Northernpilgrim Posted May 17, 2014 Author Share Posted May 17, 2014 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted May 18, 2014 Author Share Posted May 18, 2014 March was steady, if unspectacular And we're on the heels of the top 6 now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted May 18, 2014 Author Share Posted May 18, 2014 But on the minus side, our indifferent away form continues. We have forgotten how to take 3 points away from London Road. Good job we're near invincible at home, otherwise we'd still be looking nervously over our shoulders, instead of trying to gatecrash the Premier League. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted May 18, 2014 Author Share Posted May 18, 2014 April was pretty good, a disappointing defeat at Birmingham aside, and we finally got the monkey off our backs away from home And we're in the mix for promotion on the final day, in what has to be the tightest promotion race I've ever seen. We could go up automatically, but if results go against us, we might not even be in the playoffs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted May 18, 2014 Author Share Posted May 18, 2014 On the final day, we face already relegated Blackpool. I hope they roll over and let us win. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted May 19, 2014 Author Share Posted May 19, 2014 The final table And how promotion was achieved Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Northernpilgrim Posted May 19, 2014 Author Share Posted May 19, 2014 It's been a busy summer in the transfer market for my Premier League new boys Leaving my squad looking like this Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted May 19, 2014 Author Share Posted May 19, 2014 To say the bookies don't fancy us is an understatement. I think we have the footballing equivalent of Herpes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kris0710 Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Congrats on the recent treble promotion. I've just caught up and you were in the League One with Derby! I will put it out there though - I doubt you will see out the season with Posh! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted May 19, 2014 Author Share Posted May 19, 2014 That depends on how we do in the early part of the season. If we look like making a decent fist of life in the Premier League, I'll tough it out until I'm offered something better. I would say this squad is better than the one I had at Leeds, so I'm more hopeful of mounting a successful survival bid this time around. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted May 19, 2014 Author Share Posted May 19, 2014 Those predicting my Peterborough exit would be proven right Because, on the eve of the first game in the Premier League I didn't apply, but the lure of international football in a World Cup qualifying campaign was too much to resist. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted May 19, 2014 Author Share Posted May 19, 2014 And the table ahead of my first game in charge. The USA FA expect us to qualify from this group, so there's no margin for error. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobby_McDonald Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Great job going up, and what a play off final that must have been. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted May 21, 2014 Author Share Posted May 21, 2014 Results in the World Cup Qualifiers were pretty good, even if my first match was an anti-climax And we're going to the World Cup as GROUP WINNERS Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted May 21, 2014 Author Share Posted May 21, 2014 Great job going up, and what a play off final that must have been. You're not kidding! Here are the details: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted May 22, 2014 Author Share Posted May 22, 2014 We finished 2021 with a magnificent 4-2 away win in a friendly in Chile. Hopefully the journalists will stop questioning my squad selections soon, it's starting to get annoying! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted May 22, 2014 Author Share Posted May 22, 2014 The draw for World Cup 2022 in Qatar has been made Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted May 22, 2014 Author Share Posted May 22, 2014 Although there could have been stronger teams drawn in our group, I think we've possibly ended up in the only real 'Group of Death', as all 4 teams probably feel they should be in the second round, yet two of them will miss out. I'm hoping to make the second round, then see how far we can go from there. I'm almost certain that a group stage elimination will result in my sacking. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobby_McDonald Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 I bet you wish you were in Group A. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr5Nascar Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 group A wow. Belgium and Mexico must be happy. Looks like they will be in the quarters fairly easily. 2nd looks doable in your group. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rancer890 Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Canada is in the World Cup. But it's going to be a short stay in Qatar looking at our opponents. I think you can take 2nd in that group. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted May 23, 2014 Author Share Posted May 23, 2014 group A wow. Belgium and Mexico must be happy. Looks like they will be in the quarters fairly easily.2nd looks doable in your group. It's funny, every time I've been an international manager on recent FM's, it doesn't matter who I'm in charge of, we end up in a difficult group, and there seems to be one group with no real quality in it. It's going to be a tough campaign, but I'll do my best to get to the second round. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted May 23, 2014 Author Share Posted May 23, 2014 Pre World Cup results were disappointing, especially the Bulgaria result, as we let a 3-0 lead go in an alarming collapse. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted May 23, 2014 Author Share Posted May 23, 2014 We did it And here's how Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted May 23, 2014 Author Share Posted May 23, 2014 We will face Russia in the second round, which will be a tough game, but if we play as well as we did against Germany, we could win. If we play like we did against Peru, where we were fortunate not to get beaten, we'll definitely be going home. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted May 23, 2014 Author Share Posted May 23, 2014 And in the Premier League, both of my last two clubs were relegated, though Peterborough made a very good attempt at survival, very nearly consigning Liverpool to the Championship. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted May 23, 2014 Author Share Posted May 23, 2014 The second round performance was certainly disappointing, as we were totally over-run by Russia Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted May 23, 2014 Author Share Posted May 23, 2014 England outclassing Argentina was a surprise, as was Chile dumping out France. Germany won the battle of Europe's heavyweights easily, whilst holders Brazil were embarrassed by Switzerland. Holland ensured that Africa's wait for a winner will go on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Northernpilgrim Posted May 23, 2014 Author Share Posted May 23, 2014 England's defeat to Belgium was the only surprise in an otherwise predictable last 8. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Northernpilgrim Posted May 23, 2014 Author Share Posted May 23, 2014 The Russian run is over, as they are surprisingly beaten to a place in the final by Chile, who will face Holland. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted May 23, 2014 Author Share Posted May 23, 2014 It's a Dutch win in the final...... just Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted May 25, 2014 Author Share Posted May 25, 2014 Not a brilliant finish to 2022, but at least it was only Friendlies Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted May 26, 2014 Author Share Posted May 26, 2014 Some encouraging signs ahead of 2023's CONCACAF Gold Cup Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobby_McDonald Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 Impressive to get through the group but disappointing exit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted May 26, 2014 Author Share Posted May 26, 2014 As expected, easy qualification from our group in the CONCACAF Gold Cup4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted May 26, 2014 Author Share Posted May 26, 2014 Impressive to get through the group but disappointing exit. We got exactly what we deserved from the Russia game. I'm hoping for a Gold Cup triumph, then I'm going to look to go back to club management again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted May 27, 2014 Author Share Posted May 27, 2014 We made the final of the Gold Cup, but came up short in the end Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted May 27, 2014 Author Share Posted May 27, 2014 I'm remaining in the USA job for now, but am actively looking for an opportunity to move on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted May 28, 2014 Author Share Posted May 28, 2014 My USA adventure is over And I'm back in club football, but off to Spain Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted May 28, 2014 Author Share Posted May 28, 2014 Given the league table the day I started work, I'm guessing there's not going to be any leeway if I fall short of the target Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted May 29, 2014 Author Share Posted May 29, 2014 A great start in La Liga, but I think European glory might have to wait Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobby_McDonald Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Fancy losing to Norwich. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted May 31, 2014 Author Share Posted May 31, 2014 November was a frustrating month And we've slipped back in the chase for a top 4 spot Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted May 31, 2014 Author Share Posted May 31, 2014 Fancy losing to Norwich. I don't quite know how to read Norwich. They're really struggling in the Premier League, but flying in Europe. If I were Chris Hughton, I'd be willing to sacrifice the Europa League to concentrate on the Premier League. But then again, maybe the fact they are still in with a shout of winning a European trophy is all that is keeping him in a job. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted June 1, 2014 Author Share Posted June 1, 2014 A perfect month in December in La Liga, and first leg embarrassment rescued in style in the Cup And we're back in European contention Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidBeckham Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Cracking month in the league, KUTGW mate Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted June 2, 2014 Author Share Posted June 2, 2014 Cracking month in the league, KUTGW mate Thanks I'm getting a bit frustrated that we keep building up leads and blowing or nearly blowing them. We led Elche 3-0, and the same against Granada and Zaragoza. We also blew a 2-0 lead the month before in losing to Lokomotiv Moscow, but luckily ended up going through in second place. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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