Parma Calcio came into 2028 looking well in the hunt for European qualification for the third season in a row and having guaranteed knockout football in the Europa League.
Tardini Tales | Part 6 | Wonderkid Signings Bolster Parma Attack
Two seasons under the tutelage of boyhood Parma Calcio supporter Alessio Rinaldi had seen the Emilia-Romagna club enjoy back-to-back top six finishes. The challenge now was for the young manager to refresh a squad that he felt was in danger of becoming stale.
Alphabet Challenge | Part 58, Club 28 | Project X: Unearthing A Surprise Star Striker
Cup success in Japan with Kawasaki Frontale saw Trebor Mahtal win a major trophy with clubs beginning with 25 different letters. That left just the troublesome X - which is actually impossible as there is no playable club beginning with the letter X - remaining to complete the Alphabet Challenge, which Mahtal had no dubbed as Project X.
Alphabet Challenge | Part 56, Club 26 | Two Cup Finals Go All The Way To Extra Time
Dynamo Dresden defied all expectations to finish 6th in Bundesliga and qualify for European football in 2074/75. Manager Trebor Mahtal now had to strengthen key areas of the squad to compete on all fronts, try and close the gap to Germany's big boys and, ideally, give them a more offensive threat.
Alphabet Challenge | Part 36, Club 18 | Record-Breaking Goal Tallies
AC Milan secured a solid 5th place after a massive summer clearout as Trebor Mahtal took control of his fourth Italian club. The Zambian now faced another big summer as he looked to bridge a big gap to the big two of Juventus and Napoli.
Alphabet Challenge | Part 25, Club 12 | Back In Germany And Chasing A Treble
Trebor Mahtal ticked off the ninth leg of his Alphabet Challenge as he led Juventus to its first Serie A title for 25 years in 2045. The Zambian now went in search of his 12th club and immediately eyed up a few interesting roles.
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 →
Wonderkid Factory | Part 14 | Consecutive European Finals
The streets of Mainz were painted red and white in the summer of 2036 as fans of 1. FSV Mainz 05 launched the biggest party in the city's history, celebrating their heroes winning their first major trophy. Roberto Lazaró, club legend Brajan Gruda and captain José Bertazzi led an open-top bus tour and spilled in... Continue Reading →
Wonderkid Factory | Part 2 | A Surprise Cup Final
A promising first season in Valencia saw Roberto Lazaró secure European qualification despite form dramatically tailing off in the last few matches. Lazaró's success convinced owner Peter Lim to agree to youth recruitment and facilities improvements over the summer.
EuroTrip | Part 48 | The End Of EuroTrip
Zambian manager Trebor Mahtal etched his name into the history books as he led a pretty scary Spain side to World Cup glory in 2070. The 86-year-old manager tendered his resignation and was swiftly offered roles by Nigeria, Senegal, Uruguay and, most intriguingly, Argentina and Brazil. But he was done with management and decided to retire on a high.
