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WHOA. That escalated quickly bro! Absolutely shocking turn of events, no way you deserved that.

What's next then, are you giving up on this save or are you going for another job?

Following. Absolutely love journeyman saves. @Shedender & @r96Skinner lets have a friendly bet where @Dan will start, I reckon either somewhere in Asia.

ARC Oleiors 2019 - 20 season update

So we’re setting up with a new tactic and it paid off big time as we ran out 2-0 winners over Moreirenese. 2 early goals saw us run out deserved winners.











Another dominating victory this time 3-0 over Leixoes, this could’ve been more as we even missed a penalty but this new set up seems to be working.



After those 2 games I’m awarded manager of the month. Cool.



Back to the league and we managed another win, 2-0 away to Fafe who are now rooted to the bottom of the league. 3 games with a new tactic gives us 3 wins and I couldn’t be happier!





We were brought right back down to earth with an absolutely shocking 4-0 home loss to Covilha. No point discussing this shambles any more.



We do redeem ourselves as we come from 2 down to win 3-2 away to Santa Clara. A great second half from us and this is the type of performance we should be building on.





Oh well. Back to back losses to Famalicao & Arouca followed that great second half at Santa Clara although we didn’t deserve anything from either game.







Just after the Arouce game I’m invited to an interview at bottom of the table Fafe, you know the team we beat in the play offs to get promoted (still don’t understand how they got promoted as well) and team that knocked us out of the Allianz Cup, nah you’re alright thank you. Moving on.



Transfer window time and we make just 1 singing, center half Lassina Toure from Limianos. This is mainly due to Saliu Djallo moaning that he wants to leave to join Valenciennes which I said he could at the end of the season.







Back to back 3-0 victories in January over Mafra & Porto B (we’ve done the double over them both this season!) and a disappointing 2-0 home to loss to league leaders Paco Ferreira (who have done the double over us!) mean it was a good, if not great month considering where we’re expected to be. I’m happy with how we’ve done, considering we’re 8th(!) in the league and not looking like relegation fodder, consistency is an issue however but I’m sure we can stay up this year.









We round out this update with 2 injuries, first choice right back Gaspar is out for up to 7 weeks and center half Hugo Obama is out for up to 8 weeks. Injuries are part and parcel of football so hopefully we’ve got enough about us to not let this hamper us too much.





Finally I’m wanted by 2 clubs, notably Chaves who were relegated from the Liga Nos and Leixoes who we recently beat 3-0. I won’t be declaring my interest, if they’re serious about me they can come to me.



Thanks for reading!

Hey man can you make this in all 3 sizes as well please? Thank you.

Yeah it is what it is mate, I'll be getting an update up shortly showing the new tactic and how we got on

Love journeyman saves, good luckl! Thing is by the time you make it to the 'big' leagues I bet you'll be about 60 years into the game, if not more! Can;t wait to see how this unfolds.

Haha I thought it was mate, but if you keep dominating domestically hopefully it will carry over into the Champs League. AM sure with a couple of good signings, and maybe a half decent newgen you might just be able to sweep it in a couple of seasons.,

Unbeaten in May I would say the next 2 league games you should win comfortably really mate. Really hope you pull off getting all 4 trophies, however I'd be concentrating on the league if it was me. All the best though, I always see Saudi teams always do well in the Champions league.

ARC Olerios 2019 - 20 season

‘Right lads, how are we all feeling for the upcoming season?’

A few murmurs, nothing stood out though. The players seem relaxed, a little too relaxed actually.

‘Look, we all know it’s going to be a long season ahead, but I have every confidence we can compete and stay in the division this season. It’s not mission impossible, it is however mission difficult but if you listen to my ideas and plans I firmly believe we can stay up’

‘’The boss is right, if we all give 100% we can definitely stay up’ Charles, our first choice left back said to the group.

‘Thanks Charles. Right targets. Last season Farense stayed in this league with 39 points, ideally we don’t want to say if or when we hit that we’re safe. But ultimately we may even be safe with less points than 39, but don’t think we can get complacent at all, this is a tough league!



Just before the season starts new signing Leonel is out with sprained ligaments for a few weeks, not the best news to start our season off with but we’ll make do with what we have.



Before the season starts is the first round of the Allianz Cup which we weren’t in last season but we are now as we’re in a higher league, and we’re drawn against the team we beat in the play off final Fafe. I was expecting a win but it just wasn’t meant to be. Oh well me move on.







