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Rykers tale – A journey of blocked shots, painkillers and shin pads.
Scott Ryker, football manager, memoirs.
#29 – SEASON 16 – RUSSIA & BALTIKA KALININGRAD
3rd July 2038 Off I set upon another international adventure, swapping out the mild weather in Kaliningrad for the unpredictable climate of South Africa. I learned on our flight down that the climate can vary in South Africa due to the degree angle from the … Continue reading #29 – SEASON 16 – RUSSIA & BALTIKA KALININGRAD
#28 – SEASON 15 – BALTIKA KALININGRAD & RUSSIA
Daniil knew that Baltika was beginning to go places. The Russian oblast was becoming more recognisable across Europe, and domestic rivals knew they had a new competitor on the scene. After finishing 21 points behind league winners Dinamo Moscow, Daniil knew that recruitment was going … Continue reading #28 – SEASON 15 – BALTIKA KALININGRAD & RUSSIA
#27 – SEASON 14 – RUSSIA & BALTIKA KALININGRAD
After signing up for international duties, Daniil had no time for himself throughout the summer. After drawing 1-1 with Dinamo Moscow on the 24th May 2036, Daniil had a couple of days to himself before addressing the national team for their EUROs warmups. It was … Continue reading #27 – SEASON 14 – RUSSIA & BALTIKA KALININGRAD
#26 – SEASON 13 – BALTIKA KALININGRAD
After hitting an impressive 8th-placed finish, and falling just short of Baltika’s highest ever league finish of 7th, Daniil knew that the foundations were taking shape and that he would be able to take Baltika further. In financial disarray, he knew the importance of European … Continue reading #26 – SEASON 13 – BALTIKA KALININGRAD
#25 – SEASON 12 – BALTIKA KALININGRAD
Daniil was coming into this pre-season knowing he had a job on his hands. Baltika was struggling at both ends of the park, and that was telling in their performances during the season and their final position. With both Carlos António and Denis Lipkin coming … Continue reading #25 – SEASON 12 – BALTIKA KALININGRAD
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