After establishing his Panathinaikos side as the best in Greece, many commentators were certain that the famously disloyal Trebor Mahtal would seek pastures new in the 2027 off-season. However, a summer of exciting signings and a move to a new 40,000-capacity stadium convinced the Zambian to stick with his Athenian project.
EuroTrip | Part 5 | Champions League Upsets
If you'd told Trebor Mahtal that he'd have won a national title three years into his managerial career, he'd probably have claimed you were smoking something strong. But that was very much the case in 2026 as he led Panathinaikos AO to their 22nd Greek title. That meant the Zambian boss now had the prospect... Continue Reading →
EuroTrip | Part 4 | An Unexpected Opportunity
Fairly unexpectedly, Trebor Mahtal left Turkey with his stock high and made the short trip over to Athens to take control of his third club in less than two years.
EuroTrip | Part 3 | Surprisingly Competitive
Trebor Mahtal already installed as one of รskenderunspor fans' favoured personnel. He now faced the significant challenge of strengthening the squad to compete in the second tier of Turkish football.
Wonderkid Factory | Part 12 | AZ Suffer A Drop In Form
AZ Alkmaar celebrated a fifth successive Eredivisie title in the summer of 2033, but their homegrown stars were still some way off competing with Europe's elite.
EuroTrip | Part 2 | Stepping In The Footsteps Of Alexander The Great
After just three months managing in Sweden, Trebor Mahtal's stock was apparently on the rise as third-tier Turkish club รskenderunspor lured him to the far east of Europe. The Zambian manager enjoyed a 16-fold wage increase as his new side paid him a relatively princely ยฃ250 a week.
Wonderkid Factory | Part 11 | Another Close European Giant Battle
AZ Alkmaar were well and truly dominating in the Netherlands, but Lazarรณ's aim to become European Champions with a fully-homegrown squad was proving much more problematic.
EuroTrip | Part 1 | Finding A First Club
Unemployed wannabe manager Trebor Mahtal put together a CV and began circulating his name with club owners across Europe. He was happy to work anywhere in Europe, with the twist being he didn't want to manage in Europe's leading eight leagues (England, France, Italy, Germany, Netherlands, Portugal, Scotland, Spain) or Russia.
Wonderkid Factory | Part 10 | Developing A Genuine Golden Generation
AZ Alkmaar wrapped up three successive Eredivise titles to become the fifth most successive club in Dutch football history, behind the big three of Ajax, PSV and Feyenoord and the HVV, an amateur side that won 10 titles by 1915.
Rise From The Ashes | Part 9 | A Relegation Fight With A Twist
The FC Pompei fairytale continued to reach new heights as Robรญ Sulpicius led the Campanian minnows to a shock promotion from Italy's third tier via the Serie C/C playoffs.



