Im Elmo and i know it! - A career across Europe

[SRL88]

Looking very good at the turn of the year .

[acidmonkey]

January Update

Stade de Reims 2 - 3 AC Arles-Avignon (Coupe de France 9th Rnd)

AC Arles-Avignon produced a solid performance to beat Stade de Reims at Stade Auguste Delaune. A brace from Samson Osagie helped AC Arles-Avignon to victory.

Midfielder Hamdi Nasri gave AC Arles-Avignon the lead with a long range shot which curled past the goalkeeper in the 19th minute. With Stade de Reims staring at defeat, there was controversy as centre-back Dino Lihovac then had a penalty shout turned down.

Striker Samson Osagie doubled AC Arles-Avignon's lead with a free kick from the edge of the area on 31 minutes. Winger Adil Messaoudi pulled one back for Stade de Reims after 33 minutes with a placed shot.

With Stade de Reims staring at defeat, there was controversy as Lihovac then had a penalty shout turned down. Osagie added his 2nd goal of the game with a real poacher's effort on 77 minutes.

Striker Nadjib Merahi gave the Stade de Reims fans a glimmer of hope after 85 minutes with a well timed finish from close range.

Man of the Match: Samson Osagie (AC Arles-Avignon)
Attendance: 10,069

Stade Malherbe Caen 3 - 2 AC Arles-Avignon (Coupe de la Ligue Qtr Final)

AC Arles-Avignon battled away against Stade Malherbe Caen and looked very impressive despite their unlucky 3 - 2 defeat. The highlight of the game was undoubtedly a superb hat-trick from Stade Malherbe Caen's Ulisses.

Striker Ulisses gave Stade Malherbe Caen the lead with a good header from just inside the six-yard box in the 15th minute. Striker Claude-Arnaud Richard then equalised for AC Arles-Avignon in the 17th minute with a tidy finish.

An error from AC Arles-Avignon's Julius Orvambo allowed Ulisses to score a good header from just inside the six-yard box. Striker Samson Osagie then equalised for AC Arles-Avignon in the 52nd minute with a powerful effort.

Osagie then had a chance to score from the penalty spot on the 65 minute mark but missed his spot-kick. Ulisses scored what proved to be the winner in the 75th minute with a finish tucked away with consummate ease.

Man of the Match: Ulisses (Stade Malherbe Caen)
Attendance: 22,514

AC Arles-Avignon 3 - 4 LOSC Lille Métropole (Ligue 1)

AC Arles-Avignon battled away against LOSC Lille Métropole and looked very impressive despite their unlucky 4 - 3 defeat.

Things did not get off to a good start for LOSC Lille Métropole as striker Jimmy Bayisenge seized on an error by Yohan Galinier to score a finish tucked away with consummate ease. Full-back Márcio then equalised for LOSC Lille Métropole in the 14th minute with an effort from the edge of the area which curled past the goalkeeper.

Midfielder Hamdi Nasri showed a sign of things to come though as he nearly gifted LOSC Lille Métropole a goal on 21 minutes. Winger Marcelinho put AC Arles-Avignon in front in the 24th minute with a curling shot from the edge of the area.

Midfielder Florian Vernay then equalised for LOSC Lille Métropole in the 29th minute with an accurate finish. Experienced midfielder Daniel Payne then put LOSC Lille Métropole in front after 49 minutes with a finish executed with aplomb.

Experienced midfielder Dinheiro then added to the lead with a powerful effort on 55 minutes. Centre-back Angel Villegas gave the AC Arles-Avignon fans a glimmer of hope after 69 minutes with a tap-in.

AC Arles-Avignon have been playing above all expectations so far this season and find themselves in 4th place in the Ligue 1.

Man of the Match: Dinheiro (LOSC Lille Métropole)
Attendance: 18,591

AC Arles-Avignon 1 - 0 Sports Réunis Colmar (Coupe de France 10th Rnd)

AC Arles-Avignon showed their superiority in a 1 - 0 victory over Sports Réunis Colmar during their Coupe de France Tenth Round game at Arles-Avignon Stadium, but they could and should have scored more.

With the game nearing an end, it was Luigi Stucchi who scored a header to give AC Arles-Avignon the lead on 88 minutes. Stucchi's impact delighted the fans with his late goal.

AC Arles-Avignon had a number of attempts at goal but their profligacy meant they didn't score as many as they maybe would have liked.

Man of the Match: Julius Orvambo (AC Arles-Avignon)
Attendance: 14,009

En Avant de Guingamp 3 - 1 AC Arles-Avignon (Ligue 1)

AC Arles-Avignon will be wondering what might have been this morning after a close encounter with En Avant de Guingamp turned into a 3 - 1 victory for their opponents. A brace from Mael Harel helped En Avant de Guingamp to victory.

Striker Malachi Ciani gave En Avant de Guingamp the lead with a placed shot in the 11th minute. Striker Mael Harel doubled En Avant de Guingamp's lead with a real poacher's effort on 34 minutes.

An error from En Avant de Guingamp's Franco Caporilli allowed striker Jimmy Bayisenge to score a good header from just inside the six-yard box. An error from AC Arles-Avignon's Kamel Ousmaïl allowed Harel to score a real poacher's effort.

AC Arles-Avignon have been playing above all expectations so far this season and find themselves in 6th place in the Ligue 1.

Man of the Match: Mael Harel (En Avant de Guingamp)
Attendance: 7,905

Well a pretty poor month to be honest with no league points picked up im not happy with some of the performances in Ligue 1 and we need to improve it so much if we are to build on the epic start we had, on the plus side i have made it to the 11th round of the Coupe de France. there next 5 of 6 league game we should be able to pick up maximum points,

Table after 22 games

4th Lens 40 Points
5th Tours 40 Points
6th Arles 38 Points
7th Guigamp 36 Points
8th Caen 36 Points

[acidmonkey]

February Update

Nîmes Olympique 1 - 2 AC Arles-Avignon (Coupe de France 11th Rnd)

AC Arles-Avignon produced a good display this evening to see off the challenge of Nîmes Olympique at Stade des Costières.

The first incident of note was on 51 minutes as AC Arles-Avignon were denied claims by Samson Osagie for a penalty. Winger Denis Bowles gave Nîmes Olympique the lead with a lovely chipped shot from the edge of the box in the 59th minute.

AC Arles-Avignon captain Raynald Robert then equalised for AC Arles-Avignon in the 61st minute with a well struck shot from inside the box which made sure. Then followed controversy as AC Arles-Avignon were denied claims by winger Luigi Stucchi for a penalty.

Striker Jimmy Bayisenge then clinched a late winner on 119 minutes with an incisive finish. Bayisenge's impact delighted the fans with his late goal.

Man of the Match: Julius Orvambo (AC Arles-Avignon)
Attendance: 11,810

Montpellier Hérault SC 0 - 1 AC Arles-Avignon (Ligue 1)

AC Arles-Avignon battled to a deserved 1 - 0 victory over Montpellier Hérault SC on a fine afternoon in their Ligue 1 Orange game at Stade de La Mosson.

AC Arles-Avignon's winner came through Raynald Robert as he seized on Sene Baio's mistake to score a placed shot. Robert's impact delighted the fans with his late goal.

AC Arles-Avignon had a number of attempts at goal but their profligacy meant they didn't score as many as they maybe would have liked.

AC Arles-Avignon have been playing above all expectations so far this season and find themselves in 4th place in the Ligue 1.

Man of the Match: Raynald Robert (AC Arles-Avignon)
Attendance: 22,130

AC Arles-Avignon 2 - 0 Evian Thonon Gaillard Football Club (Ligue 1)

A highly polished performance from the AC Arles-Avignon players saw their team run out 2 - 0 winners over Evian Thonon Gaillard Football Club at Arles-Avignon Stadium.

Winger Marcelinho got AC Arles-Avignon off to a flyer by scoring a close range finish which was timed impeccably on 2 minutes. Centre-back Sergio Milo finally rounded off their victory on 53 minutes with a well timed finish from close range.

AC Arles-Avignon have been playing far beyond expectations all season and find themselves in 4th place in the Ligue 1.

Man of the Match: Luigi Stucchi (AC Arles-Avignon)
Attendance: 19,129

AS Saint-Etienne 3 - 0 AC Arles-Avignon (Ligue 1)

AS Saint-Etienne enjoyed a comfortable 3 - 0 victory over AC Arles-Avignon. The win was deserved for AS Saint-Etienne who turned their superiority into goals in the Ligue 1 Orange game at Stade Geoffroy Guichard. A brace from Mohamed Yildirim helped AS Saint-Etienne to victory.

The first incident of note was on 21 minutes as AS Saint-Etienne were denied claims by Mohamed Yildirim for a penalty. AS Saint-Etienne finally took the lead when Mohamed Yildirim scored a finish tucked away with consummate ease on 48 minutes.

Yildirim was able to add to his tally soon after with another strike on 51 minutes. Goalkeeper Kamel Ousmaïl then summed up his team's performance by nearly gifting AS Saint-Etienne another goal on 54 minutes.

Experienced striker Miodrag Kuveljic completed the rout with an incisive finish on 63 minutes.

AC Arles-Avignon have been playing far beyond expectations all season and find themselves in 4th place in the Ligue 1.

Man of the Match: Mohamed Yildirim (AS Saint-Etienne)
Attendance: 16,825

Well we got off to a winning start to the month seal passage to the quarter finals in the Coupe de France, and also the league win which saw us pass the 40 point mark to seal safety in my opinion and also pushed us back into the European chase as we jumped back up the table, I'm hoping the rest of the month is as successful. I'm hoping the fact the on the three league games are sides close to the bottom, to get me into the European picture as now I've hit 40 points my aim is the Europa league. but i say that, it's going to be mid-table for me if i lose games against the likes of st etienne


Table after 26 games

1st OM 61 Points
2nd Lyon 57 Points
3rd Lille 52 Points
4th Arles 47 Points
5th PSG 45 Points

[acidmonkey]

March Update

AC Arles-Avignon 3 - 0 LEMANS FC (Coupe de France Qtr Final)

AC Arles-Avignon enjoyed near total domination over a distinctly average LEMANS FC side at Arles-Avignon Stadium this evening.

Midfielder Hamdi Nasri gave AC Arles-Avignon the lead with an accurate finish in the 12th minute. Striker Samson Osagie doubled AC Arles-Avignon's lead with a deftly executed finish on 60 minutes.

AC Arles-Avignon captain Raynald Robert's red card for persistent fouling on 68 minutes put AC Arles-Avignon's position under question. An error from LEMANS FC's Aymeric Roux allowed centre-back Sergio Milo to score a good header from just inside the six-yard box.

Man of the Match: Hamdi Nasri (AC Arles-Avignon)
Attendance: 19,339

AC Arles-Avignon 2 - 1 Toulouse FC (Ligue 1)

AC Arles-Avignon taught Toulouse FC a lesson at Arles-Avignon Stadium this evening.

Winger Luigi Stucchi gave AC Arles-Avignon the lead with a fierce shot in the 31st minute. Toulouse FC also saw their 33rd minute strike questionably chalked off.

Striker Julien Borie then equalised for Toulouse FC in the 36th minute with a well timed finish from close range. Striker Claude-Arnaud Richard scored what proved to be the winner on 45 minutes with a shot from the edge of the area.

AC Arles-Avignon have been playing far beyond expectations all season and find themselves in 4th place in the Ligue 1.

Man of the Match: Luigi Stucchi (AC Arles-Avignon)
Attendance: 18,024

Stade Rennais FC 0 - 0 AC Arles-Avignon (Ligue 1)

AC Arles-Avignon could count themselves somewhat fortunate to have escaped with a draw against Stade Rennais FC in their Ligue 1 Orange game at Stade de la Route de Lorient.

AC Arles-Avignon covered a lot of ground but also conceded far too many fouls, meaning their effort was often for nothing.

AC Arles-Avignon have been playing far beyond expectations all season and find themselves in 4th place in the Ligue 1.

Man of the Match: Florian Nicot (Stade Rennais FC)
Attendance: 14,469

AC Arles-Avignon 3 - 1 Valenciennes FC (Ligue 1)

Valenciennes FC succumbed to a 3 - 1 loss in this evening's Ligue 1 Orange clash at Arles-Avignon Stadium.

Winger Luigi Stucchi got AC Arles-Avignon off to a flyer by scoring a tap-in on 6 minutes. Midfielder Modibo Keita doubled AC Arles-Avignon's lead with an incisive finish on 32 minutes.

Striker Angelo Cosimi pulled one back for Valenciennes FC after 40 minutes with an accurate finish. Valenciennes FC also saw their 82nd minute strike questionably chalked off.

Striker Samson Osagie completed the scoring for AC Arles-Avignon with a real poacher's effort on 85 minutes.

AC Arles-Avignon have been playing far beyond expectations all season and find themselves in 3rd place in the Ligue 1.

Man of the Match: Jaime Inostroza (AC Arles-Avignon)
Attendance: 18,611


Again we started the month with a win in the coupe de France as this time we progressed to the Semi finals of the Equivalent of the French FA Cup, im quite confident with the Semi against Lyon next month as we seem to do well against them. In Ligue 1 we did ok, a easy win over Toulouse but a goalless draw with Stade Rennais just shows how we seem incapable of putting the poor sides to the sword, We did managed to thrash Valenciennes in the final game of the month and we moved into 3rd in Ligue 1 which is just amazing!, for we have mathematically guaranteed safety with 9 games to go we can concentrate on getting into the Europa League.


Table after 29 games

1st OM 64 Points (1 Game in hand)
2nd Lyon 60 Points (2 Games in hand)
3rd Arles 54 Points
4th PSG 52 Points
5th Lille 52 Points

[SRL88]

How many places are there for Champions League football?

[acidmonkey]

How many places are there for Champions League football?

Top four which is a bit of a scary thought

[acidmonkey]

April Update

Olympique Lyonnais 4 - 1 AC Arles-Avignon (Ligue 1)

AC Arles-Avignon failed to cause an upset at Stade des Lumières as Olympique Lyonnais coasted to an expected 4 - 1 victory.

Olympique Lyonnais captain Romário gave Olympique Lyonnais the lead with an accurate finish in the 38th minute. Winger Luigi Stucchi then equalised for AC Arles-Avignon in the 44th minute with a close range header.

Full-back Jaime Inostroza was left red-faced in the 45th minute as he managed to put the ball into his own net. An error from AC Arles-Avignon's Angel Villegas allowed striker Nicolas Marini to score a poorly struck effort. Midfielder Mexilhão completed the rout with a placed shot on 92 minutes.

AC Arles-Avignon have been playing far beyond expectations all season and find themselves in 3rd place in the Ligue 1.

Man of the Match: Carlos Parra (Olympique Lyonnais)
Attendance: 60,263

AC Arles-Avignon 2 - 1 RC Lens (Ligue 1)

AC Arles-Avignon won a hard fought battle against RC Lens on a fine spring evening at Arles-Avignon Stadium.

Winger Hamza Messaoudi gave RC Lens the lead with a tidy finish in the 14th minute. Striker Jimmy Bayisenge then equalised for AC Arles-Avignon in the 18th minute with a tidy finish.

Winger Luigi Stucchi scored what proved to be the winner on 48 minutes with a well struck effort.

AC Arles-Avignon have been playing far beyond expectations all season and find themselves in 3rd place in the Ligue 1.

Man of the Match: Julius Orvambo (AC Arles-Avignon)
Attendance: 18,756

AC Arles-Avignon 0 - 2 AJ Auxerre (Coupe de France Semi Final)

In a surprise result at Arles-Avignon Stadium, AC Arles-Avignon were defeated by underdogs AJ Auxerre in their Coupe de France Semi Final encounter. The match was certainly not one for the purists with neither side able to keep the errors out of their game.

Enthusiastic striker Mohammed Abdellaoue got AJ Auxerre off to a flyer by scoring an accurate finish on 9 minutes. AC Arles-Avignon were nearly gifted a goal on 11 minutes through David Ibrahim's lapse in concentration but they failed to capitalise on the opportunity presented to them.

AC Arles-Avignon also saw their 16th minute strike questionably chalked off. Midfielder Jimmy Santos finally rounded off their victory on 38 minutes with a deftly executed finish.

With AC Arles-Avignon staring at defeat, there was controversy as centre-back Makrem Khedira then had a penalty shout turned down. AC Arles-Avignon were nearly gifted a goal on 59 minutes through Bertrand Larroque's lapse in concentration but they failed to capitalise on the opportunity presented to them.

Man of the Match: Alban Georges (AJ Auxerre)
Attendance: 19,293

FC Nantes 2 - 5 AC Arles-Avignon (Ligue 1)

A highly polished performance from the AC Arles-Avignon players saw their team run out 5 - 2 winners over FC Nantes at Stade Louis Fonteneau (La Beaujoire). A brace from Batista helped AC Arles-Avignon to victory.

When Phanthady gave away a penalty, Bayisenge confidently stepped up to score from the spot. FC Nantes captain Ugochukwu Idahor ensured things went from bad to worse for FC Nantes on 15 minutes with an embarrassing own-goal.

Dladla was able to keep his composure to score from the spot after Charlier gave away a penalty. Robert scored with a close range effort in the 55th minute to extend the lead further.

Flamboyant winger Batista then added to the lead with an incisive finish on 63 minutes. Flamboyant striker Juan Ignacio Vatter pulled one back for FC Nantes after 72 minutes with a deftly executed finish from eighteen yards.

There were no prizes for guessing who completed the rout on 88 minutes as that man Batista popped up again with a fierce shot.

AC Arles-Avignon have been playing far beyond expectations all season and find themselves in 4th place in the Ligue 1.

Man of the Match: Batista (AC Arles-Avignon)
Attendance: 7,990

A couple of ligue wins leave us firmly in the hunt for Europe, the biggest disappointment this month was the defeat in the Coupe de France, as we really should have beaten the Ligue two side, im close to guaranteeing a top half spot and i hope we can navigate the tricky fixtures next month to claim a European spot. as that's now firmly my aim.


