css_matt Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 I think the only attacking player within my team to have been sidelined for less than a month is Chamberlain. Right through my team there has been injuries left right and centre. Walcott has only managed 14 games out of 27 and now he has gone and cracked his skull. Gervinho has only managed 6 starts. RPV has missed crucial matchs, 30% of premierleague games so far. The training isnt over strenuousness and match preparation is average. Is there anything else I can do to minimalize injuries. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
llama3 Posted June 28, 2012 Author Share Posted June 28, 2012 sub tired players? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
css_matt Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 I have always classed anyone under 70% a serious candidate for substitution Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
llama3 Posted June 29, 2012 Author Share Posted June 29, 2012 having the worst run of results ever with arsenal on FM - have not won in 7 games! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
css_matt Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Sounds bad, the poorest run I had (which was in this save) was 1 win in 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
llama3 Posted June 29, 2012 Author Share Posted June 29, 2012 i just ended the bad run - beat everton 4-1 at home, then beat blackpool 8-1 at home, with gervinho scoring 4! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
css_matt Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Project 4th Failed The season is over and my target of getting 4th spot has failed. Over the 20 league games within this time period I showed title challenging form finishing 22 points behind league winners united. I still only achieved 7th though and am not in any european competitions next season. The highlights of the season would have to be RVPs 33 goals from 36 starts, even though he had 8 spells out with injury. Another was the success of Fernando in midfield. Summer Changed - Jean-Michel Gaillard joins Arsenal - Esteban Granero joins Arsenal - Gylfi Sigurdsson joins Arsenal - William Remy joins Arsenal - Zakaria Labyad joins Arsenal - Julian Schieber joins Arsenal - Adyran joins Arsenal - Joop Van Der Veen joins Arsenal 16.75m - Andrea Santos joins Aston Villa - Kyle Bartley joins Southampton - Park Chu Young joins Juventus - Vito Mannone joins Inter - Mikel Arteta joins Athletic - Per Mertsacker joins A.C Milan - Johan Djourou joins Southampton - Carlos Vela joins Birmingham - Nicklas Bendtner joins Birmingham - Sebastien Squillaci joins Fiorentina - Andrey Arshavin join Stuttgart - Emmanuel Frimpong joins Torino - Denilson joins Bologna - More Loans and Free Transfers 42.5m I put in a couple of bids for high profile players although they was never serious. I had offered Hazard a contract but he chose Chelsea over me. Ganso was another but my 25m bid was rejected. Van Persie has accepted a new 5 year contract at 105,000 per week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
malikoi Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Does Gervinho play this good for anyone else? He's been great for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cesc_cil Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 gervinho is having a good season for me in fact we seem to concede more when he is not playing! played 33 scored 9, 13 assists and average rating of 7.50, its early april HE FINISHED ON IN THE LEAGUE 33 13 13 7.62 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cesc_cil Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 Season Update/Review Sorry for the lack of updates but got into the game and couldn't be arsed. We had a bad run after crimbo and ended up changing my formation to 1 upfront so podolski scoring run came to an abrupt end as van persie was the vocal point and Gervinho has made himself indispensable on the left. Jan transfer news: In: Fernando ~ £5.75m Johnson ~ £19.25m Robinson ~ £10m Notable Results: Champions League So after beating fc Nordsjaelland comfortably we got Real in the Quarters, home leg first. Arsenal 4 Giroud4 R. Madrid 1 And as you can see giroud suited it well, well so i thought. R. Madrid 4 Arsenal 0 So out i crashed played horribly! FA Cup Beat Watford 3 - 0 in the 3rd round Walcott with a first half brace and an own goal by the unfortunate Loach. We then draw Middlesbrough away and i made to many changes and lost 2 - 0 not good, so that left us with 2 trophies to concentrate on. League Cup In the two legged semi final affair with Blackpool the agg. score ended up at 6 - 3 in our favour, so it was off for my first trip to Wembley. Arsenal 3 Kjaer2, Vermaelen Newcastle 0 Thank god the defenders knew where the back of the net was. But who cares the first trophy in the bag, know we can consentrate on the league. Premier League Arsenal 4 Podolski2, Walcott, Vermaelen Man