Rubin Kazan: Russia's Finest

Good draw for you mate. You can easily pass through the group stage.

You drew PSG, and you nearly were PSG. Irony FTW

Pauker J: Yeah it was, but check below slight issue.

LJO200: Just to say, if you read it correctly it says PSV not PSG. PSG would be in the Champions League, not the Europa League. Sadly, no irony.


Just to say, the file crashed when playing the following month. I stayed unbeaten, although I had a lot more draws, but I have to redo the month. This means the only post that will be changed will be the Europa League Draw, which will be redone. Therefore I will change the post, but only feature my group, as it takes far too long to find nation ISO codes etc.

Sorry, but I really only scanned the page and you called them PSG at one point so I only read that one.

:'(. Thank God it was only the draw.

Just to say, 50th post...


I will have a few big updates coming soon, probably up to September!

Interested to see what these big updates are liking the story so far.

Yeah.. Missing the updates.

Europa League Draw has been updated, although only with my group.

The post can be found here

Europa League Group Analysis

Group I:

Bayer Leverkusen
Rubin Kazan
Newcastle United
KAA Gent

Bayer Leverkusen

Devils Prediction: 2nd
Sponges Prediction: 3rd
Blues Prediction: 1st
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Key Player: Lars Bender

Leverkusen will be a solid side to play against. With a strong attacking force, with players such as Lars Bender, Sidney Sam and Andre Schurrle, Leverkusen will be a team who want to go attack, attack and attack. However, a weaker defence could mean other teams could grab the goals at the other end, making Leverkusen contenders, but not solid winners.

Newcastle United

Devils Prediction: 3rd
Sponges Prediction: 2nd
Blues Prediction: 3rd
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Key Player: Yohan Cabaye

Newcastle will certainly be a strong side, and could put up a real fight, making them possible contenders to reach the knockout stages. Key players such as Cabaye, Coloccini and Cisse will help the team attack and defend making them a big issue for the opposing sides. However, the recent loss of Demba Ba will be sure to hurt them, and that could be an issue for the English side.

KAA Gent

Devils Prediction: 4th
Sponges Prediction: 4th
Blues Prediction: 4th
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Key Player: Christophe Lepoint

Gent come into the group as certain underdogs, but don't look to possess the ability to get a crucial win. With big star Yassine El Ghanassy out on loan, Gent will almost certainly face issues against all three sides in this group. Gent will be the team for others to pick up maximum points against, with them faring as no real competition.

Rubin Kazan to come first! Newcastle to come second

monToon: Coming from a Newcastle fan!?! Wow, thanks! (I'll try and play for a draw with Newcastle, maybe even let them win one)

September 2012 Results Part 1

Rubin Kazan 3-1 Alania

Boreham: Arlauskins, Kuzmin, Navas, Cadu, Ansaldi, M'Vila, Ryazantsev, Eremenko, Natkho, Rondon, Portnyagin

Subs on: None

Goals: Portnyagin (20) Rondon (45+1) Own Goal (58)

MOTM: Ryazantsev 7.7 (Kazan)

Ural 1-2 Rubin Kazan aet (Russian Cup 5th Round)

Boreham: Arlauskis, Kuzmin, Navas, Marcano, Ansaldi, M'Vila, Ryazantsev, Eremenko, Natkho, Rondon, Portnyagin

Subs on: Kaleshin, Dyadyun

Goals: Rondon (6, 93)

Ansaldi (3 weeks)

MOTM: Rondon 8.8 (Kazan)

Leverkusen 0-1 Rubin Kazan (Europa League Group)

Boreham: Arlauskis, Kuzmin, Navas, Marcano, Kaleshin, M'Vila , Ryazantsev, Eremenko, Natkho, Rondon, Dyadyun

Subs on: Tore

Goals: Eremenko (18)

Ryazantsev (2-3 months)

MOTM: Navas 9.0 (Kazan)

Russian Cup 6th Round Draw

Rubin Kazan will face Salyut in the 6th round of the Russian Cup. Salyut beat Salyut 3-1 on penalties after a 2-2 draw in order to progress to the 6th round.

Current League Table

100 for Navas!

Cesar Navas has continued his exceptional form this season, and has added a new milestone. Cesar Navas, who signed for Rubin Kazan from Racing for just £1.9million in 2009, has hit 100 appearances for the Russian side. Cesar Navas has been part of the squad that won the league in 2009, the Russian cup in 2012, and the Russian super cup in 2010, and most recently, in 2012 under the reign of Andrei Kanchelskis.

Kanchelskis commented on the success of Cesar Navas, saying: Cesar is an exceptional player. I have looked back at his time with us under different managers, and he always seemed to be a good player. But this year, he has been great. Exceptional. World class. He may have only scored 4 goals in his time, but defensively, he has saved hundreds. Cesar Navas is a player most teams can only dream of, and he is worthy of becoming a club legend. I hope he will stay with us for many years to come. Congratulations Cesar.

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This is truly amazing. I never thought this story would get even 100, let alone 1000 views. I'm not much of a public speaker, but there are a few people I would like to thank:

Myself. For being so good at Football Manager.

Boom.

Best speech ever!