Franck
18 years ago
6 days ago
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While I played earlier CM games like 00/01 and 03/04 a little bit, I didn't get truly hooked until FM06. In the 10 years that have passed since then I have managed at every level in England, France, Italy, Germany, Spain, Holland, Brazil and Portugal, I've managed in Denmark, Russia, Poland, Scotland, South Africa and Turkey, I've made the MLS my bitch, led France to the World Cup and won the Champions League with both Sampdoria and Besiktas but I have never actually managed the team I support. Until now.


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Franck
18 years ago
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The oldest club in Sweden naturally has an impressive trophy cabinet, though the game doesn't accurately mirror the complex history of Swedish football and the strange situation regarding what counts and what doesn't count as a Swedish championship title. Örgryte have been crowned Swedish champions 12 times but have only won Allsvenskan twice, neither of which count as a Swedish championship title, and all but one were won before 1930, the championship win in 1985, which was decided by play-offs is the only Swedish championship and along with the Swedish Cup title in 2000 the only major silverware that the club has won on this side of the Second World War.

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While the club has a great history, the last decade has been a dark period, since suffering relegation in 2006 the club has only returned to Allsvenskan for one ill-fated season and this year marks the fourth season in five years that the club has spent in the third tier, the result of a bankruptcy after the 2010 season. The days of my youth where the club was a regular in the top half and even challenged for the title in 2002 are long gone. Leading the club back to those heights is my ambition.
Franck
18 years ago
6 days ago
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Division 1 Södra has never been tougher. Aside from ÖIS, Landskrona, Trelleborg and Öster also have recent history in the top tier.
The league champion gains automatic promotion, the runner-up will face a team from Superettan in a play-off. It's going to be a tight race for the top places.
Bizarre
13 years ago
8 months ago
38
Good luck, such a historic club deserves to play in the top division.
Cymro
18 years ago
2 weeks ago
6,379
All the best Franck. Looking forward to this.
Franck
18 years ago
6 days ago
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A look at my squad:

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7 strikers, no natural left wingers and only three centre backs. I definitely need to bring in some players on loan. (Or play a narrow 4-3-3 and pray that my CB's never get injured)

Key players:

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The biggest talent in the squad. A new signing who came to the club having missed almost 2 years worth of football due to injuries, including the entire 2014 season, he'd be making good money playing abroad by now had he been fit. If he can stay healthy he should be able to tear Division 1 defences apart with his pace.

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A very experienced nomadic striker, having played professionally in 7 different countries and represented both the Swedish and the Syrian national teams. "Mouradona" should do a good job for us as a target man.

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A striker with good mental and physical attributes for this level. Should rotate with Mourad playing the target man role.

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The captain. With his excellent mental attributes, Lindström will be bossing our midfield for years to come.

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A very versatile and hard-working veteran, can play up front and anywhere on the flanks but I'll be using him as a complete wingback on the right. An old fan favourite from the most recent season in Allsvenskan who has returned "home" after four years at BK Häcken.

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Another recent signing from BK Häcken and by far our most experienced player, with almost 300 appearances in the Swedish, Danish and Norwegian top tiers to his name. Probably the best defender in the league.

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Outrageously slow, but otherwise a good defender for this level, he'll be forming a pairing with Björck.
Franck
18 years ago
6 days ago
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Our barren backroom:

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Bringing in a physio, one or two scouts and another coach are urgent priorities.
Franck
18 years ago
6 days ago
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Franck
18 years ago
6 days ago
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My first signing:

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A nice rotation option to provide cover at the back, with experience from the Juventus youth team. Always nice to get players for free too!
Franck
18 years ago
6 days ago
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My second, and likely final, signing of the season:

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Another once promising youngster who's career didn't pan out. Gives me a bit of cheap depth on the left.

Would like to add a proper, quality AML, but unfortunately I doubt our wage budget will allow it.
Franck
18 years ago
6 days ago
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My formation for the season:

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Attacking, with high pressing and a possesion-oriented short passing philosophy. Should serve us well given how we have arguably the strongest squad in the division.
Franck
18 years ago
6 days ago
4,255
Who doesn't love a good giant-killing?

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Kalmar are a top-half Allsvenskan side. Not a bad way to begin the season and your managing career.

Have Örebro from Allsvenskan up next in the second group stage match.
Franck
18 years ago
6 days ago
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That's alright I suppose. A draw against Superettan side Sirius in the next match would see us advance from the group.
Franck
18 years ago
6 days ago
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On to the quarter-finals where we'll face Malmö FF.
Franck
18 years ago
6 days ago
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Sad the cup run came to an end, but also proud to have put up a fight against the best club in Sweden.
Franck
18 years ago
6 days ago
4,255
Half-season report:

Fixtures:

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Table:

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Graph:

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We got off to a very dominant start, but then we went on a run of bad results that almost had me sacked, the media speculated a lot about it and the players called a team meeting after the 1-1 draw against Öster to express their concerns. We've turned it around now though and I have no doubts about catching up with the clubs that are ahead of us.
Jonas
18 years ago
4 years ago
1,380
Never thought I'd see this from you. Good luck!
Franck
18 years ago
6 days ago
4,255
The cup run won't be repeated next year:

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Dalkurd was a tough draw, but I've got more important priorities than the cup at the moment so I fielded a B-side. Probably not the right decision, in hindsight.