Table after 32 games

1st Lyon 73 Points
2nd OM 73 Points
3rd Lille 61 Points
4th Arles 60 Points
5th PSG 58 Points

[SRL88]

Bit of a spanking against Lyon but a nice result against Nantes .

[deltablue]

A couple of ligue wins leave us firmly in the hunt for Europe, the biggest disappointment this month was the defeat in the Coupe de France, as we really should have beaten the Ligue two side, im close to guaranteeing a top half spot and i hope we can navigate the tricky fixtures next month to claim a European spot. as that's now firmly my aim.


Table after 32 games

1st Lyon 73 Points
2nd OM 73 Points
3rd Lille 61 Points
4th Arles 60 Points
5th PSG 58 Points

I knew you had a chance of grabbing a similar spot. To think you were still scared of relegation for ages.

[acidmonkey]

May Update

AC Arles-Avignon 1 - 0 Stade Malherbe Caen (Ligue 1)

In a surprise result, AC Arles-Avignon overcame Stade Malherbe Caen at Arles-Avignon Stadium 1 - 0.

Centre-back Angel Villegas gave AC Arles-Avignon the lead with a header in the 30th minute. Striker Samson Osagie's red card for a vicious foul on 89 minutes put AC Arles-Avignon's position under question.

AC Arles-Avignon had a number of attempts at goal but their profligacy meant they didn't score as many as they maybe would have liked.

AC Arles-Avignon have been playing far beyond expectations all season and find themselves in 3rd place in the Ligue 1.

Man of the Match: Angel Villegas (AC Arles-Avignon)
Attendance: 19,937

Olympique de Marseille 2 - 0 AC Arles-Avignon (Ligue 1)

The underdogs of AC Arles-Avignon never threatened to cause an upset as they succumbed to a 2 - 0 defeat at Stade Vélodrome.

The match began in controversy with Olympique de Marseille seeing a goal disallowed in controversial circumstances. Striker Daniel Valente gave Olympique de Marseille the lead with an accurate finish in the 27th minute.

An error from AC Arles-Avignon's Raynald Robert allowed commanding centre-back Jean Ngassam to score a fine header from point-blank range.

AC Arles-Avignon have been playing far beyond expectations all season and find themselves in 3rd place in the Ligue 1.

Man of the Match: Jean Ngassam (OM)
Attendance: 67,000

AC Arles-Avignon 3 - 2 AS Monaco FC (Ligue 1)

AC Arles-Avignon battled to a deserved 3 - 2 victory over AS Monaco FC on a fine spring evening in their Ligue 1 Orange game at Arles-Avignon Stadium.

Experienced midfielder Christopher Missilou got AS Monaco FC off to a flyer by scoring a real poacher's effort on 6 minutes. Striker Claude-Arnaud Richard then equalised for AC Arles-Avignon in the 52nd minute with a real poacher's effort.

Experienced striker Arie Menzo then put AS Monaco FC in front after 68 minutes with an accurate finish. Winger Luigi Stucchi then equalised for AC Arles-Avignon in the 89th minute with a well struck effort which found the back of the net via the goalpost.

Better late than never for AC Arles-Avignon and the fans were clearly delighted with Stucchi's impact. AC Arles-Avignon captain Raynald Robert then clinched a late winner on 94 minutes with a close range effort.

Robert's impact delighted the fans with his late goal.

AC Arles-Avignon have been playing far beyond expectations all season and find themselves in 3rd place in the Ligue 1.

Man of the Match: Luigi Stucchi (AC Arles-Avignon)
Attendance: 18,531

FC Girondins de Bordeaux 1 - 2 AC Arles-Avignon (Ligue 1)

AC Arles-Avignon won a hard fought battle against FC Girondins de Bordeaux on a fine summer's evening at Grand Stade du Lac.

An error from FC Girondins de Bordeaux's Juan Carlos Labrador allowed striker Laaroussi Ben Yahia to score a close range finish which was timed impeccably. Winger Luigi Stucchi doubled AC Arles-Avignon's lead with an incisive finish on 43 minutes.

The last goal of the game came from Luigi Stucchi whose 74th minute own-goal will undoubtedly cause him some embarrassment.

AC Arles-Avignon have been playing far beyond expectations all season and find themselves in 3rd place in the Ligue 1.

Man of the Match: Luigi Stucchi (AC Arles-Avignon)
Attendance: 20,815

AC Ajaccio 1 - 1 AC Arles-Avignon (Ligue 1)

AC Arles-Avignon were held to a draw by AC Ajaccio in a close-fought Ligue 1 match played at Stade François Coty.

Striker Andrey Kotov gave AC Ajaccio the lead with a well timed finish from close range in the 25th minute. Centre-back Sergio Milo equalised for AC Arles-Avignon after 55 minutes with a well timed finish from close range.

AC Arles-Avignon have been playing far beyond expectations all season and find themselves in 3rd place in the Ligue 1.

Man of the Match: Sergio Milo (AC Arles-Avignon)
Attendance: 5,550

AC Arles-Avignon 1 - 0 Tours Football Club (Ligue 1)

AC Arles-Avignon taught Tours Football Club a lesson at Arles-Avignon Stadium this evening.

Centre-back Angel Villegas gave AC Arles-Avignon the lead with an effort from inside the penalty area which deflected past the goalkeeper in the 17th minute. Things went from bad to worse for Tours Football Club as full-back Manuel Falanga earned himself an early bath for a vicious foul on 20 minutes.

With Tours Football Club staring at defeat, there was controversy as strong centre-back Édson then had a penalty shout turned down.

AC Arles-Avignon had a number of attempts at goal but their profligacy meant they didn't score as many as they maybe would have liked.

Legendary manager Andrew Bell joined AC Arles-Avignon in June 2025 and has been in charge for 24 months.

Man of the Match: Angel Villegas (AC Arles-Avignon)
Attendance: 19,370

What an end to the season! considering in the clubs entire Ligue 1 history it consists of 2 season, winning a total of four games drawing 18 and scoring a pitiful 47 goals picking up a pathetic 30 points in total in one season we have smashed all that history away, playing a wide attacking football we caught the Ligue 1 sides off guard as my wingers caused all sorts of havoc all season with the goals fairly spread out, we were a good side to watch always attacking, as for this month's games losing to league champions OM is no slight on the side the only disappointment this month is the draw with Ajaccio but history has happened!

[acidmonkey]

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[acidmonkey]

Pre-season Update

AC Arles-Avignon 2 - 0 CD Cruz Azul (Friendly)

An efficient performance from AC Arles-Avignon saw them run out 2 - 0 winners over CD Cruz Azul at Arles-Avignon Stadium.

An error from CD Cruz Azul's Víctor Manuel Hernández allowed full-back Julius Orvambo to score a close range effort. Winger Marcelinho finally rounded off their victory on 86 minutes with an accurate finish.

Man of the Match: Djamel Achouri (AC Arles-Avignon)
Attendance: 10,215

Santa Clara 0 - 5 AC Arles-Avignon (Friendly)

AC Arles-Avignon fans celebrated an emphatic 5 - 0 win at Estádio de São Miguel this evening.

Promising centre-back Djamel Achouri gave AC Arles-Avignon the lead with an effort from close to goal which hit the post before going in in the 14th minute. Winger Marcelinho doubled AC Arles-Avignon's lead with a finish tucked away with consummate ease on 16 minutes.

Osagie scored with a well executed finish in the 45th minute to extend the lead further. An error from Santa Clara's Augusto Encarnação allowed midfielder Hamdi Nasri to score a powerful effort. An error from Santa Clara's Pedro allowed striker Jimmy Bayisenge to score a finish tucked away with consummate ease.

Man of the Match: Hamdi Nasri (AC Arles-Avignon)
Attendance: 1,402

RFC Tournai 2 - 7 AC Arles-Avignon (Friendly)

Fans sang the praises of their heroes at Stade Luc Varenne as AC Arles-Avignon ran out 7 - 2 winners over RFC Tournai in their latest Friendly fixture. The game will be remembered for a remarkable display of goalscoring from AC Arles-Avignon's Samson Osagie.

Striker Samson Osagie got AC Arles-Avignon off to a flyer by scoring a powerful effort on 2 minutes. AC Arles-Avignon's Angel Villegas received the red card for a professional foul with 8 minutes on the clock.

Striker Jimmy Bayisenge doubled AC Arles-Avignon's lead with a close range finish which was timed impeccably on 16 minutes. Defensive midfielder Nicolas Chaput pulled one back for RFC Tournai after 22 minutes with an effort from close to goal which hit the post before going in.

Osagie added his 2nd goal of the game with a powerful effort on 24 minutes. An error from RFC Tournai's Mauro Degryse allowed Osagie to score an incisive finish. Batista then increased AC Arles-Avignon's advantage further with a placed shot on 38 minutes.

An error from AC Arles-Avignon's Modibo Keita allowed striker Mauro Degryse to score a close range header. Bayisenge saw a penalty beat the keeper but hit the post on the 58 minute mark.

Osagie soon made the AC Arles-Avignon fans forget the miss by scoring an accurate finish shortly after. Striker Claude-Arnaud Richard completed the rout with a real poacher's effort on 75 minutes.

Man of the Match: Samson Osagie (AC Arles-Avignon)
Attendance: 2,978

Only a couple of pre-season games for me this summer as the small squad and the pending champions league campaign need to keep the squad fresh, and it ill be a tough season but i think t may be my last at Arles as the backing isn't there for a full scale push at the title so ill be aiming to move to a more established side next season but for this ill be going all out for another europa league spot and a decent run in europe.

[Jason the Yank]

Congrats on Champions League football.

[SRL88]

Great work on reaching the Champions League .

[deltablue]

Well earned CL spot, you'd been up there most of the season.

[acidmonkey]

Great work on reaching the Champions League .

Congrats on Champions League football.

Well earned CL spot, you'd been up there most of the season.

Thanks guys i still cant believe it, what makes it better is im going straight into the Group stage so im hoping to get some points off someone and make the Europa League

[Nobby_McDonald]

Well done Acid on getting into the Champions League.

[acidmonkey]

August Update

AC Arles-Avignon 3 - 0 Stade Malherbe Caen (Ligue 1)

A prominent member of AC Arles-Avignon's supporter's club has urged fans and players not to get too carried away after their remarkable 3 - 0 victory over Stade Malherbe Caen.

Full-back Ahmet Yerokhin suffered the ignominy of scoring a calamitous own goal in the 13th minute on the clock. Promising centre-back Djamel Achouri doubled AC Arles-Avignon's lead with a close range finish which was timed impeccably on 43 minutes.

Marcelinho was able to keep his composure to score from the spot after Ivan gave away a penalty.

Legendary manager Andrew Bell joined AC Arles-Avignon in June 2025 and has been in charge for 2 years.

Man of the Match: Djamel Achouri (AC Arles-Avignon)
Attendance: 19,135

AS Nancy Lorraine 2 - 4 AC Arles-Avignon (Ligue 1)

An efficient performance from AC Arles-Avignon saw them run out 4 - 2 winners over AS Nancy Lorraine at Stade Marcel Picot. A brace from Marcelinho helped AC Arles-Avignon to victory.

Things did not get off to a good start for AS Nancy Lorraine as striker Samson Osagie seized on an error by Andrade to score a well timed finish from close range. Striker Baptiste Dubois then equalised for AS Nancy Lorraine in the 8th minute with a powerful effort.

Enthusiastic midfielder Alejandro González put AS Nancy Lorraine in front in the 32nd minute with an accurate finish from just outside the penalty area. Winger Marcelinho then equalised for AC Arles-Avignon in the 45th minute with a fluke goal.

Winger Luigi Stucchi then put AC Arles-Avignon in front after 64 minutes with a fine header from point-blank range. When Simon gave away a penalty, Marcelinho confidently stepped up to score from the spot.

Legendary manager Andrew Bell joined AC Arles-Avignon in June 2025 and has been in charge for 2 years.

Man of the Match: Marcelinho (AC Arles-Avignon)
Attendance: 19,040

AC Arles-Avignon 2 - 1 Toulouse FC (Ligue 1)

AC Arles-Avignon showed their superiority in a 2 - 1 victory over Toulouse FC during their Ligue 1 Orange game at Arles-Avignon Stadium, but they could and should have scored more.

An error from Toulouse FC's Emmanuel Mira allowed striker Laïd Haddad to score a simple finish from close in. Striker Samson Osagie doubled AC Arles-Avignon's lead with an accurate finish on 41 minutes.

Centre-back Jacaré's 93rd minute strike proved the only consolation for Toulouse FC.

AC Arles-Avignon have climbed above RC Lens and AS Saint-Etienne to 2nd in the Ligue 1 Orange.

Man of the Match: Angel Villegas (AC Arles-Avignon)
Attendance: 18,710

RC Strasbourg 2 - 0 AC Arles-Avignon (Ligue 1)

RC Strasbourg enjoyed a comfortable 2 - 0 victory over AC Arles-Avignon. The win was deserved for RC Strasbourg who turned their superiority into goals in the Ligue 1 Orange game at Stade de La Meinau.

An error from AC Arles-Avignon's Jaime Inostroza allowed striker Babacar Sakho to score a close range finish which was timed impeccably. Striker Cabelo finally rounded off their victory on 56 minutes with a real poacher's effort.

Man of the Match: Saïf Bouzgarrou (RC Strasbourg)
Attendance: 11,322

AC Arles-Avignon 2 - 0 Montpellier Hérault SC (Ligue 1)

A sturdy defence and a battling midfield display were the foundations upon which AC Arles-Avignon built their 2 - 0 victory over Montpellier Hérault SC this afternoon.

Bayisenge scored from the penalty spot after Tran gave away a penalty. Bayisenge completed the scoring for AC Arles-Avignon with a finish executed with aplomb on 80 minutes.

Man of the Match: Jimmy Bayisenge (AC Arles-Avignon)
Attendance: 19,937

apart from the off day away at Strasbourg, we have had a good opening month to the ligue 1 campaign, The biggest news of the month was the Champions league group draw and im screwed! drawn against, Barcelona, Man City, and Rangers i cant see me picking up any points if im honest.

[deltablue]

Pity about Strasbourg spoiling a good start.

[acidmonkey]

If anyone wants to know how teams or players have got on just say...

[AcidBurn]

Where are Crewe and are there any ex-high profile players turned into good managers?

Brilliant stuff getting into the Champions League. Can't wait to see who is in your group.

[acidmonkey]

Relegated in 11/12, took three attempts to get out of the BSP before winning the league in 14/15, they have bounced between League Two and League one,

Aaron Ramsey is a coach 0ther than that not alot

[acidmonkey]

Brilliant had a VERY Blonde moment went to format my External HDD and accidently formated my C Drive instead, i have a back up but havent checked how far back it goes, its Dated 7th May so i Think i go back to January

[cerud]

Just read through, acidmonkey and must say, fantastic read! Tough break on the formatting though. HOpe not too much was lost.

[acidmonkey]

Had to start again from 1st Febuary

[acidmonkey]

well im back at the end of the season, only 2 points worse off and a 4th place finished meaning Champions League but in at the play-off round

[AcidBurn]

Nice one at least you have given yourself a good chance of Champions League football.

[acidmonkey]

well the free signing was great what i didnt expect was the chairman to sign the player on £195k a week meaning four players matched him leaving me with a massive wage bill so ive sold my top scorer for £500k and two other of my main players needing to be shipped out, so far this summer ive concentrated on trying to trim my sqad but still have a managable team for the league and Champions league, ive only managed to sign 1 player due to my wage constraints, so i think we may have some issues this year.

[acidmonkey]

August Update
AC Arles-Avignon 1 - 1 Stade Rennais FC (Ligue 1)

After a 1 - 1 draw at Arles-Avignon Stadium against AC Arles-Avignon, a key member of the Stade Rennais FC side claimed that his team were fortunate to escape from this Ligue 1 fixture with a draw.

Striker Severin Diallo got Stade Rennais FC off to a flyer by scoring an accurate finish on 5 minutes. It was a superb solo effort and Diallo looked delighted. Winger Luigi Stucchi equalised for AC Arles-Avignon after 37 minutes with a well struck effort.

AC Arles-Avignon also saw their 67th minute strike questionably chalked off.

Legendary manager Andrew Bell joined AC Arles-Avignon in June 2025 and has been in charge for 2 years.

Man of the Match: Julius Orvambo (AC Arles-Avignon)
Attendance: 16,483

AS Nancy Lorraine 3 - 6 AC Arles-Avignon (Ligue 1)

AC Arles-Avignon overcame a resilient AS Nancy Lorraine side in the Ligue 1 game at Stade Marcel Picot this evening. A brace from Sergio Milo helped AC Arles-Avignon to victory.

Winger Marcelinho got AC Arles-Avignon off to a flyer by scoring a well struck effort on 6 minutes. Then followed controversy as AC Arles-Avignon were denied claims by centre-back Sergio Milo for a penalty.

An error from AS Nancy Lorraine's Khairul Danioko allowed striker Samson Osagie to score a close range effort which was deflected on its way in. Milo added another with a good header from just inside the six-yard box in the 18th minute.

Striker Douglas pulled one back for AS Nancy Lorraine after 37 minutes with an accurate finish. Douglas managed to pull one back for AS Nancy Lorraine after 44 minutes with an accurate finish but it was to be nothing more than a consolation.

Midfielder Modibo Keita then added to the lead with a tap-in on 45 minutes. Striker Simon Comte gave the AS Nancy Lorraine fans a glimmer of hope after 60 minutes with a weak close range effort.

Milo added his 2nd goal of the game with a smart diving header from close range on 62 minutes. Winger Luigi Stucchi completed the rout with a well timed finish from close range on 68 minutes.

Legendary manager Andrew Bell joined AC Arles-Avignon in June 2025 and has been in charge for 2 years.

