Lenzar Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Club History Nottingham Forest Football Club is an English football club based in West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire that currently plays in the Football League Championship. Forest have been based at the City Ground since 1898. The club is often referred to simply as Forest. Founded in 1865, Forest were founder members of the Football Alliance in 1889 and joined the Football League in 1892. Forest won the FA Cup in 1898 and 1959, but their most successful period came under the management of Brian Clough, between 1975 and 1993, during which time they won their only league title, two consecutive European Cups, four League Cups and two Full Members Cups. Since then the club have fallen on harder times and have been outside the top-flight since 1999. As of July 2012 the club has been under the ownership of the Kuwaiti Al-Hasawi family. In 2013, the club appointed Mark Schueler as its new manager, hoping the otherwise untested Schueler would be the man to bring success back to the City Ground. Under Schueler, Forest were able to win the Championship, coming within only a few points of Reading's points record set back in the 2005-06 season. The team also reached the semi-finals of the League Cup, defeating Manchester United 3-0 on the way. Honours European Cup: 2 - 1979, 1980 First Division/Premier League: 1 - 1978 Second Division/First Division/Championship: 4 - 1907, 1922, 1998, 2014 FA Cup: 2 - 1898, 1959 League Cup: 4 - 1978, 1979, 1989, 1990 Charity/Community Shield: 1 - 1979 The Club Today Today Forest still play at their traditional home, unlike many others. The City Ground was a late 19th Century build originally and is still among the largest stadia in the country. Forest's main rivals, Notts County, still play just over the river at Meadow Lane - but the clubs have not played each other regularly for some time. The playing squad is easily capable of staying within the division, and, with the backing of the Al-Hasawi family, should be able to recruit players capable of making the grade. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenzar Posted November 27, 2013 Author Share Posted November 27, 2013 Takeover Analysis On paper the initial squad looks fairly strong, but I'll need to get some folk in if I'm going to challenge for promotion. I have been given an ample budget of £6.25 million, with plenty of wages spare, to achieve this goal. Squad I've already decided to target a couple of new 'keepers, though I certainly expect that Darlow will play some part in my time at Forest. Game notes Something I've not mentioned is that I have modified the European competitions. The European Cup is back to being Champions only, meaning a return for the Cup Winners' Cup. The UEFA Cup will be the teams that came from 2nd-5th in each league. I have loaded the English, Scottish, German, Italian and Spanish leagues, each to their lowest levels. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobby_McDonald Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 I have a bit of a soft spot for Forest having spent time at university in the city. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raware Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Come on you Reds!!!!!!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenzar Posted November 30, 2013 Author Share Posted November 30, 2013 Pre-season An excellent set of results gave me hope for the season. August 2013 Our pre-season form continued, though the defence was wobbly at times. Certainly not happy to let in 3 late goals at Huddersfield, or allowing Wigan to score 4 in one of the more high-scoring games I've managed in since getting FM14. The 3rd round of the League Cup pits me in an A52 derby against, well, Derby. These performances were enough to secure me my first manager of the month award. Next post will detail my transfers... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HamoudiLFC Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 Nice layout! Good luck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenzar Posted November 30, 2013 Author Share Posted November 30, 2013 Transfers Adam Federici (Goalkeeper, £3.2m, Reading) As initial first choice Karl Darlow seemed a bit shaky on paper, I splashed out on a goalie with Premier League experience who also didn't look like getting any playing time. So far Adam has generally impressed. David Bentley (RM, Free) I was amazed to find a player of Bentley's relative quality on the free agent list. That said, he does not fit perfectly into my team and will probably feature only occasionally. Esteban Lopez (RW, Free) Signed as a potential prospect, Lopez's fairly disappointing showings for AFC Wimbledon make me think he won't make the grade. Nuno Gomes (Striker, Free) It was only after signing Gomes did I realise I shouldn't have - I never sign anyone who's scored against England, either IRL or ingame (same as that Italian club who booted the Korean). That being said, he's old so will probably be a useful player for this first year only. Apostolos Vellios (Striker, Loaned from Everton) Another striker I brought in just to give me extra cover. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK22 Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Everyone's favourite 'Sleeping Giant'! Good luck building on your strong start! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenzar Posted December 2, 2013 Author Share Posted December 2, 2013 September 2013 A poor draw against a Boro side that were 23rd was the only blemish in a month I can say I am happy with. I have yet another away draw in the League Cup, this time against Blackpool. With some harder games out of the way, I am now hoping for more decent performances to consolidate a promotion place. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenzar Posted December 4, 2013 Author Share Posted December 4, 2013 October 2013 The month started with two games against my rivals at the top of the table. Switching to my defensive formation shut both games down perfectly, before we took fairly simple wins in our next two matches, followed by a tight 1-0 win against Blackpool to continue my excellent League Cup run. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenzar Posted December 6, 2013 Author Share Posted December 6, 2013 November 2013 A poor month shows that we are perhaps not as far above others as I would like. Next month will hopefully bring the crowds in, as I have drawn United in the League Cup's Quarter Final. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenzar Posted December 7, 2013 Author Share Posted December 7, 2013 A quick post just to share my latest result... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PocketMouse Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Esteban Lopez....good baller Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenzar Posted December 9, 2013 Author Share Posted December 9, 2013 December 2013 After a strong start, including our amazing win over United in the League Cup, we ended with a couple of poor home draws. We need to turn such draws into wins if we are to be promoted - I wouldn't put money on any of the top six teams, all of whom are showing genuine EPL-in-waiting quality. We face Chelsea in the League Cup semis, and Swansea away in the FA Cup. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenzar Posted December 15, 2013 Author Share Posted December 15, 2013 January 2014 A poor start to the new year, with the team seemingly losing the ability to create any chances - even against 22nd place Blackburn it took most of the game before we threatened. With 2 games in hand, however, I hope to keep a decent lead over Wigan. Disappointed to get nowhere in the FA Cup, but the loss against Swansea was to be expected. New Signings Mikael Silvestre (Defender, Portland, Free) - I signed Mikael as a backup/rotation centre-half to boost my defence a little as aside from Wilson and Halford, I had limited reasonable options. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nottingham Forest Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Can't believe I've only just seen this. Going well so far. But Darlow . Why is he not your first choice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltablue Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Can't believe I've only just seen this. Going well so far. He's doomed! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenzar Posted December 16, 2013 Author Share Posted December 16, 2013 He's doomed! Only played one game since this post - a 3-0 win. Next game is a tough match against Reading, though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nottingham Forest Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 I don't have that effect on all careers. Just some. You will now lose. There we go. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
am_walters Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 How has nobody pointed out the 3-0 bollocking of Utd? What?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK22 Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 How has nobody pointed out the 3-0 bollocking of Utd?What?! Yeah, but they're just a mid-table side these days Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raware Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 I don't have that effect on all careers. Just some. You will now lose. There we go. Yes you do! You have that effect on everyone! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danger_mouse Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Glad to see your doing well with Forest, keep up the good work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenzar Posted December 23, 2013 Author Share Posted December 23, 2013 February 2014 An embarrassing result against Burnley ends an otherwise good month. With a 10 point lead, I am hoping that the title is now a certainty. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
b101 Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Looking very strong there Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenzar Posted December 29, 2013 Author Share Posted December 29, 2013 Youth Intake I was quite pleased with this intake, with 3 players looking capable of strutting their stuff at the City Ground one day soon. Francis White Ben Falco Steven Fisher Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenzar Posted January 1, 2014 Author Share Posted January 1, 2014 March 2014 More heavy scoring as we approach the end of the season. We are 13 points ahead of 2nd with 27 available...can we do it? My personal goal is to do so with at least 100 goals scored, but I suspect things may dry up soon. The win against Charlton was simply incredible as we were down to 10 men for most of the match after Halford picked up 2 yellow cards in less than a minute. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazRTaylor Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 You beat Yeovil Town. Not very realistic, is it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenzar Posted January 2, 2014 Author Share Posted January 2, 2014 You beat Yeovil Town. Not very realistic, is it? Wait till you see where Ipswich are. Deltablue's going to be crying all night. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenzar Posted January 5, 2014 Author Share Posted January 5, 2014 April/May 2014 and 2013-14 Review An almost perfect end to a very successful season. Final league table In the end the league was a formality, although at times (especially that awful loss to Burnley who are unfortunately joining us) things looked far from certain. At the other end of the table, Ipswich lose their title of being the longest serving second-tier club, but at least can look forward to a decent shot at some silverware - the JPT. Cups The FA Cup was over as soon as it began with a loss against Swansea (something United are discovering can happen to anyone ), but the League Cup turned out to be special, after easy wins against lower league opposition we managed to beat United before falling to a Chelsea side that were just too strong over two legs. Top players Top Goalscorer- Simon Cox With 31 goals, Cox was vital in my title win. He was cruelly denied the chance to be top scorer by the fact that Rob Hulse of Burnley was allowed to play an extra 3 games to go top. Most Assists- Radoslaw Majewski Not rated by Forest fans irl apparently, Majewski was simply amazing, scoring almost as many as he provided. Top rated- Greg Halford Halford, who can play virtually anywhere, was a vital part of the Forest defence along with regular partner Wilson, who was the 2nd highest rated. Overall I feel I have a team that can survive next season, though I will definitely be making a few purchases just to patch some leaks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenzar Posted January 6, 2014 Author Share Posted January 6, 2014 Winners & Losers 2013-14 EPL winners: Man City Relegated: Norwich, Hull, Palace (way behind even Hull) FA Cup winners: Chelsea (v Liverpool) League Cup winners: Chelsea (v Norwich) European Cup winners: Barcelona (v Galatasaray) Cup Winner's Cup winners: Marseille (v Lazio) - even now the curse strikes! UEFA Cup winners: Arsenal (v Man City) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duffy89 Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Quality season mate, good luck in the prem! Also, loving the updates Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
b101 Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Great season there, and always good to chuckle at Ipswich Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK22 Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 That's a very convincing promotion, with just the three league defeats. This should hopefully mean that you don't 'do a Derby' next year Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robterrace Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 I have been known in the past to get to 12 points and just 'stop'.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltablue Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 Wait till you see where Ipswich are. Deltablue's going to be crying all night. Great season there, and always good to chuckle at Ipswich Actually gents, a) it's a regular enough occurrence since FM11 at least, so while disappointing, hardly unexpected or catastrophic, b), Norwich going down more than makes up for it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenzar Posted January 8, 2014 Author Share Posted January 8, 2014 World Cup 2014 So a surprise as dark horses Belgium take home their first World Cup, while England, who actually did fairly well in their group, fall to Spain. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pirso7 Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 hey what sort of tactics did you use on the game mate?. thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeesterCat Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 Congratulations! I'll be interested to see how your transfers have gone - promotion to the top league is always one of my favourite times in the game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maw74 Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 Well done on a great season with just the 3 losses, I really like the style and will be following from now on. Good luck in the PL next season, A shame about England in the WC though, normally FM is our best/only hope of success. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenzar Posted February 28, 2014 Author Share Posted February 28, 2014 August 2014 A simply excellent start. I was worried about Simon Cox adapting to a higher level...clearly I was wrong. But the EPL is a marathon, not a sprint... Signings Alejandro Faurlin (Midfielder, QPR, £4.4M) I felt I was lacking some strength in depth in midfield, and managed to tempt Faurlin away with our new found EPL status. Ryan Bennett (Defender, Norwich, £1M) Again I felt a signing in defence was needed, and Bennett is a strong looking young defender available cheaply thanks to Norwich's relegation. Jordan Willis (Defender, Coventry, £1.6M) Highly recommended as having great potential, Willis may prove useful in the next few years. Jesper Juelsgard (Full back, Kobenhavn, £4M) I didn't feel my left backs were good enough, so I found this Dane who has so far proven himself solid. Phil Jones (Defender, Free transfer!?) Apparently United released Jones - this may be some sort of money issue due to European revenues being greatly reduced. Still we will benefit from a world class defender. Marc André Ter Stegen (Goalkeeper, Gladbach, £24M) Gladbach's relegation meant that ter Stegen's release clause was activated. I spent the majority of my transfer bonus to get us this solid keeper. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenzar Posted March 10, 2014 Author Share Posted March 10, 2014 September 2014 A mixed month has proven that at times we simply lack the ability to score, and that we are definitely beatable at this level. The loss to Leicester was simply unacceptable, even considering the fact that several reserve players played in that game. With games against City, Spurs and Arsenal to come, I do not think October will be full of green lines. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK22 Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 A great start, though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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