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#386056 Tonges' Journey Around the World [FM17]
tongey
We've returned from the winter break all fresh and having played a number of friendlies to keep everyone fit we're raring to go in the league again. A few of the fringe players left the club on permanent transfers and I brought in two players for rotation purposes. I'll be looking to bed them in fairly quickly.
09.03.2024 - Czech Second Division - Sokolov (A) - 0-0
A game against the team in 2nd place and who are my title rivals. To be honest nothing really happened apart from a horror tackle from John O'Sullivan which earned him a straight red card. Other than that, a few missed chances and a few poor tackles and not a lot else to offer. A boring 0-0 draw.
13.03.2024 - Czech Second Division - Ceske Budejovice (A) - 4-0
What a difference to the previous game. No boring 0-0 draw here, but a fantastic attacking performance. We started off well when Erik Pipiska got his first goal in the 14th minute with a simple tap in. Vaclav Jurecka got the 2nd of the game when he hit an effort from the edge of the area and it deflected in. Pipiska got his 2nd of the game to make it 3-0 before in the 80th minute Michal Prochazka made it 4-0. A great performance and a clean sheet to go with it.
23.03.2024 - Czech Second Division - Vlasim (H) - 3-0
A narrow 2-1 win to gain the 3 points and to keep the unbeaten run going. We took the lead when Erik Pipiska scored a thunderbolt of a strike in the 29th minute. It was 2-0 in the second half when new boy Nemanja Vejnovic got up at a corner to head the ball past the keeper who had no chance. Vlasim got one back in the 77th minute when we fouled them in the box to give them a penalty. We held on to take the 3 points.
We're flying at the top of the league going 4 points clear with a game in hand so hopefully it will increase to 7 points very soon. Not long to go in the league!
#385972 Loughgall FC
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#385966 Tonges' Journey Around the World [FM17]
tongey
01.11.2023 - Czech FA Cup 4th Round - Frydek-Mistek (H) - 2-0
What could have turned out to be a tricky 4th round tie against a team that completely outplayed me last time actually turned out to be a comfortable win. We progress into the 5th round where I'm sure harder games will lie. Vaclav Jurecka got the opening goal of the game in first half injury time so that we went into the break 1-0 up. We started quickly in the 2nd half and Michal Prochazka got the 2nd on the 50th minute with a fine curling effort.
04.11.2023 - Czech Second Division - Pardubice (H) - 1-0
Another loss in the league and another bad performance. We didn't get going and they punished us. We were lucky that the game only ended 1-0 so we hhave to move on quickly to the next game. A 63rd minute strike gave them the win and the 3 points.
08.11.2023 - Czech Second Division - Karvina (A) - 2-0
Back to winning ways and a much better performance. The deadly duo did the damage with Erik Pipiska grabbing the first with a well timed header from a corner. Richard Kovacs got the 2nd with a powerful strike from just inside the area in the 71st minute. A great victory and 3 big points.
15.11.2023 - Czech Second Division - Loko Vlatvin (A) - 5-1
This is much more like it. Back to our high scoring ways and a number of players shone. Erik Pipiska got us started with a placed shot round the keeper into the corner.
Richard Kovacs got his first of the game with a simple tap in from a low cross form the wing. Vaclav Jurecka made it 3-0 just before the half time whistle and we were looking comfortable. Richard Kovacs then doubled his tally with another tap in and finally rounded off his hattrick with a wonderful strike from the edge of the box.
What a performance from the young striker. They got a consolation late on but that didn't bother me too much.
25.11.2023 - Czech Second Division - Brno (H) - 5-2
Another impressive 5 goal haul for the team against a decent outfit. We went behind really early in the 1st minute as they caught us off guard. Richard Kovacs got things started in the 13th minute with a placed shot into the corner. In the 19th minute Vladimir Aytov got his first of the game. We went 3-1 up when Aytov grabbed his 2nd of the game with a awesome curling shot from outside the area. It was 3-2 shortly after as they pulled one back but we kicked on after that, Kovacs grabbed his 2nd making it 5 in 2 for the lad. Aytov completed his hattrick in the 85th minute with a tap in from a few yards out. 2 hattricks in 2 games for my team.
So as we going into the winter break, we sit a comfortable 5 points clear of Sokolov in 2nd place and the league is looking pretty. We're into the Quarter Final of the cup which is way past what I thought we'd do in the competition. Any win in that is a bonus now.
#385958 Tonges' Journey Around the World [FM17]
tongey
04.10.2023 - Czech Second Division - Frydek-Mistek (A) - 4-2
This is not how I wanted to start this month. A shocking performance and we never looked like winning the game. They counter attacked us constantly and I couldn't change the tactics well enough to ensure this stopped happening. We went 2-0 down within the first 21 minutes and we never recovered. Vinnie Vemeer scored his first for the club when he netted a free-kick on the 30th minute. Unfortunately they went 4-1 up on the 51st minute after more shoddy defending. We got a consolation goal from Richard Kovacs who bundled the ball home after a free for all in the penalty area. 4-2 the final score and I'm not happy with it. By the way, they sat bottom at the time.
11.10.2023 - Czech Second Division - Bohemians Praha (H) - 3-0
The rollocking at the end of the last match obviously did the trick. Richard Kovacs made it 2 from 2 when he netted in the 5th minute. An own goal from Sascha Wenniger meant it was 2-0 before half time. We controlled the game throughout the 2nd half and they hardly had a sniff. In the 84th minute Erik Pipiska made it 3-0 and wrapped the result up. 3 points in the bag.
22.10.2023 - Czech Second Division - Kladno (A) - 5-3
An absolute spectacle of a match. 8 goals and all were fairly decent strikes. Vaclav Jurecka put us ahead in the 1st minute with a wonderfully taken free-kick into the top right hand corner. It was soon 2-0 in the 3rd minute when Robert Kovacs rounded the keeper and slotted it home. They pulled one back in the 27th minute to make it 2-1 at half time. In the second half we made it 3-1 when Michal Prochazka hit a curling effort from 20 yards round the keeper and into the net. They got a 2nd goal in the 70th minute before a minute late we got our 4th through Erik Pipiska. It was 4-3 not long after when they pulled another back. Luckily for us we were on scoring form and
Dan Ozvolda hit one from the edge of the area into the bottom corner to make the final result 5-3. A great game.
