So I realize I probably have some explaining to do, given the relatively short-lived nature of my tenure at Afan Lido. In case you missed the fiery finale, it had nothing to do with the difficulty of the challenge or me “giving up” at such an early juncture. No, this story has turned personal. After being burned by a digital entity whom I can barely interact with, my pride was irreparably wounded. No, I needed revenge justice, but I couldn’t be too overt about it. Destroying the team from within would be too simple; I needed time.

Shortly after my resignation, a desperate English team came calling. They were deep in the relegation zone, were burdened with grotesque salaries for mediocre players, and needed  a miracle if they hoped to stay in the Blue Square North for another year. They were looking to me to be that miracle.

This mission would be too great for the likes of mere Jeff Goldblum. No, no man who finds the comfort of a woman on the beach during Easter could possibly hope to achieve that kind of victory. Destiny dictates a character of stronger moral fiber, a character who will not, CAN not be intimidated by any foe. FC United of Manchester needed…

The Bear

With his leadership questioned by none, The Bear set forth on his mission. Unfortunately, things were not going well. The first several results did not go well, and the emergency signings were not living up to their potential. With 12 games to play, FC United found itself in dire straights:

Not good. Justice cannot be achieved if you fail at the first hurdle. With morale at rock bottom, and team’s outlook grim, I sat the squad down for a “come to Jesus” meeting. Quite simply, I told them to man up and play, or I’d personally see to it that every single one of them would be without a football team come next season. Being smart lads, they didn’t question The Bear, and rallied around their fiery (and curiously hungry) boss.

Twelve games later?

By the skin on the delicious berries on my desk, we survived. The final position of 18th is deceptive, and it was only though a mix of luck and determination that we managed to crawl, scratch, and devour climb our way out of the relegation zone. By dropping our final two games and still surviving, we proved that fate is behind us.

Our fixtures, with the red line marking my arrival:

I almost certainly couldn’t have duplicated that nine game unbeaten streak even if I’d tried, but despite dropping 3 of our last 4, we managed to do just enough to survive. How we could go from scoring 5 goals in one game, to zero in the next, I have no idea, but one quickly learns not to question destiny. And if our survival wasn’t enough, we’ve also managed to achieve a glorious bit of history:

Oh yes, that’s right, a new record. With such an illustrious achievement to fill our sails, there is no telling how far we’ll go next year. And if that wasn’t enough, our board has decided the time was ripe for another bit of FC United history:

I’ve never been filled with such joy and such rage at one moment in time. Our previous stadium arrangement was a 50k per year sharing agreement with Bury F.C. at Gigg Lane. In order to be a proper football club, we naturally had to build our own stadium, and it’s a move I whole-heartily support. The name however, is about the least creative, and least Bearish thing it could possibly be! There is no way I can stand idly by while such a travesty is committed.

No, I must venture into the seedy underbelly of the Football Manager world, and procure myself a save-game editor. If we are to achieve our full destiny, we must have a home ground with proper name. As such, I will be taking suggestions on a suitably epic name for our new stadium. The current leader is “The Bear’s Den”.

Now for a little segment I’ve decided to dub “Bear Talk“. In today’s edition, we’re going to discuss our plans for the future:

As I mentioned earlier, with my assumption of the manager’s role at FC United of Manchester, this story has taken an unexpected, yet eventful turn. While I still plan on seeking justice against Afan Lido, our destiny is greater than that now. You see, FC United was founded on a dream. A dream that fans can own their club, and have full say over it’s running without fear of a hostile take over by a crotchety old American (Unrelated – that’s the biggest fault with my fellow countryman, we can’t laugh at ourselves).

The “proper” Manchester United fans scoffed at these mavericks – called them traitors, attention-seekers, and fools. They banished them from the hallowed halls of Old Trafford, and bid them never to return. They had turned their backs on the true fans of Manchester United football. The ones not content to sit idly by as their beloved club accumulated hundreds of millions of pounds of debt at the hand of a foreigner. These revolutionaries took matters into their own hands and founded the noble and humble club of  FC United of Manchester.

Now, the time for their vengeance has come. The ones who turned their backs on us must be shown their folly. Manchester United must fall. Call us traitors, call us fools, hell, call us whatever name pleases you. Just know this: We’re the Red Rebels, and we’re on the move. 

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The Copa America

The Oceania Nations Cup

The Caribbean Championships*

The Gold Cup

The World Cup – 2014 England

The Confederations Cup – 2013 England

The Olympics*

The African Nations

The Asian Cup

The European Championships – 2012 England

The Four Associations Tournament

As you can see there is two cups with a * on the end, they are in place because they aren’t a cup I have to win to complete it. If I get the chance I shall go for it but I will not be searching for the job.

Hello guys and of course Ana,

As you no I am the manager of Cameroon and the World Cup Qualifying campaign and we have a fairly easy group which as of course is good for myself.

Sorry for such a boring start but nothing happened between the months of December to May which did take rather long to sim through was getting a tad boring!

So I will jump straight into the team picked and who we are playing, we have got three matches and we kick start the campaign away to Botswana who are ranked 179th in the world, secondly 8 days later we fly home to play Angola who are ranked 73rd in the world and lastly Camerroon will be up agaisnt Comoros who are ranked 148th in the world.

Cameroon coach Jon Crosby named his squad for the matches against Botswana, Angola, and Comoros. Critics suggest that the decision to select a squad of foreign-based players could have a negative ramifications for the Cameroonian domestic divisions, as well as for its players and the fan.

