greenwhitearmy Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 are you seriously gonna contact the club ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NepentheZ Posted July 18, 2009 Author Share Posted July 18, 2009 Just a wonder Nep, do the national team in the game use your stadium for their games? Good question. No, they use Windsor Park, Belfast [20306 (14500 seated)] The cup finals are all played there too. They really should use my stadium though. I wonder if there is ever scope for new international stadiums in the game. are you seriously gonna contact the club ? Yeah. I'm sure they would love to know what I did with them Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCIAG Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 They'd either love it and scour the whole of Ulster for promising footballers called Paul Wallace, or think you were rubbing it in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeeman27bob Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 They'd either love it and scour the whole of Ulster for promising footballers called Paul Wallace, or think you were rubbing it in. I'd have thought they'd go for Smylie instead.... :confused: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenwhitearmy Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 you contacted them yet Nep? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeeman27bob Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 I hope they come back and say "We really have no interest in your achievements on a virtual football simulation. We think you are a freak. or Your achievements with our club are simply outstanding. We want to make you manager. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenwhitearmy Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 yeah i reckon they'll say the top one Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NepentheZ Posted July 19, 2009 Author Share Posted July 19, 2009 Not contacted them yet, been busy today. They'll probably say the top one, though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cenotaph Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 13 goals in one match.... I was on the verge of posting once when my striker got 7 hehe Good read NepentheZ And best of luck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welsh Wizard Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 most probably be the top one It would be mad if the 2nd one. Nep i'll be your ass man:D Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamilton162 Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 Just had a look at Smylie's profile. He's insane and he's 2 footed His PA must be sky-high Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NepentheZ Posted July 19, 2009 Author Share Posted July 19, 2009 13 goals in one match.... I was on the verge of posting once when my striker got 7 hehe Good read NepentheZ And best of luck Cheers Cenotaph. most probably be the top one It would be mad if the 2nd one. Nep i'll be your ass man I think Crouchaldinho! is going to be my Ass Man - how about I make you development of youth? Just had a look at Smylie's profile. He's insane and he's 2 footed His PA must be sky-high Yeah, its stupid. I can only imagine his P.A could be 180+. The thing is, and I've began to notice this in the late years in FM08 - he only has high attributes, relevant to his position. [He's naturally an MC/AMC]. I thought, [and I made a big thing about it about a year ago IRL in GD] that the quality of players was dropping as I got further in the game. However, Playing FML [Odd that it took FM Live to allow me to figure this out] - I realized that each position has a set of attributes that are ideal for that position [Like, Dribbling, Crossing, Pace, Accel, Fitness, for a winger] I then started to look at my players, and other players in the game. I was amazed at how many great players are actually on the game. I was underestimating everyone. Now, instead of the Gerrards, Lampards, Rooney's, Ibrahimovich', Kaka's - where they all have very high attributes in every area, we have players with very, VERY high attributes in the areas needed, and rubbish everywhere else. For Example : There is an Italian striker that got my attention, and I took a look at him. I glanced, and thought "rubbish". Since I realized what I just mentioned, I took another look : these are his vitals Dribbling : 18 Finishing : 20 First Touch : 18 Heading : 20 Long Shots : 17 Technique : 14 Anticipation :15 Composure : 18 Off The Ball : 17 Positioning : 13 Acceleration :17 Pace : 15 Strength : 18 Jumping : 14 Agility : 15 So as a power forward / strong forward / target man - this guy is just sensational. most of his other technical attributes are below 10. His mental attributes are average, as are his other physical attributes. The guy is world class, but I turned my nose up at him about 4 seasons ago, when I could have signed him for £3,000,000. He's now valued at £18,750,000 - and no longer interested in joining me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
crouchaldinho Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 I think Crouchaldinho! is going to be my Ass Man - how about I make you development of youth? You should definitely get in touch with the club Nep. That would be awesome! C. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NepentheZ Posted July 19, 2009 Author Share Posted July 19, 2009 Knockbreda FC, Season 37 [2044/2045] First Team Team Sheet N. Irish Premier Division - Winners N. Irish League Cup - Winners N. Irish Antrim Cup - Winners Champions League - Quarter Final [Lost 2-1 on AGG to Inter Milan] All Ireland Cup - Winners N. Irish Cup - Winners Club World Championship - Winners Super Cup - Final [Lost On Pens to Valencia, after 2-2 Draw] Reserve Team Team Sheet N. Irish Reserve Group - Winners Intermediate Cup - Winners Antrim Trophy - Winners U-18's Team Team Sheet N. Irish U-18's Group - Winners U-18's Cup - Winners The Manager Manager Info Manager Profile [Missing this season. Doh] Manager Personal Manager Overview The Club Affiliates Club Info Best Eleven Season Best Eleven Overall Coefficients [Knockbreda are Ranked 10th] Finances Player Records Team Records Richest Clubs Staff Transfers Team Sheet The Awards World Club Championship Best Player - Andrew Smylie Champions League Best Player - Andrew Smylie Champions League Dream Team - Andrew Smylie Champions League Golden Boot - Andrew Smylie European Golden Boot - Andrew Smylie Fans Player of the Year - Andrew Smylie Manager of the Year - Craig Douglas [NepentheZ] N. Irish Player of the Year - Andrew Smylie N. Irish Young Player of the Year - Gary Lappin Player of the Year [NIP] - Andrew Smylie Top Goal Scorer [NIP] - Andrew Smylie The Records Record Clean Sheets - 13 in a row Record Unbeaten Run - 48 Games Unbreaten The Transfers - In Jim Burley [100k, Ranger] - After losing quite a few defenders over the last few seasons, I bought Burley as a back up. He looks like he has good potential, and is rated highly from my scouts. Adam Stones [£1,000,000, Chelsea] - Further to the addition of Burley, I took on Stones, who, despite being young, can play either side of defense, and is already in the England U-21 Team Steve Henderson [£500k, Birmingham] - A goalkeeper signed because he was highly rated by my scouts. They think he will be better than Rosetti, who is absolutely class. This means less football for YP5, unfortunately. The Player Andrew Smylie - An OK season. I expected about 180 goals this season, but injuries throughout the season didn't allow him a long run of games. Missed out on the Final of the CWC, and couldn't play in the Second Leg of the Champs League QF, both due to injury. Its a real shame, because he needs all the goals he can get now, to reach 3,000 before he retires. The Games [The Screenshots I took seem to have gone. I think my brother deleted the file by mistake ] Summary The season was tough. I scored a lot less, but I conceded a LOT less. Only 3 conceded in the league this season, which beats my record from 2023, when I conceded 5 Goals in the league. Gloentoran and Linfield were as dogged as ever, and surprise package Chimney Corner were making a break for the top 4, taking portstewart away from there for the first time in a while. Champions League was disappointing. After a clean sweet in the group stages, and a win v Sporting Lisbon in the First Knockout Round, Smylie and YP1 were both injured for the second leg, leaving my firepower up front severely damaged. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NepentheZ Posted July 19, 2009 Author Share Posted July 19, 2009 Don't forget to check the 1,000 Goal Club and the Youth Player Project Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCIAG Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 I'd have thought they'd go for Smylie instead.... :confused: He hasn't been born yet. Nep- you could go back to the matches and take the scree shots again? If you click on the score in the fixture list, it will show you the PKM. Hey presto! It only works with matches where you can still see all the details though (line ups, ratings, goalscorers, etc.) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NepentheZ Posted July 19, 2009 Author Share Posted July 19, 2009 Yeah, mine fall off pretty quick. I tried to look at a match from Jan, when I was in April, and it wasn't showing. I don't know why they fall off so quick. I'll not forget this season though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cenotaph Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 143goals, is a bad season My top striker scored 10 last season! 667 to go Smylie. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeeman27bob Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 He hasn't been born yet.Nep- you could go back to the matches and take the scree shots again? If you click on the score in the fixture list, it will show you the PKM. Hey presto! It only works with matches where you can still see all the details though (line ups, ratings, goalscorers, etc.) You're too good for me SCIAG. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanGLiverpool Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 Reckon Nep should try and get his hands on a Knockbreda shirt, and put Smylie 8 on the back Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NepentheZ Posted July 20, 2009 Author Share Posted July 20, 2009 Now there is an idea Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NepentheZ Posted July 20, 2009 Author Share Posted July 20, 2009 Can't find a place that sells the shirt. Can't really find much info on them at all, really. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welsh Wizard Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 Is there such thing as a Knockbreda shirt that you can buy Knockbreda are so unknow thats why Neps achivements are crazy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanGLiverpool Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 Someone in Northern Ireland could look for one Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCIAG Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 Can't find a place that sells the shirt. Can't really find much info on them at all, really. It's the same with Sport Boys (the Peruvian club I'm trying to emulate you with). They don't have a Wiki page, although they do have a category for past players. The closest thing they have to an OS is a site giving a 14 day weather forecast for Miguel Grao Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bermybhoy Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 Check out the first document here. Here's an extract, to put into perspective the size of the club: The applicant wishes to bring the ground up to PIL standard. The applicant proposes to undertake works within the current dressing rooms, by increasing their size and adding’s WC's. Ground perimeter fencing will be erected around the ground as well as modifications to the current pitch perimeter fence, new dugouts and a protected area for players and officials to access the pitch. So at present the club doesn't even have toilets in the changing rooms or a fence around the ground...you can't imagine there's much in the way of terracing! Wonder if Nep's exploits with them are known by more people than the actual team itself? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NepentheZ Posted July 21, 2009 Author Share Posted July 21, 2009 Haha, thats very likely. When searching in Google Images, there are more references to my screenshots, than anything to do with the club Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AcidBurn Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 He isnt a club legend, there is something seriously wrong there. I am guessing you will let him retire at the club no matter how old and bad he gets? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NepentheZ Posted July 21, 2009 Author Share Posted July 21, 2009 A question for my followers. If a team that has never [or rarely] been in the N. Irish leagues gets promoted, should I take over them, and play with 2 clubs? It would add a little excitement, perhaps, if I could fast track them to the NIP, and a team as good as mine, and do it with a few others over the next 15-20 seasons, to make the league more competitive, the quality of N. Irish players a lot better, and hopfully really start bringing up the coefficients and world rankings of N. Ireland. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AcidBurn Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 I think that could be great and would add alot to this career thread, I might have missed it but have you managed N. Ireland yet? If not, why not? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NepentheZ Posted July 21, 2009 Author Share Posted July 21, 2009 Amazingly, I JUST explained why to another person, in another thread gutted. I can't wait 'till the N. Ireland manager resigns / gets sacked / retired. He's been in FM08 since the 2005-6 season, with Glenavon, in 2007-08 went to Birmingham, in 2011-12 went to Southampton, and then in 2015-16 moved to Everton. He retired in 2024-25 from playing, and then in 2026 took over as N. Ireland Manager. Its now 2046, and he is still there. And most likely, because of me, and the players I produce for the national team. So basically, he's always doing more than expected, because of my success. Which leads me to believe, he will never get the sack, and I have to wait until he retires before I get the N. Ireland job. Considering he is 56, that coul be anything from 1 year, to 20. I couldn't manage them prior to 2037 regardless, because I hadn't completed Gundo's Challenge until then, and the rules stipulate no international management 'till its finished Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatski Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Yeah, Nep, that would work well! Would be really interesting and add another dimension! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
crouchaldinho Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 I think you should do it Nep but only with a team that has never been in the league before (i.e. do Gundo's challenge again!) C. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NepentheZ Posted July 21, 2009 Author Share Posted July 21, 2009 Yeah. I saw a team that I'd never noticed this season, [Ards Rangers] but it turns out they made a short lived appearance in the NI2 way back in the 2011/12 season. A few other teams have been in 5 or 6 times, but the chances of a brand new team getting promotion after nearly 40 years, is pretty slim. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
crouchaldinho Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 I didn't think of that. I guess it would take a ridiculous amount of reloading to get someone new up! Still, I think it would be a good idea otherwise and would add a new challenge to your save. C. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thistles * player Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Sounds like a great idea but be prepared to miss Knockbreda and Smylie (also make sure you don't move clubs till he gets as many goals as possible! ) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanGLiverpool Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Nah I think he will manage both clubs. Would be good, and could really make Northern Ireland a world force. That is rather interesting actually. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenwhitearmy Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Yeah thats a good idea Nep Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NepentheZ Posted July 21, 2009 Author Share Posted July 21, 2009 yeah, I will manage both clubs. I did leave Knockbreda once [in a similar type of thing, for niresearchers request] - and Played as Tandragee. I don't really remember what happened [and have since deleted the screen shots] - But I got into the NIP. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thistles * player Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Sorry, didn't see the bit about two clubs. Would the extra club mean season reports take twice as long? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NepentheZ Posted July 21, 2009 Author Share Posted July 21, 2009 Well, yeah - either that, or I'll create a second thread for it, so its easier to follow Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenwhitearmy Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 So, what team you gonna choose? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NepentheZ Posted July 21, 2009 Author Share Posted July 21, 2009 It depends on who gets promoted. I want to pick a team that has little to no previous history. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thistles * player Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 When do you reckon you'll start it? This looks really promising as teams that would have got you through the divisions before won't cut it now, but equally you might have more money and rep then last time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NepentheZ Posted July 21, 2009 Author Share Posted July 21, 2009 hopefully the end of this season, if the right team comes up. I'm about 15 games away from the end of the season, so maybe tomorrow Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanGLiverpool Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 If league reputation was not static then I reckon that N Ireland's would be high. Shame there is no other way to change it An interesting idea would be to make a duplicate of this save, and in the duplicate, use an edt file to swap Knockbreda into one of the English leagues, and see how Smylie does in those leagues. Would be very interesting indeed. Could also, if you want to, make a duplicate of the save available for download for those with 08, and make a mini challenge (using your tactic) to see who can get Smylie to 3000 in the least amount of games. Now that would be fun. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NepentheZ Posted July 22, 2009 Author Share Posted July 22, 2009 haha, yeah maybe. I don't have the English leagues running though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanGLiverpool Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Ah that's a shame, that would have been fun to do, see if Knockbreda could win the Premiership in England. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NepentheZ Posted July 22, 2009 Author Share Posted July 22, 2009 Knockbreda FC, Season 37 [2044/2045] First Team Team Sheet N. Irish Premier Division - Winners N. Irish League Cup - Winners N. Irish Antrim Cup - Winners Champions League - Semi Final [Lost 6-5 on AGG to Barcelona] All Ireland Cup - Winners N. Irish Cup - Winners Reserve Team Team Sheet N. Irish Reserve Group - Winners Intermediate Cup - Winners Antrim Trophy - Winners U-18's Team Team Sheet N. Irish U-18's Group - Winners U-18's Cup - Winners The Manager Manager Info Manager Profile Manager Personal Manager Overview The Club Affiliates Club Info Best Eleven Season Best Eleven Overall Coefficients [Knockbreda are Ranked 5th] Finances Player Records Team Records Richest Clubs Staff Transfers Team Sheet The Awards [/url] Champions League Best Player - Andrew Smylie Champions League Dream Team - Andrew Smylie Champions League Golden Boot - Andrew Smylie European Golden Boot - Andrew Smylie Fans Player of the Year - Andrew Smylie Manager of the Year - Craig Douglas [NepentheZ] N. Irish Player of the Year - Andrew Smylie Player of the Year [NIP] - Andrew Smylie Top Goal Scorer [NIP] - Andrew Smylie The Euro Golden Boot Winner, Runner Up and 3rd Place, all came from N. Ireland this season, with YP1 taking 2nd, and Glentorans Jay Gray coming 3rd. The Records Record Attendance - 79,999 N. Irelands All Time Record Goal Scorer - Andrew Smylie The Transfers - In The Player Andrew Smylie - A really good season this season. Scoring started slow for him, and he was 25 goals in 16 games at 1 point, I was really getting worried. Anyway, a small tactical change, and he finished with 159 goals. The Games 2-0 v Barcelona [Champions League Semi Final, 2nd Leg] - Barce won the first leg 6-3. It was hard to watch. A 3-0 win needed at home to go through, and although we didn't quite get there, taking a 2-0 win was massive. We were so close, and tried really hard, making this one of the matches of the season. 4-1 v Inter Milan [Champions League Quarter Final, 2nd Leg] - After losing the away leg 3-1, a 2-0 win would have been enough. It was only 2-1 with 7 minutes to go, and they were very eventful. I scored to level it up at 3-1, and in the dying minutes Inter Milan had a goal chalked off. I wrapped up the game deep into Injury Time, to make it 4-1. 1-0 v Rangers [Champions League 1st Knockout Round, 2nd Leg] - I guess looking back on the season, I got very lucky to be at home in each round of the Knock Out stages of the Champions League. I thought I would turn over Rangers with ease, after beating Celtic 6-2 and 4-1 in the Group stages. However, this wasn't a walk in the park. A 59th minute goal from Manco saved the day, and took the match to Extra Time and eventually Pens. Smylie was injured for the match, and Youth Player 1 just back from injury. Even with an early second half red for Rangers, we couldn't get the 2nd goal, and Pens was worrying. I missed my first and 3rd, but fortunately, they missed all 4 that they took, giving me a vital path to the next round. 2-2 v Glentoran [N. Irish Premier Division] - I had a very injured, very tired squad towards the end of the season, and Glentoran looked like they could capitalize on that, taking the lead twice. We fought back hard both times, and earned a spectacular draw, with some untried players getting a game here just to make up the numbers. 7-0 v Glentoran [N. Irish Premier Division] - Not really because of the scoreline do I like this game so much, but more the fact I face Glentoran and Linfield very early on in the season, 1 right after the other [Glentoran being second] - and it could have been a defining moment in the league. The fact that 3 players born and bread in Knockbreda scored all 7 goals between them, was icing on the cake. Summary A tough season, but a fun season. I struggled a lot at the start, to score goals. I tweaked my tactic a little, though, and the goals started coming thick and fast again around christmas time. Linfield had a shocking season, and were lucky to finish 3rd with Lurgan Town breathing down their necks all season. Glentoran are really securing themselves as the 2nd best team in N. Ireland. I had some really tough matched this season due to injury crises, and was lucky to not lose domestically. Didn't think I needed to add to my current squad, and it will be much the same next season. Securing long term deals for big players will be key next season, especially as a few of my boys are moving well into their 30's now. [smylie, Forde, Janda and Downey] - and they are all First Choice. Next season, getting to at least the Semi-Final of the Champs League again is what I'm aiming for. If I can start getting to that stage each year, the wins in the competition will start coming thicker and faster. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AcidBurn Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Unlucky in champions league still a great season though, does this mean we will soon see what other team you will be managing? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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