el sid Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Yeah, I was just going through the dafuge challenge OP and noticed that you could load players from top clubs of all the continents Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polar Bear Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Well my best three midfielders are 36, 34 and 37. I think it's the way to go with limited resources. rlipscombe - that screen is the split view in the post-match information section. I'm using the dark skin. It's a default screen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
minisav Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Not sure if I can run FM. I have the game but won't get a refund if I open it. The game isn't on the "can you run it?" website. It told me I couldn't run 09 but that worked fine. Do I risk it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
minisav Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Took the plunge anyway. The ddt file goes where? Do I just create an edt folder if it isn't there? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
minisav Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Sorry for the triple post. What's the rules on db and all that. Do I have to have large and add top division clubs? I don't mind the large db but I think the other bits may slow me down too much Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilbster Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Turkey has just been removed from Gundo's challenge because the league rep is now higher than they want. Is it worth adding Turkey to this challenge? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgeeD Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Turkey has just been removed from Gundo's challenge because the league rep is now higher than they want. Is it worth adding Turkey to this challenge? I was just about to post the same thing. I think it should be added here then - where else could it go? Plus, I think the Turkish leagues fit in with the Big Euro nation tag better than the Scottish equivalent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
minisav Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Cheeky dig there Dodgee! We'd be in Gundo's if he was more lenient! I agree with having Turkey in here though Holidaying now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
el sid Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 I might be starting this later, once all the rules of the setup are cleared. I've changed my mind btw, will be managing again in Germany Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gundo Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Cheeky dig there Dodgee! We'd be in Gundo's if he was more lenient!I agree with having Turkey in here though Holidaying now You guys crack me up. Sure there won't be a problem adding Turkey to this challenge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iacovone Posted October 31, 2009 Author Share Posted October 31, 2009 Thanks for the heads up guys from Gundo's Turkey will now officially become a part of this ever-expanding challenge Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iacovone Posted October 31, 2009 Author Share Posted October 31, 2009 I'm currently holidaying in Spain! Thought about Scotland...thought about Germany....but if rlipscombe has swapped to Italy, I guess I'm swapping to Spain...see how long it lasts Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TanO Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 The weather is great in Spain ! I'm taking a job on the canary islands with Pajara Playas !! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iacovone Posted October 31, 2009 Author Share Posted October 31, 2009 See you there TanO I've traditionally dabbled in a couple of leagues before settling on one for good but I feel Spain could well be the right way this year Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave. Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 I always thought that nations like Turkey and Russia would be more at home here than at Gundo's.. it seems almost too easy in comparison to the leagues of countries such as Wales and Hungary. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iacovone Posted October 31, 2009 Author Share Posted October 31, 2009 I always thought that nations like Turkey and Russia would be more at home here than at Gundo's.. it seems almost too easy in comparison to the leagues of countries such as Wales and Hungary. Are you trying to say this challenge is easy I do actually agree with you but until they are rejected by Gundo they shan't be heading our way! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
