Next up, the big battle, away at current Championship leaders Newcastle. They were the first team that defeated us in the league this season, they won the game 1-0 back in November. We were on a good run though and the good form showed in the first half, we dominated it but unfortunately were unable to convert that into goals. Newcastle switched to a 4-2-4 formation in the second half, they looked desperate to win the game. In fact, they were all over us in the last 45 minutes, I hoped to survive and maybe give them a nice surprise on counter attack. That’s exactly what happened, we stood firm, then Newcastle’s players got a bit tired from continuously pushing forward and we struck gold! Tomas Pekhart blazed one in after a quick counter attack and we clinched a massive win!
The last game of the month was at home with last placed Preston, the game was postponed earlier in the month due to a waterlogged pitch. We won the away game easily in October, it ended 4-1. It wasn’t that easy this time though. A few days before the game our best goalkeeper, Ben Amos, got injured. He’s going to be out for three weeks but I guess it’s a good chance for Kasper Schmeichel to prove his skills again. The first half was rather poor but Sabrin Sburlea managed to get one in. We missed lots of chances in the second half and nearly got punished for that in the last 10 minutes, Preston had a couple of good chances but Schmeichel saved us.
It was a good month and we were back up there, even with one game in hand!
I guess our chances of getting promoted are way higher now but March will be decisive. The highlight of the month is undoubtedly the Nottingham Derby but we’ll have to get the most points out of the other games.
That’s how it was folks, we’re back on track! What do you think, will we get promoted?
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Martin
4 января, 2010 at 14:34
Yeah You’ll Get Promoted
If You Do, Will You Be Looking For A Squad Makeover Or Keep It Near Enough The Same, With Maybe One Or Two Signings?
Good Luck In Next Months Nottingham Derby!
By The Way, New Post
http://fm10charlton.blogspot.com/2010/01/august-september.html
Rooneye
4 января, 2010 at 14:56
Good stuff as usual mate! Looks like next month will be a really hard test though, some tough opponents there, however having been a reader of your blog since way back, I have confidence that you will pull it off :D Good luck!
Oh, and yeah I was thinking about doing a new blog for FM10, but I will need to find a new site to host it on, as I was having problems with MobileMe which is why my blog stopped, so yeah I might do one on Blogspot or WordPress or something. Reason I haven’t started one earlier is because I had a really good career game going and i didnt want to start a blog half way through the game. So when I decide what team I want to be and get a host site I will start a new blog.
Johnny Karp
4 января, 2010 at 15:08
@Martin
Thanks buddy, I didn’t think about the transfers yet, first get promotion and then think about anything else.
@Rooneye
Happy to see you back Liam and thanks for commenting! I would be happy to host you here as a guest blogger if you want, I loved reading your story last year.
James
4 января, 2010 at 17:08
johnny, will you please help me ive started a blog but i dont know ho to take screen shots will you help me good luck getting promoted i’d bet £100 that you do xD
Johnny Karp
4 января, 2010 at 17:17
James, as I suggested to Martin before, I recommend using PicPick or Screen Hunter Free. These are two free programs that can help you to make nice screen shots.
Martin
4 января, 2010 at 17:32
Johnny, Your’e Kinda Like A Wise Old Blog Man (Except Your Not Old)
Helping People Who Are New To The Blog World And Making Sure They Get Up And Running :P
That Was A Bit Random :P
Johnny Karp
4 января, 2010 at 17:39
I am a bit old, at least compared to you I am :)
Martin
4 января, 2010 at 17:43
Hmm…I’m Sure Your’e Not That Old:)
Kevin
4 января, 2010 at 19:50
I’m probably very old compared to all of you:)
Johnny,
Great bounce back win against Ipswich. That has put you right back on track for going up to the Premeier League. Good luck in the next «derby» game too.
>> James
I made a rough screenshot guide for Martin so if you want to send me your email I can send it to you. I am in Canada so possibly 5 hours behind you so be patient. kevin.mayo@live.com
Johnny Karp
4 января, 2010 at 20:27
Thanks Kevin, our fans will want another win over Forest, I’m sure about that.
Lye
4 января, 2010 at 20:43
Hey mate, you should not face any problem on the promotion. You can do some scouting on and off for next season. All the best..
Johnny Karp
4 января, 2010 at 20:53
Thanks for the confidence Lye :) I’ll try to focus on the games until the end of March and then see where we stand.
James
4 января, 2010 at 22:05
thanx kev but ive give up making a blog it all went wrong 4 me the pic just wouldnt go in the blog =/
Laxeyman
5 января, 2010 at 12:31
Well done Johnny, you are doing a good job, hope you get promoted.
James- on my blog to take the screenshots I do this:
1. Get up page you want to take screenshot of
2. Press alt+prtscr together
3. Open up Microsoft Paint and go to edit-paste
4. Save screenshot on Paint
5. Go on to blog, press image icon and select pictures you want to upload
6. Upload pictures and then do the writing and publish the post.
Martin
5 января, 2010 at 18:12
New Post….
http://fm10charlton.blogspot.com/
James
5 января, 2010 at 20:59
thank you to kevin and LaxeyMan but it turns out that my Prt Scr button doesnt work ='( by the way Johnny you are the best manager i have EVER seen =)
Johnny Karp
5 января, 2010 at 21:14
Thanks James, I’m sure there are better managers out there though, I’ve seen some myself :)
Martin
5 января, 2010 at 21:31
Like Jose Mourinho!
:P
James
6 января, 2010 at 00:47
ok then martin best VIRTUAL manager ive ever seen =D and Johnny when you doing march mate?
Johnny Karp
6 января, 2010 at 09:20
I finished playing the month of March, I’ll write and publish the post later today. ;)
eddie eddie
14 января, 2010 at 22:07
Good results for you there.