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Roth Raivers | Part 10: Season 3 Reflection
Young English manager Robí di Lathamé was working wonders at Raith Rovers, having led the Kirkcaldy side to a second promotion in three years by lifting the Scottish Championship trophy.
The Journeyman | BVB: Part 3 – Season 1 Reflection
My first season with Borussia Dortmund had been an unmitigated success as I wrapped up my 9th domestic title with a third club. We eventually won Bundesliga by 12 points from Bayern Munich, winning our last 12 league games in the process.
The Journeyman | Three Lions: Part 3 – World Cup 2034
Excitement was high all across England as the 2034 World Cup was upon us. I think we have a massive chance of a first World Cup win since 1966 and firmly believe we have the best team at the tournament.
Roth Raivers | Part 9: Chasing The Championship
A flying start to a second campaign in the Scottish Championship saw Raith Rovers sitting pretty 11 points clear at the top after 14 matches. But could young manager Robí di Lathamé maintain the spirit amongst his group of young players and chase down an unlikely promotion?
The Journeyman | Three Lions: Part 2 – World Cup qualifying goalfest!
As a newly club-free manager, I had international honours to fall back on as we England began the qualification process for the 2034 World Cup. We had been drawn in a group alongside Switzerland, Slovakia, Israel and Azerbaijan, which gave us a pretty decent chance of qualifying.
The Journeyman | BVB: Part 2 – Title Challenge
After 10 games in Germany, things were looking relatively positive. Borussia Dortmund sat 2nd in Bundesliga, just one point behind Bayern Munich, against whom we’d sealed a 0-0 away draw in the last game of the previous post.
Roth Raivers | Part 8: A Flying Start
Not too many managers spend zero money and make a near £3 million profit yet manage to achieve success. But that was the case for young English manager Robí di Lathamé as he moved into his third season in Kirkcaldy with Raith Rovers.
The Journeyman | BVB: Part 1 – Braganca Reunion
After a few months focusing on managing England in the Nations League, we took advantage of a mini manager merry-go-round to take the reigns at Borussia Dortmund. And, pleasingly, it also takes me to my favourite club in Germany having previously done so in Portugal and Spain.
The Journeyman: Part 59 – Searching For Club Four
After a ridiculously unfair sacking by Cagliari, my club managerial stock was in danger of being tarnished after being given the heave-ho by my last two clubs.
Roth Raivers | Part 7: Season 2 Reflection
Robí di Lathamé had just wrapped up a second season in charge of Raith Rovers by leading the club into the second round of the Scottish Championship playoffs.
The Journeyman | Three Lions: Part 1 – I’m Coming Home
After spells leading the United States of America and Denmark, my international management expertise has clearly done me wonders as my home country of England came calling after Euro 2032.
The Journeyman | Cagliari Calcio: Part 7 – Unbelievable Events
Cagliari headed into the Winter break in January 2033 on the back of five successive draws but 13 games unbeaten in Serie A. That had us occupying the Europa League positions, but well beyond the ambitious Champions League goal that the board had bizarrely set in the summer.
Roth Raivers | Part 6: Record Sale and Playoff Push
English manager Robí di Lathamé had led Raith Rovers to a surprisingly good start to life in the Scottish Championship. Expected to fight bravely against relegation, Rovers occupied the playoff places in 4th position after 15 matches.
The Journeyman | Cagliari Calcio: Part 6 – Ridiculous Board Expectations
When I took the role as Cagliari manager, the board wanted a top half finish then to work on becoming the “best of the rest” in Serie A. However, as soon as we ticked over into the 2032/33 campaign they suddenly expected us to qualify in the Champions League places.
Roth Raivers | Part 5: New League, New Board
Robí di Lathamé began the 2020/21 campaign with just 11 players in the Raith Rovers first-team squad, of which 6 were teenagers! So clearly plenty of work was needed in the transfer window.
The Journeyman | Great Dane: Part 3 – Euro 2032
Denmark had made their way to the European Championships of 2032 after just about edging their way through the qualifying group. And the entire nation was on edge awaiting our draw for the big tournament.
The Journeyman | Cagliari Calcio: Part 5 – Season 1 Reflection
Our first full season in Sardinia had seen us nicely improve Cagliari’s fortunes to finish in 8th place, just 3 points away from qualifying for Europe. This blog will look back on our key performers in the 2031/32 Serie A season.
