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It’s funny how these things pan out, isn’t it? My first Fuller FM blog story ended with Napoli and Fiorentina battling it out for the Serie A scudetto – and now history is repeating itself. Only this time, I’m managing the Partenopei, rather than the Viola.

Yes, ladies and gentlemen, this is the FINAL chapter of “Canzone Napoletana”. My retro Championship Manager 3 adventure with Napoli is almost over, and I’m determined to bow out in a blaze of glory. Can my team better the real-life class of 2023 – and successfully defend our league title?

We’re also into the latter stages of the Champions League. Sadly, the arrival of a certain red-nosed Scotsman in Turin last time out means that our dreams of winning the Coppa Italia – and a potential treble – are dead and buried.

So, as the fat Italian tenor warms up his vocal chords, it’s time to kick off the finale… Continue reading “CM3 Revisited: Canzone Napoletana – Part 15” →

This is the penultimate chapter of my Championship Manager 3 series with Napoli. I hope you have enjoyed the ride so far, because I sure have!

Last time out, we kicked off the 2002/2003 season – and our defence of the Serie A scudetto. Things are going fine so far, but how long will our watertight defence last?

And what about the Champions League? Can we win our group keep alive our hopes of bringing the European Cup to the San Paolo? Let’s find out… Continue reading “CM3 Revisited: Canzone Napoletana – Part 14” →

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After four seasons in Naples, I am about to begin the final lap of my Championship Manager 3 adventure.

The 2001/2002 season saw Napoli mount a serious title challenge, as they attempted to win their first scudetto since 1990. I won’t spoil the ending here – but if you haven’t read Part 12 yet, then you probably should.

Caught up yet? Good. Now let’s kick off the 2002/2003 season, which will be my last at the San Paolo… Continue reading “CM3 Revisited: Canzone Napoletana – Part 13” →

My fourth season with Napoli on Championship Manager 3 is reaching a climax… and it’s sure to be a thrilling conclusion.

It’s March 2002, and the Partenopei are on the verge of history. Just 12 matches stand between them and an unbeaten Serie A season – and though they have missed on one cup competition, they’re still in the running for another.

However, a disappointing end to the previous chapter has left Napoli fans feeling nervous about the run-in. Can we bounce back and finish the season with a major trophy, or is there going to be yet more heartache? Continue reading “CM3 Revisited: Canzone Napoletana – Part 12” →

Things are heating up in my Championship Manager 3 challenge with Napoli, where I have been attempting to transform the Partenopei from Serie B chumps to Serie A champs.

In the last chapter, Napoli enjoyed a strong start to the 2001/2002 season. That was thanks in no small part to Filippo Inzaghi, who has been in fine scoring form since his summer arrival from Juventus.

Now… can Napoli keep their scudetto challenge on track? And could another Italian superstar be on his way (back) to the San Paolo? Continue reading “CM3 Revisited: Canzone Napoletana – Part 11” →

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Welcome back to Naples – and to the fourth season of my Championship Manager 3 series!

Despite a shaky end to the 2000/2001 season, Napoli secured a top-six finish, which means we have some European football to look forward to this time around! Can we now emulate the 1989 team of Maradona, Careca and Ferrara by bringing the UEFA Cup to the San Paolo?

Of course, there’s a long way to go until we can even dream of reaching another Final. In today’s chapter, we’ll look at my summer transfer business, and then we’ll get the new season underway. Continue reading “CM3 Revisited: Canzone Napoletana – Part 10” →

This is Season 3, Part 3 of “Canzone Napoletana” – and it’s perhaps the biggest chapter of this Championship Manager 3 series so far.

Midway through the 2000/2001 season, it looked like Napoli were on track for an impressive Serie A and Coppa Italia double. But just two miserable months later, and the Partenopei are under severe pressure just to stay in the European places!

Several questions will be answered in this season finale. Will a change of tactic deliver a change in fortunes? Can a misfiring Gabriel Bordi rediscover his golden touch? And when will Sebastien Frey learn how to use his gloves properly? Continue reading “CM3 Revisited: Canzone Napoletana – Part 9” →

Here we go again. Time for the latest installment of my Championship Manager 3 nostalgia trip!

Last time out, we kicked off the 2000/2001 Serie A season at Napoli. Much has been expected of our new signings after a busy summer in the transfer window, but some of them haven’t quite delivered the goods yet.

We now pick things up in November, with the Partenopei facing a battle to stay in the European spots – and another battle to keep their Coppa Italia dreams alive. Continue reading “CM3 Revisited: Canzone Napoletana – Part 8” →

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I’m now into season 3 of my Championship Manager 3 series with Napoli. Where does the time fly?

After storming through Serie B in my first season, the Partenopei didn’t take long to establish themselves back in Serie A. Sadly, a woeful run-in meant that we missed out on Europe and could only finish in 10th place. Unless you’re one of the three people who’ve already read Part 6 (thanks, Twitter), I’d suggest you do that now.

Bringing continental football back to the San Paolo has to be our main goal for the 2000/2001 season. Can some quality summer reinforcements bring that dream closer to reality? Continue reading “CM3 Revisited: Canzone Napoletana – Part 7” →

I’m coming to the end of the second season of my Championship Manager 3 series. It hasn’t been the most thrilling campaign, but thanks to the second-greatest Argentine striker ever to play for Napoli, the Partenopei are all but certain to survive their first season back in Serie A.

Can it get even better, though? Please join me for the last few games of the 1999/2000 season, as Napoli bid to secure a place in European competition! Continue reading “CM3 Revisited: Canzone Napoletana – Part 6” →