dafuge Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 After a series of one club saves it was time for a change, so I've gone back to something I've not done since FM11, a tour around Europe. Game Setup I've loaded all the divisions from the English leagues, plus the top two divisions from a number of other top European leagues. I've also added a number of players from each continent to bulk up the database to around 84250 players. I'm starting unemployed, but I plan on starting my career in my home country by taking a job in the Conference North/South. From there, my only plan is to look for new clubs in order to progress my career. Manager Profile I've got no coaching qualifications and Sunday League experience. I've gone for the tactical manager role, as I think that best suits my style of play. I intend on playing my favourite 4-4-2 wide diamond formation, although my tactics will be worked on from scratch with my first club so it may take a while to get going. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted November 14, 2015 Author Share Posted November 14, 2015 After turning down interviews at Curzon Ashton, Bradford PA and St Albans, the perfect club made me an offer. The local rivals of Canvey Island! Club Facilities Finances Squad League Table The club are in a shocking state, the obvious target is to avoid the drop. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brick_Tamland Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Will be following -B Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltablue Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 The FM year never truly starts until dafuge gets going Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FM_Spurs Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 I've been to Concord's stadium earlier this season with my local club, easily one of the worst I've been too! Concorde were poor but still managed to beat my side (Margate) Will be keeping an eye on your save good luck! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
noikeee Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Ha, I couldn't remember your previous journeyman save but turns out that was around the time I started browsing and posting in the forum. Having a look at that brought back some memories. Good luck, but I can't believe you went for the direct rivals of your previous club! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vipertitan Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 good luck mate hope this is as good as the other saves you have done Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted November 14, 2015 Author Share Posted November 14, 2015 The FM year never truly starts until dafuge gets going It might be a while before I really get going, 10 games in and I've lost 6 of them Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted November 14, 2015 Author Share Posted November 14, 2015 Good luck, but I can't believe you went for the direct rivals of your previous club! It was a bit of a weird one, but I never considered Concord as rivals as I don't remember ever playing them. Southend were the team I really thought of as the bigger rivals, just a shame FM15 didn't have dynamic rivalries. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted November 14, 2015 Author Share Posted November 14, 2015 Concord Rangers - Vanarama National League South - 2015/16 I took this job right at the end of the year with the club sat in the relegation zone, so staying up was the only aim for the season. League Table - we did it! It was more down to the poor form of Maidenhead, but we managed to stay up despite winning just one of our final seven matches. FA Trophy - this had happened before I took the job. FA Cup - as had this. Squad - this is pretty much the squad I inherited, it is still very weak for this division. Transfers - just three signings made by me, two of them look like decent players. Finances - this has been a struggle, it may mean I'm limited on transfers next season. Key Player Profiles: Leon Gordon - remained the top scorer for the season, despite tearing a hamstring on the day I took the job. Juanjo Muko - this is the man I signed to score the goals. Ben Greenhalgh - 'Football's Next Star' Inter Milan legend. Or not. Nathan Fox - a solid defender for this level. Lewis Taaffe - a decent winger, was missed through injury at the end of the season. Career Overview Season Team Country League Position Achievements ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2015/16 Concord Rangers England Vanarama National League South 19th Took over on 30.12.2015 Next Season Staying up was a huge relief as it means I get to continue with the job I have started. I've already signed a one year contract extension, so I'm looking forward to building a squad of my own over the summer, if the finances allow it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazRTaylor Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 I have a very similar layout on the squad page to you though every now and then, they move and I have to reset it. Do you have this issue? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted November 14, 2015 Author Share Posted November 14, 2015 It's been ok for me so far, although I've had problems with disappearing columns on every version since it was introduced. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue_magic Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Really looking forward to this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingjericho Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Have you found out how not to have attributes highlighted by default in the player screen? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
john1 Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Just managed to avoid relegation Good luck for next season! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wardog Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Good luck for the new season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReubenT99 Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Good start! Can see you going up this season, I'll place my bet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbokav1971 Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Squad - this is pretty much the squad I inherited, it is still very weak for this division. Your (EQG) poacher looks decent. 10 goals in 15 appearances not too shabby at all for a team finishing just outside relegation zone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted November 15, 2015 Author Share Posted November 15, 2015 Have you found out how not to have attributes highlighted by default in the player screen? I don't remember ever choosing not to have them highlighted, although there's a 'clear selected role' button there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted November 15, 2015 Author Share Posted November 15, 2015 Your (EQG) poacher looks decent. 10 goals in 15 appearances not too shabby at all for a team finishing just outside relegation zone. Not bad for a player released by Southern Premier Arlesey Atletico Madrid to Farnborough was an interesting move for him in 2013 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted November 15, 2015 Author Share Posted November 15, 2015 Just got my first interview at another club, from a club 3 points below us in the same league. Nah, you're alright And two more follow, Nuneaton and Hayes & Yeading. Nothing from a club above us yet though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