Pre season odds sees us propping the league up and heading straight back down. It’s up to us to put in the effort every game and do our best to stay up. I am confident we can stay up but I know just how tough it is going to be.



We start the season off away to Mafra. This was a pretty even game and we took an early lead and managed to hold on for a win in our first game in the Ligapro. Hopefully this is a sign of things to come.



Could not believe what happened next as we managed to beat Porto’s B team 2-0 in our first home game of the new season. They were the better team through out but we managed to take our chances and claim back to back victories. I couldn’t be happier with this start!



But we were brought right back down to earth by title favourites Paco Ferrira who beat us 2-0. They dominated the game throughout and we were lucky it only stayed 2-0



We were at home to Farense next and this game would’ve had me tearing my hair out if I were the Farense manager. Just look at those stats. We were lucky, VERY lucky to win this one.





Last game in August saw us snatch a 2-2 draw away to Penafiel, with Chen burying a chance deep into stoppage time.





With transfer deadline day here we made 1 more singing, experienced midfielder Domagoj Duspara. He will start most games and I think he can definitely help us stay up this year.







Confirmation of the draw for the cup and we’re playing Moura away in the second round.



Terrible, absolutely terrible game against Chaves next as not only were we battered 3-1, new signing Duspara lasted 21 minutes before coming off with an injury that will keep him out for around 6 weeks. Not good news at all.





Next up was a pretty even game and it ended 0-0 with Varzim. We didn’t lose so I do see this as 1 point gained and not 2 dropped.



The cup game against Moura was next and we battered them 3-1 to send us into the next round. A good all round performance and we definitely deserved this win.



We get drawn against top division team Tondela in the next round, and the game is at home so hopefully we get a decent crowd backing us.



A loss to Cova da Piedad in the league preceded the cup game with Tondela which we also lost. The Tondela game we were the better team but just didn’t take our chances. They’re a premier league team so we shouldn’t be too disheartened with this defeat as we played well. On another day we might have won.





After these 3 games we had back to back defeats to Viseu and Benfica B team which brought some criticism from the fans regarding tactics.









Okay so we aren’t playing well but to say it’s down to tactics alone is a bit harsh, however I am willing to experiment and after consulting the coaches decide it’s time for a change. We have decided to go with a 4-1-4-1 variant.





So we’ve lost 6 on the bounce now and morale is dropping. Hopefully with this new set up we can kick off November with at the very least some good performances. I haven’t lost faith in this team I just hope the players are still confident. There's still a long way to go and plenty of time to get more points on the board. A silver lining would be we've managed to win some games and not prop the league up as was expected, so I'm happy in that regard.

Next update will only be a short one and will cover the next set of games using our new tactic. Thanks for reading!

Good results so far mate. How far you think you can get in champions League? I always see them do well in all my saves.

Cheers mate. Hopefully more success to come. Gonna play over the weekend and get an update up either Sunday evening or Monday morning.

Count me in

I support Newcastle and wish we'd get taken over in real life

How have you got a takeover already, I never see a takeover until a few seasons into the game. Good going in the first few games though hope you keep it up!

3 games = 3 wins! Great start man! Get a decent run of form early on.

Your Jacob's ladder thread was awesome, can't wait for this! On a side note, I've done the British & Irish challenge a couple of times myself, if you're sticking to the rule of only signing / using British players, Northern Ireland is a nightmare!! Good luck!

Unique approach to a story mate, will be following.

‘Manuel, what are your thoughts on over achieving and gaining an unexpected promotion?’

‘Well firstly it wasn’t unexpected. I always had fait that we could at least challenge at the top end of the league. This promotion was totally deserved. That’s it for questions today thank you’

Manuel knew fine well they had over achieved. Very much so, in fact he knows it’s going to be a massive struggle gaining points in this division never mind staying in it. He needs a plan, he needs something that the team will stick to. What was it his assistant had said, back to back, no that wasn’t it. Back to basics! YES! That was it, back to basics. There’s going to be some quality players playing in Ledman Liga Pro, Portugal’s second division so we need to be able put them under some sort of pressure, we’ve not got technical quality and we’re not going to attract top level players just yet, but we do have committed players that will give their all.

