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#334903 The Career of Fola
Fola
Starting XI: Walker; Phillips, Clerima, Miller, Habergham; Sparkes, Davis ©*, Paine, Woodyard, Edgar; Akinola**.
Subs: Spiess, Brundle*, Strutton**, Marks, Cheek.
Three wins on the bounce after a great win against a tough Woking side. Made a few tactical changes for this one and pushed Matt Paine forward from centre back to be an anchor man in front on the back four and it worked well. Sparkes and Edgar played as inside forward, with Sparkes on the right, cutting onto his left and vice-versa with Edgar. Both managed to get on the scoresheet and played really well. Lets hope this form can continue.
Braintree Man Of The Match: Daniel Sparkes (9.0)
League Position: 9th
Next Opponent: Guiseley (H)
#334899 The Career of Fola
Fola
Starting XI: Walker; Phillips, Paine, Miller, Habergham; Edgar, Davis ©, Woodyard*, Isaac, Sparkes**; Akinola***.
Subs: Spiess, Clerima, Strutton, Marks, Cheek.
Really good win against an in-form Altrincham side. We also went down to ten men and had to play the majority of the second half a man down after Chez Isaac was sent off for two bookable offences. Went for the five in midfield and it worked fantastically. Anthony Edgar's goal came of some great work from left back Sam Habergham who is on top form at the moment. We face a strong Woking side next.
Braintree Man Of The Match: Sam Habergham (7.9)
League Position: 12th
Next Opponent: Woking (H)
#334892 The Career of Fola
Fola
Five points off Play Offs and six points off relegation after ten games gone. Quite happy with how it's going so far.
#334891 The Career of Fola
Fola
Starting XI: Walker; Phillips, Paine, Clerima, Habergham; Isaac, Davis ©*, Woodyard, Sparkes; Strutton**, Akinola***.
Subs: Spiess, Miller, Edgar*, Marks**, Cheek***.
Now that's more like it. Solid win away with against Dover which saw us stop the run of defeats. I decided to drop right winger Anthony Edgar and replace him with wide midfielder Chez Isaac and it paid off as he put us ahead. Simeon Akinola scored his third goal of the season before Stefan Payne grabbed a goal back for Dover. The second half was quite uneventful while Dover rarely threatened.
Braintree Man Of The Match: Daniel Sparkes (8.1)
League Position: 13th
Next Opponent: Altrincham (A)
#334890 The Career of Fola
Fola
Real shame as he's been really consistent for us at right back this season.
#334889 The Career of Fola
Fola
Starting XI: Walker; Marrs, Paine, Clerima, Habergham; Edgar*, Davis ©**, Woodyard, Sparkes; Marks***, Akinola.
Subs: Spiess, Miller, Isaac*, Strutton**, Cheek***.
Second consecutive two nil loss, this time against a strong Barrow side. We actually played much better this match and probably deserved to come away with a point. It was also pleasing to see Charlie Strutton make his first appearance of the season. He has been injured recently and gives us more options up top. Strutton had a chance to gain us a draw but his header hit the post before Barrow scored late on.
Braintree Man Of The Match: Alex Woodyard (7.5)
League Position: 15th
Next Opponent: Dover (A)
#334886 The Career of Fola
Fola
Starting XI: Walker; Marrs, Paine, Clerima, Habergham; Edgar, Davis ©, Woodyard, Sparkes; Cheek*, Akinola.
Subs: Spiess, Miller, Isaac*, Cole, Marks.
Terrible performance topped by a terrible result. It's a real shame as we had been on a really good run recently but we well and truly deserved to lose this one. We didn't have many chances and were outclassed all over. Bring on the next one.
Braintree Man Of The Match: Liam Marrs (6.8)
League Position: 12th
Next Opponent: Barrow (H)
#334878 The Career of Fola
Fola
Starting XI: Walker; Marrs, Paine, Clerima*, Habergham; Edgar, Davis ©**, Woodyard, Sparkes; Cheek***, Akinola.
Subs: Spiess, Phillips*, Isaac**, Cole, Marks***.
Four matches in a row now without conceding a goal which is absolutely brilliant. We should of probably grabbed a win here but happy to come away with a point. Akinola and Cheek seem to be linking well up top which is pleasing, lets se how this works out. The transfer window is just about to close and I can't see myself bringing in any new players; quite happy with the squad.
