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Best of luck with this. Shall be following.

It’s been a promising start to the season Dan and I’m shocked by the start we’ve made but it obviously won’t last – we’re not predicted to finish fifteenth because we’re a great side, are we? I’m just hoping he’ll get some game time before he starts moaning about terminating his loan.

Just hope the early good form continues Dyrim.


On the back of an excellent start to life in the Turkish First Division we entered September looking to continue our promising start to the campaign as we embarked on four tough matches – two at home and two away.


We started the second month of the season with an away trip to Balikesirspor as the side made it three wins out of as many games following a two one away success. Moroccan striker Ben Aoun continued were he’d left off on his debut as he scored in either half to give us a two goal lead but we were unable to keep our first clean sheet of the season as Arslan pulled one back.

Our second game saw my Kirklarelispor side host Goztepe and we dropped points for the first time this season, drawing one all in which central defender Araz had given us the lead on twenty two minutes but the lead lasted thirteen minutes as Genisyurek equalised.

We then travelled to Nazilli Bld. a side who I think went up from the Second Division B Group and they inflicted our first defeat of the current campaign as we slipped to a disappointing and unforgivable two one defeat with all the goals arriving in a twenty one minute second half period. Sulemana opened the scoring but Ben Aoun equalised on sixty-seven minutes but the home side picked up their first win of the campaign when Kaya scored the winner ten minutes later.

And our final game of the month had us hosting Kayserispor and we bounced back from the disappointing Nazilli Bld. defeat as we won 3-1 with Killcaslan opening the scoring after only three minutes but Ozgen equalised for the visitors on thirty-two. Two penalties in the final twenty minutes from Vukajlovic on seventy and eighty-one minutes ensured we returned to winning ways.


Our remarkable start to the season continued bar that disappointing set back to Nazilli Bld. but we're still top of the table on, what I think would be goals scored but I can't see (nor do I expect) top spot to remains ours for much longer. The bubble has to burst, sadly.

You should’ve taken the Bristol Rovers job.

Wish you the best of luck at Halifax mate, I’m sure you’ll be a hit with the supporters and be successful on the pitch.

The club are predicted to finish fifteenth in the table Dyrim and I’d be pleased enough to finish there. This season is all about survival and nothing else. Every fixture is going to be a tough ‘un.

Thanks George, I will definitely need all the luck I can get this season. Let the relegation battle commence.

I’m confident we can avoid the drop Benniewijs but only if the side avoids going on a long losing streak. Cheers, as I said to George, I need all the luck I can get because this will be a long and tough season.


On the back of a pre season programme the 2013/2014 kicked off in August with my Kirklarelispor side facing two tough games to start what’s expected to a tough season in the Turkish First Division. It’s been a great start though as my side has started with two wins.


Our Turkish First Division campaign kicked off with a visit to Konyaspor and I couldn’t have asked for a better side as we travelled home with a two one success as Ozkan got the side off to a dream start after only four minutes as he headed home but the hosts levelled on seventeen minutes before experienced winger Buyuk struck what turned out to be the winner after fifty four minutes.

The second and final game of the opening month saw our first home game of the season as we hosted 1461 Trabzon and my side produced a stunning four two win in front of our supporters with two summer signings getting on the score sheet. Serbian left winger Vukajlovic broke the deadlock on seven minutes but Trabzon equalised after fifteen, goals early in the second half from Vukajlovic for his second and striker Ben Aoun had us three one up but the away side pulled another back before Ben Aoun’s second of the game and our fourth sealed an impressive three points.


We are top of the table after the opening two games with a one hundred percent record and currently two points clear of second place Adanaspor so I’m pleased with the start we’ve made but I can’t get carried away as I believe there is still another thirty two league games to be played.

This season won’t be “enjoyed” until we’re mathematically safe. The sooner the better.


The final piece of news in August was that I made one more acquisition to the ranks and that was completing the signing of Galatasaray striker Unsal who has arrived at the club on loan until the end of next season and I’m sure the nineteen-year-old will see game time. We needed another striker as I released Turhan from his contract – the thirty-five-year-old was on staggering wages and wasn’t playing so I got rid of him.

You need to leave this club mate and take Bessa with you.

The extension now means I have two years to try and build a side capable of promotion Dan so we can participate amongst Turkey's elite clubs. We're predicted to finish fifteenth but I think we could finish just above it if we're lucky. The league won't be won this season silly, you're "stupid" for thinking that.

