A Yorkshire man's Dutch Dash! A De Graafschap Story

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Following the relagation from Eredivise last season, De Zebra's Name Englishman Carl Taylor as there new Manager for the 09/10 season, Following the sacking of Darije Kalezic last week they have sought after Mr Taylor and believe he can be the saviour of the club.
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Club Information

Full Name: De Graafschap

Nickname(s): Superboeren, De Zebra's

Stadium: De Vijverberg (12500 Max Attendence)
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Founded: 1954

Chairman: Sietze Veen

Est Value: 6.5m

Club History:
De Graafschap is a professional football club from Doetinchem, Netherlands. It was formed on 1 February 1954 and they play their home games at the "De Vijverberg" stadium. Their current home ground stands on where the old pitch used to be located and was opened on 12 August 2000. The name of the club means The County in Dutch although they are nicknamed the 'Superboeren' ('Super Farmers').
While not a large club by European club football standards, this club has remained a semi-regular fixture in the Dutch Eredivisie (top league); although to date, it has never won any silverware of importance. De Graafschap is a club with a lot of tradition, however, with players such as the former PSV coach Guus Hiddink ensuring exciting football being played. It also has a large stadium and a large fanbase when compared to many other Dutch teams, particularly those in the Eerste Divisie. They have a fierce rivalry with Vitesse Arnhem.
In 2005, its first season back in the top flight, De Graafschap lost out in the Dutch play-offs and were relegated from the Eredivisie. In 2006, it was defeated again in the playoffs, this time as a promotion candidate.
They were crowned champions of the Eerste Divisie on 2007-03-30 and have been playing in the Eredivisie since the 2007–08 season, On 2009-06-03 they were relegated to the Eerste Divisie division.
Their colors are blue and white hooped shirts with white shorts and blue socks.


Seasons Expectations:
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Media Prediction: 1st
Transfer Budget: 1M
Wage Budget: 29k


Considering They were relagated last season Im hoping i can bounce them back and maintain a strong 10/11 season. But at the moment my eyes are very fixed on what i need to achieve this season. Ill be looking into the market to both buy and sell players.....


09/10 Coming Soon.....
 
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August 09

De Graafschap's Opponents this season are:
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If a team succeeds on winning the league or gain promotion via the playoff's then they will be promoted into the Eredivisie League.
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Transfers:
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The club already had some decent loan signing when i took over but i got rid of a few bad ones, With 1m spending fee i couldn't do much so i bought what i could. Unfourtuinitly i had to cut some players due to lack of wage budget!

Michael Eneramo -- 1.1m -- Striker -- El Tunis
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Looking for this young star to add some zest into our attack, He joined late into the pre-season so still needs a few games to warm up

Julien Brellier -- Free Transfer
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I found him wandering around as a free agent so i snapped him up to add some depth into the squad

Yuri Rose -- Season Long Loan -- Sparta
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Defo out best Loan signing, He will act as out supplier to our forwards sitting in just behind them. Im expecting alot from him this season

Berry Powel -- Season Long Loan -- Ado Heng Haag
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Powell was already here as a loan and will act as a back up striker

Jhon Van Beuering -- Season Long Loan -- NEC
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Yet another back up striker but could very much break himself into the squad this season. Another Loaned player already here

First 11 + Tactics
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Assistant Managers Pick
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Finances
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Pre-Season Fixtures

De GraafSchap 5 - 1 De Graffschap Res
Rose, Bargas x 2, Beuerking, O.G

De Graafschap 1 - 0 Vitesse
Hassnaoui

FC Istres OP 0 - 3 De Graafschap
Bargas, Beukering x 2

OH Leuven 1 - 7 De Graafschap
Hassnaoui, Bargas x 4, Powel, Chaiat

De Graafschap 5 - 0 Leixous
Bargas x 2, Rose, Eneramo, Powel

De Graafschap 3 - 0 Girona
Eneramo x 3

Season To Start Soon....

 
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August 09

Transfers

Siem De Jong -- Season Long Loan -- Ajax
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De Jong was more than happy to return to his previous club, he is a great att mid and will fit into my team.

