Makoto Nakamura Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 Yes...it's another thread but I really don't feel like going back 14 months in Samoa so here I am...again *cough* No edits and I'm not even on full-fat FM, although with the leagues I have loaded it might as well be! What does the title mean?[video=youtube_share;ZYXAhIQUKXI] Remember this from a few years ago? Well that's where the title predominantly comes from and from me trying to make a pun which may or may not have worked....I'll leave that for you to decide. The basic premise behind this save this that I start unemployed with the lowest reputation and work my way up to the top but when I take over at a club I am only allowed to stay at that club for as long as my contract keeps me there meaning I'm not allowed to sign any contract extensions although I can leave my clubs earlier if I get a job offer in from another club. I tried a save like this but based only in the UK & Ireland back in November and it was fun as I worked my way up from Rhyl to Liverpool in 15 or so seasons.Leagues Loaded:A small database with every league available to me in Europe loaded. Oh...and one last thing?I should be safe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted April 12, 2016 Author Share Posted April 12, 2016 Şoimii Pâncota is a Romanian professional football club from Pâncota, Arad County, Romania, founded in 1932. Home matches are played at Stadionul Șoimii.I get a free bike upon joining In the 2011-2012 season of Liga IV-Arad County they finished first and promoted to Liga III. In the same year they won the Arad County Faze of Romanian Cup. At the end of 2013–14 Liga III, they finished 1st promoting for the first time ever in Liga II. They finished on the 9th place on the table.So in short...I have a one year contract and I'm bottom of the table with 7 games to go!Key Players:Adrian RusuDragos DragalinaAlin Pavel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted April 12, 2016 Author Share Posted April 12, 2016 As Linkin Park once said "I tried so hard and got so far. But in the end, it doesn't even matter" Season | Club | League | Position | Other -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2015/16 | Şoimii Pâncota | Romanian Second League | 11th | Joined 22nd April, Sacked 4th June W:2 D:2 L:2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tastaiwan Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 One more try! good luck and I hope your save doesn't die.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted April 12, 2016 Author Share Posted April 12, 2016 One more try! good luck and I hope your save doesn't die.... Thanks tas! Same here although I've now taken all the precautions! Auto save - on, Editor data - none, I should be okay! (touch wood and fingers crossed) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted April 12, 2016 Author Share Posted April 12, 2016 Västerås IK is a Swedish football club located in Västerås.Since their foundation in 1913, Västerås IK has participated mainly in the middle divisions of the Swedish football league system. Their peak came early in the club's history when Västerås IK competed in the inaugural 1924–25 Allsvenskan season. The club's stay at in the top tier was short-lived, however, and they were relegated at the end of the season having won only two games. As of the 2014 season, the club plays in Division 2 Norra Svealand, which is the fourth tier of Swedish football.They play their home matches at the Apalby IP in Västerås.Västerås IK are affiliated to the Västmanlands Fotbollförbund.Key Players:Nikola DurovicAdam BotvidssonAxel PedersenAnother club deep in a relegation battle...but this time I have injuries to contend with as well! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherwinriga Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Getting more hyped in Romania, but just to slipped in to Sweden to get your survival back in business. How's Soimii Pancota do in the end without you? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted April 13, 2016 Author Share Posted April 13, 2016 Getting more hyped in Romania, but just to slipped in to Sweden to get your survival back in business. How's Soimii Pancota do in the end without you? They got relegated to the Romanian Third League Group 5 and since that league isn't playable they've only played in the Romanian Cup, where they fell in their first match 2-1 at home to a club called Sebis. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted April 13, 2016 Author Share Posted April 13, 2016 End of Season 2016 We survived! It was tough as we utterly demolished teams in some games and then got absolutely demolished in others, I got some loanees in from our parent club Västerås SK in the division above to help squad depth and hopefully it's something I can build on next season.Key Players:Didier KonyFredrik LundqvistNikola DurovicIt's a shame that 2 of our best players, Nikola & Adam Botvidsson are rejecting new contracts and will be leaving the club at the end of the season Season | Club | League | Position | Other -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2015/16 | Şoimii Pâncota | Romanian Second League | 11th | Joined 22nd April, Sacked 4th June W:2 D:2 L:2 2016 | Västerås IK | Swedish Second Division NS | 11th | Joined 16th June, Survived! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted April 13, 2016 Author Share Posted April 13, 2016 2017 Pre-Season An un-spectacular set of fixtures but I hope I've strengthened the squad enough to get the lads a bit higher than 11th this time round.Key Signings:Emil WigrenSaikou MannehJacob PannellCalifa DekhilBoris Ljevar Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted April 13, 2016 Author Share Posted April 13, 2016 Mid-Season 2017 I honestly don't know, we have a few games where we look so good and then the majority of games....we're bad, we're still in a better position than we were this time last year and when the transfer window opens in a couple of weeks I'll be bringing in a new first team 'keeper, I just hope his eccentricity doesn't get the better of him...Rager Rebandi - ReportEDIT:First job offer whilst being at a club, thanks, but no thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted April 13, 2016 Author Share Posted April 13, 2016 Balls. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted April 13, 2016 Author Share Posted April 13, 2016 End of Season 2017 Threatened with the sack and having players saying they want to leave because I was underachieving as a manager..we then go on a 7 game unbeaten run and end up finishing 7th.Key Players:Emil WigrenFredrik LundqvistAlmir Zeqiri Season | Club | League | Position | Other -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2015/16 | Şoimii Pâncota | Romanian Second League | 11th | Joined 22nd April, Sacked 4th June W:2 D:2 L:2 2016 | Västerås IK | Swedish Second Division NS | 11th | Joined 16th June, Survived! 2017 | Västerås IK | Swedish Second Division NS | 7th | Resigned End of Contract Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted April 13, 2016 Author Share Posted April 13, 2016 Ballymena United is a semi-professional football club from Northern Ireland. Based in Ballymena, County Antrim, the team competes in the NIFL Premiership and plays home matches at the Ballymena Showgrounds.The club is managed by Linfield legend David Jeffrey.Ballymena United was formed in 1934 as a replacement for the earlier Ballymena F.C. that had folded following a dispute regarding the illegal payment of amateur players.Nicknamed the 'Braidmen' or 'Sky Blues', latterly because of the colour of the home shirts, Ballymena have a rich history in Irish Cup, having won the competition six times – the most for a provincial club outside of Belfast. The club has never won the league title in its history, but has finished runners-up on two occasions. The club has also won the County Antrim Shield on 5 occasions.. The main club rivals of Ballymena United would be local club Coleraine. The traditional Boxing Day fixture between the two teams attracts large crowds and is one of the most high profile fixtures in the Northern Irish football calendar."Best" Players:Jim ErvinTony KaneJohnny TaylorBallymena have fallen on hard times, I have an 8 month contract and I actually don't think I can repair the damage that's been done so far but at least the Northern Irish Premiership is a step up from Sweden's 4th Tier. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted April 14, 2016 Author Share Posted April 14, 2016 End of Season 2017/18 Bloody unbelievable! We finished 8 points clear of the bottom of the table! God knows what the previous manager was doing but I've done my job and I've kept Ballymena in the Danske Bank Premiership.Key Players:Jim ErvinEoin KaneAlan Blayney Season | Club | League | Position | Other -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2015/16 | Şoimii Pâncota | Romanian Second League | 11th | Joined 22nd April, Sacked 4th June W:2 D:2 L:2 2016 | Västerås IK | Swedish Second Division NS | 11th | Joined 16th June, Survived! 2017 | Västerås IK | Swedish Second Division NS | 7th | Resigned End of Contract 2017/18 | Ballymena Utd | Danske Bank Premiership | 8th | Survived against the odds! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
smp20 Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 Following here, thank you very much for the concept going to be doing a journeyman career of my own using the same rules Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted April 14, 2016 Author Share Posted April 14, 2016 Following here, thank you very much for the concept going to be doing a journeyman career of my own using the same rules Thanks for following smp best of luck with your save! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted April 14, 2016 Author Share Posted April 14, 2016 Derry City Football Club (Irish: Cumann Peile Chathair Dhoire) is a professional football club based in Derry, Northern Ireland. It plays in the League of Ireland Premier Division. It had spent the majority of its time in the League of Ireland in the Premier Division, the top tier of league football in the Republic of Ireland, but was expelled in November 2009 when it was discovered there were secondary, unofficial contracts with players. It was reinstated a few weeks later but demoted to the First Division, the second tier. The club are the League of Ireland's only participant from Northern Ireland. The club's home ground is the Brandywell Stadium and the players wear red and white striped shirts from which its nickname, the Candystripes, derives.