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A CATALAN MIND AT OLD TRAFFORD – CHAPTER 6
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THE END OF THE FIRST ATTEMPT These have been very tough weeks. Weeks of trying, changing things, searching for a winning formula… but professional football, especially at this level of pure elite competition, cares very little about attempts. It only believes in results, or at best, performances. I have to be honest here. It’s not […]
A CATALAN MIND AT OLD TRAFFORD – CAPÍTOL 6
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EL FINAL DEL PRIMER INTENT Han estat setmanes molt dures. Setmanes d’intentar-ho, de canvis, de buscar una fórmula guanyadora… però el futbol professional, i més a aquests nivells de pura elit, hi entén poc d’intents i només creu en resultats o com a molt en rendiment. Aquí he de ser sincer. No és que només […]
A CATALAN MIND AT OLD TRAFFORD – CAPÍTOL 5
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LA CRISI De la mateixa manera que a vegades un cop de sort et dona vida i una idea triomfa, a vegades, i sense saber exactament perquè, la manca d’encert fa trontollar la idea. És moment de canviar-la o afinar més els matisos? Després del derbi i la conversa amb en Pep, el següent partit […]
A CATALAN MIND AT OLD TRAFFORD – CHAPTER 5
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THE CRISIS Sometimes a lucky break gives you life and an idea suddenly works. Other times, and without really knowing why, a lack of efficiency makes the whole idea start to collapse. Is it time to change it, or just refine the details? After the derby and the conversation with Pep, the next Premier League […]
A CATALAN MIND AT OLD TRAFFORD – CAPÍTOL 4
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EL DERBI DE MANCHESTER A la jornada 3 de la Premier League hem aconseguit la primera victòria. No només això, hem trobat la manera. En aquestes dues setmanes hem anat introduint modificacions que ens han permès trobar un estil que ja sembla més allò que volem just abans d’una data clau per a tot aficionat […]
A CATALAN MIND AT OLD TRAFFORD – CHAPTER 4
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THE MANCHESTER DERBY On matchday 3 of the Premier League, we secured our first win. But more importantly, we found the way forward. Over these two weeks, we introduced adjustments that have brought us closer to the style we want, just before a key date for every Manchester United supporter: the Manchester derby against City. […]
A CATALAN MIND AT OLD TRAFFORD – CAPÍTOL 3
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EL DEBUT A LA PREMIER LEAGUE Així comença Peter Drury la seva transmissió del debut a la Premier League: Good evening from Manchester. Old Trafford has witnessed many beginnings. Some quiet. Some seismic. Some that only later revealed themselves as the first line of a long and unforgettable story. A stadium that has seen dynasties […]
A CATALAN MIND AT OLD TRAFFORD – CAPÍTOL 2
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LA CONSTRUCCIÓ DEL MODEL Els primers dies a Carrington semblen un conte de fades. La meva entrada al vestidor ha estat bona, he tingut converses productives amb els capitans, Bruno i Casemiro, i els primers entrenaments han passat d’una fase més física a una altra molt més tàctica. Sembla que funcionen. Pel que fa a […]
A CATALAN MIND AT OLD TRAFFORD – CAPÍTOL 1
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LA ARRIBADA Encara no m’ho crec. Vaig pels passadissos d’Old Trafford i em sento més un turista que el pròxim entrenador, però la oportunitat m’ha arribat de cop i era impossible de rebutjar. Jo era de vacances al poble, l’Escala, i mentre estava assegut a les roques d’Illa Mateua, va sonar el telèfon. El meu […]
A CATALAN MIND AT OLD TRAFFORD – CHAPTER 3
