Hi everyone!
First off I would like to apologise for not being around, commenting/reading any stories or replying to any emails that have been sent to me. The reason is that my boyfriend has finally come home after a year away!!
For those who dont know, he is in the RAF and has been stationed in Germany since last February. I have only seen him a few times during that long period but now he is back home and is back for good!
I have been spending almost all my time with him and as such have not played too much on my game but I did mange to get a day to play half my season and have just finished getting all my pictures today in order to get my new post up.
I dont know how long my next post will take, with him home its seems I wont get as much time to play as I used to but I will do my best to get them posted as soon as I can.
Ana. xxx
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So with that done lets move onto how my season actually went, now it seems like forever since I last posted but for those who have forgotten I lost in the playoff semi final and as such will remain in liga adelente for another season but we did finish alot higher that I imagined.
After a flurry of new faces and a money spinning pre-season I can now bring you the first few months of my season as we push for a possible promotion to la liga. No highlights I’m afraid as I just didnt have any time to get any, sorry!
September Results
So the season began with a stunning 6-2 win over Recreativo and its seemed my strikeforce of Amoah and Henrique was inspired as both sruck two goals each with fellow Brazilian’s Kaka and Carvalho adding some extra gloss to an impressive start.
A battling draw against Xerez, followed a dissapointing trip to Granada as we were beaten. However we ended the month really well with a home win over Girona and a narrow away win at Cordoba with my two centre backs on the score sheet!
October Results
October began with another narrow win Berigaud the hero after striking two late goals to edge a tight game against Albacete. Saric came off the bench to steal a narrow away win at Alcorcon but another defeat away at Hercules and we didnt play well.
We finished with a home win as Niang and the impressive Berigaud struck to give us the three points.
November Results
A narrow away win is how November started with Berigaud again scoring and our good away form continued as Salamanca and Rayo were beaten thanks to goals from Carvalho and Henrique.
Home defeat was dissapointing as Las Palmas got the winner and we struggled again at home with Amoah grabbing a late equaliser.
December Results
Three wins and a perfect month as Carvalho shone, first he struck twice against Leganes to seal a win and he went provider for both N’Diaye and Henrique with two superb assists.
He then struck a brilliant freekick against Deportivo and from two corners he twice found Diaz who sealed a comfortable away win.
The League Table
So we have made a very good start and we are 3rd through 17 games. As always we are scoring goals but our defence is also doing very well. Las Palmas have a good lead and have already beaten us once this season and Sociedad are a great club so will be tough to overtake, but hopefully with a bit of luck we can push them all season.
January Transfers
So all these deals were done in the winter break and all signed and sold before the January games had began. I made a few changes to the squad and also sold a few faces so lets have a look at the players in and out.
Transfers Out
So I sold Josue my young Portugese midfielder as I never really played him and Samuel was going for along time, and I got a great deal for him. I let Carlos go who has been amazing for me but at 36 he just wouldnt get a game and Gonzalez was sold after being a bit of a dissapointment.
I sold Amoah mostly for the money and at 33 going on 34 it made good business sense to cash in on him. Gueye struggled to settle from the day I signed him and really struggled to get to grips with the style I play so I also sold him in the window. Next a look at the new players :
Marc Valiente
Probably my best signing at Coruxo! A very talented centre back who should be a star in la liga but found himself out of favour so I quickly snapped him up on a free transfer and he will replace Diaz at the back. Diaz has been outstanding but Valiente is simply a better defender.
Jem Karacan
So fans in England may have heard of this player who I signed on free transfer from Reading. Really good midfield player who bring alot of hard work and is fairly well rounded. Along with Sunny and N’Diaye we have a very strong, hardworking and powerfull midfield!
Jonathon Viera
So my squad is a little short on Spaniards and I dont like that! I like to have a large amount of Spanish players in my squad so I brought in this player from Las Palmas. More of a back up striker to Berigaud and Henrique I payed £85k for him.
Unai Medina
Another Spainard and I bought him to start at right back, a major problem area for me! I just cant find any decent right full backs and had to pay £170k for this one! My fans were not happy as they saw it as a waste of money and in hindsight I may have to agree with them!
