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#34096 Travelling across Europe - proving I'm better than Dan!
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Congrats on getting out of Austria. Belarus will be interesting.
#290093 Maiden Europe
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http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n482/Maiden98/Maiden Europe/FC_Lustenau_Logo.jpg


2 wins, a draw and our 2nd loss of the season. Losing to SCH Altach was especially annoying as we were 2-0 up. Novinic passed 15 goals for the season.

http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n482/Maiden98/Maiden Europe/nov13results.jpg


We are still 5 points clear at the top of the table as we go into the winter break.

http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n482/Maiden98/Maiden Europe/nov13table.jpg
#290092 Maiden Europe
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http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n482/Maiden98/Maiden Europe/FC_Lustenau_Logo.jpg


Another good month with 3 wins and a draw, including another cup win taking us into the quarter final.

http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n482/Maiden98/Maiden Europe/oct13results.jpg


We are 5 points clear at the top, with a far superior goal difference.

http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n482/Maiden98/Maiden Europe/oct13table.jpg
#290091 Maiden Europe
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Well we finally lost a game after I think 15 games unbeaten, and of all people Novinic missing a penalty cost us.

We managed to get through to the next round of the cup, so that is still alive until we meet one of the big boys.

http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n482/Maiden98/Maiden Europe/sep13results.jpg


A win, a draw and a loss in the league still sees us 4 points clear at the top, but 3 games closer.

http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n482/Maiden98/Maiden Europe/sep13table.jpg
#33267 Maiden Europe
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By itchycoo | Permalink | On 14 December 2012 - 10:20 AM
Good start, it is the 2013-14 season you will win this league!


Feeling fairly confident at the moment, though there is a long way to go and one or two key injuries and it could be curtains.
#290090 Maiden Europe
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3 draws and 3 wins in August. A 4-3 victory over our local rivals was a nice result, and although Novinic banged in another 4 goals, taking his seasons tally to 7, our new midfielders Rasswalder and Sahanek have started to chip in with goals too.

http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n482/Maiden98/Maiden Europe/aug13results.jpg


We are unbeaten so far this season, and sitting 4 points clear at the top of the league with a goal difference far superior to anyone below us. Happy with this start.

http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n482/Maiden98/Maiden Europe/aug13table.jpg
#290089 Maiden Europe
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Pre-season was so-so. We still had a lot of players on extended leave, plus I was plundering the transfer market for players to bolster the defence and midfield after losing a load of out-of-contract players.

http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n482/Maiden98/Maiden Europe/2013preseason.jpg


We only had 3 games in July, one being a cup tie

http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n482/Maiden98/Maiden Europe/July13results.jpg


The cup match went deep into extra-time, but goals from 2 of my new signings on their debuts put us through to the next round.

A nice couple of wins in the league with Novinic picking up 3 goals already, made a good start to the season overall, and we are top of the table on goals scored.

http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n482/Maiden98/Maiden Europe/July13table.jpg
#31801 Travelling across Europe - proving I'm better than Dan!
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#290088 Maiden Europe
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Well we had a decent run in. The 5-1 destruction of SC Austria Lustenau, our local rivals being a particularly good result. Another 6 goals for Novinic, bringing his tally for me to 13 goals in 18 games. If he has this sort of form next season I think we could do well, especially as his strike partner Zellhofer has started to find the net too.

http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n482/Maiden98/Maiden Europe/May13results.jpg


We finished up 3rd, which I'm happy with as we were lying in a relegation spot when I took over. Hopefully next season we can make a charge for the title.

http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n482/Maiden98/Maiden Europe/May13table.jpg


PS why is there a stupid picture of some palm trees coveing half my frigging screen so I cant see what I'm typing?
#290087 Maiden Europe
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A pretty good month for us, where at one stage we extended our unbeaten run to 9 league games before finally losing to First Vienna. Novinic added another 5 goals to his total, which is great but I do wonder how we'd cope if he was long-term injured.

