FM14: Willkommen in München

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We draw RW Essen (D2) for the third round of the German Cup

September 29th, 2018

Bundesliga
HSV (12th, 2-1-3, 7pt) at 1860 München (10th, 2-2-2, 8pt)

Starting Lineup
GK Vlachodimos
DL Ahamada
DC Zola
DC Moncelli
DR Roberto
DM Wannenwetsch
DM Stahl
AML Carlos
AMC Bouy
AMR Clancy
ST Karnib

A lot of backups in for the game due to the scheduling. Most of my normal starters need a break, so I'm just going Wall tactic.

In the 22nd minute, Bouy scored off a free kick that was about an inch outside the penalty area.

HSV had some half chances in the first half, but my wall kept them from any clear chances.

They were given a penalty kick in the 46th minute to tie the game. Zola was given a red card....

We get a penalty kick in the 57th minute and retake the lead.

In the 63rd minute, Carlos squeezes a shot between the GK and the post off a pass from Bouy to gives us a two goal lead.

HSV 1 - 3 1860 München
16 - Shots - 12
5 - On Target - 6
1 - Clear Cut Chances - 4
9 - Half Chances - 3
17 - Fouls - 10
3 - Yellow Cards - 2
46% - Poss - 54%

POM: Ouasim Bouy (2 Goals, 1 Assist)

Player Performances
GK Vlachodimos 6.8 , DL Ahamada 7.2 , DC Zola 6.7 (off 46 - RC) , DC Moncelli 7.2 , DC Kirchhoff 6.9 (on 46) , DR Roberto 6.7 (YC) , DM Wannenwetsch 6.8 (off 47) , DM Stahl 7.0 , AML Carlos 7.7 , AMC Bouy 9.2 , AMR Clancy 6.7 , ST Karnib 6.8

Goals: Bouy (2), Carlos
Assists: Karnib (2), Bouy

One of the goals by Bouy was a PK so I have no idea how Karnib gets an assist off that...

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October 1st, 2018

Pos	Team		P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1st	Stuttgart		7	6	1	0	+11	19
2nd	Gladbach		7	5	2	0	+10	17
3rd	FC Bayern		7	5	0	2	+8	15
4th	Schalke		7	4	2	1	+4	14
5th	Werder Bremen		7	3	3	1	+5	12
6th	Leverkusen		7	4	0	3	0	12
7th	Dortmund		7	4	0	3	-1	12
8th	1860 München		7	3	2	2	+4	11
9th	Nürnberg		7	2	4	1	+2	10
10th	Mainz		7	3	1	3	-1	10
11th	Wolfsburg		7	2	2	3	0	8
12th	Augsburg		7	1	4	2	-1	7
13th	HSV		7	2	1	4	-3	7
14th	Freiburg		7	2	1	4	-5	7
15th	Frankfurt		7	1	2	4	-4	5
16th	Hoffenheim		7	1	1	5	-7	4
17th	Hertha BSC		7	0	2	5	-7	2
18th	Düsseldorf		7	0	2	5	-15	2

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October 6th, 2018

Bundesliga
1860 München (8th, 3-2-2, 11pt) at Stuttgart (1st, 6-1-0, 19pt)

Starting Lineup
GK Vlachodimos
DL Makonda
DC Kirchhoff
DC Touré
DR Con
DM Stark
DM Stahl
AML Carlos
AMC Bouy
AMR Clancy
ST Dimitrijevic

It's been working well so far, Wall Tactic.

In the 31st minute, Bouy sends a long pass up, Dimitrijevic gets it, has a clear chance, but is caught by behind (still needs work on his dribbling I guess because he couldn't keep it straight) and has to shoot a long shot and their GK gets it easily.

In the 39th minute, Carlos gets a clear look, blasts a shot but it goes straight to the GK and he deflects it wide.

In the 47th minute, their player puts a shot just over Vlachodimos and into the corner of the net.

In the 75th minute, I change to my Counter tactic.

In the 81st minute, Carlos crosses and Dimitrijevic finishes to tie it up.

1860 München 1 - 1 Stuttgart
7 - Shots - 13
4 - On Target - 4
4 - Clear Cut Chances - 1
0 - Half Chances - 5
9 - Fouls - 12
0 - Yellow Cards - 0
41% - Poss - 59%

Player Performances
GK Vlachodimos 6.8 , DL Makonda 6.7 , DC Kirchhoff 6.7 , DC Touré 6.8 , DR Con 6.6 (off 63) , DR Roberto 6.7 , DM Stark 6.8 , DM Stahl 6.9 (off 63) , DM Wannenwetsch 6.7 (on 63) , AML Carlos 7.3 , AMC Bouy 6.8 , AMR Clancy 6.6 , ST Dimitrijevic 7.1

Goals: Dimitrijevic
Assists: Carlos

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October 20th, 2018

Bundesliga
FC Bayern (2nd, 6-0-2, 18pt) at 1860 München (8th, 3-3-2, 12pt)

Starting Lineup
GK Vlachodimos
DL Grasso
DC Kirchhoff
DC Touré
DR Con
DM Stark
DM Wannenwetsch
AML Masek
AMC Roguljic
AMR Clancy
ST Dimitrijevic

Wall Tactic

I test out going to my Attack tactic in the 19th minute. I was going to keep it on for 5 minutes and then go back to Wall. Well they scored in the 23rd minute. Oops.

In the 26th minute, they score off a corner.

I had 4 yellow cards by half time.

I switch to my Counter tactic for the 2nd half.

In the 69th minute, Clancy fights for the ball with one of their players for several second before finally getting it and passing it ahead to Dimitrijevic. His shot is blocked.

In the 87th minute, Masek sends a cross and Roguljic barely heads it wide.

FC Bayern 2 - 0 1860 München
18 - Shots - 6
6 - On Target - 2
0 - Clear Cut Chances - 1
5 - Half Chances - 1
8 - Fouls - 19
0 - Yellow Cards - 5
56% - Poss - 44%

Player Performances
GK Vlachodimos 6.7 , DL Grasso 6.3 (YC, off 56) , DL Makonda 6.8 (on 56) , DC Kirchhoff 6.8 , DC Touré 6.6 , DR Con 6.3 (YC, off 56) , DR Roberto 6.7 (on 56) , DM Stark 6.7 (YC) , DM Wannenwetsch 6.8 , AML Masek 6.7 , AMC Roguljic 6.5 (YC) , AMR Clancy 6.1 , ST Dimitrijevic 6.5

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October 27th, 2018

Bundesliga
1860 München (11th, 3-3-3, 12pt) at Schalke (4th, 5-3-1, 18pt)

Starting Lineup
GK Vlachodimos
DL Makonda
DC Kirchhoff
DC Touré
DR Con
DM Stark
DM Stahl
AML Carlos
AMC Bouy
AMR Clancy
ST Dimitrijevic

Wall Tactic (added Go Route One to team instructions. My players in the D-Line and the DMs spend too much time passing the ball around in my own end. Want them to just get it out of there.)

In the 9th minute, Carlos makes a tackle and directs the ball towards my goal line, their player runs up and kicks it into the goal while my defense just sat there.

In the 10th minute, I finally see one of those "What exactly was the GK thinking" goals for my team! Their GK kicks it to one of their defenders, their D-Line was way up so it had a long way to go. It was a weak kick too, so Dimitrijevic runs up, gets the ball, dribbles to the net and puts one in the corner.

I switch to Counter at half time

In the 58th minute, Carlos had a good chance but his shot goes right to the GK and he holds on.

Very happy to come away with a point against the defending champs. But the chance to get the win was there...

