FM 05: Manchester United - What can we do for an encore?

[Eaglesfan27]

Greetings to everyone reading this. This is the electronic journal of Christopher Engles.

I'm a 43 year old manager who is considered one of the greatest managers ever. I started out my first season of managing professional football at Harrogate Town in the English Conference North back when I was 29. During my first season, I didn't know if I was going to make it through to a second. We had some rocky games in that first season. Fortunately, I showed enough improvement in the 2nd half of the season, that they gave me a chance to come back for another season. You can read about my first season as manager in this thread:

http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/%7Efof/...ead.php?t=32963 (http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/%7Efof/forums/showthread.php?t=32963)


In my second season as manager, I really developed a system and brought in some good talent. Thanks to their play, I managed to help Harrogate win promotion from the English Conference North. You can read about that season in this thread:

http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/%7Efof/...ead.php?t=33340 (http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/%7Efof/forums/showthread.php?t=33340)


In my third season, we continued to gather talent and we continued to win. We won the English Conference National Title and were promoted to League Two. You can read about that season in this thread:

http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/%7Efof/...ead.php?t=33908 (http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/%7Efof/forums/showthread.php?t=33908)


In my fourth season, after some early struggles, the team adapted to League Two play and we went on a tear in the second half of the season. Thanks to our hot play, we won the English League Two Title and were promoted to League One. You can read about that season in this thread:

http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/%7Efof/...ead.php?t=34430 (http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/%7Efof/forums/showthread.php?t=34430)


In my fifth season, I had to make a very hard decision. The team was struggling in League One as the board had continued to refuse to expand the stadium over the years. We were losing money. We didn't have the money to keep our top players. We were floundering. My status was very high and I was being offered several high profile jobs because of what I had done with Harrogate. I made the hard decision to leave Harrogate in midseason and I moved to Wigan. I suddenly had massive amounts of money. I sent some of it to Harrogate Town for a few of my favorite players. You can read about my fifth season in this thread:

http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/%7Efof/...ead.php?t=35300 (http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/%7Efof/forums/showthread.php?t=35300)


In my sixth season, I managed to bring in some potent talent to Wigan via Bosman signings. Thanks to that talent, we won the English Championship with a 99 point season in which we had 30 wins, 9 draws, and 7 losses. I was glad to see that my new system worked nicely at this higher talent level. You can read about my sixth season in this thread:

http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/%7Efof/...ead.php?t=36645 (http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/%7Efof/forums/showthread.php?t=36645)


Then, in my seventh season, I knew that Wigan would have a hard time staying in the EPL and I also knew that Manchester United had a coaching vacancy. It took well over a month, but just before league play started Manchester United approached me and offered me the manager's job. I felt bad leaving Wigan after only a year and a half, but this was the golden ring I had been trying to reach. I quickly took the job. I had moderate to good success in my seventh season as I brought in a few very talented players, including wonderkids Adriano and Craig King. We also brought in the very talented Stewart Downing at left wing. As a result, we improved from the previous finish of 5th place to a 2nd place team. You can read about the seventh season here:

http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/%7Efof/...ead.php?t=36968 (http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/%7Efof/forums/showthread.php?t=36968)


In my eighth season, we enjoyed great success. We had an early battle with Chelsea for the EPL lead. Eventually, our offense really started popping. Wayne Rooney had his best season ever as a Red Devil. Our defense came together. We won the EPL Title. We also won the English Cup Title. However, we fell short of the quadruple and lost in the final of the Champions League and the English FA Cup. Those were both disappointing losses. A developing story all year long was Wayne Rooney's dissatisfaction that I would not let him go to Milan or another "more prestigious club" that made huge offers for him. You can read about the eighth season here:

http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/%7Efof/...ead.php?t=37396 (http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/%7Efof/forums/showthread.php?t=37396)


In my ninth season, the big question going in was if I would be able to sign Wayne Rooney or if I would have to sell him. Fortunately, just before I was about to sell him, I managed to sign Rooney to a new deal. Behind the dynamic duo of Wayne Rooney and Adriano at striker, along with a solid defense we finished 1st in the EPL for a second straight year. Perhaps, more importantly, we won the Champions League for my first time as a manager.

Read all about the 9th season here:

http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/%7Efof/...ead.php?t=37735 (http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/%7Efof/forums/showthread.php?t=37735)


In my 10th season, things had settled down. We had Rooney under a long term contract and our offense looked set. However, our defense had questions as Lucio and Rio Ferdinand were aging. Also, Wes Brown was aging and losing his skills. Would these guys be able to hold on for one more season? Would my replacements such as Salva, Marchetti, and Cahais step up? I gradually started the phasing out of Lucio and Ferdinand but they both played in some key games. However, Salva and Marchetti generally did well and proved they can play on this level. Also, we had an explosive offense led by Wayne Rooney who had his best year ever for me with 36 goals and 14 assists in 36 starts. I also saw the surprising developing of Antonio Ortega and Carlos Godoy. We did well and we won the EPL Title for the third straight year. However, we faltered in the quarterfinals of the Champions League and we only pulled off a double. We want.. no we need to build on that success and do better next season. Oh yeah, I helped guide England to one their best World Cup Finishes in a long time. There was a suprising villian that ended our run.

You can read about my 10th season here:

http://dynamic.gamespy.com/~fof/for...ead.php?t=38819 (http://dynamic.gamespy.com/~fof/forums/showthread.php?t=38819)


My 11th season was the season that finally saw me drop Rio Ferdinand from the active playing list. Also, we saw Lucio, Cristian Chivu, Wes Brown, and Zdenek Grygera all get phased out of the playing rotation. Newcomer Mark van den Boogaart had one of the best years I've ever seen out of a right back. However, I knew that he was only a stop gap for 2-3 years and I was actively searching for a young right back all year long. Unfortunately, I never found one worth signing. I relied on Wayne Rooney and Adriano more than ever in part due to injuries to Craig King and James McFadden, and also because James McFadden is slowly starting to lose his abilities. We faltered towards the end of the season and had a disappointing 2nd place finish in the EPL. That loss cost us our first triple. Read about our 11th season here:

http://dynamic.gamespy.com/~fof/for...ead.php?t=39668



In my 12th season, we started out with some early losses, but we rebounded and had a strong second half of the season. As a result, we won the EPL Title and also won the Champions League. However, the English League Title continues to evade my grasp. We relied heavily on Wayne Rooney yet again. We also had a great if injury riddled season from Adriano our young striker. Salva played well when he wasn't hurt. Barry Parker who I never expected to be great has become a great midfielder. You can read about the 12th season here:

http://dynamic.gamespy.com/~fof/for...ead.php?t=40184


In my 13th season, we started off strong and stayed strong all year long. We had a powerful offense led by Wayne Rooney and Adriano, but they were given a great deal of support from the other players. We had three midfielders with 10 goals each, Barry Parker, Michael Heller, and Carlos Godoy. Wayne Rooney had arguably his best season ever with 34 goals and 15 assists in 40 starts. Adriano also had a great year with 25 goals and 13 assists in 35 starts. He continues to show improvement every year. The defense was solidified by the acquisition of speedy Adriano Trotta and the talented Vincent Kompany. The defense is now skilled and deep. With this talented team, we won the EPL and we also won the Champions League. However, the treble and the quadruple continue to elude us.

Read about our 13th season here:

http://dynamic.gamespy.com/~fof/for...ead.php?t=40839



During our 14th season, I never ended up switching to the 3-5-2 after all. It is probably a good thing as we had a historic season. For the first time in my career, we broke the 100 point mark. Also, we won a historic quadruple as we won the EPL Title, The English League Cup, The English FA Cup, and the Champions League. Wayne Rooney had his best season yet, despite starting to lose some of his pace. Alberto Flores started getting more PT at the age of 18 with our main squad. However, it was not all great news, as I was fired from being the manager of England after losing to Italy in an epic shootout in the Quarter Finals of the World Cup. Read about our 14th season here:

http://dynamic.gamespy.com/~fof/forums/showthread.php?t=41636


Now, I start my 15th season. Will Rooney be able to come even close to duplicating his magical year last year, or will he finally show significant decline? Will Alberto Flores develop further and become a regular in the lineup? Will Adriano continue to show improvement? What can we do for an encore after such a great season? Will I take another National job? All of these questions should be answered as we proceed.

[Eaglesfan27]

We had about 8 players graduate our youth academy and join our system. In particular, we have an 18 year old winger/attacking midfielder with BLAZING speed. If he ever develops his skills, he could become a very valuable player. David Morgan, we will have our eye on you.


We've been given 24.5 million dollars for EPL TV Rights for the upcoming season.


We will play West Ham in the English Community Shield on August 5th.


The board is very pleased to announce that dividends totalling 42 million dollars will be paid to Shareholders.


We have signed a new 6 year sponsorship deal worth 9.6 million dollars per year.


The board has announced that I will have a transfer budget of 67 million dollars in the upcoming season. They expect me to use that money to aid in us winning the EPL again.

[Eaglesfan27]

July 9, 2018 -

We've signed 16 year old Jurgen Meyer from Barcelona for 1.1 million dollars. The 16 year old striker is very talented, and I hope he can duplicate Flores' feats of dominating in the U18 league..


July 10, 2018 -

Wayne Rooney won the World Cup Golden Boot with 6 goals. Jens Seifert of Germany came in 2nd, and Tomi Petrescu of Finland came in 3rd.


The World Cup Dream Team was announced:

GK: Paolo D'Agostino - Italy
DL: Julian Arboleda - Colombia
DC: Roberto - Spain
DC: Carlos Andres Hernandez - Colombia
DR: Boogaart - Holland (and Manchester United)
ML: Javier Araujo - Colombia
MC: Barry Parker - England
MC: Manu - Spain
MR: Matthew Harvey - England
SC: Wayne Rooney - England
SC: Craig King - England

S1: Maarten Stekelenburg - Holland
S2: Chris Miller - England
s3: Freddy Guarin - Colombia
S4: Miguel Benjamin Ramos - Colombia
S5: Ignacio - Spain


Wayne Rooney was selected as the World Cup's Best Player. Craig King came in 2nd, and Manu of Spain came in 3rd.


Italy's Paolo D'Agostino was selected as the World Cup's Best Keeper. Maarten Stekelenburg of Holland came in 2nd, and Libis Andres Arenas of Colombia came in 3rd.

[Eaglesfan27]

July 11, 2018 -

Real Madrid have paid 84 million dollars to Liverpool for Mike Jongerius! Mike is a very skilled 27 year old Dutch left winger/midfielder who has phenomenal speed. I'm glad to see him leave the EPL, but wonder who Liverpool will bring in..


July 12, 2018 -

West Brom has hired Steve Coppell to be their new manager.


Today we play Martitimo a decent Portuguese team in a friendly match.

It's sunny and in the 80's.


GK: Adriano
DL: Cardozo
DC: Kompany
DC: Petit
DR: Miller
ML: Downing
MC: Godoy
MC: Oswald
MR: Ortega
SC: Wright
SC: King

S1: Dani (our new backup keeper - well not new, he has been with our reserves for years.)

S2: Barbosa
S3: Pinna
S4: Adriano
S5: Schmidt
S6: Parker
S7: Schruers
S8: Trotta
S9: Boogaart
S10: Flores
S11: Cahais
S12: Heller

[Eaglesfan27]

4 minute mark: King gets a yellow card for pushing Dias.

13 minute mark: Cardozo steals the ball deep in our zone.. passes it to Wright at midpitch.. he turns.. fires a pass to King's feet.. King beats a lone defender.. he dribbles into the box.. shoots.. lower left corner.. GOAL!!!! 1-0.

21 minute mark: Downing dribbles past two defenders.. he still has some moves.. he centers it to King.. King shoots.. upper left corner.. GOAL!!!! 2-0.

41 minute mark: Miguel with a hard tackle on Wright.. Wright is limping.. Miguel gets a yellow card.



Halftime: 2-0 lead for us.

I bring 5 subs on including Pinna at LW, and Flores and Adriano at the striker positions.

64 minute mark: Oliveira with a long pass to Martins in the box.. he shoots.. upper right corner.. Adriano dives.. it's past him. GOAL. 2-1.

86 minute mark: Parker steals the ball.. passes it to Flores outside the box.. Flores with a crossover dribble blows by a defender.. dribbles into the box.. shoots.. upper left corner.. GOAL!!!! 3-1.


Game over. 3-1 win.

We outshot them 15-10 (8-5 on target)

Ortega wins MoM, 9 for form, 16 of 23 passes, 2 key passes, 3 of 7 tackles, 1 of 1 headers, 6 interceptions, 14 runs, 1 foul drawn.

King had an 8 for form. Everyone else had 7's.


Flores, 45 minutes, 7 for form, 5 of 5 passes, 0 of 3 headers, 1 run, 1 goal.

[Eaglesfan27]

July 14, 2018 -

Newcastle wants to buy Flores. About 10 other teams have also approached me. I tell them all, "He is not for sale at any price. Stop trying to unsettle him."


Chelsea has sent 20 million dollars to Barcelona for Thomas Block. Thomas is a 24 year old German midfielder who is highly skilled. He isn't very good defensively, but offensively my scouts rank him very highly. I think Chelsea found themselves a bargain.


England has appointed Tony Colbert as their new manager.. the bastards.



Arsenal has spent 5.4 million to sign Aleksandar Djuric from Everton. Djuric is a physically intimidating 29 year old centreback who has excellent speed.


Arsenal has signed Alain Girard from Everton for 11 million dollars. Girard is a 25 year old attacking midfielder/right winger who is very fast, but has just average skills.



Joop Hiele has been hired as the new manager of Holland.

[Eaglesfan27]

July 16, 2018 -

Today we play Vitoria Futebol Clube in our 2nd of 4 friendly matches (before the Community Shield Match.) They are a good Portguese team.


It's sunny with temperatures in the 80's.


GK: Adriano
DL: Trotta
DC: Cardozo
DC: Salva
DR: Schmidt
ML: Barbosa
MC: Heller
MC: Godoy
MR: Ortega
SC: Rooney
SC: Wright

S1: Dani
S2: Schreurs
S3: Parker
S4: Oswald
S5: Cahais
S6: Pinna
s7: Flores
S8: Miller
S9: Boogaart
S10: King
S11: Petit
S12: Kompany

[Eaglesfan27]

9 minute mark: Trotta passes it to Wright.. he drops it off for Rooney on his left.. he has a shot.. instead he passes it to Barbosa.. Barbosa shoots.. over the bar.

26 minute mark: Barbosa passes it to Wright.. he heads it to Rooney's feet.. Rooney shoots.. upper left corner.. the keeper dives.. saves it.

35 minute mark: Barbosa grabs at his left leg.. he has to be helped off the pitch. I put Pinna on for him.

35 minute mark: Pinna dribbles down the left side.. long cross to Ortega.. he dribbles between two defenders into the box.. the keeper charges out.. Ortega chips it.. over the keeper.. just under the bar! GOAL!!!! 1-0.

42 minute mark: Ortega is tripped just outside the box.. Rooney takes the free kick.. shoots.. over the wall.. over the bar.


Halftime: 1-0 lead for us.



I put on most of my second team including Flores and King at striker.


49 minute mark: Pinna dribbles down the left sideline.. past two defenders.. crosses it to the near post.. Flores knocks it down.. shoots.. the keeper blocks it.

81 minute mark: Boogaart passes it very long to Flores in the box.. he heads it to King's feet.. he shoots from 15 yards out.. excellent save by their keeper.



Game over. 1-0 win for us.

We outshot them 14-6 (10-0 on target)

Ortega had a 10 for form and won MoM, 29 of 33 passes, 4 key passes, 3 of 5 tackles, 0 of 3 headers, 2 interceptions, 12 runs, 2 fouls drawn, and 1 goal.

Pinna had an 8. everyone else had a 7.


Flores, 45 minutes, 7 for form, 6 of 8 passes, 1 of 2 tackles, 1 of 7 headers, 1 run, 1 foul drawn.

[Eaglesfan27]

July 17, 2018 -

France has appointed Sidney Govou as their new national coach.

Argentina has announced Victor Munoz is their new coach.


Juri Schlunz has been appointed the new manager of Germany.



July 19, 2018 -

Chelsea have spent 19 million dollars to sign right winger Matthew Harvey from Coventry. Harvey played well for me in the World Cup and I think Chelsea made a smart signing.


Juventus has expressed their interest in acquiring Carlos Godoy to the media. Godoy's agent has reportedly told the media that Godoy would like to make that move..


I told the media, "Godoy is a valued member of our team, and he will not be sold anywhere."


We've completed the signing of 16 year old Italian keeper, Alessandro Di Matteo from Castellettese for 120,000 dollars. This kid is very talented for his age, and I think this was well worth it to our youth system.



July 21, 2018 -

Carlos Godoy has told skysports web site that he would be interested in talking to Juventus, but that it would take a big offer to lure him away from Old Trafford.


Freddy Adu has signed a new 3 year 30 million dollar deal with Chelsea.


It was announced today that we will play Liverpool in the European Super Cup on Aug 24.

[Eaglesfan27]

July 23, 2018 -

Spain has named Gonzalo Abando as their new manager.


Liverpool has offered 20 million for Flores. I turn down the offer.



July 25, 2018 -

NO! NO! NO! Alberto Flores has come into my office and told me that he doesn't want to remain with the team and he is upset we rejected Liverpool's offer for him.

I decide to talk to Flores about a large pay raise and an extension.

He is currently making 9,000/week on a deal that expires at the end of this season.


His agent is asking for a 3 year extension with a 1.5 million dollar signing bonus and 51,000/week salary. I agree to their request.

[Eaglesfan27]

July 25, 2018 -

Today we play a friendly match with Port Vale. Port Vale is in League Two and this should be an easy team to dominate if our guys try..


It's cloudy with temperatures in the 70's.


GK: Dani
DL: Schmidt
DC: Cardozo
DC: Kompany
DR: Boogaart
ML: Downing
MC: Heller
MC: Godoy
MR: Ortega
SC: Rooney
SC: Adriano

S1: Adriano
S2: Barbosa
S3: Parker
S4: Wright
S5: Trotta
S6: Oswald
S7: Flores
s8: Miller
S9: Pinna
S10: King
S11: Petit
S12: Schreurs

[Eaglesfan27]

2 minute mark: Downing with a corner.. Adriano heads it.. GO.. it's disallowed. Adriano pushed the defender.

9 minute mark: Rooney has a breakaway.. he is caught from behind by Craig Tomlinson.

21 minute mark: Cardozo with a long pass.. 50 yards down the pitch Rooney latches onto it... dribbles past the only defender that is back.. shoots from 16 yards out.. upper left corner... GOAL!!! 1-0.

25 minute mark: Boogaart with a long 40 yard pass down the pitch.. to the box.. Godoy is the first man there.. he shoots.. upper left corner.. GOAL!!!! 2-0.

30 minute mark: Morgan catches Rooney from behind to stop his breakaway..

32 minute mark: Morgan again catches Rooney from behind to stop a breakaway..

34 minute mark: Godoy passes it to Heller deep in the box.. he knocks the ball down.. turns.. shoots.. upper left corner.. GOAL!!!! 3-0.

42 minute mark: Heller gets a yellow card for arguing an offside call against Rooney.


Halftime: 3-0 lead.


47 minute mark: Trotta passes it to Downing.. Downing plays a really nice through ball into the box.. Adriano beats everyone to it.. fakes out the keeper.. shoots.. lower right corner.. GOAL!!!! 4-0.

56 minute mark: Dani makes a pair of nice saves.

58 minute mark: I bring on most of the bench.

70 minute mark: Parker passes it to the left corner of the pitch.. Flores catches it just before it crosses the endline.. passes it back to Pinna.. he crosses it for the far post.. Schreurs heads it.. upper right corner.. GOAL!!! 5-0.


Game over. 5-0 win.

We outshot them 16-2 (8-2 on target)

Rooney wins MoM, 9 for form, 13 of 17 passes, 1 key pass, 0 of 1 tackles, 2 of 3 headers, 1 interception, 7 runs, 1 foul drawn, and 1 goal.

All of my starters had 8's for form.

Flores, 32 minutes played, 7 for form, 6 of 7 passes, 0 tackles, 0 of 3 headers, 1 run, 1 foul drawn.

[oykib]

It's kind of disturbing to keep seeing Rooney get caught from behind on breakaways.

That happened once or twice at the end of last season as well...

Looking forward to seeing more from Flores.

[Eaglesfan27]

It's kind of disturbing to keep seeing Rooney get caught from behind on breakaways.

That happened once or twice at the end of last season as well...

Looking forward to seeing more from Flores.
I'm worried about Rooney as well. My coaches note that his pace in practice is becoming slower..

I hope Flores' few weaknesses don't stop him from becoming great :)

[Galaxy]

Let's go United!

I'm having a blast with my first season at Azzuru, in the Swiss League. Unbeaten through eight games at the top of the standings, I'm suprising everyone. :)

Infused a pair of young studs, China's playmaker Zhou Habin and Liberia's striker Dunlee Johnson (who is out four months), and a crop of 16-to-17-year-old years who will be the future....Habin is a STUD....This game is amazing. :D

I plan on retooling the team over the next two years with young, faster talent. Hopefully it will work.

[SirFozzie]

You playing FM 05 or FM 06 Galaxy? (GRRRR...)

[Galaxy]

'05...I'm gonna pass up '06. I feel like Theo Epstein, :D.

I agreed to sell my five-star rated keeper for around $3 million (through an upfront fee as well as payment plan over 24 months, as well as apperance fees once he reaches them), and have a 20-year prospect from FC Bayern Muchien to take over this year (who should be just as good), but the risk-reward ratio is exciting. Next off-season, we will have to shop hard for a younger star in the net (our to-be-sold keeper is 26 going on 27).

[Eaglesfan27]

July 26, 2018 -

I've been informed that I have 11 regular players with contracts expiring in the next year.

They are Boogaart, Barbosa, Cardozo, Oswald, Miller, Downing, Schreurs, Cahais, Schmidt, Kompany, and Flores.

I've already offered Flores a new deal.

Boogaart is 32, but is still playing very well. He is currently making 83,000/week and wants the same to sign a 1 year extension. He also wants a million dollar signing bonus. I decide to offer him this.

Barbosa is 31 and is still talented. He currently makes 120k/week. He is willing to drop down to 110k/year with a 1.8 million dollars signing bonus for a 2 year extension. I agree to his request.

Cardozo is 27 and is in the prime of his career. He currently makes 130k/week and wants 130k/week plus 2 million to sign a new 4 year deal. I agree to his request.

Oswald currently makes 46,000k/week. He wants 72k/week plus 2 million to sign, plus a promise of a key role in the offense to sign a 3 year deal. I offer him the money, but only promise that he will be used more often, but not as a key player every game.

Miller is 21 and is already a great right back. He currently makes 44k/week and is willing to sign a new 4 year deal at 44k/week with a 1 million dollars signing bonus! I feel like I'm getting a steal and gladly offer him this.

Downing is 34 and his skills are starting to slip. It's a hard decision on whether to re-sign him. I decide I'll wait to see how he does over a few months..

Schreurs is 30 and still playing at a very high level. He currently makes 120k/week and wants 2.4 million plus the same salary to sign a 2 year extension. I agree.

Cahais is currently making 28k/week as a backup. I offer him 28k/week plus 300k to sign a 1 year extension.

Schmidt is currently making 49k/week and wants 500k plus 49k/week to sign a new 4 year deal. I agree to his request.


Kompany is 32, but he is still playing at a high level. He currently makes 160k/week. He wants a new deal for 160k/week plus 1.5 million and a 3 year deal. I amend it to a 2 year deal to see if he will accept.



Of my reserves, Antonio Blanco and Mark Hall are potential future stars.

I call Blanco's agent and he informs me that they want a raise from 1,500/week to 3,000/week plus 130k signing bonus for a 2 year extension. I agree to the request.


Hall is much more greedy. Mark Hall is currently making 1,250/week. He wants a raise to 13,500/week! I offer him 8,000/week with his requested 150k bonus.

[Eaglesfan27]

July 28, 2018 -

Cahais signed the new 2 year deal worth 2.6 million.

Miller signed a new 4 year 9 million dollar deal.

Schreurs signed the new 2 year 12.5 million dollar deal.

Boogaart signed the new 2 year 9 million dollar deal.

Barbosa signed the new 3 year deal worth 18 million.


Flores is still debating on signing his deal, and it is making me nervous..


Later on July 28, 2018 -

Valencia signed Sebastien Mendy from Arsenal for 34 million dollars. Mendy is a very taletned midfielder but his lack of speed hurts him at times. Overall, I think this was a good sale for Arsenal, assuming they use the money to bring in a talent.


Schmidt has signed a new 4 year deal worth 9 million dollars.

Cardozo has signed a new 4 year deal worth 26.5 million.

Kompany signed the new 2 year deal worth 16 million dollars.

Blanco signed his new deal.

Oswald signed a 3 year deal worth 12.5 million.


Mark Hall rejected our offer. The 19 year old is cocky. That might serve him well as a striker. I decide to up my offer to 11,500/week for a 3 year deal.

[Eaglesfan27]

Jul 28, 2018 -

Today we travel to play Germinal Beerschot. They are a decent Belgian team. This is our last friendly before the Community Shield.


It's sunny with temperatures in the 50's.


GK: Adriano
DL: Trotta
DC: Petit
DC: Boogaart
DR: Schmidt
ML: Barbosa
MC: Parker
MC: Heller
MR: Ortega
SC: Flores
SC: King

S1: Dani
S2: Salva
S3: Oswald
S4: Downing
S5: Cardozo
S6: Godoy
S7: Wright
S8: Miller
S9: Pinna
S10: Adriano
S11: Kompany
S12: Schreurs

[Eaglesfan27]

9 minute mark: Barbosa dribbles down the left sideline.. centers it to Heller.. he shoots from 20 yards out.. upper right corner.. GOAL!!!! 1-0.

33 minute mark: Ortega dribbles down the pitch.. weaves past three defenders.. quick pass to King in the box.. he shoots.. lower left corner.. GOAL!!!! 2-0. Ortega made that goal happen.


Halftime: 2-0 lead. Flores has been just there the first half..



70 minute mark: I bring on several subs including Pinna.

76 minute mark: Adriano with a brilliant save on a cross and header.

86 minute mark: Mestdagh hits a free kick from 30 yards into the upper left corner for a goal. 2-1.



Game over. 2-1 win.

We outshot them 13-7 (7-5 on target)

Peter De Backer won MoM. Their backup keeper came on at the 75 minute mark and made 3 quick saves. Interesting decision.


Adriano (GK), Boogaart, Barbosa, Heller, and Flores all had 8's for form. The rest of the team had 7's.

Flores had a better 2nd half.

Flores, 8 for form, 17 of 17 passes, 0 key passes, 0 of 0 tackles, 5 of 10 headers, 4 runs, 2 fouls drawn.

Watching him play, it almost seems Flores is being too deferrential, and not shooting enough. I'll see if I can convince him to shoot more..

[Eaglesfan27]

July 29, 2018 -

Portugal has approached me and asked me to become their new national manager! I wasn't planning on managing in the national scene again so soon, but this should be quite the challenge.

I accept the job offer.



Alberto Flores turned down my contract offer. He wants a bigger salary, or so he says.

I offer Flores 55k/week, 2 million signing bonus for a new 3 year deal.


Milan has hired Tullio Gritti to be their new manager.




July 30, 2018 -

Portugal has told me that they expect me to help Portugal qualify for the upcoming European Football Championship. They expect strong performances throughout the qualification period.

I decide to offer my Manchester United AM, Antonio Alvarez, the Assistant Manger's job of Portugal.



July 31, 2018 -

Antonio Ortega injured his groin during training today and will miss 2-3 weeks :(

Mark Hall signed the contract I offered to him and is now signed through June 2021.



I've been made 6-4 favorites to win the EPL. Arsenal and Liverpool have 5-2 odds. Chelsea has 6-1 odds. Aston Villa has 16-1 odds, and West Ham has 20-1 odds.


The media asked me how I feel about being named the favorites to win the EPL.

I respond, "I feel good about it. If we work hard every match, there is no reason we can't win the title again this year."

[Galaxy]

Portugal? They aren't too bad. Not a top-tier club, but they should have talent.

[Eaglesfan27]

Portugal? They aren't too bad. Not a top-tier club, but they should have talent.
Yeah, right now, I don't see anyone of Rooney's or even King's calibre on the current roster, but they have some good players. Barbosa seems to be their top player at this point. Also, I'm concerned that they are an aging club, but I'll hopefully find some young talent to work onto the team.

[Eaglesfan27]

Aug 1, 2018 -

Newcastle have offered 3.6 million for Dani. I feel that Blanco is ready to play as my main second stringer, and I'm tempted to do this deal. I counter with a request for 4.6 million.


Antonio Alvarez has accepted my offer to become Assistant Manager of Portugal.



The board is thrilled with my performance as manager.

West Ham have signed right winger Christopher Eagles on a free transfer from Valencia.


We've signed Dario Tamburini from Real Madrid as a Bosman player. He should add even more depth to our crowded midfield..


Lazio has spent 20 million dollars to sign Marcos from Liverpool. Marcos is a talented 29 year old right back, but I think Liverpool extracted a good price for him.



Aug 4, 2018 -

Chelsea have paid Aston Villa 15 million dollars to sign 25 year old attacking midfielder/right winger Jose Ignacio Carreno. Carreno has top notch speed, great acceleration, great leaping ability, and he is a good dribbler. Fortunately, he isn't a great passer. Overall, a fair deal for both clubs I think.


Flores has rejected my contract offer! I'm offering more than what he is asking for, but he keeps saying he wants a better salary! :(


I decide to offer him 75k/week and 1.5 million signing bonus. All of my offers have been to be a rotation player (which is an honest assessment at this point.) Perhaps, I'll have to promise him regular starting time if he rejects this offer...


Newcastle have withdrawn their offer for Dani.


Roma have offered 19 million plus Andrea Aiello for Trotta. Aiello is a talented 26 year old centreback, but I quickly turn down the offer.

[Eaglesfan27]

Aug 5, 2018 -

Today we play West Ham in the English Community Shield. West Ham's star is clearly keeper Warren Norman. He shined for England in the last World Cup and he is a talented keeper hitting his prime. Robbin Kieft is stil a skilled striker and Aaron Lennon is a very good right winger. Ryn Francis is a good centreback. It will be interesting to see how often Christopher Eagles plays with Lennon being on the team.


We are 4-6 favorites.

It's sunny with temperatures in the 60's.


Ortega and Wood are out injured. Tamburini is probable with a chest injury.


GK: Adriano
DL: Schmidt
DC: Cardozo
DC: Kompany
DR: Miller
ML: Barbosa
MC: Parker
MC: Godoy
MR: Schreurs
SC: Rooney
SC: Adriano

S1: Dani
S2: Boogaart
S3: Pinna
S4: Oswald
S5: King
S6: Tamburini
S7: Flores

[Eaglesfan27]

4 minute mark: Michael Ferreira tripped Godoy.. yellow card for Michael.

6 minute mark: Schruers crosses the ball to Parker.. he knocks it down.. shoots from 12 yards out.. Great block by the keeper.. Adriano hits the rebound right at goal... another brilliant save by Norman.

9 minute mark: Godoy steals the ball deep in our zone.. passes it to Rooney at midpitch.. Rooney dribbles.. is challenged by a defender.. passes it to Barbosa left of the box.. Barbosa holds it.. draws a defender.. passes to a racing Rooney.. Rooney shoots.. upper left corner.. GOAL!!!! 1-0.

10 minute mark: Barbosa dribbles down the left side of the pitch.. finds Adriano with a sharp pass.. Adriano dribbles into the box.. shoots from 18 yards out.. lower left corner.. Norman dives.. it's past him! GOAL!!!! 2-0.

16 minute mark: Rooney gets the ball at midpitch.. dribbles past two defenders.. shoots from 25 yards out.. strong banana shot.. Norman saves it.

25 minute mark: Godoy intercepts a keeper kick.. passes it into the box.. Adriano has it.. shoots.. over the bar.

29 minute mark: Lennon dribbles into the edge of the box.. shoots from 19 yards out.. Adriano saves it.

31 minute mark: Kompany with a pair of key clearances.

32 minute mark: Barbosa dribbles down the left sideline.. passes it to Parker.. Parker passes to Rooney in the left half of the box.. Rooney turns.. shoots.. lower right corner.. GOAL!!!! 3-0.

34 minute mark: Godoy with a two footed tackle on Kieft.. yellow card for Godoy.

37 minute mark: Cardozo gets a yellow card for a trip on Kieft.



Halftime: 3-0 lead for us. There are just under 90,000 fans here at Wembley.



I put Boogaart on for Cardozo.

46 minute mark: Lennon gets off a shot from 20 yards out.. Adriano saves it easily.

50 minute mark: Kieft slams into Miller.. very dirty play! Red card for Kieft! Miller has to be carried off the pitch. I hope the kid is ok!

I have no choice but to put Tamburini in at right back (not his preferred position as he is much more of a defensive midfielder.)

55 minute mark: Pass from Schmidt to Parker to Rooney in the box.. he shoots.. lower right corner.. great save by Norman to deny Rooney his hattricj.

64 minute mark: Flores on for Rooney, Oswald on for Godoy, and King on for Adriano.

85 minute mark: Tamburini steals the ball deep in our zone, dribbles up the right sideline.. passes it 30 yards up the pitch to King.. he knocks it down, turns, fakes out a defender.. shoots.. lower left corner.. GOAL!!!! 4-0.

92 minute mark: Schmidt passes it long to Flores in the left half of the box.. he makes a nice pass to King by the right post.. King shoots.. brilliant save by Norman.

92 minute mark: Green slides hard into Barbosa.. Barbosa is hurt and has to be helped off the pitch. Parker pushes Green and gets a yellow card.


Game over. 4-0 win for us.

We outshot them 16-7 (11-3 on target)

Barbosa wins MoM, 9 for form, 20 of 26 passes, 4 key passes, 3 of 12 tackles, 8 of 10 headers, 1 interception, 6 runs, 2 fouls drawn, and 2 assists.

Parker and Rooney also had 9's for form.

Adriano (GK), Schmidt, Schreurs, Adriano, and King had 8's for form.


Flores, 24 minutes, 7 for form, 6 of 7 passes, 1 key pass, 2 of 3 headers, 1 interception, 4 runs, 1 foul drawn.

[Eaglesfan27]

Post Match Info:

We've won our 3rd consecutive English Community Shield!

Chris Miller suffered sprained knee ligaments. He will miss 3-4 weeks according to our physio.


Lazio have offered 22 million for Trotta. I turn down the offer.



Aug 8, 2018 -

Betis have offered 20 million dollars for Flores. I turn down the offer.



Aug 9, 2018 -

Flores has rejected my latest offer. I feel I have no choice. I have to promise him more regular starts (and make sure I deliver on the promise.)

I offer him first team action, 2 million signing and 75k/week for a 3 year deal.


Chelsea have offered 20 million for Flores. I turn down the offer.


Aug 11, 2018 -

Milan have offered 80 million dollars for Heller. I counter by asking for 120 million.


To open the EPL Season, Chelsea managed to defeat West Ham 1-0.

Tamburini injured his wrist during training and will miss a few days.


Aston Villa have signed Gabriel Nicolae from Coventry for 22 million dollars. Nicolae is very fast, very strong, very agile, an excellent leaper, and has great acceleration. He can play right wing, attacking midfield, or centreback. He is a decent passer and a very good shooter. I think Aston Villa made a great signing to bolster their club, unfortunately.

[Eaglesfan27]

Aug 12, 2018 -

Today we travel to play our rivals, Manchester City, in our EPL Opener. Manchester City strongly relies on the talented keeper, Libis Andres Arenas. His play is key to their team. Paul Simpson is a talented midfielder who can play both ways well. Gregory Grondin and Gary Moore are their 2 main strikers. Giuseppe Corradini is a very strong centreback who can push strikers around well.


We are 4-5 favorites.

It's sunny with temperatures in the 70's.

Miller, Tamburini, Wood, and Ortega are all out.

GK: Adriano
DL: Schmidt
DC: Cardozo
DC: Kompany
DR: Boogaart
ML: Barbosa
MC: Godoy
MC: Heller
MR: Schreurs
SC: Rooney
SC: Adriano

S1: Dani
S2: Flores
S3: Oswald
S4: King
S5: Trotta

[Eaglesfan27]

2 minute mark: Rooney steals the ball.. has a breakaway.. is caught from behind by Smith.

4 minute mark: Adriano with a long pass to Barbosa.. Barbosa dribbles past two defenders down the left sideline.. he crosses it sharply.. Rooney with a powerful header.. into the upper right corner.. GOAL!!!! 1-0.

6 minute mark: Kompany trips Grondin.. gets away with a warning.. Rubio takes the free kick.. it deflects off the wall and Adriano can't gather the odd bounce. GOAL. 1-1.

12 minute mark: Barbosa is viciously tackled by their right back.. no card! Barbosa is hurt and has to be helped off the pitch. I put Trotta on for him.

16 minute mark: Boogaart with a long pass to Trotta on the left wing, he uses his amazing speed to go by two defenders.. crosses it towards the near post.. Rooney heads it.. over the bar.

29 minute mark: Heller steals the ball at midpitch.. passes it to Rooney.. he shoots a powerful banana shot from 30 yards out.. the keeper makes a nice save.

34 minute mark: Kompany gets a yellow card for obstruction.. Kompany yells at the ref for the call.. gets away with a warning.

36 minute mark: Simpson with a dangerous tackle on Heller.. yellow card for Simpson.

39 minute mark: Heller with a tough tackle on Simpson.. yellow card for Heller.



Halftime: 1-1 tie. They have over 47,000 fans here today.



50 minute mark: Adriano starts a counter attack.. long pass to Godoy.. he dribbles past a defender.. into the box.. he shoots.. the keeper blocks it.. Rooney has the rebound.. whistle.. Rooney is called for being offside.

62 minute mark: I'd love to keep Trotta's speed at left wing, but Kompany is huffing it out there. I move Trotta to right back and slide Boogaart into Kompany's spot. I put Flores on at left wing.

I also put Oswald on for Heller.

67 minute mark: Flores uses a tenancious dribble to get past two defenders.. crosses it to Rooney in the box.. he heads it.. the keeper barely tips it over the bar.

69 minute mark: Schreurs gets a yellow card for tripping Gibson.

71 minute mark: Rooney with a corner kick to Flores in the box.. he shoots.. upper left corner, it hits the post and bounces wide of the net.

