/12 Review

Final Table:

As you can see a little bit of luck and another win somewherelse could of seen us finish 4th, which i felt like we deserved but we dropped too many points against teams fighting relegation it was a tight league but i was more shocked to find this in my inbox after the final game of the season

Which was a big shame as i had already got the leagues top scorer joining me on a free in the summer and a new centre back to strengthen the defence so i felt like i had a chance to push for the title next season.

I enjoyed my stint in Ukraine but the chairman obviously didnt agree!

back to the job centre for me.

**danielgear** · 23-10-2011 17:27

Key Players:

Two mainstays in my defence all season very consistant.

Top Scorer:

Top Scorer with 7 which isn't good enough considering in 3 games he scored 2 in each then 1 in another a lack of a 15-20 goal season striker is what held me back from getting promoted. Hence why i had agreed to sign Kushka i shall keep an eye on them next season.

**danielgear** · 23-10-2011 18:27

Job Offers:

I Recieved these Job offers.

Decisions to make now.

**danielgear** · 23-10-2011 18:40

AVANGARD KURSK

Abit of History

I turn't the other 3 jobs down because this one paid more and better wage budget, even though they are currently overspending.
Also I have managed in England and wales before but never Russia so another new challenge. I also thought i could go back to Krymteplytsya for some players I liked.
Recently just promoted the aim is to stay in the league.
I have my first game in 6 days time which is a cup match but then we have a month until season starts so i will quickly evaulate this team and try and shift some high earners and tighten the belts up.

Club Info

11,500 stadium lets hope we fill it

**danielgear** · 23-10-2011 18:52

Lacking a backroom

**danielgear** · 23-10-2011 18:59

I Couldn't turn down the chance to have a dig.

Hopefully this job will be more successful

**danielgear** · 23-10-2011 22:31

First Game:

1st win in first match what a start. through to 6th round of cup

**danielgear** · 23-10-2011 23:05

Staff Update

Brought in some staff and paid £8k for my Assistant manager.
Now to sort the playing squad out

**danielgear** · 24-10-2011 11:23

Transfer Update

I was given a small transfer budget so I used to it reinforce our attacking options. After last season when I didn't have a goal scorer I knew i had to find one this season and hopefully JELAR is the man to do that.

I also signed Hristov and Bludnov as I'm hoping they can give Jelar chances to finish.

**danielgear** · 24-10-2011 11:26

I Got Rid of what I deemed to be deadwood

Team Report

Aims for Season

Aim is to pure and simple stay in the division anything other than that will be overachieving.

**danielgear** · 24-10-2011 11:49

My Wildcard Free Signing:

Yes he's 39 but I've offered him a one year deal as I feel like he could get us a few cruical goals throughout the season and where Jelar is only 20 he can help him out with experience. Hes not fit enough to play 90 so will mainly be an impact sub but fingers crossed.

**danielgear** · 24-10-2011 13:06

First 5 League Results:

League Table:

A great start I think for relegation favourites we were top after 4 games, I was abit disappointed to lose the 5th game but we had to make 5 changes due to fitness.

Lipartov has settled straight in and scored 2 in 5 but is yet to play more than 45 minutes as he is a broken man his fitness goes from 99% to 45% in 45 minutes.

Bludnov, another signing has already chipped in with two assists.

Overall the team is gelling quick and we have had 3 clean sheets in 5 games which I love the look of!

**danielgear** · 24-10-2011 22:53

Originally Posted by danielgear

we have had 3 clean sheets in 5 games which I love the look of!

Jinx!

Since that post i haven't won and only kept a clean sheet in my last game.

This has landed in my inbox:

**Barney Butterball** · 24-10-2011 22:56

That doesn't sound good mate.

**danielgear** · 24-10-2011 22:58

To be honest even though i'm struggling i'm enjoying this save

**danielgear** · 25-10-2011 00:54

Following two more defeats and more media reports suggesting I was about to be sacked.

I Handed in my Resignation to save face from another Sacking

Back on the job hunt again

**Barney Butterball** · 25-10-2011 01:00

Oh dear.

