SI Staff Ter Posted February 13, 2007 Author SI Staff Share Posted February 13, 2007 This was quite popular last time around so I thought I would bring it back again, with a slight change this time to prolong it a bit, make it even harder and hopefully more interesting. The Challenge The challenge is quite simple to explain. You have to win Serie A with San Marino (club side of course) and qualify for an international tournament with the San Marino national team. The only real rules are not to blatantly cheat and change anything in the editor to make those teams better than they are. This is just for fun. If you want to manage both teams from the start of the game then you can play with two managers; one managing each team. Setting Up Your Game The only essential settings for this challenge are running Italy down to Serie C1 and above and to retain all players from San Marino. If you want to play with more leagues running then that's up to you. Good luck guys Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SI Staff Ter Posted February 13, 2007 SI Staff Share Posted February 13, 2007 This was quite popular last time around so I thought I would bring it back again, with a slight change this time to prolong it a bit, make it even harder and hopefully more interesting. The Challenge The challenge is quite simple to explain. You have to win Serie A with San Marino (club side of course) and qualify for an international tournament with the San Marino national team. The only real rules are not to blatantly cheat and change anything in the editor to make those teams better than they are. This is just for fun. If you want to manage both teams from the start of the game then you can play with two managers; one managing each team. Setting Up Your Game The only essential settings for this challenge are running Italy down to Serie C1 and above and to retain all players from San Marino. If you want to play with more leagues running then that's up to you. Good luck guys Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brendanbrendan Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 Are you playing? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SI Staff Ter Posted February 13, 2007 Author SI Staff Share Posted February 13, 2007 Of course! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ackter Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 I started this last time, but got sidetracked by stuff. I envision the same thing happening this time, but I'll give it a crack. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brendanbrendan Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 Are you totally aganst me doing something "ludacris" to get the current San Marino national manager sacked. So I can have one manager and both jobs??? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
g3n1u5 Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 im in guna start now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaberdeenn Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 I'l give it a go. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoham Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 I was thinking this should maybe come back, and have everyone starting at the club side first. It'd be really good to see someone make San Marino into the biggest club in the world, and then that would hopefully improve the youth system and help the national team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaberdeenn Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Scoham: I was thinking this should maybe come back, and have everyone starting at the club side first. It'd be really good to see someone make San Marino into the biggest club in the world, and then that would hopefully improve the youth system and help the national team. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> I'd say it would be better to do the club side 1st but would it be possible to get the national job as well later on in one game or would you have to play with 2 managers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoham Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 Forgot to mention I started again with San Marino the other day, I can use that game for this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeeScotsPaul Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 I'll have a crack at this. I keep meaning to do a challenge but never get round to it, so this time I'll commit myself! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoham Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by aaberdeenn: <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Scoham: I was thinking this should maybe come back, and have everyone starting at the club side first. It'd be really good to see someone make San Marino into the biggest club in the world, and then that would hopefully improve the youth system and help the national team. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> I'd say it would be better to do the club side 1st but would it be possible to get the national job as well later on in one game or would you have to play with 2 managers. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> As long you retain all players from San Marino you should be able to get the job while managing the club side. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weden Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Scoham: <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by aaberdeenn: <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Scoham: I was thinking this should maybe come back, and have everyone starting at the club side first. It'd be really good to see someone make San Marino into the biggest club in the world, and then that would hopefully improve the youth system and help the national team. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> I'd say it would be better to do the club side 1st but would it be possible to get the national job as well later on in one game or would you have to play with 2 managers. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> As long you retain all players from San Marino you should be able to get the job while managing the club side. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> The national side have insanely low standards though, so it'd be a very long time before the manager gets sacked... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaberdeenn Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Weden: <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Scoham: <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by aaberdeenn: <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Scoham: I was thinking this should maybe come back, and have everyone starting at the club side first. It'd be really good to see someone make San Marino into the biggest club in the world, and then that would hopefully improve the youth system and help the national team. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> I'd say it would be better to do the club side 1st but would it be possible to get the national job as well later on in one game or would you have to play with 2 managers. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> As long you retain all players from San Marino you should be able to get the job while managing the club side. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> The national side have insanely low standards though, so it'd be a very long time before the manager gets sacked... </div></BLOCKQUOTE> That's what I'm thinking, you could have to wait years before getting the job. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoham Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 I made a San Marino facepack a while ago for the club side, uploaded it again if anyone wants it- http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=download&ufid=3D933B0D35733BA4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoham Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">That's what I'm thinking, you could have to wait years before getting the job. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> By then you should hopefully have a good reputation and built up the club quite a bit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaberdeenn Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 I suppose you are right, so Ter how about doing the club part 1st before the national bit? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaberdeenn Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Scoham: I made a San Marino facepack a while ago for the club side, uploaded it again if anyone wants it- http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=download&ufid=3D933B0D35733BA4 </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Downloaded and it looks very good! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brendanbrendan Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 I'll wait for the patch/update first Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaberdeenn Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by brendanbrendan: I'll wait for the patch/update first </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Actually I think that I'l do that too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavinkil Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 If anything this will be funny Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SI Staff Ter Posted February 13, 2007 Author SI Staff Share Posted February 13, 2007 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">I suppose you are right, so Ter how about doing the club part 1st before the national bit? </div></BLOCKQUOTE> You can do it whatever way you want to with one manager or two. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaberdeenn Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Ter: <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">I suppose you are right, so Ter how about doing the club part 1st before the national bit? </div></BLOCKQUOTE> You can do it whatever way you want to with one manager or two. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Ok, well I'l do it with one manager hopefully for added realism. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickBlues Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 yeh this seems fun! much success last year? think ill load this up now! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoham Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by NickBlues: yeh this seems fun! much success last year? think ill load this up now! </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Last years challenge http://community.sigames.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/521102691/m/8832048761/p/1 Im sure someone had success with the national side, but there was a bug or something that meant really good San Marino players appeared for no reason. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdy123 Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 Think i am gonna do this challenge . It will be tough . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 ill give it a go Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Harper Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 In the middle of Dafuge's challenge right now, but will do this one after his Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridgekings Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 Definitely in this. Remember last years thread quite well. + nice facepack Scoham, cheers for that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SI Staff Ter Posted February 13, 2007 Author SI Staff Share Posted February 13, 2007 I always find the first season quite tough in these games. Hate not knowing who my players are and I can only really find that out by playing them and getting rid of the ones I don't want. It's also hard to identify potential transfer targets as well as they haven't played any games yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tilla Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 I'm going to start a game up can i start up as the country than after a season or two add as the team Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeeScotsPaul Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 Right, ready to go... The fun begins! Me World class squad! Send for Securicor! I'm wagering I get sacked within two seasons Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwalker99 Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 im torn now i was gonna wait until the next patch comes put to start dafuges challenge again but this sounds really good do you know what will help me decide knowing when the patch is coming out (joking) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tilla Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 ComeOn! Landed!! Click Me!