The Alphabet Challenge
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December 2013
Xerez 4-0 At.Madrid
(Falcao 3, Mandzukic)
(*Mendes sent off)
Falcao haunted his old side and even going down to 10 men couldn't prevent him from claiming a hattrick.
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Mallorca 1-4 Xerez
(Falcao 2, Rubio, Jorda)
(*Honda sent off)
Another red card, this time early in the game at 0-0. It mattered little as we still cruised home.
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Athletic 1-5 Xerez
(Baptista, Falcao 2, Rubio 2)
Kept all eleven players on the field and won comfortably.
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Dinamo Kiev 2-5 Xerez (Champions Cup Grp F)
(Mandzukic 2, Baptista, Rubio, Falcao)
Cruising 2-0 at half time Kiev came at us hard in the second half, we managed to keep their dominance down to just 2 goals while catching them out on the break to make the scoreline look comfortable.
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Xerez 6-0 Almeria
(Falcao 5(1p), Mandzukic)
A Falcao inspired crushing of Almeria - all six goals scored while 11v11.
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Villarreal 2-3 Xerez
(Rubio, Falcao, Jorda)
We shaded a surprisingly tough encounter with Villarreal.
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We have a 14 point lead as the league heads for its winter break.
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Player of the Month:
Falcao
14 goals in 6 games...
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(Falcao 3, Mandzukic)
(*Mendes sent off)
Falcao haunted his old side and even going down to 10 men couldn't prevent him from claiming a hattrick.
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Mallorca 1-4 Xerez
(Falcao 2, Rubio, Jorda)
(*Honda sent off)
Another red card, this time early in the game at 0-0. It mattered little as we still cruised home.
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Athletic 1-5 Xerez
(Baptista, Falcao 2, Rubio 2)
Kept all eleven players on the field and won comfortably.
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Dinamo Kiev 2-5 Xerez (Champions Cup Grp F)
(Mandzukic 2, Baptista, Rubio, Falcao)
Cruising 2-0 at half time Kiev came at us hard in the second half, we managed to keep their dominance down to just 2 goals while catching them out on the break to make the scoreline look comfortable.
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Xerez 6-0 Almeria
(Falcao 5(1p), Mandzukic)
A Falcao inspired crushing of Almeria - all six goals scored while 11v11.
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Villarreal 2-3 Xerez
(Rubio, Falcao, Jorda)
We shaded a surprisingly tough encounter with Villarreal.
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We have a 14 point lead as the league heads for its winter break.
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Player of the Month:
Falcao
14 goals in 6 games...
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January 2014
At.Madrid 1-3 Xerez (Spanish Cup 5th Rnd first leg)
(Falcao 3)
A convincing away win in the first leg sets us up nicely for the home leg.
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Xerez ( 6 )3-0( 1 ) At.Madrid (Spanish Cup 5th Rnd second leg)
(Falcao 3)
With the league on its winter break the Atletico return leg was the very next fixture. Similar outcome to the first game with Falcao haunting his former club.
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Xerez 3-0 Sevilla
(Falcao 3)
League action returned after a three week break with a comfortable win over Sevilla. Falcao claiming a hattrick of hattricks at the turn of the year.
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Xerez 3-0 Malaga (Spanish Cup Qtr Final first leg)
(Rubio, Falcao, Insaurralde)
Juan Manuel Insaurralde scored his first Xerez goal with this thunderbolt!! We have a nice cushion going into the second leg. It was pleasing to see other players get on the scoresheet.
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Malaga 0-3 Xerez
(Balotelli 2(1p), Falcao)
(*Insaurralde sent off)
The second game in a Malaga three game header was a league fixture. Similar result with the highlight being Mario Balotelli's first Xerez goal. His second was a penalty and he later blew the chance for a hattrick by missing another spot kick. Insaurralde followed up his screamer from the previous game with a red card in this.
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Malaga( 0 ) 0-3 ( 6 )Xerez (Spanish Cup Qtr Final second leg)
(Falcao 3)
That man was at it again as Malaga were seen off again with another 3-0 victory. Through to the semis.
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Getafe 1-4 Xerez
(Falcao 3, Balotelli)
Getting fed up of playing Malaga it was nice to play a different team, Getafe were seen off by Falcao and Balotelli.
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Valencia 1-5 Xerez (spanish Cup Semi Final first leg)
(Falcao 4, Mandzukic)
Our biggest win of the season came away at Valencia - a place where we have previously struggled. Falcao was everywhere and seemingly bored of scoring just three in a game. Mandzukic scored his first goal since 15th of December.
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January has to be my least favourite month, i'm not a huge fan of the Spanish cup and nearly every game during January is a cup game. A successful month with a glut of goals from Falcao.
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Player of the Month:
Juan Manuel Insaurralde
For that goal...
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(Falcao 3)
A convincing away win in the first leg sets us up nicely for the home leg.
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Xerez ( 6 )3-0( 1 ) At.Madrid (Spanish Cup 5th Rnd second leg)
(Falcao 3)
With the league on its winter break the Atletico return leg was the very next fixture. Similar outcome to the first game with Falcao haunting his former club.
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Xerez 3-0 Sevilla
(Falcao 3)
League action returned after a three week break with a comfortable win over Sevilla. Falcao claiming a hattrick of hattricks at the turn of the year.
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Xerez 3-0 Malaga (Spanish Cup Qtr Final first leg)
(Rubio, Falcao, Insaurralde)
Juan Manuel Insaurralde scored his first Xerez goal with this thunderbolt!! We have a nice cushion going into the second leg. It was pleasing to see other players get on the scoresheet.
