DavidBeckham Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Dear all,I am back with another Journeyman save for this version of Football Manager! I will be starting as Fankaty Howell, the World Cup winning top scorer on my FM15 save. (read here!) Like my previous Journeyman saves on the past two versions, I will be starting unemployed and manage wherever the game takes me. I am sure I will have loads of fun and hopefully, you will enjoy reading this too. Game Status Current Version: 16.0.1b729586 (m.e v1611) Database Size: Large Selected Nations (Leagues) Denmark (Superliga Only) England (Sky Bet Championship And Above) Germany (First Division Only) Italy (Serie A Only) Norway (Premier Division Only) Spain (LIGA BBVA Only) Sweden (Premier Division Only) Advanced Options Do not Add Key Staff Disable First Window Transfer Budgets Prevent use of the In-Game Editor These options were checked to add more realism to the save. Manager's Profile And with that, we are all set and ready to go! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rikulec Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Good luck mate, I'll certainly be following. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kris0710 Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Best of luck DB, always enjoy following your threads. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltablue Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 And the 2016 Award for Best Thread Name goes to... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidBeckham Posted October 29, 2015 Author Share Posted October 29, 2015 Good luck mate, I'll certainly be following. Best of luck DB, always enjoy following your threads. Cheer as usual lads, great to have you guys following And the 2016 Award for Best Thread Name goes to... Help me think of a title! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidBeckham Posted October 29, 2015 Author Share Posted October 29, 2015 After holidaying through the save till October, this happened. As Forest is a proper club, I had to apply and thankfully, they offered me the interview.Will Fankaty get his first job in football management? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheesey1975 Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 looking forward following this one Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidBeckham Posted October 30, 2015 Author Share Posted October 30, 2015 looking forward following this one Great to have you following mate and see you around Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason the Yank Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Manager's Profile Design-your-manager still a WIP I see. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dllu Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Design-your-manager still a WIP I see. What you talkin bout Willis - I mean, Jason? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltablue Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 It's even been admitted as such in the feedback thread. No glasses or beard means I certainly won't have one that looks anything like me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dllu Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Me neither. Looks like I'll be using my trusted Simpsons-style avatar again when I get started with FM16... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidBeckham Posted October 30, 2015 Author Share Posted October 30, 2015 Design-your-manager still a WIP I see. I tried to design his face as close as I could to his regen face in FM15. It's clear that he slimmed down a bit & lost some hair. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shantebellum Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 I think he looks great - a bit like Ian Wright, perhaps? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Good luck . I've bought FM16 but no beta access, so will get my thread up and running in November sometime. I'll definitely be following yours though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dllu Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 I tried to design his face as close as I could to his regen face in FM15. It's clear that he slimmed down a bit & lost some hair. I pity the fool who don't like that haircut! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craiigman Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 How does "Do not Add Key Staff" make the game more realistic? I'm not overly sure how the feature works? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobby_McDonald Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 I can't think of any decent comment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason the Yank Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 It's even been admitted as such in the feedback thread. No glasses or beard means I certainly won't have one that looks anything like me. Same here in that case. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nottingham Forest Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 I definitely approve of this thread if you get the Forest job . I'm sure Raware will as well. Unfortunately life is tough being a Forest fan at the moment. Hopefully you can save us from the drop if you get the job. Good luck either way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidBeckham Posted October 31, 2015 Author Share Posted October 31, 2015 I think he looks great - a bit like Ian Wright, perhaps? Spot on mate! Good luck . I've bought FM16 but no beta access, so will get my thread up and running in November sometime. I'll definitely be following yours though Cheers mate! Great to have you following and I'm certainly looking forward to your thread too I pity the fool who don't like that haircut! I couldn't find the hairstyle like FM15's so I decided to make him bald How does "Do not Add Key Staff" make the game more realistic? I'm not overly sure how the feature works? I guess this stops the game from adding staff to clubs which are short of them? I can't think of any decent comment. You cheeky legend! I definitely approve of this thread if you get the Forest job . I'm sure Raware will as well. Unfortunately life is tough being a Forest fan at the moment. Hopefully you can save us from the drop if you get the job.Good luck either way. Thanks for your kind words mate! Fankaty will certainly try his best to restore Forest to its glory days, if given the job Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidBeckham Posted October 31, 2015 Author Share Posted October 31, 2015 \o/With the club rock-bottom, it's going to be a tough anniversary Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nottingham Forest Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 It's grim DB, don't say I haven't warned you . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltablue Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 Not seen an anniversary message in years, almost didn't realize they were still around. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeedsUnitedForLife Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 hahah forest Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidBeckham Posted October 31, 2015 Author Share Posted October 31, 2015 hahah forest Well that was the first job which came up and they have terrific history! Not seen an anniversary message in years, almost didn't realize they were still around. Was surprised when it came up in my news feed too! It's grim DB, don't say I haven't warned you . As if things aren't bad enough Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nottingham Forest Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 Yeah Britt is out for the whole season. In real life I think he's back towards the end of the season. There's also a slight bug if you didn't already know. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nadessico Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 the Becks is Back \o/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidBeckham Posted November 1, 2015 Author Share Posted November 1, 2015 Yeah Britt is out for the whole season. In real life I think he's back towards the end of the season. There's also a slight bug if you didn't already know. Thankfully we have a few useful strikers at the club. We have no balance in the midfield though, all forward thinking! the Becks is Back \o/ Cheers buddy! I'm very happy to be back! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
