TorreZ
13 years ago
8 years ago
139
From Armchair to Almighty


So after getting bored relativity quickly starting off at the top with Roma I it was time to go the whole hog and start off unemployed with Sunday League rep.

So after not being able to land a job until March 2014 we finally landed the job of Almere City in the Jupiler League, Netherlands. We took over with Almere hovering above the relegation zone and for the last few game of the season I managed to keep them around that position and stay within the Jupiler League.

So we will now be going into the 2014-2015 season starting fresh and ready to put in a decent challenge. Predicted to finish mid table I hope to maybe sneak into a playoff place.
TorreZ
13 years ago
8 years ago
139
Making it Home


The big clear out of a new club happened and 16 players and staff left the club freeing up space to bring in my own people. Managed to get myself a limited yet half decent back room with only 4 coaches.

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as you can see from above we have a strong potrntial squad, whether that potential will shine through is something we will have to see. I did bring in 5 different players. 4 of those were really to just bulk out teh squad and nothing to huge although I am very happy with the signing of Lars Gulpen for 300k from Fortuna Sittard.

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As you can see for a 21 year old its a pretty big coup for a relegation threatened Jupiler League team and I am hoping he can prove his worth to us.
TorreZ
13 years ago
8 years ago
139
Hot and Cold




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A rather hot and cold pre-season sees us take some awesome wins as well some poor, poor performances.
SniperLFC
14 years ago
7 months ago
92
Gulpen looks like a bargain, could be a star player in a few years.
TorreZ
13 years ago
8 years ago
139
Gulpen looks like a bargain, could be a star player in a few years.


Yup looks awesome, hopefully he fulfills his potential. He does have a buyout clause in his contract though that I am going to try and get out asap.
TorreZ
13 years ago
8 years ago
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The opening 10



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The opening 10 fixtures normally give you an idea of how the league is shaping up. I wondered what the season was going to be like after the opening day 5-2 defeat I thought I was destined for an early sacking but we managed to get some good results under our belts. Picking up 6 wins out of 10 games sees us sitting in the playoff places.

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We did however get dumped out the Cup in the 2nd round thanks to a Penalty shootout loss to WKE.
Dan
12 years ago
4 months ago
16,964
Good luck with this pal! Should be a good save!
TorreZ
13 years ago
8 years ago
139
Good luck with this pal! Should be a good save!


Cheers Dan, hopefully an epic.
TorreZ
13 years ago
8 years ago
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The Christmas Update



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Heading into the middle of January we are sitting pretty in 3rd place. Thanks to the Juplier rulings having been in 2nd place within the second period we have already secured a place for the playoffs.

4 points off the top its going to be very hard to push for the title but I am hoping to pick up a decent DM so I can shore up the midfield and let the wing backs push on.

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As you can see we have had a good set of results here going unbeaten for nearly 3 months if it wasn't for that last loss against Helmond Sport.
TorreZ
13 years ago
8 years ago
139
A Bad Run



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As you can see we hit a bit of a bad patch over the past few months pikcing up only 2 wins out of 8. Stared conceding a fair bit which is worrying.

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Still sitting in 3rd place as we have been most season. Sparta have grown a huge lead at the top which looks near damn impossible to catch now..
TorreZ
13 years ago
8 years ago
139
A Step Towards Euphoria



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A fantastic away result against Helmond sees us able to take an away goals win. A match against Willem II up next. I forgot that 2 teams get promoted so if we can beat Willem II in the next 2 games we will be promoted!
Dyrim
11 years ago
2 months ago
593
Do you realy want to be promoted? Isn't it better to stay down and build your squad a bit more?
TorreZ
13 years ago
8 years ago
139
Do you realy want to be promoted? Isn't it better to stay down and build your squad a bit more?


The financial and reputational gain I would get from being in the top flight means I would be able to build a far better squad than I ever would in the lower league. yes I may have to hang on for dear life in the top flight but if I can it will be well worth it.
Dan
12 years ago
4 months ago
16,964
A great season Robbie! Can see where Dyrim is coming from but promotion would be fantastic!
TorreZ
13 years ago
8 years ago
139
A great season Robbie! Can see where Dyrim is coming from but promotion would be fantastic!


Cheers Dan hopefully promotion happens!
TorreZ
13 years ago
8 years ago
139
It Actually Happened!



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We again managed to play so well away from home and took a 2-0 win in the second leg to confirm our status in the Eredivisie!

Not sure how well it will go and I am hoping we can just hang on and stay in the League but for now we will enjoy the promotion.
Dan
12 years ago
4 months ago
16,964
Congratulations Robbie! bring on next season!
TorreZ
13 years ago
8 years ago
139
Congratulations Robbie! bring on next season!


Thanks! Gonna be tough!
TorreZ
13 years ago
8 years ago
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The Hard Work Starts



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We begin our life in the top flight with a small pre-season. A much better pre-season to last years where it all went to pot. The Eredivisie kicks off alot earlier than other European Leagues with the first match on the 8th of August.
TorreZ
13 years ago
8 years ago
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The Team



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As you can see we have a lot of potential talent going into the season hopefully that will show. Lars Gulpen turned into the player I was hoping fro when I singed him chipping in with 8 goals and 28 assists last season, hopefully that follows on to this season.

A few of the players I am hoping will make a difference this season.

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A versatile wing back in Alhadhur will hopefully bring some attacking threat from the back something which Bots didn't really have in him last season.


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17 year old Saldago looks like he has the raw talent to become special. Hopefully he can get some game time but if not I will try and loan him out in January.


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20 year old Alfaiate was brought in as 36 year old Keler is on his way out. This biy looks like he has the presence to become a future captain and can form a Portuguese wall with Ferreira in center of defence.
TorreZ
13 years ago
8 years ago
139
The Opening 10



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A poor start to life in Eredivise saw us go our first 6 games without a win then we ajusted to life and started on an awesome run of 4 game winning streak only halted by Den Haag in the most recent match.

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As you can see thanks to that decent run we are well away from the relegation zone and are actually sitting in mid table! Hopefully we can continue that form and not have to get into a relegation battle.
TorreZ
13 years ago
8 years ago
139
Christmas Update



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I have just played some of the bets few months in my FM games ever. Newely promoted Almere City have won 8/11 games including victories against the likes of Feyenoord, PSV and FC Twente!

We also made our way into the Quarter finals of the KNVB Beker Cup.

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That amazing run of form has us in the dizzying heights of 6th place with a game in hand. If we can continue this form it would be incredible!
TorreZ
13 years ago
8 years ago
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TorreZ
13 years ago
8 years ago
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30 Games Down



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The fairytale continues with 4 game to go we continue to show amazing form with a small and young squad. Apart from that Gulpen injury I have been very lucky.

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With 4 games left and a Cup semi final against PSV we have a chance to do some wonderful things in our first season in the big time!
Dan
12 years ago
4 months ago
16,964
Wow what a season your having, european qualification could potentially be on the cards here! Shame about the defeat to PSV!
TorreZ
13 years ago
8 years ago
139
Wow what a season your having, european qualification could potentially be on the cards here! Shame about the defeat to PSV!


European qualification after my first season in the top flight would be amazing!
Dyrim
11 years ago
2 months ago
593
We all know the dutch competition is joke irl. But evenso this is still only a bit short of impossible. Great run in the league and Europe would be amazing.
TorreZ
13 years ago
8 years ago
139
European Football!



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So after an unbelievable season Almere City finish 4th in their first season in the big time and qualify for the Europa League next season!
Dan
12 years ago
4 months ago
16,964
Unbelievable! well done chap!

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