Yeah, starting in Div 5 was fun. I bought like 50 players in the first week i took over. Just checked and i only have one player left from the initial batch of signings. Scamacca. A few i signed a couple months later like Gvardiol and Tapsoba. I have sold a few good players but not too many. Mac Allister, Frattesi and Pedro Goncalves off the top.
Gaming The SM RedCafe League
- Thread starter Damien
- Start date
Just looking at the Cardiff side and I love it tbf. But I knew this season was my go for it season.
División 5 might be the next step.
Yesterday's 2:1 victory against Wolves. 2, possibly 3 games left of the season if I can progress against Freiburg tonight.
Oblak (93)
Frimpong (91)↓ Stones (93)
Alaba (94) Hakimi (92)
Rice (93) Trent (94)
Pulisic (91)↓ -- Bellingham (95) -- Pedri (92)
Mbappe (96)
Subs: Van Dijk (94), Kounde (92)↑, Zakaria (90), Goretzka (92)↑, Eriksen (91), Sancho (90), Williams (90)
Did not travel: Baku (89), Disasi (89)
Key:
= Goal
= Assist
= MOTM
↓ = Subbed off
↑ = Subbed on
Next three games:
CCSFL2: Freiburg (A)
MD38: Reigning Champions Everton (A)
Manchester United v Wolves fixtures this season
Oblak (93)
Frimpong (91)↓ Stones (93)
Alaba (94) Hakimi (92)Rice (93) Trent (94)
Pulisic (91)↓ -- Bellingham (95) -- Pedri (92)
Mbappe (96)
Subs: Van Dijk (94), Kounde (92)↑, Zakaria (90), Goretzka (92)↑, Eriksen (91), Sancho (90), Williams (90)
Did not travel: Baku (89), Disasi (89)
Key:
= Goal = Assist = MOTM↓ = Subbed off
↑ = Subbed on
Next three games:
CCSFL2: Freiburg (A)
MD38: Reigning Champions Everton (A)
Manchester United v Wolves fixtures this season
| Game | Utd Poss | Wolves Poss | Utd Shots (SoT) | Wolves Shots (SoT) | Utd Goals | Wolves Goals | Utd SoT Conv. | Wolves SoT Conv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st Feb: Wolves v Utd | 55% | 45% | 16 (8) | 9 (3) | 2 | 1 | 25% | 33.3% |
7th Apr: Utd v Wolves | 57% | 43% | 13 (4) | 8 (3) | 2 | 1 | 50% | 33.3% |
Combined | 56% | 44% | 29 (12) | 17 (6) | 4 | 2 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
Cardiff victory is looking like an inevitable judging from the records - prove me wrong @TheReligion! It's mad that Everton's Home and United's Away record are near identical
Man United’s to lose here. Congrats.
Cardiff victory is looking like an inevitable judging from the records - prove me wrong @TheReligion! It's mad that Everton's Home and United's Away record are near identical
0:0 draw away to Freiburg takes me to the final. I've got a feeling the next week and a bit will be very frustrating for me.
Oblak (93)
Frimpong (91) Disasi (89) Zakaria (90) Baku (89)
Goretzka (92) Gomes (86*)
Williams (90) -- Eriksen (91) -- Sancho (90)
Pulisic (91)
Subs: Van Dijk (94), Stones (93), Rice (93), Alaba (94), Trent (94), Bellingham (95), Mbappe (96)
Did not travel: Kounde (92), Hakimi (92), Pedri (92)
*but should be 87/88
Key:
= Goal
= Assist
= MOTM
↓ = Subbed off
↑ = Subbed on
Next three games:
MD38: Reigning Champions Everton (A)
CCF: Newcastle United (N)
Manchester United v Freiburg fixtures this season
Oblak (93)
Frimpong (91) Disasi (89) Zakaria (90) Baku (89)
Goretzka (92) Gomes (86*)
Williams (90) -- Eriksen (91) -- Sancho (90)
Pulisic (91)
Subs: Van Dijk (94), Stones (93), Rice (93), Alaba (94), Trent (94), Bellingham (95), Mbappe (96)
Did not travel: Kounde (92), Hakimi (92), Pedri (92)
*but should be 87/88
Key:
= Goal = Assist = MOTM↓ = Subbed off
↑ = Subbed on
Next three games:
MD38: Reigning Champions Everton (A)
CCF: Newcastle United (N)
Manchester United v Freiburg fixtures this season
| Game | Utd Poss | Freiburg Poss | Utd Shots (SoT) | Freiburg Shots (SoT) | Utd Goals | Freiburg Goals | Utd SoT Conv. | Freiburg SoT Conv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st Apr: Utd v Freiburg | 63% | 37% | 21 (13) | 7 (0) | 3 | 0 | 23.1% | N/A |
8th Apr: Freiburg v Utd | 56% | 44% | 13 (8) | 10 (2) | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% |
Combined | 59.5% | 40.5% | 34 (21) | 17 (2) | 3 | 0 | 14.3% | 0% |
@Ravelation the game has kicked you for inactivity (not logged on in 3 weeks). Put a temp in charge saving the team until next Wednesday. Hope you're well wherever you are and if you do come back online in that time and want the team back or nah just let us know.
