tomtuck01 Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 I aim to get back on my save tonight guys. I would have yesterday, but I was teaching tennis all day and actually played quite a few proper games with the kids at the school I teach at and I was goosed. Couldnt be arsed to move when I got in ha. Tired from playing tennis with kids? Man up for goodness sake! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted June 27, 2012 Author Share Posted June 27, 2012 Tired from playing tennis with kids? Man up for goodness sake! 6 hours of constantly playing tennis is rather tiring when you havent been able to do much sport thanks to torn knee ligaments I will have you know . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBurns Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Quite a fantastic career you have had! especially at Liverpool, who are also my favourite team as well! Think you made the right decision taking the Brazil job, doesn't come along too often! I know you've only been in Madrid just over a year but any plans on moving abroad and out of Europe? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted June 27, 2012 Author Share Posted June 27, 2012 Quite a fantastic career you have had! especially at Liverpool, who are also my favourite team as well!Think you made the right decision taking the Brazil job, doesn't come along too often! I know you've only been in Madrid just over a year but any plans on moving abroad and out of Europe? Cheers fella. Glad you have enjoyed it!!! I do want to leave Europe to be honest with USA, Argentina or Brazil being the most likely destination. I also want to manage Hoffenheim still so I do have quite a few things on my list of things to do. Cant see myself managing in Asia, Africa or Oceania to be honest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerud Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Champions League play progressing wel well Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akkarin Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 those pesky kids keep up the good work staying ahead of Barca! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted June 27, 2012 Author Share Posted June 27, 2012 Champions League play progressing wel well Cheers cerud . those pesky kids keep up the good work staying ahead of Barca! Haha I agree!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cswalk08 Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Did you at least beat the kids at tennis? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted June 27, 2012 Author Share Posted June 27, 2012 Did you at least beat the kids at tennis? Of course . I am to competitive to get beat. I dont like losing at all so I take everything to do with sport seriously . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted June 27, 2012 Author Share Posted June 27, 2012 It may have been against lower level opposition, but its always nice to be breaking records . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted June 27, 2012 Author Share Posted June 27, 2012 SRL88's Career - November 2031 - Brazil World Cup Qualifiers Two excellent performances in November from us, but sadly just the one victory. We beat Bolivia at a canter and didnt really have to get out of second gear. Things started very well against Ecuador as we dominated from the first whistle before finally taking the lead after just 15 minutes. Sadly though, with one of their only two shots during the entire game, they levelled it before half time. We dominated the rest of the game but just couldnt score. Still, to be sat unbeaten after four games is quite nice and there is still a long way to go. We dont have another International fixture until March when we play a friendly away to Scotland before the World Cup Qualifiers get underway again with games against Venezuela (h) and Colombia (a). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomtuck01 Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Though the result against Ecuador doesn't look the greatest, it has still helped you to be two clear at the top of the standings. Point gained. (Wow, I'm such a negative manager) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.W.G Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Brilliant season so far,congrats on hitting double figures as well.Not the best of performances so far with Brazil but points are points at the end of the day Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Whether it's 1 point gained or 2 gone doesn't depend on being positive or negative. If you win the group by 1 point, that 1 point is a point that contributed. If you miss out by 1, the 2 dropped are the 2 that would have won it for you, simple as that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted June 27, 2012 Author Share Posted June 27, 2012 Though the result against Ecuador doesn't look the greatest, it has still helped you to be two clear at the top of the standings. Point gained. (Wow, I'm such a negative manager) Brilliant season so far,congrats on hitting double figures as well.Not the best of performances so far with Brazil but points are points at the end of the day Whether it's 1 point gained or 2 gone doesn't depend on being positive or negative. If you win the group by 1 point, that 1 point is a point that contributed. If you miss out by 1, the 2 dropped are the 2 that would have won it for you, simple as that. To be perfectly honest with Brazil. As long as we finish in the top 4 and qualify for the World Cup I honestly dont care. If we get there, then I can worry about things after . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted June 27, 2012 Author Share Posted June 27, 2012 I just wanted to show you this out of interest: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Yeah, I guess qualification is the key thing, but having said that, you might find yourself made a second seed if you 'only' finished 4th, and that would leave you facing a first seed, potentially one of Europe's giants, whereas winning it you're guaranteed a 1st seed spot, and theoretically an easier group. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted June 27, 2012 Author Share Posted June 27, 2012 SRL88's Career - November 2031 - Atletico Madrid Liga BBVA Well we had an excellent month to bounce back from our defeat to Malaga last month. We scored a solid 2-0 win away to Sporting before brushing Getafe aside. We really had to work against Espanyol as they matched us all over the pitch, but we scored the only goal of the game for victory. We rounded November off with a nice 3-1 win at home to Sevilla. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted June 27, 2012 Author Share Posted June 27, 2012 November 2031 - Continued Spanish Cup 4th Round 2nd Leg Despite facing lower league opposition this was a brilliant win. In the process we broke a couple of records and set up a tie against Valencia in the 5th Round. Champions League Two brilliant wins in Europe for us. We were made to work hard against Lyon, but the result against Shakhtar was as comprehensive as it looks. Its very nice to get through with game(s) to spare. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cswalk08 Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Great Month! It'll be interesting to see your GD in the CL group after you assumedly smack Aberdeen in the final game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 How do you find combining international and club management? I have always found that my club form isn't as good as before I got the job. It's as if the game is trying to say 'you aren't spending as much time with your club, therefore they can't be capable of performing to the same level. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lufc_white Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 I swear this thread had 34 pages last time i looked at it.....:confused: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarman Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Doing well this season, should hopefully shake Malaga and Barcelona off your heels soon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rancer890 Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Good work on all fronts, especially on your record in La Liga this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackJCFC Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Doing very well in the league, hopefully you can keep this sort of form going. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted June 28, 2012 Author Share Posted June 28, 2012 Great Month! It'll be interesting to see your GD in the CL group after you assumedly smack Aberdeen in the final game. Shall I go for a nice round number of 20? So that means a 6-0 win in Scotland. How do you find combining international and club management? I have always found that my club form isn't as good as before I got the job. It's as if the game is trying to say 'you aren't spending as much time with your club, therefore they can't be capable of performing to the same level. I actually spend a lot more time focusing on the club than I do the national team. When I first take over the job I narrow things down to who my best 3 or 4 players are in each position and keep them in the national pool. e.g. 4 RB, LB, GK's. Then 4 CB's for each CB slot. That way I dont have to faff around for long when it comes to picking squads. I swear this thread had 34 pages last time i looked at it.....:confused: Haha. Unfortunately, I think you were seeing things . I will get to page 34 before FM13 comes out though. Doing well this season, should hopefully shake Malaga and Barcelona off your heels soon Malaga I imagine wont be a massive challenge, but Barca probably will be. They have just spanked Valencia 7-0 away from home and that isnt exactly a shock because they do that to most teams . Good work on all fronts, especially on your record in La Liga this season. Cheers fella. It has been going fantastically well so far. Doing very well in the league, hopefully you can keep this sort of form going. Cheers Jack. It has been a fantastic start to the season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mariogriffiths Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Yeah, I guess qualification is the key thing, but having said that, you might find yourself made a second seed if you 'only' finished 4th, and that would leave you facing a first seed, potentially one of Europe's giants, whereas winning it you're guaranteed a 1st seed spot, and theoretically an easier group. Does it work like that??? I thought it was how a team did over a number of years that sorted out the seedings not how they did at this stage? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltablue Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 I'm sure as well it's on European campaigns. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted June 28, 2012 Author Share Posted June 28, 2012 Yeah, I guess qualification is the key thing, but having said that, you might find yourself made a second seed if you 'only' finished 4th, and that would leave you facing a first seed, potentially one of Europe's giants, whereas winning it you're guaranteed a 1st seed spot, and theoretically an easier group. Does it work like that??? I thought it was how a team did over a number of years that sorted out the seedings not how they did at this stage? I'm sure as well it's on European campaigns. World Rankings wont it. If we are in the top 8 of the teams qualified then we will be in Pot 1. There will always be a bogus draw as well because we will most likely get a bigger European nation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Isn't it based on world rankings? The host nation is always a top seed, even if they are rubbish, but the rest are determined by ranking. Your world ranking could be different as a result of finishing 4th compared to 1st, because obviously defeats lose you ranking points, victories gain them. It really depends on who you lost to, and where they were ranked compared with you. But yes, rankings do reflect long term performance. However, if you are a host nation or the current holders, and therefore not having to qualify, your ranking can seriously suffer due to not playing competitive matches. Take Brazil, who have slipped down the real life rankings for that very reason. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akkarin Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 So on that note - where are you ranked at the moment SLR88? Did the coach get sacked due to poor performance? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted June 28, 2012 Author Share Posted June 28, 2012 Isn't it based on world rankings? The host nation is always a top seed, even if they are rubbish, but the rest are determined by ranking. Your world ranking could be different as a result of finishing 4th compared to 1st, because obviously defeats lose you ranking points, victories gain them. It really depends on who you lost to, and where they were ranked compared with you. But yes, rankings do reflect long term performance. However, if you are a host nation or the current holders, and therefore not having to qualify, your ranking can seriously suffer due to not playing competitive matches. Take Brazil, who have slipped down the real life rankings for that very reason. Under my management we will easily be in the pot 1 . So on that note - where are you ranked at the moment SLR88? Did the coach get sacked due to poor performance? Currently 5th in the world rankings. Thats where they were when I took over and the previous Manager was sacked due to his failure to lift the Copa America. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted June 28, 2012 Author Share Posted June 28, 2012 Another landmark reached . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted June 28, 2012 Author Share Posted June 28, 2012 SRL88's Career - December 2031 - Atletico Madrid Liga BBVA A solid month which keeps us top of the league on goal difference with a game in hand (although that game in hand isnt what I would class as easy). We should have beaten Valencia in all honesty. We were by far the better team and after falling behind early we took control of the game. We scored two goals in the second half, the goal which gave us the lead coming with just 15 minutes to go but we just couldnt hold on and Valencia scored with minutes remaining. Two solid 2-0 wins followed as we rounded off 2031 in comfortable fashion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted June 28, 2012 Author Share Posted June 28, 2012 December 2031 - Continued Champions League A solid win in Scotland to ensure that we rounded off the group stage with a 100% record. The result was never in doubt really and it was just a matter of how many. Topping the group means we will face the side who we beat in last season's Quater-Final, Fiorentina in the First Knockout Round. World Club Championship Semi-Final and 3rd Place Play-Off Unfortunately we couldnt lift the World Club Championship. We actually went down to 10 men very early in the Semi-Final so to take them to extra time was a pleasent surprise. Our legs tired in the extra period and they took advantage. We grabbed third place thanks to a solid win over San Lorenzo to come back to Spain with a bit of dignity. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzz2k7 Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 congratz on the landmark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted June 28, 2012 Author Share Posted June 28, 2012 congratz on the landmark Cheers Buzz . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerud Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 1 200 matches! Great landmark and one I don't think I've seen before Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.W.G Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Doing well domestically and in Europe,shame about the Club World Cup,unfortunate to go down to ten men early on in the match. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulHartman71 Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Looks like your 2nd league game with Barca could well decide who wins the title! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted June 29, 2012 Author Share Posted June 29, 2012 1 200 matches! Great landmark and one I don't think I've seen before Cheers fella. Bring on the next 1200 is what I say . Doing well domestically and in Europe,shame about the Club World Cup,unfortunate to go down to ten men early on in the match. Yeah it was a shame but something I can look beyond because of the bigger picture which is the league. Looks like your 2nd league game with Barca could well decide who wins the title! It is a strong possibility, and its up and coming as well. I have Malaga, Real Madrid and Barca pretty close to each other soon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltablue Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Not sure Aberdeen qualify as prestigous opposition for a landmark game, but still... it's great reaching those high landmarks. I should know as I've passed 1,600 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreatTraveler Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 So both the S. American and European continetal champions lost in the semis? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted June 29, 2012 Author Share Posted June 29, 2012 Not sure Aberdeen qualify as prestigous opposition for a landmark game, but still... it's great reaching those high landmarks. I should know as I've passed 1,600 Show off . So both the S. American and European continetal champions lost in the semis? I cant say its a major shock because the non-European teams have had the upper hand on quite quite a few times. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted June 29, 2012 Author Share Posted June 29, 2012 SRL88's Career - January 2032 - Atletico Madrid Liga BBVA Another perfect month for us, but we just cant shake off Barcelona. I was extremely pleased with our performances as we played a lot of cup games in January as well. We started with a very hard fought win away to Athletic Bilbao who really gave us a game. We were 1-0 up for much of the game and as they pressed, we hit them on the counter to seal the game. The Tenerife game was a lot tougher than expected. We went down to 10 men within the opening 15 minutes when the score was 0-0. We took the lead but they pegged us back before half time. The game looked like it was heading for a draw but we scored two very late goals to give us a massive three points. Another hard fought win over Hercules followed before we destroyed Osasuna at home. Copa Del Rey 5th Round, Quater-Final and Semi-Final 1st Leg A very good run to the latter stages of the Copa Del Rey. We put in two brilliant performances against Valencia to win 4-0 on aggregate. We dominated Grenada in the first leg but only had a 1-0 lead to show for it. They really pushed us to the limit in the 2nd leg and took the lead very late in the game. Luckily for us we went right up the other end and levelled it on the night to take us through. We drew Osasuna in the Semi-Final and they hold a slender lead over us. Luckily, just days after the cup defeat we destroyed them in the league so I am very optomistic. If we get through we will all but surely be facing Barcelona in the Final who hold a 3-0 lead from the 1st leg against Levante. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted June 29, 2012 Author Share Posted June 29, 2012 Just to show our run of form from December: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomtuck01 Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 A good month in the league, but Barcelona are being a pain! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBurns Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 A terrific run of form, couldn't ask for anymore! Not going to be easy to get clear of Barcelona in the league though! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted June 29, 2012 Author Share Posted June 29, 2012 My 100th game for Atletico and it just happens to be in the biggest game of the season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted June 29, 2012 Author Share Posted June 29, 2012 A good month in the league, but Barcelona are being a pain! They definitely are. We have to avoid defeat at the Camp Nou. A terrific run of form, couldn't ask for anymore!Not going to be easy to get clear of Barcelona in the league though! Cheers fella. Barca will be very tough to shake off indeed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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