After a few months focusing on managing England in the Nations League, we took advantage of a mini manager merry-go-round to take the reigns at Borussia Dortmund. And, pleasingly, it also takes me to my favourite club in Germany having previously done so in Portugal and Spain.
The Journeyman | Cagliari Calcio: Part 7 – Unbelievable Events
Cagliari headed into the Winter break in January 2033 on the back of five successive draws but 13 games unbeaten in Serie A. That had us occupying the Europa League positions, but well beyond the ambitious Champions League goal that the board had bizarrely set in the summer.
Aswijan Assignment | Part 28: Record-Breaking Season
Khaliza Unidi were once again running riot in Aswijan, leading Liga Regale and still undefeated heading into 2026 inspired largely by the brilliance of midfield prodigy Ulrich Awono.
Aswijan Assignment | Part 25: Battling Evil Malikiy
Khaliza Unidi were in touching distance of defending their maiden Aswijan Liga Regale title, six points clear at the top with two games in hand on Aswijan Malikiy.
Aswijan Assignment | Part 17: Season 4 Reflection
Trebor Mahtal's first season with Khaliza Unidi was a totally unexpected success as we somehow led the club into the Champions League for the first time in its history.
The Journeyman | Saving Sporting: Part 9 – Taking on Porto
Having established a commanding lead at the top of Primeira Liga, Sporting Lisbon faced two January battles with SC Braga and FC Porto then looked ahead to a Champions League clash with Real Madrid.
Vamos Valencia: A New Beginning
One of my first blogs when I started this site was a review of my Valencia side on Football Manager 2018. Now, I'm heading back to Valencia for the 19 version. Valencia has always been a team that I've been intrigued by, ever since the days when they were winning La Liga and reaching the... Continue Reading →
Marching On Together: Part 14 – Amazingly Ridiculous
I'll freely admit that today's episode of Marching On Together is totally ridiculous, but at the same time brilliantly amazing. The Leeds United boys moved into 2025 with new signing Raheem Sterling and Brazilian striker Sidnei spearheading a lethal attack that had us flying high in the Premier League and into the Champions League knockout stages.... Continue Reading →
Marching On Together: Part 13 – Sterling Efforts
Leeds United had reached heady heights heading into the 2024/25 campaign, with our Euro Cup success leading us into the Champions League and a +£300 million transfer budget at our disposal. We began the Summer by selling off a few players that weren't quite cutting it. This saw midfielder Alessandro Cortinovis move to Derby for... Continue Reading →
Marching On Together: Part 1 – Strong Beginnings
My new Football Manager 2019 save sees us seize control of a sleeping giant in the form of Leeds United. The three-time English champions last won the league title back in 1992, the first season before the formation of the Premier League. They reached the semi-finals of the Champions League back in 2001 but soon... Continue Reading →
