Gundo's FM09 European Adventure Challenge™

[porph]

Originally Posted by mocko666

Ahhh coolio bit of friendly competition. Nah good luck when you do manage them, that will make three of us in Croatia then.

Little update unbeaten in 4 games lying second in the table, 2 wins 2 draws, conceeded just one goal in a 2-1 win both draws 0-0 defence looks solid but the attack needs strengthening, but ive picked up alot of injuries in attack, and Vuksanic has been plain poor for the start of the season, he got a goal, but he misses about 6 or 7 one on ones a game, so he will be dropped pretty soon.

Quick question how fast do people usually get through seasons?

In a few days but I've been playing far too much! Helps having a 6 month 22 game season. Season write-up coming soon.

[porph]

Porph - Iprottafelag Reykjavikur - End of season review 2015

Media Prediction: 1st
Actual Position: 1st

We started well, winning the Upper League cup without conceding a goal. Olafsson was on fire and quickly attracted interest before making a



We faltered in the cup and were promptly knocked out in the 4th round as we struggled to find a replacement for Olafsson up front.

Squad
Finances - Europe brought much needed cash but we also sold players to the tune of £3.2m whilst spending £1.4m on new signings.

Again, the top 5 performers:

Bjorn Sigurdarson - Not so prolific and unfortunately missed most of the important European games. Still an excellent season.
Emil Vilhjalmsson - Another solid season.
Gunnar Olafsson - A threat all season and now worth £1.4m. If we had a big targetman upfront he would have picked up even more assists.
Arni Hauksson - Really solid at the back and is comfortable on the ball.
Einar Leifsson - Good season despite wanting to leave and has now sealed a £2.2m move to title rivals Fylkir. Next best offer was £1m to go abroad so I'm OK with that.

Europe

Some great performances in the qualifying rounds as detailed previously brought Champions League group stage football in which we had an extremely tough group! Very pleased to have come out with a point. We even took the lead against Utd, Milan and Hamburg in 3 of the games we lost!



Coefficient:

344th IR 13.084
26th Iceland 24.500

Next Season

Unfortunately a number of players were unsettled by European clubs throughout the season which severely affected the squad harmony. With Leifsson and Neilsson gone I brought in cultured 18yr old centre back Bjarni Ivarsson who looks excellent although he may end up better at DM. To replace Neilsson I brought in Axel Birgisson.

With the increase in reputation and funds, we have turned professional and the board have lifted all scouting restrictions. Unfortunately I forgot to renew my scouts' contracts (it fails to remind you of staff contracts running out) and out went all my 20/20 and 19/19 scouts.

They have also approved training and youth facility upgrades but they haven't happened yet. Next season I will be aiming to make the CL group stage again and from there, we'll see..

[mocko666]

Good season there porph can i just say that great signing on Bjarni Ivarsson he looks alot better than Leifsson at centre back and he can also fit in at DM when you get an even better centre back. Keep up the good work mate progress is inevitable

[Gareth Keenan]

G. Keenan's SC Young Fellows Juventus- Swiss Super League- 2023/2024 End of Season Update

Media Prediction: 1st
Actual finish: 1st

Review: We had by far our best season in the league this year racking up 101 points and 111 goals with a +93 GD, Schuster was unbelievable scoring 44 league goals with a 7.72 average rating. Our performance in the Swiss Cup was weak though as we were knocked out on penalties in the 3rd round and we also lost to Inter in the Champions League 1st Knockout Round.

League Table
Graph

Squad
Transfers
Finances

I think I may need to start taking better care of my finances as we made a £13.25m loss for the last financial year, whoops .

Manager History:

 League                        Season      Position     Achievements
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Swiss Challenge League         2009/2010     12th         None
Swiss Challenge League         2010/2011     5th          None
Swiss Challenge League         2011/2012     4th          None
Swiss Challenge League         2012/2013     2nd          Promotion v./Playoff
Swiss Super League             2013/2014     5th          Swiss Cup winners
Swiss Super League             2014/2015     3rd          None
Swiss Super League             2015/2016     2nd          None
Swiss Super League             2016/2017     1st          Swiss Super League champions, Swiss Cup winners
Swiss Super League             2017/2018     1st          Swiss Super League champions, Swiss Cup winners
Swiss Super League             2018/2019     1st          Swiss Super League champions, Swiss Cup winners
Swiss Super League             2019/2020     2nd          None
Swiss Super League             2020/2021     1st          Swiss Super League champions, Swiss Cup winners
Swiss Super League             2021/2022     1st          Swiss Super League champions
Swiss Super League             2022/2023     1st          Swiss Super League champions, Swiss Cup winners
Swiss Super League             2023/2024     1st          Swiss Super League champions

[Gundo]

Gareth, Well done with another Swiss title. Have you got any really loyal players with you currently, ones that have been with you for many seasons?

