Moneyball II
A Football Manager Career by SR67
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Well things are still going superb, but the undefeated league run sadly came to an end. St Mirren ended the 50 games streak at St Mirren Park. Were still in all domestic competitions and reached the last 32 of the Europa League. Only Napoli and Chelsea have managed to beat us at home thus far. Could Celtic Park become a fortress once again?
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If we can progress through this round we will face either Olympiakos or Genk in the round of 16.
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The first task was to replace Emilio Izaguirre who wanted me to double his £15k p/w wage. I agreed a £5m deal for Andrew Robertson, though not as good as Izzy yet by then end of the season should be on par. He was loaned back to Dundee Utd for the rest of the season.
Next what I needed was a proven goal scorer. If my guys couldn't top the charts in Scotland what hope did they have in Europe. This came down to Jordan Rhodes (£10 million) or Alfred Finnbogason (£8million), I went for Rhodes.There wasn't much difference in cost or wages and Rhodes was more the standard I was looking for.
Leigh Griffiths (Villa) and Giorgios Samaras (Sparta Prague) were sold to part fund the deal. Although Griffiths managed 15 in 29 last season he hasn't netted a single league goal in 11 this season. Samaras, well he was just getting on a bit and not performing.
Dan
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I'm hoping he'll rip the SPL apart for the remainder of the season and go out all guns blazon' for Europe next year.
George14brfc
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Aye I'm hoping he is mate!
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All u19 players are safe, no one will be released. Its the reserves that needs a clean out. I have a list of 7 players who will leave or be sold in the summer. Not going to bore you with the details.
Another thing I'm going to do is try and run my wage budget in line with season ticket sales and gate receipts.
Season ticket income 2013/14 - £18.8m
Gate receipt income 2013/14 - £15.6m
Total salary paid 2013/14 - £15.6m (or on average £300k p/w)
Based on last years income this means I can be spending up to £660k p/w after bonuses on player wages. I'm currently spending £410k p/w on wages so I'm going to set a cap at £500k for the next two seasons until the total income from the above reaches £40m p/year.
Jamie3
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He's young enough to become a legend at the club!
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1 High earner on £50k p/w
1 Captain on £30k p/w
3 Key players on £30k p/w
3 First team players on £25k p/w
3 First team players on £20k p/w
3 Rotation players on £15k p/w
3 Rotation players on £10k p/w
8 Back up players on £5k p/w
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I've went for the flat 4-1-4-1. I used the default wide midfielders but used instructions to have them act like inside forwards while attacking. This is my project squad, not my staring XI. All of the players selected are under 25 (excluding Izaguirre who represents Andrew Robertson). The only space is in the centre of the park. I'll look to bring one in maybe at the end of next season or if I can get a bargain beforehand and loan them out.
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Dundee Utd are going to push us right to the end I think. Beating them in the post-split fixtures is vital. But even more vital is beating Roma to progress in the Europa.
mully99
Dan
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Aye excellent for a free! Hopefully he comes onto a game next season or he'll be off!
Cheers man, big ask against Roma next!
SR67
2013/14 – Quite quiet for us only three in three out. Rob Kiernan was a flop but Danny Wilson and Stevie May have been on the brink of first team since they joined. Around £5m profit from transfers that year. Happy days.
2014/14 – A lot busier this time around. In the summer window six new faces arrived. Youngsters Mark O’Hara and Benjamin Siegrist have provided excellent backup and stepped up to the mark when called up.on. Jason Lowe was the pricey arrival that summer, £5m from Blackburn and he’s lived up the price tag becoming a first team regular. Joe Ledley returned to fill the defensive midfield spot and slotted back in like he never left. Adam Le Fondre joined on laon as an impact player and he was better than I had expected.
Now for the honourable mentions. Georginio Wijnaldum and Gael Kakuta. Both kept popping up with a goal or assist. Their partnership on the wings was phenominal.
It then came to January when I decided to spend the big bucks. Andrew Roberson signed from Dundee Utd on loan and returned on loan. I then broke the club record signing Jordan Rhodes. He took a while to get going but has netted some vital goals so far. Another season of profit, £2m up.
Total Players Bought: 11
Total Players Sold: 15
Total Profit/Loss: £7m
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Dan
Top draw in Europe, I fully expect you to go and win it from here
SR67
Cheers man, if we can play like we did against Roma we should lift the trophy!
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We managed to wrap up the domestic treble. Next year I'll be focused on reaching the Champions League last 16.
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So I've completed target number one. Dundee Utd made us work for the league title but we won both cups comfortably. I feel this years Europa League run has set us up for a real go at the Champions League next year.
This seasons goals:
- Win the league by at least 10 points
- Reach the Champions League quarter final
- Make the squad more home-grown
- Have the league top goal scorer.
Dan
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Cheers man, with Rhodes I see us doing better in the group stages.
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I know I will eventually have to replace Wijnaldum and Kakuta as they joined on a high wage and will be in their peak when I need to renew so they will be sold eventually. To a nice profit.
As potential replacements for them I have Ryan Gauld (Dundee Utd want over £20m for him the now) and James Forrest to slot back into the squad.
UPDATE: I have both Wijnaldum (with the option of another year) and Kakuta until 2017. Kakuta only wants £30k p/w if I can get it down to his original £25k p/w I'll extend his stay.
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Also focusing on next season to bring some gems in for the u19 squad and break them into the first team towards the end of the season. So far I have 3 at a total of £1.4m. Quite excited about this yin.