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Malaga 0-3 Xerez
(Balotelli 2(1p), Falcao)
(*Insaurralde sent off)
The second game in a Malaga three game header was a league fixture. Similar result with the highlight being Mario Balotelli's first Xerez goal. His second was a penalty and he later blew the chance for a hattrick by missing another spot kick. Insaurralde followed up his screamer from the previous game with a red card in this.
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Malaga( 0 ) 0-3 ( 6 )Xerez (Spanish Cup Qtr Final second leg)
(Falcao 3)
That man was at it again as Malaga were seen off again with another 3-0 victory. Through to the semis.
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Getafe 1-4 Xerez
(Falcao 3, Balotelli)
Getting fed up of playing Malaga it was nice to play a different team, Getafe were seen off by Falcao and Balotelli.
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Valencia 1-5 Xerez (spanish Cup Semi Final first leg)
(Falcao 4, Mandzukic)
Our biggest win of the season came away at Valencia - a place where we have previously struggled. Falcao was everywhere and seemingly bored of scoring just three in a game. Mandzukic scored his first goal since 15th of December.
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January has to be my least favourite month, i'm not a huge fan of the Spanish cup and nearly every game during January is a cup game. A successful month with a glut of goals from Falcao.
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Player of the Month:
Juan Manuel Insaurralde
For that goal...
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Transfer Centre: January 2014
Another busy month. I know i don't need to sign any players but i would like Xerez to remain a force in Spanish football after i leave at the end of the season - it bothers me that a computer controlled manager will dismantle a great side.
Transfers out:
David Mateos
Samir Handanovic
Nicolas Pallois
Mikel Rico
Coutinho
Five players left the club in January. David Mateos wasn't getting games so moved to Almeria for 4.1m. Nicolas Pallois asked for his contract to be terminated after no interest from other clubs. Samir Handanovic left for Shakhtar, an offer i couldnt refuse at 12.5m. Mikel Rico had fallen down the pecking order in recent times with Tiago Gomes, Walter Montillo and Keisuke Honda keeping out of the MC berth beside Baptista and Mehmet Topal and Gelson Fernandes keeping jim out of the DM position, so he was sold to Serie A side Reggina for 2.8m. Coutinho's loan was cancelled after new midfielders were signed.
Transfers In:
Seven players joined while another four signed up for the summer.
Mario Balotelli
Age: 23 - Nationality: Italy - Position: ST
From: Man City - Fee: 5m - Date: 2/1/14
Desperate to leave City, Mourinho had him transfer listed for 5m. A risk? Of course he is and i know that, but he will get enough games under me to keep him happy, i hope.
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Diego Zambrano
Age: 18 - Nationality: Ecuador - Position: MC/ST
From: Alfaro Moreno - Fee: 5k - Date: 2/1/14
I found this guy two years ago when we were in liga adelande, my scout liked him a lot at the time and for 5k he was worth a punt. Had to wait until he turned 18 to get him here. I'm not so sure he will make the grade, for now he will be on B team duty.
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Alberto Peralta
Age: 18 - Nationality: Mexico - Position: DC
From: Atlas - Fee: 1.5m - Date: 9/1/14
Recommended by one of my scouts i took a punt, will be more for the future of course but i may give him a sniff of first team football.
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Borja
Age: 18 - Nationality: Spain - Position: ST
From: R.Sociedad - Fee: 1m - Date: 12/1/14
A decent prospect, young Spanish striker Borja looks like he could be a good player in a couple of years.
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Anderson
Age: 25 - Nationality: Brazil - Position: MC
From: Man United - Fee: 4.2m - Date: 15/1/14
Unhappy at not being played at United, Fergie was offering him out to anybody who would take him. So i did.
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Inigo Martinez
Age: 22 - Nationality: Spain - Position: DC/DM/MC
From: R.Sociedad - Fee: 5.5m - Date: 18/1/14
Good things come to those who wait. Martinez has been a transfer target since i started the save, i have had him scouted during every transfer window and to be surprise the most recent scout report suggested he could be available to sign for around 4-5m - at the start of the game they were saying 20m+!!
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Bakary Diallo
Age: 18 - Nationality: Ivory Coast - Position: ST
From: ASEC - Fee: 250k - Date: 20/1/14
Very raw at the moment, highly rated by my scouts. Competition for places is fierce up front so he may struggle to make it at Xerez.
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Rafinha
Age: 28 - Nationality: Brazil - Position: DR
From: Bayern - Fee: Free - Date: 1/7/14
Signed on an end of contract deal. A quality experienced right back will surely be a plus when he joins.
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Mathieu Flamini
Age: 29 - Nationality: France - Postition: DM/MC
From: AC Milan - Fee: Free - Date: 1/7/14
The former Arsenal man will be joining in the summer - he may not be first choice but his versatility may be very useful as he can play DR and DL if needed.
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Billel Omrani
Age: 20 - Nationality: France - Position: ST
From: Marseille - Fee: Free - Date: 1/7/14
Young striker Omrani looks an absolute beast, physically he's a monster and he other stats look promising too, could be a great signing.
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Yucel Kilic
Age: 17 - Nationality: Turkey - Postition: DL/DR
From: Galatasaray - Fee: 1.4m - Date: 1/7/14
I approached to sign this guy when he was 16, he will join in the summer when he will be 18. He looks a good player already despite his tender age, could be a world class fullback in years to come.