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THE PREMIER LEAGUE DEBUT Peter Drury opening monologue to the Premier League debut: Good evening from Manchester. Old Trafford has witnessed many beginnings. Some quiet. Some seismic. Some that only later revealed themselves as the first line of a long and unforgettable story. A stadium that has seen dynasties rise, legends fall and managers define […]
A CATALAN MIND AT OLD TRAFFORD – CHAPTER 2
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BUILDING THE MODEL The first days at Carrington feel like a dream. My introduction to the dressing room has gone well, I’ve had productive conversations with the captains, Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro, and the first training sessions have gradually shifted from a more physical phase to a much more tactical one. It seems to be […]
A CATALAN MIND AT OLD TRAFFORD – CHAPTER 1
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THE ARRIVAL I still can’t quite believe it. I walk through the corridors of Old Trafford and feel more like a tourist than the next manager, but the opportunity came out of nowhere and there was no way I could turn it down. I was on holiday back home in L’Escala, and while I was […]
FOOTBALL MANAGER 2026 – THE FIRST SAVE
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As more and more Football Manager 26 videos come out, I find it harder to stay focused on my final FM24 save. My mind keeps wandering to what my first challenge on FM26 will be.After a few weeks of planning, outlining the context and the story I want to tell, I’m finally ready to announce […]
FOOTBALL MANAGER 2026 – LA PRIMERA PARTIDA
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A mesura que apareixen nous vídeos del Football Manager 26, em costa més jugar a l’últim repte de l’FM 24 perquè no deixo de pensar en el primer repte que em posaré al FM26. Porto unes setmanes amb la decisió presa i preparant el context sobre com vull desenvolupar la idea. Així que, per fi, […]
THE CATALAN FOOTBALL CHALLANGES FOR FOOTBALL MANAGER 2026
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Catalonia has one of the richest football traditions in Europe. Some of Spain’s very first clubs were born here — Palamós (1898), FC Barcelona (1899), and Espanyol (1900).Yet today, only three Catalan clubs play in La Liga and four in professional football if we include FC Andorra, which is part of the Catalan FA despite […]
REPTES CATALANS A FOOTBALL MANAGER 2026
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Catalunya és una zona amb una forta tradició històrica pel futbol. Molts dels primers clubs de futbol de l’estat espanyol van ser fundats aquí, com per exemple el Palamós (1898), el Barça (1899) o l’Espanyol (1900). Tot i això, només té 3 clubs a LaLiga i 4 al futbol professional si comptem l’Andorra, afiliat a […]
ENGLISH
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THE CATALAN FOOTBALL CHALLANGES FOR FOOTBALL MANAGER 2026(Football Manager 2026) Challanges and save ideas for every catalan team you can find in Football Manager 2026. LA TRAMUNTANA ENS ARRAUIXA(Football Manager 2024) The rebuilding of my hometown team, currently in the 6th division, with the goal of reaching professional football and enjoying magical Copa del Rey nights, just like in the club’s golden years between the ’90s and 2000s. CHOOSE LIFE(Football Manager 2024) The story of Giorgos Palagostecoglou, from his early days at Hibernian to his arrival in the Premier League. 3 BENCHES(EA FC25) The 24/25 season played out in 3 … Continue reading ENGLISH
CATALÀ
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REPTES CATALANS A FOOTBALL MANAGER 2026(Football Manager 2026) Reptes i idees per a partides amb tots els equips catalans que apareixaran a Football Manager 2026. CHOOSE LIFE(Football Manager 2024) La història de Giorgos Palagostecoglou, des dels seus inicis a l’Hibernian fins a la seva arribada a la Premier League. 3 BANQUETESEA FC25 La temporada 24/25 jugada en 3 universos paral·lels des dels punts de vista de Hansi Flick, Pep Guardiola i Ange Postecoglou. Podran revertir els mals moments dels seus equips en ple mes de desembre? Continue reading CATALÀ
