Jimbokav1971 Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Apologies. I'm surprised it's that near. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nadessico Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 AFC Wimbledon - 2008/2009 Predicted finish: 5th Final Position: 13 Biggest Attendance: 3039 vs Halifax (Setanta Shield 4th round) Smallest Attendance: 1860 Vs Bishop's Stortford (Blue Square South) Biggest Win: 4-0 Vs Weston-super-Mare (Blue Square South) Biggest Loss: 4-0 Vs Thurrock (Blue Square South) Seasons Highlight: 3-1 Win against Halifax in the Setanta Shield 4th round after going 1-0 down we scored in the 86th minute and then scored 2 winning goals in extra time. Not bad against a side a divison higher and flying. Season performance: Well what to say, we started well, then hit a 7 match run of losses, then the season went all wierd after the January update, where we ended up comfortly beating teams in the top 5 then losing to teams struggiling for relegation League Table We added 2 new players to the squad, before pulling in a few more players on short term loans. New captain Luke Graham was easily the man of the season for me while Raphael Sylvester was the lead scorer, and only player to reach double figures in goals Squad Transfers As for the Board and Financial side. The good news is i can't see myself getting sacked just yet, but the club has got some very heavy losses to deal with, mainly from players in the team before i arrived on high contracts that i just could not get rid of. Confidence Finances Somehow i don't feel good about next season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NepentheZ Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Real London Update - Season 1 (2009/2010) Blue Square South Prediction - 22nd Blue Square South Position - 8th F.A Cup - 2nd Qual. Round Setanta Shield - S 1st Round F.A. Trophy - 2nd Round Blue Square South - Graph | Table First 13 Games : | Won | Draw | Lost | GF | GA | GD | Points 0 | 2 | 11 | 13 | 41 |-28 | 2 The rest of the season..... | Won | Draw | Lost | GF | GA | GD | Points 17 | 5 | 7 | 70 | 48 |+22 | 56 Blue Square South : Unreal, really. 13 games without a win, and then only 7 more losses in 29 games. I amassed more points in the 29 games than any other club, with exception to Crawley. If I had a better start to the season, I would have no doubt finished in the play-off positions, and as it is, only missed out on them by 8 points. Cant complain with the season, a fantastic result in the league, when I was predicted to finish last, and was 12 points behind 2nd bottom after 13 games. Unreal. F.A Cup : Lost out early to a team I've never heard of. Barton Rovers destroyed me 3-0. Setanta Shield : Lost 2-0 to lewes in the first round. This was still in the period when the club was playing exceptionally bad. F.A Trophy : This cup is the only one that I won a game in, in the domestic cups. I beat non-leaguers Lincoln Town, before turning over Thurrock in the 1st round proper, until I eventually went down 3-2 to Prescott Cables in the 2nd round. Best Elevens - Season | Overall Best Elevens : Despite the fact it says Lille played Centerback and scored 27 goals, he didn't. He played Center Mid and scored 13. :confused: Other Info Finances Team Selection Team Info Manager Info Manager Overview Manager Profile Player Records Team Records Transfers Affiliated Clubs Real London Staff Awards Fans Player of the Year : Richard Talbot New Real London Records Most Goals in a match : Paul Hardy, 4 Goals. Players of the Season Paul Hardy : Loaned in for the season, and almost single handed saved the club from relegation. Top scorer for Real London, and finished 4th in the league charts. Kirk Butler : Another loaned in for the season. Not as prolific as Hardy, but still did a job, and covered well when Hardy was injured. Darren Withe : Signed after my top scout recommended him, and he ended up playing a vital role in the center of midfield. finished up with 11 assists. Season Summary I'm overjoyed. I've got a great basis for a team now, and hope to bring in some fresh new faces after some relentless scouting. More loans will come in to sure up the squad, but I'm very confident a top 6 finish is in the offing. Manager history Season 1 - Blue Square South - 8th place *Real London were formerly Hendon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rancer890 Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Great turnaround to the season, Nep Hope you can challenge for promotion next season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
canvey!! Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 *Real London were formally Hendon Sorry, this has been bugging me for ages. formally 1.in a formal manner: The store was formally opened on Tuesday. 2.as regards form; in form: It may be formally correct, but it is substantively wrong. formerly 1.in time past; in an earlier period or age; previously: a custom formerly observed. 2.Obsolete. in time just past; just now It's the second one you want. I'm probably the only one to spot this, it's just me being incredibly pedantic. Good season, though . Looks like next season you can play more consistently by starting well. Definitions from [noparse]www.dictionary.com[/noparse]. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NepentheZ Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 canvey!! - I knew it didn't sound right when I said it in my head. I couldn't put my finger on it, and thought, I know its spelled right, so why doesn't it seem right. Now I know Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbokav1971 Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Borehamwood. Conference National. January 2011/12. Short and sweet update. After a 5-0 home victory against AFC Wimbledon in mid October 2011, a run of 9 league games without a victory, (3 draws & 6 losses), was ended when some key players came back from injury & suspension, (and we somehow managed to keep 11 players on the pitch for the full 90 minutes), as we stuffed Kidderminster 4-0 to stop our slippery slide down the table, (17th of 24, 8 points clear of relegation). Having 4 players shown red cards in these 9 games didn't help, but we weren't good even without that:(. Scott Doch is the top goal-scoer with only 11 goals in 13(15) appearances as we have really struggled this season. I'm still hopeful of avoiding relegation and living to fight another day. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbokav1971 Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Nep. Nice recovery:thup:. Looking good for next season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mag man Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 I have had a Dafuges Challenge game going since pre 8.0.2 patch but have not contributed to the forum and my game has got boring after 40 odd seasons so I am going to restart and post my updates. The game is loading as I post this and I am just about to holiday, have also unticked real players so hopefully with a few people doing this and all starting at same time it is interesting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razer82 Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Cracking turn around there Nep - fingers crossed that next season will start the same way this one ended and you can use this form to secure promotion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NepentheZ Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Nep. Nice recovery:thup:.Looking good for next season. Cracking turn around there Nep - fingers crossed that next season will start the same way this one ended and you can use this form to secure promotion. Cheers lads. Jimbo - Honestly couldn't have done it without your input Its unbelievable the impact loan signings that "weren't" interested in my club had. As it turns out, I've just got Hardy back on another season long loan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mag man Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Either AFC Wimbledon or Margate at the moment, doing a few more reloads see if anything else interesting pops up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mag man Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 mag man takes over at Margate mag man re-signs for Margate. After successfully leading Margate to premiership and champions league glory with Margate in FM07 I have been given the task of re-leading Margate to there former glory in FM08. An extensive period where job applications from potential ass man, coaches, scouts and physios is about to go underway followed by player trials to fill a rather thin squad. Manager Profile Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walcott\'s Wonderkids Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 I got myself a new pc over the weekend so I thought that in the run up to FM09 and my proper assault on this challenge (hopefully), I'd start up an FM08 game and see where I can get to. So after a season's holidaying, I'm proud introduce the new manager of Hitchin Town: Brucie Bonus (Apologies for it being a couple of days late, had forgotten to take a screenshot until after the first 'continue' press). Initial Club Info With mostly just 16 year old regens in the squad, I decided to do a bit of shopping whilst also requesting a parent club. I ended up getting Crystal Palace, which I think has turned out quite well so far. I have to say I haven't attempted this challenge since the release of the 2nd patch, I was quite surprised to find what the quality of loanee that would come to Hitchin. Whilst only being allowed 2 season long loans, I decided to ask whether this guy would like to come on loan to our measely little club and to my shock and delight we got him on a season's loan! The new messiah - Moses I'm a bit stunned that someone this good would come to BSS, as I'm sure are a few of my opponents! Unsurprisingly he has been in cracking form for us so far this season, hitting 8 goals in 5 games! 1st Team Squad Now I'm just waiting for John Bostock to turn 17 in January so I can put in a cheeky 3 month loan bid for him!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy slappy Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Just missed out on promotion to the BSP with a 5-4 defeat on penalties against Dorchester. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mag man Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 How in-depth do you guys go with training schedules? p.s. I cant win Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbokav1971 Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 I'm a complete buffoon when it comes to training. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mag man Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 mag man - Margate 08/09 mini update So after my post about being unable to win, mainly friendly games i had set up against my lower league rivals and a hammering in the first game of the season, i decided to go for an attacking narrow diamond formation (my recruitment of players failed to find me a single winger). Some crucial defensive loan players from parent club reading were also bought in and a winning/drawing run of 7 games started. League after 10 games - 3rd position Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikaelS Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 How in-depth do you guys go with training schedules?p.s. I cant win whats training? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren1983 Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Well as i'm off work for the next few eeks due some knee ligament damage i'm going to try and do this challenge(again:D) Here I am http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q43/darren1983_2006/DarrenHusherProfile-8.png Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NepentheZ Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 How in-depth do you guys go with training schedules?p.s. I cant win I have a very extensive set of training schedules. - I'll go into more detail in a few hours. Heading to the gym right now \o/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timma Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Not having much luck with this challenge, i've tried it 3 times and in those times my computer has died, the game has corrupted and then my computer turned off while saving so that games now gone But i will be starting again as the new manager of Boreham Wood: Here's my profile (well 3 days late) http://img140.imageshack.us/my.php?image=profilert3.png Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren1983 Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Jimbo hope you dont mind but after reading your model on who to send your scouts to look for, I'm going to use it to help me out. So thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hassebasse80 Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Jumping on the bandwagon: http://i495.photobucket.com/albums/rr319/hassebasse80/Carpmanager.jpg this could only spell success(sp?) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFG Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 I signed up and posted for the first time a couple of weeks ago and things were going well for me at Ilkeston Town.... and then someone stole my laptop (with FM2008 CD inside). Gutted. Didn't even have insurance. Looks like my short crack at this challenge is over. At least I was only half way through season 1.... Ill be back for FM2009!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren1983 Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Jumping on the bandwagon:http://i495.photobucket.com/albums/rr319/hassebasse80/Carpmanager.jpg this could only spell success(sp?) Or could turn into a nightmare LOL Happy that others are also starting this so late in the day. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NepentheZ Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Jumping on the bandwagon:http://i495.photobucket.com/albums/rr319/hassebasse80/Carpmanager.jpg this could only spell success(sp?) why do you have knowledge of so many nations? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hassebasse80 Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 why do you have knowledge of so many nations? I'm Norwegian, we get that knowledge automatically, since it's our neighboring nations. Atleast I think thats why Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mag man Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 At what level can you have a reserve team? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbokav1971 Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Conference National. I have both a Reserve and a Youth squad from the start though, and I play them against eachother on a weekly basis as they have no fixtures. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mag man Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Cheers, thats what I was hoping for, been a while since I managed at this level. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbokav1971 Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Jimbo hope you dont mind but after reading your model on who to send your scouts to look for, I'm going to use it to help me out. So thanks Not at all. Feel free. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mag man Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Not at all. Feel free. I been using something similar too, surprising how many potential loan players come up from scouting reserves. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hassebasse80 Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Halesown Town, Season 1 2008-2009 Exiting start to the season, lots of goals: http://i495.photobucket.com/albums/rr319/hassebasse80/Fixtures.jpg Both my strikers have 4 goals in four games, probably wont last tho Halesowen started with 9 seniorplayers in the squad, so i didnt have to redo the entire team , have signed a couple of "talented" englishmen which provide additional cover Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mag man Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Lucky Draw Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NepentheZ Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Lucky Draw wow. They really should work on pens in training Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mag man Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 NepentheZ, out of interest what is the reasoning for changing your team name to Real London? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NepentheZ Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Authenticity. No other reason, really. I like the name Real London for a club, and if I were to do something like this in real life, (IE - create my own club in the Sunday Leagues and try to bring them up through the ranks) - Its what I'd call them. So I just like to go with it. Its obviously quite important that I have a London based team, though - and so far I've gotten Wimbledon and Hendon, so its pretty cool. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mag man Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Cool, I was just wondering if it was the name of your Sunday League team or maybe a team you supported in another sport. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mag man Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Has anyone had more than one parent club? Also, If you renew a short term loan and the player agrees before he leaves your club then it doesnt add one to the loan limit. I think! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikaelS Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Has anyone had more than one parent club? I've never had a parent club. When I got promoted to PL, I got a few feeder clubs, but no parent club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mag man Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 I've never had a parent club. When I got promoted to PL, I got a few feeder clubs, but no parent club. I never had a parent club when I played with Maidstone so this is a first for me. I'm not to sure but in FM07 you were only allowed one parent club and couldn't request a second. In this game I have a parent club and was able to request a second, the board just didnt find anyone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NepentheZ Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Has anyone had more than one parent club?Also, If you renew a short term loan and the player agrees before he leaves your club then it doesnt add one to the loan limit. I think! I also think thats true. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NepentheZ Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Jimbo:! - I need your help. For some reason, the option to scout the Reserves is no longer available. - I've got 2 new scouts, and theres no option, and the guy thats already scouting the reserves hasn't handed me a response from it in months. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren1983 Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 I enjoyed this game! Cup comebacks are always fun:D http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q43/darren1983_2006/HitchinvKidderminsterOverview.png Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mag man Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 mag man manages Margate - 2008/09 End of Season Update League With losses in nearly all my friendlies to far inferior teams I thought I was in for a tough season with Margate, the 4-1 thumping on the first game of the season did little to help my fear. Then a few loan signings from parent club Reading and a few free transfers bought in along with an attacking policy adapted there was an immediate change in fortunes. The team went on a 7 games unbeaten streak and then after a single loss the feat was repeated. After 15 or so games we were sitting on the top of the table and stayed there up to the final day. So Margate at there 1st time of asking were League Champions. End of season summary labelled us overachievers. Media prediction 16th. League Table Cup Competitions FA Cup 2nd Round Qualifying vs Windsor & Eton - Margate suffer a scare against a non league team but come through with a 2-1 win after a harsh team talk. 3rd Round Qualifying vs Wealdstone - Another 2-1 win bringing Margate closer to the FA cup, a late penalty save from the loaned GK ensured Margate went through. 4th Round Qualifying vs Ramsgate - Margate travelled away to rivals Ramsgate knowing a win will send them into the FA cup, with the squad riddled with injuries this was going to be a big ask. A closely fought 1-1 result took the game to a replay. 4th Round Qualifying replay vs Ramsgate - Margate were to strong for Ramsgate at home and the game was wrapped up within the first half, next stop FA cup 1st round. 4-1 win. 1st round vs Rotherham - Margate welcome League 1 side Rotherham to Hartsdown Park. A record crown of 2051 came to watch the game unfortunately Rotherham were to strong. Lost 3-0. Setanta Shield 1st Round vs Eastleigh - A comfortable 4-2 win despite an early sending off for Margate. 2nd Round vs Welling - 3-0 win, dominated from start to finish. Cup runs taking a toll on my squad with injuries and suspensions. 3rd Round vs Worcestor City - Comfortable win 4-2. 