A Royale Mess – A Blog Squad Tale | Part Twelve: Merciless Gods | @KingOfTheRooks

Hello and welcome back. Our Scandinavian adventure continues, much to the displeasure of some members of the blogging team who are rooted to the bottom of the table. There were promising signs for Nick’s OB side last time, can it push him on further?

First up Deano takes on Phil and his AaB side. Deano has no idea who his players are or what his game plan was as it’s been 8 weeks since we last got together. It makes no odds as Phil is comfortably brushed aside. The Godfather of Icelandic football having no impact for Phil.

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A Royale Mess – A Blog Squad Tale | Part Eleven: Cereal Penalty Takers | @KingOfTheRooks

Welcome back to our latest venture into how competitive the best Scandinavian sides from CM9798 are against each other. It’s fair to say that since we started there has been a major divide in the league with the bottom three generally cut a drift. Has the transfer window had an impact on reversing anyone’s fortunes yet? Can it?

First up, you guessed it, it’s a cup game. Can Deano’s IFK make it beyond the semi-final against a strong Rangers side? In short, no.

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Celta Vigo 1997/98 – A Secret Santa Blog Part One | @KingOfTheRooks

Well, here we are. The annual treat of being inspired by a mystery kit for our Secret Santa and I have landed in Balaidos with Celta Vigo (thanks Dave). But what is the approach, well, in real life Os Celestes finished 6th in La Liga and reached the round of 16 in the Copa del Rey. The league finish was their best attempt in just over quarter a century. My purpose in this blog will be to better that performance with EXACTLY the same players at my disposal. So let the blog see the squad:

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A Royale Mess – A Blog Squad Tale | Part Ten: Bare Nesetities | @KingOfTheRooks

Hallo, and welcome back! More time to see how our managers react and adapt to their new signings. One thing for sure, if the season so far is anything to go by, it will be goals galore.

First up it is league action. Matt’s AIK are at home to my own Kobenhavn. Games have been quite back and forth and high scoring so let’s see if that changes.

The half time introduction of the secret 6th Simpsons family member makes for a nervy second half but the Wale makes his mark and Kobenhavn come away with a victory. Our Ljung’s were bursting.

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A Royale Mess – A Blog Squad Tale | Part Nine: Re-Brannded | @KingOfTheRooks

Hallo, and welcome back! We’ve had the transfer window which was great fun and now its time for the managers to see if their choices have helped or hindered them.

As ever in Scotland, first up, it’s the cup! A battle between newly refurbished Ross and manager holiday Zak. It looks like its headed for extra time that nobody sitting screensharing post 9pm on a Tuesday wants, and thankfully (for Ross) new boy Karl-Oscar hammers in a winner.

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A Royale Mess – A Blog Squad Tale | Part Eight: The Window of Opportunity | @KingOfTheRooks

Welcome back again! This week’s tale is of the transfer window. Here is a customary reminder of who was allowed to sign how many.

Deano, Nathan and Zak will get 1 transfer, Phil, myself, Ross and Rob will be allowed 3 signings, whilst Dave, Matt and Nick will be afforded 5 new players.

So, who did everyone target. A reminder that everyone was allowed to select any Scandinavian players who began the season at Scandinavian clubs but were not already assigned to one of our teams.

Each manager could provide a list of up to 16 targets in preference order. The draft would see preference go to the lowest ranked team where a tie in selection was made. Any teams tied on points, I’d spin the wheel of misfortune and see who misses out.

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A Royale Mess – A Blog Squad Tale | Part Seven: Zambianavia | @KingOfTheRooks

Welcome back one and all! Here we are again in the Scottish Division Three, also known as the Blog Squad League. We’re approaching the end of September, so the gents have been pondering their transfer targets. Can anyone improve their position before the window?

We have three sets of league fixtures this week to bring us to the end of September. And first up it’s Matt’s AIK vs. Rob’s Gods. I don’t know what frequency Kenneth is tuned into but that is a match winning performance if there ever was one from the 18-year-old.

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A Royale Mess – A Blog Squad Tale | Part Six: Talking Tactics | @KingOfTheRooks

Welcome back everyone. We’re taking a break from the action of the blog league to take a look at what tactics are being employed by each of the teams and have a closer look at some of the key performers in each team.

AIK – Matt

Matt has probably pulled a decent side from the hat, but not a lot of depth on the face of what we have seen so far.

Tactically Matt has chosen a 2-3-3-2 formation which is focused on splitting the pitch into two basic core elements of defence and attack. It should allow you to overload the front with AM’s or FW’s but the match engine will still recognise a healthy bucket of defensive bodies.

As ever, it’s a Direct style to get up the pitch quickly and efficiently but you need the personal up top to be able to manage that style. Matt has conceded 4 goals per game, so perhaps having nothing in the middle is a problem?

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