1860 München 1 - 1 Schalke
5 - Shots - 15
4 - On Target - 2
1 - Clear Cut Chances - 2
3 - Half Chances - 5
17 - Fouls - 17
41% - Poss - 59%

POM: Uros Dimitrijevic (1 Goal)

Player Performances
GK Vlachodimos 6.8 , DL Makonda 6.5 , DC Kirchhoff 7.3 , DC Touré 6.5 , DR Con 6.6 (YC) , DM Stark 6.9 , DM Stahl 6.8 , AML Carlos 6.5 , AMC Bouy 6.8 , AMR Clancy 6.6 , ST Dimitrijevic 7.3

Goals: Dimitrijevic

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November 1st, 2018

Pos	Team		P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1st	FC Bayern		10	8	0	2	+16	24
2nd	Stuttgart		10	6	3	1	+10	21
3rd	Werder Bremen		10	5	4	1	+9	19
4th	Gladbach		10	5	4	1	+6	19
5th	Schalke		10	5	4	1	+5	19
6th	Nürnberg		10	4	4	2	+3	16
7th	Leverkusen		10	5	1	4	+1	16
8th	Dortmund		10	5	1	4	-3	16
9th	Wolfsburg		10	4	3	3	+5	15
10th	Mainz		10	4	3	3	0	15
11th	1860 München		10	3	4	3	+2	13
12th	Freiburg		10	3	3	4	-4	12
13th	Augsburg		10	1	5	4	-5	8
14th	Frankfurt		10	2	2	6	-6	8
15th	HSV		10	2	1	7	-8	7
16th	Hertha BSC		10	1	3	6	-6	6
17th	Hoffenheim		10	1	3	6	-9	6
18th	Düsseldorf		10	0	4	6	-16	4

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November 3rd, 2018

Bundesliga
Freiburg (12th, 3-3-4, 12pt) at 1860 München (11th, 3-4-3, 13pt)

Starting Lineup
GK Vlachodimos
DL Makonda
DC Ahamada
DC Moncelli
DR Roberto
DM Stark
DM Wannenwetsch
AML Carlos
AMC Roguljic
AMR Masek
ST Dimitrijevic

Counter Tactic

In the 2nd minute, Dimitrijevic gives Carlos a great chance but their GK makes the save.

In the 25th minute, our corner kick gets bounced around a bit before hitting the side post and out of the area.

In the 36th minute, a BS (from what the commentary seems to suggest) yellow is given to Roberto and on the free kick they score in the upper corner of the net. Vlachodimos just flat out failed on that one.

Dimitrijevic ties it up a few minutes later. Carlos got the ball, his passed was blocked, but he gets to it and passes to Dimitrijevic who puts it in easily.

In the 60th minute, Roguljic to Dimitrijevic for a 1-on-1 with the GK, Dimitrijevic wins and gives us the lead.

In the 73rd minute, Carlos lobs a pass forward to Dimitrijevic who again beats the GK and scores.

Freiburg 1 - 3 1860 München
14 - Shots - 20
7 - On Target - 9
1 - Clear Cut Chances - 8
2 - Half Chances - 1
11 - Fouls - 11
2 - Yellow Cards - 2
53% - Poss - 47%

POM: Uros Dimitrijevic (3 Goals)

Player Performances
GK Vlachodimos 7.2 , DL Makonda 6.7 , DC Ahamada 6.3 , DC Moncelli 6.8 , DR Roberto 6.7 (off 67, YC) , DR Con 6.8 (on 67) , DM Stark 7.0 , DM Wannenwetsch 6.8 , AML Carlos 7.7 , AMC Roguljic 8.0 , AMR Masek 6.7 (off 60) , AMR Clancy 6.7 (on 60) , ST Dimitrijevic 9.5

Goals: Dimitrijevic (3)
Assists: Carlos (2), Roguljic

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Not surprisingly, Dimitrijevic finally asked for a new deal and I gave him one.

He's now signed through 2023 at $31k p/w, $4.3k app. fee, $4.3k goal bonus, 15% yearly raise and $150k avoid relegation bonus.

DC - Higor - Brazilian - 20yo - 2 / 4.5
$1M + 35% of profit on the next sale. Already has good technical and athletic attributes but needs some work on mental. I don't ask my DCs to do much, just get the ball, whether on the ground (tackling) or in the air (heading) and he can already do both very well (tackle: 15, heading: 16). Not much of a passer (no big deal, just get it to Stark), terrible dribbler, not much help with set pieces, not very fast...but tackling and heading, that's all I need him to do. (jump: 13, str: 14, marking: 12, technique: 12).

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November 11th, 2018

Bundesliga
1860 München (10th, 4-4-3, 16pt) at Leverkusen (11th, 5-1-5, 16pt)

Starting Lineup
GK Vlachodimos
DL Makonda
DC Kirchhoff
DC Touré
DR Con
DM Stark
DM Wannenwetsch
AML Carlos
AMC Bouy
AMR Clancy
ST Dimitrijevic

In the 31st minute, a loose ball in their end. Clancy and a defender race for it. Clancy loses the race, but their defender hits it a bit too hard and Clancy grabs it, runs it to the net and buries a shot in the corner of the net.

I then get 2 yellow cards over the next minute of play.

In the 49th minute, a shot by Dimitrijevic is blocked, it bounces out to Stark who gives it to Carlos who puts it in the corner of the net to give us a 2 goal lead.

In the 68th minute, they cross it in and score off a strong header. Vlachodimos got a hand on it, sends it wide, but it catches the post and bounces in.

In the 73rd minute, Rgouljic gives it to Dimitrijevic, one on one with the GK, but the shot is weak and the GK sends it just wide.

In the 75th minute, Con sends in a cross, a shot by Roguljic is blocked by a defender. Roguljic gets the rebound and drills a shot...just wide. Ugh. 2 wasted chances that could have put the game away in the last 3 minutes.

In the 84th minute, a fast break. Dimitrijevic gives it to Carlos whose shot is blocked and sent wide.

1860 München 2 - 1 Leverkusen
13 - Shots - 21
6 - On Target - 5
5 - Clear Cut Chances - 0
1 - Half Chances - 7
15 - Fouls - 6
2 - Yellow Cards - 1
53% - Poss - 47%

POM: Juan Carlos (1 Goal)

Player Performances
GK Vlachodimos 6.8 , DL Makonda 6.5 (YC) , DC Kirchhoff 6.9 , DC Touré 7.1 , DR Con 7.3 , DM Stark 7.2 (YC) , DM Wannenwetsch 6.9 , AML Carlos 7.6 , AMC Bouy 6.7 (off 62) , AMC Roguljic 6.9 , AMR Clancy 7.6 , ST Dimitrijevic 6.8

Goals: Clancy, Carlos
Assists: Stark

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Oh FFS....Daniel is mad about not getting first team soccer. He's been injured the whole fucking time!

A break in the schedule for international competition. I decide to have a Friendly, mainly to give Daniel some needed playing time to build match fitness. Steve Clancy gets injured and is out for 4-5 weeks. Fanfuckingtastic.

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November 25, 2018

Bundesliga
Hoffenheim (18th, 1-3-8, 6pt) at 1860 München (8th, 5-4-3, 19pt)

Starting Lineup
GK Vlachodimos
DL Ahamada
DC Zola
DC Touré
DR Con
DM Stark
DM Daniel
AML Carlos
AMC Roguljic
AMR Masek
ST Dimitrijevic

They score in the 23rd minute. A shot goes off the post right to their player who finishes.

In the 38th minute, Dimitrijevic gives it to Carlos with the easiest chance Carlos will ever see and he blew it like his name was Victor Cruz.

They score in the 59th minute.

In the 77th minute, Masek gives it to Bouy who puts it in the corner of the net to get us on board.

In the 81st minute, they get behind my defense and lobs a shot over Vlachodimos to take a 2 goal lead again.

I ripped into my team at half time and ripped into them after the game. Both times they reacted well.

Hoffenheim 3 - 1 1860 München
20 - Shots - 7
9 - On Target - 3
5 - Clear Cut Chances - 3
4 - Half Chances - 2
7 - Fouls - 11
1 - Yellow Cards - 2
57% - Poss - 43%

Player Performances
GK Vlachodimos 6.4 , DL Ahamada 6.4 , DC Zola 6.8 , DC Touré 6.8 , DR Con , DM Stark 6.3 (off 59) , DM Wannenwetsch 6.6 (on 59) , DM Daniel 6.7 , AML Carlos 6.3 , AMC Roguljic 6.5 (off 59) , AMC Bouy 7.1 (on 59) , AMR Masek 6.9 , ST Dimitrijevic 6.5

Goals: Bouy
Assist: Masek

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December 1st, 2018

Pos	Team		P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1st	FC Bayern		13	11	0	2	+23	33
2nd	Schalke		13	6	6	1	+6	24
3rd	Stuttgart		13	6	5	2	+7	23
4th	Gladbach		13	6	5	2	+5	23
5th	Werder Bremen		13	5	6	2	+6	21
6th	Mainz		13	6	3	4	+4	21
7th	Dortmund		13	6	3	4	-2	21
8th	Wolfsburg		13	5	4	4	+6	19
9th	1860 München		13	5	4	4	+3	19
10th	Nürnberg		13	5	4	4	+3	19
11th	Leverkusen		13	5	2	6	-1	17
12th	Hertha BSC		14	4	4	6	0	16
13th	Augsburg		13	3	5	5	-4	14
14th	Frankfurt		13	4	2	7	-4	14
15th	Freiburg		13	3	4	6	-7	13
16th	Hoffenheim		13	2	3	8	-11	9
17th	Düsseldorf		14	1	5	8	-20	8
18th	HSV		13	2	1	10	-14	7

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December 1st, 2018

Bundesliga
1860 München (9th, 5-4-4, 19pt) at Frankfurt (14th, 4-2-7, 14pt)

Starting Lineup
GK Vlachodimos
DL Grasso
DC Moncelli
DC Touré
DR Con
DM Wannenwetsch
DM Daniel
AML Carlos
AMC Roguljic
AMR Masek
ST Dimitrijevic

Fir the first 20 minutes, Frankfurt had all of the offense. That changed when Roguljic gave a short pass to Dimitrijevic who put it forward to Carlos on a run. Carlos puts it over the GK and into the goal to give us the lead.

