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The good news, Hopkinson is OK and will play in our final game, but from here it goes downhill. Diagne (Gash on Leg) and Nanetti (Bone bruise) will miss our season finale. Now from bad to worse as Eastleigh and Dover both win their matches and lock up the last two playoff spots, so we will be back in BSS next season despite a solid late run. Totally sucks as we played our asses off late and will fall just short. Of course, we could have put ourselves in a better position if we had held the lead at Woking on the 16th. Ebbsfleet is officially crowned Blue Square South Champion and will advance to Blue Square Premier next season, while Dorchester and Thurrock are relegated out of league play, with the final spot in the drop zone to be determined in the last match as Bromley 46 points, Boreham Wood 45 points and St. Albans 45 points are all in danger of going down. Our final match is against already relegated Dorchester and we are not going out flat. After that time to evaluate and build for next season to make another run. |
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10-20-2011, 10:35 PM | #102 |
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Fun read BYU.
In my current save, I have at least three of the same players as you: Oliver Nicholas, Harry Rubbins and Christian Nanetti. I'm contemplating starting a dynasty as I begin year two but we'll see...
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Thanks, glad you're enjoying it. You should start one up, will be fun to compare how the 3 do between our squads. Looking into the future Rubbins has a tough road to see the field with Uwezu entrenched as starter and with the way Otshudi played after I picked him up. He is still eligible to play under 18's and may spend next season there to develop and get playing time. Oliver Nicholas is a solid option as the #3 DC and close to Diagne and Cox, but I am looking to bring in another player at centre back, so we will see how that plays out. Nanetti has been a mystery, looks better on paper than anyone but Barnes on the wing, but it hasn't shown in his performance. I definitely need to upgrade in this area, but it looks like Gavin Scott will be the player left out and Nanetti will remain a rotation player. |
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I'm just starting the second year of my Dover save - to give some perspective, all three were essentially U18 fodder in year one, with only Nicholas seeing limited first-team action (7 appearances). All three have improved their skill sets going into year two and all three will feature on the senior team, with Nicholas a projected starter and Rubbins and Nanetti backups or rotational players. Rubbins has looked sensational in a holding midfielder position for us during our friendlies, scoring two goals in as many games from distance.
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04/26/2011 - Honors
Simon Cox and Michael Whitwell make the Blue Square South team of the week. 04/29/2011 - Injury report AML Darren has resumed full training and may get in tomorrow against Dorchester. Personel Matt Elliott, a Centre Back on the reserve/U18 squad informs me that he has benefitted from the tutoring provided by Stevland Angus
With nothing to play for but the satisfaction of finishing the season on a winning note after being eliminated from the playoffs, we play a solid if unspectacular game in front of a nice crowd handling relegated side Dorchester with ease. The game was never in doubt, even though we only scored 2 as they mounted no serious threats and we had them under pressure most of the match. I think I can keep the core of this side and earn promotion next season with a few key additions. I forget how young this team is and there is a lot of potential to grow. Staines ends up being the final team relegated from Blue Square South. Training Ian Hart's final training report indicates Michael Whitwell and Gavin Scott (Aerobic) and Oliver Nicholas (Tactics) have trained well over the last month. Harry Rubbins (Defending) Michael Uwezu (Aerobic) and reserve Charlie Simpson (Tactics) have not. Honors Braintree's Sean Marks wins BSS player of the month, but Simon Cox and Michael Whitwell finish 2nd and 3rd respectively, well done lads. I also get 3rd in the boss of the month category, which is my first appearance in the top 3. Finances We actually made a profit of $2.00 last month......Hey, it's a start. We spent and brought in 72.66 K, with that last cub of beer some drunken fan got before the taps closed in the Dorchester match putting us over the top, with a big assist from the boards cash investment. The board is pleased with my leadership and the fans love our capture of Michael Uwezu, but everyone is disappointed with our 4-2 defeat to Ebbsfleet.....no shit, a big rival and a loss we couldn't afford fighting for a playoff spot. Friendly Not quite ready to call it a year I schedule a post season friendly against Sunderland RCA and we defeat them 3-0 calling up some reserves and everyone on the roster one last time on the pitch. Whitwell, Barnes and Jackman score for us as we call it a season. |
