Working My Way Up

[Dan BHTFC]

I currently have a save going (Clitheroe) which I have on here but that is on the main family computer as my laptop cannot handle all the leagues I have loaded so will try and do 2 stories simultaneously on here. I'm going to do the same idea but have only loaded England down to level 7, Scotland and Wales so hopefully my laptop can handle this after 20 or so seasons!

I applied for a few jobs but there are 2 teams I will not take over for personal reasons, Whyteleafe and Worthing!

After just a day of applying at all lower league clubs I finally accepted this.....

Name: Sittingbourne
Nickname: The Brickies
Founded: 1886
Stadium: Bourne Park
Capacity: 3,000 (200 seated)
Status: Semi-Professional

So I start in the Ryman League Division One South with Sittingbourne. I've been there a few times over the years and it isn't one of the best grounds but it serves it's purpose! My expectations are to finish in a Play-Off place if not higher but the squad needs a complete overhaul if we are to make it.

[deltablue]

Welcome to Kent

[SRL88]

Good luck fella.

[Dan BHTFC]

Sittingbourne - Isthmian Division One South - 2011/12

Sittingbourne gave me a chance in management and I was hoping to do well this season.

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We won the League title on the last day thanks to Bognor losing, was tight but we did deserve it. Next season will be tough but with a few additions I can't see why we can't be in a Play-Off position at the end of the season.

F.A Cup - Made it through to the 1st Round Proper, Hartlepool proved too strong for us.

F.A Trophy - It was a poor game and we were rightly put out.

League Cup - A weak team went out against another.

Kent Senior Cup - Charlton beat us on penalties.

Squad - We brought in a decent number of players, they came through the season well though.

Finances - Small loss for this level, hopefully another cup run and higher attendances will help..


Key Player Profiles:

Chris Greatwich - Good signing, been strong in midfield and has been scoring goals.

Erik Hummel - Another good midfielder, hopefully will improve.

Iltaf Ahmed - Good goalkeeper, will hopefully get better.



Career Summary:

Season      Team                 Country        League               Position       Notes and Info
2011/12     Sittingbourne        England        Ryman D1S            1st            F.A Cup 1st Round

[Yinga Garten]

Great work winning the league.

[deltablue]

Good start to the career.

[cerud]

Good start with a league title

[SRL88]

Good start fella.

[Dan BHTFC]

Sittingbourne - Isthmian Premier - 2012/13

After a surprise promotion I was hoping for consolidation in the Ryman Premier.

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What a dramatic season! We were up in the Play-Offs at Christmas, then we lost 8 in a row and fell right down the table and it looked like relegation, a few new signings freshened the team and we pulled ourselves back up the table. Harrow were beaten in the Semi-Finals then we beat Tooting in the Final, we are up into the Blue Square Leagues!.

F.A Cup - Awful, should have won.

F.A Trophy - Northwich were just better than us.

League Cup - Bognor fought well against our Reserves/Youth.

Kent Senior Cup - Should've progressed in this competition.

Squad - Once again, a few good signings have shown we have a good squad now.

Finances - Still in the red but it's not bad, hopefully some extra income in the Blue Square South will help out.


Key Player Profiles:

La'Vere Corbin-Ong - Great name, great player, played really well for us.

Chris Greatwich - He had another good season, the Filipino looks likely to be leaving soon, I don't think he will be good enough in the Blue Square South.

Gareth Deane - Came in after our dismal run of 8 defeats, changed the season for us.



Career Summary:

Season      Team                 Country        League               Position       Notes and Info
2011/12     Sittingbourne        England        Ryman D1S            1st            F.A Cup 1st Round
2012/13     Sittingbourne        England        Ryman Prem           4th            Play-Off Winners

[Dan BHTFC]

Sittingbourne - Blue Square South - 2013/14

So into the Blue Square South, staying up was on the agenda..

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We had a good season but we couldn't quite make it into the Play-Offs but we will be going for them next season.

F.A Cup - What a great run! Newcastle were good but what a run!.

F.A Trophy - WINNERS! We edged past Hayes in the Final, proud of my team.

