cerud Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 Alright, let's try this again. I've started with significantly less nations and leagues and will likely reduce them as time goes on and my reputation (hopefully) grows. Added Modifications FM12 Suzie Real Names for Clubs, Competitions, and Awards Fix plus real life media Metallic Logos Megapack taking care of those "other" fixes...the "I can't discuss here" fixes Loaded Nations with all of their Leagues Argentina Belgium Brazil China Croatia Czech Republic Denmark England France Germany Greece Ireland Italy Netherlands Portugal Russia Scotland Serbia South Korea Spain Turkey Ukraine United States Leagues will change as the career progresses and likely shrink in size. The large number to begin with is to help facilitate an unemployed career beginning in smaller leagues. However, it is smaller than my previous attempts Starting Date: July 2011 Beginning Manager Profile Name: Cerud Nationality: Canadian, with 2nd American (as Canadian and American sports are integrated anyways, makes for better reality) Languages: English, French, and Spanish Past Experience: Sunday League Footballer Also, in the spirit of iHeadHunta x, I've adapted his list of career goals because they're extensive and...well...I like them. I don't expect to finish all of them, but I'd like to see just how I do. Domestic Goals Win a league title - Completed - 24 November 2012 Win a promotion - Completed - 16 June 2013 Win back to back promotions - Completed - 15 June 2014 Win a domestic cup competition - Completed - 25 May 2016 Manage my local club, the Vancouver Whitecaps - Completed - 6 November 2015 Win the highest league in any nation - Completed - 15 August 2015 Manage the English side I support, Tottenham. Win the top league in 5 different Nations. Get a job offer from a better club than you are at currently - Completed - 28 November 2017 Take a club from the lowest division to the highest division in any nation - Completed - 14 June 2015 Win the UEFA Champions League with Tottenham Win the UEFA Champions League with a club other than a club from England, France, Italy, Germany, Spain and Netherlands. Win all 5 of the big continental competitions in all 5 continents. Win a continental competition other than the UEFA Champions League - Completed - 26 April 2017 International Goals Manage a nation 50th or lower in the FIFA rankings. Qualify for a major competition - Completed - 18 November 2017 Win a point in a major competition. Win a game in a major competition. Qualify for the knockout stage of a major competiton. Win a major competition. Win the World Cup. Win the UEFA European Championship, Copa America, African Cup of Nations, Asian Cup and the CONCACAF Gold Cup. Win the FIFA Confederations Cup. Player Achievements Have the best player in the world. Have a player win the Golden Boot in any league - Completed - 17 June 2013 Have a player in Team of the Year - Completed - 25 November 2012 Have 5 players in Team of the Year - Completed - 27 November 2017 Have a player score Goal of the Year. Club Achievements Get a club out of the red financially - Completed - 14 June 2015 Get a stadium expansion with any club - Completed - 1 May 2016 Build a new stadium with any club. Have the training facilities improved with any club - Completed - 12 December 2015 Have youth facilities improved at any club - Completed - 4 October 2015 Manager Achievements Reach 100 games as a manager - Completed - 8 February 2014 Reach 250 games as a manager - Completed - 11 July 2017 Reach 500 games as a manager. Reach 1 000 games as a manager. Reach 2 500 games as a manager. Reach 5 000 games as a manager. Reach 10 000 games as a manager. Win a Manager of the Month Award. Win a Manager of the Year Award - Completed - 16 June 2014 Win a Manager of the Year 5 Times. Become the best ever Canadian manager. Get in the top 20 managers in the Hall of Fame. Get in the top 10 managers in the Hall of Fame. Become the best manager in the world in the Hall of Fame. Get offered the chance to manage an international team - Completed - 19 February 2017 Stay at a club for at least 5 seasons. Overall Goals Become the best manager in the world. Have a stadium named after me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerud Posted May 4, 2012 Author Share Posted May 4, 2012 Career Summary Club Career Summary Year Country Team League Position Other 2011 South Korea Incheon Korail FC Samsung Life Korea National League 9th --- 2012 South Korea Incheon Korail FC Samsung Life Korea National League 1st League Title 2012-2013 Italy US Pro Vercelii Calcio 1892 Lega Pro Seconda Divisione Girone A 4th Promoted via Playoffs 2013-2014 Italy US Pro Vercelii Calcio 1892 Lega Pro Prima Divisione Girone A 2nd Promoted via Playoffs 2014-2015 Italy US Pro Vercelii Calcio 1892 Serie B bwin 2nd Automatic Promotion 2015 United States Los Angeles Galaxy Major League Soccer 5th --- 2016 Canada Vancouver Whitecaps FC Major League Soccer 1st --- 2017 Canada Vancouver Whitecaps FC Major League Soccer 1st League Title National Career Summary Year Country Achievements 2016 Canada U23s --- Club Achievements 2012 - Incheon Korail - Samsung Life Korea National League Title 2016 - Vancouver Whitecaps - Nutrilite Canadian Championship Voyager Cup 2016 - Vancouver