JojoVillaHursty Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 'Welcome to the Oxford City F.C Thread for Football Manager 2013'. History The club was formed in 1882 and soon became the leading club in Oxfordshire, winning the FA Amateur Cup in 1906, before joining the Isthmian League the following year. In the latter half of the 20th century, the club went into decline and soon fell behind Headington United after that club turned professional in 1949. An attempt was made to return the club to success in 1979 when it became a limited company and later when the legendary Bobby Moore was appointed manager with his former West Ham United team-mate Harry Redknapp as his assistant. The club reached its lowest point in 1988 when they were evicted from their White House Ground by their landlords Brasenose College, who sold it off for housing. Forced to resign from the Isthmian League, the club did not return to senior football until 1990 when based at Cutteslowe Park, they entered the South Midlands League Division One, winning promotion in their first season. They returned to the Isthmian League in 1993 when they also moved to their current ground. The club continued to climb through the divisions of that League during the 1990s and reached the final of the FA Vase in 1995. Highlights of the next decade included two years in the Isthmian League Premier Division and an epic FA Cup run in 1999–2000 which culminated in a three-game battle against Wycombe Wanderers in the First Round proper, eventually being edged out 1–0 at Oxford United's Manor Ground. The first replay had been abandoned due to a fire alarm just as the penalty shootout was about to start;[1] this remains the only FA Cup tie to go to a second replay since the FA ruled all ties should be settled after a maximum of two games. This rule change also means that City's other FA Cup record – the six games needed before losing to Alvechurch in 1971–72 – will probably never be beaten. In 2005 the club were relegated back to the South Midlands League, but were promoted at the first time of asking under manager Andy Lyne, winning both the Championship and the Premier Cup. In November 2006 Lyne resigned as manager to become the club's Director of Football. He was succeeded by Justin Merritt as Player Manager with former Oxford United player Mike Ford as his assistant. Merritt subsequently stepped down in August 2009 and Ford took over as manager. On 3 May 2008, Oxford City were promoted from the Southern League Division One South and West with a 1–0 win over Uxbridge. The club currently run over 30 teams under the chairmanship of Brian Cox, with sides for men, women, boys and girls. In the club's first season in the Premier Division they finished in 6th place, narrowly missing out on the playoffs. In 2011/2012 Oxford City finished 2nd after narrowly missing out on the title. They won the playoff final against AFC Totton to gain promotion to Blue Square Bet North for the first time in their history. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JojoVillaHursty Posted October 20, 2012 Author Share Posted October 20, 2012 Oxford City in Football Manager Club Information Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JojoVillaHursty Posted October 20, 2012 Author Share Posted October 20, 2012 The Team First Team Reserve Team Staff New staff would be a good idea but no rush as the main one's are at the club already. Key Players Daniel Platt Wayne Blossom Chris Willmott Felipe Barcelos Steve Basham New life with City Board Expectations Avoid relegation- Transfer Budget £1k Wage Budget £3.3k pw Mid-table- Transfer Budget £1k Wage Budget £3.5k pw Top half finish- Transfer Budget £1.5k Wage Budget £3.6k pw I feel with the right players brought in any of these are possible, but I would go with the easier of the three being avoid relegation. Formations The best formations would probably be either a 4-3-1-2 or for people who enjoy wide play a 4-2-3-1, if you have success with any other formations let me know and I will update accordingly. Tips First of all apart from Wayne Blossom I would release all players on a non contract as none are really that great, I would then give new contracts to all of the key players noted above and whoever else is in need of a new one. Players to bring in would be Sam Parish.Andrea Zola and Robbie Kember these are the main three I would get as all are free and at least good for a back up role, I would then ask the board for a parent club to loan players from to help fill some gaps that may be left. Final Words I hope you enjoy a successful career with Oxford City, I am the Oxford City researcher so if you find any thing wrong please post in the data forum and I will take a look. Also I would like to hear any tips you guys may have for making life with City easier and more fun. THE CITY IS OURS!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Nice thread fella Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JojoVillaHursty Posted October 20, 2012 Author Share Posted October 20, 2012 Thanks SRL88. I have just gone through the worst pre-season I have had on any Fm, My results are. Oxford City 1:3 Swansea reserves Oxford City 4:1 Abingdon town Oxford City 3:7 Didcot Oxford City 1:2 Welling Hopefully once my new signings settle we will start winning, we have over 50% possession and 10+ shots but just cant score for the life of us, next is our first league game against Chester. Oxford City 1-1 Chester, great result feel a win would have been a fair result as we were all over them but as they are a top team in this league I will take it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JojoVillaHursty Posted October 22, 2012 Author Share Posted October 22, 2012 So apart from me does anyone else plan to try and over throw Oxford United with Oxford City?