At this rate your be the new Sven

Good luck in the job hunt.

**danielgear** · 25-10-2011 02:16

**danielgear** · 25-10-2011 02:18

Background:

League Table:

Current Team:

Off to Italy hopefully things will work out better here

**Barney Butterball** · 25-10-2011 04:03

Well done for landing another job. Lets hope you can start your career off in Italy.

**danielgear** · 25-10-2011 22:29

Originally Posted by Barney Butterball

Well done for landing another job. Lets hope you can start your career off in Italy.

Lets hope so

**danielgear** · 25-10-2011 22:50

This team is full of overaged, overpaid, bad footballers

BUT we have alot of 4.5*/5* potential youths so I have decided to clear out the old and give youth a go and hope to do enough to just stay up then next season aim for midtable then season after promotion. a 2 and a half year plan

My 1st signing on a free as window is closed but what a signing

**danielgear** · 25-10-2011 23:04

**danielgear** · 26-10-2011 00:13

My second signing:

**danielgear** · 26-10-2011 00:39

My First 5 games in charge:

1 defeat in 5 is a good start if we can turn the draws into wins we will be safe.

League table at halfway:

Just outside of the relegation zone where we need to be, a Midtable push would be nice

Shedding the deadwood:

I Have reviewed the squad and got rid of all overpaid players and players I deemed not good enough to keep. Offered all out but no-one wanted to buy so released them. Was expensive to do but the savings on wages etc will help us long term.

Review so far:

Its been a steady if unspectacular start but after getting rid of the wasters and signing two young players I feel I have the squad of potential. As long as we stay up this season next season I feel we can kick on

**danielgear** · 26-10-2011 02:56

Transfer Roundup:

Since taking Over I have signed 4 and 32 have left the club. we still have a large squad, I have never seen such a big squad before.

**danielgear** · 26-10-2011 12:14

Been a hard start to my management career but I'm actually enjoying the struggle

**danielgear** · 26-10-2011 14:00

Bit of a shock but seen myself linked to bury job

**danielgear** · 26-10-2011 14:13

Another Media Report linking me to a job in England:

**danielgear** · 26-10-2011 16:18

Its things like this image that I like about football manager, When its notices what you are try to do

**danielgear** · 27-10-2011 15:00

As you can see results have started to pick up, I have got rid of all the waste, changed the formation and younger players are finding their feet.

We have 5 games left and we need 3 wins to ensure we stay away from the relegation playout.

All in all its looking good, Ive agreed a few bosman frees for the end of the season so hoping next season we really kick on

**deltablue** · 27-10-2011 16:17

Good to see things coming together.

**danielgear** · 27-10-2011 17:43

they were but with the patch update my save failed so i have to load a back up one, which means I have to replay the last 4 games starting at Savona

hopefully it will be the same outcome

**Barney Butterball** · 27-10-2011 23:36

Originally Posted by danielgear

they were but with the patch update my save failed so i have to load a back up one, which means I have to replay the last 4 games starting at Savona

hopefully it will be the same outcome

Steam stinks

**danielgear** · 28-10-2011 01:38

Originally Posted by Barney Butterball

Steam stinks

Just a few teething problems

**danielgear** · 28-10-2011 13:36

Originally Posted by danielgear

they were but with the patch update my save failed so i have to load a back up one, which means I have to replay the last 4 games starting at Savona

hopefully it will be the same outcome

Heres the results of the 4 replayed matches, first 3 went ok but this time we lost the last one

**deltablue** · 28-10-2011 13:53

Still looking alright in the table? Probably at least a few points ahead of the playout places by my estimation.

**danielgear** · 28-10-2011 14:18

Im currently 16th 3 points behind Ravenna with 4 games left

**danielgear** · 28-10-2011 14:50

Once again I've showed if a players good enough he's old enough in my eyes

**danielgear** · 28-10-2011 15:23

I Accepted, I think i have found the club to stay at a few years, we have a good pool of youth and Im going for promotion next season (if we survive this season )

**deltablue** · 28-10-2011 15:28

Should be a tight survival race. Didn't realize you'd lost out so much.