3 BENCHES 25/26 – CHAPTER 1: THE FOUNDATIONS OF THE SIXTH
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This summer has been key to laying the foundations for Flick’s second season at Barça, with a young and talented squad aiming to conquer Europe again after success in domestic competitions. Let’s review the first steps, the feelings, and the major early decisions that mark the path toward Barça’s Sixth Champions League. La Liga, Copa […]
3 BANQUETES 25/26 – CAPÍTOL 1: ELS FONAMENTS DE LA SISENA
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Aquest estiu ha estat clau per establir les bases de la segona temporada de Flick al Barça, amb una plantilla jove i talentosa que vol tornar a conquerir Europa després de l’èxit en les competicions nacionals. Repassem els primers passos, les sensacions i les primeres grans decisions que marquen el camí cap a la Sisena […]
3 BANQUETES – 3 ENDINGS
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The season comes to an end, and the three season finales across the three universes we’ve created are finally decided. PART 2: PEP AND ANGE SEASON FINALES The most underwhelming season finale came for Pep Guardiola. After lifting the FA Cup, the Premier League had little significance left, as the Champions League spot was already […]
3 BANQUETES – 3 FINALS
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S’acaba la temporada i es resolen els 3 finals de temporada als 3 universos que he creat. PART 2: ELS FINALS DE TEMPORADA DE PEP I ANGE El final de temporada més descafeïnat ha estat el de Pep Guardiola. Un cop guanyada la FA Cup, la Premier League prenia poca importància, ja que la plaça […]
3 BANQUETES – 3 ENDINGS
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The season comes to an end, and the three season finales across the three universes we’ve created are finally decided. PART 1: HANSI FLICK’S SEASON FINALE After the victory in El Clásico, Hansi Flick’s Barça leads the league on goal average. The 4-2 win over Madrid, combined with the 0-4 win in the first leg […]
3 BANQUETES – 3 FINALS
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S’acaba la temporada i es resolen els 3 finals de temporada als 3 universos que he creat. PART 1: EL FINAL DE TEMPORADA DE HANSI FLICK Després de la victòria al clàssic, el Barça de Hansi Flick és líder pel gol-average. La victòria per 4-2 al Madrid, sumada al 0-4 de l’anada al Bernabéu, desfà […]
3 BANQUETES – PEP GUARDIOLA AND THE FA CUP
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One of the goals of the save with Pep Guardiola (“saving Pep”) was that during this season, in which City was practically left without options in the Premier League from very early on, Pep would manage to lift at least one title. This reduced the options to only two trophies: the FA Cup and the […]
3 BANQUETES – PEP GUARDIOLA I LA FA CUP
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Un dels objectius de la partida amb Pep Guardiola (“salvant a en Pep”) era que durant aquesta temporada, en la que el City es va quedar pràcticament sense opcions a la Premier League a les primeres de canvi, Pep aconseguís aixecar com a mínim un títol. Això reduïa les opcions a només dos títols: La […]
3 BANQUETES – EL CLÀSSIC (ENG)
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A Clásico in May usually defines the end of the league. On May 2nd, Pep Guardiola’s Barça stormed the Bernabéu (2-6), leaving Madrid nine points behind and out of the title race. It was also nearly May when Cristiano Ronaldo asked for calm at the Camp Nou, effectively sealing the league for Mourinho’s Madrid. The […]
3 BANQUETES – EL CLÀSSIC
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Un clàssic al mes de maig sol definir el final de la lliga. Un 2 de maig el Barça de Pep Guardiola va assaltar el Bernabéu (2-6) deixant el Madrid a 9 punts i sense opcions al títol. Gairebé era maig quan Cristiano Ronaldo va demanar calma al Camp Nou sentenciant la lliga per al […]