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Transfers out:
David Mateos
Samir Handanovic
Nicolas Pallois
Mikel Rico
Coutinho
Five players left the club in January. David Mateos wasn't getting games so moved to Almeria for 4.1m. Nicolas Pallois asked for his contract to be terminated after no interest from other clubs. Samir Handanovic left for Shakhtar, an offer i couldnt refuse at 12.5m. Mikel Rico had fallen down the pecking order in recent times with Tiago Gomes, Walter Montillo and Keisuke Honda keeping out of the MC berth beside Baptista and Mehmet Topal and Gelson Fernandes keeping jim out of the DM position, so he was sold to Serie A side Reggina for 2.8m. Coutinho's loan was cancelled after new midfielders were signed.
Transfers In:
Seven players joined while another four signed up for the summer.
Mario Balotelli
Age: 23 - Nationality: Italy - Position: ST
From: Man City - Fee: 5m - Date: 2/1/14
Desperate to leave City, Mourinho had him transfer listed for 5m. A risk? Of course he is and i know that, but he will get enough games under me to keep him happy, i hope.
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Diego Zambrano
Age: 18 - Nationality: Ecuador - Position: MC/ST
From: Alfaro Moreno - Fee: 5k - Date: 2/1/14
I found this guy two years ago when we were in liga adelande, my scout liked him a lot at the time and for 5k he was worth a punt. Had to wait until he turned 18 to get him here. I'm not so sure he will make the grade, for now he will be on B team duty.
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Alberto Peralta
Age: 18 - Nationality: Mexico - Position: DC
From: Atlas - Fee: 1.5m - Date: 9/1/14
Recommended by one of my scouts i took a punt, will be more for the future of course but i may give him a sniff of first team football.
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Borja
Age: 18 - Nationality: Spain - Position: ST
From: R.Sociedad - Fee: 1m - Date: 12/1/14
A decent prospect, young Spanish striker Borja looks like he could be a good player in a couple of years.
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Anderson
Age: 25 - Nationality: Brazil - Position: MC
From: Man United - Fee: 4.2m - Date: 15/1/14
Unhappy at not being played at United, Fergie was offering him out to anybody who would take him. So i did.
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Inigo Martinez
Age: 22 - Nationality: Spain - Position: DC/DM/MC
From: R.Sociedad - Fee: 5.5m - Date: 18/1/14
Good things come to those who wait. Martinez has been a transfer target since i started the save, i have had him scouted during every transfer window and to be surprise the most recent scout report suggested he could be available to sign for around 4-5m - at the start of the game they were saying 20m+!!
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Bakary Diallo
Age: 18 - Nationality: Ivory Coast - Position: ST
From: ASEC - Fee: 250k - Date: 20/1/14
Very raw at the moment, highly rated by my scouts. Competition for places is fierce up front so he may struggle to make it at Xerez.
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Rafinha
Age: 28 - Nationality: Brazil - Position: DR
From: Bayern - Fee: Free - Date: 1/7/14
Signed on an end of contract deal. A quality experienced right back will surely be a plus when he joins.
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Mathieu Flamini
Age: 29 - Nationality: France - Postition: DM/MC
From: AC Milan - Fee: Free - Date: 1/7/14
The former Arsenal man will be joining in the summer - he may not be first choice but his versatility may be very useful as he can play DR and DL if needed.
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Billel Omrani
Age: 20 - Nationality: France - Position: ST
From: Marseille - Fee: Free - Date: 1/7/14
Young striker Omrani looks an absolute beast, physically he's a monster and he other stats look promising too, could be a great signing.
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Yucel Kilic
Age: 17 - Nationality: Turkey - Postition: DL/DR
From: Galatasaray - Fee: 1.4m - Date: 1/7/14
I approached to sign this guy when he was 16, he will join in the summer when he will be 18. He looks a good player already despite his tender age, could be a world class fullback in years to come.
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February 2014
Xerez 4-0 Deportivo
(Balotelli (p), Falcao 3)
Bottom of the table Deportivo never looked like halting our run. Balotelli scored again, four goals already, certainly started well - long may it continue.
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Xerez ( 9 ) 4-0 ( 1 ) Valencia (Spanish Cup Semi Final second leg)
(Falcao 3, Baptista)
We eased into the Spanish Cup final with this comprehensive win over Valencia. Its getting to the point where i'm almost disappointed when Falcao doesn't get a hattrick, his form is insane.
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Barcelona 1-2 Xerez
(Valdes og, Falcao)
We went a goal down early on and were completely outplayed in the first half, 11 shots to 1 in their favour, it was a miracle it was just 1-0. Fired the boys up for the second half and restricted them to just 1 second half shot to our 7 as we imposed ourselves on them. Valdes deflected in a cross to give us momentum and finally our pressure told as that man Falcao popped up with the winner. Our first win at the Nou Camp.
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Xerez 3-1 R.Madrid
(Baptista, Rubio, Falcao)
Real having a poor season by their standards, lying in 5th when this game was played. They offered little and we looked to add to our first half opener but it was Real who scored an equalizer. This seem to spur us into life, scoring twice in the ten minutes following the equalizer.
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Shakhtar 0-6 Xerez (Champions Cup 1st Rnd first leg)
(Falcao 5, Honda)
Wow, this was never a 6-0 performance. Falcao must've been annoyed at just getting 1 a game against Real and Barca cos he was everywhere.
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R.Sociedad 1-3 Xerez
(Falcao 3)
Falcao's first half hattrick was enough to settle this game.
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Another fantastic month, made it to the cup final. All but through to the next round of Champions cup and kept up 100% record in the league with a historic win at the nou camp.
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Player of the Month:
Falcao
Regardless of all the other goals he has scored, he would still be player of the month had he only scored the Barca winner.
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(Balotelli (p), Falcao 3)
Bottom of the table Deportivo never looked like halting our run. Balotelli scored again, four goals already, certainly started well - long may it continue.