Latest table:
This time last season:
Alternate table where 2.5 SoT = one goal:
This time last season:
Alternate table where 2.5 SoT = one goal:
@Wino1 definitely looks in the best position to stay up. @LungiDevil and @TheReligion have it rough in terms of opposition - wishing you all all the best in the final game.
@BenitoSTARR will do a job and that should be enough. I'm sure they sniff blood looking at United's last fixture.
@Wino1 definitely looks in the best position to stay up. @LungiDevil and @TheReligion have it rough in terms of opposition - wishing you all all the best in the final game.
Immaterial at the end of the day, as we are getting relegated next season for sure.
@spontaneus1 the game has kicked you for inactivity - do you want to return to Barnsley or just lost interest in the game altogether?
I really am shit at this.
Congrats to JB and Everton on winning the title once again. Lost 3:2 away to Everton with a late winner. Need to beat Newcastle or it'll probably go down as being more gutting than last season when I finished 12th in the league.
Oblak (93)
Stones (93) Van Dijk (94) Alaba (94) Hakimi (92)↓
Rice (93) Trent (94)
Pulisic (91)↓ -- Bellingham (95) -- Pedri (92)
Mbappe (96)
Subs: Kounde (92)↑, Frimpong (91), Zakaria (90), Goretzka (92)↑, Sancho (90), Eriksen (91), Williams (90)
Did not travel: Baku (89), Disasi (89)
Key:
= Goal
= Assist
= MOTM
↓ = Subbed off
↑ = Subbed on
Next three games:
CCF: Newcastle United (N)
Manchester United v Everton fixtures this season
Oblak (93)
Stones (93) Van Dijk (94) Alaba (94) Hakimi (92)↓
Rice (93) Trent (94)
Pulisic (91)
↓ -- Bellingham (95) -- Pedri (92)Mbappe (96)
Subs: Kounde (92)↑, Frimpong (91), Zakaria (90), Goretzka (92)↑, Sancho (90), Eriksen (91), Williams (90)
Did not travel: Baku (89), Disasi (89)
Key:
= Goal = Assist = MOTM↓ = Subbed off
↑ = Subbed on
Next three games:
CCF: Newcastle United (N)
Manchester United v Everton fixtures this season
| Game | Utd Poss | Everton Poss | Utd Shots (SoT) | Everton Shots (SoT) | Utd Goals | Everton Goals | Utd SoT Conv. | Everton SoT Conv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4th Feb: Utd v Everton | 51% | 49% | 13 (4) | 10 (4) | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% |