Kent Senior Cup - Nearly got into the Final, my squad were getting tired from our long season!.

Squad - Once again, a few good signings have shown we have a good squad now.

Finances - Thanks to our Cup runs we have a healthy balance, need to keep it there now.


Key Player Profiles:

La'Vere Corbin-Ong - Had another good season, hopefully will play well next season.

Matthew Paterson - His second season with us after joining from Southend, played well and got goals.

Tommt Tejan-Sie - Another player who played well, hopefully we can keep hold of him.



Career Summary:

Season      Team                 Country        League               Position       Notes and Info
2011/12     Sittingbourne        England        Ryman D1S            1st            F.A Cup 1st Round
2012/13     Sittingbourne        England        Ryman Prem           4th            Play-Off Winners
2013/14     Sittingbourne        England        Blue Square South    7th            F.A Trophy Winners, F.A Cup 4th Rnd

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[Nobby_McDonald]

Very good start Dan.

[cerud]

Congrats on the FA Trophy! That's got to bring some cash to fund a promotion push for next year.

[Dan BHTFC]

Currently in October, got knocked out the F.A Cup early on, just recieved this offer

They are currently bottom of League 2

[Dan BHTFC]

Name: Northampton Town
Nickname: The Cobblers
Founded: 1897
Stadium: Sixfields Stadium
Capacity: 7,653 all seated
Status: Professional

Well, I decided to take the plunge and I think I have made the right choice as I think Sittingbourne won't go much higher without being in debt. I left them at the top the Blue Square South and I wish the new manager all the best. Northampton are currently bottom of the league, knocked out the Carling Cup in the 3rd Round at Blackburn and knocked out the Johnstones Paint Trophy at the first stage. The squad is average, a decent striker will really help this team and I may raid Sittingbourne in January for a couple of seasons.

[Sydney FC06]

Northampton are a side with quite a bit of potential. Keep yoyo'ing between league 2 and conference in my game. Managed to get them to the champions league in an old save game on FM10 with a new stadium at 60k. If you can get some cheap loan players in that should help you in the short term?!Good luck

[Nobby_McDonald]

Is your nickname Goosey?

[deltablue]

Bit of a rescue mission needed there.

[Dan BHTFC]

Is your nickname Goosey?

It was in school!

[Dan BHTFC]

Bit of a rescue mission needed there.

I've signed until the end of the season, needed a new challenge, that's why I left Sittingbourne. Hopefully will get another decent offer when my contract ends

[Dan BHTFC]

Northampton Town - League 2 - 2014/15

I took over mid season, they gave me a chance to be a Football League manager so I signed until the end of the season.

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I did what I was asked to do when I was hired, we stayed up. We went on an awful run then a good run, then awful again. The squad is ok, a bit of money put into it will really help! I have declined a new contract, I will be looking for a new club in the Summer.

F.A Cup - Charlton were just too good for us.

League Cup - I wasn't at the club for this competition but they did push Blackburn.

Johnstone's Paint Trophy - Another one I missed.

Squad - I added a few fresh faces, it really helped and the squad grew in confidence.

Finances - Quite healthy, hopefully they will back the new manager.


Key Player Profiles:

Ross Flitney - One of my signings, was a rock in goal and made some important saves.

Rhys Bennett - One of the best players at the club.

Scott Wilson - Played surprisingly well despite his poor stats.



Career Summary:

Season      Team                 Country        League               Position       Notes and Info
2011/12     Sittingbourne        England        Ryman D1S            1st            F.A Cup 1st Round
2012/13     Sittingbourne        England        Ryman Prem           4th            Play-Off Winners
2013/14     Sittingbourne        England        Blue Square South    7th            F.A Trophy Winners, F.A Cup 4th Rnd
2014/15     Sittingbourne        England        Blue Square South    1st*          *Left in October
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2014/15     Northampton Town     England        League 2             20th           Joined in October, avoided relegation

[Dan BHTFC]

Well, I recieved this offer from Trinidad & Tobago, I was surprised they wanted me and I accepted the challenge. The pool of players I can call upon is small but there are a few decent ones around, I think I'll give this a year and see what happens

[Dan BHTFC]

After 2 games my record at Trinidad and Tobago is:

Then I recieve this offer:

[Dan BHTFC]

Name: Carlisle United
Nickname: The Cumbrians
Founded: 1904
Stadium: Brunton Park
Capacity: 18,202 (8,000 seated)
Status: Professional

So I've taken the plunge and headed up to Northern England, League One strugglers Carlisle wanted my services, I've already saved a League Two team from the drop, can I do it in League One?

