Update: So, my PC started giving me issues a few days ago and it got to a point where it kept crashing upon start. I was forced to reload Windows and it wiped out all files on the drive, including this save. I tried a lot to keep the files from being deleted, but this was the only choice...
Not a bad way to make your professional debut, huh? Of course, these accolades aren't worth much but it's pleasing to see an 18 yr old kid put in a strong debut performance, which was a late decision.
But it wasn't all good news at the club. I received some troubling news as I made my way to...
Where experienced Jake Hyde and Vadaine Oliver failed, Ellis Bellamy shone. Consistency in goal scoring, especially from our attackers is something we've been lacking this season but Bellamy has scored 2 in his last 2. I decided to let the 19 yr old know that I've been pleased with his recent...
Injuries
Two players our for extended periods, but we should have Scott Flinders available pretty soon. 18 yr old Pierce may have to play one more game as I am not sure if Flinders will be match fit before our next game.
RELEGATION CONTENDER vs. PROMOTION FAVOURITES
Our next three games are against sides that are all favourites to clinch promotion to the Championship. Bradford City, Preston and Bristol City are all going to be tough opponents. Bradford are sitting second, but Preston and Bristol are currently...
Assistant manager Steve Torpey approached me with a few suggestions for a physio as he felt that the club needed one more, to make sure Jeff Miller isn't overworked. Emma Gimpel came highly recommended by some of the staff members.
To improve the quality of our coaching staff, I had a talk with...
This is going to be tough. I really wanted to get something out of the Colchester game because this game starts a set of really tough fixtures for us. Walsall have a formidable strike force and I just have to hope our defenders are up to the task. Thankfully, their form this season has been poor...
This is the start of a set of challenging games. Home advantage in this one, but does it really matter much in a League where we are relegation favourites?
A quiet start to the game, which only had one significant moment in the first 30 minutes. Berrett was at the heart of a move that resulted...
After being our star performer last season, Berrett has continued to impress in the midfield and has now won the August player of month. Easily the first choice in my squad.
I rotated a little bit to make sure every player on the pitch is fit enough to last over 70 mins. The first 10 minutes were the best we had all season in terms of link-up play. Godfrey hit the crossbar, and Oliver and Bellamy forced Trevor Carson into making excellent saves. But no goals yet...
A very solid start to the League campaign. Our back to back victories against fellow promotees sees us occupy the fifth spot. I am not really aiming for a promotion this season but as long as we don't fall into a slump, I think we'll finish in a respectable position.
"Things are about to get...
Injuries
One of my most reliable players, Scott Flinders is out with a muscle injury. He'll be out for a month and with some tough fixtures coming up, it'll be upto summer signing Barry Roach to make sure Flinders' absence isn't felt.
The injury list isn't too bad at the moment but all three...