11th Apr: Everton v Utd | 50% | 50% | 10 (3) | 12 (5) | 2 | 3 | 66.6% | 60% |
Combined | 50.5% | 49.5% | 23 (7) | 22 (9) | 2 | 3 | 28.6% | 33.3% |
Everton rapidly closing in on United's league title haul
30 Seasons of the RedCafe League: All-time Division 1 standings.
Most
Games Played: 1140 (Aston Villa, Everton and Manchester United)
Overall Wins: 651 (Manchester United)
Overall Draws: 277 (Arsenal)
Overall Losses: 422 (Aston Villa)
Overall Goals For: 2219 (Manchester United)
Overall Goals Against: 1600 (Aston Villa)
Overall Goal Difference: +886 (Manchester United)
Overall Points: 2176 (Manchester United)
Home Wins: 329 (Manchester United)
Home Draws: 142 (Arsenal)
Home Losses: 208 (Aston Villa)
Home Goals For: 1167 (Everton)
Home Goals Against: 798 (Aston Villa)
Home Goal Difference: +498 (Everton)
Home Points: 1097 (Manchester United)
Away Wins: 322 (Manchester United)
Away Draws: 135 (Arsenal)
Away Losses: 218 (Wolverhampton Wanderers)
Away Goals For: 1093 (Manchester United)
Away Goals Against: 802 (Aston Villa)
Away Goal Difference: +440 (Manchester United)
Away Points: 1079 (Manchester United)
Top 5 Overall Win %
Most
Games Played: 1140 (Aston Villa, Everton and Manchester United)
Overall Wins: 651 (Manchester United)
Overall Draws: 277 (Arsenal)
Overall Losses: 422 (Aston Villa)
Overall Goals For: 2219 (Manchester United)
Overall Goals Against: 1600 (Aston Villa)
Overall Goal Difference: +886 (Manchester United)
Overall Points: 2176 (Manchester United)
Home Wins: 329 (Manchester United)
Home Draws: 142 (Arsenal)
Home Losses: 208 (Aston Villa)
Home Goals For: 1167 (Everton)
Home Goals Against: 798 (Aston Villa)
Home Goal Difference: +498 (Everton)
Home Points: 1097 (Manchester United)
Away Wins: 322 (Manchester United)
Away Draws: 135 (Arsenal)
Away Losses: 218 (Wolverhampton Wanderers)
Away Goals For: 1093 (Manchester United)
Away Goals Against: 802 (Aston Villa)
Away Goal Difference: +440 (Manchester United)
Away Points: 1079 (Manchester United)
Top 5 Overall Win %
- Manchester United - 57.11% (651/1140)
- Everton - 54.47% (621/1140)
- Manchester City - 50.63% (404/798)
- Nottingham Forest - 48.54% (498/1026)
- Cardiff City - 46.89% (196/418)
Can you do a table for Overall Win %?30 Seasons of the RedCafe League: All-time Division 1 standings.
Most
Games Played: 1140 (Aston Villa, Everton and Manchester United)
Overall Wins: 651 (Manchester United)
Overall Draws: 277 (Arsenal)
Overall Losses: 422 (Aston Villa)
Overall Goals For: 2219 (Manchester United)
Overall Goals Against: 1600 (Aston Villa)
Overall Goal Difference: +886 (Manchester United)
Overall Points: 2176 (Manchester United)
Home Wins: 329 (Manchester United)
Home Draws: 142 (Arsenal)
Home Losses: 208 (Aston Villa)
Home Goals For: 1167 (Everton)
Home Goals Against: 798 (Aston Villa)
Home Goal Difference: +498 (Everton)
Home Points: 1097 (Manchester United)
Away Wins: 322 (Manchester United)
Away Draws: 135 (Arsenal)
Away Losses: 218 (Wolverhampton Wanderers)
Away Goals For: 1093 (Manchester United)
Away Goals Against: 802 (Aston Villa)
Away Goal Difference: +440 (Manchester United)
Away Points: 1079 (Manchester United)
Top 5 Overall Win %
Congrats to @BenitoSTARR on breaking into the top five overall win %. I think I've hit the peak, would need to win at least 22 games next season to increase the % further.
- Manchester United - 57.11% (651/1140)
- Everton - 54.47% (621/1140)
- Manchester City - 50.63% (404/798)
- Nottingham Forest - 48.54% (498/1026)
- Cardiff City - 46.89% (196/418)
You're doing great.
Yeah I'm gonna reapply today if it's still available
It is now open for you to apply.
The Return of The Manager
By Dom Gill
Who clearly has a balanced view and no attachment to the manager of which this post is about......
The year was 2015. Barnsley FC, a club steeped in history, was languishing in Divisiāo 3, a far cry from its top-tier, cup winning past. That's when, a young manager with a burning ambition, walked in. He saw potential where others saw despair. He knew a complete overhaul was necessary and he was ready to to provide the spark to make it happen. This is his story.
The first masterstroke was the audacious acquisition of legends. Alessandro Del Piero, the graceful striker, who donned his first red red shirt since his senior debut at Padova 26 years previously, he helped ignite the fans' imagination. Another early addition was Roberto Carlos, the free-kick maestro, who brought experience and a winning mentality. The signings were met with surprise and a touch of skepticism, but this fresh new manager knew what he was doing. These weren't just players; they were mentors, inspiring a generation of youngsters.
One such youngster was a scrawny teenager named Trent Alexander-Arnold. This manager saw the spark, the nascent genius of his right foot. Under Del Piero's tutelage, Trent blossomed, his deliveries becoming weapons of mass destruction. The club, revitalized on and off the pitch, became a force to be reckoned with.
Financially, he was a magician. The manager was able to think outside the box, taking control from the ailing chairman and maximizing endorsement deals as well as utilising the legends' star power to generate revenue. Barnsley, once on the brink of financial ruin, became a model of fiscal responsibility.
The climb was arduous but exhilarating. Promotion after promotion defying expectations. Finally, 5 seasons later, Barnsley were back in the promised land – Divisiāo 1. The fairy tale script wasn't even half written though.