Racing Club youngster Thierry Bayiha could be in line to make his first appearance for Cameroon after the right-back impressed Crosby in recent weeks.

Crosby’s selection certainly appears to underline a lack of talent within Cameroon currently,with all the players in the latest squad playing their club football outside the country.

Crosby also decided to recall a number of familiar faces, including Aurelien Chedjou, Armand Ella, Modeste M’bami and Achille Emana, who had all been left out of previous squads.

French central defender Teddy Mezague, who is eligible for Cameroon, is named  in the squad and could make his first appearance.

Game 1 – Botswana

According to “The Batswana Football Free Press”

“Cameroon have got to be favourites for this one. This Botswana side just don’t impress me and I think Cameroon should win this comfortably”

Prior to the match – Team talk – For the fans

First half -

26th minute – GOAL – Vincent Aboubakar

Half time – Team talk – Pleased

Vincent Aboubakar makes way for Leonard Kweuke

Second half -

66th – GOAL – Jean – Marie Ngah

90+1th – GOAL – Jean – Marie Ngah (2)

Full time – Team talk – Well done

Botswana 0 – 3 Cameroon (World Cup Quals (AFR) 2nd  Rnd Grp 10)

Match report -

Botswana 0 – 3 Cameroon (World Cup Quals (AFR) 2nd  Rnd Grp 10)

Cameroon enjoyed near domination over a distinctly average Botswana side at National stadium this afternoon. A brace from from Jean-Marie Ngah helped Cameroon to victory.

Striker Vincent Aboubakar gave Cameroon the lead with a magnificient lob over the keeper in the 26th minute. Midfielder Jean-Marie Ngah doubled Cameroon’s lead with an effort from the edge of the area on 66 minutes.

There were no prizes for guessing who completed the rout on 90 minutes as that man Ngah popped up again with a placed shot. It was a superb solo effort and Ngah looked delighted.

Second match -

According to “The Cameroonian Football Express”

“I believe Cameroon have enough quality to see of Angola.”

Pre – match – team talk – For the fans

First half -

Half time – Team talk – You can win this

Second half -

57th minute – GOAL – Aboubakar Oumarou

65th minute – GOAL – Sebastien Bassong

Full time – Team talk – Well done

Cameroon 2 – 0 Angola (World Cup Quals (AFR) 2nd  Rnd Grp 10)

Match report -

Cameroon 2 – 0 Angola (World Cup Quals (AFR) 2nd  Rnd Grp 10)

Cameroon enjoyed near domination over a distinctly average Angola side at Stade Omnisports Ahmadou Ahidjo this afternoon.

Cameroon finally took the lead when winger Aboubakar Oumarou scored a curling shot on 57 minutes. Strong centre-back Sebastien Bassong finally rounded off their victory on 65 minutes with a good header from just inside the six yard box.

Third match -

According to “The Cameroonian Football Express”

“Comoros are going to really struggle today and I can’t see them being able to contain Cameroon.”

Pre – match – For the fans

First half -

Half time – team talk – For the fans

Second half -

89th minute – GOAL – Vincent Aboubakar

Full time – Team talk – Not good enough

Cameroon 1 – 0 Comoros (World Cup Quals (AFR) 2nd  Rnd Grp 10)

Match report -

Cameroon 1 – 0 Comoros (World Cup Quals (AFR) 2nd  Rnd Grp 10)

Cameroon were almost embarrassed by Comoros in the World Cup African Qualifying Section Round Group 10 match at Stade Omnisports Ahmadou Ahidjo.

With the game nearing an end, it was Vincent Aboubakar who scored a well executed finish to give Cameroon the lead on 89 minutes.

Cameroon had a number of attempts at goal but their profligacy meant they didn’t score as many as they maybe would have liked.

Sorry everyone for such a rubbish update! It’s been very time consuming over the last few days so no video highlights for today.

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The list below is what I need to win and what I have already won so far;

The Copa America

The Oceania Nations Cup

The Caribbean Championships*

The Gold Cup

The World Cup – 2014 England

The Confederations Cup – 2013 England

The Olympics*

The African Nations

The Asian Cup

The European Championships – 2012 England

The Four Associations Tournament

As you can see there is two cups with a * on the end, they are in place because they aren’t a cup I have to win to complete it. If I get the chance I shall go for it but I will not be searching for the job.

Hey guys and Ana, as you no I’ve stepped down from the post as England Manager and I was on the look for a new job. So 7 or 8 months down the line nothing came  up it was starting to get quite frustrating after months gone by I was giving up hope and was getting bored just pressing continue. But I noticed that it was the African Cup of Nations and I thought to myself if someone didn’t get sacked from this cup I’d give up but luckily for me the Cameroon job came available and I snapped at the chance like it was no tomorrow!

I wondered why the previous manager got the sack from Cameroon and I can fully understand the Cameroonian FA for giving Serge Mimpo the sack from the job and I can assure you that this won’t be happening under my reign. Have a look for yourself;

As you should know by now that Cameroon are a team that are based in the region of Africa and they have a cup that I need to win called the “African Cup of Nations” so as you can guess by when I said I “Snapped at the chance” I did! I applied for the job a whole 7 days later they came back to me and well they offered me the job something I didn’t even hesitate to accept I couldn’t wait to get back into the process of picking my first eleven. Even if they are players I can’t pronounce!

