Motlhen Posted Wednesday at 01:26 Share Posted Wednesday at 01:26 (edited) I am going to try to win every competition with a team that's never won it before. I've started with the top 6 leagues loaded (Eng, Spa, Ger, Fra, Ita, Bra) and will start at club level, but eventually look for international employment too. The first competition on my list to win is the UCL. That means that the following teams are off limits: ... This thread will be following the managerial career of CM03/04 Pompey youth star Supat Rungratsamee: Rungratsamee started as a rapid 15yo in Portsmouth's Reserves, but he quickly broke into the first team & not very soon after interest was drawn from clubs all across world football. At 21 he had amassed 22 goals in 27 caps for his country, Thailand, as well as establishing himself as a first team starter for Bayern Munich! However, unfortunately, a horrific injury cut his playing career short at only 23 years old. Eventually capped 42 times for Thailand and with a huge global reputation, he turned his demise into dedication. As a serial winner on the pitch, he aimed to become the same from the sidelines. By 29, he had finished studying back-to-back coaching badges whilst working his way up through the leagues in the women's game. After dominating the WSL for 3 seasons & winning the WCL last season too, he has now been handed his first job in the men's game. At one of the elite teams in world football... Edited 57 minutes ago by Motlhen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motlhen Posted Wednesday at 01:31 Author Share Posted Wednesday at 01:31 We have a ludicrous squad. This is my first & second XI: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motlhen Posted Wednesday at 01:37 Author Share Posted Wednesday at 01:37 (edited) Akanji has immediately become my least favourite player after injuring Haaland with an act of violent conduct 5 minutes in to our intra-squad "friendly". Haaland still managed to get on the scoresheet beforehand. He should just about make it back for the start of the season, we'll see. Edited Wednesday at 01:44 by Motlhen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motlhen Posted Wednesday at 02:36 Author Share Posted Wednesday at 02:36 That was one hell of a pre-season, but our main rivals are up next in a match I'd absolutely love to win. Haaland is available, but he's lacking match sharpness. What better way to gain some by starting him!? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motlhen Posted Wednesday at 03:08 Author Share Posted Wednesday at 03:08 No real surprises in our lineup. But some big surprises from the Liverpool camp! Not only has VVD missed out due to injury, but Liverpool have had an injury crisis at GK. Of all 3 of their first team squad GKs, only 35yo Adrian is available. But Klopp has chosen to give youth a shot and chosen 18yo Harvey Davies between the sticks. ...if we weren't favourites before, we have to be now! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motlhen Posted Wednesday at 03:46 Author Share Posted Wednesday at 03:46 Community Shield An early yellow for both Cancelo 5' & then Rodri 8'. ...we can't afford to go down to 10-men against this Liverpool side, these guys need to be careful. 11' A superb Bernardo Silva cross is met by the head of Grealish at the far post to thump us into a 1-0 lead! 14' The game is getting feisty!Cancelo with another wreckless challenge & he's very much on an orange card, just before a robust challenge ends Bernardo Silva's evening early.Cancelo could have counted himself lucky to be on the pitch... if I hadn't have decided to take him off already! An early double substitution:Cancelo <> Ake Bernardo Silva <> Foden 28'Salah breaks free from Ake cutting in to the box on his own but a limp shot rolls straight in to Ederson's gloves.Ederson lumps it forward, Gundogan feeds Foden who drives to the byline before cutting it back for Haaland to bag a debut goal! 33'Ake picks up a yellow card. Salah is causing all sorts of trouble down our left side. 45+1'Haaland stops Gundogan from making it 3-1 just before the break by accidentally blocking a strike from the edge of the area destined for the back of the net.Ruben Dias picks up another yellow card as Liverpool try to counter on the break. 64' We're comfortable at 11v11 and my priority is to keep it that way!Ruben Dias <> Akanji Ake <> Rico Lewis Yellow cards: Ake 69', Lewis 71' 80'Salah smashes the bar from a freekick from way out. It's the closest they've come. We're coasting! ..but I'm aware one goal could change that. ... 33 days in the job & already my first piece of silverware! We exploited a weak backline, but we really got away with facing an impotent Liverpool frontline today. Foden came off of the bench early to claim the MotM. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motlhen Posted Wednesday at 04:05 Author Share Posted Wednesday at 04:05 We've added Norwich as an affiliate. They join a looong list as our only English affiliate club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motlhen Posted Wednesday at 04:21 Author Share Posted Wednesday at 04:21 (edited) We have an incredible scouting range. ...but with room for more scouts we can even improve on it! Edited Wednesday at 12:54 by Motlhen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motlhen Posted Wednesday at 13:00 Author Share Posted Wednesday at 13:00 (edited) Favourites. Edited Wednesday at 13:00 by Motlhen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motlhen Posted Wednesday at 15:29 Author Share Posted Wednesday at 15:29 Aug 22 We've had a few injuries to contend with. But they haven't stopped us from totally dominating our games so far. (Although Newcastle were winning 2-0 at HT.) Haaland has 13 goals in 6 games. Cheat code! Arsenal have matched our perfect record and we have the Manchester derby next. Liverpool had a rocky start, but just made a big statement by matching the league's biggest win record. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Motlhen Posted Wednesday at 15:33 Author Share Posted Wednesday at 15:33 There are a few contracts for key players that I want to sort out.Walker is the highest priority considering our lack of depth at RWB, then Gundogan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motlhen Posted Wednesday at 15:41 Author Share Posted Wednesday at 15:41 A clean sweep of the PotM awards. But Arsenal pip us to the YPotM award. & Arteta was chosen for MotM. He was perceived to have a harder set of opening fixtures, so despite our GD being over double Arsenal's after 5 games, I have to settle for 2nd spot. (not bitter) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motlhen Posted Wednesday at 16:21 Author Share Posted Wednesday at 16:21 The Manchester Derby We dominated every stat apart from the one that mattered. Rashford scored with one of United's few chances as the game opened up towards full time. To compound our misery, immediately from kick-off after scoring Rashford injured Haaland and we had a limping forward for the last 5 mins. Luckily Haaland's injury wasn't too bad in the end. But Gundogan's injury could really hurt us, especially as Silva is out again too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motlhen Posted Wednesday at 16:55 Author Share Posted Wednesday at 16:55 In our next match, both before the half an hour mark against Napoli.. ..I'm not sure how many more injuries we can take! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motlhen Posted yesterday at 01:42 Author Share Posted yesterday at 01:42 Sep 2022 We're favourites! This month we saw some fragility. After losing the Manchester derby, we were outclassed by Brighton who could've won the match by a lot more. We've started well in our UCL group & the huge win over Liverpool should hopefully get us back on the right trajectory. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motlhen Posted yesterday at 03:10 Author Share Posted yesterday at 03:10 I've been looking at short-term loan deals for players that could provide some squad depth with all our injuries.Hazard was one of the top players & we managed to agree a deal with Real Madrid. But I cancelled the deal as they insisted that if we win the Premier League we pay them £13M and sign Hazard permanently. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motlhen Posted yesterday at 03:16 Author Share Posted yesterday at 03:16 Alex Sandro will be joining us in the new year! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motlhen Posted yesterday at 17:23 Author Share Posted yesterday at 17:23 Oct 2022 A very busy month started with us throwing away a 2-0 lead at Palace. We've been great in the premier league aside from that result & a terrible loss at Nottingham Forest where we had 40+ shots to their 10. We've qualified from our UCL group with a game to spare, but it worries me that we couldn't beat Barcelona home or away. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motlhen Posted yesterday at 17:53 Author Share Posted yesterday at 17:53 We've qualified in 2nd from our group and await the draw for the round of 16. A couple of shocks as Real Madrid & Dortmund don't make it out of their groups! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motlhen Posted 23 hours ago Author Share Posted 23 hours ago & Hazard will be joining the squad in time for R16 after we have agreed an optional fee with Real Madrid. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motlhen Posted 23 hours ago Author Share Posted 23 hours ago (edited) Our Carabao Cup tie against West Ham has increased significance as they have started incredibly in the league. We managed a brilliant, statement win! But it isn't any easier in the next round. Edited 23 hours ago by Motlhen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motlhen Posted 22 hours ago Author Share Posted 22 hours ago Nov 2022 Aa 95th min Haaland hattrick winner against Wolves makes it a perfect month. We've now got some time until fixtures restart as we await the Winter World Cup. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motlhen Posted 21 hours ago Author Share Posted 21 hours ago Ortega is out for a considerable length of time.Scott Carson is now our backup goalie! The board have agreed to expand our stadium by 6,600 seats. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motlhen Posted 19 hours ago Author Share Posted 19 hours ago World Cup 2022 Spain & Portugal didn't make it out of the group stage. Morocco & Wales made it to the quarters but it was Holland that went all the way to win an epic final! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motlhen Posted 33 minutes ago Author Share Posted 33 minutes ago (edited) Dec 2022 Haaland proved he was human against Liverpool. Arsenal got lucky against us, which drops us down to 2nd. The board have been pretty generous as we look to bring in higher quality squad depth. Another injury to Walker highlights the importance of bringing in new additions! Awards Haaland, Haaland, Haaland. We've had our youth intake preview too. It's extremely defensive! I guess those are the positions I'm hoping to strengthen so I'm happy. Edited 32 minutes ago by Motlhen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motlhen Posted 10 minutes ago Author Share Posted 10 minutes ago Another significant defensive injury Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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