shaunvamos Posted May 26, 2022 Author Share Posted May 26, 2022 November 2035 We lose our first game in the league and are once more out of the cup early, but we're safely through to the Champions League knockouts. National Team More friendlies, more wins. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunvamos Posted May 26, 2022 Author Share Posted May 26, 2022 December 2035 A busy month, but a pretty successful one. Porto and Benfica are going to be really tough to beat, but we face them at home for our return legs. We were flogged by Bayern 5 seasons ago, but we're much better now. How much better will be determined when we play them again. It's been a remarkable year for Santos 12A*. He's won the NxGn award, and now the European Golden Boy and U21 World Player of the Year! Our good intakes seem to be coming to a slow but steady end. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunvamos Posted May 27, 2022 Author Share Posted May 27, 2022 January 2036 A very depleted side loses to Porto but played really well, and it's definitely a 3 horse race. Transfers (Out) When Barcelona came calling it was hard to turn them down. Unfortunately I was unable to find a suitable replacement in January, as they all wanted ridiculous money and wages, but we should be fine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunvamos Posted May 27, 2022 Author Share Posted May 27, 2022 February 2036 We have now won every available top competition in Portugal with the league cup win, and a quarter final spot beckons after an excellent performance at home against Bayern. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidBeckham Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 Perfect February! KUTGW mate! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunvamos Posted May 27, 2022 Author Share Posted May 27, 2022 2036 Youth Intake Tiago Matos 15A - Hélder Alves 15B* - Artur Mussagi 15C As I expected it wasn't as strong as previous seasons, but there's still some very good prospects there! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunvamos Posted May 27, 2022 Author Share Posted May 27, 2022 March2036 It's as close as it could be at the top. We get past Bayern, but United is up next. We weren't remotely competitive with them in the group stage games, but maybe come knockout football we can turn it on. For the second year running, João Santos 12A* wins the NxGn award National Team Two solid tune up wins ahead of the Euros. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunvamos Posted May 27, 2022 Author Share Posted May 27, 2022 1 hour ago, DavidBeckham said: Perfect February! KUTGW mate! Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunvamos Posted May 27, 2022 Author Share Posted May 27, 2022 April 2036 It's between us and Porto with 3 games to go in the league, and after we get revenge on Man United we head to Dortmund with a slight advantage, one that could put us into the Champions League final! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post shaunvamos Posted May 27, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 27, 2022 League title secured, Champions League won, Portugal is complete Best XI Sandro - Iván Ortiz - Gastón Sánchez Record Breakers Award Winners Progress 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunvamos Posted May 27, 2022 Author Share Posted May 27, 2022 (edited) All Time Best XI Update Two players join the honour roll, including our first ever youth academy product to be included. Santa Marta are the second oldest squad to win the Champions League, and also the second worst. Next stop, the Netherlands! Edited May 27, 2022 by shaunvamos 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punch Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 Congrats mate! Awesome stuff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunvamos Posted May 27, 2022 Author Share Posted May 27, 2022 Part VII: A Change in Strategy There's been a bit of a change of plans when it comes to picking a team. I want to put more emphasis on academy players, giving them an opportunity rather than bringing in players to fill the reserves, starving the youngsters of a chance to break through. I'll still be buying players, but they'll be first team contributors. The academy aspect is why I chose NAC. They're the team with the best facilities that weren't relegated from the Eredivisie last season, so it allows me to build a base from an established 2nd tier team, while also building on their fairly illustrious history. Bordered by Belgium to the south and Germany to the east, these three nations (including ours) will be the source of our recruiting. Understandably, the team starts off with a high overall, as it's a decent team and there are only two playable divisions in the Netherlands as opposed to the other nations. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
corinthiano Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 Congratulations on completion in Portugal! Must be nice to start with a decent team for a change Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