The team was crafted masterfully and renowned for its defensive solidity. With Del Piero now the assistant manager helping to orchestrate attacking tactics and Roberto Carlos, now a coach, marshalling the defensive tactics and training the free kick takers. Barnsley's home ground, Oakwell, became a fortress. The big clubs trembled at the prospect of traveling there to face the inevitability of a tiring hard fought game. Most of the time the tactics were a masterclass in defensive organization, frustrating attackers to the point of tears. Shots added up into double figures but the more shots the opposition had the less likely they would walk away with a win. The moniker of being Barnsleyed still live to this day, coined under the iron wall of players and tactics intertwined by the managers genius. Eventually Europe beckoned, and Barnsley, under this manager's leadership, finished an astonishing 5th, carving their name in football history.
But success, as they say, is a double-edged sword. Everton came knocking. Their trophy-laden manager stepped down, and Barnsley's manager with his name, now writ large in footballing folklore, was the obvious choice. It was an offer that could not be refused. With that he left Barnsley with a heavy heart, a promise of a return lingering in the air.
Everton was a success story with an unexpected reunion for Tren Alexande-Arnold. New trophies adorning the cabinet, but something was not right for this experienced manager, it just wasn't the same. The yearning for raw passion of the fans, the underdog spirit of players not expected to win. Everton became a bad decision realised by a lack of excitement. A real challenge was needed. With his mind set he stepped down.
Gillingham became the new canvas. The club stuck in Divisiāo 4, offered a familiar challenge. With a renewed feeling for life and unwavering determination, a promise to repeat the Barnsley magic was a possibility, which eventually came true, again leading a club into Divisiāo 1.
Now, as the Barnsley manager position opens up, fate seems to be whispering this manager's name once more. Messages flooding into his inbox – Del Piero, ageless and enthusiastic, Roberto Carlos, boasting his support, even the young guns like Gabriel Martinelli, Takefuso Kubo, Sam Grenwood and Harvey Elliot, all eager to reunite with the manager that had faith in them when he brought them into Barnsley originally. Even Mason Mount, a testament to the talent-spotting prowess, sent in well wishes.
This is his chance at redemption. To rewrite the ending with Barnsley to correct a mistake that should never have been made. This time, he will not walk away. A new dynasty will be built, a new goal for European success is promised and a new team to strike the old fears into the hearts of giants. The return of the prodigal manager.
The story, as they say never stopped, but it feels like a new beginning is about to dawn.
The manager in question, none other than Frank Castle.
By Dom Gill
Who clearly has a balanced view and no attachment to the manager of which this post is about......
The year was 2015. Barnsley FC, a club steeped in history, was languishing in Divisiāo 3, a far cry from its top-tier, cup winning past. That's when, a young manager with a burning ambition, walked in. He saw potential where others saw despair. He knew a complete overhaul was necessary and he was ready to to provide the spark to make it happen. This is his story.
The first masterstroke was the audacious acquisition of legends. Alessandro Del Piero, the graceful striker, who donned his first red red shirt since his senior debut at Padova 26 years previously, he helped ignite the fans' imagination. Another early addition was Roberto Carlos, the free-kick maestro, who brought experience and a winning mentality. The signings were met with surprise and a touch of skepticism, but this fresh new manager knew what he was doing. These weren't just players; they were mentors, inspiring a generation of youngsters.
One such youngster was a scrawny teenager named Trent Alexander-Arnold. This manager saw the spark, the nascent genius of his right foot. Under Del Piero's tutelage, Trent blossomed, his deliveries becoming weapons of mass destruction. The club, revitalized on and off the pitch, became a force to be reckoned with.
Financially, he was a magician. The manager was able to think outside the box, taking control from the ailing chairman and maximizing endorsement deals as well as utilising the legends' star power to generate revenue. Barnsley, once on the brink of financial ruin, became a model of fiscal responsibility.
The climb was arduous but exhilarating. Promotion after promotion defying expectations. Finally, 5 seasons later, Barnsley were back in the promised land – Divisiāo 1. The fairy tale script wasn't even half written though.
The team was crafted masterfully and renowned for its defensive solidity. With Del Piero now the assistant manager helping to orchestrate attacking tactics and Roberto Carlos, now a coach, marshalling the defensive tactics and training the free kick takers. Barnsley's home ground, Oakwell, became a fortress. The big clubs trembled at the prospect of traveling there to face the inevitability of a tiring hard fought game. Most of the time the tactics were a masterclass in defensive organization, frustrating attackers to the point of tears. Shots added up into double figures but the more shots the opposition had the less likely they would walk away with a win. The moniker of being Barnsleyed still live to this day, coined under the iron wall of players and tactics intertwined by the managers genius. Eventually Europe beckoned, and Barnsley, under this manager's leadership, finished an astonishing 5th, carving their name in football history.
