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#215904 BMG x2
simoncoyne
A few years back, I had the computer pick Mandzukic (13 goals and a 7.35 rating) over Lewandowski (23 goals, a 7.34 and my main starter) at ST. So yeah, I don't think it's a particularly sophisticated algorithm doing the selecting...
#215897 Bayern and Beyond
simoncoyne
In the past two months, we managed six clean sheets. Strangely, the scores of those matches ended up being 1-0, 2-0, 3-0. 4-0, 5-0 and 6-0 (although not in that order):
I started Insigne due to his previous experience in Spain, and it paid immediate dividends. Atletico was never in the match; we scored for fun in both the first and second halves. If this was an ice hockey game they would have pull the goalie halfway through.
Then we go from one of the best matches we've played all season to one of the worst, against newly-promoted Köln. The less said, the better.
This wasn't the best way to bounce back, but a win's a win. Twice we fell behind to Kaiserlautern before equalising, then Pierre-Emile Hjobjerg popped up with the winner near the end. Did we deserve to win? Probably not. But who cares?
After the Atletico match, our qualification was secured for the knockout stages. As a result, I fielded a second XI for the final two group stage matches. It definitely showed here. Muller saved our blushes with a late goal to make the scoreline respectable.
Don't piss off Robert Lewandowski. You wouldn't like it when he's angry. Clearly, Hoffenheim's early goal pissed him off.
The final group match, and Shaktar couldn't stop even a second choice side. We should have beat them in their place, and we definitively did so at ours. Shaktar's chances of advancing were slim to begin with, this confirmed their elimination.
Lewandowski just keeps rolling. Wolfsburg started out brightly, and this match was a 1st v. 2nd battle at the time. Not anymore as Wolfsburg drops to 3rd.
We advance in the DFB-Pokal at Leverkusen's expense. They've had a horrible season so I felt comfortable starting Dejan Stojanovic and other backup players, such as Man of the Match Jonathan Tah. We draw Mainz in the quarter finals. Coincidental, because...
...our next Bundesliga match was against them. 1-0 as Muller scores in the 28th minute and the defence makes it stick.
Our final match before the winter break. Our status as Herbstmeister is confirmed for a third straight year. Marco van Ginkel was named man of the match, and his agent was straight away looking for a new deal at doulbe the weekly wage. Uh, I don't think so
Overall, here's the results for the two months and the table. Schalke had climbed up to 12th, but a run of bad performance saw them fall back and Bielsa got the sack. Hamburg is still hanging around for a Champions League place and Köln is strong in their first season back in the Bundesliga since 2012-13:
Bad news for the Championship League draw. They were actually a second-placed team, finishing behind Monaco in their group. We haven't played them since the 2014 Champions League final.
And finally this message appeared:
A big club to be sure, but so's the one I'm at. I don't really fancy managing in England right now.
Next update - January 2017 and all the transfer news. I don't plan on being active, except for fending off unwelcome advances for my players!
#215782 Gabriel Batistuta - Batigol is back!
simoncoyne
30 teams in the first division?
#215780 Bayern and Beyond
simoncoyne
#215778 A European Trophy Hunt
simoncoyne
So yeah, hold on to Bernard for as long as you can. Try to get at least 40 million Euros for him from Moneybags West (Man City) or Moneybags Central (PSG)
#215749 BMG x2
simoncoyne
Congrats on your Europa League win and third place Bundesliga finish. Now to do one place (just one, mind you) better next season.
#215690 Bayern and Beyond
simoncoyne
The season began in earnest in September - the squad was settled, transfers were finished, and have my team was with the physio for some reason or another. Not really, but it seemed like it. Despite all that, we were able to play some good, attractive football:
First match after the break. Florian Thauvin finally makes an appearance for us (he was away at the Olympics and then scored a hat-trick for France) and immediately contributes. His emergence probably spells the end for countryman Franck Ribery, whose contract expires at the end of this year and, like Arjen Robben before him, wants too much money for a declining footballer.
First Champions League match of the season. Bernard scores a hat-trick. Not bad for a third-choice striker who's not really a striker to begin with.
Muller and Lewandowski keep the good times rolling.
We advance to the third round of the DFB-Pokal. The draw is absolutely brutal to everyone, and there's a very real chance that, going into the quarterfinals, there won't be any lower division teams left. We've drawn Leverkusen, who are struggling this season.
We fell behind to surprise package Hamburg at home, but BVB oldboys Lewandowski and Gotze save our bacon in this battle of the top two teams. The home winning streak survives!
Our first hiccup of the season. Absolutely gutted to concede that late at the bullet-ridden Donbass Arena. I know you should be happy to draw on the road, but it feels like two points dropped.