Whitecaps - MLS Supporter's Shield 2016-2017 - Vancouver Whitecaps - CONCACAF Champions League title 2017 - Vancouver Whitecaps - Nutrilite Canadian Championship Voyager Cup 2017 - Vancouver Whitecaps - MLS Supporter's Shield 2017 - Vancouver Whitecaps - CONCACAF Champions League title 2017 - Vancouver Whitecaps - MLS Cup 2017 - Vancouver Whitecaps - Club World Cup Personal Achievements 2012 - Incheon Korail - Korean FA Cup Best Manager - 2nd Place 2012 - Incheon Korail - Samsung Life Korea National League Manager of the Year - 1st Place 2013-2014 - Pro Vercelli - Prima Divisione Girone A Manager of the Year - 1st Place 2016 - Vancouver Whitecaps - MLS Coach of the Year - 1st Place 2017 - Vancouver Whitecaps - MLS Coach of the Year - 1st Place Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerud Posted May 4, 2012 Author Share Posted May 4, 2012 So, in applying for any job that pays, here is what has been offered as well as the bullet points. Job Summary Thisted FC Incheon Korea Guarany SC Rio Branco FC (AC) Railroad Nation Denmark South Korea Brazil Brazil Salary $16.75K/yr $48K/yr $77K/yr $100K/yr Transfer Budget --- $88K $29.5K $29.5K Wage Budget $195K $475K $775K $275K Current Wages $181K $380K $755K $273K Club Status Semi-pro Semi-pro Pro Pro Finance Okay Okay Okay Okay Stadium Capacity 6000 5000 25000 10000 (1500 seated) all-seater all-seater all-seater Own/Rent $18K/yr $9K/yr 10% of gate 10% of gate I've never managed in Brazil before. However, I have in Argentina so I know about how crazy those leagues are. There's already another career thread with Thisted and I don't want to duplicate I have managed in South Korea, but that was in FM10 I think. I'm open to all ideas Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarman Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 Shame about your other thread, hopefully this one will run smoother I would go to South Korea because the current wages are well under the budget, giving you room to bring in some players at least. Saying that, if you did decide to go Brazil, Guarany SC would be the better choice in my opinion. That stadium would help the club in the long run, if you stayed that long. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 Lets hope this one works out. Interesting choices because wont three of the teams be someway through the season now? I would go to Korea personally. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerud Posted May 4, 2012 Author Share Posted May 4, 2012 Shame about your other thread, hopefully this one will run smoother I would go to South Korea because the current wages are well under the budget, giving you room to bring in some players at least.Saying that, if you did decide to go Brazil, Guarany SC would be the better choice in my opinion. That stadium would help the club in the long run, if you stayed that long. Lets hope this one works out.Interesting choices because wont three of the teams be someway through the season now? I would go to Korea personally. Thanks, Scarman and SRL88. All clubs are in the midst of seasons except Thisted. But so far, South Korea looks like the top choice. I'm inclined to agree but will wait till tomorrow as I'm tired All suggestions welcome! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.W.G Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 I'd go to Korea as they have more budget to work with and there is also cheap rent on the stadium. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltablue Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 Korea as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Pike Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 Take the train to Incheon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerud Posted May 4, 2012 Author Share Posted May 4, 2012 14th July 2011 In a complete stunner of a move, Incheon Korail Chairman Heo Joon-Young has hired unknown Canadian manager Cerud to take over the reigns at the struggling club. Currently sitting in 10th place in the National League, Korail has struggled to meet the expectations of fans and media alike. "With only 11 matches left in the season, we are confident in our choice to bring Cerud to Incheon. This is also a step towards making Incheon an English speaking city. In attracting new business here, we must cater to foreigner tastes. We believe that Cerud brings a unique attractiveness to football. His move has been done in accordance to the Smile with English program." - Chairman Joon-Young At his inaugural news conference, Cerud stated: "This is a new opportunity for me and my family. Incheon citizens have much to be proud of in their city. I hope to help Korail continue to be one of these things." - Cerud, Incheon Korail Manager Incheon Korea Railroad FC - Samsung Life Korea National League I have taken a very small contract, only five and a half months left on it until the end of the year at 54 000/year. I think the Board wants to see what I'm able to do with the last half of the season before committing wholeheartedly to a complete unknown manager. Can't say I blame them. About the Club While the club has undergone several name changes, they can trace their history back to 1943. They play in the 2nd tier of South Korean football, but are known as giant killers in cup