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It's the question everyone is asking.
How did it happen?
How did a manager who was failing season after season. Suddenly find himself dominating EFL? Conquering all-time greats such as Graeme Edwards, Andy Banks and Derek Hughes in the process. Humiliating one of the best squads ever in Real Madrid. For 10 seasons Simon Clark had huffed and puffed his way around his excel spreadsheet. Spending endless hours over his precious calculations trying to find the formula for success.
He published his test results and despite his lack of success he fooled others into following his theories. Low-shooting defenders and defensive midfielder premium two of the more popular ones. But then one day. Whilst no one was paying any attention Clark's team dominated EFL and delivered a record-breaking season. Winning the title with half the season left.
So we ask again how in the world did this happen?
Obviously Clark can't have miraculously become a good manager. Anyone reading his Eeyore-esque public statements will quickly realise that isn't the case. So we'll need to look elsewhere for the answer.
A glance at the changes that have swept FFO in recent seasons gives us the answer we've been looking for.
FFO2 reset
When FFO2 was launched. Some jiggery-pokery changes happened to the rerates for youngsters. This speeded up the development of youngsters. Clark who had been hiding behind the going younger excuse for years was in shock. Suddenly his squad advanced compared to others. A strategy designed to excuse his failures had become a recipe for success. The spreadsheet King couldn't believe his luck.
But even better was to come for the bewildered Clark.
In an astonishing move no one saw coming. FFO reverted to seasonal ageing without warning. Elevating the strength of younger sides and destroying teams with experienced players. Clark's main rival has been obliterated. Clearing his path to endless success.
From 2nd place failure to football domination. It's been quite a season for Clark and he has the FFO changes to thank. This sets up PSG to win trophies galore over the next 10 seasons. Breaking all records. And dominating FFO like no team has ever done.
What an opportunity.
And even Simon Clark couldn't screw this opportunity up, could he?
How did it happen?
How did a manager who was failing season after season. Suddenly find himself dominating EFL? Conquering all-time greats such as Graeme Edwards, Andy Banks and Derek Hughes in the process. Humiliating one of the best squads ever in Real Madrid. For 10 seasons Simon Clark had huffed and puffed his way around his excel spreadsheet. Spending endless hours over his precious calculations trying to find the formula for success.
He published his test results and despite his lack of success he fooled others into following his theories. Low-shooting defenders and defensive midfielder premium two of the more popular ones. But then one day. Whilst no one was paying any attention Clark's team dominated EFL and delivered a record-breaking season. Winning the title with half the season left.
So we ask again how in the world did this happen?
Obviously Clark can't have miraculously become a good manager. Anyone reading his Eeyore-esque public statements will quickly realise that isn't the case. So we'll need to look elsewhere for the answer.
A glance at the changes that have swept FFO in recent seasons gives us the answer we've been looking for.
FFO2 reset
When FFO2 was launched. Some jiggery-pokery changes happened to the rerates for youngsters. This speeded up the development of youngsters. Clark who had been hiding behind the going younger excuse for years was in shock. Suddenly his squad advanced compared to others. A strategy designed to excuse his failures had become a recipe for success. The spreadsheet King couldn't believe his luck.
But even better was to come for the bewildered Clark.
In an astonishing move no one saw coming. FFO reverted to seasonal ageing without warning. Elevating the strength of younger sides and destroying teams with experienced players. Clark's main rival has been obliterated. Clearing his path to endless success.
From 2nd place failure to football domination. It's been quite a season for Clark and he has the FFO changes to thank. This sets up PSG to win trophies galore over the next 10 seasons. Breaking all records. And dominating FFO like no team has ever done.
What an opportunity.
And even Simon Clark couldn't screw this opportunity up, could he?