dafuge Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 I tried to find some great background information about this club, but I really couldn't. Bourneview Young Men is a club based in Portadown, County Armagh who were recently promoted from the Northern Irish Intermediate A Division. Club Profile - the badge and stadium say it all, this is a tiny club. Squad - literally a bunch of amateurs. I'll be looking to clear them out and replace them as soon as possible. Finances - things look alright, but I have a tendency to ruin the finances of a club in the early years. Facilities - we pretty much have nothing. Game Setup I've only loaded the Northern Irish leagues (down to the lowest division), but I've added players from top clubs, internationals and national reputation to bump up the database without giving too much bias to any particular league/country. This has given me a database of 44000 players and I'll consider adding more leagues if I start spotting gaps in this later on during my career. My Aims The last time I tried a game like this was with FM08, which didn't end too well. What I'm really hoping for is a long term game that will really test out the dynamic league reputation, but I imagine the first few years will be a struggle. Although I will be using all of the features for the first season or two, I'll be looking to cut down (press conferences and 3D match) in order to speed up my game. What I'm really hoping for is a game where I can get through the seasons quickly, so the updates will be pretty concise. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltablue Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 Sounds like a good idea. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hypanimz Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 Good luck dafuge! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue_magic Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 Good luck bet this will be a great read. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadfncat Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 good luck mate. will be following Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
saab693 Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 Ah I remember the Sirocco Works days, hopefully the league rep system will change things this time. Out of interest, why didn't you do this as part of Gundo's challenge? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted October 22, 2011 Author Share Posted October 22, 2011 Ah I remember the Sirocco Works days, hopefully the league rep system will change things this time. Out of interest, why didn't you do this as part of Gundo's challenge? I really wanted Sirocco Works, but I think they were in the league below. Two reasons really. Firstly, I wanted to bump up the database to give me more players and secondly I'm trying to cut down my forum time (due to work etc.) so I decided against duplicating the posts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadfncat Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 btw dafuge, are you bald and mean looking IRL? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted October 22, 2011 Author Share Posted October 22, 2011 btw dafuge, are you bald and mean looking IRL? Sort of. I have very short hair (out of choice), not that mean looking though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonshine Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 Daf - If you really want to test DLR, surely you ought to load the top divisions of other leagues, to allow them to progress alongside you - even if they are on view-only? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK22 Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 Looks like you've got a blank canvas to do what you want with. Should be interesting Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted October 22, 2011 Author Share Posted October 22, 2011 Daf - If you really want to test DLR, surely you ought to load the top divisions of other leagues, to allow them to progress alongside you - even if they are on view-only? I may well add some later on if I need to. It's going to be a long time before I could potentially affect the reputation of NI, so for now I don't really need them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romanista1994 Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 Looking forward to seeing how this progresses. I love one-club careers in small countries and even more so with your tendency to develop players from your academy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted October 22, 2011 Author Share Posted October 22, 2011 Looking forward to seeing how this progresses. I love one-club careers in small countries and even more so with your tendency to develop players from your academy. That's something that I may go into later on, but I have a feeling that I'm going to relying on foreign signings for many years! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyCurrie Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 Awesome seeing someone as successful as dafuge with FM, take on N.Ireland. Think I'll check in regularly at least just to pick up the odd tip for my own career. Good luck. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnakeXe Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 Good luck! Hopefully we'll see another Knockbreda Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordan Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 It's going to be a long time before I could potentially affect the reputation of NI. I disagree,so we'll see what we'll see.....won't we. And what's with the question mark in the title? Having followed your escapades over the years there's not really any doubt they will become world beaters. Good luck dafuge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted October 22, 2011 Author Share Posted October 22, 2011 And what's with the question mark in the title? Having followed your escapades over the years there's not really any doubt they will become world beaters. Good luck dafuge. I'm hoping that one day I can remove that question mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iseemonsters1 Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 I'm sure this will be a great read, as always! Looking forward to following your progress. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
o JaY Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 I'm sure this will be yet another monster thread. Look forward to it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergio_Biscuits Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 Nice to see you made your own emblem on MS paint. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted October 22, 2011 Author Share Posted October 22, 2011 Nice to see you made your own emblem on MS paint. Graphics aren't our strong point Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgeeD Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 Good luck with this dafuge. After a couple of seasons of journeyman saves, I've also been twmpted back to a one-club career. I think I missed the feeling of having built up a team all by myself as well as the chance to develop a youngster right from thier youth intake beginnings to the end of their career. I'll do a journeyman once my challenge career is over though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted October 23, 2011 Author Share Posted October 23, 2011 Good luck with this dafuge. After a couple of seasons of journeyman saves, I've also been tempted back to a one-club career. I think I missed the feeling of having built up a team all by myself as well as the chance to develop a youngster right from thier youth intake beginnings to the end of their career. That's exactly what I missed with FM11, I'm looking forward to making a club my own and hopefully seeing some player careers in full. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnakeXe Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 I can see myself missing that on my save this year, but then there's nothing stopping me settling down at a single club for a long time if I want to, so could always do that if I like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted October 23, 2011 Author Share Posted October 23, 2011 Bourneview Young Men - Championship Two - 2012/13 The aim for this season was to start building a squad of young players who could take this club forward over the next few years. League Table League Positions Graph It was embarrssingly easy, with just the one defeat, 3-1 to Ballyclare. Mid-Ulster Cup - I started rotating the squad in this local cup, but after beating Premiership Newry we found ourselves in the final, which we won. Intermediate Cup - another low profile cup and another cup win for us. Irish League Cup - this was more important, but we fell at the first hurdle. Irish Cup - this is the big one, with a place in Europe at stake. We were going well but got outplayed by Premiership opposition in the semi final. Squad - it is still a work in progress, but these players are far too good for this league. I think this squad could do well in the top flight. Transfers - I started off bringing in a lot of foreigners, but as my scouts got going I found some great players a bit closer to home. Finances - despite staying within my wage budget, I've racked up quite a debt. A £65k player sale will help, but there might need to be more sales. Key Player Profiles: Paul Muir - he started slowly but is looking like a great signing. Darjan Mevlja - he was ripping the league apart at the age of 15 but then suffered a bad injury. I hope he recovers. Johannes Westo - the creative force in my midfield. Nathan Baker - a new signing who could be my best player. Sandro Veladzic - one of my first signings who does well when picked. Career Overview Season League Position Achievements ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2012/13 Championship Two 1st League, Mid-Ulster and Intermediate Cup winners Next Season This season was a bit of a surprise, so I'm looking forward to playing against some better opposition in the league next year. While the two cup wins were great, we actually made a small loss on each one due to the bonuses and the prize money, I think next season I will rest players in both of the smaller cup competitions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romanista1994 Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 Too easy, the question mark in the title can be taken away already. Great players you have there for that level, no wonder you absolutely destroyed that league. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadfncat Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 wow dafuge smashing everything in sight. Why did I expect different? Good job mate Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnakeXe Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 Oh well, that didn't take long did it! Did the board allow you to scout Scandinavia already or something? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted October 23, 2011 Author Share Posted October 23, 2011 Oh well, that didn't take long did it!Did the board allow you to scout Scandinavia already or something? No, just the UK and Ireland, the foreigners were brought in on trial to get reports on them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
psychonaut Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 Well done on your cups and promotion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rancer890 Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 Well done dafuge. That was easy for you! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
crouchaldinho Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 So much for the early struggle Daf. Well done on a fine season! The first of many great ones, I hope! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted October 23, 2011 Author Share Posted October 23, 2011 It was a bit easier than I expected, which was a shame really. If I was able to pick up great players on free transfers, why aren't the other teams? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnakeXe Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 Other sides don't tend to look outside what their scouts and assistant directly recommend to them I don't think, so if you're manually casting your net further afield you're bound to find much better options. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted October 23, 2011 Author Share Posted October 23, 2011 Other sides don't tend to look outside what their scouts and assistant directly recommend to them I don't think, so if you're manually casting your net further afield you're bound to find much better options. I suppose so. Although, the best players I've signed have been Scottish, where every team is able to scout. I shouldn't really be complaining though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoham Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 Brilliant first season. Think I'm going to try a similar game in Northern Ireland, only really like playing with one club and I've played a Charlton game on the last couple of versions. What date is season update day in Northern Ireland? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted October 23, 2011 Author Share Posted October 23, 2011 Brilliant first season. Think I'm going to try a similar game in Northern Ireland, only really like playing with one club and I've played a Charlton game on the last couple of versions.What date is season update day in Northern Ireland? It's the 19th June (so save on the 18th). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoham Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue_magic Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 Easy just pure easy. well done. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyCurrie Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 Jesus that was a great first season. Immediately noticing the majority of your best players don't even have high determination - something I've (obviously foolishly) always assumed was necessary in the lower levels. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
0gris Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 I like the two Slovenians in your team . Good luck in the next season, placing a bet on you winning it personally. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
o JaY Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Mevlja had a quality season. 32 goals in 26 appearances at 15/16 - that's crazy Also £1 p/w - surely that's child abuse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnakeXe Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 That's his pocket money to buy Freddos from the corner shop at half time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nottingham Forest Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 That's his pocket money to buy Freddos from the corner shop at half time. That's not fair as he can only buy one. Great first season dafuge . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 ahhhhh we start again dafuge. Looking forward to reading this Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordan Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Season 1 total domination - check Impressive even if easy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted October 24, 2011 Author Share Posted October 24, 2011 Mevlja had a quality season. 32 goals in 26 appearances at 15/16 - that's crazyAlso £1 p/w - surely that's child abuse He's still on a youth contract, but will be getting a 10000% pay rise on his 17th birthday Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hypanimz Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Amazing Start. Cant wait to see how Mevlja progresses, he looks like a star in the making. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biscotti Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Mevlja has gotta be a candidate for the Danny Roberts challenge with that kind of start Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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