Man of the Match: Luigi Stucchi (AC Arles-Avignon)
Attendance: 19,233

AC Arles-Avignon 1 - 1 Valenciennes FC (Ligue 1)

AC Arles-Avignon were held to a draw by Valenciennes FC in a close-fought Ligue 1 match played at Arles-Avignon Stadium.

Striker Aziz Yilmaz gave Valenciennes FC the lead with a finish tucked away with consummate ease in the 21st minute. Striker Samson Osagie equalised for AC Arles-Avignon after 67 minutes with a lucky strike.

Man of the Match: Oumar Leye (Valenciennes FC)
Attendance: 15,639

AC Arles-Avignon 0 - 2 Bayer 04 Leverkusen (Champions Cup Best Placed Playoff)

In an even game at Arles-Avignon Stadium, Bayer 04 Leverkusen came away with victory in their European Champions Cup Best Placed Playoff match.

Striker Dardo Magarzo gave Bayer 04 Leverkusen the lead with a well executed finish in the 76th minute. Things went from bad to worse for AC Arles-Avignon as winger Marcelinho earned himself an early bath for ungentlemanly conduct on 80 minutes.

The last goal of the game came from full-back Gianfilippo Bortolas whose 83rd minute own-goal will undoubtedly cause him some embarrassment.

Man of the Match: Dardo Magarzo (Leverkusen)
Attendance: 17,146

Bayer 04 Leverkusen 3 - 3 AC Arles-Avignon (Champions Cup Best Placed Playoff)

AC Arles-Avignon will have undoubtedly been the more contented of the two teams after clinching a somewhat surprising 3 - 3 draw against Bayer 04 Leverkusen.

Striker Martin van den Akker gave AC Arles-Avignon the lead with a well struck effort in the 25th minute. Keita had no trouble in scoring from the spot when Müller conceded a penalty. Striker Dardo Magarzo pulled one back for Bayer 04 Leverkusen after 45 minutes with a deftly executed finish.

Stucchi scored with an accurate finish in the 47th minute to extend the lead further. Leverkusen captain David Serge pulled one back for Bayer 04 Leverkusen after 75 minutes with a powerful close range effort.

With time rapidly running out however, full-back Héctor Leal then scored a well timed close range finish to equalise for Bayer 04 Leverkusen.

Leverkusen win 5 - 3 on aggregate.

Man of the Match: Kamel Ousmaïl (AC Arles-Avignon)
Attendance: 48,889

Well not the best of starts for us this season 9^th after 3 games is ok I suppose but im very disappointed that we have fallen in the champions league in our first attempt, the money has come in handy but I wanted to make the groups at least, what annoys me more is that Dick has got himself injured for 6 weeks so at his wage its going to cost me £1.1M while I wait for him to get fully fit again we have an easier month next month I suppose with only one game I expect to lose in as we Face Lyon but the remaining 4 games are all matches I fully expect to win.

[deltablue]

Tough start in Europe.

[acidmonkey]

September Update

AC Arles-Avignon 0 - 4 Olympique Lyonnais (Ligue 1)

AC Arles-Avignon did not provide an upset in the Ligue 1 as they were comfortably beaten 4 - 0 by Olympique Lyonnais. The game will be remembered for a remarkable display of goalscoring from Olympique Lyonnais' Carlos Parra.

Midfielder Carlos Parra got Olympique Lyonnais off to a flyer by scoring a powerful effort on 10 minutes. Parra added his 2nd goal of the game with an accurate finish on 46 minutes.

Parra added his 3rd goal of the game with an incisive finish on 69 minutes. There were no prizes for guessing who completed the rout on 88 minutes as that man Parra popped up again with an incisive finish.

AC Arles-Avignon have dropped three places to 10th in the Ligue 1, with AS Nancy Lorraine, Stade Rennais FC and Valenciennes FC climbing above them.

Man of the Match: Carlos Parra (Olympique Lyonnais)
Attendance: 17,146

Tours Football Club 2 - 2 AC Arles-Avignon (Ligue 1)

After a 2 - 2 draw at Stade de la Vallée du Cher against AC Arles-Avignon, a key member of the Tours Football Club side claimed that his team were fortunate to escape from this Ligue 1 fixture with a draw.

Winger Daniel Amao got Tours Football Club off to a flyer by scoring a simple finish from close in on 8 minutes. Tours FC captain Fernandão doubled Tours Football Club's lead with a free kick on 22 minutes.

AC Arles-Avignon captain Raynald Robert pulled one back for AC Arles-Avignon after 65 minutes with a shot from eighteen yards out. Defensive midfielder Serge Abidjo's red card for persistent fouling on 74 minutes put Tours Football Club's position under question.

Nomadic striker Samson Osagie equalised for AC Arles-Avignon after 77 minutes with a shot from the edge of the area.

AC Arles-Avignon have climbed above Stade Rennais FC to 10th in the Ligue 1.

Man of the Match: Fernandão (Tours FC)
Attendance: 11,812

AC Arles-Avignon 2 - 1 Rubin Kazan (EURO Cup Grp L)

AC Arles-Avignon battled to a deserved 2 - 1 victory over Rubin Kazan on a fine summer's evening in their EURO Cup Group L game at Arles-Avignon Stadium.

AC Arles-Avignon finally took the lead when winger Luigi Stucchi scored a fierce shot on 54 minutes. Nomadic striker Samson Osagie doubled AC Arles-Avignon's lead with a real poacher's effort on 58 minutes.

The last goal of the game came from AC Arles-Avignon captain Raynald Robert whose 76th minute own-goal will undoubtedly cause him some embarrassment.

Man of the Match: Luigi Stucchi (AC Arles-Avignon)
Attendance: 16,885

AC Arles-Avignon 3 - 1 AS Saint-Etienne (Ligue 1)

An efficient performance from AC Arles-Avignon saw them run out 3 - 1 winners over AS Saint-Etienne at Arles-Avignon Stadium.

Clóvis was able to keep his composure to score from the spot after Stucchi gave away a penalty. Commanding goalkeeper Raphael Spiegel had a moment he will quickly want to forget about in the 43rd minute when he contrived to score past his own goalkeeper.

Full-back Julius Orvambo put AC Arles-Avignon in front in the 45th minute with a freak goal. Centre-back Angel Villegas completed the scoring for AC Arles-Avignon with a good header from just inside the six-yard box on 82 minutes.

AC Arles-Avignon have climbed above teams such as Valenciennes FC, Stade Rennais FC and LOSC Lille Métropole to 6th in the Ligue 1.

Man of the Match: Angel Villegas (AC Arles-Avignon)
Attendance: 17,146

Stade Malherbe Caen 2 - 1 AC Arles-Avignon (Ligue 1)

Despite battling hard AC Arles-Avignon were unable to prevent a superior Stade Malherbe Caen side coming away from Stade Michel d'Ornano with a 2 - 1 victory.

Striker Ulisses gave Stade Malherbe Caen the lead with a real poacher's effort in the 14th minute. Winger Fernando doubled Stade Malherbe Caen's lead with a fine header from point-blank range on 20 minutes.

Stade Malherbe Caen also saw their 43rd minute strike questionably chalked off. Then followed controversy as Stade Malherbe Caen were denied claims by experienced midfielder Fuska for a penalty.

Stade Malherbe Caen also saw their 79th minute strike questionably chalked off. Centre-back Angel Villegas' 89th minute strike proved the only consolation for AC Arles-Avignon.

Man of the Match: Ulisses (Stade Malherbe Caen)
Attendance: 22,569

RC Strasbourg 1 - 3 AC Arles-Avignon (Ligue 1)

An efficient performance by AC Arles-Avignon's players saw them confidently overcome a lacklustre RC Strasbourg 3 - 1 at Stade de La Meinau.

An error from AC Arles-Avignon's Gianfilippo Bortolas allowed midfielder Boubacar Diallo to score a real poacher's effort. Striker Laaroussi Ben Yahia then equalised for AC Arles-Avignon in the 41st minute with an incisive finish.

Flamboyant winger Batista then put AC Arles-Avignon in front after 63 minutes with a real poacher's effort. Centre-back Angel Villegas completed the scoring for AC Arles-Avignon with a good header from just inside the six-yard box on 74 minutes.

AC Arles-Avignon have climbed above AS Monaco FC and AS Saint-Etienne to 5th in the Ligue 1.

Man of the Match: Angel Villegas (AC Arles-Avignon)
Attendance: 11,276

AFC Ajax 4 - 2 AC Arles-Avignon (EURO Cup Grp L)

AFC Ajax enjoyed a comfortable 4 - 2 victory over AC Arles-Avignon. The win was deserved for Ajax who turned their superiority into goals in the EURO Cup Group L game at Amsterdam ArenA. The highlight of the game was undoubtedly a superb hat-trick from Ajax's Iván Navarro.

Experienced striker Iván Navarro gave AFC Ajax the lead with a well struck effort in the 11th minute. AC Arles-Avignon captain Raynald Robert then equalised for AC Arles-Avignon in the 49th minute with a close range finish which was timed impeccably.

Striker Lucas Di Girolami put AFC Ajax in front in the 55th minute with a tidy finish. Navarro added his 2nd goal of the game with a placed shot on 63 minutes.

Navarro added his 3rd goal of the game with an accurate finish on 71 minutes. Robert managed to pull one back for AC Arles-Avignon after 79 minutes with an accurate finish but it was to be nothing more than a consolation.

Then followed controversy as AFC Ajax were denied claims by strong centre-back Eduardo Marrugo for a penalty.

Man of the Match: Iván Navarro (Ajax)
Attendance: 50,972

Well I’m not sure what to make of that month, a couple of league wins propelled us up the league and into 5^th, a win and a defeat in the Europa league, I’m fed up of having goals chalked off, or my defence just deciding not to turn up, it’s frustrating, I really want to leave as my players are getting tired and it’s only the second month of the season!

[acidmonkey]

October Update

AC Arles-Avignon 3 - 1 Toulouse FC (Ligue 1)

An efficient performance by AC Arles-Avignon's players saw them confidently overcome a lacklustre Toulouse FC 3 - 1 at Arles-Avignon Stadium. A brace from Angel Villegas helped AC Arles-Avignon to victory.

Centre-back Angel Villegas gave AC Arles-Avignon the lead with a good header from just inside the six-yard box in the 26th minute. Villegas added his 2nd goal of the game with a fine header from point-blank range on 49 minutes.

Stucchi scored with a close range finish which was timed impeccably in the 57th minute to extend the lead further. An error from AC Arles-Avignon's Angel Villegas allowed experienced striker Obinna Ogochukwu to score a simple finish from close in.

AC Arles-Avignon have climbed above AS Monaco FC, FC Girondins de Bordeaux and En Avant de Guingamp to 5th in the Ligue 1.

Man of the Match: Angel Villegas (AC Arles-Avignon)
Attendance: 15,016

Ive Left Arles…….

[deltablue]

Did pretty well there.

[acidmonkey]

Team Overview

Squad:
Goalkeepers: Chris Hastings (CAN(3*)), Niels Brunswijk (NED(2*)), Samir Nabil (EGY(3*))
Defenders: Kevin Cruijff (NED(3*)), Yaya N’Diaye (MLI(2.5*)), Alain Priso (CMR(3.5*)), Williams Makarov (GER(3.5*)), Luis George (HON(2.5*)), Piet Bosman (NED(3.5*)), Eduardo Marrugo (COL(4*)), Frans Vink (NED(1*)),Huang Dong (CHN(2.5*))
Midfielders:Domagoj Pavivic (CRO(3*)), Michal Cieslar (CZE(2.5*)), Paul Van de Kerkhof (BEL(4*)), Farshad Mousavi (IRN(3.5*)), Radhouane Meriah (TUN(2.5*)), David Amador (HON(2.5*)), Patrick Olsen (DEN(2*)), Flavio (ITA(4*)).
Forwards: Ivan Navaro (ESP(3.5*)), Bas Brouwers (NED(3.5*)), Anders Petersen (DEN(1.5*)), Hosain Habibi (IRN(2.5*)), Lucas Di Girolami (3.5*()), Joel Kone (CIV(2.5*))

A lot of average players and not enough Dutchmen for my liking, I need to work out what I need as only have a small budget and we have struggled to overcome PSV and I intend to change that!

[acidmonkey]

Also Leaving Arles was Cisse, who ive appointed to my number 2 at Ajax. this also means i have to return to Arles in a few weeks in the Europa League

[AcidBurn]

Good luck in Holland, would be nice to see you bring in some Dutch talent and hopefully find some through the youth academy.

[acidmonkey]

Ta, its also 9 years since Ajax last won the League,

[AcidBurn]

Ta, its also 9 years since Ajax last won the League,

Thought there might be some sort of domestic challenge, winning in Europe will also be a big challenge.

[acidmonkey]

im looking forward to December 16th 2027 when ill play Arles in the Europa,

[acidmonkey]

October Update

AFC Ajax 3 - 0 Almere City FC (Eredivisie)

AFC Ajax enjoyed near total domination over a distinctly average Almere City FC side at Amsterdam ArenA this afternoon.

An error from Almere City FC's Jeroen van Dijk allowed experienced striker Iván Navarro to score a deftly executed finish from close range. Centre-back Piet Bosman doubled AFC Ajax's lead with a fine header from point-blank range on 45 minutes.

Striker Bas Brouwers completed the rout with a close range effort on 48 minutes.

Man of the Match: Piet Bosman (Ajax)
Attendance: 50,626

AFC Ajax 3 - 1 Rubin Kazan (EURO Cup Grp L)

An efficient performance from Ajax saw them run out 3 - 1 winners over Rubin Kazan at Amsterdam ArenA.

Experienced striker Iván Navarro got AFC Ajax off to a flyer by scoring a real poacher's effort on 9 minutes. Winger Paul van de Kerkhof doubled AFC Ajax's lead with a fierce shot on 11 minutes.

Marrugo scored with a close range finish which was timed impeccably in the 47th minute to extend the lead further. Striker Sergey Grigorjev pulled one back for Rubin Kazan after 91 minutes with a curling shot.

Man of the Match: Eduardo Marrugo (Ajax)
Attendance: 52,096

Feyenoord Rotterdam N.V. 2 - 2 AFC Ajax (Eredivisie)

Following their 2 - 2 draw with Feyenoord Rotterdam N.V. at De Kuip, an ex-Ajax player claimed that his former team must improve if they are to succeed this season.

Things did not get off to a good start for Feyenoord Rotterdam N.V. as strong centre-back Eduardo Marrugo seized on an error by Domingos Muzadi to score a towering header from close range. Centre-back Piet Bosman doubled AFC Ajax's lead with a close range header on 27 minutes.

Feyenoord Rotterdam N.V. were nearly gifted a goal on 29 minutes through Piet Bosman's lapse in concentration but they failed to capitalise on the opportunity presented to them. Experienced striker Kenneth Odita pulled one back for Feyenoord Rotterdam N.V. after 38 minutes with an eighteen-yard screamer.

With Feyenoord Rotterdam N.V. staring at defeat, there was controversy as midfielder Kagiso Abrahams then had a penalty shout turned down. Feyenoord Rotterdam N.V. were nearly gifted a goal on 52 minutes through Eduardo Marrugo's lapse in concentration but they failed to capitalise on the opportunity presented to them.

Full-back Williams Makarov's red card for ungentlemanly conduct on 75 minutes put AFC Ajax's position under question. Winger Steve Cook equalised for Feyenoord Rotterdam N.V. after 84 minutes with an accurate finish.

Ajax are currently on an eight match unbeaten run and the title contenders lie in 1st place in the Eredivisie.

Man of the Match: Piet Bosman (Ajax)
Attendance: 51,580

AFC Ajax 6 - 0 FC Eindhoven (Eredivisie)

AFC Ajax fans celebrated an emphatic 6 - 0 win at Amsterdam ArenA this afternoon. The highlight of the game was undoubtedly a superb hat-trick from Ajax's Iván Navarro.

Centre-back Yaya Mahamadou N'Diaye gave AFC Ajax the lead with a tap-in in the 21st minute. Experienced striker Iván Navarro doubled AFC Ajax's lead with a placed shot on 28 minutes.

Navarro added his 2nd goal of the game with an accurate finish on 36 minutes. Navarro added his 3rd goal of the game with a deftly executed finish on 53 minutes.

Cruijff then increased AFC Ajax's advantage further with a tap-in on 57 minutes. AFC Ajax also saw their 85th minute strike questionably chalked off.

Strong centre-back Eduardo Marrugo completed the rout with a good header from just inside the six-yard box on 88 minutes.

Ajax are currently on a nine match unbeaten run and the title contenders lie in 1st place in the Eredivisie.

Man of the Match: Iván Navarro (Ajax)
Attendance: 50,790

Well a solid month for my first month in amsterdamn we are joint top after being 7^th when I took over, its still very early doors, but im happy to be up there, ive got a few dutch players on my radar, who I intend to sign soon, im looking for a couple of flying dutch wingers and maybe a dutch striker maybe setting my standrds high but im looking for the equivalent of Robben, overmars and Bergkamp in the Europa I beat Rubin easily and the last group game will take me back to France and Arles but I hope to have qualified in the group by then. Only after one striker as Navarro is a great poacher who is always there at the right time.

[deltablue]

Great choice, would like to manage Ajax at some point soon.

[acidmonkey]

the aim is:
stay till i claim the title, and possibly a european pot.
Move back to France to win me the Ligue 1 title
then i fancy Galatasary then Pro Vercelli but will depend on jobs coming up
win Serie A and a CL at Pro Vercelli
then im staying till Sunderland need a new gaffer

[acidmonkey]

November Update

Rubin Kazan 1 - 1 AFC Ajax (EURO Cup Grp L)

AFC Ajax could count themselves somewhat fortunate to have escaped with a draw against Rubin Kazan in their EURO Cup Group L game at Central.