[porph]

Originally Posted by Gundo

Gareth, Well done with another Swiss title. Have you got any really loyal players with you currently, ones that have been with you for many seasons?

Schuster has been there for a while despite attracting lots of attention IIRC?

[mocko666]

Didn't he have to offer Schuster a 56,000 pounds a week contract to stay

[cookie15]

Lillehammer Season Review 2017

Well what a season!
As some of you may be aware my visits to the chiropractor have now stopped as i have managed to rid myself of my -£15 million debt, thanks to my very generous new board
This has meant that for the first time ever i have now got a transfer budget. Hooray!!!!!

Players

Well i decided to really scour the Norwegian U19's, U20's and U21's. This has meant i have really strengthened my squad with young players, particularly up front. I've bought in 4 new strikers, a GK and a new MC.
All of whom are joining on the 1st Jan, ready for next season. So we'll see what happens here.

League
Predicted - 16th
Finished - 6th (on goal difference from 5th)

In all honesty we did far better than i thought we would and certainly improved on our 12th place finish last year.
Sadly, we missed out on Europe, however i'm not too downhearted and certainly hope with my new recruits that there are better things to come.
When i've finalised my squad for next season i'll post screenies of our new boys

Norwegian Cup

1st round defeat to Moss in extra time............enough said

Aims for next season:

Qualify for Europe
Make money
Strengthen squad

[Gundo]

Wonder what his personality is? I'd love to see a screenie of his history page (career stats) aswel.

[Gundo]

Solid season cookie, would you say this challenge is harder this time round?

[iacovone]

cookie nice season there, and glad to be back where I belong!!

rlipscombe you're such a sheep following me here

Gareth you seem to have done brilliantly over in Switzerland, KUTGW. Oh and I'd love to see a screenshot of Franz Schuster


On the Slavonija front, its been a slow start what with Friday night being yesterday - the day I announced my return... But I'm getting into it now, and beginning the tough search for staff and players to populate beautiful Slavonija.

Oh and aaberdeenn , come join me in Croatia, for old times sake.....!

[cookie15]

Originally Posted by Gundo

Solid season cookie, would you say this challenge is harder this time round?

Yes, but predominantly on the finances front for me. There are a number of guys who are finding some real gems in their individual countries.
It is certainly more realistic and it is taking longer to achieve success, which in my opinion, is no bad thing.
If you look at how Porph is going, in particular, he is doing amazingly well when you take into account the fact that he is only allowed to scout in Iceland!
I do believe that this challenge is definitely one for people who are willing to put the hours in, i doubt anybody will get success in this challenge in consecutive seasons (winning everything in 5/6 seasons!)
But hey, what do i know?

[mocko666]

So far about 8 days playing time, in season 2016/17 and dont look like im moving anywhere fast. So it defiantely is a challenge for those who are patient and willing to put in alot of game time and sometimes get nowhere with that time.

[cookie15]

Lillehammer recruits for the 2018 season

Storbaek (http://i387.photobucket.com/albums/o...8/storbaek.jpg) A young Norwegian striker who is, i'm hoping, is going to develop into a very useful player in the future.
Halvorsen (http://i387.photobucket.com/albums/o.../halvorsen.jpg) A super striking prospect, who i imagine will be a hit this year!!
Engen (http://i387.photobucket.com/albums/o...2008/Engen.jpg) My star striker for the season. Looks like he's going to bag me a few goals this year, here's hoping.
Kytola (http://i387.photobucket.com/albums/o...008/Kytola.jpg) This is a 17 year old MC that was spotted my scout in Finland and cost me £20k, my belief is that he will develop into a hell of a player once his stats improve.
Pettersson (http://i387.photobucket.com/albums/o...pettersson.jpg) Another Norwegian U18 striker who is going to get better and better.
Skistad (http://i387.photobucket.com/albums/o...08/skistad.jpg) A super young GK who is likely to be my first choice from the outset.

And the pick of the bunch in my opinion....
Sivertsen (http://i387.photobucket.com/albums/o.../sivertsen.jpg) My free signing of an MC who i think in years to come will develop into a full international. My Ass Man (coach of the Argentina National team) reckons he is gonna be a star of the future, let me know what you think.

