The Rodgers Revolution
A Football Manager Career by Sean1967
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Sean1967
Sean1967
I set up his profile as close as I could to his real profile within the game. So the plan is to play the game as closely as I can as to how (I imagine) Rodgers will manage the club in terms of playing style and transfers.
My first task is to have a clear out and get a close-knit squad.
Sean1967
More staff changes followed suit. Chris Davies and Glen Driscoll (both joined in real life) signed up and Mourinho's old GK coach completed my set up for the season. Internally there was a reshuffle as Davis Moss was offered a coaching role as opposed to his scouting duties.
Then I looked at reducing the first team squad. At first glance I had 32 players. Tyler Blackett was first to go as I terminated his loan. Carlton Cole, Colin Kazim-Richards and Derk Boerrigter left on loan, and Bursaspor took Efe Ambrose off my hand for £500k. This freed up about £45k p/w in wages.
Shedender
Sean1967
I'm not
Sean1967
Here are the results so far. League results aren't up to scratch, ICT game we were down to 9 men in the first half - all downhill from there. We sit 4th in the league, expecting better once fixture list is less congested. Champions League been OK so far but tough tie against Dinamo Zagreb next. I’m scouting a few of their players so it'll be interesting to see how the fair.
I’m currently in talks with a young striker from Real Madrid; in an effort to take some of the reliance off Leigh Griffiths. I missed out on Jonathan Soriano who decided to sign for Leicester instead.
Sean1967
Quite a good signing I reckon. He cost us just £80k. He has the key stats I was looking for, decent passing, dribbling and acceleration. If I can improve his finishing he has the making of a good player. He isn't quite the proven goal scorer I was looking for but I have faith. The board was good enough to increase my transfer budget from £2m to £20m. That should come in handy improving the squad in January.
Sean1967
Sean1967
Viva La Rodgers.
Sean1967
Sean1967
Just lost 2-0 to Bayern.
Sean1967
Sean1967
In the last couple days of December I arranged for Gary Hooper to sign. We were severely lacking goals and for less than £3m he should be a bargain and is proven at this level. There is still a good pot there to strengthen the defence.
Sean1967
My 2nd signing was to steady the ship at the back. He looks like the perfect partner for Sviatchenko. At £5m he was my most expensive signing, for this I expect him to boss the SPL and put a good shift in European matches.
When I seen Michu available for less than £1m I couldn't not sign him. Although Rodgers didn't manage him, he had the best season of his career at Swansea. He should do a job.
My final signing was Adam Rooney, he netted 11 in 22 for Aberdeen so if he keeps that up he'll be more than justified. I now have 3 very good strikers, all quite different.
Sean1967
Sean1967
Sean1967
Gutted to go out of the Europa League as I felt we could win it. We threw away a 1-0 lead in Russia and a late goal at home to knock us out. Only league games left, hopefully we can win the last 8.
khyle saywell
Sean1967
Aye they should do the business in Scotland.
Sean1967
Sean1967
George Cowan
HockeyBhoy
11 losses in a league season and still champions? Must have had a leaky defence.
FM Nation
Also aiming for the coveted 10 in a row. Season ticket holder at Celtic Park, born and bred in Parkhead, so I'm 100% Celtic. Would be good to read more of this!
Hail Hail!