I got one of those free easy ones from their GK. But Dimitrijevic shat the bed on it and put it wide.

In the 50th minute, they tie it off a corner.

In the 60th minute, Roberto slowly dribbled back towards our goal line, then puts a long pass to the middle of the field where no one on his team was. Set up an easy goal for them.

In the 81st minute, Roguljic ties it up off a pass from Masek.

1860 München 2 - 2 Frankfurt
10 - Shots - 17
4 - On Target - 8
3 - Clear Cut Chances - 1
2 - Half Chances - 4
16 - Fouls - 14
0 - Yellow Cards - 0
42% - Poss - 58%

Player Performances
GK Vlachodimos 6.6 , DL Grasso 6.2 (off 70) , DL Makonda 6.8 (on 70) , DC Moncelli 6.8 , DC Touré 6.8 , DR Con 5.7 (off 54) , DR Roberto 6.9 (on 54) , DM Wannenwetsch 6.8 , DM Daniel 6.8 , AML Carlos 7.2 , AMC Roguljic 8.3 , AMR Masek 7.4, ST Dimitrijevic 6.7

Goals: Roguljic, Carlos
Assists: Dimitrijevic, Masek

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December 4th, 2018

German Cup, 3rd Round
1860 München (BL) at RW Essen (2.BL)

Starting Lineup
GK Vlachodimos
DL Makonda
DC Kirchhoff
DC Zola
DR Roberto
DM Stark
DM Daniel
AML Carlos
AMC Bouy
AMR Masek
ST Dimitrijevic

In the 4th minute, Masek nearly lobs a shot over the GK but he barely got his hand on it.

In the 17th minute, they score off a corner.

RW Essen dominated the game in the first half. I switch to my Wall tactic and that slowed the bleeding and we even got a few shots off. Frustrating that my team is getting handled by a 2nd division team.

In the 59th minute, a cross from Carlos to Dimitrijevic is put barely over the top of the goal.

As soon as I change back to the Counter tactic, they again score on a corner. Have to go full attack...

In the 86th minute, Bouy was set up right in front of the net and his sends it wide.

1860 München 0 - 2 RW Essen
11 - Shots - 15
2 - On Target - 6
1 - Clear Cut Chances - 2
1 - Half Chances - 6
11 - Fouls - 4
0 - Yellow Cards - 1
52% - Possession - 48%

Player Performances
GK Vlachodimos 6.7 , DL Makonda 6.0 , DC Kirchhoff 6.4 , DC Zola 6.3 , DR Roberto 6.6 (off 65) , DR Con 6.6 (on 65) , DM Stark 6.7 , DM Daniel 6.7 (off 65) , DM Wannenwetsch 6.7 (on 65) , AML Carlos 6.5 , AMC Bouy 5.8 , AMR Masek 6.6 , ST Dimitrijevic 6.4

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December 8th, 2018

Bundesliga
Mainz (6th, 6-4-4, 22pt) at 1860 München (9th, 5-5-4, 20pt)

Starting Lineup
GK Vlachodimos
DL Makonda
DC Kirchhoff
DC Touré
DR Con
DM Stark
DM Wannenwetsch
AML Carlos
AMC Roguljic
AMR Masek
ST Karnib

In the 14th minute, Carlos just puts a nice pass from Roguljic wide.

In the 18th minute, their winger puts one in the corner of the goal.

A minute later, it's Masek's turn to put one in the corner of the goal to tie the game.

A long cross to Masek in the 56th minute. All he had to do was finish, but he shoots it directly at the GK.

In the 65th minute, they score off a corner.

In the 83rd minute, a few passes in front of the net that end with Roguljic tying the game.

They get a penalty kick in the 90th minute and win the game.

Mainz 3 - 2 1860 München
16 - Shots - 14
8 - On Target - 3
2 - Clear Cut Chances - 3
5 - Half Chances - 1
11 - Fouls - 12
0 - Yellow Cards - 1
50% - Possession - 50%

Player Performances
GK Vlachodimos 6.8 , DL Makanda 6.5 , DC Kirchhoff 6.6 , DC Touré 6.2 , DR Con 6.7 , DM Stark 6.7 , DM Wannenwetsch 6.1 (off 64) , DM Daniel 6.3 , AML Carlos 6.6 , AMC Roguljic 7.0 (inj 86) , AMC Bouy NR (on 86) , AMR Masek 7.2 , Karnib 7.1

Goals: Masek, Roguljic
Assists: Karnib (2)

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Roguljic will be out for 2-3 months.

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December 14, 2018
Bundesliga
1860 München (11th, 5-5-5, 20pt) at Düsseldorf (17th, 2-5-8, 11pt)

Starting Lineup
GK Vlachodimos
DL Makonda
DC Ahamada
DC Touré
DR Con
DM Stark
DM Daniel
AML Carlos
AMC Bouy
AMR Masek
ST Dimitrijevic

In the 41st minute, they get a goal off a cross. Vlachodimos reacted very late to it.

They get another goal in the 45th minute. This time it was Makonda standing around not paying attention apparently.

Only had a handful of chances but nothing came of them. Our defense actually did well, just 3 half chances given, but they scored on 1 and the others (the other goal didn't happen during a CCC or HC).

1860 München 0 - 2 Düsseldorf
14 - Shots - 9
6 - On Target - 5
1 - Clear Cut Chances - 0
3 - Half Chances - 3
15 - Fouls - 15
2 - Yellow Cards - 0
49% - Possession - 51%

Player Performances
GK Vlachodimos 6.5 , DL Makonda 6.0 (YC) , DC Ahamada 6.2 , DC Touré 6.9 , DR Con 5.9 (off 69) , DR Roberto 6.7 (on 69) , DM Stark 6.7 , DM Daniel 6.8 , AML Carlos 6.7 , AMC Bouy 6.5 , AMR Masek 6.7 , ST Dimitrijevic 6.2 (off 69) , ST Karnib 6.6 (on 69)

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Ahamada was injured in practice and will miss 4 months.

Steve Clancy is back from injury. We're about to hit the midseason break, so he'll be back in action at the end of January.

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December 21st, 2018

Bundesliga
Augsburg (14th, 3-6-7, 15pt) at 1860 München (11th, 5-5-6, 20pt)

Starting Lineup
GK Vlachodimos
DL Makonda
DC Kirchhoff
DC Touré
DR Roberto
DM Stark
DM Daniel
AML Carlos
AMC Bouy
AMR Masek
ST Dimitrijevic

Fairly uneventful first half until the 42nd minute. Bouy set up Masek, but the GK got a piece of it and just sends it wide.

In the 50th minute, we get a corner kick. Kirchhoff heads it off the post.

In the 62nd minute, I take out Carlos and move Dimitrijevic to the wing and bring in Karnib.

Just a minute later, Bouy sets up Dimitrijevic perfectly, but their GK got a piece and sent it wide.

We had a goal in the 82nd minute but it was disallowed. Karnib pushed the GK, but on replay it was clear that the push didn't happen until after the ball had passed the GK. Guess it doesn't matter.

Lots of shots, lots of chances. No goals.

Augsburg 0 - 0 1860 München
16 - Shots - 18
5 - On Target - 9
4 - Clear Cut Chances - 4
2 - Half Chances - 5
6 - Fouls - 11
0 - Yellow Cards - 1
49% - Poss. - 51%

Player Performances
GK Vlachodimos 7.0 , DL Makonda 6.8 (YC) , DC Kirchhoff 7.1 , DC Touré 6.8 , DR Roberto 6.3 (off 68) , DR Con 6.8 (on 68) , DM Stark 6.9 , DM Daniel 6.8 , AML Carlos 6.4 (off 63) , AMC Bouy 6.9 , AMR Masek 6.3 , ST/AML Dimitrijevic 6.5 , ST Karnib 6.9 (on 63)

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Jan Kirchhoff will be leaving us soon. That one is going to hurt. A lot.