77 minute mark: Whelan with a corner kick to the far post.. Abate heads it.. past Adriano.. into the goal. GOAL. Down 2-1.

80 minute mark: Flores dribbles down the left wing.. crosses it to the far post.. Adriano heads it.. over the bar.

84 minute mark: Godoy dribbles down the left side of the pitch.. crosses it to the far post.. Adriano heads it.. inches wide right.

92 minute mark: Flores passes it to Schreurs in the right half of the box.. he blasts a shot.. upper left corner.. great save by their keeper.


Game over. We lost 2-1 :(

We outshot them 15-11 (8-4 on target)

Godoy wins MoM, 9 for form, 13 of 18 passes, 4 key passes, 6 of 8 tackles, 5 of 7 headers, 4 interceptions, 7 runs, 2 fouls drawn.

Heller and Rooney had 8's. Adriano (GK) had a 5 for form. The rest of the team had 7's.

[Eaglesfan27]

Post Match Info:

Helder Barbosa suffered a hamstring tear today and is expected to need at least 5-6 months to recover!

Pinna will need to step up. He shows some signs of being able to do it, but now he needs to prove himself.

[Eaglesfan27]

Aug 14, 2018 -

Flores has rejected my latest contract offer! What does he want? He says he wants a basic salar that is higher, but I'm offering him 50% more than he is asking for. Sheesh!


Milan have withdrawn their offer for Heller.


I offer Flores 2 million signing bonus (he is asking for 1.1 million) 100k/week (he is now up to 60k/week on his request) and first team football..


Aug 15, 2018 -

Reggina have offered 7.3 million for Petit. I reject the offer.

[Eaglesfan27]

Aug 15, 2018 -

Today we host Everton. Everton's team is rather pedestrian. They don't have any real stars. Michael Turner is a good right back. Neil Gibson is an above average striker. Alfonso Micheli is a young Italian keeper with excellent potential.


We are 4-7 favorites.

It's overcast with temperatures in the 50's.

Injured: Barbosa, Tamburini, and Miller.


GK: Adriano
DL: Trotta
DC: Kompany
DC: Salva
DR: Boogaart
ML: Pinna
MC: Parker
MC: Heller
MR: Schreurs
SC: Rooney
SC: King

S1: Dani
s2: Downing
S3: Oswald
S4: Flores
S5: Cardozo

[Eaglesfan27]

12 minute mark: Pinna with a nice dribble past their right back, crosses it to the far post.. the keeper intercepts it.

14 minute mark: Pinna with a great cross (he has a wonderful curve on his crosses) to the far post.. King heads it.. upper right corner.. the keeper pushes it over the bar.

16 minute mark: Their keeper and defenders stop a trio of shots by my guys.

18 minute mark: We've had 5 corners in a row as we are pressing the attack..

22 minute mark: Kompany with a long pass to Rooney.. he threads a pass between three defenders to King in the box.. he shoots.. upper left corner.. the keeper dives.. tips it over the bar.

27 minute mark: Pinna gets the ball from Kompany.. passes it to King just outside the box.. King passes it to Rooney.. Rooney splits two defenders.. fakes out the keeper.. shoots.. GOAL!!!! 1-0. It's clear Rooney has lost quite a bit of speed, but he can still create magic.

29 minute mark: Pinna gets the ball at midpitch.. passes it to Rooney in the left half of the box.. Rooney passes it back to Parker who quickly passes it back to a cutting Rooney.. he shoots.. lower right corner.. GOAL!!!! 2-0.

35 minute mark: King has gone down.. he needs some treatment and I'm not sure if he will last the match.

44 minute mark: We get a trio of shots on goal, but their defenders or keeper blocks them all.



Halftime: 2-0 lead for us. We have over 75,000 fans here today.



47 minute mark: Our midfielder pass it back and forth.. finally Schruers gets it in the right edge of the box.. he centers it to King who hits it on the half-volley.. upper left corner.. GOAL!!!! 3-0.

60 minute mark: Downing on for Pinna and Flores on for Rooney.

62 minute mark: Schreurs passes it to King in the middle of the box.. he shoots.. lower left corner.. blistering shot.. GOAL!!!! 4-0.

70 minute mark: Downing gets a pass from Parker left of the box.. centers it for Flores.. he shoots.. the keeper blocks it.

Downing is getting stopped by the fullback repeatedly..



Game over. 4-0 win :)

We outshot them 19-2 (12-0 on target)

King wins MoM, 10 for form, 16 of 17 passes, 2 key passes, 1 of 1 tackles, 0 of 16 headers (!), 3 interceptions, 5 runs, 1 assist, and 2 goals.

Parker and Rooney also had 10's for form.

Adriano (GK) and Flores had 7's for form. Everyone else had an 8.


Flores, 30 minutes played, 7 for form, 4 of 5 passes, 0 of 2 headers, 2 runs, 1 foul drawn.

[Eaglesfan27]

Aug 17, 2018 -

Michael Wood has begun full training following his injury.


Aug 18, 2018 -

Flores has rejected our latest offer. He says he wants more money, but I suspect he really wants more PT. I better start giving him some starts.


Today we travel to play Cardiff in an EPL Match. Cardiff is being led by new acquisition, striker Bartomeu Moneiro de Almeida. Baromeu is a 25 year old striker from Guinea-Bissau who is fast, strong, and has good skills. He has 2 goals in starts this year. Their #2 striker, Tony Vaughn is out injured. Their left winger, Yves Monnier, is also out injured. They will be relying on Steve Campbell, a loan player from Aston Villa, to provide some skill in the midfield. Luis Carlos is playing well in goal for them this year. The 30 year old has one clean sheet and only gave up a goal in his other start and he has sharp reflexes.

We are 4-6 favorites.

It's sunny with temperatures in the 80's.


GK: Adriano
DL: Schmidt
DC: Cardozo
DC: Kompany
DR: Boogaart
ML: Downing
MC: Godoy
MC: Parker
MR: Ortega
SC: Rooney
SC: Adriano

S1: Dani
S2: Trotta
S3: Pinna
S4: King
S5: Oswald

[Eaglesfan27]

12 minute mark: Rooney on a breakaway.. he is caught from behind by Bailey who clears it.

21 minute mark: Downing passes to Rooney left of the box.. he centers it for Parker.. he shoots.. over the bar.

30 minute mark: Ortega with a long pass into the box.. Rooney can't get to it before the defender clears it.

39 minute mark: Downing gets the ball from Parker just left of the box.. he centers it to Rooney in the middle of the box.. Rooney shoots.. lower right corner.. the keeper saves it.


Halftime: 0-0 tie. It's becoming evident to me that Rooney's speed is significantly diminished as he is aging.


60 minute mark: Rooney is wilting in the heat. Adriano also looks tired. I put Oswald and King on at striker.

61 minute mark: Downing gets the ball from Parker on the left sideline.. Downing passes it towards Godoy who misses the pass, but it rolls right to Oswald who is running into the box.. he immediately shoots.. lower left corner.. GOAL!!!! 1-0.

67 minute mark: Oswald gets the ball from Cardozo at midpitch, he turns on the speed.. dribbles past one, two, three defenders.. into the box.. he fakes right.. shoots.. upper left corner.. GOAL!!!! 2-0! Oswald with a magical goal!



Game over. 2-0 win for us.

We outshot them 12-6 (6-3 on target)

Oswald wins MoM, 8 for form, 5 of 7 passes, 2 of 2 headers, 3 runs, 1 foul drawn, and 2 goals.


Adriano (GK), Kompany, Godoy, and Downing all had 8's for form. The rest of the team had 7's.

[Eaglesfan27]

Aug 20, 2018 -

Kompany, Downing, and Parker were all selected to the EPL Team of the Week.


Aug 21, 2018 -

Birmingham have paid Ajax 5 million dollars to acquire 22 year old Dutch centreback Joey Schmitz. Joey is a strong, fast centreback with decent leaping ability and good timing who is a nice pickup for Birmingham.


29 year old Star Centreback Roberto has rejected Barcelona's recent contract offer.


Milan has sent centreback Jorg Walther and 28 million dollars to Arsenal for keeper, Jesus, who has become a star. Jorg Walther is a VERY talented centreback who is slow, but so skilled that he dominates. I think Arsenal made a very nice deal to bolster themselves.

[Eaglesfan27]

Aug 21, 2018 -

Today we host West Brom in an EPL Match. We are currently in 5th while they are in 8th. They are led by 20 year old Irish striker Mark Walsh who is doubtful due to a groin strain. Walsh has average speed, average physical skills, but good technical ability. Their star left winger, Giedrius Brichkus, is out injured this match. Centrebacks Jamie Adams and Mark Harper are playing well together and cover for each other efficiently. Gary Baker has been playing reasonably well in goal.


We are 4-7 favorites.

It's overcast with temperatures in the 50's.


Injured: Barbosa, Tamburini, and Miller


GK: Adriano
DL: Trotta
DC: Kompany
DC: Salva
DR: Schmidt
ML: Pinna
MC: Heller
MC: Oswald
MR: Schreurs
SC: Flores (I need to get him some starts, and try to get him to sign a new contract.)
SC: King

S1: Dani
S2: Cahais
S3: Wright
S4: Wood
S5: Downing

[Eaglesfan27]

2 minute mark: Great passing from Oswald to Schreurs to Pinna in the left half of the box.. he centers it for King who shoots from 12 yards out.. upper left corner.. GOAL!!!! 1-0.

33 minute mark: Kompany starts the counterattack.. long pass to Schreurs who passes it to King in the right half of the box.. he crosses it to the far post.. Flores heads it.. into the crossbar. He was unlucky there.

36 minute mark: Oswald gets a yellow card for tripping one of their midfielders.

44 minute mark: Schreurs gets a yellow card for tripping Mark Walsh.



Halftime: 1-0 lead for us. We have over 68,000 fans here today.



58 minute mark: Their keeper stops a pair of shots from Heller and Flores.

62 minute mark: Wright on at right wing for Schreurs, and Wood on for Oswald.

81 minute mark: Pinna passes from midpitch to Heller just outside the box.. he shoots.. upper right corner.. brilliant save by their keeper.

85 minute mark: Pinna passes to Heller just outside the box.. he shoots.. upper right corner.. the keeper can't get there in time! GOAL!!!! 2-0.


Game over. 2-0 win for us.

We outshot them 13-2 (8-0 on target)

Pinna wins MoM, 10 for form, 40 of 47 passes, 8 key passes, 1 of 1 tackles, 4 of 5 headers, 16 runs, 2 fouls drawn, 2 assists.

Heller, Schreurs, and King all had 8's for form.

The rest of the team had 7's.

[daedalus]

Jesus, who has become a star.Right now, he's just a star. Once he's a SUPERSTAR, Andrew Lloyd Webber will be making a musical about him.

[Eaglesfan27]

Right now, he's just a star. Once he's a SUPERSTAR, Andrew Lloyd Webber will be making a musical about him.
:D

[Eaglesfan27]

Aug 22, 2018 -

Liverpool have offered 40 million dollars for Oswald. I counter by asking 90 million for him.

Liverpool have offered 75 million for Godoy. I counter by asking for 120 million.


Chelsea has bought Paul Adams from Leeds for 9 million dollars. Paul is a very good 26 year old centreback who is a very nice pickup for Chelsea at that price.

[Eaglesfan27]

Aug 24, 2018 -

Today we play Liverpool in the European Super Cup. Liverpool is 1st in the EPL and they are playing very well. They have a relatively new striker in Gonzalo who has decent speed, decent strength, excellent positioning and a good shot. The 25 year old Spanish striker has 2 goals and 2 assists in 5 starts. Stephane Dalmat is playing alongside him, and has a very good start to the season with 5 goals in 5 starts. Vincenzo Guidetti has been a rock for the defense this year. Chris Taylor is playing superbly in goal. The 29 year old has 4 clean sheets in 5 starts. He only allowed a goal in his other start.


We are 6-4 favorites.

It's overcast with temperatures in the 50's.

GK: Adriano
DL: Schmidt
DC: Cardozo
DC: Kompany
DR: Boogaart
ML: Downing
MC: Parker
MC: Godoy
MR: Ortega
SC: Rooney
SC: Adriano

S1: Dani
S2: Petit
S3: Oswald
S4: Heller
S5: Salva
S6: Schreurs
S7: Wright

[Eaglesfan27]

3 minute mark: Long pass from Kompany to Rooney.. Rooney outraces the defense.. into the box.. he shoots.. Taylor with a brilliant parry.

8 minute mark: Rooney grabs his hamstring and collapses to the ground.. he has to be helped off the pitch. I put Oswald on for him.

14 minute mark: Hey passes to Dalmat in the box.. he shoots from 15 yards out.. Adriano with a nice save.

32 minute mark: Godoy passes it to Oswald in the left half of the box.. he shoots.. upper right corner.. Taylor dives.. tips it over the bar.

35 minute mark: Green throws it into Platt.. Platt passes it back to Bobby Hey.. Hey shoots from 30 yards out.. upper right corner.. Adriano misplays it! GOAL. Down 1-0.



Halftime: Down 1-0.



48 minute mark: Boogaart gets a yellow card for tripping Dalmat.

50 minute mark: Cardozo gets a yellow card for tripping Dalmat.

60 minute mark: Downing gets the ball left of the box.. crosses it to the far post.. Adriano heads it.. over the bar. Adriano has been out of sorts so far this year, and at the end of last year...

70 minute mark: Wright on for Adriano and Heller on for Parker who has picked up a minor injury.

77 minute mark: Cardozo passes it long to Oswald.. two defenders close in on him.. he lays a perfect pass into the box.. Heller is racing towards it.. Taylor dives on it just before Heller can shoot it.

82 minute mark: Oswald with a hard two footed tackle on Mokoena.. yellow card for Mokoena.


Game over. 1-0 loss.

They outshot us 8-5 (4-3 on target)

Downing wins MoM, 9 for form, 15 of 25 passes, 2 key passes, 2 of 7 tackles, 3 of 4 headers, 13 runs, 2 fouls drawn.

Cardozo had a 6 for form. The rest of the team had 7's for form.

[Eaglesfan27]

Post Match Info:

Wayne Rooney suffered a hamstring pull and will miss 2-3 weeks.


Liverpool have offered 122 million dollars for Carlos Godoy!!! GULP! They initially offered 75 million and I countered with that amount.. Now, do I actually pull the trigger?

[Eaglesfan27]

Aug 26, 2018 -

I call Godoy into my office and have a talk with him. He makes it clear that he is happy to stay at the club. He is a top 5 midfielder in the world. I decide to back out of the deal, and decline their offer.


Our U18 team was thrashed by Burnley 5-0. No one played well for us today.


Arsenal has sold their best centreback, Marek Mach to Lazio for 25 million dollars.



Aug 27, 2018 -

Pinna was selected to the EPL Team of the Week.


We've been put in Group E of the Champions League along with Valencia, Club Brugge, and FC Dinamo Bucharest.



Aug 28, 2018 -

Ahh, I see why Arsenal needed money! They have signed star keeper Warren Norman from West Ham for 26 million dollars!

Norman makes my hated foe a more dangerous team.

[Eaglesfan27]

Aug 29, 2018 -

Today we travel to play West Ham in an EPL Match. They are in 11th place while we are in 6th place. West Ham just sold their star keeper, and now they aren't as tough of a team. However, Robbin Kieft and Craig Powell work well together at the striker positions. Left winger David is a skilled passer who has 3 assists in 5 starts. Steve Turner is a talented left back who is a solid tackler. It is completely unclear who will start in goal as their now number 1 keeper, Dean Scott, is injured for this match. They will probably use reserve keeper Craig Moore who is only 17. Moore has some potential, but is not ready to play at this level. If he starts, it should be a massacre in our favor..


We are 4-6 favorites.

It's overcast with temperatures in the 40's.


Injured: Rooney and Barbosa.


GK: Adriano
DL: Trotta
DC: Cardozo
DC: Kompany
DR: schmidt
ML: Pinna
MC: Parker
MC: Heller
MR: Ortega
SC: Flores
SC: King

S1: Dani
S2: Tamburini
s3: Wright
S4: Downing
S5: Salva

[Eaglesfan27]

It turns out they are starting Dave Mason. Dave is a 21 year old keeper who is distinctly subpar.


16 minute mark: Adriano with a pair of acrobatic saves.

20 minute mark: Pinna passes it back to Parker.. he shoots from 20 yards out.. over the bar.

21 minute mark: Ortega dribbles past a defender.. centers it to King inside the box.. he passes it to Heller in the middle of the box.. Heller shoots.. upper left corner.. GOAL!!!! 1-0.

33 minute mark: Parker steals the ball.. passes it to Pinna.. Pinna with a brilliant dribble to cut between two defenders.. dribbles into the box.. shoots from 18 yards out.. lower right corner.. GOAL!!!! 2-0! That is Pinna's 1st goal for us.



Halftime: 2-0 lead for us. They have just over 35,000 fans here today.



61 minute mark: Tamburini on for Ortega who is very tired.

70 minute mark: Their keeper shocks me with a trio of very good saves.

75 minute mark: Pinna is tripped in the box.. penalty! Trotta steps up.. shoots.. lower right corner.. GOAL!!!! 3-0.

77 minute mark: Richard Duffy bodychecks Pinna.. Pinna is hurt.. yellow card for Duffy.


Game over. 3-0 win :)

We were outshot 13-9 (7-6 on target)

Heller wins MoM, 9 for form, 22 of 32 passes, 1 key pass, 9 of 10 tackles, 5 of 6 headers, 2 runs, 2 fouls drawn, and 1 goal.

Adriano (GK) and Parker both had 9's for form. Flores had a 7. Everyone else had an 8.


Flores, 7 for form, 13 of 16 passes, 0 of 1 tackles, 2 of 4 headers, 2 interceptions, 4 runs, 4 fouls drawn.

[Eaglesfan27]

Post Match Info:

Mark Hall had a goal and an assist to guide our reserves in a 2-0 win over Leicester.

Liverpool has paid Betis 97 million dollars to land Philippe Mawene! Philippe is a strong, agile, attacking midfielder with decent speed. He is a great dribbler, great at creating opportunities for other players, and is an excellent long range or short range shooter. He also is quite good at heading the ball and is a player with a high amount of creativity. I think they overpaid, but he will certainly bolster their squad.


Leeds has spent 27 million dollars to sign Mark Tucker from Tottenham. Tucker has done well for me when I was coaching England, and he is a nice acquisiton for their club.


Aug 30, 2018 -

West Ham has signed Juan, a 26 year old very talented Spanish keeper, from Chievo for 17.5 million dollars.

Everton has signed one of my former players, Paul Kelly, from Crystal Palace for 12 million dollars. Paul is a good midfielder, but I think Everton overpaid.


I name the players I think are most deserving to the Portgual Squad. I will be coaching them in a few days.

[Eaglesfan27]

Aug 31, 2018 -

Juventus have paid Liverpool 24 million dollars to sign Gonzalo, a 25 year old Spanish striker. I think this was a fair deal for both teams.


Middlesbrough have offered 10 million dollars for Kevin Young, one of my reserve strikers. I counter with a request for 15 million.



Atletico Madrid has offered 5.6 million dollars for Michael Wood. I counter with a request for 10 million.



September 1, 2018 -

The transfer window has closed, ending the deals for Young or Wood.


The board is thrilled with my performance as manager.



Robbin Kieft of West Ham as won the EPL Player of the Month. Barry Parker came in 2nd, and Freddy Adu of Chelsea came in 3rd.

Adriano Pinna has won the EPL Young Player of the Month. Villa of Arsenal has came in 2nd, and Andy Connor of Newcastle came in 3rd.


Arsenal's Ezio Rossi has won the EPL Manager of the Month. Rafa Benitez of Chelsea came in 2nd, and Pako Ayestaran of Liverpool came in 3rd.



I ask my scouts to prepare their annual reports on how players in my system have progressed or regressed.

[Eaglesfan27]

Sep 2, 2018 -

Let's review the 10 most improved and 10 most regressed players. First I'll look at the good news:


1) Paul Shaw - The 16 year old right back/centreback has significantly improved his strength, balance, agility. He is playing smarter on the pitch and he has become a better tackler, better all around defender. However, he is only 16 and he needs to show a great deal of improvement for at least 2 or 3 more years before he might be ready for 1st team football.


2) Mark Hall - The 19 year old striker has top notch speed, but is improving his agility and balance. He is becoming a better dribbler, a better shooter, a better passer, and better mentally. I think another year of improvement like this and he will be ready to play some with the first team.


3) Karl Roberts - The 17 year old defensive midfielder/centreback has improved his strength, mental composue, and most of his technical abilities. He still needs to improve a great deal more before he is ready for 1st team football.


4) Graham Lewis - The 17 year old English Keeper is growing in confidence on my youth team and is improving his all around game. If he continues to improve at this rate, my coaches think he could be a #2 keeper in 2 to 3 years.


5) Kevin Young - My 24 year old striker really shouldn't be kept in the reserve system any longer. He isn't star quality, but he could be a nice rotation player. He plays a lot like Wright, and has good ability, just not very good or great ability. However, he has shown quite a bit of growth the last year in all areas of his game, particularly his dribbling.


6) Andew Harper - The 17 year old defensive midfielder has really been working out. He has significantly improved his stregnth and stamina. He is becoming a better tackler, and man marker. He is also passing better. He is still a few years away from playing on the 1st team.


7) Alberto Flores - The 19 year old phenom has struggled with our fist team, but he continues to improve, albeit not as much as I would hope. His most notable improvements are in his passing where he is bcoming top notch, and his technique. He also has improved his shooting ability and our coaches feel he has the strongest, most accurate shot on the team! He also is improving his dribbling and that might help him make up for his lack of natural speed.


8) Michael Oswald - The 23 year old striker/midfielder has improved all aspects of his game a bit. In particular, his dribbling is becoming top notch as his shot.


9) Barry Parker - The 28 year old midfielder is having a bounce back year as he works harder on his technique and his dribbling. He also is becoming even tougher mentally.


10) Mickael Schmidt - The 26 year old left/right back is working harder this year since I demoted him last year. He has really improved his positioning, tackling, and passing. He is once again a top flight back.



Now for the most regressed:


1) Stewart Downing - The 34 year old left winger has lost his explosive speed and acceleration. He is still able to get by some guys, but not like he used to. He is also becoming a less dominating dribbler and not as crisp of a passer. I don't expect him to remain in the starting lineup beyond this year, and I've now decided I won't renew his deal.


2) Matias Cahais - The 30 year old centreback is looking slower, weaker, and less sharp mentally as well as technically. His passing has become sloppy and his tackling is becoming weak.


3) Wayne Rooney - My scouts estimate that he has lost about 25% of his top notch speed when running wind sprints. He still has some speed, but no where near the excellent speed he used to have. His stamina and acceleration are also not as good. He also is losing some of his passing ability. He is still a great striker, but it looks like he won't be for long...


4) Helder Barbosa - It is unclear if this is due to his injury or not, but my coaches think that his natural abilities are all beginning to diminish.


5) Andy Johnson - The 19 year old right back is showing significant regressing in his already mediocre abilities and our coaches aren't sure why.


6) Bob Wright - Our coaches think the 26 year old striker is becoming lazy in his training due to the lack of PT. He is definitely not as sharp in practice.


Our coaches believe everyone else has either progressed slightly, or stayed the same in ability level.

[Eaglesfan27]

Sep 4, 2018 -

Tamburini and Pinna have been called up to Italy's U21 squad for their match against Georgia.


Adriano (GK), Schmidt, and Kompany were all selected to the EPL Team of the Week.



Sep 5, 2018 -

Swindon (13th in EC) has asked to borrow Mark Hall. They have top notch training facilities, so I agree.

Pinna had an assist for Italy in their 2-0 win over Georgia.




Sep 5, 2018 -

Today I coach Portugal in our first English Championship Qualifying Match. They have been running a 4-2-3-1 and I decide to keep that for now. Particularly since, we are shot on quality strikers but have several quality attacking midfielders. Today we travel to play Iceland. Iceland doesn't have any stars of note.


We are 4-7 favorites.

It's sunny with temperatures in the low 40's.


GK: Rui Caeiro - The 22 year old keeper is not quite up to EPL standards, but he is the best in Portugal at this time and is playing ok for Porto.

DL: Flavio Sousa - The 30 year old left back is fast and is a strong tackler. He is not a two way player, as he doesn't have any offensive abilities. However, he is a solid defender and has played well for Porto.

DC: Peter Prospar - The 26 year old centreback is strong, fast, and has good positioning. He has been very solid for Porto (anyone see a trend? ;))

DC: Rui Sousa - The 31 year old midfielder/centreback is very fast, has good leaping ability, controls the air, and anticipates well. He has played poorly for Reggina, but I hope for better from him here..

DR: Pedro Lima - The 23 year old right back uses great positioning and technique to make up for lackluster speed. The 23 year old is playing extremely well for Benfica.

MC: Paulo Prazeres - The 31 year old midfielder has good speed, average skills, but has been a star for the team for a few years. He is having a poor year for Sporting CP, so I'll be interested to see how he does here..

MC: Bruno Goncalves - The 24 year old midfielder is a skilled passer, and a good long range shooter. He is playing ok for Benfica this year.


AMC: Ze Mario - The 29 year old attacking midfielder is of average ability except for the fact that he is an exception dribbler. He is playing well for Boavista this year.

AMC: Bruno Gama - The 31 year old attacking midfielder is a very tough competitor with excellent shooting ability. Perhaps, my most dangerous scorer.

AMC: Cristiano Ronaldo - The 33 year old attacking midfielder/striker is losing his ability with age, but he is still a dangerous scorer with great body control. He has 2 goals for Milan in 2 starts.


SC: Ruben Saramago - The 32 year old striker is my only true bonafide star striker on the squad. He has a great shooting touch and is fast and agile. He has 6 goals and 3 assists in 7 starts for Werder Bremen this year.



S1: Joao Magalhaes
S2: Joao Filipe
s3: Joao Pereira
S4: Ricardo
S5: Tiago Avila
S6: Nuno Ferro
s7: Edward Wong

[Eaglesfan27]

8 minute mark: Bruno Gonclaves gets a yellow card for a hard two footed tackle on one of their defenders.

9 minute mark: Ronaldo with a great dribble past two defenders, passes it into the box to Saramago.. he shoots.. over the bar.

12 minute mark: Saramego steals the ball off the keeper as he is dribbling it!!! He dribbles past the keeper.. shoots into the wide open net! GOAL!!!! 1-0.

16 minute mark: Prazeres passes to Saramego in the middle of the box.. he shoots.. lower left corner.. GOAL!!!! 2-0! That is Saramego's 20th goal for Portugal.



Halftime: 2-0 lead for us.



55 minute mark: Ze Mario gets a yellow card for arguing an offside call.

56 minute mark: Nuno Ferro on for Ze Mario who is tired.



Game over. 2-0 win.

We outshot them 17-2 (6-0 on target)

Ruben Saramago won MoM, 9 for form, 25 of 30 passes, 1 key pass, 2 of 2 tackles, 5 of 13 headers, 3 interceptions, 2 runs, 2 fouls drawn, and 2 goals.

Lima, Flavio Sousa, and Prazeres had 8's for form. Ze Mario had a 6. Everyone else had a 7.

[Eaglesfan27]

Sep 5, 2018 -


During Belgium's match with Lithuania, Vincent Kompany broke his leg in 2 places! He is out for 4-6 months! I hope he can fully recover and earn his big contract. :(


Boogaart played very well for Holland in their 1-0 win over Norway.

Trotta had an assist for Italy in their 4-0 win over Georgia.

Mickael Schmidt had an assist for France in their 3-1 win over Bulgaria.

[Eaglesfan27]

Sep 8, 2018 -

Today we host Arsenal in a key EPL Match. We are currently in 3rd while Arsenal is in 2nd. Arsenal is led by their pair of star strikers, Mauro Di Mauro who is in his prime and Christophe Sanchez who is also in his prime. Fran is a dominating centreback who solidifies the entire defense. Villa is a play maker in the midfield who works very well with Hatem Ben Arfa who plays all over the midfield. Warren Norman has been their main keeper since they sold Jesus. Norman was a great pickup as he is a top quality keeper.


We are 5-4 favorites.

It's overcast with temperatures in the 50's.

Injured: Kompany and Barbosa.


GK: Adriano
DL: Cahais
DC: Cardozo
DC: Miller
DR: Boogaart
ML: Downing
MC: Godoy
MC: Parker
MR: Ortega
SC: Flores (I need him to show me he can play well in big games)
SC: King

S1: Dani
s2: Oswald
S3: Tamburini
S4: Rooney
S5: Adriano

[Eaglesfan27]

10 minute mark: Downing is repeatedly being stopped by their defenders.

12 minute mark: Ortega dribbles down the right sideline.. tries to cross it.. it deflects off a defender to Parker outside the box.. he shoots from 25 yards out.. upper right corner.. GOAL!!!! 1-0.

20 minute mark: Flores steals it from Villa at midpitch.. shows an ability I wasn't sure he had to dribble past one.. two.. a third defender.. into the box.. he shoots.. lower left corner.. great save by Norman.



Halftime: 1-0 lead. We have a sold out stadium with over 91,000.



50 minute mark: Girard with a corner kick to the near post.. Hatem Ben Arfa outjumps everyone.. heads it.. upper right corner.. GOAL. 1-1.

53 minute mark: Ortega passes it to Flores in the box.. Flores heads it.. the keeper barely parries it.

62 minute mark: Ortega with a great dribble into the box.. passes it to King.. he shoots.. Norman blocks it.. Flores shoots the rebound.. brilliant save by Norman.

64 minute mark: Downing with a corner kick.. Parker heads it.. upper right corner.. Norman blocks it.

65 minute mark: Godoy gets the ball at midpitch.. dribbles up the pitch.. lofts a pass into the right corner of the box to Ortega.. Ortega spins around Gavilan.. dribbles into the 6 yard box.. shoots.. lower left corner.. GOAL!!!! 2-1. That is Ortega's 1st of the year.

70 minute mark: Rooney on for Flores, Adriano on for King, and Tamburini on for Godoy.

72 minute mark: Miller clears a corner with a long header to Ortega.. he dribbles up the right sideline.. centers it to the near post.. Adriano hits it on the half-volley.. great play by Norman to push it over the bar.

On the ensuing corner, Downing with an outswinging pass.. Adriano heads it.. upper right corner.. GOAL!!!! 3-1.


Game over. 3-1 win.

We outshot them 19-6 (15-2 on target)

Ortega won MoM, 10 for form, 11 of 12 passes, 1 of 7 tackles, 1 of 5 headers, 15 runs, 1 assist, and 1 goal.

Godoy and Parker had 8's for form. Everyone else had a 7.


Flores, 7 for form, 12 of 13 passes, 1 key pass, 0 of 1 tackles, 4 of 9 headers, 3 runs, 1 foul drawn.

[Eaglesfan27]

Post Match Info:

The physio informs that Tamburini needs a week off due to a bruised head?!?


Sep 9, 2018 -

Ortega was selected to the EPL Team of the Week.


Sep 10, 2018 -

We've been made 5-2 favorites to win the Champions League this year. Valencia has 5-1 odds, Juventus 7-1 odds, Deportivo 15-2 odds, Liverpool 11-1 odds, and Inter has 11-1 odds.

[Eaglesfan27]

Sep 12, 2018 -

Today we host Valencia in a Group E Champions League Match. Valencia is a very talented team. Sean Brady is one of the finest defenders in the world. Romain Dos Santos has become a superstr striker. The 26 year old French striker has every physical skill you could want in a plyer. He is also a brilliant shooter, great passer, and has excellent overall ability. Richard is a slow left winger, but he is a very talented player who uses great positioning and technique to make things happen. Tim Wiese is 36, but the legendary keeper shows no signs of his abilities declining.


We are even odd favorites.

It's overcast with temperatures in the 50's.

Injured: Barbosa, Kompany, and Tamburini


GK: Adriano
DL: Schmidt
DC: Cardozo
DC: Salva
DR: Miller
ML: Pinna
MC: Heller
MC: Godoy
MR: Schreurs
SC: Rooney
SC: Adriano

S1: Dani
S2: Boogaart
S3: Flores
S4: Oswald
S5: Trotta
S6: Ortega
S7: King

[Eaglesfan27]

Wiese has already made a trio of nice saves at the 10 minute mark.

16 minute mark: Godoy passes to Rooney in the box.. hard shot.. upper right corner.. Wiese saves it.

24 minute mark: Cardozo gets a yellow card for tripping Dos Santos.

31 minute mark: Pinna passes it to Rooney in the left half of the box.. Rooney shoots.. upper right corner.. Great save by Wiese.

34 minute mark: Godoy collides with Brady.. yellow card on Godoy.



Halftime: 0-0 tie. We have over 91,000 fans here today.



Rooney is looking very tired in the locker room. I'm probably sub him soon. Cardozo is playing poorly.. I put Boogaart on for him now.


48 minute mark: Pinna passes it to Rooney.. he shoots a powerful banana shot from 30 yards out.. Wiese saves it.

53 minute mark: Pinna with a long pass to Adriano.. he bursts behind the defense.. dribbles into the box.. shoots.. the keeper blocks it.. Rooney gets the rebound.. fakes out the keeper.. shoots.. upper left corner.. GOAL!!!! 1-0.

58 minute mark: Dos Santos gets a yellow card for a two footed tackle on Miller.. Miller has been playing great defense on Dos Santos in the last 30 minutes or so.

59 minute mark: Rooney is exhausted. I put Flores on for him.

78 minute mark: Pinna passes it to Flores in the left half of the box.. Flores draws two defenders.. fakes out one of them.. plays a perfect pass to Heller in the center of the box.. Heller shoots it into the upper right corner for an easy goal! GOAL!!!! 2-0.

85 minute mark: Brady tackles Flores stopping his breakaway.


Game over. 2-0 win for us :)

We outshot them 18-4 (11-0 on target)

Schreurs won MoM, 9 for form, 17 of 18 passes, 2 key passes, 1 of 2 tackles, 3 of 6 headers, 2 interceptions, 13 runs.

Heller also had a 9 for form. Pinna, Godoy, Rooney, and Flores all had 8's for form. Cardozo had a 5. Everyone else had 7's.


Flores, 31 minutes played, 8 for form, 7 of 7 passes, 2 key passes, 1 of 1 tackles, 0 headers, 1 interception, 5 runs, 3 fouls drawn, and 1 assist.


After the match, I'm going to offer Flores another new contract and finally promise him a starter's role (which I haven't done in my previous offers.)

[Eaglesfan27]

Sep 15, 2018 -

Alberto Flores has signed a new 4 year deal worth 12.5 million dollars in which I promised him regular starting time..



Sep 16, 2018 -

Today we travel to play Chelsea in a key EPL Match. We are in 1st while Chelsea is in 3rd place. Chelsea is led by star midfielder/forward Freddy Adu. Adu has 2 goals and 2 assists in 6 starts. Julien Ribeiro is playing terrific as the attacking midfielder. The defense is led by centrebacks Naldo and John Woodward. Petr Cech is having a revitalization of his game in goal.


We are 5-4 favorites.

It's overcast with temperatures in the 50's.


Kompany, Barbosa, and Schruers are injured

GK: Adriano
DL: Trotta
DC: Cardozo
DC: Miller
DR: Schmidt
ML: Pinna
MC: Parker
MC: Godoy
MR: Ortega
SC: Rooney
SC: Adriano

S1: Dani
S2: Oswald
S3: Flores
S4: King
s5: Boogaart

[Eaglesfan27]

2 minute mark: Trotta with a key tackle on Carreno who was burning my defense.

14 minute mark: Adriano stops a blistering shot from Adu.

33 minute mark: Schmidt passes it odwn the right sideline to Ortega.. he centers it for Rooney.. who heads it.. nice save by Cech.

44 minute mark: Adu beat Adriano, but Schmidt blocked the shot from being a goal!

45 minute mark: Schmidt with a long pass down the pitch.. Rooney beats the defenders to it.. shoots.. Cech saves it.



Halftime: 0-0 tie. They have just over 42,000 fans here today.



48 minute mark: Parker blasted a curving shot, but Cech made a great save.

50 minute mark: Ribeiro shot a good curving shot from 35 yards out.. Adriano was in position to stop it, but misplayed it! :( GOAL. 1-0.

55 minute mark: Trotta passes it down the left sideline.. Pinna gets it.. centers it for Adriano.. he heads it.. upper left corner.. GOAL!!!! 1-1.

62 minute mark: Flores on for Rooney who is exhausted and Oswald on for Parker who is very tired.

87 minute mark: Ortega dribbles down the right sideline.. passes it to Adriano.. he heads it to Godoy outside the box.. Godoy shoots from 25 yards out.. Cech blocks it.. Flores immediately shoots the rebound.. upper left corner.. GOAL!!!! 2-1. That is Flores' 1st of the year.



Game over. 2-1 win for us. :)

We outshot them 19-12 (11-6 on target)

Petr Cech won MoM, 10 for form, 10 saves, 17 of 34 passes.


Ortega had a 9 for form. Adriano (GK), Trotta, Schmidt, Godoy, and Adriano all had 8's. The rest of the team had 7's.


Flores, 28 minutes played, 7 for form, 3 of 4 passes, 1 key pass, 0 tackles, 1 of 2 headers, 2 runs, 1 foul drawn, and 1 goal.

[Eaglesfan27]

Sep 17, 2018 -

Godoy injured his wrist in training today and will miss about a week.


Sep 21, 2018 -

Adriano (GK) suffered a groin strain in practice today and will miss at least 2 weeks!

I move Blanco from the reserve squad to the main squad.


Antonio is only 19, but he has greatly improved his game, and I think I'll give him the start in our next match. Dani is good, but Blanco is the future and he is good enough to play now.


We had a fairly favorable draw in the English League Cup as we will be playing Cardiff at their pitch. Cardiff is currently 11th in the EC.

[Eaglesfan27]

Sep 22, 2018 -

Today we host Charlton in an EPL match. We are in 1st while they are in 10th. Satoshi Sato has been a relevation for them. The 24 year old Japanese striker is fast, reasonably strong, and has a nice skill level. He has 3 goals and 1 assist in 4 starts for them. Jafeth Asprilla is a 34 year old Colombian striker who has provided solid play as the #2 man. He has 4 goals in 4 starts. Steve Gardner and Michael Spence have been the key defenders. Steven Defour has been playing very well at the AMC position. Jamie Bird is growing into the starting keeper position. The 21 year old Welsh keeper has steadily improved since the beginning of the year. His last two matches have been good and he has 2 straight clean sheets.


We are 1-6 favorites.

It's overcast with temperatures in the 50's.