Cheers Benniewijs. Good to see you're following.


Looking at the squad I realised work needed to be done to the squad if we were to avoid the heartbreak of relegation back to the bottom playable tier in Turkish football so I've had a busy pre season as I've (or so I think) strengthened the squad while we had a solid enough pre season programme behind us.


So eleven new players have arrived at the club, all on free transfers bar Mertcan who has joined on-loan for the second consecutive season from Premier Division side Besiktas. The standout signing is Okan, I had him on loan last season from Galatasaray and he was outstanding - pleased to have got him on a free. We've also brought in Polish central defender Koj and Venezuealian right winger Sampedro.

Omer, Erdal, Berkay, Bruno Bati, Vukajlovic, Ben Aoun and Burak have also joined the club. Vukajlovic and Burak who is a left winger and right back respectively are expected to be first choices for this season while the others mention will be squad players who should see plenty of game time.

In an attempt to free up wages for the players arriving at the club ten players were released from the club. Hakan and Seydihan left when their contracts had expired while Alisan, Selim, Engin, Sercan, Ergun Kaymakci, Icuz and Celiksu have all been released after I managed to sign players to play in their position and were clearly better than them.


Struggled to sign any defenders this summer with only Koj being the only centre back arriving this summer and he's filled one of the foreign spots. Following the signing of Omer we now have two top shot stoppers and I'm delighted with that. Wingers are good, strikers are OK but I'm still on the hunt for at least one more and I could do with another central midfielder but time isn't on my side with the transfer window closing so I may need to stick with what we've got currently.


Seven friendly games were arranged and it was a mixed bag of results as we won four of the games, drew once and lost twice. We slipped up against Gaziosmanpasa, Gungorenspor and Dardanelspor while we defeated Istanbulspor, Luleburgazspor, Babaeskispor and Dikilitas. I'm pleased enough with how we have done but as usual the competitive stuff will be trickier.

Can we have a successful enough season or will I suffer the heartbreak of relegation?

Cheers Dan. The award could have easily gone to the manager of the Group B winners and I’m surprised it didn’t after they won the league iirc despite being predicted to finish seventeenth. I’m happy with the award though, first of many I hope.

Whenever you’re second with only two games remaining and not playing overly well then it’s only natural to sweat isn’t it Dyrim? Just pleased I managed to wrap up the title, as I wasn’t going to be confident heading into the play offs.


With my second season at Kirklarelispor on the horizon this update will take a look at who the clubs spokesperson chose as the fans’ player of the year, season expectations as well as looking at how the squad looks and a little bit of news concerning my future at the club.


Our supporter spokesperson has named right-winger Buyuk as the fans’ Player of the Year and it’s hard to argue with that as he netted twelve goals for us last season as the club won the league. Buyuk was missed when he suffered an injury that ruled him out for three months.


The minimum expectation from the board for this forthcoming season is that we stay clear of the First Division relegation spots and I’m sure but only if I’m able to strengthen the squad. I’ve been given three options to choose – Avoid relegation, Mid-table finish or Top-half finish but I will only receive a £15 transfer budget for either option.

I’ve decided to play it safe and say that I believe I can ensure the club will avoid the drop this season, the option I have chosen will ensure that I’m a couple of thousand under the wage budget as I look to add additions to my squad and quickly.


A few players who I have had on loan have headed back to their parent clubs bar goalkeeper Harun and left back Cermal who barely played last season but they’re only still at the club because their parent club agreed that I could take them on-loan until the end of next season.

With just the two star defenders on the books in Taner and Can work needs done in the central defence while both sets of full backs are talented and should be fine come the start of the campaign. I’ve been left with just the one central midfielder so that must be a priority while I’d love to replace at least one attacking midfielder, as they’re both pretty poor.

Signing a new striker or two this summer has to also be top of the agenda as the club only have three on the books and they’re not that good. Kaya looks talented but he didn’t exactly show that last season on a regular basis in the Second Division Group A.


And the final piece of news that I can announce is that I’ve signed a new one-year deal with Kirklarelispor and I had no hesitation but to accept as I’m confident (slightly) that this club could be playing amongst Turkey’s elite clubs in around five seasons, if we avoid the drop this summer.

I had twelve months left on my exciting deal but they obviously want me to stay.

Thanks Dan fella but I'm sure you typed "well done mate!" begrudgingly, didn't you?

