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The floodlights at the Narcís Sala have a way of exposing everything. In the heat of August, they promised glory; by the cold damp of December, they just show the bruises. I stood in the tunnel after the 4-1 thrashing at the hands of Valencia Mestalla, li...
The air in the Carrer de Santa Coloma is thick with the scent of coffee and the quiet, heavy anticipation of a neighborhood that breathes football. In the shadow of the Narcís Sala, the posters still bear the stripes of the Senyera—red and yellow, the col...
One historic club. Four iconic stripes. Zero margin for error. Follow my journey as I attempt to restore U.E. Sant Andreu to the top of Spanish football, one tactical battle at a time. This is the Revolució Quadribarrats—where tradition meets a new era.
Season 5 – Bittersweet, But Smashing ExpectationsAs we reach the end of Season 5, it’s another highest-ever finish for the club… but I can’t lie, there’s a small part of me that feels like there’s some unfinished business here. ResultsAfter the win...
Season 5 – Mid Season UpdateWell… at the end of the last update we said survival was the aim this year. Yeah… we might need to rethink that. Results The Championship didn’t exactly start how we wanted. It was a bit rocky early on and I was...
Season 5 – Welcome to the ChampionshipSo here we are… our first ever season in the Championship.And yeah, this is going to be a serious uphill battle.This summer has been a bit of a tricky one in places, but with the money starting to increase as we clim...
Season 4 – Keep on Rolling Babyyyyyy… Well, as the title suggests… the Wanderers train is not slowing down anytime soon! The ResultsI mean, just look at it… a sea of green. It’s been an unbelievable season. Another record-breaking run, only...
Season 4 – A Slightly Delayed Mid-Season Review…Apologies for the delay on this one — Easter got in the way a bit and FM time took a hit. But we’re back, we’ve made some serious progress in Season 4, and now we’re fully charging towards the run-in.Results...
Season 4 – A New Era Dawns at Dorking WanderersWell we’re back for the start of Season 4, and this one feels different. This feels like the biggest summer we’ve had so far. If this was a YouTube series, this is the point where you’d roll the highlig...
Season 3 – The Rise Continues…Well we’re back and we have some BIG news. Just take a look at how the second half of the season played out… 15 wins, 2 losses and 3 draws. We turned into an absolute machine… and we are promoted! Yes, we did...
Season 3 – Mid-Season UpdateWe’re back for the next update! After a slightly mad few days of playing, I’ve managed to power through half a season and—most importantly—kept us right in the mix. The media predicted us to finish 7th, and after a strong...
Season 3 – Time to Get Down to Business Let’s start this update on the highest of highs — a true Football Manager dream. An ex-player returning to the club in a coaching role! After a short holiday away from the game, James McShane is back on the sta...
Season 2 Ending – We Got There… Eventually Well… here we are. The end of season two. I need a second to breathe. I genuinely do not think I have ever had a season like this. We were outstanding. Not good. Not lucky. Outstanding. And I would...
Season 2 - Mid Season Update: Built to Last or Built to Bottle We are past the halfway mark in the National League and it feels like a good time to take stock of where we are. Off the pitch there has finally been some movement. In the chaos of s...
January Window We’ve ended up being fairly busy during the winter window, largely due to the need to plug the gaps left by several familiar faces departing the club.On the outgoing side, Dorking fans may be surprised to see the likes of Moore, Craig,...
Season 1 – Mid-Season Review Here we are, back after a really strong start to our first season with Dorking! We opened the campaign with a 14-match unbeaten run and haven’t really looked back since. Although going out to Sutton in the FA Cup isn’t th...
Summer Window: Transfer Activity Even though the transfer window doesn’t close until the spring, I thought now was a good time to drop in with some updates. We’ve really settled into the role and have strengthened the squad with some genuine quality....
Season 1 - Welcome to Dorking! Here we are, first press conference at Dorking. It feels a bit over the top with more than fifteen cameras squeezed into a room that probably fits five comfortably, but I appreciate the attention. I arrive with no manag...
After the highs, heartbreaks and drama of my last FM24 blog with TSV 1860 Munich, I am back again for a brand new long term challenge. This time we are swapping Bavarian beer halls for Surrey terraces as I dive into Football Manager 2026 with the mighty D...
The Wanderers Way follows my Football Manager 2026 save with Dorking Wanderers as I try to guide one of English football’s most unique clubs up the pyramid. From amateur roots and tight budgets to big dreams and bold football, this series captures every high, low and surprise on the road to the Premier League.
Summer Transfer Window 2025: Building for yet another Promotion With the new season fast approaching, the focus at New Dundas Park has been on strengthening the squad to compete at the highest level we’ve ever been at in the Cinch Championship. With...
Thanks mate! It's been a real good season and in all fairness its been one of my favourite saves ive ever done! We're not going too outlanding or throwing the club in long term debt. It's a great start and there is so much more to come! Interesting t...
Bonnyrigg Rose: Dominance, Records, and Near Cup Glory What a season. After securing promotion last year, we stormed through League 1 in dominant fashion, racking up 32 wins out of 36 games and finishing a staggering 29 points clear at...
January Transfer Window Round-UpThe winter window is shut, and we’ve made some smart moves to strengthen the squad while letting a few players move on. Here’s how things shaped up at New Dundas Park. New Arrivals🔴 Bakary Sow (Free Transfer) –...
Mid-Season Check-In! As the calendar flips to 2025, we find ourselves at the halfway mark of what has been a thrilling second season in cinch League 1. The journey so far has been filled with highs, challenges, and plenty of goals, but one thing is c...
