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Welcome to Online Football League Management
Welcome to the Online Football League Management website. As a manager in OFLM you will experience all the pressure and thrills of being a real-life manager;
choose your squad, bring in new talent, develop your stadium, balance the club's finances, keep your players happy and hopefully at the end of the season, pick
up some silverware.
To play the game is entirely FREE, for more information see our Join Us page. Find out more about the game by reading the
Rules page. Plus if you get a friend to join then your club could get £1,000,000!!
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21st Jan 2012
OFLM division 1 Round-up
Division 1 - Week 2 Preview.
After an interesting first week the OFLM’s elite league comes back with some mouth-watering ties for Week 2.
First up its Pete Cross and his Scrutlington Rovers side. They came back from the dead at Perfect City last week and now they face Matt Peters FC West Leigh. It’s already being dubbed as a super tie and both managers know that 3 points would be a big, big coup for early dominance in the division. Whist a draw would stop Scrutlington from getting into their stride it would slow down FC West Leigh’s early pace which has been a key to their huge success in recent years.
Prediction – Draw
Mad man Milo Dunne still believes his side are top 3 material but this week he’s up against Ben Walker’s Perfect City. Both these sides’ squandered leads last week and both these sides will not accept a draw this week. It’s been dubbed win or bust early on for two great pretenders to the league title. Good starts were required and Milo Dunne’s excuse last week was blaming a secret code for his side squandering a lead to Spartak. Ben Walker on the other hand tore his hair out as Scrutlington came back when it seemed the perfect start for City.
Prediction – Perfect City Win
Mark Griffiths will be hoping to set an early pace against newly promoted Cornish Revolution. Chris Conway already has done the Incredibles a big favour by dispatching early league title favourites Anfield Ducks 2-1 on the opening day of the season. He will be hoping to grab more unexpected points this week but knows full well that it is a hard task against one of the most feared teams in the history of OFLM.
Prediction – Incredibles Win
Olympic Milan will be hoping to add early misery onto Lorne Rangers as well as get one last crack ast the league title underway. A good 6-3 win over Wyndamvale last week along with Lorne’s shocking 5-2 defeat home defeat leaves the pundits and the bookies slashing odds on an Olympic Milan win. Already the best figures in the markets show that many punters are going for the 9.5 goals or more option.
Prediction – Olympic Milan Win
Despite the glamour ties and big clubs games Real Revolution have a real chance to go top in the league, if only for a week. They play Johnny Walkers Dukla Pumpherston and another win against the so-called league whipping boys is surely on the cards to add to their great 5-2 victory last week. A big result could propel them to the summit of the league and it would give manager Michael Lippett the satisfaction of saying “I was top once,”… every managers dream.
Prediction - Real Revolution Win
Adi Burke’s men are away to Wyndamvale Wombats and being dubbed as a crucial 3 points early on by the visitors suggests that Burke’s side are looking to slot into mid table security from a very early stage. The Wombats know they can score goals and will be looking to pepper Spartak with everything they have just they cannot defend against quality as was evident last week against Milan.
Prediction - Draw
FC Palace were unlucky last week whilst The Dublin Dominators were hammered. Coming up as Champions is one thing but against a sturdy side like Palace should prove a tough test for newly promoted home team. Mark McConnell knows points against the mid table sides are vital in the Dominators quest for survival and Richard Mortimer knows that three points against relegation fodder is a must in his quest for mid-table sticking about.
Prediction – Palace Win
And Finally Tower of Revolution’s manager Dan James is looking closely at the situation regarding Anfield Ducks manager Andy Docherty. His whereabouts remain a mystery and it has already had a massive effect last week. The Ducks the early favourites lost to Cornish Revolution a side they should be beating and this week they face T.O.R another side they should be beating. If they squander points at this one it could be all but over for the early league favourites. Dan James on the other hand smells blood and is hoping for a positive result in his sides struggle for survival which has started well with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Dukla Pumpherston last week.
Prediction – Anfield Ducks Win (If Docho gets his act together!)
By Adrian Burke.
During this weeks matches:
Nothing to report.[ Latest Results ]
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21st Jan 2012
OFLM division 2 Round-up
Coolios Ace Whilst Breffni give Lords the Blues.
A couple of the main contenders for promotion to Division 1 unveiled themselves this week, as both AC Coolios and Breffni Blues registered big wins to send them to the top two places in the table.
Coolios’ mixture of youth and experience took full advantage of a Dublin side missing a recognised keeper, to thrash them 8-0; with Venturo Foxe grabbing half the goals to make him the early leader of the Divisional top scorers. “The manager has had a plan for the side for quite a while”, Foxe said after the game, “I’m happy to be part of the plan, and happy to be part of a promotion push.”