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Dec 28th, 2018: Friendly (A) vs. Veracuz. Lose 0-1. Figured my guys could use a trip to Mexico to get out of the cold for a bit.

January 1st, 2019
Jan Kirchhoff has left us for Gladbach.
Higor has now joined us.

I send DC Kabamba Zola out on loan. That makes Higor, Touré and Moncelli my main 3 guys at DC.

Jan. 3rd, 2019: Friendly (H) vs ES Tunis. Win 4-0.

Jan 9th, 2019: Friendly (A) vs. Köln. Win 2-0.

Jan 12th, 2019: Friendly (A) vs. Kiel. Win 2-1

Jan 19th, 2019: Friendly (A) vs. Boca. Win 2-0. This one came at a cost. Dimitrijevic broke a rib in this game and will miss a month.

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I signed a new contract with 1860 München.

Signed to June 2022. I get $25k p/w (previous salary: $15k p/w), I also got a 10% yearly raise. If I get related, my salary does drop 30%. Not worried about relegation anymore. If that happens, I'll fire myself.

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Time for the midseason rundown of my roster.

Goalkeepers
Odisseas Vlachodimos - GRE - 24yo - 3.5 / 4 - $59k p/w, 2020
Daniel Martinez - ESP - 20yo - 1.5 / 3.5 - $14k p/w, 2019
Karl-Heinz Schmitt - GER - 18yo - 2 / 3.5 - $3k p/w, 2020
Tobias Beck - GER - 19yo - 1.5 / 2 - $2.7k p/w, 2019 - out on loan
Christoph Stöger - AUT - 16yo - 4 / 2.5 - $85 p/w, 2020
Stefan Betz - GER - 15yo - 4.5 / 2.5 - $85 p/w, 2020

A few small changes. Schmitt gained half a star in both current and potential ability. Vlachodimos is still our long-term plan for GK. With Martinez in his last year on his current deal, I'll see if I can find a buyer in this transfer window and promote Schmitt to reserve squad and backup for Vlachodimos. Sure would like to have a 15 or 16 year old wunderkind here to eventually replace Vlachodimos.

Central Defenders
Zargo Touré - SEN - 28yo - 3.5 / 3.5 - $49k p/w, 2021
Kabamba Zola - BEL - 18yo - 2.5 / 4 - $4.3k p/w, 2020 - out on loan
Davide Moncelli - ITA - 21yo - 2.5 / 4 - $16.5k p/w, 2020
Higor - BRA - 20yo - 2 / 4.5 - $16.5k p/w, 2020
Christopher Thaller - GER - 17yo - 1.5 / 4 - $1.1k p/w, 2021 - out on loan
Claudio Maier - GER - 18yo - 1.5 / 2 - $850 p/w, 2021 - out on loan
Andreas Hartmann - GER - 19yo - 1.5 / 2 - $1.6k p/w. 2020
Florian Unde - GER - 16yo - 1 / 3.5 - $85 p/w, 2021
Dieter Adam - GER - 15yo - 1 / 4.5 - $140 p/w, 2021
Matthias Hampf - GER - 16yo - 1 / 2.5 - $85 p/w, 2020
Mario Rott - GER - 17yo - 1 / 2.5 - $190 p/w, 2019
Haguibo Soro - GER - 19yo -5 / 2- $1.7k p/w, 2019
Frank Langer - GER - 16yo - 4.5 / 2.5 - $85 p/w, 2020

Jan Kirchhoff is gone, Higor is here. Higor will hopefully grow into a great DC.

Dieter Adam gained a star, going from a silver 5 to a gold 1. Hopefully he keeps that up and by 2021, I can say goodbye to Touré.

Left Fullback
Tripy Makonda - FRA - 28yo - 3.5 / 3.5 - $45k p/w, 2022
Carlos Grasso - ARG - 21yo - 3 / 3.5 - $24k p/w, 2019
Ali Ahamada - FRA - 21yo - 3 / 4 - $11k p/w, 2020
Rochdi Achenteh - MAR - 30yo - 2 / 2.5 - $37k p/w, 2020
Andreas Ulmer - AUT - 32yo - 2 / 2 - $15.5k p/w, 2019
Dominik Richter - GER - 16yo - 1.5 / 4 - $85 p/w, 2020
Stefan Kreß - GER - 17yo - 1.5 / 3.5 - $1k p/w, 2020 - out on loan
Frank Broich - GER - 18yo - 1.5 / 3 - $1.3k p/w, 2020 - out on loan
Francisco Javier Lopez - GER - 15yo - 1 / 3.5 - $140 p/w, 2021
Tobias Schultz - GER - 17yo - 4 / 1 - $85 p/w, 2019
Kamil Paprocki - POL - 15yo - 2.5 / 2- $140 p/w, 2021

Both Grasso and Ahamada gained a half a star. Hopefully that translates to them being more consistent contributors.

Right Fullback
Kristijan Con - GER - 19yo - 2.5 / 3.5- $7k p/w, 2020
Dimas Roberto - BRA - 19yo - 2 / 3.5- $8.25k p/w, 2021
José Alberto - GER - 18yo - 1.5 / 2.5 - $475 p/w, 2020 - out on loan
Benno Schmitz - GER - 23yo - 1.5 / 2.5 - $8.25k p/w, 2020
Janik Herberger - GER - 18yo - 1 / 2.5 - $800 p/w, 2019
Mamadou Traoré - GER - 17yo - 5 / 2.5 - $525 p/w, 2019
Jamal Rachdi - GER - 16yo - 4.5 / 2.5 - $85 p/w, 2020

Still no improvement from Con. He's also a fouling machine.

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Defensive Midfielders
Daniel - ESP - 21yo - 4 / 4 - $42.5k, 2022
Yannick Stark - GER - 27yo - 3.5 / 3.5 - $47k p/w, 2021
Stefan Wannenwetsch - GER - 26yo - 3 / 3 - $45k p/w, 2020
Dominik Stahl - GER - 29yo - 2.5 / 2.5 - $35.5k p/w, 2019
Luca Bastians - GER - 17yo - 2.5 / 4 - $950 p/w, 2020 - out on loan
Marian Schmidt - GER - 16yo - 2 / 4.5 - $85 p/w, 2021
Stefan Bönig - GER - 17yo - 1.5 / 2.5 - $725 p/w, 2020
Alexander Wagner - GER - 18yo - 1.5 / 2.5 - $525 p/w, 2019 - out on loan
Daniel Langer - GER - 18yo - 1.5 / 2.5 - $925 p/w, 2019 - out on loan
Michel Lieder - GER - 22yo - 1.5 / 3 - $8.25k p/w, 2019
Daniel Lehmann - GER - 15yo - 1.5 / 4.5 - $85 p/w, 2020
Markus Peters - GER - 15yo - 1 / 4.5 - $85 p/w, 2020
Daniel Schwabl - GER - 16yo - 5 / 2.5 - $85 p/w, 2020
Stefan Hein - GER - 17yo - 4 / 1.5- $150 p/w, 2020

Most of my high prospects gained half a star. Bastians is up to 2.5 stars, making him ready for some primary backup jobs next season.

Central Advanced Midfielder
Ouasim Bouy - MAR - 25yo - 3.5 / 3.5 - $75k p/w, 2021
Ante Roguljic - CRO - 22yo - 3.5 / 4 - $23k p/w, 2020
Florian Rauscher - GER - 18yo -1.5 / 2 - $3k p/w, 2020
Felix Wallner - GER - 17yo -1 / 2- $275 p/w, 2020 - out on loan
Robert Neubauer - GER - 15yo - 1 / 5 - $140 p/w, 2021
Kai Teichmann - GER - 15yo - 4 / 3- $85 p/w, 2020
Sebastian Duhnke - GER - 17yo - 4 / 1.5 - $85 p/w, 2019
Ferdinand Kinzel - GER - 15yo - 2.5 / 2- $140 p/w, 2021

Robert Neubauer gained a star going from silver 5 to gold 1. He also gained half a star in potential putting him at a 5 star potential.

