RTHerringbone Posted December 2, 2015 Author Share Posted December 2, 2015 I am kinda glad that someone else (RTH) is starting as many saves as me... An outrageous accusation I'm not starting new saves as such, just creating offshoots from one save...... Speaking of which......interested to see D_D scoop up Benteke as one of Klopp's last deeds at Anfield was to sell him to either Lyon or Marseille for £6.75m (they signed Harry Kane for £30m). Why was it his last deed? Because Pellegrini retired and City decided to approach Klopp. So whilst I was surveying training in Lisbon ahead of season two with every intention of seeing how my new Brazilians settled in, I was distracted by a phone call inviting me to take over at Liverpool....... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxToBox Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Nasty few missing for a vital 6 pointer.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxToBox Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Aurier out for all of April, damn. EDIT: Top half of the table is insane. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maw74 Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 That is some battle for the title, a great season so far for your boys and Bournemouth. Like I said in your thread it won't be long before you are winning the PL. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 UNBELIEVABLE!! Zac Lee, the midfielder who scored both of our goals is here on loan....from Liverpool. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxToBox Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Holy crap! Amazing! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maw74 Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 interested to see D_D scoop up Benteke as one of Klopp's last deeds at Anfield was to sell him to either Lyon or Marseille for £6.75m (they signed Harry Kane for £30m). Why was it his last deed? Because Pellegrini retired and City decided to approach Klopp. So whilst I was surveying training in Lisbon ahead of season two with every intention of seeing how my new Brazilians settled in, I was distracted by a phone call inviting me to take over at Liverpool....... They got him for £29m in my current save (someone at SI must be a dreamer from Anfield) and Klopp went to Arsenal after first season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 We've taken Cardiff - Now managed by Jamie Vardy to a replay in the 4th Round!! Winner faces either Villa or Barnsley EDIT: Oh my lordy lord lord!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTHerringbone Posted December 2, 2015 Author Share Posted December 2, 2015 That's some run of form in the FA Cup. There's is what I've been up to. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RTHerringbone Posted December 2, 2015 Author Share Posted December 2, 2015 Good effort BoxToBox Turns out Liverpool finished fifth in Season One, qualifying for the CL via a Europa Cup win (amusingly, we beat Sporting in the Euro Super Cup). Downside of a Europa Cup route to the CL is a third seeding. Can't be that bad though, can it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxToBox Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Jesus, that's some group! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 *insert expletive ridden celebrations here* Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 This has probably been one of the biggest accomplishments for me in my FM history. Having looked at Cleon's counter attacking thread I took that on board and it results in that, we're also in 4th in the league so we could get promoted! This is probably the first time where I'll be sad to not accept a new contract although I hope the new manager will use the new-found money to good use. MASSIVE EDIT! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxToBox Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 I'd have a hard time giving up that job. EDIT: Jesus Titty Christ! I just noticed the end, that is incredible! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Sorry for the big amount of pictures that you're about to see: We didn't embarrass ourselves and I've sorted Forest Green's finances out for the next few years!!! We've also gotten promoted after beating Wycombe on penalties in the playoff final!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 2 year contract on £6,000 p/w - I'm getting into the big boy money now!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxToBox Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Moving on up! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maw74 Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 @Makoto Nakamura Great work at Forest Green, amazing cup run. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 I'm seriously loving this tactic and the loan market, we're currently in 7th after 10 games with just 1 loss, we lost in the 3rd Round of the Capital One Cup after a 4-2 away loss to Premier League leaders Chelsea and our loanees are winning some awards! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagenham_Dave Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Unbelievable. 2-1 up at home to Liverpool in the 5th round of the FA Cup, going into the 3rd and final minute of stoppage time, when this happens... [video=youtube;BXPu9_XkDgk] The video isn't the best quality, so not sure if you can make that out properly, but my keeper just stands and lets the ball trickle past him whilst Firmino runs past and scores. Bad enough losing a last minute equaliser anyway, but when you lose one to a glitch in the game (or at best, a really bad animation), then it makes it ten times worse. Raging. And of course, the replay will be away from home, so that's an automatic defeat. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
john1 Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 @Makoto Nakamura Wow, utterly superb run in FA Cup final Shame you left them for Fleetwood Dagenham_Dave Gutted mate Hope you can beat them in the replay! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagenham_Dave Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 I'm actually getting utterly sick of this. They played most of the game with ten men, we outplayed them completely, we had the players with the best ratings, we had the vast majority of the chances. But of course, it's an away game, so... *sighs* Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTHerringbone Posted December 3, 2015 Author Share Posted December 3, 2015 Liverpool are capturing my imagination for the moment. I hate the 4-2-3-1 formation but I'm using it to try and convince myself that it isn't all bad. We trail Arsenal in the league on goal difference but we're not far off; Chelsea away next. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