matches. They have taken to task several K-League clubs in the Korean FA Cup, showing they are no pushovers. They won the Samgsung Life Korea National League Title in 2005. The Stats Year Founded: 1943 Status: Semi-Professional Reputation: National Nickname: Korail Fierce Rivals: None Other Rivals: None The Stadium - Auxiliary Stadium Location: Incheon Year Built: 2005 Capacity: 5 000 all-seater Owner/Rent: $9K/year Facilities Corporate: Good Training: Basic Youth: None Junior Coaching: Minimal Youth Recruitment: Limited Here is the Auxiliary Stadium. We play on the practice pitch (in front) for Incheon United FC who play in the main stadium (pictured in back). Currently, the club is struggling. However, the playoffs are still very possible. I'll have to see what my squad looks like as then go from there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShanghaiNugget Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 Good luck. Your stadium certainly looks dwarfed by Incheon United's! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raware Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 Nice to see you in Asia . I always like an Asian save . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltablue Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 I love the comparison. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerud Posted May 4, 2012 Author Share Posted May 4, 2012 Good luck. Your stadium certainly looks dwarfed by Incheon United's! Yeah, we are definitely tiny! Nice to see you in Asia . I always like an Asian save . Cheers, Raware! I love the comparison. Thanks, deltablue. It's how I usually judge my beginning job offers. Also, as I like to play as though I was making the decisions for me personally, I also look into where the club is, the city, etc. Bit of a nerd, I know Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltablue Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 Yes, well I definitely often look at more stuff when making a decision than just the offer and position. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rancer890 Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 Good luck. I'm sure everyone at the club, yourself included, would rather be in that bigger stadium. Talk about playing in the shadows of the bigger club in the bigger stadium in the city, and I mean literally sometimes... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerud Posted May 4, 2012 Author Share Posted May 4, 2012 2011 The Takeover Incheon Korea Railroad FC - Samsung Life Korea National League We're just past the halfway mark of the season, so here is a combined update to show where the club is as I take over. The Stats Samsung Life Korea National League: Reach the Playoffs (will not be judged this year) KFA Cup: Already exited Korea National League Championship: Already exited Media Prediction: 4th of 14 Wage Budget: $478 234 Currently Spending: $419 910 ($58 324 cap space available) Transfer Budget: $85 976 Kit Sponsorship: $54 760 (expires 2014) Average Ticket Price: $2.60 Average Season Ticket Price: $48.00 Season Ticket Holders: 347 Estimated Value: $3.6M Standings | Past Positions | Fixtures - Been kind of a mediocre season for the club so far. Not sure what the reasons are; however, I think it's a combination of squad, tactics, and previous management. Goals Hire backroom staff Begin to reform the squad Finish no lower than our current position (10th) Eleven matches is not much time to really mount a serious challenge, especially with how lackig this squad is. They're been playing a 3-5-2 and have littel room to maneuvre. No fullbacks on the squad is really limiting. Will have my work cut out for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerud Posted May 4, 2012 Author Share Posted May 4, 2012 Yes, well I definitely often look at more stuff when making a decision than just the offer and position. Indeed. Just makes sense. Good luck. I'm sure everyone at the club, yourself included, would rather be in that bigger stadium.Talk about playing in the shadows of the bigger club in the bigger stadium in the city, and I mean literally sometimes... Thanks, rancer. ANd you're right...that stadium is a looming shadow! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerud Posted May 4, 2012 Author Share Posted May 4, 2012 July 2011 Update Incheon Korea Railroad FC - Samsung Life Korea National League I've decided for this career, I'm going to try monthly updates. The Matches We were able to fit in a friendly match before our first league game. The main goal is to get tactically proficient as quick as possible and to get our new players match fit. No real surprises here. Suwon City is leading the league a loss was expected. However, I was disappointed we couldn't pick up the much expected win against Ansan. The Standings Managerial Thoughts If we can get our act together, we have a real chance of making the playoffs. However, that won't happen without getting our squad to player well together within our tactic. With only 9 matches left to go in the season, I'm just not sure if it's enough time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerud Posted May 5, 2012 Author Share Posted May 5, 2012 August 2011 Update Incheon Korea Railroad FC - Samsung Life Korea National League