dafuge Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 You've probably seen The Career Thread where people have documented and discussed their FM careers where the majority have started unemployed or as a lower league club. This is a chance for those of you wishing to manage a bigger club to have a place to discuss it. There are no restrictions at all, but it should be used for people wishing to have an FM career starting at what they consider a big club, with the possibility of moving clubs in the future. This is for people wishing to start a game and stick with it for the long term, it is not a place for people to brag about their one season where they won everything. Career progression is the key here. Obviously, trying to draw the line on what is and what isn't a big club is an impossible task so I'm not going to try and do it but as a rough guide I would consider any club comparable with a decent Championship club in terms of stature a big club. One thing that would be useful is when starting a new game could you post your starting setup (leagues, database etc.) and your manager reputation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulHartman71 Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 Good to see something like this started Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeeman27bob Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 This would be a perfect place to post about my liverpool game, if it weren't already in the stories forum. I might start a game with arsenal though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rancer890 Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 This would a good spot to post my Derby (2009) or PSV (2014) team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest roberto922 Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 Finally I can post about my 2021 Everton Game I'll post a couple of things in a bit, you should consider putting it as a sticky until you release the sub forum (if you do) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jod123 Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 I am thinking of starting a kind of career game using top level leagues only and starting with an international reputation (or would that be too much). I've loaded top divisions in every contintent excluding Africa and all the major ones in the World. I am doing this as I want to have a world career but my computer cannot cope with too many leagues (even what I have loaded 14 leagues in 14 countries might be too much). If I start umemployed with an international reputation would this be suitable for a career type game for this thread. One more question is it realistic to have both a club and national job at the same time? Thanks for any replies. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest roberto922 Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 how much longer would 14 leagues in 14 nations take in comparison to say... 14 leagues in 5 nations? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest roberto922 Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 BTW, after I'd finished my France challenge I've just taken over RC Lens in 2008 who were relegated to Ligue 2 a couple of months ago, would they count as a big thread? Also I want to update on my nation, is there anywhere to do that yet? Could be worth trying out to test the popularity. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jod123 Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 I want to try to manage in several different countries though. I want to load as many different countries as possible. The more countries the better. So loading the top divisions only is the only way I can load that many countries and as I said that might be too much any way so I am going to test the speed of it first and then may decide to restart and remove some. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest roberto922 Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 I know, I was just making an enquiry Jod Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jod123 Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 Ok, well I would think that 14 in 5 nations would be quicker as probably not as many players would be loaded although I could be wrong on that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peljam Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Thanks for this one dafuge Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest roberto922 Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 I'll just quickly show what's been going on since 2007 on my Everton save and then I'll do a more upto date update on my 2021 - 2022 season once I've finished it. http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn49/ohmylife92/Leaguefinishes2008-2021.jpg http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn49/ohmylife92/Competitionhistory.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
starburst91 Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 I might start a career on here since I cant get into my lower league career on the other career thread and no one else seems to be doing this one Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulHartman71 Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 I might do a career on this one, as my career in the lower leagues is turning out to be disastrous Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilez2 Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Sounds like a good idea starting out as a big team. Might start one as the mighty Boca and see how long it takes me in my career to win the Champions League. I like competing with others doing this does anyone have any ideas on starting leagues they are going to try to turn this into a 'challenge'? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamCCFC Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Nice Idea dafuge, I just started a game with Watford in which I tend to turn into a career game. Will use this thread to update on my progress. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
starburst91 Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Took the job at sheffield wednesday, didnt feel like starting right at the top Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulHartman71 Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 I thought maybe everyone in this could start unemployed, but with professional or international footballer as starting rep? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest roberto922 Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Good idea Paul I'll start now, what nations are you using? I'm gonna do the big ones that I'm familiar with: England: Championship and up France: Ligue 1 Spain: La Liga Italy: Serie B and up Germany: Bundesliga Scotland: Premier League Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jod123 Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 I thought maybe everyone in this could start unemployed, but with professional or international footballer as starting rep? That is a good suggestion and would be what I would do when starting a career game like this but am not sure everyone will agree with this as they may want to start at a certain club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest roberto922 Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 It's just an option though Jod, we ain't gonna demand that people do thi, mind you if this spawns a sub forum it could have it's own thread. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulHartman71 Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 I started as international reputation, as it should get most jobs, which is how you'd get a 'big club' job. Using American, English, French, German, Italian, Scottish, Spanish and strangely, Australian leagues Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest roberto922 Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 DBs loading now, I'm hoping to start as a La Liga club, take a break from England. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulHartman71 Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 I've applied for the Coventry, Hearts and Recreativo. I'll probably go with the one that offers me the most money Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest roberto922 Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Quick check, we don't have to follow any of the Llama rules do we? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulHartman71 Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 the what rules? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest roberto922 Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 I've applied for the same I'm hoping for Recreativo though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulHartman71 Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 I was hoping for it too, didn't get it though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest roberto922 Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Wow, I've taken the Recreativo job, unlimited transfer funds of course £0 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest roberto922 Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Theres loads of deadwood I can sell to raise some dough though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest roberto922 Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 I've made a cheeky loan bid for Bojan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulHartman71 Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 i've taken the Coventry job, looking forward to it tbh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulHartman71 Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Just realised I have a £0 transfer budget, loan signings for me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest roberto922 Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Quick assessment. We've got a fairly strong squad, we're expected to finish in mid table, £1k p/w below wage budget, bank balance of £1.6 million Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest roberto922 Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 FFS my scouts jumped ship Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulHartman71 Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 We're expecting to finish mid table, we're also £1k p/w below wage budget and have a bank balance of 625K Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest roberto922 Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 I'm set to bring Thiago in on a free, good signing for the future Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest roberto922 Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Got 65k for my scout I've got money lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest roberto922 Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 I've offered Pongolle out for 7m, I have rules on ex liverpool players , Thiago and Bojan both rejected me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rancer890 Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Going to start a new career to take a rest from my PSV game in 2015. Loaded up the following leagues: Australia, England, France, Germany, Italy, Scotland, Spain, USA. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest roberto922 Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 I got daniel Parejo in on loan, I'm gonna have a go for Vicor Anichebe if I manage to sell Pongolle, or just get him in on loan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest roberto922 Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Rancer! good to see you here Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rancer890 Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Yeah roberto:D. I'm finishing up house renovations (which was why I can't finish my CSE Euro Challenge:() and decided to start a 'Big Club' Career Game:D Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulHartman71 Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 I was surprised at the talent that was available on the transfer market, will hope to have signed some of the players i've offered contract, then if need be get in a few loan signings. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest roberto922 Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Get Ched Evans or Anichebe in on loan if you want my advice Paul change the writing to the left into black, I don't know what the rules are for player tipping so.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rancer890 Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 I took the PSV job again:D A 3-year contract worth US$1.7 million a year:D Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest roberto922 Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 What is it with you an PSV Rancer, why not a bit of variety lol. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rancer890 Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 What is it with you an PSV Rancer, why not a bit of variety lol. The other job offers were from Scottish clubs, and I WILL NEVER EVER GO TO AJAX LOL. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest roberto922 Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Mon the Ajax! My favourite Dutch club (not just to spite you, they really are ) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.