SRL88 Posted July 7, 2012 Author Share Posted July 7, 2012 SRL88's Career - November 2032 - Brazil World Cup Qualifer A very solid performance against Paraguay as we pick up yet another three points to keep ourselves on track to qualify for the 2034 World Cup. Friendly A very entertaining and even game between first in the world (Italy) and second in the world (us). Italy took the lead through a dubious penalty but our captain and record breaking appearence maker Joao levelled things for us before half time. When the changes were made in the second half the game became stretched and both sides had chances to win the game but it just wasnt to be. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomtuck01 Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Good stuff with Brazil - in reality you're more or less there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted July 7, 2012 Author Share Posted July 7, 2012 Good stuff with Brazil - in reality you're more or less there. If we fail to qualify from here I will literally shoot myself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltablue Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Very good stuff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomtuck01 Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 If we fail to qualify from here I will literally shoot myself. Do you promise? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.W.G Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Good work with Boca,if you fail to qualify with Brazil then you fully deserve whatever happens Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK22 Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Interesting move to Argentina- I really enjoyed my time there with Estudiantes; it's pretty end-to-end most of the time Right back on track with Brazil too- we'll see you at the 2032 World Cup Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomtuck01 Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Right back on track with Brazil too- we'll see you at the 2032 World Cup More likely to be the 2034 World Cup. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK22 Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 More likely to be the 2034 World Cup. Yep, that's the fellow Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted July 7, 2012 Author Share Posted July 7, 2012 Very good stuff. Cheers fella. Do you promise? Yeah I do because I know we will get there . Good work with Boca,if you fail to qualify with Brazil then you fully deserve whatever happens. I will be in line for a firing squad . Interesting move to Argentina- I really enjoyed my time there with Estudiantes; it's pretty end-to-end most of the time.Right back on track with Brazil too- we'll see you at the 2032 World Cup. Cheers fella. I am really enjoying it so far. More likely to be the 2034 World Cup. Yep, that's the fellow Yeah I dont think I could reach the 2032 World Cup for some reason . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerud Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 I assume you play each South American nation twice? Looking like an easy qualification for you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted July 7, 2012 Author Share Posted July 7, 2012 I assume you play each South American nation twice? Looking like an easy qualification for you. Yeah you do. 8 more games to go, all in 2033. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted July 7, 2012 Author Share Posted July 7, 2012 SRL88's Career - November 2032 - Boca Juniors Apertura Another excellent month for us leaves us on the brink of winning our first Apertura since 2024. We started with an unbelievably hard fought win over Colon before a very comfortable away day to Estudiantes. This was followed with a nice 3-0 win against against the side I opted against joining, Belgrano. We were really struggling for players in our final game of the month. We had a couple of suspensions but a lot of players were exhausted. We struggled along and managed to claim a 1-1 draw but we are well and truely on course to win the Apertura. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SRL88 Posted July 7, 2012 Author Share Posted July 7, 2012 SRL88's Career - December 2032 - Boca Juniors Apertura Two brilliant win's see us remain unbeaten throughout the whole first half of the season whilst also clinching the Apertura in the process. The game which sealed the title was a massive 5-1 win over second place Argentinos. We followed this up with a comfortable win over Tucuman as we finished the Apertura 8pts ahead of our nearest rivals. The league is now reset and each team starts the Clausura on 0pts. Copa Argentina 5th Round A very nice win over San Lorenzo. We were very comfortable throughout and deserved our 2-0 win. We move into the 6th Round now where we face second division San Martin. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