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Final Standings
The board sinks another $120,000 into the team, hell yeah, I might have a transfer budget next season Braintree win the playoffs and join Ebbsfleet in moving up to Blue Square Premier next season. We pay out a squad bonus of 3.4 K to be split between the lads for finishing 6th. Ebbsfleets Clint Easton wins the BSS player of the year award Anthony Mason of Braintree edges out our own Tim 'Hoppy' Hopkinson 19-18 to take the BSS top goal scorer award. Braintree's Rod Stringer wins BSS boss of the year award And finally as we head into June the board injects another 45 K in investments, I am liking this! |
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2010/2011 - English Season Review
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2010/2011 - Season Honors / Competitions
Bishop's Stortford Player of the year - Tim Hopkinson |
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10-22-2011, 11:34 AM | #109 |
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June update
We are given $12,500 for BSS TV rights for the upcoming season and will open the campaign away to newly promoted Salisbury City on 08/13/11. The board expectations for the upcoming season are high as I have informed the board we can win promotion. They give me a salary budget of $9,750.00 PW on salaries, we are currently spending $8,494.00, which will change after some contracts are not renewed. Right now the transfer budget is a whopping $180, I may not tweak things here if I can land some solid free transfers. I have my eye on trial day and hope to dig up a couple of diamonds there. Position overview heading into the season Goal Keeper – Not great, but not bad and if I find solid coach both Eyre and O’Brien could improve. I sign Eyre to an extension paying $300 P/W though 2014. I will go with what we have to start. Centre Back – Diagne and Cox are the strength of the back line and Oliver Nicholas is a nice rotation option. If I find someone I can’t pass up I will pick them up, if not I am confident what we have will suffice. Fullback – The teams biggest weakness, I will let both Jones boys go and will be looking for a quality DR and somebody to stop in and hold down the DL position as well. I will keep both Chicksen and Clare, but only as backups if I can find better. DMC – Solid with Martins and Orwubiko, this rotation will continue. AMC – Probably our deepest area as Uwezu and Otshudi were both incredible finds for a team at our level and Rubbins is a youngster with great potential. Not looking for any help here. Wingers – Matt Barnes does a nice job on the right, but I definitely will be targeting a playmaker for the left wing as Gavin Jones is a reserve player, Darren Brady gets hurt and is inconsistent and Christian Nanetti just has not put it all together yet. This area is another priority. Strikers – Whitwell and Hopkinson are entrenched and I will be looking for a third option that can fill both the target and poacher roles when they need a breather. Considered keeping Jackman, but I would like to get better as he seems to be performing above his talent level and I can’t hang my hat on that. Araba will be released. I get an influx of youth players and none of them look like they will ever help us. Pre-Season promotion odds BSP relegated Kidderminster are the favorites and 6-4, others are Forest Green and Salisbury both 5-2, Woking 5-1, Sutton U 6-1 and Dover 8-1. We are listed at 33-1, not a welcome sight after I filibustered to the board about how we would win promotion. Fitness Everybody reported back for training in fair shape and Fairhurst reports no issues. Staff As June comes to a close I resign Physio Mark Fairhurst and coach Kevin Donovan. Everybody else is given walking papers, including my assman Ian Hart. Players I release a number of reserve players as well as first team players Ritchie Jones and Matt Jones, both DR. There will be more to come in July. Contract Lastly I am offered a new contract that will pay me $750 a week for the upcoming season and I accept the offer. |
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July Update