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Xerez ( 9 ) 4-0 ( 1 ) Valencia (Spanish Cup Semi Final second leg)
(Falcao 3, Baptista)
We eased into the Spanish Cup final with this comprehensive win over Valencia. Its getting to the point where i'm almost disappointed when Falcao doesn't get a hattrick, his form is insane.
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Barcelona 1-2 Xerez
(Valdes og, Falcao)
We went a goal down early on and were completely outplayed in the first half, 11 shots to 1 in their favour, it was a miracle it was just 1-0. Fired the boys up for the second half and restricted them to just 1 second half shot to our 7 as we imposed ourselves on them. Valdes deflected in a cross to give us momentum and finally our pressure told as that man Falcao popped up with the winner. Our first win at the Nou Camp.
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Xerez 3-1 R.Madrid
(Baptista, Rubio, Falcao)
Real having a poor season by their standards, lying in 5th when this game was played. They offered little and we looked to add to our first half opener but it was Real who scored an equalizer. This seem to spur us into life, scoring twice in the ten minutes following the equalizer.
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Shakhtar 0-6 Xerez (Champions Cup 1st Rnd first leg)
(Falcao 5, Honda)
Wow, this was never a 6-0 performance. Falcao must've been annoyed at just getting 1 a game against Real and Barca cos he was everywhere.
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R.Sociedad 1-3 Xerez
(Falcao 3)
Falcao's first half hattrick was enough to settle this game.
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Another fantastic month, made it to the cup final. All but through to the next round of Champions cup and kept up 100% record in the league with a historic win at the nou camp.
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Player of the Month:
Falcao
Regardless of all the other goals he has scored, he would still be player of the month had he only scored the Barca winner.
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March 2014
Xerez 6-0 Valencia
(Falcao 6)
(*Mandzukic sent off)
(*Balotelli sent off)
If we were ever to be labelled a one man team then it was today. Regardless of how many players we had on th pitch Falcao just kept on scoring. 1-0 when we went down to 10 and 4-0 when we went down to 9. Balotelli's red card is probably the most ridiculous thing i've seen, whatta fool - i wish i knew how to upload red card highlights to show you.
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Xerez 7-0 Racing
(Falcao 7)
Unbelievable, on the back of scoring 6 against Valencia Falcao scored all 7 against Racing today to set a new Liga BBVA and Xerez scoring record for a single game.
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Xerez ( 12 ) 6-0 ( 0 ) Shakhtar (Champions Cup 1st Rnd second leg)
(Falcao 5, Rubio)
Just the five goals for Falcao this time, giving him 18 in three games!!! Insane.
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Osasuna 0-4 Xerez
(Falcao 3, Gonzalez Gonzalez)
A much tighter game than the scoreline suggests.
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Xerez 5-0 Mallorca
(Falcao 4, Velez)
Velez's first goal of the season added the gloss to another virtuoso Falcao performance.
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Zaragoza 1-5 Xerez
(Falcao 5)
Falcao cannot stop scoring, Zaragoza the latest victims. This victory sealed the league title in record time.
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Well it was possible to label us a one man team before this month and i might not have agreed but there is no doubt Falcao is carrying us with his insane goal count. We have won the league with 9 games to go!
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Player of the Month:
Falcao
30 goals in 6 games. Yes, THIRTY goals in SIX games!!!
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(Falcao 6)
(*Mandzukic sent off)
(*Balotelli sent off)
If we were ever to be labelled a one man team then it was today. Regardless of how many players we had on th pitch Falcao just kept on scoring. 1-0 when we went down to 10 and 4-0 when we went down to 9. Balotelli's red card is probably the most ridiculous thing i've seen, whatta fool - i wish i knew how to upload red card highlights to show you.
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Xerez 7-0 Racing
(Falcao 7)
Unbelievable, on the back of scoring 6 against Valencia Falcao scored all 7 against Racing today to set a new Liga BBVA and Xerez scoring record for a single game.
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Xerez ( 12 ) 6-0 ( 0 ) Shakhtar (Champions Cup 1st Rnd second leg)
(Falcao 5, Rubio)
Just the five goals for Falcao this time, giving him 18 in three games!!! Insane.
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Osasuna 0-4 Xerez
(Falcao 3, Gonzalez Gonzalez)
A much tighter game than the scoreline suggests.
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Xerez 5-0 Mallorca
(Falcao 4, Velez)
Velez's first goal of the season added the gloss to another virtuoso Falcao performance.
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Zaragoza 1-5 Xerez
(Falcao 5)
Falcao cannot stop scoring, Zaragoza the latest victims. This victory sealed the league title in record time.
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Well it was possible to label us a one man team before this month and i might not have agreed but there is no doubt Falcao is carrying us with his insane goal count. We have won the league with 9 games to go!
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Player of the Month:
Falcao
30 goals in 6 games. Yes, THIRTY goals in SIX games!!!
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April 2014
Xerez 5-0 Inter Milan (Champions Cup Qtr Final first leg)
(Falcao 4, Baptista)
Inter's manager Guardiola was giving me some stick pre-game so i'm glad we thrashed them.
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Sporting 1-4 Xerez
(Givaldo, Falcao 3)
(*Tomakh sent off)
We were trailing for a long time before Givaldo's first goal of the season got us back in the game, minutes later we were down to ten. As Sporting pushed for a winner we caught them on the break, Falcao afforded space punished them with a late hattrick.
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Inter Milan ( 1 ) 1-4 ( 9 ) Xerez (Champions Cup Qtr Final second leg)
(Montillo, Falcao 2, Rubio)
Clinical finishing was the order of the day as we won a tight game to seal passage to the semi final, where we will meet French side Marseille. Montillo's first goal for Xerez.
