Robaato Rasamu had achieved a task that seemed almost impossible 23 years ago. The Japanese manager had gone from total obscurity to lifting all five major continental trophies in Europe, South America, North America, Asia and Africa. After a few weeks of rest and, of course, many nights of partying with his adoring Stuttgart fans, Rasamu began to reflect on what he’d achieved over the last 23 years. Rasamu finished his career after 1,106 games in football management. Of those, he won 707, lost 201 and drew 198 with a 63% win percentage. His sides scored 2,514 goals and only conceded 1,254 and ..read more

A flying start to the 2044/45 campaign saw VfB Stuttgart sitting pretty at the top of Bundesliga and starting to hold their own with Europe’s elite in the Champions League. But Robaato Rasamu was keen to carry that momentum into the second half of the campaign. The Stuttgart success this season and last had been fuelled by a rock solid defence led by goalkeeper Marek Bílek, who was named runner-up in the World’s Best Goalkeeper award at the end of 2044. That saw Man UFC come in on deadline day with a bid of up to £132m, which Rasamu had to turn down as he simply didn’t have time to replace him ..read more

The Trebor Mahtal dynasty at Bolton Wanderers was in full flow as the Zambian manager led Bolton Wanderers to three consecutive Premier League titles. But all eyes were on another African legend ahead of the manager’s seventh season in charge. A new era began in the summer of 2029 (2013) as Bolton completed their move to the 44,059-capacity Jay-Jay Okocha Arena. With that in mind, this will be the final part of this series as we try to see in the JJOA era with some silverware. Mahtal decided it was time for change on the pitch as he moved on players who weren’t performing. That saw the likes ..read more

VfB Stuttgart came into 2044 absolutely flying and posing serious questions over FC Bayern’s ability to make it 32 consecutive Bundesliga titles. So manager Robaato Rasamu didn’t think too much work was required in the January transfer window. Rasamu moved on a couple of players in January with the underperforming Marcus Johannson going to Valencia for £12m and whiney midfielder Ricardo Mendes going on loan to Sampdoria. In their place, Rasamu spent up to £18m on a 16-year-old as winger Nílson joined from Sporting. Maintaining Bundesliga Push The new year began with an exciting 4-3 win at 16th ..read more

Trebor Mahtal had well and truly rewritten Bolton Wanderers history as, four years on from the departure of Big Sam Allardyce, he led the Trotters to their maiden English title. But he wasn’t content with that, as he eyed up defending the title and trying to improve the side’s fortunes in European competitions. There was exciting news off the field as the Bolton board announced that work on the Jay-Jay Okocha Arena was underway and the new £113m stadium would be complete by the summer of 2029. So we’ll fly through the next couple of seasons to continue with this save before moving into th ..read more

Robaato Rasamu was starting to think he’d made life far too difficult for himself by refusing to manage in England and attempting to complete his Pentagon Pursuit with teams that have never previously won the European Champions League. Twenty years into his career as a Football Manager, FC Bayern’s consecutive Invincible seasons had left him feeling downright depressed and he needed a few days away from football. However, a little chink in the Bayern armour could have been exposed as Luis Enrique decided to retire after six years at the club. Rasamu’s break in the serene Swiss Alps, celebratin ..read more

A tactical switch had seen VfB Stuttgart kick onto a new level at the end of 2042, sitting nicely in the Champions League group phase but massively trailing the seemingly unbeatable FC Bayern. And that uptick in form saw 58-year-old Japanese manager Robaato Rasamu handed a new deal worth £31k per week until June 2047 to continue his good work at the club. Rasamu sold off a few young players that weren’t up to it in January, bringing in £15m for five players. And he spent that on one new player, signing attacker Bruno for £14.5m from Palmeiras. Fighting For 2nd Behind Bayern 2043 began nicely ..read more

Bolton Wanderers pushed Chelsea all the way in Trebor Mahtal’s third season at the club, only missing out on their maiden English title on goal difference. And Mahtal was convinced that, with the right signings and a little more attacking intent, he could push beyond England’s big boys. The club was also heading in the right direction off the pitch with plans for a new stadium and £215m in the bank. Mahtal wasn’t planning a massive summer, but one was forced upon him by some huge sales. That began with Chelsea making a ludicrous £60m offer for winger Ricardo Vaz Té, which they couldn’t turn do ..read more

VfB Stuttgart enjoyed a strong season but found themselves well short of a relentless Bayern, who’d now won 30 Bundesliga titles on the bounce. So Robaato Rasamu felt changes were needed to attempt to close the gap in his third season in Germany. The best thing about managing in Germany was the huge finances available. Stuttgart began the 2042/43 campaign with £200m in the bank and a £90m transfer kitty, quadruple that available when Rasamu joined the club two years ago. That was boosted as 28-year-old midfielder Moriké Kanté, who wanted outrageous money to stay, joined Roma for £22.5m. In his ..read more

Midway through his second season in Germany, Robaato Rasamu was beginning to realise the size of the task he faced at VfB Stuttgart. FC Bayern had virtually cemented their 30th consecutive Bundesliga title after splashing £300m in the summer and his side were coming up second best against Europe’s elite. But he trusted in his process of investing in promising youngsters. 2042 began with 28-year-old holding midfielder Christopher Asare, who had a 6.79 rating this season, moving to Saudi for £13.5m. Rasamu didn’t replace him directly, bringing in versatile attacker Kenan Nuhic for £4.9m from Haj ..read more