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WATFORD

A very rare but Perfect week in hemsoft last week, 8/8 games for the WALB group.
The manager was delighted with the manner of which the Watford side dug deep and controlled a very tough game Vs Man UTD was pleasing. MOM display from Enzo on his debut has delighted the fans and given them hope for the remainder of the campaign.
An away game this week to a Villa side who pushed all the sides last season and were in contention for the title themselves. Like other teams who exerted themselves seem to have struggled to find some form this season. The Watford manager is hoping that the club signing new players will keep the rest of the squad on their toes. However, the Watford manager wouldn’t want to be accused of taking lessons from Todd Boehly and this week see’s a couple of players depart from Watford to bring balance to the side.
But in order to create balance there first must be Chaos… and who better than to cause some Chaos then Starboy “Bukayo Saka” who arrives at Vicarage Road as Marquee signing and singal of intent to fans that Trophies will return to the club. (Bar giving his Soul and naming rights of next tattoo the manager couldn't have sacrificed anymore)
Watford fans waiting at the training pitch to find out what Squad Number Saka will take before rushing to buy a new shirt!

AC MILAN

AURELIEN TCHOUAMENI no longer needs a language teacher.
I’m assuming this is cause he has perfected his italian and not that the italian language coach was caught red handed!
As for the football side of things, a convincing display to put the side back into contention. Goals from Leao and a double from Camavinga… Who sadly departs the club this week. Hopefully he can sign off on a high. However, the club will welcome Amadou Onana to replace the Frenchmen. Also Chiesa departs the club… But ready made replace in Johan Bakayoko will step up. Doku to the Right and Bakayoko to the left.. Made in Genk, developing in Milan.
Huge game this week, Lazio. First of many tough games to come no doubt. Mercurial Andrea Belotti lead the line having scored 10 goals in 9 games. Isn’t something the Milan manager is looking forward too. To be the best, got to beat the best and that’s what the Milan manager has tried to inspire into his side this week.

The club are booked in at the Non-League Medical Centre.                                            
This facility charges  50,000 per week per player. 

A slight oversight from previous weeks, AC Milan have BOOKED IN @ Watford for medical care for just £20,000.

LEVERKUSEN

The game wasn’t glamorous. However it was full of tackles, passion, grit and determination to put a marker down and the home side came away with the 3 points thanks to a little sprinkle of magic from Hazard who managed to find a crack in the armour of Karlsuhe and exploited it.
The side welcome back eccentric defender Antonio Rudiger who was chomping at the bit to get back into the side and continue his partnership with Szalai. An away game to Frankfurt this week will test the players who gave so much last week, can they manager the international workload and come out on top?
 
On a side note.. Having amassed a network of over 200 players, and probably 100+ as youth. Anyone else find themselves following the most bizzare of Real Life clubs?
Eg. Heidenhiem… Top of the Bundesliga currently and won their first european match thanks to Wunderkid “Paul Wanner” he’s become the youngest ever penalty goal scorer in the Bundesliga…
Always nice to see a young footballer develop IRL and follow their progression even if at bizzare clubs! Ha.

BOTAFOGO

Botafogo, back to there blistering best last week, even if the scoreline didn’t reflect the performance. The side have given themselves a shakedown and gone and entertained the home crowd last week.
Vasco and Fluminense still remain on the tail of Botafogo and must keep on performing on the pitch. This week the side visit Unmanaged Palmieras who will no doubt find themselves a manager soon as it’s the club that made the current Botafogo fall in love with Brazilian football and there attention to youth academy and developing young players while remaining competitive.
 
While the on field performances are stable the manager has decided to look into housekeeping at the club, again having too many players. Some currently find themselves on the transfer list and some youth players are having their contract terminated to make space for the next wave of talent in south america.
 
Good luck to everyone!

Well after a bit of an extended break over the Summer, the PIAJ manager returns to full action.

PLYMOUTH
A disappointing week last week, especially from senior players, but the manager doesn't yet reach for the stick, instead aiming to bring the players together against what will be a tough Utd side away.

Manager keeps the faith with the last team - aiming for continued stability - even though there have been some concerns over Haaland's recent performances and the form of Odegaard. Manager is hoping a few easier friendlies might help with both of those.

The manager however has begun to analyse the squad and feels the club need more strength in midfield and as such is considering the future of Alexis MacAllister. Whilst not wanting to move to a double pivot, the manager is hoping having a strong presence in the middle, might help to further unleash the front 4.

