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Deleted Account #151676
#164332 La Leggenda Italiana - A Father & Son Tale
Maldini Wants Rossoneri Job
Paulo Maldini has thrown his hat into the ring to become the next head coach of Italian giants AC Milan, Speaking today at a interview with a local publication Maldini revealed his desire to remain in football, preferably with the club he served for his entire career.
Although considered an outsider for the job in favour of more experienced names on Milan owner Silvio Berlusconi's shortlist, Maldini, 45, would be a popular choice amongst supporters having made 647 appearances over 24 years with the club, lifting a staggering 26 trophies during those two and a half decades, including seven Serie A titles and five Champions League finals as well as being Italy's all time most capped player. Supporters would no doubt be behind the man they know as 'Il Capitano' getting a chance at reviving the fortunes of his beloved Milan.
Maldini will face stiff competition for the job from the likes of Fabio Capello, Luis Van Gaal, Patrik Kluivert as well as former team mates Clarence Seedorf and Cafu, both of whom have more coaching experience than Maldini.
#164166 La Leggenda Italiana - A Father & Son Tale
31 May 2013
Milan Sack Allegri
AC Milan have parted ways with manager Massimilano Allegri following a disappointing campaign for the Rossoneri which saw the Lombardy side finish a disappointing fifteen points behind Serie A winning rivals Juventus in third place.
Allegri had been in charge at the San Siro for three years, leading Milan to their first Serie A crown in six years in his first season in charge, however things have not progressed as the club may have hoped, the re-emergence of Napoli as a major force in Italian football has seen Milan slip domestically as well as in Europe after the club only made it to the first knock-out round in this years Champions League competition.
Speculation has already begun as to who will replace Allegri with Fabio Capello and former Milan favourite Clarence Seedorf amongst the favourites. More news as we get it.
#163428 The Night Thread Mk. IX
Gumtree?
Facebook also has loads of groups for buying and selling locally.
#162885 The Night Thread Mk. IX
Chrome is working fine for me.
#162681 Beating Fergie
July 2013
My inaugural pre-season campaign came to an end after a respectable set of results before the very first game of my soon to be glorious career in which we eased into the second round of the Challenge cup with a convincing win over league two side Albion Rovers;
That win sets up a second round clash with Arbroath;
Tactically I am building from the back as all good managers faced by a relegation battle do, utilising a standard 4-4-2 with the following team instructions;
My defence lacks pace so I have set us up to drop deep and play narrow in order to keep things compact and plug gaps as much as possible whilst still ensuring we get the ball forward as quickly as possible.
August kicks off with an away league cup tie with Berwick Rangers before we begin our league campaign at home to Raith Rovers, here is the media's prediction for us;
I'm hopeful of finishing mid table and avoiding a dogfight, Just staying out of the bottom two all season will be good enough for me and provide a good foundation for next year.
#162423 2014/15 Kit Thread
Looks a bit like a baseball jersey.
#162368 What's the last thing you bought thread
#162365 Beating Fergie
Goalkeepers
The experienced Stephen Grindlay and Jamie Ewings will vie for the number one jersey, both are decent shot stoppers who should suffice for our current ambitions within the Scottish Championship, however I suspect I shall look for a replacement in the long term. Sixteen year old Josh Lumsden is one for the future, some more youth football for him this year I think before we try to broker a loan deal somewhere down the league ladder next term.
Fullbacks
Pretty well stocked in this position, Paul McGinn and Scott Linton are without doubt my starters, both of whom love to get forward whenever they can and can both defend when required. young Josh Horne is looking to break into the team this year. Seventeen year old Mikey Miller is with us from Celtic for the season in order to gain some first team experience before going back to the Scottish champions next term.
Centrebacks
Captain Andy Graham is the rock I will build my squad around, he has vast experience as well as being a born leader. as to who will partner him, that remains undecided, Mark McLaughlin is now 37 and will struggle to keep pace with many of the forwards in the league, Scott Smith appears to be the more viable option, the former Hibs defender played 19 games last term for us. I will give St. Mirren loanee Callum Thompson and possibly send Joe Coleman out on loan to get some first team games under his belt.