4th Round vs Tamworth - Dramatic equaliser from a Margate freekick made the game 1-1 and took it to extra time. A second penalty shoot out in 3 days, this time a win 5-4 with 10 pens taken by each side. 5th Round vs Cambridge - This game coincided with a drop in form and so the BSP side dominated the game and took away a 3-0 victory. FA Trophy 3rd Qualifying Round vs Eastbourne - 1-1 draw, nothing exciting. Replay to be played at home. 3rd Qualifying Round replay vs Eastbourne - Margate again showed there home domination with a comfortable 3-0 win. 1st Round vs Altrincham - a 0-0 draw away to a BSP team, hopeful for replay at home. 1st Round replay vs Altrincham - 1-1after full time. Lost on pens 4-2. Key Players GK Jamie Butler - Loaned from Reading Defenders Ben Dean - Defender on 3 month loan from Reading, wouldnt come back to Margate when I tried to renew. (14 apps, 5 goals, 2 assists, 3 MoM, 7.43 av. Rat.) Matt Ramsden - conceded at least 10 pens. Celal Metin - Loaned from Reading Joe Evans - Loaned from Reading Charles Mills - Loaned from Reading Luke Wright - Club Captain Midfielders John Clough - Loaned from Reading, banged in some great freekicks and pens. Derek Cronin - Loaned from Reading Stuart Hill - Manager and fans player of the season. James Rice Attackers Paul Brennan Peter Carter - Club Top Scorer, Runner-up player of the season. Darren Elliott - Made a great start, missed 6 months of season injured Josh Rowe - Young striker, played more than I expected, did wel. Other screenshots End Season Manager Profile Squad Finances Club Info Home League Table Away League Table League Positions Best Eleven Fan Day Manager of the Season That took ages Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren1983 Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Well done mag man tittle in your first season is great Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbokav1971 Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Borehamwood. Conference National. End of Season 2011/12 report. The whole season was a bit of a slog if I'm honest. The early season points that we picked up always kept us ahead of the relegation dog-fight that we were slowly being sucked into. League Table. League Graph. Squad Stats. Key Players. Scott Doch. 21 goals in 29(17) appearances for a team that barely escaped relegation was another impressive season. The 19 year old has now scored 74 goals in 48(87) appearances. Chef. His days as a key member of the squad are numbered. Although he chipped in with a few goals and double figure assists, he left us completely exposed on the left flank and offered us little in terms of going forward from open play. In Conference South the opposition were not good enough to explot this weakness but in Conference National we seem to be getting taken apart down our left every single game. If he was just a little weak physically then it wouldn't be quite so bad but he is simply shocking. Murphy. He started off as back-up to Chef at left-back and was meant to really just be used from the bench and when Chef was injured/tired. It developed into him becoming my starting ML to make up for Chef's physical deficiancies. I wasn't going to select him on this list but changed my mind when surprisingly he was selected in the Conference National team of the year. Most highly rated youth players promoted each season. Scott Doch. Inherited youth player promoted 2009, (1 week before I took over). Stannard *** 2010 Laws *** 2011 Joe *** 2012 Info. Chef & Scott Doch both listed as favoured personnel. Finances. Over £500,000 in the bank now so looking good. Confidence. Seasonal Best XI. Overall Best XI. Transfers 2010. £79,000 profit. Transfers 2011. £180,000 profit. Transfers 2012. £300,000 profit. Next season. My style is to take things nice and slowly, (as long as we progress). I will be looking for something approaching a mid-table finish, but anything above 19th is acceptable. Despite us now having £500,000 in the bank, the board still refuse to give me any transfer budget at all. This sounds a bit strange to me, but it isn't really an issue as I don't planning on paying money for anyone anyway. Would still nice to have the option though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NepentheZ Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 magman - great season mate. Very well done. Jimbo - Nice work on not getting relegated. Left it quite close. Doch is turning out to be a great little player.! And I still can't get over how good Chef is. Its just stupid.! Oh, and read my post a few above. Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbokav1971 Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Jimbo:! - I need your help. For some reason, the option to scout the Reserves is no longer available. - I've got 2 new scouts, and theres no option, and the guy thats already scouting the reserves hasn't handed me a response from it in months. Hopefully you should find that the scout you are looking at is already scouting another domestic competition or he is down to scout your next opponent. He can't do both. Cancel the other scouting of the other domestic competitions and the scouting next opponent, (but don't cancel scouting England). You should now be able to scout the Reserves again. It does take a while to get a response sometimes. You will generally only get a message when he has finished the whole trip, but you can have a look at how he is getting on at any time. Let me know how you get on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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