Hello everyone and welcome back to another update of my Cambridge FMS. Yes, I know three updates in a week so what’s going on? Well I’m lucky enough to have been on vacation though I haven’t spent all my time playing FM. However thanks to this guy below I still have been up very early each morning so no change in my routine.
As you can see Gibbs tries to make things as difficult as possible for me :)
Though I have found some time to relax this week in the Toronto sunshine!
Well enough about me so let’sget back to what you came here for…
November 2013
The new month started off with the visit of Hull City to the Abbey Stadium which saw a vintage display from central defenders Scott Wootten and Rhys Bennett who defended magnificently and both got on the score sheet as well. DMC Sunny at last got his first goal for the club with an exuberant run from midfield which ended with a powerful shot into the roof of the net.
Prior to this game I did pick up the Manager of the Month award for October.
Our midweek fixture saw us take on high flying Peterborough who lived up to their billing by quickly taking a 2-0 lead inside 25 minutes. Sunny created a chance for Rasmus Falk to pull one back before the half hour mark and a change in tactic after the break eventually paid off with a last gasp goal from Scott Wootten to earn as a valuable point.
A second half strike by Davide Petrucci was enough to give us all three points at home to QPR followed by a thrilling performance by Borja Baston who snatched a last minute equalizer at The Reebok Stadium in an epic top of the table clash against Bolton.
After the Bolton game Wolves approached me to be their manager which I rejected.
I did however apply for two jobs those of Scotland and England Manager as both countries had failed to qualify for the World Cup in Brazil. Gordon Strachan took charge Scotland whilst another Italian will lead England in Euro 2016 qualifiers.
Borja Baston got the only goal of the game at home to Sheffield United but then we turned in a dismal effort losing by a single goal at Selhurst Park
December 2013
The first game of the month was at home to Leicester with Borja Baston getting the only goal of the game striking the ball cleanly into the net from just outside the box.
The next game saw us travel to Blackpool where after taking the lead through Conor Newton the home side scored twice in the space of three minutes to take a 2-1 advantage into the interval. The home side dominated the second half adding a third from the spot but then we staged a late rally with a header from Wootten and Newton again hitting the net. Just when it seemed that a point was ours Blackpool fashioned a dubious looking winner to snatch the game with a minute left of normal time.
Following the cruel defeat away to Blackpool we came up with two consecutive wins over Derby and Cardiff, the latter producing a sensational performance by Darko Boudul who scored a hat-trick in a come from behind victory.
The after Christmas games saw us go down to second place West Brom by two goals to one where fitness rather than skill made the difference in this game.
New Year’s Eve saw the visit of Swansea that up until the last ten minutes of the game was nothing to write home about apart from Gorius giving us the lead just before half time. Shane Williams opened the floodgates with a magnificent strike from distance which was quickly followed by a diving header from Bodul to make it 3-0. Swansea pulled a goal back but Walcott’s sliding effort into the box toe poked the ball into to net to kill the game off completely and ended the year on a positive note.
Results Summary
League Table
At the end of 2013 we find ourselves in fifth place. Not bad really and we have a nice 10 point cushion between us and seventh place Sheffield United so an end of season play-off spot is not really a stretch of the imagination anymore.
Super Sevens
Midfielder Conor Newton heads the pack of super sevens with a rating of 7.24 and has played superbly over the last couple of months.
Fixtures
We will start the World Cup year against league leaders Bolton in the FA Cup followed closely by games against promotion rivals so it should be an interesting start to 2014.
That completes this report though as it’s back to work on Monday my updates will not be quite as frantic as this past week. Anyway as always thanks for taking the time to read this and enjoy your weekend.
Laxeyman
25 июня, 2011 at 13:15
Pretty good yet again Kevin, and with the cushion you have over 7th place you should get into the play offs no problem. It’s very tight at the top and you’re not too far off, so you’re still in with a chance of getting automatic promotion. Good luck!
Kevin
25 июня, 2011 at 17:17
Thanks Laxeyman,
This looks like a typical Championship race indeed.
Johnny Karp
25 июня, 2011 at 13:23
You went through a very tough schedule and I think that the year has ended very well, now if you beat Bolton you can really compete for the top spot! With Gibbs’ help as an assistant manager anything is possible! :)
Kevin
25 июня, 2011 at 17:18
Hi Johnny
Yes, Gibbs is very useful when he’s awake :) A good win over Bolton could be the booster we are looking for!
Darren Smith
25 июня, 2011 at 13:58
A run of form in my opinion Kevin, keep that up and the play-offs are guaranteed. Winning promotion will be tough but a few more wins and I think its possible. Newton needs to carry on his great form and I can’t wait to see this seasons conclusion. Good luck.
Kevin
25 июня, 2011 at 17:20
Hi Darren
January will be critical to keep th momentum going and I hope Newton can stay the course. He’s becoming quite a critical player for the first team
vaibhavc
25 июня, 2011 at 14:06
Hey Kevin
Your cat is a funny one, I don’t think he likes football! Anyways, I really think that if you maintain this form, you can secure your place in the playoffs or even try for automatic promotion.
Kevin
25 июня, 2011 at 17:22
Hi vaibhavc
When he’s in the mood he’ll chase the ball around the screen whilst the match is playing. I appreciate your play off confidence :)
Stromson
25 июня, 2011 at 17:32
Carp, I was halfway through commenting on this like, two hours ago, and managed to get distracted. :( A bit of a rough patch, but based on that picture, it doesn’t look like you were suffering too much. ;-) I’m amazed at how tight the table remains and even with the so-so form, you’re still well within reach of automatic promotion and an outside shot at the title.
Sibo
25 июня, 2011 at 18:36
Good work again Kevin, it looks like you have a squad capable of scrapping it out at the top with the other playoff candidates.
Well done on a decent start to the Championship and good luck with the rest of the season! :D
Sibo
25 июня, 2011 at 21:38
P.S.
Gibbs is the equal of the most awesome cat in the world…mine! Together they shall be the two most awesome cats in the world! :D
Kevin
25 июня, 2011 at 21:43
Hi Sibo
Glad you like my cat and thanks for the comment on Cambridge too!
Ana Garcia
25 июня, 2011 at 21:44
Your cat is adorable!!
I love him! :)
It seems with his help! You are right in the mix for a promotion as its very tight amongst the top five sides.
Your team is also playing very well in terms of ratings so you are finding some consistancy right when you need it!
Good luck!!
P.S. I may be coming to Canada to steal your cat! :D
Kevin
26 июня, 2011 at 09:55
Hi Ana
Glad you like Gibbs and you can have him — just kidding he’s very sociable that he’s always hanging around us, though he likes to fight too which means no one will look after him.
Back to my team and I hope they keep up this consistency in the new year.
CsAtlantis
26 июня, 2011 at 01:52
Kevin does your cute cat know how to play left back? I think he could be backup for Arsenal :D
That’s a very close race at the top, you are still in with a shot for automatic promotion, but a playoff spot won’t be bad either for your team, congratulations on the great October month
Kevin
26 июня, 2011 at 09:56
Hi CsAtlantis
Yes, thigns are very tight and I hope I stay right in the thick of things.
Sears
26 июня, 2011 at 15:16
Cute little cat Kevin! They used to be my favorite animal, until grew to love dogs more ha.
Anyhow, your doing extremely well and I hope your fine form continues :-)