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Shama Deadman’s fourth season in Hungary is underway. Having guided Győr to promotion – and then into Europe – can he now lead a title challenge?

In the 2028/2029 season preview, we met several new signings – including a certain bear-hugging Russian – who Shama hopes will take his Győr team to that next level. We also saw how they got on in their first two qualifying matches for the Europa Conference League (spoiler: not very well).

Today’s chapter will take us through the first half of the new league campaign. Was last season’s incredible 3rd-place finish a fluke… or can ETO defy expectations once again? Continue reading “Journey of a Deadman: #36 (Győr) – The Dream Continues” →

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We’re into the NINTH season of my Football Manager 2021 series, which has taken our manager Shama Deadman on a journey across Europe. Today’s chapter is a very special one for Shama, who at last gets to experience a continental competition for the first time!

Shama has been at Győr for three seasons, in which he has led this Hungarian second-division team to an impressive 3rd-place finish on their top-flight return, as well as a Magyar Kupa Final. You can read more about their successes in the 2027/2028 season review.

Now, though, focus turns towards the 2028/2029 season. In today’s post, we will have a fresh look at the Győr squad and see what business Shama has done as he tries to turn his nearly-men into serious challengers.

We will also find out how Győr get on in their first matches in the Europa Conference League. Yes, it’s basically a glorified Intertoto Cup, but it’s still a European title that most footballers dream about winning! I mean, you can see how delighted Scott Parker was when Newcastle actually won something all those years ago! Just look at his face! Continue reading “Journey of a Deadman: #35 (Győr) – Europa Calling” →

The 2027/2028 season has finished, and it’s been an incredible campaign that Győr fans will never forget!

In their first season back in Hungary’s top division, Shama Deadman’s side built on a strong start and secured an unexpected 3rd-place finish – and a spot in the Europa Conference League next term! They also made it through to the Final of the Magyar Kupa, which you can read about here if you haven’t caught up yet.

In today’s season review, where we will look back on a magnificent nine-and-a-half months. He will then have to decide whether to extend his stay in Hungary… or look for a bigger job elsewhere. Continue reading “Journey of a Deadman: #34 (Győr) – A Season To Remember” →

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The 2027/2028 season is almost over, and it looks set to be the greatest of Shama Deadman’s career!

In the previous chapter, we saw Győr continue to beat the odds in their first season back in Hungary’s top division. As we head into the last few weeks, not only are they close to securing a top-four finish in the league… but they are also in contention to win the Magyar Kupa!

There’s still time for things to go horribly wrong, but can Győr hold their nerve and secure European football for next season? Let’s find out… Continue reading “Journey of a Deadman: #33 (Győr) – The Battle For Europe” →

Thank you very much for joining me for the latest chapter of my FM21 series with journeyman coach Shama Deadman.

Part 31 took us through the first half of the 2027/2028 season, which marked Győr’s return to Hungary’s top division after a six-year absence. It really could not have gone much better, thanks largely to an English goal machine who has already built a strong following at ETO Park!

We now rejoin the story in the winter months, where Győr are hoping to keep the good times rolling – and maybe even secure their survival with time to spare! But with several clubs making admiring glances in the manager’s direction, is Shama about to have his head turned? Continue reading “Journey of a Deadman: #32 (Győr) – Wanted!” →

It’s taken a while, but today is the day that Shama Deadman finally hits the big leagues! Well, I’m not sure you would call the Hungarian first division a ‘big league’, but anyway…

After winning promotion from the NB II, the Győr squad has been rebuilt ahead of what is sure to be a much more challenging NB I season. You can read more about Shama’s rebuild in Part 30, but you can probably guess how well things have gone…

Today’s chapter will take us through the first half of the 2027/2028 season. Can Győr keep themselves clear of relegation danger? Continue reading “Journey of a Deadman: #31 (Győr) – Welcome To The Top Flight” →

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It’s July 2027, and we’re about to enter the EIGHTH season of my Football Manager 2021 journeyman series! Where does the time fly?

Seven years of blood, sweat and glorious failure have finally paid off for Shama Deadman. In Part 29, he successfully led Győr to promotion from the NB II. They will now play in the NB I – the top level of Hungarian football – for only the second time since 2015.

Today’s chapter is the 2027/2028 season preview, as Shama rebuilds his squad for tougher challenges against Hungary’s elite teams, such as Ferencváros, Honvéd and MTK. The manager has brought in several new faces, including an England international! Continue reading “Journey of a Deadman: #30 (Győr) – Growing Pains” →

Hey there, folks. It’s time for possibly THE most important chapter of my Football Manager 2021 journeyman series so far!

It’s the 2026/2027 season finale, and Győr are closing in on a place in Hungary’s first division. In case you missed the previous chapter (and I suspect many of you have), we left them sitting 2nd in the NB II, with promotion looking almost certain barring a late collapse.

So, after seven years of frustration and failure, is THIS where Shama Deadman finally delivers his first career promotion – and maybe even a first league title? Continue reading “Journey of a Deadman: #29 (Győr) – Celebration?” →

Welcome back to my Football Manager 2021 journeyman series… where Shama Deadman’s fortunes have taken a turn for the better, for once!

In the previous chapter, Shama began his second season with Győr in the Hungarian second division. Results couldn’t have gone much better, and ETO are already on course for promotion, but can they keep up the good work? Let’s find out… Continue reading “Journey of a Deadman: #28 (Győr) – The Green Machine” →

It’s lights out and away we go for Shama Deadman’s seventh season as a football manager!

Shama’s first year with Győr ended with his new team missed out on promotion to Hungary’s top division by just six points. During the summer break, he has brought in some fresh faces and rebuilt his tactics, which you can read about in Part 26.

Today’s chapter will take us through the first three months of the 2026/2027 NB II campaign, as Győr look to race into an early lead. But of course, with Shama at the wheel, there’s always the chance they could spin out of control and crash! Continue reading “Journey of a Deadman: #27 (Győr) – Unstoppable” →