Again, like the last pre-season update i’m not going to bore you with the friendly results. I did however this time make sure that I did a whole bunch of them to make sure they were fit enough after their winter long break in preparation for the matches against Arsenal. Granted, it wont make my lads any better ability wise, but hopefully with a few games down them they would get into the swing of things and give them a run for their money.
First up then, the Home match against Arsenal. Hopefully we can get a decent result to kick start our season off:
Not bad at all. Yes, they managed to fork out an away goal which will mean we have to score at the Emirates but we will take this! The ever present Adam Lecomte scoring the leveler 5 minutes from normal time to give us a chance of progressing. We are a lesser side to them at the end of the day, but my BOIS but in a right good shift and hopefully this can continue in the away leg.
Before that though, we had a Super Cup to win! This time, it was against Hammarby who came runners up in the league last year. Not only that, but they qualified for the group stages of the champions league!? No mugs then, and I was fully aware of this.
Get in! Another trophy to add to the cabinet. Things really didn’t get off to the best of starts with Hammarby scoring inside the first 15 minutes but we fought back and ultimately got our reward after some fine play down the right saw Svensson smash home from a tight angle. Coupled with a Lecomte goal, we finished the half with an advantage, seeing out the rest of the game with a goal to boot. Furuholm the man on song this time. The big Fin, has legendary status at the club now which is brilliant. Has been a great servant for us over the years :).
The all important match at the Emirates next then..
Oh dear. Well, we had a full squad of players but they really couldn’t put up with the force of Arsenal. Shame really, as I would have liked to see us progress, but it shows the gulf of class between our two sides and we still have a long way to go before we can challenge for such honours. Up for the task though don’t get me wrong! Will continue to improve, and i’m even more determined to win it now!
Lastly then, ill just show you the results of the league until the end of March:
With those we have shot to the top of the league! Great wins though, and again it was mostly down to the talismatic man that is Adam Lecomte. He’s managed to wrack up 7 goals in the first 3 which is brilliant for us. Hopefully we don’t rely on him to much though as i’m very fearful of an injury. Furuholm has done the job before though and that is why he is ultimately still at the club!
Alright, thats it for this episode boys and girls. The next one will be once qualifying has finished for the Champions League. Couple that with a transfer window and a World Cup and it will be a big one i’m sure! Will be on my new computer (with any luck) too :D
Thanks for reading, and as ever.. Hej då :D
Darren Smith
22 мая, 2011 at 10:45
Unlucky against Arsenal Jake, they were just a step too far this year. You’re heading in the right direction and all these facility upgrades ill just put Varbergs further on the map. I can’t wait for the World Cup!!!
ps. Really random but we both pressed publish at the same time. Look at my posts publish time and yours…freaky ;)
Excessive
22 мая, 2011 at 11:02
Haha I know?! Great minds think a like and all that. Sorry I got their a little later than you ;)
Your right, hopefully that will mean we are going in the right direction. They were just too strong for us at the end of the day but we will come back fighting next year :).
Ana Garcia
22 мая, 2011 at 12:09
Some good signings Jake,
But how stingy are you! Huarte on £7 pounds a week! I know you want to get him cheap but you could have offered him a bit more!
Bad luck against Arsenal, but they did have Jesus so it was always going to be an uphill task! :)
Domestically you still look miles ahead of the rest so hopefully your new signings can develop well and help push the club into the latter stages of the champions league.
Good luck!! :)
Excessive
23 мая, 2011 at 09:52
Don’t worry!! Huarte has signed a provisional contract on £300p/w. Although I don’t mind if he’s on £7.. Keeps the finances down!
That’s true.. Was like the second coming in many ways. Everyone got trounced ;)
I hope so Ana, thank you :)
Sears
22 мая, 2011 at 13:31
Superb signings Jake, shame you lost to Arsenal but you did excellent to get that far!
However, here in Bilbao people are raging and looking for your head cuz you gave Huarte just £7 pounds a week… :-p Hopefully he’ll turn into a wonderful player for you…
good luck!
Excessive
23 мая, 2011 at 09:54
Thanks mate! I hope so too :).
Well, Bilbao did want him out.. Which I can’t understand really?!
vaibhavc
22 мая, 2011 at 13:35
Hey Excessive
Well, I don’t think many would have expected you winning against Arsenal but it was a good effort, all in all. Good luck on your season.
Excessive
23 мая, 2011 at 09:56
Cheers Vaibhav, I suppose not. They won the league and were Champions leave finalists in the end so I can be proud of my lads :)
Laxeyman
22 мая, 2011 at 14:05
Good signings Jake, and unlucky against Arsenal, I’m sure you’ll eventually go a long way in the Champions League! The league should be yours again, good luck!
Excessive
23 мая, 2011 at 09:58
Thanks Laxey, I’ll do whatever it takes for Varberg BOIS to win a Champions League trophy :)
plobdork
22 мая, 2011 at 14:18
sum gud sighnings there jake some dont look to good though
p.s- check out my fantasy kit thread every1 its on the forum at https://footballmanagerstory.com/forum/football-manager-2011-stories/my-new-fm-story/msg469/?topicseen#new
Excessive
23 мая, 2011 at 10:00
Cheers PB. Just out of interest, who do you think are the bad signings?
Requested on your thread too mate!
CsAtlantis
22 мая, 2011 at 16:32
Guess arsenal are too strong for now Jake, don’t worry, you’ve still got your youngsters to bring up, maybe you will get a better draw next time
Looking forward to the World Cup, good luck with getting your new comp! Faster FM is always good :D
Excessive
23 мая, 2011 at 10:03
I hope so pal! Better draw in 3-4 years time when my youngsters have developed will be awesome :).
Same! I’m hoping for some knockout fun in the World Cup.
Getting Windows today, so with any luck I’ll be posting my next update on the new PC :D
Johnny Karp
22 мая, 2011 at 17:33
Another great transfer window but another Champions League disappointment… I’m sure that will change soon though, those youngsters that you have brought in seem to have what it takes to push this proud club further. Good luck with the computer, fingers crossed! :)
Excessive
23 мая, 2011 at 10:05
Cheers Johnny, I hope your right! :D
Thanks bud, working alright so far. Can’t wait to get it up and running tonight though!!
Lye
23 мая, 2011 at 02:06
Hi Jake,
Some astute signing on several young players there which can secure your club’s future. Best of luck in the coming games. Hope you have a great season ahead.
Excessive
23 мая, 2011 at 10:06
Cheers lye :)
Always looking to improve for the future. Hopefully these lads have what it takes to play in a Varbergs BOIS shirt!
Stromson
23 мая, 2011 at 16:05
Not a bad preseason, and I hope those youngsters will be able to fulfill their potential! That was great news about Hammarby making the group stages, and hopefully that’ll provide a healthy boost to your coefficient (thus allowing you to sign the calibre of player needed to best Arsenal).
Excessive
24 мая, 2011 at 09:32
I hope so too mate!
Haha, I never would have believed it. Does make the co-eff better though, which is only a good thing. Can’t do it all on my own ;).
Cheers Stromo!