I seriously thought I was going to balls up the title Miimaa as we dropped to second place in the league with just two games remaining but I'm delighted we got over the "finishing line" and you shouldn't be expecting much next season.

Cheers George. First time I think I've won a title before Dan has but lets not get carried away.


So with my first season in football management completed, the 2012/2013 campaign was a season to remember for the players, officials and supporters of Kirklarelispor as the team secured promotion to the Turkish First Division against all the odds following our Second Division Group A success.


We had a review come the end of the season from the board who were pleased with my performance as manager and they were also pleased with how we managed to do in both competitions. Despite being predicted to come seventh in pre season we managed to win the Second Division Group A and that was a particular highlight while we went to the third qualifying round of the Turkish Cup, also equalling with the board had expected.

They were pleased with the signings I had made, especially Derici who I am definitely going to attempt to bring back next season if that's possible.


Winning the league has seen the club receive eighty five thousand pounds for our final position in the Turkish Second Division.


Are you surprised? I have won the Turkish Second Division Manager of the Year award following my Group A success as it had been a good season for us. Nazilli Bld.'s Ceviz came runner-up while K. Marasspor's Cokkeser finished third. The award could have went either way so I'm chuffed to have received it.


And finally we have had two players named in our leagues Team of the Year and both players played a massive part in my success. Winger Buyuk had scored twelve goals in something like thirty appearances before he suffered injury and we struggled once he did while attacking midfielder Kaymakci chipped in with some important goals throughout the campaign. Both players deserve their place in the team.

You perhaps should have negotiated the contract to try and get at least a two-year-deal mate so you wouldn't need to worry about receiving a new contract every season.

We’ll see Dan. They’re tough games so I wouldn’t be surprised if we choked and had to attempt the play-offs.


The time was upon us. We entered the final month of the season not top of the table for the first time in months but still deep in the title picture and with two games remaining we need the leaders to slip up at least once to at least attempt to secure the title. Our season concludes with two home games vs. Gaziosmanpasa and Altay.


Our penultimate league fixture of the 2012/2013 league campaign saw us host Gaziosmanpaza as we could only play out a scoreless draw. Despite trying to break the deadlock we were unable too and the league title decider would go down to the final day.

The final fixture of a pulsating season was played in front of our supporters as we hosted Altay and the supporters, along with myself weren’t confident in wrapping up the title but we did celebrate picking up three points as on-loan Derici struck in first half stoppage in what could be his final appearance for the club.

After the game it was announced that it was time to celebrate as I managed to guide the side to the Second Division Group A title in my first season despite being predicted to come seventh. My sides single goal victory, coupled with Y. Malatyaspor’s three all draw saw us win the league. Celebration time.


Just call us CHAMPIONS!

An unbelievable season has ended with us Champions much I’m sure to Dan’s displeasure (ha!) but that single goal victory and Malatyaspor’s draw with Alanyaspor was enough to seal the title and mark wide celebrations in the stadium. Y. Malatyaspor, Inegolspor, Balikesirspor and Altay had to settle for play-offs while Denizli Bld. and Iskenderun DC had to go through the heartache of relegation.

You say you all knew that I was going to win the league after that unbeaten month earlier in the season? Funny, I didn’t think we’d win the league then and I still don’t.

We have five games left to determine whether we’ll win the league or not Zan. It’s going to be a tough run in and one I wish we didn’t have.


We reached the penultimate month of the season with just one goal in mind and that was to wrap up the league title within the final five leagues of the 2012/2013 league campaign as it’s draws to a close. Can it happen? It’s going to be tough.


The penultimate month started with the side on the road as we travelled to Ofspor and crashed to a disastrous 4-1 defeat with the hosts breaking the deadlock after only three minutes through Demir after three minutes before Cakiroglu doubled the lead just before half time and then the same man got his second and Ofspor’s third after fifty eight minutes. A Sahin own goal on the hour saw us bag a consolation goal but Kirmaci added a fourth with six minutes left.

We hosted Bayrampasa in what was billed a “must win game” following defeat in our previous game and we dually delivered, winning two one. We took the lead after thirty-eight minutes as Guler smashed the ball home but we were pegged back after fifty-one minutes as Tez scored but we won the game on fifty-nine minutes through Derici.

Our final game of the month saw us make the trip to Tokatspor as we slipped to our second defeat in three games this month as we crashed to a three two defeat. The home side took the lead on thirty-two minutes but we equalised on thirty five courtesy of Guler and it was one all at the interval. Five minutes into the second and Askan’s second of the game saw the home side take the lead for the second but for the second time, three minutes later, we equalised through Sariuska but the home side won the game as Guneri scored on 61 minutes.


