craiigman Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 I have no idea how I'm getting through this.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 The real Celtic had nine matches last December, and they came out of that run unscathed, didn't they? Trust me, you'll be fine, but squad rotation will be vital. To put it another way, don't burn out your best players before New Year's Eve! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sporadicsmiles Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 The wonders of the British leagues not having a winter break, and being in the Champs league. I guess you had a couple of postponements from the group stage, and perhaps one for the final quali round too? I think Scotland starts early, right? Anyway, that block of three home games from Hamilton to Partick should give you a good chance to rotate and rest players without risking too much a shock defeat! As FM says, these runs are hard on the legs but the momentum they generate is fantastic! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craiigman Posted July 11, 2017 Author Share Posted July 11, 2017 2 hours ago, CFuller said: The real Celtic had nine matches last December, and they came out of that run unscathed, didn't they? Trust me, you'll be fine, but squad rotation will be vital. To put it another way, don't burn out your best players before New Year's Eve! 1 hour ago, sporadicsmiles said: The wonders of the British leagues not having a winter break, and being in the Champs league. I guess you had a couple of postponements from the group stage, and perhaps one for the final quali round too? I think Scotland starts early, right? Anyway, that block of three home games from Hamilton to Partick should give you a good chance to rotate and rest players without risking too much a shock defeat! As FM says, these runs are hard on the legs but the momentum they generate is fantastic! I do however seem to have 3 weeks off right after this: But a couple of injuries and I'm short in midfield, it's hard to field a proper team at times. So far still doing fine, but it's challenging. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spurs08 Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 You just beat Real Madrid, I don't think you need worry too much Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
forameuss Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 14 hours ago, sporadicsmiles said: The wonders of the British leagues not having a winter break, and being in the Champs league. I guess you had a couple of postponements from the group stage, and perhaps one for the final quali round too? I think Scotland starts early, right? Anyway, that block of three home games from Hamilton to Partick should give you a good chance to rotate and rest players without risking too much a shock defeat! As FM says, these runs are hard on the legs but the momentum they generate is fantastic! Scotland does have a Winter break. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent71 Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 I think I had 11 games in January with my Fulham side in League One as I was still going in all 4 competitions. When you have a decent 22-man team and some youngsters with potential to fill in gaps for injuries, it's pretty easy to navigate through such schedule Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemeuresnew Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 18 hours ago, sporadicsmiles said: The wonders of the British leagues not having a winter break, and being in the Champs league. I guess you had a couple of postponements from the group stage, and perhaps one for the final quali round too? I think Scotland starts early, right? Anyway, that block of three home games from Hamilton to Partick should give you a good chance to rotate and rest players without risking too much a shock defeat! As FM says, these runs are hard on the legs but the momentum they generate is fantastic! scotland has a 3 week (ish) break after new years. so you are busy BECAUSE of the winter break Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sporadicsmiles Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 6 hours ago, forameuss said: Scotland does have a Winter break. Shows how little I know about the Scottish system! So I guess the fixture pileup is because there is a break and you have to get all the postponed matches before the split? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 I tell you, in the middle of a streak like this, it's just brilliant if one of the matches happens to be a decider of some kind that goes to extra time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kick Wilstra Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Try managing in Brasil, their schedules are crazy if you compete on all fronts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
forameuss Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 13 hours ago, Kick Wilstra said: Try managing in Brasil, their schedules are crazy if you compete on all fronts. Isn't it close to triple figures in terms of games if you get to the latter stages of every competition? Very, very long seasons, somewhat broken up by the 20-odd games you can have absolutely pummeling minnows in the State Championships. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smurf Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 https://www.theguardian.com/football/2012/mar/14/the-knowledge-most-games-played Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kick Wilstra Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 On 14-7-2017 at 09:26, forameuss said: Isn't it close to triple figures in terms of games if you get to the latter stages of every competition? Very, very long seasons, somewhat broken up by the 20-odd games you can have absolutely pummeling minnows in the State Championships. Yes, I've basically use the State Championship as pre-season, perhaps 1 or 2 friendlies two test a new formation, but most pre-season work can be done against 4th division teams in the state championship. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chinook2000 Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 Its The SPL and your Celtic. Put your u18's out and you should still walk it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craiigman Posted July 16, 2017 Author Share Posted July 16, 2017 6 hours ago, Chinook2000 said: Its The SPL and your Celtic. Put your u18's out and you should still walk it. Honestly the SPL isn't that easy.. there are a few bogey teams in there that will punish you if you play a heavyily weakened side. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattcanary Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 On 11/07/2017 at 17:36, craiigman said: I have no idea how I'm getting through this.. That's not extreme at all - 2 games a week. Championship clubs cope with that for much of the season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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