Boardroom The board is satisfied with my management of the team and with their investment we made a profit of 19.37 K for the month of June!! We are still badly in debt though to the tune of over $416,000.00, ugly!! Adam Chicksen’s signing still pisses the fans off and I am suddenly complimented for letting Aiden Palmer go, who was released back in December of 2010….Ok. Staff additions After releasing just about all of my staff I bring in the following personnel. Assistant Manager – Huw Lloyd, 57 yrs old is relatively unknown, but is great working with youngsters (18) and brings good discipline (15), with 10’s in tactical knowledge, judging player ability, adaptability and determination. He will also coach the Goal Keepers as he is rated a 15 here. I think he will be an upgrade and provide much better advices than Ian Hart did last season. New coaches are Craig Armstrong (defending, tactics) and Cyril L’Helgouac’h (ball handling) New Fitness coach is Mark Webb, who is not really that good, but the best I could do. The only holdover is Kevin Donovan (attacking, shooting) who was solid for us last season. New scouts include Paul Williams and Jon Pemberton, again not great, but better than last year. Mark Fairhurst will continue to handle the Physio duties. Transfers out (1st team appearances in parenthesis) GK Nick Morgan (0), DC Joe O’Cearuill (0), ST Duane Jackman (14), MC Darryl Sydes (1), AML/R Tyler Campbell (15), ST Hakeem Araba (11) and ML Charlie Simpson (0) are released on free transfers. Transfers in DL Craig Armstrong 36 yrs old is being used as a coach, but it still an active player as well and can handle some spot duty if needed. Technical – tackling 13, passing 11 and marking 10 are his best. Mental – 10+ in aggression, bravery, determination, influence, teamwork and work rate Physical – 10+ in agility, balance, fitness, stamina and strength, only 6 pace though. DC Paul Martin 25 yrs old will add some depth on the back line, not too far off Tony Diagne according to Huw Lloyd. Technical – passing 10, technique 12, everything else 6-9 Mental – flair 11, creativity 10, a few 8’s and 9’s Physical – jumping and pace 13, acceleration, stamina, strength 11, balance 10 DR Miles Smith 19 yrs old is brought on for depth as we have a legit star about to sign that should start at this spot. Smith is about on par with the Jones boys from last season. Technical – tackling 12, heading and passing 9, everything else not too good Mental – teamwork 15, aggression 13, positioning 12, 10 or 11 in 3 other areas Physical – acceleration, ability, balance and pace all 12, but only a 2 in strength DC / DMC / MC Matthew Pearson 17 yrs old is a signing for the future and Huw Lloyd is very high on him, believing he will be a key member of our squad down the road. He will play U18 right now. Technical – heading 13, tackling 10, and marking 9 with room to grow everywhere else Mental – aggression, anticipation, bravery, concentration, team work and work rate all 10+ Physical – a specimen as everything is 10-14 except agility which is a 9 DR Michael Keene 18 yrs old is our prize transfer thus far for 2011/12. Valued at 90 K Lloyd regards him as our best fullback and he will only get better. Technical – 9 to 11 in crossing, marking, tackling and technique, all important in my tactic Mental – 10+ in aggression, concentration, determination, teamwork and work rate Physical – 14 fitness, 13 pace and 12 acceleration will hold down the wing ML / AML Alex Whittle 18 yrs old is a future project and will also likely play on the U18 squad this coming season. Lloyd gives him 3 stars. Technical – crossing 12, but six other areas between 7 and 9 Mental – aggression 11, flair, influence and work rate all 10, six other skills 7 to 9 Physical – acceleration, agility, balance and pace all 12, a nice fit for our tactic Feeder Club The board announces a link to Isthmian North side Leyton, which will help in getting some young players action if needed. Personnel I extend the contracts of both our goal keepers Nicky Eyre and Kevin O’Brien through 2014. I also sign Matt Barnes and Andeele Martins to full time contracts through 2013 and 2014 respectively. Fabrice Otshudi becomes a British citizen, so no work permit needed from now on. Field We keep the field dimensions the same as last season 121 yds long and 80 yards wide as I continue to build for speed. 07/20/2011 – Friendly We play our first friendly against our under 18 squad and win 2-0 with Oliver Nicholas and Otshudi scoring in the 51st and 59th minutes respectively. Just working on team blend and fitness right now and carrying 24 players on the senior squad. 07/21/2011 – Personnel I receive word that Paraguayan striker Julio Santa Cruz had his work permit delayed. He accepted a deal with us and will make a great 3rd striker if we can get it pushed through as Lloyd feels he can be at the same level as Tim Hopkinson, if not there already. |
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Congratulations on making it through season without getting relegated.
