Northernpilgrim Posted February 1, 2021 Author Share Posted February 1, 2021 The only games we didn't win in April were in the Champions League, where we went out to Man City but wins in our three league games mean we wrapped up the title against Den Haag Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted February 1, 2021 Author Share Posted February 1, 2021 We have had a Takeover The new man has invested already Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted February 1, 2021 Author Share Posted February 1, 2021 Four points was a slightly disappointing return from our final 2 games and saw our league winning margin cut to 7 points. Still a very satisfying season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted February 2, 2021 Author Share Posted February 2, 2021 Could I be on the move again? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted February 2, 2021 Author Share Posted February 2, 2021 Arsenal did offer me the job, but I negotiated the offer twice, and they then pulled the plug Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted February 2, 2021 Author Share Posted February 2, 2021 We had a perfect preseason, results wise Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted February 2, 2021 Author Share Posted February 2, 2021 One in, one out (so far) in the transfer window and here he is Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted February 2, 2021 Author Share Posted February 2, 2021 That leaves the squad looking like this. And yes, I've just realised I gave my new signing the #1 shirt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted February 2, 2021 Author Share Posted February 2, 2021 A perfect start to the season, and another trophy in the cabinet (although the Cruijff Schaal was included in the previous update) and we're top of the early table Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted February 3, 2021 Author Share Posted February 3, 2021 Three arrivals, 6 departures before the transfer window closed Kohler comes in to provide a second, quality striker Sardi comes in as another centre back option and Diarra was actually our player already, but has been sold and loaned back for the season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted February 3, 2021 Author Share Posted February 3, 2021 Not a great September as we were sloppy to drop points at Den Haag leaving us 1 point clear at the top but only third in our Champions League group Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted February 3, 2021 Author Share Posted February 3, 2021 One match from perfect in October but we really should have beaten Heracles We do end the month 4 points clear and are up to second in our Champions League group Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenzar Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 On 02/02/2021 at 18:25, Northernpilgrim said: One in, one out (so far) in the transfer window and here he is What on Earth possessed you to give him that shirt number? :O 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted February 4, 2021 Author Share Posted February 4, 2021 3 hours ago, Lenzar said: What on Earth possessed you to give him that shirt number? :O I clicked auto shirt numbers, then confirm, before realising that the 1 shirt was available. If I'm still here next season, he'll be getting a new number. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted February 4, 2021 Author Share Posted February 4, 2021 Disappointing in November but we were utterly robbed by Copenhagen and second best to AZ Alkmaar, which was more concerning which saw our lead at the top cut to 1 point and we're guaranteed runners-up spot in our Champions League group, with a game left to play Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted February 4, 2021 Author Share Posted February 4, 2021 Unbeaten in December but it nearly wasn't, as we came back from 4-1 down to claim a not really deserved point at Ajax leaving us 4 points clear at the top and confirmation of runners-up spot in our Champions League group Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted February 5, 2021 Author Share Posted February 5, 2021 An unbeaten return after the winter break, but more frustrating dropped points and we remain top, but only 2 points clear Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted February 5, 2021 Author Share Posted February 5, 2021 Two in, four out in January Lindgren comes in as another option in midfield and Turci comes in to boost our centre back depth Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted February 6, 2021 Author Share Posted February 6, 2021 During February, I was offered and attended an interview. I will not leave PSV until the summer if I'm offered the job Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted February 6, 2021 Author Share Posted February 6, 2021 We had a perfect record in February, winning all 7 matches and that leaves us 5 points clear, with just 8 games to play. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted February 7, 2021 Author Share Posted February 7, 2021 Liverpool said no Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted February 7, 2021 Author Share Posted February 7, 2021 Not a great March but we are 7 points clear, with 5 games to play Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted February 7, 2021 Author Share Posted February 7, 2021 Another interview before the end of March Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted February 7, 2021 Author Share Posted February 7, 2021 I got the job Now to win the league again with PSV, to sign off in style Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted February 7, 2021 Author Share Posted February 7, 2021 April began with a disappointing draw, and we fell at the Quarter Final stage in the Champions League but we secured the title and lifted the trophy in Rotterdam and we end the month 10 points clear, with us having 1 game to play, and AZ Alkmaar have 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted February 8, 2021 Author Share Posted February 8, 2021 We won our final match, despite playing more than 45 minutes with 10 men and we end the season 10 points clear of the rest Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted February 8, 2021 Author Share Posted February 8, 2021 I don't know if I'll be moving to Milan before the season review, so I've decided to do something slightly different, and post details of key league statistics, beginning with the Golden Boot. Streng and Kohler both featured, but were just outscored by Endres We had three players in the top 10 for Player of the Match Awards Five players in the top 12 for Average Rating German Amsalem kept 24 Clean Sheets, more than any other keeper and we had three players in the top 12 for Assists Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Northernpilgrim Posted February 8, 2021 