Fixtures

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Fortuna Sittard v.s De Graafschap
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Fantastic start to the season, Quick off the mark and already showing the hunger to win! Michael Eneramo a star today grabbing a goal and 2 assists.
M.O.M: Michael Eneramo (1 goal/2 assists) Match Rating (9.0)

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De Graafschap v.s MVV
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Another strong team performance but yet again the player to steal the lime light was once again Michael Eneramo. 5 star performance with yet another goal and assist.
M.O.M: Michael Eneramo (1 goal/2 assists) Match Rating (9.1)

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FC Oss v.s De Graafschap
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Just gets better, the team are playing as a full unit but we still have some defensive flaws! At full time the crowd were chanting only one persons name after another world class performance, Michael Eneramo is proving a great signing for 1.1m
M.O.M: Michael Eneramo (3 goals) Match Rating (9.5)

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De Graafschap v.s Go Ahead
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A walk in the park is all i can say to sum up todays performance. So proud of everyone on the field. This really is a dream start to my management career. Guess who stole the show????
M.O.M: Michael Eneramo (3 goals/1 assist) Match Rating (9.7)

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RBC v.s De Graafschap
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We didnt make thing easy for ourselves today but we came away with the 3 points. We still have defensive flaws but now the market is closed, so ive got to make do with what i have. Starting to pick up a few injurys now. New signing De Jong making his mark in todays game.
M.O.M: Siem De Jong (2 goals/1 assist) Match Rating (9.3)

League Table
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A perfect start to the season, Although we have a amazing strike force, We have some defensive issues but im hoping time will sort that.

Monthly Stats
Played: 5
Won: 5
Drawn: 0
Lost: 0
Scored: 18
Conceeded: 5

Player Of The Month
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There was only one candidate for this award this month, He has proved a great signing scoring 9 goals in 5 games!

Finances
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September 09


Fixtures

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De Graafschap v.s Telstar
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A solid performance yet again bags us another 3pts. The team are playing very well and are close to there peak.
M.O.M: Michael Eneramo ( 2 goals ) Match Rating (8.8)

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FC Zwollie v.s De Graafschap
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OUCH! just when i thought we was flying, Well this just proves that we cant take our mind off the game. Zwollie played very well and scored 2 good goals.
M.O.M: Michael Eneramo (1 goal ) Match Rating (8.8)

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De Graafschap v.s FC Den Bosch
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A great way to bounce back from a loss, the lads responded positivity and 3 pts was ours.Kujlala having a storming game and finally taking some lime light off Eneramo who also managed to score.
M.O.M: Jussi Kujala (2 goals 1 assist) Match Rating (9.4)

Dutch Cup
2nd Round
FC Utrecht v.s De Graafschap
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A solid performance against the Eredivisie league side. We matched them stat for stat but finished our chances when needed! We progress to the next round. Eneramo grabbing his 3rd hat-trick of the season!
M.O.M: Michael Eneramo (3 goals ) Match Rating (9.6)

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Excelsior v.s De Graafschap
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Close game and thx to a own goal and a superb effort from Hassan, we came up tops. A great end to a great month. Just hope we can carry this on.

League Table
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Another great month and looking strong. Other teams keeping up the pace with us tho so this month im going to look to pull away and give us abit of a cushion!

Monthly Stats
Played: 5
Won: 4
Drawn: 0
Lost: 1
Scored: 14
Conceeded: 4

Player Of The Month
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Yet again another great month for 22 year old. He is getting alot of intrest from better teams.

Finances
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Cheers mate, really enjoying managing them, something different!

Just wish i could play more haha, ****** work :)
 
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October 09


Fixtures
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FC Emmen v.s De Graafschap
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Another game we controlled but yet again we conceeded 2 sillys goals, Im gonna have to scout about for january window for a new defender or 2. But 3 pts regarless and a good game by Powell
M.O.M: Berry Powell (2 goals/ 1 assist ) Match Rating (8.8)

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De Graafschap v.s FC Omniworld
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The defensive woes continue and we slump to a surprising loss, we should of won this game easy but yet again we dont make it easy for our selfs!

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De Graafschap v.s Helmond Sport
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Back on winning ways and a very nice 3pts earned, But De Jong took a knock and out for 2 weeks! Hope we can build on this!
M.O.M: Jussi Kujala (2 assists) Match Rating (8.9)

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AGOVV v.s De Graafschap
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On the back foot most them game but managed to grab a goal in the 84th minute to earn a point. Bruiller was injured in the game and out for 3 weeks, he will be a big loss to the defensive part of the side! Eneramo isnt firing on all cylinders and going through a quiet patch!