Kenneth Dobbinson’s 5-1 victory at The Dark Lords was all the more impressive, not simply because it was away from home against another promotion contender, but because manager Kenneth Dobbinson completely tactically out-thought old FLM warhorse Stuart Williams. Club chairman Gwyn Evans spoke after the game of Dobbinson’s importance to the club: “he’s the most talented Kenneth I know”, his Chairman gushed.
Surprise of the day was possibly that there was not a single draw in the Division. Dubai Dessert and Falkirk Hotspur looked destined to share the spoils until young superstar Luke Mitchell popped up in the 85th minute with an exquisite chip. “The manager told us to sit back, but I was having none of it. I’m a better player than Stewart Stanfield ever was,” Mitchell bragged. Mitchell’s relationship with his manager looks like a headline maker for the rest of the season.
By Ben Walker.
During this weeks matches:
Nothing.[ Latest Results ]
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21st Jan 2012
OFLM division 3 Round-up
Division 3 Week 4 preview.
Daniel Perry has been parachuted into crisis club Kincardine Loyal in a bid to rescue their season barely three games into the new campaign.
After three straight defeats and no goals scored, the Royal Bank Park club moved quickly to snap up the ex-Deportivo Azrael manager.
Perry is no doubt that he needs to act quickly to bolster a squad rocking from a dismal start to the season.
The manager has already shipped out 26-year-old keeper Lamarr Pidgelly in an attempt to bring in urgent funds while clubs have been made aware that star men Edward Carson and Marc McInally are available for the right price.
It’s a decision that has split opinion among Loyal fans, who are still reeling from the departure of former manager Gary Horne after five years at the helm.
Horne was a controversial figure, who was never afraid to express strong-held opinions even if they didn’t hold sway with the establishment.
Managers were quick to pay tribute to the Scot with Perry leading the way but the Birmingham-based boss will put the niceties to one side when Sporting Aldershot visit this Thursday.
And it won’t be an easy start against a Shots side boosted by a 4-2 victory at former leaders The Toto Project and the news that first choice keeper Aled Carbone’s injury is not as bad as first feared.
Horne’s exit was quickly followed by the dismissal of Aussie Built manager Peter Bryson, who failed to make an impression during his short tenure.
The rock-bottom club have been less successful in recruiting a new manager with caretaker Ron Atkinson again expected to take charge for the relegation six-pointer at Barry Bears FC.
Despite bagging seven goals in their opening three games, the luckless Bears are still without a point but Mike Rees is confident of turning things around.
But the Aussies will hope they can repeat last season’s 4-1 win at The Comfy Den in a double over their rivals before they both earned promotion from Division Four.
Barton Revolution are the only other side yet to take a point and will be underdogs when they host top-of-the-table Villa Stripes this Thursday.
Other games: Aero Galaxy v The Toto Project, Goalpost FC v VS Khorosho, Lewes Fireflies v AC Valladolid, Los Gringos v Auckland United, Seven Sisters FC v Liberty City.
By Jonathan Smith.
During this weeks matches:
Nothing to report.[ Latest Results ]
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21st Jan 2012
OFLM division 4 Round-up
Christchurch and WBA Juggernaut Roll On, Can They Be Stopped?
Athletico Baghdad 2 - 0 Radford Love Rockets
Late Goals from Bergkamp and Prime gave the boys from Baghdad all 3 points and maintain their undefeated start to the season. Terry Torath will be disappointed that the rocket boys couldn’t get their first point of the season after not being awarded a blatant penalty with the scores still at 0 – 0 and also having the better share of possession. Next up for Karl Watts is the visit of Blackheath Bulldogs and MIA manager Damien Murray. Redford also has a home game vs. Tweedside Satans.
Blackheath Bulldogs 0 - 4 De Oranje Leger
Blackheath fans demonstrated before, during and after the game after boss Damien Murray didn’t turn up for the 2nd week running. If the home fans where in a bad mood before kick-off they really were not happy after De Oranje Leger scored 3 goals in 3 minutes. Goals from Kirbovski (13), McCrindle (14), Martin (15) gave the away fans hopes of a goal feast. R Magilton added the fourth on 27 minutes. Randy Lawrence will be happy with the win but will be slightly disappointed his team couldn’t add more goals and improve their goal difference.