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Definitely a congrats is in order. Keep it up!
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07/21/2011 – Friendly
In a genius bit of scheduling I have a friendly at Sligo Rovers the day after our scrimmage with the under 18 squad. We draw them 2-2 taking advantage of fewer chances, but controlling the possession. Plus it does earn us 4.5 thousand, so it was worth the trip. Orwubiko scores on a penalty in the 26th minute and Whitwell tallies one in the 45th. Sligo even it in the 77th minute. Uwezu is injured, but it does not appear too bad. Top performers were Whitwell 7.3 and Orwubiko 7.0, we also had 4 6.9 performances and Harry Rubbins 5.9 struggled. 07/22/2011 – Personnel Striker Julio Santa Cruz had his work permit turned down. We have appealed, but I will now have to sign another striker I had been delaying as a plan B as these appeals usually don’t turn out well. 07/23/2011 – Transfer in I sign 22 yr old Irish striker Chris Fagan to fill the #3 striker spot on the assumption we won’t get Santa Cruz. He is rated just below Hopkinson at 3.5 stars, so not a bad pick up. Technical – Passing and first touch 12, technique 11 and finishing and dribbling 10 Mental – Concentration, flair and teamwork all 10, off the ball, creativity and work rate 9 Physical – All 11 or better except jumping and strength, when he takes the target man spot we will just supply to space since he can run a little bit. Friendly # 3 League 2 Lincoln comes in and hands us a 5-0 drubbing, my fault for scheduling 3 friendlies in 5 days and despite a 24 player rotation we are beat. I just didn’t act on scheduling early enough and I wanted to get the work in so the new additions could blend in. We had no highlights except a 54/46 possession advantage. We also only allowed 7 shots, but allowing 5 in is pathetic. We had 8 players rated under 6 with Whitwell a 5.2….Fagan may push him to start!! Andeele Martins 6.9 was our best rating. 07/25/2011 – Personnel The appeal for a work permit for Santa Cruz is rejected and the transfer cancelled. This hurts, but that’s soccer. Chris Fagan will be fine as a rotation player so life goes on. Friendly #5 Thankfully a 2 day break after this one (TIC) in which we draw with Solihull Moors 1-1 away. Nicholas scores on a corner and gets our best rating at 7-4, while Nicky Eyre 7.0 makes 2 clutch saves late. He looks to be the #1 Keeper at this point. Whitwell and Gavin Scott both come off with injuries but will not miss any time. 07/26/11 – Coaches meeting Several players are bitching about training workload, which is heavier pre-season, so I will move everyone to their normal in season routines. I also get some recommendations on prospects and send scouts out to investigate. Two more friendlies to go and I have a pretty good idea on depth charts now, which I will release prior to the next friendly against Lowestoft. |
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07/27/2011 – Squad bonuses
I offer a squad bonus of 11.25 K to be split if we win the BSS this season and a 40 K bonus to be split for a cup victory Contracts Whitwell, Diagne and Hopkinson are in the last year of their deals. I offer Hopkinson $625 P/W through 2014 with a hefty promotion bonus and Diagne $700 P/W (same deal he has now) with a hefty promotion bonus and a 5 K bonus if he scores more than 5 goals. I leave both players at 10% yearly raise clause. Both indicate they like the deals, so I am hoping they accept. Friendly #5 We travel to Lowestoft and put up a fairly easy 2-0 win, playing a lot of young guys up front, including a couple from the U18 squad. Oliver Nicholas is developing into quite the force on corners as he heads in a goal and Orwubiko gets the other after Uwezu pulled 3 defenders to him just inside the 6 yd box. One friendly left and I am ready to set up my depth charts now. Injury report Player/Coach Craig Armstrong (DL / ML) will miss 2-3 weeks with a gash on his leg, no big deal here as he will see limited PT during the season. 07/29/2011 – Contracts Tim Hopkinson and Tony Diagne both sign their contract extensions and will remain with us through 2014. Hoppy is now valued at $100,000 and is the face of the franchise. Diagne is earning more, but only valued at $45,000. |
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We start the 2011 roster preview with the Keepers, key attributes listed
Slight edge to Eyre and it looks like he will start most of our matches. I couldn't find a better option and while I think Neale may be that guy some day, he will man the woodwork for the reserves this season. I am counting on an improved back line to protect whoever is in there. |
