Magicz Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 Simple really. What big name, with a huge outlay, has been awful for you? I'll start; On my Manchester United save I signed Dzeko for £25 million and he scored 3 goals in 28 starts. What about you? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuCho 11 Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 Thats bad haha, unlucky. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nottingham Forest Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 Artem Milevskyi. I signed him for £4m and hes shocking on all my saves. However because im not the best tactically it could be my tactics. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintToon Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 On my Fulham save: Gary Caldwell, 9mill and he thinks his role in the team is give away needless penalties and collect yellow cards. Can't sell him off, no money to get someone else. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DANNY1000000 Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 Prob Ibrahimovic, signed for 95m and couldnt break 20 goals Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenjiDavidson Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 To be Fair Ibrahimovic Isn't all that good in real life... /debateable Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
petey_g Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 Oscar Cardozo. About 25m and something like 5 goals from 60 odd games. Quite a few assists but still a massive waste of money. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Furia Roja Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 gee how are you playing him? He went to everton on mine and scored over 30 a season for 5 seasons running Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Furia Roja Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 Oscar Cardozo. About 25m and something like 5 goals from 60 odd games. Quite a few assists but still a massive waste of money. really? i signed him and he got 29 in his first season! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Furia Roja Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 To be Fair Ibrahimovic Isn't all that good in real life... /debateable based on what exactly? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
W I L M Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 Fred, Signed him for 13m and he was awful, didn't score in the first 13 games he played then he scored 1 and got injured for 4 months... Great Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenjiDavidson Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 based on what exactly? I doubt I'm the 1st to say he is over rated but he is, And In my opinion Barca were foolish to have paid what they did for him, Doesn't perform in the Champions League or against big opposition, but he does well against run of the mill teams consistently and that's about it. This will probably annoy you but IRL If you look at it Darren Bent offered by far the better value in reality, which is quite surprising really Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nottingham Forest Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 I doubt I'm the 1st to say he is over rated but he is, And In my opinion Barca were foolish to have paid what they did for him, Doesn't perform in the Champions League or against big opposition, but he does well against run of the mill teams consistently and that's about it.This will probably annoy you but IRL If you look at it Darren Bent offered by far the better value in reality, which is quite surprising really I agree with this. he isnt the best and Im suprised that Barca let Eto go. I would have kept him but it looks like Eto needs a manager thats one to put a shoulder round a player type. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Furia Roja Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 22 goals and 14 assists in 42 matches is fine in his first season in a new league. He also scored our winner in the first Classico last year as well as our opener in the Super Cup last week and had more assists than ronaldo who cost twice as much. How many of our games did you watch last year? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Furia Roja Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 I agree with this. he isnt the best and Im suprised that Barca let Eto go. I would have kept him but it looks like Eto needs a manager thats one to put a shoulder round a player type. yer, we should have kept Eto'o who refused to sign a new deal and said he was leaving for free at the end of the next season.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trekman Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 Simple really. What big name, with a huge outlay, has been awful for you? I'll start; On my Manchester United save I signed Dzeko for £25 million and he scored 3 goals in 28 starts. What about you? Something similar for me. I resigned Guiseppe Rossi for Man U for several million (cant remember the exact amount but it was more than 10m) and he didn't score a single goal in any competition all season. Very disapionted so I sold him back to spain at the first opportunity. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nottingham Forest Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 yer, we should have kept Eto'o who refused to sign a new deal and said he was leaving for free at the end of the next season.... Ok it wasnt a bad deal and I didnt realise those were his figures. I take back what I said. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Furia Roja Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 its not your fault, the problem is the media get in involved and make out that we decided to get rid of him for the sake of it, unfortunately they are the stories that the majority hear and assume they are gospal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nottingham Forest Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 its not your fault, the problem is the media get in involved and make out that we decided to get rid of him for the sake of it, unfortunately they are the stories that the majority hear and assume they are gospal. If those were the figures that Ibra got last season thats good. But i still think that Eto needs a manager to put a shoulder round him and unfortunately I dont think Benitez is that sort of manager. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Furia Roja Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 and watching him play every week he was such a threat, was double maked every week which left messi free to do what he does. Unfortunately Eto'o is the type of player that needs everything his way, his leaving interview showed that we had no chance of retaining him as he decided he wanted to move. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nottingham Forest Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 and watching him play every week he was such a threat, was double maked every week which left messi free to do what he does.Unfortunately Eto'o is the type of player that needs everything his way, his leaving interview showed that we had no chance of retaining him as he decided he wanted to move. Thats football though. I reckon we could see a few moves soon. I reckon Eto and Maicon will go to Real and Mash and Kuyt will go to Inter. I think VDV will then go to Liverpool or Man Utd. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magicz Posted August 21, 2010 Author Share Posted August 21, 2010 Eto'o is just better than Ibra in my opinion. But they are both quite volatile players. If they are in a bad mood then they will play atrociously but if they are in the mood then they will score bucket loads. It just depends on the day Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Furia Roja Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 Eto'o wiull never go to Real after how he was treated there before he left. Masch may still come to Barca, the translation of what Zubi said about him not fitting in was not good at all, the whole interview says that Pep wants him to sign but they are unsure as to how they will use him to the best of his ability. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenjiDavidson Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 Aussieant32 - Just had a look and Bent scored 26 in 41 Which is god considering he was settling into a new team which, let's be honest is a bit poor, infact he is their prize asset, He didn't have the world class support in the likes of Messi, Xavi, Iniesta, Toure, Pedro & Co Or even strike partners such as Henry or even Krkic who is probably better than the likes of Campbell and Jones. He's surrounded, in my view of course, by championship/average prem quality players. I think it's quite telling that David Villa has been bought as it indicates quite strongly that Ibra is no longer their main striker! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Furia Roja Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 i think its safe to say that almost anyone would prefer having Ibra in their team then Bent. Not saying he isnt a good player, but he is at Sunderland and not at Barca, Real, Inter, Juve etc etc for a reason Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nottingham Forest Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 Eto'o wiull never go to Real after how he was treated there before he left.Masch may still come to Barca, the translation of what Zubi said about him not fitting in was not good at all, the whole interview says that Pep wants him to sign but they are unsure as to how they will use him to the best of his ability. Oh Ok I knew he played for Real before but didnt know how he was treated. In regards to Mash. Its a bit like Fabregas. When you already have Iniesta, Xavi, Busquets and Keita. How would both of them fit in. I think Mash could fill the role left by Yaya but then isnt Keita a similar player to Yaya. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nottingham Forest Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 Eto'o is just better than Ibra in my opinion. But they are both quite volatile players. If they are in a bad mood then they will play atrociously but if they are in the mood then they will score bucket loads. It just depends on the day I agree with what you are saying about if they dont get things their own way then they can cause trouble. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Furia Roja Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 Aussieant32 - Just had a look and Bent scored 26 in 41 Which is god considering he was settling into a new team which, let's be honest is a bit poor, infact he is their prize asset, He didn't have the world class support in the likes of Messi, Xavi, Iniesta, Toure, Pedro & Co Or even strike partners such as Henry or even Krkic who is probably neter than the likes of Campbell and Jones. He's surrounded, in my view of course, by championship/average prem quality players.I think it's quite telling that David Villa has been bought as it indicates quite strongly that Ibra is no longer their main striker! considering Villa is being played as the wide left stiker with Ibra in the middle, id say your wrong. On your topic of Henry and Bojan, they played 40 odd games between them, hardly consistant striker partners. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Furia Roja Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 Oh Ok I knew he played for Real before but didnt know how he was treated. In regards to Mash. Its a bit like Fabregas. When you already have Iniesta, Xavi, Busquets and Keita. How would both of them fit in. I think Mash could fill the role left by Yaya but then isnt Keita a similar player to Yaya. not really to be honest. Kieta isnt the work horse we are used to having. He is also more of a left sided player rather than a good solid anchorman, Sergi is still young enough to rotate, when you are playing 60 games a season 5 mids is a minimum Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nottingham Forest Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 not really to be honest. Kieta isnt the work horse we are used to having. He is also more of a left sided player rather than a good solid anchorman, Sergi is still young enough to rotate, when you are playing 60 games a season 5 mids is a minimum Yh ok but you sign Mash and Fabregas. I dont think either of them or Xavi or Iniesta will be happy sitting on the bench. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunt Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 Balotelli, cost me £25m and couldnt hit a barn door with a banjo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Furia Roja Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 but we are not signing cesc? We stopped chasing Cesc as aresenal refused to talk, it was always going to be one or the other. Anyway, these posts should stop, we have hijacked a thread that we shouldnt have, pm me if you still want to chat. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenjiDavidson Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 Yh ok but you sign Mash and Fabregas. I dont think either of them or Xavi or Iniesta will be happy sitting on the bench. I agree with this too, also, i think it was shameful the way Barcelona have conducted themselves trying to sign Cesc, It was so disrespectful to Arsenal when the spanish Barca players put a Barcelona shirt on him after they won the world cup, i was literally shocked if i am honest, And before anyone asks I'm not an Arsenal fan so I'm not bias either way, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Furia Roja Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 as i said, needs to get back on topic, if you want to keep arguing that darren bent is better than ibra pm me, if not, have a great day/night Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwistedTwiddler Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 Pedro Morales. Great technical stats, absolute ***** on the pitch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