28.10.2023 - Czech Second Division - Taborsko (H) - 1-0
It took a Richard Kovacs thunderbolt on the stroke of half time to settle this game. A battle of promotion challengers and what a battle it was. The ball was fought for in the middle of the park most of the game and we took our chance when it came. A massive 3 points for us and 3 that could be vital in the run in.
We drop a position down to 2nd due to goal difference which because of that loss means we are now 3 behind. We sit level on points with Sokolov who we beat earlier in the season so hopefully they will drop off eventually. Only 18 games left this season.
#385942 Tonges' Journey Around the World [FM17]
tongey
03.09.2023 - Czech Second Division - Viktoria Zizkov (A) - 2-1
We kick this busy month of 6 games off with an impressive hard fought victory. We went behind early on in the 15th minute but we fought back immediately and on the 18th minute that man Richard Kovacs scored a fine goal after a good team move. It remained 1-1 at half time. In the 56th minute defensive midfielder Vladimir Aytov produced a moment of pure class when he hit a strike from 30 yards out right into the top corner. A goal that deserved to win any game and it did!
13.09.2023 - Czech Second Division - Vlasim (A) - 1-1
We were involved in a tough battle against Vlasim which ended in a share of the points. They went ahead in the 28th minute when they hit a shot towards the near post and Milan Heca our goalkeeper fumbled it and spilt it in off the post into the net. So annoying when that happens. New wonderboy John O'Sullivan on his debut for the club gained us a point in the 2nd half though when he let rip from 20 yards into the bottom corner. 1-1 the final score.
16.09.2023 - Czech Second Division - Opava (H) - 1-0
Back to winning ways in the league and it was courtesy of our big centre half Jean Claude Billong who scored a fine header in the 27th minute from a great corner into the box. We controlled the game from that point and should have scored again but didn't take any of our chances. A fine display and 3 points on the board.
24.09.2023 - Czech Second Division - Most (A) - 1-0
Another 3 points in the bag and another good display of football. Possession seems to be the key for me and a nice passing game works wonders. On the stroke of half time it was one of those passing moves that got us the opening goal through Richard Kovacs who continued his good goalscoring form. Another 1-0 win and we continue the run.
27.09.2023 - Czech FA Cup 3rd Round - Znojmo (H) - 2-0
We progressed into the next round of the FA Cup with a fantastic win over First Division side Znojmo who sit mid table in their division. I didn't know what to expect but the lads put on a show for the home fans. It was the main man Richard Kovacs who got the goals, the first when he raced through on goal in the 23rd minute and slotted it home. He got his 2nd in the 2nd half when we hit them on the counter ruthlessly. We held on to the lead and knocked out a higher division team. Huge performance.
30.09.2023 - Czech Second Division - Trinec (H) - 3-0
Our final game of the month and we ended the month unbeaten. A fine display and we never looked troubled this time out. Vladimir Matrinka the 6ft3 centre half scored a header from a sumptuous ball in from the full back Jaromir Borovicka. It ws Richard Kovacs who made it 2-0 in the 2nd half when he fired home from a few yards out. Akrim Afif got the 3rd and final goal when he hit one from the edge of the area in the 92nd minute. A good display and some fine football on show.
An unbeaten month and progression in the FA Cup. This form has lifted us up into 1st place I'm guessing on goals scored as everything is evenly matched in the table. We're expected to win the league so here's hoping this is now our home for the season.
#385880 An Journey Around The World By Jamie3 V2 FM17
tongey
#385878 Susie On Tour - #2 The Leverkusen Curse
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#385876 Uncle Sam's FM 17 Career
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#385875 Tonges' Journey Around the World [FM17]
tongey
05.08.2023 - Czech FA Cup 1st Round - Trutnov (A) - 9-0
What a ridiculous way to start my time as manager. I didn't quite realise that they were in the lower leagues of Czech football so I put out a team that I thought would win and they duly did. Vaclac Jurecka got us going on the 5th minute with a well placed shot round the keeper. Richard Kovacs joined the scoring on 11 minutes before Michal Prochazka put us 3-0 up in the 14th minute. Erik Pipiska got the first of his 3 with a cheeky chip in the 20th minute. Kovacs got his 2nd of the game with a well hit strike right on the stroke of half time. Pipiska then got his 2nd of the game in the 59th minute when he went through 1 on 1. He completed his hattrick with a well taken penalty in the corner in the 62nd minute. Vladimir Aytov joined the fun with a good team goal when he tapped in from 3 yards. Misoslav Prochazka rounded things off to make it 9-0. What a way to start.
12.08.2023 - Czech Second Division - Sokolov (H) - 2-1
We kicked things off in the league with a good 2-1 win. The deadly duo as I'm going to call them now: Kovacs and Pipiska scored the two goals. Kovacs tapped in from a few yards out after a well worked move and a wonderful low cross. Pipiska made it 2-0 with a powerful header and that was it for the first half. Sokolov got one back in the 48th minute to make a nervy ending but we held out in the end. A good way to start the league.
16.08.2023 - Czech FA Cup 2nd Round - Kratonohy (A) - 5-0
Another FA Cup game and another dominant performance. Not quite the same score as last time but we scored 5 goals this time. Michal Prochazka got the first with a simple tap in in the 16th minute. Vaclav Jurecka got the first of his brace in the 38th minute to make it 2-0 at half time. Richard Kovacs got his first goal in the 54th minute with a header from a corner. Jurecka got his 2nd of the game in the 59th minute and that was 4-0. Kovacs wasn't done yet and rounded the keeper to make it 5-0 in the 91st minute.
20.08.2023 - Czech Second Division - Brno (A) - 2-0
We kept our good form going with a good 2-0 win over a good team. The deadly duo didn't score this time but Vladimir Aytov did the damage with a wonderful brace.
His first came when he raced through on goal and rounded the keeper in the 52nd minute. He got his second in the 63rd with a well struck effort from the edge of the area. A well controlled game and a good result to take home with us.
