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#148457 The thoughtful (job-hopping) Dutchman

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19 Mar 2014 13:44:58

I got rid of a lot of deadwood, most notably Peter Lovenkrands who freed up £15k p/w. I wasn't able to bring in many players as the value for money just wasn't right. I managed to bring in two playmakers that the squad was lacking.

#148454 The thoughtful (job-hopping) Dutchman

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By KEZ_7 | On 19 March 2014 - 11:32 AM

Nice, a little bit off the path you intended, but totally understand the reasoning regarding reputation! Good luck with this

Yeah I was on the brink of the chop too! Thanks!

By DanW19 | On 19 March 2014 - 11:59 AM

Good luck at the struggling birmingham

Cheers Dan!

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Well I didn't get off the the start I had hoped, I was trying to get a tactic right and sort the squad out. We now sit bottom, I'm hoping to escape the relegation zone over the next two months and sit in the top 20 by the end of the season.

#148343 The thoughtful (job-hopping) Dutchman

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18 Mar 2014 20:27:46

So the next stop is Birmingham, they're in the relegation zone and I can be their saviour before setting off into the sunset a hero. They have a decent squad (I'll get to that after the January transfer window) a few tweaks and if I get the tactics right I could push for around 16th.

#148328 The thoughtful (job-hopping) Dutchman

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18 Mar 2014 18:49:50

So this is the run of form that would lead to my inevitable sacking. I didn't see us pulling out of it so I resigned on a high after the cup upset at Vitesse. I already had an offer from a struggling side. That I had delayed so I could play the cup match.

My next destination will be revealed tonight, its not in Holland though so it's a bit of a side step.

#148313 The thoughtful (job-hopping) Dutchman

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18 Mar 2014 18:08:21

Looks like I'll be staying where I am of the time being. I'll not be applying for any more jobs until near the end of the season. Time to secure a play-off place.

#148310 The thoughtful (job-hopping) Dutchman

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18 Mar 2014 18:00:08

...or is it? The QPR job isn't idea as it would ultimately delay my progress but I feel it would be better for my reputation to allow me to get a job with a top 4 club in the Eredivise.

#148309 The thoughtful (job-hopping) Dutchman

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18 Mar 2014 17:56:07

By Cymro | On 17 March 2014 - 20:19 PM

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eerste_Divisie

Cheers, that clears things up!

By lemmiwinksrm | On 17 March 2014 - 20:29 PM

What a bafflingly obtuse method of promoting teams...

Anyway, good luck!

Yeah it is, shame I can't get a decent run of form to qualify!

By DanW19 | On 18 March 2014 - 09:44 AM

What your not managing Celtic :O no, but good luck with this pal!

It is hard to stay away! Cheers man!

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May be a bit early to jump ship yet!

#148175 Moneyball II

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17 Mar 2014 21:52:52

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I got most the transfer activity out the way early. I knew there would be a big bid for Efe Ambrose so I made bids for Rob Kiernan and Danny Wilson to ensure I was ready. I was looking to ship out Amido Balde so I confirmed the deal for Stevie May mid November.

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#148153 The thoughtful (job-hopping) Dutchman

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17 Mar 2014 20:09:39

We had a great run of wins that made us real title contenders, a little blip sent us out the play-off spots. If someone could explain why Sparta and MVV have a play-off spot already I'd be more than happy.

I also made my first signing. Hopefully he add a few goals and take the pressure off Santy Hulst.

#148148 The big Gibraltar Challenge...

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17 Mar 2014 19:44:58

The Champions League should do wonders for your budget!

#148147 King Of Hearts - FM14

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17 Mar 2014 19:44:18

Well done keeping them up, if only it wasn't for the run of defeats!

#148146 A Tenure With The Philippines

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17 Mar 2014 19:43:25

Should top that group no problem!

#148145 Project Roma

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17 Mar 2014 19:41:45

Great start to both competitions buddy!

#148144 Blue Sea of Ibrox [FM14]

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17 Mar 2014 19:41:09

Doing well man just caught up on this, well done on sticking with the transfer policy so far!

#148143 Carles Puyol - The Man Who's Won Everything

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17 Mar 2014 19:38:44

Good start with this, will be tough beating PSG for the title!

#148142 The thoughtful (job-hopping) Dutchman

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By KEZ_7 | On 17 March 2014 - 10:13 AM

Nice idea mate, good luck

Cheers man!

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#147961 Moneyball II

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16 Mar 2014 19:44:14

By George14brfc | On 13 March 2014 - 21:30 PM

110k week mental!

Tell me about it haha!

By DanW19 | On 14 March 2014 - 08:18 AM

once again good luck with this Sean

Cheers Dan!

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After a rough November we really kicked into gear in December, the loss to Galatasaray was a real turning point this season. I'm delighted to stay undefeated in the league and secure a place in the Europa League last 16. I don't see us going any further after a tough draw against Napoli.

