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Too Easy
By: Daryl |
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I thought being King of the North East would be incredible.
But it’s actually getting quite dull.
After seeing off Middlesbrough with a 3-0 win recently I was hoping that maybe Sunderland would put up a fight in the Tyne-Wear derby at St. James’.
Yes the Mackems are rubbish, but isn’t form supposed to go out [...]
Category: FM09
Hello Derby, My Old Friend
By: Daryl | 8 Comments
The Derby County of 2011/12 are not the Premier League abomination of 2007/8. With Paul Jewell still in charge the Rams are currently in 14th place, well clear of the relegation monster.
They’re also affectionately known as “Newcastle Rejects”. Because former Magpies Daniel Sturridge, Danny Guthrie and Shola Ameobi are all on the payroll.
All are decent, [...]
Category: FM09The Special One Beat Me at Mind Games and All I Got Was This Lousy Blog Post
By: Daryl | 4 Comments
You may recall that Jose Mourinho hurt my feelings (cue violin music) before our first encounter by telling the press he had no opinion of me. He then made it worse by beating us 2-1 in front of the Toon Army on our big Champions League group stage debut.
I was still smarting about that going [...]
Category: FM09Old Pink Boots is Back
By: Daryl | 5 Comments
Took a while, but have got my feet back under the table in my St James’ Park office following the recent accidental sabbatical. And who better to welcome me back than Old Pink Boots himself: Nicklas Bendtner?
For those unfamilair, Bendtner was a controversial signing last January, when I spent my transfer budget on him [...]
Category: FM09Newcastle United: Reloaded
By: Daryl | 4 Comments
I’ve somehow gone six days since my last game with Newcastle. Which is a new record. But it’s a good opportunity to share something that I’m sure is common among all FM gamers: That unfamiliar feeling of walking back into the digital dressing room after an unexpected absence.
Doesn’t matter why you stopped playing. Maybe you [...]
Category: FM09I Rule the North East
By: Daryl | 9 Comments
Managing: Newcastle
Date: November 18th, 2011
Progress: Joint top of Premier League (OK, 2nd, but only on goal difference) after 11 games.
I might not rule the Premier League. Yet. But I do rule the North East.
While the Toon Army are busily qualifying for the knockout rounds of the Sunderland were relegated the season before last, promoted back [...]
Category: FM09Me, Mark and Marking
By: Daryl | 7 Comments
Previously on FM Offside….
I was riding high in the Prem, second only to Arsenal after nine games, and having just beaten Everton with (even if I say so myself) an impressive tactical readjustment.
Basically, to combat Everton’s 4-4-1-1 I’d rearranged my midfield and persuaded one of my central defenders to step up and man-mark Everton’s attacking [...]
Category: FM09Where’s the Love?
By: Daryl | 5 Comments
Why don’t my players love me?
First of all, please don’t tell them I asked. That would make the dressing room a little uncomfortable. But seems that despite three cup final appearances (including one win) and some serious progress up the league table, my players just aren’t that fond of me.
Category: FM09FM Blogwatch: April 6th 2009
By: Daryl | 9 Comments
I’ve been struggling with FM Blogwatch, largely because quality FM blogs are surprisingly hard to find (the FM community is very much focused around forums.) So, once again, if you know of any good FM blogs, please share in the comments.
One FM blog not short of quality is Brian’s Pro Vercelli story at Run of [...]
Category: FM09Elbows Can Be Dangerous
By: Daryl | 3 Comments
Managing: Newcastle
Date: October 25th, 2011
Progress: 2nd in the Prem after eight games (and only on goal difference)
Category: FM09
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