23.08.2023 - Ccezh Second Division - Ceske Budejovice (H) - 2-1
We lost for the first time under my control. We played fairly well but they got more of the luck. We went behind early on in the 13th minute with a well worked goal and then went 2-0 behind in the 69th minute. At this point we were still in the game and we controlling it without having got on the scoresheet. We got our consolation goal through Richard Kovacs in the 87th minute and had the chance to score an equaliser in the 89th but fluffed our lines. A shame really but no points this time round.
After 3 games, we sit 3rd in the league which is where we are predicted to finish by the media. The board want the title this time round so that's what I'm aiming for. We're only a point behind the leaders Taborsko so it's not disastorous at this stage and of course plenty of football yet to play.
#385871 Tonges' Journey Around the World [FM17]
tongey
Current Squad:
Of all the player I have at my disposal the standout player seems to be Richard Kovacs who I will tell you more about after. Michal Prochazka at the young age of 17 is a huge talent to have and I'll be looking at him to boss the midfield. I have a fairly good size squad to choose from as well which is good for rotation. I never like having a huge squad at my disposal as I feel bad when I don't use some of them so I demote them to the reserve squad.
TRANSFERS
Richard Kovacs has come in from Videoton on a free transfer and goes in as my number one striker. He's only 19 and is ridiculously talented for the squad. He's instantly my best player so to get him for free is a real bargain. I can't wait to see how many goals he can score for me this season.
Jean Claude Billong comes in from Radomlje for a small fee of £32.5k and comes in to strengthen the centre of defence. He's a big lad and brings experience to the young squad I've got.
Vinnie Vemeer is my last actual signing and comes in from NAC for £32k. He will be used in a rotation for the centre of midfield and is a very good talent to have in the squad. He's a player that will look to play a 'Michael Carrick' kind of role.
PRE SEASON 2023
We had a very good preseason where the players learnt my new tactic that I'd brought with me. The same I've used all through my career and the one that's brought me great success. No wingers but possession through the middle of the park. We played 5 games, winning 4 of them and drawing the other. We scored an impressive 14 goals and conceded just 6 so that's a good ratio to have. I'm impressed with the squad and instantly it looks like Michal Prochazka is going to chip in with a number of goals
#385550 Tonges' Journey Around the World [FM17]
tongey
I've taken charge of SK Sigma Olomouc who were founded in 1919 and currently play in the Czech Second Division. They've only won the Czech Second Division once in their history and their only other successes were in the Czech FA Cup and the Czech Super Cup; both just the once. They have no fierce rivals but have a friendly rivalry with; Brno, Banik Ostrava, and Zin.
They play at the Andruv Stadion which houses a total of 12,541 people which is a fair size for the league. The club possesses Good training facilities, Good youth facilities, and Average junior coaching. Building up these facilities will probably be key if I want to take them up to the top of Czech football.
#385549 Tonges' Journey Around the World [FM17]
tongey
I've travelled round 3 countries in Eastern Europe, so why not make it a 4th. After resigning as the manager of Gorica in Slovenia it hasn't taken me long to decide my next move. In fact I had already lined the country and job up before I left. The country is home to some of the most beautiful architecture in Europe, and also is home to Pilsner Urquell the worlds first pilsner beer. The country is...
CZECH REPUBLIC
Once again, I've never managed in the country before so why not give it a go. It seems to have worked for me previously. I've chosen to sign for a team in the lower tier of the nations football pyramid this time and build up to winning the top division hopefully. Similar to Novigrad, my first club. Let's hope that I can be as successful as I was there.
#385544 Tonges' Journey Around the World [FM17]
tongey
We had won the League title and the Slovenian Cup and all that was left for us to win was the Super Cup. We had been drawn against Radomlje so I was quietly confident that we could get the job done.
We had completed the treble and we had won it comfortably. Alijaz Sinkovec on his professional debut for the club scored the opener with a wonderful run past the defence and slotted it home past the keeper. What a start for the young lad. Franko Kovacevic made it 2-0 before the half time whistle with a sweet strike from 25 yards out. Goran Tzeriev completed the job on 51 minute with a powerful header from a corner. A simple win and one we did with style. Another cup success.
I had won everything I could with Gorica, so you know what happened next...
Where will I end up next, I think I know where I want to go, but time will soon tell...
#385537 Tonges' Journey Around the World [FM17]
tongey
END OF SEASON 2022/23 - GORICA
07.05.2023 - Slovenian First League - Maribor (A) - 2-2
Another strong performance against last years champions led to a draw against them. We were evenly matched and this was probably the fair result. Matija Bozic gave us the best possible start as he scored in the opening 2 minutes to put us ahead. They equalised midway through the first half and we went into the break at 1-1. Franko Kovacevic put us back in front with a superb strike from 18 yards out. Unfortunately we had a momentary lapse in defence and they scored an equaliser in the 75th minute.
No-one could find the breakthrough and it ended 2-2.
10.05.2023 - Slovenian First League - Radomlje (H) - 1-1
Another draw makes it 2 from 2 this month. A game we should have won quite easily but we switched off for key parts of the game and we didn't make the most of our dominance. Anze Pisek made it 1-0 when he tapped in from a few yards out. We couldn't hold on though and they equalised in the very last minute of the game to make it a draw. BUT...
WE WON THE LEAGUE DUE TO OLIMPIJA DROPPING POINTS IN THEIR GAME. A BRILLIANT SEASON AND IT WAS WON WITH 2 GAMES LEFT TO SPARE!
13.05.2023 - Slovenian First League - Domzale (A) - 3-0
We went into the game on a high after winning the league! What a performance and a great way for us to repay our travelling support. Franko Kovacevic put us a head and continued his fine season of scoring since he joined us. Andrej Kotnic scored two goals in a superb man of the match performance and that was that. A win!
20.05.2023 - Slovenian First League - Krkso (H) - 3-0
We got to thank our away support last game out with a 3-0 win, so this time it was time to show our home support the same gratitude. Another 3-0 win and we went finished the season on a win. Matija Bozic scored the first with a superb run and finish. Franko Kovacevic continued his scoring form with the second goal and an own goal made it 3-0. A great way to end the league campaign.
