Hello friends and I’m happy to bring you another update from my new and I guess last FM 2011 story as we all count don’t down the days towards the release of the new version. In response to a comment on my last post you will find at the end of this update a poll for you to vote on my team for FM 2012 so please feel free to click on a team and cast your ballot. Ipswich Town are currently my preferred candidate. Anyway back to the present and on with this update.
December 2010:
We began the month with a truly mesmerizing performance against MK Dons at St Mary’s where we had a total of 34 attempts on goal but could only manage one goal and that was a minute from time by Jason Puncheon. How we didn’t score anymore is beyond me in this one-sided affair.
We could have made it three one – nil wins in a row but threw away our slender lead with some sloppy marking deep into injury time at home to Oldham after taking the lead in the 41st minute. Away to Bournemouth the home side were the first to score after 15 minutes but a sensational dribbling run by Puncheon ended in a powerful strike and an equalizing goal ten minutes before half time. We quickly added two more following the break before Bournemouth clawed one back 5 minutes from the end.
Three days before Christmas and we finally get to meet high flying Swindon Town in front of 20,000 home fans. Kevin das Nevis gave us the lead early on with a terrific long range shot which we doubled through Lallana as he was left unmarked in the box to finish off a run by Puncheon on the right flank. Our 2-0 lead was eroded in the space of 5 minutes in the second half as Swindon showed why they were league leaders. But, we were not to give up and pressed forward with ST Rickie Lambert hitting the winner 6 minutes from time with a shot into the roof of the net from just inside the box to give our loyal fans a well deserved Xmas present.
Our Boxing Day fixture saw the end of our good run of form with a sluggish performance which resulted in a 1-0 defeat at home to Notts County. This was followed two days later with a draw at home to promotion candidates Charlton. It was a disappointing way to end the year both for the fans and the team alike.
January 2011:
New Years’ Day meant a trip up to London to take on Brentford where we came away with all three points thanks to a late goal by striker Rickie Lambert in this 2-1 win that kept us in 5th place. From there we headed to the south coast to take on rivals Brighton and goals either side of half time by Gislason and Lee Barnard ensured another 3 points.
Up next was our FA Cup third round tie at home to Burnley and in front of 30,000 fans MR Dany N’guessan opened the scoring after 8 minutes with a glancing header off a cross by Lallana which proved to be the only goal of an intriguing cup tie that will see us play Sheffield United in the next room also at St Mary’s stadium.
Four days later we were back to league action and the St Mary’s faithful were treated to a dominant display against Dagenham with first half goals from Lallana and do Prado who had been benched for a while. For our 22 shots at goal we really should have scored a few more. Nonetheless we got the three points.
Our third home game in a row saw us take on Yeovil and the jinx struck again as we conceded a goal in the opening 5 minutes but before the half hour DC Jose Fonte headed in the equalizer from a corner. Again we should have done a lot better in given the amount of chances we had.
We were greeted by light snow away to Hartlepool but the cold weather didn’t freeze our attacking game and we secured a comfortable 2-0 win with both goals coming in the space of four minutes just before half time.
The final game of the month was our FA Cup fourth round tie at home to Sheffield United. A capacity crowd saw Jose Fonte head us in front after 15 minutes which was soon squandered by a fabulous United move that produced a stunning strike by Ched Evans. A midfield battle ensued up until half time but 10 minutes into the second period United were reduced to 10 men which allowed us to play higher up the field. It took almost another 30 minutes but finally we broke them down with Guly do Prado poaching thesecond goal from inside the six yard box which was followed by two more splendid efforts by our wingers which saw us through to the next round where we will be at home to Chelsea!!
Results:
Almost a 100% record for the month!
League Table: (top ten)
We are definitely closing the gap on the front runners and we have a game in hand plus a crucial encounter with Peterborough next month.
Fixtures:
Well that’s it for this report and as I mentioned at the top here’s an opportunity for you to vote for my next team if you wish.
Kevin: "Which team should I be managing in FM 2012?"
- Plymouth (24%, 61 Votes)
- Weston S Mare (22%, 55 Votes)
- Ipswich Town (16%, 41 Votes)
- Truro City (12%, 29 Votes)
- Toronto FC (10%, 24 Votes)
- Bournemouth (8%, 21 Votes)
- Bristol City (8%, 20 Votes)
Total Voters: 250
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Johnny Karp
18 сентября, 2011 at 12:27
Great results and very good performances as well, I think you will be top of the table at the end of the next update ;) Good luck!
