Gilbster Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Gilbster - 2009/10 Brindisi Update Well my second season went much the same way as my first season. The main differences were I was further over my wage budget, and my board aren't very happy with me. I am not sure they will be offering me a contract renewal, so not going to say much more until I know either way. Transfers Table Squad Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazza Pee Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Originally posted by rlipscombe:Frazza - Galuppo and Crisci look decent. i had Crisci on loan for one season and he did ok. nothing special though... but he wasn't a regular starter to be fair. I know but I wanted a better parent club than Parma. Like Inter maybe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilbster Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Just been offered a new contract, so will be staying on. Am hoping to clear out some of the unused players from this season and replace them with better players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlipscombe Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Originally posted by Gilbster:Just been offered a new contract, so will be staying on. Am hoping to clear out some of the unused players from this season and replace them with better players. my advice would be to cut off all of the deadwood and try and bring in loan players on little or no wages to add a bit of depth to the squad. what sort of crowds are you getting?? good to hear you got a new deal by the way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazza Pee Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 So far it's been not bad I've played 4 won 1 drew 2 and lost 1. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashton321 Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Absolute epic season with Trier stayed up on the last day by a point. Screen shots later Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilbster Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Originally posted by rlipscombe:<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Gilbster: Just been offered a new contract, so will be staying on. Am hoping to clear out some of the unused players from this season and replace them with better players. my advice would be to cut off all of the deadwood and try and bring in loan players on little or no wages to add a bit of depth to the squad. what sort of crowds are you getting?? good to hear you got a new deal by the way. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Average attendances for the past 2 seasons have been 3645 and 3556. Oddly enough my ass man reckons I have a good amount of depth and the only players I am wanting to bring in still this season are Wing Backs and perhaps a sweeper. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlipscombe Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Originally posted by Gilbster:<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by rlipscombe: <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Gilbster: Just been offered a new contract, so will be staying on. Am hoping to clear out some of the unused players from this season and replace them with better players. my advice would be to cut off all of the deadwood and try and bring in loan players on little or no wages to add a bit of depth to the squad. what sort of crowds are you getting?? good to hear you got a new deal by the way. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Average attendances for the past 2 seasons have been 3645 and 3556. Oddly enough my ass man reckons I have a good amount of depth and the only players I am wanting to bring in still this season are Wing Backs and perhaps a sweeper. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> They're pretty good crowds for C2 to be fair. are you heavily over budget on wages?? i hadcrowds like that and i was making about £100k a month.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilbster Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Currently only £531 p/w over budget, but has been as much as £1.7k p/w over. Currently have £772k in the bank so not too worried. However because I am over budget I am being restricted on what I can offer to potential signings. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Des Tiny Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 And page six rolls around still working on players and a tactic or 4 Really hard work in Portugal as the quality who will come is slim want mid table and then build next season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlipscombe Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 just a quick mini-update while i'm bored at work... just played first Serie C cup game, at home to Varese. a disappointing 1-1 draw, with Kropfl equalising late on. had plenty of shots, but only 36% posession... as for squad, coming along, on paper, really nicely. got plenty of players rated as '7 stars' which is encouraging. focused on strengthening defence, which have done, and brought in 2 more strikers, who to date have proven ability at the level. one has scored 4 goals in 2 friendlies. itching to crack on and get into the league season, but pre-season is always slow progress for me. nearly there though! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashton321 Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 As anyone else had any crackers come from their youth ranks I had a couple of super lads come up 7 stars both only young fellas aswell one scored the final goal on the final day to keep my Trier side in the Bundesliga 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlipscombe Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Originally posted by ashton321:As anyone else had any crackers come from their youth ranks I had a couple of super lads come up 7 stars both only young fellas aswell one scored the final goal on the final day to keep my Trier side in the Bundesliga 3 i haven't had too much come through as yet - i've tried to have the fcilities upgraded but no luck as yet. by 7 stars, do you mean grey ones?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashton321 Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 yeah start off at that then have come to be 5 gold ones Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlipscombe Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Originally posted by ashton321:yeah start off at that then have come to be 5 gold ones all of my highly promising 'grey stars' have turned out to be no more than about a 3 for me, which with the quality of my team being as it is, is a long way away from the first team.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazza Pee Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 I've not finished my first season yet so I don't know if I'm going to get good regens. Hope I do though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