SLOVENIAN LEAGUE CUP FINAL
The Slovenian League Cup is ours after a dramatic final. The first half was full of chances for both teams who were obviously both going for it. It was 0-0 at half time due to some great saves from both keepers. We pressed on in the 2nd half but couldn't find a way through and I thought it wasn't going to be our day when we missed an open net from a couple of yards out. Full time came and it was still 0-0. In the 92nd minute they went ahead through a breakaway goal from Davor Buric. Our heads didn't drop and we piled on the pressure and it finally told when Lan Struna scored just after the extra time restart in the 106th minute. We couldn't find the 2nd goal needed so it was to be penalties.
Radomlje - SCORED, SCORED, MISSED, MISSED
Gorica - SCORED, MISSED, SCORED, SCORED
WE HAD WON!! 2 Trophies from 2 in my 2nd season in charge.
#385525 Tonges' Journey Around the World [FM17]
tongey
We had a very busy month this time round and the players have started to feel the effects of the busy season.
02.04.2023 - Slovenian First League - Olimpija (A) - 1-0
We kicked off the month with a great win over title rivals Olimpija. We played a good possession based game and we controlled it from the get go. Bede Amarachi Osuje grabbed the goal eventually after 86 minute. We just couldn't take a chance before then but we got there eventually.
05.04.2023 - Slovenian Cup Semi Final Leg 1 - Olimpija (A) - 5-2
Another game we dominated against the same team. We took more of our chances this time and the scoreline shows our dominance. Great away performance. Anze Pisek grabbed a brace in the 29th and 40th minutes. Andjelo Svalina got a rare goal in the 62nd minute. Franko Kovacevic got a brace as well when he scored in the 81st and 86th minute. A strong performance that sets us up nicely for the 2nd leg at home.
09.04.2023 - Slovenian First League - Dob (H) - 1-0
A rare loss in the league and I'm not happy with how we played. We didn't create our normal amount of chances and we didn't take one of the few we did create which is unusual. Dob went on the counter attack and score their only chance so it's annoying to see we lost. We've got a comfortable lead in the league which is the only positive about todays game.
12.04.2023 - Slovenian Cup Semi Final Leg 2 - Olimpija (H) - 1-0
Already having a huge lead on aggregate meant that we could go into this game without much to lose. We controlled the game and got the only goal of the game when Franko Kovacevic went through 1 and 1 and scored past the keeper to his right. It was a solid performance and we did what we had to do. We're in the final!
15.04.2023 - Slovenian First League - Triglav (A) - 2-2
It's not been the greatest of 2 games in the league. 1 loss and 1 draw isn't good enough for us. We went ahead through Matija Bozic as he scored a fantastic powerful header from a great ball in. They equalised before then taking the lead in the 2nd half. We left it late to get the equaliser but Bede Amarachi Osuje did just that and curled a shot round the keeper to make it 2-2. A point is better than none.
22.04.2023 - Slovenian First League - Celje (H) - 3-0
Much better performance from the lads. We play better against the better teams and we did just that today. Celje are battling for that European spot but they didn't show much against us. We outplayed them all game. Anze Pisek got the opening goal with a tap in from a goalmouth scramble. Bede Amarachi Osuje continued his good form of scoring when he scored in the 81st minute. Andjelo Svalina finished the job off and scored in the 83rd minute.
28.04.2023 - Slovenian First League - Koper (H) - 1-0
It's been a long time since we lost 2 in the same month but that's what happened and another at home. Koper were the better team on the day and they deserved the win. We didn't create many chances and they did. They also scored a goal of real quality. An all round team goal which deserved the finish it got. A shame to end on a loss but we will move on.
We're still at the top of the league and with only 4 games left we only need 4 points to guarentee the league. It's surely ours. I'd like to get it done early as possible so we can rest players for the cup final.
#385514 Tonges' Journey Around the World [FM17]
tongey
26.02.2023 - Slovenian First League - Maribor (H) - 1-0
A big win in what could be the biggest game of the season. It was a well matched game and I think we just about edged it out there. The deadlock was broken when Bede Amarachi Osuje raced through on goal and slotted it past the goalkeeper to the crowds delight. We held on for the remainder of the match to gain the 3 points. Huge win in a huge match.
05.03.2023 - Slovenian First League - Radomjle (A) - 4-0
We've really hit good form and we're scoring freely. The confidence within the squad can only bring about good performances and it certainly did today. Lan Struna got us off to a great start by scoring in the 8th minute. Franko Kovacevic grabbed a good goal in the 55th minute before Jani Curk steered one past the keeper to make it 3-0. Lan Struna rounded things off and got his second of the game with a good free-kick which curled past the goalkeeper. 4-0.
08.03.2023 - Slovenian First League - Koper (A) - 3-1
Frank Kovacevic had one of those days where he couldn't do anything wrong. Everything he touched turned into a goal. He was magnificent. His first goal was in the 17th minute when he tapped in from a delicious cross. In the 40th minute he volleyed home from the edge of the area in what could be goal of the season. His hattrick was complete when he rounded the keeper and passed the ball into the back of the net. Koper got a goal back in the 85th minute and it was just a consolation for them.
11.03.2023 - Slovenian First League - Domzale (H) - 1-1
Our win streak has come to an end. A lucky performance from Domzale but we can't win every game. It was an own goal in the 71st minute that rescued a draw for the visitors after we had gone ahead through Matija Bozic. We had our typical sending off when Blaz Poljanec lunged in and didn't get the ball. I don't think we will be winning the fair play award somehow...
19.03.2023 - Slovenian First League - Krkso (A) - 4-2
Back to winning ways and another 4 goal haul for my lads. We conceded 2 goals which is unusual for us but the win is the important thing as we come towards the end fo the season. Matija Bozic continued his good form as he grabbed a brace in the 8th and the 46th minute. Bede Amarachi Osuje also grabbed himself a brace when he scored in both the 11th and 21st minute. A good win to end the month.
We are sailing through this season and are 11 points clear of 2nd place. Could it be too early to celebrate? There is bound to be a twist somewhere in the season!
#385484 Tonges' Journey Around the World [FM17]
tongey
Should I start running now @Suffolk Seasider, don't fancy getting caught! As always thanks for keeping up!