noikeee Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Congratulations for the Apertura title, never in doubt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted July 8, 2012 Author Share Posted July 8, 2012 Congratulations for the Apertura title, never in doubt. Cheers fella . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted July 8, 2012 Author Share Posted July 8, 2012 A cracking year for Bermudez rounded off with this award. Doesnt come as a shock in all honesty. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted July 8, 2012 Author Share Posted July 8, 2012 Copa Libertadores Group Stage Draw To be honest, I didnt even know we were in the Libertadores because the club finished 14th in the league last season. Oh well, I wont complain about that, but this is a right stinker of a group. Santos and Cruz Azul are going to be really tough, both home and away so I am not looking forward to them. This will be a challenging group to get out of. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomtuck01 Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Well done winning the Apertrua. But as you say, tough luck in the Libertadores. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted July 8, 2012 Author Share Posted July 8, 2012 SRL88's Career - Mid-Season - 2032/33 - Boca Juniors Friendlies Due to the fact that there is a two month break between the end of the Apertura and the start of the Clausura I set up some friendlies to keep the lads in shape and match fit. We done quite well in the mid-season friendlies and the results seemed to have kept confidence pretty high. Transfers - InDuring the mid-season transfer window, each club is only allowed to sign two players. I would like to have brought in a left back on loan but this just wasnt possible as I had already allocated my two signing spots. Hernan Ojeda - Free - The third time I will be managing him in his fantastic career. He was fantastic for me at Liverpool and one of my key players for numerous years. He also had a good season for me in my first season at Atletico before being demoted to back-up. His experience will be vital. Ariel Fagiani - £200k - A young player who is rated at 4* potential. Had a fantastic debut by scoring after coming off the bench. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted July 8, 2012 Author Share Posted July 8, 2012 Well done winning the Apertrua.But as you say, tough luck in the Libertadores. Cheers Tom . Yeah I am not looking forward to the Libertadores fixtures . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltablue Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Will provide more of a challenge than the Apertura at least. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted July 8, 2012 Author Share Posted July 8, 2012 Will provide more of a challenge than the Apertura at least. I think the Clausura is turning out like that so far . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted July 8, 2012 Author Share Posted July 8, 2012 SRL88's Career - February 2033 - Brazil World Cup Qualifer A first class performance away to Bolivia gave us a thoroughly deserved 3-0 win to leave us sitting comfortably at the top of the group. My former striker for Atletico, Santos was on fire during this game assisting all three goals and running the Bolivian defence ragged. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted July 8, 2012 Author Share Posted July 8, 2012 I said he was on fire. This kind of proves it I think. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.W.G Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Congrats on winning the Apertura and it is quite a tough group in the Copa Libertadores but I have confidence in your managerial skills. As for Brazil,it's only a matter of time before you qualify. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted July 8, 2012 Author Share Posted July 8, 2012 Congrats on winning the Apertura and it is quite a tough group in the Copa Libertadores but I have confidence in your managerial skills.As for Brazil,it's only a matter of time before you qualify. Hmmmmmm. Im not sure if I am as confident as I was in the first half of the season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted July 8, 2012 Author Share Posted July 8, 2012 SRL88's Career - February 2033 - Boca Juniors Clausura A mixed start to the Clausura. We were shocking against All Boys and really should have been beat by more. Against Banfield we should have beat them but poor finishing cost us. They took the lead early in the game and despite shot after shot and all the pressure in the world they scored late on to ensure victory. Luckily though, we bounced back in impressive fashion with two very nice wins over Inderpendiente and Rosario. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted July 8, 2012 Author Share Posted July 8, 2012 February 2033 - Continued Copa Libertadores A shocking performance to start off our campaign in the Libertadores. We deserved to be beaten and beaten we were. We will need to buck our ideas up if we are to get through this group. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akkarin Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Really enjoying the move to Boca - I spent some time at La Bombonera in the past (IRL). An absolutely appalling draw for the Libertadores though - good luck getting back on track after the loss to Oriente Petrolero Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarman Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Well done winning the Apertura, getting the group of death however probably isn't the best thing in the world Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 Really enjoying the move to Boca - I spent some time at La Bombonera in the past (IRL). An absolutely appalling draw for the Libertadores though - good luck getting back on track after the loss to Oriente Petrolero Cheers dude. Glad you're enjoying it. The Libertadores draw has been so cruel. I am noticing the gulf in class between the other South American clubs and ourselves. Well done winning the Apertura, getting the group of death however probably isn't the best thing in the world Yeah I think we are finding out the hard way . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