But I have faith in him he was a bit of a panic buy due to there being NO right backs available to me, but as my boyfriend said the best of a very bad bunch!
So thats it! Again sorry for being away but I did have a good excuse! :)
Will try my best to get my next post up as soon as I can but it just may take a little longer that usual and also thanks for reading and hopefully it reads ok as I didnt really have time to proof read it!!!
Johnny Karp
4 февраля, 2011 at 15:32
Hey Ana, I’m so happy that you finally got some well-deserved time with your boyfriend after such a long wait. About the game, you did really well in the first half of the season considering the tough competition. Who knows, you might be in for yet another playoff :)
Ana Garcia
6 февраля, 2011 at 12:11
Thanks Johnny,
Yeah it’s what we both needed! :)
On my story I agree we are doing well I was hoping to push for the automatic places but with Las Palmas doing well and Sociedad who are such a big club we may have to settle for the playoffs.
Laxeyman
4 февраля, 2011 at 17:48
Hi Ana, good that you get to see your boyfriend, people like him serve our country magnificently and are true heroes. You’ve had a really good season so far, and hopefully it can get even better in the second half of the campaign. Good luck!
Ana Garcia
6 февраля, 2011 at 12:14
Thanks for your kind words Laxeyman, he will definatly appreciate that and he is my hero too. :)
Thanks for the luck we are playing really well at the moment so am confident we can keep up at the top half, and with a bit of luck we could maybe push for the automatic places.
Sears
4 февраля, 2011 at 17:56
Terrific start Ana, keep it up :-)
Ana Garcia
6 февраля, 2011 at 12:17
Thanks Sears. :)
Darren Smith
4 февраля, 2011 at 18:57
Hey Ana, well done on some good results and you look set to gain promotion. I think those signings will serve you well and could make the difference.
I hate it when you have a shortage of potential targets in one position…very frustrating. Anyway good luck with the second half of your season.
Hope you’re enjoying some quality time with your boyfriend Ana
Ana Garcia
6 февраля, 2011 at 12:21
Thanks Darren,
I agree! Its so frustrating but am glad I am not the only one who suffers it! I searched for ages trying to get a right back but to no real avail.
Promotion will be tough but am hoping we can maybe get there!
Kevin
4 февраля, 2011 at 20:02
Hi Ana
It’s great to see you posting again but you definitely had a good excuse to be away and I wish you both well. Great first half of the season which sees you in a play off spot so that’s good news.Also some very good signings, I like Valiente and Karacan. Well done :)
Ana Garcia
6 февраля, 2011 at 12:24
Thanks Kevin,
I like them too! Valiente was a real find and on a free he will be my best signing this season as he should be a la liga player. He will definatly improve my defence so am really pleased with him!
Playoff’s is where I will finish I think due to the teams ahead of me but still a long way to go.
Smithy
4 февраля, 2011 at 22:50
hey excellent work with your team consedering ive never heard of them
and btw i think its great that a girl like you like football alot its kool :D
Ana Garcia
6 февраля, 2011 at 12:30
Thanks Smithy,
My best-friend is also a huge football fan too, we do exist! :)
hils
5 февраля, 2011 at 06:56
Hi Ana,good month there!!!!!!!!! Some good signings there!!!!!!!!! Good luck!!!!!!!!!
Ana Garcia
6 февраля, 2011 at 12:31
Thansk Hils!
:)
Lye
5 февраля, 2011 at 07:41
Hi Ana,
Good to see you back and you have done really well keeping close at the top. Las Palmas seems to be in good form at the moment but i think you can match them with those signings in. Keep going. Good luck.
Ana Garcia
6 февраля, 2011 at 12:33
Thanks Lye,
I agree, but am a little surprise with how well Las Palmas are doing as they dont really have have a brilliant side but they do deserve to top the league. My signings will definatly help me as most are better that what I had so am very pleased with them!
Sayam Khan
6 февраля, 2011 at 13:05
Hey Ana, I’m confident you will get promoted. Dont worry about the panic buy, everyone does it. IE Andy Carroll to Liverpool, 35m!!! lol :-)
David Wiggins
6 февраля, 2011 at 15:23
Jem Karacan = legend! He is my favourite player at Reading although doesn’t score many goals. Hope he does extremely well for you!