[iacovone]

Sivertsen certainly looks the part cookie I can see big things for him

Also cookie - how did you take the news that you can only use 4 emoticons per post!? I loved your ridiculous smiley faced posts!!

[cookie15]

Originally Posted by iacovone

Sivertsen certainly looks the part cookie I can see big things for him

Also cookie - how did you take the news that you can only use 4 emoticons per post!? I loved your ridiculous smiley faced posts!!

It broke my heart
But now i've got colour to play with

[iacovone]

Christ I couldn't read that bottom line for about 5 minutes. Very painful on the eyes. But I understand cookie, you need time to adjust to the colour

I may have to introduce some too....but just for my reports, not every post............

[Gundo]

Sivertsen is a dead ringer for Morten Gamst Pedersen!

[cookie15]

Originally Posted by Gundo

Sivertsen is a dead ringer for Morten Gamst Pedersen!

I hadn't noticed that but you're dead right!

http://www.rovers.premiumtv.co.uk/ja...3752319,00.jpg
Wow! It is Sivertsen!

[Gundo]

[Gundo]

So you have the new Pedersen then, albeit a CM.

[iacovone]

Retrain him retrain him!!!

[Gundo]

I've just had a funny one...

Brann offered me their want away winger Erik Huseklepp for 2.9million! Bear in mind I'm still in my first season in the 2nd division! Think it's because he's on my shortlist.

[cookie15]

That'd be peanuts for you Gundo! Bet they've given you a transfer kitty of about £10 MIL, if not, do they know who you are!!!!!!!!!!

[cookie15]

Originally Posted by iacovone

Retrain him retrain him!!!

Can't he's got a naf left foot!
Oh, hang on perhaps i could

On a slightly serious note, ho do you re-train players to a new position, i can't remember!

[Gundo]

Originally Posted by cookie15

That'd be peanuts for you Gundo! Bet they've given you a transfer kitty of about £10 MIL, if not, do they know who you are!!!!!!!!!!

Well I did get a transfer fund of 7k, 2k of that was spent on Myhre.

[Gundo]

Originally Posted by cookie15

Can't he's got a naf left foot!
Oh, hang on perhaps i could

On a slightly serious note, ho do you re-train players to a new position, i can't remember!

Should be an option for it on his training screen.

[porph]

Originally Posted by mocko666

So far about 8 days playing time, in season 2016/17 and dont look like im moving anywhere fast. So it defiantely is a challenge for those who are patient and willing to put in alot of game time and sometimes get nowhere with that time.

5 days, 4 hours for me to 2016. Short seasons make for quick progress!

[mocko666]

Longer seasons and about 12 or so hours of leaving it to play to itself while i do work etc... at uni but still a long amount of time playing

Once again struggling, i dunno what i can do, cant buy a win for love nor money

[Azeryk-]

Originally Posted by porph

5 days, 4 hours for me to 2016. Short seasons make for quick progress!

I love the short seasons

[porph]

Some of the players I have now are far too strong for the opposition. It is annoying if I even draw a game or even concede a goal!

[rlipscombe]

so i am taking my first steps into Gundo FM09 in the Ukraine, as manager of CSKA Kiev

Profile1 Porfile 2 (couldn't remember which i needed...)
Initial Squad

i have progressed through to the early season, and will post more tomorrow..... i will say though that i am gambling with finances somewhat and over-stretching my means a bit in order to improve the squad..... hopefully the gamble will work off in the long run.....

[Azeryk-]

Beat M.Haifa of Israel 1-0 on agg. to reach the 4th round qualifying of the Euro cup. Was knocked out of the Icelandic cup in the Q-finals with the league going quite well (currently top).

and of all the teams I could have faced in the 4th Q round I ended up with BARCELONA http://img60.imageshack.us/my.php?image=helpgy9.jpg - I can't see me reaching the group stage somehow, although should get some nice cash.

[rlipscombe]

should certainly make some cash there!!

[Nightowl]

H. Umm el-Famm 2010-2011 Update

Where to start... the players in the Premier League, especially on the top teams, were MUCH better than my players, so in came 11 new signings, most of who went straight into the first 11.
I also filled my entire international quota with abundantly mediocre foreigners, and last year's star keeper was replaced with a better youth player from a fellow Premier League team. I had confidence in our ability to stay up, if we could avoid serious injuries.

The season began with to 3-0 losses as the team tried to gel, but things improved as the season went on, and we finished in a solid 8th place. As a side note, I still don't understand this strange league where some teams play more games than others (have a look at the table).