The team report back to pre season training, and Manuel has a few words to say:
‘Right lads, first things first. We know it’s going to be a struggle staying up this season but I have faith in you, and with a couple of signings I genuinely think we can stay up’

Little reaction from the squad, however Vilmar, last seasons top scorer had something to say

‘The boss is right lads, a few good results and we can pull this off, just make sure to get the ball to me and I’ll do the rest’

‘That’s the spirit Vilmar my man! Right here’s how we’re setting up next season. We’re not going to out play most teams so I’m going to channel my inner Tony Pulis and when we get the ball I want us to get it up to the attack as quickly as possible. As long as we all give 100% we can’t say we didn’t try’

Manuel demonstrates to the team exactly what he wants and how they’re going to play







Before pre season friendlies kick off, the club announced an expansion to the stadium, as well as me gaining an extension to my contract and confirmation of winning the Compeonato de Portugal manager of the year award.







Season preview sees us finishing bottom of the league, as well as having Fafe, who be beat in the play off final to get in this league finishing above us. Not sure why or how they also got promoted though.



We start the season off away to Mafra and our first home game is against Porto B team. I can’t wait to get started





We also get confirmation of 6 signings, with Miotti, Pinto & Chen all signing on after being on loan with us last season. Not sure why it says these signings were made by the previous manager, Chen & Pinto were definitely signed by me however Miotti was already at the club, bizarre.





So let’s meet the team Manuel is putting his faith in stay up this year. The following is our first 11 and subs, obviously you can’t accommodate for injuries or suspensions but here they are:

Goalkeeper Gabriel Miotti, played most games in our promotion season and a steady hand



Right full back Diogo Gaspar, new signing and although natural at right winger I feel he can do a job at right back



Center halves Tiago Gomes & Saliu Djalo, both first teamers last season I have every faith they can continue their good for from last year





Left full back Charles, Mr dependable from last year as he was 1 of stand out players. I have every faith in him to do well this year.



Right midfield Leonel, another new signing. Although natural on the left, I am going to have him cutingin from the right and with his pace and flair he may just do the job



Center midfielders Jimmy & Abraham Duverger. Not the best stats but last season they did well together. I have no doubt they’ll impress this year





Left midfield Chico Chen, my first ever singing. Covered both left midfield and left back last year, he will be able to get quality balls into the box I’m sure



Forwards Ibrahim Gbadamosi & Vilamr. Gbadamosi is a new signing and VIlamr was last seasons top scorere with 35. I’m hoping Gbadamosi’s height will get some knock downs for Vilamr to bury.





That’s our first 11. Our subs look like this:

Goalkeeper Luis Serra, right full back Andre Farinha, midfielder Bruno Carvalho, wingers Dontaye Whittaker, Adewale Sapara & Leo Pinto, forward Rafael Victor.















I have toyed with the idea of playing Farinha at right back instead of Gaspar, however for the first game at least Gaspar will start, and with that everything is sorted. We're in for a long season, however I have faith in this team. We'll see exactly what these players, and Manuel Vargas are really made of come the start of the season.



Thanks for reading.

Compeonato do Portugal play offs
Quarter Final

We get underway in the first leg of the playoffs away to Vizela. As they finished second in Serie A we’ve not actually played this team yet.


The game was pretty much back to walls stuff for the most part. We actually took the lead but were pegged back from there. We managed to get in to half time at 1 all. Second half they came out strong and deserved their second gaol. They could’ve added more however we managed to get an equaliser ten minutes before the end. Genuinely jumped out my seat at that equaliser as the away goals rule is in effect in the play offs so that goal could really mean something come the second leg.



The second leg was a different game altogether. This was a pretty even game all round, but we managed to bury 1 of chances to take the game 1-0, 3-2 on aggregate. Don’t get me wrong, Vizela had some good chances but we managed to keep them out. We’re into the semi-final!







We’re up against Olhanense in the semi final an the less said about this game the better really. We never looked like creating anything an at this point out play off run looks to be over. A miracle is what we need in the second leg.



We needed a miracle and a miracle is just what we got! Despite us being pretty evenly matched all game we managed to take 3 of our chances to finish the game 3-0 and 3-3 on aggregate. We just needed 1 goal to go through, but Olhanese managed to get a goal in extra time after Vilmar was given a straight red card. Game over I thought no way can come back from this. As soon as that goal went in we just went route 1 all out attack and some how, despite the odds we managed to grab another goal, 4-1!!! We’re only in the final!!





Well we’ve made it, just. We up against Serie A team Fafe in the final. A game if we win we’re into the next division. I’ll admit getting this far was never expected however to get this close to promotion is exciting, I just hope we don’t bottle it. We’ve got goals in our team, but we’ve also leaked a few goals as well.



