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Welcome to episode 30 of my FM24 Head Coach story. We return for our annual journeyman story, combined with a Director of Football challenge. We start unemployed with no reputation or coaching badges, working our way to the top of the game with no say in transfers, contracts or staffing. In episode 30, we're back with Yokohama FC for a potential goodbye, as we're approached for a job interview. Will we be offered a new job?

Welcome to episode 29 of my FM24 Saving Southend story. We begin our one club story with Southend United in non-league. We have a points deduction, transfer embargo and a threadbare squad, but can we stay up in our first season before heading on a road to glory? In episode 29, we're back for deadline day with some big loan decisions to make before the transfer window closes. We also face Cardiff City, now flying under new manager Rob Edwards!

Welcome to episode 29 of my FM24 Head Coach story. We return for our annual journeyman story, combined with a Director of Football challenge. We start unemployed with no reputation or coaching badges, working our way to the top of the game with no say in transfers, contracts or staffing. In episode 29, we're back with Yokohama FC for another reunion with our old stars against Shimizu. It's our last chance at a trophy this season before we host our old side FC Gifu, but there's job talk on the horizon too!

Welcome to episode 28 of my FM24 Saving Southend story. We begin our one club story with Southend United in non-league. We have a points deduction, transfer embargo and a threadbare squad, but can we stay up in our first season before heading on a road to glory? In episode 28, we're back with third round FA Cup action against Championship side Watford, before hosting Sheffield Wednesday in League One as the EFL transfer window opens.

Welcome to episode 28 of my FM24 Head Coach story. We return for our annual journeyman story, combined with a Director of Football challenge. We start unemployed with no reputation or coaching badges, working our way to the top of the game with no say in transfers, contracts or staffing. In episode 28, we're back with Yokohama FC for a reunion with our old stars against Shimizu. We also face the club that previously rejected us, Urawa Reds.

Welcome to episode 27 of my FM24 Saving Southend story. We begin our one club story with Southend United in non-league. We have a points deduction, transfer embargo and a threadbare squad, but can we stay up in our first season before heading on a road to glory? In episode 27, we're back to face Ange Postecoglou's leaders Birmingham City, in addition to a trip to Rotherham United.

Welcome to episode 27 of my FM24 Head Coach story. We return for our annual journeyman story, combined with a Director of Football challenge. We start unemployed with no reputation or coaching badges, working our way to the top of the game with no say in transfers, contracts or staffing. In episode 27, we're back with Yokohama FC for transfer deadline day and the Yokohama derby. We've had multiple star players sold but will they be replaced before the transfer window shuts?

Welcome to episode 26 of my FM24 Saving Southend story. We begin our one club story with Southend United in non-league. We have a points deduction, transfer embargo and a threadbare squad, but can we stay up in our first season before heading on a road to glory? In episode 26, we're back fighting at the top end of the table against as we host leaders Portsmouth before travelling to Barnsley.

Welcome to episode 26 of my FM24 Head Coach story. We return for our annual journeyman story, combined with a Director of Football challenge. We start unemployed with no reputation or coaching badges, working our way to the top of the game with no say in transfers, contracts or staffing. In episode 26, we're back with Yokohama FC for a new season with a star departed, no real replacements in the transfer window and a tough trip to Hiroshima in the J1 League.

Welcome to episode 25 of my FM24 Saving Southend story. We begin our one club story with Southend United in non-league. We have a points deduction, transfer embargo and a threadbare squad, but can we stay up in our first season before heading on a road to glory? In episode 25, we're back after an unbeaten league start to face Carlisle United. We've also got transfer deadline day, including a bonus clause and some new additions to the squad.

Welcome to episode 25 of my FM24 Head Coach story. We return for our annual journeyman story, combined with a Director of Football challenge. We start unemployed with no reputation or coaching badges, working our way to the top of the game with no say in transfers, contracts or staffing. In episode 25, we're back with Yokohama FC for our final game of the season against Cerezo Osaka. We also have our season review and discuss our squad and job situation ahead of the summer transfer window.

Welcome to episode 24 of my FM24 Saving Southend story. We begin our one club story with Southend United in non-league. We have a points deduction, transfer embargo and a threadbare squad, but can we stay up in our first season before heading on a road to glory? In episode 24, we're back to reflect on a very promising summer transfer window, before making our debut in EFL League One. We head to the lion's den to face Millwall with our new look side but can we spring a surprise? 

Welcome to episode 24 of my FM24 Head Coach story. We return for our annual journeyman story, combined with a Director of Football challenge. We start unemployed with no reputation or coaching badges, working our way to the top of the game with no say in transfers, contracts or staffing. In episode 24, we're back with Yokohama FC for a huge League Cup semi final against Vissel Kobe. The problem? Another star has been sold and we have an injury crisis too (including goalkeepers, of course)!

Welcome to episode 23 of my FM24 Saving Southend story. We begin our one club story with Southend United in non-league. We have a points deduction, transfer embargo and a threadbare squad, but can we stay up in our first season before heading on a road to glory? In episode 23, we're back after securing promotion from EFL League Two. We face Cambridge United and Forest Green Rovers as we try to secure the title. Doncaster Rovers are level on points with us, but will Grant McCann be our nemesis again?

Welcome to episode 23 of my FM24 Head Coach story. We return for our annual journeyman story, combined with a Director of Football challenge. We start unemployed with no reputation or coaching badges, working our way to the top of the game with no say in transfers, contracts or staffing. In episode 23, we're back with Yokohama FC to reflect on a busy transfer window for the Director of Football. We've lost five first team players, including our first choice GK. We've also got a reunion with FC Gifu before deadline day in Japan!