john1 Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Tough start already with that group But I'm sure miracles will work for you Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 Tough start already with that group But I'm sure miracles will work for you We will need a major miracle now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltablue Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Thats not a good sign. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted July 10, 2012 Author Share Posted July 10, 2012 Thats not a good sign. You shall see in the next update. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted July 10, 2012 Author Share Posted July 10, 2012 SRL88's Career - March 2033 - Brazil World Cup Qualifer I am absolutely delighted with this result for a few reasons. 1, we have qualified for the World Cup. 2, we done so with our captain Joao injured for this game and 3, we played the game with 10 men for 75 minutes. We were 1-0 up when we had a man sent off and after that Ecuador really came into the game, levelling it just before half time. In the second half though we really grabbed hold of the game and got our deserved goal and the winner in the 80th minute. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted July 11, 2012 Author Share Posted July 11, 2012 Sorry for being slightly inactive on this save the last few days. I have had loads of stuff to sort out for a wedding I am going to at the week-end. Luckily, tonight the mrs is going out so I have plenty of time to play on FM this evening . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammie B Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Read through this thread today and has got me intrigued enough to start a journey campaign of mine own (have got 2 offers from brazil on table atm). Just a quick question, i've always been useless at tactics how do you decide which tactic you are going to implement? Your Darlington tactic must of been a work of art Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerud Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Congrats on the World Cup qualification. It was expected Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted July 11, 2012 Author Share Posted July 11, 2012 Read through this thread today and has got me intrigued enough to start a journey campaign of mine own (have got 2 offers from brazil on table atm). Just a quick question, i've always been useless at tactics how do you decide which tactic you are going to implement? Your Darlington tactic must of been a work of art Well thank you kind Sir . Regarding tactics, when I was at Kirklarelispor I used an extremely rigid 4-5-1 formation. The players were crap so I had to rely on defensive tactics and it seemed to work. At Darlington I used a 4-4-2 and again played very rigid with a deep line and built up slowly. It helped restore confidence in a side whose confidence was shot and obviously the further up the leagues we went the better the opposition so I had to play that brand of football to give us half a chance. It was only when I went to Blackpool that I became more expressive as a manager. We played 4-4-2 there and I played a similar brand to Ian Holloway, fast attacking football. At Villa I started out 4-4-2 but also had a tactic set aside which I still use to this day and that is similar to the way Rafa Benitez had Liverpool set up in the 4-2-3-1 formation. I only used that a few times at Villa but from the second I got the Liverpool job until now it has been my one and only tactic really and its not as though I need to switch it up often to chase games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted July 11, 2012 Author Share Posted July 11, 2012 Congrats on the World Cup qualification. It was expected Cheers fella . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammie B Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Your welcome! and thanks for the info I've decided to take over Guarani in Brazilian 2nd Division currently 9th. Have hardly any wingers! So looks like a narrow formation it is, hopefully I can change their fortunes for the better! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted July 11, 2012 Author Share Posted July 11, 2012 Your welcome! and thanks for the info I've decided to take over Guarani in Brazilian 2nd Division currently 9th. Have hardly any wingers! So looks like a narrow formation it is, hopefully I can change their fortunes for the better! I have a good formation which I use for Brazil. I posted it just after my stinking start to life with them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammie B Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Where abouts is that posted? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted July 11, 2012 Author Share Posted July 11, 2012 I tweaked my tactics somewhat Where abouts is that posted? There you go . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammie B Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Wow very attacking, probably a bit to attacking for my team not sure they are good enough to pull it off just yet There you go . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lufc_white Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Great thread, keep up the good work mate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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