Author Share Posted February 8, 2021 and this is the squad I've inherited. I'll be hoping to make some changes over the summer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted February 8, 2021 Author Share Posted February 8, 2021 But the financial situation isn't as healthy as you'd expect for Milan, so it won't be easy 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted February 10, 2021 Author Share Posted February 10, 2021 Preseason results got better as time went by Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted February 10, 2021 Author Share Posted February 10, 2021 We had a really busy summer of transfers. The roundup begins with players released when their contracts ended Several more were sold or given free transfers and in July, with player contracts ending and the window open, the real rebuilding job began, although the first two deals were agreed before I arrived, and I've immediately listed both of them Kiselev is a Goalkeeper, and replaces Diaby Ayoze Garcia can play as a DM or MC Marco Meier can play anywhere centrally from defence to attacking midfield Rimoldi comes in as a centre back as does Marquez Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted February 10, 2021 Author Share Posted February 10, 2021 and this is how the squad looks in terms of depth and this, according to my new Assistant Manager, is our best XI and this is my new Assistant Manager Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted February 10, 2021 Author Share Posted February 10, 2021 I'm pretty happy with the summer transfers in and out, but left back is obviously a problem area I'll be looking to fix going forward. We also missed out on several targets for one reason or another, such as All of these players remain on my list of targets, and I'll try and sign them as soon as I have the funds to do it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted February 10, 2021 Author Share Posted February 10, 2021 It's been a disappointing start in Milan although I think we were more than a little unfortunate at Atalanta and the European places that are the target for this season are a long way off already. I hope it's just them getting used to my tactics, and not a hangover from last season, where form fell off a cliff between them sacking their manager and my arrival Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted February 10, 2021 Author Share Posted February 10, 2021 Not good in September either and we're miles off where we need to be Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domoboy23 Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 No offence, but I have honestly never seen someone be so bad at interviews before I find FM offers the position far too easily. I'd say a 80% offer rate I normally experience! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted February 11, 2021 Author Share Posted February 11, 2021 Only 1 win in October but we should have beaten Torino and the win over Parma is all that's keeping us out of the relegation places Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted February 11, 2021 Author Share Posted February 11, 2021 1 hour ago, Domoboy23 said: No offence, but I have honestly never seen someone be so bad at interviews before I find FM offers the position far too easily. I'd say a 80% offer rate I normally experience! I've got most of the jobs I've gone for, and was offered the Arsenal job, the board just decided they weren't going to negotiate. Not sure how much longer I'll last in Milan though. The drop off in form after January, when they were 4th, until the end of the season, when they finished 9th, was alarming. I'm wondering if 9th wasn't a more accurate reflection of their current state, rather than the 4th place they had when I applied. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenzar Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 What on Earth is happening at Juventus that they're in the relegation zone? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DP_FM Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 One of our favourite posts to follow on this forum! What at incredible journey it's been - keep it up man! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted February 11, 2021 Author Share Posted February 11, 2021 2 hours ago, Lenzar said: What on Earth is happening at Juventus that they're in the relegation zone? I can't see anything obvious. They're in great financial shape (Status Rich), have Thomas Tuchel as manager, haven't sold anyone major from last season, and spent £100m on players since last season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted February 11, 2021 Author Share Posted February 11, 2021 One match from perfect in November and we're up to 8th, but would have been in a Europa League spot if we'd beaten Fiorentina Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted February 11, 2021 Author Share Posted February 11, 2021 December wasn't good, as we won 2 out of 4, and only 1 of 3 league games and we're 9th in the table. I'll be looking to make a couple of signings in the transfer window, the main priority being centre back Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted February 12, 2021 Author Share Posted February 12, 2021 January started very well, but we ended the month with two defeats although we didn't deserve to lose to Atalanta but we remain in a European spot. Much work lies ahead Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted February 12, 2021 Author Share Posted February 12, 2021 Two arrivals, 8 departures since the last update Nikolau is a centre back and Muller comes in as second choice left back Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted February 13, 2021 Author Share Posted February 13, 2021 February was almost perfect and we were utterly robbed against Cittadella. We were comfortably ahead on xG even at 0-2 down We are now in a Champions League qualification spot. The challenge for the rest of the season is to stay there Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted February 13, 2021 Author Share Posted February 13, 2021 Unbeaten, and one match from perfect, in March and we're looking a good bet to secure a top 4 finish and Champions League football for next season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted February 14, 2021 Author Share Posted February 14, 2021 One match from perfect in April, but a defeat means our unbeaten run is over and we were more than a little unlucky against Fiorentina but we remain third, and on target for the Champions League Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted February 14, 2021 Author Share Posted February 14, 2021 A slightly underwhelming end to the season but we do indeed secure third place and Champions League football Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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