Yes we have secured a play-off spot following a tremendous season but with two games remaining the league title is in doubt following Y. Malatyaspor winning their game in hand and they’ve moved two points clear with just two games remaining and it’s going to be tough for us to win the league now but we’ll continue to try and hope Malatyaspor slip up.

Kirklarelispor’s final two games:

Gaziosmanpasa (H)
Altay (H)

So with two home games to wrap up the season I should be targeting six points but they’re both tough fixtures and I don’t know what these final two games will go. We could draw one and lose one, win one and lose one, win one and draw one, win them both or lose them both – seriously, could go either way.

Zero clean sheets in February Dyrim but at least we’re still entertaining. The title can still slip away as we’re unable to defend at the moment but still luckily picking up victories when need be. We have a tough March month coming up.


With an eight point gap opened up on the chasing pack, March proved to be a tough match as we looked to continue our title charge as we were challenged with five games with three being at home and two away from our venue. It turned out to not be the greatest month that I’ve had in charge.


We started this month with a home affair against Alanyaspor and slipped to a disappointing two-goal defeat in front of our own supporters as we were rightly booed off. First half goals from Ozgur and Kayaalp sealed the set back.

Our second game of the month was again in front of our own supporters as we suffered back to back defeats, going down three two as we were booed off for the second game in succession as our title hopes were about to be in danger unless we started getting back to winning ways and fast. Y. Malatyaspor opened the scoring but was pegged back four minutes later through Akyildiz but Izcican’s second on twenty nine minutes regained the visitors lead but we equalised for the second time through Kaymakic before Y. Malatyaspor took the lead for the third time as Karabulut converted a penalty in first half stoppage time.

The first away game of the month was another tricky affair as we made the trip to Kizilcahmamspor looking to bounce back following back to back defeats and we did, picking up a 3-1 win on our travels despite falling behind on twenty-six minutes when Yilmaz scored but Ergene equalised for us on thirty-nine before Kaya turned the game around early in the second and then Ergene’s second of the game sealed an important three points.

Our penultimate game of the month saw us travel to C. Sekerspor for our second away game in succession and we could only draw as Uyar opened the scoring for the hosts inside the opening one hundred and twenty seconds, Demirer equalised on thirty-four minutes. We fell behind with seven minutes remaining courtesy of Cakmak only for Akyildiz to make it two all a minute later – the drama didn’t end their as Araz was sent off on eighty-seven minutes after receiving two yellow cards.

Iskenderun DC arrived at our Kirklarelispor home to finish March as we finished with a much needed maximum points as Kaya scored what turned out to be the winning goal after fifty minutes in a game that was definitely one to forget for both sets of players, officials and fans.


March turned out to be a poor month as the gap at the top was cut to just four points and following the three games we failed to win this month as our title hopes will come down to the final five games of the games – three in April and two in May to determine who will win the league. A play-off spot is looking likely but I want the league title in my first season in management.

We’re actually seven points clear George, not four but we are indeed doing well at the moment and I just hope it can continue to a while yet.

Still can’t get carried away Dan as we’re not favourites to win the league although I don’t even know who is if I’m honest. We’re currently top indeed but I have four tough and gruelling months remaining – twists and turns is sure to happen.

Lots of goals means at least the matches are entertaining for both sets of supporters Dyrim although sometimes I’d rather “play ugly” and keep a few clean sheets.


Just the one game was played in the previous month as we resumed from the winter break that lasted just over a month, February saw us entertain four teams as we looked to move further ahead at the top of the table but it wasn’t going to be easy as we hosted Korfez and Eyupspor while facing trips to Inegolspor and Denizli Bld.


Our first game in February saw us face Korfez FK in front of our own spectators as we came out on top in a nine goal thriller despite just the one goal being scored in the first half as Demirer struck on twenty minutes. Just the eight goals were scored in the second half as the visitors equalised in the forty sixth minute before a Guler double and Kaymakci put us four one up but Pehlivan and Soylemez struck for the away side but Kaymakci’s second made it 5-3 but Soylemez’ second in stoppage time made it a nervous last few minutes.

