gunnerfan Posted March 4, 2008 Author Share Posted March 4, 2008 I raised it as a joke in another thread, but I wonder what kind of turnout there would be for a Football Manager convention. There could be sessions with the SI guys addressing development issues, forums on tactics (featured speaker - wwfan!), a Handheld tournament - the possibilities are endless. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunnerfan Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 I raised it as a joke in another thread, but I wonder what kind of turnout there would be for a Football Manager convention. There could be sessions with the SI guys addressing development issues, forums on tactics (featured speaker - wwfan!), a Handheld tournament - the possibilities are endless. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jusso Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 LOL I would probably go depending on where its at Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunnerfan Posted March 4, 2008 Author Share Posted March 4, 2008 Naturally, there would have to be a separate location for the OTF crowd. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
flipstyle Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 The LLMers would harass everyone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Could have some deathmatches between posters who have a history of disagreeing on here? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amaroq Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Plus a 32-real-players online World Cup, with the matches shown on the big-screen in Auditorium 1... I'd be intrigued, work permitting. I've also been thinking of doing a mini FM-tour, coming to England and traveling around to hook up with some of my favourite posters and catch their local team's home match. Just 'cause I think that would be too fun! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amaroq Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Oh ****, if we do a convention do I have to give a talk on writing? Dangit! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phnompenhandy Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by flipstyle: The LLMers would harass everyone. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Nah, they wouldn't even talk to the impurists Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike7077 Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 They should sell t-shirts with the words "it's your tactics" emblazoned across the front! Come to think of it, they should just do that through the website. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffy_sheep2 Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Mike7077: They should sell t-shirts with the words "it's your tactics" emblazoned across the front! Come to think of it, they should just do that through the website. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> That's a great idea! Could also have slogans like "It's so unrealistic!" or "When's the patch out?" on them lol. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike7077 Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by fluffy_sheep2: <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Mike7077: They should sell t-shirts with the words "it's your tactics" emblazoned across the front! Come to think of it, they should just do that through the website. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> That's a great idea! Could also have slogans like "It's so unrealistic!" or "When's the patch out?" on them lol. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> How about, "I'm a superkeeper!"? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaunO1 Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Does anyone know what the attendances were like at the quiz night they held around the country at student unions? I would have gone but, you know, ive got a job and im not a scrounger Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lambs Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Mike7077: They should sell t-shirts with the words "it's your tactics" emblazoned across the front! Come to think of it, they should just do that through the website. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> I would so buy one of them, only one of my mates would get the in-joke, but it would work great in so many social situations. Mate A: Why can't i get served at the bar? Me: *points at the t-shirt* mate B: I can't believe I never got to 2nd base with that girl. Me: *points at the T-shirt* Oh, the seconds of fun. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike7077 Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by The Lambs: <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Mike7077: They should sell t-shirts with the words "it's your tactics" emblazoned across the front! Come to think of it, they should just do that through the website. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> I would so buy one of them, only one of my mates would get the in-joke, but it would work great in so many social situations. Mate A: Why can't i get served at the bar? Me: *points at the t-shirt* mate B: I can't believe I never got to 2nd base with that girl. Me: *points at the T-shirt* Oh, the seconds of fun. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunnerfan Posted March 5, 2008 Author Share Posted March 5, 2008 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Mike7077: <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by fluffy_sheep2: <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Mike7077: They should sell t-shirts with the words "it's your tactics" emblazoned across the front! Come to think of it, they should just do that through the website. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> That's a great idea! Could also have slogans like "It's so unrealistic!" or "When's the patch out?" on them lol. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> How about, "I'm a superkeeper!"? </div></BLOCKQUOTE> "I survived OTF!" "Good players don't need the Good Players Forum" "I'm an LLMer, and I'm not only proud of that, I'm smug about it!" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flanno7hi Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 I'd buy 1 or 2. would be fun to explain Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunnerfan Posted March 5, 2008 Author Share Posted March 5, 2008 We could also have Daaaaave moderate a politcal forum. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glyn Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by gunnerfan: We could also have Daaaaave moderate a politcal forum. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> The words 'Daaaaave' and 'moderate' are mutually exclusive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunnerfan Posted March 5, 2008 Author Share Posted March 5, 2008 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Glyn: <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by gunnerfan: We could also have Daaaaave moderate a politcal forum. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> The words 'Daaaaave' and 'moderate' are mutually exclusive. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> LOL! That would be the fun of it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amaroq Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 This is sounding better and better. When's pre-reg open, gunnerfan? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunnerfan Posted March 5, 2008 Author Share Posted March 5, 2008 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Amaroq: This is sounding better and better. When's pre-reg open, gunnerfan? </div></BLOCKQUOTE> No no no no no no no no no no no no no no no... I'm just the "idea" guy! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunnerfan Posted March 5, 2008 Author Share Posted March 5, 2008 Although I'd be glad to lead one of the user groups. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amaroq Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by gunnerfan: No no no no no no no no no no no no no no no... I'm just the "idea" guy! </div></BLOCKQUOTE> You tease! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunnerfan Posted March 5, 2008 Author Share Posted March 5, 2008 Just looking to build momentum. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunnerfan Posted March 5, 2008 Author Share Posted March 5, 2008 But, you know what, if SI decided they wanted to do it and hold it here in New York, I'd definitely be on the committee. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftback in the changing room Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by gunnerfan: <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Amaroq: This is sounding better and better. When's pre-reg open, gunnerfan? </div></BLOCKQUOTE> No no no no no no no no no no no no no no no... I'm just the "idea" guy! </div></BLOCKQUOTE> That's a shame as I've just booked Earls Court* under your name. Still, I'm sure that you'll get your deposit back... Although the thought of a FM convention scares the heck out of me (although the CM one could probably be held in a phone box) the idea of a FML 'LAN party' arrangement would definitely have legs. *As you're located in America, feel free to swap Earls Court for MSG... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wixy_geez Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 I'll come. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunnerfan Posted March 5, 2008 Author Share Posted March 5, 2008 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by leftback in the changing room: <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by gunnerfan: <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Amaroq: This is sounding better and better. When's pre-reg open, gunnerfan? </div></BLOCKQUOTE> No no no no no no no no no no no no no no no... I'm just the "idea" guy! </div></BLOCKQUOTE> That's a shame as I've just booked Earls Court* under your name. Still, I'm sure that you'll get your deposit back... Although the thought of a FM convention scares the heck out of me (although the CM one could probably be held in a phone box) the idea of a FML 'LAN party' arrangement would definitely have legs. *As you're located in America, feel free to swap Earls Court for MSG... </div></BLOCKQUOTE> If we have it in New York, I would suggest the Javits Center over MSG. Cheaper and more suitable to conventions. Also closer to the NYPD, should the OTF group become overheated. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajw2255 Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by gunnerfan: Naturally, there would have to be a separate location for the OTF crowd. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> We have our own meet ups anyway Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluenose_92 Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Barrow shirts with 'Super Kyle' on the back for Jimbo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phnompenhandy Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 I'll host the first convention from my flat (or better a hostess bar) in Phnom Penh - you're all invited On second thoughts, scrap the convention and just get the T-shirts done. Mine's "Cheatin' ******** AI hates me!" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunnerfan Posted March 5, 2008 Author Share Posted March 5, 2008 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">On second thoughts, scrap the convention </div></BLOCKQUOTE> And pass up the opportunity to have wwfan, cleon and rashid1 conduct a session on tactics?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skunner Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Could even have a real football match, and then switch to 4-2-4 in the last 10 minutes and hammer the opposing team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Only if I could be the Left Centre back who gets a hattrick...? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunnerfan Posted March 5, 2008 Author Share Posted March 5, 2008 No problem. We can arrange something at Chelsea Piers! I'm loving this!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunnerfan Posted March 5, 2008 Author Share Posted March 5, 2008 Oh, and don't forget the baseball caps with your karma rating emblazoned across the front. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phnompenhandy Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by skintsaint: Only if I could be the Left Centre back who gets a hattrick...? </div></BLOCKQUOTE> or corners. only if I get to be the goalie who rushes up for the corner when we're 3-0 up Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwfan Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 I'm all for Cambodia. Love SE Asia and haven't been back for years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amaroq Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by phnompenhandy: or corners. only if I get to be the goalie who rushes up for the corner when we're 3-0 up </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Ahh, that brings back memories: an "indoor soccer" team which I played on one year went 1-0-13: the one was "win by forfeit" because the other team didn't show up. I played more than half the team's minutes in goal, and led the team in scoring. I still remember the look on my centre-half's face when I'd come up past him (at the midfield stripe) while we were in possession.. this sort of horrified "Are you MAD?" look .. LMAO... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phnompenhandy Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Amaroq: <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by phnompenhandy: or corners. only if I get to be the goalie who rushes up for the corner when we're 3-0 up </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Ahh, that brings back memories: an "indoor soccer" team which I played on one year went 1-0-13: the one was "win by forfeit" because the other team didn't show up. I played more than half the team's minutes in goal, and led the team in scoring. I still remember the look on my centre-half's face when I'd come up past him (at the midfield stripe) while we were in possession.. this sort of horrified "Are you MAD?" look .. LMAO... </div></BLOCKQUOTE> I was actually referring to the FM ME bug, but rush goalies, jumpers for goalposts, Ron Manager ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amaroq Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Oh, I know you were. I just feel for my poor manager at the time, who probably had no idea what to do with me. Since he never complained about it - and it did result in more goals-for than goals-against, and our offense was totally anemic .. .. now I sort of imagine it as "GK: Creative Freedom = 20". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amaroq Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Quite possibly with a "Free Role", too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rashidi Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 If there is going to be a convention...it needs to be in a sunny place where girls wear bikini's Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phnompenhandy Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by rashidi1: If there is going to be a convention...it needs to be in a sunny place where girls wear bikini's </div></BLOCKQUOTE> We're back to my gaff in Cambodia then. No bikinis but plenty nightlife - and man are the gals gorgeous. Not that I notice, being an FM addict of course Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunnerfan Posted March 6, 2008 Author Share Posted March 6, 2008 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Ahh, that brings back memories: an "indoor soccer" team which I played on one year went 1-0-13: the one was "win by forfeit" because the other team didn't show up. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Sounds like the youth travel team I coached. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunnerfan Posted March 6, 2008 Author Share Posted March 6, 2008 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">I just feel for my poor manager at the time, who probably had no idea what to do with me. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Trust me, I know how he felt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunnerfan Posted March 6, 2008 Author Share Posted March 6, 2008 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by rashidi1: If there is going to be a convention...it needs to be in a sunny place where girls wear bikini's </div></BLOCKQUOTE> (just trying to picture my wife's weapon of choice when I tell her...) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
route1 Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">I'd be intrigued, work permitting. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> We could loan you out to poland for a few years to sort that problem out.. We need to start a signup or something for this I'll be the one in the 'It's A Bug' T-shirt.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunnerfan Posted March 6, 2008 Author Share Posted March 6, 2008 And don't forget the "I won the CL with Thurrock" shirt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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