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At.Madrid 0-2 Xerez
(Falcao 2)
The scene of our worst league performance last season, we had things our own way this time with a very comfortable 2-0 win.
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Xerez 5-2 Athletic
(Falcao 5(1p))
Despite being outplayed for the entire game, Athletic equalized twice. That Colombian fella made it safe all on his own again.
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Almeria 0-3 Xerez
(Rubio, Falcao 2)
A comfortable away win with a different player on the scoresheet.
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Marseille 0-5 Xerez (Champions Cup Semi Final first leg)
(Falcao 4, Rubio)
Similar to the away game at Shakhtar where a tight game was won with a huge scoreline thanks to one man's brilliance.
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Xerez 2-0 Villarreal
(Baptista, Falcao)
The team looked a bit complacent in this fixture but still scored the goals to seal the win.
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Xerez ( 9 ) 4-1 ( 1 ) Marseille (Champions Cup Semi Final second leg)
(Pandiani, Falcao 3)
OM had Azpilicueta sent off after 10 mins, finishing the tie as a contest there and then. Pandiani(remember him?) scored his first champions cup goal for Xerez to set us on the way to the final.
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April was all about convincing wins in the champions cup, making the final and keeping up our 100% league record.
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Player of the Month:
Diego Rubio
Rubio's assists are vital for us and he scored three times in April too.
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(Falcao 4, Baptista)
Inter's manager Guardiola was giving me some stick pre-game so i'm glad we thrashed them.
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Sporting 1-4 Xerez
(Givaldo, Falcao 3)
(*Tomakh sent off)
We were trailing for a long time before Givaldo's first goal of the season got us back in the game, minutes later we were down to ten. As Sporting pushed for a winner we caught them on the break, Falcao afforded space punished them with a late hattrick.
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Inter Milan ( 1 ) 1-4 ( 9 ) Xerez (Champions Cup Qtr Final second leg)
(Montillo, Falcao 2, Rubio)
Clinical finishing was the order of the day as we won a tight game to seal passage to the semi final, where we will meet French side Marseille. Montillo's first goal for Xerez.
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At.Madrid 0-2 Xerez
(Falcao 2)
The scene of our worst league performance last season, we had things our own way this time with a very comfortable 2-0 win.
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Xerez 5-2 Athletic
(Falcao 5(1p))
Despite being outplayed for the entire game, Athletic equalized twice. That Colombian fella made it safe all on his own again.
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Almeria 0-3 Xerez
(Rubio, Falcao 2)
A comfortable away win with a different player on the scoresheet.
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Marseille 0-5 Xerez (Champions Cup Semi Final first leg)
(Falcao 4, Rubio)
Similar to the away game at Shakhtar where a tight game was won with a huge scoreline thanks to one man's brilliance.
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Xerez 2-0 Villarreal
(Baptista, Falcao)
The team looked a bit complacent in this fixture but still scored the goals to seal the win.
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Xerez ( 9 ) 4-1 ( 1 ) Marseille (Champions Cup Semi Final second leg)
(Pandiani, Falcao 3)
OM had Azpilicueta sent off after 10 mins, finishing the tie as a contest there and then. Pandiani(remember him?) scored his first champions cup goal for Xerez to set us on the way to the final.
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April was all about convincing wins in the champions cup, making the final and keeping up our 100% league record.
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Player of the Month:
Diego Rubio
Rubio's assists are vital for us and he scored three times in April too.
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May 2014
Sevilla 0-2 Xerez
(Falcao 2)
Many players were rested ahead of the Cup final. A tough game was made easier when Kanoute got sent off for the home side.
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Xerez 8-1 R.Sociedad (Spanish Cup Final)
(Falcao 5, Baptista, Rubio, Mandzukic)
As one sided a final as your likely to see, this game was over before half time with a 6-0 at the break. Mandzukic scored his first goal in over 20 hours, just his second in 6 months.
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Xerez 7-0 Espanyol
(Falcao 5, Mandzukic, Jorda)
Mandy scored again and it was nice to see Rafa Jorda on the scoresheet too.
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Xerez 5-0 Granada
(Falcao 3, Mandzukic 2)
Mandzukic is positively on fire, 4 in three games! Although, still outshone by that Colombian.
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Xerez 6-2 Malaga
(Falcao 3, Valero og, Baptista, Pandiani)
Sentiment came over me for my last league game as Xerez boss, fearing the new manager will not play Pandiani, i gave him a rare start in front of the home fans. How fitting it was when he popped up in the 89th minute to score our final home goal of the Mtanna Xerez era.
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Lyon 1-3 Xerez (Champions Cup Final)
(Falcao, Pandiani, Baptista)
Well this game summed up my Xerez reign - Falcao scoring again, Pandiani, the man who started it all, scored and serial free kick scorer Baptista added another to his list on the grandest stage. European Champions!
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The perfect season complete, my time at Xerez has come to a happy ending. Nothing more can be achieved here and X has well and truly been knocked off the list - just 25 more letters to go in 25 different countries.
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Player of the Month:
Walter Pandiani
Belied his age with his end of season cameo, will be forever loved by Xerez fans.
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Player of the Season:
Falcao
No surprises here: Game: 62 - Goals: 179 - assists: 16 - MoM: 51
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(Falcao 2)
Many players were rested ahead of the Cup final. A tough game was made easier when Kanoute got sent off for the home side.
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Xerez 8-1 R.Sociedad (Spanish Cup Final)
(Falcao 5, Baptista, Rubio, Mandzukic)
As one sided a final as your likely to see, this game was over before half time with a 6-0 at the break. Mandzukic scored his first goal in over 20 hours, just his second in 6 months.
