Northernpilgrim Posted January 29, 2017 Author Share Posted January 29, 2017 We've had a really good start to the season in the Championship and we're among the leading group in the first table of the season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobby_McDonald Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Another great performance last season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted January 31, 2017 Author Share Posted January 31, 2017 We had an unbeaten September but we're off the top Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted January 31, 2017 Author Share Posted January 31, 2017 My only concern so far is that despite being hard to beat, we've not won an away match all season so far. If we're going to continue to challenge, that has got to change. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted February 1, 2017 Author Share Posted February 1, 2017 An up and down October but we remain in a promotion spot Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted February 1, 2017 Author Share Posted February 1, 2017 Brexit happened before November was out Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted February 1, 2017 Author Share Posted February 1, 2017 Apart from derby embarrassment, I was delighted with November and we ended the month back on top of the table Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted February 1, 2017 Author Share Posted February 1, 2017 And in the early days of December, the board have offered me the chance to extend my contract, which expires at the end of the season. I've declined as I still intend to move on as soon as possible Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted February 2, 2017 Author Share Posted February 2, 2017 Another decent month in December, although we blew a 1-0 lead against Brighton and we end the month top, but the table is still very tight Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bitner Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 3 hours ago, Northernpilgrim said: Another decent month in December, although we blew a 1-0 lead against Brighton and we end the month top, but the table is still very tight You're winning and wanting to leave? that's cool. Cheers, Bitner Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted February 2, 2017 Author Share Posted February 2, 2017 2 hours ago, Bitner said: You're winning and wanting to leave? that's cool. Cheers, Bitner Yeah, dispute with the board as they sold a player without asking me or giving me a chance to refuse the offer. On deadline day, so I had no time to buy a replacement. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted February 2, 2017 Author Share Posted February 2, 2017 An unbeaten month in January and we've now got a 4 point lead at the top Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted February 2, 2017 Author Share Posted February 2, 2017 I didn't manage to make any signings in January, but did let Alex Davey go out on loan (with a recall clause in case I need him), so the squad that started the season will finish it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobby_McDonald Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 23 hours ago, Northernpilgrim said: Brexit happened before November was out Oh good, a hard Brexit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted February 2, 2017 Author Share Posted February 2, 2017 1 minute ago, Nobby_McDonald said: Oh good, a hard Brexit. It's probably guaranteed that my long term future lies outside England, whether that is a good thing will take a long time to find out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted February 3, 2017 Author Share Posted February 3, 2017 It's Youth Intake time, and just 2 players are being offered deals this time Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted February 3, 2017 Author Share Posted February 3, 2017 February was another decent month, and we recovered well from an FA Cup battering leaving us 5 points clear at the top, with a game in hand Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenzar Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 Sure you want to leave? You're on the verge of an EPL return! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted February 3, 2017 Author Share Posted February 3, 2017 1 hour ago, Lenzar said: Sure you want to leave? You're on the verge of an EPL return! Absolutely sure. Dave Whelan no longer owns the club, the board are having to put money in every month to avoid going into Administration, and if we go up we'll be in the Premier League with a League One squad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted February 3, 2017 Author Share Posted February 3, 2017 A steady but unspectacular March sees us pass the 70 point barrier, and 6 points clear of our nearest challengers Wolves Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted February 3, 2017 Author Share Posted February 3, 2017 Mid-way through April and we've done it winning back-to-back away games for (I think) the first time this season and this is how the table looks after the Sheff Utd game Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted February 3, 2017 Author Share Posted February 3, 2017 We managed to complete the rest of April without losing a game and ended the month 11 points clear, and Premier League bound Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted February 4, 2017 Author Share Posted February 4, 2017 A bit of a disappointing end to the season but who cares as we're going up as Champions! Now let the job hunting begin! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted February 4, 2017 Author Share Posted February 4, 2017 Nouha Dicko was the Championship's top scorer I won Manager of the Year and rather surprisingly, for such a goalscoring team, we had 4 players in the Team of the Year, but three of them were defenders Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted February 4, 2017 Author Share Posted February 4, 2017 And the full details of Brexit are revealed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted February 4, 2017 Author Share Posted February 4, 2017 With no job offers or interviews by July, I've reluctantly decided to sign a new contract at Wigan, as they haven't insisted on a clause stopping me moving clubs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bitner Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 3 hours ago, Northernpilgrim said: With no job offers or interviews by July, I've reluctantly decided to sign a new contract at Wigan, as they haven't insisted on a clause stopping me moving clubs Yay! I like Wigan, so i'm happy that the AI won't ruin it. And Best of luck, you'll surely need it. Cheers, Bitner Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted February 4, 2017 Author Share Posted February 4, 2017 We had quite a busy preseason program, and finishing with 4 successive wins should mean we head into the new season with confidence Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted February 4, 2017 Author Share Posted February 4, 2017 I had a transfer budget of less than £9m, so was only able to land one of my targets this sumnmer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted February 4, 2017 Author Share Posted February 4, 2017 I've asked the board to send me on a coaching course to get my 'A Licence', but they've refused due to the club's financial position. I really hope something comes up soon..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted February 5, 2017 Author Share Posted February 5, 2017 We got roasted in the first Premier League game, but responded perfectly Can I just finish the season right now? Please? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted February 5, 2017 Author Share Posted February 5, 2017 September wasn't too shabby either and it's early days, but we're currently occupying a Champions League place, albeit having only faced one Premier League 'big boy' to date (and been heavily beaten) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted February 5, 2017 Author Share Posted February 5, 2017 October was a much tougher month for us but we're still in a European place Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
argento Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 great start to the prem! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bitner Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 36 minutes ago, Northernpilgrim said: October was a much tougher month for us but we're still in a European place So far, so good Cheers, Bitner Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted February 5, 2017 Author Share Posted February 5, 2017 1 minute ago, argento said: great start to the prem! 1 minute ago, Bitner said: So far, so good Cheers, Bitner Thanks guys. It's going to be a long, tough season though, and I'd settle for 40 points or 17th place Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted February 5, 2017 Author Share Posted February 5, 2017 An unbeaten November and we're over halfway to the 40 point mark already Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted February 5, 2017 Author Share Posted February 5, 2017 It's December update time, the fixture computer has been cruel this month, and we've suffered as a result although if you'd offered me a New Years Day 16 point cushion to the relegation zone at the start of the season, I'd have bitten your hand off for it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobby_McDonald Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 If I ever played FM17 I'd love a Brexit like this one. I see you're doing very well in the Premier League with your League One squad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted February 7, 2017 Author Share Posted February 7, 2017 We managed to pick up 7 points from 5 games in January and we're just 6 points away from the 40 point target for survival, even though I don't think it's going to need that many Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted February 7, 2017 Author Share Posted February 7, 2017 We managed to add a couple of decent signings in January to add to that of Zach Clough in the summer, and there were no permanent departures Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted February 7, 2017 Author Share Posted February 7, 2017 February wasn't good, but with 4 points from 4 games, we kept up our record of collecting at least 1 win in every month and the 40 point mark is now less than 1 win away Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted February 7, 2017 Author Share Posted February 7, 2017 This year's youth intake has 3 interesting prospects in Bradley, Williams and Fitzpatrick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted February 7, 2017 Author Share Posted February 7, 2017 We went through March unbeaten, albeit there were only three games,. and only one win and we're through the 40 point barrier, and very very nearly mathematically safe. We will not go down now, but I still want official confirmation Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted February 7, 2017 Author Share Posted February 7, 2017 Another couple of wins added in April, although the defeat to Sunderland was disappointing and never mind 40 points, we've reached 50 for the season so far Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pompeyboyz Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Think you will try and escape if no decent income from the board at the end of the season? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted February 7, 2017 Author Share Posted February 7, 2017 1 minute ago, Pompeyboyz said: Think you will try and escape if no decent income from the board at the end of the season? I didn't want to be here this season, I certainly don't want to be NEXT season!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
argento Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Still remarkable progress on such a tight budget in that league! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pompeyboyz Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 3 minutes ago, Northernpilgrim said: I didn't want to be here this season, I certainly don't want to be NEXT season!! Shame you signed a 3 year deal, as I am sure running out your contract and being let go is not a resignation and you could have walked free to find a new job Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted February 7, 2017 Author Share Posted February 7, 2017 2 minutes ago, argento said: Still remarkable progress on such a tight budget in that league! Thanks argento Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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