[3] Others refer to the club as the Red and White Army or abbreviate the name to Derry or City.The club, founded in 1928, initially played in the Irish League, the domestic league in Northern Ireland, and won a title in 1964–65. In 1971, security concerns related to the Troubles meant matches could not be played at the Brandywell. The team played home fixtures 30 miles (48 km) away in Coleraine. The security forces withdrew their objections to the use of the Brandywell the following year, but in the face of insistence from the Irish League that the unsustainable arrangement continue, the club withdrew from the league. After 13 years in junior football, it joined the League of Ireland's new First Division for 1985–86. Derry won the First Division title and achieved promotion to the Premier Division in 1987, and remained there until the 2009 relegation. The club won a domestic treble in 1988–89, the only League of Ireland club so far to do so.I cross over the border to Ireland just 2 weeks after I leave Ballymena to try and save Derry City with a 7 month contract.Key Players:Barry McNameeDavid CassidyDean Jarvis Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted April 14, 2016 Author Share Posted April 14, 2016 Well that's a bit of a surprise!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxToBox Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 Interesting thread, good luck! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted April 14, 2016 Author Share Posted April 14, 2016 Interesting thread, good luck! Thanks BoxToBox! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted April 14, 2016 Author Share Posted April 14, 2016 EDIT: And another computer crash has taken me back 2 weeks, to just before the 1st leg against Hearts Oddly enough my computer ONLY crashes when I'm on a facebook call with my girlfriend...coincidence? I think not. FM doesn't allow relationships. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted April 14, 2016 Author Share Posted April 14, 2016 We made it through again Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted April 14, 2016 Author Share Posted April 14, 2016 No fricken way! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxToBox Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 Amazing work in Europe with Derry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted April 14, 2016 Author Share Posted April 14, 2016 Amazing work in Europe with Derry. Thanks B2B, we sadly lost against Piast...9-7 on aggregate, we lost 6-4 away from home and drew 3-3 at home. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted April 14, 2016 Author Share Posted April 14, 2016 End of Season 2018 A mad half season which had some great football played and it was just goal difference keeping us behind Sligo Rovers so I'm very happy with the job I've done here which was definitely helped by some of the signings I made at the start of my Derry stint.Key Players:Eoin DoyleJay TabbKevin FoleyStephen Kelly Season | Club | League | Position | Other -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2015/16 | Şoimii Pâncota | Romanian Second League | 11th | Joined 22nd April, Sacked 4th June W:2 D:2 L:2 2016 | Västerås IK | Swedish Second Division NS | 11th | Joined 16th June, Survived! 2017 | Västerås IK | Swedish Second Division NS | 7th | Resigned End of Contract 2017/18 | Ballymena Utd | Danske Bank Premiership | 8th | Survived against the odds! 2018 | Derry City | Irish Premier Division | 6th | Joined in 11th, Europa League 3rd Q. Round Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted April 14, 2016 Author Share Posted April 14, 2016 FK Yenisey Krasnoyarsk (ФК Енисей Красноярск) is a Russian football club based in Krasnoyarsk. The club plays in the Russian National Football League.The club was founded in 1937 as Lokomotiv Krasnoyarsk and spent one season in Class D of the Soviet league. In 1957 the club was re-formed and entered the Far East zone of Class B. In 1968 Lokomotiv was renamed Rassvet and, in 1970, Avtomobilist. In 1991 it became Metallurg, a title it held until February 2010 when it was renamed Metallurg-Yenisey (formally, Metallurg was excluded from the league and a new independent club Metallurg-Yenisey was admitted into the league). In 2011, the club was renamed to Yenisey.Yenisey (or their predecessors) never played in the Soviet Top League or Russian Premier League. Their best result in Soviet League was a 2nd position in Group 7 of Class B in 1959, while their best result in Russian history was the 9th position in Russian First Division in 2001. Since the end of the Soviet Union the club has suffered relegation to the Second Division on four occasions, most recently in 2006.This is a bit of a step up! And I have an 18 month contract so I won't be leaving almost immediately!Best Players:Eugene NemtinovTemuri BuklaJuan LescanoCareer so far: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxToBox Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 One question, you're only staying for the first contract you sign, but are you willing to negotiate longer years than the clubs initial offer if it's a club you fancy a few years with? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted April 15, 2016 Author Share Posted April 15, 2016 One question, you're only staying for the first contract you sign, but are you willing to negotiate longer years than the clubs initial offer if it's a club you fancy a few years with? It's not something that I'd thought of but I'm going to say that yes I can negotiate for a longer contract. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rikulec Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 That's a clever concept. Good luck, hopefully this one won't crash! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted April 16, 2016 Author Share Posted April 16, 2016 That's a clever concept. Good luck, hopefully this one won't crash! Thanks Rikulec! My computer has already crashed once but luckily I didn't lose the save Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltablue Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 That's rather worrying. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted April 17, 2016 Author Share Posted April 17, 2016 That's rather worrying. It is, but at least I have backups Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted April 17, 2016 Author Share Posted April 17, 2016 I've been in charge for 7 games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted April 17, 2016 Author Share Posted April 17, 2016 End of Season 2018/19 This is a new record for me, relegated with a positive goal difference AND finishing as joint top scorers in the division! The players blamed the underachievement of the club down to my management (even though they were in 17th with 26 points from 24 games when I took over) I brought in just one player during the winter break and he turned out to be the only player worth screenshotting at the end of the season.And 8.16 rating over 11 games! Season | Club | League | Position | Other -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2015/16 | Şoimii Pâncota | Romanian Second League | 11th | Joined 22nd April, Sacked 4th June W:2 D:2 L:2 2016 | Västerås IK | Swedish Second Division NS | 11th | Joined 16th June, Survived! 2017 | Västerås IK | Swedish Second Division NS | 7th | Resigned End of Contract 2017/18 | Ballymena Utd | Danske Bank Premiership | 8th | Survived against the odds! 2018 | Derry City | Irish Premier Division | 6th | Joined in 11th, Europa League 3rd Q. Round 2018/19 | Yenisey | Russian First Division | 16th | Relegated & Sacked Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted April 17, 2016 Author Share Posted April 17, 2016 Bristol Rovers Football Club is an English professional association football club, based in Bristol, that competes in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. The team plays its home matches at Memorial Stadium, in Horfield, a suburb of Bristol, and is affiliated to the Gloucestershire County FA.The club was founded in 1883 as Black Arabs F.C., and were also known as Eastville Rovers and Bristol Eastville Rovers before finally changing its name to Bristol Rovers in 1899. The club's official nickname is The Pirates, reflecting the maritime history of Bristol. The local nickname of the club is The Gas, from the gasworks next to their former home Eastville Stadium, which started as a derogatory term used by fans of their main rival Bristol City but was affectionately adopted by the team. According to a survey conducted in December 2003, Cardiff City and Swindon Town are considered their second and third biggest rivals.Rovers were admitted to the Football League in 1920 and have played there ever since, apart from spending the 2014–15 season in the Conference Premier. They previously came close to losing their league status in 1939, when they were re-elected after finishing bottom of Division Three (South), and in 2002 when the team finished one league position away from relegation to the Football Conference. Their highest finishing positions were in 1956 and 1959, on both occasions ending the season in 6th place in Division Two, then the second tier of English football. Rovers were Football League Trophy finalists in 1990 and 2007.Best Performers:Tom ParkesTom LockyerLee BrownRyan Brunt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted April 17, 2016 Author Share Posted April 17, 2016 This is gonna be fun. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxToBox Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Oh my! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted April 17, 2016 Author Share Posted April 17, 2016 Pre-Season 2019/20 Some great wins there including a win over League One side Shrewsbury, it gives me hope going into the new season with a very much loan oriented squad!Everyone brought in is on loan, I'm not paying wages for any of them so it will very much help the finances out!Key Loanees:Ed MundaySimon TownsendStephen TaylorPat AdamsonIan BennettCarl Baxter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted April 17, 2016 Author Share Posted April 17, 2016 Mid-Season 2019/20 For short-term success the loan system is working wonders, we're in 2nd in the league 4 points behind Chester, we're also saving the finances! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted April 17, 2016 Author Share Posted April 17, 2016 End of Season 2019/20 By far my best season so far! I hope the next manager will be able to build a squad capable for League 2 football, at least I've put them in a better place financially so fingers crossed Bristol Rovers can keep moving forward now.Key Players:Jack HartleyKevin BakerCarl BaxterJordan WattsDaniel Wright Season | Club | League | Position | Other -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2015/16 | Şoimii Pâncota | Romanian Second League | 11th | Joined 22nd April, Sacked 4th June W:2 D:2 L:2 2016 | Västerås IK | Swedish Second Division NS | 11th | Joined 16th June, Survived! 2017 | Västerås IK | Swedish Second Division NS | 7th | Resigned End of Contract 2017/18 | Ballymena Utd | Danske Bank Premiership | 8th | Survived against the odds! 2018 | Derry City | Irish Premier Division | 6th | Joined in 11th, Europa League 3rd Q. Round 2018/19 | Yenisey | Russian First Division | 16th | Relegated & Sacked 2019/20 | Bristol Rovers | Vanarama National League | 1st | Promoted as Champions, broke points & goals record! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted April 17, 2016 Author Share Posted April 17, 2016 Club Deportivo Tudelano is a Spanish football team based in Tudela, in the autonomous community of Navarre. Founded in 1935 it plays in Segunda División B – Group 2, holding home matches at Estadio Ciudad de Tudela, with a capacity of 11,000 seats.Best Players:Sergio SimonJulien ItxasoArkaltzAnother year another club, no option for added years so the aim will be a top 5 finish. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted April 17, 2016 Author Share Posted April 17, 2016 Pre-Season 2020/21 A very short Pre-Season with just the 2 games, they went well but I'm not brimming with hope and optimism...Key Signings:Jose Luis PlataAnder CarbonellBorjaIf I'd have known about the finances before I took the job...then I wouldn't have taken it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted April 18, 2016 Author Share Posted April 18, 2016 Booked these next 2 weeks off work which means...even more FM time Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted April 18, 2016 Author Share Posted April 18, 2016 Mid-Season 2020/21 4 points clear and that's mainly from the goals of 16 year old Manou Lignogno who's on loan from Real Madrid scoring 18 goals in 25 appearances! The league is still very close though so hopefully we don't let our guards down on the run-in for the title. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vossmaj Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 As usual I highly enjoy following your career. This time the general idea promises a variety of teams and leagues. You strip yourself of the chance to really build a team over the years with all your RL experience. That makes it all the more fascinating. It turns out you are enforced to check what can be achieved with loanees... KUT-always-GW! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted April 18, 2016 Author Share Posted April 18, 2016 As usual I highly enjoy following your career. This time the general idea promises a variety of teams and leagues. You strip yourself of the chance to really build a team over the years with all your RL experience. That makes it all the more fascinating. It turns out you are enforced to check what can be achieved with loanees... KUT-always-GW! Thanks Voss! It means a lot buddy thanks for following What's also good with this career is that I have all of Europe loaded so hopefully, further down the line it could make for some odd European ties! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherwinriga Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 How's your former teams getting well during your progress in Spain? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted April 18, 2016 Author Share Posted April 18, 2016 End of Season 2020/21 A great season has lead to the financially struggling Tudelano promoted to Liga Adelante, do I think they'll survive? Probably not. But I hope they give it a real good go!Key Players:Federico InestalSergio SimonAnder CarbonellManou Lignongo Season | Club | League | Position | Other -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2015/16 | Şoimii Pâncota | Romanian Second League | 11th | Joined 22nd April, Sacked 4th June W:2 D:2 L:2 2016 | Västerås IK | Swedish Second Division NS | 11th | Joined 16th June, Survived! 2017 | Västerås IK | Swedish Second Division NS | 7th | Resigned End of Contract 2017/18 | Ballymena Utd | Danske Bank Premiership | 8th | Survived against the odds! 2018 | Derry City | Irish Premier Division | 6th | Joined in 11th, Europa League 3rd Q. Round 2018/19 | Yenisey | Russian First Division | 16th | Relegated & Sacked 2019/20 | Bristol Rovers | Vanarama National League | 1st | Promoted as Champions, broke points & goals record! 2020/21 | C.D. Tudelano | Spanish Second Division B2 | 1st | Promoted as Champions Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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