But success, as they say, is a double-edged sword. Everton came knocking. Their trophy-laden manager stepped down, and Barnsley's manager with his name, now writ large in footballing folklore, was the obvious choice. It was an offer that could not be refused. With that he left Barnsley with a heavy heart, a promise of a return lingering in the air.
Everton was a success story with an unexpected reunion for Tren Alexande-Arnold. New trophies adorning the cabinet, but something was not right for this experienced manager, it just wasn't the same. The yearning for raw passion of the fans, the underdog spirit of players not expected to win. Everton became a bad decision realised by a lack of excitement. A real challenge was needed. With his mind set he stepped down.
Gillingham became the new canvas. The club stuck in Divisiāo 4, offered a familiar challenge. With a renewed feeling for life and unwavering determination, a promise to repeat the Barnsley magic was a possibility, which eventually came true, again leading a club into Divisiāo 1.
Now, as the Barnsley manager position opens up, fate seems to be whispering this manager's name once more. Messages flooding into his inbox – Del Piero, ageless and enthusiastic, Roberto Carlos, boasting his support, even the young guns like Gabriel Martinelli, Takefuso Kubo, Sam Grenwood and Harvey Elliot, all eager to reunite with the manager that had faith in them when he brought them into Barnsley originally. Even Mason Mount, a testament to the talent-spotting prowess, sent in well wishes.
This is his chance at redemption. To rewrite the ending with Barnsley to correct a mistake that should never have been made. This time, he will not walk away. A new dynasty will be built, a new goal for European success is promised and a new team to strike the old fears into the hearts of giants. The return of the prodigal manager.
The story, as they say never stopped, but it feels like a new beginning is about to dawn.
The manager in question, none other than Frank Castle.
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Barnsley Applications (bearing in mind that Ipswich Town and Queens Park Rangers managers are not on the caf so were restricted by the character count on SM)
BenitoSTARR (Cardiff City - Division 1)
Can view here
Dom Gill/Frank Castle (Gillingham - Division 1)
Can view here (too long for character count)
Gagan 06 (Ipswich Town - Division 2)
BenitoSTARR (Cardiff City - Division 1)
Can view here
Dom Gill/Frank Castle (Gillingham - Division 1)
Can view here (too long for character count)
Gagan 06 (Ipswich Town - Division 2)
Maximus (Queens Park Rangers - Division 2)
Voting is taking place in the conversation, or, for those who are banned/don't have an account here, they can PM me their vote on SM.Serious points why I think I should be given the nod: I believe I am the weakest squad in the GW currently I'm a very active and responsive player who enjoys trading and good back and forth, I'm also someone who has a track record of taking keen interest in GWs and doing my part to keep them fun, competitive and engaging for other players especially new players or players feeling in a bit of a rut.
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My application (apologies distracted by WW)
Cardiff are now a consistent top 4 and more recently league title challengers and am now officially in the top 5 managers for win % with a vastly inferior squad.
Over 646 games with the club and 1462 points gives me an average ppG of 2.26 and in my 5+ years at the club I’ve managed to win trophies despite being the underdog every season.
I’ve been in the GW a long time and have been passed over for other new clubs including the Everton job, and used that to take my side to new levels. I took a club that has no right being in a title race to within goal difference of the title.
I even rejected the Arsenal job when I was subsequently offered it because I felt I had more to give to Cardiff.
But right now I leave the team in a great position. Every single starting position has a 91+ rated option with a 90+ back up (GK excluded) and each one has a youth academy player or 2 ready to take over in future.
The youth academy has some outstanding prospects in particular Hato and Bardghji.
It would present another manager a great option too, try again for another title or look to build on my success.
As for Barnsley they are a great project and a club I know I could do a lot with. I’m always active in deals and so you know id be looking to use the squad to improve key positions. You also know from my work with Cardiff that I can build a club up with a few good players into one with lots of great ones.
It’s a club that needs to look to the future not cling to the
Others have been given their chance to start fresh at a new club and I think 5 years in Wales is enough now.
Yours
Benito
Cardiff are now a consistent top 4 and more recently league title challengers and am now officially in the top 5 managers for win % with a vastly inferior squad.
Over 646 games with the club and 1462 points gives me an average ppG of 2.26 and in my 5+ years at the club I’ve managed to win trophies despite being the underdog every season.
I’ve been in the GW a long time and have been passed over for other new clubs including the Everton job, and used that to take my side to new levels. I took a club that has no right being in a title race to within goal difference of the title.
I even rejected the Arsenal job when I was subsequently offered it because I felt I had more to give to Cardiff.
