Northernpilgrim Posted March 28, 2014 Author Share Posted March 28, 2014 Preseason offered some encouragement that we might just put the nightmare of last season behind us Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted March 29, 2014 Author Share Posted March 29, 2014 A solid, if unspectacular, start to the season Sees us in the promotion picture early on Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted March 29, 2014 Author Share Posted March 29, 2014 It should have been so much better as well. We led in the Cambridge and York games, battering Cambridge without getting a second goal to kill them off, and conceding one on the break, and against York we conceded an own goal in the last few minutes that only Emilson Cribari, the defender who put it in the net, knows what he was trying to do. I certainly have no idea!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted March 30, 2014 Author Share Posted March 30, 2014 A good September And we're still in the mix Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted March 30, 2014 Author Share Posted March 30, 2014 Another tale of what might have been, with a late Torquay goal resulting in 2 more dropped points, but we're doing ok. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobby_McDonald Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 You can bounce back if you can refocus properly. I remember having spent a few seasons with Newcastle Town in League One I got relegated. I regrouped, refocused and smashed every record under the sun in winning League Two that next season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted April 1, 2014 Author Share Posted April 1, 2014 Another solid month in October saw some really pleasing results And it's left us firmly in the promotion shake-up Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted April 1, 2014 Author Share Posted April 1, 2014 I've also added to my squad, rather surprisingly managing to land Peter Crouch, who was available on a free. He made his debut against Exeter City, although I let my Ass Man handle that match, and he didn't let me down. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted April 1, 2014 Author Share Posted April 1, 2014 You can bounce back if you can refocus properly. I remember having spent a few seasons with Newcastle Town in League One I got relegated. I regrouped, refocused and smashed every record under the sun in winning League Two that next season. I think we can definitely challenge for promotion, but we're so hamstrung by the repayments on the loan emanating from the Administration and subsequent CVA, just as in real life, we don't have the financial firepower that we should have. If we can get to League 1 (and stay there), when the loans are finished I should have a budget to really push on and get back to the Championship. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
b101 Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Good to see you back on the rise after that horrible season. Nice to see a career where it isn't just success - fingers crossed you can put that right this season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted April 2, 2014 Author Share Posted April 2, 2014 Thanks b101. I'm hoping we can continue to challenge at the top end of the division, and that the Peter Crouch signing works out for us. I'm not sure how much longer I'll stay at Argyle, will probably look to move on if we go up this season, but will likely stay if we don't go up. As for it being a career that isn't all success, none of mine are EVER all success! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted April 2, 2014 Author Share Posted April 2, 2014 A really up and down month in November And although we're out of the top 3 for now, we're still in contention Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted April 2, 2014 Author Share Posted April 2, 2014 The Blackpool game was obviously hugely disappointing, but my job after that was to ensure morale didn't drop, as success in the cup isn't a priority, I need to get promoted to League 1 again. The performances against Gillingham and Rochdale were excellent. I'm proud of how the players did against Dagenham, as despite the defeat, we were reduced to 9 men for a long spell and did very well to limit them to 2 goals. The Southend result was disappointing, but there was nothing wrong with the performance, just one of those games that happens sometimes. Would be nice if we won one in similar circumstances though.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobby_McDonald Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Good to see you back on the rise after that horrible season. Nice to see a career where it isn't just success - fingers crossed you can put that right this season Have a read of mine. Thirty three seasons and I've still not touched the top division. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted April 4, 2014 Author Share Posted April 4, 2014 A decent December And the promotion bid is back on track Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted April 5, 2014 Author Share Posted April 5, 2014 January was encouraging, I think we might just be able to go up Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted April 6, 2014 Author Share Posted April 6, 2014 A decent February And we're still in a promotion spot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted April 6, 2014 Author Share Posted April 6, 2014 I will be disappointed if we don't get promotion after a great start to the season, however I feel that the defeat to Fleetwood has more than likely put paid to our title ambitions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted April 7, 2014 Author Share Posted April 7, 2014 March was always going to be make or break month, given the number of matches we were scheduled to play, and it went pretty well. And we're guaranteed a playoff spot, but more importantly, in with a shot of the title It could have been better, but could also have been worse. We led Exeter 2-0, but then trailed 3-2 before getting a barely deserved equaliser. We also pinched a late, but deserved, winner at home to Rochdale. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted April 7, 2014 Author Share Posted April 7, 2014 17 points out of 21 in March is a terrific effort, and the players have been superb. They've kept going, even in games we've not played well, and have really set up a return to League 1. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted April 7, 2014 Author Share Posted April 7, 2014 And has resulted in me getting the Manager of the Month award / curse again Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted April 7, 2014 Author Share Posted April 7, 2014 We're up Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted April 7, 2014 Author Share Posted April 7, 2014 Now to go on and clinch the title Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted April 7, 2014 Author Share Posted April 7, 2014 Mission accomplished, with a game to spare too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted April 7, 2014 Author Share Posted April 7, 2014 We rounded off the season with a mixed bag of results But despite the late disappointments, I'd have taken this as a final league table Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted April 7, 2014 Author Share Posted April 7, 2014 There are quite a few players out of contract at the end of the season, and many of them are not of sufficient quality for League 1, so I am going to have to do a fairly drastic overhaul of the squad to have a realistic chance of a decent season. Failing that, I'll look to move on. After all, I've now done 3 seasons, and we've been promoted or relegated in all of them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobby_McDonald Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Well done Pilgrim. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted April 10, 2014 Author Share Posted April 10, 2014 As promised, there was quite a major restructure of the squad, although I am disappointed to have missed out on several key targets due to the tight wage restrictions which remain in place Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted April 10, 2014 Author Share Posted April 10, 2014 Leaing my squad looking like this Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted April 10, 2014 Author Share Posted April 10, 2014 A short, mixed pre season, but no wins Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted April 10, 2014 Author Share Posted April 10, 2014 And another slow start Leaves us among the strugglers early on Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted April 11, 2014 Author Share Posted April 11, 2014 September results were ok if unspectacular Leaving us out of the relegation zone Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted April 12, 2014 Author Share Posted April 12, 2014 A reasonable October And we're still out of the drop zone Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted April 12, 2014 Author Share Posted April 12, 2014 Unfortunately, due to a saved game issue, I'm having to go back to the Walsall game. Will post a revised set of results after I've replayed that and Derby game Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Northernpilgrim Posted April 13, 2014 Author Share Posted April 13, 2014 A horrible November And we're now bottom Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted April 13, 2014 Author Share Posted April 13, 2014 The results don't tell the full story though. We blew a 2-0 lead against Stevenage, and did it again against Derby. Yeovil scored a late, slightly fortunate goal, so the month could have gone much better. I'm either going to get another job or the sack, as I can't find a way to turn this around Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted April 13, 2014 Author Share Posted April 13, 2014 December was a horrible month, and we're as good as gone Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Northernpilgrim Posted April 13, 2014 Author Share Posted April 13, 2014 And the table on my departure, which made very depressing reading Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted April 13, 2014 Author Share Posted April 13, 2014 After three and a half years in the Argyle hotseat, it has become apparent that we just don't have the resources to attract players to the club to compete in League 1, and I don't want another relegation. I'm hoping to get a new challenge quickly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted April 13, 2014 Author Share Posted April 13, 2014 I've been offered a new job And taken it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted April 13, 2014 Author Share Posted April 13, 2014 I'm in charge until the end of the season, and the objective is obvious Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted April 13, 2014 Author Share Posted April 13, 2014 Job done Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted April 14, 2014 Author Share Posted April 14, 2014 Over the summer I have reduced the size, and increased the quality, of Wycombe Wanderers squad Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted April 14, 2014 Author Share Posted April 14, 2014 And we've had a pretty decent preseason too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted April 14, 2014 Author Share Posted April 14, 2014 The bookies have us pegged to struggle this season (understandable given how badly they struggled before my arrival last season), but I'm confident, especially if I can add 1 more decent striker, probably on loan, that we can finish in the top 10. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobby_McDonald Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Well done staying up quitter. Crouchy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
b101 Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Will be interesting to see you face your former club - that resignation was a Game of Thrones like surprise! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
b101 Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Have a read of mine. Thirty three seasons and I've still not touched the top division. Good to have something else to read - shame you've spoiled the ending though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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