DECEMBER 2022 UPDATE - GORICA
Only a short month as we now have the dreaded winter break. It takes so long to get through it and without any competitive football it's a bit of a bore. I may bring some players in and I'm sure some will leave me to go onto bigger clubs.
03.12.2022 - Slovenian First League - Dob (A) - 4-3
What a game of football. Goals galore and of course our usual sending off. It was 3-3 at at 90 minutes courtesy of goals from Matija Bozic, and two from Franko Kovacevic who netted from the spot for one of them. They equalised in the 90th minute themselves and I thought it was going to be points shared but Phil Ofosu-Ayeh had other thoughts as he pounced on a misplaced pass and raced up the pitch to slot the ball home. 4-3 the final score.
10.12.2022 - Slovenian First League - Celje (A) - 1-1
I don't know what it is about games before the winter break but I can never seem to win them. It was no different this time around as we stumbled to a draw. We gave away a penalty in the 47th minute which they scored from and we then piled on the pressure. Franko Kovacevic grabbed the equaliser later in the half when he volleyed home a corner. A 1-1 draw isn't too disastorous though.
We have a 10 point lead at the top and I'm hoping Maribor can't win their two games in hand that could bring it down to a 4 point lead. We're doing really well and long may it continue.
#385348 Tonges' Journey Around the World [FM17]
tongey
05.11.2022 - Slovenian First League - Krkso (H) - 2-1
Back to winning ways in the league and that's the most important thing. It wasn't the most pretty of performances but we got the 3 points. Tilen Nagode got the first goal of the game with a powerful header from a great ball in from the right full back. Marko Jakolic got sent off for a two footed lunge, this is starting to happen more and more recently so I'll be looking into that. They equalised in the 62nd minute before Bede Amarachi Osuje got the winner in the 83rd minute with another header. A good win with 10 men.
09.11.2022 - Slovenian Cup Qtr Final 2nd Leg - Maribor (A) - 3-2
Even though we lost the game, we progressed into the semi final on away goals. Things didn't start well when we gave away a penalty which they converted to make it 1-0. Bede Amarachi Osuje scored a good goal to make it 1-1 before they once again took the lead in the 36th minute. It was 3-1 in the 61st minute before we got the important away winning goal in the 81st minute through Jan Humar. What a strike it was. An away goals win always tense.
19.11.2022 - Slovenian First League - Domzale (A) - 4-3
This game was so annoying. We were controlling it and leading it before both my full backs got themselves sent off for two yellow cards and they capitalised on the extra men and came back to win. Bede Amarachi Osuje got the first goal for us with another header and Tilen Nagode got a brace with a placed shot round the keeper and a tap in from a few yards out. I'm so annoyed with this one as we deserved to win and they didn't. Simple as.
27.11.2022 - Slovenian First League - Olimpija (H) - 2-1
Marko Jakolic grabbed the first goal of the game. He's standing in for the suspended right back and he's pushing for a start next time round to. Tilen Nagode made it 2-0 and things were looking good. We then conceded in the 64th minute to make it 2-1 and we just about managed to hold on for a much needed 3 points.
30.11.2022 - Slovenian First League - Triglav (H) - 3-2
Back to back wins and I'm a happy manager. Another sending off didn't help that though. Jan Humar the man this time. Bede Amarachi Osuje got the first on 5 minutes when he tapped home from 5 yards out. Marko Jakolic made it 2 from 2 with a penalty which he smashed into the top right corner. They dragged it back to 2-2 at half time. Anze Pisek scored the winner in the 51st minute and the 3 points were ours.
Top of the league and 7 points clear! That lead could be cut to 4 if Maribor win the game in hand but we're in a good position. We got a tough draw in the cup semi final against Olimpija so I hope for two good performances and to make the final.
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01.10.2022 - Slovenian First League - Triglav (A) - 3-2
What. A. Game. I never wanted this to end. It was end to end, and I'm delighted I've come out of it with the right result. Both teams were a delight to watch. They took the lead first with a free flowing move finished off nicely. Right on the stroke of half time Tilen Nagode got the equaliser from a corner. We took the lead in the 65th minute when Matija Bozic placed his shot into the right hand corner to make it 2-1. They equalised when Matej Poplatnik got his second of the game. 2-2. Andrej Kotnik got the eventual winner in the 80th minute when he rounded the keeper and passed it into the net. A great game and a great win.
15.10.2022 - Slovenian First League - Maribor (A) - 2-0
Of all teams to lose to, I didn't want to lose to Maribor. They battered us truth be told. We weren't at the races and I'm disappointed. Maribor took their chances and we didn't simple as that. Moving on quickly...
22.10.2022 - Slovenian First League - Koper (H) - 5-1
We returned to form, and we returned to goalscoring form with it. Bede Amarachi Osuje got us off to a flyer with his goal in the 6th minute. Tilen Nagode scored a wonderful hattrick that included 2 penalties. He ultimately earned himself the man of the match with the wonderful display. Phil Ofosu-Ayeh got himself on the scoresheet with a wonder strike. He's just joined from my old team FCSB!
26.10.2022 - Slovenian Cup Qtr Final 1st Leg - Maribor (H) - 1-0
What a great win. Against a team that just battered me in the league as well. We were much improved from that game and when Tilen Nagode curled a shot round the keeper to score things were looking good. They piled on the pressure but we held firm and got the win. Let's see what happens in the 2nd leg.
29.10.2022 - Slovenian First League - Radomlje (H) - 1-0
An absolute shocker of a performance against the bottom club. We were so so poor and I don't understand why. Both teams had a man sent off with two bad tackles. They grabbed the goal on a breakaway and we couldn't break them down. points lost.
We still sit top of the league but Maribor have 2 games in hand to draw level and probably go above us on goal difference. We've also got a key game in the cup coming up so my season is still on track.
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07.09.2022 - Slovenian Cup 2nd Round - Dob (H) - 2-1
We entered the cup in the 2nd round and got a fairly tricky tie against Dob. We came through it just about after playing an alright game. Noting special, nothing disastorous.