The Matches I can't buy a win. The only goal I got in league play this month was an own goal. On top of this, over 10 of my players have come to me concerned that I'm trying to get rid of them. Given that they don't have the skill to play for a pre-novice team, they should just have the decency to leave. I hope we turn it around soon, but we're still trying to learn a tactic. Just not gelling. The Standings Managerial Thoughts Still no change to our position, but the opportunities to move up are slipping away. It's odd...I'm actually getting the feeling that this squad genuinely doesn't like me. The massive complaining to me, the lack of desire to play, it all is adding up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rancer890 Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 Learn some Korean, and then maybe things will change... At least you don't have relegation to deal with. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK22 Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 Here we go again... Good luck with the Railroad; looks like a tough start so far. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltablue Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 Cute mascot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerud Posted May 5, 2012 Author Share Posted May 5, 2012 Learn some Korean, and then maybe things will change... At least you don't have relegation to deal with. Here we go again... Good luck with the Railroad; looks like a tough start so far. Been a tough start, but I hope to change it Cute mascot. Yup. Attracting the little fans, I guess. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulHartman71 Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 wish you the best for the rest of the season, interesting to start in Korea of all places as well, hopefully you'll be the dogs bollocks if you make the play-offs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerud Posted May 5, 2012 Author Share Posted May 5, 2012 September 2011 Update Incheon Korea Railroad FC - Samsung Life Korea National League The Matches A much better month for Incheon! First, all players that had complained were given free transfers. It cost a bit but the morale in the locker room instantly changed. A run of three wins, all clean sheets, has changed our fortunes. We lost an epic match against Daejeon to an own goal in the final five minutes, but all in all, the month was a nice change. The Standings Managerial Thoughts We've recaptured 10th spot and have moved into a challenge for the playoffs. However, with only 3 matches left in the season, we will need a few matches for other clubs to fall our way. In order to even have an outside chance, we need to pick up 7 of the 9 possible points. Even that may not be enough, but I'll be happy with a solid attempt at this stage. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltablue Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 Thats a bit more like it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iHeadHunta x Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 Those goals look similar Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rancer890 Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 There's a chance at playoffs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerud Posted May 5, 2012 Author Share Posted May 5, 2012 Thats a bit more like it. There's a chance at playoffs. Cheers, deltablue and rancer Those goals look similar I pay homage to you ,sir! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerud Posted May 6, 2012 Author Share Posted May 6, 2012 October 2011 Update Incheon Korea Railroad FC - Samsung Life Korea National League The Matches Well, it turns out that if we had won all 3 matches this month, we would have made the playoffs. Alas, our middle match didn't work out as planned. The squad didn't come into the game all that well, but a penalty awarded to Yongin City gave them the lead and turned the match against us. The real kicker is that it was never a penalty. I reacted to the call in the media and the Korean FA remained silent, proving to me that they felt as I did. It hurts to see our entire season defined by one bad call, but it happens. All we can do it sit back, lick our wounds, and build for next season. At least now I'll have the chance to make the squad as I want. The Standings Managerial Thoughts We finish in a three-way tie for 7th place and only down by goal difference. However, this tells me that next year, we will be able to compete. We've also been hurt that the one foreign player I brought it asked for a leave of absense due to homesickness. The day he returned, he asked for another leave. He's 35 years old and misses his mother... More to follow in the year end review once the playoffs are completed! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreatTraveler Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Good Luck with this Cerud. Shame about your other one. Not a bad end to the season really, but the Yongin result should've been a win for you as they finished below you. Good luck next season in Korea! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rancer890 Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Good luck next season cerud. By the time you shape your squad, there will be promotion to the K-League and your league title might actually mean something. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerud Posted May 6, 2012 Author Share Posted May 6, 2012 Good Luck with this Cerud. Shame about your other one. Not a bad end to the season really, but the Yongin result should've been a win for you as they finished below you. Good luck next season in Korea! Cheers, TheGreatTraveler. I knew this season would be tough because I only had little time to go. But next season should be different. Good luck next season cerud. By the time you shape your squad, there will be promotion to the K-League and your league title might actually mean something. Thanks, rancer. I wish there was promotion/relegation in South Korea, but at least it'll ease me into management Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerud Posted May 6, 2012 Author Share Posted May 6, 2012 2011 Season in Review Incheon Korea Railroad FC - Samsung Life Korea National League 9th Place The League Standings | Past Positions | Fixtures - My record with Incheon this season was W 5, D, 2, L 4. A decent record for a new manager coming in during the middle of the season. Still stinging from the loss against Yongin City, but next season we'll be back stronger. The Cups Korean FA Cup - We had already exited this competition before I came on board. Korea National League Championship - Same with this, we were already out of this before I started with Incheon. The Stats Goals Scored - 37 (7th in league) Goals Conceded - 42 (12th in league) Average Attendance - 724 (7th in league) The Players Squad | Transfers - I ended up having to spent quite a lot of money getting rid of a bunch of dead weight. Every player I let got had a 0.5 star rating and would never have a chance on the squad. However, they had to go because they were a disruption to squad cohesion. Of the players I brought in, they did well. My solitary foreign player is homesick though, which could be a problem. Lee Ik-Hoon - ST - Ik-Hoon was already here when I came and was the lead goalscorer on the squad. He's problem to only standout of a rather mediocre season. The Backroom Finances - Not the greatest, but that's because of all the players' contracts we had to buy out. Facilities - A good, new stadium. We have room to grow into it so no changes as of yet. The Awards South Korean National League Best 11 - Park Jae-Yong (D C) Fans' Player of the Year - Ra Kwang-Hyun The Goals Revisited Hire backroom staff - Achieved, but rather simple. Begin to reform the squad - Achieved, but they didn't make it easy and it cost us. Finish no lower than 10th place - Achieved. A 9th place finish is decent but it could have been better. Plans for Next Season I have been offered a one-year contract at $62 000/year which I have accepted. My goal is to make the playoffs of better. I'd like to make a serious push for the league title before I move on, but we'll see. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarman Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Decent ending to the season. With a full off season you'll be able to build your squad and get into the playoffs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Not to bad fella. Next season will be yours . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.W.G Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Tough start but you finished well,you'll have a full season to play with next season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreatTraveler Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Next season should be play-offs for sure. How much avaible wage and Transger budget do you have? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltablue Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Good to see some late improvement, should be much stronger when you have a full season to go for. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShanghaiNugget Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Good luck for next season, hopefully you can improve and build the squad to how you want it now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerud Posted May 6, 2012 Author Share Posted May 6, 2012 Decent ending to the season. With a full off season you'll be able to build your squad and get into the playoffs Not to bad fella. Next season will be yours . Tough start but you finished well,you'll have a full season to play with next season. Next season should be play-offs for sure. How much avaible wage and Transger budget do you have? Good to see some late improvement, should be much stronger when you have a full season to go for. Good luck for next season, hopefully you can improve and build the squad to how you want it now. Cheers fellas. TheGreatTraveller, my pre-season update will highlight budgets. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerud Posted May 6, 2012 Author Share Posted May 6, 2012 2012 Pre-Season Incheon Korea Railroad FC - Samsung Life Korea National League The Stats Samsung Life Korea National League: Reach the Playoffs. KFA Cup: Reach the 3rd Round Korea National League Championship: Make the semi-finals Media Prediction: 6th of 14 Bwin Promotion Odds: 8-1 (not really promotion since there is none in this league) Wage Budget: $448 698 (- $29 536 from last season) Currently Spending: $434 886 ($13 812 cap space available) Transfer Budget: $85 976 (same as last year) Kit Sponsorship: $54 760 (expires 2014) TV Deal Rights: $24 000 Average Ticket Price: $2.60 (same as last year) Average Season Ticket Price: $48.00 (same as last year) Season Ticket Holders: 350 (+ 3 from last year) Estimated Value: $3.6M (same as last year) National Club Ranking in South Korea: 20th Goals Make the Playoffs. Find a quality goalkeeper. Turn a profit. The budget will be tight, but I have the bones of a team already here. Need a quality goalkeeper to make the spine and should be good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerud Posted May 6, 2012 Author Share Posted May 6, 2012 Awesome...so one of my best centrebacks has mandatory military service for 2 years, has been taken from my team and given to another team on loan, and I still am being make to pay his contract. If he's still playing for a team, why can't he just stay with our club? And if he must leave, why can't they pay his wages??? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rancer890 Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Awesome...so one of my best centrebacks has mandatory military service for 2 years, has been taken from my team and given to another team on loan, and I still am being make to pay his contract. If he's still playing for a team, why can't he just stay with our club? And if he must leave, why can't they pay his wages??? It's mandatory for fit Korean males to go fulfill military. In FM since you don't have him for a couple years (~20 months of service) he's taken on loan to the military team in Korea. And since it's mandatory, most employers can't really sack their employees on duty, and the government isn't going to be paying the salaries of many young males, so the employers still have to pay them, so your CB's salary is still on your books. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerud Posted May 7, 2012 Author Share Posted May 7, 2012 It's mandatory for fit Korean males to go fulfill military. In FM since you don't have him for a couple years (~20 months of service) he's taken on loan to the military team in Korea. And since it's mandatory, most employers can't really sack their employees on duty, and the government isn't going to be paying the salaries of many young males, so the employers still have to pay them, so your CB's salary is still on your books. Great...so when his military service is up, his contract is done with me and I lose him as a player entirely. Sounds like a great way to stack the military team without having to pay for players. I should get into that racket. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerud Posted May 7, 2012 Author Share Posted May 7, 2012 2012 End of Pre-Season Incheon Korea Railroad FC - Samsung Life Korea National League The Matches South Korea - Chungju Hummel Korea - won 4-1 South Korea - FC Pocheon - won 8-0 South Korea - Yesan FC - won 5-0 South Korea - Yongin City - lost 1-2 South Korea - Seoul National University - won 7-0 The Players Squad | Transfers - Not too much movement in this off-season. It was difficult to find players I wanted that weren't snatched up by the K-League. Heo Sung-Won - GK - He wasn't the goalkeeper I wanted, but he was what was available. My assistant manager rates him fairly well at 3.5 stars. I hope he does well. Jung Jung-Yong - M L - Jung-Yong has played to 2 other teams in the National League and how he's with us. I loike his pace and crossing abilities for the left side of the pitch and hope he puts a few into the box for us. Pre-Season Thoughts We haven't added much to the squad, but I'm hoping our depth will help us out. Still trying to sign another defender to give us a few more options. The schedule looks pretty compact in the begininng weeks of the season, so a few more bodies will help out. I'm gunning for the playoffs, but would like to shoot for a top three spot if possible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerud Posted May 7, 2012 Author Share Posted May 7, 2012 March 2012 Update Incheon Korea Railroad FC - Samsung Life Korea National League The Matches So far, it's been a good opening to this campaign. We've squandered a few clean sheets, but we're getting wins and that's what is important. I also finally beat Yongin City, who were becoming the one team that always pegged me. Felt good. The Standings Managerial Thoughts We are the goalscoring team so far this year. The good thing is that it's coming from all over. I'd much rather have a team score by committee rather than only a select few contributing. However, I am worried about the fact we can't hold onto clean sheets. However, I'm subscribing to the philosophy on my Edmonton Oilers from the 1980s in the NHL, where it doesn't matter how many they get against you so long as you get more against them! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarman Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Much better start, keep it up Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerud Posted May 7, 2012 Author Share Posted May 7, 2012 Much better start, keep it up Cheers, Scarman! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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