We then made the trip to Inegolspor and suffered a four three defeat as the home side had a three one half time lead as Demir struck a hat trick in between Kaymakci pulling a goal back on thirty five minutes – Demir’s treble was struck in the twenty second, thirty seventh and in the first minute of first half stoppage time. Second half strikes from Araz and Guler make it three all but Depe’s seventy-fourth minute goal ensured three points for the hosts.

The side returned to winning ways as we faced Eyupspor in our second home clash of the month and we picked up a three one win as central defender Araz headed us into the lead after twenty minutes for the only first half goal, striker Guler doubled the scores on fifty six minutes but Eyupspor pulled a goal back a minute later. We secured the points with a third goal on seventy-one minutes as Guler struck his second.

And the month concluded with a trip to Denizli Bld. and we had to come from behind to pick up the points because Demir opened the scoring for the hosts after only two minutes but we managed to turn the game around within six minute period in the first half as Kaya equalised on twenty seven minutes before Kaymakci struck the winner on thirty three.


The gap has gotten slightly bigger as we’re now eight points clear at the top of the table and it could have been better if we hadn’t slipped up at Inegolspor but c'est la vie. Things are looking good but there is still ten league games to be played and you can expect twists and turns.

You are sure to win the league within the next three seasons.

Can't believe how well you have been doing with this lot. Two great seasons seem possible. KIU.

The side returned to league action following just over a month break with a trip to A. Selcukluspor as we looked to start 2013 how we ended the previous year and that's with three points on our quest for promotion.


And we achieved just that as we came out on top of a five goal thriller, defeating A. Selcukluspor three two away from home as Ergene put us in front after fourteen minutes but two goals in a five minute period from Yagiz on twenty three and Kocaturk on twenty eight had turned the game around. The home side looked good for the win until we struck twice in the final eight minutes to turn the game around, Yildiz headed home on eighty two minutes before substitute Guler won us the points with two minutes left.


Kirklarelispor are 7 points clear at the top of the table following our win in January but second place Y. Malatyaspor have a game in hand and could slightly cut the gap down to four points.

Couldn't believe how brutal the attendance was for the cup tie Dan. Some sort of bug perhaps? I've been doing well in the league but still a long way to go.

Cheers loscules22, the attendance was so bad they should have just played it behind closed doors.

I've seen poor attendances in pre season but never in a competitive game until this season. Bug perhaps? Not that it bothers me.


The final month of the year approached us and we had three league games to conclude the year before the league took a short sabbatical before resuming in late January. The fixture computer had us travel to Gaziosmanpasa, Altay before hosting Balikesirspor in December as we looked to end 2012 top of the table.


Our first game of the month saw us travel to Gaziosmanpasa and we picked up back to back league victories following a two nil victory. Winger Akyildiz got us off to a flyer as we struck inside the opening five minutes before Buyuk scored on forty one minutes to seal the points.

We remained on our travels and visited Altay and could only manage a scoreless draw despite clearly being the better side throughout.

And the month concluded with our only home game of December as my Kirklarelispor side defeated Balikesirspor 3-1. We took the lead after only four minutes as Buyuk scored and then Efendioglu put through his own net on twenty eight minutes to double our lead. Balikesirspor pulled a goal back with two minutes remaining but Buyuk's second of the day ensured three points as we struck in the first minute of second half stoppage time.


We'll be heading into the New Year top of the table and four points clear of Y. Malatyaspor but more importantly ten points clear of Korfez FK who are a place outside the playoff spots so things are looking good but it's important we don't choke and bottle our possible promotion bid or I'll be extremely annoyed and rightly so.

You made a wise decision not taking the Kidderminster job fella. Moving to England this early could have made you lose motivation slightly.

Still work to be done in Portugal as Milmaa has said.

It was a perfect month indeed Dan and something I need to keep up if we're to exceed expectations this season. I don't think we'll win the league this season unless we continue to go on "long" unbeaten runs and other sides slip up.

Thanks Krissern. The "Journeyman Career" is fun as I plan this one to go in no real direction.

Cheers Zan.


On the back of an unbeaten October we entered the penultimate month of 2012 as we faced four league games and a Turkish Cup third qualifying round affair in November.


We started the month with a trip to Iskenderun as we picked up another three points courtesy of Buyuk's second half double. Following the scoreless first period the right winger struck in the fifty eighth and seventy fourth minute to give Kirklarelinspor a two goal lead before Somay struck for the hosts with three minutes left to make it a tense finish.

