Mahtal resigned from his Old Trafford role one day after becoming Champion of Europe and went in search of his next challenge. Two clubs quickly came in with interview offers, and one was clearly more keen - which meant Mahtal was off to Argentina to take a £116,500 wage cut!
Alphabet Challenge | Part 19, Club 8 | Inheriting The Best Footballer In The World
Mahtal was now just over one-quarter of the way through his Alphabet Challenge, having added A to the previous success at clubs beginning with E, L, P, S and U. He was also approached by Inter Milan and, intriguingly, Neuchatel Xamax but chose to head to England.
Alphabet Challenge | Part 18, Club 7 | Inheriting A Superstar Striker
Atalanta BC shook up Serie A as they beat Italy's big three en route to wrapping up qualification for the Europa League in the first season back in the top tier. Manager Trebor Mahtal would face a significant challenge to hold onto his exciting youngsters with Europe's elite circling in the summer of 2039 but, before he got a chance, one came calling for him.
Alphabet Challenge | Part 17, Club 6 | Upsetting Italy’s Big Boys
Atalanta BC earned a nail-biting return to Serie A at the first time of asking with a 2-1 aggregate victory in the 2038 Serie B playoff final. Trebor Mahtal now had a big task to strengthen a side now that a worrying financial situation was potentially behind them.
Alphabet Challenge | Part 16, Club 6 | Putting Faith In Italian Youth
Unexpected success in Germany saw Trebor Mahtal lead Eintracht Frankfurt to the club's second Bundesliga title in 2037. A stellar season saw Frankfurt edge out Bayern and Leipzig, which led to Mahtal resigning from his fifth club and again searching for another.
Alphabet Challenge | Part 15, Club 5 | An Unlikely Bundesliga Title Race
Half a season in Germany had seen Trebor Mahtal lead Eintracht Frankfurt away from outside relegation worries to the edges of European qualification. He'd also swiftly removed any financial concerns and snapped up winger Iván Alonso, one of the most exciting wonderkids in Europe. Indeed, Frankfurt began the summer of 2036 with £74m in the... Continue Reading →
Alphabet Challenge | Part 14, Club 5 | A Big European Opportunity
After 11 years as a Football Manager, Trebor Mahtal celebrated his first national title as he led Universitario to their first Peruvian league win for 22 years in 2035. With a heavy heart, the Zambian left the club at the end of his contract and went in search of his fifth club - having ticked... Continue Reading →
Alphabet Challenge | Part 13, Club 4 | Exciting Strikers Deliver For Universitario
Peruvian giants Universitario had been suffering a lean spell of late. But, under the guidance of 50-year-old Zambian manager Trebor Mahtal, fans of the nation's best-supported club were suddenly feeling optimistic again.
Alphabet Challenge | Part 12, Club 4 | Edging Closer To Former Glory
An exciting first taste of South American football saw Trebor Mahtal win five of his six matches to lead Peruvian fallen giants Universitario into midtable obscurity in 2033. The Zambian now had a big summer ahead as he looked to reshape the club and restore it to former glory.
Alphabet Challenge | Part 11, Club 4 | Joining A Fallen Giant
Perak FC finally put an end to Johor's Malaysian domination, preventing them from completing three consecutive domestic trebles by winning the Malaysian FA Cup. That allowed Trebor Mahtal to tick P off his Alphabet Challenge, along with S and L, and start looking for his fourth job.