Deportivo Azrael 1 - 3 WBA Baracus
Manager less Deportivo managed to notch their first goal of the campaign this week but it wasn’t enough to stop Luke Richards’s boys going joint top and maintaining their 100% start to the season. WBA took the lead after 14 minutes thanks to Yzerman but it was short lived as 5 minutes later Simonson equalised for the home side. WBA continued to dominate the game and got the just rewards when Yzerman grabbed his second of the game. Azrael couldn’t find a way back in to the game in the 2nd half as Baracus kept the ball and the pressure on the home team and eventually found a 3rd from Marks with half an hour to go. Things are not likely to get easier for manager less Azrael as they have to go to the league leaders Christchurch
Dragon Revolution 3 - 2 Hawker FC
Kevin Yau will have gained a few gray hairs during this match after seeing his team come back from 2 early goals to take the lead. Just as he thought the game was safe he watched 2 of his players get dismissed to leave an edgy few minutes. Brian Byrne must have been pinching himself when after 10 minutes he had taken an early lead through Benjamin and Lewis. Revolution got back into the game with 2 goals in 3 minutes from Jelleyman and Ronaldo. Both managers sent their teams back out after half time knowing that the next goal could be key. 10 minutes after the re start Ronaldo completed the comeback for the home side. Muller and Deharo were both given their marching orders and gave home fans a tense finish but in the end they held on for a vital 3 points before they head to joint leaders WBA Baracus next week
Ity Bity Allstars 4 - 0 Saxon Star FC
Rob Newman had to send his team out without top shot stopper Zebede Kopke after his injury in the first minute of extra time in the cup match. Both managers sent out there teams to play passing football but it was the home side who had most of the early play and dominated possession of the ball. A Norris Anelka hat trick had made sure the home sides unbeaten record was maintained and Sylar popped up with a 91st minuet header to send the home fans away happy. The defeat leaves Saxon with just the 1 point this season and manager Peter Hay work to do for the visit of Hawker next week. The Allstars go on the road to take on Tolstoy Dynamo
Thames Water Works FC 1 - 1 Tolstoy Dynamo
Things were looking good for Thames manager David Hanna when his side took an early lead through Black. Things then went from bad to worse for the away side when Shannon was dismissed for a second yellow card after a poor challenge on 37 minutes. Home fans were expecting their team to really push on and add more goals against a team whose only goal was an own goal. But they could not find a way through and the away side made them pay when they were awarded a penalty on 71 minutes and Dublin stepped up and slotted it away. The 10 men managed to hold out till the end to steal a point and earn their 3rd draw of the season. After the match I caught up with Matthew Myatt had this to say "It would be nice to keep 11 players on the bloody pitch!! Still unbeaten after a hard fought draw away to Thames Waterworks FC, this squad has potential to move up the division when all are available ...... which has not happened yet this season."
Tweedside Satans FC 0 - 3 Tassie Tigers
Derek Purvis continued his mini holiday at the expense of his team and this week the Tigers and they took full advantage with an easy 3 goal victory. A brace from Jones and a goal from Hughes was enough to give them all three points. Next up for Tassie is the visit of the Vikings. Where as if Tweedside Satan’s manager doesn’t turn up then he could hand Redford their first win of the season
FC Vikings 0 - 6 Christchurch TEC
Can anyone score against Christchurch, Let alone beat them? They have been on a massive roll this season and seem to be unstoppable. There squad is one of the best and had 5 different scores on the score sheet. They even continued to dominate when reduced to 10 men. Goals from Totti(15) and Fence (43) gave the away side a half time lead. Harries (46) and Shorten (67 OG) piled more misery for the home fans. Essandoh was sent off with 22 minutes remaining but they added 2 more goals through Foley (72) and Hayes (74). After the match I spoke to both managers about the game. “What happened?!” Said Steve McQueen “Apparently my team didn't turn up tonight. I've sent them running, I don't expect them to stop till I turn up tomorrow morning at training”. The winning boss Guy Walsh had this to say "I'm happy with that result, but Blair (Essandoh) will be receiving the maximum club fine possible. Spitting at opponents is not acceptable at the best of times, but doing it when 4-0 up is simply inexcusable. It's a shame because it's taken the gloss off an otherwise excellent victory."
By Rob Newman.
During this weeks matches:
[ Latest Results ]
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| Team |
Pld |
Pts |
| 1. Tower of Revol |
4 |
12 |
| 2. FC West Leigh |
4 |
12 |
| 3. The Incredible |
4 |
12 |
| 4. Perfect City |
4 |
7 |
| 5. Olympic Milan |
4 |
7 |
| 6. The Hitman Upr |
4 |
7 |
| Team |
Pld |
Pts |
| 1. Falkirk Hotspu |
4 |
12 |
| 2. Stratton Revol |
4 |
10 |
| 3. Mostly Harmles |
4 |
9 |
| 4. Dubai Desert F |
4 |
9 |
| 5. PSV Rangers |
4 |
7 |
| 6. Breffni Blues |
4 |
7 |
| Team |
Pld |
Pts |
| 1. Villa Stripes |
4 |
12 |
| 2. Los Gringos |
4 |
12 |
| 3. VS Khorosho |
4 |
9 |
| 4. The Toto Proje |
4 |
9 |
| 5. Liberty City |
4 |
8 |
| 6. Lewes Fireflie |
4 |
7 |
| Team |
Pld |
Pts |
| 1. Christchurch T |
4 |
12 |
| 2. WBA Baracus |
4 |
12 |
| 3. Ity Bity Allst |
4 |
10 |
| 4. Athletico Bagh |
4 |
10 |
| 5. Thames Water W |
4 |
10 |
| 6. De Oranje Lege |
4 |
7 |
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