Decided to play in my home country…Northern Ireland and Frank decided to send me to Lurgan Celtic.
2006/07
Northern Ireland 2nd Division
Board Expectation: Avoid Relegation
Media Prediction: 8th
I had no transfer funds to improve my squad so I had to make do with the players I had. Majority of my team was made up of promoted U-18’s as I had a feeling I was going to have to rely on youth for years to come as I watched my club lose 10K a month.
Transfers In: 0
Transfers Out: 0
Final League Standings: 5th
PL W D L GF GA GD PTS
22 8 7 7 31 32 -1 31
Cups:
Irish Cup : 3rd Round (Chimney Corner 4-5)
Intermediate League Cup: Group Stages
Intermediate Cup: 3rd Round (Wakehurst 2-3)
Highlight: Being able to secure a mid-table position while building for the future
Low Point: Not progressing that far in Cups missing out on valuable cash.
Top Goalscorer: Compact Striker (20 goals)
Top Average Rating: Compact Striker (7.28, 28 apps)
Fans Player of the Year: Compact Striker
2007/08
Northern Ireland 2nd Division
Board Expectation: Respectable Position
Media Prediction: 6th
Once again I had no funds as my team’s funds descended further into the red. One point less than last year showed that I just don’t have enough experienced players to compete for the title. Seems like it could be a long time before I challenge the likes of Linfield. Happy enough though that my young players are beginning to show some promise. Especially my midfield conductor, who is only 19. Cups also provided a good source of income this year as I just about broke even for the year..although I am still in the red.
Transfers In: 0
Transfers Out: 0
Final League Standings: 8th
PL W D L GF GA GD PTS
22 8 6 8 26 27 -1 30
Cups:
Irish Cup : 6th Round (Distellery 1-2)
Intermediate League Cup: Semi-Finals (Banbridge 0-3)
Intermediate Cup: 1st Round (Armagh Reserves 0-0p)
Highlight: Getting to the 6th round of the Irish Cup and running distillery close and getting to the semi-final of the league cup
Low Point: Dropping a point from last season
Top Goalscorer: New Compact Striker (14 goals)
Top Average Rating: Versatile Defender (7.12, 17 apps)
Fans Player of the Year: New Compact Striker
2008/09
Northern Ireland 2nd Division
Board Expectation: Avoid Relegation
Media Prediction: 8th
Terribly Disappointing season as I realised the players I was hoping would progress from the youth team of 2 years ago have simply not been able to step up and I was forced towards the end of the season to rely on a new bunch of youth team players to save me from relegation. And I am still losing money
Transfers In: 0
Transfers Out: 0
Final League Standings: 10th
PL W D L GF GA GD PTS
22 6 5 11 37 41 -4 23
Cups:
Irish Cup : 4th Round (Ballymoney 1-2)
Intermediate League Cup: Group Stages
Intermediate Cup: 1st Round (Saintfield 0-1)
Highlight: Unbelivably it is avoiding relegation.
Low Point: The Whole Season
Top Goalscorer: New Compact Striker (13 goals)
Top Average Rating: New Compact Striker (7.07, 26 apps)
Fans Player of the Year: New Compact Striker
2009/10
Northern Ireland 2nd Division
Board Expectation: Avoid Relegation
Media Prediction: 8th
Definite Improvement on last season as I was clear of relegation and until a terrible run towards the end of the season which pulled me away from a promotion race to just staying clear of the dogfight. I also cashed in on my first compact striker this year as he was no longer a first team regular. Another achievement was signing my first player.
Transfers In: 1 (0k)
Transfers Out: 11 (3k)
Final League Standings: 8th
PL W D L GF GA GD PTS
22 7 3 12 40 46 -6 24
Cups:
Irish Cup : 3rd Round (Oxford Utd Stars 1-3)
Intermediate League Cup: Winners
Intermediate Cup: 2nd Round (Armagh Reserves 1-2)
Highlight: Winning my first trophy
Low Point: Not making much headway in the league table
Top Goalscorer: New Compact Striker (18 goals)
Top Average Rating: Tall Youth Striker (7.13, 28 apps)
Fans Player of the Year: New Compact Striker
2010/11
Northern Ireland 2nd Division
Board Expectation: Respectable Position
Media Prediction: 7th
This year was my best yet as I was finally able to claim the league title. Was unable to defend my Cup but it didn’t matter after I secured my place in the 1st Division. On a sadder note I am still losing money constantly and I have no idea how to change that as the 11 players I released last season to clear up wage space seem to have made things worse rather than better somehow.
Transfers In: 0
Transfers Out: 4 (0k)
Final League Standings: 1st
PL W D L GF GA GD PTS
22 9 9 4 38 23 15 36
Cups:
Irish Cup : 4th Round (Crusaders 2-3)
Intermediate League Cup: Group Stages
Intermediate Cup: 3rd Round (Desertmartin 1-4) unbelievable!!!
Highlight: It has to be finally winning the league title
Low Point: Not Defending my Cup
Top Goalscorer: Too Good for Northern Ireland Striker (17 goals)
Top Average Rating: New Compact Striker(7.22, 32 apps)
Fans Player of the Year: New Compact Striker
20011/12
Northern Ireland 1st Division
Board Expectation: Avoid Relegation
Media Prediction: 12th
First Season in the First Division turned out a lot better than I thought it would. I was able to push Newry to within 5 points of promotion playoff. Disappointing in the end that I didn’t secure a place in the playoffs but simply avoiding relegation was a tremendous achievement for this team. Also this season signed 6 players to bolster my squad 5 of which became regulars, one of which was from my hometown.
Transfers In: 6 (0k)
Transfers Out: 16 (5k)
Final League Standings: 5th
PL W D L GF GA GD PTS
22 6 5 11 37 41 -4 23
Cups:
Irish Cup : 5th Round (Cliftonville 1-3)
Intermediate League Cup: Semi-Finals (Newry 0-0p)
Intermediate Cup: 1st Round (Distillery 2nds 0-1)
Highlight: Pushing Newry all the way to the end of the season.
Low Point: Just Missing out on promotion playoffs
Top Goalscorer: Too Good for Northern Ireland Striker (18 goals)
Top Average Rating: Complete Left-Sided Englishman (7.40, 30 apps)
Fans Player of the Year: Too Good for Northern Ireland Striker
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