minisav Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Did one holiday run of Scotland got Elgin like you did. 2nd time round I've been given Stranraer. Will upload the game if it is wanted. Previous Season Table Manager Profile The picture for my profile is for a couple of reasons. It is the album artwork for a band I like a lot called Kid British. Secondly, the album is called "It Was This or Football" and they also support War Child just like FM so thought it was rather fitting Here we go! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgeeD Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Well, the cut-off point for gundo's seems to be a league rep of 14 (Turkey's got tweaked to 15 which is why they are now here) and atm, Russia & Greece have their reps at 14 so they could be on the way over here for FM11. One thing that makes this challenge hard is the number of tiers - several of the nations in gundo's only have two tiers playable so getting to the top domestically is easy. Holland aside, all of the nations here have at least 3 tiers in the game. This includes Turkey and based on my experience there last year I can tell you getting out of the 2nd Division is not that easy! (It took me 6 seasons to do it). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iacovone Posted October 31, 2009 Author Share Posted October 31, 2009 Nice one minisav, good luck with Stranraer If you could upload the save game that would be excellent, thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iacovone Posted October 31, 2009 Author Share Posted October 31, 2009 Well, the cut-off point for gundo's seems to be a league rep of 14 (Turkey's got tweaked to 15 which is why they are now here) and atm, Russia & Greece have their reps at 14 so they could be on the way over here for FM11.One thing that makes this challenge hard is the number of tiers - several of the nations in gundo's only have two tiers playable so getting to the top domestically is easy. Holland aside, all of the nations here have at least 3 tiers in the game. This includes Turkey and based on my experience there last year I can tell you getting out of the 2nd Division is not that easy! (It took me 6 seasons to do it). That's what I like to hear! I suppose Turkey's rep has gone up based on some real life transfers (Elano for example). Still, I'd have thought Russia would be on a level par given the money in that league. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave. Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Are you trying to say this challenge is easy I do actually agree with you but until they are rejected by Gundo they shan't be heading our way! I'd say nothing to try to take anything away from your achievements with Savona! No, I'm finding it really tough so far.. 13 games in with Ostuni Sport, we have 11 points and are 2 places off the bottom. Not absolutely terrible, you may think, but we have conceded 31 goals so far. Thirty-one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iacovone Posted October 31, 2009 Author Share Posted October 31, 2009 Wow that's a helluva lot of goals! Winter window may be a good opportunity to find a new keeper Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
minisav Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Scottish Save - Stranraer - 16th of June Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElDani Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Hi guys. I've been reading last year's thread sporadically and thought this to be a very cool idea. So here I am participating in this year's challenge, motivated and ready for any action Although I'm most familiar with the German league system, I headed south towards Portugal where hot summers and mild winters attracted me. The team: Sporting Club Farense Sporting Club Farense are a professional Portuguese club currently playing in the Segunda Divisão Portuguesa - Zone Norte (Portuguese Second Division - North). The club play their home games at Estádio de São Luís and possess adequate training facilities and an adequate youth setup. The club retains a fierce rivalry with Sporting Portimonense. The club enjoyed probably their best spell of success during the 1980s. Altough now enduring a twenty-seven year barren spell, having not won a competition since 1983, Farense still have a history which they can be justly proud of. Farense finished runners-up in the Taca de Portugal in 1990, and won the Portuguese 2nd tier in 1940 and 1983 and finished runners-up once. After the club's best league finish at 5th place in the Portuguese Liga (Level 1) the club played its one and only time in the UEFA Cup 95/96 and lost in the first round against Olympique Lionnais with two games of 0:1 each. The manager: Francisco Peixoto Francisco Peixoto was born and bred in Faro, one of Portugals southernmost cities and incidentally also the hometown of SC Farense. His only foray into football has been some successful participations in fantasy football leagues - lets hope he's up for this challenge. The player: ElDani I live in Austria and have always been interested in our national football league, though my passion is the much higher rated German Bundesliga. In previous FM releases I've stayed with teams from Northern Europe or from some exotic leagues in remote parts of the world (Oceania, South America, etc) so heading to a lower league in Portugal is a first for me and an exciting challenge. Notes about my participation in this challenge: Judging from some Wikipedia articles, I have the luck of choosing a team which has the misfortune of being out of date in the FM2010 database. Wiki: S.C. Farense lists the grounds as an attractive Algarve Stadium, which was built for the Euro 2004 and is currently shared with Louletano DC. In FM2010 on the other hand, Farense is still playing on the old Estádio de São Luís which has been closed in the meantime. Well, it would've been too easy to start the game with an Euro 2004 stadium - now I'm stuck with the Estádio Municipal de São Luís. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgeeD Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 That's what I like to hear! I suppose Turkey's rep has gone up based on some real life transfers (Elano for example). Still, I'd have thought Russia would be on a level par given the money in that league. I think the league rep is now higher than Russia because it's easier to get players like Elano and coaches like Rijkaard here. I read an interview with Zico recently, who was manager at Fenerbahce and CSKA Moscow, and he said Brazilian players he spoke to about transfers were more keen on sunny Istanbul than frozen Russia. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave. Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Wow that's a helluva lot of goals! Winter window may be a good opportunity to find a new keeper And a defense! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