max1994 Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 My new stiker Andrea Mancini hes been imense so far making dangerous runs and scoring 4 goals from 1 game Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave safc Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 dave safc - Nocerina - 2008/2009 - End of season Media Prediction - 1st Final Position - 1st (Champions!) Final Table - Table Transfers - Transfers Serie C Cup - 1st Round We were by far the best team in the division and worthy champions, if I say so myself. We did our best to throw the league away, drawing games we absolutely dominated to give away a 7 point lead, but thankfully we did it in the end. I've got a good little side together and, with a few additions, fancy our chances in Serie C1 Really enjoying the challenge, and reading about everyone else's exploits. Keep it up! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlipscombe Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 Originally posted by dave safc:dave safc - Nocerina - 2008/2009 - End of season Media Prediction - 1st Final Position - 1st (Champions!) Final Table - Table Transfers - Transfers Serie C Cup - 1st Round We were by far the best team in the division and worthy champions, if I say so myself. We did our best to throw the league away, drawing games we absolutely dominated to give away a 7 point lead, but thankfully we did it in the end. I've got a good little side together and, with a few additions, fancy our chances in Serie C1 Really enjoying the challenge, and reading about everyone else's exploits. Keep it up! Congrats!! i didn't manage to become champions.... table shows that you seem to have done it on merit. any chance of seeing your squad? i notice you have Nicki B Nielsen on loan - how did he do for you? i bought him last season for about £200k, but he did nothing for me. have just sold him on for £500k + bonuses. he was highly rated but didn't fit into the Como squad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iacovone Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 Well done dave safc Same to you ashton for staying up My first season is just coming to a conclusion. Report will follow soon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilbster Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 Can someone please explain exactly what this co-ownership thing is in Italy? I keep getting offers from clubs to co-own my players but I'm not entirely sure what will happen if i accept. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashton321 Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 Congrats on the season davesfc well done buddy. Ok Co owner ship is where a club buys half of the contract. At the end of one whole season the two teams can either make an offer or delay. If an offer is made it is like a blind auction highest bidder wins and the money you bid buys the other part of the contract. You can Delay at the end of the first season which means the palyer will stay for a further season at which ever club he is currently active with. At the second season offers have to be made and you cannot delay. Hope this helps. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlipscombe Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 Originally posted by ashton321:Congrats on the season davesfc well done buddy. Ok Co owner ship is where a club buys half of the contract. At the end of one whole season the two teams can either make an offer or delay. If an offer is made it is like a blind auction highest bidder wins and the money you bid buys the other part of the contract. You can Delay at the end of the first season which means the palyer will stay for a further season at which ever club he is currently active with. At the second season offers have to be made and you cannot delay. Hope this helps. that pretty much sums it up i'd say..... it's mainly an advantage if you need to raise extra cash without losing the player straight away. if you do do any co-ownership deals, always ensure that the club he plays for is you (presuming you want him) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashton321 Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 I found when the big boys come in for your players hike up the price for them and then delay it for the first year and then in the second they very rarely make an offer of any real value Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iacovone Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 I've always found that when it comes down to larger clubs making their final offers for full ownership, they usually offer £0! So just a small offer on my behalf usually results in me getting my player back (That could just be because my players are useless ) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlipscombe Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 Originally posted by iacovone:I've always found that when it comes down to larger clubs making their final offers for full ownership, they usually offer £0! So just a small offer on my behalf usually results in me getting my player back (That could just be because my players are useless ) i do find that true alot of the time too. it's such a pain when you don't want the player, bid £0, and then get him back when they don't want him either..... always set a good price when selling 50% - don't ask for 50% of the current value if you rate him at all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilbster Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 Ok, think I am starting to understand this. Does the club he is playing for at the time pay his wages, or do they both share the wage costs? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iacovone Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 No I think the club that he plays for pays his wages Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave safc Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 rlipscombe - Thanks, here's my Squad . I've just played my first league game of the season and dispatched of Salernitana 5-0 . Nicki B Nielsen didn't do anything for me either, he wasn't really first choice and when he did get a game he never really impressed. iacovone - Cheers, look forward to the report ashton321 - Thanks buddy, well done on the survival Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlipscombe Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 Originally posted by dave safc:rlipscombe - Thanks, here's my Squad . I've just played my first league game of the season and dispatched of Salernitana 5-0 . Nicki B Nielsen didn't do anything for me either, he wasn't really first choice and when he did get a game he never really impressed. iacovone - Cheers, look forward to the report ashton321 - Thanks buddy, well done on the survival you have Schumacher on a permanent deal!!! how did you manage that??? recognise a couple of players - ancelotti and papa. both decent players at that level.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave safc Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 Yeah, I was quite surprised to get him too. His contract was up at Udinese and he was interested in signing for me on £3000 a week, so I signed him Although I only play one striker and Amraei is keeping him out of the team at the minute. Ancelotti and Papa are both very solid players Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilbster Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 Gilbster - 2010/11 - Brindisi Well that season has just felt exactly the same as the past 2 seaosns, except the final league points were less than before. I feel like I am making no progress with this team, what so ever. I am still massively over budget on the wages (around 5k p/w over) and am actually losing money for the season. If I cant start winning more matches in the new season and get my finances under control I will either be sacked or I am likely to walk. I know its a long challenge, but some progress would be nice. Transfers Table Squad Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaberdeenn Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 You really, really need to cut down your squad as you have far, far too many players. An absolute maximum squad of 25 is more than enough. While still at the level you are I'd suggest putting all U20's in the U20 squad having no more than 20 players in there. Any surplus, get rid of them. Completely forget about the reserves for now and leave no players in there other than out on loan and long term injured players. Whittle the main squad down to at most 25 making sure you've got at least 2 players for each position and if possible 3 for each position across those 25 slots. Once you've done that, your wage budget will be dramatically reduced and you can concentrate on the select squad you've got. Only sign players that will improve your first 11 rather than your squad. When you get in a new player, get rid of the player he is replacing. Keep things nice and tidy with a close knit and then you just need to work with the tactics. Sort that out and success will come. There's no need to have so many players. Also, nice to see you've Flavi, and Sperati. I've got those two. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlipscombe Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 i'd agree to an extent in that squad is a bit big. cut out the deadwood, and, if necessary, replace them with loanees who will cost you little or nothing in wages. that will cut some off the wage budget for sure. i can't remember if you have a parent club. if so, bring in a number of their U-20s to boost the squad. you shouldn't have to pay anything out in wages for them. then, even if they don't play any games, they won't have 'cost' you anything so to speak. please don't give in though - success will come i'm sure. defensively you look ok but you desperately need goals. spend the summer searching for a striker or two, even on loan. if you can find 20 extra goals from somewhere i'm sure you'll reach the play-offs. keep your chin up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaberdeenn Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 There is clearly just too many players. If my counting is correct there are 37 players in that squad and only 12 of them made 10 or more appearances with 10 others not even making the field for 1 minute during the season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilbster Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 Ok, have managed to get rid of a fair amount of players, by letting them leave on bosmans and releasing others of them. I have always liked having big squads of players as I find I usually end up with too many injuries and suspensions at the same time. I do have a parent club which is Roma and they have already sent me 2 great looking players for this season. Will try and pick up some more from them. Tactics on the whole I always struggle with, as I am not a tactically minded person, but have had a fiddle with one to see if it works at all. Any tips on how to get rid of players that no clubs seem to want, given I dont want to pay compensation uncessarily. I have a reasonable amount of youth players coming through each year which I really dont care about that much. The reason the squad was that big was due to me going overboard on season 1, when I was building from scratch and offering contracts to anyone who seemed half interested, and I got confused when a lot of players decided they wanted to sign for Brindisi. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlipscombe Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 Originally posted by Gilbster:Ok, have managed to get rid of a fair amount of players, by letting them leave on bosmans and releasing others of them. I have always liked having big squads of players as I find I usually end up with too many injuries and suspensions at the same time. I do have a parent club which is Roma and they have already sent me 2 great looking players for this season. Will try and pick up some more from them. Tactics on the whole I always struggle with, as I am not a tactically minded person, but have had a fiddle with one to see if it works at all. Any tips on how to get rid of players that no clubs seem to want, given I dont want to pay compensation uncessarily. I have a reasonable amount of youth players coming through each year which I really dont care about that much. The reason the squad was that big was due to me going overboard on season 1, when I was building from scratch and offering contracts to anyone who seemed half interested, and I got confused when a lot of players decided they wanted to sign for Brindisi. scout all of Roma's U-20's who are on full-time contracts and the young players in the reserves. any good ones who will come, offer to loan, and pay no wages. these players can be used as squad fillers, rather than players earning £200p/w for example. as for getting rid on them, £0 and not needed by club. take whatever you can get. with all youngsters who 'graduate' who i don't want, offer them a 1-year deal. then, if you can afford them, release them. if not, you can get rid at end of season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
