An unbelievable run of form saw BATE Borisov storm from close to the relegation zone to nicking a record-equalling 19th Belarussian title under the tutelage of legendary manager Trebor Mahtal. The Zambian's latest success saw him lift the 25th domestic title of his 37-year career, leaving him unsure over whether to stick with BATE or look for new options elsewhere.
Trebor Mahtal's successes left Belarus, Bulgaria, Gibraltar, Hungary, Iceland, Israel, Latvia, Northern Ireland and Poland as the only European nations he needed to conquer outside the big seven. And he takes an intriguing offer from a struggling sleeping giant in Belarus.
An impressive first season in Croatia saw Trebor Mahtal focus on youth and lead HNK Rijeka to 2nd place in the Croatian First League. And that meant an unexpected return to the Champions League - in which they stood absolutely no chance.
Hapoel Be'er Sheva set a new Israeli Premier League record points tally without winning a title in the 2057/58 campaign. But, despite apparently being delighted with Trebor Mahtal's efforts, the board failed to back him financially. So Mahtal wasted no time in resigning at the start of the summer.
An intriguing option sees Trebor Mahtal join a relatively unfancied club that just missed out on its national title and technically leave the European mainland.
In the face of financial disarray, veteran manager Trebor Mahtal led his Trabzonspor side to another 3rd-place finish, a European final and a Turkish Cup victory.
After 32 years of football management largely filled with success, Trebor Mahtal suffered a horror eight months in Hungary. The 70-year-old Zambian was keen to get back in the saddle, and did so with a surprise move to a former club.
Trebor Mahtal stretched his stunning record of consecutive titles to eight seasons by leading semi-professional Colwyn Bay to a surprise maiden success in Wales. And, as per usual, he resigned from his role in May 2054.
Trebor Mahtal had spent the last decade winning national titles and competing with Europe's football elite. However, he was getting bored of strolling to title wins and on the hunt for a new challenge that tested his coaching abilities.
Mahtal's impressive ability to land on his feet continued as long-serving RB Salzburg boss Xabi Alonso retired at the age of 70 after 14 years at the club. Mahtal applied, quickly attended an interview and was swiftly offered the job. So for the first time in his career, Mahtal was heading to Austria.