Dutch Cup
3rd Round
Excelsior v.s De Graafschap
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A very close game throughout and looked like going into penaltys but Star man Eneramo grabbed his second goal of the game on the 94th minute to send us into the next round with a tie against Ajax!
M.O.M: Michael Eneramo (2 Goals) Match Rating (9.0)

League Table
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We have qualified for a playoff spot apparantly just after 10 games into the season, ??? .... Not sure about the the rules on the league set up but im sure its good :wub: still need to get stronger defensively....

Monthly Stats
Played: 6
Won: 3
Drawn: 2
Lost: 1
Scored: 14
Conceeded: 11

Player Of The Month
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Finances
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Looks good, mate - You've really put lots of effort into this story, and you deserve more feedback than you've been getting. :)
 
Good start, hopefully you can get them promoted :)
 
thx guys, really enjoying it so im gonna keep it up. should have some more updates later!!
 
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November 09

Injury News
Top scorer and team captain Eneramo picked up a thigh strain and will be out for 3 weeks :( he picked it up on the last game of the month so it will be intresting to see how we handle next month without him..... GUTTED!!!!

Fixtures

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Harleem v.s De Graafschap
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The team looked tired and lacked the spark that needed to win the game. We should of taken out chances early in the game but a point it is from this game.

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Volendam v.s De Graafschap
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A very even game and went right to the wire with goal machine Emeramo bagging a 90th minute goal to earn us the 3 pts!
M.O.M: Eneramo (1 goal ) Match Rating (7.7)

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De Graafschap v.s FC Eindhoven
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A game we needed to win as Eindhoven were sitting in second place, the lads did me proud and were on top the whole game, The midfield were superb today.
M.O.M: Berry Powell (2 assists) Match Rating (8.8)

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De Graafschap v.s BV Veedam
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As the stats show, we were just too good for Veedam today. Eneramo bagging himself 4 goals and showing that maybe his form has come back. Excellent all round!
M.O.M: Eneramo ( 4 goals) Match Rating (9.7)

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FC Dordrecht v.s De Graafschap
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a 2nd minute goal was enough to seal the game and win 3 pts, but the game was marred over a injury to top scorer Eneramo. Hopefully he will return in 3 weeks and continue were he left off!

League Table
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Sitting top with 9 point sin hand, looking good but will be intresting to see how we handle it without our star man!


Monthly Stats
Played: 5
Won: 4
Drawn: 1
Lost: 0
Scored: 13
Conceeded: 6

Player Of The Month
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Finances
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December 09


Fixtures

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MVV v.s De Graafschap
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Lack luster of goals means we come away with 1 pt, Not the end of the world but we should of put many chances away.

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De Graafschap v.s FC Oss
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Beuerking showing he is ready to step up and try to prove his place while the injured Eneramo watches on the sidelines, some very nicely worked goals all coming from mid-field. A good team effort.
M.O.M: Beuerking (2 goals/1 Assist ) Match Rating (9.2)

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De Graafschap v.s Fortuna Sittard
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ARGH! this was a very annoying match to watch, we should of buried this game by half time, but credit to Sittard as they battled back and scored in the 92nd minute to earn themselves a point!

Dutch Cup
4th Round
Ajax v.s De Graafschap
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There was only going to be one winner but im proud of the fight the lads gave them, But in the end expierence of Ajax players was just too much for mine to handle.


League Table
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Monthly Stats
Played: 4
Won: 1
Drawn: 2
Lost: 1
Scored: 8
Conceeded: 7

Player Of The Month
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Finances
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January 10

Fixtures

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Go Ahead v.s De Graafschap
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wow what a win! Go Ahead sit at the bottom of the league but i never thought we could pick up such a win, Its a club scoring record and also for Beuerking as his 4 goals is also a club record! But he picked up a knock in the 97th minute and will be out for 2 weeks...
M.O.M: Beuerking (4 goals/1 assist) Match Rating (9.9)

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De Graafschap v.s RBC
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We found RBC very hard to break down untill they had a man sent off in the 37th minute, we managed to break there defense and stat scoring, they mounted a late comeback but failed to convert many chances! Good gritty team performance!
M.O.M: Jungschlager (2 assists ) Match Rating (8.1)

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Telstar v.s De Graafschap
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9 goal thriller!!!!!! A very close game indeed, Massive credit to Telstar who seem to have a answer for everything we threw at them. But we managed to hang on till a 1 goal lead right to the very end. Great determination from the lads and if we carry this on then its looking very good!