noikeee Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Dafuge narrowly missing relegation is refreshing to read. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scfcbostock Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Looking forward to following this as always I'm sure it won't be long before the dafuge winning machine starts again!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingjericho Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 I intend on playing my favourite 4-4-2 wide diamond formation, although my tactics will be worked on from scratch with my first club so it may take a while to get going."...until I eventually sweep all competitions, every season, for 100 consecutive seasons". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted November 16, 2015 Author Share Posted November 16, 2015 I just turned down a job interview at Kingstonian, who sit 8 points clear at the top of the league. Starting to regret it now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobby_McDonald Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Not satisfied with winning everything in one country, dafuge is now going to win everything in Europe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneronaldo Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Not satisfied with winning everything in one country, dafuge is now going to win everything in Europe. He's gonna do it, get bored, and then aim for the world next time around:D Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheesey1975 Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 i wanna see what happens with this one Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted November 20, 2015 Author Share Posted November 20, 2015 Concord Rangers - Vanarama National League South - 2016/17 In my first season at the club we narrowly avoided relegation, this season we were hoping for a safe mid table finish. League Table - this looks good, but the graph tells the real story. We looked set to finish 3rd but the wheels fell off winning just three of our last sixteen matches. FA Trophy - we did quite well against the team from the division above, but narrowly lost. FA Cup - this was embarrassing as we lost to a team from the division below us. Squad - the squad is shrinking as the finances get tight, it will be tough to afford players to improve. Transfers - a few more signings this season as the squad slowly becomes my own. Finances - we are a in a bit of trouble here. Key Player Profiles: Juanjo Muko - top scorer again but is leaving due to his contract expiring. He will be missed. Mason Bloomfield - a new signing who may need to lead the line next season. Scott Davies - signed due an injury to Cornhill, he could become a decent player. Nathan Fox - it was such a relief when he signed a new contract. Lewis Taaffe - another good season for the winger. Career Overview Season Team Country League Position Achievements ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2015/16 Concord Rangers England Vanarama National League South 19th Took over on 30.12.2015 2016/17 Concord Rangers England Vanarama National League South 14th Next Season The finish to this season is a worry, so we need to start next season well. I was getting a few job offers from clubs in the same division, so I won't rule out a midseason move. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted November 20, 2015 Author Share Posted November 20, 2015 This season is not going to be fun. I have a squad of 13 and I cannot afford or attract anyone better. Some of my players are moaning about the financial situation of the club (despite getting paid in full). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
noikeee Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 Well this is a surprise. Any ideas what sparked the midseason turnaround (for the worse)? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted November 20, 2015 Author Share Posted November 20, 2015 I think it was down to injuries. With such a thin squad, just one injury to a key player has a huge impact. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazRTaylor Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 It may be time to move to pastures new? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted November 20, 2015 Author Share Posted November 20, 2015 It may be time to move to pastures new? I might be forced to at this rate! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deisler26 Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 I'm stunned that daf hasn't won the Champions League yet Think you can arrest the slide? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted November 21, 2015 Author Share Posted November 21, 2015 Things haven't been half as bad as expected, although the financial situation has got a lot worse. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted November 21, 2015 Author Share Posted November 21, 2015 Concord Rangers - Vanarama National League South - 2017/18 We finished last season in terrible form, with a tiny squad and badly in debt. This season was not going to be fun. League Table - down a place on last season, but not really a bad result. We had no consistency at all, but picked up enough occasional wins to keep us clear of relegation. FA Trophy - two late goals knocked us out in our first match. FA Cup - this is our only hope of making some money, but we keep on failing. Squad - the best players are all leaving at the end of their contracts, replacing them will not be easy. Transfers - two out of the five signings turned out to be decent. Finances - things are getting worse. My only hope is to give up on signing decent players, but that will not end well. Key Player Profiles: Mason Bloomfield - this was a big surprise, and he's staying for next season. Elliott Whitehouse - a great signing, but he's leaving soon. Nikolay Todorov - another decent signing, also leaving. Nathan Fox - consistently good, but leaving. Scott Davies - one of the better players to be sticking around for next season. Career Overview Season Team Country League Position Achievements ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2015/16 Concord Rangers England Vanarama National League South 19th Took over on 30.12.2015 2016/17 Concord Rangers England Vanarama National League South 14th 2017/18 Concord Rangers England Vanarama National League South 15th Next Season My contract runs out soon and I haven't been offered a new one, so I'm not really sure about next season. I'm not going to hassle the board about it, if they want me to stay then they need to make me an offer. If they don't, I'll leave when it expires. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted November 21, 2015 Author Share Posted November 21, 2015 Finally got offered a new contract, I'll be staying for at least one more season. Next season will be difficult though, I need to sign a new squad with practically no budget. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulHartman71 Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 dafuge having a Mourinho-esque start to FM16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted November 21, 2015 Author Share Posted November 21, 2015 dafuge having a Mourinho-esque start to FM16 Maybe she should leave... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulHartman71 Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 haha that's great Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazRTaylor Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 Bloomfield having a finishing rating of twelve is absolute quality for the level you are at. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nottingham Forest Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 I like the fact that dafuge hasn't got 3 direct promotions yet. Makes me feel happy . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
noikeee Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 Are you still sticking to the 4-4-2 wide diamond? I don't have FM16 but from what I've read around SI might've nerfed some of the things that made it work. Sounds as if people are leaning towards formations more solid at the base of midfield and on a more counter attacking style (though it should still be possible to play different branches of football). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirajzl Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 Who are you and what have you done with our dafuge? Imposter! You thought two seasons without a promotion would go unnoticed? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted November 21, 2015 Author Share Posted November 21, 2015 Are you still sticking to the 4-4-2 wide diamond? I don't have FM16 but from what I've read around SI might've nerfed some of the things that made it work. Sounds as if people are leaning towards formations more solid at the base of midfield and on a more counter attacking style (though it should still be possible to play different branches of football). I'm sticking with it. We have played some good football at times, just don't have good enough players to really make it work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazRTaylor Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 Mate, would you object if I shamelessly stole your template for writing a thread? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted November 21, 2015 Author Share Posted November 21, 2015 Mate, would you object if I shamelessly stole your template for writing a thread? Not at all, please go ahead and use it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazRTaylor Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 Not at all, please go ahead and use it. Good man, thank you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted November 21, 2015 Author Share Posted November 21, 2015 Well pre season hasn't gone well. Just started my first league game with a squad of 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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