The squad is poor but with a few freebies I can see us being a comfortable mid table team

[Nobby_McDonald]

Quick trip to the Caribbean.

[cerud]

Wow! That is some list of travels already! At least you're hopefully getting airmiles.

[Dan BHTFC]

Yeah, shouldn't have really gone into International management but I was offered it!Next update should be up tomorrow afternoon.

[Dan BHTFC]

Carlisle United - League 1 - 2015/16

I went to Carlisle with the sole purpose of keeping them up.

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We went down, the squad was awful, I am here for another season, unless they get rid of me in the Summer, so will look at bouncing straight back up.

F.A Cup - We played against a very good team.

League Cup - I wasn't at the club for this competition.

Johnstone's Paint Trophy - Another one I missed.

Squad - There are some good players in this squad however there are some equally bad ones!.

Finances - In debt, hopefully its sustainable but the Chairman isn't putting in any funds.


Key Player Profiles:

No one in the squad is really a key player!


Career Summary:

Season      Team                 Country        League               Position       Notes and Info
2011/12     Sittingbourne        England        Ryman D1S            1st            F.A Cup 1st Round
2012/13     Sittingbourne        England        Ryman Prem           4th            Play-Off Winners
2013/14     Sittingbourne        England        Blue Square South    7th            F.A Trophy Winners, F.A Cup 4th Rnd
2014/15     Sittingbourne        England        Blue Square South    1st*          *Left in October
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2014/15     Northampton Town     England        League 2             20th           Joined in October, avoided relegation
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2015/16     Carlisle United      England        League 1             22nd           Joined in October, Relegated

[Dan BHTFC]

Also, congratulations to my former side Sittingbourne, my squad is now Football League!

Hopefully one day I will return to Bourne Park

[Dan BHTFC]

Well, this is odd,signs a new contract one day and the next he's sacked!



I have been linked to the post but haven't heard anything more than that.

[DazRTaylor]

Good career so far

[deltablue]

Well done to Sittingbourne.

[Nobby_McDonald]

Definately. Always great to see both a small club reach the Football League and an AI manager continue good work that a human manager started.

[Dan BHTFC]

Definately. Always great to see both a small club reach the Football League and an AI manager continue good work that a human manager started.

Well,he got rid of 7 players over the Summer and hasn't replaced them, hopefully I left enough quality for them to stay up

[cerud]

Carlisle should keep you and give you a chance to do something next season. Probably up till December and then re-evaluate.

[Dan BHTFC]

Carlisle United - League 2 - 2016/17

After relegation I wanted a total clearout of all the deadwood adn bring in some hungry younger players

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Well, we won the league but it was tight, I thought we had thrown it away towards the end of the season but we held on. Jake Jervis scored the goals this season and nearly left for £500,000 to Wolves but he didn't want to go.

F.A Cup - Disappointed, we should have beaten them.

League Cup - Burnley too good for us.

Johnstone's Paint Trophy - Another cup defeat at the first hurdle.

Squad - A few additions in the Summer and we will have a competitive squad.

Finances - In debtstill, Mr Chairman has put money in but it's still a big debt.


Key Player Profiles:

Jake Jervis - Good player, will be hard to keep hold of him.

George Willis - Good goalkeeper, need him to improve really.