Injured: Adriano (GK), Kompany, Godoy, and Barbosa.


GK: Antonio Blanco
DL: Trotta
DC: Salva
DC: Cardozo
DR: Miller
ML: Pinna
MC: Parker
MC: Heller
MR: Ortega
SC: Flores
SC: King

S1: Dani
S2: Tamburini
s3: Wood
S4: Wright
S5: Cahais

[Eaglesfan27]

35 minute mark: Heller passes to King right of the box.. he centers it for Flores.. he heads it.. into the left goal post.. unlucky bounce.

39 minute mark: Long pass from Cardozo into the box.. Flores is the first man there.. he shoots.. lower left corner.. GOAL!!!! 1-0.



Halftime: 1-0 lead. We have just over 70,000 fans here today.



63 minute mark: Pinna passes to Flores in the box.. he shoots.. upper left corner.. great play by the keepeer to tip it over the bar.

66 minute mark: Mohamed Sissoko gets a long pass from Bird.. Sissoko passes it to Morgan in the box.. he shoots.. upper right corner.. Blanco dives.. he is too late. GOAL. 1-1.

73 minute mark: Wright on for King who is very tired.


Game over. 1-1 tie. Very disappointing effort by the team.

We outshot them 16-3 (9-2 on target)

Jamie Bird, their keeper, wins MoM, 8 for form, 8 saves, 15 of 44 passes.


Blanco had a 6 for form in his debut.

Cardozo, Pinna, and Ortega had 8's. Everyone else had a 7.


Flores, 7 for form, 9 of 14 passes, 1 of 1 tackles, 3 of 5 headers, 2 interceptions, 1 run, 1 foul drawn, and 1 goal.

[daedalus]

Milan has sent centreback Jorg Walther and 28 million dollars to Arsenal for keeper, Jesus, who has become a star. Jorg Walther is a VERY talented centreback who is slow, but so skilled that he dominates. I think Arsenal made a very nice deal to bolster themselves.Arsenal has sold their best centreback, Marek Mach to Lazio for 25 million dollars.Ahh, I see why Arsenal needed money! They have signed star keeper Warren Norman from West Ham for 26 million dollars!Looks like they've ultimately exchanged Jesus and Mach for Norman and Walther and 27M. It sounds like you think pretty highly of both Mach and Norman which makes it sounds like a winning combination to me! (Hey, I'm still a Gooner, okay? :D)The physio informs that Tamburini needs a week off due to a bruised head?!?You'd want a week off too, if you had a bruised head.

Suckly about Vince Kompany, though.

[Eaglesfan27]

Looks like they've ultimately exchanged Jesus and Mach for Norman and Walther and 27M. It sounds like you think pretty highly of both Mach and Norman which makes it sounds like a winning combination to me! (Hey, I'm still a Gooner, okay? :D)You'd want a week off too, if you had a bruised head.

Suckly about Vince Kompany, though.
Good point. I definitely think Arsenal is bouncing back in this career. I guess that is good since I need a good foe ;)

Yeah, Kompany was a bad loss.

[Eaglesfan27]

Sep 23, 2018 -

Jurgen Meyer had a goal and an assist for our U18 team in their 2-0 win over Macclesfield.


Sep 24, 2018 -

Trotta injured his foot in practice today and will miss about a week.



Sep 25, 2018 -

Today we travel to play Club Brugge in a Champions League MAtch. Attacking midfielder Tim Boot has been their best player and he just isn't that great. He has 4 goals and an assist in 6 starts, but I think we will be able to contain him fairly easily.


We are 4-6 favorites.

It's overcast with temperatures in the 40's.

Adriano (GK), Trotta, Petit, Kompany, Wood, and Barbosa are all injured.


GK: Blanco (one more chance)
DL: Schmidt
DC: Cardozo
DC: Salva
DR: Miller
ML: Downing
MC: Tamburini
MC: Heller
MR: Ortega
SC: Rooney
SC: Adriano

S1: Dani
S2: Cahais
S3: Parker
S4: Oswald
S5: Boogaart
S6: Pinna
S7: King

[Eaglesfan27]

2 minute mark: Ortega passes it long to Rooney.. he is breaking away.. a defender is catching him.. he shoots from 35 yards out.. over the bar.

4 minute mark: Downing passes to Rooney left of the box.. Rooney with a sharp pass to Adriano in the middle of the box.. he shoots.. lower right corner.. GOAL!!!! 1-0.

12 minute mark: Henrique with a free kick into the box.. Boot outjumps Tamburini.. heads it.. upper right corner.. Blanco was late.. GOAL. 1-1.

19 minute mark: Romulo passes to Boot in the left half of the box.. Boot shoots.. lower right corner.. Blanco is very late getting there! GOAL. Down 2-1. Blanco looks great in practice, but it is clear he is not ready to play regular first team football.

34 minute mark: Tamburini is whistled for tripping Boot.. Rooney argues the call.. yellow card on Rooney.


Halftime: 2-1 deficit. Downing has been embarassingly bad except for his one assist... His lack of speed is really showing.


57 minute mark: Downing with a corner kick.. to the near post.. Heller heads it.. upper left corner.. GOAL!!!! 2-2. Downing is still good at corner kicks.

61 minute mark: Pinna on for Downing and Oswald on for Rooney who is tired.

68 minute mark: Cardozo pushes down Boot! Cardozo is given a red card for the seemingly unprovoked shove!

I slide Tamburini back to centreback and go with a 4-3-2.

73 minute mark: Boot with a rough bodycheck on Pinna.. yellow card for Boot.

75 minute mark: Boot in the box.. shoots from 12 yards out.. nice save by Blanco.

Cahais on for Tamburini.


78 minute mark: Heller gets the ball at midpitch.. long pass into the box.. oswald beats two defenders there by a foot.. he shoots.. lower left corner.. GOAL!!!! 3-2.

Rafael has played incredible defense for them all game, stopping multiple Adriano breakaways.

90 minute mark: Heller passes to Adriano who heads it to Oswald.. he dribbles past two defenders.. into the box.. shoots.. lower left corner.. GOAL!!!! 4-2.



Game over. 4-2 win.

We outshot them 14-5 (9-3 on target)


Ortega wins MoM, 9 for form, 25 of 26 passes, 5 key passes, 2 of 6 tackles, 1 of 5 headers, 2 interceptions, 9 runs, 1 foul drawn.

Heller also had a 9 for form. Salva, Miller, Adriano, and Oswald all had 8's for form.

[Eaglesfan27]

Sep 29, 2018 -

Today we travel to play Sunderland in an EPL Match. They are currently in 19th while we remain in 1st. Sunderland is led by star striker Pierre Michel who is highly talented. The 26 year old French Striker has top notch speed, excellent acceleration, and a great shot. He has 5 goals in 8 starts this year. Jiri Novak is a talented midfielder who is good both ways. Vicente and Steven Taylor are working well at the centreback positions. Andrew Collins is a 19 year old keeper who has been starting with some regularity for them. He is inexperienced and can be beat fairly easily by deke moves.


We are 4-7 favorites.

It's sunny with temperatures in the 50's.

Injured: Adriano (GK), Cahais, Trotta, Kompany, and Barbosa.


GK: Dani (Blanco isn't ready yet)
DL: Schmidt
DC: Cardozo
DC: Salva
DR: Miller
ML: Pinna
MC: Parker
MC: Heller
MR: Schreurs
SC: Flores
SC: King

S1: Blanco
S2: Petit
S3: OSwald
S4: Wright
S5: Wood

[Eaglesfan27]

4 minute mark: Vicente gets a yellow card for tripping Flores.

5 minute mark: Parker steals the ball at midpitch.. passes it into the box to King's feet.. he knocks the ball down.. turns.. shoots.. lower left corner.. GOAL!!!! 1-0.

That is King's 5th goal of the year.


16 minute mark: Heller and Parker pass it back and forth.. probing the defense.. Parker has a clear lane.. shoots from 30 yards out.. upper left corner.. Collins is late getting there! GOAL!!!! 2-0.


30 minute mark: King passes it to Flores.. he dribbles between two defeners.. into the box.. shoots.. upper left corner.. the keeper saves it.

40 minute mark: Pinna passes it to Flores in the middle of the box.. Flores shoots.. upper right corner.. the keeper dives.. tips it over the bar.

42 minute mark: Parker passes it into the box.. Flores shoots it.. another solid save by the keeper.

Flores is doing a great job of breaking behind the defenders despite the lack of good speed..



Halftime: 2-0 lead for us. They have over 48,000 fans here today.



60 minute mark: Wright on for King and Petit on for Cardozo.

72 minute mark: Dani saves a long range shot.



Game over. 2-0 win for us.

We outshot them 13-9 (10-5 on target)

Parker wins MoM, 10 for form, 33 of 43 passes, 4 key passes, 3 of 5 tackles, 8 of 8 headers, 5 interceptions, 3 runs, 1 foul drawn, 1 assist, and 1 goal.

Heller had a 9 for form. Dani, Miller, Pinna, and King all had 8's. The rest of the team had 7's.


Flores, 7 for form, 16 of 18 passes, 1 key pass, 0 of 1 tackles, 1 of 4 headers, 1 interception, 4 fouls drawn.

[Eaglesfan27]

Just an update (at the request of a few PM's):

This dynasty isn't dead by any stretch of the imagination. My laptop needed some repairs and those were just recently finished. I expect to be resuming this dynasty soon :)

[Eaglesfan27]

After another long hiatus, this thread is back for good. I really do want to see how Alberto turns out, even though part of me is afraid he is going to be a relative bust.


Sep 30, 2018 -


Alessandro Di Matteo has signed a new 4 year deal. The 17 year old Italian keeper is now tied to us through 2022.

Oct 1, 2018 -


The board is pleased with my performance as manager.

Antonio Ortega has won the EPL Player of the Month. Michael Perry of West Brom came in 2nd, and Jaime Gavilan of Arsenal came in 3rd.

Adriano Pinna has won us the EPL Young Player of the Month. Mark Walsh of West Brom came in 2nd, and Liam Murray of Everton came in 3rd.

I've won EPL Manager of the Month. Brian Little of Cardiff City came in 2nd, and Steve Coppell of West Brom came in 3rd.

Barry Parker, Michael Heller, and Craig King were all selected to the EPL Team of the Week.

Diego Cardozo's ban has been increased one match.

[Eaglesfan27]

Oct 3, 2018 -


Today we host Birmingham. We are currently 1st in the EPL. Birmingham is in 18th. They are led by English striker Barry Johnson who is slow but talented. He has 3 goals and 3 assists in 7 starts this year. Right back Peter Nagy is the key to their defense ad he has played well this year with over 6 interceptions per game. Keeper Rune Almenning Jarstein has been let down by his defense and is averaging almost 2 goals allowed per game despite being a talented keeper.


We are 2-5 favorites.

It's very windy with temperatures in the 50's.


GK: Dani (Adriano is still hurt)
DL: Schmidt
DC: Cardozo (his ban is for European competition)
DC: Salva
DR: Miller
ML: Downing
MC: Godoy
MC: Parker
MR: Ortega
SC: Rooney
SC: Adriano

S1: Blanco
S2: Oswald
S3: Schreurs
S4: King
S5: Boogaart

[Eaglesfan27]

1st minute: Downing forces the action and earns us a corner which they clear.


9 minute mark: Miller helps hold it deep in their zone... crosses it to the middle of the box.. Godoy heads it.. inches wide right.



16 minute mark: Downing dribbles down the left sideline.. centers it over Rooney's head.. right to Adriano's feet.. he knocks it down.. takes two quick dribbles to his right.. shoots from 10 yards out.. upper right corner.. GOAL!!!!!! 1-0.


26 minute mark: Ortega dribbles down the right sideline, centers it to Adriano who heads it to Parker in the box.. he shoots.. the keeper tips it over the bar.


39 minute mark: Miller collides with their left winger and he is down and out. I bring on Boogaart for him.



Halftime: 1-0 lead. We are dominating possession, but Cardozo is slightly hurt and I don't have anyone else to bring on for him.

We haver over 76,000 fans here today.



49 minute mark: Godoy with some fancy footwork to fake out two guys.. he shoots from 20 yards out.. the keeper dives and punches it over the bar.


52 minute mark: Downing passes to Rooney just outside the box.. he has a breakaway.. he is caught by a defender from behind.

53 minute mark: Ortega is called for tripping their left winger.. yellow card.. he argues the call.. he gets a second yellow card!


I take Rooney out of the game and put Schreurs on at right wing. We'll go with a 4-4-1.


54 minute mark: Quick ball movement from Adriano to Downing left of the box.. he passess to Godoy in the center of the box.. he shoots upper left corner.. it is tipped over the bar.


66 minute mark: We generate a flurry of activity in front of their net, but they have 7 guys back and they stop our attacks.

75 minute mark: Their keeper has a pair of acrobatic saves.


87 minute mark: Salva singlehandedly stops a breakaway by their speedier striker.

90 minute mark: They are pressing the attack, but Boogaart starts the counterattack with a pass to Schruers at midifeld.. he passes it ahead to Adriano.. Adriano with a nice crossover dribble to get past the lone defender.. he dribbles into the box.. he fakes out the keeper with another great crossover dribble.. shoots into the open net! GOAL!!!! 2-0.

91 minute mark: Adriano steals the ball.. passes to Schreurs who is running to his right.. Schreurs dribbles into the box.. shoots.. upper left corner.. GOAL!!!! 3-0.


Game over. 3-0 win :)

We outshot them 19-3 (despite being down a man for almost 40 minutes)

12-2 on target in our favor.

Adriano won MoM, 10 for form, 17 of 24 passing, 0 tackles, 12 of 16 headers, 2 interceptions, 5 runs, 1 foul drawn, 1 assist, and 2 goals.

Downing also had a 10 for form. Schreurs had a 9. Dani had an 8. Everyone else had 7's.

[Eaglesfan27]

Post Match Info:

Cardozo sprained his ankle and will miss about a week.

Miller twisted his knee and will miss about a week.



Jurgen Meyer our new young phenom had 2 goals and an assist in our U18's 3-0 win over Leeds.


The team now has a 10 day break for international play and I get to know my Portugal team better.

[Eaglesfan27]

Oct 6, 2018 -

Jurgen Meyer had a goal and an assist in our U18's 3-0 win over Bolton.


Today I coach Portugal against Russia. We are an old team, but are more talented. We are expected to win. I'm going to run the offense primarily through Cristiano Ronaldo.



2 minute mark: Ronaldo with a perfect to Saramego in the box, but the keeper stops the shot.


7 minute mark: Tiago Avila gets a yellow card for tripping their right winger.

30 minute mark: Ronaldo with some nice dribbling to get into the box, but he shoots over the net.



Halftime: 0-0 tie. We have just under 45,000 fans here today.



53 minute mark: They score a fluky goal on a 45 yard shot that our keeper just misplayed.

70 minute mark: We've missed several good scoring opportunities in the last 10 minutes.



Game over. 1-0 loss.

Cristiano struggled in the playmaking role today.


We blew a lot of opportunities.

We outshot them 15-3 (6-2 on target)

Their keeper, Igor Akinfeev, won MoM with his 6 saves and a 9 for form.

Ronaldo had a 6 for form.

[Christomir]

Hey, you said this one was back for good :P

[Eaglesfan27]

Hey, you said this one was back for good :PIt is ;)

However, I keep getting distracted by TCB, BBCF, and Civ4. Not bad company ;)

However, I plan on at least one long session this weekend as Mrs. Eaglesfan has a big project and I'm going to have extra "me" time. :)

Edited to add: I really do love this game and really do plan on playing this career until Flores retires or totally flames out. I'm going to try to update at least 2 to 3 times per week even if the weekday sessions are short ones :)

[finkenst]

woot.

i'm still playing along in my career...

now i'm the england coach after taking two seasons off from international after my stint with brazil.

[Eaglesfan27]

Oct 10, 2018 -

Stewart Downing and Adriano (the striker) were named to the EPL Team of the Week.




Today I coached Portugal to a 4-0 lead at halftime over Estonia. Ruben Saramago had 3 goals in the first half. Cristiano Ronaldo had a goal and 2 assists.


We pulled back in the 2nd half, but won 4-0.


(OOC NOTE: The international game just isn't as fun with Portugal. I'll focus more on it when/if I get to the WC, but otherwise am going to focus on Manchester United. England was fun to coach because I at least had some of my own guys. However, this international break early in the year has always been a bit of a "hump" for me to get over.)

[Izulde]

I need to find my copy of FM06 again and start up another new dynasty from some bottom tier team and work my way up either with the team or jobwise until I score an international job :D

Congrats on Portugal in case I haven't mentioned it already

Edit: I mean FM06

[Eaglesfan27]

Thanks. Probably won't be any more updates until after the Super Bowl (unless it is a blow out which I'm hoping won't be the case.) :)

[Eaglesfan27]

OOC: Getting a quick game in during my lunch break.


Oct 13, 2018 -

Today we host Coventry in an EPL Match. We are in 1st place. They are last in the EPL. Their team is on the verge of mutiny and they have been hit by some big injuries early. Left back Roberto Di Bari is performing the best so far this year for them. Right back Martin Scott is also playing well for them, and their defense has been ok most games. However, Striker Wayne Worthington is the only guy scoring on their team. He has 5 goals, but as long as we focus on shutting him down, this should be an easy game.


We are 1-2 favorites.

It's sunny with temperatures in the 50's.


Injured: Kompany, Barbosa.

Suspended: Ortega


GK: Adriano (back from injury)
DL: Trotta
DC: Salva
DC: Boogaart
DR: Schmidt
ML: Downing
MC: Godoy
MC: Heller
MR: Schreurs
SC: Flores (time to get him another start, with Rooney tired)
SC: Adriano

S1: Dani
S2: Oswald
S3: Parker
S4: King
S5: Petit

[Eaglesfan27]

2 minute mark: Downing with a free kick from just outside the box.. he shoots.. wide right.


8 minute mark: Schruers plays a ball in the box that leads to a flurry of activity, but ultimately their defenders block all of the shots.


10 minute mark: Trotta plays the ball long for Adriano.. he heads it to Flores in the box.. Flores shoots.. the keeper blocks it.. Adriano with the rebound.. shoots into the open net! GOAL!!!!! 1-0.


16 minute mark: Boogaart with a nice defensive play on Worthington in the box.


30 minute mark: Heller steals the ball, passes it up to Godoy just outside the box.. he shoots.. upper right corner.. the keeper dives.. blocks it.


37 minute mark: Boogaart gets tangled up with Worthington.. Boogaart has to be helped off the pitch.

I put Petit in the game for him.




Halftime: 1-0 lead. We have over 71,000 fans here today.




50 minute mark: Downing passes the ball into the left half of the box for Flores, but he has a man on him. Weak shot.. the keeper easily saves it.

51 minute mark: Downing gets the ball from Heller in the left corner of the pitch.. he plays a nice long cross.. Adriano outjumps the keeper.. heads it.. GOAL!!!! 2-0.

53 minute mark: Worthington with a breakaway.. Adriano blocks his shot.. Worthington shoots again.. Adriano smothers it!


63 minute mark: Oswald on at right wing since Schreurs is exhausted.

Parker on for Godoy because he is tired as well.



Game over. 2-0 win. We coasted too much the last 30 minutes, but still a solid win.


We outshot them 14-5 (9-4 on target)


Downing wins MoM, 9 for form, 20 of 22 passes, 3 key passes, 1 of 1 tackles, 1 of 6 headers, 7 runs, 3 fouls drawn, and 1 assist.

Adriano (GK), Schmidt, Schreurs, Heller, Flores, and Adriano all had 8's for form.



Flores line: 8 for form, 6 of 8 passes, 1 key pass, 0 of 1 tackles, 3 of 7 headers, 6 runs, 1 foul drawn, 1 assist.

[Eaglesfan27]

Post Game Info:

Boogaart sprained his quadriceps and will miss a few days.


Oct 14, 2018 -

Downing was selected to the EPL Team of the Week.

[daedalus]

Unrelated but I ended up buying Boogaart in '06 purely because of this thread. :D

[Eaglesfan27]

Unrelated but I ended up buying Boogaart in '06 purely because of this thread. :D

Very cool :)

[Eaglesfan27]

Oct 16, 2018 -

Today we travel to play Dinamo Buc. in a Champions League Match. They are one of the top teams in Romania while we are 1st in the EPL. Today I'm going to try to work a few of the younger guys into the game, but Flores is a bit tired and will probably rest.


We are 4-7 favorites.

It's sunny with temperatures in the 50's.


Injured: Kompany, Barbosa.

Suspened/Ineligible: Cardozo, Petit, Wood.



GK: Adriano
DL: Trotta
DC: Cahais
DC: Miller
DR: Schmidt
ML: Pinna (I want to get him more work)
MC: Tamburini (Let's see what this kid can do)
MC: Parker
MR: Ortega
SC: Rooney
SC: King

S1: Blanco (I almost gave him a start)
S2: Heller
S3: Wright (Will get in today)
S4: Oswald
S5: Boogaart (will only play if another defender is hurt)
S6: Schreurs
S7: Flores (might play as a sub.)

[Eaglesfan27]

4 minute mark: Cahais starts our counterattack.. quick pass to Tamburini.. quick pass to King's feet.. he has a breakaway.. he fakes out the keeper.. shoots.. the keeper recovers, blocks it and pushes it just inches wide.


9 minute mark: Pinna passes to Rooney.. he is breaking away.. he is caught from behind.


23 minute mark: Rooney passes to King in the box.. he shoots.. good save by the keeper.


26 minute mark: Pinna passes to Rooney in the left edge of the box.. he fakes out a defender.. crosses it to King by the far post.. great save by the keeper.


34 minute mark: Tamburini gets the ball at midfield.. dribbles up the pitch.. passes it to Pinna in the left half of the box.. he dribbles into the 6 yard box.. shoots.. lower right corner.. GOAL!!!! 1-0.





Halftime: 1-0 lead for us. They have over 15,000 fans here today.




46 minute mark: Trotta picks up a yellow card for tripping their striker.


47 minute mark: Tamburini with a nice banana shot from 25 yards out, but the keeper deflects it over the bar.


50 minute mark: Tamburini gets a yellow card for pulling the jersey of his man.

60 minute mark: Oswald on for Rooney, Wright on for King, and Schruers on for Ortega who has picked up a minor injury.



67 minute mark: Pinna with a great pass into the box after intercepting a keeper kick.. Oswald shoots.. great save by their keeper.

77 minute mark: Cahais gets a yellow card for tripping their striker, fortunately it was outside the box.


91 minute mark: Schmidt throws it in deep in their zone.. he throws it into the box.. to Cahais.. he shoots.. it deflects off a defender.. and in! GOAL!!!!! 2-0.


We outshot them 20-12 (12-2 on target)

Schmidt won MoM, 8 for form, 29 of 35 passes, 4 key passes, 5 of 5 tackles, 5 of 5 headers, 9 interceptions, 1 foul drawn, and 1 assist.


King, Parker, and Wright had 7's for form. All of my other players had 8's.

[Eaglesfan27]

Post Match Info:

Michael Oswald twisted his knee and will miss at least a week.


Adriano Trotta suffered a calf strain and will miss 1-2 weeks.



october 17, 2018 -

Sunderland has fired Richard Money since they are 20th in the EPL. Sanli Tuncay is being listed as a serious contender to take over the club.



Oct 20, 2018 -

Our U18 team beat Barnsley 2-0. Jurgen Meyer was player of the match with a goal and an assist.




Fulham shocked Chelsea 3-0 today at Chelsea's stadium!

[Eaglesfan27]

Oct 21, 2018 -

Today we host Liverpool in an EPL Match. They are 4th in the EPL while we are in 1st. Liverpool is decimated by injuries right now. Their top striker, Lebohang Mokoena is out injured. Their top centreback, Antonio, is injured. Their #3 striker, Moreira is out injured. Nuno Ferro who is aging and Junior are injured in the midfield. As a result of the injuries, they will be relying on keeper Chris Taylor and striker Nicky Platt to help carry the team today. Defensively, Alberto is a strong left back who is very fast and will probably try to shut down Adriano today. However, due to injuries, they will probably start Ryan Green at right back. Rooney has to take advantage of this slow fullback.



We are 5-4 favorites.

It is sunny with temperatures in the 70's.


Injured: Kompany, Trotta, Barbosa, and Oswald.

GK: Adriano
DL: Schmidt
DC: Cardozo
DC: Salva
DR: Boogaart
ML: Pinna (I think he might be better than Downing who is 34 at this point.)
MC: Godoy
MC: Heller
MR: Ortega
SC: Rooney
SC: Adriano

S1: Blanco
S2: Petit
S3: Schreurs
S4: King
S5: Flores (will get in if we get a 2 goal lead.)

[Eaglesfan27]

1st minute: Stephane Dalmat passes it to Ellis who passes it back to Mawene.. he shoots from 25 yards out.. Adriano just doesn't react in time.. GOAL in the upper right corner. 1-0. That was a soft goal.


2 minute mark: Rooney gets a yellow card for pushing Ryan Green. Ortega argues the call and gets a yellow card as well.


4 minute mark: Ellis gets it on the left wing, passes it to Dalmat.. Dalmat dribbles past both of my centerbacks.. into the box.. he fakes right.. shoots.. lower left corner.. Adriano is late. GOAL! 2-0. :(


11 minute mark: Jordan Holmes gets a yellow card for holding Ortega's jersey.


13 minute mark: Pinna with a nice dribble between two defenders.. into the box.. he shoots.. lower left corner.. the keeper blocks it.


24 minute mark: Heller gets a yellow card for pushing Alberto.

26 minute mark: Pinna passes to Rooney in the box.. he is tackled from behind before he can shoot.


33 minute mark: Pinna passes it to Rooney in the left half of the box... he threads a pass between two defenders.. Godoy shoots.. upper left corner.. Taylor with a great save.


41 minute mark: Pinna passes to Rooney in the left half of the box.. he has a breakaway.. he dribbles towards the 6 yard box.. he is caught from behind.



Halftime: Down 2-0 :(


Salva is having a bad game as is Schmidt. Adriano, the striker, has done nothing.


I'm giving Adriano 5 minutes to turn it around before King comes on..



46 minute mark: Adriano handballs.. Cardozo argues the call and gets a yellow card.

48 minute mark: Adriano pushes Alberto.. he argues the call.. he gets a yellow card and we get called for dissension.

I put Flores on for Rooney and King on for Adriano.



58 minute mark: Green gets a yellow card for tripping Flores.


61 minute mark: Dalmat with a breakaway.. into the box.. Adriano smothers the shot.

73 minute mark: Pinna with a breakaway.. dribbles into the box.. shoots.. upper right corner.. nice save by Taylor.


82 minute mark: Ortega with a corner to the near post.. Cardozo heads it.. barely wide of the goal post.

84 minute mark: Pinna passes to King left of the box.. King centers it to the far post.. Heller with a diving header.. upper right corner.. GOAL!!!! 2-1.


88 minute mark: Boogaart stops a Dalmat breakaway.

89 minute mark: We get a pair of quick shots on goal, but Taylor stops them both.



Game over. 2-1 loss :(


We outshot them 16-7 (10-5 on target)


Despite the loss, Ortega won MoM, 9 for form, 12 of 18 passes, 1 key pass, 5 of 7 tackles, 4 of 8 headers, 4 interceptions, 14 runs, 2 fouls drawn.

Pinna had an 8 for form.


Both Adriano's had 5's for form. The rest of the team had 7's.


Flores in 41 minutes, 7 for form, 3 of 4 passes, 2 of 2 tackles, 3 of 4 headers, 1 run, 1 foul drawn.

[Eaglesfan27]

Post Match Info:

Salva twisted his ankle and will miss about a week.



Oct 24, 2018 -

Ortega was selected to the EPL Team of the Week.



Today we travel to play Cardiff in the 3rd round League Cup Match. Cardiff is 10th in the EPL while we are in 1st. They are led by striker Bartomeu Monteiro De Aln who leads the team with 5 goals. The 25 year old striker from Guinea-Bissau is a speedster with decent technical abilities. Luis Carlos is a good keeper wh has played way above himself this year. Hopefully, we can crack him.


We are 4-7 favorites.


It's overcast with temperatures in the 60's.



Injured: Oswald, Barbosa, Kompany, Trotta, Salva.


GK: Adriano
DL: Schmidt
DC: Cardozo
DC: Miller
DR: Boogaart
ML: Pinna (played well enough to get another start)
MC: Tamburini (ditto)
MC: Parker
MR: Schreurs
SC: Flores
SC: King

S1: Blanco
S2: Ortega
S3: Adriano
S4: Cahais
S5: Petit

[Eaglesfan27]

11 minute mark: Andy Gibson is doing a good job of stopping Flores' dribbles into the box.

13 minute mark: Pinna gets a yellow card for tripping Canini.

18 minute mark: Pinna passes to Flores in the box.. he shoots.. wide left.


24 minute mark: Flores with a nice through ball to King in the box.. he shoots.. upper left corner.. the keeper saves it.

43 minute mark: Gibson again stops Flores from getting a good shot off in the box.



Halftime: 0-0 tie.




52 minute mark: Pinna starts our counterattack off of their corner kick.. long pass to King.. he dribbles into the box.. shoots.. the keeper saves it.

70 minute mark: Adriano on for Flores.



End of Regulation: 0-0 tie.



Halftime of Extra Time: 0-0 tie.


Ortega on for Schruers.


106 minute mark: Pinna with a cross towards Adriano.. Luis Carlos intercepts it.. bobbles it! Into his own goal!!! 1-0 we lead.


114 minute mark: Adriano with a pair of solid saves.


117 minute mark: Ortega passes it into the box to King who heel passes back to Adriano.. he shoots from 12 yards out.. upper left corner.. great save by their keeper.



Game over. 1-0 win.

We outshot them 11-8 (8-5 on target)

Pinna won MoM, 9 for form, 36 of 45 passes, 3 key passes, 5 of 8 tackles, 6 of 10 headers, 1 interception, 6 runs, 2 fouls drawn, and 1 assist.


Cardozo, Schreurs, and Flores all had 7's for form.

The rest of my starters had 8's.



Flores, 7 for form, 16 of 19 passes, 3 key passes, 3 of 3 tackles, 3 of 6 headers, 1 interception, 3 runs, 1 foul drawn.

[Eaglesfan27]

Oct 26, 2018 -

Almost the most favorable draw possible for the English League Cup 4th round as we will travel to play the only League 2 Team left, Q.P.R.



Oct 27, 2018 -

Today we host Middlesbrough in an EPL Match. They are in 16th while we remain in 1st. Morale on the team is quite bad right now, and 3 of their big contributors are hurt. They will be relying on my former player, Jamie Cook to set things up from his midfielder spot. Andrea Salerno will probably be the most dangerous striker on the pitch for them. He is a 21 year old Italian Striker who is really becoming a very good player. He has excellent speed, good technique, and is a potent target man. He has 4 goals in 10 starts this year. Jan Lastuvka is 36, but is still playing at a very high level and the keeper will be tough to beat today.



We are 4-6 favorites.

It's overcast with temperatures in the 50's.


Injured: Trotta, Kompany, Barbosa



GK: Adriano
DL: Schmidt
DC: Cardozo
DC: Miller
DR: Boogaart
ML: Downing
MC: Godoy
MC: Heller
MR: Ortega
SC: Rooney
SC: Adriano

S1: Blanco
S2: Cahais
S3: Wood (I'd like to get him some PT)
S4: King
S5: Petit

[Eaglesfan27]

3 minute mark: Downing passes it to Rooney in the left half of the box.. strong curving shot.. Lastuvka barely tips it wide.

16 minute mark: Salerno pushes Cardozo.. yellow card on Salerno... Guerno argues the call.. he gets a yellow too.


18 minute mark: Rooney is stopped for the 3rd time this match as he tries to dribble into the box.


22 minute mark: Downing's corner is very wild and sails over everyone's head.

32 minute mark: Adriano goes down after colliding with Lastuvka! Adriano is hurt :(


King on for Adriano.



34 minute mark: Rooney steals it from Paulo Henrique, the centreback, inside their box.. he shoots immediately from 14 yards out .. powerful shot.. upper right corner.. GOAL!!!! 1-0. Rooney made that goal happen!


44 minute mark: King collides with Marquez, he goes down and has to be carried off!

I don't have another natural striker to put up there. I move Godoy up to the striker position and put Wood in the midfield.




Halftime: 1-0 lead. We have over 68,000 fans here today.



84 minute mark: Rooney and Godoy get off a pair of shots each, but Lastuvka blocks them all in a very impressive display of keeping ability.


87 minute mark: Boogaart singlehandedly stops a 2-on-1 breakaway with some great positioning.

90 minute mark: Adriano has stopped a few long range shots in the last few minutes, including one hard shot by Cook.



Game over. 1-0 win.


We outshot them 16-5 (5-3 on target)

Downing wins MoM, 8 for form, 23 of 27 passes, 3 key passes, 1 of 2 tackles, 2 of 7 headers, 3 interceptions, 8 runs, 1 foul drawn.


Schmidt, Ortega, and Rooney also had 8's for form. Everyone else had a 7.

[Eaglesfan27]

Post Match Info:

Adriano damaged his shoulder and will miss about a week.

Craig King suffered a sprained ankle and will miss about a week.


Boogaart needs some rest according to my physios.



Oct 28, 2018 -

Jurgen Meyer had a goal and an assist in our U18's 2-0 win over Preston.




Oct 29, 2018 -

Schmidt was selected to the EPL Team of the Week.




Oct 31, 2018 -

Today we host Dinamo Buc in a Champions League Match. See the preview from the last game against them.


We are 4-7 favorites.


It's cold but clear with temperatures in the high 30's.



Injured: Kompany, Barbosa, Cardozo, King, and Adriano.


GK: Adriano
DL: Schmidt
DC: Salva
DC: Cahais
DR: Miller
ML: Pinna
MC: Tamburini
MC: Parker
MR: Schreurs
SC: Flores
SC: Oswald (He is getting unhappy with the lack of PT, and I can't blame him.)


S1: Blanco
S2: Heller
S3: Godoy
S4: Wright
S5: Boogaart
S6: Ortega
S7: Downing

[Eaglesfan27]

2 minute mark: Flores steals the ball in the box.. shoots.. nice save by the keeper.


5 minute mark: Pinna gets a yellow card for pushing their right winger. His propensity to pick up yellow cards is concerning.


8 minute mark: Pinna with a great free kick.. perfect placement for Oswald who heads it.. nice save by the keeper.


18 minute mark: Pinna with a nice cross to the middle of the box.. Calin intercepts it, but he knocks it right down to Schreurs.. Schreurs shoots from 8 yards.. upper left corner.. GOAL!!!! 1-0.


33 minute mark: Salva gets a corner after their defender knocks away the corner kick.. Salva shoots.. upper left corner... GOAL!!!! 2-0.



Halftime: 2-0 lead. We have over 79,000 fans here today.



58 minute mark: Flores just doesn't have enough speed to pull away on a great breakaway opportunity.

62 minute mark: Flores with a nifty dribble past two defenders into the left half of the box.. he draws another defender.. centers it to Tamburini in the box.. he hits on the half-volley.. upper right corner.. GOAL!!!! 3-0! Nice goal!


75 minute mark: Wright on for Oswald.




Game over. 3-0 win for us :)

We outshot them 17-4 (12-0 on target)


Schreurs won MoM, 10 for form, 20 of 29 passes, 5 key passes, 0 tackles, 1 of 4 headers, 1 interception, 14 runs, 3 fouls drawn, and 1 goal.


Salva, Tamburini, Pinna, Parker, and Flores all had 8's. Everyone else had 7's.



Flores, 8 for form, 12 of 15 passes, 2 key passes, 7 of 10 headers, 9 runs, 1 foul drawn, and 1 assist. Sometimes, I have to remind myself Flores is only 19 and that I need to be patient with him.

[Eaglesfan27]

Post Match Info:

My Physio informs me Parker needs rest.


We've advanced to the next round of the Champions League with that win.




November 1, 2018 -


The Board is very pleased with my performance as manager.


Stewart Downing has won the EPL Player of the Month!


Stephane Dalmat of Liverpool came in 2nd, and Hatem Ben Arfa of Arsenal came in 3rd.




Sunderland's Dave Grant has won the EPL Young Player of the Month. Steve Campbell of Aston Villa came in 2nd, and Tony Ashton of Everton came in 3rd.



Arsenal's Ezio Rossi has won the EPL Manager of the Month. Pako Ayestaran of Liverpool came in 2nd, and Rafa Benitez of Chelsea came in 3rd.





Here is a look at the table at this point:


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[Eaglesfan27]

Nov. 4, 2018 -

Today we travel to play Leeds in an EPL Match. They are in 13th while we are in 1st. They have a balanced offense led by star striker Shane Paul and centreback Nick Porter who has chipped in 6 goals each. Defensively they struggle, and keeper Richard McDonald has played well, but is often overwhelmed by shots. If their defense was more solid, I think they would be in the top 8 at least.


We are 1-2 favorites.

It's windy but clear with temperatures in the low 40's.



GK: Adriano
DL: Schmidt
DC: Cardozo
DC: Boogaart
DR: Miller
ML: Downing
MC: Godoy
MC: Heller
MR: Ortega
SC: Oswald
SC: Adriano

S1: Blanco
S2: Salva
S3: Schreurs
S4: Flores
S5: Trotta

[Eaglesfan27]

6 minute mark: Oswald passes to Downing who centers it to Ortega.. Ortega tries to shoot, but a defender blocks it.. Godoy gets the rebound in the middle of the box.. he shoots.. upper left corner.. GOAL!!!! 1-0. That was Godoy's 1st EPL Goal of the Year.


39 minute mark: Boogart was knocked down by a player but no call.. That gives McCarthy an open shot from 20 yards out.. upper right corner.. Adriano is late getting there! GOAL. 1-1.




Halftime: 1-1. They have just over 40,000 fans here today.



50 minute mark: Adriano with a long outlet pass to Oswald deep in their territory.. Oswald turns on the speed, burns two guys... shoots from 18 yards out.. powerful shot.. upper right corner.. GOAL!!!! 2-1. That is Oswald's 5th of the year.


73 minute mark: Flores on for Adriano who is tired.


85 minute mark: Downing with just a beautiful 25 yard pass to the right corner of the box which catches Ortega in stride.. he dribbles towards the right goal post.. shoots the sharply angled shot.. lower left corner.. GOAL!!!! 3-1.


88 minute mark: Downing picks up a minor injury.



Game over. 3-1 win for us.


