Flamers Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 The idea from this is try and make the Eastern Bloc the power in football that it never was. I have chosen as many leagues as I can that were part of the Eastern Bloc and loaded as many players as possible. From here I will be trying to take my career to dizzy heights, although it is more likely to end in a spectacular failure! For those of you how don't know here's a brief history lesson: the Eastern Bloc was formed under Stalin and the USSR, it consisted of the countries that are now considered "Eastern Europe", being part of Stalin's empire there was basically a media blackout which is refereed too as the Iron Curtain. Due to the Stalinist rule (technically it's not Socialism or Communism) it made these countries incredibly poor which is still noticeable to this day. Russian history has really interested me so I thought I would pack my bags and head off to the Eastern Bloc and see how good the football is! Anyway enough of this wiff waff, time to get onto the game setup! Database Setup Manager Setup Rules: If I receive an offer from a foreign club with a higher wage I must take it. I can spend as long as I like at any club but I will try and restrict to a maximum of 5 years. Do not use the 48 month pay off period, this is too easy to abuse. Game Updates: Season 1 Getting Started On The Bloc Quick Out Of The Blocs Stalin' Marching to the Sound of SKA Season 2 Action behind the Curtain Average in Every Way Staring Into Oblivion Viva La revolution! Season 3 End of an Era From Russia With Love Rising From The Ashes A Failed Assault on Europe Season 4 Back In Black The Iron Curtain A Victory For The Motherland Season 5 They Will Never Reach There Potential Marching Onto The International Stage Fighting On Two Fronts Flight Of The Underdogs Season 6 Deja Vu Leading From The Front Pushing Through Europe Kings of Slovakia Season 7 Back On the War Path All going Well On The Western Front Slovakia Will Revive Reign of the Tzar Season 8 All is Fine on the Western Front Bringing Home Eastward This Means War-saw Working Until The End Another Year, Another Title Season 9 High Expectations We Will Overcome Set For The Future Stuttering Through 2nd Sucks Season 10 For The Good Of The People Lenin And The Chocolate Factory Rebuilding A Revival in Leningrad Domestic Domination Ten Season Round Up Ten Seasons In The East Season 11 Defending Our Advantage Unexpected Circumstances Solid Footings Sunny Side Of The Street All Or Nothing Season 11 A Question Of Faith Hola España The Weight Of Europe Continuing Our Tradition Loose Ends Season 12 Plunging Into The Depths The Beginning of an Era Bringing Back Efficiency Season 12 Complete Control Clubs Managed: SKA Khabarovsk: 2011 - 2013 Metalurg D: 2013 - 2015 Slovakia: 2015 - 2017 Trnava: 2016 - 2018 Legia: 2018 - 2019 England: 2018 - 2021 Zenit: 2019 - 2023 Spain: 2022 - Chemnitz: 2023 - Trophy Cabinet: Russian First Division Runners Up - 2013 Ukrainian Premier Division Runners Up - 2015 Solvak First Division Winners - 2017, 2018 Solvak Cup Winners - 2017, 2018 Ekstraklasa Winners - 2019 Polish FA Cup Runners Up - 2019 Polish Super Cup Winners - 2019 Russian Cup Runners Up - 2020 EURO Cup Runners Up - 2020 European Championship - 2020 Russian Premier League Winners - 2021, 2022, 2023 Russian Cup Winners - 2021, 2022, 2023 Russian Super Cup - 2021, 2022 Champions League Winners - 2022 European Super Cup Winners - 2022 Club World Championship Winners - 2022 Social Media: Steam Profile Twitter Feed Youtube Channel Other thread titles that didn't make the grade (or posted by readers): A Journey Around The Bloc Welcome To The Bloc Twitching The Iron Curtain Bloc Party (Scribe's suggestion) Behind The Curtain (AK22's suggestion) The thread title was provided by SnakeXe and I thank him for it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deisler26 Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 I preferred 'Twitching the Iron Curtain' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flamers Posted December 28, 2011 Author Share Posted December 28, 2011 It will be a list that I add to don't worry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scribe Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 Bloc Party Good luck wih this; I'm looking forward to it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flamers Posted December 28, 2011 Author Share Posted December 28, 2011 Getting Started On The Bloc: I started this game unemployed and upon loading the game immediately applied for all jobs within the Eastern Bloc (one job in West Germany I didn't apply for). After that I heard back from 5 different clubs: SKA Khabarovsk Chavdar Krymteplytsya Akademik Hr. Dragovolijac As some of you may have guessed from the logo I took the SKA Khabarovsk job. With a huge budget and nearly £20,000 left in it I stand a chance of achieving something! Here's a brief history: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flamers Posted December 28, 2011 Author Share Posted December 28, 2011 Thanks Scribe! Added your suggestion to the list! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnakeXe Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 That's 2 threads not made by me that I've named this year. So far. One with Lady Gaga lyrics, the other with J-Lo lyrics. :o Sod it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flamers Posted December 28, 2011 Author Share Posted December 28, 2011 You have no taste Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilDave Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 Khabarovsk! I had a great game with them back on FM06 (or was it 07?), so I'll be checking in here. Also you're playing in the former USSR, so count me in as a definite follower! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK22 Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 I've often considered doing a similar save, simply based on my interests in 20th Century European History. Would have called it 'Behind The Curtain' though Good luck with this, I gather you've made the switch to FM12 now? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flamers Posted December 28, 2011 Author Share Posted December 28, 2011 Thank you EvilDave and AK22! I wrote a high piece for my History A level and (strangely) a piece in my business degree on Stalinist policy so its a huge interest for me to. AK22 I will add that to the suggestions list And yes I have made the move to FM12 (33% off is hard to refuse!), the UI I still don't like Just so you know I'm not far from an update, I'm thinking the end of a transfer window will be better for mid season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iHeadHunta x Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 Good luck in Russia Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltablue Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 In Russia, the club manages you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flamers Posted December 29, 2011 Author Share Posted December 29, 2011 Thanks iHeadHunta x Deltablue it doesn't seem too bad currently (but then I am only 2 months in!) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
roganp Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Should be an interesting career, good luck! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltablue Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 I really like Bloc Party for some reason. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
abulezz Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Cant wait for this to get started - Russia sounds fun Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnakeXe Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Don't be fooled by these pots that I got, I'm still I'm still Flamers from the Bloc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flamers Posted December 29, 2011 Author Share Posted December 29, 2011 *Flamers likes this* Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotChocolate Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Very interesting set-up, best o' luck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flamers Posted December 29, 2011 Author Share Posted December 29, 2011 Thanks Hot Chocolate! I might get an updated out this weekend (girlfriend permitting!) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotChocolate Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 The complications of real life, I feel for you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
withnail316 Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Sounds like a fun career. Good luck! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilDave Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 I know I've already said it, but good luck bettering the results of real-life Khabarovsk, who I've actually covered in my latest blog at More Than Arshavin! [/cheapplug] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flamers Posted December 31, 2011 Author Share Posted December 31, 2011 Thanks withnail Evildave that's an interesting read! Play is spelt ply at one point but other than that very good Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerud Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 I really like Bloc Party for some reason. Who wouldn't? They're a great band! As for this save, it sounds cool! I'll definitely be following Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilDave Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Thanks withnail Evildave that's an interesting read! Play is spelt ply at one point but other than that very good Cheers Flamers, glad you thought so Just run a spellcheck through for 'ply' and only found 'ply their trade' which I think makes sense, thanks for flagging it up though. Mistakes always slip through the net somehow! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flamers Posted December 31, 2011 Author Share Posted December 31, 2011 Thanks creud EvilDave I know, and it's always harder to spot errors in your own work! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flamers Posted December 31, 2011 Author Share Posted December 31, 2011 Quick Out Of The Blocs Squad | Results | League Table The squad itself has some very talented players, the main problem I have is that they are mainly foreign and all in the some position. I am playing a 4-5-1 (the modern one that isn't flat) currently and it seems fairly successful however I am thinking about moving it around as it's not quite working as I intend. As for the results we are not doing too badly, the cup tie we shouldn't have lost really and the last draw we conceded in the 89th minute. I took over the team when they were 16th so I feel I have made a positive impact as we now sit 13th. Transfers | Finances I have made plenty of Free Transfers in order to try and add players to the squad that will fill out positions, the problem is all the good players are foreign! We are losing money but for a club of this size to have £5m is ridiculous so I don't really mind and I bet the Chairman pays it off anyway! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnakeXe Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Good start! Some big names in your division (and not just in terms of the number of letters!). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flamers Posted December 31, 2011 Author Share Posted December 31, 2011 I know, it worries me that we will get stuck in obscurity if a big transfer budget isn't coughed up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iHeadHunta x Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Good luck mate Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