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Keane is a huge addition and he does everything we need but dribble well. Chicksen will start on the other side and hopefully will be more comfortable this season and able to translate that talent into some great matches. There is no reason he can not be a star for us. Clare is #3 for his versatility and Armstrong will ride the bench for the first team, with spot duty here and there. Smith has payed fairly well in pre-season, but is bound for the reserves, though he will get called up periodically and is first up if anyone gets hurt. |
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Diagne and Cox look to be the main tandem again, but Nicholas will see plenty of time in rotation as he has proven to be a valuable commodity on corners and he may eventually supplant Cox as Diagne's main partner, he has improved a lot in the off-season. Carter will stay up on the first team since he can also play DR effectively and will be available for reserve matches. Martin is the odd man out and goes to the reserves. |
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Matthew Pearson is clearly the most exciting player in this group and once he learns to pass will be up on the first team as the probable starter. Until that time he will be on the U18 squad, where I hope he tears it up. Orwubiko and Martins will resume there rotation from last season, since both are capable, but neither can go 90 minutes. Ekim is a reserves player as is Birks, who I am keeping around only as a tutor for Pearson. |
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Nothing wrong with any of these three, except that Rubbins is injury prone. He will start on the U18 squad and Uwezu and Otshudi will both get plenty of action. Not much to choose with Uwezu quicker and prone to make more plays and Otshudi a better finisher and more pinpoint with his passes. |
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Barnes has the right wing on lock down and Brady will get the majority of starts on the left due to more pace than Nanetti. All four men will stay on the first team, with Nanetti the main sub. Jay Davies got a look in pre-season, but at 17 he is far from ready and will play all year on the U18 squad. I wanted to upgrade here badly, but did not get the impact player I wanted, so they will have to get it done. |
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The only other strikers we have are all under 18, so these 3 are it. Whitwell and Hopkinson will start again, with Fagan subbing for both. If fatigue becomes an issue Rubbins can be brought up from the U18 squad at AMC as both Uwezu and Otshudi can play striker. I really like this 1-2 punch in Hoppy and Whit and we will go as far as they can carry us. Counting on them for 30-35 goals between them this season. |
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07/31/11 – Transfer in
We sign 17 yr old striker Gozi Ugwu, who is a project for the future. For his age he already has good technical skills, but could use some speed training. He will be on the U18 squad all year, but I like his prospects down the road. Technical – First touch 11, finishing 10, technique 9 Mental – Composure 13, determination 10, four other areas 8 or 9, but composure is huge Physical – Acceleration, agility, balance and fitness 11 or better, pace is 9. The fans are delighted by this signing, so they must see the same thing I do. Boardroom The board sinks another 70 thousand in investments into the squad, I am liking this, but I really need to get the promotion this season, because this can’t go on forever. Friendly #6 Bishop Auckland comes to Woodside and despite out shooting them 17-2 we only come away with a 2-0 win and both those goals come on corners, 1 by Diagne and 1 by newcomer Paul Martin. Tim Hopkinson does not score but gets MOM with a rating of 8. Kind of disappointed that we are rushing our chances, so I will set match preparation to attacking movement, since we are fluid in all areas of formation competency. We finish 3-2-1 in friendlies and Eastleigh will be at our place in 6 days as they rearranged the schedule as we were told we would open against Salisbury initially. We are ready for some Football!!! |
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August 2011 Schedule
