mjaferrie Posted February 1, 2017 Author Share Posted February 1, 2017 Damn it! A job I really want has just come up - Waterford United are rock bottom of the Irish Premier Division with only 8 games left to play in their summer season... They've sacked their manager and... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjaferrie Posted February 1, 2017 Author Share Posted February 1, 2017 I interacted with the board and got them to accept a reduced fee, but: Argh! Stuck in England for now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 1 hour ago, mjaferrie said: A similar deal with Karlsruher SC at Celtic produced Elvis Lala. I can't wait for Intake Day Fingers are crossed for you! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxToBox Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 19 minutes ago, mjaferrie said: I interacted with the board and got them to accept a reduced fee, but: Argh! Stuck in England for now. This is a completely surreal situation! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjaferrie Posted February 1, 2017 Author Share Posted February 1, 2017 Just now, BoxToBox said: This is a completely surreal situation! I know! Literally 10.52am they tell me that Nottingham want too much compensation, I plead with the board to leave and they agree, but at 12 the applications are closed?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjaferrie Posted February 1, 2017 Author Share Posted February 1, 2017 12 minutes ago, ManUtd1 said: Fingers are crossed for you! Cheers man! It might save Nottingham for me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxToBox Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 I also meant that someone would want to leave the Premiership for the bum end of the Irish Prem. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Just now, BoxToBox said: I also meant that someone would want to leave the Premiership for the bum end of the Irish Prem. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjaferrie Posted February 2, 2017 Author Share Posted February 2, 2017 14 minutes ago, BoxToBox said: I also meant that someone would want to leave the Premiership for the bum end of the Irish Prem. 13 minutes ago, ManUtd1 said: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjaferrie Posted February 2, 2017 Author Share Posted February 2, 2017 Waterford competed in the European Cup in 1966-67, for the first time in their history I think? I fancy moving to Ireland or Wales pretty soon, and an impending relegation gave me the chance to tick off the 2nd tier as well. There was method in the madness! But yeah... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxToBox Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Not saying there was anything wrong with it, just that it's a classic "Football Manager" moment you wouldn't see in real life. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjaferrie Posted February 2, 2017 Author Share Posted February 2, 2017 Just now, BoxToBox said: Not saying there was anything wrong with it, just that it's a classic "Football Manager" moment you wouldn't see in real life. Breaking News! Pep Guardiola resigns at Manchester City to take charge at Bala Town. Huh.. yeah you're right Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjaferrie Posted February 2, 2017 Author Share Posted February 2, 2017 Boring, boring Wales. Anything but! The tactical switch has proved a godsend, and we only conceded 3 goals in all of our matches this year. We're going to the World Cup! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjaferrie Posted February 2, 2017 Author Share Posted February 2, 2017 Woah, what happened there. It seems the Welsh got so excited about the World Cup they posted 4 times. Is there any way of deleting them? Otherwise, I'll edit over with January window excitement instead.Edit, we're down to 2 Wales posts now instead of 4. There's something fishy here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxToBox Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 8 minutes ago, mjaferrie said: Woah, what happened there. It seems the Welsh got so excited about the World Cup they posted 4 times. Is there any way of deleting them? Otherwise, I'll edit over with January window excitement instead.Edit, we're down to 2 Wales posts now instead of 4. There's something fishy here. You should have a "hide post" option. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjaferrie Posted February 2, 2017 Author Share Posted February 2, 2017 Just now, BoxToBox said: You should have a "hide post" option. Ah, excellent, thank you sir! Meanwhile, on the domestic front things have been a pretty mixed bag. August was woeful, but we finished up with an excellent win over Brighton in the EFL Cup: September was brilliant! October was reasonable. But November was just ****ing horrible. We're halfway through December now, so a further update will come along with January deals! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hasdgfas Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Finished reading through this today. Just a fantastic read the whole way through. I look forward to seeing what you do moving forward Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjaferrie Posted February 2, 2017 Author Share Posted February 2, 2017 5 minutes ago, hasdgfas said: Finished reading through this today. Just a fantastic read the whole way through. I look forward to seeing what you do moving forward Nice one man, thanks for reading! Definitely some similarity in concepts, with trying to develop the youth at established clubs! Moving forward could be pretty soon, December was rough: Which means our last 15 matches look like this.... Pretty grim. I think even if I wanted to stay in Nottingham, the fans and the board might not want me. For some ungodly reason, form like that means we're in 13th place?! and we could feasibly move up to 11th if we win our next fixture. Never mind bottom 3, the bottom 10 this season are utterly hopeless. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedese Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 On that form, I see why Waterford didn't want you Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjaferrie Posted February 2, 2017 Author Share Posted February 2, 2017 9 hours ago, Jupjamie said: On that form, I see why Waterford didn't want you Hey, that's perfect for a relegation threatened team. Just keeping up their good work Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjaferrie Posted February 2, 2017 Author Share Posted February 2, 2017 Finally! The January window has arrived which means I have some vain attempt of diving into the window and saving our season. I've managed to pick up 6 players all told, with only one heading the other way.IN Luke Higgins SP14d (18), born in Leicester - £59k from Notts CoLeigh Duffy SP14e (18), born in Mansfield - £32k from MansfieldShaun Wilkinson SP14f (19), born in Nottingham - £67k from Notts CoEmmanuel Oduro SP14g (17), born in Mansfield - £22k from MansfieldLeighton Radford SP14h (17), born in Chesterfield - £83k from ChesterfieldJohn Matthews SP14i (21), born in Nottingham - £300k from OldhamTotal Spend - £563kOUTLiam Cullen - £2.4m to Sparta PragueTotal Income - £2.4m Not a lot of quality coming in at the moment, but a lot of potential. The lowest Determination of all players coming in is Leigh Duffy's 15, and all have a resolute, professional or ambitious personality. Here is how our transfer deals this month have affected performance: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjaferrie Posted February 2, 2017 Author Share Posted February 2, 2017 Another upgrade during January is that I've managed to get our Youth Level up to the top. This isn't the real story of this screenshot though, check out my director! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxToBox Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Now that's a businessman! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedese Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 He doesn't fire you - he just pulls you into his hair, never to be seen again/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjaferrie Posted February 2, 2017 Author Share Posted February 2, 2017 19 minutes ago, BoxToBox said: Now that's a businessman! 2 minutes ago, Jupjamie said: He doesn't fire you - he just pulls you into his hair, never to be seen again/ What do you mean they've lost 8 out of 10 cats? That's my favourite show! No Mr da Costa, sir, they've lost 8 out of 10 matches. This manager, he's utterly hopeless. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjaferrie Posted February 2, 2017 Author Share Posted February 2, 2017 This is also excellent news - it doesn't mention in the inbox, which is a bit worrying, but I got this link set up as a 'foreign intake' affiliate as well. Scandinavia is an FM goldmine, so hopefully we'll get some cracking Swedes through the ranks too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjaferrie Posted February 2, 2017 Author Share Posted February 2, 2017 This season has officially gone AWOL. For the first half of the season, we could barely get 11 players to turn up for the match. We've now rounded off an unbeaten February with an absolutely massive victory over Liverpool. We're now unbeaten in 10 matches, what a turnaround! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjaferrie Posted February 2, 2017 Author Share Posted February 2, 2017 Youth Intake Day! And we have ourselves a German! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjaferrie Posted February 2, 2017 Author Share Posted February 2, 2017 March and April were back to our sketchy as _____ best. But the eagle-eyed among you will notice that we're going to Wembley! After beating Liverpool 7-0, we went back to Merseyside in the next round, hoping to avenge a 4-0 drubbing at home against Everton in the league. Sofiane Nasri scored for Everton to bring the game back to 4-3 in the 86th minute, and we had a man sent off just after the 90 minute mark. Fortunately our 10 men managed to hang on and we were through to the semi final. We stormed to a 2-0 lead against Stoke, but by the 68th minute they'd brought it back to 2-2. An extra time goal from Adam Spooner put us back on track - we'll face the winner of Arsenal vs Manchester City in the final! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjaferrie Posted February 2, 2017 Author Share Posted February 2, 2017 May started off promisingly with a 2-1 win over 7th placed West Ham, but defeats against Manchester City and Leicester in our final two games sealed 16th place for us, down 2 spots on last season. Anyway, we still have one more game of the season! We face Joachim Löw's Arsenal side at Wembley in the FA Cup Final!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjaferrie Posted February 2, 2017 Author Share Posted February 2, 2017 We haven't won the FA Cup since 1959, when a tie a 2-1 win over Luton Town saw Forest lift the trophy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjaferrie Posted February 2, 2017 Author Share Posted February 2, 2017 The lineups are announced, and it's another battle of boring old 4-2-3-1. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjaferrie Posted February 2, 2017 Author Share Posted February 2, 2017 6th minute... IT'S RUNGKAT FOR ARSENAL! 1-0! 7th minute... KIERAN BRENNAN! Nottingham have pegged them back immediately! 1-1 here at Wembley!10th minute... CHRISTIAN PULISIC! We have an FA Cup classic on our hands, 2-1 to Arsenal!41st minute... SPOONER LEVELS FOR FOREST! They're not going down without a fight!HALF TIME Jeezo, I need a breather! It's end to end at Wembley, with us finding ourselves trailing twice before hauling our way back into the game. We're out for the second half... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjaferrie Posted February 2, 2017 Author Share Posted February 2, 2017 52nd minute... IT'S SHANE COOK! Nottingham Forest take the lead for the first time in this incredible FA Cup Final!67th minute... OH THAT IS HORRIFIC! That's an awful challenge, what's the ref going to do? It is! He's shown the red card, Arsenal are down to 10 men!77th minute... SNEKVIIIIIIIK!!! They don't need the 11th man, Arsenal are back in this! It's 3-3!FULL TIME It's still level after 90 minutes, I hadn't made any substitutions so brought on 3 guys in the last 5 minutes. We're into extra time! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjaferrie Posted February 2, 2017 Author Share Posted February 2, 2017 91st minute... KIERAN BRENNAN! He's got his second of the game and Forest take the lead again! 4-3! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjaferrie Posted February 2, 2017 Author Share Posted February 2, 2017 104th minute... RUNGKAT GRABS HIS SECOND! 4-4, with just seconds to play before the break.Half time in Extra time... Man alive! How is this not over yet?! 5 minutes pass... 10 minutes... 15 minutes...IT'S ALL OVER! This one will be settled by penalties! Arsenal took the lead twice in the first 45 minutes, before Forest took the lead twice again in the second half and extra time. The game has finished 4-4, and we're down to the lottery of spot kicks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxToBox Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 4-4, Jesus! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjaferrie Posted February 2, 2017 Author Share Posted February 2, 2017 Pulisic... SCORES! 1-0 to Arsenal. Spooner... IT'S 1-1! Rungkat... MAKES IT TWO FOR THE GUNNERS! Brad Whitman SP12b... NO! Denied by Marcus Vinicius in the Arsenal goal! Fun fact: Vinicius is the long lost ancestor of Marcus Vinicius, Roman general and consul to 1st Emperor of the Roman Empire Augustus 27BC-14AD. (Vaguely true story). It's 2-1 to Arsenal after two kicks each. Nemdil steps up... AND MAKES IT THREE! Abubakar SP12a... IT'S 3-2! Smelcerovic... IT'S FOUR FOR ARSENAL! Kevin Barker steps up, he has to score to keep Forest in it... AND HE DOES! 4-3! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjaferrie Posted February 2, 2017 Author Share Posted February 2, 2017 It all comes down to Oddbjorn Snekvik, the supersub who scored Arsenal's 3rd and brought this tie to extra time. The Norwegian right winger started his career at Rosenborg before a £1.7m move to Arsenal aged 18 has seen him spend the rest of his career in London. He steps up.AND HE SCORES. IT'S ALL OVER!!! Heartbreak for Nottingham Forest, Glory for Arsenal, WHAT A FINAL! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjaferrie Posted February 2, 2017 Author Share Posted February 2, 2017 11 minutes ago, BoxToBox said: 4-4, Jesus! Well, that pretty much sums up our year dunnit!Jooaaaaccchhhiiiiimmmm!!!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Ouch! That was brutal to even read, and reminiscent of my time at Fiorentina. I can't imagine playing it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjaferrie Posted February 2, 2017 Author Share Posted February 2, 2017 1 minute ago, ManUtd1 said: Ouch! That was brutal to even read, and reminiscent of my time at Fiorentina. I can't imagine playing it! Brutal's the word! England is a harsh awakening. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxToBox Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 I hope you didn't shake his hand, never mind the result, you just don't know where it's been.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjaferrie Posted February 2, 2017 Author Share Posted February 2, 2017 1 minute ago, BoxToBox said: I hope you didn't shake his hand, never mind the result, you just don't know where it's been.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjaferrie Posted February 2, 2017 Author Share Posted February 2, 2017 Just not enough! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjaferrie Posted February 2, 2017 Author Share Posted February 2, 2017 Anyway... Onwards and upwards eh? We now have the small matter of the 2030 World Cup in Spain. The squad has been announced, this is what we look like: And what better way to kick off than with a match against World Number 1 side Brazil... Celtic, I know I treated you badly, but would you take me back? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjaferrie Posted February 2, 2017 Author Share Posted February 2, 2017 Season Review 2029-30! Well, let's start off with the 2030 World Cup with Wales. We warmed up for the competition with a 3-1 defeat to France and a narrow 1-0 loss against Mexico. We went into the Group Stage with passion, enthusiasm, excitement, but unfortunately not goals. Three 0-0 draws later and we were bottom of our group - amazingly on goal difference. Every single game in Group G ended as a draw! So we're out of the World Cup this time around, but we're certainly on the up, 3 clean sheets is a good result. In the European International League, we've just been drawn against Lithuania, Albania and Northern Ireland in Division C Group 2. I'm confident of going straight back up to Division B! Back in Nottingham, well we all know how that went. Declaring my interest in the Waterford job set us off on a horrific run of form. We picked up towards the end of the season, and went on an incredible run in the FA Cup which culminated in a 5-3 penalty loss to Arsenal after a 4-4 draw. Manchester United claim the title; Hull, Watford and Wolves are relegated; and we finish up in 16th place. Our finances are still well on the up, and we're up to a balance of £107m. Still no news on our new stadium though. End of Season DeparturesAlexander Hahn - West Ham U18s ManagerTop 5 Young Players of the Season (Players 21 and under at the beginning of the season) Unfortunately I don't have info on these, as the domestic season reset during the World Cup. Next time round I'll organise this before the international competition! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjaferrie Posted February 3, 2017 Author Share Posted February 3, 2017 Season Preview 2030-31 After last seasons disappointments I was determined to strengthen the squad this summer, but unfortunately there were no players available who were under 21 or local enough. A few Sheffield and Stoke lads looked great, but they were just outwith our 30 mile limit. So in a rare move, I haven't signed a single player. Plenty movement going the other way though, as a few elderly statesmen and useless young 'uns head out the door.OUTJack Greenwood - £35.5k to Forest GreenMessede Bessan - £250k to Racing Club de LensOscar Krusnell - £625k to GetafeNeil Lamb-Wilson - £375k to Port ValeDaniel James - £250k to Esbjerg fBTom McIntyre - £1.9m to Las PalmasRegan Cherry SP12f - £300k to Airbus UKStaff Ins/Outs - none Anyway, despite a lack of incoming players, the loss of the deadwood means that the younger guys with greater potential will get more game time. And so far it's paying off! Here's how the first team looks after a few regulars have left us:FIRST TEAM SQUADGoalkeepersJoey de Zeeuw NED (29) - 3 CA/PA, Nicholson has taken the number one spot.Connor Nicholson SP12g ENG (24) - 3.5CA, 4PA, Came on a huge amount last season.Verdict: No change here really.Right BackMark Buckley YP12f IRL (18) - 1CA, 3.5PA.Grant Hall SP12j ENG (22) - 2CA, 2.5PA.Verdict: Getting better, but Chris Roberts is getting more game time here.Left BackJohn Yusuf NGA (21) - 1.5CA, 3PA. In to replace Krusnell.AJ Luke SP14b ENG (20) - 3CA, 5PA. Our solid first