john1 Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Decent results Especially getting win at Real Madrid! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagenham_Dave Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Oh my... Benteke scoring his first goal for us - he's been generally awful since he signed - against his former club. Lovely stuff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagenham_Dave Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 I've now been plagued by a major injury crisis, got 10 first team players out, including all my available fullbacks, so for this current game, I have two youth players in the full back positions making their debuts for the club. Brutal. Good education for them though! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxToBox Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 An away win! Fantastic! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTHerringbone Posted December 4, 2015 Author Share Posted December 4, 2015 First defeat of the season was a narrow 2-1 loss at Stamford Bridge. A bit gutting because we levelled late on and they scored a winner right at the end. However, it was a good result and an enjoyable save so far. A match against Bayern is imminent; I think I chickened out last night and went to bed rather than play against them FYI - Cleon has posted a new Possession based thread in the Tactics forum, it's a beauty. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 Considering we're tipped by many to go down to League One next season we're doing very well indeed with 11 games left - we're in and around the playoff places with the 2nd best defensive record in the league! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 Unbelievable Jeff!!!! Fleetwood Town are in the Premier League!! Next season will be my toughest challenge, I need to try and find good players to come in...and I hate spending money. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxToBox Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 Cracking stuff! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 Holy crud £90.6m in TV rights?!?!? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxToBox Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 Holy crud £90.6m in TV rights?!?!? Aye, from 16/17 Premiership money is insane.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 Well I've actually bought players this season and here are our transfers: I've now broken the bank as we have no money left for movement: Are there any players that anyone would want to see from my transfers? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxToBox Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 I wouldn't mind a look at Fabian Schar, he was a fave in FM15, especially as he could usually be picked up on a bosman. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagenham_Dave Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 So, it's almost time for the FA Cup semi final against Southampton, live updates to follow... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagenham_Dave Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 Well, the good news is that the first semi final has been played, and Championship side Nottingham Forest have reached the final. What an opportunity for ourselves and Saints to nab a trophy this season. I've still got half my defence out with injuries, so it's going to be a tough ask. My first choice keeper has returned to full fitness this week...do I risk him in such a big match? Subplots galore... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagenham_Dave Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 After a very cagey opening, we have a breakthrough, and it's first blood to the mighty Owls. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagenham_Dave Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 Half time then, and despite bossing possession and having the majority of chances, strangely I feel lucky to be ahead, primarily because their two shots on target were both absolute sitters. Still, it's going well, and a place in the final is a mere 45 mins away. What can possibly go wrong? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagenham_Dave Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 Vydra misses an open goal in the 56th minute, that could have sealed the deal, but no, the tie is still alive... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagenham_Dave Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 It had to be him. It just had to be. In real life, the Scottish team I support is Stirling Albion. A few years ago, we took this raw kid on loan from Burnley. Little did we know then he would go on to sign for a Premier League club for millions of pounds and win England caps. And now, today of all days, he's decided to wickedly punish me. How could you Jay-Rod, how could you? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagenham_Dave Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 So, it's finished 1-1 and it's off to extra time we go... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagenham_Dave Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 No further scoring in extra time, so it's off to penalties we go (again...) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 @BoxToBox Fabian Schar Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagenham_Dave Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 Here it is then, the pressure's on. Substitute Christian Benteke steps up to take what could be the winning penalty in the shoot out, can he hold his nerve??? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagenham_Dave Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 He blasts it straight at the keeper, but will it have the power to beat Fraser Forster?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 We really don't have the facilities for top flight football...we actually sold out of season tickets and still sold less than last year. EDIT: Literally days later this happens: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagenham_Dave Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 HE ONLY CAN!!! WE'RE IN THE FA CUP FINAL!! WHOO HOO More nonsense later, ta ra. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 Mega congrats on reaching the Final Dave!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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