afced7 Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 Aguero. Always a flat track bully in my games, he'll score three against relegation fodder, but be completely anonymous in the big games, and he can't even dream of winning a header. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbutton Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 I doubt I'm the 1st to say he is over rated but he is, And In my opinion Barca were foolish to have paid what they did for him, Doesn't perform in the Champions League or against big opposition, but he does well against run of the mill teams consistently and that's about it. So hes basically a swedish C. Ronaldo? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbutton Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 I agree with this too, also, i think it was shameful the way Barcelona have conducted themselves trying to sign Cesc, It was so disrespectful to Arsenal when the spanish Barca players put a Barcelona shirt on him after they won the world cup, i was literally shocked if i am honest, And before anyone asks I'm not an Arsenal fan so I'm not bias either way, Correct me if i'm wrong but isn't Cesc a barcelona supporter? If so what's wrong with wearing a Barce shirt? Im pretty sure Torres would wear a At. Madrid Shirt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbutton Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 Aussieant32 - Just had a look and Bent scored 26 in 41 Which is god considering he was settling into a new team which, let's be honest is a bit poor, infact he is their prize asset, He didn't have the world class support in the likes of Messi, Xavi, Iniesta, Toure, Pedro & Co Or even strike partners such as Henry or even Krkic who is probably better than the likes of Campbell and Jones. He's surrounded, in my view of course, by championship/average prem quality players.I think it's quite telling that David Villa has been bought as it indicates quite strongly that Ibra is no longer their main striker! Just because you are surrounded by quality doesn't mean you will score, Shevchenko scored 4 in 32 games for Chelsea who had won back to back titles, Shevchenko was a god infront of goal at AC milan where the players we not as good as chelsea's players. Maybe its the fact hes the best player in the squad makes him stand out but him with other world class players he wont stand out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
starburst91 Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 Sergio aguero for 50m on 09, 24 apps 5 goals 6.84 rating Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
afced7 Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 Correct me if i'm wrong but isn't Cesc a barcelona supporter? If so what's wrong with wearing a Barce shirt? Im pretty sure Torres would wear a At. Madrid Shirt. At a public appearance? Probably not. Also it wasn't his choice to wear it, it was forced on him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
x42bn6 Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 £40m for a winger on FM08, paid over 24 months... The 50% sell-on clause didn't trigger (bug)... Sold later for £12m or something - wasn't bad, but nowhere near worth £40m. Also bought a targetman for £25m on the same game - then after 10 games or so realised that my formation was rubbish with a targetman, so he got shipped out for £8m the next season after turning into Emile Heskey. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indran1412 Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 Fernando Silva (gen family) DC ,Portugal Bought him for mere 3 million. Assistant rated him 3 stars(decent for premiership) i'm Liverpool Only then I realized the big mistake i've made, he can't settle in. I gave him 60+ games in 3 seasons, Each season his overall rating would not exceed 6. Sold him to Valencia for 5 million. He became a beast. I've never had problems with any striker in my save yet.Only defenders Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Furia Roja Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 Ronaldo from Corinthians. Signed for free with wolves and was let go the following january. Played 12, scored 0, average rating of 6.1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stemlfc65 Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 The Zlatan deal was heavily over priced because Inter didn't want to sell. Eto'o was unhappy at Barcelona and wanted them to move hell, heaven and earth financially to get him to stay. The criticism of Zlatan is somewhat harsh in my opinion. Barcelona knew they were buying a player that would change the way they play, but also a player who has a reputation of flopping in the big games, yet consistent performances against average to poor teams. However, I don't think he did too badly. Two away to Arsenal and the winner against Real Madrid shows he is more than capable, just possibly a confidence problem. On the other hand, going forward last season Barcelona looked the most limited I've seen them in years, which is why they have bought David Villa. He gives them pace and incredible finishing but also another player who can thread the ball through the eye of a needle with his passing, something that Zlatan does not possess. Anyway, back on topic; Nikola Nigic for my Liverpool side. A custom database where Liverpool had sold on all of their best players. I wanted to bring some aerial ability so I opted for the 6"8 Serbian striker from Valencia. 0 goals, 19 assists (mainly flick ons) and an average rating of 5.9 saw him shipped out to Racing the next season. Still amazed he got so many assists but he ticked over the team quite well but offered nothing in front of goal. My very own Heskey. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hershie Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 Worst good players: Dzeko, Veloso, Gourcuff. Best crap players: Jamie Mackie, Xisco. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVH5150 Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 I paid £52m for Fabregas in 2012 (to Milan), and he's horribly inconsistent playing in a three-man central midfield. I think he has an average of about 7.0 for me, which is hardly great in a treble-winning team. After a couple of seasons I was considering selling him to Real Madrid, but decided to give him another chance after agreeing a fee with Madrid. Then he got mad at me for not allowing the transfer to go through! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GioGio85 Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 Was a re-gen so it wont mean much to you, but after a successful spell in Holland and 9 unfruitful days in Scotland, i ended up at relegation threatened Man Utd. I steadied the ship and kept them up. the next season I needed to , amongst other things, stretghen the defence. I paid 33m for a Belgian centre half who was "towering". Alongside him I paid 16.5m for a slovakian centre back who was tearing it up with PSV and had the dutch leagues highest average rating. Where the Belgian centre back was a resounding success, his slovak partner was an appalling disaster, probably going into folklaw for being so bad. Own goals and calamities aplenty - I sold him for half the price the next season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamessmith Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 Alot of the players mentioned on here have always done quite well for me. Ribery is probably mine, played terrible and kept on wanting to go home. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFC_Jordi Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 I've got the same as above, Cardozo is one of my best players at 33 tbh, Anyway, Onyewu's making a lot of mistakes for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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