He Who Cannot Sleep Can Still Dream
2029/30 Open Thread: As Les Aiglons prepare for their first Champions League campaign in more than 25 years, Brendan Rodgers experiences the highs and lows of the transfer window.
Seattle Red
The Twig That Falls In The Water Will Never Become A Fish
2028/29 Open Thread: Like a cat, the Scottish Brendan Rodgers always lands on his feet.
When In Lomé
2027/28 Open Thread: With the bitter taste of Champions League disappointment still fresh in his mouth, the Scottish Brendan Rodgers is out for revenge as a new campaign with Etoile Filante begins.
It Has Thundered From The Foot
2026/27 Open Thread: the Scottish Brendan Rodgers runs the rule over his Etoile Filante squad, as they prepare for another tilt at reaching the Champions League Group Stage.
Whispering At Pigeons
2025/26 Open Thread: Brendan Rodgers’ Etoile Filante return to continental football for the first time in nearly 30 years, while striving to defend their Premier League crown.
Little By Little Grow The Bananas
2024/25 Open Thread: Having escaped relegation by the skin of their teeth, Brendan Rodgers’ Etoile Filante look to the future.
However Long The Night, The Dawn Will Break
2023/24 Open Thread: Brendan Rodgers kicks off his tenure at Etoile Filante, sitting rock bottom, desperate for survival.
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Before the first ball is kicked in anger, we must examine the world as it exists in 2024, and meet the manager who will (theoretically) lead our Nearly Men to glory. One way or another, this will all end in tears.
The Nearly Men of Africa – An Introduction
Let me tell you something, my friend. Hope is a dangerous thing. Hope can drive a man insane.
Just A Slight Stiffness Coming On, In The Shoulder
The journey to world domination continues, with Seattle Red taking his turn in the bloggers’ joint save.
Beware The Fury Of A Patient Man
2039 Open Thread: After a rollercoaster year on the continent, Levan “Goose” Akhobadze and Duruji Kvareli plot their revenge.
Live: 2037/38 Champions League Final
Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville are live in Istanbul, as Levan “Goose” Akhobadze’s Duruji Kvareli take on Ralph Hassenhuttl’s Manchester City.
Peace Was Never An Option
2038 Open Thread: The first match kicks off at Duruji Kvareli’s new stadium, Levan Akhobadze Park, as a chance for revenge looms large.
A Kiss With A SharkFist Is Better Than None
A new, strikerless tactic for FM21 based on Julian Nagelsmann’s “sharkmouth” principles. Because nothing says sexy, aggressive football like a SharkFist.
Play It From The Beginning
2037 Open Thread: Ahead of a Champions League tie with Inter Milan, Goose recognizes that Duruji Kvareli’s greatest accomplishments cannot be behind them, because their destiny lies ahead.
Live: 2035/36 Europa League Final
Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville are live in Valencia, as Levan “Goose” Akhobadze’s Duruji Kvareli take on Roger Schmidt’s Leicester City. Can Goose’s men claim their first European title?
How Loose Is Your Goose?
2036 Open Thread: Levan “Goose” Akhobadze wears his sunglasses at night, so he can see the light that’s right before his eyes.
You Can’t Make People Love You, But You Can Make Them Fear You
2035 Open Thread: Levan “Goose” Akhobadze ponders what is more important — keeping his pride and getting nothing, or taking a risk and maybe — maybe — having everything?
As Far Back As I Can Remember, I Always Wanted To Be A Manager
2034 Open Thread: Depite being eliminated from the Champions League, Duruji Kvareli refuse to go home and get their shine box. The Europa League Instead, they make preparations for the Europa League knockout rounds.
Don’t You Want Duruji To Love?
2033 Open Thread: For the first time in their history, Duruji Kvareli reach the Champions League knockout rounds. You better find somebody to love.