berty1978 Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 Not to Grimsby, I'd stick with Bleid for a while longer, at least see how you start the next season after an excellent promotion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kris0710 Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 Very tough choice there. Big risk staying where you are but your building something good. Not forgetting Grimsby is a big fish town, the smell will be woeful..... Stay with Bleid... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deisler26 Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 Not Grimsby. New stadium, new league. You stay and run the table! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rancer890 Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 No to Grimsby! If you do well in the second tier, you might get even better offers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
john1 Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 Congrats on the promotion I would stick with your current team Errr, how big will the new stadium be? As it doesn't say on that news.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcotton Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 Well well, just found your new career thread. Very pleased to see such good progress so soon. Would stay where you are for the time being. Like others have said you've got a new ground on the way, more money coming in (if the loan repayments aren't too high) and I think the fans would like to see what you can do for the club this season. You can secure full time contracts now I assume so should give you some more stability. Stick around. PS. If the loan repayments are too high, speak to Carol Vorederman. She can consolidate them into one easy to afford payment! Keep up the good work Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerud Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Great job on winning the league, promotion, new stadium, and a job offer to boot! I agree with the rest is saying that remaining with Bleid is what I would do. I would just want to see what the new league will be like, especially now that you can sign players to contracts being semi-pro. There's a lot of change already! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted November 12, 2012 Author Share Posted November 12, 2012 Not to Grimsby, I'd stick with Bleid for a while longer, at least see how you start the next season after an excellent promotion. Very tough choice there. Big risk staying where you are but your building something good. Not forgetting Grimsby is a big fish town, the smell will be woeful..... Stay with Bleid... Not Grimsby.New stadium, new league. You stay and run the table! No to Grimsby! If you do well in the second tier, you might get even better offers. Congrats on the promotion I would stick with your current team Errr, how big will the new stadium be? As it doesn't say on that news.. Well well, just found your new career thread. Very pleased to see such good progress so soon. Would stay where you are for the time being. Like others have said you've got a new ground on the way, more money coming in (if the loan repayments aren't too high) and I think the fans would like to see what you can do for the club this season. You can secure full time contracts now I assume so should give you some more stability. Stick around.PS. If the loan repayments are too high, speak to Carol Vorederman. She can consolidate them into one easy to afford payment! Keep up the good work Great job on winning the league, promotion, new stadium, and a job offer to boot! I agree with the rest is saying that remaining with Bleid is what I would do. I would just want to see what the new league will be like, especially now that you can sign players to contracts being semi-pro. There's a lot of change already! Thanks for all the feedback guys. I will reject the Grimsby job when it comes back round to being offered it again. To answer any questions asked, the stadium capacity will be 6,490, up from the 600 capacity we're in now. The loan repayments are something like £14k per month until 2029 so it shouldnt be to much of an effect really and we are around £240k in the black at the minute so the finances are ok. The problem I am going to have is signing players. I have had to tie players down to deals so that they dont get poached off me which means my wage budget is beginning to get used up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashton321 Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 I think something slightly more exotic than Grimsby should be your next destination. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purefun Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 What teams are in the second tier? I'm curious. Did you get a new parent team? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnakeXe Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 All going swimmingly it seems! Keep it up Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premier2k Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Awesome thread! Keep this going SRL88. I love your threads. This gives me the urge to do a similar one and start unemployed like yourself Can I ask what formation/tactics you were using with your team? You didn't have a great deal to work with initially and it'd be interesting to see how you coped with that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.W.G Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Good to see you rejected Grismby,you will probably better offers from better clubs in the near future. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted November 12, 2012 Author Share Posted November 12, 2012 I think something slightly more exotic than Grimsby should be your next destination. Hopefully it won't be to far away. What teams are in the second tier? I'm curious.Did you get a new parent team? Belgecom League I havent got a new parent club. Still Standard, but they wont send me any players and the board wont allow me to have another one. All going swimmingly it seems! Keep it up Cheers fella . Awesome thread! Keep this going SRL88.I love your threads. This gives me the urge to do a similar one and start unemployed like yourself Can I ask what formation/tactics you were using with your team? You didn't have a great deal to work with initially and it'd be interesting to see how you coped with that. Thank you for the kind words . Current Tactics - Although negative, it has been the base for us being defensively strong. Good to see you rejected Grismby,you will probably better offers from better clubs in the near future. Haha it seems like I had no choice with all the feedback . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted November 12, 2012 Author Share Posted November 12, 2012 Just to let you guys know, expect the club to get relegated quicker than you can imagine. I barely have a squad together and I can't sign any players due to having signed my current squad to new deals which has taken up my wage budget. