Northernpilgrim Posted March 10, 2017 Author Share Posted March 10, 2017 10 hours ago, Ahmed Heroe said: great job bro, hope to see you three seasons at only team :))) 9 hours ago, Nobby_McDonald said: Going well so far this season. Thanks guys. I'm happy, more than happy, with how this season has gone. I don't see myself moving unless either Juventus or PSG come calling, as they are miles ahead of everyone else in Europe and winning the Champions League will be nearly impossible anywhere else. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted March 10, 2017 Author Share Posted March 10, 2017 I've talked about the massive potential within the youth team, but realised I haven't actually shown anything of them, so here's a screenshot of our Under 20s. If I end up staying 5 or more years, these guys will all have a massive part to play Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bitner Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 10 minutes ago, Northernpilgrim said: I've talked about the massive potential within the youth team, but realised I haven't actually shown anything of them, so here's a screenshot of our Under 20s. If I end up staying 5 or more years, these guys will all have a massive part to play WOW! Don't need to sign players for a whole decade, as it looks. Cheers, Bitner Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius1998 Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 That's an incredible youth team. How are they only 9th in February though? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted March 10, 2017 Author Share Posted March 10, 2017 30 minutes ago, DB08 said: That's an incredible youth team. How are they only 9th in February though? Half the team are out on loan and the under 18s aren't good. I'm guessing they are filling the gaps in the squad. I'm not interested in winning youth leagues, they are purely there to produce players for the first team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted March 11, 2017 Author Share Posted March 11, 2017 An unbeaten February and we remain in second Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted March 12, 2017 Author Share Posted March 12, 2017 This year's youth intake again featured some amazing prospects, and I've offered contracts to all of the following players Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted March 12, 2017 Author Share Posted March 12, 2017 A near perfect March, but we ended with defeat to one of our Champions League rivals although we ended the month still second Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted March 12, 2017 Author Share Posted March 12, 2017 April was even better, as we managed to win all our matches, including against leaders Juventus and although I think it's too much to ask to win the title, we should at least be able to make them work for it now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted March 12, 2017 Author Share Posted March 12, 2017 May's results weren't too shabby, with the title race over after the first game as we comfortably finished second Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenzar Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 22 hours ago, Northernpilgrim said: This year's youth intake again featured some amazing prospects, and I've offered contracts to all of the following players The best two are a left back and a left winger! That'll do nicely! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted March 12, 2017 Author Share Posted March 12, 2017 Just now, Lenzar said: The best two are a left back and a left winger! That'll do nicely! I haven't used wingers this season, been playing a 4-3-1-2, but when these guys come through, if I'm still here I'd be mad not to. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bitner Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 4 minutes ago, Northernpilgrim said: May's results weren't too shabby, with the title race over after the first game as we comfortably finished second Great campaign ;)) And we'll see some new blood being breed at the cups? Cheers, Bitner Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted March 13, 2017 Author Share Posted March 13, 2017 7 hours ago, Bitner said: Great campaign ;)) And we'll see some new blood being breed at the cups? Cheers, Bitner I'll have a look at the youth team over the summer and see how they've developed. I'll promote any of them who are good enough for the first team and loan out the rest. That's of course if I don't move on myself 😉 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted March 13, 2017 Author Share Posted March 13, 2017 Maybe Juventus aren't as secure as I thought! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bitner Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 4 hours ago, Northernpilgrim said: Maybe Juventus aren't as secure as I thought! WOW! Maybe there's a good challenge lying there... Cheers, Bitner Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobby_McDonald Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 Whoopsie Juve. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted March 13, 2017 Author Share Posted March 13, 2017 9 hours ago, Bitner said: WOW! Maybe there's a good challenge lying there... Cheers, Bitner It'll come up eventually, but Walter Mazzarri, Juve manager, is 67 and was due to be out of contract, however he just signed for another 3 years. If I'm to go to Juventus, either he's going to have a fall from grace and get sacked, or I'm going to have to wait for him to retire. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted March 14, 2017 Author Share Posted March 14, 2017 We had a near flawless preseason on the pitch, winning all our matches Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted March 14, 2017 Author Share Posted March 14, 2017 We made two signings, and sent lots of players out on loan again Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted March 14, 2017 Author Share Posted March 14, 2017 Leaving our first team squad looking like this and our Youth team developing nicely. Another season and we should have several of them ready to join the first team squad Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted March 14, 2017 Author Share Posted March 14, 2017 The Champions League group stage draw has thrown up some interesting matches, and our group isn't easy, but is definitely not the worst we could have had Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted March 14, 2017 Author Share Posted March 14, 2017 We faced just one league match in August and the table looks like this Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted March 16, 2017 Author Share Posted March 16, 2017 We were unbeaten in September, winning all our league games yet we remain off the top on goal difference and with a home game against Dortmund next up in the Champions League, the group looks like this Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobby_McDonald Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Some