Blinky Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Last Friday, a week ago today, I was sat happily at work winding down the hours writing another report that no one will read. It was 1:25 and I had a meeting in 5 minutes, where I was sure nothing would be agreed. At that very moment my phone rang. It was my Mother. Bizarre, I thought. So I answered it. I was not expecting what I heard. She had phoned to tell me that my house had been broken into. Some rogues had smashed my living room window and had themselves an early, but very very merry christmas. Amongst their heist was a PS3, 2 TV's, a laptop and a desktop. Whilst giving my statement to the police officer the true severity of the issue dawned upon me. My FM2011 was in my desktop. Stored on my desktop was my saved games, and my historic progression through the CM/FM ranks. Almost every tactic, player, hidden gem that I had ever created or developed had gone. I was an empty man with nothing left. I shall never get back that Champions League victory with Cheltenham Town, that 1-0 win at the Nou Camp with Mike Duff scoring in the final minute. All i have are the memories. So there you have it. A true story that I am sure will brigthen up your friday. To make matters worse I am off work sick today (and borrowing a laptop). The best thing about sick days? FM! Oh wait.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kan Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Merry christmas fella, I hope Santa is extra kind to you. Hate scum bag thieves! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enj Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Read this almost with a tear in my eye, can only hope this never happens to me. I can only imagine what it feels like, something akin to the loss of a child I suspect? This is what Crimewatch SHOULD be made for...to restore FM addicts who have loved and lost. I hope you have a cracking christmas mate, and can at some point get over this atrocity. Some people will just never understand, I guess. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjmclean Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Scum mate. I hope they get sorted out. Merry Christmas. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyWangYang Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 I wonder if the thief will continue your save... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carragherisgod Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Ah sh*t man. That sucks. I hope someone has info regarding these idiots. Unfortunately theft and break-ins are all to common this time of year. Here's hoping you have as good a Christmas as possible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Tissier's Nose Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Those thieving bastards should rot for that! Hope you have a good christmas - try to think positive. One burning quesition is how on earth you managed Champions League glory with Cheltenham Town without ever strengthing the right-back slot?! Mike Duff once came on to my girlfriend at a pre-season friendly match vs. Abersytwyth... I've never signed him on FM since! But glad you have good memories of him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert the Spud Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 I wonder if the thief will continue your save... ahaha Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blinky Posted December 10, 2010 Author Share Posted December 10, 2010 I wonder if the thief will continue your save... That was my fear! I bet the bastards are offering out Justin Richards as we speak.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontask Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 remember playin fm09 and had turned celtic into european champions. had young players who were simply awesome and had put months of effort into putting my squad together. season after season of putting together a side that i simply loved. i got home on easter monday 2009 and found that i had suffered a break in. was i bothered about my laptop, dvds, other electrical goods worth £100s? no i wasnt too much. was i bothered about my save??? yes i was, it was almost like having my heart broken. them memories are what make me feel sorry for you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Football Manager. Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 if you ever find out who did it mate please give me a shout theyl never live. i meen that. hope you enjoy your christmas. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert the Spud Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 if you ever find out who did it mate please give me a shout theyl never live. i meen that. hope you enjoy your christmas. You really need to lighten up man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Lane Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 My heart goes out to you fella... Hope at least the people at work enjoyed your report Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzie MUFC Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 You really need to lighten up man. The OP's been burgled. If that happened to me, I'd feel like killing the people who did it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmi88 Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 The OP's been burgled. If that happened to me, I'd feel like killing the people who did it. here here! thieves should lose their hands! at the very least! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markmilan Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 I wonder if the thief will continue your save... Good one Jimmy! Hard luck Blinky, if SI are reading this thread perhaps they'll send you a free copy of FM for Christmas! Have a good 1 anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Tissier's Nose Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 The OP's been burgled. If that happened to me, I'd feel like killing the people who did it. If you read Robert The Spud's post and the quote he included before it, you''ll see he was referring to the comment 'Football Manager' made about offering to kill those who burgled him....... believe me we all sympathise with those who have been robbed! Was burgled myself in '07 - they took everything of any value except my external hard drive, which stored my 200gb of music thankfully!!!! Was so pleased they left that!! BUT.... my save game was gone, which included taking Colchester United to UEFA Cup glory. Definitely sympathise with the OP!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indran1412 Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 I wonder if the thief will continue your save... Really cracked me up OP : I feel sad for you . Merry sad Christmas. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert the Spud Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 The OP's been burgled. If that happened to me, I'd feel like killing the people who did it. yeah fine whatever, but i was referring to a different post. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIGAN!! Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Stay strong brother! I'm sure this is every fm fans worst nightmare. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawsie Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 what i hate about things like that, is the police rarely follow up burglaries of any sort. They just dont bother themselves with them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phnompenhandy Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Back up your most important files in at least 3 different hard drives (not that I follow my own advice). Really sorry for you mate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieG1971 Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Gutted for you too mate. I did laugh at the "I wonder if the thief will continue your save..." comment. And laughed even more at your reply blinky "That was my fear! I bet the bastards are offering out Justin Richards as we speak...." Fairplay to you Blinky for taking it on the chin, and still having a sense of humour. People that steal from people nevermind at Christmas are pure scum. Burn in hell you swines!! Hope you have a better christmas Blinky. Thread of the year winner? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blinky Posted December 13, 2010 Author Share Posted December 13, 2010 If I didn't laugh I'd cry! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
crouchaldinho Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 I'd be devastated if this was me. Really sorry to hear about this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neopherus Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 Sorry to hear, Blinky! Hope you have a great Christmas Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobMacG Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 Lawsie- of course they do. where does this belief that the police force are involved in a massive conspiracy to not investigate serious crime come from!? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dankrzyz Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 Maybe you can use Steam to trace the whereabouts of your PC and nab the criminal behind the heist. Maybe it is good for something! +1 Crime Prevention Achievement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mintchip Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 Never nice to be burgled of course, but over time you will see the tiny benfits. It's amazing how many items were stolen that you forgot about, until you fill out the insurance form... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blinky Posted December 26, 2010 Author Share Posted December 26, 2010 A Christmas miracle! Bought a new laptop today and, upon hearing my sad tale, GAVE me a free copy of FM2011! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koki Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 Thanks for reminding me to backup my saves somewhere not on my computer. Good to hear you got a new laptop and FM11 at least PS: If the thieves are really into FM, they will surely return your laptop, as they know what it means to lose a savegame! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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