iacovone Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Another participant \o/ We're growing. By the way rlipscombe and DesTiny - hats off to you for keeping this alive between just the 2 of you. It'd been a shame if this challenge had not got up and running! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave safc Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 I'm going to have a crack at this. Holidaying as we speak. Next stop Germany Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlipscombe Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 thanks. personally, i felt it was a challenge that deserved to run alongside Gundo's and Dafuge's, the international challenge and the South american one. i think that there you have a core of good quality challenge games. i can appreciate that some people may view it as being 'easy' compared to some of the others, as you are playing in big leagues, but i think that isn't necessarily the case. playing in these countries means you have to over come some of the best club sides in the world in order to make it into Europe. this isn't the case to the same extent with Hungary, Poland, Romania etc. i would agree however, that the winning of the Champions league, once there, should be easier in this challenge. gotta get there first mind! also, welcome Mark Snellink Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iacovone Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Right I've holidayed and have these options: Biellese Boca San Lazzaro Brindisi Chioggia Isola Liri Montevarchi Nocerina Nuovo Campobasso Salo Viterbese Initial thoughts are leaning towards Boca San Lazzaro - purely because of the name ! But I'm going to look more in depth at their history and facilities etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iacovone Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Hmm going to reload a few times just to see who else is an option. I've got to get this right! Can't believe Des started with Domegliara. They're stadium is 650 or so Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlipscombe Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Nocerina and possibly Viterbese are possibly the teams doing the best out of them on my game. Des was a bit crazy playing as Domegliara. or maybe brave is the word. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iacovone Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 The Beginning Well I've certainly found an interesting club here (at least more interesting than Bayreuth...). The name? Albalonga. And here's some background: They were founded in 1960 so by no means an historical club and play at the Stadio Pio XII in the Albano Laziale region of Latium. The stadium itself holds 1800 people and currently serves as not just Albalonga's home but also the home of the Vatican City national team (as well as Pol. Albalonga). The stadium is named after Pope Pius XII who died two years before the club was formed. The Latium region was home to the original Latin people and the ancient language of the region became the basis of Latin as we know it The region that became known as Latium had been home to the Etruscans from about the 8th Century B.C. onward. The Etruscans could never quite make the area their own in a political sense as the region was controlled through the influence of various Ancient Greek states. One of the earliest recorded non-Etruscan settlements in Latium is the quasi-mythical city of Alba Longa located southeast of present day Rome. It was here the Latin League was founded (city states against Etruscan expansion). Alba Longa was destroyed in the middle of the 7th Century B.C. by the more dominant politcal and military power that was Rome. But this is where I step in! Long have the Albalongans been oppressed by the Roman bullies! It is time to forge a football side capable of dislodging the great Italian clubs of the capital. (Albeit this could take a while ) Here's some screenshots: Profile Starting Squad Info Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlipscombe Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Ha ha... great choice of club iacovone. though it was never really in doubt they'd be a bit different... good luck! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iacovone Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Interesting developments - I applied for a parent club and got offered Lazio or Roma....Hmmm. Well after the ransacking of our beautiful city 2700 years ago by those Romans I would rather not take Roma. But seeing as both clubs are from Rome it was irrelevant and seeing as we desparately needed a parent club, Lazio it was. Hearing the name Roma would just evoke too many painful memories for the people of Albalonga Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iacovone Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Oh I should also add they're sending us their U20's captain, a rather useful striker Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlipscombe Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 iacovone, it's quite important early doors to get a parent club i think, so having Lazio is a good thing i reckon. i think i took about 8-10 from Milan 1st season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iacovone Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Thanks for the advice. I've asked them for more but there seems to be quite a lot of competition for them so fingers crossed I get a couple. Raiding the unattached players seems like a good strategy too - especially given that I've got no players! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlipscombe Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Originally posted by iacovone:Thanks for the advice. I've asked them for more but there seems to be quite a lot of competition for them so fingers crossed I get a couple. Raiding the unattached players seems like a good strategy too - especially given that I've got no players! might help!! what's the name of the striker out of interest? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iacovone Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 His name is Luca Cammilluzzi. Should be good at this level (I hope) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlipscombe Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Originally posted by iacovone:His name is Luca Cammilluzzi. Should be good at this level (I hope) just ask Des about him... he'll tell you how good he is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iacovone Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Oh really? I'm gonna go back and reread this thread now! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlipscombe Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Originally posted by iacovone:Oh really? I'm gonna go back and reread this thread now! was Des' main striker. somehow he'd been released on his game,so he signed him. would never join the mighty Como... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iacovone Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Haha. I just had a look back and saw he'd signed him and not just nabbed him on loan. I'm looking forward to seeing how he does now. Just signed a very highly rated young Lazio centre back on loan - Alessandro Tuia. A player I used to sign on past FM's for his potential so I'm happy with that. Just need to get a midfield and a half decent keeper and I reckon we could have the makings of a semi-competent Serie C2 side! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iacovone Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 The 2 teams you tipped - Nocerina and Viterbese are in my league Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iacovone Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 And Nocerina keep signing every player I'm trying to sign!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Des Tiny Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 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 iacovone: Oh really? I'm gonna go back and reread this thread now! was Des' main striker. somehow he'd been released on his game,so he signed him. would never join the mighty Como... </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Got me through season 1 quite nicely Then I sold him off, as I found in season 2 that I could sign a lot of better players from around the region who just wouldn't sign in the first season...I am trying to sign players now...just not easy No staff sucks... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Des Tiny Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Originally posted by iacovone:Another participant \o/ We're growing. By the way rlipscombe and DesTiny - hats off to you for keeping this alive between just the 2 of you. It'd been a shame if this challenge had not got up and running! No problem, I just loved playing it, now I am starting to get back into it slowly Hmm going to reload a few times just to see who else is an option. I've got to get this right! Can't believe Des started with Domegliara. They're stadium is 650 or so Eek It took til right at the end to hit 5k as well...pretty much selling out from the beginning and expansions every single season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashton321 Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Ok here we go Trier In GErman Western Regional Division ME Team INFO Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Des Tiny Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Originally posted by ashton321:Ok here we go Trier In GErman Western Regional Division ME Team INFO Ummm the team and info pages are the same, also could we have a profile pageshot. Welcome aboard and good luck in Germany Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazza Pee Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Hi, starting this challenge as well and in Italy as well, I will post my profile when I finish holidaying. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashton321 Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Sorry mate try this TEAM ME Is that ok Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilbster Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Ok I have decided to have another attempt at this challenge this time in Spain. After a bit of thought I have decided to risk being the manager of Brindisi in Serie C2/C. With the board wanting a respectable league position and a media prediction of 9th, and no players to start with, this could be interesting. First thing I have already done is put in a request for a parent club. Not hopeful as I have a habit of getting chairmen that cant see the point in creating links. Profile I have no real recollection of ever managing in Italy before, and almost certainly not at this level in Italy, so this will be an interesting season at the very least. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Des Tiny Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Originally posted by ashton321:Sorry mate try this TEAM ME Is that ok The national rep seems a bit high...did you pick sunday league or Automatic rep...No worries those shots are sweet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Des Tiny Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Originally posted by Gilbster:Ok I have decided to have another attempt at this challenge this time in <STRIKE>Spain</STRIKE> Italy(maybe . After a bit of thought I have decided to risk being the manager of Brindisi in Serie C2/C. With the board wanting a respectable league position and a media prediction of 9th, and no players to start with, this could be interesting. First thing I have already done is put in a request for a parent club. Not hopeful as I have a habit of getting chairmen that cant see the point in creating links. Profile I have no real recollection of ever managing in Italy before, and almost certainly not at this level in Italy, so this will be an interesting season at the very least. good luck, the Italian group is coming together nicely. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashton321 Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Automatic thats what it just came up as This is going be tough they are awful Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Des Tiny Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 All good, And yeah its not easy in Germany though I am enjoying my second dab at Italian football Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilbster Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 I do like my new chairman. He's just given me a choice of Genoa, Groseseto or Roma as a parent club. I am going to have to pick Roma, I believe since they have to have some players that could be useful for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaberdeenn Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 The finalised list of league re-set dates. <pre class="ip-ubbcode-code-pre">France - 19th June Germany - 19th June Italy - 29th June Portugal - 27th June Spain - 9th July</pre> Perhaps dafuge could add this to the opening post alongside where the list of possible nations is? I could post this in the mod requests thread? I've decided I'm ready to give this challenge a proper go. I'll report back when some unlucky souls appoints me as their manager. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashton321 Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 All good, And yeah its not easy in Germany though I am enjoying my second dab at Italian football I had a great game in Italy so fancied something new Two days into my new job and rumour is about that I will soon to be having a new chairman Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Des Tiny Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 I am still waiting for my parent club to come through and I have a few players short of a team haha...struggling through Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlipscombe Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 good to see so many people coming on board now, including aaberdeenn. maybe we can really push this thread on now. good luck everyone Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Snellink Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 I've decided to go with the Nocerina, a small side founded in 1910, whose largest claim to fame is Serie B participation in 1948 and 1979 after two Serie C championships in '47 and '78 (surprising, no?). They are fiercely proud of their team pressuring Juventus in the 1996 Italy Cup, taking a 1-0 lead at halftime in the replay game after holding them scoreless in the first game. They would end up losing, but they fought proud against the Champions League winning side. They are based out of Nocera Inferiore, in the Province of Salerno, in a 12000 all-seater stadium with 13 contracted players, only one of which is over 16. The media suggests we could make it to 7th place in the C2/C, and the board is expecting a top-half finish. I am starting to sweat... Mark Snellink, Manager - Nocerina Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Snellink Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 NNNNNGGGGG Mark Snellink, Manager - Nocerina Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashton321 Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Good luck Mark Is anyone else still in the German league? My season is now picking up some pace 12 games unbeaten Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashton321 Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 And I have now just been beat Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashton321 Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 End of Season Update 08/09 SV Eintracht Trier 05 Good Season all in all nice posistion in the league which we can build on next year with a few additions. I had a great time in front of goal. table Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaberdeenn Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 On the whole a pretty good season there. I'm sure you'll be looking for promotion next season after that good finish. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Des Tiny Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Originally posted by ashton321:End of Season Update 08/09 SV Eintracht Trier 05 Good Season all in all nice posistion in the league which we can build on next year with a few additions. I had a great time in front of goal. table Very good Work Ashton...any chance we could have a transfers list Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Des Tiny Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Participants <pre class="ip-ubbcode-code-pre"> Player Team Season League Achievements </pre><hr class="ev_code_hr" /> Rlipscombe Como 11/12 Serie C1 08/09 Promoted Via Playoffs 09/10 Promoted Via Playoffs 10/11 Relegatediacovone Albalonga 08/09 Serie C2/BDes Tiny AS Casale 08/09 Serie C2/AGilbster Brindisi 08/09 Serie C2/CMark Snellink Nocerina 08/09 Serie C2/CJoseRR Alfaro 08/09 Second Div B2 Freek Teek Munster 09/10 Regional Div West Ashton Trier 09/10 Regional Div West Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Des Tiny Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Participants <pre class="ip-ubbcode-code-pre"> Player Team Season League Achievements </pre><hr class="ev_code_hr" /> <pre class="ip-ubbcode-code-pre"> Rlipscombe Como 11/12 Serie C1 08/09 Promoted Via Playoffs 09/10 Promoted Via Playoffs 10/11 Relegated iacovone Albalonga 08/09 Serie C2/B Des Tiny AS Casale 08/09 Serie C2/A Gilbster Brindisi 08/09 Serie C2/C Mark Snellink Nocerina 08/09 Serie C2/C JoseRR Alfaro 08/09 Second Div B2 Freek Teek Munster 09/10 Regional Div West Ashton Trier 09/10 Regional Div West</pre> Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Des Tiny Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 AS Casale 08/09 Preseason Friendlies Friendlies <pre class="ip-ubbcode-code-pre"> vs Castel San Pietro 1-1 HT: 0-0 Att: 432 MoM: Cavagna Cavagna (52) vs Alessandria 2-2 HT: 1-1 Att: 486 MoM: Cavagna Sanci (12) Cavagna (pen 50) vs Novara 1-1 HT: 0-0 Att: 504 Alizzi (84) vs Domegliara 5-2 HT: 4-1 Att: 435 MoM: Rota Papa (7) Rota (20,23) Fattori (40,pen 62) vs Andria 2-0 HT: 2-0 Att: 431 MoM: Cavagna Rota (3) Cavagna (12) vs Derthona 2-0 HT: 2-0 Att: 465 MoM: Fattori Fattori (4) Rota (22) vs Valenzana 3-3 HT: 1-3 Att: 449 Rota (43) Papa (54) Cavagna (82) vs Carpendolo 2-2 HT: 0-1 Att: 438 Cavagna (55) Papa (57) </pre> Well an unbeaten preseason was a delight for me, playing 4 C2 clubs, 1 C1 club and 3 Serie D squads for 3 wins and 5 draws including two great comebacks. Very happy with most of my squad though I have a few worries. My Chairman will not give me a parent club, I am over my wage budget, there are not enough people coming to my games, and I have absolutely no depth in the squad...its a worry. But we will keep on plugging and update you more later. Fixtures Player Friendly Stats Promotion odds Serie C Group Draw Board Expectations Three Players to watch in my future Rota - Star DC and excellent in the air Fattori - AMC and likely Captain Cavagna - Another Midfielder and a great workhorse so back to my game now see you all soon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlipscombe Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 pretty good start there Des. pre-season seems to have gone well. i like the look of Rota, and particularly Cavagna. i reckon he'll turn out to be the star of your season. bit of a pain not being able to get a parent club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Des Tiny Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Originally posted by rlipscombe:pretty good start there Des. pre-season seems to have gone well. i like the look of Rota, and particularly Cavagna. i reckon he'll turn out to be the star of your season. bit of a pain not being able to get a parent club. Yeah i like all three of the players I listed, I did make Fattori Captain, over my 44 year old reserve Keeper. I am fairly happy with that start...three games into the season now, will give an update at the end of the Serie C Cup Group Stage as normal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashton321 Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 I will put the rest of my updates up later on today It is going to be tough to get up as only the top team get promotion Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlipscombe Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Originally posted by ashton321:I will put the rest of my updates up later on today It is going to be tough to get up as only the top team get promotion look forward to it. it will be tough, and might take a little longer, but it might mean you're better prepared for the next league once you get there. good luck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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