noikeee Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 Forest has always been a club I've wanted to manage at some stage but it just never worked out... will be following this. Hopefully Fankaty's managerial career will go as well as his time as a player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidBeckham Posted November 1, 2015 Author Share Posted November 1, 2015 Forest has always been a club I've wanted to manage at some stage but it just never worked out... will be following this. Hopefully Fankaty's managerial career will go as well as his time as a player. Cheers mate! It's certainly going to be a huge challenge with the transfer embargo and stuff, but I will do my best! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidBeckham Posted November 1, 2015 Author Share Posted November 1, 2015 Best signing I could manage so far Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rikulec Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 Forest. Good luck there mate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidBeckham Posted November 2, 2015 Author Share Posted November 2, 2015 Forest. Good luck there mate. Thanks as usual mate Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidBeckham Posted November 2, 2015 Author Share Posted November 2, 2015 Great news but I hope the transfer embargo won't stop me from making loan deals! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobby_McDonald Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 With the club rock-bottom, it's going to be a tough anniversary [/center] 23rd isn't bottom. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidBeckham Posted November 3, 2015 Author Share Posted November 3, 2015 23rd isn't bottom. I was referring to the state of the club Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidBeckham Posted November 3, 2015 Author Share Posted November 3, 2015 October & November 2015/2016 - Nottingham Forest F.C.Club BackgroundHaving gone through such a long barren run since the Brian Clough days, I would love to restore the club to its glory days before moving on to another project. Board ExpectationsSky Bet Championship: Finish in the top halfCapital One Cup: EliminatedFA Cup: Reach Fourth RoundFankaty faces a tall task attempting to meet the board's expectations as he took over with Forest second bottom after ten games. In addition, the details of the transfer embargo are still unclear on the game (there may be a bug) and he may not be able to strengthen the squad in January. Let's hope that he can avoid the sack in his first job! LeagueI made shoring up our defense the priority as we attempted to make the climb up the table. Fankaty was pleased to see the team starting to defend as a unit and we managed 6 clean sheets, bagging 15 points out of a possible 24. We moved up to 14th place and despite a solid start, there's more work to be done if we want to meet the board's expectations of a top half finish. A tough December awaits as we face six tough fixtures against Fulham, Wolves, Blackburn, MK Dons, Leeds & Cardiff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltablue Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 23rd isn't bottom. Nor's the Championship Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shantebellum Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Very promising start with only two conceded goals! Great job! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nottingham Forest Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Very good start. It won't be long until we get to the play-offs . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidBeckham Posted November 4, 2015 Author Share Posted November 4, 2015 Very promising start with only two conceded goals! Great job! Thanks mate! Despite no balance in midfield, Forest has some decent defenders for Fankaty to work with Very good start. It won't be long until we get to the play-offs . Cheers mate! But I highly doubt we can reach the play-offs with Andy Reid playing as our ball-winner Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidBeckham Posted November 4, 2015 Author Share Posted November 4, 2015 Best piece of news so far! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidBeckham Posted November 5, 2015 Author Share Posted November 5, 2015 January Transfers 2015/2016 Key SigningsAndreas PereiraWith excellent technique and wonderful set-piece delivery, Andreas is a terrific loan signing from Manchester United. He will go straight into our starting 11 to play in that Frank Lampard CM-A role. Linus WahlqvistI have enough full-backs in the squad but with cash left on deadline day, I couldn't resist signing this promising Swedish defender. Wahlqvist is already a decent full-back at this level and with hard work, he can grow to be a proper Premier League player by the time we achieve promotion. (hopefully)Gary Mackay-StevenWe needed more pace and thrust down our left flank and Gary certainly offers that in abundance. Unfortunately, the technician broke down in training shortly after joining and he will be unavailable for the next two months or so Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nottingham Forest Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 You sold Oliver Burke and Tyler Walker . Double Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobby_McDonald Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 I was referring to the state of the club They've been in League One before. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidBeckham Posted November 6, 2015 Author Share Posted November 6, 2015 You sold Oliver Burke and Tyler Walker . Double I haven't watched them in real life so I don't know how good they are And I didn't think they would grow into Premier League players on the game so I took the cash. Sorry about that mate They've been in League One before. They have won the Champions League before too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nottingham Forest Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 I haven't watched them in real life so I don't know how good they are And I didn't think they would grow into Premier League players on the game so I took the cash. Sorry about that mate I think Burke and Walker can both become decent ish Premier League players in the future. Either way it's your save so it's interesting to see someone sell them . They have won the Champions League before too European Cup . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidBeckham Posted November 7, 2015 Author Share Posted November 7, 2015 I think Burke and Walker can both become decent ish Premier League players in the future. Either way it's your save so it's interesting to see someone sell them . I really needed the cash short term to strengthen the squad too. Let's hope these decisions will be fully vindicated! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidBeckham Posted November 8, 2015 Author Share Posted November 8, 2015 December to March 2015/2016 - Nottingham Forest F.C.LeagueApart from a dip in January, I was generally pleased with the four months' work. The lads bagged 39 points out of a possible 60, making the climb into 5th place. If we can avoid injuries to our key players (Lansbury, Hobbs & Assombalonga), a place in the play-offs aren't too far away. FA CupWe did well to knock out Bolton in the third round before needing a cup replay to eliminate Brighton at the next hurdle. A top side in Arsenal were our opponents next and the lads fought all the way till the end but fell to a Gonzalo Higuain winner. I couldn't complain about the boys' efforts throughout our cup run. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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