el sid Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 So, I download the Germany DDT file, place it in the correct location, make sure the extra file is ticked in preferences, start a new game, load up all the divisions in Germany? Am I allowed to load players from top clubs? Any clarifications on this please. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iacovone Posted October 31, 2009 Author Share Posted October 31, 2009 Any clarifications on this please. Sorry el sid for the late response. Yes I've decided that's fine and will probably add further competition to the latter years of the challenge. Go right ahead Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iacovone Posted October 31, 2009 Author Share Posted October 31, 2009 Scottish Save - Stranraer - 16th of June Cheers, added to the OP I think the league rep is now higher than Russia because it's easier to get players like Elano and coaches like Rijkaard here. I read an interview with Zico recently, who was manager at Fenerbahce and CSKA Moscow, and he said Brazilian players he spoke to about transfers were more keen on sunny Istanbul than frozen Russia. Sounds about right Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
el sid Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Sorry el sid for the late response. Yes I've decided that's fine and will probably add further competition to the latter years of the challenge. Go right ahead Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
el sid Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 I'm using the Germany ddt file and loaded players from top European clubs fwiw Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
el sid Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Holidaying now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
minisav Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Got First Division Morton in the First Round of the League Cup. I then have Second Division Stirling in the First Round of the Challenge Cup. Teams I have managed have notoriously good in cup competitions so I'm hoping for some upsets Good luck El Sid Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iacovone Posted October 31, 2009 Author Share Posted October 31, 2009 Castillo C.F "el castillo de los Canarios" or the Castle of the Canaries Well the new game has taken me over to Spain this time around and I've taken charge of tiny club Castillo C.F in Division 2B1. They are situated smack bang in the middle of Gran Canaria on top of a hill and have a reasonable stadium that looks like this. The stadium can hold 3150 people standing - not too bad. I have no idea what the potential is for a footballing powerhouse on the Canary Islands, but I imagine my first aim will be to become the biggest club on the Islands by overtaking Las Palmas. Anyway here's my Profile. Up up and away for the Canaries Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
minisav Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 And Spain have beaten Brazil 3-1 in the final to clinch the World Cup Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave. Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Good luck, iovacone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iacovone Posted October 31, 2009 Author Share Posted October 31, 2009 Good luck, iovacone. Dyslexic?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iacovone Posted October 31, 2009 Author Share Posted October 31, 2009 And Spain have beaten Brazil 3-1 in the final to clinch the World Cup Peter Crouch just won England the World Cup over Serbia on my game Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iacovone Posted October 31, 2009 Author Share Posted October 31, 2009 I have to say I really do like the addition of backroom advice - it really helps you keep on top of your squad particularly with things like player development. I have two midfielders now trying to learn how to play a simple passing game - probably for the best given their passing stat is < 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
el sid Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Holiday game saved on the 18th of June. Will be starting tomorrow Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iacovone Posted October 31, 2009 Author Share Posted October 31, 2009 Anyone remember this guy? Well the little legend has become my first ever FM10 signing and is far far too good for us despite being 34. I have high hopes! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iacovone Posted October 31, 2009 Author Share Posted October 31, 2009 My plan of action in the transfer market is to find anyone, in any position, on a free, with pace and acceleration over 12. We might be crap but we won't get beaten with the ball over the top to be fair! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave. Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Dyslexic?! Yes.. :confused: And again.. Good luck, IACOVONE. Better? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StellaF1 Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Here's my update on how the challenge has begun for me. After being given a generous transfer budget of 35k i set about building a squad in addition to the 4 1st team players i had to start with. As seems to be the case with everybody the majority of the players i have signed are in the 30+ age range. I have now spent up and here is the result of my dealings in the transfer market; http://s896.photobucket.com/albums/ac162/StellaF1/?action=view¤t=TransfersPisa2010.jpg Let the season begin! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lower Leagues Rule Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Good Luck to all the new challengers, I have just woken up for my Sunday morning to see the thread balloon. About to step into the world of Elgin once more and head towards our second ever Competitive match which is in the League Cup. Edit: Wow, maybe these Old Coots aren't too bad, we just defeated Clyde (SD1) in the first round of the League Cup 2-1, They scored early, but then my Keeper saved a penalty shot and we never looked back after that. Yordi now has 3 goals in 2 games, and my other striker scored as well. The news article says "Elgin Cruise to Victory" haha, yes we dominated possesion 60% - 40% but we didn't have all the running in the game haha. As an example of a general result between SD1 & SD3 sides Partick Thistle defeated Berwick 5-0 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uffe Johansson Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Joh4nss*n in Casa Pia, Lisbon. I have found my new home for FM10 here with Casa Pia in Portuguese Second Division Central. It is a quite unsuccesful team founded back in 1920. But while based in Lisbon I think there is potential for the future if/when we reach Liga Sagres. Edit: Good morning LLR. Feels strange writing that when it still is Saturday evening here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lower Leagues Rule Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Best of luck in Portugal Uffe, I loved it there last season. Its one of those uncracked challenges. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iacovone Posted October 31, 2009 Author Share Posted October 31, 2009 Best of luck Uffe Des - great result there! Sounds like you've started off well in Scotland! Just playing my friendlies at the moment, squad is coming together but it is noticeably tougher to find players better than what you already have imo. Struggling to find a striker... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lower Leagues Rule Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 The next round we are travelling to Aberdeen. I was hoping for a home match against a Premiership Club, but we are likely to get spanked away from home. Though in the last season Aberdeen finished 11th in the SPL, and St. Mirren who I drew 1-1 with finished third. Could be fun. Yeah I struggled to find better players as well, the worst thing was finding a better player in one position only for my coaches to decide that guy lifted the level the rest of the team needed to be at, my 2nd DC & DL are now 1*, they were 4-5 when I got them in haha. I found my Striker in Sunny Spain haha. Edit: I just lost my Attacking Mid for 3-4 months, what a way to lose one of the teams stars. And then my Defensive Mid went down in sympathy, out for 2 weeks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave. Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Club: Ostuni Sport Season: 2010/11 League: Italian Serie C2/C Transfer Budget: £14.9k Wage Budget: £6.4k Opening Balance: £59.1k Closing Balance: -£78.8k Board Expectations: Avoid relegation Media Expectation: 18th Your Expectations: Avoid relegation League Record: Pos 17th, W 7, D 7, L 20, F 36, A 81, Pts 28 Playout: bt Villacidrese 7-5 agg. Serie C Cup: Group stage, finished 4th First XI: (4-4-2) Maiorani, Ancona, Lotti, Feole, Santarelli; Vacaro, Talia, Sandra, Forgione; Galeri, Blanco. Top Scorer: Raphael Galeri 10 Top Assister: Giovanni Sandra 10 Average Attendance: 1607 Fans Player Of The Year: Giorgio Santarelli My Player Of The Year: Giorgio Santarelli Notable Results: 4-3 vs Brindisi, 7-5(agg) vs Villacidrese Transfers In: I brought in 13 players on free transfers. Some lived up to their reputations, most didn't. Best Buy: Tony is a superb player for this level, especially for us. However, he spent too much of the season injured to make a real impact, and I know he is capable of much more. Worst Buy: To be honest, so many of them were absolute pants that its not even worth singling out the worst offender. Transfers Out: Three players retired after I told them they weren't going to make it. Ah well... Best Sale: - Table Playout Leg 1 Playout Leg 2 Round-Up: Well it was dire really. We weren't too bad going forward, and certainly showed promise on that front. But we conceded goals in huge amounts. 81 goals against in 34 games, and 86 after the further two more of the Playout really is terrible. I need to sort out the defense and goalkeeping, and perhaps change my tactics around so that we are a little more cautious. Still, at least we avoided relegation. Just... SEASON DIVISION POSITION NOTES 2010/11 Italian Serie C2/C 17th Aims For Next Season: Give a better account of ourselves than this season. A top half finish would be preferable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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