Striker Dmitry Belousov gave Rubin Kazan the lead with a placed shot in the 29th minute. Striker Bas Brouwers equalised for AFC Ajax after 30 minutes with a well timed finish from close range.

Man of the Match: Kevin Cruijff (Ajax)
Attendance: 30,000

ADO Den Haag 1 - 3 AFC Ajax (Eredivisie)

An efficient performance from Ajax saw them run out 3 - 1 winners over ADO Den Haag at Kyocera Stadion.

Enthusiastic winger Danilo van Zundert got AFC Ajax off to a flyer by scoring an accurate finish from inside the penalty area on 2 minutes. ADO Den Haag's equaliser came through Jari Karring as he seized on Samir Nabil's mistake to score a well timed finish from close range. Explosive striker Joel Koné then put AFC Ajax in front after 24 minutes with a close range effort.

ADO Den Haag also saw their 34th minute strike questionably chalked off. With ADO Den Haag staring at defeat, there was controversy as full-back Joseph Okafor then had a penalty shout turned down.

Centre-back Piet Bosman completed the scoring for AFC Ajax with a towering header on 90 minutes.

Ajax are currently on a ten match unbeaten run and the title contenders lie in 1st place in the Eredivisie.

Man of the Match: Danilo van Zundert (Ajax)
Attendance: 15,000

AFC Ajax 1 - 1 FC Groningen (Eredivisie)

AFC Ajax fans came away from Amsterdam ArenA largely in good spirits after their match against FC Groningen.

AFC Ajax finally took the lead when experienced striker Iván Navarro scored an accurate finish on 47 minutes. Veteran midfielder Amidu Salifu equalised for FC Groningen after 62 minutes with a long range effort.

Ajax are currently on an eleven match unbeaten run and the title contenders lie in 2nd place in the Eredivisie.

Man of the Match: Amidu Salifu (FC Groningen)
Attendance: 52,960

AFC Ajax 2 - 0 Roda JC Kerkrade (Eredivisie)

AFC Ajax enjoyed near total domination over a distinctly average Roda JC Kerkrade side at Amsterdam ArenA this evening.

An error from Roda JC Kerkrade's Julle Isekusu allowed striker Lucas Di Girolami to score a screamer from the edge of the area. Strong centre-back Eduardo Marrugo finally rounded off their victory on 88 minutes with a close range header.

Ajax are currently on a twelve match unbeaten run and the title contenders lie in 2nd place in the Eredivisie.

Man of the Match: Eduardo Marrugo (Ajax)
Attendance: 52,960

FC Emmen 0 - 2 AFC Ajax (Eredivisie)

AFC Ajax enjoyed near total domination over a distinctly average FC Emmen side at Univé Stadion this evening.

Towering centre-back Alain Priso gave AFC Ajax the lead with a powerful close range header in the 18th minute. Centre-back Piet Bosman's red card for ungentlemanly conduct on 48 minutes put AFC Ajax's position under question.

Winger Paul van de Kerkhof finally rounded off their victory on 78 minutes with a close range header.

Ajax are currently on a thirteen match unbeaten run and the title contenders lie in 1st place in the Eredivisie.

Man of the Match: Alain Priso (Ajax)
Attendance: 5,557

Well we seem to be playing some good football, and getting the results needed to push PSV at the top of the Eredivisie, the top of the league is very close, im joint top heading into December with Vitesse, but we have PSV only one point below us and I have every confidence that they will overcome this and take the top spot from us as we aren’t solid enough to claim the title IMO,

Table after 14 games

1^st AJAX 35 Points
2^nd Vitesse 35 Points
3^rd PSV 34 Points
4^th FC Twente 29 Points

[acidmonkey]

December Update

AFC Ajax 3 - 2 Sevilla F.C., S.A.D. (EURO Cup Grp L)

AFC Ajax came out on top on a fine evening game at Amsterdam ArenA against Sevilla F.C., S.A.D. A brace from Lucas Di Girolami helped Ajax to victory.

Defensive midfielder Cheikh Seck gave Sevilla F.C., S.A.D. the lead with a close range header in the 49th minute. Striker Mauro Álvarez doubled Sevilla F.C., S.A.D.'s lead with a placed shot on 54 minutes.

Striker Lucas Di Girolami pulled one back for AFC Ajax after 57 minutes with an incisive finish. Di Girolami equalised for AFC Ajax in the 66th minute with a close range header.

Explosive striker Joel Koné then clinched a late winner on 93 minutes with a deftly executed finish. Koné's impact delighted the fans with his late goal.

Man of the Match: Lucas Di Girolami (Ajax)
Attendance: 52,960

AFC Ajax 1 - 1 AZ Alkmaar (Eredivisie)

AFC Ajax fans came away from Amsterdam ArenA largely in good spirits after their match against AZ Alkmaar.

An error from AFC Ajax's Eduardo Marrugo allowed experienced striker Raymond den Ouden to score a well struck shot from inside the box which made sure. Experienced midfielder Domagoj Pavicic equalised for AFC Ajax after 34 minutes with a cleanly struck effort from close to goal.

Ajax are currently on a fourteen match unbeaten run and the title contenders lie in 3rd place in the Eredivisie.

Man of the Match: Alain Priso (Ajax)
Attendance: 52,960

sc Heerenveen 0 - 2 AFC Ajax (Eredivisie)

An efficient performance by AFC Ajax's players saw them confidently overcome a lacklustre sc Heerenveen 2 - 0 at Abe Lenstra Stadion.

Centre-back Stephan Verberne suffered the ignominy of scoring a calamitous own goal in the 12th minute on the clock. Midfielder Radhouane Meriah finally rounded off their victory on 20 minutes with a finish tucked away with consummate ease.

Ajax are currently on a sixteen match unbeaten run and the title contenders lie in 1st place in the Eredivisie.

Man of the Match: Radhouane Meriah (Ajax)
Attendance: 24,145

AC Arles-Avignon 2 - 4 AFC Ajax (EURO Cup Grp L)

A highly polished performance from the AFC Ajax players saw their team run out 4 - 2 winners over AC Arles-Avignon at Arles-Avignon Stadium. A brace from Iván Navarro helped Ajax to victory.

An error from AC Arles-Avignon's Sébastien Charlier allowed experienced striker Iván Navarro to score a finish tucked away with consummate ease. AC Arles-Avignon's equaliser came through Luigi Stucchi as he seized on Flávio's mistake to score a real poacher's effort. Explosive striker Joel Koné then put AFC Ajax in front after 34 minutes with a deftly executed finish.

Centre-back Sergio Milo then equalised for AC Arles-Avignon in the 38th minute with a header. Winger David Amador then put AFC Ajax in front after 69 minutes with a shot from eighteen yards out.

AC Arles-Avignon's Julius Orvambo received the red card for a professional foul with 82 minutes on the clock. Navarro completed the scoring for AFC Ajax with a deftly executed finish on 92 minutes.

Man of the Match: David Amador (Ajax)
Attendance: 19,011

Vitesse 1 - 3 AFC Ajax (Eredivisie)

A highly polished performance from the AFC Ajax players saw their team run out 3 - 1 winners over Vitesse at Gelredome. A brace from Lucas Di Girolami helped Ajax to victory.

Striker Lucas Di Girolami got AFC Ajax off to a flyer by scoring a close range finish which was timed impeccably on 9 minutes. Towering centre-back Alain Priso had a moment he will quickly want to forget about in the 45th minute when he contrived to score past his own goalkeeper.

Winger Farshad Mousavi then put AFC Ajax in front after 72 minutes with a real poacher's effort. Towering centre-back Alain Priso's red card for persistent fouling on 77 minutes put AFC Ajax's position under question.

Di Girolami completed the scoring for AFC Ajax with a simple finish from close in on 88 minutes.

Ajax are currently on a seventeen match unbeaten run and the title contenders lie in 2nd place in the Eredivisie.

Man of the Match: Farshad Mousavi (Ajax)
Attendance: 25,000

The draw with AK was an annoyance, as we sit second in the league now to, the rest of the month was good, particularly pleasing was the win on my own stomping ground with a comfortable win in Arles, followed up by a solid win against Vitesse, into the winter break we go trailing PSV in the Eredivisie, into January we are only playing 2 league games on against PSV so it should be a good match, and I’m looking forward to it.

Table after 18 games

1^st PSV 44 Points
2^nd Ajax 43 Points
3^rd Vitesse 39 Points
4^th FC Twente 36 Points

[deltablue]

Looking close, sure you can beat PSV though.

[acidmonkey]

January Update

AFC Ajax 1 - 0 Sparta Rotterdam (Eredivisie)

AFC Ajax showed their superiority in a 1 - 0 victory over Sparta Rotterdam during their Eredivisie game at Amsterdam ArenA, but they could and should have scored more.

Striker Jimmy Olsson gave AFC Ajax the lead with a finish tucked away with consummate ease in the 21st minute.

Ajax had a number of attempts at goal but their profligacy meant they didn't score as many as they maybe would have liked.

Ajax have notched up three straight wins and the title contenders occupy 1st place in the Eredivisie.

Man of the Match: Yaya Mahamadou N'Diaye (Ajax)
Attendance: 51,337

PSV 2 - 0 AFC Ajax (Eredivisie)

AFC Ajax were on the end of a deserved defeat at Philips Stadion as they were completely outplayed by their opponents.

Striker Johannes Lell gave PSV the lead with an accurate finish in the 12th minute. Cultured midfielder Florian Grimm finally rounded off their victory on 42 minutes with a fierce effort from eighteen yards out.

Things went from bad to worse for AFC Ajax as experienced full-back Williams Makarov earned himself an early bath for persistent fouling on 45 minutes.

Ajax have dropped one place to 2nd in the Eredivisie, with PSV climbing above them.

Man of the Match: Florian Grimm (PSV)
Attendance: 64,356

To be honest all the hard work against Sparta were undone with the defeat to PSV, we just weren’t at the races at the Philips stadion, which leaves PSV in the driver’s seat. But it’s doable but we need to show consistency to get the clubs first eredivisie in 9 years, It was nice to see Olsson notch on his debut I signed him for goals as he has scored for fun in Sweden gaining the top scorer award two seasons running I think his pace will be dangerous for us.

Well

Table after 20 games

1^st PSV 48 Points
2^nd Ajax 46 Points
3^rd Vitesse 42 Points
4^th FC Twente 42 Points

[acidmonkey]

February Update

AFC Ajax 6 - 1 SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden (Eredivisie)

AFC Ajax fans celebrated an emphatic 6 - 1 win at Amsterdam ArenA this evening. The highlight of the game was undoubtedly a superb hat-trick from Ajax's Bas Brouwers.

Winger David Amador got AFC Ajax off to a flyer by scoring a header on 5 minutes. Striker Bas Brouwers doubled AFC Ajax's lead with a cleanly struck effort from close to goal on 25 minutes.

Di Girolami scored with a well struck effort in the 30th minute to extend the lead further. Brouwers added his 2nd goal of the game with an incisive finish on 36 minutes.

Marrugo then increased AFC Ajax's advantage further with a weak close range effort on 45 minutes. Zambia captain White Mwanamwambwa pulled one back for SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden after 60 minutes with a close range effort.

Midfielder Moussa Bagayoko then summed up his team's performance by nearly gifting AFC Ajax another goal on 64 minutes. There were no prizes for guessing who completed the rout on 70 minutes as that man Brouwers popped up again with a real poacher's effort.

Ajax are currently in 2nd place, two points behind league leaders PSV.

Man of the Match: Bas Brouwers (Ajax)
Attendance: 50,928

AFC Ajax 4 - 0 NAC Breda (Eredivisie)

AFC Ajax fans celebrated an emphatic 4 - 0 win at Amsterdam ArenA this evening. A brace from Jimmy Olsson helped Ajax to victory.

Striker Jimmy Olsson gave AFC Ajax the lead with a poorly struck effort from inside the penalty area in the 28th minute. An error from NAC Breda's Alejandro Rojas allowed strong centre-back Eduardo Marrugo to score a good header from just inside the six-yard box. Olsson added his 2nd goal of the game with a curling shot from the edge of the area on 82 minutes.

The last goal of the game came from goalkeeper Alejandro Rojas whose 91st minute own-goal will undoubtedly cause him some embarrassment.

Ajax are currently in 2nd place, two points behind league leaders PSV.

Man of the Match: Jimmy Olsson (Ajax)
Attendance: 52,960

FC Groningen 0 - 1 AFC Ajax (Eredivisie)

AFC Ajax did just enough to see off FC Groningen's challenge in the Eredivisie match at Euroborg.

AFC Ajax's winner came through Eduardo Marrugo as he seized on Joey van Es' mistake to score a close range header.

Ajax had a number of attempts at goal but their profligacy meant they didn't score as many as they maybe would have liked.

Ajax have notched up three straight wins and the title contenders occupy 1st place in the Eredivisie.

Man of the Match: Eduardo Marrugo (Ajax)
Attendance: 27,616

AFC Ajax 0 - 0 Sparta Prague (EURO Cup 1st Knockout Rnd)

AFC Ajax fans will have been frustrated by their side's 0 - 0 draw with Sparta Prague at Amsterdam ArenA.

Ajax had a number of attempts at goal but their profligacy meant they didn't score as many as they maybe would have liked.

Man of the Match: Vlastimil Vlk (Sparta Prague)
Attendance: 52,584

AFC Ajax 3 - 0 FC Utrecht (Eredivisie)

AFC Ajax enjoyed near total domination over a distinctly average FC Utrecht side at Amsterdam ArenA this afternoon.

Striker Lucas Di Girolami got AFC Ajax off to a flyer by scoring a well timed close range finish on 3 minutes. Full-back Piermario Valluzzi ensured things went from bad to worse for FC Utrecht on 18 minutes with an embarrassing own-goal.

With FC Utrecht staring at defeat, there was controversy as striker Miroslav Jovanovic then had a penalty shout turned down. FC Utrecht also saw their 30th minute strike questionably chalked off.

Winger Paul van de Kerkhof completed the rout with a free kick from the edge of the area on 89 minutes.

Ajax have notched up four straight wins and the title contenders occupy 1st place in the Eredivisie.

Man of the Match: Lucas Di Girolami (Ajax)
Attendance: 52,960

Sparta Prague 1 - 1 AFC Ajax (EURO Cup 1st Knockout Rnd)

AFC Ajax were held to a draw by Sparta Prague in a close-fought EURO Cup 1st Knockout Rnd match played at Cech Arena.

Experienced midfielder Domagoj Pavicic gave AFC Ajax the lead with a tidy finish in the 20th minute. Sparta Prague captain Chris Wood equalised for Sparta Prague after 52 minutes with a placed shot.

Ajax win the tie on away goals.

Man of the Match: Chris Wood (Sparta Prague)
Attendance: 36,533

MVV Maastricht 0 - 3 AFC Ajax (Eredivisie)

AFC Ajax enjoyed near total domination over a distinctly average MVV Maastricht side at De Geusselt this afternoon.

The match began in controversy with MVV Maastricht seeing a goal disallowed in controversial circumstances. AFC Ajax finally took the lead when midfielder Radhouane Meriah scored a header on 65 minutes.

Striker Bas Brouwers had a chance to score from the penalty spot for AFC Ajax on the 74 minute mark but missed his spot-kick. AFC Ajax's Michal Cieslar however made the AFC Ajax fans forget the miss by scoring a powerful effort shortly after.

An error from MVV Maastricht's Mohamed Herkat allowed Brouwers to score a real poacher's effort.

Ajax have notched up five straight wins and the title contenders occupy 1st place in the Eredivisie.

Man of the Match: Michal Cieslar (Ajax)
Attendance: 7,969

A great month for us not only did we make up for the fact we got well and truly beaten by PSV last month by winning 100% of our league games in February, we have also managed to edge ourselves through in the Europa league, I feel with us taking on Deportivo in the next round we do have a strong chance of progressing to the Quarter finals a major plus point is the clinical ness in front of goal of Olsson he is averaging a goal every other game and im happy with that as he settles into the league. We sit a point ahead and im over the moon as the last run of games is definitely winable

Table after 25 games

1^st Ajax 61 Points
2^nd PSV 60 Points
3^rd FC Twente 50 Points
4^th Feynoord 50 Points

[deltablue]

Getting ahead at just the right time.

[acidmonkey]

Getting ahead at just the right time.

I did it at Arles i think i have a Knack of doing that

[acidmonkey]

March Update

AFC Ajax 0 - 0 FC Twente (Eredivisie)

AFC Ajax were held to a draw by FC Twente in a close-fought Eredivisie match played at Amsterdam ArenA.

The first incident of note was on 45 minutes as AFC Ajax were denied claims by Samir Nabil for a penalty.

Ajax may well look back on the number of shots they took from long range and rue their decisions, as they often proved wasteful.

Ajax have not conceded in five games and the title contenders lie in 1st place in the Eredivisie.

Man of the Match: Alain Priso (Ajax)
Attendance: 52,960

R.C. Deportivo de La Coruña S.A.D. 1 - 3 AFC Ajax (EURO Cup 2nd Knockout Rnd)

A fantastic performance by AFC Ajax saw them run out victors over a disappointing R.C. Deportivo de La Coruña S.A.D.

Striker Lucas Di Girolami gave AFC Ajax the lead with a close range finish which was timed impeccably in the 13th minute. Midfielder Michal Cieslar doubled AFC Ajax's lead with a close range header on 46 minutes.

Flávio scored with a deftly executed finish in the 55th minute to extend the lead further. Things went from bad to worse for R.C. Deportivo de La Coruña S.A.D. as full-back Beñat Garcés earned himself an early bath for ungentlemanly conduct on 63 minutes.

Midfielder Aleksandar Koynarev pulled one back for R.C. Deportivo de La Coruña S.A.D. after 77 minutes with a well struck effort.