**danielgear** · 28-10-2011 15:30

down to last 2 games now so update should be within the hour, ill let the playoffs etc run first.

**danielgear** · 28-10-2011 16:05

Recent Results:

A win vs Sambendettese would of put me 4 points ahead of them and 1 game left so I would of been safe, instead I need to win last game and hope results go my way or ill be in relegation playout

As it stands going into final day:

I have Messina who are 10th

Ravenna Vs Valenzana
Sambenedettese Vs Salerno (18th)
Viterbese Vs Savona (11th)

Hoping for Valenzana to beat Ravenna which would make me safe if i win.

In Other News:

Since I left they won only 5 games. Half the players i brought in weren't even used after I left.

**danielgear** · 28-10-2011 16:27

Final Day:

We did all we could, we got the 3 points that were available, it was a tense game, would it be enough?

The other results rolled in and Ravenna's Result vs Valenzana saved us and put Valenzana in the playout

Full season update on way

**deltablue** · 28-10-2011 16:34

Well done on just making it despite the technical issues.

**danielgear** · 28-10-2011 16:59

Season 2012-13 Review:

Following my sacking from Krymteplytsya at the end of the previous season I was appointed Manager of Avangard Kursk in Russia, I spent £100,000+ on players we had a good start and then a bad run of results saw my name mentioned to be sacked so i jumped ship on 6th october 2012. This Proved to be a good move as they were relegated at the end of the season. Could i Have kept them up? We will never know.

Avangard Kursk Final Table

Then on the 22nd of November 2012 I took over the Vacant Rimni job. They were struggling both on and off the pitch a midtable team down in the relegation zone. I made the choice to use this season as a transitional period, I got rid of all the Overage overpaid players and deadwood and as the under20s were full of 4.5*/5* potential rated players I decided to throw them in the deep end as well as bringing in a few young players to improve the squad.

Transfers In:

My record at Rimni

PL24 W9 D6 L9 GD-2 PTS33

Final League Table:

As you can see the midtable between both playoffs zones is quite small I'm confident we can get in the promotion playoffs next season.

Players:

Francesco Morga: Top Scorer 10 in 18 when I took over he was rotting in reserves. hes my 5th best striker according to reports but when I had an injury crisis I chucked him in and he repaid me and hasnt been out of team since.

Matteo Ton: My Rock at the back consitent solid and never injured. made most apperances this season and will be named captain next season. He also made team of the year

Giovanni Novelli: I have already mentioned he broke the record as youngest player, his potential is massive and he made his 1st start in the final game of the season and ran the show. massive hopes for this lad.

Gianmarco Zigoni: My star signing but hardly played always injured (ive linked his injuries) hopefully next season he will shine

Overview:

I did what I set out to do, I have put the club in a place to push on, when I took over they were overpaying rubbish players and now I have a young squad with massive potential to push on Playoffs is the aim next season I'll be disappointed if I dont get there.

**danielgear** · 28-10-2011 17:01

Originally Posted by deltablue

Well done on just making it despite the technical issues.

Thanks, Last game was abit squeeky bum time but we held on

**danielgear** · 28-10-2011 21:53

I have sorted all my summer transfers already 5 free signings end of contract. so not much to do this summer apart from maybe sell a few of the fringe players. Ill review my transfers once they offically sign

**danielgear** · 28-10-2011 23:44

A few messages from the board:

The sponsorship news couldn't have come at a better team we are nearly finally out of debt.

I have arranged a money spinning pre-season which i hope will help build up our bank balance

**danielgear** · 29-10-2011 02:15

I've never managed Lower league italy before but I've been drawn in a cup heres the group

**danielgear** · 29-10-2011 03:21

Pre-season Round Up

I did my transfer dealings early

IN:

OUT:

Transfer Review:

Im happy with the strength of the squad and I fancy us to push for playoffs and an outside chance of automatic promotion. I could be wrong

Pre-season Results:

Lost all of them but boosted the coffers

Finances:

Club looks in a much better financal footing now.

