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In Part 12 we are about to begin season 5, but which division are we in? Did we manage to bounce straight back to the Vanarama National at the first time of asking? We play our first league game of the season, review new signings and take a look at the financial situation and some promising youth players.

Season 5 - Episode 12

In part 11 we take a look at what seems to be some shoots of recovery at the club. After a less than impressive start to the season we are moving in the direction and play promotion chasers Dartford. There are a couple of new faces at the club and a few departures to cover as well as a worsening financial situation.

Season 4 - Episode 11

In Part 10 there is HUGE news! Have we been sacked? Did we win promotion? Did we get relegated? Has there been a player revolt? Have we been taken over by a wealthy Russian?

Season 4 - Episode 10

In part 9 we have arguably the toughest game we will play in season 3 as we go away from home to play the table toppers, Notts County. Before that we take you through the new tactic that we have employed and the thinking behind it and touch on a couple of new signings.

Season 3 - Episode 9

In part 8 we kick off season 3 away to Stockport County. Before that we take a look at the rocky road that was season 2, the new signings we have made and an encouraging youth intake! There is lots to be positive about at Wealdstone FC!

Season 3 - Episode 8

In part 7 of this FM21 challenge we take a look at the recent form which has not been up to the recent high standards. We do have a new signing to get excited about and a potentially bright youth intake on the horizon.

As we continue to chase a playoff spot we play against Havant & Waterlooville at home!

Season 2 - Episode 7

In part 6 of this FM21 challenge there is plenty to be feeling good about with the team sitting in the playoffs at the mid way point of season 2. However, with a recent habit of conceding late goals and some cracks starting to appear, it could be a tough game against struggling Woking.

Season 2 - Episode 6

It's part 5 and its the opening game of season 2! In this episode we take a look at how season one finished, the financial situation at the club, our youth intake and the signings we have made to prepare us for the new campaign!

We then cap it off with our first competitive fixture of season 2 at home. Can we start with 3 points?

Season 2 - Episode 5

It's part 4 and it's Easter 2021 and as we approach the end of the first season, it is all to play for at Wealdstone FC. The season has been a positive one so far but do we have what it takes to sustain it until the very end?

In part 4 we play at home to relegation threatened Weymouth, we take a look at a little bit of transfer activity and discuss whose contracts are up in the summer!

Season 1 - Episode 4

In Part 3 we take a look at some topsy turvy form from Wealdstone FC in the Vanarama National before playing a league match against Sutton United where we hope to start the new year with a bang.

We also take a look at two new loan signings and a surprising financial situation.

Season 1 - Episode 3

It's part two and the overhaul is making big progress. All players who joined Wealdstone FC from a football league club have been released or sold and we have signed only players from non-league clubs.

In this episode we take a look at the transfer activity, the financial situation and play an FA Cup 1st Round match at home to Hartlepool United.

Season 1 - Episode 2

You want some? I'll give it to ya!

So my first save of FM21 is Wealdstone FC and in the spirit of making things difficult for myself... as I like to do. I have set myself a transfer rule that will remain in place for the whole save.

I can only sign players from the English non-league system! 11 Jamie Vardy's? Let's hope so.

I have gone with Wealdstone for a few reasons... 1. Semi-pro team in a league with lots of professional teams (difficult? check) 2. Second smallest stadium in the league (reduced revenue? check) 3. Newly promoted team (more difficulty? check!)

The first Youtube video of the series explains the rules of the save in a bit more detail and takes a first look at the squad and the players we have to sell due to not complying with this rule.

The simple version is this...I can only sign players and staff from English non-league clubs or free agents providing that their last permanent club was a non-league club.

Let's see how high up the pyramid we can get!

Season 1 - Episode 1

It's the Champions League Quarter Final against European Champions, Borussia Dortmund. After a 0-0 draw in Germany, we welcome them to Liechtenstein where we hope to repeat the result that we got in the Uefa Super Cup earlier in the season.

Part 45 - S22 Champions League Quarter Final

It's season 22 and after coming through our Champions League Group Stage with flying colours we have to play PSG in the last 16 of the Champions League. Following a 1-1 draw in Paris, can we secure a result to take us to the Champions League Quarter Final?

Part 44 - S22 Champions League Last 16

It's the headline of season 21 and perhaps the headline of the challenge so far as FC Balzers play in their first ever Europa League Final against Manchester City. There is a Champions League spot at stake but a huge obstacle in the way for the Liechtensteiners.

Having overcome PSG, Chelsea and Juventus so far, do Balzers have one more big game in their locker? Or is it curtains?