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoham Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 Im 14th after 10 league games, not too bad but not great either. Looking to finish 13th so I don't have to go through the relegation playoffs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoham Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 Just realised 5 of those were away games, and we lost 4 and only drew 1. Really need to sort out the away form. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinger061 Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 I'm liking the idea. I am doing dafuges challenge but i think ill join in here to once the new patch is released Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
g3n1u5 Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 so after almost two hours of training, tactics and transfers i have finally played my first game (only a friendly) but what a game!! hopefully a sign of the future http://img241.imageshack.us/my.php?image=winly2.png Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeeScotsPaul Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by g3n1u5: so after almost two hours of training, tactics and transfers i have finally played my first game (only a friendly) but what a game!! hopefully a sign of the future http://img241.imageshack.us/my.php?image=winly2.png </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Nice one! Hopefully a sign of things to come for you! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
g3n1u5 Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 So we are now 11 league games into the season and san marino find themselves 9 places above the pre season prediction of 14th. building on the encouraging start with a preseason win of the mighty werder breman, the small team have only lost 3 league games so far and all have been without start goalkeeper michael langer who was on international duty league table http://img249.imageshack.us/my.php?image=32051548kv3.png fixtures http://img163.imageshack.us/my.php?image=untitledjb7.png Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ackter Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Well, I've started, so we'll see how it goes this time. First thing I did was cancel most of the loans, with only Giorgetti and Mottola remaining. This left the squad rather thin, and seeing as I plan on using a 352 formation it also needs some fattening out. So, spending a total of £165k I've brought in ten new players. Tall, two-footed central defender Fabio Onestini from Castel San Pietro for £8k. Veteren strker Gianluca Tremelin from Pro Patria for £28k. Brought in youn striker Andrea Valente on a free after he was deemed not good enough for Serie C2 team Rosetana. Young Riccardo Bruschetta joins me from Novara to add some height and work rate to my back 3. I also bring in Luca Bisello Ragno from Foligno for a very risky £90k - I'm not quite sure what I was thinking. For £22k I bring in Sergio Comba, the ex-Celano striker head and shoulders above the rest of my squad. Midfield reinforcement comes in the shape of Pro Sesto's Daniele Federici, brought in on a free. Tommaso Coletti from Martina comes in at £2k to provide midfield cover. More midfield cover in Mirko Drudi (Cesena £8k) and finally £3k signing Alan Casagrande, bought from Ter's Nana. First match of the season sees me away to mid-table fodder Prato. A fantastic start sees San Marino go 2-0 ahead in only 9 minutes, with goals from Sergio Comba (8) and Giovanni Abate (9). Stefano Lorenzi pegs one back for Prato on the 16th minute. On the alf hour Abate slots home a fantastic shot to make it 1-3. Rest of the match passes with very little to shout about, but on the 89th minute Prato get a lifeline when Lorenzi doubles his tally with a great headed goal. 3 minutes into overtime Abate is denied his hattrick by a clearly contentious offside decision. Special mention has to go to San Marino's defensive players as they rack up 80%+ tackles and headers won. Prato 2 - 3 San Marino - A deserved victory. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ackter Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Second game of the season sees me take on a difficult challenge as I face Pisa in the Italian Serie C cup. Pisa get 4-5 odds even though they're playing on our soil. They're a division above, so I imagine this being wuite a struggle. Alan Casagrande is injured for this match, so loanee Francesco Giorgetti takes his place in the starting line-up, which otherwise remains unchanged: GK Emiliano Dei DRC Riccardo Bruschetta DC Roberto Di Maio DLC Luca D'Angelo MR Davide Tedoldi ML Tiziano Mottola MRC Francesco Giorgetti MC Nicole Napolitano MLC Tommaso Coletti ST Sergio Comba ST Giovanni Abate My team looking distinctly unfit in the first ten minutes, but still manage to go 1-0 up on 4 minutes with a scorcher by Nicola Napolitano from outside the box. It takes Eddy Baggio nearly 15 minutes to equalise for the visitors. Pisa's three pronged attack causing chaos in the San Marino defence and double their lead on twenty minutes with a Baggio header. For a bigger side Pisa are being very defensive, putting everyone behind the ball when losing possession. Doesn't help them as Sergio Comba waltzes through their defence and slots the equaliser home on 44 minutes. Forced into two changes at half time as both Mottola and Coletti struggling with their fitness. D'Angelo playing really badly, but remains on the pitch as I won't risk making 3 subs at half time. Eddy Baggio wasting chance after chance to take the visitors into the lead, and it almost costs them as a San Marino goal by Abate is ruled offside. Two minutes later San Marino take the lead on 55 minutes with a Giorgetti header from a saved rebound. Pisa throwing caution to the wind and piling forward. Will hopefully leave space for my attackers to exploit. Abate makes way for Temelin on the 75th minute to keep him fresh for the next game. Temelin makes an immediate impact with an 82nd minute goal from the edge of the 6 yard box, straight across the keeper, putting San Marino 4-2 up. Pisa don't look happy. Can the underdogs hold on? Yes they can - Eddy Baggio's wastefullness in front of goal has cost Pisa dearly. It's a deserved win for San Marino. San Marino 4 - 2 Pisa Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SI Staff Ter Posted February 14, 2007 Author SI Staff Share Posted February 14, 2007 The only thing I have to report is that I suck at this game Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeeScotsPaul Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Ter: The only thing I have to report is that I suck at this game </div></BLOCKQUOTE> You're not alone... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ackter Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Third match of the Serie C Cup sees San marino face yet more higher opposition in the form of Serie C1 team Ancona who have home advantage. The bookies aren't holding out much hope for San Marino and the lack of home advantage will be a real test for Ackter's side. The same side who triumphed over Pisa line up against Ancona, though a similar result surely cannot follow. San Marino kick off, and the ball is in the opposition's box within seconds, but nothing comes of it. Hopefully this early show of strength will continue to be the theme during tonight's match. San Marino captain D'Angelo playing another nightmare match as he gives away a free kick on the edge of the area within 5 minutes. Yellow card for a very bad challenge. A brilliant free kick from Carlo Mammarella opens the scoring. D'Angelo will almost certainly be stripped of the captaincy and dropped for the next game. 10 minutes later and a route-one ball meets Comba in the box and the Ancona keeper just couldn't keep it out. 1-1 after 15 minutes. Game on! Docente finds the net for the home team on 37 minutes, will San Marino head into the dressing room with their tails between their legs? Giorgetti makes way for Ceccarelli at half time while D'Angelo's performance since his awful blunder has ensured he gets to see the second half. San Marino's poor fitness levels already starting to show. Nothing much happens until the 70th minute when Ancona get unlucky with a goal ruled offside. San Marino's heads are dropping so Comba and Coletti make way for Temelin and Faieta. Hopefully Temelin will have another supersub appearance. As the final whistle blows San Marino are having trouble staying on their feet. It was a good effort against higher opposition, but Ancona deserved their win. Ancona 2 - 1 San Marino Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Dave Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 I have a quick question: When managing San Marino the club, do you have to sign and play only San Marinan players? if you can sign foreigners, do they gain San Marino nationality having played at the club for a certain period of time? Cheers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ackter Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Fourth match in and I've finished re-modelling the backroom staff. The coaches are a bit crap really, but will do for now. The scout was inexcusibly bad and so I have replaced him with two decent youn Italians who I've set about scouting the Italian U20s competition and San Marino the nation. I've also unloaded player Simone Berardi as I don't feel he justifies his £1.8k per week. Am now back under budget with room to spare. So I have another challenging match now against Serie C1's Pistoise. Currently topping the group and a win here will put me in excellent position to qualify as my last match is against Serie C2 opponents. Fit-again Matteo Nevicati replaces Nicola Napolitano in the centre of midfield while D'Angelo finally loses his place and Michele Florindo takes his place. Giovanni Abate gets the captains armband as Vice-captain Fabio Onestini is carrying an injury. Hopefully San Marino's fitness levels will hold out and I'll get a full 90 minutes from the team as a whole. Morale is good, but a scrappy game is under way. New Captain Abate proves he can handle the responsibilty as he nets a fantastic solo goal in the 38th minute. Unfortunately he carries a knock into the dressing room and has to be replaced for the second half. Temelin takes his place while the arm-band goes to the inexperienced but determined Nevicati in midfield. Nothing at all of note happens until the 80th minute when Pistoiese miss the net by a fraction of an inch at the far post. San Marino's fitness still can't last the distance and stand-in captain Nevicati makes way alongside Coletti to be replaced by Ceccarelli and Napolitano. Napolitano receives the captains armband from Nevicati as he leaves the pitch. San Marino are ten minutes away from the perfect result. Temelin wastes a golden oppertunity in the 89th minute to seal the victory for San Marino. Clean through on goal he can only look on as he drags the ball painfully wide. Thankfully San Marino hold on and are now in complete control of the Cup group. San Marino 1 - 0 Pistoiese Next up is San Marino's first league game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oktober Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 This was actually, genuinely the first thing I did with 07. In 06 I got San Marino to the Serie A and got stuck when I couldnt get more than 7000 people into the Olimpico. With the new stadiums, I started this one. Also the first time in FM history I was fired... well, for poor performance at least instead of messing the board about.Gradually got worse over the seasons, lost 10 in a row eventually, and got the sack. Applied for the newly promoted Brindisi job and then took them to the Serie A. Few tips... get all San Marinese staff if you can. The players will regen as Italian if you dont have good staff from there. Also, Devis Nossa and Luca Del Prete are ones to watch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oktober Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Oh, and Poland is your friend. Trust me on this. I'm loading up now then, cant resist... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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