On to next season!

Current progress:

Season___League Position______Israeli Cup Position
2009-10____1st (National League)___Lost in Quarter Final
2010-11____8th (Premier League)___Lost in Quarter Final

[CoachFlu]

Heusden-Zolder, Belgium - Second League - End of season update 2015-16.

April 17th, 2016

Mid-season table

End of season


After a season in the top division, we failed to make any sort of impact back in the Second division. I didn't strengthen the squad in the summer, assuming one or two classy loan signings would be enough to mount a serious title challenge. We failed to get any classy players on loan though. Apparently our reputation hasn't gone up all that much yet, and our parent club wasn't any help either - the board arranged a deal with Vfb Stuttgart, who have only grey reserves.

Still, even without the loan players I was planning on, I figured we'd be strong enough to play for the marbles, but apparently I was mistaken. As I mentioned in the mid-season report, the "dressing room atmosphere" was particularly iffy this season.

That didn't improve in the second half of the season. Despite a decent start after the winter break, morale kept plummeting, aided by/resulting in (not sure which, probably a bit of both) pretty much every non-first-eleven player nagging about first team football, with regular transfer requests.

And so we finish 6th, never in contention for a playoff spot, pretty much leading the mid-table pack. A slightly frustrating mediocre season. The board expected a playoff spot, which we didn't deliver, and with the team spirit bar completely empty they're slightly disappointed, so I'll have to make sure not to slip up too much next season.


Belgian Cup

Two easy early rounds and then drawn against Standard in the 6th Round - board objective achieved, but nothing worth mentioning.


Finances

As expected, the finances were rather poor this season. With the 50k/month loan payments after last year's stadium expansion, there's no way we'll even come close to breaking even while in the Second division, so promoting as fast as possible and establishing ourselves in the top division is what we need to do.

The board expanded the stadium again this season, which means we'll dive into the red in the summer already rather than next winter, but at least we'll be all set for when we do promote again.

Despite the looming debts, I hope our wage budget will be raised a bit next season, but if it does, I doubt it will be a substantial raise.


The squad.

Largely the same squad as last season, so the key picks aren't new:

Amaury Vrancken - ST
A talented kid, and our only consistent striker (and one of few consistent players) this season. After his second season at the club, he's just a few goals away from the club's all-time goalscoring record - though that says more about the consistency of previous strikers than about the player.

Niek Braun - DC
The top youth pick after my first season in charge of the club, and he has evolved into one of our best players and the rock at the back. Once we promote again and settle down in the Pro League, he may be a touch too limited, but until then - and that could be a few more seasons - he should be a near certainty.


Next season...

A push for the title and/or promotion would be preferable, especially considering our finances, but after this season, I'll settle for "progress" next season.

Fixing the "dressing room atmosphere" problem will be the main task. That means I'll probably clear out all the 22-25 year old unhappy squad players and backups, and replace them with fresh, motivated youngsters.

Most of the starting eleven will be staying, except our left mid, unless I can convince him to sign a new contract in the next two months. That said, while I feel the current starting eleven is strong enough to challenge for promotion, I certainly won't hesitate to strengthen the squad if the opportunity arises.

Hopefully a major squad overhaul can set the club on the right track again.

Season     League               Position     Belgian Cup     Europe    Season tickets
2009-10    Third Division B     6th          4th Round       n.a.      54
2010-11    Third Division B     6th          4th Round       n.a.      45
2011-12    Third Division B     3rd          4th Round       n.a.      38
2012-13    Third Division B     1st (P)      6th Round       n.a.      33
2013-14    Second League        1st (P)      7th Round       n.a.      150
2014-15    Pro League           16th (R)     6th Round       n.a.      761
2015-16    Second League        6th          6th Round       n.a.      663

[Gareth Keenan]

Originally Posted by Gundo

Gareth, Well done with another Swiss title. Have you got any really loyal players with you currently, ones that have been with you for many seasons?

I only have one player who has been with me the whole time and that's the aforementioned Schuster.

Franz Schuster- Profile, Personal, History.

I think his personallity (unambitious) has probably helped me keep him this long despite several bids from top European teams, (assuming the player personalities do actually have an affect on the game as opposed to just being there for show, of course).

And I've only had one other player that's been with me for 10+ years and that's this guy:

Philippe Schultz- Profile, Personal, History.

