Makoto Nakamura Posted April 18, 2017 Author Share Posted April 18, 2017 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
olliep Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Yes, the updates are back. Congratulations on the league title. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted April 18, 2017 Author Share Posted April 18, 2017 Just now, olliep said: Yes, the updates are back. Congratulations on the league title. Thanks Ollie Updates had to stop since I was in Scotland from Thursday to yesterday and will stop again on Friday as I'm in Cyprus with the missus from the 22nd to the 29th, just a heads up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted April 19, 2017 Author Share Posted April 19, 2017 2039/40 Pre-Season A good pre-season sees us win the Spanish Super Cup and the board want a top 4 finish along with the Champions League 1st Knockout Round appearance, should be simple enough. Just the one player with potential coming in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjoe Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Cracker of a season there, Makoto! Beating Barca for both the cup and the league, although sadly Mancity took the Champions League trophy. Good to see you break into top 20 as well! Deservedly with all those nice performances around. But.. why the **** is Morten Wieghorst at 11th worldwide!? I mean, he's a Brøndby legend and an idol so I am a huge fan of it, but who have he been managing? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rikulec Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Fantastic progress with Athletic, I love to see that club doing so well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted April 19, 2017 Author Share Posted April 19, 2017 7 hours ago, Benjoe said: Cracker of a season there, Makoto! Beating Barca for both the cup and the league, although sadly Mancity took the Champions League trophy. Good to see you break into top 20 as well! Deservedly with all those nice performances around. But.. why the **** is Morten Wieghorst at 11th worldwide!? I mean, he's a Brøndby legend and an idol so I am a huge fan of it, but who have he been managing? Thanks Benjoe, it's going to be tough to beat that this season! And easy, Morten took over from me when I left Benfica, here's his history: 5 hours ago, Rikulec said: Fantastic progress with Athletic, I love to see that club doing so well. I almost lost David Arregi which would have made our attacking midfield a lot worse (Arsenal activated his £59m release clause) but due to him choosing a big pay rise we should be able to continue challenging for the title. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjoe Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 36 minutes ago, Makoto Nakamura said: Thanks Benjoe, it's going to be tough to beat that this season! And easy, Morten took over from me when I left Benfica, here's his history: I almost lost David Arregi which would have made our attacking midfield a lot worse (Arsenal activated his £59m release clause) but due to him choosing a big pay rise we should be able to continue challenging for the title. Oh I see! Thanks for his bio as well, looks like he's really been succesful anywhere he's been, also a treat for him to take over your Benfica side! Is it possible to get a screen of his manager profile? Arregi is a real gem. How big is his new RC then? Hopefully not under £80M. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted April 19, 2017 Author Share Posted April 19, 2017 10 minutes ago, Benjoe said: Oh I see! Thanks for his bio as well, looks like he's really been succesful anywhere he's been, also a treat for him to take over your Benfica side! Is it possible to get a screen of his manager profile? Arregi is a real gem. How big is his new RC then? Hopefully not under £80M. There you go And I'm afraid not, I could only put it up to £60m else he/his agent pulled a hissy fit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjoe Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 3 minutes ago, Makoto Nakamura said: There you go And I'm afraid not, I could only put it up to £60m else he/his agent pulled a hissy fit. Cheers! He doesn't look like a coach who would be in top 20 but he got and took the right chances clearly. Uh, bummer. Arsenal and a bunch of other clubs will probably be sniffing around next season again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted April 19, 2017 Author Share Posted April 19, 2017 August 2039 Not exactly the hardest start to the season but still 2 very good wins puts us in 2nd. A reasonable group stage, it's good to see a side like Guria making the group stage! For the fans of the libero I've also decided to incorporate one: I don't watch my matches apart from big games but Porcel doesn't have too bad of an average rating after a couple of games so it seems to be working out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keano16 Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Interesting to see how the Libero pans out! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted April 19, 2017 Author Share Posted April 19, 2017 September 2039 Some close games but we got the points needed to keep up with Real Madrid who are having an amazing start to the season! We also start the Champions League campaign with 2 wins of 2 and this month there were 2 really big wins, one in the league and one in the Champions League. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted April 19, 2017 Author Share Posted April 19, 2017 October 2039 A perfect month sees us 3 points clear of Real Madrid and 11 points clear of Espanyol and Barcelona early on, I feel like we played better with the old formation so I'm not going to try and fix what wasn't broken and have reverted back to 5-2-3-0. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted April 19, 2017 Author Share Posted April 19, 2017 November 2039 A good away draw to Barcelona but a surprising draw away to Cadiz who are fighting relegation but we stay 3 points clear. In the Champions League we've eased through the group stage and we're one of 2 teams on 15 points, the other being Manchester City...of course. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Makoto Nakamura Posted April 19, 2017 Author Share Posted April 19, 2017 December 2039 We didn't finish up on 18 points but we had a cracker of a game against Wolfsburg and we won all 3 league games, we have our hardest game up next, away to Real Madrid. A very tough draw, they scored 106 league goals last season and they're doing alright in the league this season as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rikulec Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Dortmund have started the season with a 15-0-0 record. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted April 20, 2017 Author Share Posted April 20, 2017 8 hours ago, Rikulec said: Dortmund have started the season with a 15-0-0 record. Unbelievable really! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted April 20, 2017 Author Share Posted April 20, 2017 January 2040 The cup month, we ease past Malaga and scrape past Levante to set up a semi final against Real Madrid and in the league we held out for a draw against Real Madrid before winning the next 4 games to take us 11 points clear and still unbeaten after 22 games!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted April 20, 2017 Author Share Posted April 20, 2017 February 2040 The invincible dream is over we demolish Real Madrid 7-1 on aggregate in the Copa del Ray and beat the previously impenetrable Dortmund at their own ground and go on to lose our unbeaten streak away to little Las Palmas. Typical. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted April 20, 2017 Author Share Posted April 20, 2017 2039/40 Youth Candidates Another 2 potential stars! I'm only signing the top 3. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted April 20, 2017 Author Share Posted April 20, 2017 March 2040 Just a draw against Sevilla to put a dampener on things, we've already qualified for next seasons Champions League and we're 12 points clear with 7 games to go. We also thrash Dortmund in the Champions League! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted April 20, 2017 Author Share Posted April 20, 2017 April 2040 3 draws but we won the league with 5 games still to play and we beat Barcelona in the Champions League! We also have one foot in the final after a 3-1 win over surprise semi-finalists Shakhtar Donetsk. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted April 20, 2017 Author Share Posted April 20, 2017 2040 Champions League Final Here we go again...last season we lost to Manchester City in the Final, this season A.C. Milan beat Manchester City in the Semi Final. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted April 20, 2017 Author Share Posted April 20, 2017 1st Half: 0-0 at half-time and it's not exactly been a classic so far... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slipky Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 What skin are you using, Makoto? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted April 20, 2017 Author Share Posted April 20, 2017 2 minutes ago, Slipky said: What skin are you using, Makoto? This one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted April 20, 2017 Author Share Posted April 20, 2017 2nd Half: It's first blood Milan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted April 20, 2017 Author Share Posted April 20, 2017 It's over. Yet again we lose. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 6 minutes ago, Makoto Nakamura said: It's over. Yet again we lose. Tough way to lose mate Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pompeyboyz Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 Gutting How long are you going to maintain your spell at Bilbao?? Aside form the CL there is not much else for you to do there Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted April 20, 2017 Author Share Posted April 20, 2017 1 minute ago, Northernpilgrim said: Tough way to lose mate That's now 4 Champions League Final appearances and 3 defeats. Just now, Pompeyboyz said: Gutting How long are you going to maintain your spell at Bilbao?? Aside form the CL there is not much else for you to do there I was hoping to win and end on a high, 2 of our best players (Iker De Prados and David Arregi) want to leave now since I promised them we'd win the Champions League so the squad will be weaker next season so I'm really in 2 minds as to what to do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted April 20, 2017 Author Share Posted April 20, 2017 End of Season 2039/40 One league loss all season, a league title, Spanish Cup and Super Cup win and another Champions League Final appearance. This summer is the European Championships so I figure this would be the best time to hand in my resignation with the hopefully big managerial merry-go-round that's due to happen at the end of the month, I've loved my time with Bilbao and hopefully whoever manages them next can at least maintain a top 4 finish. Key Players: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rikulec Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 Tough luck again mate. Next year has to be your year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted April 20, 2017 Author Share Posted April 20, 2017 2039/40 European Roundup Champions League: Europa League: European Super Cup: Yup. That happened. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Northernpilgrim Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 36 minutes ago, Makoto Nakamura said: Where next? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted April 20, 2017 Author Share Posted April 20, 2017 Just now, Northernpilgrim said: Where next? Either Italy or France I think, may need to wait until mid-season sackings though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 Good luck mate Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted April 20, 2017 Author Share Posted April 20, 2017 13 minutes ago, Northernpilgrim said: Good luck mate Thanks bud I should probably add England into the mix as well since I've just had a Premier League interview. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted April 20, 2017 Author Share Posted April 20, 2017 Juventus, the old lady, a club that has won a lot but the squad is old, really old and they were down in 18th when I applied for the job, can I stop the halt? 1st Team: U20 Team: U18 Team: Key Players: The squads average age is 29, the leagues average age is 25. What am I doing? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted April 21, 2017 Author Share Posted April 21, 2017 November 2040 Just the 2 games in charge for November with the first goal coming 34 seconds into my tenure and we rise up to 10th. With 1 game left in the Champions League Group Stage anyone could qualify for the Knockout Rounds. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted April 21, 2017 Author Share Posted April 21, 2017 December 2040 A good month but we stay in 10th with the only poor game being away to Roma where we were down to 10 men after just 17 minutes. The draw for the 1st Knockout Round of the Champions League has also been done: We face Arsenal in a tough draw and 2 of my old clubs face each other in Bilbao vs Benfica. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keano16 Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Gutting with Bilbao but a good start with Juve. Do you think you can make Europe? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted April 21, 2017 Author Share Posted April 21, 2017 8 hours ago, Keano16 said: Gutting with Bilbao but a good start with Juve. Do you think you can make Europe? The plan is to make the Europa League at least but next season will probably be a big rebuilding job. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjoe Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 A lot of players are going to be sent to the old people's home next season! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted April 30, 2017 Author Share Posted April 30, 2017 January 2041 An unbeaten month but we should have won against both Bologna and Cagliari, at least we are now in contention for a Europa League spot. I've also brought in one player who can lead the line for many years and broke my single transfer fee record for him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted April 30, 2017 Author Share Posted April 30, 2017 February 2041 Joao Tavares you beautiful, beautiful man! He's living up to the price tag with 11 goals in his first 6 games and single-handedly keeping us in the Champions League tie having gone down 3-0 after 52 minutes Joao scores an 8 minute hat-trick to keep us well in the tie! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pompeyboyz Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Great to see you back Makato and see you have lost none of the talent with your management. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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