Sakka Densetsu (The Soccer Legend)

Great last couple of updates!
Good luck with Ehime

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July 17, 2016
Japan Soccer College 1 - 2 Ehime FC

It was the Watanabe show, as Kazuhito Watanabe scored for Japan SC on an indirect free kick, but Ryota Watanabe was the star for Ehime as he notched two first half goals, which were enough for Ehime to pick up the win.
Player of the Match: Shuhei Akasaki (Ehime FC)

Ryota Watanabe Notches Ten

Ehime FC's striker Ryota Watanabe has now achieved 10 goals for the season, and supporters are going nuts over his performances, although he has been kind of streaky, scoring a brace in three games, and disappearing in others.

It's a Fan Day!

The board have chosen Ehime FC's next home match against Tochigi UVA for a fan day. Any paying adult can bring a child along for half price. The purpose of the move is to promote the team and help create new fans. Hopefully it works, as Ehime FC could use more money.

The Transfer Window Opens!

The Japanese transfer window is now open. Ehime isn't in any position to make any purchases, and it faces the problem of needing to cut its wage bill, but risking a downturn if it sells players since it can't sign new ones.

July 24, 2016
Ehime FC 3 - 0 Tochigi UVA

Nishiguchi gets the start at DM because he's wanted playing time and I can't trust Michitaka Akimoto. He concedes a penalty call, but Wendell saves, the second penalty he's saved for me this season. Definitely earning his keep! Shun Ito scores soon after to make it a 2 goal swing in fortunes, and Ehime scores 2 goals in the second half to blow out Tochigi. Both Nishiguchi and Akimoto struggled with injuries, Akimoto having to be taken off.
Player of the Match: Shun Ito (Ehime FC_

Michitaka Akimoto Suffers Hip Injury

Unfortunately, defensive midfielder Michitaka Akimoto's injury is a serious hip injury. He will see a specialist and get back in action in around 3 months.

Fan Day a Success

The board declared the fan day a success, with a bumper crowd of 4,198, and the exciting football that Ehime put on display should ensure a long-term increase in attendance.

July 31, 2016
SC Sagamihara 1 - 0 Ehime FC

It took two cracks, but Yu Kimura was able to score the goal that gave in-administration Sagamihara a much-needed win over Ehime.
Player of the Match: Koki Kotegawa (SC Sagamihara)

Mizuno Not Happy

Ehime FC manager Makoto Mizuno is not happy, not just because his team couldn't make it to 5 games unbeaten, but also because he felt like Ehime FC played without enough heart against Sagamihara.

Japan Manager to Leave Post; Retire

Japan's manager, Alberto Zaccheroni, 63, has retired from being the manager of the Japanese national team to spend more time with his family. His departure opens up a big opportunity, although I won't be able to capitalize on it due to my lowly stature in the game.

August 7, 2016
Ehime FC 0 - 2 Blaublitz

Two early goals against us and we couldn't recover; the chances were there, we just couldn't shoot worth a damn.
Player of the Match: Akira Oshima (Blaublitz)

League Table: 23/34 Complete

For a team that was facing relegation when I got there, 8th isn't bad at all, but I know we can do better. I think promotion is seriously out of the picture though, unfortunately.

Unlucky to end the stretch of games with to losses but you've certainly avoided relegation very well! Keep building and promotion will come soon enough

Unlucky about the last couple of results but overall it was a fairly good month
You have done well to take Ehime to 8th so I am confident it won't be long before you achieve promotion

Wendell Injured

Ehime's ever-present goalkeeper Wendell will miss 4 weeks due to a chest injury suffered in training. This is a huge blow since he has been excellent for Ehime this season.

August 21, 2016 - Emperor's Cup Second Qualifying Round
Kamatamare Sanuki 3 - 0 Ehime FC after extra time

After battling Kamatamare hard, their indirect free kick goal late in the extra time first half seemed to doom them to a loss. The two extra time second half goals were just icing on the cake.
Player of the Match: Tatsuya Yazawa (Kamatamare Sanuki)

September 11, 2016
FC Gifu 2 - 1 Ehime FC

We battled Gifu to a scoreless draw at halftime, but they scored 2 in the second half. We pulled one back late, but it wasn't enough.
Player of the Match: Shuhei Hotta (FC Gifu)

September 18, 2016
Ehime FC 5 - 1 Sony Sendai

Ehime FC came out in a big way today. The first two goals were scored off headers, and then Naoya Muramatsu finally scored his first goal for Ehime.
Player of the Match: Ryota Watanabe (Ehime FC)

September 25, 2016
Ehime FC 2 - 0 Kamatamare Sanuki

Despite dominating the stat sheet, Kamatamare lost to Ehime FC thanks to the difference in their efficiency in taking their chances.
Player of the Match: Kazuhiro Kawamata (Ehime FC)

Sasuke Going for a Repeat

With one match to go in the league, Sasuke FC are 2 points ahead and can clinch a second straight league title with a victory.

League Table: 26/34 Complete

We're barreling towards a high-mid table finish and that's really good considering the circumstances.

Glad this is back. Good luck with the new side.

