Barkers Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 its ok to sign spanish players under 16 in the game. do they gain basque nationallity at some point? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falahk Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 its ok to sign spanish players under 16 in the game.do they gain basque nationallity at some point? spanish 16 year old's instantly get basque nationality when you sign them Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacticalGenius Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 spanish 16 year old's instantly get basque nationality when you sign them And that goes for trialled and loaned kids too iirc, if you'd rather wait to see how they develop before buying... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barkers Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 great news. just starting up a game now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacticalGenius Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 great news. just starting up a game now. Do EVERYTHING you can to sign Francisco Alcácer, but you will need to do it before the end of the transfer window or he will turn 17 (on the 30th of Aug) and therefore will fall foul of the Cantera policy. That, or Barcelona will sign him first... You'll have to say stuff in the media on day one to stand a chance of him allowing you to talk to him to negotiate in time, too... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barkers Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 thanks for the tip. has already signed for barca though. he wasnt intrested in talking to me when i tried. didnt think of praising in the press. never mind Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falahk Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 thanks for the tip. has already signed for barca though. he wasnt intrested in talking to me when i tried. didnt think of praising in the press. never mind should not really be the end of the world, you will prolly never have a striker shortage anyway Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacticalGenius Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 should not really be the end of the world, you will prolly never have a striker shortage anyway I don't know... Not the end of the world perhaps, but for £1.7m... Will probably graduate to first choice next season, as I'll try and cash in on what will be a 30 year old Llorente... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArranoBeltza Posted February 10, 2011 Author Share Posted February 10, 2011 I don't know... Not the end of the world perhaps, but for £1.7m... Will probably graduate to first choice next season, as I'll try and cash in on what will be a 30 year old Llorente... Nice find! What role do you play him in and how are his stats? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacticalGenius Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 I play him as a poacher, he hasn't been prolific as I haven't given him a proper run in the team. Has done brilliantly for the u21's though where he is first choice (14 of my players make up the u21's, giving you some idea of my talent spotting/poaching skills ) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falahk Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 alcacer can indeed become a class player, that I do not dubt. he have yet to be first chose on your save thought, and that does sort of prove my point anyway the former Osasuna regen i was speaking about (bought for the massive fee of £2,7m): Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacticalGenius Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 he have yet to be first chose on your save thought, and that does sort of prove my point Only because I play with one striker, and I'm just waiting for a good reason to drop Llorente, who has been magnificent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falahk Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Only because I play with one striker, and I'm just waiting for a good reason to drop Llorente, who has been magnificent. same here, only one up front most of the time anyway, maybe thats why I feel so well stacked with strikers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
benroscrow Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Larranaga looks a great replacement for the ageing Llorente. Bit of tutoring aswell may be perfect. I too did not manage to sign Alcacer who was snapped up sharply by Barcelona. It's my own regret in game so far - but thats football. Didnt manage to play anymore last night, i'll give it a bash tonight and the weekend. Champions League here i come... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacticalGenius Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Wanna see some talent? Check out the future talent of Athletic on my save... Also: http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff417/TG_Jamie/santamaria17.png - Poached from Barcelona, looking good so far http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff417/TG_Jamie/patxi17.png - Probably the best GK I've found so far http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff417/TG_Jamie/martin18.png - Starts regularly now in place of Iturraspe http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff417/TG_Jamie/marti18.png - The next Llorente? http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff417/TG_Jamie/macias17.png - Another heir to Amorebieta's throne... http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff417/TG_Jamie/joseluis16.png - WOW. Just wow. http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff417/TG_Jamie/francisco17.png - Future replacement for Susaeta? http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff417/TG_Jamie/fernandez17.png - Another ex-Barcelona starlet, check his goals tally for the u19s!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
benroscrow Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Wow indeed TG! They look fantastic, looks like you could be set for quite a future! Cant wait to get home and get my new regens! Athletic certainly got a bright future on your save! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barkers Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 bit of a quick update. have started off the season really well. no signings of note just one or 2 16 year olds that look promising. but the team has gelled well and impressed me so far. 7 games in and sitting 2nd behind barc with 4 wins and 3 draws. notable wins at home against atletico )4-0) and barca (1-0)! amorebieta with a winner from a corner late on. was a good time to play them. wer a number of 1st teamers out injured including messi, pedro and pyuol. llorente and amorebieta lead the way in scoreing charts with 5 each. injuries my own pain at the moment. susaeta hasnt kicked a ball and has another 3 months out with a broken foot. oscar de marcos 2 months out. and now javi martinez out for 6 months with a broken leg :-( Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barkers Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 3 losses in a row now! 1-0 away at sevilla. capel 92min from 30yards. 