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Xerez 7-0 Espanyol
(Falcao 5, Mandzukic, Jorda)
Mandy scored again and it was nice to see Rafa Jorda on the scoresheet too.
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Xerez 5-0 Granada
(Falcao 3, Mandzukic 2)
Mandzukic is positively on fire, 4 in three games! Although, still outshone by that Colombian.
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Xerez 6-2 Malaga
(Falcao 3, Valero og, Baptista, Pandiani)
Sentiment came over me for my last league game as Xerez boss, fearing the new manager will not play Pandiani, i gave him a rare start in front of the home fans. How fitting it was when he popped up in the 89th minute to score our final home goal of the Mtanna Xerez era.
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Lyon 1-3 Xerez (Champions Cup Final)
(Falcao, Pandiani, Baptista)
Well this game summed up my Xerez reign - Falcao scoring again, Pandiani, the man who started it all, scored and serial free kick scorer Baptista added another to his list on the grandest stage. European Champions!
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The perfect season complete, my time at Xerez has come to a happy ending. Nothing more can be achieved here and X has well and truly been knocked off the list - just 25 more letters to go in 25 different countries.
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Player of the Month:
Walter Pandiani
Belied his age with his end of season cameo, will be forever loved by Xerez fans.
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Player of the Season:
Falcao
No surprises here: Game: 62 - Goals: 179 - assists: 16 - MoM: 51
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Parting Gift to Xerez
Transfer News:
Eden Hazard
Age: 23 - Nationality: Belgium - Position: AMC
From: Lille - Fee: 18.75m - Date: 1/7/14
Shortly before out final league game of the season, Lille offered out Eden Hazard for 18m to a whole host of clubs. I had to negotiate with the board for them to do the deal - they agreed he would be a valuable asset to the team and oversaw the signing themselves, they proved good negotiators as he chose Xerex over a number of Europe's top clubs. Obviously the board have no idea i will exit at the end of the season but i will leave a fantastic team behind for some lucky guy.
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Eden Hazard
Age: 23 - Nationality: Belgium - Position: AMC
From: Lille - Fee: 18.75m - Date: 1/7/14
Shortly before out final league game of the season, Lille offered out Eden Hazard for 18m to a whole host of clubs. I had to negotiate with the board for them to do the deal - they agreed he would be a valuable asset to the team and oversaw the signing themselves, they proved good negotiators as he chose Xerex over a number of Europe's top clubs. Obviously the board have no idea i will exit at the end of the season but i will leave a fantastic team behind for some lucky guy.
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Xerez: Class of 2014
These are the guys who made it possible, every player listed here played a part in our success no matter how large or small:
Goalkeepers:
David Ospina
Diego Lopez
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Fullbacks:
Americo Mendes
Emiliano Insua
Eiji Nishizawa
Kyrylo Tomakh
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Centrebacks:
Juan Manuel Insaurralde
Jonathan Bottinelli
Rodolfo Rojas
Givaldo
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Defensive Midfielders:
Mehmet Topal
Gelson Fenandes
Inigo Martinez
Mikel Rico (sold in January)
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Midfielders:
Joao Baptista
Anderson
Keisuke Honda
Walter Montillo
Tiago Gomes
Alex
Coutinho (loan cancelled in January)
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Strikers:
Falcao
Diego Rubio
Mario Mandzukic
Mario Balotelli
Inigo Velez
Rafa Jorda
Walter Pandiani
Gonzalo Gonzalez Gonzalez
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Goalkeepers:
David Ospina
Diego Lopez
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Fullbacks:
Americo Mendes
Emiliano Insua
Eiji Nishizawa
Kyrylo Tomakh
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Centrebacks:
Juan Manuel Insaurralde
Jonathan Bottinelli
Rodolfo Rojas
Givaldo
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Defensive Midfielders:
Mehmet Topal
Gelson Fenandes
Inigo Martinez
Mikel Rico (sold in January)
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Midfielders:
Joao Baptista
Anderson
Keisuke Honda
Walter Montillo
Tiago Gomes
Alex
Coutinho (loan cancelled in January)
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Strikers:
Falcao
Diego Rubio
Mario Mandzukic
Mario Balotelli
Inigo Velez
Rafa Jorda
Walter Pandiani
Gonzalo Gonzalez Gonzalez
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Life after Xerez
On the first of June i resigned from my post as Xerez manager with immediate effect and set off on a much deserved holiday after a whirlwind three years.
I left my PA instructions to apply for ANY available jobs that may come up and to inform me of any concrete offers from clubs.
On the same day i resigned from Xerez, Alex Ferguson announced his retirement from football - leaving a vacancy at my favoured club Manchester United. Thankfully United weren't interested in my services. I say thankfully because if i take the United job i wont leave for other clubs and wont do the alphabet challenge - the United job should be the final piece of the alphabet jigsaw with the letter M.
The first club to offer me a job was Premier division side West Brom, this was declined, the only English job i will take is United in the future. Next up was Blackpool, also in the Premier division, again declined.
I recieved a third job offer in as many days with Spanish BBVA side Levante wanting me - having won the league in Spain already, this too was declined.
After the mini flurry of job offers it was time to play the waiting game - on the 25th of July, over a month since my last offer, Dortmund offered me the position as manager. I had a little think about it - i was hoping to manage either Werder Bremen or Wolfsburg in Germany to get the tricky W out of the way - i looked at their squad, still have Hummels, Gotze, Subotic, Reus, Kagawa, Lewandowski, i looked at their recent league form: 1st - 2nd -2nd finishing runners up to Leverkusen in the season just past by just three goals, level on points. They also offered me a 20m transfer kitty...
I took the Job...
I left my PA instructions to apply for ANY available jobs that may come up and to inform me of any concrete offers from clubs.
