PRDH Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Right. Here we go. Chairman Michel Rebrioux called a press conference today to announce the new manager of Stade Olympique Romorantinais, Pete Harmer, just promoted into the French National league, the chairman considers this appointment to be somewhat of a coup for the small club from south of Orleans. Monsieur Rebrioux, described his manager as very similar to the man who brought unprecedented glory to the small Italian club of Domegliara. Though obviously much younger and more attractive. The manager inherits a small club with a couple of semi-decent players. The trophy cabinet is as of now empty so The young manager starts with a clean slate to make his mark on. Set-up wise it seems to be a fairly well little club. It has a small stadium with a capacity of 6200 (2600 seated), but has adequate training facilites. It is blessed with two feeder clubs already, one in the Cote d'Ivoire and the other hailing from Madagascar. The club is affectionately known as Les Solognots, though it is understood the new manager likes to establish a new nickname for the club, after the Sologne area of France in which it is located. The region is reclaimed swamp land, the project was initiated by Napoleon III in the mid-19th century. The club colours are a home kit of green, and away kit of white, and a third kit of what can only be described teal with white arms. The town itself has a population of 18,350 as of 1999, and was known for its cloth trade during the 19th century. It is now most famous for its gastronomy festival held in the last week of October. "Les Journées Gastronomiques de Sologne" as it is known attracts over 13,000 visitors. It is speculated that this food heritage is one of the reasons, the manager decided to accept the job offer, that and the hefty £1,100 per week salary. The manager takes over at a time when the club sit on a comfortable bank balance of £192,884, with a transfer budget of £20,000, and a healthy wage budget of £11,000 per week. Let the challenge commence! (Oh, and sorry for the length, I'm a little excited!) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElDani Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Don't worry, I loved to read your introduction, PRDH. Good luck in your first season, but judging from your stats (balance, transfer budget and wage budget) I think you'll do fine as long as you get some good fresh blood. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohanzee Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Sounds amazing ElDani. Gotta love those Italians Hehe, nice to see you get going PRDH. Good luck! Eibar (who are 3rd atm) just showe Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlesbeams Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Am i ok to start as Farense? yes they were in Liga Sagres a few years ago, but were unplayable from the start, so should be ok right? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iacovone Posted November 3, 2009 Author Share Posted November 3, 2009 Am i ok to start as Farense? yes they were in Liga Sagres a few years ago, but were unplayable from the start, so should be ok right? If they are unplayable in the first season of the game then yes, they are fine to take over in season 2. PRDH - great intro . Let the good times roll! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElDani Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Am i ok to start as Farense? yes they were in Liga Sagres a few years ago, but were unplayable from the start, so should be ok right? Been playing them too Charles. From the looks of it, they're one of the easiest promoted teams you'll find. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlesbeams Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Been playing them too Charles. From the looks of it, they're one of the easiest promoted teams you'll find. Yeah i dont really want it easy to be honest, so ive decided to go to Fafe Manager Profile Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iacovone Posted November 3, 2009 Author Share Posted November 3, 2009 Have to say the (soon to be famous) 4-5-1 formation has made us unbeatable home and away! 5 games unbeaten with it since the introduction. Only 1 win though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iacovone Posted November 3, 2009 Author Share Posted November 3, 2009 Just to let you all know - I've updated the 2nd post of the thread to now include the Big Euro 09 Awards from last year's thread. Couldn't recommend it highly enough to the newcomers. See who the stars were and the great stories that went with them A good read whilst your waiting for the game to load I find Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRDH Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Yeah i dont really want it easy to be honest, so ive decided to go to FafeManager Profile LLR will be thrilled! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert_296 Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Just tried to mutually terminate about 8 player's contracts. They rejected and are now unhappy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iacovone Posted November 3, 2009 Author Share Posted November 3, 2009 Just tried to mutually terminate about 8 player's contracts. They rejected and are now unhappy Way to keep the troops happy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joetheref Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Guys thinking of starting in France , quick question seeing as the CFA aren't playable do I have to load them? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iacovone Posted November 3, 2009 Author Share Posted November 3, 2009 Guys thinking of starting in France , quick question seeing as the CFA aren't playable do I have to load them? Good question. My immediate assumption is no but having not managed in France I can't really say for sure as it may effect something I don't know about. Can anyone in France clarify? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlesbeams Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 LLR will be thrilled! Care to share why? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joetheref Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Saying that, think I will just use one of the save games from the first page anyway Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iacovone Posted November 3, 2009 Author Share Posted November 3, 2009 Care to share why? Perfect chance to quote this - Big Euro 09 Awards Have a look at who LLR managed and how he did Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlipscombe Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Care to share why? they were his team on FM09. he had some good times with themmm (see the '09 thread) PRDH - good luck in France. looking forward to seeing your progress Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRDH Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 rlipscombe - thanks. I feel I'm putting together the makings of a decent side already. Though that may have just jinxed the whole thing. One thing I am sorely lacking is any sort of pace anywhere in my team. Hopefully French football doesn't need much of that at the lower levels! I suppose I ought to change my location! Oh My Gods! I've just gone a goal up in a friendly against Ligue 2 CS Sedan Ardennes! That's got to be a good thing right? Right? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulHartman71 Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 just lost 2-1 to CS Louhans-Cuiseaux thanks to 2 goals from the Christian Vieri Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert_296 Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Way to keep the troops happy They're so bad nobody would want to sign them and I don't want to have to pay off their contract. Why's it so hard to find players in Italy with pace/acceleration ratings of over 10? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twellman24 Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Well, five points below the promotion playoff spots, and our portuguese playmaker injured for 8 weeks with 13 games to go. It's safe to say we wont be doing anything much this year. I'll settle for Top 8 after avoiding relegation in the last day of the season last year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uffe Johansson Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 2010/2011 Casa Pia - Portuguese Second Division Central We finished 11th only six points from relegation not to happy about that. But we only lost 10 games during the season which is something to build on for next season. Table Notable players Top goalscorer : João Sousa Best passer : Afonso Martins Highest AvR : Alejandro Marañón Hot Prospect : Ricardo Carvalho Finances Affiliations Transfers Career Season Division Position Achievements 2010/11 2:nd Division C 11th None Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twellman24 Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Good fist season Uffe, you'll be up there in no time with that squad. Sad that we are already six points away of playoffs after being up there for most of the season. The fact that both our starting mids got injured for 2-3 months in a period of 4-5 months, and that our starting GK cot called for his side to play the African Cup. Could have been better. We have 12 games left and we're 6 points behind 4th and 16 behind leader Cadiz, so it's not impossible to get that 4th place but not looking good without our star player atm. This guy has 8 goals and 15 assists in 24 league games Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iacovone Posted November 3, 2009 Author Share Posted November 3, 2009 just lost 2-1 to CS Louhans-Cuiseaux thanks to 2 goals from the Christian Vieri Wow what a coup for them! They're so bad nobody would want to sign them and I don't want to have to pay off their contract. Why's it so hard to find players in Italy with pace/acceleration ratings of over 10? Having the same problem here too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulHartman71 Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Wow what a coup for them! I'll say! he had 5 goals in 7 games before my right full back tackled him. He's out for 5/6 weeks with a twisted ankle now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlipscombe Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 I'll say! he had 5 goals in 7 games before my right full back tackled him. He's out for 5/6 weeks with a twisted ankle now that'll teach him!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilbster Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Welcome and good luck to the newcomers of the challenge. To answer a few of the questions aimed at me. In the Scottish Premier Division you play each team 3 times and then it cuts in half and you play each team in your half once more. Currently there are 2 Champions League spots and up to 3 UEFA (Europa?) Cup spots (depending on winner of Scottish Cup), and 1 relegation spot. So basically top 4 and bottom 2 are interesting fights! I've just lost in the League Cup quarter final to Motherwell on penalties. And to update on the takeover the first alleged takeover failed, but the chairman is still willing to listen to offers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert_296 Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 I'll say! he had 5 goals in 7 games before my right full back tackled him. He's out for 5/6 weeks with a twisted ankle now At least my striker will be able to stay clear of your full back with his blistering pace of 1. Oh wait... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulHartman71 Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 At least my striker will be able to stay clear of your full back with his blistering pace of 1. Oh wait... my main two strikers have pace of 13 & 15 respectively Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iacovone Posted November 3, 2009 Author Share Posted November 3, 2009 Ah crap. After going 6 unbeaten with 5 consecutive draws we went and lost to 15th placed Gimnastica With 5 games to go we are now in the relegation zone in 17th, 1 point behind 15th and 16th...need a seriously big result soon otherwise this Spanish adventure could be over Edit: We have runaway leaders away next, 11th at home, 3rd at home, 18th away and 15th at home. We have to beat those three down here with me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