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Left Inside Forward
Juan Carlos - ESP - 28yo - 4 / 4 - $58k p/w, 2022
Dominik Masek - GER - 18yo - 2.5 / 3.5 - $9.25k p/w, 2019
Ante Tomas - CRO - 16yo - 4.5 / 3.5 - $85 p/w, 2020

Masek gained half a star but his best position is on the right. I only have him here because, well, I've got no one else here. I need a prospect here badly. Tomas gained half a star for potential, but he didn't develop in his current abilities.

Right Inside Forward
Steve Clancy - ENG - 21yo - 2.5 / 4 - $18.5k p/w, 2019
Moritz Stoppelkamp - GER - 31yo - 2 / 2 - $53k p/w, 2019
Daniel Hägler - GER - 21yo - 1.5 / 2 - $8.25k p/w, 2020 - out on loan
Max Endres - GER - 17yo - 1 / 4 - $1.2k p/w, 2020
Gerold Franz - BIH - 17yo - 1 / 2.5 - $230 p/w, 2020
Daniel Freund - GER - 15yo - 4.5 / 3.5 - $140 p/w, 2021

Endres gained half a star for potential, and Freund gained a full star in both current and potential. Franz also improved in both areas.

Strikers
Uros Dimitrijevic - GER - 18yo - 4 / 4.5 - $7.25k p/w, 2020
Nils Quaschner - GER - 24yo - 2.5 / 4 - $26.5k p/w, 2021
Mohammad Karnib - GER - 17yo - 2 / 4.5 - $1.3k p/w, 2020
Lars Wölfel - GER - 18yo - 1 / 2 - $2k p/w, 2020 - out on loan
Niklas Moll - GER - 16yo - 1.5 / 4.5 - $85 p/w, 2020
Christopher Romminger - GER - 17yo - 1 / 2 - $375 p/w, 2019 - out on loan
Steffen Cuntz - GER - 16yo - 1 / 3 - $85 p/w, 2020
Tobias Schmidt - GER - 18yo - 5 / 1.5 - $925 p/w, 2020
François Yao - GER - 18yo - 4.5 / 1.5 - $275 p/w, 2019
Screve Lavie - GER - 15yo - 3.5 / 3.5 - $140 p/w, 2021

Dimitrijevic improves half a star to a current rating of 4 stars. Quaschner improved his potential but not actual. Karnib improves half a star to 2. Niklas Moll improves a half star in both areas. Wölfel fell half a star in both. Tobias Schmidt also fell. Lavie saw a big jump in both actual and potential.

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New Signing
AML - Ruslan Romanenko - UKR - 20yo - 3.5 / 4
$43.5k p/w until June 2022 + 10% salary raise per year.
I told him he'd be a key player, but he's really a backup. But he'll be getting plenty of playing time. I hope he's Carlos' eventual replacement. He's a little faster, a little stronger and last a little longer than Carlos. Mental attributes are average. Technical is a little worse than Carlos, but he's a better dribbler and better at long throws and free kicks (but not better at corners), so he could help help in set pieces. Will need work on finishing (8), but is a decent passer (13).

He's severely lacking match fitness so he'll get put in some reserve squad games before he see first-team play.

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January 26th, 2019

Bundesliga
Dortmund (6th, 8-4-5, 28pt) at 1860 München (12th, 5-6-6, 21pt)

Hurts not having Dimitrijevic for this one. Makonda is at the YC limit so he's suspended for this game.

Starting Lineup
GK Vlachodimos
DL Grasso
DC Moncelli
DC Touré
DR Con
DM Stark
DM Daniel
AML Carlos
AMC Bouy
AMR Clancy
ST Karnib

In the 12th minute, Karnib receives a cross but puts it off the post. He can't miss those!

In the 22nd minute, they get a goal off a corner. Officially scored an own goal by Vlachodimos.

In the 29th minute, Carlos had a great chance off a pass from Karnib, but the pass is a little slow and the shot a little soft allowing the GK to get to in position in time.

In the 37th minute, they take a 2 goal lead on a nice pass to a player running to the goal. My defenders were caught all paying attention to the player with the ball and lost the other player allowing him to get a free run.

In the 40th minute, a lob pass to a player in the box, he heads it over Vlachodimos and their player buries it (without needing to, it was going in anyway).

At half time, they had 2 CCCs and 2 HCs, I had 2 CCCs and 1 HC. They are scoring on their chances and he are blowing ours.

In the 72nd minute, Juan Carlos puts a cross in the net. Clancy delivered probably the best cross I've seen one of my players make. He put that in a perfect spot for Carlos.

In the 90th minute, they add insult to injury with a 4th goal.

Dortmund 4 - 1 1860 München
19 - Shots - 11
8 - On Target - 4
2 - Clear Cut Chances - 3
6 - Half Chances - 1
2 - Fouls - 15
0 - Yellow Cards - 2
55% - Poss. - 45%

Player Performances
GK Vlachodimos 6.6 , DL Grasso 6.2 , DC Moncelli 6.4 (off 61) , DC Higor 6.3 (on 61) , DC Touré 6.4 , DR Con 6.5 (off 61) , DR Roberto 6.7 (on 61) , DM Stark 6.7 , DM Daniel 6.7 (YC) , AML Carlos 7.1 (YC) , AMC Bouy 6.1 , AMR Clancy 6.8 , ST Karnib 6.4

Goals: Carlos
Assists: Clancy

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January 30th, 2019

Bundesliga
1860 München (12th, 5-6-7, 21pt) at Werder Bremen (7th, 7-6-5, 27pt)

Starting Lineup
GK Vlachodimos
DL Makonda
DC Moncelli
DC Higor
DR Roberto
DM Stark
DM Daniel
AML Carlos
AMC Bouy
AMR Clancy
ST Karnib

Away game vs a superior opponent, time for the Wall tactic.

We get off fast with a goal by Karnib in the 8th minute. Bouy lobbed a pass forward and Karnib beats out the defender and sinks it in the corner of the goal.

They tie it in the 21st minute when their winger blows my Makonda and scores.

They take the lead in the 40th minute off a header from a cross.

In the 88th minute, they get a penalty kick but it's saved by Vlachodimos.

We could have stole this one. We have a good number of chances and a few shots that barely missed.

1860 München 1 - 2Werder Bremen
11 - Shots - 15
3 - On Target - 7
2 - Clear Cut Chances - 4
6 - Half Chances - 1
11 - Fouls - 10
1 - Yellow Cards - 1
40% - Poss. - 60%

Player Performances
GK Vlachodimos 6.8 , DL Makonda 6.3 (YC) , DC Moncelli 6.5 , DC Higor 6.0 (off 58) , DC Touré 6.7 (on 58) , DR Roberto 6.3 (off 66) , DR Con 6.7 (on 66) , DM Stark 6.9 , DM Daniel 6.7 , AML Carlos 6.6 , AMC Bouy 7.2 , AMR Clancy 6.9 , ST Karnib 7.0

Goals: Karnib
Assists: Bouy

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Transfer Window

I tried my best to find a good, veteran D(R) to come in but couldn't find one. Instead, I had to settle on signing another prospect. I also had a deal in place to sell D(R) Dimas Robert to RB Leipzig, but they withdrew their offer. I'm guessing it was because the transfer window closed before a contract could be finalized.

DR - Augusto - POR - 19yo - 1.5 / 4
$15k p/w until June 2022.
Not as high on physical attributes as Con nor is his mental attributes as good. He does have a higher rating for Teamwork and Work Rate. Where he's better is in technical abilities, specifically the ones that help on offense. His crossing is much better (11 vs. 5), better dribbling (8 vs 5), and better passing (12 vs. 9). He'll mostly be on the reserve squad getting some first-team experience.

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February 3rd, 2019

Bundesliga
Nürnberg (6th, 9-5-4, 32pt) at 1860 München (13th, 5-6-8, 21pt)

Bouy was injured in practice and will miss a few days. I have to put Karnib in the AMC position.

Starting Lineup
GK Vlachodimos
DL Grasso
DC Moncelli
DC Touré
DR Con
DM Stark
DM Wannenwetsch
AML Carlos
AMC Karnib
AMR Clancy
ST Masek

In the 47th minute, Clancy scores off a corner. Masek put it towards the goal, it bounced around a bit before Clancy finally puts it in.

In the 71st minute, Masek gives it to Carlos who puts one in the corner of the goal.

In the 84th minute, they cut the lead in half. The winger got behind Con and took and easy pass and scored.

We stole one here. Not sure what got into my guys. We let up a lot of shots, but kept the chances down and took advantage of the ones we got.

