From Division 11 to the Prem?

[JamieKing]

Right then. I've downloaded the database which takes me into the depths of the English game, I'm starting out in Division 11 and making this into the last FM12 game i do so it could go on for years until i manage to burst into the Football League!

I've decided to take over a team called South Normanton Athletic who play in the Division 11 Central Midlands South. I live in South Normanton which is a tiny little village in Derbyshire!

Wish me luck! I'll need it.

Season 2011/2012 - Central Midlands South - 1st (Promoted)
Season 2012/2013 - Northern Counties East Division 1 - 2nd (Promoted Via Play-Offs)
Season 2013/2012 - Northern Counties East Premier Division - 1st - Northern County League Cup Winners

[JamieKing]

From Division 11 to the Prem



South Normanton Athletic F.C. is a football club based in South Normanton, near Alfreton, Derbyshire, England. They play their home games at the Exchem Sports Arena on Lees Lane. They joined the Central Midlands League in 1990, and were promoted to the Northern Counties East League First Division in 2003. Although they were promoted to the Premier Division in 2007, the club folded at the end of the 2007-08 season as the club was unable to find a new committee. However, in June 2009 South Normanton Athletic reformed after a new committee was found.



Year Founded: 1980
Reputation: Obscure
Nickname: -
Ticket Price: £1.30
Season Ticket Price: £35.00
Season Ticket Holders: 62
Estimated Value: 2k
Media Prediction: 14th
Ground Name: Exchem Sports Ground
Capacity: 3000 (300 seated)

[Golden1807]

Good luck! Will follow this

[akura]

good luck i will also follow this

[JamieKing]

From Division 11 to the Prem

Season 2011/2012 - Transfers and Squad





As you can see all the players here are currently on amateur contracts and this is what you'll be season for a good 4 years or so!

[JamieKing]

From Division 11 to the Prem

Season 2011/2012 - Friendlies





Just tried to get some money here but as you can see them teams was actually valued at "Very Large Rep" so it's pretty hard to get any money through with friendlies as well! It's going to be a long few years until i manage to reach BSS/BSN.

[thomasmanefield]

Good luck mate......should be a long journey to follow, but hopefully one worth while.

[acidmonkey]

Good luck mate i did this in FM2010 i think it was its a long hard slog but worth it!

[SRL88]

Good luck fella .

[deltablue]

Better than some grounds we've seen pics of.

[JamieKing]

From Division 11 to the Prem

Season 2011/2012 - August







A really good start to division 11. There's been a hell of a lot of goals scored all ready, and conceded. I still have no idea how this season will pan out!

[kris0710]

Great entertainment for £1.30 per game!

I will be in crowd for the next game for sure

[cpfc543]

Great start. James Gilpin is a great goalkeeper for a level 11 club. I have used him up to level 7 before and still put in good performances. Good luck with this.

[JamieKing]

Great entertainment for £1.30 per game!

I will be in crowd for the next game for sure

Haha! We need fans.

Great start. James Gilpin is a great goalkeeper for a level 11 club. I have used him up to level 7 before and still put in good performances. Good luck with this.

Yea he is a great goalkeeper. Will probably lose him after half a season though!

[JamieKing]

From Division 11 to the Prem

Season 2011/2012 - September







Not a very good month at all but who said it was going to be easy? I'm starting to see exactly how the league works. What makes it hard is only having 3 subs so if you get a injury which you do near enough every game then you have players in that position who don't play there, which costs you the match, This was the case in all of my 3 losses. On the plus side I'm still 2nd which is a good thing.

[JamieKing]

From Division 11 to the Prem

Season 2011/2012 - October







So only two game this month but two great wins against teams that was 2nd and 4th. I've finally hit the top of the league! I should be looking at improving my defence if i can soon though!

[cpfc543]

Great month

[JamieKing]

Great month

Thanks man. Still got a leaky defence though.

[JamieKing]

From Division 11 to the Prem

Season 2011/2012 - November







A fantastic month and making a big gap at the top, a promotion seems very likely at the moment!

[JamieKing]

From Division 11 to the Prem

Season 2011/2012 - December







Another pretty good month despite losing at the last hurdle. Loads of teams are coming in for all of my players so I'm trying to get some players back in, i will post a screenshot of the squad through January.

[JamieKing]

From Division 11 to the Prem

Season 2011/2012 - January







Due to a postponement there was only one game to show you this month!

[JamieKing]

From Division 11 to the Prem

Season 2011/2012 - February







Another steady month despite losing towards the end, I'm still holding a firm gap at the top though!

[JamieKing]

From Division 11 to the Prem

Season 2011/2012 - March







A great month here i think 1 or 2 more wins and I'm promoted. There's only one month left of updates, get ready for it.

