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sgdanny |
Posted on 05-01-2016 18:25
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Avin : Thanks and as Arrinera is a supercar manufacturer, that's just how I would've liked the impression should be We might talk in the transfers
Sutty : Thanks, really like it too myself
the_hoyle : Thanks, catches the colors of your great jersey
Atlantius: Good
Marco: Thanks and currently I think I've got a pretty good idea of who I will target
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sgdanny |
Posted on 27-05-2016 15:12
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Anthony Lavoine was superb last season
Truly it has been a nervous time for the future of the ManGame these past months and now out of a sudden hidden and dusty files must be bought back to the work table! Given a great season last year, where some did outshine the entire Continental Division and some made sure that everyone was comfortable. We still need to drop the curse of not being able to win 3 stages in a row, but then again that is cocky behaviour in a far better division.
Now the future is set to be more unclear than ever and we have no idea what upgrades the team will be given in the transfer season. We still believe to be the founder of a new era alongside Netia in Polish cycling, but there is a long road to success from here. Also we have expanded into Israel in order to expand our influence on the cycling world and we see great potential in this country too.
Nonetheless we have a strong base from a team that accomplished finishing 3rd, however this is new territory and we don't expect success from the get-go. We thrive to become a common face in the PCT and maybe, just maybe some day we can take the world by storm in the PT
We are already 200k under the CT wage cap and expect to release quite a few riders from the team. So everything looks to be solid and hopefully we can turn this team into a top tier PCT team!
Edited by sgdanny on 27-05-2016 15:26
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Bushwackers |
Posted on 27-05-2016 19:49
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You already have a solid base for a PCT team and should have a lot of room for some good leaders, I think you can make a very stout PCT team. Good luck!
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sgdanny |
Posted on 07-06-2016 17:08
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Nat. | Date | Race | RDs | Cat. | | 03-feb | Tour of Eritrea | 6 | HC | | 07-feb | Tour de San Luis | 8 | HC | | 25-feb | Strade Bianche | 2 | HC | | 07-mar | Kandy Cycling Classic | 2 | HC | | 27-mar | Corsica International | 3 | HC | | 01-apr | Tour of Vancouver | 7 | HC | | 24-apr | Tour de Romandie | 6 | HC | | 07-maj | Kenya Mountain Classic | 2 | HC | | 16-maj | Berlin ProRace | 2 | HC | | 01-jun | Tour of Norway | 5 | HC | | 20-jun | Nelspruit Classic | 2 | HC | | 25-jun | Tour d'Andorra | 5 | HC | | 15-jul | Tour of the Battenkill | 2 | HC | | 26-jul | Tour of Beijing | 5 | HC | | 05-aug | Int. Österreich Rundfahrt | 8 | HC | | 14-aug | Baltic Chain Tour | 5 | HC | | 24-sep | Rheden GP | 2 | HC | | 02-okt | Paris - Tours | 2 | HC | | 09-okt | Course de Solidarnosc | 4 | HC | | 18-okt | Japan Cup | 2 | HC |
Manager Thoughts
Arrinera has gotten their 4 prefered HC bands and the aim was to have a calendar, where possible targets can do well and still be safe enough in case we end up with Plan Z. We're pleased with this calendar and their profiles looks promising and more down to earth than last year. Mind due breakaway winners will be harder to spot for instance. Our own riders are pleased with the results too, so everything goes well in hand. Next time we will release the Post-Renewals Roster!
