Maestroik Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 I have trouble going past the 1st season on all my FM games. Been with Arsenal, Dortmund, Marseille and Juventus. Looking for a club with similar stature to those mentioned. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted November 11, 2011 Author Share Posted November 11, 2011 PSG & Malaga seem to be the teams to be this season on FM. PSG are a sleeping giant in retrospect and have an arab owner so the finances are there to go crazy with. Malaga on the other hand arent a giant. Just a mid-table club really, but again have a wealthy owner with cash to burn depending on how you acheive. Their thread is very, very active as well so you will get loads of help. I would also like to plug Hoffenheim. Ive done the thread the last 2 seasons and the save is really enjoyable. Im sure you know what the German league is like based off Dortmund, but I find it very fun so I find them really good to start a save with. Loads of money coming in due to Hopp, and a good young side. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maestroik Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 Thanks for the reply. PSG definitely fits the sleeping giant bill that I'm looking for. Hope it works out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShirazS Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 I keep starting new saves with Man United and keep losing interest around half a season in. I think the problem is that I have not had a save with any other team for the past 3 years and am just burnt out playing with Man United every iteration of FM. Could someone please suggest a different team for me to have a go with? All I want is for the save to capture my interest. Also, it would be nice if it was a team that was suited to a one-striker formation Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nottingham Forest Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 Nottingham Forest. The squad they start off with is suited to many formations. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShirazS Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 Thanks for the suggestion but I think I want to try a team outside of the UK Any others? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted November 11, 2011 Author Share Posted November 11, 2011 Thanks for the suggestion but I think I want to try a team outside of the UKAny others? Hoffenheim in Germany . Valencia, Granada? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShirazS Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 I've always liked Valencia, will give the club thread a read and then decide. Cheers! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llew_Arshavin23 Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 I've always liked Valencia, will give the club thread a read and then decide. Cheers! I can only suggest the mighty force of Málaga CF Definitely a team with potential, the challenge of knocking Barça off their perch can only entice any FM'er and, as you asked for, their perfect for a one-striker formation Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dozzie Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 So far i'm on my 4th start in FM2012. First of all i went with Man Utd (my team) but with very little need to add to the squad i lost interest as i wanted to really use the transfer features of the game and didn't have much need to. Next i tried Sampdoria for the "sleeping giant" appeal, but i find the loan/co-ownership stuff in Italy an unwelcome distraction and again lost interest. Next was Malaga after reading this thread and again i lost interest, just didn't feel any affinity to the club and the squad. So, finally i've settled on Newcastle, who i've stuck with longer than any other save so far and am really enjoying. They just about fit a "sleeping giant" with great potential and an already a decent, competitive team, but with real need for improvement and a budget to do it with, albeit over time. I recommend it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gooner88 Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Struggling to decide which Spanish team to begin with, not really interested in a Malaga save and dont want to be the big 2. Considering Atletico, Sevilla or Valencia atm but would consider others like Betis etc. Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llew_Arshavin23 Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Struggling to decide which Spanish team to begin with, not really interested in a Malaga save and dont want to be the big 2. Considering Atletico, Sevilla or Valencia atm but would consider others like Betis etc.Thanks If you're not interested in a Málaga save, I would recommend Valencia, Athletic Bilbao or Espanyol. All play very good football an have their own challenges; Valencia have their financial difficulties, as do Espanyol, and Athletic Bilbao have the difficulty of signing only Basque born players. Also, imagine the feeling of taking over the city of Barcelona from Pep Guardiola's men. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gooner88 Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Yeh id definitely consider either Espanyol or Valencia, really enjoyed the Malaga thread btw but im not up for that challenge at the mo. Thanks mate Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nottingham Forest Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Have yout tried Granada at all? They're in the Spanish top division for the first time in many years and are expected to go back down. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gooner88 Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 I hadn't really considered them, might have a look at the thread. Only problem there would be the amount of loans. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nottingham Forest Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 What's the problem with the loans? It's unique tbh, Udinese give players for free or less wages. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gooner88 Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Yeh I just prefer to build a team think it would be a bit harder to do that with a few members of the squad going back at the end of the season. Although it could be interesting rebuilding each year. Watched them play Barca and Atletico this year and they seem to have really good fans aswell. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nottingham Forest Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Heath is the researcher for them, so if you need any more info just ask him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernGooner Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Nation: Somewhere in Europe Division: 1st or 2nd European Competition: None Media Prediction: Bottom Half Board Expectation(s): Transfer Budget:Nominal Wage Budget:Nominal Basically I fancy somewhere like Holland Second Division or Belgian, Croatia, them sort of teams. EDIT: Somewhere I could build a team, so could even be something like Real Sociedad Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nottingham Forest Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 STVV in Belgium . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llew_Arshavin23 Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Evening lads, I am enjoying a great Málaga save at the moment - It will be my long-term save for FM12, I am sure. Although, I feel like having a break for a bit, until at least the thread perks up a little more back to former glory, and I've got a dilemma on my hands - What team should I be? I've singled out 3 potential saves; Paris Saint-Germain - Enjoyed a short save with them on FM11 and, in all honesty, they are very similar to Málaga in many an aspect. Arsenal - My beloved team and usually, on previous FM's, I'd have already made a save with them at this point. Would love to return to The Emirates but... Newcastle United - I'd like to join the Newcastle French revolution although, this would be the least likely of the three. If any of you want to recommend me a team, I'm all ears. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nottingham Forest Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Nottingham Forest we have one French player at the club already. Why not build on that . I swear you started a save as Forest with an edited database on FM11. Come back for FM12 with the proper thing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gooner88 Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 I would advise PSG. Iv just started a PSG save and they tick all the boxes. Quality players like Pastore, Menez, Gamiero, Sakho etc, loads of great youngsters and plenty of money. France have a lot of good young players and I'm really enjoying trying to take them to another level. The only problem is, as you said, it is very similar to the challenge at Malaga. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llew_Arshavin23 Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Nottingham Forest we have one French player at the club already. Why not build on that . I swear you started a save as Forest with an edited database on FM11. Come back for FM12 with the proper thing. At the moment, a Championship side isn't on the cards Yes, I did. I couldn't really get into it - that's the case with most of my 'attempted' Lower League saves; start well but, it goes off the boil. Anyway, I hope your enjoying your save, NF I would advise PSG. Iv just started a PSG save and they tick all the boxes. Quality players like Pastore, Menez, Gamiero, Sakho etc, loads of great youngsters and plenty of money. France have a lot of good young players and I'm really enjoying trying to take them to another level. The only problem is, as you said, it is very similar to the challenge at Malaga. As I said above, I had a great FM11 save with PSG. It would also give me the opportunity to sign players like Marvin Martin, Ryad Boudebouz etc. Although, I would be able to make signings like that with my beloved Arsenal... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dburns1993 Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Since my Liverpool save won't load I'm looking a new team to manage. Only requirements I have are that they're in the top league as I fail to get into lower league games. Current options are: Arsenal - their youth appeals to me as an aim of mine in most saves is to provide the senior team with a conveyor belt of talent. Newcastle - impressed with their start IRL and there is a good squad base to build on. PSG - had a save with them on FM09/FM10 when they didn't have the money they do now and really enjoyed it. Open to suggestions from the other major leagues - Italy, Germany, Spain, etc. Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llew_Arshavin23 Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Since my Liverpool save won't load I'm looking a new team to manage. Only requirements I have are that they're in the top league as I fail to get into lower league games. Current options are:Arsenal - their youth appeals to me as an aim of mine in most saves is to provide the senior team with a conveyor belt of talent. Newcastle - impressed with their start IRL and there is a good squad base to build on. PSG - had a save with them on FM09/FM10 when they didn't have the money they do now and really enjoyed it. Open to suggestions from the other major leagues - Italy, Germany, Spain, etc. Thanks Well, seeing that you have chosen the same options as me, why don't you follow me? I'm making a Arsenal save due to them being my favourite team but, the other options would be great. May not be as much of a challenge with PSG, due to the lack of challenging teams competing against them but, they, as I found out on FM11, are a great save to have. Newcastle would be great too. As for recommended teams, I would offer Dormtund, Málaga or Juventus - mainly because they are my favourite teams apart from Arsenal Join me with Arsenal mate... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dburns1993 Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Well, seeing that you have chosen the same options as me, why don't you follow me? I'm making a Arsenal save due to them being my favourite team but, the other options would be great. May not be as much of a challenge with PSG, due to the lack of challenging teams competing against them but, they, as I found out on FM11, are a great save to have. Newcastle would be great too.As for recommended teams, I would offer Dormtund, Málaga or Juventus - mainly because they are my favourite teams apart from Arsenal Join me with Arsenal mate... Yea, I seen that they were the same teams as you although they are entirely different reasons for Arsenal and PSG I won't consider Malaga until the final patch as I'm a frequent visitor to Malaga and when I went over last year and went to two of their games while I was over and so, I'm going to leave them to the final patch as my long term game. Hmm think I'll fire up a save with Arsenal then! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
redxand Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Club: Real Sociedad Division: La Liga BBVA Transfer Budget: €500k Wage Budget: €300k/week Finances: Secure Board Expectation(s): Mid-Table Finish Key Players: Xabi Prieto, Claudio Bravo, Antoine Griezmann, Carlos Vela (loan) and Vadim Demidov. Pros: Excellent attacking options and a loyal/professional squad. Decent enough budget for an experienced manager. Like all La Liga clubs there is the advantage of a league with a high reputation and the ability to sign foreign players easier than English or Italian clubs. Cons: Average central midfielders and lack of depth at GK/LB/CM positions. Level of Difficulty (1-10 with 10 being difficult): Depends of your ambitions. Mid table should be easy. European qualification is a bit more challenging. Maybe 6 or 7? (I was able to finish 3rd without any summer transfers) Additional Information: It’s possible to field a starting XI of entirely homegrown players and still get decent results. Unlike their rivals (Atlethic Bilbao) you can buy and field non-basque players but it makes for a more interesting game to try and keep a core of local players. The B team and upgradable facilities help with that. In real life, Real Sociedad have one of the most prolific youth-setups in Spain. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernGooner Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Well as you know, I can't get into a save, but I would like to manage in Spain, so...Espanyol or Real Sociedad Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gooner88 Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Id say Sociedad, got some quality homegrown players and Vela on loan aswell. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gooner88 Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Simply trying to decide between Newcastle, Sunderland and Stoke. Or any other midtable prem team Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD nawrat Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 I'd say Newcastle would be the best bet as they have the best squad and a massive following. Newcastle or Blackburn. Stoke would be good too, I suppose. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted November 16, 2011 Author Share Posted November 16, 2011 I would go for Stoke. A nice little challenge there whilst also trying to compete in Europe!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llew_Arshavin23 Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Personally, I would say Newcastle - although my opinion has been swayed by their recent form. Alternatively, you could give Stoke a go and try to change them into a passing side; the mini-Barça's Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted November 16, 2011 Author Share Posted November 16, 2011 Yes Llew, 'mini' with 90% of their players above 6' . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llew_Arshavin23 Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Yes Llew, 'mini' with 90% of their players above 6' . That's Stoke for you... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
manutdfan123 Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Hiya guys just in my 3rd season as Coventry manager and enjoying it but I think Ive taken them as far as I can and in a lot of debt, so I was wondering if there is another team similar to Coventry maybe better finances, also might think about takeing a club in the lower leagues of the english leagues up to champions league glory, just wondering if you guys have any reccomendations for a decent team in the lower leagues maybe with a bit of money or good facilities. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llew_Arshavin23 Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Hiya guys just in my 3rd season as Coventry manager and enjoying it but I think Ive taken them as far as I can and in a lot of debt, so I was wondering if there is another team similar to Coventry maybe better finances, also might think about takeing a club in the lower leagues of the english leagues up to champions league glory, just wondering if you guys have any reccomendations for a decent team in the lower leagues maybe with a bit of money or good facilities. Brighton - I know they're only in the Championship but, they're still a good footballing side who have decent finances. MK Dons - Good infrastructure and a good squad to build upon. AFC Wimbledon - Take them back to the glory years - The Crazy Gang. You could always take them that step further and conquer England and Europe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gooner88 Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Cheers guys, I think I'm going to be Stoke. I don't think I'd be able to emulate Newcastles real life form and I will also enjoy putting Pulis out of a job. I'm sure the players will be delighted that there will no longer be the threat of a naked headbut after a match. Also I haven't been stoke on Fm since CM 01 so would be something different. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