4-0 zaragoza in the cup. san jose sent off after 10 mins. 4-2 getafe. some shocking handling from irazoz in goal. hes terrible at keeping out long shots. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koko4 Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Is it allowed to sign only Spanish or only Basque players?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacticalGenius Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 If the player is 16 or under he can be from anywhere in Spain. If the player is 17 or over, he must be basque. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barkers Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 after some mid season jitters i recovered well to finish 3rd. some great results along the way. llorente and amorebieta getting the majority of the goal backed up by toquero. david lopez leading the league in assists with 18 was a good achievment. best result by far: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArranoBeltza Posted February 13, 2011 Author Share Posted February 13, 2011 after some mid season jitters i recovered well to finish 3rd. some great results along the way. llorente and amorebieta getting the majority of the goal backed up by toquero. david lopez leading the league in assists with 18 was a good achievment. best result by far: Very nice finish, great results! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacticalGenius Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Good season Barkers! You scored a good few more goals than I did in season one, though I conceded far less and picked up 8 more points To my save now, it's December 2014, still unbeaten in the league, through to the UCL Knockouts, won the Supacopa and the UEFA Supercup. Next up - Club World Cup. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barkers Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 yea, i let in way too many goals somehow. went through a bad stage with injuries to amorebieta and san jose and it went down hill for about 7/8 games in the middle section. javi martinez managed only 9 apperaces due to injury in season one and those problems have carried over to season 2. 1 apperance in the first 5 games. brought in 7 new signings in pre-season. xabier etxeita as cb back up (elche 1.1mil) and ander (zaragoza 10mil). ander although expensive i hope can help with creating chances as the midfielders i have are not the best creativity and passing wise. the rest were just a few decent looking regens from around spain. going to stick with my 4 4 2 adaptation with one of the cms dropped to dm for the current season. used the cm as a ball winner last season but for this year im going to put ander in as an advanced playmaker. will switch back to a ball winner though for the harder games away from home or any time i play barca/madrid. chapions league group was a bit of a kick in the teeth. U Craiova will be the whipping boys, then its Lyon and Manchester United. so far 5 games of season 2 played: Sevilla 0 - 0 draw at home Barcelona 1 - 0 loss away (close game. could have snuck a point really. llorente missed a few good chances) Rayo 3 - 0 win at home U Craiova 3 - 1 win at home Gimnastic 1 - 0 win away so 4th in the league. barca loss expected and sevilla draw not the end of the world. onwards and upwards. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacticalGenius Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Not bad, not bad. Should grab a Europa league slot from the UCL group though, possibly even sneak 2nd if other results are favourable... Francisco Alcácer is now 1st choice striker, having scored 12 in 14 games... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
benroscrow Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Just an update on season 2. I'm into March and sitting in 3rd position in the league. However it's much closer this time round. Barcelona and Atl Madrid are the top 2. Real Madrid in 4th but have 3 games in hand which could take them joint top if they win all three. I'm quietly confident i can improve on the 4th position last season. I've had a much better cup run this time round. Having exited at the first stage in season 1, i have now made it through to the final where i play current holders, Real Madrid. The champions league group consisted of Man Utd, Hapoel Tel Aviv and Fiorentina. Opened the account with a draw away to Fiorentina followed by a draw at home to Man Utd. 2 wins against Tev Aviv put me in great shape to qualify. I then defeated Fiorentina at home before a loss to Man Utd in a dead rubber. I was drawn against Liverpool in the last 16. The home leg ended 1-1 (Meireles equalised in last 5 minutes) but the away leg saw Llorente and Muniain on fire. A 5-3 away win! Once again a draw against holders Real Madrid awaits. I signed Flano on a free, Ander 9.75m and 1 regen from Las Palmas. Also had a decent player through my academy. I'm struggling to keep hold of Llorente, he's fed up of being told 'we're to become a big club' to match his ambition. He now wants away. It's vital i win a trophy sooner rather than later. The new stadium not far away too. Orbaiz looks to be resigning as a coach. Javi Martinez also to be appointed new captain for next season. Further updates to follow... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacticalGenius Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 http://twitter.com/#!/TG_Jamie/status/37543049001308160 Puke. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacticalGenius Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Signed Gurpegi as a 4* Ball Control coach, so now he is a player/coach. Gave my assistant manager (Aitor Karanka) the Spain u21 job to keep him busy lol. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacticalGenius Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Oh yeah! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacticalGenius Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Iker Muniain wins Spanish Player of the Year award for 2014-15, and Francisco Alcácer wins Spanish Young Player of the Year award Oh, and: Edit: http://twitter.com/#!/TG_Jamie/status/38016070828822529 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArranoBeltza Posted February 17, 2011 Author Share Posted February 17, 2011 Iker Muniain wins Spanish Player of the Year award for 2014-15, and Francisco Alcácer wins Spanish Young Player of the Year award Oh, and: Edit: http://twitter.com/#!/TG_Jamie/status/38016070828822529 138 games unbeaten?! That is truly other-worldly. I am in awe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacticalGenius Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Here's the club history. 3 of the last 4 titles have been unbeaten. Not been fantastic in the Copa del Rey though, thanks to having two full rounds in January (four games) which just drains the squad Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dob1 Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Coming up to the end of my first season now, sitting in 6th but I'm confident of 9 points from my remaining 3 games which will hopefully see me 5th or at a large stretch 4th. Surprising, Real Sociedad are above me in 5th, they've slipped a bit recently cause they looked all season like they'd easily finish 3rd. Alcacer has had an amazing season for my U19's, just look at this While Muniain has hit 16 in 33 in the league so far for me, Llorente only has 9 goals from 14 apps due to a series of Knee injuries that've ruined his season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dob1 Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 We did it! <3 Incredible really, 12 points from our last 4 games, on the last day it was between me, Sevilla and Real Sociedad. Sociedad won 5-0, Sevilla drew 1-1 thanks to a last minute equaliser from Espanyol and we beat Racing 2-1 thanks to an 88th minute goal from Torquero! Hopefully as Zaragoza got relegated I can poach Ander, and also producel some youth from our Cantera ♥ Special mention to Muniain who took over after Llorente's 6 month injury to score 16 in 33 goals in the league too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