So like no other job on this game you are given expectations each year with a club and with national side every competition. So as it was my first day they gave me my expectations and I must say these were without a doubt the easiest expectations I’ve had since I’ve played Football Manager. Have a look for yourself;

So guys and Ana, all I have to do is “uphold the country’s hour in every match.” Sounds easy enough to me this means just don’t get thrashed! Which I don’t plan to do anyway hopefully the other way round!

Right so it’s February in 2015 which means there is 10 months left of the year and Cameroon had already arranged four friendlies which I guess Serge Mimpo planned to manage but seems as he’s gone it’s my job  to take charge and give myself a couple of wins under Cameroon. Right so I’m guessing you want to know who we playing against, first up we Democratic Republic of
São Tomé and Príncipe who are currently ranked 206^th in the world, Second up we had Mauritius who are currently ranked at 160^th in the world, The third team Cameroon are playing are a team I played against when I was managing England and this team is Andorra who are currently ranked 177^th in the world and lastly Cameroon are playing Democratic Republic of Congo who are currently ranked 72^nd in the world. These four games I am looking for 4 wins out 4 games something I can see is potentially do-able.

As you know now as a manager of the national squad you have to pick a squad of 26 men from Cameroon or who are eligible to play for Cameroon, and my time has come to do so for Cameroon. So I sit in front of my laptop literally for around 10 minutes analysing each position these being Goalkeepers, Defenders, Midfielders and Strikers. So yes you can count that’s 40 minutes picking my first squad for my first two matches as the boss. So I personally think I have managed to pick a great bunch of players and for some bizarre reason I never actually pick a full squad I am always a few players short which I am again for this squad. I won’t post player profiles as I am only experimenting with my players but when it comes to a “big” tournament you will get player profiles. Here have a look at who I have picked;

My Goalkeepers –

Carlos Kameni – 65 Caps – Espanyol, Guy Roland Ndy Assembe – 13 Caps – POAK and Sylvain Elessie – No Caps (11 Youth Caps) – OGC Nice

My Defenders (LB, RB, CB) –

Eric Matokou – 34 Caps – Duisburg, Sebastian Bassong – 46 Caps – Liverpool, Alex Song – 62 Caps – Arsenal, Aurelien Chedjou – 36 Caps – Benfica, Stephane Mbia – 66 Caps – Inter Milan, Nicolas Nkoulou – 45 Caps – Schalke,  Joel Matip – 44 Caps – Villarreal, Allan Nyom – 6 Caps – Hibermian, Benoit Assou-Ekotto – 48 Caps – Tottenham and Gaetan Bong – 5 Caps – As Saint-Etienne

My Midfielders (RM, LM, CM) -

Jean II Makoun – 70 Caps – Villarreal, Eyong Enoh – 52 Caps – Valencia, Tony Tchani – 2 Caps – En Avant de Guingamp and  Jean-Marie Ngah – No Caps (18 Youth Caps) – NAC Breda

Strikers –

Vincent Aboubakar – 19 Caps – Barcelona, Maxim Choupo – Moting – 17 Caps – HSV, Samuel Eto’o – 120 Caps – No Club, Henri Bienvenu – 8 Caps – SC Heerenveen and Leonard Kweuke – 18 Caps – OM

Total Caps combined (Goalkeepers, Defenders, Midfielders and Strikers) – 775 Caps

If you didn’t know I write my stories on Microsoft Word 2010 and word will underline in a red line any words that aren’t in the English language so most first name and every single second name from my Cameroon team was underlined with the red line.

A little injury worry for myself as five days before my first match in charge the keeper who would have been my number one between the sticks for Cameroon, Carlos Kameni has managed to sprain his wrist in training with the national squad which obviously meant he was not going to be able to play so they allowed me to pick a replacement and I choose a player from the under 20’s squad he is uncapped and goes by the name of Serge Atah and is under contract with AS Monaco FC.

Finally it has come to the day I lead the Cameroon side out of the tunnel for my first match something I’ve been waiting for since I joined and it is upon me! This is a good time to experiment with my players! Finally here is my first eleven picked to play against Democratic Republic of
São Tomé and Príncipe;

According to a well-known source that is “The Cameroonian Football Express.”

They say “A no-contest in my view, Cameroon to win with ease.”

Prior to the match in the dressing room I give my team talk and I’ve kept it pretty straight forward “Impress me” but you may of gathered I don’t speak French (The main spoken language in Cameroon) so I am guessing I’ve got an interpreter and he said “Impress Moi” so not much change there, any who let’s kick off the first half.

First half –

24^th minute – GOAL – Vincent Aboubakar

28^th minute – GOAL – Leonard Kweuke

42^nd minute – GOAL – Vincent Aboubakar (2)

Half time

Cameroon 3 – 0 São Tomé and Príncipe

My half time team talk was short and sweet I was “Pleased” and for the players “Heureux” why wouldn’t I be pleased? My first match and 3 -0 up at half time superb!

I only made one substitution in this match and it was Eyong Enoh making his way to the bench and for Joel Matip to make his first appearance under me! So let’s quick off for the second half.

Second half –

54^th minute – GOAL – Vincent Aboubakar (3)

73^rd minute – GOAL – Leonard Kweuke

83^rd minute – GOAL – Vincent Aboubakar (4)

87^th minute – GOAL – Cedric N’Doumbe

Full time

Cameroon 7 – 0 São Tomé and Príncipe

My full time team talk to my boys was something that only needed one word in French “Bravo” Figure it out for yourself now, if not use a translator

So time for the match report –

Cameroon 7 – 0 Sao Tome and Principe (Friendly)

Fans sang praises of their at Stade Omnisports Ahmadou Ahidjo as Cameroon ran out 7-0 winners over Sao Tome and Principe in their latest friendly fixture. The game will be remembered for a remarkable display of goal scoring from Cameroon’s Vincent Aboubakar.