3 BANQUETES – LA COPA DEL REY (ENG)
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Last Saturday (April 26th) Barça have won the Copa del Rey in a thrilling final against Real Madrid, 3–2 after extra time. It’s the second title of the Hansi Flick era, and the match told us a lot about what this Barça team is all about. A fearless side, they never change their style regardless […]
3 BANQUETES – LA COPA DEL REI
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Dissabte passat (26 d’abril del 2025) el Barça va guanyar la Copa del Rei en una apassionant final contra el Real Madrid per 3-2 i a la pròrroga. És el 2n títol de l’era Hansi Flick i el partit ens va ensenyar molt sobre com és i com juga el Barça aquest any. Un equip […]
CHOOSE LIFE – SEASON 3: FEVER PITCH. EPISODE 2: A NEW STAR FOR A NEW ERA
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All successful teams need their star, their beacon, their reference. With the current Arsenal that Arteta started fading out – and that in this game managed to win 5 titles with Ancelotti – Giorgos decides that his new Arsenal needs a new figure. Saka and Martinelli are already over thirty, young attackers like Patiño and […]
CHOOSE LIFE – TEMPORADA 3: FEVER PITCH. EPISODI 2: UNA NOVA ESTRELLA PER A UNA NOVA ERA
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Tots els equips d’èxit necessiten la seva estrella, el seu far, el seu referent. Amb l’actual Arsenal que va iniciar Arteta apagant-se – i que en aquesta partida va arribar a guanyar 5 títols amb Ancelotti – Giorgos decideix que el seu nou Arsenal necessita una nova figura. Saka i Martinelli ja passen de la […]
CAPÍTOL 3: PEP GUARDIOLA I EL PLAYOFF DE LA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
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El cap de Pep Guardiola ple d’esgarrapades. Aquesta és la imatge del Manchester City aquesta temporada, la pitjor sota les ordres de Pep Guardiola, i no pels resultats – que òbviament no són bons – sinó per la manera com juga l’equip. En Pep és, en la meva opinió, el millor entrenador del món i […]
CHAPTER 3: PEP GUARDIOLA AND THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE PLAYOFFS
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Pep’s scratched head. That’s the image of this Man City season, the worst under Pep Guardiola and not because of the results -which aren’t good of course- but the way the team plays. Pep is, in my opinion the best coach in the world and maybe in the football history. His Barça made us fall […]
CHOOSE LIFE. SEASON 3: FEVER PITCH. EPISODE 1: THREE MONTHS AND ONE GOAL.
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INTRODUCTION Giorgos Palagostecoglou arrives at Arsenal for the final three months of the 31/32 season, taking over at a challenging time for the club. Despite winning their first-ever Champions League in 2027 and adding a UEFA Super Cup, two FA Cups (2027, 2029), a Carabao Cup (2028), and two Community Shields (2027, 2029) to their […]
CHOOSE LIFE. TEMPORADA 3: FEBRE A LES GRADES. EPISODI 1: TRES MESOS I UN OBJECTIU.
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INTRODUCCIÓ Giorgos Palagostecoglou arriba a l’Arsenal als últims 3 mesos de temporada 31/32 i en un moment complicat pel club. Si bé és cert que el club va aconseguir la seva primera Champions League el 2027, i que des d’aleshores ha guanyat la Supercopa d’Europa, dues FA Cup (2027 i 2029), una Carabao Cup (2028) […]
CAPÍTOL 2: ANGE POSTECOGLOU I EL NORTH LONDON DERBY
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Està sent una temporada difícil per al Tottenham de Postecoglou. Tot i que és la seva segona temporada, i ell diu “Sempre guanyo coses en la meva segona temporada”, les lesions han passat factura a l’equip i al seu estil de joc. La temporada passada vaig enamorar-me per complet de l’estil de joc del Tottenham […]
CHAPTER 2: ANGE POSTECOGLOU AND THE NORTH LONDON DERBY