On the same day i resigned from Xerez, Alex Ferguson announced his retirement from football - leaving a vacancy at my favoured club Manchester United. Thankfully United weren't interested in my services. I say thankfully because if i take the United job i wont leave for other clubs and wont do the alphabet challenge - the United job should be the final piece of the alphabet jigsaw with the letter M.
The first club to offer me a job was Premier division side West Brom, this was declined, the only English job i will take is United in the future. Next up was Blackpool, also in the Premier division, again declined.
I recieved a third job offer in as many days with Spanish BBVA side Levante wanting me - having won the league in Spain already, this too was declined.
After the mini flurry of job offers it was time to play the waiting game - on the 25th of July, over a month since my last offer, Dortmund offered me the position as manager. I had a little think about it - i was hoping to manage either Werder Bremen or Wolfsburg in Germany to get the tricky W out of the way - i looked at their squad, still have Hummels, Gotze, Subotic, Reus, Kagawa, Lewandowski, i looked at their recent league form: 1st - 2nd -2nd finishing runners up to Leverkusen in the season just past by just three goals, level on points. They also offered me a 20m transfer kitty...
I took the Job...
Mtanna takes over at Dortmund
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I barely have time to settle in or impose my ideas on the team with our first game scheduled for tomorrow, the German Super Cup against league champions Leverkusen.
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As i take over my first job is to appoint an assistant manager as we don't have one.
After advertising the job, the post was filled by Leo Haas:
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Not the best but i only need him to take the press conferences.
Initially not having an assistant, i looked at transfer listed players only and to my surprise Hulk was top of the list, available for 21m - i made a bid, using up my entire budget and a fraction more. I justified this in my mind telling myself i had inherited a squad good enough to challenge for the title and therefore could blow my budget on one world class player...
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I barely have time to settle in or impose my ideas on the team with our first game scheduled for tomorrow, the German Super Cup against league champions Leverkusen.
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As i take over my first job is to appoint an assistant manager as we don't have one.
After advertising the job, the post was filled by Leo Haas:
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Not the best but i only need him to take the press conferences.
Initially not having an assistant, i looked at transfer listed players only and to my surprise Hulk was top of the list, available for 21m - i made a bid, using up my entire budget and a fraction more. I justified this in my mind telling myself i had inherited a squad good enough to challenge for the title and therefore could blow my budget on one world class player...
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Dortmund Summer Transfer 2014
Meet the new guys:
Hulk
Age: 28 - Nationality: Brazil - Position: ST
From: Porto - Fee: 21m - Date: 30/7/14
Nah, not really - he chose Lyon :'(
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Walter Montillo
Age: 30 - Nationality: Argerntina - Position: MC
From: Man City - Fee: Loan - Date: 29/7/14
Had Montillo at Xerez last season on loan and and he never let me down. Still surplus to requirements at City, re-signing him was a no-brainer.
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Isaac Vorsah
Age: 26 - Nationality: Ghana - Position: DC
From: Napoli - Fee: 220k - Date: 31/7/14
He may not be a world beater but for that price he's a bargain and offers good cover.
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Alan Senior
Age: 17 - Nationality: England - Position: ST
From: Liverpool - Fee: Loan - Date: 2/8/14
Alan Senior is a Liverpool junior with a big future ahead of him, loaned for the season he will provide cover.
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Joe Woodward
Age: 17 - Nationality: England - Position: DM/MC
From: Man United - Fee: Loan - Date: 3/8/14
Another young loanee, this time from United. The boy looks quality and will be giving him a fair crack of the whip.
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David Reynoso
Age: 19 - Nationality: Mexico - Position: DL/DR
From: Chivas - Fee: 2m - Date: 3/8/14
I like the look of this little mexican, primarily a left back can also play on the right, good squad player.
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Rafa Jorda
Age: 30 - Nationality: Spain - Position: ST
From: Xerez - Fee: Loan - Date: 4/8/14
Rafa Jorda joins me at Dortmund after being told he wont play for new Xerez manager Unai Emery.
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Steven Fletcher
Age: 27 - Nationality: Scotland - Position: ST
From: Wolves - Fee: 4.5m - Date: 9/8/14
A good reliable goalscorer, i dont expect great things but he gives me another option.
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Jose Malavolta
Age: 21 - Nationality: Argentina - Position: MC
From: Parma - Fee: 5m - Date: 10/8/14
Excited about this one, wasn't unhappy at Parma so no idea why he was relatively cheap.
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Sergio Romero
Age: 27 - Nationality: Argentina - Position: GK
From: Sampdoria - Fee: 6.75m - Date: 11/8/14
Pleased with this signing, our keepers aren't the strongest. Romero will likely be number 2 to another new signing.
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Federico Santander
Age: 23 - Nationality: Paraguay - Position: ST
From: Palermo - Fee: 8m - Date: 12/8/14
The young Paraguayan international bolsters our attack nicely.
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Ron-Robert Zieler
Age: 25 - Nationality: Germany - Position: GK
From: Hannover - Fee: 9.5m - Date: 12/8/14
Zieler is the reason why Romero will not be number one. A fantastic signing for us.
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Olivier Giroud
Age: 27 - Nationality: French - Position: ST
From: Montpellier - Fee: 11.25m - Date: 13/8/14
The giant French striker look likely to be the focal point of our attack this season.
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Son Hueng-Min
Age: 22 - Nationality: South Korea - Position: ST
From: Hamburg - Fee: 16.5m - Date: 14/8/14
Exciting and pacey young forward, helps bring in revenue as well as goals.