Career Summary:

Season      Team                 Country        League               Position       Notes and Info
2011/12     Sittingbourne        England        Ryman D1S            1st            F.A Cup 1st Round
2012/13     Sittingbourne        England        Ryman Prem           4th            Play-Off Winners
2013/14     Sittingbourne        England        Blue Square South    7th            F.A Trophy Winners, F.A Cup 4th Rnd
2014/15     Sittingbourne        England        Blue Square South    1st*          *Left in October
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2014/15     Northampton Town     England        League 2             20th           Joined in October, avoided relegation
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2015/16     Carlisle United      England        League 1             22nd           Joined in October, Relegated
2016/17     Carlisle United      England        League 2             1st            League 2 Winners

[JackJCFC]

Great season for you winning the league, good to see Sittingbourne have a good first season too!

[deltablue]

Good comeback into League 1.

[Nobby_McDonald]

Well done Dan and well done Sittingbourne.

[cerud]

Well done on surging right back up!

[Dan BHTFC]

Well, we are in serious financial problems after the Chairman withdrew his funding so with hardly any wage budget I took the hard decision to step down when we were sitting in 22nd place in League 1. Hopefully the new manager can change the fortunes around but I can see them going straight back to League 2.

Career Summary:

Season      Team                 Country        League               Position       Notes and Info
2011/12     Sittingbourne        England        Ryman D1S            1st            F.A Cup 1st Round
2012/13     Sittingbourne        England        Ryman Prem           4th            Play-Off Winners
2013/14     Sittingbourne        England        Blue Square South    7th            F.A Trophy Winners, F.A Cup 4th Rnd
2014/15     Sittingbourne        England        Blue Square South    1st*          *Left in October
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2014/15     Northampton Town     England        League 2             20th           Joined in October, avoided relegation
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2015/16     Carlisle United      England        League 1             22nd           Joined in October, Relegated
2016/17     Carlisle United      England        League 2             1st            League 2 Winners
2017/18     Carlisle United      England        League 1             22nd*         *Left in October

[Dan BHTFC]

Hmmm, they are currently in 22nd place in League 2, do I go back and finish off what I started there?

[PocketMouse]

I'd go back if I was you

[tomtuck01]

Transfer budget £200,000? That's a hell of a lot for League 2 side!

[Dan BHTFC]

So I'm back in Kent! Signed a 3 year contract and I'm hoping to keep the team up this season. The squad is ok and with some decent budget available I think it's going to be quite easy to bring in some talented players.

[SRL88]

Back to where you started .

[deltablue]

Great move back to where you belong.

[Dan BHTFC]

I'm enjoying being back at Bourne Park, hopefully the board will be patient with my ambitions!

[Dan BHTFC]

Sittingbourne - League 2 - 2017/18

I went back to my first club in November when I was offered the job, really struggling but I could see the potential in the squad

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We stayed up and I managed to bring in a few of my ex Carlisle squad who were released on my departure.

F.A Cup - Not important for me this season.

League Cup - One I missed.

Johnstone's Paint Trophy - Another one missed.

Kent Senior Cup - Was disappointed to go out.

Squad - Is a good squad, once the fringe players have gone I can look at improving it.

Finances - We are ok financially, hopefully a decent budget next season.


Key Player Profiles:

Mario Cowan - Goalkeeper who was my Number 1 at Carlisle, was released when I left Carlisle.

Sammy Furlong - Top goalscorer, can't get him to sign a new contract though.

Cristian Montano - Released by Carlisle, good signing.



Career Summary:

Season      Team                 Country        League               Position       Notes and Info
2011/12     Sittingbourne        England        Ryman D1S            1st            F.A Cup 1st Round
2012/13     Sittingbourne        England        Ryman Prem           4th            Play-Off Winners
2013/14     Sittingbourne        England        Blue Square South    7th            F.A Trophy Winners, F.A Cup 4th Rnd
2014/15     Sittingbourne        England        Blue Square South    1st*          *Left in October
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2014/15     Northampton Town     England        League 2             20th           Joined in October, avoided relegation
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2015/16     Carlisle United      England        League 1             22nd           Joined in October, Relegated
2016/17     Carlisle United      England        League 2             1st            League 2 Winners
2017/18     Carlisle United      England        League 1             22nd*         *Left in October
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2017/18     Sittingbourne        England        League 2             17th           Joined in November

[Nobby_McDonald]

Welcome back to Kent.