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sgdanny |
Posted on 08-06-2016 23:28
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| Rider | Age | Wage | OVL | | Anthony Lavoine | 28 | €135.000 | 74 | | Pawel Poljanski | 26 | € 60.000 | 73 | | Gracjan Lejman | 28 | €60.000 | 73 | | Julien Berard | 29 | € 70.000 | 73 | | Mathieu Drujon | 33 | € 85.000 | 73 | | Kamil Zielinski | 28 | € 70.000 | 73 | | Brice Feillu | 31 | € 65.000 | 73 | | Bartlomiej Matysiak | 32 | € 70.000 | 72 | | Kristijan Durasek | 29 | € 70.000 | 72 | | Wojciech Pszczolarski | 25 | € 60.000 | 72 | | Juraj Sagan | 28 | € 60.000 | 71 | | Lukasz Owsian | 26 | € 50.000 | 71 | | Michal Podlaski | 28 | € 50.000 | 70 | | Klemen Stimulak | 26 | € 50.000 | 69 |
First of all a big thanks to Gasper Svab, Markus Kilsgaard, Blaz Bogataj, Blazej Janiaczyk, Adrian Kurek and Stephen Vicelich for helping us promote to the PCT and wish them best of luck in the future. Now to look at from a practical POV; Many riders got an increased wage and therefore the maximum amount of free wage wasn't accomplished.
On the bright side this leaves 1,55 million of available wage and with possible transfer perhaps even more. This is a fantastic amount, that will give the team nice expansion possibility.
Riders leaving?
There aren't really many riders we want to leave the team, but the biggest available targets will probably be
Gracjan Lejman
Mathieu Drujon
Both have possibilities to do well in the PCT, but at the team we feel they deserve to get a chance in the CT.
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Avin Wargunnson |
Posted on 09-06-2016 07:12
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Great cap space you have after renewals, that will probably force me to stay out of wide available polish talent completely. Or not?
Good luck for the transfers mate, Poland stronk!
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sgdanny |
Posted on 09-06-2016 07:52
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Thanks, good luck to you too Still unsure if I want to go for that guy, but then again I might be obliged to do so
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sgdanny |
Posted on 10-06-2016 15:50
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Nat. | Race | Goal | Category | | Corsica International | Win | HC | | Tour Down Under | Top 5 | C1 | | Volta a Catalunya | Top 5 | HC | - | GP Kigali or Scandinavian Open Road Race | Win | C1 | - | PCT Team Standings | Top 10 | - |
The team has gone for a mix of risky goals and achievable goals for this season. These goals should compliment our targets just fine and gives a good indication for what our focus will be. Next up is transfers and next announcement will indicate the teams first signings!
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sgdanny |
Posted on 13-06-2016 21:46
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Many parts of the MG world were surprised to see an Israelaen team among the rows of the PCT and now this team has their first 3 Israelean riders or dare I say 3 wise men...
Idan Shapira
FL | MO | Hi | TT | ST | RS | RC | CB | SP | AC | FI | DH | PR | Wage | 67 | 74 | 70 | 63 | 67 | 71 | 74 | 54 | 56 | 75 | 75 | 62 | 63 | € 50.000 |
Level 4.89 Pot5
Idan Shapira is not even maxed and still has the stats of a solid domnestique, I'm quite sure we can teach him some manners by matching him with the likes of Zielinski!
Noam Cohen
FL | MO | Hi | TT | ST | RS | RC | CB | SP | AC | FI | DH | PR | Wage | 73 | 60 | 65 | 57 | 71 | 69 | 77 | 57 | 77 | 76 | 62 | 62 | 57 | 50.000 |
Noam Cohen will replace Mathieu Drujon as leadout for Anthony Lavoine and will have to go through a lot of training getting used to PCT standards, will be interesting to see if he can do just that.
Daniel Eliad
FL | MO | Hi | TT | ST | RS | RC | CB | SP | AC | FI | DH | PR | 67 | 74 | 71 | 65 | 66 | 72 | 70 | 54 | 59 | 75 | 65 | 67 | 65 |
Daniel Eliad is a guy for the breakaways and if the chance offers he has 75 ACC to set in a final attack for a stage win perhaps. We chose him because we're sure that one single moment will be enough for him to have a spot on our team.
It's quite impossible to predict which "presents" they will bring, but perhaps this is the start of a new era for Israelean cycling!