But right now I leave the team in a great position. Every single starting position has a 91+ rated option with a 90+ back up (GK excluded) and each one has a youth academy player or 2 ready to take over in future.
The youth academy has some outstanding prospects in particular Hato and Bardghji.
It would present another manager a great option too, try again for another title or look to build on my success.
As for Barnsley they are a great project and a club I know I could do a lot with. I’m always active in deals and so you know id be looking to use the squad to improve key positions. You also know from my work with Cardiff that I can build a club up with a few good players into one with lots of great ones.
It’s a club that needs to look to the future not cling to the
Others have been given their chance to start fresh at a new club and I think 5 years in Wales is enough now.
Yours
Benito
^ Thanks, Benito.
Final table:
This time last season:
Alternate table where 2.5 SoT = one goal:
Final table:
This time last season:
Alternate table where 2.5 SoT = one goal:
3:0 victory against Newcastle United in the SMFA Shield to end my season. Gutted about losing out on the league but main goal pre-season was to finish in top four so can't complain about getting a trophy.
Oblak (93)
Stones (93) Van Dijk (94) Alaba (94) Hakimi (92)↓
Rice (93) Trent (94)
Pulisic (91)↓ -- Bellingham (95) -- Pedri (92)
Mbappe (96)
Subs: Kounde (92)↑, Frimpong (91), Zakaria (90), Goretzka (92)↑, Sancho (90), Eriksen (91), Williams (90)
Did not travel: Baku (89), Disasi (89)
Key:
= Goal
= Assist
= MOTM
↓ = Subbed off
↑ = Subbed on
Manchester United v Newcastle Utd fixtures this season
Oblak (93)
Stones (93)
Van Dijk (94) Alaba (94) Hakimi (92)↓Rice (93) Trent (94)
Pulisic (91)↓ -- Bellingham (95)
-- Pedri (92)Mbappe (96)
Subs: Kounde (92)↑, Frimpong (91), Zakaria (90), Goretzka (92)↑, Sancho (90), Eriksen (91), Williams (90)
Did not travel: Baku (89), Disasi (89)
Key:
= Goal = Assist = MOTM↓ = Subbed off
↑ = Subbed on
Manchester United v Newcastle Utd fixtures this season
| Game | Utd Poss | Newcastle Utd Poss | Utd Shots (SoT) | Newcastle Utd Shots (SoT) | Utd Goals | Newcastle Utd Goals | Utd SoT Conv. | Newcastle Utd SoT Conv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11th Jan: Utd v Newcastle Utd | 60% | 40% | 18 (8) | 9 (3) | 4 | 1 | 50% | 33.3% |
17th Mar: Newcastle Utd v Utd | 51% | 49% | 12 (3) | 9 (4) | 2 | 0 | 66.6% | 0% |
16th Apr: Utd v Newcastle Utd (SMFA Shield) | 54% | 46% | 16 (7) | 12 (4) | 3 | 0 | 42.9% | 0% |
Combined | 55% | 45% | 46 (18) | 30 (11) | 9 | 1 | 50% | 9.1% |
Congrats to greeny for becoming the joint fourth most successful manager after winning 2 trophies this season. He is now just one league title away from becoming the second manager to have won every trophy in The RedCafe League.
Great achievement.
I vote benny boy
Power Rankings end of Season 30
New
Power Rankings
There we go! Full spreadsheet here
Complete list of clubs who have been #1 in PR (last 5 season average placing):
The lowest Manchester United have ever been in the Power Rankings is 3 (S14 - City was 1st and Everton was 2nd, S19 & S20 - Darlington was 1st and Everton was 2nd). Tottenham Hotspur remain the only side to be 1st in the power rankings without winning the league.