Part 43 - S21 Europa League Final

It's part 42 and we have a second leg Europa League Quarter Final match against Chelsea. After drawing the first leg 0-0 in Liechtenstein, we must visit Stamford Bridge to lineup against a Chelsea team consisting of a former Ballon D'or winner and seasoned internationals.

Part 42 - S21 Stamford Bridge

It's part 33 and we have a Champions League 2nd leg knockout game against Bayer Leverkusen. After losing the first leg 2-1 in Germany, we do have something to play for as we welcome them to the Czech Republic.

This is a Leverkusen side that boasts names such as Victor Osimhen, Alphonso Davies, Exequiel Palacios and Renato Sanches. Can Matej Vydra and Johann Berg Gudmundsson et al cause an upset? Or is this the end of our run?

Part 33 - S5 Is This The End?

It's season 21 and the challenge continues as we have qualified for the Europa League. We round up the closing stages of season 20 before taking a look at a few summer signings.

We then play against our old foe, Basel, in the Swiss Super League.

Part 41 - S21 Fighting On

Just over half way through season 20 and we have a big away game against a rejuvenated Basel side. Before that we take a look at how the winter transfer window went in what has ended up being a season of record spend for FC Balzers!

We finish with a round up of the National Team and how it is developing.

Part 40 - S20 Spending Money

We have been going well in the Champions League so far this season but in part 32 we have our toughest test yet, away to Borussia Dortmund. They have some huge name players but we go to Germany in confident mood hoping to cause an upset!

Part 32 - S5 Reality Bites

In part 39 we take you through what was a disappointing end to our Europa League campaign and focus on a new season where we play Olympiakos in the Europa Conference League qualifying rounds.

Before this we take a look at what happened during the summer transfer window and the thriving finances of the club.

Part 39 - S20 Fighting the Greeks

Despite a rocky start to the season our form has turned around and we are on the rise, firing in all three competitions that we are competing in. Today we have a huge test as our Champions League adventure continues and we must go to away to Lyon to try to continue our good form.

Part 31 - S5 UCL Group Stage

It's part 38 and we begin the knockout rounds of the Europa League with a match away from home against Marseille. Before the game we check in with the other Liechtenstein club sides to check on their progress and review the winter transfer window.

Part 38 - S19 Away in Marseille

It's a new season and the Europa League Group Stage draw has been relatively kind to us as we begin our 3rd ever Europa League campaign. Today we play against Zulte Waregem of Belgium away from home as we attempt to win the tournament for the first time.

Prior to the game we take a look at the events of the summer transfer window as a number of players were deemed surplus to requirements.

Part 37 - S19 Group Stage Hype

In Part 30 we have a huge game away to Rosenborg knowing that if we win the tie, we are into the Champions League Group Stage for the first time. Before that we take a look at our rather shaky start to the season which has resulted in more reinforcements being brought into the club.

Part 30 - S5 Away In Norway

The curtain is all but closed on season 18 but we have one huge game remaining. The Super League and Liechtenstein Cup have both been secured yet again but we have our third Europa Conference League Final to play. We can win the competition for a third time and complete another treble if we beat Watford. A win would also secure Europa League football for season 19!

Before the game we take a look at the season and the signings we made in the winter as well as our most recent youth intake.

Part 36 - S18 Another Final

It's the beginning of season five and for the first time ever we begin the season as defending champions! We begin our title defence against our old rival, Slavia Prague.

With a title defence on the line and Champions League football coming up it's been an important transfer window for Teplice and we review some key signings, including a couple of former English Premier League players!

Part 29 - S5 Starting as Champions

It's season 18 and unfortunately, in terms of European football, we are back at square one. We play against Slovan Bratislava in the Europa Conference League but there is lots more to cover before that.

We look at season 17, our new signings and departures, the club finances and facilities and the prospect of a brand new stadium for FC Balzers!

Part 35 - S18 Square One

It's all hotting up as we play what could prove to be a title decider! Sat in first place in the league, we entertain 2nd placed Slavia Prague at home, knowing that a win or draw would see us win the league title for the first time in this challenge. A defeat would mean the title race continues and would keep Slavia's hopes alive.

Let's crush their dreams!

Part 28 - S4 Crunch Time

In part 27 we play away to Sigma Olomouc in the Czech League and we have a huge opportunity to extend our lead at the top of the table over second placed Slavia Prague. Can we hold our nerve and keep up the good form?

Before that game we take a look at two young players who are due to join the club at the end of the season for a combined fee of £1.5m.

Part 27 - S4 A Stretching Lead