Hershie Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Has anyone had success with choosing their own club to be linked to, when asked by the board? Or perhaps have you been surprised when an unrealistic choice becomes reality? I'm asking because I'm wondering where I should set my sights when choosing clubs. I first went for Boca (as Arsenal) which came to nothing. I then went for Cray Wanderers (personal reasons ) and they became a feeder club of mine. I now have the chance to choose another, but I'm not too sure who to aim for if I want a worthwhile link. Any suggestions from personal experience? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
4457 Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 You're lucky. I haven't been given the chance to select a specific club yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
roykela Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 I tried Anderlecht for work-permit reasons. No success Playing with Arsenal, by the way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AcidBurn Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 I am in my 9th season at a very successful Sunderland team and yet I still cant choose the type let alone the club I want lol. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negatrev Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 I am in my 9th season at a very successful Sunderland team and yet I still cant choose the type let alone the club I want lol. 3 season at Liverpool, can only choose type myself so far. But did get perennial Champions League Qualifying stage dropouts for my Work Permit team. Also a great feeder club of Hearts (Slightly better than a championship club for blooding youngsters to the british way of playing football) and Real Sporting de Gijón S.A.D. in Spain, who got promoted in the first season so to get my South Americans quick work permits (only 2 years) and quality continental football experience for others (My 18 yr old Brazilian DM broke Messi's leg). I also have a finance feeder in US and China, so I think the board is choosing well themselves so far. If I finally get the chance to choose a feeder, I'll let you know how I get on. BTW keep in mind not to recommend clubs that are already affiliated with another team in your league or a big rival. I don't know if these are taken into account though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidmonkey Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 I am in my 9th season at a very successful Sunderland team and yet I still cant choose the type let alone the club I want lol. Seriously? i got asked the type middle of my second season picked a work permit one (as i like to raid south america ) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oTRUTHo Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 iv got 9 so far & my best has to be west brom as iv sent about 8youths "2 of them wonderkids" to them & thay all get played in the premiership still waiting on a scottish club thought? id love to send my stars there & topple the old firm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
baker.simon Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 I've never had the option Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Snellink Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Haven't gotten to pick for myself yet, but I've gotten two interesting clubs as feeders for Barcelona; Cagliari and Watford. I didn't think teams up that high (both Premier/ Serie A) would be feeder clubs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hikaruxkuma Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 I chose West Ham since they got relegated, and they are my feeder club now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
7cantona Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 how does the commarcial link feeder clubs work. do u notice any finance changes? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rufcjoe Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 im rufc and the first thing i did was ask and i got man utd. they loaned me a brilliant midfielder and goalie but now they wont loan me any one:( Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferrari312 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 I've never been able to suggest a type of feeder club yet. Do you get any indication when you are able to? Does the "Look for feeder team" button change, or do you have to click that first? Because I don't want to click "Look for feeder team" only to get ANOTHER generic locally based team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oTRUTHo Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 you could do it in previous games & i got to do it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Girondins Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 I have been able to choose after being at my club for 5 years .. However, nobody accepts (not even Saudi Arabian mid table teams) and I think this has to be my personal nomination for most futile and needlessly frustrating 'feature' of any FM I can recall in recent years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oTRUTHo Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 it kinda sucks that you have to wait 6months before you can ask for another feeder? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrashOverride Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 I've never been able to suggest a type of feeder club yet. Do you get any indication when you are able to? Does the "Look for feeder team" button change, or do you have to click that first? Because I don't want to click "Look for feeder team" only to get ANOTHER generic locally based team. AFter you have been at the club for x amount of time between 3 and 5 years I think, then when you click request feeder club you are sometimes given the choice of type! I havent had any great success with these other than national loans TBH though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negatrev Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 how does the commarcial link feeder clubs work. do u notice any finance changes? If your team is sufficiently renowned your marketing income will rise. On a side note I just had my first chance to choose a club and chose Ajax as they've had a recent slump and had no big affiliates. No joy though. Will let you know how my next choice goes. I'm thinking a mid-table championship side. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
4457 Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 you could do it in previous games & i got to do it Specific club is new to FM09... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somesay Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Is it true that if you loan a player to a 'greyed out league' that they wont improve well? If so my youth team is suffering lol.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smellfire Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 A few games now, never had a team accept being a feeder club that I chose myself. Was playing Tottenham, 5 seasons in, won CL, Prem, FA Cup and still Aire in Scot Div 1 wouldnt come. Think its broken tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillsminnow Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 Anyone any success since? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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