George14brfc
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not a good month mate I don't think you will win the title now but great chance of coming 2nd !
SR67
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April 2013 - They Thought It Was All Over..


Results going our way meant that we still have the slimmest of chances to become champions but only if PSV lose to bottom place Zwolle and both Feyenoord and Vitesse drop points in the final game of the season.

SR67
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May 2013 - It Is Now.


Despite a strong finish to the season we deservedly lost the title on the last fixture due to the results in March. The second place finish does however secure us Champions League football next season. The squad will have to be improved massively, especially at the back.



The Adventure Continues


I'm surprised to have singed a new deal as I didn't think I'd get one. This however gives me four years to win the Champions League and hopefully a few league titles along the way.

SR67
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Squad Analysis


Overall our defence was solid, but it could still do with an extra player. In midfield we are solid and have a big pool to choose from so not much will change there except form the fringe players. Up front we could do with a 20+ goal striker and is my main priority along with a keeper. Kenneth Vermeer had a poor season despite his high rating, making a lot of stupid mistakes. The stand out performer was Toby Alderweireld and has been handed a new four year contract.

As for our signings, both permanent transfers vastly improved our midfield. Out of our loan signings the only one to make any impact was Mattia De Sciglio who I'll look to bring back.

Transfer Targets
- Goalkeeper
- Right back
- 20 goal striker
SR67
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The Big Clear-out


We only got a £5.5 million transfer budget so it was inevitable that some players would leave. Five players left, the most notable goalkeeper Kenneth Vermeer. This leaves us with over £20 million for transfers and just under £100k free for wages.

Marco Rojas

The first signing was a free transfer who looks like he could become a great player in the future and a New Zealand legend.
SR67
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Tour of Scotland




I expected to win both and by large margins, but I'll put it down to the major reshuffle of the squad and the fact we don't have a first choice keeper as of yet.
George14brfc
13 years ago
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unlucky in not winning the league mate but still you did very well in coming 2nd ! and big clear out you did well to get the amount of money you did for the players outgoing !
SR67
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Some Wheeling and Dealing


I drafted in a few player with plenty of money to invest further. I'm still looking for a new striker and right back.

Kevin Trapp

Not the greatest signing but with game time he could be moulded into a top class keeper, costing £500k less than what Kenneth Vermeer left for.

Andrey Arshavin

Signed on a one year deal with the option of an extra year, he should add a threat to the wings. At only £20k he could be a bargain, or an expensive waste.

Marko Marin

The on loan Chelsea midfielder could be one of our best players this season if he lives up to expectations. I would like to add him permanently but money could be a huge stumbling block.
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By George14brfc | Permalink | On 11 March 2013 - 21:33 PM
unlucky in not winning the league mate but still you did very well in coming 2nd ! and big clear out you did well to get the amount of money you did for the players outgoing !

Cheers hopefully I can improve the squad and win the league next season!
SR67
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Champions League Third Qualifying Round


A decent draw but it could have been easier. I fancy us to make the next round with ease, and hopefully get the luck of the draw.



Two good pre-season results, a big win over Standard followed by an excellent result against Premiership Champions Manchester United.
SR67
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July 2013


A good win to put us with an excellent chance of progression, a few positive debuts were also made.

Facundo Ferreyra

Could he be my 20 goal striker? A fairly expensive signing at £7 million but at only 22 his value should rise as he improves.
George14brfc
13 years ago
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3,912
great first leg win and looks like a good signing !
SR67
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August 2013



I'm not sure how to take this month. We done well domestically drawing two big games and winning the other two to leave us 4th in the table. A very poor result agains Napoli in Italy was enough to end our Champions League hope and we will now compete in the Europa League.



Jose Sosa

Another loanee to blooster our right wing, the Argentine will probably be my last signing of the window.
George14brfc
13 years ago
4 years ago
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decent start mate unfortunate to be in the Europa League though
SR67
13 years ago
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Europa League Group Stage


A decent group but we should qualify, our biggest rivals are probably Fiorentina. I hope to win the Europa League this year to make a treble.
SR67
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Transfer Roundup


I feel I've massively improved the squad and made a profit in the process. The most pleasing transfer has to be Marko Marin on loan from Chelsea or Andrey Arshavin on a free transfer.
George14brfc
13 years ago
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great work in making a profit on transfers mate you also brought in some good players !
SR67
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Finances



One I'd seen Henrikson had became available for just under £6 million, the first thing i done was check the finances and chance my luck for a few million for transfers.



The board agreed to give me £3 million, and I can make the rest up with the wage budget providing he doesn't want too much.
SR67
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September 2013


We had a good month, winning all five matches. The majority of my attack chipping in with a goal, except Facundo Ferreyra who missed the whole month with an injury but is fully fit for the upcoming Europa League tie. Im happy to be sitting a point clear so early and hope to build on it.





He cost a fair bit, but we had the money to spare and will slot in nicely to the centre of the park. I've also arranged to sell Jasper Cillessen to AS Monaco and youngster Mickey van der Hart has stepped up to the first team.
George14brfc
13 years ago
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great month mate and good signing !
SR67
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October 2013


Another good month excluding the first half disaster against Veendam when it was 5-1 at the break. However we've secured top place in the Europa League group meaning our draw for the next round should be easier. Despite the big loss we still sit top with a single point.

George14brfc
13 years ago
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Still top mate keep it going ! And well done on finishing top in you Europa League group
SR67
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By George14brfc | Permalink | On 20 March 2013 - 16:54 PM
Still top mate keep it going ! And well done on finishing top in you Europa League group

Cheers bud!
SR67
13 years ago
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November 2013


An average month leaves us joint top, hopefully Decembers games can see us go a few points clear. Compared to this time last year we are doing far better so hopefully it continues.

SR67
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December 2013


Another league win means that any more than a two goal win will put us top and give us the advantage in January. The two loss' in the Europa League were poor but we had already topped the group so I wasn't too bothered. The draw for the next round would have been easier if we finished second!





George14brfc
13 years ago
4 years ago
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Still doing well mate good luck against Valencia !
SR67
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The January Sales

The first day of January seen two pieces of business taken care of; first Markus Henrikson joined the club and secondly I signed Joe Ledley on a pre-contract.

Markus Henrikson

My man finally arrived and about time with games against PSV, Feyenoord and Alkmaar coming up. He will give me plenty of quality in depth.



A real coup for the club, has the ability to boss the middle of the park and an excellent eye for a pass.
SR67
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January 2014


We are still yet to beat PSV and dropped vital points, but we made up for it with three back to back wins. Two in the league to put us top on goal difference.



Dyrim
11 years ago
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Very tight in the league, basicly 6 teams still around for the top spots.
SR67
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February 2014


A very busy month, three big losses in the league put us 4 points off top and could be the deciding factor in the title chase. An injury time winner put us through to the last 16 of the Europa League to face Dynamo Kiev.

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