And some good news:

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Great to have him signed for two more years. We'll hopefully have secured promotion to Allsvenskan by the time his deal expires.
Franck
18 years ago
6 days ago
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Made my only transfer of the summer:

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Signed him in spring after a trial but he couldn't join us until now due to his young age. Not a man for the first team yet, but I have hopes that he can develop into a striker of Allsvenskan quality.

I also made my first signing for next season:

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I beat 40 clubs for his signature, including big names like Feyenoord and Fenerbahce.
Franck
18 years ago
6 days ago
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The best player from this year's youth intake. Potential to be a good Allsvenskan midfielder, according to my assistant. Unfortunately he has a toxic personality that I'll have to try to change through tutoring.
Franck
18 years ago
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bmg033
10 years ago
1 week ago
2,268
Good luck with this. I thought Bjorn Anklev was Ronnie O'Sullivan for a minute there!
Dan
13 years ago
2 weeks ago
16,964
This will be good! Started very well mate
Franck
18 years ago
6 days ago
4,255
2015 Season summary:

Fixtures:

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Table:

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Graph:

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Transfers:

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Player statistics:

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A really tight finish to the season, Höllviken put up a real challenge for 1st place with us only securing the victory in the very last match.
Franck
18 years ago
6 days ago
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A few of our players were selected in the team of the year:

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The Fans' Player of the Year was pretty predictable:

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And speaking of Lindström:

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He had another year left on his contract, but I wanted to lock him down for as long as I could. Really hope he can end his career with us as a one-club man.
Franck
18 years ago
6 days ago
4,255
This is nice:

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Back during the bankruptcy merging the club with Qviding was an idea that got actual consideration.
EvrFM
12 years ago
5 months ago
70
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All the best mate, looking forward to this
Fola
18 years ago
1 year ago
3,240
This is brilliant so far.
Franck
18 years ago
6 days ago
4,255
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Big club AIK somehow managed to get themselves relegated. Obviously our biggest challenger for 1st place this season, along with fellow relegated Gefle and rivals GAIS.
Franck
18 years ago
6 days ago
4,255
Transfer summary ahead of the 2016 season:

Players out:

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Mourad, Ingvarsson and Andersson are the big names there. Good players, but I could find options of a much higher quality.

Players in:

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You know about this one already, I had Dinda previously at both Lens and Zaragoza and I am delighted to have been able to get him to a club of ÖIS stature. He lacks strength and his crossing leaves a lot to be desired, but aside from that he has pretty much everything you would ask for in a fullback. He has the potential to play at a much higher level than this.

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A former U21 international who can do a job at many position. Spent last year without a club, but he can still become a good Allsvenskan player.

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A current U21 international loaned from our promotion rivals AIK, Sonko Sundberg will add some much needed pace to our backline. Was on a contract with just a year left at AIK when the loan was completed but signed a new deal before the season started.

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A promising young winger on loan from champions Malmö. On an expiring contract with them so I hope to secure him on a free transfer in the summer.

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Another loan from MFF. A tall and strong centre back formerly in the Everton youth academy, he has the potential to become a top quality defender in Sweden. Like Johansson he is on an expiring contract, but I have a 2m kr release clause in the loan deal just in case Malmö decide to sign him to a new deal.

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Another familiar face from my previous careers. Cavaré's move to Rennes didn't turn out well for him, giving me the opportunity to bring him in on loan. Should be an excellent fullback at this level.

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A Gambian targetman formerly at Saint-Étienne signed on Sylvain Wiltord's recommendation. A player the defenders in this league will struggle against physically.

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A defensive midfielder once highly regarded and seen as destined for great things, Semou played in the Norwegian 3rd tier last season. Still has the potential to become a very good Allsvenskan player, maybe even more than that.

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A Finnish U21 international brought in to add some further depth to our midfield. With the right development he could become a very good Allsvenskan player.

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A young Icelandic player who is natural both in the centre of midfield and up front. One for the future.

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An experienced Canadian international who has had the last few years of his career decimated by injuries signed after a trial that followed an agent recommendation. Lacks quickness, but he still has the technical and mental attributes to make a big impact at this level.

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A very versatile young Dane who has the potential to become a great Allsvenskan player.

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A former Finnish international with playing experience from Germany, Russia and Norway. Should be a confident presence in our goal as we challenge for promotion.

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Another player signed on an agent recommendation. The highest paid and arguably the best player in our squad, a Kenyan international and a great addition to any Swedish club. A strong season from him and we might be looking at a very nice transfer cheque from some foreign club.

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Former Liverpool academy player, Swedish U21 international and a big Örgryte supporter, getting Kristoffer Peterson on a two-year loan from FC Utrecht is a great achievement.

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Our final signing of the spring. A tremendously experienced player signed more as a coach than as a player, but he's still good enough to make an appearance if needed.

Summary:

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