City 0 Wigan 5 Arsenal 2 Arteta, Giroud **4 - 0 down after 30 mins not good didn't turn up at all and this was the middle of our worst run of the season! Chelsea 4 Arsenal 1 Gervinho Arsenal 3 Giroud, Ramsey, Gervinho Man Utd 1 **And that completed the double over utd and put our nearest rivals 5 points behind who where also in a bad run of form, this result really turned our season around. Spurs 1 Arsenal 1 Arteta So with 2 games left we where sitting top with Manchester 2 points behind (both of them) Arsenal 4 Van Persie, Song, Gervinho, Rangel o/g Swansea 0 Man u lost 2 - 0 away at Chelsea, but city won 1 - 0 at anfield, so we had to win our final game to guarantee the title or hope city didn't!! Stoke 1 Arsenal 0 **Away at my boggy team throw everything at them including the kitchen sink, but Begovic and Shawcross where not getting beat! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cesc_cil Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 City Bottlers They only drew 1-1 at carrow road! The League tittle back at the Emirates Stadium and that complete a famous League & cup DOUBLE! League: Arsenal 87 +65 Man City 86 +44 Man Utd 82 +57 Spurs 73 +36 Chelsea 67 +25 Relegated West Ham Q.P.R Southampton The stats (league Only) Podolski ~ Plyd 35 ~ Scrd 30 ~ ass 10 ~ Avr 7.77 **League Golden Boot Gervinho ~ Plyd 33 ~ Scrd 13 ~ ass 13 ~ Avr 7.62 **Fans player of season and most assists in league Van Persie ~ Plyd 26 ~ Scrd 11 ~ ass 10 ~ Avr 7.24 **Disappointing Walcott ~ Plyd 34 ~ Scrd 10 ~ ass 11 ~ Avr 7.32 ** was brillient early on when we where playing 442 and he was upfront, went off the boil slightly when we changed to 4321 and he was on the right Kjaer ~ Plyd 36 ~ Scrd 5 ~ ass 3 ~ Avr 7.24 **Solid as a rock Surprises Gibbs ~ Plyd 14 ~ Scrd 0 ~ ass 2 ~ Avr 7.19 Coquelin ~ Plyd 22 ~ Scrd 2 ~ ass 4 ~ Avr 7.12 Manager of the Year ~ Me Golden Glove ~ Szczesny Team of the year: Szczesny Kjaer Walcott Gervinho Podolski Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajw10 Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 Well.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsqd Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 Cup competitions have pretty much decimated my first season. I got dumped into the Europa League after a tough CL group, progressed to the final of the Carling Cup, FA Cup and Europa League, which has meant that my last 6 weeks of the season contained about 20 games. I lost the Carling Cup final painfully to Spurs, but beat Blackburn 5-0 in the FA Cup final, however I've just been spanked by Spurs in the league due to player fatigue, and guess who I play in the Europa League final? Spurs again. Then after that I still have to play Man City, Everton, Man United and Wolves in the league, in 9 days, and I need 9 points to secure 2nd place, where I was comfortably all season until the pile-up began. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suggy33 Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 Just started a save on my updated DB. No CA/PA changes but hundreds of future transfers set to go through at the end of the season. Anyway, downloaded a tactic to give it a whirl, which uses 3 out and out strikers and no wingers. Having to use Afobe a lot due to injuries and he's playing really well, think this could be the save where he actually progresses for once, will be using Joel Campbell when he returns from Lorient too, even though with Podolski and Giroud set to join, I'll be flooded with strikers. Theo and RVP are playing outstandingly well also. Looking to bring through Gnabry, Toral and Bellerin on this save too, while Angha gets rave reports from Assistant Manager also. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmi88 Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 End of second season, won the league and Europa League, and getting Mancini sacked after the final Messi has began his usual non negotiatig contract with Barcelona so I'll look to swoop for him in the next year or so, whilst having to maybe get rid of 1 or 2 players, nothing major. Signed an awesome young defender regen called vermeulen so him and TV are my back pairing when Kos gets tired Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cesc_cil Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 Season 2 Transfers In: Castaignos £6.75m **Loan to feeder club Genk Shawcross £12.5m Cavani £29.5 +4 very talented English youngsters + 2 other youngsters Transfers Out: Biera £7.5m Frimpong £1.7m Djourou £4.9m Rosicky £1.9m Mertesacker £7.5m Giroud £5m Santos £4.2m Squillaci £675k + free transfers and loads of loans 2nd trip to Wembley Wasn't a happy return Community Shield Arsenal 0 Man Utd 1 Premier League Arsenal 3 Podolski, Van Persie2 Spurs 0 Chelsea 1 **now managed by Pep Arsenal 2 Walcott, Johnson Arsenal 2 Van Persie, Gervihno Swansea 1 Norwich 1 Arsenal 1 Walcott Arsenal 5 Gervinho2, podolski, Jagielka o/g, Yobo o/g Everton 2 Newcastle 0 Arsenal 3 Van Persie3 Champions