| Curr PR | Prev PR | Chng | Team Name | Worst Finish | Best Finish | Last 5 Season Avg. | 30 Season Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 2 | ▲ 1 | Manchester United | 12 | 1 | 3.8 | 3.5 |
1 | 3 | ▲ 2 | Everton | 16 | 1 | 3.8 | 5.2 |
3 | 1 | ▼ 2 | Nottingham Forest | 28 | 1 | 4.0 | 7.6 |
4 | 6 | ▲ 2 | Cardiff City | 43 | 2 | 4.4 | 22.8 |
5 | 4 | ▼ 1 | Aston Villa | 17 | 1 | 5.6 | 9.3 |
6 | 5 | ▼ 1 | Southend United | 81 | 2 | 5.8 | 32.1 |
7 | 8 | ▲ 1 | Hereford | 100 | 4 | 6.4 | 47.6 |
8 | 7 | ▼ 1 | Liverpool | 26 | 2 | 8.4 | 12.9 |
9 | 9 | - | Newcastle United | 23 | 2 | 10.6 | 10.7 |
10 | 10 | - | Middlesbrough | 42 | 6 | 11.0 | 21.3 |
11 | 12 | ▲ 1 | Norwich City | 37 | 5 | 11.2 | 21.4 |
12 | 13 | ▲ 1 | Leyton Orient | 97 | 7 | 11.8 | 56.0 |
13 | 14 | ▲ 1 | Fulham | 22 | 2 | 12.4 | 11.5 |
14 | 15 | ▲ 1 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 24 | 3 | 13.2 | 13.9 |
15 | 17 | ▲ 2 | Sunderland | 31 | 3 | 15.8 | 12.7 |
16 | 11 | ▼ 5 | Arsenal | 26 | 1 | 16.2 | 7.6 |
17 | 18 | ▲ 1 | West Ham United | 41 | 15 | 17.8 | 25.7 |
18 | 20 | ▲ 2 | Darlington | 81 | 1 | 18.4 | 16.1 |
19 | 16 | ▼ 3 | Chelsea | 28 | 1 | 19.8 | 12.6 |
20 | 19 | ▼ 1 | Kidderminster Harriers | 99 | 12 | 19.8 | 54.6 |
21 | 21 | - | Milton Keynes Dons | 63 | 4 | 21.2 | 22.1 |
22 | 23 | ▲ 1 | Bournemouth | 69 | 7 | 22.2 | 28.2 |
23 | 25 | ▲ 2 | Leeds United | 42 | 8 | 23.0 | 27.8 |
24 | 22 | ▼ 2 | Southampton | 45 | 10 | 23.8 | 22.5 |
25 | 27 | ▲ 2 | Gillingham | 75 | 19 | 24.4 | 54.0 |
26 | 24 | ▼ 2 | Bristol City | 43 | 13 | 25.4 | 27.0 |
27 | 30 | ▲ 3 | Manchester City | 32 | 1 | 26.8 | 12.2 |
28 | 28 | - | Blackburn Rovers | 41 | 1 | 27.4 | 22.3 |
29 | 26 | ▼ 3 | Tottenham Hotspur | 35 | 2 | 28.2 | 14.7 |
30 | 29 | ▼ 1 | Barnsley | 57 | 5 | 28.2 | 30.3 |
38 | 40 | ▲ 2 | Queens Park Rangers | 47 | 5 | 39.8 | 28.8 |
41 | 58 | ▲ 17 | Bradford City | 81 | 20 | 45.0 | 59.4 |
47 | 47 | - | Ipswich Town | 54 | 15 | 46.6 | 29.7 |
48 | 50 | ▲ 2 | Derby County | 57 | 6 | 46.8 | 34.4 |
49 | 53 | ▲ 4 | Plymouth Argyle | 75 | 13 | 47.6 | 35.3 |
61 | 74 | ▲ 13 | Rochdale | 89 | 41 | 62.4 | 69.4 |
There we go! Full spreadsheet here
Complete list of clubs who have been #1 in PR (last 5 season average placing):
S05: Manchester United
S06: Manchester City
S07: Manchester United
S08: Manchester United
S09: Manchester United
S10: Tottenham Hotspur
S11: Manchester United
S12: Manchester City & Manchester United (joint 1st)
S13: Manchester City
S14: Manchester City
S15: Manchester United
S16: Everton
S17: Everton
S18: Everton
S19: Darlington
S20: Darlington
S21: Darlington
S22: Everton
S23: Everton
S24: Everton & Manchester United (joint 1st)
S25: Manchester United
S26: Everton
S27: Manchester United
S28: Manchester United
S29: Nottingham Forest
S30: Everton & Manchester United (joint 1st)
S06: Manchester City
S07: Manchester United
S08: Manchester United
S09: Manchester United
S10: Tottenham Hotspur
S11: Manchester United
S12: Manchester City & Manchester United (joint 1st)
S13: Manchester City
S14: Manchester City
S15: Manchester United
S16: Everton
S17: Everton
S18: Everton
S19: Darlington
S20: Darlington
S21: Darlington
S22: Everton
S23: Everton
S24: Everton & Manchester United (joint 1st)
S25: Manchester United
S26: Everton
S27: Manchester United
S28: Manchester United
S29: Nottingham Forest
S30: Everton & Manchester United (joint 1st)
The lowest Manchester United have ever been in the Power Rankings is 3 (S14 - City was 1st and Everton was 2nd, S19 & S20 - Darlington was 1st and Everton was 2nd). Tottenham Hotspur remain the only side to be 1st in the power rankings without winning the league.