08/06/11 – (BSS) VS Eastleigh 08/13/11 – (BSS) @ Salisbury 08/20/11 – (BSS) VS Woking 08/27/11 – (BSS) @ Basingstoke 08/30/11 – (BSS) VS Kidderminster An interesting early schedule with home games against Eastleigh and Woking, who I am dying to get some revenge on. This schedule will tell us early what we are made of. Board Room The board is satisfied with my performance and is happy with the signing of Gavin Scott, while the departure of Stevland Angus has disappointed some. Squad harmony is good and we my job is stable. Finances We made $3,414.00 last month and the ledger now shows $371,336 in the red. Weekly salaries are $8,517.00 and my budget is $9,750.00, with a transfer budget of $0. Training Oliver Nicholas (tactics) Matt Barnes and John Sly (both aerobic) all trained well last month. Darren Brady (tactics) and Steve Birks (strength) did not. Personnel I name Matt Barnes captain and Darren Brady vice captain for the upcoming season. Nearly everyone on the team is happy that Barnes will be captain, but Barnes himself who feels it is too much pressure at a young age. I will handle him with kid gloves early. DC Paul Martin is unhappy about being sent to the reserves and DMC Matthew Pearson is unhappy that I assigned him to the U18 squad. Pearson will be up with the first team by year’s end, but I tell them both to show me they deserve 1st team action and they both vow to do just that, ending the meetings on a positive note. DR Michael Keene has been called up to the Ireland U21’s for a match on August 9th. He may miss one match with us as a result depending on his condition. I am actually happy a minnow like Bishop’s has an international player on the roster, hopefully we keep him a while. |
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Opening day at home and I am excited to unveil the 2011/12 edition of the Blues!!
This is the start I was hoping for and even though we were not an offensive juggernaught, we created some wonderful moves that were just not finished well and I see this improving in time. Chicksen got off to a much better start and just missed MOM also grading at a 7.3. Hopefully this gets the fans off my ass about signing him. Keane was also solid and I think our back line is going to do a much better job at limiting clear cut chances this season. 08/7/2011 – Ticket Sales The board announces 81 season tickets have been sold for 2011/12, an increase of 1 from last year. Administration Forest Green, newly relegated from Blue Square Premier goes into administration and are docked 10 points by the FA, placing them at -9 after 1 match. This early hole place them in danger of falling from league football altogether this season. 08/09/2011 – International Michael Keene only gets limited play as a sub for the Ireland U21 squad in a 3-0 loss to the Croatia U21’s. He will be fine to play our next match. |
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On the bus ride to Salisbury, Christian Nanetti lets me know that he appreciates the tutoring he has been receiving from Darren Brady and thinks it will be beneficial to him.
Man, two chances to really put this game away, but we were offsides!! I feel we are really close to being an offensive force and am happy our defense is keeping the opposition under wraps as we bring it together. I am expecially encouraged by the way we dominated the end half highlights and possession. Two clean sheets by Eyre to start the season have really boosted his confidence and will likely keep O'Brien on the bench for extended periods. We move into the top 5 for the first time ever under my leadership and even though it is only two matches in it is still exciting. |
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10-25-2011, 06:02 PM | #128 |
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Nice way to start the season
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08/15/2011 – Loan in
We loan in AM L/R, MC Jack Randall, a 19 yr old from League 2 Aldershot. He is regarded as equal to Nanetti and Whittle and allows me to play some 4-5-1 since he can hold the MC spot down in that tactic as well. I now have to decide which winger I want to either demote or send on loan to Leyton. Randall’s attributes. Technical – Dribbling and first touch 10 are the best, I put him on training to improve crossing (6) Mental – Workrate 13, teamwork and determination 10 Physical – Fitness 15, acceleration 13, agility and pace 10 08/17/2011 – Honors Michael Uwezu is named to the Blue Square South team of the week Loan out I send AML/R Gavin Scott to Leyton on a full season loan to get some first team seasoning.
Hard to hold on to a lead down a man for almost 80 minutes but we almost made it. Still a good result against Woking who beat us twice last season and we missed a couple of chances to extend the lead, including another frustrating offside. Hopkinson is frustrated that he is struggling to score early despite getting chances and that red card is likely tied to that, but I decide not to take any action against him and appeal the suspension instead. I also complain to the media and get a stern warning from the FA, whatever. Happy so far, winning this one would have made it a great start though |
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08/23/2011 – Honors
Fabrice Otshudi is named to the Blue Square South team of the week. 08/24/2011 – Match Ban My appeal to overturn Tim Hopkinson’s ban is denied and then the FA comes back 3 days later and tacks 2 games into it!!! Bastards!!
