Failure, Success, Martinez

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Can't do it away

Atalanta 2 - 0 Rimini
Rimini once again lost away despite putting up a fight, playing more defensively than usual, new signing Pelizzoli was forced into a number of great saves early on, Atalanta persistants finally paid off when Doni's free kick flew in, just one of five of his free kicks in the game. Rimini reacted positively with striker Jutkiewicz hitting the cross bar. In the second half, attacking midfielder Fernando Forestieri was brought on and subsequently hit the cross bar too, Rimini failed to find net, Atalanta confirmed there victory in injury time after Cristian Tiboni's strike beat keeper Pelizzoli. Jorge Garcia had a goal controversially disallowed in the 95th minute.

American Goalkeeper Josh Lambo has joined from Chelsea for a fee believed to be in the region of 500k, the youngster will be understudy for Italian keeper Ivan Pelizzoli.

Ghanaian midfielder Layrea Kingston has joined Dutch side NEC for a fee of 725k, the former Hearts player rarely figured for the Biancorossi and only managed 8 appearances in which he got 1 assists, he always played second fiddle to the ever present Pinzi, Kingston was Rimini biggest earner and the club were keen to get him off the wage bill.

Rimini secured a deadline day signing of Italian centre half Emmanuele Terranova, the 23 year old joins for 110k from Sicilian side Palermo.
 
That away form threatens to undo all your good work Jack, what formation are you playing?

I just started playing with 3 at the back, 2 wingbacks on the overlap (3-4-1-2) - it helped me keep it tight in tough games but we still attacked with bite.
 
At the moment I am using goals galore which is serving me fine in the home games but we can't seem to defend away, to be fair, I have been unlucky.

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Ancona 0 - 0 Rimini
A dull game, Ivan Pelizzoli once again proved his worth and was determined not to let in any goals today and rightfully won the man of the match award, however Ancona goalkeeper Da Silva was also in the same frame of mind and denied Rimini many times, Emir Faccioli had the perfect chance to find the winner from Regonesi corner in injury time but managed to head over from Forestieri flick meaning that both sides shared the spoils today.

Rimini's average attendance so far in the Serie B this season is a respectable 8927.

Rimini 1 - 1 Gallipoli
Rimini failed to get revenge on Gallipoli as the two sides shared the spoils at the Romeo Neri stadium, Ciro Ginestra gave Gallipoli the lead in the 20th minute but Mazzarani equalised from the spot just before half time after Garcia was brought down in the box. Rimini threatened in the second half and even hadt he ball in the net but Jutkiewicz was once again denied for offside.

Bologna 2 - 1 Rimini
Taarabt
A hard working Rimini side went down to two Marc Di Vaio goals, the ex Italian International put Bologna ahead with a decent effort, however Taarabt pounced on the rebound when Destro shot was parried by Viviano to equalise but Bologna hit back with Di Vaio scoring with a real poachers effort from the edge of the box.

Siena 2 - 1 Rimini
Destro
Defeat AWAY :(
 
I never use more then Standard strategy away from home, unless I'm clear favourites. Try a different tactic away, focusing on defence
 
Just an idea... could try using Goals Galore! away from home but pull wide midfielders central. Keep on attacking mentality but choose touchline options: play narrow, look for overlap and drop deeper (switch this off or push up during the game when you think you have the edge)? oO)
 
Alright cheers Dan, will give it a go ;)

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Rimini 3 - 1 Sassuolo
Destro, Forestieri, Garcia
The match was started and finished in the first half, Destro low shot put Rimini one up, it was soon followed up by Forestieri's 20 yeard screamer before Garcia made it 3 from Regonesi's corner, Sassuolo pulled one back on the half way mark but couldn't find the cutting edge to bring the game back in the second half.

Mantova 3 - 1 Rimini
Jutkiewicz
Lukas Jutkiewicz scored his first goal for Rimini as they slumped to a 3-1 defeat at the hands of Mantova, Rimini poor away form continues.