3maldini3 Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 Any chance you go back to Portugal for a second to get me a screenshot of Joao Sanchez? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunvamos Posted May 29, 2022 Author Share Posted May 29, 2022 On 27/05/2022 at 20:48, Punch said: Congrats mate! Awesome stuff Thanks Punch On 27/05/2022 at 23:05, corinthiano said: Congratulations on completion in Portugal! Must be nice to start with a decent team for a change Thanks Corinthiano! Hopefully they're decent enough 1 hour ago, turgi said: Any chance you go back to Portugal for a second to get me a screenshot of Joao Sanchez? Sure, he he is 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunvamos Posted May 29, 2022 Author Share Posted May 29, 2022 2021 Preseason Heavy reliance on loans here, as I shift the budget towards affording wages. Paying money for players will come later. Central Defenders Wing Backs Strikers An average preseason, but everyone is just getting used to things so I'm not real worried. This, however, is worrying. There's immediate expectations to win the league. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunvamos Posted May 29, 2022 Author Share Posted May 29, 2022 August 2021 After a slow start, we seem to have settled. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunvamos Posted May 29, 2022 Author Share Posted May 29, 2022 September 2021 We're rolling along nicely now! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunvamos Posted May 29, 2022 Author Share Posted May 29, 2022 October 2021 Out of the cup at the first hurdle, but we continue to be strong in the league and VVV are in our sights. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunvamos Posted May 29, 2022 Author Share Posted May 29, 2022 November 2021 The machine is really firing now, and we power through November to top the table. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunvamos Posted May 29, 2022 Author Share Posted May 29, 2022 December 2021 The Hague end our unbeaten streak, and Venlo jump us to hold the league lead heading into the new year. It's an okay opening preview. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunvamos Posted May 29, 2022 Author Share Posted May 29, 2022 January 2022 We have the chance to go top as VVV drop points to De Graafschap. Transfers (Out) A big sale as starting CB Dion Malone heads to the Eredivisie. Transfers (In) Here is Dion's replacement, bought for 80k up front and then 3 yearly instalments which brings it up to the 375k. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunvamos Posted May 29, 2022 Author Share Posted May 29, 2022 February 2022 It is very much a two horse race, everyone else is just along for the ride at this point. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunvamos Posted May 29, 2022 Author Share Posted May 29, 2022 March 2022 Strange loss to De Graafschap, but we're promoted with 7 games remaining Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunvamos Posted May 29, 2022 Author Share Posted May 29, 2022 2022 Youth Intake Albert Maas 1A - Kevin Drijver 1B - Giovanni van Lare 1C* A decent opening intake, but I don't expect them to contribute much as the save continues. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunvamos Posted May 29, 2022 Author Share Posted May 29, 2022 A fantastic first season, and we're promoted to the Eredivisie as champions Best XI Ayoub El Harrak - Laurent Lemoine - Florian Flick Record Breakers Award Winners Progress 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunvamos Posted May 29, 2022 Author Share Posted May 29, 2022 2022 Preseason Transfers (Out) No one of note really leaves, it was moreso to free up some wage space. Transfers (In) In total we spent our budget of 1.8m up front, with the rest of the money spent in yearly instalments in my experiment of betting against the future success of the club. We have a much stronger first XI as a result, but I'm not sure if it will be enough in the Eredivisie. Goalkeeper Central Defenders Wing Backs Defensive Midfielder Central Midfielders A good set of friendlies, and the win over Sparta Rotterdam is encouraging. Unsurprisingly, we're predicted to battle against relegation, and all I want is to avoid it by any means necessary. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunvamos Posted May 29, 2022 Author Share Posted May 29, 2022 August 2022 A huge missed opportunity against Venlo, but a good opening win against Groningen and running it close with Feyenoord. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pompeyboyz Posted May 29, 2022 Share Posted May 29, 2022 I have to say, I am glad Portugal is over as I was just not feeling it like the other nations you had done. But I have more love for Holland 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunvamos Posted May 30, 2022 Author Share Posted May 30, 2022 September 2022 More close games, and even though we lost the last two I'm still very optimistic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunvamos Posted May 30, 2022 Author Share Posted May 30, 2022 12 hours ago, Pompeyboyz said: I have to say, I am glad Portugal is over as I was just not feeling it like the other nations you had done. But I have more love for Holland I know what you mean, I'm not sure what it was but it felt like a bit more of a slog. Hopefully Holland will pique your interest a little more as you said! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunvamos Posted May 30, 2022 Author Share Posted May 30, 2022 October 2022 A busy October before heading into the winter break, and I'm happy with 12th for now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunvamos Posted May 30, 2022 Author Share Posted May 30, 2022 December 2022 Just some friendlies, but they were good wins against top tier Belgian sides. I don't think this is a good intake. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunvamos Posted May 30, 2022 Author Share Posted May 30, 2022 January 2023 A tough January, but at least we won't play Feyenoord, Ajax or PSV again this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunvamos Posted May 30, 2022 Author Share Posted May 30, 2022 February 2023 We've forgotten how to win, and now we're in serious danger, both from a job and survival standpoint. I have a month to attempt to right the ship or I'm gone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunvamos Posted May 30, 2022 Author Share Posted May 30, 2022 March 2023 The players finally woke up and took advantage of playing at home, but we're not safe yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunvamos Posted May 30, 2022 Author Share Posted May 30, 2022 2023 Youth Intake Wouter van Halst 2A - Bjorn Mathijsen 2B - Vlatko Valke 2C* A stronger intake than I expected, but again I'm not sure how many of these guys will crack the first team as we rise. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunvamos Posted May 30, 2022 Author Share Posted May 30, 2022 April 2023 The two big wins against the bottom two teams all but guarantee our survival in the Eredivisie. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunvamos Posted May 30, 2022 Author Share Posted May 30, 2022 We are safe, and armed with an extra 5 million in prizemoney to strengthen our side for next season. Apart from our mid season capitulation were competitive, and it might be safe to aim for the top half next year. Best XI Manuel Osifo - Francesco Antonucci - Hamza Masoudi Record Breakers Award Winners Progress Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunvamos Posted May 30, 2022 Author Share Posted May 30, 2022 2023 Preseason Not too many available players better than what we have currently (that we can afford), so we sign Schneller permanently, add a CM who will play WB and bolster the strike force. Goalkeeper Right Wing Back Striker A very good set of friendlies. Predicted 13th, which is where we finished last season, but I'd like to push for top half. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunvamos Posted May 30, 2022 Author Share Posted May 30, 2022 August 2023 An unbeaten start to the season, but it's early days yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunvamos Posted May 30, 2022 Author Share Posted May 30, 2022 September 2023 Ajax and Heerenveen hand us our first losses of the campaign, and we drop to 10th. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunvamos Posted May 30, 2022 Author Share Posted May 30, 2022 October 2023 I thought we'd forgotten how to win, but we turned it around against Zwolle. Then in the cup I was almost proved correct when we needed extra time to beat non-league TEC. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunvamos Posted May 30, 2022 Author Share Posted May 30, 2022 November 2023 The best month of my tenure so far. We dominated PSV, but they did have a player sent off which allowed us to come from behind, but then thumping wins over Willem II and Vitesse sees us fly up into 7th with the potential to be 5th if we win our game in hand. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunvamos Posted May 30, 2022 Author Share Posted May 30, 2022 December 2023 We end the first half of the season in a great spot, but we aren't the real story here. We aren't even in the top 3 biggest stories. The biggest is easily Heracles, who are really pushing Ajax at the top of the table, followed by Heerenveen's exploits, as well as AZ and PSV struggling mid table. We've made some upgrades behind the scenes, so I'm hopeful about this preview. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunvamos Posted May 30, 2022 Author Share Posted May 30, 2022 January 2024 We do the double over PSV, and we actually earned it this time! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunvamos Posted May 30, 2022 Author Share Posted May 30, 2022 February 2024 From forgetting how to win earlier in the season to now forgetting to lose. We are banging in the goals, and smashed Feyenoord in Rotterdam. 2nd place is now within reach as we have a slight gap to 4th and 5th. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunvamos Posted May 30, 2022 Author Share Posted May 30, 2022 March 2024 We defeat Heracles, and now we're 3 points clear in 2nd. This is getting scary. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunvamos Posted May 30, 2022 Author Share Posted May 30, 2022 2024 Youth Intake Coen van der Heijden 3A* - Dion Visscher 3B - Danny Smits 3C* Only 3 seasons in, and we already have a player considered promising This is why I started with a low team with facilities to work with! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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