Brenery287 Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 I have found on football manager, Mr wenger's technique of picking up young talent is attractive to me, its got to the point where most brazilian parents or football clubs have to lock their 14-17 yr olds away at night and such. Just in case I spring the anti-wenger like alarm systems (pioneered in France) and run back to switzerland giggling with a talented child in a sack. Just wandering whether anyone alse has the same mentality. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badass_ Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 That just sounds weird. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aderow Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 its got to the point where most brazilian parents or football clubs have to lock their 14-17 yr olds away at night and such. Um....I don't know what to to this Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
afced7 Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 Odds on how quickly this gets closed? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCIAG Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 I'll take the thread at face value and ignore any innuendo for now. I think a lot of users on here operate much the same way, using young players whenever possible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Furia Roja Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 i do as well, once you get to a certain point you need to Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ugen64 Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 yes. in fact, I kind of ruined a long-term game by signing too many foreign youngsters in the Championship - forgot about the homegrown squad rule! by the time I noticed, at 11:00 PM on August 31, it was too late to bring in some more English players to have a decent squad... only free transfers and loans, but then I'd have a bunch of foreign players sitting in the stands every day, making a lot of money. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Furia Roja Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 Odds on how quickly this gets closed? why would it get closed? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
afced7 Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 So do you believe this is a genuine question worded very ambiguosly or a pointless dig at Wenger? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontask Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 i sign kids so i have a good chance of sticking within the home grown rules Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
llama3 Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 I manage like Wenger in almost all facets: - Work at a transfer profit or breakeven over a season - Promote young players for older players - Play youngsters in League Cup - Sign young players - Play beautiful football, almost certainly at expense of results Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hershie Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Oldest regular (and outfield) player is 25. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImOnFire15 Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Um....I don't know what to to this lol. he was getting little too personal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzamark Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 I have the same philosophy in that I only buy players at the ages of 16-19, unless its the start of a game and I need a competitive team quickly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Furia Roja Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 So do you believe this is a genuine question worded very ambiguosly or a pointless dig at Wenger? His question was basically asking if anyone here scours the game for young kids, yes it was worded poorly but i dont see the need for the thread to be closed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barkermush Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Not really, i sign a few young players every now and again. But i keep them untill they get into their mid 30's before i start the process over again, so i guess i am more like Fergie? My average age atm is 24 though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
parsfanjamie Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 I'm more like Wenger in that I have the players needed to win things yet trophies always seem to be just out of my grasp. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_hankey Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Average age: 22 I don't really buy anyone over the age 21, mostly for price reasons. I can't afford world-class players, but I can afford potentially world-class players. I sell players when they get to 28 or so, unless they happen to be one of my best players. In those cases, I wait until 30. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanZG Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 That just sounds weird. This, made me LOL while eating and run back to switzerland giggling with a talented child in a sack. This is class Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSCCG Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 I think it's something that most people have to do in the game now, or eventually at least, if you mean that we have to nurture youth. But I think less people will have a policy on only using youngsters and consciously keeping the average age of the squad young even when older players are better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosson Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 I usually buy one or two proven, but still under 25 players a season depending on the area of the squad that wants strengthening, and then an under 19 for an area of the squad that will need strengthening in the next 3-4 years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Igorchete Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Brenery, i don't know what you lure them with, i usually lure kids with candy, depends on their location though, the Brzailian ones want cash on sight, the English spoiled brats want expensive toys. It's worth the hustle when you sell that kid 10 years later for 30 million pounds. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayahr Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 I always try to ensure that I have between 4 and 8 huge talents compared to my club level in my team who should be signed before turning 18 as they then still can become local players. Indeed I would assume that most of the FM players are Wengers by large degree. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aderow Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Now in all seriousness Im sure a lot of people try sign players younger and develop their squad that way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whirlwind Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Is good... I have currently 22 players registered, all 22 club-trained. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSCA4Ever Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 I used to be but the problem is I'm currently managing Real Madrid. With the way how the B-team "Castilla" works (or should I say "not" works) in the game compared to the B-teams in the EPL it's pretty hard to have a talent factory. So I end up buying mostly established star players. Some teams are not suited for the Wenger style. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aderow Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Is good... I have currently 22 players registered, all 22 club-trained. This is always the dream. How about going one step further.....winning the world cup with only players who came through your academy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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