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#67724 Around The World II
alilane4
Er... OK!
So I can lose two of my group games and still go through because I have a goal difference of 0 which is better than Peru's -1
God I love this competition. This means I have reached the FA's expectation. I have Brazil in the next round though who look in ominous form.
#67684 Around The World II
alilane4
Balls. They were too much for me and the own-goal was enough to sink us. We pushed but it wasn't enough.
The FA said they wanted me to reach the second round so this could have been my last game in charge after only 1 year!
#67681 The Career of Fola
alilane4
KUI.
#67665 Around The World II
alilane4
So the league table does lie. We're on the same points as Uruguay but we have to play the apparent best team in the league. If we lose this then I need Bolivia to give me a miracle.
#67657 Getting another Interntional manager sacked
alilane4
#67652 Around The World II
alilane4
I didn't have to qualify for this but interestingly have been in this job for 1 Year & 2 Days, I just didn't have to do anything apart from 3 exploratory friendlies.
Anyways here's my first Copa game against a strong Uruguay side.
Obviously disappointed to lose after coming back from 2 goals down. We have allot to work on especially a lack of defensive options.
#67649 Around The World II
alilane4
A meaningless friendly but nevertheless a good training example and a sign of things to come, I hope.
Interestingly Matias Fernandez (who's amazing) has got 64 caps and only scored 5 goals! I can't possibly imagine how he's only scored a goal every 12.8 games!
I guess the previous manager wasn't getting the best out of him. However I have in my "striker" position (AMC - check tactics on the first page) so I am hoping he can do a bit more damage.
#67647 Succession Game
alilane4
Good luck in it and make sure your players enjoy it.
#67638 Around The World II
alilane4
So I've got quite a hard group in my second ever tournament although I am mildly confident I can go through.
#67523 Around The World II
alilane4
Got a very good range of talent there. I tried to get my ass man from Hungary but you can't poach from other nations, I must remember to sack all my staff next time I leave a job!
I worked out quite early that I could only get South American staff, hence the wide range of Brazilians!
#67517 Around The World II
alilane4
Chile were the only team seemingly interested in me so I accepted. They have an interesting history but haven't won anything. They impressed me in the World Cup as they finished 4th, apparently that wasn't enough for Biela to keep his job.
First job... staff.
#67503 Around The World II
alilane4
Not too disheartened, my luck ran out. That and an overrated Gervinho.
Satisfied? I just got Hungary to their first World Cup in 28 years and then get through to the 2nd round!!
Right time to see how the World Cup pans out then see what other jobs are about and see if anything tickles my fancy (and if they'll hire me of course)
#67496 Around The World II
alilane4
It didn't matter in the end but a draw was a surprise as was qualification.
Next up Ivory Coast. I've already outshone my predictions to even get here so anything else is a massive bonus.
#67477 Around The World II
alilane4
Huge, huge.
With Spain beating both the other teams it mean South Korea must beat Paraguay to stand any chance of getting through.
If Korea lose: We're through
If Korea draw: We're through
if I win: We're through
If I draw: We're through
If Korea win and i lose: It'll go down to goal difference.
I know I'm not normally an optimist but it does look like I hold the key. However if I get a good beating by Spain then Korea would only need a couple of goals to overtake me.
You now see why that 87th minute goal was so crucial, if we hadn't done that we'd both be on 3 points and they have to play the easier team.
#67470 Around The World II
alilane4
Wow, my right-back to the rescue. That 87th minute goal could be extremely crucial. Not only does it mean we gain a point but also S Korea lose 2. A loss there and I would've had to beat Paraguay and hope for a result against Spain.
Paraguay up next.
#67466 Around The World II
alilane4
Operation #DontGetKnobbed is underway and the betting companies have the same idea.
#67455 Around The World II
alilane4
Um, to answer I'd say yes that is a kind draw.
I need Spain to clean up and beat everybody else, then if i can get 4 points then it may be enough to sneak through on goal difference. I'll see what my FA think but I am guessing it'll be along the lines of:
"Don't get knobbed in every game"
...and that's my plan.
#67446 Around The World II
alilane4
lol. Typical, that loss couldn't have come at a better time, there was nothing to play for and I didn't need the three points.
So the final league table looks like this...
#67445 Around The World II
alilane4
Cheers man. A bit surprised really but 2 good results verses the Czech's and a faltering Russia was enough for me to capitalise.
My upturn in form could coincide with 2 things.
1: I now play three strikers in the AMC, AMR & AML roles and this seems to work quite nicely.
2:
Staff, I have some really good staff around me and these guys may help.
#67443 Around The World II
alilane4
#67323 Around The World II
alilane4
Another good win which means I only need another point to qualify for my first World Cup after 7.5 years in charge.
Scotland at home & Faroe Islands away to get that point.
#67316 Around The World II
alilane4
Yeh got it loaded but only get a few newgens through each season. I think my mistake was setting it to 'view only'
#67300 Around The World II
alilane4
So then, only the top team go through down-right. I've taken another 4 points off of the big-guns and a win vs Scotland will put me in a very commanding position.
It may be my time!
#67296 Around The World II
alilane4
I knew we had it in us. A great win with my Nigerian born right back popping up for a corner to nod home.
I have a few immigrants in my squad now including a striker from Cameroon & a Montenegrin back up full back.
Looking at the table we look good, very good. I've got to play Russia and even if I lose that I will still be at least 2 points clear with the 3 'lesser' nations to play.
#67284 Around The World II
alilane4
I'll evaluate how things go in future months then see what jobs are available after the World Cup.
Let's just say I'm looking elsewhere for alternative's but not desperate to leave.
#67273 Around The World II
alilane4
I have to be honest no. There's no real talent coming through and this is slightly worrying.
Depending on what I can do with my current squad (next 4 years) I may have to move on if the talent dries out.
#67267 Around The World II
alilane4
Two good results, especially away to Scotland. Next up are the two crucial games. Czech's & Russia.
If I can survive those with 2 or 3 points I have a very good chance of at least 3rd, maybe even higher.
#67115 Around The World II
alilane4
Another good win to improve our chances of a good campaign. Next up I need to beat Scotland away, do that and a win vs Faroe Islands and we're looking healthy.
All I have to do now is holiday for about 6 months and hope for no serious injuries.
#67104 Around The World II
alilane4
Well. Didn't expect this. A great result that puts us in a strong position already. We've played the 2 hardest teams in the group and got 4 points from them, now if we can get a good run of wins against the lesser nations we can push on and go for top 3.
#67087 Around The World II
alilane4
I went for this one, a loss is a loss against the Czech's no matter the score. I went direct and counter attack and jst as time was running out we broke down the right for a cross and Torghelle was there to nod it home.
A great start to my campaign and if I can get another draw against Russia (next) then I can really push on against the "easier" teams.