Muggert Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 THE HUNT FOR THE OLD LADY Background: After a bug finished my hunt for Gundo's challenge I've decided to try another journeyman save. I had my first real journeyman save last year and I had great fun. My FM13 Journeyman career I'm looking forward to yet again trying a variety of tactics. Goal: Once again I will have no real goals other than that I would like to manage Juventus at some time. Setup: Playable: Wales, Northern Ireland, Iceland, Finland, Ireland, Hungary, Slovenia, Sweden, Belarus, Norway View-only: All other standard european leagues All leagues loaded in the selected nations. I will change the playable leagues as my reputation rises. Database size is Large. I'm starting in July 2013. I will continue through the initial jobs and wait for openings after the initial available clubs. The Manager: My name is Danilo Bandini. I'm a 25-year-old italian manager. After 5 years as a youth manager for Juventus I felt it was time to move on. In the past I have sent out unsuccesfull job applications to a bunch of Serie C clubs. Always the same answer, 'You're too inexperienced for this level'. That is not gonna get me closer to my dream job of managing Juventus. So... I resigned as a youth manager in Juve to become unemployed and started off hunting clubs in less glamorous leagues. Apparently it required much harder work than I had imagined. Updates: Mostly seasonal updates. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muggert Posted August 27, 2014 Author Share Posted August 27, 2014 League History: 2013 - Drøbak-Frogn IL - Norwegian Second Division Group 1 - 7th 2014 - Drøbak-Frogn IL - Norwegian Second Division Group 1 - 5th 2015 - Drøbak-Frogn IL - Norwegian Second Division Group 1 - 1st - Promotion! 2016 - Drøbak-Frogn IL - Norwegian First Division - 9th - Resigned after 10 of 30 games 2016/2017 - MTK Budapest - Hungarian Division II - 1st - Promotion! 2017/18 - MTK Budapest - Hungarian Division I - 2nd - Euro Cup Qual. 2018/19 - MTK Budapest - Hungarian Division I - 1st - Champions! - Cup Winners - League Cup Winners 2019/20 - MTK Budapest - Hungarian Division I - 1st - Resigned before the cup final - Champions! - League Cup Winners Awards: Manager of the year - Hungarian Division I 2017/18 with MTK Budapest Manager of the year - Hungarian Division I 2018/19 with MTK Budapest Manager of the year - Hungarian Division I 2019/20 with MTK Budapest Trophies: Hungarian League Cup 2017/18 with MTK Budapest Hungarian Super Cup 2018/19 with MTK Budapest Hungarian Champions 2018/19 with MTK Budapest Hungarian League Cup 2018/19 with MTK Budapest Hungarian Cup 2018/19 with MTK Budapest Hugarian Champions 2019/20 with MTK Budapest Hungarian League Cup 2019/20 with MTK BUdapest Tycoon Watch Haugesund - Norway Dundee Utd - Scotland Grashoppers - Switzerland RNK Split - Croatia Korona Kielce - Poland Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Muggert Posted August 27, 2014 Author Share Posted August 27, 2014 The first interviews The scandinavian leagues are nearing the halfway stages and most openings are here. I get interviewed for the following positions: Sandvikens IF - Swedish First Division North Skiljebo SK - Swedish Second Division NS Bodens BK - Swedish Second Division N Drøbak-Frogn IL - Norwegian Second Division Group 1 GIF Nike - Swedish Second Division SG The following clubs approach me: Skiljebo SK Drøbak Fogn IL Decision Time: I'm not really much in doubt here. I really like the possibilities in Drøbak-Frogn IL. Their facilities are much better than the other options. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muggert Posted August 27, 2014 Author Share Posted August 27, 2014 Stop 1 - 2013 - Drøbak-Frogn IL I'm excited to go to Norway for my first real manager test. It's pretty cold up here but I'm not complaining. Lets get it on! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muggert Posted August 27, 2014 Author Share Posted August 27, 2014 2013 Season Preview Standings: As I take over. Drøbak-Fogn IL is in 10th place. Expectations: League: Board expectations: Midtable finish Media prediction: 8th - Odds 26.00 Own expectation: Midtable finish Key players and factors: Key Players: Timothy Strøm-Pedersen D/DM/M C - In the third-tier.. Seriously?! Jørgen Røssevold M/AM RC - We'll look to this guy for our attacking pivot. Jibril Bojang AM R / ST - Let's see how long I can keep him. Key factors: - We have some really good players. Squad depth is an issue. - Our only goalkeeper is out for two months. We need a backup. - With 14 day break I have time to build my team. - I need to renew the contracts with my key players right away! Let's get it on Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltablue Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Not too bad a bunch for that league. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