psychonaut Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 I know, it worries me that we will get stuck in obscurity if a big transfer budget isn't coughed up. There must be one Russian billionaire left who doesn't own a football team yet - send them a begging letter Good luck next season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltablue Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Just focus on keeping your heads above water for now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flamers Posted January 1, 2012 Author Share Posted January 1, 2012 Psychonaut I wish that was in FM12... deltablue we should be alright this season so im looking for players for next season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
noikeee Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 I'm sold on the concept and the thread title. Count me as a follower. That league does have some big name clubs, who caught my eye was Alania (former champions iirc) and Torpedo Moscow - the weirdest thing is that one is top, the other is bottom. :confused: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flamers Posted January 2, 2012 Author Share Posted January 2, 2012 Thanks nokieee! It does seem a bit strange I have to say but its good fun so far! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deisler26 Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 Having Iron (Curtains) In The Fire - more suggestions! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilDave Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 That league does have some big name clubs, who caught my eye was Alania (former champions iirc) and Torpedo Moscow - the weirdest thing is that one is top, the other is bottom. :confused: IRL Alania are a big team that should never have been relegated really - they draw bigger crowds than half the Premier League. Torpedo, on the other hand, went bust and dissolved a couple of years ago, so the current team is actually a phoenix club just a few years old. Hence the poor performance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
0gris Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 Yugoslavia technically wasnt part of the eastern bloc . Regardless i'm going to be following this. Hopefully it's going to be as epic as your iceland save. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flamers Posted January 3, 2012 Author Share Posted January 3, 2012 0gris wasn't it part of the treaty that made a tree alliance with the USSR? The same as East Germany? Either way its minor details! Thanks and I hope so to! I want to try and visit every country if possible... Deisler it will be added when I get to my computer Thanks EvilDave, honestly I don't follow Russian football Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltablue Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 0gris wasn't it part of the treaty that made a tree alliance with the USSR? The same as East Germany? No, it was liberated before the USSR got there, so didn't have a puppet government installed and was independant enough not to be part of the Pact. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flamers Posted January 3, 2012 Author Share Posted January 3, 2012 That was meant to say trade btw, clearly my phone decided otherwise! I may well be wrong then Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilDave Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Thanks EvilDave, honestly I don't follow Russian football No worries - I study Russian at university so can border a little on the obsessed at times Still, it's one of the nice things about writing the blog, a lot of the time people are actually learning something from it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flamers Posted January 5, 2012 Author Share Posted January 5, 2012 Stalin' Squad | Results | League Table We suck, the squad should be good but it isn't. If you look more carefully we are good on the right side but everywhere else is lacking badly. Our results have been very poor, we lose to poor teams and win against good teams and lose against very good teams! It's wonderful. Transfers | Finances We are moving players in and out trying to improve the squad. We are losing money, no attendance and high wage bill. Oh well! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotChocolate Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 You should look to turn some of those defeats into draws, as you don't seem to draw many at all. I'm confused by the league table, why are certain teams around the table highlighted in red? Does it have anything to do with the relegation group? It doesn't seem so. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flamers Posted January 5, 2012 Author Share Posted January 5, 2012 I think it's buggy as there hasn't been a game played. We SHOULD turn some loses into draws, we can't Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotChocolate Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 I think it's buggy as there hasn't been a game played.We SHOULD turn some loses into draws, we can't Buggy as in Pram? Well, you're screwed then! Good luck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilDave Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Your record isn't too dissimilar to the real-life Khabarovsk, teetering on the brink a little bit! Looks like you've got the wins in you to stay up, it's just finding that consistency. I'm sure you'll manage! Shame to see Shinnik in your half of the table though, got a bit of a soft spot having seen them live and they usually challenge for promotion. PS. New blog today Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flamers Posted January 6, 2012 Author Share Posted January 6, 2012 EvilDave I wish it was better Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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