glennuk Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Anyone got Carpi yet, or even know if it is possible to? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean06 Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 First competitive game of the season with Elgin, against second divsion favourites Stirling Albion, I go down to a 1-0 defeat thanks to a 117 minute penalty, gutted Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlipscombe Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 just salvaged a 2-2 draw away at Itala. went down to 10 men after 13 minutes, and 2-0 down after 30 mins. Perelli scored on stroke of half time and A 96th minute equaliser secured a point Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert_296 Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 just salvaged a 2-2 draw away at Itala. went down to 10 men after 13 minutes, and 2-0 down after 30 mins. Perelli scored on stroke of half time and A 96th minute equaliser secured a point Just lost in a friendly to them. Was 4-0 after 30 mins It finished that way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iacovone Posted November 3, 2009 Author Share Posted November 3, 2009 Lost 3-0 away at Alavez as expected. Didn't stand a chance. 11th placed Lugo at home and it was all them for 60mins of the game. I threw caution to the wind and went all out attack. 3 clear cut chances later and we were still stuck at 0-0. And that's how it stayed. A point gained but we really needed three... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlipscombe Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Lost 3-0 away at Alavez as expected. Didn't stand a chance.11th placed Lugo at home and it was all them for 60mins of the game. I threw caution to the wind and went all out attack. 3 clear cut chances later and we were still stuck at 0-0. And that's how it stayed. A point gained but we really needed three... fingers crossed...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlesbeams Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Just played my first competitive game with Fafe after some rubbish friendlies. Was in the first round of the cup against Valdevez, we really should have won, but a 9th minute penalty won it for them not a very good start Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohanzee Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 iacovone - Gimnastica are a good team. They where 4th last year and 5th so far this year on my save. Good luck on the run in, sounds like it'll be as exciting as for the rest of us. Second season is going a lot better for us. 8-9-6 in 23 games and a fairly safe 12th place so far. 13 point down to the relegation playoff spot, so we need to fall apart to go down. In fact there's less points up to promotion playoffs, 8 points up. But we're way to inconsistent to manage that, not to mention 8 other teams have to slip up. So it's looking like a comfortable season, and something to build upon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilbster Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Half way through the season and as suspected I am in a relegation fight. It is going to be a very close, tense run in. edit: Next match I have just lost 1-2 to St Johnstone, which puts me back on bottom. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iacovone Posted November 3, 2009 Author Share Posted November 3, 2009 Wow this going to be so tight. Nerve wracking stuff over here in Gran Canaria. 1-0 down to 3rd place Lemona at home after 60 mins. All out attack and a last minute equaliser!!! Dani Macias rescues what could be a crucial point! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iacovone Posted November 3, 2009 Author Share Posted November 3, 2009 2 games to go Ourense (a) Vecindario (h) Destiny is in our hands....everyone cross your fingers for us! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilbster Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Good luck Iacovone. Fingers are crossed for you. Result of the season so far. I am delighted with that result. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgeeD Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Well, I've said it before but this time I think it's time to have a crack here (especially seeing as a few test runs show that my laptop isn't going to be able to handle a large career game...) The question is where? I'm tempted by Turkey's new home but my favoured team, Yalovaspor, are not eligible anymore. Germany is a possibility, especially if I can get Türkiyemspor promoted. However, I'm leaning towards Spain or Portugal atm... Decisions, decisions Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohanzee Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Those two exact games where our 3rd and 2nd to last last season. We beat the crap out of Vecindario, probably our best game of the season. Crossing my fingers. You can do it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert_296 Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Good luck iacovone Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thistles * player Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Yeeeeessssss!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilbster Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Well done Thistles Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlipscombe Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 c'mon iacovone!! and welcome DodgeeD. oh and well done Thistles on survival..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iacovone Posted November 3, 2009 Author Share Posted November 3, 2009 Yeeeeessssss!!!! Quality Thistles . Hope I can do the same too. My ass man just frikkin left the club a day before our penultimate game. Knew I couldn't rely on him the dastard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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