john1 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Good to see you're back with new career Good luck with Drøbak-Fogn IL! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muggert Posted August 29, 2014 Author Share Posted August 29, 2014 @deltablue - No.. And I've strengthened the team a bit as well. We're in good position. @john1 - Thanks. Hoping bugs won't kill this one :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muggert Posted August 29, 2014 Author Share Posted August 29, 2014 THE HUNT FOR THE OLD LADY v2.0 Drøbak-Frogn IL - 2013 - Norwegian Second Division Group 1 Squad - Fixtures 1 - Fixtures 2 - Table - Transfers - Finances Final position: 7th Norwegian cup: 2nd Rnd loss home to FK Haugesund Best result: 1-0 away win against Moss Worst result: 1-4 away loss to Østsiden Top goalscorer: Sindre Thorsen & Stian Nikodemussen, 6 (6 in the league) Most assists: Thomas Valø, 6 (6 in the league) Highest Average rating: Sindre Thorsen, 7.18(7.18 in the league) 2013 Quick takes: - We have build a strong foundation to finish in the top-5 next season. - We went 7-2-4 with me in charge for the last part of the season - Unfortunately Røssevold is not interested in renewing. - If we get a GK, ML and MR and possibly a ST we might even challenge for promotion Player of the season: Sindre Thorsen - D/ST C - I'm a sucker for good target man Other Key Players Timothy Strøm-Pedersen - D/DM/M C - Consistent performer. Ásgeir Ólaufsson - D/M C - Plays kind of sweeper like for us. Stian Nikodemussen - ST - Oldie but goodie. 19 Finishing when i signed him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
john1 Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 Decent position finish Shame Nikodemussen is starting to decline Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muggert Posted August 30, 2014 Author Share Posted August 30, 2014 @John1 - he's still a decent backup :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muggert Posted August 30, 2014 Author Share Posted August 30, 2014 Problems already?! I simply can't get my tactics working this year. The same tactics that worked wonders last year. I'm tweaking at the moment to get us some momentum. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
john1 Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 That doesn't looks good Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muggert Posted August 30, 2014 Author Share Posted August 30, 2014 THE HUNT FOR THE OLD LADY v2.0 Drøbak-Frogn IL - 2014 - Norwegian Second Division Group 1 Squad - Fixtures 1 - Fixtures 2 - Table - Transfers - Finances Final position: 5th Norwegian cup: 1st Rnd loss home to Ull/Kisa, 0-1 Best result: 4-1 away win against Rosenborg 2 Worst result: 1-3 homw loss to Kvik Halden Top goalscorer: Sindre Thorsen, 12 (12 in the league) Most assists: Shkodran Rexhaj, 9 (9 in the league) Highest Average rating: Shkodran Rexhaj, 7.32(7.32 in the league) 2014 Quick takes: - I've been under-pressure for most of the season - After a weak start to the season we finished strong with 7 wins in the last 8 games. - We took a long time to gel. But the team is signed for yet another season. - Our defense has made a ton of simple mistakes. Player of the season: Shkodran Rexhaj - M/AM/S C- He's been great. Other Key Players Timothy Strøm-Pedersen - D/DM/M C - Yet another strong season from the stopper. Edvinas Blazys - ST - Started scoring late in the season. Sindre Thorsen - D/S C - We won half the games he started. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muggert Posted August 30, 2014 Author Share Posted August 30, 2014 Time to move? After being under-pressure for most of the season it's questionable wether Bandini's recent run of results have convinced the Drøbak-Frogn IL board to bet on Bandini once again. His contract is up after the season, and while they are happy with the end result in the league, they're not happy with the showing in the first 2/3's of the campaign. Besides this they're upset that Danilo Bandini insists on playing a possesion oriented system when the clubs supporters prefers a direct playing style. 'I've had a good time here in Drøbak-Frogn and I believe we can challenge for promotion next year. But in the end it's not my decision.' says Bandini. More to come... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muggert Posted August 30, 2014 Author Share Posted August 30, 2014 Yep... In a sudden change of heart the board decides to give me another chance. Even with a raise. In the meantime I have a very constructive talk with the board and we decide that our current possesion tactic have been succesfull and judging me on direct football would be wrong. We remove the part about playing direct football. I doubt I'll get more than this one chance. Let's make it count! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muggert Posted August 30, 2014 Author Share Posted August 30, 2014 That doesn't looks good Did enough to survive another year! But only because I was too expensive to sack :-D Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muggert Posted August 31, 2014 Author Share Posted August 31, 2014 2015 Season Preview Transfers: We strenghtened the starting eleven by bringing in centreback Onstad and central midfieder Mankowitz. Our team should be strong enough with these additions. Expectations: League: Board expectations: Respectable finish Media prediction: 2nd - Odds 7.00 Own expectation: Win Promotion Cup: Board expectations: Reach 3rd round Own expectations: Enjoy the experience Tactics & Possible lineup: Key players and factors: Key Players: Kristian Onstad: DC RC - Needs to prove he's the boss Shkodran Rexhaj: M/AM/S C - Instrumental in the way we play. Sindre Trondsen: D/S C - I'm a sucker for Target Men! Key factors: - Can we keep up our streak from last year. - Our defense needs to keep costly mistakes to a minimum - We need to see consistent scoring from Trondsen/Blazys Let's get it on Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltablue Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Good luck with that promotion push. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muggert Posted September 2, 2014 Author Share Posted September 2, 2014 Woop Woop! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muggert Posted September 2, 2014 Author Share Posted September 2, 2014 Midseason Review 2014 Quick takes: - Our defense stepped up. 9 goals conceded in 17 competetive matches - We have changed our tactic slightly, and we hit the jackpot it seems - We're on a 11-match winning streak Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Muggert Posted September 3, 2014 Author Share Posted September 3, 2014 I of course remembered to include a hefty 50% promotion bonus in my new contract :-D Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muggert Posted September 3, 2014 Author Share Posted September 3, 2014 THE HUNT FOR THE OLD LADY v2.0 Drøbak-Frogn IL - 2015 - Norwegian Second Division Group 1 Squad - Fixtures 1 - Fixtures 2 - Table - Transfers - Finances Final position: 1st - Promotion Norwegian cup: Quarterfinal loss to Hönefoss, 1-3 Best result: 1-0 away win against Strømgodset Worst result: 1-3 home loss to Ranheim Top goalscorer: Edvinas Blazys, 17 (14 in the league) Most assists: Sindre Thorsen, 10 (9 in the league) Highest Average rating: Preben Mankowitz & Edvinas Blazys, 7.18(7.16 & 7.15 in the league respectively) 2015 Quick takes: - An amazing season for the guys. - A great two-way battle with KFUM Oslo for the promotion - 16 goals conceded in 26 league games. Our defense is finally working! Player of the season: Edvinas Blazys - ST - Continued his goalscoring form. Other Key Players Martin Reier - D/DM/M L - Inconsistent, but gamechanging! Preben Mankowitz - M/AM C - Bossed the midfield! Timothy Strøm-Pedersen - D/DM/M C - Consistent performances at the back Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltablue Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Nice turnaround this season! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muggert Posted September 20, 2014 Author Share Posted September 20, 2014 Time to come back from my hiatus ;-) Due to a succesful season I'm removing Wales and adding Bulgaria. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muggert Posted September 20, 2014 Author Share Posted September 20, 2014 Deltablue: We played magnificently! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muggert Posted September 21, 2014 Author Share Posted September 21, 2014 2016 Season Preview Transfers: We strengthened the team with a bunch of new faces. 