freek_teek Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 Okay.... I just played a game against Michael Ballack. He apparently plays for the Werder Bremen B-team. Something tells me that's not going to happen in real life (even if it's in 2012). He's not even the captain (a 19 year old is ). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iacovone Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 Albalonga End of Season Update - 08/09 Well this was an interesting first season at the helm. As I showed you in the half season update, we'd started well and were hunting the playoff positions. However as the season moved into the new year we began to stutter. Our away form was still fairly strong but the home form remained shockingly weak - I'll be suprised if we can equal the 40 season ticket holders we had this year! S So although we showed promising signs in the first half of the season we fell off the pace in the closing stage. We ended up 7th which was certainly respectable but trailed the playoff places by 6 points. I'm hoping with a few good additions and the re-loaning of some Lazio youngsters we can continue our march toward promotion. Here is the Best XI for the season. Costantini and Mancini (on loan from Lazio) were the stand out players Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilbster Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 Well things are looking a bit better so far this season. Managed to get past the group stage of the Serie C cup, and have been given a first knockout round draw against Pescara in the Italian C1/B. Incidently Brindisi for this season has been moved into the Serie C2/B. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazza Pee Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 Good luck next season iacovone Good luck against Pescara Gilbster Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazza Pee Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 This is torture I can't thinking a freaking tactic that works. I'm trying defensive tactics as well it's Italy isn't it the country famous for it's boring defensive tactics. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazza Pee Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 Did anyone else find that they were inconsistent in the first season? that's the only reason I'm not in the top 5 because of inconsistency Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iacovone Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 Frazza just go for a really attacking formation. Its been working for me - especially away from home. Be aggressive too! Pre season's been great so far. Got a couple of really promising players in through the academy and made some strong signings on free transfers. I just need to cut out the deadwood, the squad's too big at the moment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iacovone Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 Yeah massively Frazza. Thats the main reason for most I'd imagine. Look for consistency in a positive way though....no-one wants to be consistently bad! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazza Pee Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 Originally posted by iacovone:Frazza just go for a really attacking formation. Its been working for me - especially away from home. Be aggressive too! Pre season's been great so far. Got a couple of really promising players in through the academy and made some strong signings on free transfers. I just need to cut out the deadwood, the squad's too big at the moment. Yeah I am using an attacking formation now. It's brilliant when you get immense youngsters through your ranks isn't it. Same with finding great freebies. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iacovone Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 It's brilliant when you get immense youngsters through your ranks isn't it. Same with finding great freebies. Definitely. I'd say I just about prefer getting the youngsters through as they really are born and bred, die hard, lovers of the club Particularly in challenges like this where we're sticking with one club, the joy of a good academy product is unrivalled! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iacovone Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 Albalonga Pre Season Update - 09/10 It's gone well. We came out of the friendlies with a record of W3 D1 L2. We started slowly but we soon found some form and won some convincing games. The squad is looking stronger than ever and I feel confident we can compete for the playoff places next season. I managed to convince Tuia and Mancini (screenshots to follow) to return for a season long loan which was great news. A new keeper and a strong left back have enforced the defence whilst I found a couple of useful forwards to sharpen the attack. On the whole it looks like a promising year ahead Di Masi Tuia Monti Mancini Marcogino Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iacovone Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 Should also have added that the results were just from friendlies. I'm not going to include the Serie C Cup. That has just begun and despite my good form we lost the first game 3-2 away to Manfredonia I also took the step of enlarging our pitch to it's maximum in hope of producing better results at home. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iacovone Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 Computer crashed and I hadn't saved it in 3 months Back to the end of season business again. That means I lose my academy stars Tomorrow will have to be a big day on FM Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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