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#290602 From zero to hero
turba1722
We managed to bounce back and this month marked the best match of my career. After we found oureslves ahead 3 - 0 after 30 min against Man City, they managed to pull back and even take the lead. But Ales Mrazek's brilliance showed and he managed to complete his hat-trick and make an assist for a 5 - 4 win. Epic game!
We then lost against Chelsea and right winger Michal Antonio got an injury that will make him miss the next 3 weekes, putting his Player of the Year Award in the dust. We finished the month with a 3 - 1 win against Burnley and Ales Mrazek was voted again the man of the match. There are already 4 clubs interested in him, but I managed to sign him on a 4 year contract.
Our league position hasn't changed and with 2 games remaining I am confident we can achieve this season goal: top-half finish.
#290601 From zero to hero
turba1722
After the cup win, the boys took a vacation from the league. It was an awful month for us, and now I find it even hard to motivate the players. Losing against rivals Newcastle hurt even more as we lost the game in the 93rd minute.
We managed to keep our top half spot but it's not going to last for long if we keep playing like this.
#37158 From zero to hero
turba1722
Thanks, mate! I am really happy with the players' performances in the cup. They managed to motivate themselves superbly in the important matches. We need a couple of signings for Europe but I'm feeling pretty confident.
#290600 From zero to hero
turba1722
Great month for us!!! Unbeaten in the league, and managed to win the Capital One Cup after a 3-2 extratime win against Man City. This means we have already secured a place for next year EURO Cup. In the league we managed to draw against Liverpool and Man Utd. Keeper Mignolet had some great performances in those games and that helped secure the result. After a few goalless games Mrazek is starting to recover his form and scored a couple of goals this month.
As we have already guaranteed a place in the EURO Cup, my goal for this season is finishing in the top half of the league. And after our recent performances it is not a far fetched goal. We got through most of our tough matches and we need to focus against the lesser teams in order to have a marvelous year.
#290599 From zero to hero
turba1722
I dread December and January in England. They are busy months, with a game almost every 3 days. We started this year way better than we finished the last one. We managed to demolish arch rivals Newcastle in the Capital One Cup semi-final after a 6-1 aggregate and we're through to the Final, where we'll face Man City. The match in the FA Cup against Swansea was forfeited to them, after I chose to rest all my star players for the league. I didn't think we can handle 3 fronts right now.
Swansea surprised us in the league also, winning 2-1. This month Michail Antonio stepped us his game after a chat we had and was simply brilliant in every match. If he didn't score a goal you can be almost certain he made the assist.
Since I had some money to spend I brought in experienced goalkeeper David Stockdale. I had him at CFR Cluj in FM2012 and I hoped he'll be the same talented player.
We can only hope of finishing 5th in the league, as there is a great gap from 4th place. But my number one priority is the Capital One Cup final, and after that managing to get a respectable league position.
#290598 From zero to hero
turba1722
December was a busy month for us. Following the 5-2 defeat against Arsenal the boys bounced back with a 5-1 win. Also, this month saw us winning 1 and drawing 1 against league leaders Chelsea. The 2-0 win in the cup came as a surprise, Chelsea lining up their best 11. Then Stephen Fletcher came up and score 2 in 5 minutes in the 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge. We are in the Capital One Cup semi-final facing arch rivals Newcastle, whom we beat in the league. If we reach the final then it's an almost sure qualification in the EURO Cup.
I brought in a talented fast striker. I hope he confirms as he valued a great amount of money which I had to loan. January will test his abilities.
We dropped a few places but the hard games are almost over, and I still have faith in the boys.
#290597 From zero to hero
turba1722
Pretty shaky month. The defense is simply killing me. If they manage to get a clean sheet in 1 game, then disaster comes. I simply don't know what to do anymore. I keep conceding simple goals. In the match against Arsenal we fell down 3 behind after just 15 minutes so it was all or nothing from there. We managed to score 2 goals until half-time, but after the break we conceded another 2 to end the game.
The performance in the Capital One Cup is a joy, although we are facing Chelsea in the quarter finals. It's going to be a tough game, but I hope the boys motivate themselves and play their hearts out.
Another great news was the 3.1 mil extra transfer budget gave to me by the chairman after an excellent control of players' wages. I don't need another player but it's good to have this money available in case an opportunity arrives.