Welcome to episode 22 of my FM24 Saving Southend story. We begin our one club story with Southend United in non-league. We have a points deduction, transfer embargo and a threadbare squad, but can we stay up in our first season before heading on a road to glory? In episode 22, we're back to reflect on both a poor run and defining moment in our EFL League Two promotion push. We also face Tranmere Rovers and Ebbsfleet United in two crucial away matches.

Welcome to episode 22 of my FM24 Head Coach story. We return for our annual journeyman story, combined with a Director of Football challenge. We start unemployed with no reputation or coaching badges, working our way to the top of the game with no say in transfers, contracts or staffing. In episode 22, we're back with Yokohama FC to face Hiroshima in the League Cup, before a tough trip to Kyoto in the J1 League. We also discuss injuries!

Welcome to episode 21 of my FM24 Saving Southend story. We begin our one club story with Southend United in non-league. We have a points deduction, transfer embargo and a threadbare squad, but can we stay up in our first season before heading on a road to glory? In episode 21, we're back for transfer deadline day with some potential big sales on the cards. We also face Colchester United in the Essex Derby, as we try to continue our promotion push!

Welcome to episode 21 of my FM24 Head Coach story. We return for our annual journeyman story, combined with a Director of Football challenge. We start unemployed with no reputation or coaching badges, working our way to the top of the game with no say in transfers, contracts or staffing. In episode 21, we're back with Yokohama FC to face their former manager, who beat us to the Urawa Reds job in pre-season. We also reflect on a hectic transfer deadline day, with some big players in and out of the club.

Welcome to episode 20 of my FM24 Saving Southend story. We begin our one club story with Southend United in non-league. We have a points deduction, transfer embargo and a threadbare squad, but can we stay up in our first season before heading on a road to glory? In episode 20, we're back to face Premier League opposition as Everton visit us in the FA Cup Third Round. We also discuss the transfer window, face Crewe Alexandra and talk about Neymar.

Welcome to episode 20 of my FM24 Head Coach story. We return for our annual journeyman story, combined with a Director of Football challenge. We start unemployed with no reputation or coaching badges, working our way to the top of the game with no say in transfers, contracts or staffing. In episode 20, we're back with Yokohama FC for our reunion game against former club FC Gifu. We've also got more transfer window news as our top tier debut season continues.

Welcome to episode 19 of my FM24 Saving Southend story. We begin our one club story with Southend United in non-league. We have a points deduction, transfer embargo and a threadbare squad, but can we stay up in our first season before heading on a road to glory? In episode 19, we're back for a triple header of top of the table EFL League Two clashes. We face Doncaster Rovers, Bradford City and Forest Green Rovers, with five points separating the four of us.

Welcome to episode 19 of my FM24 Head Coach story. We return for our annual journeyman story, combined with a Director of Football challenge. We start unemployed with no reputation or coaching badges, working our way to the top of the game with no say in transfers, contracts or staffing. In episode 19, we're back with Yokohama FC for our first game in charge. We've already got a big signing to introduce, as well as our J1 League debut and a look at our former club, FC Gifu.

Welcome to episode 18 of my FM24 Saving Southend story. We begin our one club story with Southend United in non-league. We have a points deduction, transfer embargo and a threadbare squad, but can we stay up in our first season before heading on a road to glory? In episode 18, we're back to try and get revenge on Walsall and Jonathan Woodgate in the FA Cup. We've also big transfer news, staff retirement news, been close to the sack and now find ourselves in a promotion race! 

Welcome to episode 18 of my FM24 Head Coach story. We return for our annual journeyman story, combined with a Director of Football challenge. We start unemployed with no reputation or coaching badges, working our way to the top of the game with no say in transfers, contracts or staffing. In episode 18, we're back with shocking news from FC Gifu as Hiroki Izumi has been released. As a result, we're leaving the club too but which club will give us a job interview?

Welcome to episode 17 of my FM24 Saving Southend story. We begin our one club story with Southend United in non-league. We have a points deduction, transfer embargo and a threadbare squad, but can we stay up in our first season before heading on a road to glory? In episode 17, we're back for an end of summer transfer window special as a busy deadline day begins. We also continue our EFL return at home to Walsall, managed by Jonathan Woodgate!

Welcome to episode 17 of my FM24 Head Coach story. We return for our annual journeyman story, combined with a Director of Football challenge. We start unemployed with no reputation or coaching badges, working our way to the top of the game with no say in transfers, contracts or staffing. In episode 17, we're back for our final two games at FC Gifu as an improbable back to back promotion edges closer! We'll also have our season review.

Welcome to episode 16 of my FM24 Saving Southend story. We begin our one club story with Southend United in non-league. We have a points deduction, transfer embargo and a threadbare squad, but can we stay up in our first season before heading on a road to glory? In episode 16, we're back for a summer transfer window special ahead of our EFL return. We then face Swindon Town on the opening day!

Welcome to episode 16 of my FM24 Head Coach story. We return for our annual journeyman story, combined with a Director of Football challenge. We start unemployed with no reputation or coaching badges, working our way to the top of the game with no say in transfers, contracts or staffing. In episode 16, we're back for transfer deadline day at FC Gifu after a disappointing transfer window. We've also become inconsistent on the pitch too, as we head to Kumamoto.

Welcome to episode 15 of my FM24 Saving Southend story. We begin our one club story with Southend United in non-league. We have a points deduction, transfer embargo and a threadbare squad, but can we stay up in our first season before heading on a road to glory? In episode 15, we're back for our final two games of the National League season, with an epic title race between us and Chesterfield. They've got two bankers, whilst we face playoff hopefuls AFC Fylde and Hartlepool United. Can we hold on? There's also a youth intake and one new loan signing to meet.