Rimini 1 - 0 Grosseto
Destro
Destro scored a well placed shot to secure three points for Rimini at the Romeo Neri stadium, another positive was the return of Captain Rolando Zarate from injury. The game was fairly un eventful.

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Cremonese 2 - 2 Rimini
Destro, Garcia
A Giovanni Rossi brace denied Rimini there first away win of the 2011 with two stunning strikes, Rimini took the lead through Destro whose low shot deceived the Cremonese keeper' but Rossi equalised poking it in from a scramble in the box, Rimini continued to press and Jorge Garcia headed in from Regonesi's corner. Rossi punched back though and equalised with a 25 yard strike, Fernando Forestieri was wasteful with his chances in this game hitting them wide or over.
 
any chance you could post a screenie of the league table mate?
 
Sure thing

Rimini 1 - 0 Vincenza
Zarate
Captain Zarate made an emphatic return from injury to score the winner for Rimini, the striker making his first start since his injury won the game with a header at the back post from Thierno Bah cross, Josh Lambo made an important save to keep Rimini in front and the Biancorossi eventually secured all 3 points.

Rimini Manager Rudolf Martinez has praised Josh Lambo on his recent performances, Rudolf said "I am pleased with how Josh has fitted in, Pelizzoli was playing very well but unfortunately got an injury, Josh has come in these last four games and reacted in a positive manner, he has shown us how good he can be a I can see him developing into a top class keeper".

Rimini striker Deniran Ortega has agreed to join Cartagena for a fee of 625k, the Nigerian hasn't figured in Martinez's plans in the second half of the season and will join the Spanish club on the 1st of July.
 
Surely a dream?

Ravenna 0 - 3 Rimini
Destro, Napoli (2)
A great performance saw Rimini win there first away game of 2011, Mattia Destro on the score sheet once gain put Rimini ahead, he was later brought down in the box where Napoli was able to convert the penalty, Napoli then got his goal from open play with a neat finish, Ravenna piled on pressure in the second half my man of the match Lambo held his cool to give Rimini a clean sheet.

After game, in his post match comment, Rimini Manager Rudolf Martinez said "I am delighted that the side have managed to break there duck, hopefully this will have given us more confidence to get results away from home now, it is a breath of fresh air for me, the players and the fans that follow us up and down the country to come and see us do well, I hope we can push on and make it into the playoffs or even try and chase down the top two now, its a race but I firmly believe that we our in it".
 
Unbeaten in 5

Rimini 2 - 0 AlbinoLeffe
Napoli (2)
Aiman Napoli came off the bench to score a brace, the striker a second half substitute scored two headers, twice delivered in by left back Regonesi, Rimini threatened a number of times and had 3 opportunities cleared off the line.

Lecce 1 - 0 Rimini
Rimini went away to a tough game aginst the league leaders, they came close in the second half but Edinho won Leece the match after poking home after a scramble in the box, despite losing, Rimini could of easily won on another day.

Rimini 1 - 1 Cesena
Young
Rimini thought they won the game in the second half after Lewis Young's back post tap in but Cesena fought back to equalise in the 82nd minute, Destro failed to find the winner after fluffing a late chance, Zarate was denied three opputunies at the start of the game after saves from the Cesena keeper'.

Frosinone 0 - 2 Rimini
Napoli, Zarate
Rimini shocked the media today after winning against 4th placed Frosinone, Aiman Napoli gave Rimini an early lead and then Rimini soaked up the pressure from there oppostion, Zarate made it twi just before half time with a well placed finish. Frosinone put pressure on in the second half and Rimini full back Vermuelun was sent off for a second yellow on 60 minutes, however, Rimini held out to claim an important three points.

(used your tactic Dan, it worked a charm, off to bed now ;) )
 
Four Games, Need Playoffs

Triestina 2 - 2 Rimini
Stevanovic, Zarate
Rimini were lucky to escape a drubbing thanks to keeper' Ivan Pelizzoli, despite Triestina dominate the majority of the half, the Biancorossi took the lead after Stevanovic pounced on Aiman Napoli's parried shot, however they were pegged back straight away with both sides going into half time with one a piece, in the second half, Rimini once again took the lead with Zarate beating the offside trap before hammering the ball home. Triestina fought back and got a well deserved equaliser in the 89th minute.