Striker Vincent Aboubakar gave Cameroon the lead with a finish executed with aplomb in the 24 minute. Striker Leonard Kweuke doubled Cameroon’s lead with a curling shot from the edge of the area on28 minutes.

Aboubakar added his 2^nd goal with a close range finish which was timed impeccably on 42 minutes. Aboubakar added his 3^rd goal of the game with a powerful effort from the edge of the area on 54 minutes.

Kweuke added his 2^nd goal of the game with an incisive finish on 73 minutes. Aboubakar added his 4^th goal of the game with a powerful effort on 83 minutes.

Winger Cedric N’Doumbe completed the rout with an accurate finish on 87 minutes.

I’ve uploaded the highlights from my first game in charge and here they are (available in HD 1080p);

My first game and I am astonished with what they have done, they may have been a weak team but 7 -0 is a big score line! So far I’ve got my first win and my first hat-trick by somewhat my main player Vincent Aboubakar what more could I ask for? Come on Cameroon!

My second match with Cameroon is upon us and we are up against Mauritius a team we should be able to win with ease, I did have to pick my 26 man squad but I choose not to re-write them but seems as it’s the same squad as last I choose not to re-write it again.

My first eleven will walk proudly out on the home pitch with my in charge and here have a look who is playing;

According to a well-known source that is “The Cameroonian Football Express.”

They say “I fully expect Cameroon to record an easy win over Mauritius. There will be goals tonight.”

Prior to the match in the dressing room I gave my team talk and I’ve kept it pretty straight forward “Impress me” earn a place in the first eleven. Now for the boys wearing the shirt “Impress me tailler une place dans le onze premiers.” Now let’s kick of the first half.

First half -

10^th minute – GOAL – Sebastian Bassong

42^nd minute – GOAL – Stephane Mbia

45+2 minute – GOAL – Vincent Aboubakar

Half time –

Cameroon 3 – 0 Mauritius

My half time team talk was a calm and respected talk to my players being 3 – 0 up I said “pleased” carry on how you are doing. Now for the boys “Heureux de porter sur la facon dont vous faites” let’s get back for the second half.

Second half -

61^st minute – GOAL – Vincent Aboubakar (2)

Full time – Team talk – Well done

My full time team talk was pretty simple again, “Bravo, continuez” which means Well done, keep it up.

The match report –

Cameroon 4 – 0 Mauritius (Friendly)

Fans sang the praises of their heroes at Stade Omnisports Ahmadou Ahidjo as Cameroon ran out 4-0 winners over Mauritius in their latest friendly fixture. A brace from Vincent Aboubakar helped Cameroon to victory.

Strong centre-back Sebastian Bassong got Cameroon off to a flyer by scoring a header on 10 minutes. Strong centre-back Stephane Mbia doubled Cameroon’s lead with a good header from just inside the six yard box on 42 minutes.

Aboubakar scored with an incisive finish in the 45^th minute to extend the lead further. There were no prizes for guessing who completed the rout on 61 minutes as that man Aboubakar popped up again with a well struck effort.

I’ve uploaded the highlights from my second game in charge and here they are (available in HD 1080p);

So a little bit of sad news now, something I didn’t really want to happen so soon, Samuel Eto’o has decided to hang up his boots not just from international but club as well, it is a shame that he has decided to leave us, he was a true leader for the country and gave inspirational team talks (I hope)!

Right so we are without Eto’o as you can guess seems as he retired two days before we was about to play Andorra so there will be a change in the first eleven now who will get it? Well here you go folks here is my starting eleven;

According to a well-known source that is “The Cameroonian Football Express.”

They say “I think Cameroon will have too much quality for Andorra and it should be a comfortable win for them.”

Prior to the match in the hotel I gave my team a little team talk, I know it isn’t a choice but “Show what you’ve got” so in other words “Impress me” and in French it is “Montrez ce que vous avez”. Anyway let’s get into the first half.

First half -

29^th minute – GOAL – Alex Song

35^th minute – GOAL – Jean-Marie Ngah

Half time –

Cameroon 2 – 0 Andorra

So half time and 2 – 0 up against Andorra, When I was managing England manager I was only 3 – 0 at half time so we aren’t doing so bad, I told them “I am pleased so far, show me more.” And in French “Je suis Heureux pour autant, me montrer plus”.

One substitution was made at half time Henri Bienvenu makes way for Allan Nyom.

Let’s get back to the second half.

Second half –

55^th minute – GOAL – Vincent Aboubakar

66^th minute – GOAL – Vincent Aboubakar (2)

69^th minute – GOAL – Vincent Aboubakar (3)

84^th minute – GOAL – Sebastian Bassong

Full time –

Cameroon 6 – 0 Andorra

So full time at Stade Omnisports Ahmadou Ahidjo and what a game it was, 6 – 0 we managed to equal England’s score of 6 – 0 maybe if we play England 6-6? My team talk to the lads was short and sweet “Well done” and in French “Bravo”.

