Juventus Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 I'm managing Blyth Spartans. I made it to the Championship. In order to stay up I decided to sign on free players who are "Past their prime", for their talents and experience because I have a very young team. Barry was available, he was interested, I offered him a contract giving him max wages, 11k. A week later he signed with Plymouth, they're in League one and is on a 3k a week contract. Why? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AcidBurn Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 What squad status did you offer him? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juventus Posted August 24, 2011 Author Share Posted August 24, 2011 Key Status. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nottingham Forest Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 I feel that it's because your reputation isn't that high at the moment. So Plymouth have a better reputation, possibly and therefore he decided to join them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiggusD Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Your team's reputation is probably lower than Plymouth's even though you play in a higher league. It takes a lot of time to improve the reputation, and if you have risen quickly up the ranks it is probably lagging behind a bit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juventus Posted August 24, 2011 Author Share Posted August 24, 2011 I'm not angry because I did managed to sign Cahil and Aquilani, who got a 5 rating on his debut(That made me angry). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
milnerpoint Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Also what could be an issue is where both clubs are, i am not familiar with Blyth, where are they based? It could be that Plymouth is a more desirable place to live in FM. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juventus Posted August 24, 2011 Author Share Posted August 24, 2011 southeast Northumberland Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nottingham Forest Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 At the opposite ends of the country, it must be a reputation thing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
milnerpoint Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 But would Plymouth be seen as a bigger city? I remember seeing bits saying player x was happy to move to a bigger city or words to that effect. Your right tho it prob is a reputation thing, a quick rise through the leagues sometimes messes these things up a bit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nottingham Forest Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Well no, I don't think so. Both places aren't exactly desirable with footballers. I'm sure I've seen a few articles or at least one about Plymouth where Paul Sturrock, the then Plymouth manager was saying that alot of players wives or players don't want to move because of the location and that's why they would often sign young loan players. I'm sure I've seen something about the North-East of England where the shopping isn't great there either. I'm not saying that FM would have that programmed into the game. Infact, if it is then it would be great. I'm fairly certain that it's a reputation thing. Juventus, how long did it take you to get to the Championship? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juventus Posted August 24, 2011 Author Share Posted August 24, 2011 Not long, I won the Blue square N in my first year, won the B.S.P the following year, Same with league two, got a promotion because to Championship because I made it to second place. Currently, I'm avoiding relegation in Championship. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juventus Posted August 24, 2011 Author Share Posted August 24, 2011 I only have one player who is valued at exactly a million Euros. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanNUFC Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Reputation doesn't rise quickly enough(if much at all) in this game. This is why this stuff happens i imagine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juventus Posted August 24, 2011 Author Share Posted August 24, 2011 Reputation doesn't rise quickly enough in this game. This is why this stuff happens i imagine. I'm not angry. I'm just curious as to why he chose a team in league one over a team in Championship. I could have used his talents and leadership because I have a very young team. Average age is 21. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanNUFC Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 I'm not angry. I'm just curious as to why he chose a team in league one over a team in Championship. I could have used his talents and leadership because I have a very young team. Average age is 21. I find it odd personally. Lower league, lower wage. Doesn't make sense to me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juventus Posted August 24, 2011 Author Share Posted August 24, 2011 I find it odd personally. Lower league, lower wage. Doesn't make sense to me. I offered him my max wage at 11k and he chose 3k. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
milnerpoint Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 same length of contract and bonuses? Even with the rep thing it does seem a bit odd. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juventus Posted August 24, 2011 Author Share Posted August 24, 2011 same length of contract and bonuses? Even with the rep thing it does seem a bit odd. I gave him 3 years and Plymouth gave him 2 years. I offered him: Wage: 11k a week App fee: 500$ a week Goal bonus: 500$ week Team bonus: 28k a year Plymouth: Wage: 3.4k a week App fee: 350 a week Goal: 85$ a week Team bonus: 16k Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
milnerpoint Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 yeah that definately seems a bit off, it must have been solely tied into rep which is a shame, you missed out on a good player at that level. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanNUFC Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 I offered him my max wage at 11k and he chose 3k. I'm agreeing with you its odd, hope you realize this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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