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COACHING CORNER : THE INTERNAL ASSISTANT COACH
At the time of writing this piece it has been reported that Jose Mourinho has relieved Chelsea’s club doctor, Eva Carniero, from her match day medical duties with the 1st team.
CLASSIC CHAMPIONSHIP MANAGER : THE NEW MILLENNIUM AND A WORK OF FICTION (PART TWO)
Welcome back! Last time out, I talked you through my love of CM01/02. My Newcastle team survived being stabbed in the back by Kieron Dyer to thrive in difficult circumstances, and with the help of To Madeira, have shot up to second. Some have called it the most exciting season since I played through 93/94 […]
FM15 : BEATING BRIAN : WOLVES GO ALL DOMESTIC
Not many sides have won the Premier League in it’s history. Stats fans will be able to tell you that, in fact, only six different teams have won it since it’s inception in the 1992/93 season. Of those six sides, until this season, only two had won back-to-back titles. Those teams were Manchester United and […]
FM15 : BEATING BRIAN : SOMETIMES YOU’VE GOT TO JUST BREAK THE RULES
When I look back to the first ever side I selected when I took over at Molineux, a 4-1 win over Cardiff, I see Carl Ikeme in goal, Tommy Rowe in central midfield, Bjorn Sigoarson playing as a false nine and Dominic Iorfa on the bench with Benik Afobe.
FM15 : BEATING BRIAN : WHO SAYS THE EUROPA LEAGUE IS MICKEY MOUSE?
Welcome to the first of three “Beating Brian” posts today as I aim to bring you right up to date with how the journey is going by the time you get to read what you all come here for really, some Classic Championship Manager!
REAL LIFE : THE TALE OF TORREVIEJA : TORREVIEJA MIGHTY AGAINST HERCULES
To quote a famous Portuguese manager who had just seen his team fail to win a single pre-season game, “the real football starts soon.” I doubt Jose Mourinho was really too bothered at Chelsea’s inability to claim a victory in their glorified exhibition matches and the CD Torrevieja coach, Pedreno, would be wise to follow […]
NFL NATTERINGS : IN ROBERT AND SCOTT WE TRUST : WASHINGTON SEASON PREVIEW
Folks, I am delighted to welcome another new writer to the team. I am also delighted to welcome another new sport in that game the American’s like to call Football. Things I like about American Football – Vince Lombardi, the plethora of awesome movies that have been made about the sport, the team names and […]
FM15 : BEATING BRIAN : GENTLEMEN, YOUR HOLIDAY IS OVER
My word readers, my word. How on earth do I go about summing a season that lasted 66 games? If I was asked to do it in one word I would pack up my things and walk out, I really would. This season, my fourth in charge at Molineux, was an monster but it ultimately […]
Classic Championship Manager : The New Millennium and a Work of Fiction
If you’ve not been reading the last few posts, how dare you enjoy the summer!? But allow me to catch you up.
Real Life : The Standard Preview of the Premier League.
You’d be disappointed if you didn’t get one, it’s just like an advent calendar! I plan to set it out in the style of Tony Pulis’ WBA – solid, structured, minimal imagination but get’s the job done. I could have embarked on a more Jose Mourinho style, offending everyone that I come into contact with, […]
Real Life : The Tale of Torrevieja : DRAW TOUGH TO TAKE FOR TORREVIEJA
In a hastily arranged fixture against Segunda B side Jumilla, CD Torrevieja grabbed a draw from the jaws of victory by conceding, once again, in the final minute of the game.
Classic Championship Manager : 1996 and all that…
Welcome back. If you were with us for Part 1, you’ll know that whilst the game has evolved into a much neater package, we are apparently in an era where goalkeepers are yet to learn to catch and Carling still lend themselves as the title sponsor to the Premier League. If you missed Part 1, […]
FM15 : Beating Brian : A year can be a long, long time…
Ironically, the longest season I have ever played on FM turns out to be one of the shortest written articles I have done. I would apologise, but I am still recovering. Let’s see how Wolves got on, shall we?
Classic Championship Manager : Beyond your wildest Reims…
Luke Davis is back for the next part of his already popular CM01/02 series…
Real Life : The Tale of Torrevieja : Torrevieja Cornered by Rampant Tigers
With ten minutes to go on Friday night, Torrevieja led Hull U21’s by two goals to one, with goals from Cesar and Juanfran, the second from the penalty spot.