We were outshot 15-13 (7-5 on target in our favor)


Ortega wins MoM, 9 for form, 16 of 17 passes, 3 of 4 tackles, 0 of 5 headers, 1 interception, 13 runs, 1 assist, and 1 goal.


Adriano (GK), Miller, Godoy, Downing, and Oswald all had 8's for form. Everyone else had a 7.

[Eaglesfan27]

Post Match Info:

Downing strained his calf and will miss at least 10 days.

Boogaart needs a rest according to the physio.




Nov 5, 2018 -


Ortega and Downing were both selected to the EPL Team.




Nov 7, 2018 -

Today we travel to play Q.P.R in the 4th round of the English League Cup. They are 9th in the EPL and they don't have any strikers that I'm really concerned about. Their midfield is good, but we should be able to dominate them. Their best player, is their keeper, Mark Howard who has done very well for them this year. However, I hope to pepper him with shots.


We are very heavy 1-8 favorites.


It's overcast with temperatures in the 30's.


Injured: Kompany, Barbosa, and Downing.


GK: Blanco (While it is a risk in a league cup match, I've wanted to give him a start, and I don't expect many shots by QPR)
DL: Trotta
DC: Cardozo
DC: Salva
DR: Schmidt
ML: Pinna
MC: Tamburini
MC: Parker
MR: Schreurs
SC: Rooney (I want to get him a big match to bolster his confidence again)
SC: King

S1: Adriano (GK - Will come in if Blanco struggles early)
S2: Boogaart
S3: Ortega
S4: Adriano
S5: Miller

[Eaglesfan27]

30 minute mark: Their defense has thwarted two Rooney breakaways so far. Their keeper has 3 big saves already.


32 minute mark: Rooney with a corner to the near post.. Salva heads it.. into the crossbar.



Halftime: 0-0 tie. They have over 19,000 fans here today.



King has a 5 for form at the half. Adriano will be brought in, if he doesn't do better in the next 5 minutes.


51 minute mark: Adriano on for King.


55 minute mark: Schreurs with a nice attacking run up the right side.. crosses it to the far post.. Rooney heads it.. over the bar.


58 minute mark: Rooney with a nice banana shot from 25 yards out, but their keeper saves it.

60 minute mark: Rooney with a hard tackle on their defender.. yellow card for Rooney.


66 minute mark: Parker with a great through ball into the box... Rooney gets to it.. shoots from 10 yards out.. lower right corner.. GOAL!!!! 1-0.


80 minute mark: Schreurs with another nice run up the right sideline.. long cross.. Adriano heads it.. the keeper saves it.




Game over. 1-0 win. Not the big win I was expecting, but I'll take the win.

We outshot them 16-2 (9-0 on target)


Rooney won MoM, 9 for form, 14 of 14 passes, 4 key passes, 1 of 3 tackles, 5 of 10 headers, 1 interception, 3 runs, and a goal.

Pinna and Tamburini had 8's for form. King had a 4 for form! Everyone else had 7's.

[Eaglesfan27]

Post Match Info:

My Physio informs me Salva and Parker both need rest.




Nov 9, 2018 -


Craig King injured his ankle in training today and will miss 2-3 weeks.


A reasonably good draw as we will travel to play Birmingham in the English League Cup Quarter Final.

[Eaglesfan27]

Nov 14, 2018 -

Many of my players played well in international friendlies, but the most impressive was Antonio Blanco who had 7 saves for Spain's U19 team in a 1-0 victory Denmark.



Nov 16, 2018 -

Richard Money has been hired to take over at Coventry City.


Teams are starting to ask to borrow my young keeper Graham Lewis. I'm going to let him go on a loan and hopefully get some first team experience. The 17 year old keeper is showing tremendous potential.




Nov 17, 2018 -

Today we host Tottenham in an EPL Match. We are in 1st while they are in 19th place. Tottenham has had even more injuries than us this year and they don't have the depth to absorb them. 6 of their best players are out today with injuries. The best player that will play today for them is striker Michele Amoroso who has 4 goals in 15 starts and is playing well. However, he is very unhappy with the club's losing ways this season. Phil Wright has done an admirable job as his complimentary striker. Phil is a 24 year old English striker with blazing speed which is his biggest asset.


We are 4-7 favorites.

It's windy with temperatures in the 50's.


Injured: Adriano (GK) is slightly hurt, Cardozo, Schmidty, Kompany, Godoy, Downing, Barbosa, and King are all out with injuries.



GK: Adriano
DL: Trotta
DC: Salva
DC: Boogaart
DR: Miller
ML: Pinna
MC: Tamburini
MC: Parker
MR: Ortega
SC: Rooney
SC: Adriano

S1: Blanco
S2: Oswald
S3: Schreurs
S4: Flores
S5: Petit

[Eaglesfan27]

5 minute mark: Tamburini with a nice attacking run up the left side as he and Pinna switched positions on the play.. Tamburini with a solid cross, but the keeper punches it away.


12 minute mark: Adriano gets called for handball. Ortega argues the call.. he is lucky the ref just warned him.


17 minute mark: Rooney with a nice move to split two defenders in the left half of the box.. he crosses for Adriano, but the keeper intercepts it.

26 minute mark: Ortega gets called for obstruction.. yellow card.

30 minute mark: Trotta with a long throw in to Adriano.. he heads it to Ortega in the right half of the box.. Ortega with an immediate shot.. lower left corner.. off the post.. and in! GOAL!!!! 1-0.


41 minute mark: Pinna has it knocked away, but runs back and steals it from his man, burns his man, and then crosses it perfectly for Adriano. The keeper stops Adriano's header. I love Pinna's tenacity.


43 minute mark: Pinna dribbles up the left sideline.. LONG cross to Ortega.. he passes it between two defenders to Adriano in the right half of the box.. Adriano shoots from 16 yards out.. lower right corner.. GOAL!!!! 2-0.



Halftime: 2-0 lead. We have just over 66,000 fans here today.




52 minute mark: Pinna is dribbling into the box.. he is tripped by Danny Perry.. they call it outside the box! Ortega just misses the 21 yard Free kick. Perry gets a yellow card.


55 minute mark: Ortega has a minor injury. I put Schreurs on for him.

Oswald on for Parker as well.



65 minute mark: Flores on for Rooney who has just been average and is tired.


74 minute mark: Flores with a good shot from 12 yards out.. nice save by their keeper.




Game over. 2-0 win. Pinna is impressing me more every game.


We outshot them 15-1 (8-0 on target)

Pinna wins MoM, 9 for form, 31 of 40 passes, 6 key passes, 2 of 3 tackles, 3 of 7 headers, 1 interception, 7 runs, 2 fouls drawn.

Ortega with an 8 for form. Parker with a 6. Everyone else had 7's.



Flores, 24 minutes played, 7 for form, 2 of 3 passes, 1 of 1 tackles, 1 run, and 1 offside call.

[Eaglesfan27]

Post Match Info:


Antonio Ortega strained his groin and will miss 1-2 weeks.

Salva and Boogaart need a rest according to my physio.




Nov 18, 2018 -

Our U18 team won 2-0 against oldham, but Jurgen Meyer didn't have any goals or assists.



Nov 19, 2018 -

Adriano Pinna is thrilled to have been selected to the EPL Team of the Week.


Fulham has fired Carles Puyol. Thierry Henry is a favorite to take over the job.


Fulham is currently 13th in the EPL.



Graham Lewis has gone to York on loan. This will give Alessandro Di Matteo some PT as my U18 keeper.

[Eaglesfan27]

Nov 20, 2018 -


Today we travel to play Valencia in a meaningless Champions League Match. Valencia is 3rd in the Spanish First Division and has a very talented team. Striker Romain Dos Santos leads the team with 9 goals in 13 starts. Romain is a world class striker who has exceptional physical abilities matched by tremendous technical abilities. Ben Bennett is playing very well at centreback and is the key to the defense which has been good. Tim Wiese is 36, but the German keeper is still playing at a very high level with less than a goal per game allowed.



We are 6-4 favorites.

It's raining with temperatures in the 40's.


GK: Adriano
DL: Schmidt
DC: Cahais
DC: Cardozo
DR: Miller
ML: Pinna
MC: Heller
MC: Oswald
MR: Schrerus
SC: Flores
SC: Adriano

S1: Blanco
S2: Rooney
S3: Tamburini
S4: Wright
S5: Trotta
S6: Parker
S7: Downing

[Eaglesfan27]

5 minute mark: Dos Santos schools my defense.. dribbles into the box.. shoots.. Great save by Adriano!

7 minute mark: Long pass to Flores, he shocks me by faking out two defenders.. dribbles into the box.. shoots.. over the bar.


20 minute mark: Schreurs with a long pass towards the box.. Adriano and Wiese racing to it.. Adriano wins the race.. shoots sharp angle.. it's past Wiese.. inches wide left!


29 minute mark: Adriano with a pair of acrobatic saves. Dos Santos is toying with my centrebacks.


39 minute mark: Dos Santos beat both centrebacks and beat Adriano.. but Schmidt stopped the shot with his chest!


43 minute mark: Adriano with a pair of acrobatic saves!



Halftime: 0-0 tie. We are facing a lot of shots, but Adriano is holding up.


They have over 54,000 fans there today.




47 minute mark: Pinna with a great attacking run down the left side.. nice cross.. Adriano heads it.. just over the bar.


49 minute mark: Flores steals it at midfield.. perfect pass over two defenders to the box.. Pinna beats everyone to it.. he shoots.. Wiese saves it.. Pinna with great effort gets the rebound.. shoots.. Wiese saves it.


Cahais is playing better the last 15 minutes (or Dos Santos is getting tired.)

58 minute mark: Pinna passes it to Flores.. he spins away from 2 defenders.. he shoots.. upper right corner.. Wiese with a great save!


62 minute mark: Heller clears the corner kick with a long pass down the field.. Flores wins the race to the ball! He beats Bennett.. he dribbles into the box.. he fakes right.. dribbles left.. He has Wiese unbalanced.. he shoots.. upper right corner.. GOAL!!!!!! 1-0. Flores with a great play!


70 minute mark: Bennett with a long pass over both our defenders.. Maury beats Schmidt back to the ball.. Maury dribbles into the box.. shoots.. lower right corner.. Adriano misses this one. GOAL. 1-1.


Trotta on at Right wing (I love his versatility) for the very tired Schreurs.

Wright on for a tired Adriano.



79 minute mark: Trotta uses his exceptional speed on a strong run up the right side.. long cross.. Flores heads it.. the keeper barely tips it away.

85 minute mark: Dos Santos with a great dribble into the box.. gets an open shot.. Adriano blocks it.. Maury shoots.. Adriano saves it.

89 minute mark: Trotta steals the ball.. dribbles up the right side.. passes to Wright in the box.. perfect pass.. Wright shoots.. over the bar.




Game over. 1-1 tie. I'm very happy to have at least tied on the road with Cahais starting.


We were outshot 22-16 (14-9 on target)

Tim Wiese won MoM, 10 for form, 8 saves, 15 of 19 passes, 3 interceptions.


Adriano also had a 10 for form, 13 saves, 11 of 17 passes.


Miller, Heller, Pinna, Schreurs, Oswald, and Flores all had 8's. Adriano had a 6 for form. Everyone else had 7's.



Flores, 8 for form, 25 of 25 passes, 2 key passes, 1 of 3 tackles, 2 of 6 headers, 1 interception, 7 runs, 1 foul drawn, and 1 goal.


I think that was Flores' best game on the first team.

[Eaglesfan27]

Nov 22, 2018 -

Brian McClair has left FC Bayern to take over as manager at Fulham.

We play Fulham next. Hopefully, I can make his first game unpleasant.




Nov 23, 2018 -

Brian McClair has told the media, "Manchester United is my favorite to win the League. I think we are going to have a very hard time beating them."

I reply, "We feel that if we play to our potential, we can beat anyone. If we play to our ability, we can win the EPL."

[Christomir]

I'm very happy to have at least tied on the road with Cahais starting.
Is he really that bad these days?


Flores, 8 for form, 25 of 25 passes, 2 key passes, 1 of 3 tackles, 2 of 6 headers, 1 interception, 7 runs, 1 foul drawn, and 1 goal.


I think that was Flores' best game on the first team.
Does that mean to say he has never gotten more than 8 for form?

[Eaglesfan27]

Is he really that bad these days?


Does that mean to say he has never gotten more than 8 for form?

Cahais languished on the bench and really regressed. It's partially my fault, but he just never panned out for us. He is still good, but I don't consider him even much better than a good defender at the EPL Level which doesn't cut it against a player of Dos Santo's capability.


Flores had plenty of 10's on my U18 team, but he hasn't had better than an 8 for my main squad. He has had several 8's this year, but this was the first time where I felt he was my most dominant player (not counting my keeper) on the pitch.

[Eaglesfan27]

Nov 24, 2018 -

Today we travel to play Fulham in an EPL Match. They are 13th in the EPL. They rely on striker David to do most of their scoring. He leads the team with 7 goals. David is a 27 year old Spanish striker who is strong and leaps well. He is a dangerous target man, but not much of a playmaker. Jiri Mach is a 30 year old Czech midfielder who is a very skilled passer and does the best job of setting up David's goals as well as the other strikers. Defensively, Andrew Black is using his strong frame to push strikers around in the box, but he doesn't always have the best positioning. Michael Rensing has been inconsistent in goal this year. The keeper really has the talent to be one of the best, but he has had some horrible games this year. Other games, he has been amazing.


We are 4-6 favorites.

It's raining with temperatures in the 50's.



GK: Adriano
DL: Trotta
DC: Salva
DC: Miller
DR: Schmidt
ML: Pinna
MC: Tamburini
MC: Parker
MR: Schreurs
SC: Rooney
SC: Adriano

S1: Blanco
S2: Cardozo
S3: Godoy
S4: Wright
S5: Boogaart

[Eaglesfan27]

4 minute mark: David gets the ball at midfield.. passes it up to Sorin Gheorge.. he puts a move on Salva.. dribbles into the box.. shoots.. lower left corner.. Adriano is late. GOAL. Down 1-0.

16 minute mark: Schmidt clears their corner with a beautiful pass up field.. Rooney gets to it.. dribbles towards the box.. he is caught from behind.


25 minute mark: Pinna picks up a yellow card (yet again.) I guess his competitive play is going to get him those..

31 minute mark: Rooney gets a yellow card for tripping David.


32 minute mark: Miller gets a yellow card for pushing David.. Miller argues the call.. lucky to get lectured.

Benjamin Balde takes the free kick.. shoots over the wall.. 25 yards out, but Adriano misplays it.. GOAL! 2-0. :(



43 minute mark: Pinna just makes a perfect pass into the box for Rooney.. he shoots from 6 yards out.. right at the keeper.. he blocks it.



Halftime: Down 2-0. They have almost 22,000 fans here today.



65 minute mark: Tamburini with a nice through ball into the box.. Rooney shoots from 8 yards out.. right into the keeper's chest. He blocks it. Rooney looks listless out there.

67 minute mark: Wright on for Rooney and Godoy on for Parker.


71 minute mark: Pinna with a nice run down the left side.. strong cross to the far post.. Adriano with a diving header.. over the bar.

76 minute mark: Pinna dribbles down the left sideline.. short cross to Adriano.. he heads it.. upper left corner.. GOAL!!!! 2-1.


87 minute mark: Very crisp passing up the pitch from Schmidt to Godoy to Adriano to Wright who has a breakaway.. he is caught from behind as he enters the box.


89 minute mark: Adriano with a quick pass up the pitch to Pinna who plays a perfect ball ahead for Godoy.. he dribbles into the box.. fakes out the keeper.. shoots... GOAL!!!! 2-2!

92 minute mark: Pinna with a nice attack up the left side.. strong cross for Adriano.. he heads it.. upper right corner.. the keeper dives.. tips it over the bar.



Game over. 2-2 tie. I guess I'm glad we at least salvaged the tie out of that early fiasco.


We outshot them 14-5 (10-3 on target)

Tamburini wins MoM, 9 for form, 26 of 28 passes, 10 key passes, 3 of 3 tackles, 0 of 2 headers, 1 interception, 1 run, 2 fouls drawn.

Pinna also had a 9 for form. Schreurs and Adriano had 8's. Adriano (GK) had a 6. Everyone else had 7's.

[Eaglesfan27]

Post Match Info:

My physio reminds me that Salva needs time off.



Nov 25, 2018-

Middlesbrough has sakced Dave Jones.




Nov 27, 2018 -

Pinna and Tamburini were selected to the EPL Team of the Week.



Nov 28, 2018 -

We travel to play Birmingham in the League Cup Quarter Final Match today. Birmingham is 9th in the EPL while we remain in 1st. They have a diversified offense that is one of the best in the EPL. Striker Carl Rook has had one of his best years with 8 goals in 14 starts. The 30 year old doesn't excel in anything except shooting the ball very well. His partner Jose is a 27 year old Spanish Striker with excellent physical abilities, a strong shot, and good passing abiity. He has been excelling this year. 20 year old Midfielder Danny Taylor has been very good for them in the midfield as he is both setting guys up (4 assists) and nailing long shots (4 goals.) Defensively, they are not nearly as good. 34 year old keeper Rune Almenning Jarstein has had a bad year and the defense has been below average. They are relying on 35 year old John Heltinga at centerback and he hasn't been very good as his age is really showing.


We are 4-7 favorites.

It's sunny with temperatures in the 40's.


Injured: Barbosa, Kompany, Ortega.



GK: Adriano
DL: Schmidt
DC: Cardozo
DC: Miller
DR: Boogaart
ML: Pinna
MC: Godoy
MC: Heller
MR: Schreurs
SC: Flores
SC: King

S1: Blanco
S2: Trotta
S3: Oswald
S4: Downing
S5: Wright

[Eaglesfan27]

2 minute mark: Schmidt with a hard two footed tackle on Jose.. yellow card on Schmidt.


6 minute mark: Schmidt with another two footed tackle on Jose! He gets his second yellow card! He is ejected.



King gets a yellow card arguing the call.


Trotta on for King with a 4-4-1 being used with Flores alone up front.


11 minute mark: Quick crisp passing from Heller to Pinna to Schreurs.. Schreurs passes back to Heller.. Heller shoots.. it deflects off of Schmitz, their defender.. own goal on Schmitz! 1-0 lead for us.


39 minute mark: Pinna draws two defenders.. threads a pass between them.. Flores with a good opportunity.. shoots from 14 yards.. grazes the bar as it sails over.




Halftime: 1-0 lead for us. They have just under 30,000 fans here today.




58 minute mark: Flores with a nice dribble seperates their two centrebacks.. he shoots from 12 yards.. nice save by their keeper.


65 minute mark: Boogaart and Cardozo have each made some key defensive plays the last 10 minutes.


73 minute mark: Pinna with a very nice pass to set up Flores with space in the box.. he shoots from 18 yards out.. upper right corner.. good save by the keeper.


77 minute mark: Taylor passes toJose in the box.. he shoots.. lower left corner. GOA.. offside call against Jose saves me!


84 minute mark: Miller with the corner kick.. to the near post.. Pinna outjumps everyone.. heads it.. inches over the bar.

89 minute mark: Pinna with a nice attacking run down the left side.. he centers it for Heller.. Heller has the ball 10 yards out.. he misstrikes it! Soft easy shot. Easy save.




Game over. 1-0 win for us.


We were outshot 14-11 (7-5 on target)


Adriano (GK) wins MoM, 7 saves, 11 of 22 passes, 9 for form.

Every starter had an 8 for form except for Flores and King.


Flores, 7 for form, 23 of 31 passes, 2 key passes, 0 tackles, 2 of 9 headers, 6 runs, 4 fouls drawn.

[Eaglesfan27]

Nov 30, 2018 -

Wayne Rooney suffered a sprained ankle in practice today and he will miss at least 2 weeks.

I was planning on starting him this next game. Oh well.



Dec 1, 2018 -

The board are thrilled with my performance as manager.

Manchester City's Danny O'Connor has won the EPL Player of the Month Award. The 28 year old defender has been excellent the past month. Aaron Lennon of West Ham came in 2nd, and Chris Cohen of Aston Villa came in 3rd.


Birmingham City's Danny Taylor has won the EPL Young Player of the Month. Jamie Turner of Everton came in 2nd, and Dave Grant of Sunderland came in 3rd.


Manchester City's Kunle Odetoyinbo has won the EPL Manager of the Month Award. Mark Hughes of Birmingham City came in 2nd, and Andy Ritchie of Everton came in 3rd.



After our win against Birmingham City, We will be playing either Chelsea or Southampton in the English League Cup Semi Final.



Here is a look at the League Table Now:

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[Eaglesfan27]

Dec 1, 2018 -

Jurgen Meyer had 2 goals and an assist in our U18's 3-1 win over Everton. Di Matteo played very well in goal today.



Dec 1, 2018 -

Today we host Crystal Palace in an EPL Match. They are in 16th place and are playing reasonably well offensively. However, their defense has been a mess in many games. Defensively, we need to keep an eye on Tom Day. The 27 year old English Striker has 4 goals on the year. His best attribute is excellent timing and off the ball skills. They have been relying on Gabriele Corona in goal. The 24 year old Italian keeper looks completely overmatched in the EPL. I hope to see us put up at least 4 goals on him today.

We are heavy 1-6 favorites.


It's very windy but clear with temperatures in the 50's.



Injured: Kompany, Barbosa, Rooney

Suspended: Schmidt


GK: Blanco (I want to give him a few starts)
DL: Trotta
DC: Cardozo
DC: Salva
DR: Miller
ML: Downing
MC: Tamburini
MC: Parker
MR: Schreurs
SC: Oswald
SC: Adriano

S1: Adriano
S2: Cahais
S3: King
S4: Wood
S5: Petit

[Eaglesfan27]

7 minute mark: Downing with a nice pass to Adriano in the box.. he shoots from 18 yards out.. nice save by the keeper.


10 minute mark: Trotta dribbles down the left sideline.. crosses it to Adriano by the far post.. the header is down and towards the left corner.. the keeper can't get back! GOAL!!!! 1-0.


20 minute mark: Downing with a nice run down the left sideline.. he crosses it short.. near post.. Oswald heads it.. GOA... whistle. Oswald is judged to have unfairly jumped with the defender. The goal is disallowed.


30 minute mark: Corona is making some surprising saves. Maybe he isn't as bad as I thought he was.




Halftime: 1-0 lead. We have over 69,000 fans here today.



48 minute amrk: Schreurs passes to Parker who passes back to Schreurs right of the box.. he crosses it to Oswald by the near post.. he heads it.. upper right corner.. GOAL!!!! 2-0.


68 minute mark: Tamburini plays a nice through ball for Downing in the box... he shoots.. upper left corner.. GOAL!!! 3-0.



Game over. 3-0 win for us.

We outshot them 22-0 (13-0 on target)

Tamburini won MoM, 8 for form, 24 of 31 passes, 3 key passes, 0 tackles, 2 of 3 headers, 1 interception, 5 runs, 2 fouls drawn, and 1 assist.


Downing, Schreurs, Parker, Oswald, and Adriano all had 8's as well.


The rest of the team had 7's.

[Eaglesfan27]

Post Match Info:

My Physio informs me that Trotta and Salva both need rest.



Dec 1, 2018 -

Stephane Dalmat suffered a back injury in his match against Fulham. He is expected to be out for 2-3 months.


Dec 2, 2018 -

Boogaart suffered a knee injury in training today. He will be out 4-6 weeks.


Barcelona has sacked Ruben Cousillas.


Dec 3, 2018 -

A good draw for us as we will face Millwall in the 3rd round of the English FA Cup.


Dec 5, 2018 -


Today we play Club Brugge in a meaningless EPL Match.


I forgot to type the preview before starting the match, hence no odds or temp.


GK: Blanco (He deserves another easy start.)
DL: Schmidt
DC: Cardozo
DC: Cahais
DR: Miller
ML: Pinna
MC: Tamburini
MC: Godoy
MR: Ortega
SC: Flores
SC: King

S1: Adriano
S2: Oswald
S3: Parker
S4: Wright
S5: Downing
s6: Schreurs
S7: Heller

[Eaglesfan27]

6 minute mark: Pinna with a nice cross to Godoy.. he shoots.. the keeper blocks it.. Flores with the rebound.. shoots.. upper right corner.. GOAL!!!! 1-0.

18 minute mark: Great ball movement.. pass from Ortega to Godoy.. back to Ortega right of the box.. he centers it back to Godoy.. he shoots from 18 yards out.. upper right corner.. GOAL!!!! 2-0.


21 minute mark: Ortega with a great run up the right side.. very fast crossto the far post.. Flores with a nice header.. upper left corner.. GOAL!!!! 3-0. That is Flores' second of the game. It's his 5th of the season.




Halftime: 3-0 lead for us. We have over 79,000 fans here today.



68 minute mark: Crisp ball movement from Pinna to Godoy to Heller.. back to Godoy.. he shoots from 25 yards out.. strong banana shot.. upper left corner.. GOAL!!!! 4-0.


75 minute mark: Wright on for King.


88 minute mark: Godoy with a nice pass into the middle of the box that hits Pinna in stride.. he shoots.. lower right corner.. GOAL!!!! 5-0.




Game over. 5-0 win for us.

We outshot them 17-1 (12-0 on target)

Ortega wins MoM, 10 for form, 23 of 27 passes, 2 key passes, 0 tackles, 0 of 2 headers, 1 interception, 17 runs, 1 foul drawn, and 3 assists.


Pinna, Godoy, and Flores also had 10's!

Tamburini had a 9. Blanco had a 7. Everyone else had an 8.



Flores, 10 for form, 12 of 13 passes, 1 of 2 tackles, 1 of 6 headers, 2 interceptions, 12 runs, 1 foul drawn, and 2 goals.


I think Flores continues to improve his play this year. That is his first 10 for our main squad.

[Eaglesfan27]

Post Match Info:


Craig King strained his neck and will miss 5 days at least.



Dec 6, 2018 -

We will be playing Chelsea in the English League Cup Semi-Final. The first leg will be at Stamford Bridge.


Jurgen Meyer had 3 goals and an assist and a 10 for form, as our U18 team beat Leeds 4-2.



Dec 8, 2018 -

Tottenham has sacked Kevin Hughes.

[Eaglesfan27]

Dec 10, 2018 -

Today we travel to play Newcastle. They are 14th in the EPL and most of the team is very unhappy with poor morale. Ignacio, their star striker has 8 goals but he is injured and has been for the last 6 weeks. Their second lead scorer is left winger David Grunert. Grunert is a German left winger with everything I look for in a winger except for speed. He is a superb playmaker, he is creative, he has great flair in his game. He has 3 goals and 5 assists on the year. Jon Hooper is playing very well in goal the last few weeks and will be tough to score against. Craig Scott is slow, technically sloppy, but he has been playing well for them at centreback. I suspect my strikers should be able to turn him in circles and get some good shots on goal.


We are 4-6 favorites.

It's cloudy with temperatures in the 30's.


Injured: Boogaart, Kompany, Barbosa, Rooney.


GK: Adriano
DL: Schmidt
DC: Cardozo
DC: Salva
DR: Miller
ML: Pinna
MC: Heller
MC: Godoy
MR: Ortega
SC: Oswald
SC: Adriano

S1: Blanco
S2: Wood
S3: Flores
S4: Schreurs
S5: Trotta

[jbmagic]

did you ever get FM 06? any plans to do a dynasty with that too?

[Eaglesfan27]

5 minute mark: Schmidt dribbles down the pitch.. plays a perfect high arcing pass from just before midpitch.. Oswald catches up to it.. he is all alone.. pulling away from the defender.. dribbles into the box.. shoots.. lower left corner.. GOAL!!!! 1-0.


12 minute mark: Ortega gets a yellow card for a dangerous slider on their left winger, Grunert.


40 minute mark: Heller with a pair of shots on goal, but the keeper stops them both.


Halftime: Up 1-0. They have over 52,000 fans here today.



55 minute mark: Robson passes it up to Perez.. he plays it into the box for Adam.. Adam shoots.. upper left corner.. Adriano misplays it. GOAL! 1-1.


63 minute mark: Flores on for Oswald who has a yellow card. Wood on for Godoy who is very tired.


82 minute mark: Miller starts our counterattack off the corner kick.. he plays a long ball down the right sideline.. Adriano catches up to it.. he draws two defenders.. fires a great cross.. Flores with a header.. upper left corner.. GOAL!!!!! 2-1. Flores with the game winning goal, most likely.


86 minute mark: Pinna passes to Flores in the left half of the box.. he draws a defender over.. quick pass to the right post.. Adriano quickly shoots.. upper right corner.. GOAL!!!! 3-1. Flores set him up with a great pass.



Game over. 3-1 win :)

We outshot them 14-12 (9-5 on target)

Ortega wins MoM, 9 for form, 28 of 30 passe,s 4 key passes, 6 of 9 tackles, 2 of 4 headers, 1 interception, 9 runs, 2 fouls drawn.


Adriano and Heller also had 9's. Godoy and Oswald had 7's. Everyone else had 8's.


Flores, 8 for form, 18 minutes played, 5 of 5 passes, 3 of 3 headers, 1 foul drawn, 1 assist, and 1 goal.


A very impressive relief appearance.

[Eaglesfan27]

did you ever get FM 06? any plans to do a dynasty with that too?
I have FM 06 and started a dynasty with that. However, I'm still getting the occasional crash with hyperthreading and the speed is not very good for the setup I used without hyperthreading on. I'll probably resume that career after the next patch.

[Eaglesfan27]

Post Match Info:

My Physio informs me that Salva and Miller both need rest.


We will play Neriwa Gabe in the Club World Championship Semi Final on December 14th.

Neriwa Gabe is a top Japanese club. They beat DC United 2-1 to advance to the Semi Final.




Dec 12, 2018 -

Both Cahais and Cardozo hurt their legs in training today! Each will be out about a week.



Dec 14, 2018 -

A reasonably good draw as we will face Benfica in the 1st knockout round of the Champions League.



Today we play Neriwa Gabe in the Club World Championship Semi Final. I honestly don't know anything about most of their players, but my scouts say that we should be able to beat them very convincingly.


We are 1-2 favorites.


It's raining with temperatures in the 50's.


Injured: Cardozo, Cahais, Boogaart, Kompany, Barbosa, Rooney.


GK: Blanco (He shouldn't face many shots)
DL: Trotta
DC: Miller (injuries force me to abandon my plan to rest him.)
DC: Petit
DR: Schmidt
ML: Pinna
MC: Tamburini
MC: Parker
MR: Schreurs
SC: Flores
SC: King

S1: Adriano
S2: Oswald
S3: Godoy
S4: Salva
S5: Wood
S6: Ortega
S7: Adriano

[Eaglesfan27]

6 minute mark: King passes back to Parker inside the edge of the box.. Parker shoots.. upper left corner.. GOAL!!!! 1-0.


20 minute mark: Pinna passes it to Trotta who has run ahead.. Trotta with a nice cross to the middle of the box.. King hits it on the half volley.. lower right corner.. GOAL!!! 2-0.



Halftime: 2-0 lead for us. Parker has picked up a minor knock and King is looking tired. I'm not sure how far either of them will play into the 2nd half.


60 minute mark: Wood on for Parker and Oswald on for King.



80 minute mark: Tamburini and Wood probing the defense.. passing it back and forth.. Wood shoots from 20 yards out.. upper left corner.. GOAL!!!! 3-0.



Game over. 3-0 win.


We outshot them 25-0 (10-0 on target)


Schreurs wins MoM, 8 for form, 17 of 21 passes, 2 of 3 tackles, 1 of 2 headers, 11 runs, 1 foul drawn.

Parker and Pinna also had 8's. Everyone else had a 7 as most of my guys just coasted.



Flores, 7 for form, 12 of 15 passes, 1 key pass, 0 of 1 tackles, 5 of 9 headers, 3 runs, 2 fouls drawn.


I think Flores doesn't play really well unless it is a "big game."

[Eaglesfan27]

Post Match Info:


We will play Boca in the Club World Championship Final.



Dec 18, 2018 -

Ortega, Heller, and Adriano were all selected to the EPL Team of the Week.


Tottenham has hired Mick Harford from Bolton to become their new manager.



Dec 19, 2018 -

Today we play Boca for the Club World Championship Final and more importantly the 9 million dollar prize money ;) Boca is one of the top teams in Argentina and they will be much more challenging than our last match. Boca's Roberto Ojeda is a good striker with a powerful shot and excellent passing ability. Their other striker, Sergio Larrondo is a lethal target man. Their keeper, Sergio Ponce isn't very good, nor is their defense.


We are 4-5 favorites.


It's sunny with temperatures in the 50's.


Injured: Cardozo, Boogaart, Kompany, and Barbosa.


GK: Adriano
DL: Schmidt
DC: Salva
DC: Petit
DR: Trotta
ML: Pinna
MC: Heller
MC: Godoy
MR: Ortega
SC: Oswald
SC: Adriano

S1: Blanco
S2: Tamburini
S3: Parker
S4: Flores
S5: Wood
S6: Schreurs
S7: Rooney

[Eaglesfan27]

22 minute mark: Heller with a decent through ball that is just a little too far for Pinna as it crosses the endline.


They are keeping 8 men back and frustrating us so far.


40 minute mark: oswald elbows Diaz and gets a yellow card.


42 minute mark: Ortega gets the ball at midpitch.. quickly moves it up the pitch.. passes to Adriano in the middle of the box.. Adriano shoots.. lower left corner.. GOAL!!!! 1-0.



Halftime: 1-0 lead for us. There are over 72,000 fans here in Yokohama watching this Final.



Our guys are just coasting with all 7's for form.



50 minute mark: Oswald gets the ball at midpitch.. dribbles past a defender.. down the left side of the pitch.. crosses it to Ortega.. Ortega fakes out the keeper.. shoots it.. into the post! Adriano is on the rebound.. shoots.. lower left corner.. GOAL!!!! 2-0.


65 minute mark: Rooney on for Oswald, Wood on for Godoy, and Schreurs on for Ortega.

70 minute mark: Rooney dribbles up the left side.. tries to cross.. a defender blocks it.. Pinna gets the deflected ball.. shoots.. upper left corner.. GOAL!!!! 3-0. Pinna with a great play!


79 minute mark: Pinna passes it to Rooney on the endline.. he tries his trademark shot that runs parallel to the endline.. it curves way too late. Wide right.


88 minute mark:Pinna passes to Rooney left of the box.. he centers it for Adriano.. he knocks it down.. shoots.. upper left corner.. GOAL!!!! 4-0. That is Adriano's hattrick. That is also his 15th goal of the year.



Game over. 4-0 win.


We outshot them 16-9 (10-2 on target)


Adriano wins MoM, 10 for form, 22 of 25 passes, 1 key pass, 0 of 1 tackles, 9 of 12 headers, 4 runs, 2 fouls drawn, 3 goals.

Ortega had a 9 for form. Every other starter had an 8 as we turned it up in the 2nd half.

[Eaglesfan27]

Post Match Info:

We've won 9 million dollars for winning the Club World Championship.

That was our 4th consecutive win in the Club World Championship Final.



Dec 22, 2018 -

Today we travel to play Everton in an EPL Match. Everton is 7th in the EPL. They have a dynamic scorer in striker Neil Gibson. The 28 year old English striker has very good physical abilities with a nice shot. Stuart Brown is a speedy striker who is a good compliment for him. Defensively, Ceiran Hutcheson has deteriorated as a keeper at the age of 32. He is making more mistakes and is having just an average year. If we can get him into one of his funks, this should be an easy win.


We are 4-7 favorites.


It's raining with temperatures in the 40's.


GK: Adriano
DL: Trotta
DC: Cahais
DC: Miller
DR: Schmidt
ML: Pinna
MC: Tamburini
MC: Parker
MR: Ortega
SC: Rooney
SC: King

S1: Blanco
S2: Godoy
S3: Schreurs
S4: Flores
S5: Petit

[Eaglesfan27]

20 minute mark: Pinna with a great attacking run down the left side.. crosses it to Ortega in the right side of the box.. he draws the keeper over.. fires a quick pass to King by the left post who taps it in for the GOAL!!!! 1-0.


44 minute mark: Ortega passes it to Rooney in the middle of the box.. he shoots.. weak shot. The keeper easily saves it.



Halftime: 1-0 lead for us. They have over 40,000 fans here today.



49 minute mark: Pinna passes to Rooney left of the box.. he crosses it to far post.. Ortega with a diving header.. over the bar.

52 minute mark: Ortega with a good pass to lead Rooney up the pitch.. he is caught from behind.


54 minute mark: Pinna passes it to Rooney at midpitch.. Rooney dribbles up the left sideline.. he crosses it short.. to Pinna.. he heads it.. upper left corner.. GOAL!!!! 2-0.


62 minute mark: Adriano with a pair of acrobatic saves.


63 minute mark: Flores on for Rooney who is tired and Petit on for Miller.


66 minute mark: Adriano passes to Flores at midpitch.. Flores with a nice dribble between two defenders.. around another defender.. draws another defender over.. plays a perfect pass to King.. King shoots.. lower right corner.. GOAL!!!! 3-0. Flores truly set up that goal. Great play, the announcer gives him all of the credit.

69 minute mark: Long pass from Tamburini to King.. he gets it in the right half of the box.. draws the keeper over.. fires a pass to Flores.. he hits it on the halfvolley.. GOAL!!!! 4-0.

71 minute mark: Adriano with a deep ball to Flores.. he beats two defenders to get to the ball.. dribbles into the box.. fakes out the keeper.. shoots.. lower left corner.. GOAL!!!! 5-0! Flores with 2 quick goals!


75 minute mark: Gibson ges a nice pass from Paul Kelly (my former player).. he dribbles into the box.. shoots.. lower left corner.. GOAL. 5-1.




Game over. 5-1 win :)

We each had 14 shots. 9 on target for us to 4 for them.


Parker wins MoM, 9 for form, 23 of 27 passes, 3 key passes, 8 of 9 tackles, 2 of 3 headers, 8 interceptions, 3 runs, 1 foul drawn.


Pinna, Ortega, and King all had 9's for form. Rooney and Adriano (GK) had 7's. Everyone else had an 8.



Flores, 8 for form, 27 minutes played, 7 of 9 passes, 1 key pass, 1 of 1 tackles, 2 of 3 headers, 2 runs, 1 foul drawn, 1 assist, and 2 goals! Another impressive performance.


I praise Pinna's performance after the game and his form in general this year.

[Eaglesfan27]

Dec 26, 2018 -

Schmidt, Cahais, and Ortega were all selected to the EPL Team of the Week.