Man of the Match: David Amador (Ajax)
Attendance: 24,014

Almere City FC 1 - 2 AFC Ajax (Eredivisie)

AFC Ajax produced a good display this afternoon to see off the challenge of Almere City FC at Mitsubishi Forklift Stadion.

Striker Lucas Di Girolami got AFC Ajax off to a flyer by scoring a finish tucked away with consummate ease on 4 minutes. Meriah had no trouble in scoring from the spot when Pavlicic conceded a penalty. Striker Jos van der Meulen's 86th minute strike proved the only consolation for Almere City FC.

Ajax are currently on a seven match unbeaten run and the title contenders lie in 1st place in the Eredivisie.

Man of the Match: Lucas Di Girolami (Ajax)
Attendance: 2,936

AFC Ajax 2 - 0 R.C. Deportivo de La Coruña S.A.D. (EURO Cup 2nd Knockout Rnd)

A fantastic performance by AFC Ajax saw them run out victors over a disappointing R.C. Deportivo de La Coruña S.A.D.

Deportivo captain Danny Moon showed a sign of things to come though as he nearly gifted AFC Ajax a goal on 10 minutes. AFC Ajax finally took the lead when striker Lucas Di Girolami scored a fierce shot on 62 minutes.

Di Girolami completed the scoring for AFC Ajax with a fierce shot on 81 minutes.

Ajax therefore win 5 - 1 on aggregate.

Man of the Match: Lucas Di Girolami (Ajax)
Attendance: 51,248

AFC Ajax 1 - 1 Feyenoord Rotterdam N.V. (Eredivisie)

After a 1 - 1 draw at Amsterdam ArenA against AFC Ajax, a key member of the Feyenoord Rotterdam N.V. side claimed that his team were fortunate to escape from this Eredivisie fixture with a draw.

Defensive midfielder Jérémy Gros gave Feyenoord Rotterdam N.V. the lead with a free kick from the edge of the area in the 31st minute. AFC Ajax's equaliser came through Radhouane Meriah as he seized on Oscar González's mistake to score a penalty.

Ajax are currently on an eight match unbeaten run and the title contenders lie in 1st place in the Eredivisie.

Man of the Match: Samir Nabil (Ajax)
Attendance: 52,960

FC Eindhoven 0 - 4 AFC Ajax (Eredivisie)

AFC Ajax fans celebrated an emphatic 4 - 0 win at Jan Louwers Stadion this evening.

An error from FC Eindhoven's Johan Wormgoor allowed experienced full-back Williams Makarov to score a good header from just inside the six-yard box. Centre-back Piet Bosman doubled AFC Ajax's lead with a header on 52 minutes.

An error from FC Eindhoven's Johan Wormgoor allowed experienced midfielder Domagoj Pavicic to score a placed shot. An error from FC Eindhoven's Armando van der Ploeg allowed striker Bas Brouwers to score a well struck effort.

Ajax are currently on a nine match unbeaten run and the title contenders lie in 1st place in the Eredivisie.

Man of the Match: David Amador (Ajax)
Attendance: 4,907

AFC Ajax 4 - 0 Stade Malherbe Caen (EURO Cup Qtr Final)

Stade Malherbe Caen's fans were left stupefied after their team slumped to a miserable defeat at the hands of AFC Ajax. A brace from Bas Brouwers helped Ajax to victory.

An error from Stade Malherbe Caen's Loïc Marchand allowed strong centre-back Eduardo Marrugo to score a diving header from within the six-yard box. Amador scored from the penalty spot after Fernández gave away a penalty. Brouwers scored with a deftly executed finish in the 50th minute to extend the lead further.

Towering striker Mickaël Thiriet had a chance to score from the penalty spot for Stade Malherbe Caen on the 55 minute mark but missed his spot-kick. An error from Stade Malherbe Caen's Loïc Marchand allowed Brouwers to score a real poacher's effort.

Man of the Match: Eduardo Marrugo (Ajax)
Attendance: 52,213

Well two draws is disappointing but we have managed to hang onto the top spot, we have a good chance, also a great Europa league Quarter Final, first leg as it puts us in complete control and likely to grab the Semi final spot, into the last five league games and we cling onto top spot, it’s a two horse race between us and PSV.

Table after 29 games

1^st Ajax 69 Points
2^nd PSV 69 Points
3^rd Feynoord 57 Points
4^th Vitesse 56 Points

[AcidBurn]

Two draws could be costly but I think you will just about win the league.

[deltablue]

Wow, tight finishin prospect.

[SRL88]

Great work getting the Ajax job. That is a very tight title race as well.

[acidmonkey]

April Update

AFC Ajax 2 - 1 ADO Den Haag (Eredivisie)

AFC Ajax battled to a deserved 2 - 1 victory over ADO Den Haag on a fine spring afternoon in their Eredivisie game at Amsterdam ArenA.

An error from ADO Den Haag's Brice Masengo allowed winger Paul van de Kerkhof to score a tidy finish. Midfielder Radhouane Meriah doubled AFC Ajax's lead with a fierce effort from eighteen yards out on 57 minutes.

Striker Jari Karring's 87th minute strike proved the only consolation for ADO Den Haag.

Ajax are currently on a ten match unbeaten run and the title contenders lie in 1st place in the Eredivisie.

Man of the Match: Radhouane Meriah (Ajax)
Attendance: 52,960

Stade Malherbe Caen 2 - 0 AFC Ajax (EURO Cup Qtr Final)

AFC Ajax failed to cause an upset at Stade Michel d'Ornano as Stade Malherbe Caen coasted to an expected 2 - 0 victory.

Stade Malherbe Caen finally took the lead when strong centre-back Paulinho scored a close range finish which was timed impeccably on 60 minutes. Experienced winger Amir Abdel Aziz finally rounded off their victory on 82 minutes with a poorly struck effort from inside the penalty area.

Despite this loss, Ajax therefore win 4 - 2 on aggregate.

Man of the Match: Paulinho (Stade Malherbe Caen)
Attendance: 22,864

Roda JC Kerkrade 1 - 3 AFC Ajax (Eredivisie)

AFC Ajax enjoyed near total domination over a distinctly average Roda JC Kerkrade side at Parkstad Limburg Stadion this afternoon.

Winger Daniel Mendu got Roda JC Kerkrade off to a flyer by scoring a good header from just inside the six-yard box on 9 minutes. Striker Lucas Di Girolami then equalised for AFC Ajax in the 20th minute with a well timed finish from close range.

Midfielder Michal Cieslar then put AFC Ajax in front after 25 minutes with a firm diving header from inside the six-yard box. Winger David Amador completed the scoring for AFC Ajax with a well struck effort from the edge of the box on 77 minutes.

Ajax have notched up three straight wins and the title contenders occupy 2nd place in the Eredivisie.

Man of the Match: Lucas Di Girolami (Ajax)
Attendance: 14,558

AFC Ajax 2 - 0 FC Emmen (Eredivisie)

AFC Ajax enjoyed near total domination over a distinctly average FC Emmen side at Amsterdam ArenA this evening.

AFC Ajax finally took the lead when midfielder Michal Cieslar scored a deftly executed finish on 53 minutes. The last goal of the game came from journeyman striker Tomislav Kis whose 83rd minute own-goal will undoubtedly cause him some embarrassment.

Ajax have notched up four straight wins and the title contenders occupy 2nd place in the Eredivisie.

Man of the Match: Kevin Cruijff (Ajax)
Attendance: 50,856

AZ Alkmaar 3 - 4 AFC Ajax (Eredivisie)

AFC Ajax did just enough to see off AZ Alkmaar's challenge in the Eredivisie match at AFAS Stadion. A brace from Lucas Di Girolami helped Ajax to victory.

AZ captain Gabriel Silvero got AZ Alkmaar off to a flyer by scoring a well timed close range finish on 2 minutes. Winger David Amador then equalised for AFC Ajax in the 7th minute with a well struck effort.

Striker Chris Feiken put AZ Alkmaar in front in the 11th minute with a close range header. Striker Lucas Di Girolami then equalised for AFC Ajax in the 44th minute with an attempt which took a fortunate deflection.

Experienced striker Raymond den Ouden put AZ Alkmaar in front in the 49th minute with a real poacher's effort. Midfielder Niklas Oesterhelweg was left red-faced in the 61st minute as he managed to put the ball into his own net. Di Girolami clinched the winner on 81 minutes with a good header from just inside the six-yard box.

Di Girolami's impact delighted the fans with his late goal.

Ajax have notched up five straight wins and the title contenders occupy 1st place in the Eredivisie.

Man of the Match: Lucas Di Girolami (Ajax)
Attendance: 17,000

F.C. Internazionale 0 - 1 AFC Ajax (EURO Cup Semi Final)

AFC Ajax turned this match on its head to gain a smash and grab victory at Giuseppe Meazza.

Striker Bas Brouwers gave AFC Ajax the lead with a tidy finish in the 39th minute. F.C. Internazionale were nearly gifted a goal on 91 minutes through Alain Priso's lapse in concentration but they failed to capitalise on the opportunity presented to them.

Ajax were carved open a number of times but despite the ability of their opponents to create chances, they struggled to put them away.

Man of the Match: Alain Priso (Ajax)
Attendance: 80,018

AFC Ajax 1 - 1 F.C. Internazionale (EURO Cup Semi Final)

AFC Ajax will have undoubtedly been the more contented of the two teams after clinching a somewhat surprising 1 - 1 draw against F.C. Internazionale.

Experienced midfielder Domagoj Pavicic gave AFC Ajax the lead with a good header from just inside the six-yard box in the 33rd minute. At that stage things looked even gloomier for F.C. Internazionale as centre-back Fernandão earned himself an early bath for ungentlemanly conduct on 91 minutes.

With AFC Ajax already beginning to celebrate, forward Eric Ongouo then scored a real poacher's effort in injury-time to snatch the equaliser for F.C. Internazionale.

Ajax therefore win 2 - 1 on aggregate.

Man of the Match: Domagoj Pavicic (Ajax)
Attendance: 52,960

AFC Ajax 3 - 2 sc Heerenveen (Eredivisie)

AFC Ajax produced a solid performance to beat sc Heerenveen at Amsterdam ArenA. A brace from Hosain Habibi helped Ajax to victory.

Sc Heerenveen captain Hans Schet gave sc Heerenveen the lead with a deftly executed finish in the 43rd minute. Experienced striker Hosain Habibi then equalised for AFC Ajax in the 48th minute with an accurate finish.

Schet then added his 2nd goal of the game with a powerful effort which deflected in on 55 minutes. Habibi equalised for AFC Ajax in the 68th minute with a tidy finish.

Striker Lucas Di Girolami scored what proved to be the winner on 73 minutes with a shot from eighteen yards out.

Legendary manager Andrew Bell joined AFC Ajax in October 2027 and has been in charge for 7 months.

Man of the Match: Hans Schet (sc Heerenveen)
Attendance: 52,960

AFC Ajax 1 - 0 Arsenal (EURO Cup Final)

AFC Ajax had luck on their side as they played out an entertaining EURO Cup Final fixture against Arsenal.

The first incident of note was on 27 minutes as Arsenal were denied claims by Saihou Gomez for a penalty. AFC Ajax's winner came through Alain Priso as he seized on José Spencer's mistake to score a close range header. Arsenal also saw their 74th minute strike questionably chalked off.

Both teams had a number of attempts at goal, which promised much, but the quality of finishing was poor throughout.

Man of the Match: Piet Bosman (Ajax)
Attendance: 50,865

Well im very chuffed with the way the season has ended, a league title the first in ten years for Ajax, it just took a couple of signings and some tactical know how J, we managed to edge a very tight league fight, over a VERY strong PSV side, and then I did a rangers and nick the Europa league, with single goal wins, and back to the walls defending especially in the final Arsenal in all fairness should have taken us apart, but we still managed to hold out and ive claimed I think my first Europa league trophy.

Not sure what ill do next season ill enjoy Ajax or another year or so unless something interesting comes up.

[acidmonkey]

Well i may be heading back to France as PSG have lost their manager after he headed to England to managed Tottenham, and im HEAVILY Linked with the job

[acidmonkey]

And ive moved again! and its thrown the football world!

[ManUTactician247]

*Gary Neville voice* ooooooooooooooh unbelievable. As a GS supporter I never get tired of seeing people on these forums move there . Best of luck and if you need advice on Turkish football I'll do my best!

[AcidBurn]

Good move that, what sort of budget do you have?

[deltablue]

Good season with Ajax.

[markyosullivan]

Haven't seen too many people managing in Turkey, good luck!

[Nobby_McDonald]

Turkish delight.

[acidmonkey]

Pre-Season update

Galatasaray SK 3 - 1 R Standard de Liège (Champions Cup Best Placed Qual.3)

An efficient performance by Galatasaray SK's players saw them confidently overcome a lacklustre R Standard de Liège 3 - 1 at Ali Sami Yen Spor Kompleksi Türk Telekom Arena. A brace from Murat Altay helped Galatasaray to victory.

Striker Arben Curri gave R Standard de Liège the lead with a finish executed with aplomb in the 12th minute. Galatasaray SK's equaliser came through Murat Altay as he seized on Walter Hure's mistake to score an accurate finish. Murat Altay then added his 2nd goal of the game with a fine header from point-blank range on 37 minutes.

An error from R Standard de Liège's Mohamed Amine Mogaadi allowed striker Agustín Olguín to score a placed shot.

Man of the Match: Murat Altay (Galatasaray)
Attendance: 51,921

Getafe C.F., S.A.D. 0 - 3 Galatasaray SK (Friendly)

An efficient performance from Galatasaray saw them run out 3 - 0 winners over Getafe C.F., S.A.D. at Coliseum Alfonso Pérez.

Striker Agustín Olguín got Galatasaray SK off to a flyer by scoring a fierce shot on 2 minutes. Defensive midfielder Kutsal Çelik ensured things went from bad to worse for Getafe C.F., S.A.D. on 33 minutes with an embarrassing own-goal.

Experienced centre-back Alparslan Yilmaz completed the rout with a good header from just inside the six-yard box on 45 minutes.

Man of the Match: Alparslan Yilmaz (Galatasaray)
Attendance: 7,882

R Standard de Liège 0 - 2 Galatasaray SK (Champions Cup Best Placed Qual.3)

Galatasaray SK overcame a resilient R Standard de Liège side in the European Champions Cup Best Placed Third Qualifying Phase game at Standard Stadium this evening.

Striker Agustín Olguín gave Galatasaray SK the lead with a powerful effort in the 42nd minute. It was a superb solo effort and Olguín looked delighted. Olguín completed the scoring for Galatasaray SK with a well timed finish from close range on 49 minutes.

Galatasaray therefore win 5 - 1 on aggregate.

Man of the Match: Agustín Olguín (Galatasaray)
Attendance: 42,484

Wolverhampton Wanderers 2 - 0 Galatasaray SK (Friendly)

Galatasaray SK will be wondering what might have been this morning after a close encounter with Wolves turned into a 2 - 0 victory for their opponents.

Experienced striker Joe Heywood got Wolverhampton Wanderers off to a flyer by scoring a powerful effort on 6 minutes. Winger David Clarke finally rounded off their victory on 25 minutes with a curled effort from eighteen yards.

Man of the Match: David Clarke (Wolves)
Attendance: 7,912

Bucaspor 0 - 5 Galatasaray SK (Friendly)

Fans sang the praises of their heroes at Buca Arena as Galatasaray SK ran out 5 - 0 winners over Bucaspor in their latest Friendly fixture. A brace from Sefik Atici helped Galatasaray to victory.

Experienced striker Murat Altay gave Galatasaray SK the lead with an incisive finish in the 12th minute. Enthusiastic striker Sefik Atici doubled Galatasaray SK's lead with a good header from just inside the six-yard box on 23 minutes.

Sefik Atici added his 2nd goal of the game with a fierce shot on 39 minutes. Flamboyant midfielder David Simr then added to the lead with a free kick on 44 minutes.

Centre-back Moïse Maboulou completed the rout with a fine header from point-blank range on 68 minutes.

Man of the Match: Moïse Maboulou (Galatasaray)
Attendance: 10,432

So in pre-season we only lost to Wolves, its annoying but we did willa couple of solid games games we have done really well learning the tactic, even progressing in the Champions league where I will play a old Foe, with the games against PSV scheduled, im confident we should make the Group stage. And im pleased my strike force are geling nicly, im looking forward to the league starting.

[acidmonkey]

*Gary Neville voice* ooooooooooooooh unbelievable. As a GS supporter I never get tired of seeing people on these forums move there . Best of luck and if you need advice on Turkish football I'll do my best!

Thanks, never managed in Turkey on any FM looking forward to learning it, if i ge stumped ill let you know

Good move that, what sort of budget do you have?

Had £11m to spend, got £29m in the balance

Good season with Ajax.

Thanks i just thought it was a bit dull in Holland wanted a better change

Haven't seen too many people managing in Turkey, good luck!

Again i fancied a new challenge

Turkish delight.

I prefer a milky way myself if im honest

[acidmonkey]

August update



PSV 5 - 3 Galatasaray SK (Champions Cup Best Placed Playoff)

Despite having the better of the match at Philips Stadion, Galatasaray SK were unable to profit as they went down to PSV. The greater incisiveness of the victors resulted in a comfortable 5 - 3 scoreline against Galatasaray, who failed to turn their superior possession into goals. A brace from Florian Grimm helped PSV to victory.

Midfielder Vitaliy Stankevich got Galatasaray SK off to a flyer by scoring an eighteen-yard screamer which flew in off the post on 6 minutes. Galatasaray SK were nearly gifted a goal on 7 minutes through Mohamed Hussein's lapse in concentration but they failed to capitalise on the opportunity presented to them.

Winger Jonathan Paccor doubled Galatasaray SK's lead with a simple finish from close in on 20 minutes. Cultured midfielder Florian Grimm pulled one back for PSV after 50 minutes with an accurate finish.