Lye
18 сентября, 2011 at 13:02
Hi Kevin,
Very good run of results and you can take it from there to take the automatic promotion spot. You are running in incredible form at the moment.
I voted for Ipswich as your next team for FM12.
Dan
18 сентября, 2011 at 13:17
Hey Kevin,
You’re slowly dragging your way up the table and 1st place looks a real possibility now. I voted for Plymouth in your poll, they’ve got so many problems I actually feel sorry for their fans so it would be interesting to see if you could fix them.
vaibhavc
18 сентября, 2011 at 13:31
Hey Kevin
You are moving up the tables fast. I wouldn’t be surprised if you won it or came 1 or two points behind the leaders. I voted for Plymouth. They were in the Championship a few years ago, and now they are at the bottom of League 2.
Laxeyman
18 сентября, 2011 at 13:44
Good form Kevin, and you’re slowly closing the gap at the top, so hopefully as the season nears its end you can pip the leaders for automatic promotion :) Good luck!
jagginman
18 сентября, 2011 at 14:02
YIPEEE, I was praying that someone would include my team in the voting, PLYMOUTH ARGYLE FTW :D… they will be a massive challenge for you.
That aside the team is beginning to gel nicely together now :)
Darren Smith
18 сентября, 2011 at 15:27
Very good stuff mate, you pumped up some great form and that should hopefully offer the momentum you need for promotion. I reckon Southampton will make the top two now…looking at those match stats your side are missing far too many chances, but that’s what happens in the lower leagues I guess.
P.S. I voted for Ipswich, knowing your personal connection to them and the fact that you sound like a farmer to most Canadian’s, I felt the connection was too strong :)
Sibo373
18 сентября, 2011 at 18:48
Well done Kevin, I’m sure you’ll make the final push into the automatic promotion spots and I hope you get Southampton to the Prem before FM12.
Speaking of which I voted for Toronto, I loved that MLS story a while back! :D
George Dobson
19 сентября, 2011 at 16:39
Well done Kevin good prefomances I voted for plymouth because I would like to see how you tackle there debts
Kevin
19 сентября, 2011 at 17:14
Hi All
I’m just doing on consolidate reply as I’m having a heck of a time getting connected to the site.
first off thaks to everyone who has voted so far…I’m can’t beleive 73 peole have voted…That’s great!!!!
On to the comments…
Johnny — top of the table would be nice for sure :)
Lye — Thanks for the vote and the my form is pretty good. I seem to do better in the winter in my games?
Dan — I hope first place will come soon :) Thanks for your vote too!!
vaibhacv — Yes I’m closing the gap which I hope to make even narrower by the next update!
Laxeyman — It would be nice to take the title form Swindon right at the end :)
jagginman — Greetings from Canada and thanks for your comment. I hope I can do your team justice if they will the poll. My Dad was there in the Royal Navy hence the inclusion.
Darren — Yep, have that farming accent alright :) As for Southampton we do miss a huge amount of chances -we should have had 100 goals by now if they weren’t so wild with their shots!
Sibo373 — Thanks for your support and I hope to get Southampton to the top flight before FM2012. i’m delighted you lliked my MLS story — I enjoyed it too. If it wasn’t for my computer I would have still been running that save.
George — Thanks for the heads up on potential financial problems!
Martin - F.M.J.S
19 сентября, 2011 at 19:25
Hi Kevin
I know what you mean with the comment above, i have had some problem connecting to site yesterday and Today to comment and vote but it seem to be working know, so i am happy. Great post mind. You have closed the gap on Swindon Town and have put yourself in a good position. Keep it going.
As for the vote, i have gone for Ipswich Town and hope you can do a better job than Roy Keane did.
Kevin
20 сентября, 2011 at 23:12
Hi Martin
Thanks for your vote and i’ll try to narrow that gap a little more by the next update :)
Sears
19 сентября, 2011 at 22:37
I voted for Weston S Mare, though managing Plymouth would be interesting due to their financial difficulties at the moment.
I have funny feeling that you will be celebrating promotion, so good luck!
Kevin
20 сентября, 2011 at 23:14
Hey Sears
Appreciate your confidence in my team/ability and thanks for voting for Weston S Mare. My parents took me there for donkey rides back in the late sixties…LOL!