Some decent results and you aren't doing too badly in the league. Great update, keep it up

The 3-5-2

Since I've been playing center backs out of position as fullbacks, here's a better formation to use, in my view. With promotion too far off and relegation surely staved off, it's a good time to experiment anyway.

Sasuke FC Repeat as Champions

Sasuke FC manager Kazuya Sogabe has piloted Sasuke FC to a second straight Tohoku League Division One championship after my sudden midseason departure. It seems like the club is in good hands, but they still have work to do before getting the promotion.

October 2, 2016
Zweigen 4 - 2 Ehime FC

The first test run for the new tactic failed, as the wings were very leaky. Ehime almost came back from a 3 goal deficit, but Zweigen scored one late to seal the victory.
Player of the Match: Daishi Shimoda (Zweigen)

October 9, 2016
Ehime FC 3 - 1 MIO Biwako

Changing the wide midfielder mentalities to defensive did the trick. There were some early pains, as Ryo Sugano got way wide open and rounded the keeper for an early goal, but Ehime came back and put three past Biwako's goalkeeper to get a victory over the top team on the JFL table.
Player of the Match: Naoya Muramatsu (Ehime FC)

Wendell Injured Again

Wendell suffered a damaged shoulder in training and will miss about a month.

October 16, 2016
Saitama SC 1 - 2 Ehime FC

Ehime quickly got off to a 2-0 lead, but their position was put into question after a penalty and red card. Saitama dominated the stat sheet but ultimately lost the match, and their place in the JFL, as they are consigned to relegation with this loss.
Player of the Match: Naoya Muramatsu (Ehime FC)

Eric Out for Rest of Season

Unfortunately, our stalwart center back Eric tore his hamstring and will miss the rest of the season. We've terminated his loan so he can go back to Sport Recife in Brazil and get medical care from his home club.

October 23, 2016
Ehime FC 0 - 1 Yokogawa Musashino

Masaaki Hirai's lob of the goalkeeper when surrounded by three Ehime defenders won the game for Yokogawa and will likely go down as JFL Goal of the Year.
Player of the Match: Masaaki Hirai (Yokogawa Musashino)

League Table: 30/34 Complete

The new formation has been hit or miss, but it's a time for experimentation anyway since we'll be mid-table.

Very nice formation you have there, almost like a 3-4-3 really

Well done on the new job and saving the team from relegation. You've had some great performances so far and I can't wait to see what you do with a whole season with this team. I like the new tactic you are using as wel, lets hope your team get used to playing it for the start of next season. It's a bit of a worry that your keeper keeps getting injured though.

October 30, 2016
Nexfaji 1 - 1 Ehime FC

We did well on the stat sheet, but only a Ken'ichi Kaga header off a free kick saved us from losing.
Player of the Match: Ken'ichi Kaga (Ehime FC)

November 6, 2016
Ehime FC 1 - 1 Fujieda MYFC

Caio took the lead after a nifty lob over the goalkeeper just sixteen seconds in, but Fujieda equalized after a red card and we were unable to overcome the disadvantage.
Player of the Match: Caio (Ehime FC)

Sasuke FC Fall Short of Final Once Again

Sasuke FC, with 6 points in 3 matches, failed to qualify from Group B for the National Regional Leagues Final Series Group Stage Final. They fell a point and goal differential behind Amitie, who won the group.

Kim Bung-Suk Coming to Ehime FC (Please Spare the Jokes

South Korean wingback Kim-Bung Suk has agreed to a free transfer to Ehime FC for next season.

Koji Aoki Coming to Ehime FC

With a period of great transition looming at Ehime, and not much money to spend, i'm looking at free transfers to restock the roster for next season. One position we were desperately short at is fullback, hopefully this signing will help out with that next season.

Colin Killoran Signs a Pre-Contract with Ehime FC

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Ehime FC is delighted to bring a player with unique heritage to the club. Colin Killoran is a center back who is Japanese-Irish. He had a trial with Watford in England, but chose to stay in Japan and play his youth career with Verdy. As of late he played for Yokohama Sports and Culture Club and Thespa. He made 14 appearances in J2 last year, so he will definitely have something to bring at this level next year.

More Ehime Signings

November 13, 2016
Honda FC 2 - 2 Ehime FC

The squad lost their composure and unfortunately blew a 2 goal lead.
Player of the Match: Kisho Yano (Honda FC)

And Then There Was One More...

Sasuke FC Mitsugu Oda announced he will be jumping to Ehime FC at the end of his contract to re-unite with me, his former manager at Sasuke FC. I'm not sure how much of a hit he'll take jumping up another level but I'm confident he has plenty in him.

November 20, 2016
Ehime FC 2 - 2 Yokohama Sports & Culture Club

Just like the last game, we blew a 2 goal lead late.
Player of the Match: Tajiro Mori (Ehime FC)

League Table: End of Season

Four draws in a row is not the way to end the season, but at least it's over and now I can get to work in making Ehime my team.

Very nice signing in Oda, hopefully he can continue to bang them in

Good signing in Oda, hopefully he can be the beast he was at Sasuke

Odaaa looks very nice he'll defo be a legend at Sasuke.