[Dan BHTFC]

Sittingbourne - League 2 - 2018/19

After a season of change I was hoping that I now had a competitive squad.

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I wasn't expecting promotion but we hammered Stockport 5-0 in the Final, League One here we come!

F.A Cup - We did well against Aston Villa, some extra income was good.

Carling Cup - Not that important when I saw who we were drawn against.

Johnstone's Paint Trophy - We were unlucky not to reach the Final, Coventry were too experienced.

Kent Senior Cup - Really thought this was ours.

Squad - A few signings helped us out, needs improving once again if we are to be competitive in League One.

Finances - Still ok, maybe increased attendances in League One will help.


Key Player Profiles:

Mario Cowan - Did well again, probably one of my best signings.

Arne Kristensen - Strong player, will hopefully do well in League One.

Peter Milton - Top goalscorer, can see him improving.



Career Summary:

Season      Team                 Country        League               Position       Notes and Info
2011/12     Sittingbourne        England        Ryman D1S            1st            F.A Cup 1st Round
2012/13     Sittingbourne        England        Ryman Prem           4th            Play-Off Winners
2013/14     Sittingbourne        England        Blue Square South    7th            F.A Trophy Winners, F.A Cup 4th Rnd
2014/15     Sittingbourne        England        Blue Square South    1st*          *Left in October
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2014/15     Northampton Town     England        League 2             20th           Joined in October, avoided relegation
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2015/16     Carlisle United      England        League 1             22nd           Joined in October, Relegated
2016/17     Carlisle United      England        League 2             1st            League 2 Winners
2017/18     Carlisle United      England        League 1             22nd*         *Left in October
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2017/18     Sittingbourne        England        League 2             17th           Joined in November
2018/19     Sittingbourne        England        League 2              5th           Promoted via Play-Offs

[Nobby_McDonald]

Great season Dan.

[tomtuck01]

Great season indeed!

Strong shwing againt Villa in the cup aswell.

[SRL88]

Cracking season Dan .

[deltablue]

Wow, up to League 1 now.

[Dan BHTFC]

Sittingbourne - League 1 - 2019/20

After our promotion I was hoping for consolidation in League 1

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Wow, after gaining promotion I didn't expect another, I thought we were good enough to beat Portsmouth in the Final and now I have the tough task of getting a Championship standard team!

F.A Cup - Two easy ties then a tough one! Shame it wasn't a away tie.

Carling Cup - Not that important for me this season.

Johnstone's Paint Trophy - Thought we'd have a chance of winning this, I was wrong!.

Kent Senior Cup - A cup to go into our cabinet.

Squad - Only a couple of additions due to me being over my wage budget.

Finances - Still ok, promotion should help.


Key Player Profiles:

Mario Cowan - Another good season, hopefully another one is due.

Peter Milton - Top goalscorer, shame he won't sign a new contract.



Career Summary:

Season      Team                 Country        League               Position       Notes and Info
2011/12     Sittingbourne        England        Ryman D1S            1st            F.A Cup 1st Round
2012/13     Sittingbourne        England        Ryman Prem           4th            Play-Off Winners
2013/14     Sittingbourne        England        Blue Square South    7th            F.A Trophy Winners, F.A Cup 4th Rnd
2014/15     Sittingbourne        England        Blue Square South    1st*          *Left in October
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2014/15     Northampton Town     England        League 2             20th           Joined in October, avoided relegation
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2015/16     Carlisle United      England        League 1             22nd           Joined in October, Relegated
2016/17     Carlisle United      England        League 2             1st            League 2 Winners
2017/18     Carlisle United      England        League 1             22nd*         *Left in October
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2017/18     Sittingbourne        England        League 2             17th           Joined in November
2018/19     Sittingbourne        England        League 2              5th           Promoted via Play-Offs
2019/20     Sittingbourne        England        League 1              3rd           Promoted via Play-Offs

[TheGreatTraveler]

Championship already!!!! In just 8 years!!!

[deltablue]

You like playoffs.