I tell the team there’s no pressure, absolutely none at all and to just go out and play their natural game. I won't lie, I wasn’t expecting this, but the result was never ever in doubt! We went behind early on as I say we’ve leaked some goals this season, but we responded excellently and deserved this absolutely amazing result!

















That brings an end to Manuel’s first season as a manager, and what a season! Obviously there is going to be a massive difference in the players in the next divisions and we’ll do well to stay up, but with a few good performances and results, who knows what will happen! Hopefully this is just the start of more success to come, everyone has to start somewhere and for Manuel he’s started well and will look to continue this success.

Next update will be end of season stuff, predictions for next season as well as a look at the squad.

Thanks for reading!

3 wins and a draw is good going for the start of the season. Is promotion your main aim this season or are you looking to consolidate?

Loving the beta. The purple is growing on me. Love the training center adds a whole new dynamic to the game for me. Match engine I don't really see much difference, I mostly play in 2d but sometimes use the 3D sand it's more of the same.

Good going man.

Yeah for sure, Benfica were the favourites to finish first in our group too. Main thing for me was to be competitive this season, getting this far is an absolute bonus. Hoping for a good showing in the play offs.

Hmm I may give it a go in pwoer point, I'll fail miserably however haha.

I'm sure you'll get out of the groups in the Champs league, with a few good performances you should do anyway. I always see Saudi trams boss the champs league.

First off, where did you make that dope header bro??

Funny that Poalo Cannavaro stuck around, is he worth keeping on? The Asia Champs league is weird, it seems to run through 2 seasons especially in Malaysia when the league ends in November you have to wait until February for the next set of games. China super league ends half way through the champs league too, hopefully won't have much of an impact on you though.

Yeah by the last rejection I just gave up. I'll read your PKNS thread man! Thanks for following mine, should have an update tonight or in the morning.

Cool man, jsut see how it plays out. Massive game with Kubi coming up for you, could make or break what's left of the season. Fingers crossed for a good result.

ARC Oleiros season 2018 - 19 update

For this update I'm just going to do an overview of each month and the results. From the end of the season I'll have a more in depth and better review of the matches. The screenshots I have for the end of the season I had snipped down and when I uplaoded them they were really small, however I will upload them again tonight without cropping them so they should be easier to read.


After the away defeat to Vilafranquense we went on to win 2 and draw 1 before our big cup game with Maritimo. That game was over after 10 minutes as they went 2 up early on. Not too disheartened at that result however as we can now concentrate on the league.



December saw us brought back down to earth as we were embarrassed 5-0 away to Fatima. This result was totally unacceptable and very much not expected. We bounced backed with a 2-0 win at home to Torreense before a 2 all away draw with Oliveira. Another 5 nil away battering to Alverca followed before 2 big wins over Benfica CB who were top of the league at that paoint and Caldas who were second.




A good month by all accounts saw us win 5 and draw 1. All good performances and we really put the league on notice here. Hopefully we can continue this good form.



Following on from that great month we dropped points to Vilafranquense (at least they didn’t beat us again) and a terrible game away to Alcains. We picked up a much needed 3 points at home to Peniche to round out the month.

March – April 2019

2 wins in March followed by back to back losses taking us into Arpil before grabbing a massive 6-0 win and back to back 1-0 victories mean we finish the league campaign as league leaders.



So the league ends there with us finishing first in the league and heading into the play offs. I know knock out football is totally different so we’re going to have to be at our best if we’re to get through the play offs. We weren’t meant to be finishing anywhere near the top of the league so on the one hand I’m happy where we’ve finished as we have definitely over achieved, but on the other hand I won’t lie I’d be disappointed if we didn’t make it to the final. All our hard work and good results have led us to this point. Am I excited, yes! Nervous, yes! Do I think we can go on to win, you're damn right!!





Next update will be how we got on in the play offs.

Thanks for reading!

Yeah it's gone well so far, especially considering we're meant to be battling at the bottom end of the league.

As for the screenshots thing, not sure why they are so small, they were the right size when I uploaded them, I'll look into it.

Yeah totally agree, Asia is my go to place on long saves to build up a bit of rep, I always seem to spend a lot of time in Malaysia and I have a lot of love for Perlis and Kedah from Malaysia. I remember getting the Gangwon job in South Korea and turning them into a title contenders, only for them to knock me out of the Asia Champions League a couple of seasons later when I was at Perth Glory, good times man! Looking forward to your updates.