Grimm equalised for PSV in the 54th minute with a close range effort. Striker Agustín Olguín then put Galatasaray SK in front after 57 minutes with a curling shot.

PSV captain Thomas Tshabalala then equalised for PSV in the 58th minute with a powerful effort. It was a superb solo effort and Tshabalala looked delighted. Galatasaray SK's Ahmed Benali received the red card for a professional foul with 87 minutes on the clock.

Powerful striker Martín Burgos put PSV in front in the 89th minute with a header. Burgos completed the scoring for PSV with a strong header on 92 minutes.

Man of the Match: Florian Grimm (PSV)
Attendance: 64,356

Galatasaray SK 3 - 3 PSV (Champions Cup Best Placed Playoff)

Galatasaray SK were held to a draw by PSV in a close-fought Champions Cup Best Placed Playoff match played at Ali Sami Yen Spor Kompleksi Türk Telekom Arena.

Midfielder Vitaliy Stankevich got Galatasaray SK off to a flyer by scoring a free kick from the edge of the area on 8 minutes. Cultured midfielder Florian Grimm then equalised for PSV in the 23rd minute with a tidy finish.

Experienced striker Murat Altay put Galatasaray SK in front in the 45th minute with a well struck effort. Grimm equalised for PSV in the 50th minute with a shot from the edge of the area.

Striker Agustín Olguín put Galatasaray SK in front in the 56th minute with a placed shot from close range. PSV's equaliser came through Marko Mestrovic as he seized on Altay Taskiran's mistake to score a tame effort from close to goal.

PSV win 8 - 6 on aggregate.

Man of the Match: Florian Grimm (PSV)
Attendance: 52,695

Galatasaray SK 3 - 0 Istanbul Büyüksehir Belediye Spor (Premier Division)

Galatasaray SK enjoyed near total domination over a distinctly average Istanbul Büyüksehir Belediye Spor side at Ali Sami Yen Spor Kompleksi Türk Telekom Arena this afternoon. The highlight of the game was undoubtedly a superb hat-trick from Galatasaray's Murat Altay.

The match began in controversy with Galatasaray SK seeing a goal disallowed in controversial circumstances. Experienced striker Murat Altay gave Galatasaray SK the lead with an accurate finish in the 19th minute.

Murat Altay added his 2nd goal of the game with a powerful effort on 69 minutes. There were no prizes for guessing who completed the rout on 78 minutes as that man Murat Altay popped up again with an attempt which took a fortunate deflection.

Legendary manager Andrew Bell joined Galatasaray SK in June 2028 and has been in charge for 3 months.

Man of the Match: Murat Altay (Galatasaray)
Attendance: 51,566

Manisaspor 1 - 4 Galatasaray SK (Premier Division)

Galatasaray SK enjoyed near total domination over a distinctly average Manisaspor side at Manisa 19 Mayis this evening. A brace from Murat Altay helped Galatasaray to victory.

Winger Jonathan Paccor gave Galatasaray SK the lead with a powerful close range effort in the 17th minute. Experienced striker Murat Altay doubled Galatasaray SK's lead with a real poacher's effort on 30 minutes.

Olguín scored with an incisive finish in the 37th minute to extend the lead further. Midfielder Gastón Daulte pulled one back for Manisaspor after 46 minutes with a placed shot.

Manisaspor's Mostafa El Sayed received the red card for a professional foul with 58 minutes on the clock. There were no prizes for guessing who completed the rout on 91 minutes as that man Murat Altay popped up again with a weak close range effort.

Legendary manager Andrew Bell joined Galatasaray SK in June 2028 and has been in charge for 3 months.

Man of the Match: Murat Altay (Galatasaray)
Attendance: 10,881

I Am NOT happy losing the first leg to PSV, we were 2-0 up at half time but then lost our heads, we had lots needed to sort it out!, again we were in control, in the second leg but drew 3-3 and I’m not happy, I think I’m forced into the Europa so at least I get another crack of reclaiming that trophy, but I’m not happy at how poor we played. The league campaign got under way, and we managed to get a solid win Büyüksehir didn’t stand a chance, we dominated from start to finish and these are a side expected to finish in 10^th. All the sides I’ve faced in Turkey seem to play 4-1-2-2-1 with DMC and AMR/L and the 4-4-2 seems to have torn apart the first two sides I’ve taken on with this. So overall I’m ok with it, still fuming from the performance in the Champions league, but happy with the start I’ve had in the League

[SRL88]

Galatasaray. Fond memories, fond memories!!!!

[JackJCFC]

Shame about the champions league exit, theres always the Euro Cup!

[acidmonkey]

September update

Galatasaray SK 4 - 0 TKI Tavsanli Linyitspor (Premier Division)

Galatasaray SK fans celebrated an emphatic 4 - 0 win at Ali Sami Yen Spor Kompleksi Türk Telekom Arena this afternoon.

Centre-back Norberto Lezcano got Galatasaray SK off to a flyer by scoring a good header from just inside the six-yard box on 6 minutes. Experienced striker Tchègnon Affo doubled Galatasaray SK's lead with an incisive finish on 16 minutes.

Murat Altay scored with an incisive finish in the 44th minute to extend the lead further. An error from TKI Tavsanli Linyitspor's Sergey Garaev allowed commanding centre-back Ahmed Benali to score a good header from just inside the six-yard box.

Galatasaray have notched up three straight wins and the title contenders occupy 2nd place in the Turkish Premier Division.

Man of the Match: Jonathan Paccor (Galatasaray)
Attendance: 50,083

Everton 5 - 1 Galatasaray SK (EURO Cup Grp C)

Despite proving the match of their opponents for much of the game, Galatasaray SK succumbed to a 5 - 1 defeat at the hands of Everton. A brace from Paul Oppong helped Everton to victory.

Experienced striker Jan Kaplan gave Everton the lead with a deftly executed finish in the 17th minute. Experienced striker Murat Altay then equalised for Galatasaray SK in the 19th minute with a well struck effort.

Centre-back Paul Oppong put Everton in front in the 27th minute with a fine header from point-blank range. Galatasaray SK also saw their 32nd minute strike questionably chalked off.

An error from Galatasaray SK's Altay Taskiran allowed Oppong to score a well timed close range finish. Everton captain Danny Sloma then added to the lead with a real poacher's effort on 59 minutes.

There were no prizes for guessing who completed the rout on 68 minutes as that man Sloma popped up again with a well struck effort.

Man of the Match: Danny Sloma (Everton)
Attendance: 31,922

Kayseri Erciyesspor 1 - 2 Galatasaray SK (Premier Division)

Galatasaray SK produced a good display this afternoon to see off the challenge of Kayseri Erciyesspor at Kadir Has.

The first incident of note was on 26 minutes as Kayseri Erciyesspor were denied claims by Arif Ekin for a penalty. Flamboyant midfielder Ibrahim Sory Diallo gave Kayseri Erciyesspor the lead with a shot from eighteen yards out in the 40th minute.

Centre-back Norberto Lezcano then equalised for Galatasaray SK in the 49th minute with a good header from just inside the six-yard box. Galatasaray SK's winner came through Jonathan Paccor as he seized on Abe Amoah's mistake to score a powerful penalty. Paccor's impact delighted the fans with his late goal.

Galatasaray have notched up four straight wins and the title contenders occupy 2nd place in the Turkish Premier Division.

Man of the Match: Jonathan Paccor (Galatasaray)
Attendance: 6,341

Galatasaray SK 0 - 1 Göztepe A.S. (Premier Division)

A gritty performance by Göztepe A.S. saw them come away from Ali Sami Yen Spor Kompleksi Türk Telekom Arena with a 1 - 0 win.

Striker Ibrahim Yilmaz gave Göztepe A.S. the lead with an incisive finish in the 30th minute.

Galatasaray had a number of attempts at goal but their profligacy meant they didn't score as many as they maybe would have liked.

Galatasaray have dropped two places to 4th in the Turkish Premier Division, with Besiktas JK and Fenerbahçe SK climbing above them.

Man of the Match: Ibrahim Yilmaz (Göztepe)
Attendance: 50,953

Trabzonspor 0 - 1 Galatasaray SK (Premier Division)

Galatasaray SK battled to a deserved 1 - 0 victory over Trabzonspor on a fine summer's evening in their Turkish Premier Division game at Hüseyin Avni Aker.

The match began in controversial circumstances as Galatasaray SK were denied claims by Kim Ki-Chun for a penalty. Galatasaray SK finally took the lead when experienced striker Tchègnon Affo scored a tidy finish on 71 minutes.

Galatasaray could have had a harder time of it but their opponents seemed keen to waste possession by shooting from long range.

Galatasaray have climbed above Boluspor, Besiktas JK and Fenerbahçe SK to 2nd in the Turkish Premier Division.

Man of the Match: Lamine Sidibé (Trabzonspor)
Attendance: 25,249

Galatasaray SK 1 - 2 AS Saint-Etienne (EURO Cup Grp C)

AS Saint-Etienne battled their way to a 2 - 1 victory in this evenly-matched contest between two hard-working teams.

Winger Jacques Coréa got Galatasaray SK off to a flyer by scoring a tidy finish after just one minute. Galatasaray SK were nearly gifted a goal on 65 minutes through Jacaré's lapse in concentration but they failed to capitalise on the opportunity presented to them.

Experienced midfielder David Obiefule then equalised for AS Saint-Etienne in the 83rd minute with a close range header. Experienced striker Miodrag Kuveljic then clinched a late winner on 86 minutes with a simple finish from close in.

Kuveljic's impact delighted the fans with his late goal.

Man of the Match: Jacques Coréa (Galatasaray)
Attendance: 51,681

Ok not such a brilliant Month Europe is pretty much a write off for me this season unless I pull out some massive miracle, also disappointed we lost against a mid-table side, 3^rd after 6 games is an ok return with still a lot to go, and we can will this comfortably still I think, we are predicted to finish 3^rd behind, fenerbache, and beskitas so we are around about where we are predicted, im hoping the side gets back to scoring for fun so we can get a run going in the league

[ManUTactician247]

Just stay in the Top 4 is the main aim, the play-offs are the most important part of the season.

[acidmonkey]

Top 4? whats that all about?

[ManUTactician247]

Top 4? whats that all about?

You're unaware of the play-off system in Turkey? Once the season ends, the top 4 go into a play-off where all points are halved and each team plays each other twice, most important 6 games of the season.

[acidmonkey]

Ok, Thats a bit mental, why is there a C spot for first in the play offs and a PL spot at bottom?

[SRL88]

Yeah it is a bit crazy acidmonkey. If you check the last page out on my thread you will see a few screenshots of what happens.

[ManUTactician247]

Ok, Thats a bit mental, why is there a C spot for first in the play offs and a PL spot at bottom?

The C spot at the top stands for champions. The team in 4th must face the winners of the play-offs from 5th to 8th for the last Europa League spot.

[acidmonkey]

October update

Galatasaray SK 2 - 1 Fenerbahçe SK (Premier Division)

Galatasaray SK recorded a somewhat fortuitous win over Fenerbahçe SK on a fine autumn evening at Ali Sami Yen Spor Kompleksi Türk Telekom Arena.

Experienced striker Murat Altay's red card for a vicious foul on 29 minutes put Galatasaray SK's position under question. Commanding centre-back Alloy Issah suffered the ignominy of scoring a calamitous own goal in the 31st minute on the clock.

Winger Jacques Coréa doubled Galatasaray SK's lead with an attempt which went in off the frame of the goal on 45 minutes. With Fenerbahçe SK staring at defeat, there was controversy as experienced centre-back Koray Günter then had a penalty shout turned down.

Striker Samir Abdel Aty's 92nd minute strike proved the only consolation for Fenerbahçe SK.

Galatasaray are currently in 4th place, three points behind league leaders Altay.

Man of the Match: Jacques Coréa (Galatasaray)
Attendance: 52,695

Besiktas JK 1 - 4 Galatasaray SK (Premier Division)

A sturdy defence and a battling midfield display were the foundations upon which Galatasaray SK built their 4 - 1 victory over Besiktas JK this evening.

Midfielder Kim Ki-Chun gave Galatasaray SK the lead with an accurate finish in the 19th minute. Striker Ahmed Hassan then equalised for Besiktas JK in the 41st minute with an accurate finish.

Ojigwe was able to keep his composure to score from the spot after Zafer Gültekin gave away a penalty. Anil Özeren scored with a curling shot from the edge of the area in the 64th minute to extend the lead further.

Centre-back Norberto Lezcano completed the rout with a weak close range effort on 90 minutes.

Galatasaray have notched up three straight wins and the title contenders occupy 2nd place in the Turkish Premier Division.

Man of the Match: Norberto Lezcano (Galatasaray)
Attendance: 32,086

FK Partizan Beograd 1 - 1 Galatasaray SK (EURO Cup Grp C)

Galatasaray SK were held to a draw by FK Partizan Beograd in a close-fought EURO Cup Grp C match played at Stadion FK Partizan.

Commanding centre-back Sayed Saad suffered the ignominy of scoring a calamitous own goal in the 8th minute on the clock. Midfielder Essam Omar equalised for FK Partizan Beograd after 25 minutes with a well timed finish from close range.

Man of the Match: Erjon Sefa (Partizan)
Attendance: 32,710

Medical Park Antalyaspor 2 - 0 Galatasaray SK (Premier Division)

Medical Park Antalyaspor caused an upset at Mardan Antalyaspor Stadi as they stunned Galatasaray SK despite having few chances.

Centre-back Ismail Bilgin gave Medical Park Antalyaspor the lead with a well timed close range finish in the 38th minute. Romero scored from the penalty spot after Benali gave away a penalty.

Galatasaray are currently in 3rd place, two points behind league leaders Altay.

Man of the Match: Claudio Ramírez (Antalyaspor)
Attendance: 3,864

Galatasaray SK 2 - 0 Boluspor (Premier Division)

Galatasaray SK enjoyed near total domination over a distinctly average Boluspor side at Ali Sami Yen Spor Kompleksi Türk Telekom Arena this afternoon. The match was certainly not one for the purists with neither side able to keep the errors out of their game.

Commanding centre-back Ahmed Benali's red card for a vicious foul on 35 minutes put Galatasaray SK's position under question. Full-back Deniz Baki showed a sign of things to come though as he nearly gifted Galatasaray SK a goal on 76 minutes.

Galatasaray SK finally took the lead when centre-back Lucky Ngobeni scored a fine header from point-blank range on 78 minutes. An error from Boluspor's Hakan Kurt allowed striker Agustín Olguín to score a tidy finish.

Galatasaray are currently in 3rd place, two points behind league leaders Altay.

Man of the Match: Lucky Ngobeni (Galatasaray)
Attendance: 50,355

Well agains e showed our inability in Europe as a draw with the other team sat on 0 Points was disappointing I think that pretty much ends or European run, in the league we were going well till we fell to Antalyaspor it was frustrating as we had loads of chances but just couldn’t seem to put them away, oh well top four we need to keep within touching distance of the top because of the slightly mental rules at the end of the season. Im hoping to get close to give me every chance of making this title play-off.

[JackJCFC]

Euro Cup not going great but i assume the league is your focus.

[acidmonkey]

November update

Galatasaray SK 5 - 0 FK Partizan Beograd (EURO Cup Grp C)

A close-fought game at Ali Sami Yen Spor Kompleksi Türk Telekom Arena ended in a one-sided result as Galatasaray SK defeated FK Partizan Beograd 5 - 0. The highlight of the game was undoubtedly a superb hat-trick from Galatasaray's Murat Altay.

Things did not get off to a good start for FK Partizan Beograd as Galatasaray SK's Paul Ojigwe scored from the spot after Brahim Benali had given away a penalty. FK Partizan Beograd also saw their 15th minute strike questionably chalked off.

Experienced striker Murat Altay doubled Galatasaray SK's lead with an incisive finish on 27 minutes. An error from FK Partizan Beograd's Mohamed Lotfi allowed Murat Altay to score a weak close range effort. An error from FK Partizan Beograd's Sayed Saad allowed Murat Altay to score a tap-in. There were no prizes for guessing who completed the rout on 79 minutes as that man Ojigwe popped up again with a deftly executed finish.

Man of the Match: Murat Altay (Galatasaray)
Attendance: 52,043

Gençlerbirligi SK 0 - 1 Galatasaray SK (Premier Division)

Galatasaray SK showed their superiority in a 1 - 0 victory over Gençlerbirligi SK during their Turkish Premier Division game at Ankara 19 Mayis, but they could and should have scored more.

Centre-back Norberto Lezcano gave Galatasaray SK the lead with a simple finish from close in in the 26th minute.

Galatasaray had a number of attempts at goal but their profligacy meant they didn't score as many as they maybe would have liked.

Galatasaray have climbed above Besiktas to 2nd in the Turkish Premier Division.

Man of the Match: Vitaliy Stankevich (Galatasaray)
Attendance: 7,894

Galatasaray SK 3 - 0 Bursaspor (Premier Division)

A highly polished performance from the Galatasaray SK players saw their team run out 3 - 0 winners over Bursaspor at Ali Sami Yen Spor Kompleksi Türk Telekom Arena.

Flamboyant midfielder Paul Ojigwe gave Galatasaray SK the lead with a header in the 31st minute. Centre-back Norberto Lezcano doubled Galatasaray SK's lead with a well timed finish from close range on 36 minutes.

Experienced striker Murat Altay completed the rout with an accurate finish on 40 minutes.

Galatasaray have notched up three straight wins and the title contenders occupy 1st place in the Turkish Premier Division.

Man of the Match: Adebayo Mba (Galatasaray)
Attendance: 52,695

Kayserispor 1 - 4 Galatasaray SK (Premier Division)

A highly polished performance from the Galatasaray SK players saw their team run out 4 - 1 winners over Kayserispor at Kadir Has. A brace from Paul Ojigwe helped Galatasaray to victory.