Tilen Nagode scored the opener on the 26th minute when he tapped in a low cross from the left wing. Tilen Nagode got his 2nd of the game in the 2nd half with a powerful header to make it 2-0. Things got harder for us when Tjaz Polajazer got himself sent off with a horror tackle that earned him a straight red. Dob got their consolation goal in the 82nd minute but we held on to claim the win. A tough draw against Maribor awaits us.
10.09.2022 - Slovenian First League - Domzale (H) - 2-1
We continued our good form in the league with a solid 2-1 victory. Blaz Poljanec scored a well worked team goal and he cooly finished at the back post from a delicious cross. Domzale made it 1-1 in the 32nd minute to make it equal at half time. We left it late in the second half and after piling on the pressure Matija Bozic scored a great free-kick to make it 2-1 and to give us the 3 points.
18.09.2022 - Slovenian First League - Olimpija (A) - [1-1/i]
[i]Playing a team in form isn't easy and we coped with their attacking threat well. We just couldn't score many of our chances and ultimately a draw is a good result. They went ahead just after the break through some poor defending but in the 73rd minute, we won a corner which was headed home by Goran Tzerziev to gain a point for us.
21.09.2022 - Slovenian First League - Dob (H) - 2-0
The second time we played Dob this month and the 2nd time we've won. A better performance this time around and a better defensive one. Bede Amarachi Osuji got a poachers goal when he tapped in from a goalmouth scramble. Newboy Franko Kovacevic got his first for the club when he converted a last minute penalty.
24.09.2022 - Slovenian First League - Celje (H) - 2-0
We made it 2 wins in a row when we beat fellow title challengers Celje. Jan Humar scored from 25 yards with a placed shot into the corner to give us the lead. We dominated the game and when Tilen Nagode raced through and scored his first the game was secured. 2-0 final score.
Back on top where we belong. Happy days. We had a good month and it seems better now we're out of Europe. We've bought in some new additions and let a few go and this seems to have worked out well for us. Let's hope this continues. I'm aiming for the double this year.
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04.08.2022 - Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round 2nd Leg - Young Boys (A) - 2-1
Another win that I didn't expect. We've got further into this competition than I thought so another win is a nice surprise. Jan Humar really is pushing for a starting place more often now and he repayed my faith in him by scoring in the 7th minute to put us ahead. Tilen Nagode put us 2-0 ahead and that was the 2nd away goal which could of been crucial. We were playing really well and it's nice to see. Young Boys pulled one back in the 86th minute to make it 4-2 on aggregate. We were going through to the playoff.
18.08.2022 - Europa League Playoff Leg 1 - FC Red Bull Salzburg (H) - 2-2
Red Bull Salzburg are a team that should be beating us so I'm proud of the lads. They showed a never say die attitude and really battled well. We could of won this game as well which is the annoying thing. We went 2-0 up through goals from Jan Humar and Bede Amarachi Osije. Jani Curk got himself sent off for a bad tackle to make things a bit harder for us. We were comfortable at 2-0 but let the lead slip when we conceded 2 late on in the game. A credible draw with 10 men though.
25.08.2022 - Europa League Playoff Leg 2 - FC Red Bull Salzburg (A) - 1-0
The dream of making the group stage is over. A narrow defeat away to Salzburg. They left it late and scored in the 80th minute but they would have gone through on away goals if we had held onto the draw. We battled well once again but just couldn't take one of our few chances. The Europa League is over for us now.
07.08.2022 - Slovenian First League - Celje (A) - 2-1
Our first defeat for absolutely ages in the league and it ranckles with me. We were the better team and deserved to win. Blaz Poljanec got us into the lead with a great run and finish past the keeper. We couldn't hold on and make our dominance count as they came back and scored 2 goals against the run of play. You can't win them all though.
10.08.2022 - Slovenian First League - Maribor (H) - 2-2
Our first game against last years champions and a credible draw. I'd have like to have won the game but i'll take a draw in the circumstances. They went ahead through a well worked team goal. Tilen Nagode equalised with a good header from a corner and we went ahead when Anze Pisek scored a placed curling effort from the edge of the area. It wasn't to be though as in the 83rd minute they got the equaliser to secure a point.
14.08.2022 - Slovenian First League - Koper (A) - 1-1
We played bottom club Koper and we didn't perform for some reason. We were lucky to grab a draw and didn't deserve to get anything. They went ahead through a penalty which was nearly saved and 2 minutes later Tilen Nagode drew us back level with a thunderbolt from 20 yards. The score stayed the same but I let them know this wasn't a good result.
21.08.2022 - Slovenian First League - Radomlje (A) - 2-0
A much better display and finally 3 points this month. We had been on a bad run of form and I'm happy to have turned that around with a solid display. Jani Curk got us the lead when he converted a penalty in the 47th minute. Jan Humar made sure of the result when he went through 1 and 1 and slotted the ball past the keeper. 2-0 the final score.
28.08.2022 - Slovenian First League - Krsko (A) - 2-0
A third straight away game and a second straight victory. Another pleasing performance and another win. Matija Bozic played superbly and grabbed the first goal with a simple tap in from a great cross from the right wing. Jan Humar made it 2 from 2 with a late 92nd minute strike. We grabbed a well deserved 2-0 win.
The poor form this month meant we have dropped to second position and sit 3 points behind leaders Celje. We can come back from this and I'm looking at building some good form now we're out of Europe and don't have to travel every other week.
#385304 Tonges' Journey Around the World [FM17]
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The transfer window really annoyed me. We had a great end to the season last year and that put my players in the shop window and a lot of them refused to resign because they wanted a chance at the better leagues so I couldn't keep hold of some. Amel Dzuzdanovic went off to CSM Poli lasi for £165k. Rok Grudina was the biggest sale for £275k to Terek and I sold a player to my former club Novigrad for £145k.
On the incoming side of things, I bought in 2 midfielders to help solidify considering my best midfielder had been sold. Lan Struna who is a Deep Lying Playmaker comes in from Maribor for £94k will rotate in an out of the squad like most of them will. Anze Pisek, a central midfielder arrived from Rudar Velenje for £89k. I'm hoping for a big contribution from both players this season.
