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 equator and its location between the Atlantic and Indian oceans. … Continue reading #29 – SEASON 16 – RUSSIA & BALTIKA KALININGRAD

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 to be key this summer as he looked to build … Continue reading #28 – SEASON 15 – BALTIKA KALININGRAD & RUSSIA

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 a hectic schedule, but Daniil was determined to make his … Continue reading #27 – SEASON 14 – RUSSIA & 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 football, and that was the goal he was striving for. … Continue reading #26 – SEASON 13 – 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 into his plans, Daniil knew that he had improved the … Continue reading #25 – SEASON 12 – BALTIKA KALININGRAD

Daniil had landed the Baltika job and had officially travelled 4,571 air miles from his home in Vladivostok to the Kaliningrad Arena. But there wasn't time for Daniil to admire his journey as a manager. He had a job at hand, starting with CSKA Moscow 2 days into his reign as manager. Daniil was happy … Continue reading #24 – SEASON 11 – BALTIKA KALININGRAD

In the aftermath of a treble-winning season, Kazan partied for weeks to come. Paraded around as legends, the full team took the chance to soak in the atmosphere and their accomplishments. It wasn't pretty, but it was a historic season. Daniil was enjoying the celebrations, but he couldn't help but overthink the situation at hand. … Continue reading #23 – A NEW CHAPTER…

With the winter transfer window well upon Daniil, he wasn't looking to make drastic changes to his squad. Hopeful of keeping his prized attacking talents, Daniil knew that he needed to add depth behind the front lines, depending on transfer activity. Interest was heating up in defenders Sven Botman & Alexandr Silyanov, with CSKA lodging … Continue reading #20 – SEASON 9 – FC RUBIN KAZAN