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It’s been a difficult season for Postecoglou’s Tottenham. Though it’s his second season, and he always say “I always win things in my second season”, injuries have taken a toll on the team and his play style. I fell in love with Ange’s approach last season, but I’ve seen very little of that this season. […]
CHOOSE LIFE SEASON 2 EPISODE 5 – EVERY NEW BEGINNING COMES FROM SOME OTHER BEGINNING’S END
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The 30/31 season will be the last one for Palagostecoglou at Aston Villa. Despite overcoming the rough start to the season, some unresolved issues remained, eventually leading to his resignation. Let’s break down how we got to this point. We left the team in a good position but with tough matches ahead against Chelsea, Newcastle, […]
CHOOSE LIFE TEMPORADA 2 EPISODI 5 – EVERY NEW BEGINNING COMES FROM SOME OTHER BEGINNING’S ENDS
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La temporada 30/31 acabarà sent la última de Palagostecoglou a l’Aston Villa. Tot i haver superat el mal moment de principi de temporada, han quedat astelles que no s’han pogut superar fins al punt que han suposat la dimissió de Palagostecoglou. Desenvolupem aquí com s’ha arribat a aquesta situació. Vam deixar l’equip en bona posició […]
3 BENCHES – INTRODUCTION AND CHAPTER 1
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I’m starting a new writing project. This time, it isn’t about Football Manager, though I won’t stop playing it. It’s a different concept: while in FM, I create a new manager with a unique identity, here I will simulate three real coaches during the 2024/25 season. Three benches, three styles, three stories to tell. Football […]
3 BANQUETES – INTRODUCCIÓ I CAPÍTOL 1
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Començo un nou projecte escrit. Aquest cop, no gira al voltant del Football Manager, tot i que no deixaré de jugar-hi. És una idea diferent: mentre que al FM creo un nou entrenador amb una identitat pròpia, aquí simularé tres entrenadors reals durant la temporada 2024/25. Tres banquetes, tres estils, tres històries per explicar. El […]
CHOOSE LIFE – SEASON 2, EPISODE 4: UNDER PRESSURE
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Tottenham Stadium – 5/10/2030 – 15:00“Kulusevski with the corner kick… Guzmaaan! 1-0 to Tottenham!”“Roque. To Wirtz… he’s not offside… and Wirtz DOUBLE THE SCORE!”“Wiiiirtz!! SENSATIONAL FREE KICK! IT’S 3-0 AFTER JUST 32 MINUTES! VILLA’S MISERY DEEPENS AS THEIR LOSING STREAK LOOKS SET TO CONTINUE!” “Sergio Gomez will take the penalty… SEIMEN! NOT EVEN FROM THE […]
CHOOSE LIFE – TEMPORADA 2, EPISODI 4: SOTA PRESSIÓ
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Tottenham Stadium – 5/10/2030 – 15:00“Kulusevski with the corner kick… Guzmaaan! 1-0 to Tottenham!”“Roque. To Wirtz… he’s not offside… and Wirtz DOUBLE THE SCORE!”“Wiiiirtz!! SENSATIONAL FREE KICK! IT’S 3-0 AFTER JUST 32 MINUTES! VILLA’S MISERY DEEPENS AS THEIR LOSING STREAK LOOKS SET TO CONTINUE!” “Sergio Gomez will take the penalty… SEIMEN! NOT EVEN FROM THE […]
CHOOSE LIFE SEASON 2. EPISODE 3: THE BEST OF THE REST
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From the Bluesky account, I have already been updating how the 29/30 season, the second for Palagostecoglou at Aston Villa, has progressed. Therefore, this season’s summary will be shorter than in previous editions, but it will allow us to focus on other aspects such as the systems and tactics used by Palagostecoglou and the players […]
CHOOSE LIFE TEMPORADA 2. EPISODI 3: ELS MILLORS DE LA RESTA
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Des del compte de Bluesky ja he anat actualitzant com ha anat evolucionant la temporada 29/30, la segona de Palagostecoglou a l’Aston Villa. Per tant, el resum de la temporada serà més breu que en edicions anteriors, però ens permetrà centrar-nos en altres aspectes com els sistemes i tàctiques utilitzades per Palagostecoglou i el rendiment […]