Northernpilgrim Posted October 4, 2021 Author Share Posted October 4, 2021 Only two SPL matches in a September that was dominated by our struggles in the Champions League and we're second in the SPL, but have a game in hand Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted October 7, 2021 Author Share Posted October 7, 2021 One match from perfect in October. The only defeat coming in the Champions League which leaves us top of the league, with a game in hand Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted October 8, 2021 Author Share Posted October 8, 2021 Only one game in November due to the break for the World Cup, and that was in the Champions League a draw meaning we finish third, and enter the Europa League Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted October 8, 2021 Author Share Posted October 8, 2021 We're back in December with an unbeaten month, a Friendly Cup win, and two wins out of two in the SPL We go into the New Year a point clear of Rangers, with a game in hand. It's a two horse race already Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted October 10, 2021 Author Share Posted October 10, 2021 Decent enough January, but we lost the cup final, and the unbeaten season is gone leaving us 3 points clear of Rangers, our only title rivals Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted October 10, 2021 Author Share Posted October 10, 2021 Two arrivals, three departures in the transfer window Centre back Charlie Cresswell and Baxter replaces Barkas as backup keeper Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted October 10, 2021 Author Share Posted October 10, 2021 One more player arrived on deadline day, with three players leaving, although 2 were youngsters Defensive midfielder Esposito arrives from Fiorentina. He's been signed as Nir Bitton is leaving at the end of his contract in the summer. We sacrificed Rochina as we already have Forrest and Christie on the right wing, and he wanted to leave anyway Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted October 11, 2021 Author Share Posted October 11, 2021 Betis have offered an interview, but as this is a one club save, I've said no Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted October 11, 2021 Author Share Posted October 11, 2021 Seven wins from nine in February. Six out of six in the league, but we got smashed in Europe, and dumped out of the cup by Rangers Our lead at the top is 5 points, and we have a game in hand. We're almost mathematically assured top two already Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted October 11, 2021 Author Share Posted October 11, 2021 I've turned down an interview in Germany Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted October 13, 2021 Author Share Posted October 13, 2021 Unbeaten in March, and one match from perfect but we couldn't turn dominance into 3 points in the second game against St Mirren We're 13 points clear of Rangers, who we face in our final match before the league splits Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted October 13, 2021 Author Share Posted October 13, 2021 We beat Rangers for the third time in the league this season in the final match before the split and we're at most 3 points from the title, with 5 games to play Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted October 14, 2021 Author Share Posted October 14, 2021 We were perfect in April securing the title away at Falkirk We're 15 points clear of Rangers, with 2 games left, and 48 clear of Aberdeen in 3rd 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted October 14, 2021 Author Share Posted October 14, 2021 We finished the season with 2 more wins, including beating Rangers again We end the season a massive 21 points clear of Rangers, 50 clear of Aberdeen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted October 14, 2021 Author Share Posted October 14, 2021 Time for the end of season review Beginning with the new arrivals We were near unstoppable in the run-in and racked up some big wins Finances got worse, but are still not a problem. No surprise Edouard is our top shirt seller Our Team of the Season looked like this I won loads of awards, and Ryan Christie picked up a couple too and that's it. Confirmation that we dominated the league, but didn't win anything else One more opportunity for us to win the league again, and hopefully that elusive European trophy in our final season in charge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted October 15, 2021 Author Share Posted October 15, 2021 Not a fantastic set of preseason results, but we did play some tough games Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted October 15, 2021 Author Share Posted October 15, 2021 There was plenty of transfer activity over the summer, and we got our signings in early and players left the club right up to the start of the season We extended Baxter's loan as backup keeper Cresswell also comes back on loan at centre back as does Shackleton in midfield John Souttar joins at centre back Iorfa comes in at right back, but also as centre back cover Mendes is a right back, but doesn't have a work permit and Cirkin comes in at left back Which leaves the squad looking like this. Ramiro Ruiz leaves on 1st January, so we'll sign a replacement in the next window Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted October 17, 2021 Author Share Posted October 17, 2021 A perfect opening month, and we dished out a real thrashing on opening day We're top of the league, ahead of Motherwell on goal difference 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted October 17, 2021 Author Share Posted October 17, 2021 Three more departures before the window closed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted October 18, 2021 Author Share Posted October 18, 2021 Not great in September but we deserved more against Livingston and were utterly robbed by St Mirren but we do still end the month top, just 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punch Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 That's a quality for and against to start the season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted October 18, 2021 Author Share Posted October 18, 2021 10 minutes ago, Punch said: That's a quality for and against to start the season. Scoring 11 in one match certainly helps Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punch Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 (edited) 29 minutes ago, Northernpilgrim said: Scoring 11 in one match certainly helps Taking out the Livingston game with no score, means 11 in the other 5. Still a decent return. Edited October 18, 2021 by Punch Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted October 19, 2021 Author Share Posted October 19, 2021 October wasn't perfect either as we were frustrated at Hamilton We're 5 points clear, but Hibs have a game in hand Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted October 20, 2021 Author Share Posted October 20, 2021 Gladbach were the next club to offer an interview. Declined Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted October 20, 2021 Author Share Posted October 20, 2021 One match from perfect in November, and we got what we deserved against bottom side Ayr as we put in our worst performance of the season We are still top, 6 points clear, but we need to stop tossing away silly points, as it negates the advantage gained from beating Rangers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punch Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 Gained an extra point over Hibs though, since last update. Take the positives Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted October 21, 2021 Author Share Posted October 21, 2021 December was affected by an injury to Edouard in the opening match, he didn't return until the Hamilton game That leaves us 10 points clear. With the beta having dropped tonight, I'm going to power through the rest of the season as quickly as possible, but will still post updates each month. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted October 21, 2021 Author Share Posted October 21, 2021 (edited) One signing in January, four players left Malcom is equally good on both wings, but is primarily a replacement for Ruiz Edited October 21, 2021 by Northernpilgrim 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punch Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 Looks like a quality addition Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted October 21, 2021 Author Share Posted October 21, 2021 I forgot to do the January update at the end of the month, so February's first game is in too We're 14 points clear, 13 games to go Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punch Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 Pushing that lead out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted October 22, 2021 Author Share Posted October 22, 2021 You've already seen the Falkirk result, but February was one match from perfect, the only blemish means our Champions League run is pretty much guaranteed to be over We remain 14 points clear, 10 games to go Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted October 22, 2021 Author Share Posted October 22, 2021 A decent, but not perfect March, and another defeat to PSG but we're 18 points clear, 6 games to go. We need one more win Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted October 22, 2021 Author Share Posted October 22, 2021 Job done, but I'll finish the season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted October 22, 2021 Author Share Posted October 22, 2021 A perfect April and we're 18 points clear, only 4 games left, and through to the Cup Final Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted October 22, 2021 Author Share Posted October 22, 2021 10 points out of 12 to finish the league season and we end up a massive 21 points clear, and with a chance to finish my career with a double Which we did but Rangers took us to Extra Time, and were actually close to beating us in 90 minutes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted October 22, 2021 Author Share Posted October 22, 2021 I made it into the Scottish Hall of Fame, just and these are my career stats as I bid farewell to FM21 and prepare to launch my FM22 Beta save 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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