[JamieKing]

From Division 11 to the Prem

Season 2011/2012 - April







Well I've done it! South Normanton Athletic have officially been promoted and i have no idea what league i will be going to haha.

[JamieKing]

From Division 11 to the Prem

Season 2012/2013 - On goings







Well this is the league I'm in this season but I've never heard of any of these clubs! I'm so happy that I've managed to turn Semi-Proffesional.

[JamieKing]

From Division 11 to the Prem

Season 2012/2013 - Transfers and Squad







Right, need to clear a few things up.. Now I've turned Semi-Pro I'm able to offer players part-time contracts which means nobody can sign them from me like they did when we was Obscure. I've risked it and gave all my players contracts so you can see from the finances shot I'm way over budget on my wages i just hope this don't come back to haunt me in the long run.

I've kept a lot of players from last season and just offered them contracts. It seems strange but now i got promoted i cant get players as good as when i was a amateur club, seems pretty strange! The reason i kept most of the players is because I'm 4-6 to win the league, the message said i had a really good chance of winning it.

[JamieKing]

From Division 11 to the Prem

Season 2012/2013 - Friendlies





Again it was all about making some money so the MK Dons and Barnsley match made me about 10k all togther, was worth the hammering!

[Proto Tarkula]

Wish you luck this season! Would you show us your best players?

[JamieKing]

From Division 11 to the Prem

Season 2012/2013 - August







I can tell already that my defence isn't good enough but there's no other players that good enough out there so I'll just have to stick to it! Never the less it was still a great first month!

[JamieKing]

From Division 11 to the Prem

Season 2012/2013 - September







Finding this league very hard at the moment, I'm glad I'm out of all 3 cups to be honest. My players cant handle it!

[JamieKing]

From Division 11 to the Prem

Season 2012/2013 - October







When i lost the first game i thought i was going to be in for a tough month but they seemed to pull together and go unbeaten for the remainder of the month!

[akura]

could we some of your best players please and also a few staff members?

great work also, keep it up

[JamieKing]

could we some of your best players please and also a few staff members?

great work also, keep it up

Wish you luck this season! Would you show us your best players?

I'm going to have a player watch update in January. Will show you every player.

[JamieKing]

From Division 11 to the Prem

Season 2012/2013 - November







Still finding it pretty hard, i might have to look at hoping to reach the play-offs!

[SRL88]

Still plenty of time yet for you to mount up a good run.

[JamieKing]

From Division 11 to the Prem

Season 2012/2013 - December







Absolutely horrible month, i think I've underestimated this league massively. I'm going to look at releasing most of the players in January, there will be a big update next month hopefully with some more signings!

[kris0710]

Good luck with the second half of the season mate.

I have just loaded up a save where im right down in a league with just 8 teams so im going to be a keen follower.

[JamieKing]

From Division 11 to the Prem

Season 2012/2013 - January Transfers and Squad
*If you would like to see any players then request them in here, i don't plan to have all the players shown until BSN/BSS level.



Transfers: IN
Transfers: Out



I've been very busy in January and improved my squad alot more!

[JamieKing]

I've gone through the whole story and changed the layout, hope it looks more appealing to you.

I'm debating weather to keep the badge there or not, what you think?

[JamieKing]

From Division 11 to the Prem

Season 2012/2013 - January







Now that's what I'm talking about! A much better month, I still think the top spot is becoming further and further away so may have to take my chances in the play-offs!

[JamieKing]

From Division 11 to the Prem

Season 2012/2013 - February







It would have been a absolute dream month if i beat Eclesall! They was 2nd too! I've finally made it into the play-offs and the last two months will be absolutely vital.

[JamieKing]

From Division 11 to the Prem

Season 2012/2013 - March







It's took me all season to get the team playing how they are, another fantastic month. Teams above me seem to be winning as well though, theres 4 games left and I'm 5th with 4 points a drift from the top. It's going to be a long 4 games.

[JamieKing]

From Division 11 to the Prem

Season 2012/2013 - April







I feel hard done by that i didn't get the automatic spot after the amazing run I've been on through out 2013. I've got the ability to win the play-offs and we go into the play-offs from a 5 win streak.

Onto the play-offs!

[JamieKing]

From Division 11 to the Prem

Season 2012/2013 - May (Play-Offs!!)







I've done it. The second consecutive promotion and i have no idea what league I'm going into next!

[kris0710]

Well done buddy!!