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John Obi Mikel
Age: 27 - Nationality: Nigeria - Position: DM/MC
From: Chelsea - Fee: 7.75m - Date: 14/8/14
Transfer listed and unloved at Chelsea, worth a punt.
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Ricardo Rodriguez
Age: 22 - Nationality: Switzerland - Position: DL
From: Wolfsburg - Fee: 12.5m - Date: 15/8/14
What a difference two years makes, he wouldn't sign for me for love nor money back then. Finally got my man.
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Marvin Martin
Age: 26 - Nationality: France - Position: MC
From: Sochaux - Fee: 12.5m - Date: 23/8/14
Amazingly Martin chose us over Real Madrid. He adds creativity to our team, likely to be backup to Gotze.
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Givaldo
Age: 19 - Nationality: Brazil - Position: DC
From: Sao Paulo - Fee: 8.25m - Date: 27/8/14
We took advantage of the boy's buy out clause, nice to have him on a permanent deal after his success on loan at Xerez.
Simon Kjaer
Age: 25 - Nationality: Denmark - Position: DC
From: Wolfsburg - Fee: 16.75m - Date: 31/8/14
A late decision to recruit Kjaer saw a frantic deadline day of negotiations.
Hulk
Age: 28 - Nationality: Brazil - Position: ST
From: Porto - Fee: 21m - Date: 30/7/14
Nah, not really - he chose Lyon :'(
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Walter Montillo
Age: 30 - Nationality: Argerntina - Position: MC
From: Man City - Fee: Loan - Date: 29/7/14
Had Montillo at Xerez last season on loan and and he never let me down. Still surplus to requirements at City, re-signing him was a no-brainer.
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Isaac Vorsah
Age: 26 - Nationality: Ghana - Position: DC
From: Napoli - Fee: 220k - Date: 31/7/14
He may not be a world beater but for that price he's a bargain and offers good cover.
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Alan Senior
Age: 17 - Nationality: England - Position: ST
From: Liverpool - Fee: Loan - Date: 2/8/14
Alan Senior is a Liverpool junior with a big future ahead of him, loaned for the season he will provide cover.
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Joe Woodward
Age: 17 - Nationality: England - Position: DM/MC
From: Man United - Fee: Loan - Date: 3/8/14
Another young loanee, this time from United. The boy looks quality and will be giving him a fair crack of the whip.
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David Reynoso
Age: 19 - Nationality: Mexico - Position: DL/DR
From: Chivas - Fee: 2m - Date: 3/8/14
I like the look of this little mexican, primarily a left back can also play on the right, good squad player.
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Rafa Jorda
Age: 30 - Nationality: Spain - Position: ST
From: Xerez - Fee: Loan - Date: 4/8/14
Rafa Jorda joins me at Dortmund after being told he wont play for new Xerez manager Unai Emery.
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Steven Fletcher
Age: 27 - Nationality: Scotland - Position: ST
From: Wolves - Fee: 4.5m - Date: 9/8/14
A good reliable goalscorer, i dont expect great things but he gives me another option.
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Jose Malavolta
Age: 21 - Nationality: Argentina - Position: MC
From: Parma - Fee: 5m - Date: 10/8/14
Excited about this one, wasn't unhappy at Parma so no idea why he was relatively cheap.
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Sergio Romero
Age: 27 - Nationality: Argentina - Position: GK
From: Sampdoria - Fee: 6.75m - Date: 11/8/14
Pleased with this signing, our keepers aren't the strongest. Romero will likely be number 2 to another new signing.
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Federico Santander
Age: 23 - Nationality: Paraguay - Position: ST
From: Palermo - Fee: 8m - Date: 12/8/14
The young Paraguayan international bolsters our attack nicely.
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Ron-Robert Zieler
Age: 25 - Nationality: Germany - Position: GK
From: Hannover - Fee: 9.5m - Date: 12/8/14
Zieler is the reason why Romero will not be number one. A fantastic signing for us.
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Olivier Giroud
Age: 27 - Nationality: French - Position: ST
From: Montpellier - Fee: 11.25m - Date: 13/8/14
The giant French striker look likely to be the focal point of our attack this season.
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Son Hueng-Min
Age: 22 - Nationality: South Korea - Position: ST
From: Hamburg - Fee: 16.5m - Date: 14/8/14
Exciting and pacey young forward, helps bring in revenue as well as goals.
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John Obi Mikel
Age: 27 - Nationality: Nigeria - Position: DM/MC
From: Chelsea - Fee: 7.75m - Date: 14/8/14
Transfer listed and unloved at Chelsea, worth a punt.
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Ricardo Rodriguez
Age: 22 - Nationality: Switzerland - Position: DL
From: Wolfsburg - Fee: 12.5m - Date: 15/8/14
What a difference two years makes, he wouldn't sign for me for love nor money back then. Finally got my man.
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Marvin Martin
Age: 26 - Nationality: France - Position: MC
From: Sochaux - Fee: 12.5m - Date: 23/8/14
Amazingly Martin chose us over Real Madrid. He adds creativity to our team, likely to be backup to Gotze.
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Givaldo
Age: 19 - Nationality: Brazil - Position: DC
From: Sao Paulo - Fee: 8.25m - Date: 27/8/14
We took advantage of the boy's buy out clause, nice to have him on a permanent deal after his success on loan at Xerez.
Simon Kjaer
Age: 25 - Nationality: Denmark - Position: DC
From: Wolfsburg - Fee: 16.75m - Date: 31/8/14
A late decision to recruit Kjaer saw a frantic deadline day of negotiations.
Transfers Out
The pictures of Givaldo and Kjaer wouldn't work on the last post so here you are:
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Transfers out:
As you may have worked out, there have been a few:
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Transfers out:
As you may have worked out, there have been a few:
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