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A respectable league position is the boards expectations for Division3
Of course, dont expect anything less than winning the UEFA cup this season [IMG]/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="big grin[/IMG] only kidding, i think i'll get knocked first game but it would be brilliant to stay in for a couple of rounds, would be good revenue money for the club and would boost their reputation across europe aswell as mine [IMG]/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif" alt="smile[/IMG]
Hoping for some good cup runs again like last season as they bring a lot of gate receipts and prize money in the later stages.
I'd be happy with a midtable position for Swindon in season 2. However new signings like Brett Ormerod should see me ok in Div 1. Good luck to all for the start of season 2. [IMG]/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif" alt="smile[/IMG]
Board expect me to obtain a respectable position, but nothing less than promotion will do for me, although because i'll miss the first session of the new season i hope my asssistant doesn't fúck up my team too much
Latest update from the EFB camp after the weekends play
Season 2
Kristian, WBA, well after celebrating the opening of a chain Netto stores in the area he has done quite well in the top flight, currently lying in 5th looking to secure a european qualification place, the defending league cup champions have managed to sneak into the Semi final to face either West Ham or Man Utd, 3rd of the Fa Cup see's him play Cambridge, In the Uefa cup he has managed to beat the likes of Grasshoppers and Ajax to set himself a 4th round tie vs Chelsea.
Steve, Wolves, After a Portugese invasion and a very youthfull look at Moleneux its showing that their lack of experience is costing them big time in the top flight by managing a poor 19th place. The league cup didnt do them any favours after been defeated by Giant Killers Rushden managed by Dave. Hoping for some Fa Cup joy in which they face Bradford in the 3rd round.
Andy, Cardiff, Well its all joy in Wales, after getting into Div1, they have made a fantastic start, currently 3rd and hoping to snatch the automatic promotion place as its very close in the play offs. After mananging to squeeze past Bristol City in the league cup they went out to Vince's Man City in the 3rd Round, They face Sheff Utd in the Fa Cup 3rd Round.
Mark, Coventry, After missing out on promotion last season the Sky Blues look good again this season and are looking strong, level on points with Cardiff who have a superior goal difference, he'll also be looking try and get that 2nd automatic place as 1st place are miles ahead, Cheltenham and Bristol Rovers were beat in the league cup which then saw Coventry get hammered by liverpool in the 3rd round, Scunthorpe are the opponents in the 3rd round of the Fa Cup
Vince, Man City, Well after getting sacked early in the season due to last seasosn failure of promotion he has been reinstated again, Vince has "big plans" with his Man City side but were really yet to see any of them, he is also in the tense play off battle lying in 5th place, The league cup saw him get to the 4th round were West Ham beat him, he will face Aston Villa in the 3rd round of the Fa Cup
Dave,Rushden, Using the very deep pockets of the chairman the rushden squad has been even more improved to tackle Division2, once again cruising into 1st place and looking forward to div1, The league cup saw him get an amazing win vs top flight outfit Wolves, unfortunatly Chelsea beat him in the 3rd round, The Fa Cup Canvey Island were demolished before crashing out in a very tight game to 3rd Division Boston Utd. Cambridge Utd are the Vans Trophy opponents.
Paul, Reading, Having got Swindon promoted last season things were going ok in Div1 but very frustrating with the lack of funds the Chairmen gave him, so Paul decided its time for a new challenge and accept the job as Reading manager, currently 14th in Div2 but there is money to spend and plenty to work with at his new club and will be looking to improve the squad and head up next season.
Steve(Host), Boston Utd, After bringing in some pretty good talent things have gone quite well, like Rushden did before, Boston are topping the league with having only lost 1 game in 19,Baggio,Moller and Djorkaeff heading the attack. After a 9-1 agg score in the Uefa Cup 1st round, FC Koln were the opponents in the 2nd round, with a 4-4 agg score Boston went out on away goals rule, in the league cup 3rd round it was a repeat of last years Fa Cup with Arsenal winning again, The Fa Cup saw them demolish Northampton and squeezing past Rushden is a very tight game, Newcastle are the opponents in the 3rd round of the Giant Killers, After playing 6games in 12days the team had a crap performance in the Vans Trophy vs Tranmere and ended up losing due to a goal in the 90thminute.
