Well Travelled

Mission Complete

And here we go, Serie A.



After stepping down from the Real job, Massimilliano Allegri took my old job, leaving the door open to walk into the Juve job. I'm very confident.

Good luck with Juventus

SEASON 2 - 2015/16

After success in Spain, our tour takes us to Italy and Juventus.



A media prediction of 1st and I'm straight under the cosh for results. Let's hope the team can play my tactics sharpish.




Another strong squad, a little on the bloated side. I'm not entirely happy with the left flank so I'll be looking for a new winger and LB. That midfield is ridiculous, Pogba, Vidal and Pirlo. *swoon*

TRANSFERS IN



First player through the door is one Memphis Depay from PSV. We really needed a left sided winger, and Depay truly fits the mould. Bags of talent.



And the new LB. Left sided full-backs are at a bit of a premium it seems, so I was sort of stuck with Clichy....



Chuffed to bits with Hulk. Monster wingers to feed Tevez.

LOANS IN



Needed a half decent back up in case my sexy midfield got injured

TRANSFERS OUT







*slight changes to these, my game decided to shut down before I could save. Signed all of the above just for slightly different moneys.

First Juve trophy and a personal defence of one of my own titles. UEFA Super Cup wrapped up against my old Real team no less. Looking at their team sheet, it felt bizarre to see them with no wingers, especially after all of the investment and talent I threw at that squad.
Anyways, it didn't feel great to beat my own team so easily.

2nd trophy of my Italian vacation, the Italian Super Cup




A great game for Depay, who had a bit of stick from the press for a poor debut, shut them all up with a brace in the first 10 minutes.

Cracking start already with Juve

Could not have asked for a better start in Torino...

Yeah it's not going bad. I'm fully reliant on wingers to score atm. Tevez, Morata, and Llorente can barely get a goal between them

Off topic, does anyone know how to get rid of this at the top of my stories etc? No idea how to associate a game :s

If you go to "edit story" there's a new drop down box near the one where you select the team, league, etc that you use to say what version of FM you're playing for each game.

Thanks Simon, you're a gent

Champions League Group Stage



After drawing the 2 and losing 1 of the first 3 games, who'd have though I'd still be able to top the group?

Top of the table clash against Inter, the only team who could really stand in my way. As you can see...

Well done Memphis Depay, very well deserved. Turned out to be my signing of the summer, I thought it would be Hulk.



And a couple more end of year accolades.

WINTER TRANSFER WINDOW

IN



A sad injury to Chiellini has ruled him out for the next 3 or so months, so needed a good CB for the spring run in.

OUT

Jesus...that was embarrassing

Must be a bug. Pogba's griping about a new contract and demanding promises to have a contract discussion...





And then he refuses to enter negotiations

That's annoying. I'm sure he'll be more willing after a bit more success!

Pogba is beeing tricked by his agent, yet again!

After a bit of a word in his ear, Pogba sacked his agent and has signed and extortionate contract. Still, I need him for the spring run in.

Looks like Bukina was right. Well done on getting him the sack and locking him up to a long term deal. Although he'll probably be at Juventus longer than you, looks like you'll be moving on to country #3 soon!

Yeah, I've got no interest in ruining teams before I leave. I try and always pre-sign some players in the winter on contracts ready for once I've left. Juve have got Chichorito coming in the summer on a free.

Anyway, 100 games in so here's a nice little summary...



Also worth mentioning, Pep and Laurent Blanc are getting itchy feet

Italian mission complete. 5 games to spare so steam rolled the league. Updates to come.

Champions League Semi First Leg...



Oh...we've got it all to do in the second leg. TBH, I don't think we'll turn this around. Let's see.

I'm speechless. The last league game against Genoa I played a full youth team to keep the first team fresh for the second leg. Fired a rocket up their arse before the game against Madrid started and they turned in the best performance I've had. Kroos helped by getting sent off and he really is the lynchpin for Real, especially as they've ditched wingers for 3 CM's. Pogba once again proved the new contract was a good choice and Depay put in a great game. I'm truly chuffed.

Season 2 and Serie A now over, just the Champions League final to come.



A 15 point swing in my favour with only a couple of losses. Juve were always favourites to win it but I'm happy to have won it as emphatically as I have.



Just a quick look at the stats will tell you how good we was this year. Top 5 average ratings and they all played most of this seasons games. My new winger signings providing most of the assists. And Pogba, what a beast. 21 goals from the centre of the park. Cracking.

They love an award ceremony in Italy...









My second manager of the year in a different country



Season 2 summary to follow.

Agh, gutted. Was a very tight game, loads of shots a both goals. Undone by goals in the dying minutes of full time and extra time. Strikers have been the difference for me this season, and with Llorente and Tevez just not hitting the goals enough, they've cost champions league final. Bugger.



No awards for any of the Juve players but a few in the team of the year.

And so it begins...

I don't know if you're trying to get hired by all my least favourite teams in these leagues, but you're doing a great job of it!

By all means, go for the Marseille and Schalke jobs after Arsenal...