Today we host Cardiff in an EPL Match. Cardiff is 14th in the EPL and they have been decimated by injuries. However, their leading striker Bartomeu Monteiro de Almeida is healthy. He has 6 goals on the year, and like the last time we faced Cardiff, we will have to keep an eye on him. Andy Gibson, their best defender is also healthy. However, they have 10 players injured including their #2 and #3 keepers!



We are 1-2 favorites.


It's raining with temperatures in the 40's.


Injured: Boogaart, Kompany, Barbosa.

GK: Adriano
DL: Schmidt
DC: Cardozo
DC: Salva
DR: Cahais
ML: Pinna
MC: Godoy
MC: Heller
MR: Schreurs
SC: Flores
SC: Adriano

S1: Blanco
S2: Oswald
S3: Ortega
S4: King
S5: Petit

[Eaglesfan27]

10 minute mark: Godoy with a nice dribble up the middle of the pitch.. he passes to Pinna left of the box.. Pinna with a quick cross to the far post.. Adriano with a header.. upper right corner.. GOAL!!!! 1-0.


24 minute mark: Heller steals the ball midway into their zone.. he passes it to Schreurs right of the box.. Schreurs with a cross to the middle of the box, just outside the 6 yard box.. Godoy heads it.. upper left corner.. GOAL!!!! 2-0.


42 minute mark: Godoy has the ball at midpitch.. he dribbles a few steps.. fires a pass over the defender.. Flores gets to it in the left half of the box.. he draws the keeper over.. fires a pass over the keeper.. Adriano heads it.. GOAL!!!! 3-0.



Halftime: 3-0 lead. 69,000 plus fans here today.




63 minute mark: Adriano with pressure on Williamson, their left back.. Adam Williamson passes it back to the keeper.. Luis Carlos wasn't expecting that! OWN GOAL!!!! 4-0.


Adriano is tired, and I'm only giving him a few more minutes to go for his hattrick.


72 minute mark: King on for Adriano and Oswald on for Heller.


77 minute mark: Schreurs with a nice run up the right side.. he centers it to Oswald.. Oswald shoots from 25 yards out.. the keeper misplays it! GOAL!!!! 5-0.



Game over. 5-0 win.

We outshot them 9-2 (9-1 on target)


Schreurs wins MoM, 10 for form, 19 of 27 passes, 2 of 2 tackles, 5 of 8 headers, 3 interceptions, 15 runs, 1 foul drawn, and 2 assists.

Godoy and Adriano had 9's. Adriano (GK) had a 7. Every other starter had an 8.



Flores, 8 for form, 12 of 15 passes, 1 key pass, 1 of 2 tackles, 6 of 7 headers, 1 interception, 7 runs, and 1 assist.

[Eaglesfan27]

Dec 29, 2018 -

Former Manchester United player Alan Smith has become the new manager of Barnsley. Alan is 38 and should be a very good manager.

Barnsley is 12th in the English Championship.





Today we travel to play West Brom in an EPL Match. They are currently in 4th while we are in 1st. West Brom is led by star striker Michael Perry. Michael is a 29 year old English Striker who has a very strong shot, a great dribble, and some creative moves. Michael is supported by a good right winger, Michael Puscher. Puscher is 30 year old winger who has excellent crossing ability. Centreback John Yates has been good, but the rest of the defense has just been average. Keeper Ian Turner is very talented and he has played very well this season.


We are 4-7 favorites.

It's raining with temperatures in the 40's.


Injured: Boogaart, Kompany, Barbosa.


GK: Adriano
DL: Schmidt
DC: Cardozo
DC: Cahais
DR: Miller
ML: Pinna
MC: Tamburini
MC: Godoy
MR: Ortega
SC: Rooney
SC: King

S1: Blanco
S2: Oswald
S3: Schreurs
S4: Adriano
S5: Trotta

[Eaglesfan27]

Surprisingly, they are starting Baker in goal today!


13 minute mark: Tamburini gets a yellow card for pushing their midfielder.


15 minute mark: Pinna passes it to Tamburini outside the box.. he shoots.. over the bar.

18 minute mark: Rooney is tripped in the box! Penalty awarded. King shoots.. wide left!


26 minute mark: Pinna passes to Tamburini in the middle of the box.. he shoots.. over the bar.

29 minute mark: Pinna with a nice attacking run down the left side.. he crosses it to the far post.. Ortega heads it.. wide right.


44 minute mark: Cahais picks up a yellow card for a trip on Puscher.. just outside the box.



Halftime: 0-0 tie. They have over 30,000 fans here today.



60 minute mark: Ortega with a strong run up the right side.. long cross to the far post.. Pinna heads it.. upper left corner.. GOAL!!!! 1-0.

65 minute mark: Godoy with a nice through ball into the box.. Rooney hits it in stride.. upper right corner.. GOAL!!!! 2-0.


67 minute mark: Sub Ryan Wallace gets a nice pass from Perry.. he shoots.. lower left corner.. GOAL. 2-1.


75 minute mark: Oswald on for Rooney and Schreurs on for Ortega.



Game over. 2-1 win for us :)

We were outshot 19-10 (8-4 on target)


Ortega wins MoM, 9 for form, 14 of 19 passes, 4 key passes, 4 of 8 tackles, 4 of 6 headers, 5 runs, 2 fouls drawn, and 1 assist.

Adriano (GK) also had a 9 for form.

Cahais had a 7 for form. All of my other starters had 8's.

[Eaglesfan27]

Jan 1, 2019 -

Ortega, Adriano, and Rooney were all selected to the EPL Team of the Week.




The board is thrilled with my performance as manager.



Antonio Ortega won the World Footballer of the Year Award! Adriano came in 2nd, and Wayne Rooney came in 3rd as we swept the award!



Ortega won the World Player of the Year Award. Rooney came in 2nd, and Romain Dos Santos of Valencia came in 3rd.



Ortega won the European Footballer of the Year Award. Rooney came in 2nd, and Sergio Flores of R.C. Deportivo de La Coruna came in 3rd.



Adriano (GK) has won the European Goalkeeper of the Year Award. Tim Wiese of Valencia came in 2nd, and Chris Taylor of Liverpool came in 3rd.



Chris Miller won the European Defender of the Year Award! Mickael Schmidt came in 2nd, and Diego Cardozo came in 3rd as we swept this award as well!


Miller thanked me profusely in his acceptance speech and said that I was a key reason for his consistent form in the last year, and that my confidence in him was key to his development.


Antonio Ortega won the European Midfielder of the Year Award. Michael Heller came in 2nd, and most surprisingly (considering I only started playing him regularly recently) Adriano Pinna came in 3rd as we swept yet another award!



Wayne Rooney won the European Striker of the Year Award. Romain Dos Santos came in 2nd, and Miguel of Juventus came in 3rd.


That was just an unbelievable haul of hardware for our guys!

Ortega has won the EPL Player of the Month Award. Adriano came in 2nd, and Craig Scott of Newcastle came in 3rd.


Adriano Pinna has won the EPL Young player of the Month Award. Dario Tamburini came in 2nd, and Michael Turner of Everton came in 3rd.


Leed's Joe Roach won the EPL Manager of the Month. I came in 2nd, and Ezio Rossi of Arsenal came in 3rd.

[Eaglesfan27]

Here is a look at the table as we are really starting to pull away in the EPL:


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[Eaglesfan27]

Now, that we are a bit more than midway through the season, let's look at a few key individual stats on my team:


Adriano leads the team with 14 goals overall in competitive matches in 18 starts and 3 relief appearances.

Rooney is second with 9 goals in 17 starts.

Flores is third with 8 goals in 12 starts and 10 relief appearances!

Craig King is 4th with 7 goals 13 starts and 5 relief appearances.



Pinna leads the team with 8 assists (as well as having 5 goals) in 21 starts. I didn't realize I had given him that many starts.

Ortega is tied for the lead with 8 assists. He has 3 goals as well.

Flores is 3rd on the team with 6 assists.

King and Downing also each have 6 assists. Downing has done that in only 9 starts. However, Downing will be leaving the team as a Bosman player. He is 34 (almost 35) and I won't re-sign him at this point.



Godoy is next with 5 assists (and 5 goals.)




Adriano has 14 goals allowed and 14 clean sheets in 25 starts.

[Eaglesfan27]

Jan 1, 2019 -

Very odd. Despite being 190k under our wage budget, the board doesn't want to give me sufficient money to sign any of the potential Bosman players out there. However, I still have a 65 million dollar transfer budget this year. We are having trouble making money this year, so maybe that has something to do with it. We've only made 2 million profit on the year despite the 9 million dollar prize for winning the Club World Championship.



Today we host West Ham in an EPL Match. They are in 18th and most of their team is unhappy. Their main star is striker Robbin Kieft. The 31 year old striker is still very fast and is a lethal shooter. He has 11 goals on the year. Left winger, David, is very talented and we will have to keep a close eye on him. Defensively, they have been a mess, but Juan is a talented 26 year old Spanish Keeper. Hopefully, we can get it past him today.


We are 1-2 favorites.


It's overcast with temperatures in the 30's.


Injured: Miller, Kompany, Boogaart, Barbosa.

Suspended: King


GK: Adriano
DL: Trotta
DC: Cardozo
DC: Salva
DR: Schmidt
ML: Pinna
MC: Tamburini
MC: Parker
MR: Ortega
SC: Rooney
SC: Adriano

S1: Blanco
S2: oswald
S3: Schreurs
S4: Flores
S5: Petit

[Eaglesfan27]

10 minute mark: Ortega takes a free kick.. but fakes the shot.. passes it to Tamburini on his right.. he shoots.. banana shot.. upper right corner.. GOAL!!!! 1-0.


19 minute mark: Ortega with a strong run up the right side.. he gets to the endline.. holds it... draws a defender.. fires a quick short cross to the near post.. Parker with a diving header.. upper right corner... GOAL!!!! 2-0.


32 minute mark: Pinna passes to Rooney left of the box.. Rooney draws two defenders.. quick pass to Tamburini who is 10 yards out.. he shoots.. lower left corner.. GOAL!!!! 3-0.



Halftime: 3-0 lead. We have over 83,000 fans here today. That should be a nice revenue boost :)




49 minute mark: Ortega burns three defenders down the right sideline.. quick crisp cross.. Adriano with the header.. upper right corner.. GOAL!!!! 4-0. That is his 15th goal in competitive matches this year.


63 minute mark: Schruers on for Ortega who is tired and Oswald on for Rooney who is tired.



Ortega gets a standing ovation as he leaves the pitch.



89 minute mark: Pinna passes it to Tamburini just outside the box.. he shoots.. upper left corner.. past the keeper.. into the crossbar. Just missed the hattrick.




Game over. 4-0 win.

We outshot them 18-0 (14-0 on target)


Tamburini won MoM, 10 for form, 22 of 28 passes, 4 key passes, 2 of 4 tackles, 2 of 4 headers, 2 interceptions, 8 runs, 1 foul drawn, and 2 goals.


Ortega also had a 10.

Pinna, Parker, Rooney, and Adriano all had 9's for form. Trotta and Schmidt had 8's. Everyone else had 7's.

[Eaglesfan27]

Jan 3, 2019 -

Chelsea have offered 200,000 dollars for midfield Alan Watkins. Watkins isn't very good and he is only "valued" at 1.6 million, but I'm not going to sell him that cheaply to Chelsea.


However, we will let Alan leave the system as a Bosman player soon.




West Brom has signed Gael Clichy on a free transfer from Aston Villa. The deal will be done in July. Clichy is 33 and is clearly in decline.



Roma offered 18 million for Trotta. I turned down the offer.




Inter offered 20 million for Trotta. I turned down the offer.




Jan 5, 2019 -

Today we play Millwall in the FA Cup 3rd round match. Millwall are currently last in the English Championship. None of their players are playing well. None of them are too concerning right now. Their best player might be keeper Maurizio Tommasi and he would be a below average EPL Keeper.



We are 1-3 favorites.

It's overcast with temperatures in the low 40's.


Injured: Miller, Kompany, Boogaart, Barbosa.



GK: Adriano
DL: Trotta
DC: Cardozo
DC: Petit
DR: Schmidt
ML: Pinna
MC: Tamburini
MC: Godoy
MR: Ortega
SC: Flores
SC: King

S1: Blanco
S2: Oswald
S3: Schreurs
S4: Adriano
S5: Cahais

[Eaglesfan27]

23 minute mark: Ortega with a nice run along the right sideline.. he centers it to King.. King shoots from 12 yards out.. over the bar.


39 minute mark: Cardozo with a long pass from deep in our box down the length of the pitch.. Ortega beats everyone to it with his superior speed.. he runs into the box.. he shoots.. lower left corner.. GOAL!!!! 1-0.



Halftime: 1-0 lead for us.



70 minute mark: Godoy has picked up a minor injury. I put Oswald on for him.

80 minute mark: Oswald with an excellent through ball into the left half of the box.. Flores hits in stride.. wide right!

81 minute mark: Ortega with a very good dribble down the middle of the pitch.. he draws two defenders.. passes between them.. Flores gets it in the box.. shoots immediately.. lower right corner.. not wide this time.. GOAL!!!! 2-0.



Game over. 2-0 win for us. Not as dominating as I hoped, but still a win.


We outshot them 17-0 (6-0 on target)


Ortega wins MoM, 10 for form, 19 of 25 passes, 2 key passes, 3 of 3 tackles, 4 of 7 headers, 1 interception, 15 runs, 2 fouls drawn, 1 assist, and 1 goal.

Flores had a 9. Adriano, Schmidt, and King had 7's. Everyone else had 8's.



Flores, 9 for form, 11 of 12 passes, 1 key pass, 1 of 1 tackles, 2 of 5 headers, 10 runs, 1 foul drawn, and 1 goal.

[Eaglesfan27]

Post Match Info:

Adriano Pinna strained his calf and will miss 2-3 weeks.

Trotta and Cardozo both need rest according to our physios.




Jan 5, 2019 -

Real Madrid has sacked Jose Antonio Camacho because they are currently 5th in the Spanish First Division.



Jan 6, 2019 -

Boogaart has been cleared to play again. Just in time with all of my other guys tired out.



Jan 7, 2019 -

Ortega, Pinna, and Tamburini were all selected to the EPL Team of the Week.


We had very bad luck for the English FA Cup 4th round as we will face Chelsea.

[Eaglesfan27]

Jan 9, 2019 -


Today we travel to play Chelsea in the first leg of the League Cup Semi Final. Chelsea is currently 4th in the EPL. They are led by striker Stefan De Weerd who has converted to the striker position flawlessly. The 31 year old is setting up plays and scoring. He has 9 goals and 7 assists on the year. Freddy Adu is playing very well alongside him. Adu has 12 assists on the year as well as 3 goals. Thomas Block is a newcomer to their midfield. He is a supremely talented midfielder who is 25 years old. He has 8 goals and 7 assists on the year. Defensively, things aren't as good. Petr Cech is 36 and is finally starting to show slightly slower reflexes. He has 21 clean sheets, but he has allowed almost 2.5 goals per game in his other starts.


We are 5-4 favorites.

It's overcast with temperatures in the 40's.



Injured: Pinna, Barbosa, Kompany.


Exhausted: Trotta and Cardozo


GK: Adriano
DL: Schmidt
DC: Petit (I hate starting him in this big game, but it's a necessity)
DC: Salva
DR: Boogaart
ML: Downing
MC: Heller
MC: Godoy
MR: Ortega
SC: Rooney
SC: Adriano

S1: Blanco
S2: Oswald
S3: King
S4: Schreurs
S5: Cahais

[Eaglesfan27]

5 minute mark: Block passes to Adu in the box.. he shoots.. over the bar.


15 minute mark: Downing with a nice cross towards the box, but a defender intercepts it... Rooney gets the rebound from the defender.. he shoots.. sharply angled shot.. lower right corner.. GOAL!!!! 1-0. Rooney with an outstanding strike.


17 minute mark: Fran passes it long to Block.. he plays a perfect through ball to the edge of the box.. Robben shoots.. right over Adriano's shoulder.. GOAL. 1-1.



Halftime: 1-1 tie. They have over 42,000 fans here today.



61 minute mark: Downing is playing poorly and is limping. I put Oswald on for him.



Game over. 1-1 tie. A lethargic performance from our guys, but I'm happy with a tie on the away leg.


They outshot us 7-5 (5-3 on target)


Paul Adams their defender won MoM, 8 for form (the only guy on either team with an 8), 29 of 42 passes, 16 of 17 headers, 3 interceptions, 1 foul drawn.



Downing and Oswald had 6's for form. Everyone else had a 7.

[daedalus]

Very odd. Despite being 190k under our wage budget, the board doesn't want to give me sufficient money to sign any of the potential Bosman players out there. However, I still have a 65 million dollar transfer budget this year. We are having trouble making money this year, so maybe that has something to do with it. We've only made 2 million profit on the year despite the 9 million dollar prize for winning the Club World Championship.Maybe they're, umm, simulating Glazer's takeover. :D70 minute mark: Godoy has picked up a minor injury. I put Oswald on for him.It's pretty bad when my first thought is that Godoy will never win the Heisman this way.

[Eaglesfan27]

Maybe they're, umm, simulating Glazer's takeover. :DIt's pretty bad when my first thought is that Godoy will never win the Heisman this way.
LOL. I'm glad Godoy isn't that fragile. Then again, who is? ;)

[Eaglesfan27]

Post Match Info:

Downing damaged his shoulder in the match and will be out for about a week.

Salva needs rest according to my physio.




Jan 12, 2019 -

Laurent Rodrigues, a 20 year old French left winger, has told the media that he demands to be traded if he isn't going to be part of the first team. Laurent is a decent player, but he is still a good bit from being skilled enough to be a 1st teamer. If he presses the issue, I'll try to trade him. His contract is still good for 18 more months.


Barcelona has hired Luis Cesar to be their new manager.


Arsenal has spent 16.5 million dollars to acquire Sebastien Revelli, a talented French midfielder, from Juventus.


I've offered Michele Amoroso 25,000/week to come play for us as a Bosman signing. The 27 year old striker is left footed and would be a nice backup to have in case Flores or Oswald is hurt once Rooney retires.



In an ironic twist, due to injuries to Barbosa, Pinna, and Downing, I'm seriously considering starting Rodrigues for at least one match.




Antonio Blanco has been looking VERY good in practice this past week. My AM thinks I should give him a start over Adriano in a big EPL match against Arsenal that is coming up!

[Eaglesfan27]

Jan 13, 2019 -


Today we play Arsenal in a big EPL Match and I'm taking some big chances. Arsenal is in 3rd while we are in 1st. We are playing on the road, which makes me question my chance taking a bit more. Arseanl is playing very well this year and they are led in scoring by their left winger/midfielder Hatem Ben Arfa who has 10 goals and 7 assists. Striker Christophe Sanchez is second on the team with 8 goals. Christophe is a true burner who we will have to keep a constant eye on. Defensively, their best centreback Jorg Walther is out with an injury. Their keeper, Warren Norman, has been inconsistent in the last few weeks. Hopefully, we can take advantage.


We are 5-4 favorites.


It's sunny with temperatures in the 50's.


Injured: Pinna, Downing, Barbosa, and Kompany

Away on international duty: Adriano (GK). Ahh, that is why my AM was recommending starting Blanco. I didn't even realize Adriano was going away. However, Blanco is developing some excellent attributes.



GK: Blanco (20 year old gets his first truly big start)
DL: Trotta
DC: Cardozo
DC: Miller
DR: Schmidt
ML: Rodrigues (All of my other great left wingers are hurt.)
MC: Tamburini
MC: Parker
MR: Ortega
SC: Rooney
SC: King

S1: Godoy
S2: Petit
S3: Adriano
s4: Schreurs
S5: Dani

[Eaglesfan27]

6 minute mark: Cardozo just saved a sure goal with a great tackle as Christophe had beaten Blanco in the box.

8 minute mark: Sanchez with a breakaway.. he shoots from 12 yards out.. Blanco saves it.


10 minute mark: Trotta picks up a yellow for pushing Sanchez.. that is bad as Trotta is the only defender with the speed to keep up with Sanchez.


20 minute mark: Rodrigues throws it into to Rooney int he left half of the box.. he crosses it for the near post.. King outjumps Gavilan.. he heads it.. upper left corner.. GOAL!!!! 1-0.


30 minute mark: Blanco does a nice job of intercepting a cross before the striker can head it.


39 minute mark: Villa steals the ball and passes it to Mauro Di Mauro just outside the box.. he takes two dribbles just inside the box.. he shoots.. powerful shot.. curving.. upper left corner.. Blanco dives.. just past him. GOAL. 1-1.





Halftime: 1-1 tie. They have just under 60,000 fans here today.



51 minute mark: Ortega passes to king right of the box.. King with a crisp long cross.. far post.. Rooney heads it.. GOA.. NO! Whistle. Rooney is called for pushing the defender.. The announcer believes that was a dubious call by Michael Morris. King argues the call.. yellow card on King.


61 minute mark: King isn't playing well. Adriano on for him.


68 minute mark: Godoy on for Tamburini.


76 minute mark: Rodrigues passes to Rooney in the left half of the box.. he draws two defenders.. he passes it back to Rodrigues.. Rodrigues with a quick centering pass to Parker.. Parker shoots.. upper right corner.. GOAL!!!! 2-1.


80 minute mark: Trotta races back to catch Sanchez from behind to stop a breakaway!


81 minute mark: Parker passes it to Rodrigues.. he passes it back to Parker.. Parker passes back to Rodrigues in the left half of the box.. he shoots.. upper right corner.. GOAL!!!! 3-1. Rodrigues with a surprisingly good debut!


84 minute mark: Blanco with a key save on a Di Mauro breakway.



Game over. 3-1 win for us :) Huge win without a few of our big stars.


We outshot them 12-6 (4-3 on target)


Ortega wins MoM, 8 for form, 24 of 32 passes, 4 key passes, 2 of 6 tackles, 4 of 7 headers, 2 interceptions, 7 runs, 2 fouls drawn.

Rodrigues also had an 8 for form. 25 of 41 passes, 1 of 3 tackles, 4 of 6 headers, 3 runs, 1 assist, and a goal.


King had a 6. Everyone else had a 7. That game by Rodrigues *might* signal the end of the Downing era since I plan on letting him go via Bosman rules after the season.

[Eaglesfan27]

Post Match Info:

My Physio tells me that Trotta and Cardozo both need rest.


Millwall has hired Rafael van der Vaart as their new manager!

The 35 year old former player has quickly moved up the managerial ranks.


Millwall is currently last in the EC.




Jan 13, 2019 -

Deportivo have offered 53 million dollars for Michael Oswald. That is an impressive sum for a guy who is primarily a rotator for me.. However, I love the depth he brings to the team and if Flores fails, he could become a primary starter. I counter by asking for 90 million.






Jan 16, 2019 -

Michele Amoroso said it was a dream come true to play for us, and he rejected offers from Tottenham and Arsenal to come join our club as a Bosman player despite my making it clear to him that he would not be a regular starter.




Today we host Aston Villa in an EPL Match. They are 8th in the EPL while we are in 1st. They are missing 3 of their top players due to injuries. However, they still have superstar striker Luke Moore who has 16 goals on the year. However with his top two playmakers missing, he should be easier to stop.


We are 4-6 favorites.


It's raining with temperatures in the 30's.



Injured: Kompany, Pinna, Barbosa.

International Duty: Adriano, GK.



GK: Blanco
DL: Schmidt
DC: Boogaart
DC: Salva
DR: Miller
ML: Rodrigues (He earned another start. He better perform like last match)
MC: Tamburini
MC: Godoy
MR: Schreurs
SC: Flores
SC: Adriano

S1: Dani
S2: Cahais
S3: Ortega
S4: Wright
S5: Petit

[Eaglesfan27]

13 minute mark: Rodrigues passes to Flores in the box.. he spins away from a defender.. he shoots.. lower right corner.. GOAL!!!! 1-0. Flores with a great move!




Halftime: 1-0 lead. Our guys are just coasting.

We have over 78,000 fans here today.




65 minute mark: Rodrigues with good persistance, fights to get a ball to Flores in the box.. he shoots.. the keeper blocks it.. Adriano drills the rebound into the net! GOAL!!!! 2-0.


75 minute mark: Wright on for Adriano and Petit on for Salva.




Game over. 2-0 win for us :)

We outshot them 15-3 (6-0 on target)


Flores won MoM, 8 for form, 19 of 22 passes, 1 key pass, 1 of 1 tackles, 6 of 11 headers, 3 runs, 1 foul drawn, 1 assist, and 1 goal.

Schmidt had an 8 as well. Godoy had a 6. Everyone else had a 7.



Rodrigues did enough to get at least one more start at some point in the near future if Pinna is injured or needs rest.

[Eaglesfan27]

Oops, forgot to post the preview and post-match results of the last 3 days. Nothing big happened except Liverpool added a talented left winger (but he is slow) for 15 million dollars from Atletico de Madrid. The preview talked about our upcoming match against Chelsea at home in the 4th round of the FA Cup:



12 minute mark: Cech makes a pair of acrobatic saves on shots by Adriano and Heller.

26 minute mark: Trotta with a great run down the left sideline.. he crosses it to Godoy.. the keeper is out of position as he tried to intercept the cross.. Godoy shoots.. a defender blocks it and knocks it wide of the net.

34 minute mark: Ortega with a corner kick.. Cardozo heads it.. upper left corner.. GOAL!!!! 1-0.


Halftime: 1-0 lead. We have a sellout of over 91,000 fans here today.

65 minute mark: Blanco with a pair of key saves on shots by Adu and De Weerd.

73 minute mark: King on for Adriano and Boogaart on for Miller.

81 minute mark: Blanco tips a point blank shot from Adu over the bar.

87 minute mark: Ortega passes to King 25 yards out.. King with a spectacular dribble around Woodard.. another great move completely fakes out Cech.. he shoots into the open net! GOAL!!!! 2-0. King made that happen :)

Game over. 2-0 win for us.
Ortega wins MoM, 10 for form, 20 of 21 passes, 3 key passes, 1 of 2 tackles, 1 of 4 headers, 3 interceptions, 19 runs, 2 assist.

Blanco, Cardozo, Schmidt, Downing, and Rooney all had 8's for form.
King also had an 8 off the bench. Everyone else had 7's.

[Eaglesfan27]

Post Match Info:

My physio says the following players need rest: Miller, Trotta, Cardozo, Schmidt, Godoy, and Adriano! :(




Jan 20, 2019 -

Roma offered 21 million for Pinna. That is an easy offer to reject.



Another unfavorable draw in the FA Cup as we missed getting several EC teams (including Hull who I would have loved to play.) Instead, we will travel to play Arsenal.

[Eaglesfan27]

Jan 22, 2019 -

Michael Heller hurt his knee in training today and will miss at least a week. This includes our key matchups coming up with Chelsea. Heller has told the media he is very upset that he was hurt and hates to miss those matches.


Newcastle has spent 38 million dollars to sign Yoann Klein from Reggina. Yoann is a VERY talented right winger who is from France and is only 26 years old. He is entering his prime, and is a very good acquisition. He doesn't have top speed or physical abilities, but he is good in those areas. However, he is a superb technical and mental player. Very nice pickup for Newcastle.


Adriano had a shutout for Brazil in their 2-0 win over Peurto Rico in the North American Gold Cup Match.


Aston Villa have offered 4 million dollars for Anthony Petit. Since, I'm again relying on him with all of my other defenders tired, I decline the deal.




Today we play Chelsea in the second leg of the Semi Final of the English League Cup. We are tied 1-1 on aggregate. However, several of our key players are hurt or tired..


InjureD: Heller, Barbosa, and Kompany.

Injured: Adriano

Tired: A bunch of guys..


GK:Blanco (Adriano is still away)
DL: Trotta
DC: Petit (not too many choices, least he is rested)
DC: Salva
DR: Boogaart
ML: Pinna
MC: Tamburini
MC: Parker
MR: Ortega
SC: Flores (he has come up big in big games..)
SC: King

S1: Dani
s2: Schruers
S3: Wood
S4: Cahais
S5: Oswald

[Eaglesfan27]

1st minute: Tamburini collided with Jose Ignacio Carreno.. Carreno has to be carried off the pitch.


5 minute mark: Tamburini passes it ahead to Flores.. Flores with a perfect pass between both centrebacks.. King receives it in stride.. he shoots from 10 yards out.. upper right corner.. GOAL!!!! 1-0. That is King's 10th of the year.


9 minute mark: Trotta gets called for tripping Adu.. yellow card.

21 minute mark: Parker with a yellow card for pulling Cuevas jersey.


32 minute mark: Petit with a long pass to Flores.. he heads it to King in the box.. King fakes a dribble to his left.. shoots a powerful shot.. lower right corner.. GOAL!!!! 2-0. Another great shot by King. Another nice assist by Flores!


35 minute mark: Block witha corenr kick for chelsea to the far post.. Bon heads it.. upper right corner... GOAL. 2-1 lead for us. 3-2 lead on aggregate.


37 minute mark: Boogaart throws it into Ortega.. Ortega with a quick short cross to King.. he hits it on the half-volley.. a blistering shot.. upper right corner.. GOAL!!!! 3-1. Great goal by King.. Hattrick for King!


40 minute mark: Petit passes to Flores at midpitch.. Flores fakes out one midfielder.. draws a centerback towards him.. fires a pass around the centreback.. hits King in stride.. he fakes left.. dribbles right.. fakes out the keeper.. shoots.. upper right corner.. GOAL!!!! 4-1. King has 4 goals in the first half!



Halftime: 4-1 lead. 5-2 lead on aggregate.


We have a full house of over 91,000 fans here today.



46 minute mark: Ribiero passes to Adu in the box.. he shoots.. lower right corner.. out of Blanco's reach. GOAL. 4-2.


51 minute mark: King with a very dangerous two footed tackle on Woodward.. ref comes over.. gives him a red card! Crud. What a bad ending to a great game for King.


We switch to a 4-4-1.


66 minute mark: Blanco with a pair of acrobatic saves.

67 minute mark: Cahais on for Petit and Wood on for Parker who has picked up a yellow card.


72 minute mark: Tamburini gets a yellow card for pulling Cuevas' jersey.

79 minute mark: Pinna gets a yellow card arguing an offside call.

85 minute mark: Fran steals the ball deep in ou truf.. he passes it to Bon who centers it back to Fran.. Fran shoots.. upper left corner.. Blanco can't get to it. GOAL. 4-3.


90 minute mark: Pinna passes it to Flores 40 yards out.. Flores with a brilliant dribble between three of their defenders.. into the box.. he shoots.. over the bar.



Game over. 4-3 win. 5-4 on aggregate. We advance to the Final!


They outshot us 14-9 (9-5 on target)


Flores wins MoM, 9 for form, 24 of 26 passes, 3 key passes, 0 of 2 tackles, 4 of 10 headers, 1 interception, 12 runs, 3 fouls drawn, and 3 assists.

King also had a 9 for form (he had a 10 before he picked up that red card.)


Petit had a 6. Blanco, Pinna, and Ortega had 8's. Everyone else had 7's.

[Eaglesfan27]

Post Match Info:

I decide not to appeal King's penalty, as they don't appear to be considering more than a 1 game ban.


Crud. Flores twisted his knee in that match and he will be out 2-3 weeks.



Salva and Trotta need rest.


We will play Arsenal in the English League Cup Final. The match will be at Wembley on Feb 24, 2019.



Jan 25, 2019 -

Lazio has offered 25 million for Pinna. I turn down the offer.



Helder Barbosa has resumed full training.


Milan has offered 25 million for Pinna. I turn down the offer.



Arsenal has signed left winger John Hall from Aston Villa for 32 million dollars. Hall is very good, but I like Newcastle's signing a bit more.



Jan 27, 2019 -

Roma has fired Lorenzo Scarafoni. Diego Bortoluzzi is the favorite to be hired.



Today we host Chelsea in an EPL Match. This is our 3rd match in a row against them. This is our 4th match against them in our last 6. We've won 2 of those 3 matches and tied in the other 1-1.


We are even odd favorites at home.


It's raining with temperatures in the 40's.


Injured: Heller, Flores, and Kompany.

Adriano is away on international duty.

King and Parker are suspended for the match.

Trotta and Salva are tired.



GK: Blanco
DL: Schmidt
DC: Cardozo
DC: Miller
DR: Boogaart
ML: Pinna
MC: Tamburini
MC: Godoy
MR: Ortega
SC: Rooney
SC: Adriano

S1: Dani
S2: Petit
S3: Schreurs
S4: Wright
S5: Oswald

[Eaglesfan27]

They aren't starting Adu today. Interesting lineup. Cartier is starting at their lone striker position.


7 minute mark: Miller with a long pass to Rooney left of the box.. he shoots a powerful banana shot.. upper right corner.. Cech saves it.

9 minute mark: Pinna gets the ball.. strong run down the left sideline.. he centers it to Tamburini.. he shoots from 25 yards out.. upper right corner.. curving.. GOAL!!!! 1-0.


15 minute mark: Miller with a long pass to Ortega who heads it to Adriano just outside the box.. he shoots a strong curving shot.. upper right corner.. GOAL!!!! 2-0.


38 minute mark: Ortega is tackled in the box by Woodward.. Penalty awarded! Ortega will take it.. he steps up confidently.. blasts it into the upper right corner.. GOAL!!!! 3-0. Ortega's 5th of the year.



Halftime: 3-0 lead for us.


We have another sell out today. All of these Chelsea matches are good for our bottom line :)



50 minute mark: Cartier with a breakaway.. he fakes out Blanco.. shoots.. it hits the post.. Blanco grabs the rebound.. long kick to Ortega.. Ortega dribbles into the box.. great move to beat two defenders.. he shoots.. lower left corner.. GOAL!!!! 4-0.


53 minute mark: Miller with a corner kick.. Adams tries to head it away.. but it bounces to Cardozo in the middle of the box.. he shoots.. upper right corner.. GOAL!!!! 5-0.


65 minute mark: Oswald on for Rooney who has picked up a minor injury. Petit on for Miller who is tired.


80 minute mark: Cech turns aside a flurry of shots by Oswald, Ortega, and Adriano.



Game over. 5-0 win for us. :)

We outshot them 16-11 (13-5 on target)

Ortega won MoM, 10 for form, 19 of 25 passes, 2 key passes, 0 of 3 tackles, 3 of 6 headers, 4 interceptions, 5 runs, 4 fouls drawn, 1 assist, and 2 goals.

Pinna and Godoy had 9's. Every other starter had an 8.



Great game for us.

[Eaglesfan27]

Post Match Info:

Miller, Cardozo, Schmidt, Godoy, and Adriano are all in need of rest according to my physio.



Jan 27, 2019 -


Milan has sacked Tullio Gritti. Diego Bortoluzzi is also being named the favorite for this job by the media.


Jan 28, 2019 -

Now that his WP has been approved, Liverpool has signed 26 year old Brazilian Midfielder, Edson from Real Madrid for 31 million dollars. Edson is a superb passer and a very good defensive midfielder as well. A nice pickup for them.



Jan 29, 2019 -

Boogaart, Ortega, and Godoy were all selected to the EPL Team of the Week.



Roma has hired Stefano Colantuono to be thier new manager. The manager had Torino in 2nd place in Serie A, and has really re-established himself as a pre-eminent manager.

[Eaglesfan27]

Jan 30, 2019 -

Jonathan Spector has been signed away from Bolton by Wolfsburg on a Bosman signing. Wolfsburg is currently 15th in the German First Divison.


Milan has hired Elio Gustinetti to be their new manager.



Today we travel to play Charlton in an EPL Match. They are in 12th place and are playing good defense lately. Their offense is poor with only two players really scoring. Striker Jafeth Asprilla leads the team with 7 goals in 29 starts. Jafeth has become slow at the age of 34, but he still is a dangerous shooter. Playing alongside him, Japanese striker Satoshi Sato has 4 goals and 3 assists. Satoshi has very good speed, agility, and strength but is a technically below average player. Keeper Jamie Bird is playing very well the last few weeks. The 21 year old Welsh keeper is ascending in the EPL and could become a hot property very soon. Steve Gardner and Michael Spence lead a very solid defensive line.



We are heavy 2-5 favorites.

It's sunny with temperatures in the 40's.


Injured: Heller, Flores, Kompany.

Away on International Duty: Adriano


Many guys are tired and will get rest.


GK: Blanco
DL: Trotta
DC: Cahais
DC: Petit
DR: Boogaart
ML: Barbosa (should be an easy game for him to make his return after the injury)
MC: Tamburini
MC: Parker
MR: Schreurs
SC: Rooney
SC: King

S1: Dani
S2: Oswald
S3: Rodrigues
S4: Wright
S5: Schmidt

[Eaglesfan27]

3 minute mark: Cahais tripped Satoshi in the box. Penalty awarded! Alan Harrison steps up.. shoots.. lower left corner.. GOAL. Down 1-0.


28 minute mark: Schreurs passes to King in the box.. hard shot.. lower left corner.. Great save by their keeper.



Halftime: 1-0 lead for them. They are playing very defensive after the early lead. They have over 27,000 fans here today.



61 minute mark: Schreurs passes to Parker outside the box.. hard shot.. lower left corner.. Good save by their keeper.

72 minute mark: Rodrigues on for Barbosa and Oswald on for Rooney.


91 minute mark: Oswald passes to King on the right post.. he shoots.. the keeper blocks it.. Parker gets the rebound.. passes to Oswald by the left post who taps it in! GOAL!!!! 1-1.


Game over. 1-1 tie.


We outshot them 9-7 (5-1 on target)

Oswald wins MoM off the bench, 8 for form, 17 minutes played, 1 of 1 passes, 0 of 2 headers, 1 interception, 1 goal.


Blanco had a 5 for form. Everyone else had 7's for form.

[Eaglesfan27]

Post Match Info:

Trotta needs rest accoridng to our physio.

Adriano helped Brazil beat the USA 2-1 in the North American Gold Cup Semi-Final. ADriano stopped 5 shots including 3 by Adu. Adu assisted on the USA's only goal which was finished by young striker, Andrew Douek-pirotte.




Jan 31, 2019 -

St. Etienne has hired Theirry Henry away from Sheff Wed.


St. Etienne is 14th in the French First League.




Feb 1, 2019 -

The board is thrilled with my performance as manager.


Antonio Ortega has won the EPL Player of the Month. Kasper Lorentzen of Newcastle came in 2nd, and Barry Parker came in 3rd.


Dario Tamburini won the EPL Young Player of the Month Award. Gary Burns of Liverpool came in 2nd, and Laurent Rodrigues came in 3rd.


I won the Manager of the Month in the EPL. Pako Ayestaran of Liverpool came in 2nd, and Steve Coppell of West Brom came in 3rd.


