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Cymro
So here it is ...Johor Darul Ta'zim or JDT for short. Really excited by the prospect of this club. Lots and lots of money and a club who play in a league where the standard is not always the best. Yet the chairman is keen to pump money into the club to improve it. Recently they have had some success but not consistently. Last season they won the league but a string of poor performances has seen them sack their manager and install me as their new boss. I am really looking forward to this.
Johno
Surprised you was odds on for the sack with Brisbane
Dan
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Cymro
Cheers Johno. Surprised is not the word. Since I took the job I was odds on for the sack. Love my time there mind. Despite the board.
Aye should be fun, hopefully can attract. No point having all that money and nothing to buy.
Cheers fella.
Cymro
Leaving Brisbane after three years was all apart of the plan. I said judge me after three years and I think you can say I did ok. The last season you can take in two ways, success domestically but on the continent a bit of a failure. I would like to add that I did apply for the national jobs of Australia and South Korea, but failed to get an interview at either. Then a real cool job in Saudi Arabia came up with Al-Shabab, for those who may not know, they are one of the major producer of Saudi talent in the country. I know they will come calling back. They tend to have a good turnover of managers. However my focus is on Johor Darul Ta'zim. A fantastic opportunity to come into a new country and compete for the league straight away. Lots of money and a chairman who is willing to look after the club is a brilliant bonus.
History of the Club
Johor Darul Ta'zim FC or easily known as JDT, is a football club based in Johor Bahru, Johor. The club was founded in 1972 (as PKENJ FC) and currently plays in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysian Super League. The club is owned by Johor Football Association. In 2014, JDT gained their first major honour by winning the 2014 Malaysia Super League.
Club Profile - The club has been on top of its game in Malaysia really from the start of this journey. Rarely dipping out of the top spots. The chairman shows loyalty to its managers but if things go wrong then they tend to fire the bullet on them. The aim is to push for league honours with three games remaining of the season. The club prior to hiring me went on a short run of victories to really put themselves into a good position.
General Info - Predicted to finish 1st and I must do just that. This is why this job will be straight forward. This journey is not about completing leagues or whatever but rather sampling some countries that I would never manage in before. This job is going to be brief, until I can find another suitable project elsewhere.
Manager Profile - Things are improving slowly. Bars I have decided to to pay much attention too. I was very loyal to players with the Roar so I am surprised to see it so low there. Same goes for the stats. I pay little attention to them. What is the point? I am very adaptable and I do tend to work with youngsters very well. So naturally disappointed to see these so low.
Facilities - Stadium is of a decent size and adequate facilities. The chairman has promised to upgrade them and I am looking forward to seeing the improved versions shortly.
Squad The squad has some good players, the foreigners are not up to standard so they will be shipped out when I can. I have earmarked some players but whether they will fit in with me here is another matter. There are some little regen gems here. Looking forward to see if I can add them in to boost this mighty fine squad.
Staff - Staff needs investing in heavily. In the process of doing this.
Finances - Quite the jump there. This chairman knows how to role.
Cymro
So this is a weird update. I took over the season with three games to go and the Piala Malaysia to compete in. So I have to get the know the squad quickly and make some transfers ready for the new season. This update will be brief.
Strong way to start my career in Malaysia. It has set a marker for the future and is a marker for lot of the other sides. Granted the sides we played were not the strongest but for me to come in, install a total new system of football, whilst bringing in new staff the players did really well. Some real good performances and hopefully this will continue next season.
When I took over we were second and my late push took us to the top. Fantastic and a cheeky title after such a short time in charge. My contract ends next season so will no doubt look to win the league again before moving on.
The end of season cup run went swimmingly. With a slight gap between end of the league and the start of the cup meant I was able to rest and train the players to get familiar with my system. We played outstandingly well and only lack of concentration cost us games against Sime Darby and Pahang. It meant I would be competing for a cup fairly soon after moving to Malaysia.
Needed extra time but in reality we were the far more dominant side and we should have won it in normal time.
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Not enough time with the squad to decide.
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My contract ends at the conclusion of the 2028 season. The aim is to go and win the league again and challenge for the AFC Cup ... the Asian equivalent to the Europa League as such. The North Korean sides are the dominant side in this competition so our success there will be determined by how we deal with the boys from North Korea.
Cymro
How the youth intake looked. Couple of players that are going to be real stars. Next season they will be looking to get some first team experience. Hopefully with the upgrade in youth facilities more quality players will come through the academy here in Malaysia.