[JamieKing]

From Division 11 to the Prem

Season 2013/2014 - Transfers and Squad









GK - Scott Furlong
GK - Keiran Kelly

DR - Patrice Konan
DR - Evans Sorianoua

DC - Nicholas Lyskov
DC - Nathan Buddle
DC - Berthold Mandanda
DC - Olaf Ritzen (STAR PLAYER)

DL - David Joe
DL - Jay Ward

AMR - Kane Cork
AMR - Ali Akbar

MC - Sebastian Ndombe
MC - Josh Burge
MC - Erhard Ludovic
MC - Henry Eze

AML - Loris Ghiglia
AML - Fawzi Saadi

ST - Richmond Kissi
ST - Jack Watts
ST - Sean Brean
ST - Ben Whitehead


So I've gone all foreign on my team this season, all I'm doing is going to player search > and putting tackling, then going down from 15. It's proving to work! I'm predicted to finish 5th according to the club overview. That was before i made any signings though

[JamieKing]

From Division 11 to the Prem

Season 2013/2014 - Friendlies





Two of these results shocked me.. Guess which ones?

[JamieKing]

From Division 11 to the Prem

Season 2013/2014 - August







A decent start to the season only losing 1 in the league and already up to 3rd in the table. I'm not bothered about any of the cups, I'd rather be knocked out of them all in the first round so i can concentrate on getting promoted again!

[JamieKing]

From Division 11 to the Prem

Season 2013/2014 - September







Another great month here. Grimsby look to be the biggest threat in this league, come on South Normanton!

[Nobby_McDonald]

England doesn't have a Division 11.

You have a hell of a lot of foreigners for a lowly non league club.

[Proto Tarkula]

Congrats for the promotion!

[JamieKing]

England doesn't have a Division 11.

You have a hell of a lot of foreigners for a lowly non league club.

So does most of the other teams...

Congrats for the promotion!

Thank you!

[JamieKing]

From Division 11 to the Prem

Season 2013/2014 - October







Another pretty good month, i think the top 3 will be how it is at the end of the season. I actually wish i wasn't in the cups way too many games for my players which could effect the league games.

[JamieKing]

From Division 11 to the Prem

Season 2013/2014 - November







A brilliant month considering how many games i had this month. Up 1 place from last month and still trying to catch Grimsby Borough.

[deltablue]

Really big month in our challenge.

[JamieKing]

From Division 11 to the Prem

Season 2013/2014 - December







Another unbeaten month and I've finally hit the top of the league, lets hope we can stay at the top now! I have Grimsby Borough in January so it will be interesting to see what i can do against them.

[deltablue]

Big comfort margin over 3rd.

[JamieKing]

From Division 11 to the Prem

Season 2013/2014 - January







Still going strong at the top. I'm making a bigger margin between Grimsby Borough as well!

[JamieKing]

From Division 11 to the Prem

Season 2013/2014 - February







Stepped off the gas this month in the league with them two losses, probably due to the fact that I'm still in the two cups!

[JamieKing]

From Division 11 to the Prem

Season 2013/2014 - March







Just a few more wins and a third consecutive promotion should be in my hands! I'm looking forward to it. C'mon Normo.

[JamieKing]

From Division 11 to the Prem

Season 2013/2014 - April/May + Cup Final!







Three consecutive promotions!!! We all know it's not that hard at this stage to get promoted, Once i get near the BSS/BSN that's when the real challenge will start but never the less I'm still delighted with what I've achieved and I've now my first cup in three seasons to that list! I still have no idea how far away i am from the BSS/BSN league but I'm sure I'll get there eventually.

C'mon Normo.

[akura]

how's the finances looking?

[JamieKing]

50k in the bank, will do a update once i get my budgets!

[JamieKing]

From Division 11 to the Prem

Season 2013/2014 - Olaf Ritzen



You know them players you fall in love with? well this player has been with me since he was 15 and his value has shot up in the last season from 1.5k to 28k! I've got hold of him till 2017 as he's just accepted a new contract and i know for a fact he's already good enough for the BSP!

I could make a hell of a profit in the future when he's 19/20 which could be vital for the future of South Normanton! What you think to him?

Stats: Start of season
Stats: End of season now

[JamieKing]

From Division 11 to the Prem

Season 2014/2015 - Transfers, Squad and Finances




Finances: 1
Finances: 2








GK - Scott Furlong
GK - Pat McCarthy

DR - Patrice Konan
DR - Darren Hockenhull

DC - Nicholas Lyskov
DC - Jake Downs
DC - Nathan Buddle
DC - Olaf Ritzen - Looking forward to another great season from him!

DL - Shannon Jesson
DL - Callum Brown

AMR - Laste Dombaxe
AMR - Kane Cork

MC - Dominic Gape
MC - Sebastian Ndombe
MC - Josh Burge
MC - Erhard Ludovic

AML - Loris Ghiglia
AML - Claudiu Hoban

ST - Lars Christian Stenersen - Looks absolutely amazing!!
ST - Richmond Kissi
ST - Ben Whitehead
ST - Sean Breen

[JamieKing]

From Division 11 to the Prem

Season 2014/2015 - Friendlies





Not much to say really.