We finally get the offense in gear and on the road no less with a decisive victory that comes without Hopkinson. We move up to 3rd place with the win and our next match is home to 1st place Kidderminster in 3 days. Thankfully we are much deeper than last season and can handle the short turnaround, but we will definitely miss Hopkinson. DR Michael Keene is called up to play for Irelands U21 squad on September 1st and 5th. Since these are friendlies I give instructions that he is only to play for 45 minutes or less in each match. |
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08/30/2011 – Honors
Darren Brady is named to the Blue Square South team of the week.
This has to get the attention of the rest of the league and hopefully some more of our fans as we dismantle the previously unbeaten Kidderminster 11 and it was not even close. 8 goals in our last two matches and both without the services of Hopkinson. Still early but I think this has to bode well for our status as contenders, though I warn the team not to get complacent in my post match talk. As August ends we sit in a position we have never occupied in my brief term as Bishop's Stortford Manager, 1st place! |
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September 2011 Schedule
09/10/11 – (BSS) @ Farnborough 09/12/11 – FA Cup 2nd qualifying round draw 09/18/11 – (BSS) @ Gloucester 09/20/11 – (BSS) VS Forest Green 09/24/11 – FA Cup 2nd qualifying round match 09/26/11 – FA Cup 3rd qualifying round draw Only 3 league matches, but again the month is back loaded with 3 matches in 6 days including the FA Cup match. Geniuses put this schedule together, luckily we have the quality to tackle it without running anyone into the ground. Board Room The board is satisfied with my performance and is happy with the signing of Oliver Nicholas, while the departure of Stevland Angus continues to sting. Squad harmony is good and my job is still stable. Finances We lost $44,720.00 last month and the ledger now shows $419,958.00 in the red. Weekly salaries are $8,536.00 and my budget is $9,832.00, with a transfer budget of $0. Training Matt Barnes and Coskun Ekim (strength) both trained well last month. Darren Brady (tactics), Steve Birks (aerobic) and Tony Diagne did not. This is Brady’s second month in a row with poor results at tactics, I will have to monitor this closely. Personnel No issues of note Honors I honored to receive the award for Blue Square South boss of the month
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09/04/2011 – Investment
The board sinks $120,000.00 into the club to assist with costs, I wish instead of this they would just spring to upgrade our training facilities. Transfer in We are in good shape at DC, but 18yr old Daniel Devine is too good to pass up. The Ireland U19 player is already regarded as better than Tony Diagne, so I have to jump on him since he is a free transfer after being cut loose by Aston Villa. Technical – Marking 12, tackling 11 and heading 10 Mental – 15 in teamwork, 13 in aggression, bravery, concentration and decisions. Physical – 10 or better in everything but acceleration (9) and pace (8) I put him on a quickness training regimen right away. 09/06/2011 – Loan out I send DC Simon Cox to Leyton on a season long loan. He was a stalwart for us last year, but is now the 4th best option at DC. Honors Tony Diagne and Michael Whitwell were selected to the BSS team of the week.
Wow, 4 shots, but we bury both clear cut chances and score off of a set piece to win the only statistical category that matters. Great game that keeps us in first and we get Hopkinson back from his three match ban for Gloucester. |
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Barnstorming start to the season! Smells like promotion.
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09/12/2011 - FA Cup
We draw BSN side Eastwood Town in the second qualifying round of the FA cup, to be played 09/24/11. 09/13/2011 - Honors DR Michael Keane, DC Tony Diagne and AMC/ST Michael Uwezu all make the Blue Square South team of the week. Our match against Forest Green on 09/20/11 is selected for fan day.
A real shoot out in terms of chances and it didn't look good at the end, but we managed to hold on and remain in 1st place with only 1 day of rest before we face Forest Green, who is tough despite being in administration. |
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