swisso Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 Gave TG's tactic a run out with Bilbao and it's doing rather well so far 4-0 away win at Villarreal, 5-1 home win against Atletico, 2-2 draw with Barcelona. Sitting 3rd after 10 games with W6 D3 L1, if i can keep this up then Champions League is definitely on the cards. Also got Ander coming in January for £14m as well as Bakero who cost £1m in July Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dob1 Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 Well since Zaragoza went down, they managed to spiral into debt and I picked Ander up for a bargain £2.5m. Got promising youth players through, such as Aitor Extebarria who has 4 and a half star potential! Thinking about loaning out Alcacer after his 49 goal season for the U19's. Trying to tempt Azpilicueta for my Champions League squad but not hopeful, will post full dealings when the window shuts! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
swisso Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 Meh i didn't get anyone through, all rubbish regens from the looks of it. Theres a 16 year old Striker at Osasuna who looks like he's potentially world-class but he's not interested in coming and theres a 16yo Basque DL at Real Madrid who's not interested either. So basically, going into season 2 with only Ander and Bakero as the changes from the initial squad, possibly Yeste coming back too. Arteta wants to come, but i can't afford £75k a week wages. Hopefully theres some regens next season... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dob1 Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 I signed Yeste in the first season, did alright for me. 10 apps, 2 goals and 4 assists with an average of 6.94 but he was mostly there as a back up player. Did however get him tutoring Muniain who's looking brilliant now, trying to see if he'll tutor Martinez or someone second season. 10 days left of the window, got £15m to spend and it's looking that Azpilicueta may be able to come in, dependant on wages. His agent wants £44,000 which would make him my highest earner, I want something like £30,000 maximum which is proving difficult, we'll see. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
swisso Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Wish i could get Azpilicueta, don't think he's interested Xabi Alonso would be nice too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dob1 Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 I'd love Xabi, shame he's on 5x my highest earners wage though Azpilicueta, £13.5m + £39,000 a week wages is tempting me, could help our CL campaign, with Iraola demoted to back-up. Would break my wage structure though :/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falahk Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 never had economical reasons stop me from signing Xabi, however rep/that he plays for real (a rival)/him being from the sociedad cantera (one more rival) constantly gets in the way, and he dont want to negotiate Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dob1 Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 I hate to break wage caps I impose myself unless it's someone who would improve my squad beyond measure, like Xabi Alonso. Not too sure if Azpilicueta is worth that yet though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AcidBurn Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Llorente and Muniain are such a brilliant strike force they complement each other perfectly. Been meaning to play as Athletic for the last few FM's but never have just started this afternoon and enjoying it a lot so far. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dob1 Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Yeah it's brilliant. Last season Llorente played in 15 games scoring 11 goals cause of injury, although Muniain more than made up for it. If Muniain can keep that form up, and Llorente can stay fit we should get Europe again. Frees that left were either Youthies or Reserve players eating up the wage bill, Diaz de Cerio wouldn't have featured with Torquero, Velez, Llorente and Muniain above him, same with Lopez. Alcacer and Santano have gone in search of first-team experience. Coming in was Larrea, free transfer that'll just provide a bit of cover for Martinez, Ander and Urritaspe. Ander for £2.9m was too good to turn down (thank you Zaragoza's debt problems!) and Azpilicueta was a touch and go thing, managed to unsettle him enough to sack his agent who wanted £71,000 per week multimillion fees and £15k appearance bonus. Once he sacked his agent I got him on £18,000 a week (he HATED Deschamps ) Oh and beat Porto on away goals to get into the Group Stages of the CL, Grasshopper, Man United and Bordeaux in the group, we have a chance! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnlc Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Has Ander signed (for Athletic) in real life? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dob1 Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 I'm pretty sure he's signed, but won't move 'til the Summer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReggaeBwoy Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 Just matter of interest how comes there seems to be quite an amount of British people who manage Athletic Bilbao? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArranoBeltza Posted February 27, 2011 Author Share Posted February 27, 2011 Just matter of interest how comes there seems to be quite an amount of British people who manage Athletic Bilbao? Well, for one, most of the people who play this game are British. Second, I feel that Athletic creates a unique challenge that can be appealing to people. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacticalGenius Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 Has Ander signed (for Athletic) in real life? He has, yes. Whether he'll be a future transfer for the summer on 11.3 remains to be seen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AcidBurn Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 Just matter of interest how comes there seems to be quite an amount of British people who manage Athletic Bilbao? Most people just like the uniqueness of playing as them due to the player restrictions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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