It is indeed! He's still young but seems to be a real quality player for this level! Ideal for being a loan for the year. It's got off to a good start so its interesting to see the different in levels after the promotion not being as big as i first t...
Season 2 Begins! The dust has settled, the transfer window has seen its fair share of ins and outs, and now it's time to get down to business. After an incredible first season, we enter our second campaign in the cinch League 1 with momentum on our s...
From Rosey Posey to Promotion: Bonnyrigg Rose's First Season Recap As the dust settles on our first season in charge of Bonnyrigg, it's time to reflect on a whirlwind campaign that saw us go toe-to-toe with Clyde for the Cinch League 2 title, battle...
Mid-Season Review: A Title Race Heats Up & New Faces Arrive Results: A Strong Run Keeps Us in the Hunt With the season at its midway point, Bonnyrigg Rose continues to punch above its weight in League 2. Our recent run of results has been a...
Thanks mate! It's one of those things where the squad was pretty mid-level for league 2 but also with some of the wages it's safer to offload them now and try and bring in some decent youth and loan players. Would have loved to stay more homegrown but its...
Summer Transfer Window: Rebuild Mode Activated With the transfer window now closed, it's time to break down the chaos of the past few months. Players have come and gone, wages have been balanced, and The Rose is looking like a whole new team. Have I...
With the latest news and the now even longer wait till the next iteration of FM I thought it was only right to clear the deck, go back to the original database and start a fresh save. Something slightly different whilst keeping some of the home comforts....
Welcome to my latest Football Manager save—one that starts in the small Scottish town of Bonnyrigg and (hopefully) ends under the bright lights of the Champions League final. I’ve taken over Bonnyrigg Rose FC, a semi-professional side in Scotland’s League 2. The goal? Take this humble club from mid-table obscurity to the top of European football. Ambitious? Absolutely. Impossible? Not in FM.
Season 3 – A Late Mid-Season Update! With high board expectations and a substantial investment from the new owners, the pressure has been on for us to succeed at the highest level! So far, that’s exactly what we’ve been doing! Results Check...
A New Chapter Unfolds – Season 3 Begins! Season 3 marks the inception of a new era at the club, and we're thrilled to welcome you to the Baker Era! In exciting news to kick off our first professional season, Jacob Baker has taken the helm,...
Elevating to New Heights: Season 2 Triumphs Unveiled!The green expanse of dots unfolding before us is a clear sign that it's time to revel in our success! Once again, we've dominated the league, embarking on an incredible winning streak. The numerous clea...
Season 2 – Mid Season Update Let's kick off this latest update with some positive news on two fronts! The board has appreciated the excellent work we've been doing during our tenure, rewarding me with a new contract extension until the end of next se...
Season 2 – Silly Season is upon us…Season 2 has arrived, and it's being dubbed as the "Silly Season" for us at Farnborough. We kick off the season with what can only be described as sheer madness. The doors of our club have swung open and shut countless t...
Season 1 – Farewell Vanarama SouthBefore we delve into the details, here's some personal news: a new deal has been secured, ensuring our presence here for the foreseeable future! Although the pay increase is modest, it's good to receive early support from...
Season 1 – Mid-Season UpdateIt's hard to find the right words to express our current situation – it's beyond what we could have hoped for!Since day 1, we've been flying high, currently on an impressive streak with just 1 defeat and 4 draws. Dominating the...
Season 1 – Summer Transfer RecapOur squad overhaul is off to a promising start, although we did face financial constraints. To boost the club's funds, we focused on strengthening the starting 11, parting ways with fringe players to allocate more money to...
Welcome to The Boro...Here we are, embarking on day 1 at Farnborough FC. After a quick 10-minute drive to the stadium, we kick off at Cherrywood Road (now known as the Saunders Transport Community Stadium... catchy, right?).Starting fresh in any new journ...
The Yellow Brick Road: A flight from Non-league with Farnborough FC.Having recently bought a new laptop, the time has come to dive into a non-league to legend series. Following a format reminiscent of the well-known Lollujo series, I've started a new save...
Having recently bought a new laptop, the time has come to dive into a non-league to legend series. Following a format reminiscent of the well-known Lollujo series, I've started a new save with a team situated in the lowest division, closest to my home – none other than Farnborough FC!
Season 3 – Diligent Effort in the BundesligaAt the midway mark of the season and with the January transfer window behind us, we find ourselves still battling but exceeding expectations. Our aim now is to sustain this momentum and firmly establish our posi...
Season 3 – Pushing Boundaries...After consecutive promotions, we've reached the Bundesliga and now face the daunting challenge of securing our place in the league. This season promises to be far more demanding than the last two, but it's precisely the kin...
Season 2 Finale - Watch your backs Bayern... So here we are, the end of season 2! At the start of the season we knew we had a reasonably good squad and even though the board only expected us to battle for relegation I think we all knew we could...
Season 2 – Mid-Season Update...As the winter break comes to an end, it's time for a mid-season rundown. We've reached the end of January 2025, and there have been some significant developments in our squad…Our financial performance as a whole has earned u...
Season 2 - Double Promotion, Anyone?And here we are, entering Season 2, back in the 2. Bundesliga! The club underwent a major transformation over the summer, with nearly the entire staff being replaced. A revamped coaching team stands alongside me as we e...
Season 1 – Establishing Foundations and Achieving Targets…As we conclude the season, we reflect on our journey so far! Following a successful transfer window in January, we charged into the rest of 2024. Although we faced a setback in the DFB-Pokal agains...