And the hangover continues as we lose to bogey side Stuttgart in a regional derby. Nothing good to say about this match.
Thankfully we bounced back in a big way in the Bayern-Derby against Nurnberg. The home league winning streak stands at 23.
Our Champions League campaign received a boost with this ding-dong battle against Atleti at the Vicente Calderon. Great work by Januzaj in particular - Manchester United's been sniffing around, looks like they want him back! We now top the group on 7 points, Atleti have 6 and Shaktar 4.
Everyone scores against an absolutely horrible Braunschweig team! Squad rotation and the midweek clash against Atleti ensure that I sent out essentially a second XI, including my back-up keeper who could use the work. That also gives my key players a good ten days rest for the home match against...that's right...
DORTMUND!!!
What a flogging! Lewandowski scored early, then they equalised through Marco Reus, who I thought about signing over the close season. Schweinsteiger converted an admittedly suspect penalty, then Januzaj and Kurt Zouma piled on the misery just before halftime. We locked it down in the second half for a 4-1 victory, our 24th straight Bundesliga home win, and doomed Dortmund to 4th place, eight points back.
Here's the overview of our results for September and October, as well as the current Bungesliga table:
Next update will take us through to the winter break. Can we carry this momentum and become Herbstmeister for the third straight winter? Or will Wolfsburg spoil the party? We have yet to play them this season...
#215659 Tongey's Travels.
simoncoyne
#215250 Tongey's Travels.
simoncoyne
But I'm sure that won't matter, 'cause you'll keep them up!
#215193 Tongey's Travels.
simoncoyne
In all seriousness, good luck wherever you find yourself next.
#215191 Royal Eagles - Succession Game FM15
simoncoyne
Had me going there for a little bit.
Good luck Shedender, you've got your work cut out following Dan and his ability to pull a win out of his hat.
#215188 Cleansing Europe - one nation at a time!
simoncoyne
#214998 Tongey's Travels.
simoncoyne
Good luck with GVI.
#214995 Bayern and Beyond
simoncoyne
Thankfully Zouma should be ready for that match.
#214986 Bayern and Beyond
simoncoyne
#214978 Ajax
simoncoyne
#214976 Bayern and Beyond
simoncoyne
FML
#214972 Bayern and Beyond
simoncoyne
Summer 2016 Transfer Update
Despite my having a plan and then having it fall apart, I have to say that I'm happy with the results of my squad. I started with a €117 million transfer budget and finished with €160 million, all while actually signing some players, too:
There was, of course, the usual bevy of loan signings:
And remember Atilla Tuncer? The young Turkish regen who I thought I had a deal for only for him to get injured and the board scuttle the deal, even though he was due to be loaned back to Trazbonspor anyway? Well, I got a message pop up saying that AC Milan had put a bid in for him. The bid was €5.25 million, same as the one I agreed to, so I knew it would be accepted if I tried again. Problem was, he's still hurt, so even if he agrees terms with me, how am I going to get the board to approve the deal?
I finally thought of the idea of making it a delayed transfer instead of a loan back. That should satisfy the board whilst still allowing me to keep him at his old club for the year. Because of Milan's interest, my contract offer was a bit better than the one we agreed in July. Would it be enough?
(look under his photo)
Here's Tuncer and my other two delayed signings, adding up to a further €23.4 million. Horn you already knew about; Matheusao is a potential future No. 1 if he develops the way my scouts think he will. Since Paul Breitner has 20/20 ratings for judging, I'm going to predict that Matheusao will eventually replace Manuel Neuer between the sticks for us.
My three deadline day signings. All three are for the future, and I hope I'm around to see how they develop:
Just have to wait for the international break to end, then I'm back to playing matches. I wonder who will join these blokes on my injury list? (Lewandowski's injury came whilst he was with the Poland squad
#214802 FM15 Arbroath FC
simoncoyne
#214796 In the shadow of the Yankees
simoncoyne
#214792 The Race to the Top
simoncoyne
GL for the rest of the season. Hope the transfer window goes the way you want it to.
#214790 Gabriel Batistuta - Batigol is back!
simoncoyne
#214787 SS2 6NQ - Southend Utd
simoncoyne
Well done on promotion Lee
#214782 Tongey's Travels.
simoncoyne
(Oh come on, we were all thinking it)
#214781 Tommos European Journey
simoncoyne
#214734 BMG x2
simoncoyne
#214733 Bayern and Beyond
simoncoyne
#214672 Blue Danube
simoncoyne
Good luck in your first full season.
#214670 Cleansing Europe - one nation at a time!
simoncoyne
#214667 Royal Eagles - Succession Game FM15
simoncoyne