It's pretty awesome that the two players that have been with me longest are both youth products, I almost wish I still had my old crappy youth facilities actually as I seemed to get much better youth intakes then than I do now. The rest of my squad has been a revolving door with either my chairman selling my best players over my head or me selling them as I rose through the ranks due to them not being good enough any more.

Oh and good luck to rlipscombe.

EDIT: I forgot to add, Schuster just got his 100th cap!!! I've never, ever had one of my youth products win 100 caps.

[Gundo]

Gareth I think in Franz Schuster we now have the first true Legend of Gundo's European Adventure Challenge 2009.

[mag man]

Originally Posted by Gareth Keenan

I only have one player who has been with me the whole time and that's the aforementioned Schuster.

Franz Schuster- Profile, Personal, History.

I think his personallity (unambitious) has probably helped me keep him this long despite several bids from top European teams, (assuming the player personalities do actually have an affect on the game as opposed to just being there for show, of course).

And I've only had one other player that's been with me for 10+ years and that's this guy:

Philippe Schultz- Profile, Personal, History.

It's pretty awesome that the two players that have been with me longest are both youth products, I almost wish I still had my old crappy youth facilities actually as I seemed to get much better youth intakes then than I do now. The rest of my squad has been a revolving door with either my chairman selling my best players over my head or me selling them as I rose through the ranks due to them not being good enough any more.

Oh and good luck to rlipscombe.

EDIT: I forgot to add, Schuster just got his 100th cap!!! I've never, ever had one of my youth products win 100 caps.

Those players are amazing Should write about them in here Youth Product Thread

[aaberdeenn]

I love Croatia.

[aaberdeenn]

Seriously..

Profile

I'm already well into season two. I'll post something about my game so far later on maybe.

[iacovone]

Yeah Gareth looking at that Schuster surely has to be honoured somehow - a true legend by the looks of it.

[rlipscombe]

Schuster is definatly the first legend in this challenge IMO, especially given he's a regen. makes it even better. The fact he's stayed all his career is fantastic. to score 20+ goals every season except the first too is outstanding.

[iacovone]

Yeah agreed. Just looking at his history is incredible, what a consistently good striker.

Also Gareth, how come his favoured personnel is so long and contains so many big names in the world of football?

[porph]

Definately. I was just about to say the same before scrolling down. What a legend!

[iacovone]

125 season tickets sold for our debut season in the 2nd Division \o/

Its great to be back in the small time

[iacovone]

Slovenia, Slovakia, Belarus or Hungary??

It might sound strange after my last post buuuuut I'm not feeling the love at Slavonija this time. It feels wrong to be back there in a way. So its all down to you guys, which nation should I begin again in? It has to be Eastern European and from one of the 4 above - first country to get 3 votes, gets the nod

Over to you guys........

[Gundo]

I was reading a piece in the paper yesterday about holidays to Slovenia, beautiful country. Slovenia gets my vote.

[aaberdeenn]

Slovakia for me. Although I'm feeling the love in Croatia again.

[porph]

Belarus! Be a pioneer.

[iacovone]

1 1 1 and 0 for Hungary (who was in Hungary last year?? Got very far!)

[TaylorB]

hungary mainly because im waiting for my lunch to finish cooking so im a bit peckish..sorry

[iacovone]

Haha thanks TaylorB!

Porph I do really like the idea of Belarus - I'd picked them in my head but wanted to put it to the public vote

[iacovone]

Ok guys given that I'm desperate to get started and that I'm holidaying in Belarus I think I'm going to start there

Thanks for the input though.

Also Gareth - is Schuster favoured personnel, icon or legend? (I'm hoping legend )

And again - has anyone completed the challenge yet??

[aaberdeenn]

Talking of Slavonija.. my latest game.

[porph]

Originally Posted by iacovone

Haha thanks TaylorB!

Porph I do really like the idea of Belarus - I'd picked them in my head but wanted to put it to the public vote

Excellent! I think it's always more fun to pick a nation where nobody else has gone.

[iacovone]

Agreed porph, I'm all about being a pioneer! I think I was the first in Croatia til aaberdeen joined me. It was a great time

And aaberdeenn, that just hurts.

[Gundo]

I don't think it has been completed yet.

[iacovone]

Ok cheers Gundo

The Belarusian league format is odd. Holiday year the top flight had 16 teams and the 2nd division had 14. In the 2nd season its reversed

[porph]

I'm pretty sure it shrinks to 12 in the next season and stays at 12.