Roth Raivers | Part 4: Season 1 Reflection
English manager Robí di Lathamé had a season to remember in his first year in charge of Raith Rovers. He’d led the Fife side to a third League One title and had the town of Kirkcaldy excited about the prospect of Championship football in 2020/21.
The Journeyman | Cagliari Calcio: Part 4 – Dominant De Lucia
Heading into 2032, Cagliari Calcio were being well and truly carried into the top half of Serie A by the goals of star striker Thomas De Lucia. The Italian, our newly appointed vice-captain, had scored more than half of our goals.
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Roth Raivers | Part 3: Titanic Title Tussle
Fledgling English manager Robí di Lathamé had made a strong start to life in Fife with Raith Rovers. 15 games into the league he was still unbeaten and second only to Falkirk on goal difference in League One.
The Journeyman | Cagliari Calcio: Part 3 – Goal Shy But Solid
I’d just enjoyed a summer of soaking up the rays in the beautiful surroundings of my new home in Sardinia. But there was plenty of work to be done in the summer of 2031 to rebuild a Cagliari side lacking quality and, importantly, money.
Roth Raivers | Part 2: Starting Life in Fife
In part one, we gave you an introduction to a brand new save on the blog in charge of Scottish League One side Raith Rovers. Now it’s time for manager Robí di Lathamé to get to grips with his new club, assess the squad, line up transfer targets with minimal funds and work out some tactics.
The Journeyman | Cagliari Calcio: Part 2 – A Glimpse Of The Future
Life in idyllic Sardinia had gotten off to a pretty solid start with 4 points from our opening two games as manager of Cagliari. That had us sitting safe in 10th position and with an outside chance of challenging for European places.
Roth Raivers | Part 1: Welcome to Raith
Fledgling football manager Robí di Lathamé awakened with a start as the wind whistled around the bedroom in his traditional Bed & Breakfast. He rose from the warm bed and immediately regretted it as the brisk Scottish wind whipped against his body, forcing him to reach for his fresh new club hoodie to keep warm.
The Journeyman | Great Dane – Part 2: European Championship Qualifying
Denmark were feeling quietly confident about appearing at Euro 2032 after being handed a qualification group alongside Scotland, Poland, Kosovo, Malta and the Faroe Islands.
The Journeyman | Cagliari Calcio: Part 1 – Soaking in Sardinian Sun
A new start is upon us and assembled journalists were quick to point out that the new manager was “quite the coup” for Cagliari and “appeared to be a good fit for the club’s current vision.”
Aswijan Assignment | Part 29: Season 7 Reflection and Save Conclusion
After seven seasons in Aswijan, we’d just led Khaliza Unidi to a third successive Liga Regale title and become the fictional nation’s first Champions of Europe.
The Journeyman: Part 48 – A Long Wait for a New Job
I’m the kind of Football Manager player that usually starts with a club and sticks with it in an attempt to build it into the world’s greatest. But after six seasons in Portugal and five in Spain, I was reeling from being given the sack by Valencia and down the job centre.
The Journeyman | Great Dane: Part 1 – Welcome to Denmark
Last time out, we’d taken the USA to the World Cup quarter-finals and only narrowly missed out to hosts Italy with a 1-0 defeat. But now, having taken the States as far as I thought we could realistically take them, a new opportunity had arrived with Denmark.
Aswijan Assignment | Part 28: Record-Breaking Season
Khaliza Unidi were once again running riot in Aswijan, leading Liga Regale and still undefeated heading into 2026 inspired largely by the brilliance of midfield prodigy Ulrich Awono.
The Journeyman | Soccerball: Part 3 – World Cup 2030 with USA
The United States of America were heading to World Cup 2030 having cruised into the Finals by dismissing the soccer powerhouses of Panama, Dominican Republic and Curacao.
Aswijan Assignment | Part 27: Double Playmakering
Two-time reigning Aswijan champions Khaliza Unidi didn’t require too much rebuilding in the summer of 2025, which was lucky as we had a pesky Club World Cup competition to play in.
The Journeyman | Vamos Valencia: Part 19 – El Sackico
After two successive titles, Valencia CF had suffered a shocking blip in form at the start of the 2029/30 La Liga campaign – even dropping to one place outside the relegation zone!