Experienced striker Murat Altay got Galatasaray SK off to a flyer by scoring a well struck effort on 2 minutes. Flamboyant midfielder Paul Ojigwe doubled Galatasaray SK's lead with an accurate finish on 4 minutes.

Striker Eddie Mora pulled one back for Kayserispor after 28 minutes with an accurate finish. Ojigwe added his 2nd goal of the game with a well struck effort from the edge of the box on 72 minutes.

Powerful striker Anil Özeren completed the rout with a fine header from point-blank range on 91 minutes.

Galatasaray have notched up four straight wins and the title contenders occupy 1st place in the Turkish Premier Division.

Man of the Match: Paul Ojigwe (Galatasaray)
Attendance: 11,174

Galatasaray SK 2 - 0 Altay SK (Premier Division)

Galatasaray SK enjoyed near total domination over a distinctly average Altay SK side at Ali Sami Yen Spor Kompleksi Türk Telekom Arena this afternoon.

Goalkeeper Fernando Andonaire suffered the ignominy of scoring a calamitous own goal in the 5th minute on the clock. Flamboyant midfielder Paul Ojigwe finally rounded off their victory on 73 minutes with a well timed finish from close range.

Galatasaray have notched up five straight wins and the title contenders occupy 1st place in the Turkish Premier Division.

Man of the Match: Jonathan Paccor (Galatasaray)
Attendance: 50,311

Galatasaray SK 3 - 1 Everton (EURO Cup Grp C)

An efficient performance from Galatasaray saw them run out 3 - 1 winners over Everton at Ali Sami Yen Spor Kompleksi Türk Telekom Arena.

Experienced goalkeeper Bourama Sall suffered the ignominy of scoring a calamitous own goal in the 6th minute on the clock. Veteran midfielder Kerim Frei doubled Galatasaray SK's lead with a placed shot on 12 minutes.

Centre-back Paul Oppong pulled one back for Everton after 19 minutes with a real poacher's effort. Everton also saw their 21st minute strike questionably chalked off.

Experienced striker Murat Altay completed the scoring for Galatasaray SK with a close range finish which was timed impeccably on 48 minutes.

Man of the Match: Kerim Frei (Galatasaray)
Attendance: 52,450

Wow what a month, only 2 games conceded, The two wins in Europe were a highlight and it gives us a very small chance of somehow making the knockout rounds of the Europa league, I need to be St-Etienne in the last game by more than one clear goal, to qualify second on goal difference, in the league we had some consistency and we even managed to somehow beat Surprise package Altay, comfortably pushing us 5 points clear of the top, My goals should be coming from a player or two we are quite spread out with no single highest goal scorer.

[acidmonkey]

Euro Cup not going great but i assume the league is your focus.

Yea, the league is my main focus,

There will be plenty of updates today as im off work.

[acidmonkey]

December update

Samsunspor 1 - 4 Galatasaray SK (Premier Division)

Galatasaray SK enjoyed near total domination over a distinctly average Samsunspor side at Samsun 19 Mayis this afternoon. The game will be remembered for a remarkable display of goalscoring from Galatasaray's Murat Altay.

The match began in controversial circumstances as Galatasaray SK were denied claims by Jacques Coréa for a penalty. Experienced striker Murat Altay gave Galatasaray SK the lead with an accurate finish in the 19th minute.

Murat Altay added his 2nd goal of the game with an accurate finish on 33 minutes. Murat Altay added his 3rd goal of the game with a good header from just inside the six-yard box on 43 minutes.

An error from Samsunspor's Hayrullah Çiftçi allowed Murat Altay to score an attempt which went in off the frame of the goal. Striker Hasan Çelik pulled one back for Samsunspor after 71 minutes with a real poacher's effort.

Galatasaray have notched up six straight wins and the title contenders occupy 1st place in the Turkish Premier Division.

Man of the Match: Murat Altay (Galatasaray)
Attendance: 9,760

Kartalspor 2 - 2 Galatasaray SK (Premier Division)

Galatasaray SK fans came away from Kartal Ilçe largely in good spirits after their match against Kartalspor.

Centre-back Lucky Ngobeni got Galatasaray SK off to a flyer by scoring a fine header from point-blank range on 9 minutes. Experienced midfielder Göksel Ceylan then equalised for Kartalspor in the 37th minute with a fine header from point-blank range.

Striker Özgür Efe put Kartalspor in front in the 45th minute with a free kick from the edge of the area. Experienced striker Hakan Askan equalised for Galatasaray SK after 60 minutes with a deftly executed finish.

Then followed controversy as Galatasaray SK were denied claims by experienced striker Murat Altay for a penalty.

Galatasaray are currently on a seven match unbeaten run and the title contenders lie in 1st place in the Turkish Premier Division.

Man of the Match: Lucky Ngobeni (Galatasaray)
Attendance: 5,919

AS Saint-Etienne 4 - 1 Galatasaray SK (EURO Cup Grp C)

AS Saint-Etienne enjoyed a comfortable 4 - 1 victory over Galatasaray SK. The win was deserved for AS Saint-Etienne who turned their superiority into goals in the EURO Cup Group C game at Stade Geoffroy Guichard.

Things did not get off to a good start for Galatasaray SK as experienced centre-back Walid Hamrouni seized on an error by Paul Ojigwe to score a well timed finish from close range. With Galatasaray SK staring at defeat, there was controversy as midfielder Vitaliy Stankevich then had a penalty shout turned down.

Experienced striker Miodrag Kuveljic doubled AS Saint-Etienne's lead with a simple finish from close in on 16 minutes. An error from Galatasaray SK's Altay Taskiran allowed striker Leonardo Cortés to score a good header from just inside the six-yard box. Galatasaray captain Ohannes Duman then summed up his team's performance by nearly gifting AS Saint-Etienne another goal on 39 minutes.

Experienced midfielder David Obiefule then added to the lead with a well struck effort on 59 minutes. Experienced striker Murat Altay pulled one back for Galatasaray SK after 75 minutes with a close range finish which was timed impeccably.

Man of the Match: David Obiefule (AS Saint-Etienne)
Attendance: 21,816

Galatasaray SK 5 - 0 Gaziantepspor (Premier Division)

In what had been billed as a close encounter, Gaziantepspor were trounced 5 - 0 by Galatasaray SK at Ali Sami Yen Spor Kompleksi Türk Telekom Arena. A brace from Murat Altay helped Galatasaray to victory.

Centre-back Ibrahim Acquah suffered the ignominy of scoring a calamitous own goal in the 4th minute on the clock. Experienced striker Murat Altay doubled Galatasaray SK's lead with a placed shot on 9 minutes.

Coréa scored with a fierce shot in the 18th minute to extend the lead further. Ojigwe had no trouble in scoring from the spot when Süleyman Saygin conceded a penalty. There were no prizes for guessing who completed the rout on 77 minutes as that man Murat Altay popped up again with a tidy finish.

Galatasaray are currently on an eight match unbeaten run and the title contenders lie in 1st place in the Turkish Premier Division.

Man of the Match: Murat Altay (Galatasaray)
Attendance: 50,327

League Table after 17 Games

1^st Galatasary 43 Points
2^nd Altay 37 Points
3^rd Besiktas 37 Points
4^th Bursaspor 37 Points
5^th Fenerbache 36 Points


Two wins this month is ok as its only a short month, would have preferred to win all three of my league games this month, on reflection I feel the draw was probably fair, as we just weren’t completely at the races that game I think I may have rested too many players for the Europa league only for us to get absolutely smashed by St Etienne and end the slim chance of qualification we had, oh well next season ill do better in europe, and I concentrate on the domestic competitions, The League mainly, if I bomb again in europe next season I May not still be here the following year.

[acidmonkey]

January update

Istanbul Büyüksehir Belediye Spor 0 - 2 Galatasaray SK (Premier Division)

Galatasaray SK enjoyed near total domination over a distinctly average Istanbul Büyüksehir Belediye Spor side at Atatürk Olympic Stadium this afternoon.

Veteran midfielder Kerim Frei gave Galatasaray SK the lead with a placed shot in the 22nd minute. Winger Jonathan Paccor finally rounded off their victory on 46 minutes with an accurate finish from inside the penalty area.

Things went from bad to worse for Istanbul Büyüksehir Belediye Spor as experienced full-back Ad van Dijk earned himself an early bath for a vicious foul on 82 minutes.

Galatasaray are currently on a nine match unbeaten run and the title contenders lie in 1st place in the Turkish Premier Division.

Man of the Match: Jonathan Paccor (Galatasaray)
Attendance: 18,846

Fenerbahçe SK 3 - 1 Galatasaray SK (Turkish Cup 4th Rnd)

Fenerbahçe SK enjoyed a comfortable 3 - 1 victory over Galatasaray SK. The win was deserved for Fenerbahçe who turned their superiority into goals in the Turkish Cup Fourth Round game at Sükrü Saraçoglu. A brace from Mehmet Ali Atik helped Fenerbahçe to victory.

Experienced centre-back Koray Günter got Fenerbahçe SK off to a flyer by scoring a good header from just inside the six-yard box on 9 minutes. Midfielder Kim Ki-Chun had a chance to score from the penalty spot for Galatasaray SK on the 20 minute mark but missed his spot-kick.

He was able to make amends for his miss however by knocking in the rebound. Striker Mehmet Ali Atik put Fenerbahçe SK in front in the 38th minute with a good header from just inside the six-yard box.

Mehmet Ali Atik completed the scoring for Fenerbahçe SK with a good diving header from close range on 89 minutes.

Man of the Match: Hocine El Amrani (Fenerbahçe)
Attendance: 50,509

Galatasaray SK 2 - 0 Manisaspor (Premier Division)

Galatasaray SK enjoyed near total domination over a distinctly average Manisaspor side at Ali Sami Yen Spor Kompleksi Türk Telekom Arena this evening.

The first incident of note was on 39 minutes as Galatasaray SK were denied claims by Paul Ojigwe for a penalty. An error from Manisaspor's Zeynel Keser allowed experienced striker Murat Altay to score an accurate finish which went in off the post. Centre-back Norberto Lezcano finally rounded off their victory on 93 minutes with a real poacher's effort.

Galatasaray have notched up three straight wins and the title contenders occupy 1st place in the Turkish Premier Division.

Man of the Match: Norberto Lezcano (Galatasaray)
Attendance: 50,444

TKI Tavsanli Linyitspor 0 - 0 Galatasaray SK (Premier Division)

Galatasaray SK fans came away from Tavsanli Ilçe largely in good spirits after their match against TKI Tavsanli Linyitspor.

Both teams had a number of attempts at goal, which promised much, but the quality of finishing was poor throughout.

Galatasaray have not conceded in four games and the title contenders lie in 1st place in the Turkish Premier Division.

Man of the Match: Tugay Kacar (Tavsanli Linyitspor)
Attendance: 1,854

Galatasaray SK 2 - 0 Kayseri Erciyesspor (Premier Division)

Galatasaray SK enjoyed near total domination over a distinctly average Kayseri Erciyesspor side at Ali Sami Yen Spor Kompleksi Türk Telekom Arena this afternoon.

An error from Kayseri Erciyesspor's Mihails Agafonovs allowed powerful striker Anil Özeren to score a towering header. Winger Jonathan Paccor finally rounded off their victory on 52 minutes with an accurate finish.

Galatasaray have not conceded in five games and the title contenders lie in 1st place in the Turkish Premier Division.

Man of the Match: Jonathan Paccor (Galatasaray)
Attendance: 50,058

League after 21 Games:

1^st Galatasary 53 Points
2^nd Fenerbache 46 Points
3^rd Beskitas 43 Points
4^th Bursupor 43 Points

An unbeaten league month, disappointing that we managed to get knocked out of the cup, id have preferred to do better in our cup but it wasn’t to be, unbeaten in the league and it’s all we have left this year so we have to throw it all at that, Next month is going to be a fun one as we play Fenerbache and Beskitas, as we look to get 3-6 points from them, we should have a good enough lead to get us the top to build us the biggest lead possible going into the championship group.

[Nobby_McDonald]

I prefer a milky way myself if im honest

Good choice. Turkish Delight is horrible.

[acidmonkey]

Febuary update



Göztepe A.S. 1 - 1 Galatasaray SK (Premier Division)

Galatasaray SK came close to suffering an unexpected defeat at the hand of Göztepe A.S. at Folkart Altay Alsancak.

The match began in controversy with Galatasaray SK seeing a goal disallowed in controversial circumstances. Göztepe A.S. finally took the lead when striker Tadas Grigas scored a close range diving header on 68 minutes.

With time rapidly running out however, striker Agustín Olguín then scored a real poacher's effort to equalise for Galatasaray SK. Better late than never for Galatasaray SK and the fans were clearly delighted with Olguín's impact.

Galatasaray are currently on a thirteen match unbeaten run and the title contenders lie in 1st place in the Turkish Premier Division.

Man of the Match: Mario Papi (Göztepe)
Attendance: 13,122

Galatasaray SK 4 - 0 Trabzonspor (Premier Division)

In what had been billed as a close encounter, Trabzonspor were trounced 4 - 0 by Galatasaray SK at Ali Sami Yen Spor Kompleksi Türk Telekom Arena. A brace from Kim Ki-Chun helped Galatasaray to victory.

Experienced striker Murat Altay got Galatasaray SK off to a flyer by scoring a well struck effort on 6 minutes. Veteran midfielder Kerim Frei doubled Galatasaray SK's lead with a placed shot on 21 minutes.

An error from Trabzonspor's Lamine Sidibé allowed midfielder Kim Ki-Chun to score an incisive finish. There were no prizes for guessing who completed the rout on 74 minutes as that man Kim Ki-Chun popped up again with a close range finish which was timed impeccably.

Galatasaray are currently on a fourteen match unbeaten run and the title contenders lie in 1st place in the Turkish Premier Division.

Man of the Match: Kim Ki-Chun (Galatasaray)
Attendance: 52,024

Galatasaray SK 3 - 0 Medical Park Antalyaspor (Premier Division)

An efficient performance by Galatasaray SK's players saw them confidently overcome a lacklustre Medical Park Antalyaspor 3 - 0 at Ali Sami Yen Spor Kompleksi Türk Telekom Arena.

Powerful striker Anil Özeren got Galatasaray SK off to a flyer by scoring a deftly executed finish after just one minute. Winger Jonathan Paccor doubled Galatasaray SK's lead with a placed shot from close range on 30 minutes.

The last goal of the game came from full-back Burhan Idil whose 64th minute own-goal will undoubtedly cause him some embarrassment.

Galatasaray are currently on a fifteen match unbeaten run and the title contenders lie in 1st place in the Turkish Premier Division.

Man of the Match: Jacques Coréa (Galatasaray)
Attendance: 50,104

Fenerbahçe SK 0 - 2 Galatasaray SK (Premier Division)

Experts are still wondering quite how Galatasaray SK ended up 2 - 0 victors over Fenerbahçe SK after a game in which their opponents almost totally dominated.

Experienced striker Murat Altay gave Galatasaray SK the lead with a well struck effort in the 15th minute. Winger Jonathan Paccor finally rounded off their victory on 31 minutes with a fierce shot.

Galatasaray have notched up three straight wins and the title contenders occupy 1st place in the Turkish Premier Division.

Man of the Match: Jonathan Paccor (Galatasaray)
Attendance: 50,509

Galatasaray SK 1 - 0 Besiktas JK (Premier Division)

Galatasaray SK battled to a deserved 1 - 0 victory over Besiktas JK on a fine evening in their Turkish Premier Division game at Ali Sami Yen Spor Kompleksi Türk Telekom Arena.

Powerful striker Anil Özeren gave Galatasaray SK the lead with a finish executed with aplomb in the 16th minute. Besiktas JK also saw their 42nd minute strike questionably chalked off.

Galatasaray had a number of attempts at goal but their profligacy meant they didn't score as many as they maybe would have liked.

Galatasaray have notched up four straight wins and the title contenders occupy 1st place in the Turkish Premier Division.

Man of the Match: Ahmed Benali (Galatasaray)
Attendance: 52,695

League after 26 Games

1^st Galatasaray 66 Points
2^nd Fenerbahce 58 Points
3^rd Bursaspor 50 Points
4^th Beskitas 46 Points

Well after opening the month with a disappointing draw we managed to turn it all around and get three very important victories, and its left me needing only 3 more wins to seal my top four spot and a crack at the Championship Group and a chance of winning Galatasaray’s first league title for six years, finishing 2^nd and 3^rd for the past six years its our time to win it! Seven of the last eight league games are all against sides in the bottom half with one against 3^rd placed Bursaspor, which will be tough but if I can beat Fenerbache and Beskitas in back to back games I must be able to do something with Bursaspor, im planning a big clear out over the summer with the aim of bringing in half a dozen good young Turkish players and a couple of quality foreigners.

[acidmonkey]

Off work today and waiting in for parcels means this season will be getting finished this morning and i will be getting well into next season

[SRL88]

Flying high at the top of the table. Keep that gap up for when the Championship Group comes into effect and you will be laughing.

[acidmonkey]

March update

Bursaspor 0 - 4 Galatasaray SK (Premier Division)

Bursaspor had more of the game in their latest Turkish Premier Division match, but were still on the wrong end of a 4 - 0 thrashing at the hands of Galatasaray SK. A brace from Ahmed Benali helped Galatasaray to victory.

Striker Agustín Olguín got Galatasaray SK off to a flyer by scoring a deftly executed finish on 3 minutes. Commanding centre-back Ahmed Benali doubled Galatasaray SK's lead with a close range header on 12 minutes.

Murat Altay scored with an accurate finish in the 30th minute to extend the lead further. An error from Bursaspor's Abdullah Sevimli allowed Benali to score a good header from just inside the six-yard box.

Galatasaray have notched up seven straight wins and the title contenders occupy 1st place in the Turkish Premier Division.