Match report –

Cameroon 6 – 0 Andorra (Friendly)

Cameroon fans celebrated an emphatic 6-0 win at Stade Omnisports Ahmadou Ahidjo this evening. The highlight of the game was undoubtedly a superb hat-trick from Cameroon’s Vincent Aboubakar.

Player Florian Levesque showed a sign of things to come though as he nearly gifted Cameroon a goal after just one minute. Tenacious defensive midfielder Alex Song gave Cameroon the lead with a good header from just inside the six-yard box in the 29^th minute.

Midfielder Jean-Marie Ngah doubled Cameroon’s lead with a real poacher’s effort on 35 minutes. Aboubakar scored with a tidy finish in the 55^th minute to extend the lead further.

Aboubakar added his 2^nd goal of the game with a simple finish from close range in the 66^th minute. The striker went onto complete a hat trick with an eighteen yard screamer on 69 minutes.

Strong centre back Sebastian Bassong completed the rout with a close range header on 84 minutes.

I’ve uploaded the highlights from my third game in charge and here they are (available in HD 1080p);

So everyone can Cameroon make is four wins out of four I sure hope they do, it will be a great achievement for myself and I am sure we can get somewhere with Cameroon big things will happen! Cameroon are up against DR Congo they are the strongest team we will to played so far based on the world rankings. So here is my starting eleven for the match against DR Congo;

According to a well-known source that is “The Cameroonian Football Express.”

They said “I fancy Cameroon to win this one. They should have enough quality to see off the threat of DR Congo.”

Prior to the match I gave my team talk on the coach coming to the ground over the microphone I said “I expect a win” and in French that’s “Je m’attends a une victoire”. Let’s get the first half under away.

First half –

42^nd minute – GOAL – Vincent Aboubakar

Half time –

Cameroon 1 – 0 DR Congo

My team talk was going to be different from what it is now, based on Aboubakar scoring in the 42^nd minute, so I say to them boys “Ne soyez pas negligent” which translates to “Don’t get careless” time for the second half.

Second half –

71^st minute – PENALTY – Missed (Phew) Joachim Mununga

Full time –

Cameroon 1 – 0 DR Congo

The team talk was an easy one and it was “Bravo” a good win tonight I’ll see you in 2016 where it all kicks off!

The match report –

Cameroon 1 – 0 DR Congo (Friendly)

Cameroon produced a good display this evening to see of the challenge of Democratic Republic of Congo at Stade Omnisports Ahmadou Ahidjo.

Cameroon finally took the lead when striker Vincent Aboubakar scored a tap-in on 42 minutes. Winger Joachim Mununga had a chance to score from the penalty spot for DR Congo on the 71 minutes mark but missed his spot-kick.

Both teams had a number of attempts at goal, which promised much, but the quality of finishing was poor throughout.

I’ve uploaded the highlights from my third game in charge and here they are (available in HD 1080p);

So that’s a wrap for this, indeed it was a long one and I appreciate you sticking to the story, well I hope you have as you will be reading this section. But that’s four wins out of four games superb and I can’t wait for 2016 bigger and better things for Cameroon and myself!

I’d like to compare the results I’ve had since I’ve been here and the four previous results that Serge Mimpo was in charge off;

Lastly in this post, the draw for my World Cup African Qualifying Section Round Group 10;

Leave your interesting and creative responsive in the comment section below.

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E-mail – MrFootballManager@hotmail.com

YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/MrFootballManager

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So as you no it’s the World Cup final it’s my England team and Vincente Bel Bosque Spain, two great teams in my eyes and two teams who have both won the World Cup once and are looking to get their second World Cup honour! With Spain holders of the cup it’s up to England to knock them off the top of the world!

Spain’s story to the final;

World Cup European Qualifying Section Group 2;

Spain was able to top the table of 6 teams with Italy coming in second.

World Cup Group D;

Switzerland 1 – 1 Spain

Spain 3 – 3 Mali

Australia 0 – 1 Spain

World Cup Second Round;

Belarus 0 – 2 Spain

World Cup Quarter Finals;

Brazil 0 – 1 Spain

World Cup Semi Finals;

Spain 2 – 0 Italy

England’s story to the final;

World Cup European Qualifying Section Group 3;

England was able to top the group of 6 teams with Croatia coming in second.

World Cup Group B;

Portugal 1 – 1 England

England 1 – 0 Saudi Arabia

Ecuador 0 – 4 England

World Cup Second Round;

Belgium 1 – 2 England

World Cup Quarter Finals;

England 4 – 1 Holland

World Cup Semi Finals;

England 2 – 0 Colombia

So that’s the road to final for both teams and they both look good and very entertaining!

Here are three pictures from my game, I personally think that two of them are good things and one not so good, you be the judge!

Firstly the bad one;

Spain are the favourites to win the Final, but as you can see they are only slight favourites so people I’ll put my money on England I’ve got a good feeling about this!

The Good news;

So a former international has said we can beat Spain, the only down side to this is that it does not name the international but it is good that we have people behind us who think we can beat Spain.

This is one of my personal favourites since the start of the game and here it is;

It has certainly made my year (2014) Frank Lampard has retired and now I have no guilt of not picking a “Fans favourite” what’s your view on this? Good or bad?

Right now time for the England squad and I’ve opted to show the player profiles of the First eleven so you all get a rough idea of the ability of the starting eleven;

Goalkeeper –

Right Back –

Left Back –

Centre backs –

Attacking Right –

Attacking Left –

Central Midfielders –

Strikers –

Right so that’s the team, the best possible players for the final, A pretty young squad minus Terry and Gerrard but they are top quality players who have a lot of experience between them racking up 220 caps between them.