http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n482/Maiden98/Maiden Europe/Apr13results.jpg


Up to 6th in the table, realistically we could get 2nd or 3rd this season.

http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n482/Maiden98/Maiden Europe/Apr13table.jpg
#29951 Getting Around Europe Quicker Than Shedender
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Pisser about the other save mate, but you've made a blinding start in this one.
#290086 Maiden Europe
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http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n482/Maiden98/Maiden Europe/FC_Lustenau_Logo.jpg


Well time for some competitive matches, and overall we had a pretty good month

http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n482/Maiden98/Maiden Europe/Mar13results.jpg


Novinic is looking quality with 8 goals in the 6 games, and I've already secured his services for next season. Fingers crossed that he stays injury-free.

Our games have gone one of 2 ways; either a boring 0-0 or a goalfest. The games in which we've scored have averaged over 5 goals.

Demolishing First Vienna FC who are 12 points clear at the top of the table was a great result, and beating fierce rivals FC Austria Lustenau well down very well with the fans. The 0-0 against bottom of the table SV Grodig was annoying, but overall I'm please with my first real month in charge.

We've climbed a couple of places in the league, and if we keep this form up, we should climb higher. I think I was given a bit too much to do to hope for promotion this year, but if I can keep most of this squad we should be able to make a run at it next season.

http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n482/Maiden98/Maiden Europe/Mar13table.jpg
#28655 Around Europe Quicker Than Shedender And Maiden
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Helluva first season in the top flight. European football should help bring more cash into the club too.
#290085 Maiden Europe
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Well I took over the team just as the winter break was starting. So that gives me a couple of months to play with tactics and formations. I organised friendlies against mainly inferior opposition, to try to get some wins and raise morale which was at rock bottom.

http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n482/Maiden98/Maiden Europe/Midwinter2013.jpg


We started off ok, but after a dismal couple of draws where we created very few chances, I had a rethink. A much better performace in the last 3 games where we created boatloads of chances, even in the match we lost to Wohlen, only poor finishing and the woodwork stopped us romping away in those 3 games. If we can convert our chances into goals over the coming months, I'm hopeful of a rise up the table.

Financially we are not in great shape. I came to the club to find that we are overspending on wages by over £3k per week. I cut loose a few players, but we are still £1k over budget. Hopefully I can get rid of a few more soon once I know who my main men are.
#28358 Maiden Europe
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By DanW19 | Permalink | On 27 November 2012 - 14:55 PM
Got a tougher challenge on here being so far from the league leaders. They are flying. Feel free to join in our 'competition' if you want pal



Sure, if you guys dont mind..should help keep me motivated
#27664 Maiden Europe
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By DanW19 | Permalink | On 27 November 2012 - 13:51 PM
Yes another one to attempt the challenge! will follow your progress mate, Austria is definitely entertaining!


I fancied a change of scenery. I bought FM12 last summer and started the Steel, and was stuck in N.Ireland, now the same has happened with FM13..want to see some more countries, hence trying this
#290084 Maiden Europe
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http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n482/Maiden98/Maiden Europe/AustriaFlag.jpg


So I'm sat there collecting my Arbeitslosengeld when, without even declaring interest, I get an offer from FC Lustenau 1907. No other jobs are insecure, so I take it.

http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n482/Maiden98/Maiden Europe/Lustenaujob.jpg


They've not had the best of seasons so far, and find themslves sitting in the relegation zone.

http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n482/Maiden98/Maiden Europe/Openingtablemain.jpg


Time to turn this team around..hopefully.
#290083 Maiden Europe
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Inspired by Dan and Shedenders European challenge, I've decided to have a crack at it myself. Not competing with Dan and Shedender, just doing it for the hell of it.

The challenge, to win every trophy in Europe, going from Austria through to Wales.


