Recent content by AlexMiguel

I was using the Gegenpress with Dulwich Hamlet. It worked really well when I was in the Vanarama South (won the league by a mile) but when I got promoted, I was conceding a lot (1 win in the first 11 games). I changed the formation to a 3-4-1-2 (I think it's a 5-2-1-2 on FM) and I ended up...

May 2024 - Season Review I really struggled to score this season - something I will have to look into during preseason but I somehow managed to stay up even though I lost the first 7 rounds of the season. I also got an offer from Sporting for an interview. Unfortunately I didn't get the job...

January 2024 - Midseason Report Competitions I'm just above the relegation zone as it was predicted by the media and I've just as well in the cup competitions as I did last season. Fixtures As you can see, I started the season off terribly despite a great preseason. I lost the first 7...

November 2023 - Euro 2024 Qualifiers Ladder I took over Switzerland just before the second Poland game and then I qualified comfortably. The only hiccup I had was against Georgia where I had to come from behind and score a winner in the 90th minute. Heading into Euro 2024, I'm concerned about...

August 2023 - Season Preview Media Prediction The media have finally predicted that Freamunde would not get relegated. During the past two seasons, I've defied the odds to stay up. Friendly Results September 2023 - Transfer WindowTransfers In/Out I lost some great talent in midfield which...

July 2023 - Season Review Ladder It has been a disaster second half of the season. I had 22 points at the half way point of the season and by the end I finished with 34 points. Those two wins were with the new 5-3-2 formation that I created but then I lost the last two games using it. I...

April 2023 - Season Update I only do preseason, midseason and end of season updates but it has been a disaster second half of the season. It has been extremely frustrating considering the fantastic start I made - I definitely didn't expect this to happen. I've had a lot of injuries/sick players...

January 2023 - Midseason Report/Transfer WindowLadder As you can see, I'm doing much better than the predicted 17th by the media. I'm hoping to finish in the top half of the table and then in 2023-24 I should be challengoing for a European spot. I've had an offer from Feirense and Setubal but...

I forgot to mention, during preseason I was offered two contracts - both from Brazilian clubs in the top flight. One of them being Gremio. I said no to both. As I've said in the past, I'll be tempted to leave for one of the big 5 teams in Portugal.

Do you have any connection to a football club? I personally prefer to coach a club I'm connected to in some way.

September 2022 - Season Preview/Transfers Media Prediction Transfers Thankfully Manchester City bought Jose Luis who came from my youth academy for $1.7 million plus add ons. It has allowed me to drastically strength my squad and the club is now in a good financial state which has not always...

June 2022 - Team of the Year I forgot to post this before. Despite just avoiding relegation on goal difference, my central defender Escoval, who I bought from Braga B or Benfica B a few seasons ago, is the only player outside of the big 3 clubs to make the Team of the Year for 2011/22. It's an...

Why Salford? Are you a United supporter?

May 2022 - Season Review May 2022 - Season ReviewLadder Survived on goal difference. I lost to Guimaraes 2-0 on the final day of the season but fortunately our arch rivals did us a favour and beat Olhanense 1-0. Team Stats Individual Stats Under 19's Unbelievable season by the...

Offers I've had offers from Maritimo, Estorial, Academica and Braga during the current season. I was tempted by Braga but didn't go for the interview. If I get offered a meeting with one of the big five Portuguese clubs (Porto, Braga, Benfica, Sporting and Guimaraes), should I take the offer?