Dan
Cymro
Ye, but Malaysia has about 10 other cups to compete in haha
Johno
Good youth intakes.
Cymro
Well you know ... I take what I can get haha
Cymro
So my last season at the club. The aim was to win it all. I had a massive financial backing and was going to ensure that I spent wisely. I had under estimated the pulling power of the league. The league cannot attract big named players so having to look for potential big stars who could contribute right away was the name of the game. So my short stint in Malaysia could be seen as boom or bust in my one full season.
In the league we were a real dominant force. Sides could not handle us. We played a very possession orientated game. To skilled and technical for most sides in Malaysia. Victory over PBDKT was just an example of that. Only once was our defence really tested and that was against Perak. They just managed to assert more pressure on us.
14 clear point margin of victory. Enough said.
Retained the Piala Malaysia cup. By far the best side on display. Should have scored more goals but failed to do so.
Dominated the community shield in Malaysia.
Won the equivalent of the FA Cup. Fantastic achievement. Conquering all we can here in Malaysia.
Took the Asian equivalent of the Europa League. Relatively untroubled and we did fantastically well. Nice to get the victory over former club BEC.
Lots and lots of boys in to ensure we have quality in all positions. Also stopping other clubs in the league having any form of talent in their side. Naughty tactic but a worthwhile one.
Lots of outstanding performances this season. Squad did everything that was asked of them. Fantastic.
Enough money to last this club for generations! Fantastic chairman.
Key Player Profiles:
Mansor the playmaker might not have the best stats but he bossed the league.
The right winger scored over 20 league goals for us. Outstanding effort.
The North Korean man was simply brilliant. Dominated the center of midfield.
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I'm not here next season, hopefully find a club pretty quickly. Not many options about.
Cymro
Where to go? Not many offers out there. Could be some time.
Dan
Cymro
Cheers fella.
Yokohama F. Marinos come in an offer me a deal. Not much out there so it is going to be a deal.
Media having to dig deep for dirt ... 2014 for something bad ... yawn.
Cymro
So a takeover saw them get rid of the manager ... then they hire me. I get this. Thanks sir. Nice to know I'm safe in my new job after 2 days ...
Johno
Cymro
Leaving Malaysia was an easy decision. I found that if I stuck round there I would have gone mad. I did enjoy my brief stint with the big boys there but I need to move on otherwise this journey will get stale. The options were limited for me. A job in the UAE came up but when this club got rid of the manager I had my eyes on for this job and this job only. A big team that have not delivered in recent years, finishing lowly in the league. With a new chairman and some financial backing it is about time this club rises.
History of the Club
Yokohama F. Marinos is a Japanese association football team that participates in the J. League Division 1. Having won the J-League title three times and finished second twice, they are one of the most successful J-League clubs. The team are based in Yokohama and were founded as the company team of Nissan Motors. The club was formed by the merger of Yokohama Marinos and Yokohama Flügels in 1999. The team name Marinos means "sailors" in Spanish. Yokohama F. Marinos are the longest serving team in the top flight of Japanese football having played at the top level since 1982, also making them one of only four teams to have competed in Japan's top flight of football every year since its inception.
General Info - A side that has been on the slide. Again I can't show you much info because of license issues.
Manager Profile - Things are improving slowly. Bars I have decided to to pay much attention too. I have given up caring about the stats.
Facilities - Can't show you a screenshot because of the license issues. We are playing in a 72,000 seater stadium and have some very good facilities.
Squad The squad has some good players, the foreigners are not up to standard so they will be shipped out when I can. I have earmarked some players but whether they will fit in with me here is another matter. There are some little regen gems here. Looking forward to see if I can add them in to boost this mighty fine squad.
Staff - Staff screen a few days after I arrived. Brought in a Director of Football, need someone who can help guide me in Japan but also deal with contract issues. Added some scouts to help me improve the squad. Still on the look for good coaches.
Finances - Quite the jump there. This chairman knows how to role.
Cymro
So the biggest clubs in Asia list was revealed. Quite interesting some of the clubs I have managed on this save can be found on the list. Just under the top clubs you will find Saipa and BEC. Both have declined since I left them. As you can see Yokohama F. Marinos are right up there as one of the bigger clubs in Asia. However results recently have said different. We have a good chance of returning to the top thanks to this new ambitious board.
Cymro
Only the one prospect in the academy and I am looking forward to seeing him develop. Had some fantastic regens at my time with my various clubs. I am looking forward to seeing how this one develops.