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Do they start the game with or without a manager? Just I am doing a journeyman save and starting unemployed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JojoVillaHursty Posted October 23, 2012 Author Share Posted October 23, 2012 They start with one but on my game he didn't last long into the second season, and being a follower of your thread for Fm12 it would be great to see you at city at some point for Fm13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Well you just never know in football anymore Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JojoVillaHursty Posted October 23, 2012 Author Share Posted October 23, 2012 I will be starting my proper game today, but will start unemployed and then at some point I will manage City if they don't get relegated. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JojoVillaHursty Posted October 24, 2012 Author Share Posted October 24, 2012 Had to restart because of corrupt data as forgot to set up rolling saves But managed mid table that time around so if I can get around there again I will be happy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JojoVillaHursty Posted October 28, 2012 Author Share Posted October 28, 2012 I am now 12 games into the season and going much better than I thought I would be. Fourth in the league and going well was first before a loss to then bottom of the league Workington. Some good win's and questionable losses but I am pleased with the start to the season, the F.A cup is going very well managed to get into the first round Leyton Orient in the first round should bring in a good amount of money, being at home is even better hoping for an upset to take us into the second round. Will put up transfers later. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JojoVillaHursty Posted October 28, 2012 Author Share Posted October 28, 2012 The F.A cup dream is over but did well against a much better team and only lost 0-2 and also upto second in the league. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Art of Drowning Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 I've just started up a game with Oxford City, rebuilding the squad at the moment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JojoVillaHursty Posted October 28, 2012 Author Share Posted October 28, 2012 Good to see someone else, I didn't really rebuild I only got rid of Skendi and Ballard and built around the core of the team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Art of Drowning Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Rebuilding done. Star signing should be former Juve striker Vincent Pericard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JojoVillaHursty Posted October 28, 2012 Author Share Posted October 28, 2012 He has gone to Burton on mine Jamie Cook has been a great buy for me but now injured, just lost 1-0 to ten man Corby who are in relegation zone so down hill from here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Art of Drowning Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Jamie Cook is there from the start isn't he? I sold him Had an amazing FA Cup first round game v Accrington last night, I'll post a screenshot when I'm home from work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JojoVillaHursty Posted October 29, 2012 Author Share Posted October 29, 2012 I can't remember I brought in a load of people haha. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Art of Drowning Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 http://img844.imageshack.us/img844/1322/accrington.jpg What a game, thought we'd blown it by conceding in the 90th and 92nd min! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JojoVillaHursty Posted October 29, 2012 Author Share Posted October 29, 2012 http://img844.imageshack.us/img844/1322/accrington.jpgWhat a game, thought we'd blown it by conceding in the 90th and 92nd min! Great win, who did you get in the next round? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Art of Drowning Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Northampton at home, could do with an away tie really because of the shared gate receipts. Difficult to get much revenue from our attendances. A lot of our good form has been down to this guy patterson who I had on loan from Burton, his 3 months with us is up now though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JojoVillaHursty Posted October 29, 2012 Author Share Posted October 29, 2012 Shouldn't be much harder than the last much if at all so hopefully a good prem team in the 3rd round. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Art of Drowning Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Yeah unfortunately an injury crisis hit us just before the match, main loss being star striker Vincent Pericard. Loaned in Terry Dixon from Dover to cover for his loss and he gave us the lead only for them to batter us and finally get a deserved equaliser. Will take a replay. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JojoVillaHursty Posted October 29, 2012 Author Share Posted October 29, 2012 Not the best way to go considering the amount of games in the English lower leagues with cups aswell, but more money is always good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Art of Drowning Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 http://img560.imageshack.us/img560/982/northampton.jpg What a game! Our players are absolutely shattered now but well worth it! Wolves away next In the league we're up near the top although Chester seem a lot better than us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JojoVillaHursty Posted October 29, 2012 Author Share Posted October 29, 2012 Well even tho the players are knackered the money from Wolves will be good. Making it look easy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Art of Drowning Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Yeah the money was a massive help from the Wolves game. Lost it 3-0, was only 1-0 until 10 minutes remaining and the 3rd was a blatant foul. Deserved to lose though as we only managed 1 shot all match League form is decent but not amazing, we won't win the league but I'm confident of staying in the playoffs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JojoVillaHursty Posted October 30, 2012 Author Share Posted October 30, 2012 Should manage to go up one way or another then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Art of Drowning Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 I'm not sure, we are very inconsistent. Relied a lot of loans, most of the good ones are up now so we've not got much left. Play-offs it is btw, finished 3rd. How are you getting on? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Art of Drowning Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Think we should be in the final at least, won the first leg of the semi 6-1 against Vauxhall. Bobby Devyne scored 4. Edit: Played our reserves in the 2nd leg and lost 3-0 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Art of Drowning Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 http://img802.imageshack.us/img802/4081/playofffinal.jpg yaaaaaay Any need for this? http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/5572/stadiume.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JojoVillaHursty Posted October 31, 2012 Author Share Posted October 31, 2012 Having a few minor problems with a my laptop at the moment so not been on in the last 2 days How big will the new stadium be? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty_superleeds Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 ill be starting this on friday! cant wait. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JojoVillaHursty Posted October 31, 2012 Author Share Posted October 31, 2012 It is a challenging save. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Art of Drowning Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Yeah and it's been great fun! We go in to the BSP with a weaker squad than last year, nobody decent wants to sign and a lot of top players refused to re-sign I've realised I'm managing a team who used to be managed by that donkey Justin Merritt though, this has tainted it for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JojoVillaHursty Posted October 31, 2012 Author Share Posted October 31, 2012 Managed to finally start my proper save Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Art of Drowning Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 Let us know how you're getting on. I recommend signing Bobby Devyne, doesn't ask for too much and can cause problems on the wings. By the way, the new stadium will be 8121 in capacity. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Art of Drowning Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 Did a lot better than I expected in the BSP: http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i301/jamie182_2006/LeagueTableoxford.jpg Squad: http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i301/jamie182_2006/Squad.jpg Bring on York! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Art of Drowning Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 Good Start: http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i301/jamie182_2006/York.jpg Edit: 2nd Leg: http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i301/jamie182_2006/York2.jpg 2 of my key on loan players have gone back to their parent clubs before the playoff final, ridiculous! Bollocks: http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i301/jamie182_2006/Macclesfield.jpg We just didn't show up Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty_superleeds Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 would you mind posting a pic of your squad from your first season TAOD? and did you bring any staff in? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Art of Drowning Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i301/jamie182_2006/Transfersseason1.jpg Players missing off the list are just a couple of loans. The ones I kept hold of were Mills, Walcott and Stonehouse. Think others stayed but didn't get a look in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty_superleeds Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 ok mate, cheers.... staff? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Art of Drowning Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 Bought in some **** assistant manager. Steve Robinson, harry N'Timbanzi and a regen scout. Graham Rodger came in as assistant 2nd season but then he has just refused a new contract and has been replaced by Edgard Davids Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty_superleeds Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 ok mate cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty_superleeds Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 just got battered by oxford united 3-0 in a friendly Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty_superleeds Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 need a couple of defensive midfielders..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty_superleeds Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 right do you reckon this squad is good enough to gain promotion? first 3 games ive got 2 points.... GK rhys taylor Daniel platt RB jordan francis sam long LB paul stonehouse CB billy tsovolos chris willmott jack mills adam leoroyd ML andrea zola jamie cook MR harry agombar liam wilkinson CM liam malone darren pond albi skendi jacob walcott michael lyon ST felipe barcelos steve basham stern john vincent pericard what you thinking then? personally think its ****. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Art of Drowning Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 Midfield looks a bit weak but it looks ok for playoffs maybe. Check out if any players who assistant filters out play for league clubs and try and loan them in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JojoVillaHursty Posted November 4, 2012 Author Share Posted November 4, 2012 right do you reckon this squad is good enough to gain promotion? first 3 games ive got 2 points....GK rhys taylor Daniel platt RB jordan francis sam long LB paul stonehouse CB billy tsovolos chris willmott jack mills adam leoroyd ML andrea zola jamie cook MR harry agombar liam wilkinson CM liam malone darren pond albi skendi jacob walcott michael lyon ST felipe barcelos steve basham stern john vincent pericard what you thinking then? personally think its ****. As the are of drowning said abit weak in the middle, try and play Barcelos just in behind Basham it works well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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