choice.Verdict: Yusuf is a solid backup after a few loan spells. He won't be here forever, but he is grand for now.Centre BackChris Roberts SP13b ENG (23) - 4CA, 4.5PA. First choice.Brad Whitman SP12b ENG (25) - 4CA/PA. First choice.Tom Stabana SP12c ENG (22) - 2CA, 3PA. Backup option, doesn't get much game time.Jordan Noonan IRL (23) - 3.5CA, 4.5PA. An awesome rotation option.Verdict: Tam Mac is away, but we're grand.Right Midfielders/WingersSantiago Puente ARG (29) - 4CA/PA. First choice, loads of teams in for him but he's not going anywhere.Christian Abubakar SP12a NGA (23) - 2CA/3PA, in to replace Bessan.Verdict: Grand, Puente is solid.Left Midfielders/WingersMichael Clancy SP14c ENG (17) - 4PA, a good long term prospect.Kieran Brennan IRL (27) - 2.5CA/PA. Verdict: Brennan is on the way out and Clancy will replace him soon. Will need someone else in here long term.Defensive and Central MidfieldPaul West YP11b IRL (21) - 3CA, 5PA. Going to be incredible if he keeps developing at this pace.Adam Spooner ENG (24) - 3.5CA/PA. First choice.Darren Davies WAL (24) - 3CA, 4PA. First choice.Tyler Salvati IRL (22) - 3PA. Backup.Verdict: West returns from loan having improved massively, we're looking good here.Attacking MidfieldersMiles Keeton SP12d ENG (22) - 2.5PA, backup.Kevin Barker YP12a IRL (20) - 2.5CA, 5PA, solid.Verdict: Barker just keeps getting better and better.StrikersShane Cook ENG (30) - 3 CA/PA, ageing and has lost the starting position to Slade.Stephen Slade SP12h ENG (20) - 3CA, 4.5PA, developing really well and has now taken the number 1 slot.Adam Parish SP13e ENG (19) - 3.5PA, Not developing as I'd hope, but will hopefully make a good profit.Verdict: Much happier with this now Slade has returned from loan. Season | Club | Nation | League | Position | Other ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2016/17 | Celtic | Scotland | Scottish Division One | 1st | Glasgow Cup, League Cup, Scottish Cup 2017/18 | Celtic | Scotland | Scottish Division One | 1st | League Cup, Europa League 2018/19 | Celtic | Scotland | Scottish Division One | 1st | Glasgow Cup, League Cup 2019/20 | Celtic | Scotland | Scottish Division One | 1st | Glasgow Cup 2020/21 | Celtic | Scotland | Scottish Division One | 1st | Glasgow Cup 2021/22 | Celtic | Scotland | Scottish Division One | 1st | Glasgow Cup, Scottish Cup, Europa League 2022/23 | Celtic | Scotland | Scottish Division One | 1st | Glasgow Cup, League Cup, Scottish Cup 2023/24 | Celtic | Scotland | Scottish Division One | 1st | n.a. 2024/25 | Celtic | Scotland | Scottish Division One | 1st | League Cup, Scottish Cup 2025/26 | Celtic | Scotland | Scottish Division One | 1st | Glasgow Cup, League Cup, Champions League 2026/27 | Celtic | Scotland | Scottish Division One | 1st | Club World Championship, resigned ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2026/27 | Nottingham Forest | England | Sky Bet Championship | 14th | (joined with 10 games remaining) 2027/28 | Nottingham Forest | England | Sky Bet Championship | 1st | n.a. 2028/29 | Nottingham Forest/Wales | England | English Premier League | 13th | n.a. 2029/30 | Nottingham Forest/Wales | England | English Premier League | 16th | n.a. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjaferrie Posted February 3, 2017 Author Share Posted February 3, 2017 Mid Season Report So after a promising August, September was back to usual service. October was just as awful. November picked up a bit! And December was actually pretty good! We were into the January transfer window sitting in 12th place, not bad at all! Winter though, means it's the start of the Irish season and I had the opportunity to join a fantastic prospect in the Emerald Isle... After the shenanigans of 18 months ago where would I, wouldn't I get the Waterford job, I wasn't leaving anything to chance this time round. After almost four years with Nottingham, all I have to show for it is a Championship trophy and an FA Cup runner's up medal. The scouting restrictions I place on myself were just too laborious in England, and the results weren't there to show for it - last summer's transfer window saw zero players join us. I've applied for a couple of jobs, so we'll see where this takes me! I won't be back in England for a few years though #foundout #justlikePepatCity Still though, despite the lack of club management, I'm the manager of Wales and I have this to look forward to! A tough group to contend with, but I'm confident of beating Russia to second place. So, my journey in Nottingham-shire comes to an abrupt end. For now... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjaferrie Posted February 3, 2017 Author Share Posted February 3, 2017 Cliffhanger! (surely after all that, I wouldn't take another job in England, right?!) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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