Cymro
First season in Japan and a bit of pressure on. A successful club that needs to have confidence installed into it. The basic squad has a lot of talent but in recent times has faltered in the league and on the continent. Last season was a particularly low point for the big club so my aims for the season is to be competitive and push for the league title. Whilst competing for the league I am also looking for cup trophies. The players know what is expected and if they fail to deliver they and me will be out of the door.
We played a brand of football not really seen in Japan, high possession and unbelievable tekkers. The 5-2 victory over Gamba was very pleasing, we played some outstanding football and really could have scored more than five. The 3-0 hammering by Uwara Reds could have ruined our season, however we came away from the game determined to set the record straight. We bounced back to win four games on the bounce. Again very pleasing and thus setting the bar high for next season to go back and defend the league title.
Bossed the league from the off. To win the J1 with a points margin of 9 is pretty big. To note we also set the record for the highest points total beating the record set by the Uwara Red Diamonds some years back. We didn't have an outstanding goalscorer this season, just contributions from all over the squad.
Took the Nabisco Cup, a cup which seems does not exist anymore in real life. Took a bit longer in the final to beat S-Pulse but we came away with the win. Very pleasing, set the stall out now for the future in Japan.
Another cup win and this time one of the big ones. The Emperor's Cup is a big deal in Japan from what I have read, so to win it is a nice thing to do. Not really challenged in games here compared to that in the Nabisco Cup. Dispatched S-Pulse unlike in the other final. Pleasing and again have set the bar high for next season to win it again.
Lots and lots of boys in to ensure we have quality in all positions. A couple of Costa Ricans into the club, and one of them on a free from Al-Sadd. Cerdas not had much game time since I signed him for Al-Sadd all those years ago, so when he became available I snapped him up. He has some re-sale value. Nothing much to talk about in the transfers out, just clearing some deadwood. Lot of deals and I am hoping not to make as many as this season next.
Lots of outstanding players in the squad. The squad has a real nice blend of youngsters and experienced heads. It made my first season in Japan very easy with the squad highly driven to be the best. It was a real squad effort this season with contributions from players from all parts of the squad. Looking forward to next season in Japan.
Money is being managed and I have controlled and reduced the wage budget to ensure we are looking after the pennies. I am however not worried by the finances at the club. A chairman who is seemingly willing to put some cash in is good. I don't think he is a sugar daddy because unlike other clubs I have been at the money is not as free flowing.
Key Player Profiles:
David the Brazilian has been outstanding for us at the back. Been a great pivot for us. He's chipped in with a couple of goals in important games. However there is much interest from clubs in Europe and I do face a battle to keep him here with us in Japan. I won't stand in his way, hopefully I can negotiate a massive transfer fee for him.
The Egyptian was our outstanding striker. Paid over a million pounds for the man and he has been great. Massive thank you to his agent who offered him to us. Struggles with niggling injuries so it is about managing him better next season. Like David he has attracted interest in Europe, so likely to leave but only for a good fee.
The right winger was electric. Created and scored lots of goals. Fantastic player for the club. I am surprised he has no full international caps I doubt he will now but Japan's loss is our gain.
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Next season is about competing for all the honours in Japan again. Then of course to push for the Champions League, was not long ago we were crowned AFC Champions League champions. Also the last three winners of the Champions League have come from Japan ... no pressure then.
bmg033
Dan
Cymro
Was not that surprised to be honest fella. Not many European clubs on FM go after Egyptians, well in saves I have seen. Quite an untapped market for talent.
Cheers man. Ye he is quality.
So the leading clubs in Asia see us ranked 8th. Not to bad, we are seen as the third best Japanese side but I think we are more realistically fourth. It is a very tough domestic competition but on the continent Interesting to see that three of my previous clubs lie ahead of me. Most of those sides above us are beatable on their day. Only one or two generally worry me.
Cymro
Hoping when these facilities are upgraded it means we can produce some even better talent.
Cymro
Some sad news. The promising Thai midfielder never fulfilled his true potential in my eyes. Constant injuries meant his development stagnated. Was destined for bigger things. One of my first signings with BEC.
What a man.
Stellar career.
Johno
Cymro
With the youth intake coming later in the season that expected it caught me slightly off guard. Izawa and Kitano looked like tidy prospects. Kitano went on to make his team début before the end of the season too. He will become a good club player when our current number one retires. Not much outside of those two mind. Hopefully the new facilities I have being upgraded will produce some quality in the future.