Braintree Man Of The Match: Alex Woodyard (7.2)
League Position: 9th
Next Opponent: Kidderminster (A)
#334863 The Career of Fola
Fola
Starting XI: Walker; Marrs, Paine, Clerima, Habergham; Edgar, Davis ©, Woodyard*, Sparkes**; Cheek***, Akinola.
Subs: Spiess, Phillips, Isaac*, Gardner**, Cole***.
Another clean sheet and another win, this time thanks to Michael Cheek's first goal of the season. Cheek is a brilliant target man at this level, he's 6ft 7' and is an absolute beast in the air. SImeon Akinola came back from injury and started alongside Cheek. It was Akinola's pace that hurt the Welling defence and he crossed in for Cheek to head home. Really happy to see Walker grab another clean sheet also.
Braintree Man Of The Match: Remy Clerima (7.6)
League Position: 9th
Next Opponent: Aldershot (H)
#334856 The Career of Fola
Fola
#334855 The Career of Fola
Fola
Starting XI: Walker; Marrs, Paine, Clerima, Habergham; Edgar*, Isaac**, Davis ©, Woodyard, Sparkes; Cheek***.
Subs: Spiess, Phillips, Brundle*, Gardner**, Cole***.
Clean sheet and a win, that will do. I changed the formation in this match due to all of the injuries we have had to our front men. Isaac, Davis and Woodyard were my three men in the centre of midfield and they dominated for me. Youngster George Cole came off the bench to make his professional debut and grabbed us the win. Fantastic win and onto the next one. Nice to see new signing Mitch Walker keep a clean sheet on his debut too.
Braintree Man Of The Match: Sam Habergham (7.6)
League Position: 12th
Next Opponent: Welling (A)
#334854 The Career of Fola
Fola
Decided to spend my whole transfer budget on a new goalkeeper. Mitch Walker joins us from fellow Conference side Dover. He cost an initial fee of £20k and after fifty league appearances the fee can rise to just over £80k. Fabien Speiss looked a bit shaky for me and I am hoping Walker can be a key man for me for many years. He's only 23 so should have a good future ahead of him.
#334853 The Career of Fola
Fola
Starting XI: Spiess; Marrs, Paine, Clerima, Habergham; Isaac, Davis ©, Woodyard, Edgar*; Sparkes; Cheek.
Subs: Banner, Phillips, Brundle, Gardner*, Cole.
On paper a draw away from home and a clean sheet is a good result. But to be honest, we should of definitely won this one. With Akinola, Marks and Crawford ruled out we had to go for Cheek up top alongside Sparkes who is naturally a left winger. We had a three or four clear cut chances which we should of definitely put away. I will look at bringing in a new striker on loan if possible.
Braintree Man Of The Match: Alex Woodyard (7.8)
League Position: 16th
Next Opponent: Southport (H)
#334852 The Career of Fola
Fola
Starting XI: Spiess; Marrs, Paine, Clerima, Habergham; Edgar, Davis ©, Woodyard*, Isaac**, Sparkes; Marks***.
Subs: Banner, Phillips, Brundle*, Gardner**, Cheek***.
Frustrating result but Tranmere are a good side. I went for five in midfield to try and overload them but it didn't really work. Sean Marks found the scoresheet but was then ruled off through injury and has been ruled out for 2 weeks. We only have one fit striker now for our next match against Bromley and that is Michael Cheek who isn't the best. Need to stop these run of defeats.
Braintree Man Of The Match: Sean Marks (6.9)
League Position: 19th
Next Opponent: Bromley (A)
#334851 The Career of Fola
Fola
This wasn't really expecting. Sparkes came to me stating that he wants to play League Two football and that he didn't believe he could get it here. Tried to talk him round but no luck. He will be gone if we get an acceptable bid on the table.
#334811 The Career of Fola
Fola
Starting XI: Spiess; Marrs, Paine, Clerima, Habergham; Edgar, Davis ©, Woodyard*, Sparkes; Cheek***, Akinola***.
Subs: Phillips, Isaac*, Brundle, Crawford**, Marks***.