We slipped down 1 place, but looking at the teams that are in front us I am not ashamed at all of this season's performance so far.
#36222 From zero to hero
turba1722
I won't get ahead of myself. This season is just about obtaining a decent position. Next season I'll try to reach a continental cup.
#290596 From zero to hero
turba1722
A good month overall. The team bounced back after the 4-1 defeat against Man Utd. with a convincing 3-0 win. Then Huddersfield shocked us. We knocked at their goal all game long but couldn't score a goal. I am really happy with Ales Mrazek's displays. He slowly overcomes Stephen Fletcher and is already an important first team player. Meneghello is another good solid youngster.
#35891 From zero to hero
turba1722
We were pretty lucky against Liverpool. United destroyed us. Shaqiri couldn't be handled. My keeper saw most of the ball from my entire team. But that's football. Didn't really expect to have any chance in that game.
#290595 From zero to hero
turba1722
Another good month. Beside the losses against Tottenham and Man Utd, the team played great. We managed to steal Liverpool a draw after keeper Reina made a grave mistake. We also managed to get 2 clean sheets in a row, but the game against Man Utd blew that up pretty well.
Overall, I am happy with the team's performance, as we keep winning against the smaller teams, and even surprise the bigger ones. The performance in the Capital One Cup is also a plus, next round we will face npower League 1 side MK Dons.
#290594 From zero to hero
turba1722
A great season start. Although we had 2 easy matches, I am happy we didn't lost. Ales Mrazek is slowly becoming a great player, managing to score 1 in each game. The match in the Capital One Cup against Preston was shaping up to be a disaster after falling behind after just 26 seconds. The squad had only young players, and all it took was Boateng to enter the frame and deciding the match in extra time.
#290593 From zero to hero
turba1722
Pre-season was rather good. I tested a couple of tactics with which we are going to face the big teams from the Premier Division. One thing keeps bothering me. Even against the smaller teams we conceded. I dread the moment when we will face teams like Man Utd, Chelsea or Arsenal. I just hope that the defense steps up its game in important matches, just like it did in the play-offs.
#290592 From zero to hero
turba1722
Stephane Sessegnon left on a free transfer as he was dissapointed by the first team opportunities I gave him. Lewis Milne left for 2 mil to Southampton. Anthony Wordsworth left on a free, after I secured the loan of Vincenzo Meneghello, I simply didn't see how he could break into the first team.
Danny Potts returned to West Ham after his loan finished and Chancel Mbemba Mangulu to Anderlecht.
Even if I brought in a lot of players, 4 of them will go on loan to gain first team experience. Ales Mrazek is the pick of the lot, as I hope he will take Steven Fletcher's striker post and will become one of the club's top performer's. Tomasz Kalacs is another great addition, even if he's a loanee, but maybe I will snatch him on a free during the winter transfer period. Vincenzo Meneghello is another talented young player. I couldn't help myself but to sign Gary Cahill, as I thought that his experience playing for Chelsea will secure the defence. I am still not happy that we concede every game.
#35277 From zero to hero
turba1722
I will have to make a couple of signings because Leon Britton retires at the end of this year and Michael Carrick is 35 years old. I believe this will be his final season. I really need a good defensive midfielder to replace him. And, of course, I will bring young talents, as that is my signature. I enjoy finding 18 - 19 years old players and building them up into wonderkids.
#290591 From zero to hero
turba1722
PROMOTION!!! After an awful 5 - 6 matches, the boys played admirably in the play-offs, managing to overcome Stoke in the semi-finals, then make a perfect game to beat Blackburn in the Final. I think with 1 or 2 signings we could hold on to our spot in the Premiership, even make a surprising season.
#35238 From zero to hero
turba1722
Semi-final with Stoke. 1-1 at home. I think the players got motivated, being so close to promotion. They had a storming match and if it wasn't for their keeper we would have won 2 - 3 goals up.
#290590 From zero to hero
turba1722
Awful, awful month. The players' performance drop drastically and we barely managed to win a single game. Somehow though we qualified for play-off. We were really lucky to reach this stage, but we need to step up our performances in order to win promotion to the Premiership.
#290589 From zero to hero
turba1722
Another good month. We got defeated for the 1st time in the league, but on the bright side most of the boys are starting to respond well to my pep talks.