League Table
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Still have a 12 point lead and im hoping to keep hold of it, The lads have been great this month but still some injurys creeping in. I have a small squad as it is without all these injurys!

Monthly Stats
Played: 3
Won: 3
Drawn: 0
Lost: 0
Scored: 15
Conceeded: 7

Player Of The Month
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The attacking mid has been on great form this month!

Finances
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Into the 4 million+ im hoping to get double this by the end of season so the board can be generous for next season!
 
Very good layout mate. :)

Keep up the top work.
 
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Febuary 10

Fixtures

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De Graafshap v.s FC Zwolle
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A Close battle but one im happy to of won, Team played well but confidence for some reason is low and its starting to show in our performances!
M.O.M: Michael Eneramo ( 1 Assis ) Match Rating (7.8)

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FC Den Bosch v.s De Graafshap
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Eneramo very much the playmaker in this game, All attacks seemed to come through him and even did some defensive dutys! The team played solid and im proud!
M.O.M: Michael Eneramo (1 goal/ 1 assist ) Match Rating (8.3)

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De Graafshap v.s FC Emmen
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Avery close game even though stats show different, there defense was very solid and hard to brake down, But we somehow managed to do it and took away the 3 points! we are a possible 3 games away from winning the league!
M.O.M: Jullien Brelliar (2 assists) Match Rating (8.3)

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FC Omniworld v.s De Graafshap
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Twice ahead and twice they pulled back, they deserve a point for there grit and determination. Our defense lacked alot of flair today and we could of easly lost the game!

League Table
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A possible 2 games away from being crowned champions! Im very happy with the team this month and how they have been all season!

Monthly Stats
Played: 4
Won: 3
Drawn: 1
Lost: 0
Scored: 8
Conceeded: 4

Player Of The Month
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Finances
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March 10

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De Graafschap Jupiler League Champs!
Already the fans chant Carl Taylors name around the stadium, They label him a hero for getting them back into the top flight of Dutch football. Taylor has taken just one season to get De GraafSchap back from where they came from. Although favorites all season to get promoted, No 1 anticipated how easy it was actually going to be. But that goes down to Carl Taylors Tactics, Transfers and general flair he has brought to the team. A harder challange awaits them next season as they will pit against the likes of Ajax, FeyeNoordand FC Twente.
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Fixtures

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De Graafschap v.s Excelsior
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3rd time we played them this season and we made it 3 wins out of 3. Very pleased witht he lads in this game as they had to overcome a physical battle on the pitch to get a win.

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Helmond Sport v.s De Graafschap
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It took a late penalty from Eneramo to bring the 3 pts home today, A very close abd tight battle but a game were could of easily finished it by half time.
M.O.M: Michael Eneramo (1 goal ) Match Rating (7.6)

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De Graafschap v.s AGOVV
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A brace from Beuerking and a solid performance from the team ensured us a victory and the league title :) A very proud day in my career....Hope its the start of many league titles to come!
M.O.M: Beuerking (2 goals) Match Rating (8.7)
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The team celebrating with the home fans after been announced the league winners

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SC Cambuur v.s De Graafschap
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A very good game for out of favour Bargas who proved to his manager that he can score goals still with a very neat hat-tick! We conceeded 2 sloppy goals thought!
M.O.M: Bargas (3 goals ) Match Rating (9.5)

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De Graafschap v.s Harleem
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Final game of the season and the star man ended his excellent season with a brace and a top perofrmance! The whole team finished on a high and im very proud of all of them!

League Table
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Won the league by 23 pts, What a fantastic season! Cant wait for next year.

Monthly Stats
Played: 9
Won: 7
Drawn: 1
Lost: 1
Scored: 23
Conceeded: 10

Player Of The Month
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Finances
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End of season reports and stats to come later....
 
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