The Journeyman | Soccerball: Part 2 – Trump’s Chuffed with Team USA
We’d barely got our feet under the desk at HQ Team USA before we secured the nation’s slot at Portugal 2030. There were jubilant scenes across the US as fans took to the streets of soccer hotbeds Atlanta, Miami and New York to express their excitement at their boys reaching the World Soccer Super Bowl.
Aswijan Assignment | Part 26: Season 6 Reflection
Khaliza Unidi have just wrapped up a second successive Liga Regale title and reached the final of the Champions League for the first time. So it’s time to reflect on an exciting season in Khaliza.
The Journeyman | Soccerball: Part 1 – Welcome to Team USA
Welcome to a brand new thread of my Journeyman save that focuses on my exploits in charge of the United States of America. If you’ve been reading our Saving Sporting and Vamos Valencia series already then thank you!
The Journeyman | Vamos Valencia: Part 18 – A Shocking Start to La Liga
On the back of a second successive league and cup double, Valencia CF’s efforts to rebuild were somewhat hampered by a lack of finances. That meant putting our trust in youth while the likes of Barcelona and Real Madrid went on made spending sprees. Things were about to get a bit tricky…
Aswijan Assignment | Part 25: Battling Evil Malikiy
Khaliza Unidi were in touching distance of defending their maiden Aswijan Liga Regale title, six points clear at the top with two games in hand on Aswijan Malikiy.
The Journeyman | Vamos Valencia: Part 17 – Season 4 Reflection
Valencia CF had just secured back-to-back titles in emphatic style, undefeated and racking up 102 points. We backed that up by completing the double-double, also winning the Copa del Rey for the second successive season.
Aswijan Assignment | Part 24: Signing the Best Player on Football Manager
After winning their first ever league title in 2023/34, Khaliza Unidi had made a solid start in defending it. After 11 games, we were unbeaten and had just defeated the evil force of Aswijan’s dominant, child poaching big boys Aswijan Malikiy.
The Journeyman | Vamos Valencia: Part 16 – Tense Title Battle
With 12 games remaining of Valencia CF’s title defence, a tense title battle looked to be in store. Despite still being unbeaten we were just one point ahead of Barcelona, who just so happen to be our first opponents in this post.
Aswijan Assignment | Part 23: War With Malikiy
Khaliza Unidi had just become the champions of Aswijan for the first time, and a little work was required to strengthen for a title defence.
The Journeyman | Vamos Valencia: Part 15 – Ballon d’Or
Twelve games into a first title defence since 2004, Valencia CF were unbeaten and just one point off pacesetters Barcelona moving into November 2028.
Aswijan Assignment | Part 22: Season 5 Reflection
Khaliza Unidi became champions of Aswijan for the first time and claimed their first ever piece of silverware as we romped to the Liga Regale title in 2023/24.
The Journeyman | Vamos Valencia: Part 14 – Rebuilding for a Title Defence
Our exciting Valencia CF side were riding high on the wave of a first La Liga title in 24 years in the 2027/28 campaign. But we knew a wounded Barcelona and Real Madrid would come back fighting.
Aswijan Assignment | Part 21: Decisive Moment of Genius
Khaliza Unidi had raced to the top of Liga Regale and stayed there with 10 league matches remaining. The town was buzzing with excitement at the prospect of a first piece of silverware for the club but there was still plenty of work to be done on the pitch.
The Journeyman | Vamos Valencia: Part 13 – Season 3 Reflection
Our third season in Spain, and ninth of this save in total, was an unmitigated success as Valencia CF lifted their first La Liga trophy for 24 years. Not only that, we also won the club’s first Copa del Rey title since 2019.
Aswijan Assignment | Part 20: Incredible Scoring Streak
After 12 matches of the 2023/24 campaign, Khaliza Unidi were flying high at the top of Liga Regale and still unbeaten. That meant fans were beginning to dream of a maiden Liga Regale title and a first ever piece of silverware for the club.
The Journeyman | Vamos Valencia: Part 12 – Underdogs Title Battle
Heading into the final two months of the 2027/28 campaign, Valencia CF were tantalisingly close to their first La Liga title since 2004. But Real Betis were hot on our tails, just 2 points behind in the league and our opponents in the upcoming cup final.