JUVENTUS
Juventus have made a solid start as players start to gel at their new club. An injury to recent signing, Chukwueze, means young Antonio Nusa comes into start at right wing. No other changes as the team play a strong Parma side.

ATLETICO
Atletico dropped points for the first time this season against a strong Real side, but again the manager doesn't panic and sticks with what has been working previously. 

One enforced change seems the injured Barella replaced by Fermin Lopez, as opposed to Kingsley Coman (who is deemed too attacking to play DY) and who departs the club, as Atletico stick to a more narrow formation.

Atletico though are beginning to consider whether some more attacking FBs might help provide the width needed to start creating a few more chances.

Independiente
Another good week for the Argentinian club, sees no changes made at all, other than a return for Gundogan as a substitute on 60 minutes.

Good luck to everyone this week...

Thanks guys, good read as always.

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SCHALKE
Another little tactical tweak this week as I can't help thinking the wingers and dynamos might be treading on each others toes a little. Added a BW to gain more possession and give the ball to Wirtz!
Trying to reorganise the whole squad a bit, in prep for whatever the demise of ENDLOAN might bring!
As ever, the board are continuing to build 'the Gelsenkirchen empire'...

Friendlies have kicked off and the League games will commence at 1000 hours today...

Morning all, loved the write ups guys. Sorry I couldn't get one done. Work has been madness and I've been swamped for weeks but some light at the end of the tunnel. Some big deals going on which is always fun to see. Good luck to everyone ...... except the teams I'm playing.

Great read guys, like Rob I'd love to do one again but time doesn't allow unfortunately. 

Needless to say things need to improve and I have come to the conclusion I can only stay loyal to the same players for so long.  Changes afoot this season, planning already begun for next season.

Good luck to all this week.

World Cup - Match Day 2 - results

Belgium 3 Brazil 0
Argentina 4 Croatia 2

Holland 0 England 4
Germany 0 Greece 0

Poland 0 France 3
Italy 1 Mexico 1

Uruguay 1 Spain 0
Portugal 2 Norway 2

World Youth Cup

Russia 0 England 0
Argentina 3 Scotland 0

Denmark 0 Brazil 5
Portugal 4 NIreland 2

Germany 2 Italy 0
Holland 6 Wales 1

France 4 Spain 1
Belgium 0 Eire 1

Paul Hemmings wrote:

World Cup - Match Day 2 - results

Belgium 3 Brazil 0
Argentina 4 Croatia 2

Holland 0 England 4
Germany 0 Greece 0

Poland 0 France 3
Italy 1 Mexico 1

Uruguay 1 Spain 0
Portugal 2 Norway 2

Experiment number 1 - failed 

Gold Cup

Scotland 3 Denmark 0
Morocco 4 Peru 0

Nigeria 2 Sweden 1
Egypt 1 Eire 3

Wales 3 Russia 1
NIreland 6 Japan 1

Colombia 1 IvoryCoast 1
USA 0 Korea 0

Paul Hemmings wrote:

World Youth Cup

Russia 0 England 0
Argentina 3 Scotland 0

Denmark 0 Brazil 5
Portugal 4 NIreland 2

Germany 2 Italy 0
Holland 6 Wales 1

France 4 Spain 1
Belgium 0 Eire 1

Experiment 1 part 2 - much better result.  

Confusion reigns 

The players are lined up and the ref blows his whistle and the games kickoff. Good luck to everyone this week...

PSV 0 Feyenoord 1 Ramselaar on 2 minutes.

Bate 1 Gomel 0 Benrahma on 3 minutes.
Portuguesa 0 Santos 1 Gabigol.
Brestois 0 Etienne 1 Abi penalty.
RealMadrid 1 Deportivo 0 Mainoo.

Barcelona 1 Zaragoza 0 Pedri on 4 minutes.

Fulham 0 Arsenal 1 Pato on 6 minutes.
Westham 0 Norwich 1 McGinn.
Cagliari 1 Atalanta 0 Pobega.
RealMadrid 2 Deportivo 0 Kante.
Chicago 1 Cosmos 0 Guedes.

AstonVilla 0 Watford 1 Maddison on 7 minutes.
Lazio 0 ACMilan 1 Doku.
Inverness 0 St Johnstone 1 James penalty.

Independente 1 Lorenzo 0 Palacios on 8 minutes.
Banstead 1 Palace 0 Palmer freekick.
Stoke 1 Barnsley 0 Toney.
Napoli 1 InterMilan 0 Miretti penalty.

Nantes 1 Marseille 0 Aouar on 9 minutes.
Berlin 1 Schalke 0 Teuchert.