[tomtuck01]

Two promotions in a row is a great achievement - well done.

[cerud]

Not bad! Just checked in a see back-to-back promotions! The club is happy you have returned

[JackJCFC]

Great to see you return and continue the sucess you had before you left.

[Dan BHTFC]

Sittingbourne - Championship - 2020/21

The highest level this club has reached, hopefully I can get a mid table finish.

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After a tough start we had a good spell when I thought we may make the Play-Offs but our form dipped and we had to settle for mid table.

F.A Cup - Out at the first stage, not happy.

Carling Cup - Out of another cup at the first stage.

Kent Senior Cup - Another title.

Squad - Didn't bring anyone in to start with, we struggled so I added, we now have a decent squad.

Finances - We made a decent profit, hopefully I will be given a bigger budget next season.


Key Player Profiles:

Mario Cowan - Still our Number 1, had a good season.

Peter Milton - Top goalscorer again, managed to get him to sign a new contract.



Career Summary:

Season      Team                 Country        League               Position       Notes and Info
2011/12     Sittingbourne        England        Ryman D1S            1st            F.A Cup 1st Round
2012/13     Sittingbourne        England        Ryman Prem           4th            Play-Off Winners
2013/14     Sittingbourne        England        Blue Square South    7th            F.A Trophy Winners, F.A Cup 4th Rnd
2014/15     Sittingbourne        England        Blue Square South    1st*          *Left in October
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2014/15     Northampton Town     England        League 2             20th           Joined in October, avoided relegation
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2015/16     Carlisle United      England        League 1             22nd           Joined in October, Relegated
2016/17     Carlisle United      England        League 2             1st            League 2 Winners
2017/18     Carlisle United      England        League 1             22nd*         *Left in October
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2017/18     Sittingbourne        England        League 2             17th           Joined in November
2018/19     Sittingbourne        England        League 2              5th           Promoted via Play-Offs
2019/20     Sittingbourne        England        League 1              3rd           Promoted via Play-Offs
2020/21     Sittingbourne        England        Championship         13th           Survived

[JackJCFC]

Good consolidation in your first season, hopefully you can push a top 6 finish next year.

[deltablue]

Good first season at that level.

[Nobby_McDonald]

Superb progress.

[Dan BHTFC]

Sittingbourne - Championship - 2021/22

After last seasons Mid-Table finish I was hoping for maybe a push for a Play-Off place

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I really didn't expect promotion but we are Premier League! We beat Wigan in the Play-Off Final quite easily but now the hard work starts, keeping Sittingbourne in the Premier League with a small stadium and probably the smallest budget too.

F.A Cup - We beat a understrength Liverpool team in the 4th Round but crashed out in the 5th.

Carling Cup - Wolves were just too strong for us.

Kent Senior Cup - Put out a mix of Youth and First teams, knocked out on penalties.

Squad - A few additions in the Summer really made our squad strong, can see me bringing in a few more this Summer.

Finances - Still in the black however we made a loss, Premier League revenue should help out!.


Key Player Profiles:

Anis Dziri - A £250,000 signing from Inverness, great piece of transfer dealing if I say so myself!

Peter Milton - Top goalscorer again, progressed well from League 2.

Tommy Larsen - Joined on a free from Lyngby, played well this season



Career Summary:

Season      Team                 Country        League               Position       Notes and Info
2011/12     Sittingbourne        England        Ryman D1S            1st            F.A Cup 1st Round
2012/13     Sittingbourne        England        Ryman Prem           4th            Play-Off Winners
2013/14     Sittingbourne        England        Blue Square South    7th            F.A Trophy Winners, F.A Cup 4th Rnd
2014/15     Sittingbourne        England        Blue Square South    1st*          *Left in October
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2014/15     Northampton Town     England        League 2             20th           Joined in October, avoided relegation
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2015/16     Carlisle United      England        League 1             22nd           Joined in October, Relegated
2016/17     Carlisle United      England        League 2             1st            League 2 Winners
2017/18     Carlisle United      England        League 1             22nd*         *Left in October
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2017/18     Sittingbourne        England        League 2             17th           Joined in November
2018/19     Sittingbourne        England        League 2              5th           Promoted via Play-Offs
2019/20     Sittingbourne        England        League 1              3rd           Promoted via Play-Offs
2020/21     Sittingbourne        England        Championship         13th           Survived
2012/22     Sittingbourne        England        Championship          3rd           Promoted via Play-Offs

[deltablue]

Wow, the Premier League will be tough though.