League Bordeaux Twente Club Brugge Arsenal 3 Gervihno, Walcott, Cavani Bordeaux 1 Twente 2 Arsenal 2 Cavani, Gervinho League Cup 3rd Round Bristol City 2 Arsenal 4 Podolski3, Van Persie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cesc_cil Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 Next Game Premier League Arsenal 6 Van Persie3, Cavani3 Wigan 0 **Strikers finally click **Get to news page Cavani Out for 7 MONTHS broken leg:( Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajw10 Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 So, I've just completed my first season and its the most successful first season Ive had in a long time. Ended up winning both the Premier League and the CL with some ease. A feat even more impressive considering the amount of injuries I had. Only players missing are Nesta and Rosicky (who both picked up long term injuries and are retiring as a result) and Santos, who was so bad that I'm definitely moving him on. RvP probably my player of the season, but personally for me Podolski and Koscielny were my two most consistent players. Special mention for Chamberlain who played the majority of the season in central midfield due to two big injuries to Wilshere and Arteta. As for plans for next season, I'm definitely moving on Santos. I will probably look to move on Mertesacker on and bring in a young, cheaper replacement. Arteta is definitely someone I am looking to move on as Coquelin and Lansbury both had fine seasons and I also have Ramsey coming back from loan. As for the rest of the squad I'm undecided, although Di Maria and Ashley Young are both on the transfer and whilst I dont need a winger as such, they would improve my squad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsqd Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 1st season report - minus all the boring stats and facts since I'm at work... Carling Cup - Breezed through the rounds easily, lost 3-1 (I think) to Spurs in the final after a mini injury/suspension crisis left me with no full backs. FA Cup - Easy draws and other teams getting knocked out early on practically gave me a bye into the semis where I played Man United. Phil Jones was sent off for a scything tackle after 2 minutes, and I still only just squeezed past them 3-2. Beat Blackburn 5-0 in the final. Almost too easy, but the silverware is what counts. Champions League - Knocked out in the groups after losing to Lille twice, and drawing twice with Shakhtar. Gutted. Man City won it in the end, despite only getting 4th in the league. Europa League - Ploughed through to the final, but lost again to Spurs in the final, infuriatingly. Bale, just returning from injury, came into the game on 75% condition, played 120 minutes and then beat Sagna and crossed (to Adebayor) for their winner while on 36% condition. I was fuming. Premier League - After a decent start we were trailing Man United at half way, they were unbeaten and destroying everyone. Rooney ended up breaking the PL scoring record, they scored over 110 goals, and amassed a record 96 points on route to winning the league by 18 points. We headed into the last few weeks battered and bruised from 3 cup runs, after losing to Man City and Everton and drawing with Liverpool we needed 6 points from our last 2 games to clinch 2nd - United (their final game) and Wolves, both at home. United were still unbeaten and gunning for our Invincibles record, but we won a gruelling game 4-3 after going behind three times, and then saw off Wolves with a nervy 1-0. Players - Leandro Damiao top scored, but only because van Persie was injured more. Mesut Ozil inspired us countless times after he joined in January, scoring 7 (including the last 2 in our 4-3 over United) and assisting about 13. Gervinho was pretty awesome too, top assister, and Walcott scored 18 from the right wing. Vrsaljko deputised for Sagna who was injured a lot, and did superbly. Arteta and Santos were disappointing though, I couldn't get either to play well and their morale seemed poor all season. Wilshere struggled a bit after he returned, and Ramsey was hit and miss. Next season - I have Nainggolan coming in to add a bit of steel in the centre, Khouma Babacar and Robbie Cotton on frees, and a couple of regens for minimal compensation. Have to get rid of a lot of squad players too, but the wages and transfer budgets in this DB seem very generous, I'm going to have £40m unspent transfer kitty and £100k/w on the wage budget. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timurid Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Does Serge Gnabry turn out good for anyone? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suggy33 Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 First trophy of many (hopefully) sealed. Made 4 January transfers also: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlivierL Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 Started a new save (latest patch and transfer update from +- 15/6/12) Bought Vrsjalko, Fellaini and loaned Sanago for the first team Signed a dozen youngsters : Niang, Joel Valencia, Jésus, Campbell , 2 dc's from Genk, Goblet, Yesil, Fierro and many more I Also loaned Zouma (what a player !!) and i have a future fee installed for 12milj euro .. so i'll buy him i'm playing 4-2-1-3 formation After 12 games i was leading the table after a 6-1 win againts City !! and 2-0 win against Chelsea CL : 15 out of 18 (group with Montpellier, Ajax, Galatasaray) 13th game : Man utd - Arsenal 2-0 1.Manutd 31p 2.Spurs 31 p 3.Arsenal 29p Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayub95 Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 Suggy are you raiding all of Southampton good young players? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suggy33 Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 Suggy are you raiding all of Southampton good young players? Maybe... That's the squad stats in mid March. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzyb Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 Hello everyone First time postin in this thread but used to post in FM11-FM08, mu username was baaazzzz .. but im sure nobody remembers lol Anyways, i've just finished my first season Arsenal ( with Future Transfers) finished second in the league 1 point behind utd. Won the CL, F.A Cup 6th round. Current Squad GK - Szczesny, Fabianski, Butland DL - Gibbs (just sold Santos) DR - Sagna, Vrjaskio, Jenkinson DC - Vermaelen, Djourou (Djourou maybe going to Lyon in P/E for Cissokho and have a 4m bid for Jonny Evans) DC - Koscielny, Bartley DMC - Song, Coquelin, Frimpong MC- Arteta, James McCarthey, Ballack (Free) MC- Ramsey, Wilshere, Rosicky AML - Podolski, Gervinho, Myachi AMR- Walcott, The Ox, Willian ST - RVP, Sanogo, Niang My plan is to build up a squad that has a UK (inc R.O.I) core, I dont mean the whole squad of course, but I think being an Irish Arsenal fan that I would like to see more representation. Thats where Jonny evans comes in, and Sturridge on the Transfer list also. Anyone give me any suggestions for LB, trying Cissokho but not looking likely..thanks in advance Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
css_matt Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 Im having a bit of a problem with training.. I got in mostly 4 1/2 rated coaches that cover all areas and am using Furious' training schedules but im seeing barely any progress in nearly everyone. I know tutoring is important but most of my young regens have high determination 16+ already which is more than all but 1 or 2 of my tutors. Another problem im having is players like coquelin, no one is interested on taking him on loan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
css_matt Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 2013/2014 Season Preview Previous League Positions 2012/2013 - 3th 2011/2012 - 7rd Achievements - N/A Finance's Transfer Budget - 122m GBP Wage Expenditure - 868k GBP Balance - 170m GBP Current Squad GK - Szczesny, Martinez RB - Vrsaljko, Romario CB - Vermaelen, Koscielny, Remy, Zouma LB - Gibbs DM - Fernando, Song, Coquelin CM - Ramsey AM - Wilshere, Granero, Chamberlain, Sigurdsson, Labyad ST - Van Persie, Schieber, Walcott Young Potential (Reserves) CB - Miguel, Prestia, Llori CM - Cotton AM - Adryan Under 18 Potentials GK - Cisse, Tocci RB - Davidson CB - Gaillard LB - Shaw DM - Veem ST - Thompson, Dury Pre Season Round-Up Gervinho & Gustavo are the big names to leave this year and with not a great deal on the wings, means Il probably be playing a narrow formation. Potential screenshots coming soon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmi88 Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 My plan is to build up a squad that has a UK (inc R.O.I) core, I dont mean the whole squad of course, but I think being an Irish Arsenal fan that I would like to see more representation. Thats where Jonny evans comes in, and Sturridge on the Transfer list also. Anyone give me any suggestions for LB, trying Cissokho but not looking likely..thanks in advance Try Jack Robinson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
css_matt Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 2013/2014 Season July 2 February So far this is been a very experimental, but good, season for me. Its February but I am still making radical changes to the formation which I just cant seem to get to compliment all 11 players on the pitch. My latest change has seen me switch from a possession dominating, strikerless Spain styled formation to a counterattacking 3-2-2-2-1. Im currently sitting 2nd in the Prem and if it wasnt for a very poor January I would be battling for top spot with United. As it is I am 8 points behind them with 61 points from 28 games. As for the CL, I have beaten Fenerbahce in the first leg of the first knockout round 1-0, away. A good result. I was knocked out of the league cup a long time ago and have just beaten