Nürnberg 1 - 2 1860 München
17 - Shots - 7
7 - On Target - 4
2 - Clear Cut Chances - 4
2 - Half Chances - 0
11 - Fouls - 6
0 - Yellow Cards - 0
47% - Poss. - 53%

POM: Juan Carlos (1 Goal)

Player Performances
GK Vlachodimos 6.8 , DL Grasso 7.0 , DC Moncelli 6.8 , DC Touré 6.9 , DR Con 6.9 , DM Stark 6.9 (off 71) , DM Daniel 6.8 (on 71) , DM Wannenwetsch 7.0 , AML Carlos 7.5 , AMC Karnib 6.8 , AMR Clancy 7.3 , ST Masek 6.8

Goals: Carlos, Clancy
Assists: Masek

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February 9th, 2019

Bundesliga
1860 München (12th, 6-6-8, 24pt) at Wolfsburg (10th, 8-5-7, 29pt)

Bouy not quite ready to come back yet.

Starting Lineup
GK Vlachodimos
DL Makonda
DC Moncelli
DC Touré
DR Con
DM Stark
DM Daniel
AML Carlos
AMC Karnib
AMR Clancy
ST Masek

The first half saw a few chances for them. Wolfsburg bounced one off the top bar. We had no offense at all in the first half.

In the 46th minute, Karnib gives it to Masek who puts it in the corner of the goal to give us the 1-0 lead.

They get a penalty kick in the 71st minute to tie it.

We hold on for the tie. Feel like the referees robbed us.

1860 München 1 - 1 Wolfsburg
6 - Shots - 22
2 - On Target - 7
2 - Clear Cut Chances - 4
1 - half Chances - 4
13 - Fouls - 9
2 - Yellow Cards - 1
41% - Poss. - 59%

POM: Dominik Masek (1 Goal)

Player Performances
GK Vlachodimos 6.8 , DL Makonda 6.5 (out 66) , DL Grasso 6.7 (on 66, YC) , DC Moncelli 6.9 , DC Touré 7.2 , DR Con 7.2 (YC) , DM Stark 5.8 , DM Daniel 6.7 (inj 25) , DM Wannenwetsch 6.6 , AML Carlos 6.6 , AMC Karnib 6.8 , AMR Clancy 6.8 , ST Masek 8.3

A rare bad game from Stark.

Goals: Masek
Assists: Karnib

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After the match, I blasted the refs, calling the decision to give a penalty kick "abysmal". The FA stayed quiet on the issue. I'll take that as admission that I was right.

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February 13th, 2019

Bundesliga
1860 München (12th, 6-7-8, 25pt) at Hertha BSC (13th, 6-5-10, 23pt)

Starting Lineup
GK Vlachodimos
DL Grasso
DC Higor
DC Touré
DR Roberto
DM Stark
DM Wannenwetsch
AML Carlos
AMC Bouy
AMR Clancy
ST Masek

In the 33rd minute, Bouy powers a shot through a crowd to give us the 1-0 lead.

In the 51st minute, they tie it by powering a shot between Vlachodimos and the goal post.

In the 56th minute, Bouy lobs a short pass to Masek into the box, Masek beats the GK to it and finds the corner of the goal.

Bouy scores his 2nd goal in the 74th minute. After a long shot by Stark bounces off the top post, Bouy takes the rebound and scores easily.

78th minute, Osako, our former player and the media never lets me forget it, had a clear chance, but Vlachodimos comes up with a beautiful save.

1860 München 3 - 1 Hertha BSC
11 - Shots - 14
4 - On Target - 7
5 - Clear Cut Chances - 2
2 - Half Chances - 2
14 - Fouls - 7
0 - Yellow Cards - 1
49% - Poss. - 51%

POM: Ouasim Bouy (2 Goals, 1 Assist)

Player Performances
GK Vlachodimos 6.8 , DL Grasso 7.0 , DC Higor 6.4 (off 56) , DC Moncelli 6.8 (on 56) , DC Touré 7.1 , DR Roberto 7.1 , DM Stark 7.7 , DM Wannenwetsch 6.9 , AML Carlos 6.8 , AMC Bouy 9.0 , AMR Clancy 6.9 , ST Masek 7.3

Goals: Bouy (2), Masek
Assists: Bouy, Stark, Grasso

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That win comes at the cost of Bouy missing another game. He will be out 4-5 days.

We are on a bit of a roll now. I switch to using my Wall tactic before the Dortmund game and have been using it exclusively so far. Dortmund scored 4 goals, but it's Dortmund. The rest of the teams, except for Hertha, were all much better as well but I did a good job holding them in check. A win against Nürnberg and a tie against Wolfsburg, two teams with rosters greatly superior to my own, were great results. (Even if that tie was total BS).

I think I was asking too much of my team with my Counter and Attack tactics. Matches don't record the tactics used in the match reports (at least, if it does, I haven't found it) so I can't go back and see how they did in previous matches.

With both Counter and Attack, I was asking my players to "Pass Into Space", "Be More Expressive", and sometimes "Roam From Position". Against 2nd division teams, usually, tactics like that were fine. Against Bundesliga, nope. I think tactics telling my players to stick to positions and not get creative with passing is the way to go for now. At least until I field a team full of players with 16+ in passing, technique, anticipation, decisions, creativity...

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Grasso wants to transfer because of lack of first team playing time. Since he made his complaint, he's started and played all 90 minutes in 3 of 5 games, and subbed into another. WTF?

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February 16th, 2019

Bundesliga
Gladbach (10th, 8-6-8, 30pt) at 1860 München (11th, 7-7-8, 28pt)

Starting Lineup
GK Vlachodimos
DL Makonda
DC Moncelli
DC Touré
DR Con
DM Daniel
DM Wannenwetsch
AML Romanenko
AMC Dimitrijevic
AMR Clancy
ST Karnib

In the 47th minute, they take a 1-0 lead. Makonda was late reacting to a pass.

In the 84th minute, they send a long cross that Vlachodimos saves, but he lost sight of it, it falls right in front of the goal and they kicked it in. Of course, three of my guys were in the area and just stood around doing nothing...

Gladbach 2 - 0 1860 München
14 - Shots - 6
8 - On Target - 0
2 - Clear Cut Chances - 0
7 - Half Chances - 0
11 - Fouls - 14
1 - Yellow Cards - 1
53% - Poss. - 47%

Player Performances
GK Vlachodimos 6.7 , DL Makonda 6.8 (off 74, YC) , DL Grasso 6.6 (on 74) , DC Moncelli 6.5 , DC Touré 6.4 , DR Con 6.8 (off 60) , DR Augusto 6.6 (on 60) , DM Daniel 7.0 , DM Wannenwetsch 6.7 , AML Romanenko 6.8 , AMC Dimitrijevic 6.2 , AMR Clancy 6.4 , ST Karnib 6.0

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February 23rd, 2019

Bundesliga
1860 München (12th, 7-7-9, 28pt) at HSV (17th, 4-3-16, 15pt)

Starting Lineup
GK Vlachodimos
DL Makonda
DC Moncelli
DC Touré
DR Augusto
DM Daniel
DM Wannenwetsch
AML Carlos
AMC Bouy
AMR Clancy
ST Masek

In the 24th minute, they score off a corner.

They score in the 50th minute when their winger was left wide open in the box (with 3 of my defenders clustered around their ST) for the easy score.

In the 67th minute, they score a 3rd goal on a floating cross that I guess Vlachodimos completely misplayed because their guy was right behind him and he headed it in.

At least three times in this game, Clancy was put in a great position to score, but I guess he failed a First Touch save throw each time because he's mishandled passes all game.

In the 82nd minute, we get on board finally with a goal from Dimitrijevic.

i completely rip my team after the game.