[Dan BHTFC]

Sittingbourne - Premiership - 2022/23

A surprise promotion to the top flight, I was hoping to balance the books to make a healthy profit and build a team ready for life in the Championship

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It was inevitable, we did go down but I feel as if I now have a good enough squad to bounce straight back up without spending a fortune on the wages. There are some talented youngsters who deserve to be in the top flight, hopefully we can get back up.

F.A Cup - West Ham just too good for us.

Carling Cup - A mixed squad crashed out against a poor Blackpool team.

Kent Senior Cup - Thought we would win this.

Squad - Bought in a few younger players and got rid of a few of the deadwood, think we have a competitive squad for Championship football.

Finances - Premier League money is a blessing! We made a decent profit and now with parachute payments it should set us up.


Key Player Profiles:

Peter Milton - Joint top goalscorer, some interest in him.

Scott Cousins - Joined on a free, England goalkeeper, good signing.



Career Summary:

Season      Team                 Country        League               Position       Notes and Info
2011/12     Sittingbourne        England        Ryman D1S            1st            F.A Cup 1st Round
2012/13     Sittingbourne        England        Ryman Prem           4th            Play-Off Winners
2013/14     Sittingbourne        England        Blue Square South    7th            F.A Trophy Winners, F.A Cup 4th Rnd
2014/15     Sittingbourne        England        Blue Square South    1st*          *Left in October
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2014/15     Northampton Town     England        League 2             20th           Joined in October, avoided relegation
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2015/16     Carlisle United      England        League 1             22nd           Joined in October, Relegated
2016/17     Carlisle United      England        League 2             1st            League 2 Winners
2017/18     Carlisle United      England        League 1             22nd*         *Left in October
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2017/18     Sittingbourne        England        League 2             17th           Joined in November
2018/19     Sittingbourne        England        League 2              5th           Promoted via Play-Offs
2019/20     Sittingbourne        England        League 1              3rd           Promoted via Play-Offs
2020/21     Sittingbourne        England        Championship         13th           Survived
2012/22     Sittingbourne        England        Championship          3rd           Promoted via Play-Offs
2022/23     Sittingbourne        England        Premier League       20th           Relegated

[deltablue]

You were always going to be up against it really.

[Nobby_McDonald]

Little Sittingbourne in the Premier League and good work not 'doing a Derby'.

[Dan BHTFC]

Sittingbourne - Championship - 2023/24

After being relegated from the top flight I wa hoping to bounce straight back up.

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We fought our way through the season and we managed to win automatic promotion. I thought we would finish in a Play-Off place but I'm pleased with my team.

F.A Cup - Premier League Brighton were too strong for us.

Carling Cup - Thought we were going to do well in this competition this year however West Ham were too strong.

Kent Senior Cup - A cup in our cabinet, even though it is a small cup.

Squad - We have a decent squad however we will lose Peter Milton but we will hopefully have a good budget to help build the squad in the Summer.

Finances - A loss was inevitable but with our Premier League bonus we should be ok again.


Key Player Profiles:

Peter Milton - Top scorer again but we are losing him on a free, has done well since joining us in League 2.

Scott Cousins - Another good season, will still be our Number 1 next season.