[JamieKing]

From Division 11 to the Prem

Season 2014/2015 - August







A very good start to the division, i can tell the quality of this division is much higher than the previous division the games are becoming really close!

[JamieKing]

From Division 11 to the Prem

Season 2014/2015 - September







A pretty decent month still 3rd but going very strong, i would love to reach the first round of the FA Cup!

[Nobby_McDonald]

So does most of the other teams...

What is the breakdown of foreigners at other teams?

[JamieKing]

From Division 11 to the Prem

Season 2014/2015 - October







I played way too many games this month, it really caught up with the squad and I've moved down to 7th!

[JamieKing]

From Division 11 to the Prem

Season 2014/2015 - November





Might have to take my chances in the play-offs It's getting harder!

[JamieKing]

From Division 11 to the Prem

Season 2014/2015 - December







Conceding so many! We started off so well and it seems like it's falling apart!

[JamieKing]

From Division 11 to the Prem

Season 2014/2015 - January







A much, much better month here. If you do reach the play-offs i want to go into them on a good run like before!

[JamieKing]

From Division 11 to the Prem

Season 2014/2015 - February







All the teams above me keep winning which doesn't help at all.. I'm still pushing to that top spot though!

[deltablue]

Really knocking on the playoff door now.

[Nobby_McDonald]

Jamie seems to be able to post frequent monthly updates but can't answer my question about the breakdown of foreigners in his league.

[ri916]

Jamie seems to be able to post frequent monthly updates but can't answer my question about the breakdown of foreigners in his league.

it came across as though you were trying to dampen his successes and look for an arguement so I dont blame him for not answering your question.

[Nobby_McDonald]

I'm not after an argument. I simply find it unrealistic a team so far down the English league system could sign so many foreigners. Jamie claimed that most other teams do also, so I asked for more detail.

At the end of the day, it's his game and he can play it how he likes. If he exploits the game though, then I have no interest in it but I'm not going to harrass him about it. If all the teams are doing it, then I suggest there is an issue with the database he is using when it comes to realism.

If Jamie doesn't even respond, then that is plain ignorance, and I don't like that. Being purposely ignorant is downright rude.

[Rayvon2]

I'm not after an argument. I simply find it unrealistic a team so far down the English league system could sign so many foreigners. Jamie claimed that most other teams do also, so I asked for more detail.

At the end of the day, it's his game and he can play it how he likes. If he exploits the game though, then I have no interest in it but I'm not going to harrass him about it. If all the teams are doing it, then I suggest there is an issue with the database he is using when it comes to realism.

If Jamie doesn't even respond, then that is plain ignorance, and I don't like that. Being purposely ignorant is downright rude.

The guy doesnt owe you an explanation for anything he does, if you dont like it, dont read his thread. Myself and Im sure many others are enjoying following it though.

To be honest if you came on my thread demanding answers with your arrogant attitude I would ignore you as well

[jcoll]

I'm not after an argument. I simply find it unrealistic a team so far down the English league system could sign so many foreigners. Jamie claimed that most other teams do also, so I asked for more detail.

At the end of the day, it's his game and he can play it how he likes. If he exploits the game though, then I have no interest in it but I'm not going to harrass him about it. If all the teams are doing it, then I suggest there is an issue with the database he is using when it comes to realism.

If Jamie doesn't even respond, then that is plain ignorance, and I don't like that. Being purposely ignorant is downright rude.

How is it not realistic? these guys could be living in england and could easily be signed by him.

[pearcey_90]

Hello mate where did you get the download from for the extra leagues as i fancy having a crack with my local town too

[Nobby_McDonald]

The guy doesnt owe you an explanation for anything he does, if you dont like it, dont read his thread. Myself and Im sure many others are enjoying following it though.

To be honest if you came on my thread demanding answers with your arrogant attitude I would ignore you as well

Did you even read my posts? Where have I demanded an answer? I asked a question and then stated that Jamie chose to ignore my question rather than either answer it or acknowledge it and say he did not want to answer.
There is a huge difference between politely saying he doesn't want to answer and simply ignoring it. In the first instance, that is fine and I would have absolutely no issue with it. Being ignorant is down right rude.

[Nobby_McDonald]

How is it not realistic? these guys could be living in england and could easily be signed by him.

If the players in question are living or based in England then it is of course realistic. As Jamie has not offered any explanation, then it hardly seems realistic he has so many foreigners in his squad when he is still two leagues below even the Conference North/South.

[oche balboa]

I am with Nobby on this. Just answer the question, this is a forum and his topic and if questions are asked they should be answered.

Its his game but he made a statement which he has not backed up.

[onecockygeezer]

Ive enjoyed reading this, keep cracking on pal.