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#299204 Rise and Rise Again, Until Lambs Become Lions
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April - May 2017
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#299203 Rise and Rise Again, Until Lambs Become Lions
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Shame about the Liverpool result but still done well to get there in the first place! Another trophy for the cabinet too, fancy another treble?

Aye massive progress on last year, I did indeed!
#298800 Rise and Rise Again, Until Lambs Become Lions
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March 2017
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March was a short but important month, it didn't have the best starts as we were knocked out of the CL but we had already massively overachieved. We then put 2nd place Aberdeen out of the Scottish Cup to reach the semi and lifted the League Cup with a win over ICT. The win over St Johnstone left us just two games from wrapping up the title and 11 points for my season target.
#298568 Rise and Rise Again, Until Lambs Become Lions
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#298485 Rise and Rise Again, Until Lambs Become Lions
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#298484 Rise and Rise Again, Until Lambs Become Lions
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First I brought in two youngsters to play in the u20 side, hopefully should develop into good SPL players. I payed under £300k for the both of them so no risk there really. If one of them turns out good I will be more than happy. I then brought in Guillermo Ochoa as Logan Bailly wasn't good enough to push Craig Gordon for a spot in the side. He cost just £800k for a keeper of his experience and level is a bargain.

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A lot of players went out of loan but the only sale was Nadir Ciftci who was constantly complaining about lack of appearances. With the form Leigh Griffiths showed at the beginning of the season (faced 2 months out over xmas time) and the form Gary Hooper came into he didn't have a look in. I also arranged for Hooper to return permanently in the summer.

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#298483 Rise and Rise Again, Until Lambs Become Lions
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December 2016 - January 2017

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*Check out Aberdeens rise up the table, after 10 games they had 2 points!
#298482 Rise and Rise Again, Until Lambs Become Lions
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September - November 2016

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It was a very good few months for us. We dominated in the league and progressed to the league cup semi. In the Champions League we would have finished top of the group if it weren’t for a 93rd minute Shakhtar winner. The last 16 draw then went in our favour as we got Liverpool and they Man City.

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#298481 Rise and Rise Again, Until Lambs Become Lions
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#298480 Rise and Rise Again, Until Lambs Become Lions
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A good start to the new season Sean! Keep it coming!

Cheers Dan!
#297744 Rise and Rise Again, Until Lambs Become Lions
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Pre-Season - August 2016
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A good start to the season for us, top of the table by a point and we look a lot more solid this season. The new boys have impressed so far, particularly Andrija Zivkovic as a inside forward on the right wing. A decent qualifying campaign and we finally got back to 3rd seed, Europa League last 32 is defiantly achievable this season.
#297551 Rise and Rise Again, Until Lambs Become Lions
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Coaching Staff
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U20 Coaching Staff
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Scouting and Recruitment
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#297369 Rise and Rise Again, Until Lambs Become Lions
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Players In

I got my business done early in the window, my first signing Andrija Zivkovic was arranged during last season and should give me an extra option on the wings and up front. He got 14 goals and 8 assists in 24 game for Partizan last year and I'm hoping he can produce the same form. He looks like he should be a bargain for the low price of £750k (+ £400k to his agent).

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I brought in Barry Douglas as I plan on pushing Kieran Tierney up to the AML slot and train him as a winger, just like with Gareth Bale. He signed a bosman deal in January so theres not much risk in it and he adds to the Scottish players within the squad.

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I brought Gary Hooper back to provide some competition for Leigh Griffiths along with Nadir Ciftci. I don't see any reason not to be netting this year with those 3 up front. I loaned him with the option to buy for £1 million.

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Another out of favour loanee who should fit in nicely. Alberto Bueno was a product of Real Madrids youth system before moving to a few Spanish side finally finding his feet at Rayo before being snapped up by Porto. Where he found himself out of favour. The playmaker netted 28 times in two season for the Spaniards.

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My last, most expensive and possibly final signing of the window was Grant Hanley. At a pricey £5.5 million I needed a replacement for Efe Ambrose. The Scottish centre back should be a part of my back for the next couple of years.

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#297362 Rise and Rise Again, Until Lambs Become Lions
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#297307 Rise and Rise Again, Until Lambs Become Lions
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2015/16 End of Season Update
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Scottish Premiership: After a ropey first half of the season we pulled it together in the second half only losing twice while still competing in 3 competitions. ICT took us right until the penultimate game of the season to lift the trophy and even held us to a draw on the final day. Next season I aim to win at least 26 games and am confident as I know better understand the tactical system in FM16.

Domestic Cups: Not much to say other than wrapped up both cups to secure the treble and knocked Rangers* out of both. Next season is a repeat although I know this is unlikely. Especially if I remain in Europe after the new year.