Manchester City in the 5th round of the FA Cup. Formation This is my new formation, as of now it seems to be doing okay. Creating plenty of chances and seem much less liable to concede than I have done previously. The game does seem to bypass Sigs a little though and I would like to see Walcott wider and causing more problems. I have played 9 games with this formation, winning 8 and drawing 1. Conceded 4 goals whilst scoring 20. Shock at Manchester Who would have thought it! Rooney has gone and requested a transfer, citing his reason as 'wanting a new challenge'. Declared my interested in him and he replied that Arsenal is a team he dreams about playing for. Il be keeping very close tabs on this although money will most likely stop this happening. The current asking price is 49.5m and he is earning nearly 20% of my entire wage budget at Manchester United. Im quite proud of my 868k wage budget. Glimpse of March Funnily enough, my next game was against Manchester United. Can only say this formation is working a treat at the moment. Counter Attacking football at its finest! Quality result. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suggy33 Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Trophy number 2! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJ234 Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Really tempted to sell RVP now after this afternoon. Any idea on who could replace him? I am needing someone who can drop deep and play people in whilst scoring as I am moving towards a 4-1-2-2-1. I am coming to the end of season 3. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
css_matt Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 I am also in your situation SJ. Not really because of whats happened IRL today but just because I need to prepare a long term replacement reasonably quickly. Schieber doesnt perform at the same level as RVP for me. Not to mention RVP has missed a staggering amount of games through injury and failed to gain any type of momentum, particularly in the last season where he only managed 6 goals in 22 games, 18 assists. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
css_matt Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 2013/2014 Season RoundUp A good season all in all for me! My formation is working well and we made progress as a team and individually. I finished second in the league behind United who have dominated for the 4th year in a row. I got to the semi's of the Champions League only to bow out to Barcelona on a 6-3 aggregate loss. I have also managed my first trophy as a manager, the FA Cup, beating West Ham 2-1 in the final. Confidence has been lost in the aging RVP and I will be looking for a replacement in the summer. I am happy with the midfield for the time being and may look to offload a defender or 2 to allow the younger ones to get more playing time. Also got this little gem lined up for just over 5m. Scout saying he can play a way higher level than Song. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suggy33 Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Here's my squad going into season 2. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
css_matt Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 2014/2015 Season Pre Season Previous League Positions 2013/2014 - 2nd 2012/2013 - 3th 2011/2012 - 7rd Achievements 2013 - FA Cup Finance's Transfer Budget - 150m GBP Wage Expenditure - 798k GBP Balance - 217m GBP Notable Transfers The big transfers this year were the departures of RVP and Koscielny who left for Liverpool and Real Madrid. This allowed Zouma to break into the starting 11 and Prestia to jump up to the first team from the reserves. As a replacement for Van Persie I have bought this guy. Dimiao was my first option but after I unsettled him he went to Inter instead. Rooney is still on the market but they are demanding way to much. I almost bought Djuric, who looks really good on here but opted for the cheaper, younger prospect instead. All transfers so far also below. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewok01 Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Anyone else going to miss RVP when he leaves? Here's hoping Lukas can step up eh? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsqd Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 I'm considering selling RvP in my game during 2012/13 pre-season. Partly because of real life considerations, but also the fact that he won't sign for what I consider a reasonable wage. I already have Damiao and Giroud (who's not working out too well for me so far), but Fiorentina just got relegated on my save so I'm thinking I'd be a fool not to try for Jovetic. He's listed by request at £24m, which I'm sure could come down to £16-18m, and he would really set me up for the future, unlike Robin. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewok01 Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Giroud so far has been quite average in my game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suggy33 Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 He just got a hat-trick on his debut for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gundam Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 I'm considering selling RvP in my game during 2012/13 pre-season. Partly because of real life considerations, but also the fact that he won't sign for what I consider a reasonable wage.I already have Damiao and Giroud (who's not working out too well for me so far), but Fiorentina just got relegated on my save so I'm thinking I'd be a fool not to try for Jovetic. He's listed by request at £24m, which I'm sure could come down to £16-18m, and he would really set me up for the future, unlike Robin. no world class player is going to have a reasonable wage.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
css_matt Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 In my first, or second (cant remember) season, I extended RVPs contract on a new 105k per week, now that Ive sold him to Liverpool hes on 135k. Personally, I dont like going over the 100k barrier. For big players its such a cap, so far Ive lost out on Dimaio and Hazard because they received better offers elsewhere & Rooney, Balotelli and many others have been on the transfer market but I just cant meet there demands. My total wage budget is now at around 760k! I think I only have three players that are on over 50k per week. 2 of them are on 56k and the other is Vermaelen on about 75k Im having a really good season, just hit January and im top of the league. Only competitive game lost was league cup against wolves. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajw10 Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 My Arsenal save has gone completely corrupt, including the two back ups. Am gutted, was doing so well... So obviously I'm starting again. I'm going to sign Nesta like last time, but I dont think I'm going to sign M'Vila. He was really good, but I dont think he was worth £27m. Rather play Song there with Coquelin as back up. Or even someone like Bender. The other big change is that I'm going to sell RvP. Don't think I will bring in a centre forward as I have Podolski and Giroud. Might look for a top winger, although I'm not sure who? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajw10 Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 So I went a bit mad transfer wise. Really not happy with the RvP sale, but barely any club were prepared to pay for him, which was weird. Fee rises to £30m after he gets 20 league goals so its not that bad. And I dont really need the money. Bit more realistic too him going to City. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsqd Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 no world class player is going to have a reasonable wage.... Clearly it's all relative. I was willing to offer him £120-125k/w (to match Ozil), and I know others have got him to renew for less than that (I have done myself on a previous save), but for whatever reason he's not having it this time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
css_matt Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 If you give a high loyalty bonus you can save a lot of money if your giving a fairly long contract. It allows you to negotiate much lower with the actual wages Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommo1 Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Are you using a data update? If so, which one? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anxiietyyy Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Just finished my first season with Arsenal. Didn't spend a penny all season and won a domestic treble (F.A Cup, Capital One Cup and Premier League), icing on the cake- WE WON THE LEAGUE AT ***** HART LANE! Onto next season, Luuk De Jong in on a free, bids in for John Obi Mikel (accepted), Andile Jali (in negotiations), and Rasmus Elm (flat-out rejected, but will rebuff and come back in. Want him to be my marquee signing). M'baye Niang signed for a measly £1.9M after he issued a 'come and get me' plea to me. Life is good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
f0rmat Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Just a small tip - Alex Song almost always responds positively when you say you have faith in him, pre-game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacticalMaestro Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Is it just me or does city try to poach all my stars at Arsenal ? I'm only in the second season and they wanted Wilshere, Vermaelen, Sagna and Mbiwa who I bought in the first season . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmi88 Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 It is almost as if it is replicating real life... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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