One week later we remained on the road as we visited Bayrampasa and we slipped to an unacceptable 5-1 defeat. First half goals from Akyel and Yuksel had the hosts two up at the break before Buyuk halved the deficit four minutes into the second half but further goals from Duz, Topkara and Yuksel's second ensured we suffered a hiding.

The side returned home for our first fixture of the month in front of our home support and we could only manage a two all draw against Ofspor despite taking the lead after only seven minutes as Akyildiz scored but Demir levelled proceedings on twenty minutes. Akyildiz' second of the game five minutes later restored our lead but we couldn't hold on as Ofspor pegged us back with nine minutes left.

Kirklarelinspor's final league game of the month saw us host Tokatspor and secured our second victory of the month following a 3-1 win as Akyildiz struck twice inside the opening eight minutes to fire us into a dream start but we the away side pulled a goal back on sixty five minutes before Buyuk's fourth goal in as many games this month sealed the win.

And the month concluded with a Turkish Cup third qualifying round trip to Caykur Rizespor and a crowd of FOUR SUPPORTERS saw the First Division side run out three one winners as Yarkin, an own goal and Ali struck for the home side while Buyuk scored our consolation goal.


Our second defeat in the Second Division Group A this season sees us remain top of the table and four points clear of second place Y. Malatyaspor but I still can't get carried away.

Personally I would stick with them but at the end it's up to you mate whether you decide to move clubs.

What a season. Congratulations. Can't believe you have managed to finish fourth.

The league is yours next season.

You are surely safe. Well done.

The final three games of the months were awful Danny boy but thankfully their is still quite a while to go this season.


With a mixed first month behind us we entered October looking to return to winning ways and we had five Second Division Group A league games along with a second qualifying round Turkish Cup tie against a non league side. October turned out to be a perfect month.


We started the month with a midweek trip to Eyupspor and we picked up an excellent away victory with the only goal coming in the second half as Kaymakci struck on sixty two minutes.

Four days later we travelled to Alanyaspor for our second consecutive away trip and we picked up our second clean sheet in succession following a two goals to nil win as Kaya struck in each half to seal an important victory.

Our next game saw us play our third consecutive trip as we arrived at Y. Malatyaspor as the side picked up our third straight victory as we edged in a 2-1 win as second half goals from Buyuk and Akyildiz had us two up before the home side scored a consolation goal with fourteen minutes left.

Kirklarelispor's first home of the month saw the side face league leaders Kizilcahamamspor and we edged a five goal thriller, winning three two. Kaya had fired us into a dream start after only five minutes before Kaymakci doubled the lead on thirty eight minutes but Aton pulled one back but a Kaya penalty with just ten minutes left looked to seal the points before Yavuz struck with four minutes left to make it a nervy ending.

Our final game of the month saw us host C. Sekerspor and we picked up an excellent 4-1 win with all the goals coming in the second half. Kaymakci fired a hat trick with on loan Ergene also on target. Kilic scored C. Sekerspor's consolation with fifteen minutes remaining but it didn't make a difference as we struck twice more.

The month concluded with a Turkish Cup second qualifying round trip to Orhangazispor and we won two one to progress, Kaymakci struck twice in a minute to put us in control although the home side were playing very well and pulled a goal back ten minutes into the second half but we held on to progress.


With the second month passed we are top of the table after ten games - seven wins, two draws and a single defeat and things are looking good to date as we're five points clear although I can't get carried away as their is still so much football to be played.

Indeed Dan mate but the competitive stuff is going to be a lot tougher.


September embarked my first competitive fixture since arriving at Kirklarelispor as the side travelled to one of the league favourites Balikesirspor in what was one of five Second Division Group A matches this month - it turned out to be a mixed first month in charge.


So my first league game in charge since arriving at the club in the summer was a trip to Balikesirspor and the side ensured I picked up three points on my managerial debut for the club as Kaya struck the winning goal on fifty three minutes.

I was unveiled to the Kirklarelispor supporters before my first home game in charge against A. Selcukluspor and the fans were treated to an excellent four one home success as a Kaymakci double had us two up at half time before the visitors halved the deficit with twenty minutes remaining but a minute later saw Buyuk make it three one and the same man sealed the points with six minutes left.

We then travelled to Korfez and played out a drab and uneventful scoreless draw. Enough said about the game the better.