Midfielders
Lots of options here, I could easily field a five man midfield should occasion require, I'll have to juggle Hugh Murray, ChrisTurner, Nick Phinn and Scott Agnew carefully with planned rotation in order to keep all four happy
Wingers
The weakest area of the team, Steven McDougall and Mark Gilhaney will suffice but I'm not sure about Jordan Kirkpatrick and Kjed McIntyre who is not a winger by trade but will be retrained, I will probably look for a natural left sided player who can come in on loan.
Forwards
I have three good strikers in Bryan Prunty (who I will remove from the transfer list), Mitch Megginson and the experienced Colin Nish (who is also our youth coach), Chris Kane is a loanee from St. Johnstone who will provide backup whilst hopefully gaining from his time here.
Staff
Pretty basic setup in the backroom, I will be needing a scout as well as a adding another coach in order to provide better training for the players.
#162355 Beating Fergie
Yes, Dumbarton FC will be the first stop on my journey to the top, admittedly I know next to nothing about the club themselves, aside from I liked the badge and kits, which as we all know are the most important factors in FM!
Lets allow the oracle of Wiki to enlighten us a little;
That final sentence provides me with a nice target to aim for, taking the club back to the top flight will be my first and foremost priority, although it won’t be easy with the Son’s predicted to finish ninth out of the ten clubs;
They have a stable chairman which is good. I will however be aiming to make enough money in order to both take the club to professional status and expand the tiny 2,000 seat stadium which will severely limit our potential income and thus our chances of achieving top-flight football.
Training at the small but scenic Bet Butler stadium. Dumbarton castle looms over the stadium from atop Dumbarton Rock. Giving the football club their nickname; ‘The sons of the rock’
In my next update we shall take a look at the squad and staff I have at my disposal. until then, thanks for reading!
#162343 Beating Fergie
All British and Irish players are loaded to provide me with plenty of options domestically as well as enabling the better players from Europe and South America to ensure things are competitive later on in the challenge.
I’m using a a few additional files, Sortitoutsi’s real name fix which is available here and FM Updates by _pro which is also downloadable here.
Here’s a quick shot of my managerial profile;
Everything is true to life aside from me being a former ex-pro, I chose that setting as that is the level Sir Alex himself was at when he entered management.
So now all that remains is to reveal the club who shall provide my stepping stone to greatness *drum roll*…..
#162337 Beating Fergie
Hello and welcome to my new Football Manager 2014 game in which I will be chronicling my (probably futile) attempt to complete the Sir Alex Ferguson challenge.
What is the SAF challenge? I hear you ask;
I will be attempting the hardest path and starting in the Scottish first division, can I go the distance in this most difficult of FM challenges, time will tell but I do intend to give it my all.
Wish me luck, I’ll need it!
#162237 What's the last thing you bought thread
Was in SportsDirect with the misses getting her new running shoes yesterday when I say this for £12 and couldn't resist. Been a good six or seven years since I've brought a Villa shirt (or any football shirt for that matter) but for £12 I thought I may as well.
#162236 The Night Thread Mk. IX
Lying is cheaper than rohypnol.
#161961 Susie FC
#161959 The Night Thread Mk. IX
#161835 The Lower League Thread
#161681 The Lower League Thread
What a shame.
#161310 Fitness Thread
#160869 Barclays Premier League 2013/14
#160858 Barclays Premier League 2013/14
#160853 Barclays Premier League 2013/14
#160796 The Night Thread Mk. IX
Cheers. got it working now.
#160787 The Night Thread Mk. IX
#160620 The Susie Book Club
#160573 Barclays Premier League 2013/14
#160568 Susie FC
#160544 Barclays Premier League 2013/14
#160517 The Night Thread Mk. IX
#160284 Rules are made to be broken.
#159984 Susie FC