Management History
Unemployed June 2012 - November 2012
FC Lustenau 1907 (Austria) November 2012 - May 2015 Resigned
Unemployed May 2015 - February 2016
Kommunalnik Slonim (Belarus) February 2016 - Present


Trophy Cabinet
Austrian First Division: 2013/14
Austrian Premier League: 2014/15
Austrian FA Cup: 2014/15


Country History
Austria 2012 - 2015 (3/3)
Belarus 2015 - present (0/4)
#27399 Around Europe Quicker Than Shedender And Maiden
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One quick question about this challenge, when you say every trophy, you including Champions League and Europa League, or just the domestic stuff?
#27325 Around Europe Quicker Than Shedender And Maiden
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This looks like a blinding challenge. I might have a crack at this myself for a change of scenery.

Are you just loading up one country at a time ?
#26982 The British Steel Challenge 2013
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Yeah I dont get it, even local or unproven rep dont want to know. Dont know what to do really
#26861 The British Steel Challenge 2013
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Well I've run into a big and frigging annoying problem here. All my staff left at the end of the season (wouldnt even enter contract negotiations), and I cant get any new ones. Noone, regardless of rep will enter contract talks, noone reponding to adverts..so currently I have no Ass Manager, Coaches, Scouts or Physio.

I cant run a club with no staff, its crazy, so looks like the only option is to resign and go elsewhere, I had high hopes for this season too

Has anyone else run tnto this problem?
#26629 British Steel Challenge
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By BOWC | Permalink | On 24 November 2012 - 08:47 AM
Well done with the cup win! KIU!


Thanks I seem to have a problem now tho..my staff all left (contracts expired) and I cant seem to get any new staff to sign up :/
#26563 The British Steel Challenge 2013
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By DanW19 | Permalink | On 24 November 2012 - 08:31 AM
Well done to BOWC as he makes it a perfect ten and continues to storm away from the competition whilst Maiden adds his first


The Inter Cup was my 2nd, I won BSS with Havant remember
#289380 British Steel Challenge
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Was a close game, with two of my best players cup-tied, but we managed to scrape the win.

http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n482/Maiden98/FM 2013/InterCupWin14.jpg
#289379 British Steel Challenge
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Well I took over Glebe who were lying in 11th place, with expecvtations of finishing top half.

Lost our first game, but have not been defeated in the league since. A few too many draws, but a decent showing so far, and a cup final coming up.

http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n482/Maiden98/FM 2013/Mar14results.jpg

We're up to 7th in the league. I think promotion will be a bridge too far this season, but am hopeful for next year.

http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n482/Maiden98/FM 2013/Mar14table.jpg
#23168 Made of Metal - The British Steel Challenge 2013
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Upload them to Photobucket or something similar first.
#22800 The Midlands Man
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Interesting challenge, good luck.
#289378 British Steel Challenge
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Well after the second third of the season, and a string of abysmal results I confirmed what I was already thinking...I am not going to win more trophies with Havant.

http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n482/Maiden98/FM 2013/Jan14results.jpg

I've been wanting to get into N Ireland for some time now, as there are a lot of trophies to be won there, and when two jobs came up there, I apllied for both. Thinking that they wont be able to afford the compensation, I waved bye bye to Havant, knowing that if I didnt get either of the NI jobs, I'd be queuing up at the dole office.

http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n482/Maiden98/FM 2013/resign.png

A couple of weeks went by, then I got the call I was hoping. Time to pack up and find a house in Ballymoney, County Antrim.

http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n482/Maiden98/FM 2013/GlebeJob.jpg
#289377 British Steel Challenge
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Well it's been an up and down season so far. Hotly tipped for relegation, we are exceeding exxpectations albeit with very patchy form.

http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n482/Maiden98/FM 2013/Oct13results.jpg

We had a good run in Sept after I changed tacticss, but then got hammered for a few matches..as I said, patchy form, but exceeding expectations. We are making money hand over fist, but nothing to spend it on as quality players are not interested in signing. If this was a long term career, I would stick with Havant but as the point of this challenge is trophies, I'm looking to jump ship as soon as ssomething sensible comes up

http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n482/Maiden98/FM 2013/Oct13table.jpg