We started our Europa League campaign this month as well, starting off in the 1st Qualifying Round against AS Trencin.[/i]
30.06.2022 - Europa League 1st Qualifying Round 1st Leg- AS Trencin (A) - 6-0
What a start to our campaign. I'm not to sure how good Trencin are compared to us but I'll take a 6-0 away win any day. Tilen Nagode was the star of the show as he scored a massive 5 goals in the game. I thought he was done when he finished his hattrick but he didn't stop there. What a performance from the man with the golden boot from last year. Andrej Kotnik with the other to put us firmly in control of this tie.
07.07.2022 - Europa League 1st Qualifying Round 2nd Leg - AS Trencin (H) - 2-1
We got the job done professionally at home. Not the same fireworks as the away game but we got the win. Rok Grudina in his penultimate game for the club said goodbye in style and scored an absolute screamer of a free kick. Tilen Nagode made it 6 in 2 games in the competition to seal the win.
14.07.2022 - Europa League 2nd Qualifying Round 1st Leg - Vojvodina (H) - 6-1
Nearly a repeat of the 1st leg of the previous round but we managed to concede this time around. I'm not sure what it is about these games but the attacking players switch it on and go for it. Tjaz Polajzer got the first with a sparkling solo run. David Bucar who will get more gametime this year got 2 in the game on the 43rd minute and 84th. Anze Pisek got his first for the club and look impressive. Bede Amarachi Osije also got a brace to complete the rout off.
21.07.2022 - Europa League 2nd Qualifying Round 2nd Leg - Vojvodina (A) - 2-2
Once again we got the job done and qualified. We didn't play as well as the 1st leg but we didn't need to. The hard work was complete and we just needed to go about or job professionally. David Bucar got the brace to make sure we stole a draw from them.
28.07.2022 - Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round 1st Leg (H) - Young Boys (H) - 2-1
We've taken the advantage with us as we beat them 2-1. The only disappointment is that we conceded the away goal which may come back to bite us. Anze Pisek scored once again and has made a good start for the club. Andrej Kotnik got the all important winner after they had equalised. The job isn't done yet.
17.07.2022 - Slovenian First League - Olimpija (H) - 4-2
An awesome way to kick of the new league campaign against a team who are the favourites for the league. We out played them and they didn't deserve to even score 2 goals. Andrej Kotnik has started off well and is scoring freely and opened the scoring in the 3rd minute. They equalised in the 18th minute before Rok Grudina really did say goodbye in style this time to put us back in the lead. Jan Humar made it 3-1 with a bullet header from 5 yards out before David Bucar made it 4-1. They scored a consolation goal against the run of play to make the final score 4-2.
24.07.2022 - Slovenian First League - Dob (A) - 3-3
A game we should have ended up winning but we ended up going home with a share of the points. We played well but couldn't hold on at the end. David Bucar got us off to a flyer with a goal in the 1st minute but we went into half time at 2-1 due to a wonder strike from Andrej Kotnic after a Dob equaliser. Once again they came back and scored to make it 2-2. We took the lead for a final time in the 82nd minute when Andrej Kotnic got his second, but we couldn't hold out til the end as 2 minutes later they equalised for a 3rd time. A game that never stopped giving to the fans.
31.07.2022 - Slovenian First League - Triglav (H) - 1-0
A much simpler result this time and the 3 points were ours. It wasn't spectacular and it wasn't all that pretty but we got the win. Jan Humar who didn't get much game time last season due to the inspired form of the other 2 strikers staked his claim for more time as he scored the only goal of the game when he rounded the keeper after racing through.
We sit top of the tree after the first check. 3 games in and 7 points on the board. We only sit there on goal difference but we're still on top and hopefully we can stay there.
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#385168 Tonges' Journey Around the World [FM17]
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So we had 1 game to go. We're 1 point behind Maribor. Surely we can't win the league. It would take a monumental effort to have come back from where we were when I took charge. Here's hoping...
Gorica vs Ankaran (H)
A late strike gave me hope that the league title could be ours. We nearly ended up drawing the match but a late winner from Marko Jakolic meant that the 3 points were ours and the pressure was on Maribor. Two goals early in the game from Andrej Kotnic set us on our way.
Dob vs Maribor
They went and won didn't they! A comfortable win by all reports and they went ahead in the 3rd minute and didn't look like conceding. A shame but it's on for next year now.
League Table
What a season we had since I came in as manager. We climbed the table and pushed Maribor all the way. I can't believe the run of form we went on and I'll be looking at continuing it into next season when I will hopefully fight for the title once again. The cup is also high on my list.
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We've had another unbeaten month. I can't quite believe our form. The way we are playing is ridiculous and who knows what I could have achieved if I had them for the whole season.
01.05.2022 - Slovenian First League - Maribor (A) - 2-1
We went to their place and dominated them. A great performance from the lads who showed no fear as we played our normal game, passing it around nicely looking for the opening. Jan Humar who was starting because Bede Amarachi Osije was out injured got us going when he ran through 1 on 1 to place it round the keeper. 1-0. Late in the second half Tilen Nagode made sure that his freekick found the back of net by blasting it in the top corner. 2-0. In the 1st minute of added time, they got a consolation after some shoddy defending but I don't care. We got a massive win and clawed some points back.
07.05.2022 - Slovenian First League - Rudar Velenje (H) - 1-0
Another game, and the 3 points were never in doubt. We controlled the game and took our chance. That man in midfield did it again. Amel Dzuzdanovic with a mazy run and great finish to make the score 1-0. Everything went smoothly from then on and we took the 3 points.
11.05.2022 - Slovenian First League - Domzale (A) - 1-0
Another 1-0 win makes it 2 out of 2 in 4 days. Another game we controlled, and I can't see us losing. Bede Amarachi Osije back from injury scored the goal, a simple tap in from a great cross. 3 more points, but what was happening ahead of us?
14.05.2022 - Slovenian First League - Olimpija (A) - 3-0
We seem to have a good streak against them. They are meant to be the better team but we find a way to beat them everytime. Comfortable win from the boys, and it makes it 4 out of 4 for the month once again. Andrej Kotnic got the first with another simple tap in. Tilen Nagode scored a fine curling effort from the edge of the area and an own goal took us on our way to 3 points. A stunning defensive performance meant we didn't concede which is pleasing.
