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Tom@Charlton wrote:

Paul Hemmings wrote:

Eredivisie

Feyenoord 51 +39
PSV 49 +28
Ajax 45 +33
Rotterdam 39 +17

An easy home game against Maastricht is all that stands in the way of Feyenoord claiming the Dutch league title for only the second time in their history but they need to make sure because PSV entertain Alkmaar.

Wow, so if Vliia finish second and Feyenoord do it, does that mean Ollie has won more league titles this year than Rob?  (Ignoring the Champions League)

I'm afraid I'm unable to provide a coherent quote at this time so I can neither confirm nor deny.

Paul Hemmings wrote:

Serie A

Napoli 44 +31
Juventus 44 +28
Roma 43 +14
Inter 42 +26

Blimey, it's almost as close here as it is in the Premiership, Napoli hit the top after Juve stuttered but the outsiders from Rome maintain their impressive charge as they burst from the shadows to stake their claim.

Parma vs Roma
Napoli vs Fiorentina
Milan vs Juventus
Inter vs Ancona

four tough games next week anything can still happen here.

Come on Roma.  Would love to see Ben upset the apple cart.

Scottish Second

Morton 49 +31
Dunfermline 37 +13

Morton are promoted as winners after Geoff steered them up and his reward is taking over at Champions St Johnstone after I relinquished control this week. I'm sure he'll do a good job and maintain the competition of the top flight.

Paul Hemmings wrote:

St Johnstone were crowned Scottish Premier League Champions a few week sback but elsewhere

Scottish First

Hearts 52 +40
Dundee 31 -1

Hearts will be promoted to the Premiership as First Division winners although Rob may not be there next season as he is rumoured to looking for a new challenge outside the Scottish league.

I'm very interested in the managers job at Mechelen, fallen giants of the Belgian game. De Kakkers, as the fans know them, have been in touch and the Achter de Kazerne sadium is calling for a new man n charge.  I'll drop you a PM Paul.

La Liga

Real Madrid 53 +42
Barcelona 50 +34
Valencia 43 +27
Real Betis 43 +23

Real look set for another title despite Barcelona being close on their heels all season although next week's game sees Real Madrid facing Real Betis at home with new manager Adrian Smith determined to upset the apple cart in only his second game in charge, that one will be worth watching for sure, can Real clear the last hurdle and get the point they need, whilst Barcelona face Bilbao at home.

MLS

Harrisburg 50 +38
Cosmos 50 +33
Chicago 43 +21

The Double is still very much on for Harrisburg but they will have to beat Portland next week to do it.

Rob@Inter wrote:

Tom@Charlton wrote:

Paul Hemmings wrote:

Eredivisie

Feyenoord 51 +39
PSV 49 +28
Ajax 45 +33
Rotterdam 39 +17

An easy home game against Maastricht is all that stands in the way of Feyenoord claiming the Dutch league title for only the second time in their history but they need to make sure because PSV entertain Alkmaar.

Wow, so if Vliia finish second and Feyenoord do it, does that mean Ollie has won more league titles this year than Rob?  (Ignoring the Champions League)

I'm afraid I'm unable to provide a coherent quote at this time so I can neither confirm nor deny.

Forgot about Hearts!  Sorry mate, did you an injustice.

I'm only jealous.....

Slovakia

Bratislava 48 +18
Ruzomberok 34 +6
Inter Bratislava 28 +2

Ruzomberok won second place in the Slovakian league to consolidate what has been a hugely successful first season in charge for the boss, only taking over a few months back he has guided his new side to the cup final, where they triumphed this week, and I've no doubt next season will be even more successful.

Tom@Charlton wrote:

Rob@Inter wrote:

Tom@Charlton wrote:

Paul Hemmings wrote:

Eredivisie

Feyenoord 51 +39
PSV 49 +28
Ajax 45 +33
Rotterdam 39 +17

An easy home game against Maastricht is all that stands in the way of Feyenoord claiming the Dutch league title for only the second time in their history but they need to make sure because PSV entertain Alkmaar.

Wow, so if Vliia finish second and Feyenoord do it, does that mean Ollie has won more league titles this year than Rob?  (Ignoring the Champions League)

I'm afraid I'm unable to provide a coherent quote at this time so I can neither confirm nor deny.