Here is a look at the table. We are pulling away:


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[Eaglesfan27]

Feb 2, 2019 -

Today we host Sunderland in an EPL Match. They are in 17th thanks to the worst offense in the EPL. Striker Pierre Michel has more goals than everyone on the team put together. If we can stop him, we should get a clean sheet. Their #1 keeper, Andrew Collins, is hurt and they will have a hard time playing their best defense today. They will probably start Paul Clarke in goal. Paul is a 22 year old English keeper with potential, but he is still below average in skill.


We are 4-7 favorites.

It's overcast with temperatures in the 40's.


GK: Blanco
DL: Schmidt
DC: Cardozo
DC: Salva
DR: Miller
ML: Pinna
MC: Tamburini
MC: Godoy
MR: Ortega
SC: Oswald
SC: King

S1: Dani
S2: Boogaart
S3: Schreurs
S4: Wright
S5: Petit

[Eaglesfan27]

I just got word that Jurgen Meyer has been called up to Germany's U19 team for their match against Morocco.

Antonio Blanco has been called up to Spain's U21 team. He will head off after this match.



4 minute mark: Pinna gets a yellow card after colliding with Manu.


9 minute mark: Ortega with a great run up the right sideline.. strong cross.. Oswald knocks it down.. shoots.. blistering shot over the keeper's shoulder.. GOAL!!!! 1-0. Oswald's 10th of the year.


12 minute mark: Schmidt throws it long towards the box.. King knocks it down.. King spins away from 2 defenders.. shoots a blistering shot.. upper right corner.. GOAL!!!! 2-0.

16 minute mark: Salva with a long pass to Oswald... he dribbles past two defender.. really turns on the speed.. into the box.. beats the third defender.. fakes the shot.. shoots.. lower right corner.. GOAL!!! 3-0.



Halftime: 3-0 lead for us. We have jsut over 70,000 fans here today.



49 minute mark: Ortega with a nice attacking run down the right sideline.. he centers it on a short cross to King who hits it on the half-volley.. upper right corner.. GOAL!!!! 4-0.

74 minute mark: I wanted to give King a chance at the Hattrick, but he is tired. Wright on for King and Schreurs on for Godoy.



Game over. 4-0 win for us :)

We outshot them 13-2 (8-1 on target)


Ortega wins MoM, 10 for form, 17 of 22 passes, 5 key passes, 0 of 1 tackles, 2 of 4 headers, 1 interception, 11 runs, 4 fouls drawn, 2 assists.


Blanco had a 7. Every other starter had an 8.

[Christomir]

Here is a look at the table. We are pulling away
You call a 14-point difference (+ a game in hand) "pulling away"?:rolleyes: I call it championship won:p

[Eaglesfan27]

You call a 14-point difference (+ a game in hand) "pulling away"?:rolleyes: I call it championship won:p
I'm not counting my chickens before they hatch ;)

[Eaglesfan27]

Post Match Info:

Pinna has picked up a 1 match ban for 5 yellow cards.

My physio says that Salva, Miller, Cardozo, Schmidt, and Godoy all need rest.


Feb 3, 2019 -

Petit injured his calf in training today and will miss 2-3 weeks.



11 of my players have been called up for international friendlies on the 6th.



Feb 4, 2019 -

Ortega was selected to the EPL Team of the Week.


Feb 6, 2019 -

Adriano Pinna was very emotional after his first start at Left Wing for Italy in international competition. He thanked me for giving him the confidence with my regular use of him at Manchester United.



International Play (friendlies) outstanding performances:

Michael Oswald had 2 goals for Germany in their 2-0 win over Morocco.

Schreurs had 2 goals for Holland in their 2-2 tie with Turkey.


Italy lost 2-0 to Spain, but Pinna and Tamburini played well for Italy.



Salva also played for Italy, but not well.


The Italian Manager has annoyed me by not pulling Salva after 45 minutes like I asked.



Feb 7, 2019 -

Michael Wood injured his knee in training and will be out 7-10 days.


Bristol City wants to borrow my speedy youngster Mark Hall for 3 months. They have good training facilities, so I agree.



Feb 9, 2019 -

We travel to play Birmingham in an EPL Match tonight. They are in 15th place thanks to a very suspect defense that has let down a decent offense. They have 3 goals scorers with over 10 goals. However, their top goal scorer, striker Carl Rook, is out injured. Their #2 striker Jose will face plenty of attention by my defense. Striker Barry Johnson has 10 goals from his #3 striker position and he will be asked to step up tonight. Danny Taylor is by far their best midfielder. Tehir defense is a mess, as Rune Almenning Jarstein is having his worst season, but he had his best performance last game with a 10 for form. Hopefully, we can bring him back down to earth.


We are 1-2 favorites.


It's very windy with temperatures in the 30's.


Injured: Wood, Petit, and Kompany.

Suspended: Pinna


GK: Adriano (welcome back, back to the reserves for Dani.)
DL: Trotta
DC: Cardozo
DC: Cahais (fatigue of other guys forces him into the lineup)
DR: Boogaart
ML: Barbosa
MC: Parker
MC: Oswald
MR: Ortega
SC: Flores
SC: Adriano

S1: Blanco
S2: Wright
S3: Rodrigues
S4: Salva
S5: Heller

[Eaglesfan27]

9 minute mark: Jose with a point blank shot, but Adriano blocks it.

13 minute mark: Cahais is called for a trip on Jose.. he gets a warning.


14 minute mark: Barbosa with a free kick from left of the box.. he floats a pass towards the far post.. Adriano outjumps the keeper.. upper right corner.. GOAL!!!! 1-0.


23 minute mark: Steffan Seitz takes a free kick from 25 yards out.. it deflects off the wall.. and into the lower left corner as Adriano couldn't react to the deflection quickly enough. GOAL. 1-1.


34 minute mark: Barbosa with a corner kick.. to the near post.. Adriano outjumps everyone.. heads it.. upper left corner.. GOAL!!!! 2-1. That is Adriano's 200th career goal for Manchester United!!!




Halftime: 2-1 lead for us. They have just under 30,000 fans here today.



47 minute mark: Throw in from Boogaart to Oswald right of the box.. Oswald with a great pass towards the far post.. Flores heads it.. lower left corner.. GOAL!!!!! 3-1.


64 minute mark: Oswald takes a free kick from right of the box.. good pass towards the 6 yard box.. Adriano heads it.. the keeper blocks it.. Flores with the rebound.. shoots.. upper left corner.. GOAL!!!! 4-1.

73 minute mark: Barbosa with a good run up the left sideline.. crosses it for Flores.. he heads it over the bar.


74 minute mark: I wanted to give Adriano a shot at the hattrick, but he is tired. Wright on for Adriano and Rodrigues on for Barbosa.


81 minute mark: Flores with a good dribble down the left side of the pitch.. he centers it to Ortega.. Ortega shoots.. the keeper blocks it.. Wright and Schmitz racing to the rebound.. Schmitz gets there first.. kicks it.. into the goal!!! Own goal on Schmitz! 5-1.




Game over. 5-1 win for us :)

We outshot them 17-7 (11-6 on target)


Flores wins MoM, 10 for form, 20 of 24 passes, 3 key passes, 3 of 3 tackles, 6 of 8 headers, 4 interceptions, 2 fouls drawn, and 2 goals.


Barbosa and Ortega had 9's for form. Every other starter had an 8.


It's really great to see Flores starting to play to his potential.

[Eaglesfan27]

Post Match Info:

Boogaart bruised his head and will miss 5 days.


Trotta and Cardozo need rest.


Jurgen Meyer had 2 goals and an assist in our U18's 3-1 win over Swansea.




Feb 10, 2019 -


Managerial legend Antonio Lopez has been hired to take over at Real Madrid.




Feb 11, 2019 -

Boogaart, Cahais (Really?), and Ortega were all selected to the EPL Team of the Week.


Mark Hall has agreed to go to Bristol C on loan.




Feb 12, 2019 -


Vincent Kompany has spent over 5 months recovering, but he is now back in full training.


Adriano Pinna has come into my office requesting a new contract. He feels he is performing much better than his contract pays him over the past few months.

Pinna has 5 goals and 9 assists for us this year and he is only making 15,000 dollars/week which is much lower than my other stars.



He wants a new 3 year deal starting now that will pay 73k/week as well as a 1.5 million dollar signing bonus and a 3k/assist bonus. He also wants reassurances that he will continue to start. I decide to give him all of his requests.




Feb 13, 2019 -

Today we host Manchester City in a rivalry EPL Match. We are in 1st while they are in 9th. Their top striker, David Miller, is out with an injury. Their top midfielder, Paul Simpson is also out with an injury. They will be relying on the defense to keep them in this match. Libis Andres Arenas has been very good the last few weeks.


We are 4-7 favorites.

It's overcast with temperatures in the 30's.


Injured: wood, Petit, and Boogaart.


GK: Adriano
DL: Trotta
DC: Salva
DC: Miller
DR: Schmidt
ML: Pinna
MC: Tamburini
MC: Godoy
MR: Ortega
SC: Rooney
SC: King

S1: Blanco
S2: Oswald
S3: Schreurs
S4: Wright
S5: Kompany (is very rusty - if we get a big lead, I want to get him some PT.)

[Eaglesfan27]

2 minute mark: Pinna with a nifty move around two defenders.. centers it to Tamburini.. he shoots from 19 yards out.. over the bar.

13 minute mark: Trotta dribbles up the left sideline.. he centers it to Ortega.. he quickly shoots.. upper right corner.. the keeper dives.. it is just out of his reach.

17 minute mark: Pinna passes to Rooney in the left half of the box.. he shoots.. hard shot.. the keeper blocks it.. King gets the rebound first.. shoots.. GOAL!!!! 2-0.


35 minute mark: Arenas with a pair of acrobatic saves in the last 2 minutes.

36 minute mark: Rooney gets the ball left of the box.. draws two defenders over.. fires a cross to the far post.. Ortega heads it.. Amazing save by the keeper to block that one. He recovered from being way out of position.




Halftime: 2-0 lead for us. We have over 91,000 fans here today.




61 minute mark: Schmidt throws it into Godoy.. he centers it to the middle of the box.. Pinna with a diving header.. upper right corenr.. GOAL!!!! 3-0.

63 minute mark: Pinna picks up a yellow card for a hard tackle.


73 minute mark: Kompany on for Salva, oswald on for Rooney, and Wright on for King.


91 minute mark: Pinna with a corner to the far post.. Wright heads it.. over the bar.



Game over. 3-0 win for us :)

We outshot them 15-0 (8-0 on target)

Pinna wins MoM, 10 for form, 30 of 34 passes, 5 key passes, 3 of 8 tackles, 5 of 7 headers, 19 runs, 3 fouls drawn, and 1 goal.

Ortega, Godoy, Trotta, and Rooney had 8's. Everyone else had 7's for form.


Kompany played well in limited time.

[Eaglesfan27]

Post Match:

My physio says that Miller, Schmidt, Salva, Trotta, Ortega, and Godoy all need rest..



We have a big champions league match coming up, so they all aren't going to get the rest.




Feb 16, 2019 -

Adriano Pinna has signed the new deal that we offered him. It is a 3 year deal for a total of 14 million dollars.




Feb 17, 2019 -

West Ham has sacked Stuart Baxter. Sanli Tuncay is believed to be a favorite to take over the job.


West Ham is currently 17th in the EPL.



Feb 18, 2019 -

Schmidt, Godoy, and Pinna were all selected to the EPL Team of the Week.



Feb 20, 2019 -

Michael Heller has told the media that he is unhappy that I'm not using him more. I can't blame him, although I wish he came to me privately. I've been neglecting him with my new fascination with Tamburini, but Heller is a heck of a player in his prime. I resolve to use Heller more soon.

[Eaglesfan27]

Feb 20, 2019 -

Today we host Benfica in a Champions League Knockout Match, 1st leg. Benfica is one of the top teams in Portugal, and they will be a tough team, but we are expected to be able to handle them. Their best player is striker Vitor Rodrigues who has 12 goals in 17 starts, but he isn't that fast or skilled. Their keeper, Joao Magalhaes is just average at best.


We are 4-5 favorites.

It's overcast with temperatures in the 30's.


GK: Adriano
DL: Schmidt
DC: Cardozo
DC: Kompany
DR: Miler
ML: Barbosa
MC: Heller (I was planning on starting him even before his complaint)
MC: Oswald
MR: Ortega
SC: Flores
SC: Adriano

S1: Blanco
S2: Trotta
S3: Pinna
S4: Rooney
S5: King
S6: Salva
S7: Schreurs

[Eaglesfan27]

16 minute mark: Heller passes it down the left sideline for Flores.. he gets to it.. draws two defenders over.. the keeper guards the near post.. Flores passes it beautifully over the keeper's head.. Adriano with an easy header for the goal! GOAL!!!! 1-0. That is Adriano's 20th of the year.


37 minute mark: Ortega passes to Adriano in the right half of the box.. Adriano with an immediate crisp pass that sails between three defenders.. Flores one times it.. upper left corner.. GOAL!!!! 2-0. Great goal!


39 minute mark: Barbosa fights to keep the ball after they try to clear it.. he gains control.. centers it to Adriano in the middle of the box.. Adriano with a quick shot.. lower right corner.. GOAL!!!! 3-0.



Halftime: 3-0 lead. We only have 67,000 fans here today.



48 minute mark: Flores steals the ball from a defender halfway into their own zone.. he makes a perfect through pass into the box.. Adriano beats two defenders to it.. fakes out the keeper.. shoots.. lower left corner.. GOAL!!!! 4-0! Adriano with a hattrick!


Adriano and Flores are working great together.



53 minute mark: Barbosa with a corner kick to Kompany outside the box.. he shoots.. inches over the bar.

60 minute mark: Schreurs on for Ortega.


64 minute mark: Barbosa passes to Flores in the left half of the box.. Flores plays a beautiful touch pass between two defenders to Adriano that hits him in stride... 8 yards out.. he nails it home! GOAL!!!! 5-0. Adriano with 4 goals this game! Flores with some great assists.


90 minute mark: Cardozo throws it long down the right sideline to Schreurs.. he crosses it to the near post.. Heller with a powerful header.. upper right corner.. GOAL!!!!! 6-0.




Game over. 6-0 win for us :)

We outshot them 19-1 (11-1 on target)


Adriano with a MoM award, 10 for form, 10 of 11 passes, 0 tackles, 5 of 9 headers, 2 runs, 1 foul drawn, and 4 goals.

Barbosa and Flores also had 10's for form. Heller had a 9. Adriano (GK) had a 7. Every other starter had an 8.



Flores, 10 for form, 19 of 21 passes, 3 key passes, 0 tackles, 4 of 7 headers, 3 interceptions, 6 runs, 3 assists, and 1 goal.

[Eaglesfan27]

Post Match Info:


Apparently, Flores pulled his groin during the match :( He will be out 2-3 weeks.


In need of rest: Miller, Cardozo, Schmidt, and Ortega.



We have the League Cup Final coming up with Arsenal in 4 days.

[Eaglesfan27]

Feb 21, 2019 -


Chelsea has sacked Rafa Benitez after Chelsea tied Leeds in an EPL Match. Chelsea is firmly in 5th for the moment.



Franco Foda is being touted as the favorite to take over the job.




Feb 23, 2019 -

Matias Cahais injured his back in training today and he will miss 2-3 weeks.

[Eaglesfan27]

Feb 24, 2019 -


Today we play Arsenal in the English League Cup Final in the first big step to repeating the Quad. Arsenal is currently 4th in the EPL and they have been hit hard by some injuries. In fact, 7 guys on their squad are currently injured. Their top player is striker Christophe Sanchez who has 15 goals on the year. He is questionable due to a thigh injury. Keeper Warren Norman has had a phenomenal run of games in the last 2 weeks, but hopefully we can crack him. 3 of their top midfielders are out injured this game. Their #2 and #3 Striker are out injured and as a result, Hatem Ben Arfa will probably play striker this match.


We are even odd favorites.

It's overcast with temperatures in the 30's.


Injured: Flores, Cahais.


GK: Adriano
DL: Trotta
DC: Kompany
DC: Salva
DR: Boogaart
ML: Pinna
MC: Heller
MC: Parker
MR: Ortega
SC: Rooney
SC: King

S1: Blanco
S2: Oswald
S3: Schreurs
S4: Adriano
S5: Cardozo

[Eaglesfan27]

26 minute mark: Ortega has to hobble off the pitch after colliding with Fran. He is going to try to continue.


39 minute mark: Parker is called for pushing Hall, their left winger. Yellow card on Parker. Pinna argues the call.. yellow card for him too.


41 minute mark: Heller gets a yellow card for tripping Sanchez.


42 minute mark: Pinna passes to Rooney left of the box.. he centers it for Heller.. hard shot.. it hits the crossbar. The keeper clears it.



We are putting tremendous pressure on them, but their defense, the keeper, and the crossbar are stopping all of our shots.




Halftime: 0-0 tie. There are just under 90,000 fans here in a sold out stadium.




54 minute mark: Trotta gets a yellow card for tripping Sanchez.

60 minute mark: Rooney with a corner kick to the far post.. Parker heads it.. the keeper blocks it.. King gets the rebound.. shoots.. upper right corner.. GOAL!!!! 1-0.


72 minute mark: Heller gets another yellow card for a push on Hall! He is ejected.


I bring Oswald on for Rooney and slide him back to midfield to play a 4-4-1.

80 minute mark: Kompany races back to stop a Sanchez breakaway!


83 minute mark: King is called for being offside.. King argues the call.. yellow card for King.


88 minute mark: Adriano with a pair of good saves.. long pass to Pinna.. Pinna centers it for King.. King spins away from Fran.. shoots a powerful banana shot from 25 yards out.. upper right corner.. GOAL!!!! 2-0.



Game over. 2-0 win for us :)

We outshot them 16-6 (11-1 on target)


Pinna wins MoM, 10 for form, 23 of 33 passes, 1 key pass, 5 of 6 tackles, 3 of 4 headers, 2 interceptions, 13 runs, 1 foul drawn, 1 assist.


King, Ortega, and Rooney had 8's. Heller had a 6. Everyone else had a 7.



One title down, three to go!

[Eaglesfan27]

Post Match Info:

Ortega injured his ribs and will miss a few days.

Salva and Trotta need rest.



Now, we play Arsenal at their place in 3 days for the 5th round of the FA Cup.



Feb 26, 2019 -

Chris Miller twisted his ankle in practice today and will miss about 2 weeks.

[Eaglesfan27]

Feb 27, 2019 -


Today we play at Arsenal in the 5th round of the English FA Cup. See our previous preview, except Arsenal has Sanchez back at full strength.


We are only 5-4 favorites on the road.


It's sunny with temperatures in the 70's.


Injured: Miller and Cahais.

Suspended: Heller


GK: Adriano
DL: Schmidt
DC: Cardozo
DC: Kompany
DR: Boogaart
ML: Barbosa
MC: Tamburini
MC: Godoy
MR: Schreurs
SC: Oswald
SC: Adriano

S1: Blanco
S2: Wright
S3: Rooney
S4: Petit
S5: Wood

[Eaglesfan27]

5 minute mark: Their keeper stops a pair of quick shots by Oswald and Adriano.


7 minute mark: Sanchez gets a yellow card for a dangerous tackle on Kompany.


18 minute mark: Barbosa with a nice attack up the left sideline.. he centers it to Tamburini outside the box.. he shoots from 22 yards out.. strong curving shot.. upper right corner.. GOAL!!!! 1-0.


26 minute mark: Barbosa with a corner kick towards the near post.. Adriano outjumps two defenders on him.. heads it.. upper right corner.. GOAL!!!! 2-0.


31 minute mark: Gavilan passs to Ben Arfa in the left half of the box.. he shoots a parallel shot to end line like Rooney usually does.. it curves.. upper right corner.. GOAL. 2-1.




Halftime: 2-1 lead for us. They have just under 60,000 fans here at the game.



Cardozo and Kompany are playing dominant defense in the box.




Game over. 2-1 win for us.


We outshot them 11-7 (8-4 on target)


Barbosa wins MoM, 10 for form, 17 of 21 passes, 2 key passes, 1 of 1 tackles, 1 of 4 headers, 1 interception, 10 runs, 1 foul drawn, and 2 assists.


Tamburini also had a 10 for form. Adriano, Godoy and Heller had 8's. Adriano (GK) had a 6. Everyone else had a 7.

[Eaglesfan27]

Post Match Info:

We will host Leeds in the 6th round of the English FA Cup. They are currently 6th in the EPL.


Barbosa injured his wrist and will miss a few days.

Cardozo and Schmidt need rest.

[Eaglesfan27]

March 1, 2019 -

The board is thrilled with my performance as manager.


Oddly, no awards were named for the month.


Here is a look at the table (we should only need 3 more wins to secure the EPL Title):

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[Eaglesfan27]

March 2, 2019 -

Today we travel to play Coventry. They are in 19th place. The only player we have to watch carefully is striker Wayne Worthington who has 16 goals on the year. Otherwise, most of their offensive performers have been below average. Defensively, Martin Scott and Cyril Munoz are average at best. Their keeper has been having a lot of problems too. In fact, the press has questioned if Tedeschi should be starting in goal for Coventry any longer.


We are 4-6 favorites.

It's overcast with temperatures in the 50's.


Injured: Cahais, Miller, Barbosa and Flores.


GK: Adriano
DL: Trotta
DC: Kompany
DC: Salva
DR: Boogaart
ML: Pinna
MC: Tamburini
MC: Heller
MR: Schreurs
SC: Rooney
SC: King

S1: Blanco
S2: Petit
S3: Parker
S4: Wright
S5: Rodrigues

[Eaglesfan27]

2 minute mark: Pinna with a nice run up the left sideline.. crosses it to Schrerus who heads it to Heller just outside the box.. he shoots from 21 yards out.. curving.. upper right corner.. GOAL!!!! 1-0.


15 minute mark: Tamburini pushes Ridley and gets a yellow card.


18 minute mark: Ridley with a breakaway into the box.. Ridley fakes out Salva.. shoots.. lower left corner.. GOAL!!! 1-1.



Halftime: 1-1 tie.


They have over 31,000 fans here today.



60 minute mark: Trotta has picked up an injury. I put Petit on for him.

70 minute mark: Tedeschi is doing a great job of intercepting our crosses.

72 minute mark: Rodrigues on for Pinna and Wright on for Rooney who is tired.


79 minute mark: Schreurs with a nice attacking run up the right sideline.. he crosses it sharply towards the far post.. Wright heads it.. upper left corner.. GOAL!!!! 2-1. Wright's 1st goal of the year! What a timely contribution!


86 minute mark: Worthington with a weak shot from 30 yards out.. Adriano just completely misplays it :( GOAL. 2-2.



Game over. 2-2 tie.


We outshot them 11-8 (7-5 on target)

Tamburini won MoM, 9 for form, 22 of 27 passes, 9 key passes, 6 of 12 tackles, 4 of 7 headers, 1 interception, 4 runs, 2 fouls drawn.

Schreurs also had a 9. Boogaart and King had 7's. Every other starter had an 8.

[Eaglesfan27]

Post Match Info:

Adriano (GK) strianed his neck during the game and will miss about a week.


Salva and Trotta need rest.




March 3, 2019 -


Carodozo suffered a severe ankle sprain today in practice. He is expected to miss 3-5 weeks.



March 4, 2019 -

Kompany and Schreurs were each selected to the EPL Team of the Week.



March 6, 2019 -

Today we travel to play Benfica in the 2nd leg of the 1st Knockout round of the Champions League. We are up 6-0 on aggregate and should win easily.

We are 4-5 favorites.

Cardozo and Miller are out. 4 players are doubtful.


GK: Blanco
DL: Schmidt
DC: Petit
DC: Kompany
DR: Boogaart
ML: Rodrigues
MC: Godoy
MC: Parker
MR: Schreurs
SC: oswald
SC: King

S1: Dani
S2: Tamburini
S3: Heller
S4: Wright
S5: Salva
S6: Downing
S7: Rooney

[Eaglesfan27]

12 minute mark: Vitor Rodrigues gets a yellow card for pulling Godoy's jersey.


19 minute mark: Diogo Teixeira gets a yellow card for a dangerous tackle on Laurent.


21 minute mark: Long pass from the keeper to Vitor Rodrigues to catch us on the counterattack.. Rodrigues burns Kompany.. dribbles into the box.. shoots.. lower left corner.. GOAL! 1-0 they lead. We still lead 6-1 on aggregate.




Halftime: 1-0 lead for Benfica, but we lead 6-1 on aggregate. They have over 64,000 fans here today.



50 minute mark: Blanco with a pair of solid saves.


70 minute mark: Oswald on a breakaway.. he is tripped.. in the box! Penalty. Godoy steps up, looks confident.. he shoots.. upper right corner.. GOAL!!!! 1-1.


73 minute mark: Rodrigues passes to Schreurs in the right half of the box.. he shoots.. upper right corner.. it hits the crossbar! The keeper clears it.

75 minute mark: Downing on for Rodrigues and Wright on for King.



Game over. 1-1 tie. 7-1 win on aggregate. :)

We were outshot 12-4 (7-3 on target)

Parker wins MoM, 10 for form, 33 of 35 passes, 1 key pass, 13 of 17 tackles, 7 of 7 headers, 6 interceptions, 1 foul drawn.

Rodrigues had an 8. Everyone else had a 7.

[Eaglesfan27]

Post Match Info:

Boogaart and Schmidt each picked up bruised ribs during the match. They will each miss a few days.

Southampton wants to borrow Laurent Rodrigues. I turn down their offer. I also turn down 5 other requests.



March 9, 2019 -

We will play Liverpool in the Champions League Quarterfinal.


The other quarterfinals will feature Porto vs Deportivo, Atletico de Madrid vs Lazio, and Valencia vs Paris.

In huge shocks, Atletico de Madrid beat Juventus in the knockout round and Paris beat Real Madrid!




March 11, 2019 -

Juvenus has sacked Manolo Ruiz.


Betis (which was upset in the last round of the CL) has sacked Jose Uribe.



March 14, 2019 -

American Manager Steven Cherundolo has taken over the job as manager of Dortmund.

Chelsea has hired German Legend Franco Foda to be their new manager.

[Eaglesfan27]

March 17, 2019 -

Today we play Liverpool in a big EPL Match. They are 2nd in the EPL and a win against them will effectively lower our clinch number by 2 games. They have had a good year led by a diversified offense. They have 7 players with 8 or more goals. Stephane Dalmat is having his best season ever. He is 26, and he is playing a very complete game this year. He has 17 goals, 9 assists, and 5 MoM awards. He is fast, skilled, and can shoot distance accurately. Jose Angel is a 28 year old striker who has really stepped up this year for Liverpool. He is fast, dribbles very well, shoots well, and can set up his teammates. He has 12 goals and 6 assists in 21 starts. Dutch Midfielder Bobby Hey is having one of his best seasons too. His long range shooting ability has netted him 11 goals along with 6 assists. Chris Taylor is doing well in goal, but some games he gets bombarded with shots and seems to let in a soft one now and again. However, he has been phenomenal in his last 3 matches.



We are 5-4 favorites at home.

It's overcast with temperatures in the 50's.


Injured: Cardozo (that is as short as our list has been in ages.)


GK: Adriano
DL: Trotta
DC: Kompany
DC: Salva
DR: Miller
ML: Pinna
MC: Tamburini
MC: Heller
MR: Ortega
SC: Flores (He really is our 2nd best striker at this point I think. It's amazing that he just turned 20.)
SC: Adriano

S1: Blanco
S2: Parker
S3: Barbosa
S4: King
S5: Schmidt

[Eaglesfan27]

6 minute mark: Trotta passes it to Pinna left of the box.. he passes it to Flores in the box.. Flores fakes out Guidetti.. fakes out another defender.. dekes the keeper.. shoots into the open net! GOAL!!!!! 1-0.


12 minute mark: Flores steals a pass from Guidetti to the right back deep in their zone.. wins the footrace into the box.. fakes right.. Taylor leans.. he shoots.. upper left corner.. GOAL!!!!! 2-0! Flores with his 15th goal of the year! What a start!


22 minute mark: Pinna passes to Flores left of the box.. he draws two defenders.. threads a pass between them.. to Adriano in the middle of the box.. he shoots a curving shot around the defender.. around the keeper.. GOAL!!!! 3-0! That is Adriano's 25th of the year!


27 minute mark: Salva stops a Dalmat breakaway.

29 minute mark: Adriano with a pair of acrobatic saves on shots by Dalmat and Nicky Platt.

31 minute mark: Dalmat with a breakaway.. Adriano comes out to challenge him.. he shoots.. Adriano punches it over the bar.

33 minute mark: Ortega with a strong run up the right sideline.. passes it to Heller who quickly passes it to Tamburini deep in the box.. point blank shot.. Great save by Taylor.

36 minute mark: Edson their midfielder, gets a yellow card, for a very hard tackle on Flores.


42 minute mark: Adriano with a trio of strong saves.


44 minute mark: Ortega with a centering pass to Flores just outside the box.. he unleashes a powerful curving shot.. the keeper blocks it.



Halftime: 3-0 lead. We have over 91,000 fans here today.



55 minute mark: Kompany with a pair of great defensive plays on Dalmat.

59 minute mark: Salva gets a yellow card for tripping Dalmat.

71 minute mark: Ortega with a brilliant dribble, beats three guys.. centers it to the far post.. Pinna with the header.. inches wide left.


75 minute mark: Parker on for Tamburini and Barbosa on for Pinna.

89 minute mark: PArker with a yellow card for a hard tackle on Edson.



Game over. 3-0 win for us :)


We outshot them 15-13 (9-5 on target)


Pinna wins MoM, 9 for form, 19 of 25 passes, 3 key passes, 1 of 2 tackles, 4 of 4 headers, 3 interceptions, 14 runs, 3 fouls drawn, and 1 assist.

Ortega and Flores also had 9's. Salva and both Adriano's had 8's. Everyone else had a 7.


Flores, 9 for form, 14 of 14 passes, 1 key pass, 2 of 3 tackles, 1 of 3 headers, 1 interception, 8 runs, 4 fouls drawn, 1 assist, and 2 goals.

[Eaglesfan27]

Post Match Info:

We are now just 1 point away from clinching the EPL Title with 7 games left.


Jurgen Meyer had 3 goals and an assist in our U18's 4-0 win over Preston.


Our U18 squad has won their 8th consecutive U18 Group 3 Title.



March 18, 2019 -

Ortega and Pinna were selected to the EPL Team of the Week.


March 20, 2019 -

Laurent Rodrigues has been called up to France's U21 squad.

Mark Hall has been called up to England's U21 Squad.



March 20, 2019 -

Today we play Leeds at home in the FA Cup 6th round match. Leeds is 6th in the EPL and they have a very good offense. Mark Tucker and Shane Paul are a dangerous pair of forwards with 12 goals each. David Lynch has 10 goals as the #3 striker. Left winger Stephen McCarthy is a 20 year old Irish player who has good speed, strength, and an exceptional passing touch. He also has a good shot. The 20 year old has 7 goals and 5 assists on the year. Defenseively, Richard McDonald has been up and down all year. The keeper has 30 clean sheets but has given up over 1.6 goals per game in his other starts.


We are 2-5 favorites despite their strong offense.

It's sunny with temperatures in the 50's.


Cardozo is injured and Barbosa is questionable.


GK: Adriano
DL: Schmidt
DC: Kompany
DC: Salva
DR: Boogaart
ML: Pinna
MC: Parker
MC: godoy
MR: Schreurs
SC: Rooney
SC: King

[Eaglesfan27]

14 minute mark: Boogaart with a yellow card for pushing Shane Paul.


20 minute mark: Pinna centers it to king in the middle of the box.. he shoots.. way over the bar. Bad shot.


35 minute mark: We are unlucky as Godoy had a shot that beat the keeper, but a defender deflected it wide of the net.

46 minute mark: Rooney has looked listless, but he makes a great pass to Schreurs in the right half of the box.. he passes it between two defenders to King in the middle of the box.. King shoots.. lower right corner.. GOAL!!!! 1-0.



Halftime: 1-0 lead for us. We have over 89,000 fans here today.



52 minute mark: Schreurs with a nice run up the right sideline.. beats two men.. crosses it to the near post.. King heads it.. the keeper blocks it.. Rooney with a shot on the rebound.. GOAL!!!! 2-0.

56 minute mark: Parker passes to Rooney in the left half of the box.. he unleashes a hard curving shot.. GOAL!!!! 3-0.


58 minute mark: Trotta on for Boogaart who almost picked up his second yellow. Also, Oswald on for Parker who is tired.


78 minute mark: Schreurs with a good run up the right sideline.. short cross to King.. he shoots.. lower right corner.. wide right.


80 minute mark: Schreurs with another run up the right sideline.. crosses it to the far post.. Rooney with a diving header.. GOAL!!!! 4-0! Rooney with yet another hattrick in his career! Is this his last one?


86 minute mark: Schreurs with a shot that is blocked.. he gets the ball back and passes it to Oswald 20 yards to this left.. Oswald shoots from 20 yards out.. upper left corner.. GOAL!!! 5-0.



Game over. 5-0 win for us :)

We outshot them 27-1 (15-1 on target)


Rooney wins MoM, 10 for form, 16 of 19 passes, 4 key passes, 1 of 2 tackles, 10 of 11 headers, 1 interception, 2 runs, 2 fouls drawn, and 3 goals.

Schreurs also had a 10.

Oswald, King, Parker, Schmidt, and Salva all had 8's.

Everyone else had 7's.



I decide to praise Rooney to the press after the match.

[Eaglesfan27]

Post Match Info:

vincent Kompany damaged his knee and will miss about a week.


Salva needs rest.



March 20, 2019 -


We have a very favorable matchup as we will play Gillingham in the FA Cup Semi Final. They beat Manchester City 1-0 at home to advance to the Semi Final.

Jurgen Meyer had 2 goals and an assist in our U18's 3-3 tie with West Ham. Jurgen has 25 goals in 31 starts this year for the U18 team and reserve squad.



March 22, 2019 -

Jurgen Meyer has been called up to Germany's U19 squad to face Belgium.



March 23, 2019 -

Mark Hall had a goal and an assist for England's U21 team in their 4-0 win over Greece.


Laurent Rodrigues had an assist for France's U21 team in their 2-0 win over Macedonia.

[Eaglesfan27]

March 23, 2019 -

Today I manage Portugal in a home European Championship Qualifying Group 3 Match against Slovakia. Slovakia's only star is striker Jan Kovacik who has 1 start for Aston Villa this year, but is a decent player.


I've implemented a 4-4-2 that is similar to what I run at Manchester United, and have abandoned the 4-2-3-1 that Portugal was running before I took over.


We are 2-5 favorites.


It's sunny with temperatures in the 60's.


GK: Rui Caeiro
DL: Paulo Prazeres
DC: Pedro Lima
DC: Peter Prospar
DR: Joao Filipe
ML: Cristiano Ronaldo (he is 34, and is shadow of himself)
MC: Bruno Goncalves
MC: Nuno Ferro
MR: Victor Afonso
SC: Edward Wong
SC: Ricardo

S1: Joao Magalhaes
S2: Joao Dias
S3: Diogo Teixeira
S4: Joao Pedro
S5: Rui Sousa
S6: Joao Pereira
S7: Vitor Rodrigues (the same one that scored against me for Benfica)

[Eaglesfan27]

5 minute mark: Joao Filipe gets a red card for tripping their striker! Wow, rough call by the ref.

I'm going to try to run a 3-4-2.

9 minute mark: Long pass to Ronaldo left of the box.. he centers it to Ricardo.. he heads it.. over the bar.


11 minute mark: Ronaldo with a free kick from left of the box.. he centers it towards the far post.. Ricardo outjumps a defender.. heads it.. Upper left corner.. GOAL!!!! 1-0.


27 minute mark: Ferro passes it to Wong left of the box.. Wong fakes out two defenders.. fakes out the keeper.. shoots into the wide open net that he created! GOAL!!!! 2-0.



Halftime: 2-0 lead for us. We have over 44,000 fans here at the stadium.



49 minute mark: Gonda with a strong run up the right sideline.. crosses it to the near post.. Miroslav Majoros heads it.. upper right corner.. GOAL. 2-1. That was his first goal ever for Slovakia.

59 minute mark: Ronaldo crosses it from left of the box.. Ricardo heads it.. wide left.

60 minute mark: Sousa on for Wong who is tired. We switch to a 4-4-1 with Sousa on at right back. Rodrigues on for Ricardo who is tired.

67 minute mark: Ronaldo with a GREAT curving cross into the box.. Nuno Ferro heads it.. upper right corner.. GOAL!!!! 3-1.

75 minute mark: Afonso with a cross from right of the box.. Ronaldo with a diving header in the 6 yard box.. GOAL!!!! 4-1.



Game over. 4-1 win.

We outshot them 21-9 (11-3 on target)


Ronaldo wins MoM, 10 for form, 24 of 29 passes, 1 key pass, 1 of 2 tackles, 6 of 8 headers, 1 interception, 9 runs, 2 assists, and 1 goal.

[Eaglesfan27]

Other International Roundups:

Oswald had a goal and an assist for Germany in their 2-1 win over Liechtenstein, but he injured his knee and will be out for about 2 weeks.

Pinna played very well for Italy with 2 assists in their 2-2 tie against Wales.


Rooney had a goal and an assist for England in their 3-0 win over Greece.




After the match, Ricardo, the 21 year old Parma Striker, thanked me for helping him to get his first International Goal for Portugal.





March 27, 2019 -

Michael Heller had 2 assists for Germany in their 4-0 win over Belgium.

[Eaglesfan27]

March 30, 2019 -

Today we play at Middlesbrough in an EPL Match that should secure the EPL Title if we win. Middlesbrough is 12th in the EPL. Their best player by far is my former midfielder Jamie Cook. Cook has 5 goals and 12 assists for them this year. Jan Lastuvka is playing well in goal for them the last few weeks. Andrea Salerno is their leading scorer with 11 goals. Andrea is a 22 year old Italian striker who is going to be a world class striker if he continues to improve. Charlie Wilson is using his speed and strength to provide solid defense.


We are 4-5 favorites.

It's overcast with temperatures in the 50's.


Injured: Oswald.


GK: Adriano
DL: Trotta
DC: Kompany
DC: Miller
DR: Boogaart
ML: Barbosa
MC: Parker
MC: Heller
MR: Ortega
SC: Flores
SC: Adriano

S1: Blanco
S2: Wood
S3: Wright
S4: Rodrigues
S5: Salva

[Eaglesfan27]

10 minute mark: Adriano with saves of 2 Cook shots already.


