eple Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 I've been grinding the transfer market quite a bit with my Forest Green side, selling one or two top players on 40+ months installments each season, which in turn has allowed me to have a very high wage budget considering our small 12k stadium. It was built in 2006 (and it's currently 2023) so I was still expecting to wait another 3 years to start building a new one and then maybe 2-3 years for it to be completed. Then all of a sudden I get this message: Right click -> View image to see a bigger pic Anyone had this before? What will happen if I accept? Will the 20 years limit still be in effect so I would have to wait? And is it a loan or "investment" ? To be honest I'm kind of enjoying the limiting financial factor of the current stadium, so I'm pondering if this will result in a new stadium that the challenge would be gone and I would lose interest. Should I accept? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTHerringbone Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 What's the date today? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ackter Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Ackter likes this Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
forameuss Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Someone doesn't know what date it is... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eple Posted April 1, 2014 Author Share Posted April 1, 2014 Oh, haha, I never know what date it is! Good one Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wackettdagenham Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Can't believe people still fall it every year Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eple Posted April 1, 2014 Author Share Posted April 1, 2014 I've been up all night, man!! And I haven't seen or heard about this before!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eple Posted April 1, 2014 Author Share Posted April 1, 2014 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinji Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 What's especially good here is that your manager name Justin Credible is exactly the sort of name tabloids use for the names in April Fools stories. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kontermann Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Hahaha!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eple Posted April 1, 2014 Author Share Posted April 1, 2014 I always use my lucky name, just in case. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltablue Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Never had it myself (and as I just finished a season last night and probably won't play much today if at all, it won't happen this year either) but it's been common knowledge for years now, so while newer players may not be aware and probably would be surprised by it, unless you're at a very big club (and even then) it's so implausible that I'm amazed anyone doesn't immediately realize it's a joke. Great fun reading people's reactions to it today though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANDEHLSON Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 I had that too for the first time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Walds Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Nice for them to keep it in year after year, just got it myself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbokav1971 Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 I've got to admit I've never seen it, (and typically I'm in August at the moment so no chance of seeing it this year), but even though I know it exists, I think it would probably get me if I saw the message flash up, (unless I had been on here and seen one of these threads first). Love it. I would like some randomness though. Star Striker in shock retirement.[insert club name here] were today stunned by the announcement that star striker Shooter McScoresalot has retired from professional football with immediate effect. The 20yo home grown talent, (who was top scorer last season and who was considered to be a potential World Class player of the future), announced to the media today that he has fallen out of love with the game and intends to back-pack across South America then travel onto South East Asia in an effort to "find himself". Sources at the club have been unable for comment however football fans in general are said to be stunned and fans of [insert club name here] are said to be outraged that a player can throw such gifted talent away on a whim. The player has left the club and is no longer available for selection. Can you imagine the outrage! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
forameuss Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 How about just faux crash-dumping all through April 1st? Imagine the seethe... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwertyuiop12 Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 To be fair my flatmate does have a legitimate $600m transfer budget with Sheffield United so I'll believe anything these days... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
podunkboy Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 I had to spend all day playing the same save so I could get to April 1st, and got a generous $750million offer (which was of course withdrawn upon acceptance.) But I did get us qualified for Champions League next season, which was a nice bonus. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rykjvk Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Haha well done, loving these April Fools Jokes in the game! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiggusD Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Fell for it last year, I think! Reaching 1st of April in-game the 1st of April is a rare enough occurence I suppose Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Things Could Get Messi Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 I have never had this but know about it obviously. My mate got this last year and clicked the accept button to find it was an April Fool. He then spent the best part of an hour moaning at me and saying how SI are pathetic (not my words!), immature and need to take this out of the game because it's not funny. I don't think he was too happy then... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xinxin Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 I have never had this but know about it obviously. My mate got this last year and clicked the accept button to find it was an April Fool. He then spent the best part of an hour moaning at me and saying how SI are pathetic (not my words!), immature and need to take this out of the game because it's not funny. I don't think he was too happy then... This just made the transfer budget joke incredibly funny Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aderow Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 So glad people still fall for this Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
podunkboy Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 I've also seen mention of my manager's birthday if a match is played on the same day, but I'd love to see more "random-triggered" events tied to dates. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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