You already know from my previous post that I accomplished a miracle by bringing Chester to win League Two against all odds. The board is happy and the fans are too. I’m looking forward to the new season in League One, although it will be a very difficult one. But until then, let me entertain you with some facts and stats from the first season. First of all, something funny. I have a 36 year [Read more]

If you read the previous post you know that my Chester had an incredible first half of the season which brought us on the first place. I was hoping for a good second half and a promotion to League One, even if the media prediction at the start of the season was… 21st. In the January transfer window I couldn’t bring any important players, because my transfer funds were only a mere 1,500 euro. I [Read more]

The media said we would finish 21st, I didn’t know what to think. I signed 15 players, sold 10 and hoped for the best. The first League Two game was a success, a 4-1 home victory against Gillingham. That game really made me believe that we were destined for more than a mid-table position. We were knocked out quickly from the Carling Cup, as we met Newcastle in the second round. We only lost 1-0 [Read more]

Well, everybody says I’m going to have a difficult season. The promotion odds were published, and my Chester would pay 151 to 1 if promoted. Pretty scary. The friendlies though left a pretty good impression on the fans. We played 7 games, 1 win (against MK Dons), 3 draws (Rushden, Wrexham, Sheff Wed), 3 losses (Portsmouth Reserves, Arsenal Reserves, Coventry). The people were very enthusiastic after the MK Dons victory. I really don’t know what [Read more]

After some thinking I chose to manage Chester City, a small team in Coca Cola League 2. As far as I know their highest season was in Championship, but that only lasted for a year back in the 90′s. Their nickname is “The Blues”, like Chelsea, but Chester are poor and struggling. I hope to bring them to the Premier League. Tough job… The board expects a peaceful mid-table place, I’m hoping for a top [Read more]