1860 München 1 - 3 HSV
11 - Shots - 14
4 - On Target - 7
2 - Clear Cut Chances - 1
4 - Half Chances - 4
7 - Fouls - 6
1 - Yellow Card - 0
45% - Poss. - 55%

Player Performances
GK Vlachodimos 6.6 , DL Makonda 6.3 , DC Moncelli 6.3 (off 62) , DC Higor 6.5 (on 62) , DR Touré 6.3 , DR Augusto 6.2 , DM Daniel 6.7 (YC) , DM Wannenwetsch 6.7 , AML Carlos 6.2 (off 80) , AML Romanenko NR (on 80) , AMC Bouy 5.9 (off 62) , AMC Dimitrijevic 7.2 (on 62) , AMR Clancy 6.6 , ST Masek 5.9

Goals: Dimitrijevic

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March 1st, Bundesliga Standings

Pos	Team		P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1st	FC Bayern		24	19	3	2	+47	60
2nd	Werder Bremen		24	12	7	5	+14	43
3rd	Schalke		24	12	7	5	+12	43
4th	Dortmund		24	12	4	8	+7	40
5th	Nürnberg		24	11	5	8	+10	38
6th	Wolfsburg		24	10	7	7	+11	37
7th	Leverkusen		24	10	7	7	+7	37
8th	Stuttgart		24	10	7	7	+5	37
9th	Gladbach		24	10	6	8	+2	36
10th	Mainz		24	10	6	8	+1	36
11th	Frankfurt		24	10	4	10	-5	34
12th	Hertha BSC		24	8	5	11	-7	29
13th	1860 München		24	7	7	10	-5	28
14th	Hoffenheim		24	7	5	12	-7	26
15th	Augsburg		24	4	8	12	-17	20
16th	Freiburg		24	5	5	14	-25	20
17th	HSV		24	5	3	16	-20	18
18th	Düsseldorf		24	3	6	15	-30	15

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March 2nd, 2019

Bundesliga
Stuttgart (8th, 10-7-7, 37pt) at 1860 München (13th, 7-7-10, 28pt)

Starting Lineup
GK Vlachodimos
DL Grasso
DC Higor
DC Touré
DR Con
DM Stark
DM Daniel
AML Romanenko
AMC Bouy
AMR Clancy
ST Dimitrijevic

By the 8th minute, we had 3 clear cut chances, including a one-on-one with Dimitrijevic vs. the GK and still no goals to show for it.

They score in the 30th minute, Vlach got a piece of it but not enough and it goes in.

In the 61st minute, Romanenko takes a pass but can't control it. Their player tries to clear but it bounces off Romanenko directly toward Dimitrijevic who powers it passed the GK to tie the game.

In the 80th minute, Romanenko gets a goal when his shot redirects off a defender into the goal.

Stuttgart 1 - 2 1860 München
10 - Shots - 16
3 - On Target - 6
0 - Clear Cut Chances - 4
3 - Half Chances - 3
14 - Fouls - 16
0 - Yellow Cards - 1
51% - Poss. - 49%

POM: Ruslan Romanenko (1 Goal)

Player Performances
GK Vlachodimos 6.8 , DL Grasso 6.8 , DC Higor 6.6 , DC Touré 6.9 , DR Con 6.5 (inj 81) , DR Roberto NR (on 81) , DM Stark 7.5 (YC) , DM Daniel 6.8 , AML Romanenko 7.5 , AMC Bouy 6.5 , AMR Clancy 6.8 , ST Dimitrijevic 7.4

Goals: Dimitrijevic, Romanenko
Assists: Stark

Stark reached the yellow card limit and will miss the next game.

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I've scaled back some of my tactics to ask less of all my players (but more to a few with some player instructions). I took off some of the Team Instructions for my tactics and changed a few roles.

Here's an update on my tactics that I never stop tweaking

München Wall 4-2-3-1

The point of this tactic to to completely shut down the opposing team's attack. Give them no avenue into the box, get the ball back and move it up the pitch immediately.

Mentality: Counter
Fluidity: Rigid
Team Instructions: Hit Early Crosses, Much Deeper Defensive Line, Higher Tempo and Be More Disciplined

GK: Goalkeeper (Defend)

DL: Fullback (Defend)
DC: Central Defender (Defend)
DC Central Defender (Defend)
DR Fullback (Defend)

- Both Central Defenders are told to Pass It Shorter, to get them to give it to the DMs or the two Fullbacks. Higor and Touré are bad at passing, Moncelli is "meh". So, I don't want them launching any long passes and giving it right back to the other team.

- When Con is in, I tell him to Ease Off Tackles and Cross Less Often. He's a YC machine and sucks at crossing.

DM - Deep Lying Playmaker (Defend)
DM - Half Back (Defend)

- The DLP is told to use More Direct Passing
- The Half Back is told to use Fewer Risky Passes

- If the other team has an AMC, the Half Back becomes an Anchor Man and man marks the AMC.

AML - Winger (Attack)
AMC - Advanced Playmaker (Attack)
AMR - Winger (Attack)
ST - Advanced Forward (Attack)

- All 4 are told to Roam From Position
- the AMC and ST are both told to Move Into Channels
- The AMC is told to use More Direct Passing

I noticed that when I had the AML and AMR in Inside Forward roles, the players would get bunched together and give the defense time to recover, so I went with Wingers to see if that helps. The Stuttgart game was the first time I used Wingers.



München Counter 4-2-3-1

This is meant to be a more fluid, offensive version of Wall. A little more creativity is allowed, all players are asked to pass a little more aggressively, etc.

Mentality: Counter
Fluidity: Balanced
Team Instructions: More Direct Passing, Drill Crosses, Much Deeper Defensive Line, Hassle Opponents, Higher Tempo

GK - Goalkeeper (Defend)
DL - Fullback (Defend)
DC - Central Defender (Defend)
DC - Central Defender (Defend)
DR Fullback (Defend)

Same Player Instructions as with Wall

DM - Deep Lying Playmaker (Support)
DM - Ball Winning Midfielder (Defend)

- The DLP uses More Direct Passing and told to Dribble Less (don't want him running around, I want him to get the ball forward).

AML - Winger (Attack)
AMC - Trequartista (Attack)
AMR - Winger (Attack)
ST - Advanced Forward (Attack)

- AML and AMR - Roam From Position and Get Further Forward
- AMC - More Direct Passing and Get Further Forward
- ST - Move Into Channels and Roam From Position


Münich Triangle 4-2-3-1

This is a possession, pressing based tactic. I have no used this one yet.

Mentality: Control
Fluidity: Rigid
Team Instructions: Retain Possession, Shorter Passing, Work Ball Into Box, Drill Crosses, Push Higher Up, Hassle Opponents, Use Tighter Marking, Use Offsides Trap, Higher Temp, Be More Disciplined

GK - Goalkeeper (Defend)

DL Fullback (Support)
DC Central Defender (Defend)
DC Central Defender (Defend)
DR Fullback (Support)

Same Instructions as before

DM - Deep Lying Playmaker (Support)
DM - Ball-Winning Midfielder (Support)

The BWM is told Get Further Forward

AML Winger (Attack)
AMC Advanced Playmaker (Attack)
AMR Winger (Attack)
ST - Advanced Forward (Attack)

AML and AMR - Get Further Forward and Pass It Shorter
AMC and ST - Move Into Channels

Like I said, I haven't used this one yet and my team isn't well practiced at it.

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New Youth Players

Best Pos is bolded

M/AM (C), ST (C) - Alessandro Repetto - GER - 14yo - 1 / 4
M/AM (L) - Michael Vogel - GER - 14yo - 5 / 4
D (LC) - Ahmet Mutlu - GER - 15yo - 4.5 / 3
D (RC) - Yalçin Önal - GER - 15yo - 4 / 2.5
D (R) - John Okafor - GER - 15yo - 3.5 / 2.5

The rest are 2 stars or less potential. I immediately offer Youth Contracts to the top 3.

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March 9th, 2019

Bundesliga
1860 München (12th, 8-7-10, 31pt) "at" FC Bayern (1st, 20-3-2, 63pt)

Stark out due to YC limit

Starting Lineup
GK Vlachodimos
DL Grasso
DC Moncelli
DC Touré
DR Con
DM Daniel
DM Wannenwetsch
AML Romanenko
AMC Bouy
AMR Clancy
ST Dimitrijevic

Wall Tactic - Wannenwetsch is an Anchor Man, marking their AMC.

They had a game recently, and their players on their left side are more tired than the rest of the team, so I add the Team Instruction to Exploit Right Flank (their left).

In the 6th minute, Bouy powers a Free Kick (right outside the penalty area) by the GK to give us an early lead.

In the 23rd minute, a pass to their winger and a bad angle by Touré gives the winger a free run at the goal and puts one in the corner. It happened right after a throw in and Grasso was way out of position. I guess that's what I get for having a Fullback higher up on the Throw In list than the winger...

In the 28th minute, they score off a corner. I really suck at defending those.

In the 41st minute, a few passes in the box and a strong shot passed my GK. They're up 3-1 and it's looking pretty bad. Change to my Counter tactic.

Romanenko had a great chance in the 59th minute. A long pass from Bouy and he was wide open, but he dribbles it right into the GK...