[iacovone]

Right I'm away and here is the all important Personal Screen

Zvezda BGU Minsk appear to be a decent team to have come up. They are worth 275k which appears to be about average for the division. We are professional already which is nice - this also seems to be average, about half the division is pro the other half semi pro. Not that much history - founded in 1995. The chairman wants out (I actually would rather we didn't have a big money takeover) and our rivals are Dinamo Minsk and Torpedo Zhodino - both top flight sides. We came runners up in 2001 for the First League (not the Highest League - the top flight!) which makes me think we'd dropped like a stone afterwards

Anyway the point is I'm here, and I'm on the prowl for staff, players and points!!! Wish me luck (again)!


EDIT: We are known as THE STUDENTS too. Quite fitting!

[aaberdeenn]

My left back just scored his first ever goal for the club from 50 yards in the 90th minute to seal a massive 1-0 away win and complete a fourth consecutive clean sheet.

:*)

[iacovone]

Originally Posted by porph

I'm pretty sure it shrinks to 12 in the next season and stays at 12.

Yeh you're right Porph. 3 go down from the Highest League whilst only 1 goes up from the First Division!! I hope it settles down after a while because that will take decades to get up to the top flight!!

[porph]

Originally Posted by iacovone

Right I'm away and here is the all important Personal Screen

Zvezda BGU Minsk appear to be a decent team to have come up. They are worth 275k which appears to be about average for the division. We are professional already which is nice - this also seems to be average, about half the division is pro the other half semi pro. Not that much history - founded in 1995. The chairman wants out (I actually would rather we didn't have a big money takeover) and our rivals are Dinamo Minsk and Torpedo Zhodino - both top flight sides. We came runners up in 2001 for the First League (not the Highest League - the top flight!) which makes me think we'd dropped like a stone afterwards

Anyway the point is I'm here, and I'm on the prowl for staff, players and points!!! Wish me luck (again)!


EDIT: We are known as THE STUDENTS too. Quite fitting!

Good luck! I followed your progress with Savona on JoseRR's challenge, good to have you onboard.

[iacovone]

Cheers Porph.

I think I've got the entire Belarusian population on trial at the moment. Didn't expect the quality to be so weak

[Gareth Keenan]

Originally Posted by iacovone

Also Gareth, how come his favoured personnel is so long and contains so many big names in the world of football?

It seems to be that every time a manager praises him or says something good about him in the media they're instantly added to his favoured personnel.

[iacovone]

Takeover complete, no investment going to be made.

59 season tickets sold. Let the good times roll!!

Gareth is he seen as a Legend on the club info screen??

[aaberdeenn]

I had an ongoing takeover for 14 months.

The first bid eventually failed after a year, then someone from within the club took over but invested nothing. I had a transfer embargo for 9 months or so aswell.


We also had a stadium expansion announced at the end of season one. 600 or so seats adding to the already present 2000 standing capacity. The 275k loan hasn't done the finances much good though.

[aaberdeenn]

I've also almost finished season two already.

[rlipscombe]

wow, didn't expect to come back on here and see iacovone in Belarus!! giid luck mate. they say it's never the same going back....

[Gundo]

You motored through those few seasons aaberdeenn. I've nearly finished season one.

[Azeryk-]

Lost 6-0 on agg against Barcelona, although it for me a few extra hundred thousand

[Quackje]

Erzincanspor 2010/11

A much better season, as expected with the team not being totally new, I managed to win the first stage to set up a place in the championship group. This was somewhat harder but with 2 games left to play we still could make the playoffs with some wins. We only got 1 point from those 2 games though so finished up last. At least the board never expected to even reach the championship group. My favourite new player this season is German, Emre Pürselim filling a crucial attacking midfield spot that I couldn't find a player for last year.

Domestic
2009/10 2nd Div - 4th Group D, Cup - 1st Qlfy Round
2010/11 2nd Div - 1st Group D - 10th Championship Group, Cup - Did Not Enter

[Azeryk-]

Azeryk - Njarovik - Season 2

Our first season in Europe may have been a short one but it was at least enjoyable. In the Euro cup third Q round we faced M.Haifa from Israel and squeezed passed them to let us face Barcelona, yes there was a spanking, 6-0 over the two legs, but it boosted the clubs finances and hopefully should give me some decent money to spend to boost us for next seasons Europe adventures.

The cups went bad, reached the Q-finals in both the higher league cup and the main cup, but at least it meant I could concentrate on the league.

The league went as expected, with the club finishing top and giving me champions league football next season, although there were way too many draws along the way which stopped us from winning the league more easily - eventually we won the league on goal difference, I had +19, FH had +18.