European Competition: Progressed through the qualifiers to reach the group stage fairly comfortably despite a few hick-ups. The group stage didn't go to plan at all. Next season a 3rd place finish is the aim.

Transfers: Happy with both transfers that I made, Mo Elyounoussi has the better of the two so far but Kristoffer Ajer will come good and is developing well. Andrea Zivkovic and Barry Douglas join in the summer and should certainly improve the squad. I'm on the look out for a new centre back and maybe a centre forward. With almost £20 million available I won't be short of options.

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#297305 Rise and Rise Again, Until Lambs Become Lions
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#297079 Rise and Rise Again, Until Lambs Become Lions
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#297069 Rise and Rise Again, Until Lambs Become Lions
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Just started one myself...can you post a pic of your finances please?

Also, did you manage to get rid of big sicknote?

Finally, do you think Wardrop and McIlduff will be your future full backs, or is Jancko and Tierney progressing better?

I'm just about finished the first season so I'll put it in my summary post, probably tonight or tomorrow. I've got about £12M in the bank just now though.

Loaned him out to Randers FC they covered 40% of his wage and he's doing pretty well so hopefully I can shift him in the summer.

Tierney is almost first choice, progressing really well and bags of pace. Janko is doing pretty well too though. I think I'm going to try and do a Gareth Bale with KT and promote McIlduff next season.

#296990 Rise and Rise Again, Until Lambs Become Lions
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Good going so far Sean, hopefully a lengthy Celtic career this time around!

Cheers Dan!
#296987 Rise and Rise Again, Until Lambs Become Lions
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Looks like Caley are gonna take you to the last day of the season unless they fall off from now until the end of the season, surprised to see Aberdeen where they are

I think they might, I'm hoping to get them early in the split and break their run of form.
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#296763 Rise and Rise Again, Until Lambs Become Lions
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Its reached the stage of the season where I am beginning to plan for next year, the squad looks pretty strong at the moment but I can see where it needs strengthening immediately. Ideally I want to bring in an experienced centre back who still has a good few years in him. I also see Tierney taking Izzy's place in the starting XI next season after impressing me so far and I can't see myself handing Izzy a new deal so I might sell him.

In midfield we are stacked, along with the imminent arrival of Andrija Zivkovic in the summer who has 14 goals and 8 assists in 24 games for Partizan this season. Johnson and Bitton have both been poor but will get at least half of next season to prove their worth. We also have some exciting Scottish youth players in the ranks. At least one will be given the chance every 6 months.

Up top I would like another option ideally as Griffiths can be hot and cold and Citfci isn't really the player I am looking for. I'm also looking to trim the squad to 22 players plus 3 homegrown u21 players in the first team squad.

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#296757 Rise and Rise Again, Until Lambs Become Lions
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#296297 Rise and Rise Again, Until Lambs Become Lions
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#296237 Rise and Rise Again, Until Lambs Become Lions
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February 2016
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Game crashed and had to play through February twice, first time round I won every game. Very frustrating. Both times the youth candidates were pretty poor, have to look into that in the summer.
#296182 Rise and Rise Again, Until Lambs Become Lions
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Alright mate was wondering if you had settled on a winning formation?

Bought the game and went Celtic but seem to be struggling to score

Playing an asymmetric 451 at the moment, still tweaking a few things. I'll post it once I feel satisfied with it.
#294371 Rise and Rise Again, Until Lambs Become Lions
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January 2016
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We finally got a decent run of wins going, including a win over "Rangers". Hopefully we can carry it over into February and steam ahead in the league and rack up a treble. The new transfers have defiantly improved the squad.
#294369 Rise and Rise Again, Until Lambs Become Lions
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Players In

My first signing for the club was Kristoffer Ajer from Start for £1.5 million. He had a great season in Norway picking up 2 goals and 9 assist in 29 appearances from DM with an average rating of 7.16. He will offer much needed cover/rotation for Scott Brown and Nir Bitton. I have the option for an extra year which I will no doubt take advantage of.

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Ajer was followed from Norway by Mohammed Elyounoussi who had 6 goals and assists averaging 7.55 last season. He was a direct replacement for stokes at just £1.6 million. He also has the option of an additional year, however he demanded a £6.75 million release clause so I imagine I'll have to tie him down after a couple seasons. I see him and James Forrest as my future wingers, with Gary Mackay-Steven switching between the left and the right.

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I also recalled Ryan Christie back from his loan at ICT, this could turn out to be vital in the title race as he strengthens us while weakening them.

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#294315 Rise and Rise Again, Until Lambs Become Lions
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