7 is in line to go into the starting lineup. They will need time to gel and time to learn the tactics. But they should be worth it. Expectations: League: Board expectations: Stay clear of relegation Media prediction: 14th - Odds 41.00 Own expectation: Stay clear of relegation Cup: Board expectations: Reach 3rd round Own expectations: Play the depth players Tactics & Possible lineup: Key players and factors: Key Players: Petter Bruer Hansen: DM/M C - A clear upgrade at DM Preben Mankowitz: M/AM C - The creative force on our team Sabah Mukaber: S C - Perfect Target Man for this level Key factors: - How soon will the team gel. - Will the succesfull tactic from last year translate into point at a higher level? - Do we have a man providing the goals? Blazys certainly could last year. But can he continue? Let's get it on Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MVFCLFC Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Good to see you back mate. Looking forward to seeing how you get on after promotion. Petter Bruer Hansen looks a great get. It'll be interesting to see how these (on paper) upgrades slot into your tactics up a level. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muggert Posted September 21, 2014 Author Share Posted September 21, 2014 BREAKING NEWS UPDATE After 3½ years in Norway and Drøbak-Frogn IL I thank the fans, the staff and the players. I have gotten an offer I could not refuse. I leave Drøbak-Frogn in a good position financially and with upgraded facilities. We have also gotten a great start to the new season. Thanks for the memories! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muggert Posted September 21, 2014 Author Share Posted September 21, 2014 Stop 2 - 2016/17 - MTK Budapest FC After applying for two jobs and getting interviewed for both I get offered the job at MTK BUdapest. The club has just gotten relegated from the Hungarian Division 1 and I'll be guiding the team back into the top-tier. I simply could not turn down the pay raise. I earn triple the amount I did in Norway. Also here I get a professional team with a wage budget of 30K. Triple the one at Drøbak-Frogn. I also feel that I can move directly up with MTK and then I'll be in perfect position in a top-tier league for the first time in my career. Lets get it on! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidBeckham Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Good luck at MTK mate! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MVFCLFC Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Looks like I wont find out how your go up a level in Norway! Good luck in Hungary Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muggert Posted September 22, 2014 Author Share Posted September 22, 2014 2016 Season Preview Transfers: The base on the team looks fine. I bring in a bunch of players with potential for more than just division II. Also I add a couple of players capable of playing the tactic I've chosen. Before the window closes I would like to bring in a inside forward and/or a shadow striker. Expectations: League: Board expectations: Win the division Media prediction: 1st - Odds 2.0 Own expectation: Promotion Cup: Board expectations: Reach 5th round Own expectations: Play the depth players Tactics & Possible lineup: Key players and factors: Key Players: Nathan Sinkala: DM/M C - How did I manage to sign this guy?!?! Robert Vagna: DM/M RC - Great potential. Vice-captain despite his young age. Won't be a regular but a backup at both DM and MC. Marcel Vindis: ST C - Should provide at least 20 goals. Key factors: - Will our rather defensive formation be controlling and creative enough to open the defenses? - When will the team gel? - Who will be our playmaker. We hope Sinkala can do it all! - While I want to win now, I also want to build for the future which means DM/M C Varga, AM L Bamba and ST C Eromoigbe will see regular time on the pitch. Let's get it on Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muggert Posted September 22, 2014 Author Share Posted September 22, 2014 Good luck at MTK mate! Thanks. Let's hope It will be a blast :-D Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muggert Posted September 22, 2014 Author Share Posted September 22, 2014 Looks like I wont find out how your go up a level in Norway! Good luck in Hungary But you get to see what I can do with a larger budget and a professional setup :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muggert Posted September 25, 2014 Author Share Posted September 25, 2014 Midseason Review 2014 Quick takes: - Pretty good star to the season. We're currently unbeaten in 9 league games. - We need to change the three unsatisfied leftover players from the previous regime. They're causing trouble. - Great League cup run as we knocked out Ujpesti playing with our reserves. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Muggert Posted September 27, 2014 Author Share Posted September 27, 2014 THE HUNT FOR THE OLD LADY v2.0 MTK Budapest - 2016/17 - Hungarian Division II Squad - Fixtures 1 - Fixtures 2 - Table - Transfers - Finances Final position: 1st - Promotion Hungarian cup: 4th round home loss to Papa, 1-2 Hungarian league cup: Quarterfinal loss to Ujpest, 2-3 on aggregate Best result: 2-0 away win against Ujpest Worst result: 1-2 home loss to Vasas Top goalscorer: Alex Eromoigbe, 16 (14 in the league) Most assists: Danny Konnings, 14 (12 in the league) Highest Average rating: Danny Konnings, 7.42(7.50 in the league) 2016/17 Quick takes: - An amazing season for the guys. - With a solid lead we played our potential stars the latter part of the season. - Unbeaten in 20+ games Player of the season: Danny Konnings - M/AM RC - The loanee had a huge impact. Other Key Players Sasa Bakaric - D/DM/AM R - Played an aggresive back. Will he be good enough defensively in the top-tier? Sebastian Remme Berge - DM/M/AM C - Surprised people by being the leading central midfielder. Alex Eromoigbe - ST C - Should be good enough to continue in the top-tier. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muggert Posted September 28, 2014 Author Share Posted September 28, 2014 2017/18 Season Preview Transfers: The base of the team looks solid. I don't just want to survive though. I want to continue playing aggresive possesion football. The addition of wingers Escobar and Bodin gives us some width we didn't have last year. We also picked up a couple of defenders. Expectations: League: Board expectations: Stay clear of relegation Media prediction: 14th - Odds 41.0 Own expectation: Midtable finish Cup: Board expectations: Quarterfinal Own expectations: Play the depth players Tactics & Possible lineup: Key players and factors: Key Players: Georgi Kitanov: GK - Will hopefully save us a lot of points Nathan Sinkala: DM/M C - A lot depends on Nathan performing. Andres Ramiro Escobar: AM L / ST - Will hopefully both score and assist plenty Key factors: - Are we naive to think we can play attacking football in the top-tier? - Injuries. We need to keep injury free. - Our new african defensive duo Zango and Idris need to gel. - Set Pieces. Have we sacrified too much aerial power as we've found technical ball-players? Let's get it on Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
john1 Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Escobar looking good and hope he scores a lot of goals. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MVFCLFC Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Great season. Congrats on the promotion. Are you going to make it a habit of moving on after promotion?? Any offers? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muggert Posted September 29, 2014 Author Share Posted September 29, 2014 Escobar looking good and hope he scores a lot of goals. He's started the new season Well. However I'm playing him as a winger, so goals isnt the most important thing. It's always a nice bonus though :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muggert Posted September 29, 2014 Author Share Posted September 29, 2014 Great season. Congrats on the promotion. Are you going to make it a habit of moving on after promotion?? Any offers? Not really. Only if I think the teams immediate potential has been maximized. Also I'm trying to play things a bit realistic financially. Wage wise :-) With that being said I believe we can qualify for europe within 2 years :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muggert Posted September 29, 2014 Author Share Posted September 29, 2014 It's close at the top of the table. A great start sees us tied for 1st after the first quarter of the season We've had some impressive performances including two 5-0 wins and a 9-1 win in the cup against a Division II side. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
john1 Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Wow Tight up there! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muggert Posted October 1, 2014 Author Share Posted October 1, 2014 If I was ever to return to Norway ;-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muggert Posted October 1, 2014 Author Share Posted October 1, 2014 That should eliminate them from the title chase. Nothing like going into the winter break with a 6-0 away win over your biggest rivals :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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