Maribor must be feeling the pressure as they are dropping points and keeping us in it. We still have a chance with 1 game to which I didn't expect. Who knows what may happen but stay tuned...
#385156 Tonges' Journey Around the World [FM17]
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Cheers @Jamie3, Like I just said to Dan, I have a lot of spare time after work so just fly through it. Seasons are quite short once you consider the winter break.
APRIL 2022 UPDATE - GORICA
Another month, another unbeaten one and thats 12 points from 12 for us. It's quite remarkable what a bit of form and a good tactic can do. I knew they must be a decent side in the league as they qualified for Europe last season so it must have been a blip at the start of this season.
02.04.2022 - Slovenian First League - Radomlje (H) - 4-1
We kick started the month with an emphatic win. What a performance from the lads. Amel Dzuzdanovic got us off to a flyer by scoring a placed shot from the edge of the area on 30 mins. Bede Amarachi Osije scored the 2nd 3 minutes later and we were home an dry. He made it 3-0 just before half time. Radomlje got one back mid way through the second half but we weren't finished yet. Jan Humar scored the goal of the month in the 72nd minute when he scored a freekick from nearly 40 yards.
09.04.2022 - Slovenian First League - Koper (1-0) - 1-0
We got away with this one a little bit. We weren't impressive and should have lost really but Koper couldn't take their many chances and we took ours on the breakaway in the 78th minute to take the 1-0 win. Mark Gulic the super sub with the pace to get in behind their defence and slotted it home past the keeper, cue big celebrations.
16.04.2022 - Slovenian First League - Celje (H) - 3-2
I think this has been the closest game of the season for me so far. It literally could have gone either way and I didn't know which way it was going to go. Rok Grudina scored a penalty as he blasted it down the middle in the 6th minute. It wasn't long before they were level as they scored in the 14th minute. They went ahead in the 26th minute before 2 minutes late Bede Amarachi Osije equalised with a tidy finish. It was settled in the 31st minute when Grudina scored his 2nd of the game and that was that. We soaked up the pressure that they kept bringing and got a bit lucky with some of the chances they missed but a win is a win.
23.04.2022 - Slovenian First League - Dob (A) - 4-0
From one of the closest games of the season to one of the most one sided. Two players got a brace each and that was the game right there. [Amel Dzuzdanovic/b] got his with two great finishes. He's a key player in the midfield and chips in with goals and assists every now and then. Striker [b]Bede Amarichi Osije got his brace with two fantastic headers from corners. Unusual for a striker to do it that way but goals are goals.
The league hasn't changed much in terms of positions, but we are catching! We now only sit 9 points behind Maribor and who knows what could happen. We still need to play them and I think we could take our chances against them. I won't hold my breath though, the league surely can't be mine can it?
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MARCH UPDATE 2022 - GORICA
So I didn't realise that when I took over, it was just before the Winter Break which lasts a staggering 4 months. That's insane! It gave me time to get the team drilled into my preferred formation and style of play. I also signed a few players for the team to help strengthen in some key areas.
27.02.2022 - Slovenian First League - Maribor (A) - 2-1
Once the league finally came around and the players returned from their winter break we had the hardest possible start. Maribor away. Things went as expected and we ended up losing the game 2-1. Things didn't start well as we conceded a penalty in the 15th minute and the cooly converted it to take the lead. They went 2-0 up when their player went on a crazy run round 3 of my players and into the box to slot it past the keeper. In the 90th minute, we got our consolation goal through defender Goran Terziev who headed home from a corner.
04.03.2022 - Slovenian First League - Domzale (H) - 1-1
My first game in charge of the club at home and it ended in a stalemate. We went behind in the first half when they hit a thunderbolt of a strike to take the lead in the 25th minute. On the 40th minute things went bad to worse when Andrej Kotnic got himself a straight red card for a bad tackle. We seem to be the kings of late goals as when the clock hit the 91st minute we decided it would be a good time to score an equaliser. Better late than never eh? Striker Tilen Nagode with the goal as he calmly slotted it past the keeper on a 1 on 1.
09.03.2022 - Slovenian First League - Rudar Velenje (A) - 6-1
I got my first win in charge of the club. What a win it was! A huge performance from the players as they racked up a 6-1 win. Bede Amarichi Osuji opened the scoring when he rounded the keeper and put the ball in the net. They equalised later in the 1st half to make the score 1-1 at half time. This is when we kicked into 2nd gear and Tilen Nagode made it 2 with a well worked team goal. An own goal made it 3-1 before Bede Amarichi Osuji got his 2nd of the game with a cool chip. New boy in the squad Matko Paunovic got his first for the club to make it 5-1 and then Tilen Nagode got his 2nd and the clubs 6th. A great performance and shows that my tactic means goals.
12.03.2022 - Slovenian First League - Olimpija (H) - 5-2
Another game, another huge haul of goals. This time against the team in 2nd place so I wasn't really expecting this result. We continued our form of goals though when Amel Dzuzdanovic got us off to a flyer in the 3rd minute. Rok Grudina scored a cracking header to make it 2-0. They pulled one back to make the score 2-1 before Tilen Nagode made it 3-1 just before the stroke of half time. Once again they showed their class to pull it back to 3-2 but Bede Amarichi Osuji grabbed his goal to make it 4-2. Tilen Nagode made it a brace when he got the 5th in a huge 5-2 win for the club.
18.03.2022 - Slovenian First League - Ankaran (A) - 2-1
We made it 3 wins on the bounce and we're starting to find some form. A close encounter considering they are bottom of the league I expected to win by a few more. We went behind in the 19th minute and left it really late to come back. In the 81st minute we equalised through an absolute stunner from Tilen Nagode and then we got our deserved 2nd goal when the ref gave a penalty in the 87th minute. Rok Grudina slotted home to earn the 3 points for us.
A great month from the club having won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1. I'll take that every month to be honest and we've rocketed up the league into 3rd. Who knows what may happen but I seem to have made the players find their scoring boots. Happy days and a great start to my time in charge.
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#385145 Asian Adventures - A Journeyman Save
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