With only 5 games remaining, we're on our way to winning promotion. If we don't fail in any game, I truly believe we can promote without having to go through a play-off.
#34885 From zero to hero
turba1722
I know I risked a little. But my defense was apalling and that was the first issue I had to adress. When I had the opportunity to sign Kevin-Prince Boateng I immediately took it, as he is one of the most experienced players in my team. Then I had to replace Zuber on my left wing. I just hope that the players keep up their form until the end of the season.
#290588 From zero to hero
turba1722
Another great month. We're on our way to winning promotion to First League.
The team's performance helped me win the Manager of the Month award.
#290587 From zero to hero
turba1722
January was a great month for us, losing only 1 game against 2nd spot Derby. We got kicked out of the FA Cup, but all I can think of is promotion. Steven Fletcher has put on some great performances and is leading the attack.
We're on our way to promotion and if we can keep this form up no one can stop us.
It's been a busy transfer period, bringing in no less than 8 players and letting 2 go: Steven Zuber went to Kuban for 6mil and Jonathan Botinelli to Sheff Wed for 750k.
As I said, I brought in a couple of defenders, but I am really happy with the signing of Kevin Prince Boateng.
#34381 From zero to hero
turba1722
Thanks! The main thing I need to resolve is the fact that no matter what pep talk I give, half of the boys don't listen or become complacent.
#290586 From zero to hero
turba1722
December was a very, very busy month. With 7 matches, I am very pleased we managed to remain undefeated in the league. I am howevere disappointed by the 3-0 loss against West Brom, but I had to rest a couple of players.
On the bright side, we manage to score a lot of goals, so I don't think there will be any changes in the attack. The defence need work, because we concede in almost every match, and I don't agree with the "one goal more than the opponent" mentality.
We sit on the last play-off spot with 18 matches remaining. Anything can happen and I believe that we can climb a couple more spots before the season ends.
#290585 From zero to hero
turba1722
After only 3 games and Sunderland it seems like it will be a great season. With several players being injured by the time I had arrived here, I can't really say that I have formed a starting 11. Even if we drew 2 games, the performance was fantastic and after a few tactical tweaks we won comfortably against Birmingham.
With only 6 points behind the last play-off spot, I really think we can challenge a promotion this year. I got my eyes on a few players for the transfer period to strengthen the squad, but so far England has been a nice change of atmosphere.
#290584 From zero to hero
turba1722
It was a real surprise that Sunderland want me to occupy the head coach post. After 3 years in Romania I decided it was time for me to change the scenery so I immediately accepted their offer. What tempted me the most were the 20 mil wage budget I could use and the 7.33 mil transfer budget.
The first 2 players that I want to bring to Sunderland are Catalin Florea, because he's my lucky player and goalkeeper Alexandru Buzbuchi.
This season's goal: form a well-knit group of players with which I can promote to the top league next year.
#290583 From zero to hero
turba1722
October began with a dramatic win against Otelul.Catalin Florea was back!!! Unfortunately it took a single match for him getting injured and missing another 7 weeks. That win was followed by a straight run of defeats and if I don't manage to change the club atmosphere I fear my days are numbered.
#290582 From zero to hero
turba1722
Another awful month. While Catalin Florea was injured we simply couldn't find the net. The cup match against Unirea Alba Iulia marked his return, and that showed. He managed to score and get 1 assist.
Our league position is terrible. Now that Florea has returned, I really think that we will climb up in the ranks.
CFR Cluj's boss was sacked so I declared interest in the job. Unfortunately, they couldn't afford my release fee so they chose Anyukov for the post.
#290581 From zero to hero
turba1722
August has been a busy month for us, and the absence of Catalin Florea has shown. We barely manage to score a goal in a match. If I can't change that it will be a tough year.
Sporting has knocked us out of Champions League, and in EURO League we faced Hoffenheim. We lost 1-0 on aggregate, with a 91 min goal which is a little bit frustrating, as we could come out of the tie with so much more.
Our league position isn't great, but I hope it will improve in the coming weeks.
#33473 From zero to hero
turba1722
Thank you very much! Even if we don't qualify I just want to let the boys know the atmosphere in a continental clash. I know it will take another 2 or 3 years before we can face bigger teams.