World Cup Final – Spain vs. England

Venue – Maracana, Rio De Janerio

Attendance – 76,525

Starting line – up: Joe Hart, Martin Kelly, Phil Jones, John Terry, Jack Robinson, Jack Wilshere, Steven Gerrard, Theo Walcott, Ashley Young, Gabby Agbonlahor and Wayne Rooney.

According to “Radio Marca”

“I think this is a difficult one to call and it will definitely be close but I reckon Spain have what it takes to beat England today.”

Pre- Match team talk – For the Fans!

First half –

England put Spain under pressure within the first minute of the kick off, Agbonlahor slotted a through ball between the two Spanish defenders Arbeloa and Albiol for only Wayne Rooney to latch onto the ball, and he runs into the 18 yard box coming towards the by line of the pitch to swing in a cross which could be going towards either Ashley Young or Gabby Agbonlahor but Arbeloa managed to get back for a defence clearance.

With only 3 minutes on the clock England was back on the attack with it all started from the England eighteen yard box with a great tackle from Martin Kelly on Iniesta, a loose ball was in the middle of the park and such great tracking back from Wayne Rooney picks up the ball and starts making a move towards the Spanish goal, Rooney makes a 30 yard move towards goal and running into a brick wall of Pique and finds Gabby Agbonlahor who else was heading towards Pique but using his good friend Ashley Young running besides on the left played a small through ball so Ashley Young vs. Casillas and Young smashes it low and hard and completely misses an open goal a wasted chance for England.

11 minutes played now and England still pilling on the pressure, surely this will break the defence, Steven Gerrard slots through an inch perfect through ball between Pique and Albiol for Agbonlahor to latch on to the ball, Agbonlahor on the penalty spot about to unleash a shot Pique comes in with a perfect sliding tackle and manages to knock the ball away from Gabby but the ball travels at speed towards Casillas who makes a good save from a Pique clearance. Casillas couldn’t manage to collect the ball was on still on the floor as the ball came between the mix of one England player and two Spanish Players, A mix up between the defenders only meant one outcome a goal for England, but no Casillas makes an outstanding save from a power drive from a Rooney shot for only Xabi Alonso to pick up the pieces and make a clearance.

17 minutes into the game an injury, an injury to Spain’s play maker Iniesta has caused them to bring on an early unwanted sub, Jesus Navas makes his way onto the pitch.

23 minutes played of the game and a throwing from Martin Kelly who finds Wayne Rooney with pressure from Arbeloa, Rooney manages to find Theo Walcott who makes a clever back heel to Captain Steven Gerrard who makes a quick pass to his right to find Martin Kelly who goes for a one – two with Theo Walcott only for Kelly to make a pass to Steven Gerrard. Steven Gerrard makes a pass across the edge of the area to Jack Wilshere who edges forward trying to squeeze a shot towards the Spanish goal with no option but to play it back he picks up Steven Gerrard hanging on the edge of the area who leashes a first time shot at goal and it whistles past all players including Iker Casillas to find the bottom left of the net rustling. All I can say to that a great goal from a creative move let’s see more of this!

Spain 0 – 1 England

27 minutes in, Ashley Young picks up the ball in the middle of the park who was under intense pressure with Busquets not giving him anytime but Young managed to knock it past Busquets to find Gabby Agbonlahor completed unmarked in the middle of the two defenders, Spain must be using Zonal marking which is clearly not working at this moment in time. Agbonlahor advances forward with pace, with no options available apart from forward that’s where he heads but soon comes to and end with an option coming up on the left that man Ashley Young picking up the ball to only slot the ball through the defence of Spain to find Gabby Agbonlahor in acres of space who does this time take a shot at goal for only Casillas to parry the ball towards only a sea of red and white shirts. Alonso gets the better of Gerrard in the air and nobs it towards a throwing. Winger Ashley Young picks the ball up and looks for an option in the area but could not see an option instead slots it to Jack Wilshere who was lurking on the outside of the area who makes a busting run towards goal goes past one goes past two and goes past three to finally unleash a shot on the Spain goal but it only it to thunder of the cross bar with Casillas beat Wilshere has his heads in his hands. Theo Walcott and Arbeloa both attempted to lock on to the loose ball, Arbeloa gets to the ball first ahead of Theo with a diving header the ball could go anywhere from this and it must have been inches from going in to the back of the net with a risky defence clearance. (From my angle it looked inches from an own goal).

37 minutes into the game and Spain began their first attack (That I could watch) Fabregas makes a looping ball towards the England defence, looking easy for Phil Jones to just head clear the ball but completely misses the ball in air only for Pedro to latch on to the ball who casually takes the ball round Joe Hart to knock it into an empty net. A cheap goal for England to concede but total respect for Pedro who didn’t give up and applied great pressure.

Spain 1 – 1 England

Half time – Team talk – Pleased

Subs – John Terry makes way for Jack Rodwell

Match Stats –

Second half –

48 minutes into the second half, David Villa makes a unneeded tackle on young Phil Jones, only one result from this RED CARD for David Villa. No Subs from the Spanish bench which can only mean they have no strikers upfront and only two attacking wingers!