Real Life : There is more to Corby than the trouser press…
AFC Corby Shamrock Reserve Team Assistant Manager, Callum Stewart, is back to tell us more about how pre-season training is progressing…
Coaching Corner : The Dreaded Month of July
Resident coach Ally Bain is back to tell us his feelings on pre-season training.
Real Life: The Tale of Torrevieja : Carlos causes Cordoba concern, briefly
Folks, welcome to a new feature on The Higher Tempo Press. As some of you maybe aware, I am also a director of a little Spanish football club called CD Torrevieja. I got involved back in February, predominantly to help them start getting fans coming through the gate – a decade ago the players would […]
FM15 : Beating Brian : There’s A New Kid in Town
As those that have read the first couple of parts will know, I am a disciple of Brian Clough. For me, he was the greatest manager England never had – he knew how to create winning teams and provide a decent interview. I’m trying to overhaul his trophy total between 1971-1981, if you want to know […]
Classic Championship Manager: Flipmode is tha squad for tha year of 1996
Our Classic Championship Manager series leaps like a leopard from CM93/94 or CM96/97, and again Newcastle’s finest manager since Joe Kinnear talks us through it…
REAL LIFE: THE IS MORE TO CORBY THAN JUST THE TROUSER PRESS…
AFC Corby Shamrock Reserve Team Assistant Manager, Callum Stewart, is back to tell us more about the self-proclaimed best grassroots team in Northants.
Coaching Corner : The Buying Game
Our in-house coach, Ally Bain, takes a look at the challenges of player recruitment.
Classic Championship Manager : Beyond Your Wildest Reims…
Luke Davis is back for the second part of his already popular CM01/02 series…
FM15 : Beating Brian : Chasing the Championship
As I said last week, I am a disciple of Brian Clough. I know many others have probably achieved more in management, but for me he was, in his own words, “in the top one.” When I decided what save to embark upon for the beginning of The Higher Tempo Press it could only be […]
Classic Championship Manager : I’d love it if you were Newcastle (part two)
Welcome back to our trip down memory lane. We’ve gone back over 20 years to dig up CM93/94 – and if you read part 1, I’m sure you’re on tenterhooks waiting to see who won the Anglo-Italian Cup. If you missed it, click here to see part 1. Up to speed? Then on we go…
Books : "Football Betting Tips & Systems: A Simple 6 Step Strategy"
I’ve always been a frustrated gambler, looking for that system that means I can beat the bookies and have that extra bit of cash in my back pocket. Actually no, why am I playing it down? Throughout my adult life I have dreamed of being a professional gambler, making enough each month not to worry […]
FM15 Beating Brian : Searching the Stats
“Searching the Stats” was originally posted on the excellent Alex Stewart’s website Put Niels in Goal – you can view the original here. I’ve decided to re-use it here to give those of you that hope to follow “Beating Brian” some context as to my recruitment methods. So, here it is.
Classic Championship Manager: Beyond Your Wildest Reims…
Away from all the drama, corruption and controversy surrounding football these days, football management games are, ironically, the best escape. I say ironically because with every new version released in glossy shrink wrap, the games converge more towards reality than ever before. For some, Football Manager has become saturated with complexity and turned gamers off. […]
Classic Championship Manager : I’d love it if you were Newcastle….
Welcome to what will hopefully become a regular feature here at The Higher Tempo Press as I take look back through the evolution of Championship Manager. Of course, nowadays we know the game as Football Manager, but back in the 90s the days of the 3D pitch and deciding where to send your scouts was […]
#FM15 : Beating Brian : Will they one day argue who was better, Clough or Darwen?
Brian Clough is one of my favourite managers ever. Not so much because of what he won, or the teams he put together, but more because of the man himself. I know Bob Paisley was probably a better manager. I know that Ferguson hammers him on trophies won. Hell, even Bobby Gould won the FA […]
And we’re underway, Mansfield Town kicking from left to right…
That’s right, the referee has blown the whistle and the game is underway. The Higher Tempo Press? Isn’t that just a mishmash of Football Manager and Football Hipster terminology?