Really poor performance added by a poor defeat in our first home game of the season. We failed to muster any real chances in front of goal which was disappointing. Also to add insult to injury SImeon Akinola was forced off with a bruised thigh and has ben ruled out for 2 weeks. His replacement Harry Crawford also was injured and is ruled out for 2 months with a sprained ankle. We face a strong Tranmere side next, think I may go for 5 in midfield and try and scrape a draw.
Braintree Man Of The Match: Matt Paine (7.1)
League Position: 10th
Next Opponent: Tranmere Rovers (H)
#334805 The Career of Fola
Fola
Starting XI: Spiess; Marrs, Paine, Miller*, Habergham; Edgar, Davis ©**, Woodyard, Sparkes; Cheek***, Akinola.
Subs: Phillips*, Isaac, Brundle**, Crawford***, Marks.
My first game as Braintree manager ended with a fantastic away win against Chester. Admittedly we looked shaky at the back but we were brilliant up top. Akinola's pace caused havoc up top and he managed to come away with a brace. Sparkes and Edgar were brilliant for me on the wings and all in all, it was a great win. We just need to sort the defence out and we'll be sorted.
Braintree Man Of The Match: Daniel Sparkes (9.0)
League Position: 2nd
Next Opponent: Lincoln City (H)
#334794 The Career of Fola
Fola
Matt Paine
My starting centre back and a player who is an absolute beast at this level. He hasn't got enough pace to progress any higher but should be a good asset for us in both boxes. Expecting a big season from this lad.
Daniel Sparkes
Can play on either wing and he's the highest valued player in the squad. A good age and can only improve with the more football he gets. Hopefully can chip in with a few goals for me, cutting in from the left wing.
Simeon Akinola
The key man for me up top and a player who I am setting a 20 goal target for. His pace will hurt players in this league and I am sure despite his finishing not being geat, that he can be a star for me. He will be my main striker this season.
#334790 The Career of Fola
Fola
They are predicted to finish 12th and to be honest, I would be happy with mid-table.
I have not made too many signings this pre-season as I am quite happy with the squad that I have at my disposal. We have some good players who I will screenshot later but these three definitely add some depth to the squad.
Liam Marrs
Joins as our starting right back on a free transfer from Conference North side Boston United. He spent some of his youth career at Sunderland and hopefully can be a good player for us.
Fabian Spiess
Also joins from Boston and will become our starting goalkeeper. Still a young lad but I feel he will be a good asset for us at this level.
Harry Crawford
Signed on a free transfer from fellow Conference side Dover Athletic. Can either play up top or just behind the front man. Good player for this level. The season is about to start but I will post my key players soon.
#334483 Succession Game Abroad // Folge Spiel
Fola
Yes...
#334480 Euro 2016 tournament thread
Fola
#334477 Succession Game Abroad // Folge Spiel
Fola
Alberto Cerri
Alberto Cerri played his tenth season for the club last season and what a player he has been. He's our Captain and has been a key part of our success. He is now 33 years old but still a key player for us and hopefully a player who will end his career here. He has scored 212 goals in all competitions for Dresden. What a player.
Haluk
In my opinion, he's the best striker in the world. In six seasons he has scored 202 goals in all competitions for us. He's only 28 and still has a good 5-8 years to play. He has also scored 59 goals in 69 games for Turkey. What a signing this guy was on a free transfer by @Cymro.
#334476 Succession Game Abroad // Folge Spiel
Fola
Double winners
#334475 Succession Game Abroad // Folge Spiel
Fola
#334474 Succession Game Abroad // Folge Spiel
Fola
CHAMPIONS!
2 titles on the bounce. Brilliant work lads.
#334471 Succession Game Abroad // Folge Spiel
Fola
Stuttgart
With one game to go we currently sit top of the league and one point above Bayern thanks to a slip up in their game in hand. We face 4th placed Mainz and Bayern face Darmstadt who we just battered. We need a win as they have a much better goal difference. Pressure is on.
#334470 Succession Game Abroad // Folge Spiel
Fola
BIG WIN! Bayern have a game in hand on us but we currently sit two points above them. Pressure is all on Bayern.
#334469 Succession Game Abroad // Folge Spiel
Fola
Another big win to keep pressure on Bayern with only two games to go.
#334468 Succession Game Abroad // Folge Spiel
Fola
Back to winning ways.
#334463 Succession Game Abroad // Folge Spiel
Fola
Not sure how we didn't win this. Bayern have been pretty much handed the title with our last two draws in the league.