Career Summary:

Season      Team                 Country        League               Position       Notes and Info
2011/12     Sittingbourne        England        Ryman D1S            1st            F.A Cup 1st Round
2012/13     Sittingbourne        England        Ryman Prem           4th            Play-Off Winners
2013/14     Sittingbourne        England        Blue Square South    7th            F.A Trophy Winners, F.A Cup 4th Rnd
2014/15     Sittingbourne        England        Blue Square South    1st*          *Left in October
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2014/15     Northampton Town     England        League 2             20th           Joined in October, avoided relegation
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2015/16     Carlisle United      England        League 1             22nd           Joined in October, Relegated
2016/17     Carlisle United      England        League 2             1st            League 2 Winners
2017/18     Carlisle United      England        League 1             22nd*         *Left in October
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2017/18     Sittingbourne        England        League 2             17th           Joined in November
2018/19     Sittingbourne        England        League 2              5th           Promoted via Play-Offs
2019/20     Sittingbourne        England        League 1              3rd           Promoted via Play-Offs
2020/21     Sittingbourne        England        Championship         13th           Survived
2012/22     Sittingbourne        England        Championship          3rd           Promoted via Play-Offs
2022/23     Sittingbourne        England        Premier League       20th           Relegated
2023/24     Sittingbourne        England        Championship          2nd           Promoted

[deltablue]

Better luck this time.

[ron6632]

Great progress. Nice to see Sittingbourne came back for you in the League. Nice to finish what you started

[Nobby_McDonald]

Good job going straight back up.

[Dan BHTFC]

Sittingbourne - Premier League - 2024/25

We went straight back up to the top flight so staying there was my aim

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We stayed up, just! It was a tough season but I hope Mr. Chairman will boost our transfer funds in the Summer otherwise it will be another season of struggle.

F.A Cup - We were poor, end of.

Carling Cup - We will do well in this competition, but not this season.

Kent Senior Cup - We won it again, hoping to do this every season now.

Squad - I will be getting rid of the older Foreign players and bringing in some younger players for the future.

Finances - Thankfully the Premier League money kept us in the plus.


Key Player Profiles:

David Brooks - Top scorer, hopefully he will improve.

Scott Cousins - Getting old, need a younger player to come in soon as a decent back up.



Career Summary:

Season      Team                 Country        League               Position       Notes and Info
2011/12     Sittingbourne        England        Ryman D1S            1st            F.A Cup 1st Round
2012/13     Sittingbourne        England        Ryman Prem           4th            Play-Off Winners
2013/14     Sittingbourne        England        Blue Square South    7th            F.A Trophy Winners, F.A Cup 4th Rnd
2014/15     Sittingbourne        England        Blue Square South    1st*          *Left in October
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2014/15     Northampton Town     England        League 2             20th           Joined in October, avoided relegation
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2015/16     Carlisle United      England        League 1             22nd           Joined in October, Relegated
2016/17     Carlisle United      England        League 2             1st            League 2 Winners
2017/18     Carlisle United      England        League 1             22nd*         *Left in October
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2017/18     Sittingbourne        England        League 2             17th           Joined in November
2018/19     Sittingbourne        England        League 2              5th           Promoted via Play-Offs
2019/20     Sittingbourne        England        League 1              3rd           Promoted via Play-Offs
2020/21     Sittingbourne        England        Championship         13th           Survived
2012/22     Sittingbourne        England        Championship          3rd           Promoted via Play-Offs
2022/23     Sittingbourne        England        Premier League       20th           Relegated
2023/24     Sittingbourne        England        Championship          2nd           Promoted
2024/25     Sittingbourne        England        Premier League       17th           Survived

[Dan BHTFC]

Was a tough decision but I think I chose the right option when I was offered this job:

I really didn't want to leave but this was an opportunity I couldn't really decline, hopefully I can bring more success to a Manchester United team who finished in 5th place.

[ashton321]

Great work so far mate. I would not have taken the Utd job but I am a Liverpool fan.

[Dan BHTFC]

My main aim at Manchester United is to bring through the Youth players and ultimately have a home grown starting XI

[cerud]

Nice job in survival I wouldn't worry about Cousins yet as he's only 28 years old and a goalkeeper. Keepers can play for a while...unless you find someone better

[Dan BHTFC]

Hopefully the new manager at Sittingbourne can keep them up on a shoestring budget, maybe it was too soon to go up for them, you never know, I may go back for a third spell in the future!

[Nobby_McDonald]

Great job staying up Dan.