12 minute mark: Cook passes to Guerin in the box.. Jonathan Guerin fakes out Adriano.. shoots.. Adriano dives.. he can't get to it. GOAL. Down 1-0.



Halftime: Down 1-0. They are playing very defensive since they took the lead. They have over 35,000 fans here today.



63 minute mark: Adriano looks lethargic. Wright on for him.

77 minute mark: Rodrigues on for Barbosa and Wood on for Parker who hasn't done anything to distinguish himself today.


85 minute mark: Ortega gets called for tripping Santini.. he gets away with a warning.. he argues with the ref. Remarkably, he ges another warning.


88 minute mark: I've never seen that before! The keeper took a free kick from deep in their zone, but he hit it low and Flores headed it towards goal. From 45 yards out, the ball bounced towards the goal and rolled into the goal before the keeper could catch up to it! What a fluky goal by Flores! 1-1.



Game over. 1-1 tie.

We outshot them 9-8 (5-3 on target in their favor)


Charlie Wilson, their defender, won MoM, 8 for form. 25 of 33 passes, 6 of 6 tackles, 9 of 11 headers, 5 interceptions, 1 foul drawn.

Kompany had an 8. Adriano (GK) had a 6. Everyone else had a 7.

Flores, 7 for form, 17 of 21 passes, 2 key passes, 0 of 2 tackles, 2 of 5 headers, 2 interceptions, 2 runs, and 1 fluky goal.

[Eaglesfan27]

Post Match Info:

Trotta needs rest.



March 31, 2019 -


I have several staff members with expiring contracts.


I offer my AM, Antonio Alvarez, a 1 million dollar signing bonus as well as 27.5k per week. He is simply one of the best in the business.


I'm very happy with my staff, and I decide to try to bring them all back. Those who I'm oferring new deals to include:


Barry Richardson - Coach

Roy Keane - Scout

Gil Prescott, a 65 year old scout, won't consider a deal due to impending retirement.

David Bushell - Scout

Arthur Albiston - Keeper Coach.

Derek Langley - Scout

Garry Armer - Head Physio



April 1, 2019 -


The board is thrilled with my performance as manager and want to extend my deal.


Chelsea's Stefan De Weerd won the EPL Player of the Moth. Tom Day of Crystal Palace came in 2nd, and Yoann Klein of Newcastle came in 3rd.


West Brom's Mark Walsh won the EPL Young Player of the Month. Alvaro Cuevas of Chelsea came in 2nd and Simon Hill of Charlton came in 3rd.


Fulham's Brian McClair has won the EPL Manager of the Month. John Keeley of Charlton came in 2nd and Kunle Odetoyinbo of Manchester City came in 3rd.



4 of my staff members accepted their new deals today.



April 1, 2019 -

My AM Antonio Alvarez rejected his offer. He wants a higher base salary which my board doesn't want to pay :(


I offer him 27,500/week and 1.35 million signing bonus. Both are as high as the board will allow :(

[Eaglesfan27]

April 3, 2019 -

All of my staff have signed new deals except my AM Antonio Alvarez. It looks like I'm going to lose him.




Today we travel to play Liverpool in the 1st leg of Champions League Quarter Final. Liverpool is currently 2nd in the EPL. They are led by star striker Stephane Dalmat.


We are 5-4 favorites on the road.


It's raining with temperatures in the 40's.



Oswald is questionable.


GK: Adriano
DL: Schmidt
DC: Kompany
DC: Salva
DR: Miller
ML: Pinna
MC: Tamburini
MC: Godoy
MR: Schreurs
SC: Rooney
SC: King

S1: Blanco
S2: Flores
S3: Barbosa
S4: Heller
S5: Cardozo
S6: Ortega
S7: Adriano

[Eaglesfan27]

5 minute mark: Kompany set up Rooney for a breakaway with a great pass, but Rooney was caught from behind.


31 minute mark: Pinna passes to Rooney 8 yards into the box.. he shoots immediately.. lower right corner.. it's just out of the keeper's reach.. GOAL!!!! 1-0.


Halftime: Up 1-0. They have over 60,000 fans here today.



46 minute mark: Pinna with a very nice pass to set Tamburini up with space in the left half of the box.. he shoots from 12 yards out.. VERY wide left.


64 minute mark: Flores on for a tired Rooney.


78 minute mark: Burns with a nice pass to Dalmat in the box.. he spins away from Kompany and blasts a shot into the upper left corner. GOAL. 1-1.


80 minute mark: King steals the ball from Taylor in the box.. he puts a precision shot past the keeper.. off the post.. lower left corner.. GOAL!!!! 2-1. King's 20th goal of the year!


83 minute mark: Schruers passes to Flores in the box.. he shoots.. lower left corner.. GOA.. it's negated by King being offside.


Game over. 2-1 win. Very good away leg for us. :)

We each had 9 shots. We had 4 shots on target, they had 3.


Pinna wins MoM, 10 for form, 29 of 33 passes, 6 key passes, 3 of 5 tackles, 3 of 5 headers, 3 interceptions, 8 runs, 2 fouls drawn, 1 assist.



Salva and Kompany each had 8's. Everyone else had a 7.

[Eaglesfan27]

Post Match Info:



In the other Quarter Final, 1st leg matches:

Lazio beat Atletico de Madrid 2-0 despite being on the road.

Porto beat Deportivo 1-0 at home.


Valencia beat Paris 1-0 at home.


Salva needs rest.


After being linked to several jobs, managerial legend Diego Bortoluzzi has finally been hired. He is taking over as the manager at Juventus.



April 6, 2019 -

Reading has won promotion to the English Championship.



Adriano injured his groin in practice today and will be out for about 2 weeks.


Too bad, I wanted him and Rooney to start tomorrow in what should be our EPL Title clinching match.


April 7, 2019 -


Today we play Leeds at home in what should be the EPL Title clincing match.

We are 2-5 favorites.

It's overcast with temperatures in the 50's.


GK: Adriano
DL: Schmidt
DC: Kompany
DC: Cardozo
DR: Miller
ML: Barbosa
MC: Heller
MC: Parker
MR: Ortega
SC: Rooney
SC: King

S1: Blanco
S2: Flores
S3: Schreurs
S4: Oswald
S5: Salva

[Eaglesfan27]

9 minute mark: King had a shot that deflected off two defenders, yet McDonald somehow saved it.

25 minute mark: We are putting tremendous pressure on them, but the defense and keeper are holding strong.




Halftime: 0-0 tie. Our offense is now looking lackluster after being thwarted in the first 30 minutes.



They come out with a more defensive 5-3-2.


53 minute mark: Barbosa passes to Rooney in the left half of the box.. very nice pass to the center of the box.. King shoots.. good save by their keeper.

58 minute mark: Billy Jones tripped Ortega in the box.. Ortega is hurt.. Penalty awarded! Rooney will take it.. he shoots.. upper left corner.. GOAL!!!! 1-0! That is Rooney's 15 of the year.

Schreurs on for Ortega who is hurt.


63 minute mark: Oswald on for Rooney who has picked up a minor injury.


90 minute mark: Schreurs and King with a breakaway.. Schreurs passes to King in the box.. he shoots.. the keeper blocks it.. Oswald shoots the rebound.. upper left corner.. GOAL!!!! 2-0. I kind of wanted Rooney's goal to be the only goal, but still it was the game winner to clinch the EPL Title!



Game over. 2-0 win! We clinch another EPL Title! :)


We outshot them 21-2 (13-1 on target)

Barbosa wins MoM, 9 for form, 23 of 30 passes, 2 key passes, 1 of 2 tackles, 3 of 5 headers, 17 runs, 8 fouls drawn!


Miller, Cardozo, Ortega, and Rooney all had 8's. Schreurs had an 8 off the bench.

Everyone else had a 7.

[Eaglesfan27]

Post Match Info:


Rooney twisted his knee and will miss 3-5 days.

Schmidt bruised his ribs and will miss a few days.


The fans are thrilled with our 4 consecutive EPL Title!

I've now passed every other manager for the most major titles ever according to the all of the media outlets!



I now have 13 major trophies and 2 minor trophies.


Our attendance of 91,295 at the last game was a new club record.

[Eaglesfan27]

April 8, 2019 -

Rooney was selected to the EPL Team of the Week.



April 10th, 2019 -

Today we host Liverpool in the 2nd leg of the Champions League Quarter Final. See our recent previous previews for their star players. They have talent at just about every position.

We are up 2-1 on aggregate heading into the match.


We are 5-4 favorites.

It's sunny with temperatures in the 50's.


Injured: Adriano

GK: Adriano
DL: Trotta
DC: Kompany
DC: Salva
DR: Miller
ML: Pinna
MC: Tamburini
MC: Godoy
MR: Schreurs
SC: Flores
SC: King (I wish Adriano wasn't hurt as he and Flores work so well together.)

S1: Blanco
S2: Boogaart
S3: Barbosa
S4: Oswald
S5: Cardozo
S6: Ortega
S7: Wright

[Eaglesfan27]

2 minute mark: Tamburini passes to Flores in the box.. he shoots.. lower right corner.. Taylor barely blocks it.

9 minute mark: Mawene had a vicious shot from 30 yards out, that Adriano barely tipped over the bar.


12 minute mark: Pinna passes to Flores left of the box.. he dribbles past two defenders.. gets a pass by the keeper.. Tamburini heads it.. a defender, Alberto, prevents the goal with his chest.

20 minute mark: Great ball movement.. Kompany to Godoy to Flores to King just inside the box.. very crisp passing.. King shoots.. upper right corner.. GOAL!!!! 1-0.


33 minute mark: Dalmat with a breakaway.. Adriano saves it.. Mawene with the rebound.. Adriano tips it over the bar!


36 minute mark: Godoy with a free kick to left post.. Flores heads the ball.. the keeper blocks it.. King passes the rebound to Flores by the left post.. He hits it on the volley for a GOAL!!!! 2-0!



Halftime: 2-0 lead. 4-1 on aggregate. We have a sell out of over 91,000 fans here today.



47 minute mark: Schreurs passes it to King right of the box.. he tries to cross it but his pass is blocked.. right back to Schreurs.. he shoots from 20 yards out.. upper left corner.. GOAL!!!! 3-0.


63 minute mark: King is tired and we have a big lead. Wright on for King.


Also, Boogaart on for Miller.


75 minute mark: Pinna has come close to getting his second yellow and he isn't playing that well today. Barbosa on for Pinna.




Game over. 3-0 win. 5-1 on aggregate.

We outshot them 11-9 (8-8 on target)


Flores wins MoM, 10 for form, 16 of 18 passes, 2 key passes, 1 of 1 tackles, 7 of 14 headers, 4 runs, 2 fouls drawn, 1 assist, and 1 goal.

Adriano (GK) also had a 10 for form. Schruers had a 9. Kompany, Trotta, Godoy, and King had 8's. Everyone else had a 7.

[Eaglesfan27]

Post Match Info:

Godoy twisted his knee and will need about a week off.

Salva and Trotta need rest.



Other Champions League Results:


Deportivo beat Porto 4-1.

Lazio beat Atletico de Madrid 2-0.

Valencia beat Paris 2-0.




We will play Valencia in the Semi Final. The first leg will be played at Old Trafford on the 24th of August.



April 13, 2019 -

Today we travel to play Tottenham in a meaningless EPL Match. Well, it is not meaningless for them. They are in 20th and desperately need a win if they want to avoid relegation. Their #2 striker is out, and Andrea Conte has been their leading striker by default. He has 9 goals in 16 starts.


We are 4-7 favorites.

It's overcast with temperatures in the 50's.


Injured: Godoy and Adriano


GK: Blanco (He deserves a few starts in meaningless EPL Matchs)
DL: Schmidt
DC: Cardozo
DC: Kompany
DR: Miller
ML: Barbosa
MC: Heller
MC: Parker
MR: Ortega
SC: Rooney (is this his last year?)
SC: King

S1: Adriano
S2: Boogaart
S3: Schreurs
S4: Wright
S5: Salva

[Eaglesfan27]

1st minute: Rooney tries one of his long range banana shots, but the keeper saves it.


1st minute: Ortega steals it at midpitch.. passes it 40 yards to Barbosa in the box.. he shoots.. lower left corner.. GOAL!!!! 1-0. That is Barbosa's 1st of the year.


25 minute mark: Ortega gets a yellow card for a dangerous tackle on Perry.


32 minute mark: Ortega passes to Parker outside the box.. he shoots a blistering shot.. the keeper does a great job to parry it.




Halftime: We are up 1-0. They have over 36,000 fans here.


Most of our guys are playing a lethargic first half with Ortega being the only one really busting his butt.


47 minute mark: Barbosa passes it to Rooney who shoots from 30 yards out.. it is curving.. into the side netting.


52 minute mark: Barbosa passes to Rooney in the box, but he is caught from behind.

54 minute mark: Blanco with a nice interception of a cross.

61 minute mark: Wright on for Rooney and Schruers on for Ortega.


62 minute mark: Blanco with 2 point blank saves!


75 minute mark: Barbosa with a great cross to the near post.. Wright heads it.. over the bar.


86 minute mark: Barbosa with a short corner kick to the near post.. Cardozo heads it.. upper left corner.. GOAL!!!! 2-0. Great header by Cardozo.



Game over. 2-0 win for us :)

We outshot them 20-6 (9-3 on target)

Barbosa wins MoM, 10 for form, 22 of 32 passes, 9 key passes, 3 of 4 tackles, 2 of 3 headers, 9 runs, 1 assist, and 1 goal.


Parker, Cardozo, and Ortega had 8's. Everyone else had a 7.



I have an interesting starting plan for our next EPL Match if Flores isn't too tired.

[Eaglesfan27]

Post Match Info:


Miller sprained his ankle and will miss about a week.


Schmidt needs rest.


The Wolves have won promotion to the EPL.

Luton has been promoted to the EC.




April 14, 2019 -


Aston Villa embarassed Chelsea 5-0!



April 16, 2019 -

Cardozo was selected to the EPL Team of the Week.



The Wolves suffered a huge blow as they lost one of their better Forwards, Fran, for the next 8-12 months due to a knee injury.



Swindon have been relegated from the EC.


Meanwhile, Wigan is 4th in League Two. They've fallen far since I left them :(


Harrogate Town is 20th in League Two and they are fighting to stay up. At least they continued to do ok after I left them.

[Eaglesfan27]

April 17, 2019 -

Today we play Gillingham in the FA Cup Semi Final. This should be an easy match. Glllingham is 15th in the EC, and their top defender and top striker are both out injured.


We are 1-4 favorites, but I'm not taking any chances.


It's sunny with temperatures in the 60's.


GK: Adriano
DL: Trotta
DC: Cardozo
DC: Kompany
DR: Boogaart
ML: Pinna
MC: Tamburini
MC: Oswald
MR: Schreurs
SC: Flores
SC: King

S1: Blanco
S2: Rodrigues
S3: Wood
S4: Wright
S5: Salva

[Eaglesfan27]

3 minute mark: David Howland with a hard tackle on Schreurs.. he only gets a warning.


14 minute mark: Michael Williams, their striker, pushed Cardozo.. yellow card on Williams.


18 minute mark: Schreurs with a hard tackle on Cook, yellow card on Schreurs.


20 minute mark: Schreurs passes it to Flores in the box.. he shoots a shot so fast I can't even see it, but the keeper blocks it. Most impressive.


25 minute mark: Griffiths, their keeper, stops another Flores shot.



Halftime: 0-0 tie. Their are over 68,000 fans here at the stadium.



Our guys are playing too lethargically after the early rough play.



51 minute mark: Neil Clarke with a yellow card for a hard push on Oswald.


55 minute mark: Kompany with a long pass to Flores who is 35 yards out.. he plays a brilliant pass between three defenders that curves right to King's feet in the box as he kicks it in stride.. upper right corner.. GOAL!!! 1-0. Flores made that happen!


57 minute mark: King gets a yellow card for arguing an offside call.

62 minute mark: Griffiths with another pair of acrobatic saes.


I now see why this team made it this far. The keeper is much better than I gave him credit for..


71 minute mark: Boogaart with a great dribble down the right sideline.. long cross to Pinna.. he heads it.. GOA.. It's no good. Pinna was offside.


74 minute mark: Wright on for King. Wood on for Oswald.


77 minute mark: Tamburini passes to Flores in the box.. he spins away from their defender.. he shoots from 14 yards out.. upper left corner.. brilliant save by their keeper!


79 minute mark: Pinna passes to Schruers in the box.. he shoots.. upper right corner.. their keeper saves it.


82 minute mark: I let out my breath when a long range shot by Edwards get by Adriano, but is inches wide.

They are getting some surprising pressure, but Adriano is making the saves.


89 minute mark: Pinna passes to Flores in the box.. Griffiths with another great parry.. Wright gets the rebound.. shoots.. GOAL!!!! 2-0.




Game over. 2-0 win for us :)

We outshot them 19-5 (16-1 on target)


Schreurs won MoM, 9 for form, 19 of 24 passes, 4 key passes, 1 of 5 tackles, 2 of 8 headers, 5 runs, 1 foul drawn.


Kompany, Boogaart, King, and Pinna all had 8's. Their keeper also had an 8.


Flores had a 7 for form, 13 of 17 passes, 0 of 1 tackles, 5 of 12 headers, 1 interception, 7 runs, 2 fouls drawn, and 2 assists.

[Eaglesfan27]

Post Match Info:


Bob Wright strained his thigh and will miss 2-3 weeks.


Trotta needs rest



Other News:


Newcastle has sacked Roy Aitken. Sanli Tuncay is being touted as a possible replacement. Why does the media love this guy?


West Brom beat Charlton in the other semi-final on a shootout. We will play West Brom (currently 3rd in the EPL) in the Final of the FA Cup on May 25th after all of our other matches.



Jurgen Meyer had 3 goals and an assist in our U18's 4-2 win over Doncaster.



Due to timing of keeping Flores fresh, I'm going to wait until the final EPL Match on May 11th to start Flores and Meyer alongside each other to see how they play together for a game.




April 19, 2019 -

Salva suffered a calf strain and will miss 2-3 weeks.


Mickael Schmidt twisted his knee and will miss about a week.


Managerial Legend Jose Antonio Camacho has been hired to replace Josu Uribe at Betis.

[Eaglesfan27]

April 20, 2019 -

Today we host Fulham in a meaningless EPL Match. They are in 7th place. Their best striker, David, has 19 goals and seems to be playing very well the last few weeks. He also has 7 assists on the year and he is clearly their most dangerous scorer. After a rough start, Michael Rensing has really turned his season around. The 34 year old keeper has 18 clean sheets in 44 starts. Jiri Mach is 30, but he is having one of his better defensive seasons with a very high interception rate.


We are 4-5 favorites.

It's overcast with temperatures in the 40's.



Injured: Miller, Petit, Salva, Schmidt, Adriano, and Wright.



GK: Blanco
DL: Trotta
DC: Cardozo
DC: Kompany
DR: Boogaart
ML: Barbosa
MC: Heller
MC: Parker
MR: SChreurs
SC: Rooney
SC: King

S1: Adriano, GK
S2: Oswald
S3: Ortega
S4: Wood
S5: Cahais

[Eaglesfan27]

42 minute mark: After a very lethargic 40 minutes, Barbosa has a nice dribble up the left sideline.. he centers it back to Parker who is barely in the box.. Parker with a strong curving shot.. upper right corner.. GOAL!!!! 1-0. That is Parker's 5th of the year.



Halftime: 1-0 lead. Only 65,000 fans here today to watch our uninspired effort.



49 minute mark: Parker with a pair of shots that are both stopped by their keeper.


55 minute mark: A flurry of our shots are stopped by their defense.

65 minute mark: Oswald on for Rooney and Wood on for Heller.


75 minute mark: Barbosa with a corner kick to the middle of the box.. Oswald outjumps everyone.. heads it.. lower left corner.. GOAL!!!! 2-0.



Game over. 2-0 win for us :)

We outshot them 16-3 (10-1 on target)


Barbosa wins MoM, 9 for form, 18 of 24 passes, 2 key passes, 1 of 1 tackles, 2 of 5 headers, 18 runs, 4 fouls drawn, and 2 assists.

Kompany, Boogaart, Schreurs, and Parker all had 8's.

Everyone else had 7's.

[Eaglesfan27]

Post Match Info:


Trotta needs rest.


April 20, 2019 -


Tottenham has been relegated from the EPL.


The Wolves have won the EC.



April 22, 2019 -

Sanli Tuncay has been hired by Newcastle to take over as their manager.

Tuncay has 111 caps for Turkey. Newcastle is currently 10th in the EPL.



Boogaart and Schreurs were named to the EPL Team of the Week.



Adriano Trotta injured his calf in training today and will miss several vital matches during the next 2-3 weeks.


Since Schmidt is also injured, this makes for a tough decision for our upcoming Champions League match against Valencia.




April 24, 2019 -


Today we host Valencia in the 1st leg of the Champions League Semi Final. Valencia has a dynamic team with great talent at every position. Strikers Gregory Maury and Romain Dos Santos are a top flight pair. Each has 15 goals and at least 5 assists on the year. Right winger Juan Carlos has 10 goals and 8 assists. Juan, a 28 year old right winger, is fast, strong, and has a world class passing ability and long range shooting ability. Julio is a 26 year old Spanish Midfielder who is very strong, has world class passing, and superb technique. He does everything well except he is slow. Christophe Schmidt, a 25 year old French Centreback, leads a talented group of defenders. Schmidt is strong, fast and doesn't have any glaring weaknesses in his game. The only brightside is Tim Wiese, their star keeper, is out injured! Wiese will probably only miss this leg, but we could use his absence to take a commanding advantage. As a result of Wiese's injury, they are likely going to start Gilles Rodriguez, an unproven 23 year old French keeper. This would only be his 2nd start of the year, but he is talented and he won't automatically fold under the pressure.



We are 5-4 favorites at home.

It's sunny with temperatures in the 50's.



Injured: Trotta, Schmidt, Salva, and Wright.


GK: Adriano
DL: Cardozo (he is our 3rd best left back)
DC: Miller
DC: Kompany
DR: Boogaart
ML: Pinna
MC: Tamburini
MC: Heller
MR: Ortega
SC: Flores
SC: Adriano

S1: Blanco
S2: Oswald
S3: Barbosa
S4: King
S5: Petit
S6: Schreurs
S7: Rooney

[Eaglesfan27]

9 minute mark: Tamburini goes down after a collision with Julio. Tamburini has to be helped off the pitch. He is done. I put Oswald on for him.


16 minute mark: Tiago gets the ball at midpitch.. he burns Oswald.. he burns Cardozo.. he dribbles into the right half of the box.. he passes it towards the far post.. Maury heads it.. upper left corner.. GOAL. Down 1-0. :(


20 minute mark: Sean Brady is shutting down our offense so far.


21 minute mark: I spoke too soon.. Oswald passes it to Ortega right of the box.. Ortega passes it back to Oswald.. he shoots from 22 yards out.. upper left corner.. GOAL!!!! 1-1. That was Oswald's 15th goal of the year.



22 minute mark: Boogaart gets a yellow card for arguing an offside call.


43 minute mark: We are getting plenty of shots, but they are being stopped by their defenders.



Halftime: 1-1 tie. We have over 91,000 fans here today.



48 minute mark: Ortega gets the ball from Oswald right of the box.. Ortega centers it to Flores.. he heads it.. into the crossbar.


50 minute mark: Dos Santos gets a yellow card for arguing an offside call.


52 minute mark: Flores with a dangerous tackle on Sean Brady gets himself a yellow card.


59 minute mark:Flores passes to Oswald in the box.. Oswald is tripped.. Penalty! The announcers think Oswald dived, but it doesn't matter.. Flores takes the penalty.. lower left corner.. GOAL!!!! 2-1.


63 minute mark: Sean Brady CRUSHES Adriano with a body check. Yellow card on Brady. Adriano has to be carried off the pitch. King on for Adriano.


80 minute mark: Their defense is stopping all of our passes into the box.


87 minute mark: Their dogged defense is finally wearing down. Ortega dribbles past two of their defenders.. draws another defender over.. passes it to King's feet in the box.. he shoots from 9 yards out.. upper right corner.. GOAL!!!! 3-1.


90 minute mark: Ortega dribbles past three defenders with some brilliant moves to get DEEP into the right half of the box.. he draws the keeper over and fires a pass through the traffic to the far left post.. Pinna heads it.. GOAL!!!! 4-1. Ortega is looking brilliant today.



Game over. 4-1 win for us :)


We outshot them 18-6 (9-3 on target)


Ortega wins MoM, 10 for form, 14 of 22 passes, 1 key pass, 0 tackles, 3 of 5 headers, 16 runs, 3 assists.


Oswald had a 10 off the bench as well. Pinna had a 9.

Kompany, Boogaart, and Flores had 8's.


Flores, 8 for form, 15 of 18 passes, 3 key passes, 0 tackles, 2 of 7 headers, 5 runs, 2 fouls drawn, and 1 goal.

[Eaglesfan27]

Post Match Info:


Tamburini is believed to have a slight tear of his quad muscle. He might make it back in a month in time for our final game of the year, but it is questionanble.


Adriano strained his neck and will miss at least a week.


Miller needs rest.




April 27, 2019 -

Plymouth has won promotion to the EPL.

Reading has won the League One Title.




April 28, 2019 -


Today we travel to play Crystal Palace in another meaningless EPL Match. However, they are in 16th and are fighting to avoid falling back into the relegation zone.

Crystal Palace's top goal scorer is 28 year old English Striker Tom Day who has 11 goals and 7 assists on the year. Tom doesn't have any great skills, but he is solid in most areas. His best attribute is his constant hustle.



We are 1-3 favorites.

It's cloudy with temperatures in the 30's.


Injured: Salva, Trotta, Tamburini, Adriano, and Wright (who would have gotten this start if he wasn't hurt.)


GK: Blanco
DL: Boogaart
DC: Cardozo
DC: Kompany
DR: Cahais
ML: Barbosa
MC: Parker
MC: Godoy
MR: Schreurs
SC: Oswald
SC: King

S1: Adriano
S2: Rodrigues
S3: Pinna
S4: Rooney
S5: Petit

[Eaglesfan27]

5 minute mark: Barbosa dribbles into the left half of the box.. sets up Godoy with a great pass.. he has an open right side of the net.. he shoots.. a defender barely blocks the shot.


26 minute mark: Parker deep in our turf, plays a long pass to the edge of their box.. King catches up to it.. has pressure on him.. shoots.. wide left.


36 minute mark: Day with a shot from 15 yards out.. Blanco pushes it over the bar.



Halftime: 0-0 tie. They have over 26,000 fans here today.



46 minute mark: Barbosa gets the ball from Parker.. crisp passing.. he passes it to Oswald in the center of the box.. he hsoots.. the keeper blocks it.. Oswald shoots the rebound.. upper right corner.. GOAL!!!! 1-0.


54 minute mark: Barbosa with an excellent pass to get Oswald free in open space.. breakaway.. he shoots.. the keeper partially blocks it.. it hits the post.. it bounces over to the middle of the 6 yard box.. King beats the keeper to it.. shoots.. GOAL!!!! 2-0!


58 minute mark: Godoy passes to Parker.. he shoots from 25 yards out.. strong shot with a slight curve.. upper right corner.. GOAL!!!! 3-0. That was Parker's 50th career goal for Manchester United.


61 minute mark: Parker passes to King who quickly passes it along to Oswald in the box.. he shoots.. lower right corner.. the keeper dives.. blocks it wide.


70 minute mark: Blanco does a good job of stopping a cross.


71 minute mark: Oswald is tripped in teh box.. Penalty awarded! Godoy steps up.. shoots.. upper right corner.. GOAL!!!! 4-0.


79 minute mark: Lawrence their midfielder gets a little breakaway.. he shoots.. Blanco blocks it.. Day gets the rebound.. shoots it in! GOAL. 4-1.




Game over. 4-1 win for us :)


We outshot them 13-10 (9-4 on target)


Oswald wins MoM, 10 for form, 17 of 18 passes, 2 key passes, 1 of 1 tackles, 1 of 2 headers, 6 runs, 4 fouls drawn, 2 assists, and 1 goal.

Parker, Barbosa, Godoy, and King all had 9's.

Blanco and Kompany had 7's. Everyone else had 8's.

[Eaglesfan27]

Post Match Info:

No injuries or fatigue!



April 29, 2019 -


Cahais, Parker, and Godoy were all selected to the EPL Team of the Week.




May 1, 2019 -


The board is thrilled with my performance as manager.

Barry Parker severely sprained his knee and will miss the rest of this season.



Helder Barbosa has won the EPL Player of the Month Award. Christoph Kramer of Aston Villa came in 2nd and Jeroen Schreurs came in 3rd.


Leeds' Stephen McCarthy has won the EPL Young Player of the Month Award.

Liam Murray of Everton came in 2nd and MArk Marshal of Fulham came in 3rd.



I won the EPL Manager of the Month Award. Bruce Arena of Aston Villa came in 2nd and Steve Coppell of West Brom came in 3rd.


Parker's goal in that last game won Goal of the Month in the EPL.




May 1, 2019 -


Today we travel to play Valencia in the 2nd leg of the Champions League Semi Final. We are up 4-1 on aggregate. No change in their starting lineup from last game.


They are 6-4 favorites at home.

It's sunny with temperatures in the 60's.


Injured: Trotta, Tamburini, Parker, Salva, Wright, Adriano.


GK: Adriano
DL: Schmidt
DC: Kompany
DC: Cardozo
DR: Miller
ML: Barbosa
MC: Godoy
MC: Heller
MR: Ortega
SC: Flores
SC: King

S1: Blanco
S2: Pinna
S3: Oswald
S4: Petit
S5: Boogaart
S6: Schruers
S7: Rooney

[Eaglesfan27]

8 minute mark: Great ball movement from King to Godoy to King who has rushed forward into the box.. he shoots.. the keeper blocks it.. Flores shoots the rebound.. GOAL!!!! 1-0.


12 minute mark: Tiago shoots from 20 yards out.. Adriano with a very good save.


20 minute mark: They are putting pressure on, but our defense is holding strong.


24 minute mark: Juan Carlos with a cross and for some reason Ortega is in the box.. he tries to head it away.. he heads it into our goal! GOAL. Own goal by Ortega. 1-1 tie. (5-2 on aggregate for us.)


28 minute mark: Tiago has a breakaway.. he shoots.. Adriano blocks it.. Miller clears the rebound.


29 minute mark: Heller passes to Flores in the box.. Flores spins away from Sean Brady, splits the defenders.. shoots.. upper right corner.. GOAL!!!! 2-1. That is Flores' 20th of the year. Not bad for his first real year of starting!




Halftime: 2-1 lead for us. They have over 54,000 fans here today.



47 minute mark: Tiago shoots from 20 yards out.. Adriano saves it calmly.


61 minute mark: Fabregas steals the ball from Kompany.. he shoots from 30 yards out.. a long curving shot.. it catches Adriano off guard. GOAL. 2-2 tie.


70 minute mark: Valencia's fans are leaving already.


80 minute mark: Oswald on for Godoy, Schruers on for Ortega, and Rooney on for Flores.


87 minute mark: Oswald with a very strong shot from 25 yards out.. Wiese barely stops it.



Game over. 2-2 tie. 6-3 win on aggregate.


We outshot them 15-12 (11-7 on target)


Wiese won MoM, 9 for form. 9 saves. 21 of 31 passes.



Adriano had an 8 for us in goal. Flores had a 6 (he started getting winded after the 60 minute mark, but I left him trying to get him a hattrick.)


Everyone else had a 7.



Flores, 6 for form, 14 of 16 passes, 1 of 2 tackles, 1 of 4 headers, 1 interception, 4 runs, 2 goals.

[Eaglesfan27]

Post Match Info:

Miller needs rest.



We've been given 4 million dollars for winning hte Champions League Semi Final.

Lazio beat Deportivo 3-0 on aggregate and will play us in the Champions League Final on May 22nd.





May 3, 2019 -

Sanli Tuncay has told the press that he expects his Newcastle squad to beat us soundly. What is he smoking?

I respond, "We will beat them. I'm not concerned at all about their squad."





May 4, 2019 -


Today we play Newcastle in an EPL Match. Newcastle has won their last few games since Tuncay took over. This game is important only because I want to beat Tuncay after his comments. Tuncay has used John Doyle as keeper because Jon Hooper is hurt. Doyle is a subpar keeper who is not up to EPL standards according to my scouts. Their main scoring threat is Ignacio. Ignacio is a 28 year old striker who has brillaint footwork and an excellent shot.


We are 4-6 favorites.


It's overcast with temperatures in the 40's.


Injured: Trotta, Tamburini, Parker.


GK: Blanco
DL: Schmidt
DC: Cardozo
DC: Kompany
DR: Boogaart
ML: Pinna
MC: Heller
MC: Oswald
MR: Schreurs
SC: Rooney
SC: Wright (is healed and finally gets a start.)

S1: Adriano
S2: Petit
S3: Rodrigues
S4: Wood
S5: Cahais

[Eaglesfan27]

2 minute mark: Pinna with a nice dribble past two defenders.. crosses it to the far post.. Wright heads it.. upper right corner.. Very good save by their keeper.


11 minute mark: Pinna passes it to Wright in the box.. he is tripped! Penalty! Rooney takes the shot.. shoots.. lower left corner.. GOAL!!!!! 1-0.


14 minute mark: Rooney gets the ball left of the box.. fakes out a defender.. plays a beautiful cross to the far post.. Heller with a diving header.. upper right corner.. GOAL!!!! 2-0.


16 minute mark: Ignacio with a breakaway.. he shoots from 15 yards out.. Blanco blocks it! The defense clears the rebound.



33 minute mark: Schruers helps keep the ball in their zone.. passes it ot Oswald just outside the box.. Oswald with a hard shot.. it deflects off Grunert.. Grunert is charged with an own goal! GOAL. 3-0.


35 minute mark: Heller with a long free kick to the box.. Rooney heads it.. to Oswald who hits a volley.. upper right corner.. GOAL!!!! 4-0. Brilliant goal by Oswald!




Halftime: 4-0 lead for us. We have over 91,000 fans here today. I think Tuncay might be regretting his comments the other day.



47 minute mark: Schruers with a long cross that misses his target man, but Pinna gets it.. he centers it back to Oswald.. Oswald with a blsitering shot.. upper right corner.. GOAL!!!! 5-0! Another great goal for Oswald. Can he become our 4th man this year with 20 goals?


49 minute mark: Kompany stops an Ignacio offensive move.


58 minute mark: Pinna passes to Oswald just outside the box.. he shoots.. a defender deflects it wide.


72 minute mark: Rodrigues on for Pinna and Wood on for Heller.


90 minute mark: Rooney with a corner to the near post.. Wright heads it.. the keeper blocks it at the last second.




Game over. 5-0 win for us.

Nice response to Tuncay's comments.



We outshot them 19-2 (9-1 on target)


Pinna won MoM, 10 for form, 23 of 28 passes, 3 key passes, 0 tackles, 3 of 4 headers, 1 inteception, 13 runs, 1 foul drawn, and 1 assist.

Oswald also had a 10. Rooney had a 9. Blanco and Wright had 7's. All of the other starters had 8's.

[Eaglesfan27]

Post Match Info:


Schruers strained his calf and will be out about 2 weeks. However, if heals in that time frame he will be back for our next important match.



May 4, 2019 -


Harrogate Town have been relegated from League Two :(



May 5, 2019 -

Derby has been relegated from the EC.


Norwich has been relegated from the EC.



May 6, 2019 -

Pinna, Boogaart, and Oswald were all selected to the EPL Team of the Week.



May 9, 2019 -

Salva has told the media that he is unhappy that he isn't a regular in the first team. He wants to leave the club if I'm not going to play him more regularly.




May 10, 2019 -

Aston Villa boss Bruce Arena has told the media that he is looking forward to beating us tomorrow. I ignore his comments. I'm planning on starting my strikers of the future..




May 11, 2019 -

Today we travel to play Aston Villa in the final EPL Match of the Year. This is meaningless except it will be Flores and Jurgen Meyer's first time playing together as seniors! Jurgen has 27 goals in 34 U18 starts for me. The 17 year old German striker is already highly regarded. He has very good speed and acceleration. He is also agile with good balance. Our scouts believe he already has world class finishing ability, but he needs to work on the mental side of the game. He is just an average passer and only has 4 assists for the U18 team. I think Flores should be able to set him up, but Aston Villa will have a good defense out there. Murilo is a 31 year old Brazilian centreback who has played well for them the last few weeks and has really led their defense. However, he is slow, and Jurgen might be able to take advantage.



We are 4-5 favorites.


It's sunny with temperatures in the 50's.


GK: Blanco
DL: Schmidt
DC: Cardozo
DC: Salva (was planned even before his outburst)
DR: Miller
ML: Barbosa
MC: Godoy
MC: Oswald
MR: Ortega
SC: Flores
SC: Meyer

S1: Adriano
S2: Boogaart
S3: Pinna
S4: Adriano (I want to get him some time today unless Meyer is just doing great. Adriano needs a bit of time to make sure he doesn't become rusty in the next 11 days since he had the injury before)
S5: Petit

[Eaglesfan27]

1st minute mark: Kramer slams into Flores. Christoph Kramer gets a yellow card.


2 minute mark: Godoy passes to Meyer at midpitch.. Meyer has it stolen from him.


4 minute mark: Oswald passes to Godoy who passes to Flores in the box.. Flores fakes out the keeper.. shoots.. upper left corner.. GOAL!!!! 1-0.


16 minute mark: Meyer was crushed by Manu.. Meyer is going to stay in the game, but he is limping.

16 minute mark: Oswald pushes Manu.. yellow card for Oswald.


18 minute mark: Blanco with a save of a long range shot.


25 minute mark: Blanco with a pair of acrobatic saves.. he is earning his pay this game.

43 minute mark: Luukkonen passes to Mosquera in the box.. Mosquera shoots.. upper right corner.. Blanco couldn't get to that one. GOAL. 1-1.



44 minute mark: Ortega passes to Meyer just outside the box.. the defense knocks it away before he can make a move.



Halftime: 1-1 tie. They have over 42,000 fans here today.



Meyer is really limping from that early hit. So much for the experiment. Adriano comes on for him.


47 minute mark: Ortega with a nice dribble up the right sideline.. a short cross.. Adriano heads it.. upper right corner.. GOAL!!!! 2-1.


52 minute mark: Mosquera with a breakaway.. Blanco stops him!