Man of the Match: Ahmed Benali (Galatasaray)
Attendance: 45,000

Galatasaray SK 5 - 1 Kayserispor (Premier Division)

The final score of 5 - 1 was fully deserved as Galatasaray SK totally controlled their Turkish Premier Division game against Kayserispor at Ali Sami Yen Spor Kompleksi Türk Telekom Arena. A brace from Murat Altay helped Galatasaray to victory.

Midfielder Adebayo Mba gave Galatasaray SK the lead with a real poacher's effort in the 14th minute. Experienced striker Murat Altay doubled Galatasaray SK's lead with a tap-in on 26 minutes.

Murat Altay added his 2nd goal of the game with an accurate finish on 32 minutes. An error from Kayserispor's Alexander Staudecker allowed midfielder Kim Ki-Chun to score a placed shot. Experienced midfielder Alain Ndjock had a chance to score from the penalty spot for Kayserispor on the 59 minute mark but missed his spot-kick.

Paccor then increased Galatasaray SK's advantage further with an effort which was deflected on its way in on 64 minutes. Striker Eddie Mora pulled one back for Kayserispor after 85 minutes with a fierce effort from eighteen yards out.

Galatasaray have notched up eight straight wins and the title contenders occupy 1st place in the Turkish Premier Division.

Man of the Match: Murat Altay (Galatasaray)
Attendance: 50,534

Altay SK 0 - 1 Galatasaray SK (Premier Division)

Galatasaray SK produced a good display this afternoon to see off the challenge of Altay SK at Folkart Altay Alsancak.

The first incident of note was on 56 minutes as Altay SK were denied claims by Irakli Lomidze for a penalty. With the game nearing an end, it was Jonathan Paccor who scored an effort which was deflected on its way in to give Galatasaray SK the lead on 90 minutes.

Paccor's impact delighted the fans with his late goal.

Both teams had a number of attempts at goal, which promised much, but the quality of finishing was poor throughout.

Galatasaray have notched up nine straight wins and the title contenders occupy 1st place in the Turkish Premier Division.

Man of the Match: Jonathan Paccor (Galatasaray)
Attendance: 6,911

Galatasaray SK 5 - 0 Samsunspor (Premier Division)

Galatasaray SK fans celebrated an emphatic 5 - 0 win at Ali Sami Yen Spor Kompleksi Türk Telekom Arena this evening. A brace from Anil Özeren helped Galatasaray to victory.

Midfielder Kim Ki-Chun gave Galatasaray SK the lead with a placed shot in the 29th minute. An error from Samsunspor's Mikdat Alparslan allowed experienced winger Jacques Coréa to score a fierce shot. An error from Samsunspor's Kemal Aktas allowed striker Agustín Olguín to score a tame effort from close to goal. Powerful striker Anil Özeren then added to the lead with a good diving header from close range on 73 minutes.

There were no prizes for guessing who completed the rout on 77 minutes as that man Anil Özeren popped up again with a real poacher's effort. Then followed controversy as Galatasaray SK were denied claims by midfielder Vitaliy Stankevich for a penalty.

Galatasaray have notched up ten straight wins and the title contenders occupy 1st place in the Turkish Premier Division.

Man of the Match: Jacques Coréa (Galatasaray)
Attendance: 50,298

Galatasaray SK 3 - 0 Kartalspor (Premier Division)

An efficient performance by Galatasaray SK's players saw them confidently overcome a lacklustre Kartalspor 3 - 0 at Ali Sami Yen Spor Kompleksi Türk Telekom Arena.

Galatasaray SK finally took the lead when experienced winger Jacques Coréa scored an incisive finish on 45 minutes. Winger Jonathan Paccor doubled Galatasaray SK's lead with a finish tucked away with consummate ease on 67 minutes.

Powerful striker Anil Özeren completed the rout with a well struck effort on 81 minutes.

Galatasaray have notched up eleven straight wins and the title contenders occupy 1st place in the Turkish Premier Division.

Man of the Match: Norberto Lezcano (Galatasaray)
Attendance: 50,788

Gaziantepspor 6 - 3 Galatasaray SK (Premier Division)

Galatasaray SK will be wondering what might have been this morning after a close encounter with Gaziantepspor turned into a 6 - 3 victory for their opponents. A brace from Oh Jae-Yong helped Gaziantepspor to victory.

Striker Oh Jae-Yong got Gaziantepspor off to a flyer by scoring a real poacher's effort on 7 minutes. With Galatasaray SK staring at defeat, there was controversy as Galatasaray captain Ohannes Duman then had a penalty shout turned down.

Centre-back Ibrahim Acquah doubled Gaziantepspor's lead with a close range header on 16 minutes. Ömer Güler had no trouble in scoring from the spot when Lezcano conceded a penalty. Oh Jae-Yong added his 2nd goal of the game with a fierce effort from eighteen yards out on 30 minutes.

Cem Tok then increased Gaziantepspor's advantage further with a placed shot on 34 minutes. Powerful striker Anil Özeren pulled one back for Galatasaray SK after 46 minutes with a powerful close range header.

Acquah added his 2nd goal of the game with a diving header from within the six-yard box on 58 minutes. Striker Agustín Olguín pulled one back for Galatasaray SK after 75 minutes with a well struck effort from the edge of the box.

Midfielder Kim Ki-Chun pulled one back for Galatasaray SK after 79 minutes with an effort from the edge of the area.

Title contenders Galatasaray are currently lying in 0th place in the Premier Division.

Man of the Match: Ömer Güler (Gaziantepspor)
Attendance: 12,201

So the league section of the competition was a breeze, we won that part comfortably and thankfully take a big big lead into the Championship group, as you can see from the final table its got to suck for Fenerbahce as they scored over 100 goals in the league but still finished 2^nd, but it’s the championship group which decided the destination of the title, I really have no idea what happened in the last league game of the season, we dominated them, we should have won that but to concede 6 and lose 6-3 was frustrating and not the best way to progress into the championship group

[acidmonkey]

Final League table



Championship Group Fixtures:
Round 1

Fenerbahce V Beskitas
Galatasaray V Bursaspor

Round 2

Beskitas V Galatasaray
Bursaspor V Fenerbahce

Round 3

Beskitas V Bursaspor
Fenerbahce V Galatasaray

Round 4

Beskitas V Fenerbahce
Bursaspor V Galatasaray

Round 5

Galatasaray V Beskitas
Fenerbahce V Bursaspor

Round 6

Bursaspor V Beskitas
Galatasaray V Fenerbahce

[SRL88]

A 4pt lead going into the most important stage of the season.

[deltablue]

Commanding advantage.

[acidmonkey]

Championship Group Fixtures:
Galatasaray SK 1 - 1 Bursaspor (Premier Division Champ. Grp)

Galatasaray SK were held to a draw by Bursaspor in a close-fought Premier Division Champ. Grp match played at Ali Sami Yen Spor Kompleksi Türk Telekom Arena. The match was certainly not one for the purists with neither side able to keep the errors out of their game.

Things did not get off to a good start for Bursaspor as striker Agustín Olguín seized on an error by Kayhan Eroglu to score a real poacher's effort. Galatasaray SK were nearly gifted a goal on 50 minutes through Hikmet Erbay's lapse in concentration but they failed to capitalise on the opportunity presented to them.

Striker Abdullah Sevimli equalised for Bursaspor after 73 minutes with a close range finish which was timed impeccably.

Man of the Match: Screve Chansa (Bursaspor)
Attendance: 52,695

Other result: Fenerbahce 3-0 Beskitas

Besiktas JK 1 - 1 Galatasaray SK (Premier Division Champ. Grp)

Galatasaray SK could count themselves somewhat fortunate to have escaped with a draw against Besiktas JK in their Turkish Premier Division Championship Group game at Fi-Yapi Inönü.

Goalkeeper Gerd Barth suffered the ignominy of scoring a calamitous own goal in the 20th minute on the clock. Powerful striker Anil Özeren equalised for Galatasaray SK after 85 minutes with a well timed close range finish.

Better late than never for Galatasaray SK and the fans were clearly delighted with Anil Özeren's impact.

Man of the Match: Joe Barlow (Besiktas)
Attendance: 32,086

Other Result: Bursaspor 3-1 Fenerbahce

Fenerbahçe SK 1 - 1 Galatasaray SK (Premier Division Champ. Grp)

Galatasaray SK were held to a draw by Fenerbahçe SK in a close-fought Premier Division Champ. Grp match played at Sükrü Saraçoglu.

The first incident of note was on 31 minutes as Galatasaray SK were denied claims by Kerim Frei for a penalty. Midfielder Samir Abdel Aty gave Fenerbahçe SK the lead with a deftly executed finish in the 52nd minute.

Experienced winger Jacques Coréa equalised for Galatasaray SK after 61 minutes with a well timed close range finish.

Man of the Match: Samir Abdel Aty (Fenerbahçe)
Attendance: 50,509
Other Fixture: Beskitas 1-2 Bursaspor

At the half way point this is mad we just cant force a draw into the win we need to put us in the driving seat, the other results thankfully are going our way and we still sit 3 points clear with a good chance of winning the title

1^st Galatasaray 47 Points
2^nd Fenerbahce 44 Points
3^rd Bursaspor 40 Points
4^th Beskitas 33 Points

[acidmonkey]

Bursaspor 0 - 1 Galatasaray SK (Premier Division Champ. Grp)

Galatasaray SK recorded a somewhat fortuitous win over Bursaspor on a fine spring afternoon at Timsah Arena.

Midfielder Adebayo Mba gave Galatasaray SK the lead with a powerful effort in the 62nd minute. Bursaspor also saw their 94th minute strike questionably chalked off.

Both teams had a number of attempts at goal, which promised much, but the quality of finishing was poor throughout.

Man of the Match: Gerd Barth (Galatasaray)
Attendance: 45,000

Other Result: Beskitas 3-0 Fenerbahce

Galatasaray SK 1 - 0 Besiktas JK (Premier Division Champ. Grp)

Galatasaray SK battled to a deserved 1 - 0 victory over Besiktas JK on a fine spring afternoon in their Turkish Premier Division Championship Group game at Ali Sami Yen Spor Kompleksi Türk Telekom Arena.

Midfielder Kim Ki-Chun got Galatasaray SK off to a flyer by scoring a real poacher's effort on 9 minutes. With Besiktas JK staring at defeat, there was controversy as full-back Jean Essomba then had a penalty shout turned down.

Then followed controversy as Galatasaray SK were denied claims by winger Jonathan Paccor for a penalty.

Galatasaray had a number of attempts at goal but their profligacy meant they didn't score as many as they maybe would have liked.

Man of the Match: Martín Vega (Besiktas)
Attendance: 52,695

Galatasaray SK 2 - 3 Fenerbahçe SK (Premier Division Champ. Grp)

Fenerbahçe SK battled their way to a 3 - 2 victory in this evenly-matched contest between two hard-working teams. A brace from Mehmet Ali Atik helped Fenerbahçe to victory.

An error from Galatasaray SK's Vitaliy Stankevich allowed striker Mehmet Ali Atik to score a deftly executed finish. Midfielder Vitaliy Stankevich then equalised for Galatasaray SK in the 31st minute with an incisive finish.

An error from Galatasaray SK's Lucky Ngobeni allowed midfielder Haris Ahmetovic to score an effort from the edge of the area which curled past the goalkeeper. Mehmet Ali Atik added his 2nd goal of the game with a well executed finish on 70 minutes.

Powerful striker Anil Özeren gave the Galatasaray SK fans a glimmer of hope after 79 minutes with a fine header from point-blank range.

Legendary manager Andrew Bell joined Galatasaray SK in June 2028 and has been in charge for 11 months.

Man of the Match: Mehmet Ali Atik (Fenerbahçe)
Attendance: 52,695

Well that’s the end of the season in Turkey, I seem to have a knack of walking into teams underperforming and putting them right, Galatasaray never won the league for 6 seasons and I grab it in my first season it was hard going after the first few months but we managed it and im happy it happened. Now next season I want a better run in Europe.

[acidmonkey]

BREAKING NEWS

Galatasaray Boss Andy Bell has resigned from his post of the Turkish champions

More details to follow......

[deltablue]

Don't seem to be too settled anywhere right now.

[acidmonkey]

Don't seem to be too settled anywhere right now.

I haven't been but where ive gone now im staying for my 3 year contract

[acidmonkey]

Linfield

Facilities:


Capacity: 24374 (15602 Seated)
Built: 2005

Plenty of room for improvement in the squad I just need to be successful and I can possibly see a new stadium being built.

History:
Founded in March 1886 in Sandy Row in south Belfast by workers at the Ulster Spinning Company's Linfield Mill the team was originally known as the Linfield Athletic Club and played on ground at the back of the mill known as the Meadow.
Linfield moved to Ulsterville Avenue in 1889. After the purchase of a piece of land known as the 'bog meadows' just off lower Windsor Avenue in 1904, the club settled in what has become the permanent home of Linfield FC., Windsor Park, a ground that has hosted international matches since its opening. The first game at Windsor was played against Glentoran, the other half of Belfast's "Big Two," on September 2, 1905 – though Belfast Celtic were the club's main rivals at the time.
Roy Coyle who managed Linfield from 1975 to 1990 has been their most successful manager to date having won 31 trophies during his time at Windsor Park. He is closely followed by current Linfield manager David Jeffrey who has won 30 trophies since his appointment in 1997.
Linfield's former captain Noel Bailie achieved his 1000th appearance for the club when they played Crusaders F.C. in a drawn match. Shortly afterwards, on 27 April 2010, Linfield took their 49th league title after a 1–0 win against Cliftonville at Windsor Park in the Carling Premiership. Since Noel Bailie's retirement from football in May 2011 at the age of 40, Linfield have since retired the number 11 shirt. Linfield secured their 50th league title on 26 April 2011 following a 4–0 win against Lisburn Distillery. Their trophy haul makes Linfield the most successful team in Irish football.
Since these years, Linfield have only managed to win the league title a further 8 times, with cliftonville dominating the other years, Linfield have been very behind their manager refusing to sack their boss despite not lifting the title. For players they have always turned to the aging English players to make their key squad members, Their current striker is 35 year old Harry Kane, hes played for Norwich and sunderland but hes getting on now and for me needs replacing

Squad

[Reedy_1988]

wasnt expecting that! Huge coup for Linfield

[DazRTaylor]

Wow! Some change! All the best at Linfield

[deltablue]

Need a change of pace to gather yourself eh?

[acidmonkey]

im staying at Linfield for atleast 3/4 seasons then im waiting for a job in Italy.

[acidmonkey]

July Update

Linfield 3 - 0 Bóltfelagið B36 (EURO Cup 2nd Qual. Rnd)

Linfield enjoyed near total domination over a distinctly average Bóltfelagið B36 side at Windsor Park this evening. A brace from Jason Hill helped Linfield to victory.

Linfield captain Jason Hill gave Linfield the lead with a close range header in the 37th minute. Veteran striker Harry Kane doubled Linfield's lead with a good diving header from close range on 41 minutes.

An error from Bóltfelagið B36's Ólavur Ennigarð allowed Hill to score a smart diving header from close range. Despite a comfortable lead, Linfield will be unhappy that midfielder Marc Connor was sent off for ungentlemanly conduct on 72 minutes.

Man of the Match: Jason Hill (Linfield)
Attendance: 14,870

Monaghan United 0 - 3 Linfield (Friendly)

Linfield enjoyed near total domination over a distinctly average Monaghan United side at Century Homes Park this evening.

Winger Mateus got Linfield off to a flyer by scoring a close range effort after just one minute. Striker Djordje Ranisavljevic doubled Linfield's lead with a powerful effort from the edge of the area on 34 minutes.

Striker Matthew Clarke completed the rout with a real poacher's effort on 51 minutes.

Man of the Match: Matthew Clarke (Linfield)
Attendance: 1,529

Home Farm F.C. 1 - 1 Linfield (Friendly)

The overall class of Linfield counted for little as they were held 1 - 1 by Home Farm F.C.

The first incident of note was on 38 minutes as Linfield were denied claims by Liam McVea for a penalty. Linfield finally took the lead when winger Mateus scored a close range finish which was timed impeccably on 72 minutes.

Midfielder Sean Kelly equalised for Home Farm F.C. after 79 minutes with a well timed finish from close range. Linfield also saw their 88th minute strike questionably chalked off.

Man of the Match: Sean Kelly (Home Farm)
Attendance: 1,119

Bóltfelagið B36 0 - 5 Linfield (EURO Cup 2nd Qual. Rnd)

Linfield fans celebrated an emphatic 5 - 0 win at Gundadalur this evening. A brace from Djordje Ranisavljevic helped Linfield to victory.

Veteran striker Harry Kane gave Linfield the lead with a close range finish which was timed impeccably in the 22nd minute. Striker Djordje Ranisavljevic doubled Linfield's lead with a fluke goal on 35 minutes.

Hill scored with a good header from just inside the six-yard box in the 39th minute to extend the lead further. Hill added his 2nd goal of the game with a fine header from point-blank range on 50 minutes.

There were no prizes for guessing who completed the rout on 91 minutes as that man Ranisavljevic popped up again with a smart diving header.

Linfield therefore win 8 - 0 on aggregate.

Man of the Match: Mohd Firdaus Ahmad (Linfield)
Attendance: 3,000

Southend United 0 - 0 Linfield (Friendly)

Linfield came close to suffering an unexpected defeat at the hand of Southend United at Roots Hall.

Linfield were carved open a number of times but despite the ability of their opponents to create chances, they struggled to put them away.

Man of the Match: Ryan Gerken (Southend)
Attendance: 1,199

Well a solid first month to pre-season, some good results in Europe id like to try and get to the group stage but im not counting my chickens yet, some solid pre-season results, some improvement needed as to be fair we only beat the faroe islands side, but it still a win in competitive football, im playing Slovenian side Olimpija and I have high hopes

[AcidBurn]

I like this move but you know where I really want to see you manage.

[acidmonkey]

I know, I know, happy at linfield though, Board have just said they want a new stadium but dont have the funds.