Allan Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 Originally posted by michaeltmurrayuk:<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by dafuge: <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by michaeltmurrayuk: Here you all go updated logos for FM2008 - Include logos for all the English League Sides from the Premiership down to the Challenge sides, bear in mind the quality of the logos for the challenge teams varies drasticaly, I've done the best I can with what I could find (was getting bad when google was linking back to the forums record thread and last years challenge screenshots) Standard English Club Logos and some Standard English Competition Logos - please don't post these links outside of this thread yet, as you may have noticed I haven't finished redoing my site yet, but have decided to give you lot access to them first. (Rotated Logos are also available, but I haven't finished tweaking the default skin to display them correctly yet). Would it be ok to host those logos on the challenge site, with credit being given to you of course. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Yeah sure, someone my want to check that I haven't made any mistakes first. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> If you let me know once they have all been checked i'll get them all up on the site giving you full credit Originally posted by dafuge:<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Allan: Is this the best start to the challenge yet? My 1st competative game with my 100% new squad which is getting paid a total of £1,012 per week. Gotta say I thought I might have a not bad squad but this result has blown me away That's just bonkers </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Still going well so looks like it wasent a total fluke! But it would be really odd if my all time biggest win in this challenge was in my very first game.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisla_krakow Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 Originally posted by spankie:Nooooooooo Baidoo injured and needing specialist treatment. He won't play for Hitchin again this season. My other striker is out with flu, so I'm struggling now. If I could get my board to stretch the wage budget I could buy the ideal replacement for nothing. So I'll have to try to resort to getting in loan strikers without paying their wages Unlucky, Baidoo's been a beast for me, scored 37 goals in his season at Billericay. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbokav1971 Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 Originally posted by dafuge:Unlucky Jimbo, the same happened to me in my first season (well, if you swap the 3-0 stuffing for a loss on penalties) Cheeky buggar ! They got a dodgy penalty in the 50th minute of the 1st half and then "parked the bus" in the 2nd half and hit us on the break when we were playing 244 late on. Their 3rd goal came in 111th minute of the game ! In all seriousness, we weren't good enough to go up. It might well do us a favour not to go up at the first attempt. Without a decent feedder I am REALLY struggling for quality and remember I'm using the medium database so players that are getting released in your game are generally being re-signed in mine. I found it really hard but really rewarding at the same time. If I had carried on my Chippenham save I would have walked the league. I had Frankie Artus, Coe Skuse and 6 other quality players in on loan and I was tearing up the division. This is more my style . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChelseaDaft Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 Profile Sorry should work this time Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexdodo Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 Update - End of Season 1 (2008 / 2009) My first season as manager of Ilkeston Town. I inherited a completely empty squad so quickly went about assembing a squad to survive in this division. It was a difficult start but eventually we started to win some games and eventually ended up finishing in 14th position. One of my signings was Super Kyle from Barrow, but he played pretty pants so no more mention to him. My star player was a young promising striker called Dax Hoogerwerf! Strange name! Finances are now pretty dodgy so I'm going to have to trim my squad and see what I can pick up on free transfers to help me push further up the table next season. New Manager Final League Table Squad Star Player - Dax Hoogerwerf Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbokav1971 Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 I'm looking forward to seeing the all-time Borehamwood XI. When and where is it shown? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alurny Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 Originally posted by Jimbokav1971:I'm looking forward to seeing the all-time Borehamwood XI. When and where is it shown? -End of the season -"History/Records" section on team screen thing. (Hope that made sense) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted October 22, 2007 Author Share Posted October 22, 2007 Originally posted by Jimbokav1971:I'm looking forward to seeing the all-time Borehamwood XI. When and where is it shown? I think it's in the pre season stuff with the promoted youngsters etc. You can access it after that in your squad screen in the history section. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master T Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 Pre-Season 09/10 2-0 Vs. Bedford Reserves 0-1 Vs. Bournemouth. Think that was quite a good results. 3-0 Vs. Hemel Hempstead 2-2 Vs. Harrow. Really bad result but not the end of my reign. 2-1 Vs Beaconsfield 4-1 Vs Stafford Some good results there, just drew my first League game 2-2 against Margate, good result considering i was 2-0 down. The new bunch of sexers Transfers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poyplemonkeys Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 ul Jimbo, I'm currently battling it out with Ebbsfleet and Dorchester at the top. Ebbsfleet have a place in my records page with the (flukey) 5-0 victory they got. Basically praying for automatic promotion, I have never won a playoff in FM history. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnsley Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 Richard Sneekes to my collection of old has beens jelous anyone ? Probably explains why im getting relegated tbh, my teams average age is like 35 i have a 44year old pile of crap in the middle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsar Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 Chippenham Town Pre-season Update 10/11 just a few screenies of my pre-season, a mixed bag, think this is going to be a tough season. Promotion Odds Pre-season results Transfers i would also like to vote for Vicktor Illugason for legend status 48 goals in 66 appearances pretty awsome i thought. on a side note Ireland made it to the WC final and only lost 1-0 to france. bizzare. WC final Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted October 22, 2007 Author Share Posted October 22, 2007 Originally posted by Barnsley:I have a 44year old pile of crap in the middle Bontcho? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iacovone Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 Just uncovered a gem I think! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbokav1971 Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 Originally posted by dafuge:<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Barnsley: I have a 44year old pile of crap in the middle Bontcho? </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Paul Warhurst What's the name of the 44 year old who used to play for Oldham ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnsley Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 Originally posted by dafuge:<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Barnsley: I have a 44year old pile of crap in the middle Bontcho? </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Ha yeah thats him hes not even that bad has a very high work rate, but cant score for love nor money Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaberdeenn Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 Originally posted by iacovone:Just uncovered a gem I think! Looks like a regen to me. A 15 year old in 2009. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iacovone Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 Originally posted by aaberdeenn:<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by iacovone: Just uncovered a gem I think! Looks like a regen to me. A 15 year old in 2009. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Yep sorry should have clarified, I meant a gem on my file! Not someone that could help you guys out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaberdeenn Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 Originally posted by iacovone:<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by aaberdeenn: <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by iacovone: Just uncovered a gem I think! Looks like a regen to me. A 15 year old in 2009. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Yep sorry should have clarified, I meant a gem on my file! Not someone that could help you guys out. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Ahh, I see. Quality player though and only 15 too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icklebitt Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 heh 2 guys i just had to buy.... One Two Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshisapoolie Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 Originally posted by Jimbokav1971:<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by dafuge: Unlucky Jimbo, the same happened to me in my first season (well, if you swap the 3-0 stuffing for a loss on penalties) Cheeky buggar ! They got a dodgy penalty in the 50th minute of the 1st half and then "parked the bus" in the 2nd half and hit us on the break when we were playing 244 late on. Their 3rd goal came in 111th minute of the game ! In all seriousness, we weren't good enough to go up. It might well do us a favour not to go up at the first attempt. Without a decent feedder I am REALLY struggling for quality and remember I'm using the medium database so players that are getting released in your game are generally being re-signed in mine. I found it really hard but really rewarding at the same time. If I had carried on my Chippenham save I would have walked the league. I had Frankie Artus, Coe Skuse and 6 other quality players in on loan and I was tearing up the division. This is more my style . </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Unlucky Jimbo....... As a fellow Boreham Wood manager I feel your pain. I'm having similar problems with feeder clubs and attracting any real quality. Slightly concerned about the similarities between our games though! Currently in the playoffs (33 games in) with AFC Wimbledon who I've beaten 3/3 times this season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iacovone Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 Well this is amusing! If anyone cares I was watching the gem of a keeper I discovered (mentioned above). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnsley Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 Won 2 on the bounce and unbeaten in 4 pulled the gap back to one point now over Merthyr Tyds. But Lewes just beat me 1-0 and i had a goal disalowed which shouldnt 5 games left 1 point to chase can i do it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alurny Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 Haha! I have cracked. I said no FM this week but who am I kidding. Loading up as we speak! Willpower in abundance, honest! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsar Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 Hmm if i dont thinks around soon i think ill be heading straight back down to the BSS. 9 games played of the season 6 loses 2 draws and 1 win Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
