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Laatste dag Hartzeer: It almost became one of the great escapes. ADO gave themselves a chance—a 2–1 win over Almere City, followed by a massive 1–0 away win at NAC Breda. Suddenly, survival felt real. Momentum was building. Belief was everywhere. Then came their best performance yet—a dominant...

The Run IN: The Gaffer’s impact didn’t take long to show. It started with a breakthrough—a 3–0 win over SC Cambuur, the kind of result that finally lifted the weight off the squad. Another big performance followed with a 5–1 win at FC Dordrecht, proving it wasn’t just a one-off. There were...

Dutch Adventure Begins: If Clermont was a rescue mission… this is something else entirely. ADO Den Haag sit dead last. 17 games played. 0 wins. A season drifting, confidence shattered, and survival already slipping out of reach. This is what The Gaffer has walked into. He arrives...

Update: Gaffer seen enjoying a nice time away from football but a statement from his X states. "After some time away, I’m ready. The break was needed — to reset, to reflect, and to find that edge again. Football never really leaves you, and neither did the ambition. Now it’s back. I’m...

Flirtation With France Over: The new season never quite found its rhythm. It began with flashes of promise—holding Paris Saint-Germain to a 2–2 draw and picking up a win over Paris FC—but inconsistency quickly crept in. Losses to Marseille, Rennes, and a heavy 5–1 defeat to Lens exposed...

Late Push Falls Short as PSG Cruise to Title Clermont finished the season with a strong push—but the title race was already out of reach. A thrilling 6–3 win over Lille and a hard-fought 3–2 victory against Lens showed just how dangerous The Gaffer’s side had become. Even away at Reims, they...

I thought maybe with their poor from to start the season we were in with a chance, but our shaky middle form has opened the door & PSG have taken full advantage - they have been crowned champions with 2 games to go!! But I have a good feeling for season 3 in France!

The Run In & What Remains: Clermont’s winter run has turned belief into something far more dangerous—hope. It began with authority. A commanding 4–0 win at Saint-Étienne set the tone, and even a setback against Monaco couldn’t derail them. Wins over Strasbourg and a statement result away at...

Annoying end to the season however great to get a cup win there! Rebuild required & loading!

Clermont Hit Another Gear: Just when consistency looked like an issue, Clermont exploded into life. It started with a statement—3–2 away at Nantes—a sign of a team growing in belief. What followed was even more impressive. A composed 2–0 win over Lyon. A ruthless 5–0 demolition of Lille away...

10 Game Update: Clermont opened the new campaign like a team transformed—confident, aggressive, and no longer afraid of the moment. A 3–0 win over Saint-Étienne set the tone, followed by a stunning 5–1 demolition of Metz. The message was clear. This wasn’t a survival side anymore. Even a...

Final Chapter: Survival in the Balance: It was never going to be simple. The run-in began with hope—a huge 2–1 win over Lille that felt like a turning point. For a moment, it looked like Clermont might pull away from danger. But survival fights don’t follow scripts. A chaotic 6–3 defeat to...

Huge Move: Gaffer Heads to France with Clermont Foot Fresh off a title-winning season in Norway, The Gaffer has made his first major career move—joining Clermont Foot in France. The decision wasn’t just about stepping up in level. It was about the future. Clermont offered something no other...

Champions! Tromsø’s incredible run hit its first real resistance as the season wore on. A strong 3–0 win over Strømsgodset carried momentum into June, but cracks appeared with a 3–1 loss to Lillestrøm. The response was solid—beating Bryne—but July proved to be the toughest stretch yet...

Update: The Gaffer’s second phase in charge began with dominance. Pre-season friendlies were swept aside with ease—big wins, goals flowing, confidence building. It was clear: something had clicked. And when the league began, that momentum carried straight through. March & April delivered...