56 minute mark: Barbosa gets the ball from Godoy left of the box.. Barbosa with a good cross to the far post.. Adriano knocks it down.. shoots.. lower right corner.. GOAL!!!! 3-1.


60 minute mark: Blanco with another big save.


72 minute mark: Boogaart on for Godoy.




Game over. 3-1 win :)

We were outshot 13-6 (10-4 on target)


Blanco, the 20 year old keeper, wins MoM. 9 for form. 9 saves. 8 of 18 passes.


Salva, Cardozo, Ortega, Oswald, Flores, and Adriano all had 8's for form.


Flores, 8 for form, 18 of 24 passes, 1 key pass, 4 of 4 tackles, 3 of 5 headers, 5 runs, 3 fouls drawn, and a goal.


Meyer, 7 for form, 7 of 8 passes, 1 key pass, 1 of 3 tackles, 1 of 6 headers, 1 run, and 2 fouls drawn.

[Eaglesfan27]

Post Match Info:

Meyer has a twisted knee and will miss a few days.

Miller and Cardozo need rest.




May 11, 2019 -


Sunderland has been relegated from the EPL.

Coventry has been relegated from the EPL.


We've been given 21 million dollars for finishing first in the EPL! :)


This season we've made a profit of 15 million dollars overall.


We have over 139 million dollars in the bank.


I have used hardly any of my 67 million dollar transfer budget.



The board still won't let me up my offer for my AM above 27,500/week. He is going to walk still.




May 14, 2019 -

Valencia won the Spanish First Division Title.



Aston Villa's Christoph Kramer has won the EPL Player's Year of the Award! This is the first time in several years that one of my guys didn't win it. He had 24 goals and 4 assists in 37 starts. How come Adriano with 27 goals and 3 assists in 29 starts wasn't considered? What about Flores with an amazing 21 goals and 17 assists in 24 starts (and 11 relief appearances.) Ok, Flores only had 12 league goals and 6 league assists in 12 starts (and 8 relief appearances.)



Andy Gibson of Cardiff City came in 2nd and Steve Edwards of Leeds came in 3rd.



Arsenal's Villa has won the EPL Player's Young Player of the Year. The 20 year old midfielder had 7 goals and 6 assists in 48 starts.


Mark Walsh of West Brom came in 2nd, and Alfonso Vega of Manchester City came in 3rd.




The EPL Select Team was named:

GK: Jan Lastuvka, Middlesbrough
DL: Steve Edwards, Leeds
DC: Jorg Walther, Arsenal
DC: Andy Gibson, Cardiff
DR: Mickael Schmidt, Manchester United (one of only 2 guys to make it from my team)
ML: Chris Cohen, Aston Villa
MC: David Grunert, Newcastle
MC: Antonio, Liverpool
MR: Dave Russell, West Ham
SC: Christoph Kramer, Aston Villa.
SC: Stephane Dalmat, Liverpool

S1: Petr Cech, Chelsea
S2: Diego Cardozo, Manchester United
S3: Martin Scott, Coventry
S4: Charlie Wilson, Middlesbrough
S5: Stefan De Weerd, Chelsea




I won the EPL Manager of the Year Award. Steve Coppell of West Brom came in 2nd, and Joe Roach of Leeds came in 3rd.


Aston Villa's Christoph Kramer has won the English Footballer of the Year Award. Andy Gibson of Cardiff City came in 2nd, and Steve Edwards of Leeds came in 3rd.



Aston Villa's Christoph Kramer led the EPL with 21 League Goals. Adriano was 2nd with 20 league goals. Carl Rook came in 3rd.



May 19, 2019 -

Metz has won the French League First Title.


Tamburini has recovered nicely from his injury.


Graham Lewis, my young keeper, has been called up to England's U19 squad.


Inter has won their 3rd consecutive Italian Serie A Title.

[Eaglesfan27]

May 22, 2019 -


Today we play Lazio in the Champions League Final. Lazio is a talented team that finished 5th in Italian Serie A. They've been hit by a few key injuries. They are missing their leading scorer, Valeri Bojinov (a player I almost acquried when I first came to Manchester United) who is a talented striker. They are also missing their star right winger and their top centerback, Marcos. However, they still have plenty of talent. Vito Crimi is a 31 year old Italian Striker who is starting to slow down, but is still quick enough to beat a defense. He has great passing ability and a good shot. He has 17 goals and 10 assists in 40 starts. Giacomo Santini is a 26 year old Italian Striker who will start tonight. He uses excellent speed and very good ball skills to set up a good shot. He has 12 goals and 1 assist in 22 starts. Marcelo Labarthe is a 34 year old Brazilian midfielder who is compensating for diminishing physical skills with tremendous intangibles that still makes him very effective. Matteo Falconi will start alongside him in the midfield due to an injury to their other midfielder. Left winger Andrea Lazzari is 34 and has lost his speed, but is still an exceptional passer with tremendous knowledge of the game. Espen Johnson has been starting all year for them in goal due to an injury to their previous #1 keeper. Johnsen is 39, but the Norwegian keeper is still very good. However, he is not nearly as good in the air as he used to be.



We are even odd favorites.

Its sunny with temperautres in the 50's.


Injured: Wood, Parker. Rooney is questionable, but will hopefully get on the pitch as a sub.


GK: Adriano
DL: Schmidt
DC: Kompany
DC: Salva
DR: Miller
ML: Barbosa
MC: Godoy
MC: Oswald
MR: Ortega
SC: Flores
SC: Adriano


S1: Blanco
S2: Boogaart
S3: Rooney
s4: Heller
S5: Cardozo
S6: Pinna
S7: King

[Eaglesfan27]

6 minute mark: Barbosa passes to Flores in the left half of the box.. he draws a defender over to him.. makes a move.. buys space.. draws another defender.. passes it between them to Godoy in the middle of the box.. Godoy shoots.. wide right.


10 minute mark: Marcelo Labarthe takes a free kick from 25 yards out.. it deflects off the wall.. and past Adriano! GOAL. Down 1-0.


19 minute mark: Godoy passes to Barbosa who shoots from 25 yards out.. a nice curving shot.. upper right corner.. GOAL!!!!! 1-1. That was unexpected.


37 minute mark: Barbosa passes to Flores in the box.. he tries to fake out hte keeper.. the keeper backpedals.. maintains good position.. Flores shoots.. the keeper saves it.



Halftime: 1-1 tie. There are over 51,000 fans here today.



46 minute mark: Barbosa tries a shot from 40 yards out! It was a hard shot, but what was he thinking.


49 minute mark: Baborsa with a corner.. Adirano heads it.. the keeper blocks it.. Ortega tries to cross the rebound, but Mach heads it away.. at the keeper.. and past him.. Own goal on Mach! We lead 2-1.


54 minute mark: Vito Crimi gets a yellow card for pushing Godoy.


63 minute mark: Labathe passes to Cappeli in the box.. Cappeli shoots.. lower right corner.. GOAL. 2-2.


72 minute mark: Ortega passes to Godoy just in the right half of the box.. he shoots.. the keeper barely tips it over the bar.

The keeper blocks a header from Flores on the ensuing corner.


88 minute mark: Oswald passes to Adriano in the box.. he shoots from 10 yards out.. the keeper pushes it over the bar.



End of Regulation: 2-2 tie. We are going to Extra Time.



I'm tempted to bring on some fresh feet, but decide only to put Pinna on for Barbosa.


91 minute mark: Oswald steals it.. passes to Ortega who passes to Adriano who is just inside the box.. he shoots immediately.. upper left corner.. GOAL!!!! 3-2.


102 minute mark: Pinna passes to Godoy who passes it to Ortega right of the box.. he crosses it 40 yards back to Pinna left of the box.. Pinna dribbles into the box.. shoots.. upper left corner.. GOAL!!!! 4-2.



Halftime of Extra Time: 4-2 lead for us.



Heller on for Godoy and Rooney on for Flores.




Game over. 4-2 win! We've won the Champions League Again!!!!!


We outshot them 23-16 (9-9 on target)


Ortega wins MoM, 10 for form, 30 of 36 passes, 7 key passes, 1 of 3 tackles, 1 of 3 headers, 5 interceptions, 8 runs, 4 fouls drawn, and 4 assists!

Flores had a 9 for form, 17 of 17 passes, 3 key passes, 0 of 1 tackles, 2 of 8 headers, 1 interceptions, 12 runs, 1 foul drawn.


Salva, Miller, Kompany, Godoy, Barbosa, and Adriano all had 8's.

Everyone else had a 7.



Can we pull off a repeat Quadruple? Only 1 more game to go!

[Eaglesfan27]

Post Match Info:

We've been given 8 million for winning against Lazio in the Final.


We've been given 24 million dollars from Champions League Revenue. :)




I praise Ortega in the post game press conference.





May 24, 2019 -


Antonio Ortega has been given the Champions League Best Player Award.


Alberto Flores came in 2nd, and Sergio Flores of Deportivo came in 3rd.



PSV's Martihn Van Gansen has won the Champions League Golden Boot Award with 9 goals. Alberto Flores came in 2nd with 8 goals. Stephane Dalmat came in 3rd.




The Champions League Dream Team was named:


GK: Tim Wiese, Valencia
DL: Andrea Lazzari, Lazio
DC: Antonio, Liverpool
DC: Vincent Kompany
DR: Sean Brady, Valencia
ML: Adriano Pinna!
MC: Michael Heller
MC: Carlos Godoy
MR: Antonio Ortega (cool that we swept the midfield awards)
SC: Alberto Flores
SC: Sergio Flores, Deportivo

S1: Thomas Seidel, Freiburg
S2: Jan Jacob Helder, PSV
S3: Dario Tamburini
S4: Bobby Hey, Liverpool
S5: Jose Angel, Liverpool

[Eaglesfan27]

May 25, 2019 -

Today we play West Brom in the English FA Cup Final. If we win, we also secure back to back Quadruples! West Brom finished 3rd in the EPL behind the scoring of strikers Michael Perry and Ryan Wallace. Midfielder Mark Wilson and Michael Jakobsen have each pitched in 8 goals as well. The defense is very solid with centrebacks John Yates and Jamie Adams providing very few second chances. Keeper Gary Baker has had the best year of his career stasticially. The 27 year old keeper really doesn't have great abilities, but he plays well beyond his skill level.


We are 4-7 favorites.


It's sunny with temperatures in the 60's.


Injured: Parker


GK: Adriano
DL: Trotta
DC: Cardozo
DC: Kompany
DR: Boogaart
ML: Barbosa
MC: Heller
MC: Oswald
MR: Schreurs
SC: Flores
SC: King

S1: Blanco
S2: Miller
S3: Rooney
S4: Adriano
S5: Salva


I hope to get Rooney on in the 2nd half. I'm not sure if he will retire this year or not..

[Eaglesfan27]

5 minute mark: Barbosa with a strong attack up the left side.. he crosses it.. the keeper punches it away, but Oswald gets the ball.. shoots from 20 yards out.. upper right corner.. GOAL!!!! 1-0.


21 minute mark: Kompany gets a yellow card for pushing Perry.


32 minute mark: Trotta with a yellow card for tripping Perry.


44 minute mark: Huddlestone gets a yellow card for tripping Flores.. he argues the call.. second yellow card for Huddlestone.




Halftime: 1-0 lead for us. There are almost 90,000 fans here today.



King only had a 5 for form. He gets 5 more minutes before Adriano will be subbed for him if he doesn't improve.



46 minute mark: Schreurs with a strong run up the right side.. crosses it but it is punched away by the keeper.. to Barbosa.. he shoots from 25 yards out.. upper left corner.. GOAL!!!! 2-0.


51 minute mark: Flores with a hard tackle trying to steal the box.. yellow card for Flores.


Adriano on for King who is still playing poorly.


68 minute mark: Rooney on for Flores. Flores ends a spectacular first full season. Rooney might be ending his last season..


Wow, two of their players get ejected in the next 10 minutes for dirty hits on my guys.


85 minute mark: Schreurs with a good run up the right sideline.. crosses it to the middle of the box.. Adriano heads it.. upper right corner... GOAL!!!! 3-0.



Game over. 3-0 win. We've won the Quadruple in back to back years! I've never done it before, but now we've done it twice!!!


We outshot them 17-4 (9-1 on target)


Barbosa wins MoM, 10 for form, 16 of 24 passes, 2 key passes, 1 of 1 tackles, 3 of 5 headers, 2 interceptions, 19 runs, 6 fouls drawn, and 1 goal.


Boogaart and Schruers with 9's for form.

Cardozo, Trotta, Oswald, Flores, and Adriano with 8's.

King with a 5. Everyone else had a 7.



Rooney had a lackluster 7 in his 20 minutes on the pitch.

[Eaglesfan27]

Post Match Info:


We've been given 3.6 million dollars for winning the FA Cup!


We've completed another quadruple! I never thought I'd pull it off again.


Arsenal, Liverpool, and West Brom qualified for next year's Champions League along with ourselves.



An indepth look at statistics tomorrow, but just a few very quick numbers:


In all games, our scoring numbers:


1. Adriano 29 goals in 30 starts (6 relief appearances)

2. King 24 goals in 32 starts (7)

3. Flores 21 goals in 26 starts (11)

4. Oswald 19 goals (quite a few from the midfield position)

5. Rooney 16 goals in 32 starts (4)

6. Pinna 8 goals in 36 starts (2)

7. Heller also had 8 goals in 30 starts (2)

8. Ortega 7 goals in 37 starts (1)

9. Godoy had 7 goals in 33 starts (2)

10. Parker had 6 goals in 31 starts (2)

11. Tamburini had 5 goals in 27 starts (3)


Cardozo and Schreurs each had 3 goals.

Wright had 2 goals despite only 1 start and 19 limited relief appearances.

Rodrigues, Trotta, Salva, Downing, and Cahais each had a goal.


Much more statistical analysis tomorrow (or possibly later tonight.)

[Eaglesfan27]

<TABLE borderColor=#000000 width="90%" align=center><TBODY><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD>Pkd</TD><TD>Inf</TD><TD>Name</TD><TD>Apps</TD><TD>Gls</TD><TD>Ast</TD><TD>MoM</TD><TD>Pas</TD><TD>Tck</TD><TD>Drb</TD><TD>Sh T</TD><TD>Av Rat</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD>-</TD><TD></TD><TD>Antonio Ortega</TD><TD>37 (1)</TD><TD>7</TD><TD>29</TD><TD>14</TD><TD>78%</TD><TD>1.82</TD><TD>8.39</TD><TD>53%</TD><TD>8.53</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD>ML</TD><TD></TD><TD>Hélder Barbosa</TD><TD>15 (2)</TD><TD>3</TD><TD>13</TD><TD>6</TD><TD>72%</TD><TD>1.94</TD><TD>10.18</TD><TD>66%</TD><TD>8.47</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD>-</TD><TD></TD><TD>Adriano Pinna</TD><TD>36 (2)</TD><TD>8</TD><TD>13</TD><TD>8</TD><TD>78%</TD><TD>2.00</TD><TD>7.20</TD><TD>62%</TD><TD>8.39</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD>-</TD><TD>Wnt</TD><TD>Stewart Downing</TD><TD>11 (2)</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>7</TD><TD>3</TD><TD>75%</TD><TD>1.10</TD><TD>7.34</TD><TD>23%</TD><TD>8.08</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD>MR</TD><TD></TD><TD>Jeroen Schreurs</TD><TD>28 (10)</TD><TD>3</TD><TD>13</TD><TD>4</TD><TD>77%</TD><TD>1.86</TD><TD>7.36</TD><TD>60%</TD><TD>8.03</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD>-</TD><TD>Inj</TD><TD>Barry Parker</TD><TD>31 (2)</TD><TD>6</TD><TD>8</TD><TD>3</TD><TD>83%</TD><TD>3.07</TD><TD>1.14</TD><TD>51%</TD><TD>7.85</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD>FC</TD><TD></TD><TD>Alberto Flores</TD><TD>26 (11)</TD><TD>21</TD><TD>17</TD><TD>4</TD><TD>83%</TD><TD>0.84</TD><TD>5.59</TD><TD>78%</TD><TD>7.81</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD>-</TD><TD>Wnt</TD><TD>Dario Tamburini</TD><TD>27 (3)</TD><TD>5</TD><TD>3</TD><TD>4</TD><TD>81%</TD><TD>2.53</TD><TD>2.64</TD><TD>45%</TD><TD>7.80</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD>S3</TD><TD></TD><TD>Wayne Rooney</TD><TD>32 (4)</TD><TD>16</TD><TD>8</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>81%</TD><TD>0.67</TD><TD>4.78</TD><TD>67%</TD><TD>7.69</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD>-</TD><TD></TD><TD>Carlos Godoy</TD><TD>33 (2)</TD><TD>7</TD><TD>7</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>81%</TD><TD>2.31</TD><TD>2.12</TD><TD>54%</TD><TD>7.69</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD>MC</TD><TD>Unh</TD><TD>Michael Heller</TD><TD>30 (2)</TD><TD>8</TD><TD>5</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>83%</TD><TD>2.71</TD><TD>1.79</TD><TD>47%</TD><TD>7.63</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD>S4</TD><TD></TD><TD>Adriano</TD><TD>30 (6)</TD><TD>29</TD><TD>3</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>80%</TD><TD>0.69</TD><TD>2.02</TD><TD>62%</TD><TD>7.61</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD>MC</TD><TD>Unh</TD><TD>Michael Oswald</TD><TD>17 (23)</TD><TD>19</TD><TD>5</TD><TD>3</TD><TD>81%</TD><TD>1.81</TD><TD>3.16</TD><TD>76%</TD><TD>7.50</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD>S5</TD><TD>Unh</TD><TD>Salva</TD><TD>30</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>78%</TD><TD>1.43</TD><TD>0.27</TD><TD>45%</TD><TD>7.47</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD>DC</TD><TD></TD><TD>Vincent Kompany</TD><TD>27 (1)</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>81%</TD><TD>2.72</TD><TD>0.44</TD><TD>61%</TD><TD>7.46</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD>FC</TD><TD></TD><TD>Craig King</TD><TD>32 (7)</TD><TD>24</TD><TD>12</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>83%</TD><TD>0.81</TD><TD>2.64</TD><TD>78%</TD><TD>7.41</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD>S2</TD><TD></TD><TD>Chris Miller</TD><TD>39</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>74%</TD><TD>2.23</TD><TD>0.58</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>7.38</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD>-</TD><TD></TD><TD>Mickaël Schmidt</TD><TD>47</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>3</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>81%</TD><TD>1.58</TD><TD>1.22</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>7.38</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD>-</TD><TD></TD><TD>Matías Cahais</TD><TD>11 (2)</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>80%</TD><TD>3.16</TD><TD>0.18</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>7.38</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD>GK</TD><TD>Inj</TD><TD>Adriano</TD><TD>45</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>55%</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>7.31</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD>DR</TD><TD></TD><TD>Mark van den Boogaart</TD><TD>30 (6)</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>84%</TD><TD>2.31</TD><TD>2.47</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>7.31</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD>DC</TD><TD></TD><TD>Diego Cardozo</TD><TD>43</TD><TD>3</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>78%</TD><TD>2.20</TD><TD>0.12</TD><TD>66%</TD><TD>7.30</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD>DL</TD><TD></TD><TD>Adriano Trotta</TD><TD>28 (4)</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>3</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>78%</TD><TD>1.63</TD><TD>1.80</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>7.28</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD>-</TD><TD>Wnt</TD><TD>Laurent Rodrigues</TD><TD>3 (5)</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>68%</TD><TD>1.62</TD><TD>2.43</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>7.25</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD>-</TD><TD>Wnt</TD><TD>Anthony Petit</TD><TD>5 (6)</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>78%</TD><TD>2.83</TD><TD>0.30</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>7.00</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD>-</TD><TD>Wnt</TD><TD>Michael Wood</TD><TD>0 (8)</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>78%</TD><TD>4.00</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>12%</TD><TD>7.00</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD>-</TD><TD></TD><TD>Bob Wright</TD><TD>1 (19)</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>83%</TD><TD>0.97</TD><TD>2.71</TD><TD>38%</TD><TD>6.95</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD>S1</TD><TD></TD><TD>Antonio Blanco</TD><TD>18</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>49%</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>6.94</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

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A few thoughts about our individual stats:


Barbosa's 13 assists in only 15 starts compared to Pinna's 13 assists in 36 starts shows that Barbosa is still better. However, I'm sure Pinna will continue to improve.

Flores' high pass percentage, 21 goals, and outstanding number of assists with 17 (2nd best on the team) is a very good sign that he will fulfill his potential. I'm really surprised to see how good his stats look in just 26 starts and 11 relief appearances.


Craig King had his best year with career highs in goals and assists.


Ortega's 29 assists was a career high.



Now for an interesting comparision:


Flores was 19 when he started the season.

As mentioned, he had 21 goals and 17 assists this year.



Rooney was in his 3rd year of starting at that age, but his first at Manchester United. He only had 18 goals and 8 assists in 35 starts. So far, Flores is on a path for more career goals and assists. Rooney's highest year for assists when he was 24 was 19 assists. Will Flores break that mark?



Here is a look at Rooney's career numbers and breakdown of seasons:



<TABLE borderColor=#000000 width="90%" align=center><TBODY><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD>Year</TD><TD>Team</TD><TD>Division</TD><TD>Info</TD><TD>Apps</TD><TD>Gls</TD><TD>Asts</TD><TD>MoM</TD><TD>Av R</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD>2018-19</TD><TD>Man Utd</TD><TD>Premier Division</TD><TD></TD><TD>32 (4)</TD><TD>16</TD><TD>8</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>7.69</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD>2017-18</TD><TD>Man Utd</TD><TD>Premier Division</TD><TD></TD><TD>44 (1)</TD><TD>43</TD><TD>12</TD><TD>10</TD><TD>8.18</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD>2016-17</TD><TD>Man Utd</TD><TD>Premier Division</TD><TD></TD><TD>40</TD><TD>34</TD><TD>14</TD><TD>10</TD><TD>8.13</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD>2015-16</TD><TD>Man Utd</TD><TD>Premier Division</TD><TD></TD><TD>31 (3)</TD><TD>34</TD><TD>8</TD><TD>7</TD><TD>8.12</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD>2014-15</TD><TD>Man Utd</TD><TD>Premier Division</TD><TD></TD><TD>44</TD><TD>38</TD><TD>15</TD><TD>8</TD><TD>8.09</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD>2013-14</TD><TD>Man Utd</TD><TD>Premier Division</TD><TD></TD><TD>36 (2)</TD><TD>36</TD><TD>14</TD><TD>7</TD><TD>8.18</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD>2012-13</TD><TD>Man Utd</TD><TD>Premier Division</TD><TD></TD><TD>36 (2)</TD><TD>30</TD><TD>7</TD><TD>6</TD><TD>8.16</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD>2011-12</TD><TD>Man Utd</TD><TD>Premier Division</TD><TD></TD><TD>31 (1)</TD><TD>32</TD><TD>10</TD><TD>8</TD><TD>8.50</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD>2010-11</TD><TD>Man Utd</TD><TD>Premier Division</TD><TD></TD><TD>25</TD><TD>11</TD><TD>11</TD><TD>3</TD><TD>7.32</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD>2009-10</TD><TD>Man Utd</TD><TD>Premier Division</TD><TD></TD><TD>47 (10)</TD><TD>23</TD><TD>19</TD><TD>3</TD><TD>7.37</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD>2008-09</TD><TD>Man Utd</TD><TD>Premier Division</TD><TD></TD><TD>27 (16)</TD><TD>11</TD><TD>8</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>7.23</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD>2007-08</TD><TD>Man Utd</TD><TD>Premier Division</TD><TD></TD><TD>27 (21)</TD><TD>20</TD><TD>9</TD><TD>4</TD><TD>7.31</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD>2006-07</TD><TD>Man Utd</TD><TD>Premier Division</TD><TD></TD><TD>22 (21)</TD><TD>12</TD><TD>9</TD><TD>4</TD><TD>7.35</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD>2005-06</TD><TD>Man Utd</TD><TD>Premier Division</TD><TD></TD><TD>25 (22)</TD><TD>10</TD><TD>8</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>7.13</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD>2004-05</TD><TD>Man Utd</TD><TD>Premier Division</TD><TD>$35.5M</TD><TD>35 (5)</TD><TD>18</TD><TD>8</TD><TD>5</TD><TD>7.45</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD>2003-04</TD><TD>Everton</TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD>34</TD><TD>9</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>-</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD>2002-03</TD><TD>Everton</TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD>33</TD><TD>6</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>-</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD></TR><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

<CENTER></CENTER><TABLE borderColor=#000000 width="90%" align=center><TBODY><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD>Statistics</TD><TD>Apps</TD><TD>Gls</TD><TD>Asts</TD><TD>MoM</TD><TD>Yel</TD><TD>Red</TD><TD>Tck</TD><TD>Pass</TD><TD>Sh Tar</TD><TD>Fouls</TD><TD>Fls Ag</TD><TD>Av R</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD>Non Competitive</TD><TD>2 (1)</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>0.71</TD><TD>84 %</TD><TD>60 %</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>7.67</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD>League</TD><TD>21 (1)</TD><TD>7</TD><TD>7</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>0.55</TD><TD>82 %</TD><TD>71 %</TD><TD>10</TD><TD>29</TD><TD>7.64</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD>Cup</TD><TD>6 (1)</TD><TD>7</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>1.05</TD><TD>83 %</TD><TD>63 %</TD><TD>6</TD><TD>4</TD><TD>8.29</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD>Continental</TD><TD>5 (2)</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>0.64</TD><TD>72 %</TD><TD>55 %</TD><TD>4</TD><TD>6</TD><TD>7.29</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD>International</TD><TD>6</TD><TD>5</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>3</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>0.55</TD><TD>79 %</TD><TD>62 %</TD><TD>8</TD><TD>15</TD><TD>8.33</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD>Overall</TD><TD>32 (4)</TD><TD>16</TD><TD>8</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>5</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>0.67</TD><TD>81 %</TD><TD>67 %</TD><TD>20</TD><TD>39</TD><TD>7.69</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>


Will Flores eventually surpass these numbers? Will Adriano do it first?

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A look at the League Table:




<TABLE borderColor=#000000 width="90%" align=center><TBODY><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD>Pos</TD><TD>Inf</TD><TD>Team</TD><TD></TD><TD>Pld</TD><TD>Won</TD><TD>Drn</TD><TD>Lst</TD><TD>For</TD><TD>Ag</TD><TD>G.D.</TD><TD>Pts</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD>1st</TD><TD>C</TD><TD>Man Utd</TD><TD></TD><TD>38</TD><TD>31</TD><TD>5</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>103</TD><TD>21</TD><TD>+82</TD><TD>98</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD>2nd</TD><TD></TD><TD>Liverpool</TD><TD></TD><TD>38</TD><TD>20</TD><TD>10</TD><TD>8</TD><TD>65</TD><TD>41</TD><TD>+24</TD><TD>70</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD>3rd</TD><TD></TD><TD>West Brom</TD><TD></TD><TD>38</TD><TD>20</TD><TD>7</TD><TD>11</TD><TD>55</TD><TD>39</TD><TD>+16</TD><TD>67</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD>4th</TD><TD></TD><TD>Arsenal</TD><TD></TD><TD>38</TD><TD>19</TD><TD>9</TD><TD>10</TD><TD>44</TD><TD>30</TD><TD>+14</TD><TD>66</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD>5th</TD><TD></TD><TD>Chelsea</TD><TD></TD><TD>38</TD><TD>18</TD><TD>10</TD><TD>10</TD><TD>50</TD><TD>36</TD><TD>+14</TD><TD>64</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD>6th</TD><TD></TD><TD>Leeds</TD><TD></TD><TD>38</TD><TD>18</TD><TD>8</TD><TD>12</TD><TD>43</TD><TD>29</TD><TD>+14</TD><TD>62</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD>7th</TD><TD></TD><TD>Aston Villa</TD><TD></TD><TD>38</TD><TD>16</TD><TD>10</TD><TD>12</TD><TD>57</TD><TD>43</TD><TD>+14</TD><TD>58</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD>8th</TD><TD></TD><TD>Newcastle</TD><TD></TD><TD>38</TD><TD>14</TD><TD>13</TD><TD>11</TD><TD>45</TD><TD>39</TD><TD>+6</TD><TD>55</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD>9th</TD><TD></TD><TD>Fulham</TD><TD></TD><TD>38</TD><TD>15</TD><TD>9</TD><TD>14</TD><TD>45</TD><TD>46</TD><TD>-1</TD><TD>54</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD>10th</TD><TD></TD><TD>Man City</TD><TD></TD><TD>38</TD><TD>14</TD><TD>9</TD><TD>15</TD><TD>37</TD><TD>44</TD><TD>-7</TD><TD>51</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD>11th</TD><TD></TD><TD>Charlton</TD><TD></TD><TD>38</TD><TD>10</TD><TD>18</TD><TD>10</TD><TD>39</TD><TD>39</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>48</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD>12th</TD><TD></TD><TD>Middlesbrough</TD><TD></TD><TD>38</TD><TD>13</TD><TD>9</TD><TD>16</TD><TD>41</TD><TD>48</TD><TD>-7</TD><TD>48</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD>13th</TD><TD></TD><TD>Everton</TD><TD></TD><TD>38</TD><TD>12</TD><TD>10</TD><TD>16</TD><TD>45</TD><TD>58</TD><TD>-13</TD><TD>46</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD>14th</TD><TD></TD><TD>Cardiff</TD><TD></TD><TD>38</TD><TD>12</TD><TD>7</TD><TD>19</TD><TD>34</TD><TD>53</TD><TD>-19</TD><TD>43</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD>15th</TD><TD></TD><TD>Birmingham</TD><TD></TD><TD>38</TD><TD>10</TD><TD>12</TD><TD>16</TD><TD>51</TD><TD>59</TD><TD>-8</TD><TD>42</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD>16th</TD><TD></TD><TD>West Ham</TD><TD></TD><TD>38</TD><TD>10</TD><TD>10</TD><TD>18</TD><TD>41</TD><TD>57</TD><TD>-16</TD><TD>40</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD>17th</TD><TD></TD><TD>Crystal Palace</TD><TD></TD><TD>38</TD><TD>8</TD><TD>12</TD><TD>18</TD><TD>40</TD><TD>65</TD><TD>-25</TD><TD>36</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD>18th</TD><TD>R</TD><TD>Sunderland</TD><TD></TD><TD>38</TD><TD>8</TD><TD>10</TD><TD>20</TD><TD>30</TD><TD>62</TD><TD>-32</TD><TD>34</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD>19th</TD><TD>R</TD><TD>Coventry</TD><TD></TD><TD>38</TD><TD>8</TD><TD>9</TD><TD>21</TD><TD>34</TD><TD>54</TD><TD>-20</TD><TD>33</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD>20th</TD><TD>R</TD><TD>Tottenham</TD><TD></TD><TD>38</TD><TD>6</TD><TD>9</TD><TD>23</TD><TD>31</TD><TD>67</TD><TD>-36</TD><TD>27</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>




The Top 10 Average Forms in EPL League Play:
Amazingly, we have the top 8 players.







1. Pinna - 8.55
2. Ortega - 8.50
3. Schreurs - 7.90
4. Parker - 7.83
5. Godoy - 7.75
6. Heller - 7.74
7. Adriano - 7.68
8. Rooney - 7.64
9. Christoph Kramer, Aston Villa - 7.59
10. Andy Gibson, Cardiff - 7.56







Other Notables:
11. Flores was 11th with 7.55
11. Oswald 7.55
11. Schmidt 7.55
15. King 7.52
21. Cardozo 7.46



League Goals:


1. Kramer, Aston Villa - 21
2. Adriano - 20
3. Carl Rook, Birmingham - 17
4. Stefan De Weerd, Chelsea - 16
5. Neil Gibson, Everton - 15
5. David, Fulham - 15
5. Stephane Dalmat, Liverpool - 15
8. Robbin Kieft, West Ham - 14
6 others tied with 14 including Oswald.




League Assists:


1. Ortega - 15
2. Freddy Adu, Chelsea - 12
3. Luke Moore, Aston Villa - 10
3. Tony Reed, West Brom - 10
3. Alberto, Liverpool - 10
6. Kasper Lorentzen, Newcastle - 9
6. John Jall, Arsenal - 9
6. Pinna - 9
10. 4 guys tied with 8 including Barbosa and King.

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Finally, a look at Flores numbers for his career. Will he ever reach Rooney's heights?



<TABLE borderColor=#000000 width="90%" align=center><TBODY><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD>Year</TD><TD>Team</TD><TD>Division</TD><TD>Info</TD><TD>Apps</TD><TD>Gls</TD><TD>Asts</TD><TD>MoM</TD><TD>Av R</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD>2018-19</TD><TD>Man Utd</TD><TD>Premier Division</TD><TD></TD><TD>26 (11)</TD><TD>21</TD><TD>17</TD><TD>4</TD><TD>7.81</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD>2017-18</TD><TD>Man Utd</TD><TD>Premier Division</TD><TD></TD><TD>6 (15)</TD><TD>5</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>7.24</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD>2016-17</TD><TD>Man Utd</TD><TD>Premier Division</TD><TD></TD><TD>3 (7)</TD><TD>6</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>7.30</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD>2015-16</TD><TD>Man Utd</TD><TD>Premier Division</TD><TD>$2.8M</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>7.00</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD>2015-16</TD><TD>Xerez</TD><TD>First Division</TD><TD></TD><TD>0 (1)</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>7.00</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD>2014-15</TD><TD>Xerez</TD><TD>First Division</TD><TD></TD><TD>0 (1)</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>7.00</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD></TR><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

<CENTER></CENTER><TABLE borderColor=#000000 width="90%" align=center><TBODY><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD>Statistics</TD><TD>Apps</TD><TD>Gls</TD><TD>Asts</TD><TD>MoM</TD><TD>Yel</TD><TD>Red</TD><TD>Tck</TD><TD>Pass</TD><TD>Sh Tar</TD><TD>Fouls</TD><TD>Fls Ag</TD><TD>Av R</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD>Non Competitive</TD><TD>2 (3)</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>0.30</TD><TD>86 %</TD><TD>83 %</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>6</TD><TD>7.20</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD>League</TD><TD>12 (8)</TD><TD>12</TD><TD>6</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>1.06</TD><TD>81 %</TD><TD>80 %</TD><TD>13</TD><TD>26</TD><TD>7.55</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD>Cup</TD><TD>6 (1)</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>5</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>0.69</TD><TD>80 %</TD><TD>61 %</TD><TD>8</TD><TD>6</TD><TD>7.71</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD>Continental</TD><TD>8 (2)</TD><TD>8</TD><TD>6</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>0.57</TD><TD>90 %</TD><TD>84 %</TD><TD>9</TD><TD>10</TD><TD>8.40</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD>International</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>----</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD>Overall</TD><TD>26 (11)</TD><TD>21</TD><TD>17</TD><TD>4</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>0.84</TD><TD>83 %</TD><TD>78 %</TD><TD>30</TD><TD>42</TD><TD>7.81</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#eeeeee><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

[Eaglesfan27]

May 27, 2019 -


Real Madrid have retained the Spanish Cup with a 3-2 win over Mallorca.


18 year old Graham Lewis played well in England's 3-0 win over Croatia in the European U19 Championship Qualifying match.



June 1, 2019 -

Mark Hall had a goal and an assist for England's U21 team in their 3-0 win over Northern Ireand.


Wayne Rooney had a lackluster game for England, but Craig King had a goal in their 1-1 tie with Northern Ireland.



Jeroen Schreurs had 2 assists for Holland in their 3-0 win over Kazakhstan.


Alberto Flores played well for Spain in their 1-1 tie with Hungary.




June 5, 2019 -

Bordeaux's Rodrigo has won the European Golden Boot with 26 goals scored. Christoph Kramer of Aston Villa came in 2nd and Adriano came in 3rd.

[Eaglesfan27]

June 5, 2019 -


Forgot to post my preview of my Portugal vs Iceland game...


22 minute mark: Barbosa passes to Eddie Wong in the box.. he shoots.. lower right corner.. GOAL!!!! 1-0.



Halftime: 1-0 lead. We have over 44,000 fans here today.



52 minute mark: Ronaldo with a nice run up the right sideline.. centers it to Wong.. he heads it.. the keeper with a nice save.


67 minute mark: Long pass from Sousa to Ricardo in the box.. he heads it to Wong on his left.. Wong shoots.. lower right corner.. GOAL!!!! 2-0.


85 minute mark: Barbosa with a cross to the near post... Saramago heads it.. upper left corner.. GOAL!!!! 3-0.




Game over. 3-0 win.

We outshot them 14-1 (6-1 on target)


Barbosa wins MoM, 10 for form, 19 of 25 passes, 4 key passes, 2 of 2 tackles, 1 of 5 headers, 13 runs, 2 fouls drawn, and 2 assists.


Wong had an 8. Everyone else had a 7.

[Eaglesfan27]

June 5, 2019 -

Other international Roundup:


Alberto Flores had a goal and an assist for Spain in their 3-1 win over Malta.




June 15, 2019 -


Stewart Downing has received a Gold FA Coaching Badge. Downing has also told me that he is not going to any other team on a Bosman deal, and that he would like to remain in Manchester as a coach.


I'm not sure that Downing has what it takes to be a good coach from our discussions, but I'll offer him a job to see if he can get it done.



I've decided to agree to have Mark Hall go to Hull on loan for 3 months.


We've remained at the top of the European Club Rankings.



Tottenham has fired Mick Harford.


Laurent Rodrigues is going to Southampton for 3 months on loan.



June 17, 2019 -

Stewart Downing rejected my coaching offer, and I won't make him another one for more money. I offered him 10k/week which I thought was fair for a new inexperienced coach.



June 19, 2019 -

Arthur Albiston, my faithful keeper coach, has unfortunately decided to retire at the end of the season. I need to clarify if he means tomorrow or in a year from now.

I think Arthur means after this season.


Adriano Pinna had a goal and an assist for Italy in their 4-2 win over South Korea in the Confederations Cup.



Very interesting! Michael Oswald has been picked the Player of the Year by Manchester United Supporters! I'm shocked it wasn't Adriano or Flores.


We've been given 24.5 million dollars for the TV rights of the EPL in the upcoming season.


We will be playing Liverpool on the 4th of August in the English Community Shield.


We will be paying dividends of 36 million dollars to shareholders this year.


I've been given a 71 million dollar Transfer Budget to acquire any new players that I feel the club needs!





This marks the end of another season. I'll start next season's thread soon.