Category: Simply Norman

My third season with Hungerford was an interesting experience. We set out to build on the good foundation we laid last year, and maybe to secure the final play off spot. As the season unfolded we shot into contention for the title and held the number one spot for ten consecutive weeks.

We couldn’t keep up the separation and were … Do you want to know more?

Last season was a disappointment. When I arrived at Hungerford I believed that the nucleus of the side was solid and only a few changes were needed to turn the clubs fortunes around. This illusion was shattered early on as we struggled for consistency. Obviously we lacked the players to compete at this level.

My goal in the off season … Do you want to know more?

Having made up my mind to leave Greater Yarmouth, I went in search of a new job. My objective was to get in before all of the player and staff contracts were finalized for the upcoming season. One club which caught my eye was Hungerford Town.

They have fallen from grace and suffered relegation from Calor Southern Premier Division to … Do you want to know more?

After Slimbridge decided that they didn’t want to keep me around I went looking for new digs. I had interviews with a couple of clubs however it was Great Yarmouth town who made the first approach. After some serious consideration I decided that this was a good option for me and so I packed up my stuff and tootled across … Do you want to know more?

My first job as manager was taking over newly promoted Slimbridge in the Calor Southern Division One South/West League. I took over with ten matches remaining in the 2016/17 season and the team sitting just above the relegation zone.

Under my guidance the team won eight out of ten matches and finished the season in 10^th position. I also … Do you want to know more?

Lower League Management is something which has always interested me about Football Manager. There is something about running a team of no-name players in a life and death struggle for survival that really appeals to me.

I have tried many versions of the game, and keep being drawn back to FM14. I am not sure why that is. I think … Do you want to know more?