manutdfan123 Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Cheers for your suggestions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicoFrutos Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Nation: England Division: Championship European Competition: / Media Prediction: top half Board Expectation(s): play-offs / promotion Transfer Budget: any Wage Budget: any Finances: any Other: I'm looking for a team in the championship. I want to get to the premier league and build a good team. And if possible let the club build a brandnew stadium. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted November 19, 2011 Author Share Posted November 19, 2011 Nation: EnglandDivision: Championship European Competition: / Media Prediction: top half Board Expectation(s): play-offs / promotion Transfer Budget: any Wage Budget: any Finances: any Other: I'm looking for a team in the championship. I want to get to the premier league and build a good team. And if possible let the club build a brandnew stadium. Thats tough because there are quite a few who have 'newish' stadiums. If I am sticking to that line of thought, I would go for: Nottingham Forest Ipswich Town Portsmouth Burnley Finances will be very tight at Notts Forest & Pompey, but Ipswich get about £4m to spend in the 1st window. If you want teams with a stadium in place, I would go: Southampton Leicester Cardiff City Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nottingham Forest Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Notts Forest, it is Nottm or Nottingham or Forest . May I link you to my FM12: npower Championship Team Guide. Have a read of the opening post as there is enough information to possibly help you decide which team to be. Realistically with shrewd signings and well worked tactics, about 20 teams have a chance of being promoted. Don't listen to SRL as he doesn't know nothing. Clubs with tight financial situations: Hull City, Nottingham Forest, Bristol City, Coventry City, Crystal Palace, Millwall and Doncaster Rovers. Out of those Hull have a fairly new stadium as do Coventry and Doncaster. Forest's stadium is good but is over 110 years old. Clubs with money: Southampton, West Ham, Ipswich, Blackpool and Leicester. Clubs with newish stadiums: Brighton, Leicester, Southampton, Doncaster, Hull and Cardiff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted November 19, 2011 Author Share Posted November 19, 2011 Stop twisting NF!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Towardinho Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 looking for a big club/sleeping giant that aren't in the top league....Not interested in England, France, Spain or Italy....I know that cuts out a lot of teams... cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nottingham Forest Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Boavista in Portugal iirc? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted November 19, 2011 Author Share Posted November 19, 2011 This thread may help you out a little bit mate . Its a little old, but still. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Microlite Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Nation: Any (Preferably EU) Division: Any (Preferably not the top league) European Competition: Not Bothered Media Prediction: Any Board Expectation(s): Any (Not a harsh board that sacks you after 1 loss) Transfer Budget: any Wage Budget: any Finances: Some Cash Other: Preferably a small club with quite a smallish stadium with SOME cash to spend. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nottingham Forest Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 Blackpool in the Championship? Burton Albion get £10k for wages to spend. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArranoBeltza Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 Nation: Any (Preferably EU) Division: Any (Preferably not the top league) European Competition: Not Bothered Media Prediction: Any Board Expectation(s): Any (Not a harsh board that sacks you after 1 loss) Transfer Budget: any Wage Budget: any Finances: Some Cash Other: Preferably a small club with quite a smallish stadium with SOME cash to spend. England: Blackpool, Wimbledon, Lincoln City France: Amiens, Angers, Bayonne, Paris FC, Red Star (and Sochaux could be lots of fun in the top division) Spain: Alcorcon, Real Union, Alcoyano, Girona Italy: Cittadella, Gubbio Germany: St. Pauli, Union Berlin, FSV Frankfurt Switzerland: Vaduz, Bellinzona Austria: WAC St. Andra Scotland: Dundee FC You could take the plunge and go for a smaller nation, maybe try to resurrect a giant? Lots of teams like that in eastern Europe. Slovakia: FC Petrzalka- used to be a top club in their nation a few years ago but have declined and find themselves in the second tier. Czech: FC Zbrojovka Brno- won the Czechoslovak league in the 70s Russia: Torpedo Moscow- were a top team in the 60s, won the Russian Cup in 1993 and have fallen off since Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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