Sakka Densetsu (The Soccer Legend)

Great signings, especially Oda, it's gonna be great to have him back! It seems you're marooned in mid table at the moment, hopefully things can pick up and you can soon challenge for promotion.

Administrative Stuff

Shortly after the season ended, I signed a new contract for $1,600 a week, and the wage budget is $31,500 per week. No transfer budget, but I don't plan to pay for transfers anyway.

Caio Sold to Consadole

He has been one of our top players, but when a $170,000 + friendly offer comes around, with our financial issues it makes no sense not to accept. Thus, I've sold Caio to J1 side Consadole. He had a very respectful departure, I told him he was welcome back any time and he said playing here really stepped up his game. Hopefully he can make a splash in J1.

The First Injury

Kim Bung-Suk has already suffered a thigh injury in the first training session and will miss 2-3 weeks. It's a minor injury but it hurts his ability to mesh with the team.

February 11, 2017
Ehime University 0 - 1 Ehime FC

We dominated the match but couldn't score until late. We should have scored more, but that's how the ball bounces sometimes.
Player of the Match: Koji Matsuoka (Ehime FC)

February 15, 2017
Ehime FC 0 - 0 Trinita

Both teams had their chances but couldn't score, but holding a J2 team scoreless is a very good effort. Ehime's buildup and defensive play looked great, it just needs to improve on its finishing.
Player of the Match: Yohei Takaoka (Trinita)

Preseason Betting Odds

February 18, 2017
Ehime FC 1 - 2 Fagiano

Despite the scoreboard we did well to have more chances here.
Player of the Match: Yoshitatsu Itano (Fagiano)

February 22, 2017
Ehime FC 1 - 3 Sanfrecce

Captain Tsubasa really kicked our asses, but we scored a goal late to take some solace.
Player of the Match: Tsubasa Noguchi (Sanfrecce)

February 25, 2017
Kochi University 1 - 5 Ehime FC

It's those dreaded clay pitches again as Ehime dominates lowly Kochi University. Yu Okamura had a hat trick for Ehime and looks like the main striker threat this season for us.
Player of the Match: Yu Okamura (Ehime FC)

March 6, 2017
Llamas 2 - 2 Ehime FC

I wanted to give another formation a quick test before we go into the season. Unfortunately, it didn't work as well as I'd like, and Llamas took a 2-1 lead soon after a red card. Only an IFK goal saved us from losing.
Player of the Match: Shuhei Nagasawa (Llamas)

Preseason Wrap-up

I think this squad can compete, but I'm not sure how far up the table we'll go. Thankfully, the season starts soon so all of my questions will soon be answered.

An okay preseason, hopefully it can improve before the full season.

Mateus Lima Signed

In order to boost the squad, I made an 11th hour signing of Mateus Lima. He will be eased into the lineup as a sub since he doesn't have match fitness yet but he should be excellent.

March 12, 2017
Kataller 4 - 2 Ehime FC

We came back from 2 down to tie it up, but Katalier scored two more goals late to deny Ehime any points.
Player of the Match: Shota Tamura (Kataller)

100

My next match against Vertfee will be my 100th competitive match as a manager. I've come so far in 100 games, and I hope to be in J1 by 200!

March 19, 2017
Ehime FC 0 - 2 Vertfee

Kazuya Maeda shocked Ehime with a free kick and corner kick goal, and Ehime struggled with their shooting.
Player of the Match: Kazuya Maeda (Vertfee)

March 26, 2017
Honda FC 3 - 0 Ehime FC

The freefall continues as Ehime fall hard to J's Gatekeepers.
Player of the Match: Jin Izumisawa (Honda FC)

April 4, 2017
Ehime FC 2 - 2 Yokohama Sports & Culture Club

We got a point, but we could have had 3 if we held on to our lead.
Player of the Match: Carlos Augusto (YSCC)

League Table: 4/34

One point in four matches. THIS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE!

Uh oh Hopefully you can bounce back.

Not the best of months there mate, but I'm sure you'll bounce back. Maybe need to try and be a bit more defensive with your tacticts to stop leaking goals.

You'll turn it around, persevere

April 9, 2017
V-Varen 1 - 0 Ehime FC

Ehime battled to keep V-Varen off the scoreboard, but their own lack of output meant V-Varen only needed one goal to win.
Player of the Match: Paulinho (V-Varen)

April 16, 2017
Ehime FC 1 - 0 Fujieda MYFC

Ehime finally get their first win of the season and it only took two red cards to do it.
Player of the Match: Ryosuke Maeda (Ehime FC)

April 23, 2017
Vortis 2 - 1 Ehime FC

The only goal we could muster was on a penalty.
Player of the Match: Toshiyuki Okuyama (Vortis)

April 30, 2017
Ehime FC 1 - 2 Japan SC

We took the lead, but lost control of the match and Japan SC scored the game winner on a penalty.
Player of the Match: Hiroki Izawa (Japan SC)

League Table: 8/34

Knee-deep in the relegation zone, defense isn't that bad, could be better, but attack is struggling so much.

Hate those last-minute pens :P, and get your attack back on track

A bit of a rough start to the season but I'm sure you'll bounce back!

RELEGATION ZONE !!?!?

#MizunoOutNow!

#SayNoToSakkaDensetsu

2013-12-03 21:13#147778 edu1878 : RELEGATION ZONE !!?!?

#MizunoOutNow!

#SayNoToSakkaDensetsu

He doesn't know what he is talking about..

Mizuno Resigns From Ehime

After the early season slide, Ehime FC manager Makoto Mizuno has announced his resignation. He will take a short break to recharge his batteries, then will return to management. His story will continue, but...

This Story Won't

Due to burnout and a desire to pursue other opportunities, I've decided to end this story. I wasn't happy playing the final few updates and LLM is still not for me, and I really need to learn that. Some of you already know what my next story will be, but for those of you who don't, you'll know soon enough. I hate that I ended this story so soon, but I did complete 4 seasons, which is very good for a story here!

Bad luck about this story ending, it actually went for longer than many people's do at all. Can't wait for you next story

This has been a good story mate
Looking forward to your new story