redordead999 Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 **The Puritans-September '08** Currently sitting 12th after the first month in charge after a very topsy-turvy beginning. 09/08/08 Cheltenham (a) 0-1 11/08/08 Bognor Regis (h) 0-1 16/08/08 Newport County (a) 0-1 All narrow losses in games I was never really out of but it still didn't really prepare me for the sudden change as the team seemed to click with each other and sublime skill suddenly became more than the name of the favourite in the 3:30. 23/08/08 Sutton Utd 4-0 25/08/08 AFC Wimbledon 5-0 30/08/08 Fisher 1-0 Pulling the strings has been new fan favourite Michael Charles Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alurny Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 Originally posted by jsar:Hmm if i dont thinks around soon i think ill be heading straight back down to the BSS. 9 games played of the season 6 loses 2 draws and 1 win Its very hard in the Prem but stick it out. You can do it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsar Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 Originally posted by jsar:Hmm if i dont thinks around soon i think ill be heading straight back down to the BSS. 9 games played of the season 6 loses 2 draws and 1 win god damn i tired what that should say is If i dont turn things round soon i think ill be heading straight back down to the BSS Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil1987 Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 well i've been playing FM for a long time now but this was on of the craziest games i've seen.. should of won 4-2 but the ref didn't play advantage anyway, have a look at this! http://aycu13.webshots.com/image/31932/2002582388043055999_rs.jpg CRAZY! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisla_krakow Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 Billericay Town - 2008/09 Blue Square South End of Season Update Well, a rollercoaster season is now over, here is the full and exclusive report: It all started on 19th June, a wide-eyed manager named Alex Drew being named the new manager of Billericay Town, a club with a decent wage budget and great funds (none for transfer of course), but unfortunately I'd inherited a team of three youth players and no staff. Soon, work was set on strengthening the backbone of the club for the tough season ahead, and they are as follows: The Signings (throughout the season) The Staff We were expected to make a respectable finish in the league, however I told the board I believed we could get a mid-table finish. How wrong my predictions would be come May 2009. Pre-Season We had a valuable tour of Scotland, where we lost all 4 games, but it was a learning experience, and taught me many things, such as defenders with no pace are a big no-no! After that, the assman arranged some friendlies with some English sides, and we finished our pre-season with 5 wins, a draw and 5 defeats. A mixed bag indeed, and results fitting a mid-table side. The League Season We started the season with a 1-0 away win over Merthyr Tydfil, and by the end of August we had a very good record, winning 4 of our 5 games, the pip of these being a 4-1 win over Eastbourne, and the low point being a thrilling 4-3 loss to Lewes. Already at this early stage, Darryl Knights and Shabazz Baidoo had created a strong strike partnership between themselves. The strong run of form continued into September, with us remaining unbeaten for the month, winning 4 and drawing one. October reaped similar fruits, with us winning 3 of our 4 games, and remaining unbeaten still for the last 2 months. However, November saw a slight change in form. We started with another win, but then drew the next 3, and ended the month with a 3-2 defeat, our first of the season at Maidenhead. However in this month, Darryl Knights hits his 30th goal of the season. December brought just two league games, both ending in wins. Only now have I noticed how many cup games there were that month! With 2009 beginning with us still top of the league, we had a month of mixed results, winning 3 games, drawing one and losing 2. This month also saw Darryl Knights score his first goal for a month and a half! In February we returned to our unbeaten spell, winning 5 games and drawing just one. With the end of the season approaching, we won 3 games and drew one in March. In April, we were odds on to win the title, and after a 3-2 away win over Weston-super-Mare (having been 2-0 down), we lost 1-0 to Havant & W, BUT the result wasn't important, as it meant we had WON THE BLUE SQUARE SOUTH! . We finished off the season with 2 wins and a loss. All in all, it was a fantastic league season, and I never expected us to win the title, but now we need to prepare for the new season in the Blue Square Premier. Final League Table Cup Round-Up FA Cup We reached the first round proper after 3-1 and 2-1 wins over non-league sides Brentwood and East Thurrock, however we were drawn with Northwich Victoria, where we lost 3-1. Setanta Shield In the Southern progression rounds, we excelled. We beat Havant & W 6-0 in the 1st round, followed by a 5-2 win over Worcester and a 5-3 win over Newport County in the 2nd and 3rd rounds. In the 4th Round, we lost a close game 2-1 to Kiddeminister. FA Trophy We needed a replay to beat Hucknall 3-2 in the 1st round, following by a 4-1 win over Sittingbourne. We had our biggest win of the season against Bromley, beating them 7-4 in the 3rd round, but in the 4th round we lost 3-1 to Oxford. Screenies The Squad Club Records Confidence Key Player Darryl Knights - What a great season for the lad. An incredible feat to hit 51 goals, easily my star player and main man. He also won huge amounts of MoM awards, hopefully he'll be able to keep up his great form in the Blue Square PRemier. A great season, eagerly looking forward to next season . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master T Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 Had enough for tonight, will have another play when i get home from work tomorrow My new signings look like they've made an impact so far, though I've only played 2 games so can't get carried away with anything as they might turn dung. Found 2 striker i want, both on a free but can't afford there wages both pacey with 16 finishing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted October 22, 2007 Author Share Posted October 22, 2007 Fantastic season Knights living up to his legendary status. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisla_krakow Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 Originally posted by dafuge:Fantastic season Knights living up to his legendary status. He was always going to win this Would have posted that with the report had it not just popped up, aswell as myself being named Manager of the Year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChelseaDaft Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 Hi all Scrap what i said before. I am not at Hendon. Forgot that the save game i downloaded from the challenge site was for a large database, i want my game to run on a medium database. So started with the correct size database and have jumped on the Chippenham bandwagon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alurny Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 Just about to get 10 Antigua players on trial, 3 from the British virgin isles and a couple from n-iron. Exciting! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilbster Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 After my poor performance as manager of Hendon and a fair bit of reloading since, I am proud to announce that my new club is Boreham Wood. I have been given a 2 year plan to survive in the division, though with the standard no staff and 1 first team player with 6 U18 players it still looks to be easier said than done. Jimbo do you get offered any loanees from Arsenal and Watford? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alurny Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 Originally posted by Alurny:Just about to get 10 Antigua players on trial, 3 from the British virgin isles and a couple from n-iron. Exciting! Which resulted in two new acquisitions(Both in already strong positions though. Dying for a right winger and striker at present): Richardson Good League 1 LWB. Retraining as a LB but I use LWB's in my away tactic anyway! LEts hope he is as solid as his name! I am strong in DMC but I couldn't let him pass! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnsley Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 5points behind 3games to go looks like im a gonner, bottom of the league equalised against me in the last minute This season i have been screwed out of games and i've had touchline bans to prove it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisla_krakow Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 Doing some summer wheeling and dealing, just noticed that now I've signed 30 players this season for free, and sold two for a combined total of £21k! Made a profit in the transfer market . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnsley Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 They dont look to bad Alurny would love a pair of them in my team Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brencamb Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 http://community.sigames.com/groupee_common/platform_im.../feedernotr7.jpg]Not what I wanted to see...[/url] Finding it incredibly hard to find any players even vaguely interested in joining the club, or willing to accept affordable wages. I already sense that it's going to be a long, difficult season.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alurny Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 Originally posted by Barnsley:They dont look to bad Alurny would love a pair of them in my team Check the unattached players section. Surely there are some Caribbeans for everyone! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brencamb Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 Let's try again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alurny Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 Also my team have become experts at parking the bus so to speak. 3 consecutive 0-0's followed by a 2-1 victory but only because they were down a man! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshisapoolie Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 Originally posted by Gilbster:Jimbo do you get offered any loanees from Arsenal and Watford? Obviously I can't speak for Jimbo, but I couldnt get Watford or Arsenal to cough up any young talent in my Boreham Wood game Don't think its possible first season. Should be pretty useful in the future though, especailly Arsenal! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnsley Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 Originally posted by Alurny:<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Barnsley: They dont look to bad Alurny would love a pair of them in my team Check the unattached players section. Surely there are some Caribbeans for everyone! </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Wont need them 2 games to go 6points behind, i'l be starting again fairly soon i guess I bloody loved Banbury struggling challenge to, im like 19goals behind Merthyr looks like miracles may have to happen if im to get out of this one Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alurny Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 Originally posted by Barnsley:<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Alurny: <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Barnsley: They dont look to bad Alurny would love a pair of them in my team Check the unattached players section. Surely there are some Caribbeans for everyone! </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Wont need them 2 games to go 6points behind, i'l be starting again fairly soon i guess I bloody loved Banbury struggling challenge to, im like 19goals behind Merthyr looks like miracles may have to happen if im to get out of this one </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Good luck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoongooseMcQueen Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 I've made up my mind - I really like loaning players. Got two island people coming in on trials - wish me well with them! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quavis Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 Originally posted by iacovone:Just uncovered a gem I think! Did he come up through your youth system? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quavis Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 My FM copy finally came in the mail! And still faster than release in the US . On holiday now! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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