**danielgear** · 29-10-2011 04:32

August 2013 round up:

Our season started with 3 cup group games.

Results:

Table As it stands:

I think we have all but quailfied for the next round. one game to go and a point will ensure it

Monthly Review:

After losing 5 pre-season games to much better oppostion it was great to start the season with 2 wins and a draw from 3 games

Player of the Month:

Zigoni started this season with a bang and looks like hes making up for his slow start to his Rimni career with 2 goals in 3 games

**Barney Butterball** · 29-10-2011 04:35

Lend us some money please.

**rancer890** · 29-10-2011 05:33

Interesting career mate, KUTGW. And if you do have any extra money lying around, please send it to Brazil. They will be put into good use.

**deltablue** · 29-10-2011 09:51

Interesting to see how you do with a fresh start this season.

**danielgear** · 29-10-2011 10:57

Originally Posted by Barney Butterball

Lend us some money please.

Haha I have nothing to spare

**AK22** · 29-10-2011 13:09

Well done on the last day survival. Good luck for the new season

And yes... your club is rich!

**danielgear** · 29-10-2011 18:38

September 2013

Results:

Our unbeaten run continues to 8 games now following 3 wins and 2 draws this month

Cup Group:

Cup Draw:

Spezia are in the league above us so will be a tough test

League Table:

An unbeaten start puts us in 4th place hopefully we can continue this progress

Player of month:

Fabio Cusano: 4 games 2 goals 1 assist 2 man of the match performances and an average rating on 7.28 he has been a star this month.

Monthly Review:

Our good start has continued the new players have gelled well with the players from last season, the young GK and CM who i started the season with have stamped their names into the team keeping out more experienced players so all is going well. hopefully we can keep this run going.

**danielgear** · 29-10-2011 22:59

Originally Posted by AK22

Well done on the last day survival. Good luck for the new season

And yes... your club is rich!

Mmm richer than barney

**MattSpurs94** · 29-10-2011 23:41

The irony of Carpi being unbeaten......

Good start to the season, hope you can keep it up

**danielgear** · 30-10-2011 00:07

Rimni Tv Date:

My 1st TV appearance in my career

Unbeaten Run:

**danielgear** · 30-10-2011 00:24

Originally Posted by MattSpurs94

The irony of Carpi being unbeaten......

Good start to the season, hope you can keep it up

Thanks, I hope so too mate

**danielgear** · 30-10-2011 01:45

October 2013

Results

League Table

3rd Round cup draw

Player of the Month

Giovanni Novelli - He came to prominance towards the end of last season after becoming the youngest player to ever play for Rimni but this month he has shown why he is the 1st name on my team sheet with solid performances. I see a future captain in him.

Montly Review

October saw our unbeaten run come to an end, however we are still in a great league postion and into the 3rd round of the cup. I was also glad to pick up a win after 2 defeats out of 3. Hopefully November we can get back on a good run and into the playoff spots,

**danielgear** · 30-10-2011 22:44

November 2013

Results:

Nearly another unbeaten month but we are 5 unbeaten in the league
League Table:

Postioned nicely I would like to get in the playoff spots asap and cement a postion there

Cup:

We need Trapani to beat Pro Vercelli 1 or 2-0 on December the 11th to progress to the semi finals but we have done a great job getting this far

Player of the month:

Simone Smacchia - Scored his first for the club then followed it up with another 3 in the next 2 league games hopefully he will continue

Monthly Overview:

Another good month, I was disappointed we didnt wrap up the cup group and lost to pro vercelli with an 89 minute own goal but we have been on another good run i just wanna get in that playoff spot

**danielgear** · 30-10-2011 22:51

Talented

Nice to reach 100 games

**deltablue** · 30-10-2011 23:02

Well, you've been going well in Italy.