1860 München 1 - 3 FC Bayern
3 - Shots - 32
1 - On Target - 12
0 - Clear Cut Chances - 3
0 - Half Chances - 8
9 - Fouls - 8
1 - Yellow Cards - 0
40% - Poss. - 60%

Player Performances
GK Vlachodimos 6.2 , DL Grasso 6.2 (off 64) , DL Makonda 6.7 (on 64) , DC Moncelli 6.5 , DC Touré 6.7 (YC) , DR Con 6.7 , DM Daniel 6.1 , DM Wannenwetsch 6.8 , AML Romanenko 6.6 (off 74) , AML Carlos 6.7 (on 74) , AMC Bouy 8.3 , AMR Clancy 6.7 , ST Dimitrijevic 6.5

Goals: Bouy

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The Leverkusen job is open.

I decided to just go for it. I declared my interest and apply for the job.

I guess I should just keep trying to build what I have here in München, but I'm seriously tired of being strangled by a low budget and once I do get a great, solid player here, they want to take off (*cough*Jan Kirchhoff*cough*). So for now on, when I see a chance to jump up, I'm going for it. Leverkusen's budget is double what 1860's is.

The media predicts I only have an outside chance at the job.

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March 16th, 2019

Bundesliga
Schalke (2nd, 14-7-5, 49pt) at 1860 München (12th, 8-7-11, 31pt)

Starting Lineup
GK Vlachodimos
DL Grasso
DC Moncelli
DC Touré
DR Roberto
DM Stark
DM Daniel
AML Carlos
AMC Bouy
AMR Clancy
ST Dimitrijevic

Just a handful of half chances in the first half.

In the 72nd minute, Vlachodimos takes a pass from Stark and launches the ball up the pitch, it goes unplayed and Dimitrijevic wins the race to it and puts it in the corner of the goal.

In injury time, Carlos launches a long pass to Dimitrijevic from the midfield. Dimitrijevic gets it, and puts it passed the GK to ensure the win.

Schalke 0 - 2 1860 München
15 - Shots - 10
5 - On Target - 8
1 - Clear Cut Chances - 4
5 - Half Chances - 2
10 - Fouls - 2
2 - Yellow Cards - 0
53% - Poss. - 47%

POM: Uros Dimitrijevic (2 Goals)

Player Performances
GK Vlachodimos 7.5 , DL Grasso 7.5 , DC Moncelli 7.5 , DC Touré 7.5 , DR Roberto 7.3 , DM Stark 7.5 , DM Daniel 7.2 , AML Carlos , AMC Bouy 7.7 , AMR Clancy 6.9 , ST Dimitrijevic 8.8

Goals: Dimitrijevic (2)
Assists: Vlachodimos, Carlos

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Romanenko is having troubling settling. He was given a leave of absence to sort it out. Any thing I else I tried just made it worse.

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Had my job interview with Leverkusen.

The board at 1860 München wanted me to stay. We discussed the future of the club, told them the transfer budget and payroll were too small and that we needed an upgrade to our training facilities and youth coaching, both of which they denied.

The talks ended without me confirming that I'd stay.

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March 23rd, 2019

Bundesliga
1860 München (12th, 9-7-11, 34pt) at Freiburg (16th, 5-5-17, 20pt)

Dimitrijevic is gone for International play. The good news that Roguljic is back finally.

Starting Lineup
GK Vlachodimos
DL Grasso
DC Moncelli
DC Touré
DR Roberto
DM Stark
DM Daniel
AML Carlos
AMC Roguljic
AMR Clancy
ST Karnib

In the 35th minute, Roguljic set up Karnib for a point-blank shot and he kicks it right into the GK in front of him.

In the 38th minute, Roguljic gives it to Karnib, the GK comes out, Karnib gives it to Clancy who puts it in easily.

In the 42nd minute, Carlos was dribbling towards the goal, GK comes out, Carlos sends a long pass over to Clancy who easily puts it in the open net.

In the 43rd and 45th minute, Clancy almost got his hat trick. The goal he scored in the 43rd was disallowed due to him being (just of so barely) offsides. His shot in the 45th minute bounces off the post.

In the 55th minute, Carlos gives us a 3-0 lead off a penalty kick.

In the 72nd minute, they send in a cross, Grasso heads it away, but also right to one of their players who puts it in the goal.

Sometimes my players dribble like they've never touched a soccer ball before...Karnib had a great chance, but while dribbling, he hits the ball a bit too hard and a bit right to one of their defenders...

1860 München 3 - 1 Freiburg
9 - Shots - 32
6 - On Target - 13
7 - Clear Cut Chances - 1
1 - Half Chances - 8
6 - Fouls - 11
0 - Yellow Cards - 0
45% - Poss. - 55%

(18 of Freiburg's 32 shots were Long Shots)

POM: Steve Clancy (2 Goals)

Player Performances
GK Vlachodimos 6.8 , DL Grasso 6.9 , DC Moncelli 7.4 , DC Touré 7.1 , DR Roberto 6.9 , DM Stark 8.1 , DM Daniel 6.9 (off 79) , DM Wannenwetsch NR (on 79) , AML Carlos 6.8 , AMC Roguljic 8.4 (off 66) , AMC Bouy 6.7 (on 66) , AMR Clancy 9.0 , ST Karnib 6.6

Had to take Roguljic out, his condition was 70%. First game back, though, great job.

Goals: Clancy (2), Carlos
Assists: Stark, Roguljic

I have no idea why Roguljic got credited for Carlos' assist or why Stark got Karnib's. They were the ones who passed it to the players who passed it to Clancy...

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Leverkusen decided to hire someone else.

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Bundesliga Standings - April 1st, 2019

Pos	Team		P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1st	FC Bayern		28	22	4	2	+54	70
2nd	Schalke		28	15	7	6	+16	52
3rd	Wolfsburg		28	13	8	7	+17	47
4th	Dortmund		28	14	5	9	+8	47
5th	Leverkusen		28	12	8	8	+9	44
6th	Werder Bremen		28	12	8	8	+6	44
7th	Nürnberg		28	12	7	9	+10	43
8th	Stuttgart		28	12	7	9	+8	43
9th	Mainz		28	12	7	9	+3	43
10th	Gladbach		28	12	7	9	+2	43
11th	Frankfurt		28	13	4	11	-2	43
12th	1860 München		28	10	7	11	-2	37
13th	Hoffenheim		28	10	5	13	-2	35
14th	Hertha BSC		28	8	5	15	-15	29
15th	Augsburg		28	5	8	15	-19	23
16th	Freiburg		28	5	5	18	-33	20
17th	HSV		28	5	4	19	-25	19
18th	Düsseldorf		28	4	6	18	-35	18

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April 6th, 2019

Bundesliga
Leverkusen (5th, 12-8-8, 44pt) at 1860 München (12th, 10-7-11, 37pt)

Starting Lineup
GK Vlachodimos
DL Makonda
DC Moncelli
DC Touré
DR Con
DM Stark
DM Daniel
AML Carlos
AMC Roguljic
AMR Clancy
ST Dimitrijevic

They score in the 21st minute. They've been dominating the match and most of the action has taken place in my thrid of the pitch.

In the 30th minute, Carlos gets a penalty shot and ties the game.

In the 49th minute, they pass it around a few times in the box and score because all of my guys apparently have the reaction time of sloths.

They score again in the 81st minute. They all stood around in a semi circle playing keep away with my defenders until they got bored and decided to just score. It was pathetic.

In the 88th minute, Clancy crosses to Dimitrijevic who cuts in front of the GK and puts it in.

Leverkusen 3 - 2 1860 München
23 - Shots - 3
10 - On Target - 3
1 - Clear Cut Chances - 2
8 - Half Chances - 1
14 - Fouls - 7
1 - Yellow Cards - 0
57% - Poss. - 43%

Player Performances
GK Vlachodimos 6.4 , DL Makonda 6.7 , DC Moncelli 6.8 , DC Touré 6.7 , DR Con 6.2 (off 69) , DR Roberto 6.7 (on 69) , DM Stark 6.7 , DM Daniel 6.2 , AML Carlos 6.8 , AMC Roguljic 6.4 (inj 36) , AMC Bouy 6.5 (on 36) , AMR Clancy 7.3 , ST Dimitrijevic 7.1

Goals: Carlos (pk) , Dimitrijevic
Assist: Clancy (2)

Clancy was the one fouled so I guess he gets an assist for Carlos' PK kick?