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#147955 The thoughtful (job-hopping) Dutchman

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By Shedender | On 16 March 2014 - 16:46 PM

This sounds quite interesting, will be following.

By George14brfc | On 16 March 2014 - 16:51 PM

Good luck mate will be interesting!

By JamieTG100 | On 16 March 2014 - 17:23 PM

Good Luck With This Be An Interesting One

Cheers lads!

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Not had the best of starts to this. A mixed pre-season with some good wins, hopefully we can put a decent undefeated run together. Good news on the finances as the club signed a sponsorship deal worth over £500k.

#147895 The thoughtful (job-hopping) Dutchman

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16 Mar 2014 16:41:26

I got the job I wanted. The club where Hiddink started his career as a coach, I've accepted the two year deal. I have very little knowledge of them but the squad looks ok. A few players could make them title challengers.

Next update will be a few games into the season.

#147891 The thoughtful (job-hopping) Dutchman

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16 Mar 2014 16:35:11

Stage 1 - PSV [Complete]
As I can't start as an assistant manager I'll take charge of a club in the Dutch Juplier club in an attempt to make a name for myself. Hopefully this will attract the interest of one of the top Dutch sides.

Stage 2 - Fenerbahce/Valencia[Complete-ish]
Venture into Europe. For this I've selected the Turkish and French leagues, as Hiddink took control of Fenerbahce for a short period. Then make a move to one of the top sides in Spain/Italy/Germany outside the top 2 of each.

Stage 3 - Holland/Madrid/Betis
Take control of a developed European country with history and previous success in the World Cup/Euros. Take charge of club in the world top 10 for a single season before moving to a club further down the league.

Stage 4 - South Korea/PSV
Take over an Asian country and take them further in the world cup than they've previously reached and then return to a previous club.

Stage 5 - Australia/Russia
Focus on international management. Take over a large rich country and reach the World Cup Finals and then take over a nation from the old USSR and have a good run in the Euros.

Stage 6 - Chelsea/Turkey/Anzhi[Started]
Take over a top Premiership team who are having a hard time and turn it around before leaving. Move on to Eastern Europe and compete in an International tournament and finally move to Russia or Ukraine and take over a big money club.

#147889 The thoughtful (job-hopping) Dutchman

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#147761 The thoughtful (job-hopping) Dutchman

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16 Mar 2014 14:06:18

I recently read some articles/extracts about Guus Hiddink and learned how great a manager he actually was. I'd never really known much about him until now. So my plan is to emulate is career as closely as I can. I want to follow in his footsteps of exporting football throughout the world.

In my next post I'll layout my game plan and steps. P.S. my Celtic career will run alongside this.

#147260 Up the Iron

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14 Mar 2014 07:16:11

Good start to league 1 mate!

#147192 Moneyball II

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Just let this sink in. He's played twice, poorly, and missed most of his career through injury. I'm glad to get his £10k p/w wage off my budget, but this team are crazy. Also I renewed some contracts, all of the high earners got the same weekly wage and some of the youngsters got small wage rises.

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#147171 Moneyball II

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13 Mar 2014 19:21:00

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We got some great news at the beginning of November. This means I can strengthen the squad if we make it past the New Year in Europe. Now on to the tactics. As I said I wanted to try the Man City way but it's far to complex for the squad. I've tried to keep things simple, gone with a 442 and two variants of a 451.

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A - Work ball into the box, play out of defence, pass into space and play wider.
B - Work ball into the box, look for the overlap and play wider.
C - Work ball into the box, play out of defence and exploit the middle.

#147009 Moneyball II

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By George14brfc | On 07 March 2014 - 20:08 PM

Great start! Quite a tough champions league group though! Griffiths scoring for fun.

Cheers mate, he's slacking a bit now though!

By JamieTG100 | On 07 March 2014 - 20:29 PM

Good Start Mate Tough Group In Champions League Though Good Luck

Cheers, aye it looks a tough one.

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Not as good as the beginning of the season but ok nonetheless. Would have liked a few more clean sheets but the defence just isn't performing. A shake up might be needed. I'm planning on uploading the tactics in the next post. We're sitting comfy with a great goal difference. No doubts in my mind about the league, St. Mirren are the surprise performers this year.

Doing much better than expected in the Champions League. For a group of death, to be still in with a shout at the half way mark is a real treat. I'd still be delighted with the Europa League spot.

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#147007 Ross County Succession Game [FM14]

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12 Mar 2014 20:14:01

Well done in the CL!

#146030 Moneyball II

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Great start to the season. Good run of games in the Champions League qualifiers to put us through to the group stages. Trips to Hungary, Israel and Ireland turned out to be pretty easy considering we only conceded one. 10 from 12 was ok, hopefully we can take maximum points the next few months.