We returned home to face Inegolspor who have had an excellent start to the season a week later and they inflicted the first league defeat on my side, undeservedly winning 4-2. We fell behind on thirty nine minutes as Demir struck with the visitors first shot on goal but we pegged them back two minutes later as Buyuk scored. Aysever and two from Depe put Inegolspor four one up away from home against the odds before Baslanti struck on his debut but the goal wasn't important as it didn't change the outcome.

And our final game of the month was our second straight home game this time against Denizli Bld. and we only drew one all as Seylemez struck for the visitors on thirty eight minutes but Buyuk levelled proceedings early in the second half.


It's been an OK start to the season as we're fifth after our opening five games so that defeat hasn't damaged us too much but I'm not happy as we haven't scored enough goals (8 scored in 5 games, 6 conceded) but I hope that will be changed once I look for a striker once the transfer window reopens.

You have surely survived bar an absolute brutal final seven games and hopefully that doesn't happen or you'll be given the boot for the first time on FM13.

Cheers George14brfc. They do indeed look a decent side who could (or I hope) be made stronger.

Dan, my team is obv. much bigger than yours but we both have tough challenges ahead. I've got my eyes on a few players who I would love to add to my squad but they may only be on loan.


So when I evulated my squad I noticed that some changes needed to be made and quickly but with only a few players who would have made my squad stronger it was going to be a challenge but one I was relishing and can't wait to get started.


My first transfer window at Kirklarelispor has seen me bring in seven new faces while nine have been released from their contracts as some were getting paid shocking wages despite clearly not being good enough while others departed because I had signed new faces for their position and weren't going to see much game time.

I've brought in four new players on loan from top flight clubs as Okan has joined from Galatasaray while Mertcan has came from Besiktas and they're both central midfielders while Harun and Cemal have both came from Bursaspor. Recap, Engin and Omer have arrived on free transfers.

Emre, Erdi, Deniz, Oguz, Korhan, Tayfun, Hakan, Ugur and Ufuk have been released. I wish them all well if they find new clubs.


And following the transfers this is how the squad will look going into the new competitive season and I'm sure we'll do well. On loan Harun will be first choice goalkeeper while I'm not overly happy with the centre backs but I couldn't sign any "better" players while the full backs need to be changed in the future. Our midfield and wingers look good and so does our strike force.


We had an excellent pre season programme as we played 9 friendly games, picking up seven wins and two draws from the games. We defeated Adaletspor, Babaeskispor, Luleburgazspor, Welimese, a stunning win over Bucaspor and Galatasary Reserves and Edirnespor while we could only draw with Cerkezkoyspor and Kirklareli Sanayispor.

You're doing very despite that blip in form, December was an excellent month.

Story kings JCash3000? That's very flattering but Dan and I just enjoy posting careers on this wonderful site.

I'm looking forward to writing Kirklarelispor's name out in every update. I've adjusted the kitty to zero so I could get a bit more wages to attempt to strengthen the squad.


I've been in the managerial business for a few days now as I took the reigns of Turkish club Kirklarelispor but who exactly are Kirklarelispor? They play in the Turkish Second Division Group A and are predicted to have a good season so the pressure is on me from the beginning. They're not expected to win the league but to finish in the top seven.


Founded in 1968, Kirklarelispor are a professional club who play in the lowest playable division in the Turkish game. They're predicted to finish seventh in the league and I'm sure it's possible that I could finish higher than it, if I can bring in some quality players. Similar to Dan they've little history as the club won the Turkish Second Division back in 2000 and they have won the Third Division once too. Kirklarelispor have no icons, one club icon and that's manager Serin, no favoured personnel, no rivals and okay finances.


This is the squad I will be taking over and it doesn't look bad although it could be strong. I'm looking to bring in a new goalkeeper if possible, both right and left backs look decent and so does the central defenders. With only two central midfielders at the club I will be looking into bringing at least two in, if possible.

Both sets of wingers will do a job although I'm looking to bring in one more right winger while Kaymakci is are only attacking midfielder so the plan is for me to bring in one more while I don't need to add to the attack as I've three quality attackers and one who looks decent and could do a job when called upon.


9 games have been arranged for pre season with seven of the games being away from home and just the two will be at home. We will travel to Adaletspor, Cerkezkoyspor, Babaeskispor, Luleburgazspor, Velimese Bid., Kirklareli Sanayispor and Edirnespor while we will host First Division side Bucaspor and Galatasaray Reserves.

Poor last two months but I am sure you will get back into consistent winning ways shortly.

Aye, realised they were 1-0 down at half time in the Liverpool game.