Season review in 1 pic: http://img140.imageshack.us/my.php?image=season2vo3.jpg

Season     League               Position    Achievements
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
               
2010       Division One         1st         Division Champions, Icelandic Cup
2011       Premiership          1st         League Champions

Next season:
Win league more comfortably
Get further in Europe

And yes my season reviews suck but I hate writing them

[DodgeeD]

Steady progress there Quackje. The upside of reaching the Championship Group is that you should be entered into the cup again next season (for some reason the newly promoted teams also get in - not sure if that's a bug or just the way it is)

[aaberdeenn]

Our title ambitions in season two are ended with two games to go after a 1-0 away defeat at Imotski. We look set to finish 4th now this season.

We finished 9th in season one if anyone is interested.



I'm not going to bother with any big reports by the way. This kind of thing at random times throughout the season is all I'll do although I doubt anyone will care about this anyway.

[aaberdeenn]

And another stadium expansion, finances will be crippled after this one.

This time adding a further 2,300 to the standing capacity to take the overall capacity to 4,600 (600 seated).

[Gundo]

Vidar FK (Norway) Season 1 Update 2009 - 2.divisjon Avd.3

2.divisjon Avdeling 3 Prediction - 14th
2.divisjon Avdeling 3 Position - 3rd

NM Cup - 1st Round

Final League Table - League Positions

So on my return to Stavanger, Norway and probably the smallest club I've ever managed. It turned out to be alot of fun as always and we far exceeded everyone's expectations by finishing 3rd, albeit no promotion. Next season promises much and I've already managed to aquire some useful new signings since the seasons end, including a promising AMC/FC and a player you may have heard of - Harald Martin Brattbakk, signed mainly for his coaching ability.

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Per Christian Myhre

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League             Season    Finished   Achievements
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2.divisjon Avd.3   2009      3rd        -

[iacovone]

Jeez aaberdeenn where have the fans come from?! Have you been selling out each week? And trust me I'll be interested in the reports no matter how small! Good second season, pity you couldn't quite mount a promotion challenge.

[iacovone]

Nice update Gundo, great to see Mhyre back under your wing!

[iacovone]

Meanwhile in Belarus our season has begun, albeit very badly! I don't think I realised what I'd signed up for

[Azeryk-]

Originally Posted by iacovone

Meanwhile in Belarus our season has begun, albeit very badly! I don't think I realised what I'd signed up for

Blame Gundo

[DodgeeD]

Originally Posted by aaberdeenn

And another stadium expansion, finances will be crippled after this one.

This time adding a further 2,300 to the standing capacity to take the overall capacity to 4,600 (600 seated).

Too late for me to go back and check who/what club now but I believe someone else having a crack in Croatia was experiencing the same issue with stadium expansions. I wonder if it is mandatory with the club being given a certain amount of time after promotion to upgrade to league standards or something like that.

[Azeryk-]

I sense a good season ahead, signed just three new players (a GK, a DC and a MC), but am winning quite happily in the higher league cup and this season am 7 games, 0 conceded. Myself, and my scouts, also deem 7 of my main 11, to be good enough to stay in the team that'd help me complete this challenge, they just need to age faster

[mocko666]

Yeah i had to have a stadium expansion despite not filling the stadium or having money, however i cant remember if it was right after getting promoted not got the game loaded so cant check but it definately killed me finances wise, but trust me when your in the first division you get money and it balances out.

[aaberdeenn]

Originally Posted by iacovone

Jeez aaberdeenn where have the fans come from?! Have you been selling out each week? And trust me I'll be interested in the reports no matter how small! Good second season, pity you couldn't quite mount a promotion challenge.

The stadium starts as 2,000 standing capacity and we averaged 1,900 or so in season one so they added 600 seats. Once that was complete we averaged around 2,300 in season two so they're now adding 2,300 extra standing space as I mentioned. It doesn't look like it's going to cost anything though from what I can see.


Anyway, we did finish 4th in season two. I've blitzed the summer and I'm just approaching the start of season three, I've played two and a bit seasons now in three mega sessions. (I've still only clocked around 19-20 hours though) We're third favorites for the title this season so I'm hoping we'll have enough to go up, I've added three players to last season's squad to add to our challenge and I'm still on the lookout for a second left back.

After spending five seasons in this second division in last year's challenge before giving up it would give me great satisfaction if I can manage it this year.

[aaberdeenn]

I meant to save and exit for the night once I'd reached the opening game of the season. I caved in and played it.. a solid 3-0 win.