Forgot about Hearts!  Sorry mate, did you an injustice.

I'm only jealous.....

Inter are nowhere and Villa look like coming second so Hearts are my only League title. Ollie looks like getting 2 in his first season (secretly proud of him). Preston are a done deal and Feyenoord look in a good position. He had Gaitan and someone else out injured this week and still won and they're back next week. Gaitan is his main man so he looks a cert.

onto the transfers now...

Paul, by my reckoning, if Ollie succeeds next turn with the Dutch league, will he be the only manager to win a parent/feeder double?

My manager of the year vote was already going to the Wilson household, but now I may have to consider whether I should give it to the apprentice rather than the master......

Tom@Charlton wrote:

Paul, by my reckoning, if Ollie succeeds next turn with the Dutch league, will he be the only manager to win a parent/feeder double?

My manager of the year vote was already going to the Wilson household, but now I may have to consider whether I should give it to the apprentice rather than the master......

Stop calling him the master.

Paul Hemmings wrote:

Bundesliga

Schalke 51 +47
Bayern 51 +33
Berlin 47 +34

a two horse race now to the finish line with Schalke on for the double maybe but what a tough game to finish on away at Berlin whilst Bayern take a stroll to Duisberg. Bayern must be favorites now.

Berlin vs Schalke
Duisberg vs Bayern

Wow, can't believe I'm back in it!

I knew my only chance was Dortmund doing me a favour this week against Bayern - and they did...

All about Berlin now, as Bayern should be walking through Duisberg - but at least it's back in my hands now, with superior goal difference adding a 'point' to my total...

coaching...

finances...

Thanks Paul, another interesting and informative week.

Paul Hemmings wrote:

Cup Final results

Gremio 0 Santos 0 aet pens 4-3

Well that was unexpected! A trophy at Gremio, delighted.

printing next then I will send out the email turns...

email turns all sent out.

Thanks Paul - I have noted a new insight into the next game and your current game - one on one reports - have I missed the explanation here?

I say that as its providing some weird information - for example why a TM isn't marked by an AM, thought they played in the same zone of the pitch...?

Ben@Plymouth wrote:

Thanks Paul - I have noted a new insight into the next game and your current game - one on one reports - have I missed the explanation here?

I say that as its providing some weird information - for example why a TM isn't marked by an AM, thought they played in the same zone of the pitch...?

which teams ?

I have this with Inter playing Milan. My CB's mark TM and ST while S2 is unmarked. My AM is not marking anyone. 

For Villa v West Brom the full backs appear to be marking the opposition full backs while my DR and DL are marked by the LH and RH.

Paul Hemmings wrote:

Ben@Plymouth wrote:

Thanks Paul - I have noted a new insight into the next game and your current game - one on one reports - have I missed the explanation here?

I say that as its providing some weird information - for example why a TM isn't marked by an AM, thought they played in the same zone of the pitch...?

which teams ?

Proposed for Watford vs Plymouth for next week - in the next opponent report

Rob@Inter wrote:

I have this with Inter playing Milan. My CB's mark TM and ST while S2 is unmarked. My AM is not marking anyone. 

I had this in all of my games too, but then the opposition AM was marking my TM and the CBs were marking my STs as expected?

Ben@Plymouth wrote:

Paul Hemmings wrote:

Ben@Plymouth wrote:

Thanks Paul - I have noted a new insight into the next game and your current game - one on one reports - have I missed the explanation here?

I say that as its providing some weird information - for example why a TM isn't marked by an AM, thought they played in the same zone of the pitch...?

which teams ?

Proposed for Watford vs Plymouth for next week - in the next opponent report

This shows who in the opposition team is marking your players if the opposition play zonal marking, so for Plymouth vs Watford, Wilshere the TM would be marked by Watford's AM Coquelin as you would expect. It also shows Mangala as being free in the midfield and this means Watfords second CB will be free to double team Welbeck just because he can unless Mangala gets himself into the box or anybody else coming into the box.

The report is still being balanced and this week and next week is just a trial run to see how it looks these things always need a bit of tweaking.

Thanks Paul. The Inter v Milan game needs a look for sure as my AM should pick up the TM and the CL and CR the ST and S2. This currently doesn't happen as the TM is marked by a CB.