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jph27 |
Posted on 13-06-2016 21:50
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Eliad is a former rider of mine, and he took a few wins for me - was reviewing that season in my HQ just a few days ago - so I'm a big fan. Hope he does well for you! |
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the_hoyle |
Posted on 13-06-2016 21:58
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Nice to see some Israelis on the team. Will any wear the NC made?
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sgdanny |
Posted on 13-06-2016 22:02
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the_hoyle wrote:
Nice to see some Israelis on the team. Will any wear the NC made?
If I decide to use my spare money on Margaliot, then perhaps All up to what Smowz would charge for him
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sgdanny |
Posted on 14-06-2016 20:27
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Nicolas Roche transfers from Pokerstars to Arrinera
FL | MO | Hi | TT | ST | RS | RC | CB | SP | AC | FI | DH | PR | 72 | 78 | 80 | 72 | 78 | 75 | 77 | 59 | 69 | 72 | 71 | 69 | 72 |
Nicolas Roche transfers with a price tag of 1 million and joins with his qualities, experience and 385k wage. He will be the rider for mountainous and hilly terrain in the mix and will be a leading figure going into the season. We're extremely happy to have him here and hopefully he will do well. What do you think about our new signing?
Bodnar is Polish NC in Time Trials
FL | MO | Hi | TT | ST | RS | RC | CB | SP | AC | FI | DH | PR | 74 | 59 | 68 | 77 | 73 | 72 | 69 | 60 | 67 | 65 | 52 | 56 | 77 |
Maciej Bodnar is the Polish ITT Champion and has a lot to prove after a decent season in the PCT. We hope that he can be a setting stone for the times to come and hopefully we might see him overperform at a glance. He brings experience to the team and fits our focus just perfect!
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Shonak |
Posted on 14-06-2016 20:38
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No but seriously, congratz. You pulled a big one off.
"It’s a little bit scary when Contador attacks." - Tommy V
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Avin Wargunnson |
Posted on 14-06-2016 20:52
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Massive signing in Roche, i think 385k wage is great for that stats in PCT, good luck with him. Polish TT champion is obviously also great pick!
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trekbmc |
Posted on 14-06-2016 20:55
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Roche was a great signing for you, congrats! He should be right up at the top of the rankings this season.
Unfortunately this ruins my LLS signing quite a lot.
"What done is, is one." - Benji Naesen
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sgdanny |
Posted on 15-06-2016 18:18
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Thanks! Really happy considering this was not planned
Chris Froome and Nikolas Maes joins!
He's ugly, am I right?
FL | MO | Hi | TT | ST | RS | RC | CB | SP | AC | FI | DH | PR | 70 | 70 | 82 | 67 | 77 | 73 | 72 | 51 | 54 | 75 | 68 | 71 | 67 |
Chris Froome will be the leader in the hills for us this season and he comes with lots of experience from the PT and he will be the key for promotion either this or next year. He will be our hilly classics guy mostly, but also feature in some prestigious races at the same time. We're extemely fortunate to have him here, fear us!
Ah this is much better!
FL | MO | Hi | TT | ST | RS | RC | CB | SP | AC | FI | DH | PR | 80 | 56 | 67 | 64 | 79 | 74 | 72 | 79 | 62 | 67 | 72 | 62 | 64 |
Nikolas Maes joins after his team disbanding and a season to forget as quick as possible. He will be nice to have in the cobble classics and his amazing 80 FL might come in handy in flat classics. He is a luxury signing in a way, as he fits an area we're not entirely focusing on and will still be able to collect points, we weren't gonna get anyway.
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Shonak |
Posted on 15-06-2016 18:37
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There he is, the devourer of all humble dreams. Domination glory incoming. Be warned, Strava will keep a look at his data and raise red flags.
"It’s a little bit scary when Contador attacks." - Tommy V
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Ian Butler |
Posted on 15-06-2016 19:01
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Hahaha Froome's picture is quite good
But why not use this one?
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sgdanny |
Posted on 16-06-2016 09:34
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@ Shonak As far as I know he isn't using Strava, at least that would be betrayal lease
@ Ian Too much tongue!
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