57 minutes on the clock Ashley Young picks up the ball on the left side of the pitch looking up to find Theo Walcott on the other side of the pitch on the right he picks the perfect pass to Theo who then starts to advance on the Spain goal with no red shirts in sight he keeps going he manages to get to the edge of the area before playing a ball into the eight yard box a low cross towards Ashley Young who manages to slot the ball home for England! What a play by England started by Young and finished by Young what more can you ask for your wingers!

Spain 1 – 2 England

59 minutes, two minutes after England score their second goal of the match Spain’s head coach has made a decision to bring of Cesc Fabergas and bring on young Bojan upfront. I am unsure of which formation they have chosen due to playing with 10 men.

72 minutes into the game and the game edging nearer to the end, Pique picking up the ball from Sergio Ramos plays an ambitious ball to Pedro which paid off as Pedro latches on to the ball with Pedro nearing the by-line and Phil Jones closing him down he makes a cross into the box, only for Jack Rodwell and Bojan making contest for the ball, unfortunately Jack Rodwell makes contact to the ball and slides it under Joe Hart. Jack Rodwell hangs his head in shame, as Bojan runs of in celebrating with team mates. Two cheap goals England have now conceded could this be the end of England?

Spain 2 – 2 England

73 minutes and England make their second change of the match; Gabby Agbonlahor makes way for Jermain Defoe. Steven Gerrard is tiring out and may just about make it to the end let’s hope he does!

78 minutes, only 12 minutes till the end of the game and Wilshere makes a crucial tackle on Bojan and with a loose ball Ashley Young once again picks up the ball on the left hand side and takes two touches and plays the ball ahead towards Jermain Defoe who is under pressure straight away from his first touch with a sliding tackle from Javi Garcia, with Defoe dodging the tackle and continues towards the Spanish goal on the left side of the pitch he manages to travel from the half way to edge of the 6 yard box an magnificent run from Defoe who then instead of taking a shot crosses the ball to the centre, with Casillas out of position and with three England players lining up to slot the ball home the England legend Wayne Rooney pounces on the chance and buries it into the net. All credit goes to the sub, Jermain Defoe!

Spain 2 – 3 England

80^th minute and Spain on the attack Pedro to Bojan, Bojan manages to find Pique who looks like he is playing upfront!  On the edge of the area Phil Jones makes a daft tackle on Pique, my heart beaten thinking he was the last minute surely we are down to 10 men and to make the tables even, but no Phil Jones only got a talking to by the ref a sigh of relive which giving by me the players and the fans! Sergio Busquets lines up the free kick but no worries for England, he hits it wide and England let of lightly!

86 minutes, 4 minutes left till the end of the game, Sergio Ramos who has already been booked earlier in the game, made a foolish tackle on Ashley Young. Ramos picks up a second yellow and two yellow means a red! I’ll put this down to frustration but as they say an early bath for Sergio Ramos.

93^rd minute Final Whistle

Full time – Team talk – Congratulations

Match stats – Full time

Match report –

Spain 2 – 3 England (World Cup Final)

England took full advantage of their numerical advantage as they beat Spain 3-2 at Maracana.

Spain finished the game with nine men and was always likely to struggle to get anything out of the game.

England and Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard gave England the lead with a fierce effort from eighteen yards out which beat the goalkeeper before going in off the post in the 23^rd minute. Winger Pedro then equalised for Spain in the 37 minute with a well-executed finish.

Cultured striker David Villa received his marching orders for a vicious foul on 48 minutes. Winger Ashley Young then put the away side in front after 58 minutes with a lucky strike.

Midfielder Jack Rodwell was left red-faced in the 72^nd minute as he managed to put the ball into his own-net. Striker Wayne Rooney scored what proved to be the winner for the away side on 78 minutes with a close range finish which was timed impeccably.

Sergio Ramos was sent off in the 87^th minute, the full back heading for an early bath after persistent fouling.

Here is the highlights of the World Cup Final between Spain and England;

Crosby has enters England hall of fame, Crosby has propelled himself up to 6^th in the Hall of fame but could easily judging by his past could set even greater heights.

Finally the end of the World Cup and here are the awards that are given out;

“Best Player”

“Golden Boot”

“Best Young Player”

“Goal of the tournament”

“Best Goalkeeper”

“Dream Team”

Firstly the “Best player” award It was awarded to an Englishman called Wayne Rooney, Golden Boot was awarded to Klaas-Jan Huntelaar who scored 6, Best young player of the tournament was awarded to Jack Robinson, Goal of the tournament was awarded to Arjen Robben who scored a long range curling shot. The best goalkeeper of the tournament was Iker Casillas and finally the dream team;

As you can see Ashley Young, Gabby Agbonlahor and Wayne Rooney make it into the first team and Joe Hart, Jack Rodwell and Theo Walcott who all made the bench of the Dream Team.

Lastly, something that I don’t want to do but have to do I have to step down from England, I have been dreading this day since the start….

I highly dislike the word quit; I’d prefer the “Step down” but yes as you can see I am searching for my next challenge.

Okay okay, that’s the end of it for today! I apologise if I have made you fall asleep or click off the page but I hope you stayed and read the whole thing.

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Before I start my story here is a list below of what I need to win and what i have already won so far;

The Copa America

The Oceania Nations Cup

The Caribbean Championships*

The Gold Cup

The World Cup

The Confederations Cup – 2013 England

The Olympics*

The African Nations

The Asian Cup

The European Championships – 2012 England

The Four Associations Tournament

As you can see there is two cups with a * on the end, they are in place because they aren’t a cup I have to win to complete it. If I get the chance I shall go for it but I will not be searching for the job.