start for you and Inter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted March 16, 2017 Author Share Posted March 16, 2017 1 minute ago, Nobby_McDonald said: Some start for you and Inter. Thanks Nobby. Sure wish I could end the season now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted March 16, 2017 Author Share Posted March 16, 2017 October wasn't bad domestically, as we retained our unbeaten record (though it should've been better as we threw away a 3-1 lead against Milan to draw, and we were woeful in both Champions League games leaving us locked at the top of Serie A with Inter, Juventus just a point behind and much work to do to qualify from our Champions League group Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted March 16, 2017 Author Share Posted March 16, 2017 I can't work out what's going on in Europe. We're dominating and winning almost every game in Serie A, yet can't beat an Israeli team at home when they're reduced to 10 men. I hope the board will see past the European struggle, as they were requesting a quarter final place, and were only asking for Champions League qualification from Serie A. As long as I keep us clear of 5th place, hopefully I get to keep my job. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deisler26 Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Harsh work in Europe Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted March 17, 2017 Author Share Posted March 17, 2017 16 hours ago, Deisler26 said: Harsh work in Europe It got worse, although in the league, November was perfect leaving us top of the table on our own and guaranteed bottom spot in our Champions League group with a game to go Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted March 18, 2017 Author Share Posted March 18, 2017 December wasn't my greatest month as Fiorentina manager, and we lost AGAIN in the Champions League finishing the month second in the league, 2 points behind Inter and bottom of the Champions League group, meaning no European football after Christmas Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted March 20, 2017 Author Share Posted March 20, 2017 January was pretty similar and we remain second in the table adding two players to the squad in the transfer window, landing Kleber on a free and Pedro for £2.4m from Brazilian club ATP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andychar Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 You were always going to do well to get out of that Champions League group. Good effort. Just need to make sure Inter don't pull too far away from you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted March 20, 2017 Author Share Posted March 20, 2017 13 hours ago, andychar said: You were always going to do well to get out of that Champions League group. Good effort. Just need to make sure Inter don't pull too far away from you. I agree but I did expect to beat Maccabi to the Europa League place! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted March 20, 2017 Author Share Posted March 20, 2017 February was the perfect month at the perfect time and the 5 point gap has been narrowed to just goal difference Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted March 21, 2017 Author Share Posted March 21, 2017 Another great bunch of youngsters in this years intake, with all of these offered deals Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted March 22, 2017 Author Share Posted March 22, 2017 We had a bit of a wobble in March, drawing with Napoli after having Babic sent off which has allowed Inter to edge ahead, and a resurgent Juventus are back in the title race Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted March 22, 2017 Author Share Posted March 22, 2017 Our next match is a trip to Juventus, so April will either see three become two in the title race, or will see Juve close up on us. It's boiling up nicely for the run in, which I hope to complete over the next few days. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted March 23, 2017 Author Share Posted March 23, 2017 We lost the game against Juventus, but made amends with an otherwise perfect April and Inter didn't have a perfect month, the gap is now down to just goal difference, so it's very much game on Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted March 23, 2017 Author Share Posted March 23, 2017 Into May, and here are the results for rounds 36 and 37 and here is the table ahead of our last match, showing that we still have a chance of the title, and can fully go for it knowing that second place is guaranteed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bitner Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 1 minute ago, Northernpilgrim said: Into May, and here are the results for rounds 36 and 37 and here is the table ahead of our last match, showing that we still have a chance of the title, and can fully go for it knowing that second place is guaranteed If only the Laziale settled for a draw... :/ Good Luck! Cheers, Bitner Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted March 23, 2017 Author Share Posted March 23, 2017 1 minute ago, Bitner said: If only the Laziale settled for a draw... :/ Good Luck! Cheers, Bitner They really went for it, and we did very nearly take a point Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted March 23, 2017 Author Share Posted March 23, 2017 We won our final match of the season but it wasn't enough, as despite a club record 92 points, we finished second, behind Inter on goal difference Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted March 23, 2017 Author Share Posted March 23, 2017 Only three clubs had players in the Serie A team of the year, and four players came from Fiorentina Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted March 23, 2017 Author Share Posted March 23, 2017 Fiorentina's awards have been given out, and here are the winners and the stats behind the story of our season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted March 23, 2017 Author Share Posted March 23, 2017 I've looked at the under 20s, and the first players are now ready to be promoted to the first team Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted March 23, 2017 Author Share Posted March 23, 2017 We had a very busy, largely successful preseason Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted March 23, 2017 Author Share Posted March 23, 2017 Made just one signing, for £5.5m Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted March 23, 2017 Author Share Posted March 23, 2017 And our squad now looks like this Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted March 24, 2017 Author Share Posted March 24, 2017 and there is certainly a wealth of talent in the under 20s, many of whom are going to be ready for the first team next season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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