Cymro
Second season in Japan and time to make hay. A successful first season at the club and the board expect the same level of success as last year. The squad has a lot of talent and must continue to build upon the form and momentum gained from last season. Last season was a particularly a spectacular one with the club dominating the domestic scene. We have a good chance on the continent this year, just need to ensure that the players are on the same wavelength.
We continued to play a brand of football not really seen in Japan, high possession and unbelievable tekkers. Not a real stand out game this season. Lots of good performances but did not really put a side to the sword as such. Our form slumped towards the end of the season which was disappointing but was going to happen as I was frantically attempting to rotate the squad to keep it fresh to compete with all the various competitions we were going for. Hopefully we can regain the title next season too.
Bossed the league from the off again. To win the J1 with a points margin of 18 is massive. To note we also set the record for the highest points total beating the record set by us. El Sayed scored quite a few goals, had he been fit he would have surpassed the Gamba striker who won top goal scorer.
Lost to a very good Lanus side. We battled hard but it was of no avail. The stats do not show the entire game, we were very good and had we have taken our key chances then we would have walked away with the victory. However the Argentine side are a different class so to lose so narrowly is not the end of the world.
Champions League glory was certainly on the cards this season. We progressed through the groups with ease, only rotating the squad to rest which saw results dip. But progression to the final was easy, we should have dominated sides more but fatigue and injuries meant we didn't. Teraktor Sazi Tabriz FC didn't stand a chance, had a fully fit squad to pick from in the final. El Sayed was dominant and really put them to the sword. Club has won this trophy back in 2025. Nice to get it back for them.
Took the Nabisco Cup again. Quite an easy road to the Cup. Pleasing all the same.
Not going to lie this was the biggest shock of the season. We struggled passed a dire Depmo side from India. Then against the odds we defeated Porto when we came back to win 2-1. Then in the final took an absolute battering against the South Korean giants Jeju but again took it to extra time and we gambled and went all out. Paid off and came away with the best club in the world.
Another cup win and defended the all important Emperor's Cup. We came quite close to coming short of winning this on two occasions. We had to rely on extra time in the 4th and Quarter Final rounds. New striker Nitta having to bail us out on both occasions. Saw off a resurgent Vissel side in the final and it was pleasing to come away with another trophy.
Won the equivalent of the Community Shield. Very pleasing to do so. Was a great start to the season, especially putting Uwara away.
Brought back another familiar man in Zungia. The guy knows me well and I know what he could do. A great free agent signing. Nitta as I have said above is going to be a class act for the club and Japan. Murabayashi from Valencia has some real pace and will come good for the club. Looking forward to see how he gets on. Big deal out was our Brazilian center back David who was unhappy and wanted to leave so when a bid of £2.5m came in I was only happy to obliged in selling him. South Korean defender Min-Haeng left for the side we defeated in the AFC Champions League final. Again he wasn't happy so an easy decision to let go.
The squad once again responded well to me. Fantastic team and a good blend of old and young. Lot of youngsters have a great deal of experience at international and club level which has been valuable to the club. New boy Nitta has a very big future in Japan and preformed well when El Sayed was not selected.
Financial outlook of the club looks very good. Managed to control the budget well and only using money that I make from outgoing transfers. Some strong cup runs and victories has helped balance the book and make us gain a healthy profit. Continue this next season and we will have greater money in the bank.
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Koji was another level in the center of the park. Quite an individualist in the center of the park. Did not set up much for his fellow team mates. But he did score highly on the average rating but when you look at his match play stats he achieved little. Still a great squad player.
El Sayed was different gravy this season. Literally scored goals for fun. Had he been 110% fit then he would have easily scored more goals. Finding it tough to keep him at the club. Could well be on his way out
The Costa Rican center midfielder was essential for us. One of the better buys this save, has developed late but has been phenomenal. The Costa Rica Pirlo as I'd like to think, literally loves an assist and quite dogged in the midfield.
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Next season is a mystery. Unsure of what the future holds. I have taken the club as far as I can, I don't really fancy having another season for a couple of reasons. Motivation and also not being able to have a proper club home screen is the nightmare when managing in Japan. But the major issue I am dealing with is motivation. It has taken me forever to play through this season. I have looked at starting another career with another interesting challenge of sort. But fear that motivation and time would be a factor. Maybe that save could be one I do in the summer once the workload dies down. However I intend to plough on with this. Whether it is at this club is another question.