Rimini 1 - 1 Empoli
Ricchuiti
Rimini failed to win against an determined Empoli side, Ricchuiti gave Rimini the lead early but Emploi equalised in the last ten minutes much to the disgust of Rudolf Martinez as they conceded from a corner, Rimini pushed on with Taarabt long range strike well saved by the Empoli keeper, Rimini remain in 7th, 3 points off the playoffs.

Rimini 0 - 0 Pescara
A bore draw, Rimini failed to through the Pescara defence and when they did, there shots were saved, Rimini need to win there next game and Cesena's need to lose for Rimini to make it into the play offs.

Rimini's last game is away against Ascoli.

Ascoli 2 - 1 Rimini
Destro
Rimini were robbed today in Ascoli, Rimini had many chances to score in the opening 45 minutes but were denied by the fantastic Russian Keeper' Kamil Centofalsky who put in a man of the match performance, Rimini took the lead in the 69th minute after Destro latch on to Garcia's knockdown. Ascoli reacted with two quickfire goals from Jonas Portin and Mattila which ultimately gifted them three points, the Rimini fans went home dissapointed even though the playoffs would of been out of reach due to Cesena winning.

End of season report will come later, any requests shall be granted.
 
End Of Season Report

(Please note this is a layout commonly used by Noobito)

Goalkeepers


Ivan Pelizzoli
The experienced goalkeeper came in for 600k and made some great peformances for the Biancorossi, he even won 3 man of the match awards and kept 4 clean sheets in 15 matches, he had a was injured for a month of his six month period at the club.

Josh Lambo
A young american keeper who also arrived in January, joined the club for 550k as back to Pelizzoli but performed well when called upon, managed 6 appearances in which he made 4 clean sheets and conceded 5 goals, he also picked up one man of the match award so he is putting substantial pressure on first choice keeper Pelizzoli already.

Matteo Gianello
Brought from Napoli the previous summer, the Veteran Italian failed to impress in the first six months of the season and was eventually replaced by Pelizzoli, he made 15 appearances in which he conceded 24 goals and kept four clean sheets. Will be released this summer at the end of his contract.

Gary Woods
The young English prospect was came in on a free the previous summer, started the first six games due to Gianello injury and performed well getting two clean sheets, now starting keeper for the U20 side.

Defenders

Emir Faccioli
The player on loan from Palermo had a great season, the youngster put in a number of quality performances which saw him make 41 league appearances in which he scored 3 goals, the youngster achieved an average rating of 7.06. Could be brought in on loan next season.

Jorge Garcia
The Spanish defender despite spending the whole season un settled at Rimini played very well, he was key to much success that the club enjoyed this season, he managed 35 appearances scoring 4 goals and getting one assists, he got an average rating of 7.13.

Ritchie De Laet
The versatile defender on loan from Man United had a mixed season, he failed to hold down a first team place and only managed 14 League appearances in which he got one assists, his average rating was 6.63.

Emmanuele Terranova
The centre half joined from Palermo in January, couldn't break the partnership of Garcia and Faccioli and only managed 3 appearances, he got an average rating of 6.83.

Mario
A right back joined on loan from Lazio, didn't figure in the second half of the season due to good form from Jan Vermeulen, made 17 appearances and got an average rating of 6.97.

Dodo
The young Brazilian U21 international shared left back with Regonesi, got 2 assists in 17 appearances and got an average rating of 7.03.