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted November 12, 2012 Author Share Posted November 12, 2012 SRL88's Career - Season Preview - 2014/15 - FC Bleid-Molenbeek Board Expectations: Belgacom League: Stay Clear of Relegation Cofidis Cup: Reach the Fourth Round My Expectations: Belgacom League: With the current squad, and the fact that I can't sign anyone, I dont think we stand a chance Cofidis Cup: A big money tie away to Anderlecht would be nice Budgets: Transfer: £0 Wage: £2,265k per week (Currently spending £2,774k per week) Balance: £179,101k (+£134,726 since last season) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltablue Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Good challenge then Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK22 Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Wing and a prayer needed then! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.W.G Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Best of luck,think you'll need it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted November 12, 2012 Author Share Posted November 12, 2012 Good challenge then Challenge? I think its more than that. Wing and a prayer needed then! A few bottles of scotch may be needed after each game. Best of luck,think you'll need it I will post my squad in a bit . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted November 12, 2012 Author Share Posted November 12, 2012 The current state of things Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Champfan10 Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Your really struggling at centreback there! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted November 12, 2012 Author Share Posted November 12, 2012 Your really struggling at centreback there! I really cant sign anyone at all. All the players left at the end of the season because they were on amateur contracts and were offered a proper deal elsewhere. No one is interested on joining me on loan either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted November 12, 2012 Author Share Posted November 12, 2012 SRL88's Career - Pre-Season - 2014/15 - FC Bleid-Molenbeek Friendlies A very mixed pre-season but it was more than we could asked for with the squad we have so I can't really complain. We have a lot of work to do defensively, but at least we scored a few goals along the way. Transfers - In Stijn Van der Kelen - Free - Our new number one, and he isnt great either. I'm not joking when I say we're struggling. Yakhouba N'Diaye - Free - A very diverse player which will come in very handy as he may be required to cover numerous positions this season. Quentin Vanderbecq - Free - A pretty solid player who will offer a lot down the right hand side. Transfers - Out A lot of departures, and mainly ones who had agreed to leave last season and there nothing I could do about it. We havent saved any wages anywhere, and we are now short of players. Wonderful. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted November 12, 2012 Author Share Posted November 12, 2012 Woahhhhh. All because I applied for one job!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted November 12, 2012 Author Share Posted November 12, 2012 Longstaff Forced into Public Apology Following the news that FC Bleid Manager Steven Longstaff had applied for the vacant post at Russian Second Division side Sibir, the Blied board reacted by giving Longstaff an ultimatum. Either apologise for his actions, or resign. Rather than face the prospect of being out of work, Longstaff opted to apologise saying 'I regret the decision I made to apply for the Sibir job. The Bleid board have been nothing but fantastic since my arrival and they were kind enough to give me my first ever opportunity in club management. I wish to put this behind me and help the club move forward. It occured in the heat of the moment due to the struggles over the Summer, but on reflection I feel that I owe it to the board to stick with the club this season'. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kris0710 Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Short memories those fans have!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerud Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 I've never understood the mentality of applying for a new job and being forced into an apology. Isn't that how any of us apply for a new job?! You don't give up the old job until the new one is secured? Last time I checked, a job wasn't a form of indentured servitude. Maybe that just my North American mentality showing through Rant over Looks like this season will be more about survival. Hopefully then you will be able to sign a more well rounded squad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted November 13, 2012 Author Share Posted November 13, 2012 Short memories those fans have!! That is the same as all fans really. I've never understood the mentality of applying for a new job and being forced into an apology. Isn't that how any of us apply for a new job?! You don't give up the old job until the new one is secured? Last time I checked, a job wasn't a form of indentured servitude. Maybe that just my North American mentality showing through Rant over Looks like this season will be more about survival. Hopefully then you will be able to sign a more well rounded squad. It seems like you enjoyed that rant . I fully understand what you are saying though. Its so bloody annoying. If we can survive this season, I will jump for joy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted November 13, 2012 Author Share Posted November 13, 2012 SRL88's Career - August 2014 - FC Bleid-Molenbeek Belgacom League A very solid start to life in a new league. We got off to a flyer in the opener, taking the lead inside 10 minutes. Although we were pegged back, Ibrahim Some added a second for us as we went in at the interval leading. The second half was very end-to-end but it was Some who scored with just 5 minutes remaining to seal the game for us. This was followed up with a very solid draw at home to OH Leuven although we had the chances which could have won the game. The month rounded off with a very entertaining 2-2 draw away to Virton. Cofidis Cup 4th & 5th Rounds We entered the competition a round later than the last two seasons, and kicked it off with a solid 2-0 win away from home. We then faced a trip to Virton which saw me rest numerous players, but were beaten by two late goals. Transfer Deadline Day - Done Deal(s) In Maxime Gunst - Loan - Not my first choice position to strenghten, but its a player joining the club still and thats what we need. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerud Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Decent beginning to the league and nice to grab a loan finally Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted November 13, 2012 Author Share Posted November 13, 2012 Decent beginning to the league and nice to grab a loan finally Cheers fella . Yeah, I was chuffed to bring someone in, even if it wasnt someone who I really needed, it just bulks the squad out that little bit more. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.W.G Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Good start to life in the second tier.Hopefully you can keep away from any relegation battle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karnage94 Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Good start but the test will big test will come as the season goes and your squad gets stretched. Good luck for it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted November 13, 2012 Author Share Posted November 13, 2012 Good start to life in the second tier.Hopefully you can keep away from any relegation battle. It all depends on whether our squad stays fit. Good start but the test will big test will come as the season goes and your squad gets stretched. Good luck for it I couldnt agree more. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcotton Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Can't we reincarnate a Chris Ord for you? Looks like a tough season ahead not much you can do put your head down and ride it out. Grimsby may start to look like a dream job come the end of the season! Good luck... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted November 13, 2012 Author Share Posted November 13, 2012 Can't we reincarnate a Chris Ord for you? Looks like a tough season ahead not much you can do put your head down and ride it out. Grimsby may start to look like a dream job come the end of the season! Good luck... It isnt up front where the problem is, its at the back... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted November 13, 2012 Author Share Posted November 13, 2012 SRL88's Career - September 2014 - FC Bleid-Molenbeek Belgacom League Our excellent start to the campaign continued throughout September as we find ourselves at the dizzy heights of fifth place. We kicked the month off with a very good performance which shocked many against Charleroi and despite taking the lead, we couldnt hold on and conceeded through a one in a million effort. We lost our first game of the season to then leaders Lommel United but I was really pleased with our efforts during that game. Probably our poorest perforamce of the season followed against Woluwe-Zaventem and after taking the lead early on the game we had to resort to counter attacking football as we were put under a lot of pressure. Luckily, we held firm to hang on for our first win since the opening day. The month was rounded off with a very good game away to Aalst but we managed to edge it 3-2. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Champfan10 Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Solid enough start, a good sign is that you bounced straight back win 2 wins after your loss. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike7077 Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Looks like another epic SRL88 career is taking shape. I'm glad to be on board from the start this time. Your threads always make me want to start my own. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted November 13, 2012 Author Share Posted November 13, 2012 Solid enough start, a good sign is that you bounced straight back win 2 wins after your loss. Cheers dude . Looks like another epic SRL88 career is taking shape. I'm glad to be on board from the start this time. Your threads always make me want to start my own. Haha lets hope so. I think I have found the way in which I will be playing FM onwards now . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted November 13, 2012 Author Share Posted November 13, 2012 SRL88's Career - October 2014 - FC Bleid-Molenbeek Belgacom League The fairytale start to the season continued, although in unspectacular fashion. We kicked the month off with a poor performance against RC Waregem as they controlled proceedings in the first half but we grew into things in the second, finally breaking the deadlock in the 66th minute and held on for all three points. We faced a tough away trip to FC Brussels and despite putting in a solid performance their class showed as they won 2-0. We were excellent against Antwerp and really took the game to them, scoring a famous 1-0 win thanks to a Ibrahim Some goal in the 72nd minute. The month rounded off with another 1-0 win away to WS Woluwe to leave us riding high in the league. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomtuck01 Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Just caught up with things since my last post in here. (Don't worry, I am following as keenly as ever!) Well done getting promoted last term, and as champions as well. As for your pessimism about the upcoming, (or rather current), season, it looks as though it was massively misplaced - you have started the season outstandingly. Keep it up dude. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shnen Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 great job Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted November 13, 2012 Author Share Posted November 13, 2012 Just caught up with things since my last post in here. (Don't worry, I am following as keenly as ever!)Well done getting promoted last term, and as champions as well. As for your pessimism about the upcoming, (or rather current), season, it looks as though it was massively misplaced - you have started the season outstandingly. Keep it up dude. It has been tough I must say. Up until now I havent had any serious injuries, although in November one of my central midfielders received an injury which will keep him out for 3-4 months. Things like that will really stretch us to the limits so its all about how we handle having a thin squad. There is no denying that we have had a brilliant start which has resulted in confidence being very high which is why the run is probably continuing. Had we received a few spankings at the start of the season we'd probably have struggled. great job Cheers fella . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerud Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Definitely a fairy tale start. Quick question, what tier is this league? 3rd? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted November 13, 2012 Author Share Posted November 13, 2012 Definitely a fairy tale start. Quick question, what tier is this league? 3rd? Second tier, so after this is the Pro League. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted November 13, 2012 Author Share Posted November 13, 2012 SRL88's Career - November 2014 - FC Bleid-Molenbeek Belgacom League Another pretty solid month as we continue to hang on in there with the teams at the top of the league. November kicked off with an excellent performance and result at home to Waasland-Beveren with Tuta & Some grabbing the goals. We were average away to Eupen and deserved a 2-0 defeat. We bounced back however with a 1-0 win at home to Roeselare despite a laklustre performance before we put a brilliant one in at home to Oostende to grab a very good win. The month was rounded off with our worst performance of the season as we went down 3-0. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted November 13, 2012 Author Share Posted November 13, 2012 The first time someone has approached me since turning down the Grimsby job. So, do I take over a club currently struggling in League 2 or do I stick with a club in the second teir of Belgian football where I am working wonders, but it is getting more & more difficult as time goes on due to the lack of depth in the squad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomtuck01 Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 The Northampton position is a great opportunity for you. Personally, I'd take it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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