Ok I am going to jump straight into this and I’ll start off at the second round of the World Cup, England are up against Belgium a strong team with the likes of Lukaku and Hazard!

Here is my beloved England first eleven;

According to “Goal.com”

“Belgium are no match for England tonight, I put my bet on England”

Pre – Match – Team talk – For the fans

First half –

42^nd minute GOAL (OG) Vincent Kompany England

Half time -  Team talk – For the fans

Second half –

72^nd minute – GOAL Chris Smalling England

83^rd Minute – GOAL Eden Hazard Belgium

Full time – Well Done

Match report –

Belgium 1 – 2 England (World Cup Second Round)

England produced a good display this evening to see off the challenge of Belgium at Morumbi.

The first incident of note was on 27 minutes as Belgium were denied claims by Marouane Fellaini for a penalty. Commanding centre-back Vincent Kompany was left red-faced in the 42^nd minute as he managed to put the ball into his own net. Centre-back Chris Smalling doubled England’s lead with a close range header on 72 minutes.

Flamboyant midfielder Eden Hazard’s 83^rd minute strike proved the only consolation for Belgium.

Here are the highlights of the match between England and Belgium;

According to “Goal.com”

“Belgium are no match for England tonight, I put my bet on England”

Pre – Match – Team talk – For the fans

First half –

42^nd minute GOAL (OG) Vincent Kompany England

Half time -  Team talk – For the fans

Second half –

72^nd minute – GOAL Chris Smalling England

83^rd Minute – GOAL Eden Hazard Belgium

Full time – Well Done

Match report –

Belgium 1 – 2 England (World Cup Second Round)

England produced a good display this evening to see off the challenge of Belgium at Morumbi.

The first incident of note was on 27 minutes as Belgium were denied claims by Marouane Fellaini for a penalty. Commanding centre-back Vincent Kompany was left red-faced in the 42^nd minute as he managed to put the ball into his own net. Centre-back Chris Smalling doubled England’s lead with a close range header on 72 minutes.

Flamboyant midfielder Eden Hazard’s 83^rd minute strike proved the only consolation for Belgium.

Here are the highlights of the match between England and Belgium;

Also here are Spain’s results for Ana;

So England have managed to get themselves into the quarter finals of the World Cup, they have been drawn against Holland a tough match for England but I am pretty sure England will overcome this challenge and get into the Semi-finals of the World Cup.

So here is my first eleven to face Holland;

According to “Football365.com”

“This game will be very close – I think it will most likely come down to the lottery of penalty shoot-out.”

Pre-match – Team talk – For the fans

First Half –

32^nd Minute – GOAL Gabby Agbonlahor – England

45+1 Minute – GOAL Gabby Agbonlahor (2) – England

Half time – Encourage

No Subs

Second half –

50^th Minute – GOAL – Klaas-Jan Huntelaar – Holland

57^th Minute – GOAL – Wayne Rooney – England

70^th Minute – Sub – Steven Gerrard makes way for Jack Wilshere (Injury)

87^th Minute – GOAL – Gabby Agbonlahor (3) England

Full time – Team talk – Well done

Match report –

England 4 – 1 Holland (World Cup Quarter Finals)

An efficient performance from England saw them run out 4-1 winners over Holland at Castelao. The highlight of the game was undoubtedly a superb hat-trick from England’s Gabby Agbonlahor.

Explosive striker Gabby Agbonlahor gave England the lead with an effort which hit the inside of the post before crossing the line in the 32^nd minute. Agbonlahor added his 2^nd goal of the game with a close range finish which was timed impeccably on 45 minutes.

An error from England’s Phil Jones allowed nomadic striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar to score a finish executed with aplomb. Rooney scored with a well struck effort in the 57^th minute to extend the lead further.

There were no prizes for guessing who completed the rout on 87 minutes as that man Agbonlahor popped up again with an accurate finish.

Here are the highlights of the game between England and Holland;

What a performance from England today, they completely out played Holland today let’s hope they can carry on playing like they have been in recent games as the Semi- Finals could be extremely hard.

Just for Ana;

So I’m guessing you will want to know what the Semi-Finals are like well I can certainly believe England have the upper hand on this occasion, after looking at the screenshot below I am pretty sure that you will guess who is in the final of the World Cup? Well I better play it and find out!

That’s right, England has got Colombia in the Semi-Finals but of course you can’t underestimate Colombia as they have got to the Semis in the first place! So here are the semis and here is my team;

According to “Football365.com”

“I think England have enough to secure a win against Colombia!”

Pre-match – For the fans

First half –

25^th minute – GOAL – Wayne Rooney England

Half time – Team talk –  Encourage

Second half –

51^st minute – GOAL – Wayne Rooney (2) England

Full time – Brilliant

Match report –

England 2-0 Colombia (World Cup Semi Finals)

An efficient performance by England’s players saw them confidently overcome a lacklustre Colombia 2-0 at Maracana.

Striker Wayne Rooney gave England the lead with an effort from the edge of the area which curled past the goalkeeper in the 25 minute. Colombia also saw their 27^th minute strike questionably chalked off.

Rooney completed the scoring the England with an accurate finish on 51 minutes.

Here are the highlights of the game between England and Colombia;

Finally the over semi final, something I am sure Ana is waiting for well here it is;

Right so that’s where I leave you just before the Final’s of the World Cup something I am sure everyone is looking forward to the final as much as myself!

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