**danielgear** · 30-10-2011 23:38

Originally Posted by deltablue

Well, you've been going well in Italy.

best of the 3 clubs so far

**danielgear** · 31-10-2011 00:26

Cup Update

Trapani vs Pro Vercelli Result

We needed Trapani to win by 1 or 2 clear goals but no more than that

Final Group Table

News Report

Semi Final Draw

We have top of the league Carpi who have only lost once this season in the league they are also our next league game so will be able to see if we have a chance. Its a 2 legged semi and we have to wait until feb to play it

**danielgear** · 31-10-2011 01:28

December 2013

Results

3 wins and 2 draws another unbeaten month

League Table

We have got our playoff spot we just gotta hold onto it now

Player of the Month

Francesco Morga - He's Back!! he missed the first few months of the season but 5 goals in 5 games hopefully he can keep banging them in and push us on to secure us a playoff or above place

Monthly Review

Another unbeaten month we just gotta keep it up after the winter break

**danielgear** · 31-10-2011 12:50

January 2014

Results

Our 1st defeat in 12 league games was a disappointment but 6 points from 9 isnt too bad for playoff hopes
League table

6 points clear of 7th place we need to maintain this gap

Player of the month

Salvatore Aiello - Has made a strong centre half pairing with Captain Ton and this month he was man of the match 2 out of 3 games and scored the only goal vs Prato

Monthly Review

As we run into the final 3rd of the season we are just where I hoped we would be, A title push would be nice but I think its abit beyond us we are 8 points behind 2nd. you never know

**danielgear** · 31-10-2011 16:08

February 2014

Results

League Table

Monthly review

My worst month since taking over Rimni, we didnt get a win all month, we lost im the semi finals of the cup, even though we overachieved to get there and now we are out of the playoff spots

**danielgear** · 31-10-2011 17:33

**danielgear** · 31-10-2011 18:13

I rejected the offer, they were 17th in the BSP and I thought it was a step down

**Barney Butterball** · 31-10-2011 18:28

I'm glad you rejected this.

You can do much better Mr Gear.

**deltablue** · 31-10-2011 18:30

Yep, still unfinished business in Italy which will help you get something better.

**danielgear** · 31-10-2011 18:30

Yeah that was my thoughts, My Rimni contract ends this summer so if I miss out on playoffs I may consider my postion.

**danielgear** · 31-10-2011 19:02

I always feel if I stay at a club too long without success I never get anywhere. If I miss out of playoffs I may go or give it 1 more season. Finances are down again

**AK22** · 31-10-2011 21:44

Things are on the up on this save now. Glad you're seeing a change in fortunes, hopefully you can still push for the playoffs with Rimini

**danielgear** · 31-10-2011 22:35

March 2014

Results

League Table

Monthly Review

After a great first half to the season since the winter break we are throwing it all away, we are on a bad run and if it continues in April we will miss out on the playoffs. we have 7 games left I think we need 5 wins to grab that 6th place

**danielgear** · 31-10-2011 22:36

Originally Posted by AK22

Things are on the up on this save now. Glad you're seeing a change in fortunes, hopefully you can still push for the playoffs with Rimini

Thanks just got in so hoping to complete the season tonight then gonna have to think about the future

**danielgear** · 01-11-2011 01:15

April Update

Results

League Table

We have blown it a bad second half of the season and we missed the chance to make the playoffs, a big improvement on last season but not where I want to be

Contract Offer

I delayed the offer until the end of the season because I'm not sure what I'm gonna do, any suggestions would be welcome

Monthly review

Another disappointing month, the 1st half of the season really raised expecations maybe unrealstically but in the end we fell short

**Barney Butterball** · 01-11-2011 01:34

I would wait and see who comes up at the end of the season. But are you loyal

**danielgear** · 01-11-2011 02:11

May 2014

Results

League Table

**danielgear** · 01-11-2011 02:51

The chance to manage in England proved too hard to turn down this time.

**danielgear** · 01-11-2011 02:55

Bury

Background

Aims

Get them into League 1 within two seasons

**Barney Butterball** · 01-11-2011 03:12

Good luck, hopefully not the wrong move.

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