Jan Vermeulen
The Belgium didn't figure in the first half of the season but flourished in the second raking up 19 appearances and getting two assists, he got an average rating of 6.97

Pierre Giorgio Regonesi
The left back figured nearly all season and delievered the corners for the side, he made 20 appearances and got 6 assists, his contract won't be renewed this summer as he is 32, he got a rating of 7.12

Midfielders

Thierno Bah
One of the clubs first signings, the African versatility was taken advantage of as he played in a number of positions, he made 28 appearances, scoring 4 and setting up 4 as he got an average rating of 7.02

Henrico Drost
Brought on a free in the summer, the Dutchman is now co-owned by Genoa after some good performances from many positions, he made 15 appearances and got one assists with an average rating of 7.15

Andrea Mazzarani
Brought in on loan from Udinese in January, the right sided player made 7 appearances getting one assist and 1 goal with a rating of 6.88

Giampiero Pinzi
The one time Italian international had a good season from DM and was key to Rimini's player, the vice captain made 35 appearances getting 3 assists with a rating of 6.93.

Adel Taarabt
The Moroccan had a great season and developed well in many positions, he made 31 appearances scoring 1 and setting up 6, he got a rating of 6.99

Adrian Ricchuiti
The talented Argentine impressed during his time at the club, his loan spell saw him score one goal and set up 7 in 12 appearances with a rating of 6.97

Fausto Rossi
Brought in on loan from Juve, the youngster made many appearances for Rimini with 23 games under his belt, he got 2 goals and 5 assists with a rating of 6.99

Lewis Young
The brother of English star Ashley impressed in his first season at the club, he made 16 appearances, scoring 1 and setting up 4 with a rating of 7.01

Alen Stevanovic
The attacking midfielder joined on a free from Inter played 15 games and scored 1, he also made three goals, he got an average rating of 6.83

Fernando Forestieri
A star of Rimini's season, on loan from Genoa, he played 36 games, scoring 11 goals and making 6, he got an average rating of 7.10

Strikers

Aiman Napoli
The striker on loan from Inter played 15 games for the club scoring 8 goals and making one, he got a rating of 7.18

Mattia Destro
Another striker on loan from Inter, he played 30 games in the season and scored 10 goals, he also made 5 and got a rating of 6.97

Lukas Jutkiewicz
Failed to impress i his loan spell, played 16 games scoring 1 and making one, got a rating 6.74

Rolando Zarate
The Rimini star and Captain only managed 28 games due to injury, he scored 16 goals and got 3 assists, he got an average rating of 7.20 and also got 5 man of the match awards, many pundits believed that it was his 3 month spell out in the season that was the result of Rimini's poor form in mid season.

Manager

Rudolf Martinez
"I am pleased with how the side progressed this season, we our in a healthy position financially and in terms of league position, no one expected us to do so well but we did so we our proud of our achievements, I hope the lads can continue the momentum into next season and actually win promotion, we will be challenging, you can count on that. We have been working hard to identify new targets for the club all season and will bring in a few new faces, I hope they will help develop as a team and a club, I am looking forward to the coming season".
 
Good first season in charge, if I was a Rimini fan I'd be excited about next season. Keep hold of Zarate though!
 
Wounder about finishing just outside the playoffs. Should get there next season unless you get offered a better job....................
 
Not looking for a new job, I;m trying to get some quality players in at the moment but it is a tough market, I might keep hold of Zarate but he's hitting 33 but I suppose you should stick with experience
 
Very unlucky Jack, Glad to see you plan on sticking with Rimini though, Next season you can really push on, Judging my your end of season review you had quite a strong team sadly the key area you lacked in was attack, The experienced Zarate did his fair share infront of goal but other than Napoli who only had 15 games the other two really let you down in that area, Would'nt be a problem if they were chipping in more with assists but they didnt really perform there neither.

Sticking with Zarate gets my backing but as you know i'm a sucker for the experienced players, With abit of luck you might beable to pick one or two up for free next season, They always perform when called upon for me, Midfielders are my favourite oldies to pick up, I always like to have 2 experienced midfielders hanging around and they rarely let me down.

You have alot more patience than me when it comes to the end of season report, First team only for me and impact players but nice to see your views on all the players, Hopefully you will be promoted next season and push on from there.
 
the worst feeling is coming one off the last playoff spot, its just happened to me with scunthorpe, its not fun at all
 
hey mate
you have an amazing story going here
i started reading this and just could not stop
keep it up
 
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