I want to play more now.

[5ergio]

The charm of a sweet win

[kingrooney]

SC Rotor Volgograd – Russian Premier Division – 2017

Media Prediction: 3rd
Final Position: 3rd

Russian Cup 2017/18: Through to the Quarter Final after beating Zenit in the 7th round, rest of games will be player early next season have been drawn against Spartak Moscow.

Top Scorer: Walder Menacho (17)

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Domestic

Another good season with some sound performances from the team, i stayed unbeaten for 53 games in total over the last 2 years which i think is a good achievement. The problem i had was drawing too many games which cost me a Champions league spot so i will have to have another pop at the UEFA cup.,

A couple of new additions to the team this year, as most players will now come to my team as i was in the Champions League this season.

Lars Fahlgren – A good looking striker who was dubbed the new Zlatan Ibrahimovic played a decent amount of games with some important goals, gets injured easy and is never fully fit though.

Thomas Ritz[ – A swiss midfielder to add to my ever growing batch of CM,s played his fair amount of matches in a rotation policy looks a player for the future, secured his first cap for the national side and is wanted by a host of clubs.

Tobias Weib – A German U21 player dubbed the next Miroslav Klose was signed on a free transfer might become a good player only played a handful o games needs some experience.

Europe

After coming first last season i was placed straight into the Groups stages where i was drawn in a tough group consisting of AC Milan, Sporting Lisbon and Rangers. I wasn’t expecting much as it was my first time in the competition. My first game was at home to sporting where i snatched a 1-0 win which was a great result then lost to Rangers away then both games against Milan. Produced a well earned draw away to Sporting . Then in my last game at home to Rangers outclassed them to come away with the 3 points in a 2-0 win. I finishd 3rd in the croup on 7 points not enough to progress but gained a deserved place in the Uefa Cup where i have been drawn against AEK Athens. The rest of the games will be played during my next season a mini euro update will be provided.

Champions Cup Group Stage

Next Season:
Qualify for Europe through league position
Improve squad & Finances

[aaberdeenn]

I think I'm addicted.

[aaberdeenn]

I've just lost my captain for a measly 300k when his value was 100k, silly board. He'd been captain from the start aswell, one of my first signings, and my star centre back.

Almost wiped out the debt but a big loss. Thankfully I've a couple of younger centre backs who are in the Croatia U21 side who have just come into the starting 11/matchday squad picture so they'll fit snugly into the gap left by him.

[iacovone]

Thought I'd show you guys my one ray of hope in Belarus. The first academy man with 7 star potential at Zvezda!

Victor Karpov - Needless to say he is starting every game and just rescued a point for us by saving a penalty at home to Darida .

[cookie15]

Originally Posted by Gundo

Gareth I think in Franz Schuster we now have the first true Legend of Gundo's European Adventure Challenge 2009.

I must say i agree, congrats on finding such a quality player

[cookie15]

Karpov looks like he's destined for big things, certainly as he's only 16 years old. Best of luck Iacovone

[iacovone]

Originally Posted by aaberdeenn

I've just lost my captain for a measly 300k when his value was 100k, silly board. He'd been captain from the start aswell, one of my first signings, and my star centre back.

Almost wiped out the debt but a big loss. Thankfully I've a couple of younger centre backs who are in the Croatia U21 side who have just come into the starting 11/matchday squad picture so they'll fit snugly into the gap left by him.

I hate that and forgot there's a very real chance of Karpov being sold one day in the future

At least as you say you had some good U21 players to fill the gap. Its great to hear you're addicted aberdeenn . You're back!!

[Azeryk-]

Youths are the way to go in LLM challenges, especially whilst there are so many good regens created. Three of my started 11 came through the youth ranked and 5 others were poached from other teams.

[iacovone]

Hmm I've just noticed that after 9 games a 4 point gap has opened up between myself (14th and in relegation zone) and Polatsk (13th). Uh oh.

[iacovone]

Originally Posted by Azeryk-

Youths are the way to go in LLM challenges, especially whilst there are so many good regens created. Three of my started 11 came through the youth ranked and 5 others were poached from other teams.

Completely agree. If you'd followed my Savona team in JoseRR's challenge you'd have seen that I nicknamed them the Savona Youth such was my dependence on the youngsters

[Azeryk-]

Reached the CL group stage (barely) and will now face Man Utd, Celtic and Fenerbache...... lets hope we don't look like idiots by the end of this.

[iacovone]

Nice one Azeryk - I'm sure you'll do ok, good luck