Division 1 top flight records tables (new entries this season/ongoing streaks in light purple)
Division 2 records table (new entries this season in light purple)
Division 3 records table (new entries this season in light purple)
Division 4 records table (new entries this season in light purple)
Division 5 records table (new entries this season in light purple)
Thank you to each and every one of you for being part of the league. Without you all, this wouldn't have lasted as long as it has done so far.
Division 2 records table (new entries this season in light purple)
Division 3 records table (new entries this season in light purple)
Division 4 records table (new entries this season in light purple)
Division 5 records table (new entries this season in light purple)
Thank you to each and every one of you for being part of the league. Without you all, this wouldn't have lasted as long as it has done so far.
Visualisations
Cumulative Division 1 points
Cumulative Division 1 points
- Sunderland have overtaken Man City into eighth place and Darlington have overtaken Chelsea into 10th place.
- Manchester United have been top on cumulative points since Season 6.
- Manchester United have been top on cumulative goals since Season 1, though Everton aim to overtake this in the next couple of seasons.
- Everton (S12 to S20 inclusive) and Manchester United (S20 to S28 inclusive) had the longest streak of cumulative Top 4 finishes.
- 21 teams have finished in the Top 4, with Southend United being the latest in Season 28.
- Cardiff City have broken into the top 10 with four Top 4 finishes.
- Manchester United have been top/joint top on Top 4 finishes since Season 1.
- 30 teams have won at least one major honour with Southampton being the latest side to do so in Season 29.
- Southend United have become the joint sixth most successful team this season.
- Manchester United have been top/joint top on major honours won since Season 9, earning more trophies (48) than 21 sides on the above graphic combined (47).
And I still didn’t get Barnsley.
Really pissed off with the Brazil reviews. Still no rise for Matheus Martinelli in 2 years despite winning the Libertadores and playing shitloads.
The following clubs have stadium capacity increased
Div 1
Norwich City: 43597 -> 43807
Gillingham: 22379 -> 23512
Div 2
Rochdale: 10249 -> 11222
No others in the other divisions
Div 1
Norwich City: 43597 -> 43807
Gillingham: 22379 -> 23512
Div 2
Rochdale: 10249 -> 11222
No others in the other divisions
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New FFP (23 Apr 2024)
Div 1
Manchester City (51 to 49 @KM)
West Ham United (48 to 50 @TheReligion)
Southampton (54 to 52)
Bournemouth (52 to 54 @Dans)
Gillingham (59 to 56)
Plymouth Argyle (54 to 56 @Mciahel Goodman)
Bradford City (56 to 58 @Ravelation)
Rochdale (63 to 61)
Div 1
- Manchester United - 45/45
- Liverpool - 48/48
- Manchester City - 41/49
- Newcastle United - 48/50
- Sunderland - 47/51
- Aston Villa - 49/52
- Cardiff City - 51/52
- Darlington - 51/52
- Everton - 45/52
- Fulham - 51/52
- Hereford - 52/52
- Leyton Orient - 49/52
- Middlesbrough - 52/52
- Nottingham Forest - 52/52
- Norwich City - 49/52
- Southampton - 51/52
- Southend United - 51/52
- Wolverhampton Wanderers - 51/52
- Leeds United - 52/53
- Gillingham - 46/56
- Tottenham Hotspur - 37/44
- Arsenal - 43/50
- West Ham United - 44/50
- Barnsley - 44/54
- Blackburn Rovers - 31/54
- Bournemouth - 45/54
- Chelsea - 48/54
- Ipswich Town - 54/54
- Milton Keynes Dons - 45/54
- Bristol City - 48/55
- Derby County - 55/56
- Kidderminster Harriers - 54/57
- Bradford City - 54/58
- Queens Park Rangers - 52/58
- Rochdale - 56/61
- Plymouth Argyle - 32/56
Manchester City (51 to 49 @KM)
West Ham United (48 to 50 @TheReligion)
Southampton (54 to 52)
Bournemouth (52 to 54 @Dans)
Gillingham (59 to 56)
Plymouth Argyle (54 to 56 @Mciahel Goodman)
Bradford City (56 to 58 @Ravelation)
Rochdale (63 to 61)
So glad I don't face Everton on the final day. Cardiff City v Southend United on the final day this season could be interesting if Benito stays. Manchester derby on the final day too.
Welcome to the league @IRN-BRUno, who has taken the Division 5 to Division 1 challenge to the ultimate extreme by taking over the side with the lowest value and the worst Power Ranking, finishing at the bottom of Division 5 for the last five consecutive seasons.
Your FFP (explained in convo) is 68.
Your FFP (explained in convo) is 68.
Good work @Damien
@IRN-BRUno good luck and enjoy the fun.