EFB round up from Season 2 so far.
Predicitions: Season 2 will or there abouts be finished next weekend.
Steve i think you will turn around Wolves and finish mid table then next season you mite do something in the premiership.
With Cardiff i am exceeding expectations i believe and am pushing hard for that second automatic promotion spot. I bought in a couple of good players in Stephen McPhee from Port Vale, David Klimek a bargain 300k for Fortuna and a swedish player whose name i cannot spell so i am not going to embarass myself by trying but he is a quality player but still on the lookout to bring some more quality into my squad to push for promotion into the big boys league. Cups as usual have not been good to me as Vince's Man City put me out at the 3rd round stage with my team down to ten men as Steve menrioned in the update. Overall everything is going well unlike last time with my Watford mob.
Former Birmingham City manager Andrew Kandel (aka Texan) has decided to retire from EFB, in a private statement he said "I am going to bow out".
The reason for Kandel's exit was that "It was too hard to set away so much time on weekends".
EFB chairmen Gold told the press that "Kandel was a pleasure to work with". Gold also stated that "he (Kandel) was a very reliable and good player".
During his time at B'ham City, he got them promoted to the Premier league, won the Fa Cup and Uefa Cup, he also reached the quarter final of the Champions League.
In a later interview EFB Chairmen Gold said "It is a sad day when you lose a good player" which he followed up by saying that "There is always a space for him within the group"
With only 9 games left of the season it doesnt look good for manager Riddell, having only won 6 games this season the future of top flight football at Molineux next season looks bleak, the Division 1 champions havnt showed any of football they played last season and have been very dissapointing. Although in a recent interview manager Riddell re-asured that his side will stay up this season despite poor form and needing at least 6pts to get out of the relegation zone.
Farwell Turns Reading Around
After a shock move which saw him leave Division 2 Champions Swindon for Reading manager Paul Farwell certainly has no regrets leaving The County Ground for The Madejiski Stadium. Rumours and speculation about Farwell having bust ups with the Swindon board about the clubs facility's and transfer kitty were ended on the 8th of August when he took over as Reading manager, then in 15th place.
Farwell was given the right resources by Chairmen John Madejski which he has used wisely by bringing in new players and coaches and repaid the Chairmen by getting Reading to 3rd place in the league and chasing automatic promotion. Having done such a fantastic job so far, Farwell will certainly be looking forward to his 2nd promotion from Division 2.
Boston Cruise To Division 3 Title
Last seasons Conference champions have done it again, they took Division 3 by storm and won by a country mile, with the season not even over Boston Utd literally walked all over Division3, the 34games unbeaten record since August 31st has helped them a lot to secure their 2nd league title in a row, Boston Utd fans were singing manager Stephen Gold's name in the street after securing the champion. Chairmen Pat Malkinson was said to be "very delighted" with securing the championship so early and hopes that "Stephen Gold will stay at the club for a very long time". Manager Stephen Gold was "thrilled" with his teams performance this season after only having lost 1 game so far and winning 34 with also 2 draws. Although very delighted with the title, manager Stephen Gold still stressed to the board that they need to give him more resources to bring in more talent like Youri Djorkaeff and Peter Moller to York Street, Gold will be hoping the board "sort themselves out" during pre season so he bring more top end players in and give Boston more success.
Rushden heading Up Up Up and Away
After a recent interview manager Dave Johnston is "over the moon" with his chairmen Max Griggs. With Rushden recently securing a play off place and looking to win their 2nd league title in a row, Chairmen Max Griggs has showed his appreciation to manager Johnston by giving him a massive 12million pound cash injection to help gear the club up for their First Division assault next season. Having won a staggering 29 games and only losing 3, Rushden have been more than one class above the rest of the teams in the league. Already planning ahead Johnston has brought players like Lovenkrands to spear head Division 1 and try and get another successfull promotion and bring Top Flight football to Nene Park. Rushden fans have been more than pleased with Johnston as local radion phone in's have just been full of praise. Chairmen Max Griggs has said "he hopes that Johnston stays with the club for a very long time" which was added with "appointing Johnston was the best decision ive ever made". Big names will be at Nene park sooner than later on their current form
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