BoxToBox Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 1 minute ago, ManUtd1 said: Someone must have talked to Rabona Interruptus... Stevie Me's grandson's been seen stalking the training ground. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawkAussie Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 This thread now has over 1000 posts between this and the second place thread. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted January 6, 2018 Author Share Posted January 6, 2018 16 hours ago, HawkAussie said: This thread now has over 1000 posts between this and the second place thread. Whoever said that math would be useless! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted January 6, 2018 Author Share Posted January 6, 2018 So the secret to good self-esteem is to lower your expectations to the point where they’re already met? RB Leipzig / Turkey September 2081 Mini-Update After a summer of madness -- both literal and figurative -- it has been nice to get the lads back on the pitch. And winning. Not just winning, but winning with some flair. This side was brimming with talent. I've sliced and diced, and added my own mix of talent. We're immense. We've yet to give up a goal. This is going to be a good year. Oh, yes, Hobbes. A good year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
raz4la Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 I want to go though every page of this save, but I don't think I'm man enough for it. So. Much. Text. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adonalsium Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 9 hours ago, raz4la said: I want to go though every page of this save, but I don't think I'm man enough for it. So. Much. Text. There's probably like... a novel and a half in this thread. Not even kidding. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted January 6, 2018 Author Share Posted January 6, 2018 10 hours ago, raz4la said: I want to go though every page of this save, but I don't think I'm man enough for it. So. Much. Text. 1 hour ago, Adonalsium said: There's probably like... a novel and a half in this thread. Not even kidding. Pay attention, there may be a quiz at the end. Kidding aside, it is a little insane. In the diagnosable sense. With the exception of 2 weeks when I've been off on vacation, and about a month of during a much-needed break from FM this past Fall, this save has been running strong for 13+ months now, with the narrative bouncing from one escapade to the next. It is far and away the longest save I've ever played, no matter how you count it. The best part? I've got the final narrative entries written, and have had them planned for a while. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxToBox Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 I mean, it'd probably be perfectly possible to distil and rework the posts into an actual book. A good one at that. Of course, Hakan would be spinning in his grave, it'd have to be something just a tad more zany, like a manga graphic novel..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted January 6, 2018 Author Share Posted January 6, 2018 1 minute ago, BoxToBox said: I mean, it'd probably be perfectly possible to distil and rework the posts into an actual book. A good one at that. Of course, Hakan would be spinning in his grave, it'd have to be something just a tad more zany, like a manga graphic novel..... With sound effects. And an accompanying a concept album by 30 Seconds to Mars (of course), featuring collaborations with Radiohead, Bono and Taylor Swift. I'm imagining a crescendo of rocking guitars and screaming vocals... "Mancini's gonna hate hate hate, that Leeds is really great great great..." 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxToBox Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 Oh, crap, it'd have to be a pop up manga, with each track to coincide with a page of the book. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fer Fuchs Ake Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 Maybe Hakan's life could hit the big screen. And then a long anticipated sequel film could be brought out about Vikander a year or two later. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted January 6, 2018 Author Share Posted January 6, 2018 1 minute ago, Fer Fuchs Ake said: Maybe Hakan's life could hit the big screen. And then a long anticipated sequel film could be brought out about Vikander a year or two later. Guy Ritchie's Malmen: Game of Shadows chronicling the rise of Malmo was pretty epic, with Emma cast as Apples and the ensuing chaos that erupted. 3 minutes ago, BoxToBox said: Oh, crap, it'd have to be a pop up manga, with each track to coincide with a page of the book. I didn't realize that was a thing, and am equal parts concerned and intrigued. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxToBox Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 1 minute ago, ManUtd1 said: I didn't realize that was a thing, and am equal parts concerned and intrigued. If it's not yet a thing, more the better, inverting the manga. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted January 6, 2018 Author Share Posted January 6, 2018 16 minutes ago, BoxToBox said: If it's not yet a thing, more the better, inverting the manga. The cover would have to be the depiction of Hakan fighting the Chained Wolf, while wearing his grapefruit-flavored hot pants. (This is merely a reproduction, of course. The original life-sized mural can be found in Pope Bob's cave in Turkey.) 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxToBox Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 Of course! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted January 6, 2018 Author Share Posted January 6, 2018 1 minute ago, BoxToBox said: Of course! His knee-high boots are my favorite part of that Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxToBox Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 6 minutes ago, ManUtd1 said: His knee-high boots are my favorite part of that I enjoyed the sexy crop top. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted January 6, 2018 Author Share Posted January 6, 2018 4 minutes ago, BoxToBox said: I enjoyed the sexy crop top. At first, you don't see it. Then, you do...and it's like... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adonalsium Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 Somehow this thread got even crazier. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oriole01 Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 11 minutes ago, Adonalsium said: Somehow this thread got even crazier. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted January 6, 2018 Author Share Posted January 6, 2018 39 minutes ago, Adonalsium said: Somehow this thread got even crazier. I have no idea what you're referring to... @oriole01 seems to be on to something, though... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
raz4la Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 (edited) As a Swede, it's pretty good that Sweden has played a big part in this save! 10 points to the person who can find Ibra in this picture. Edited January 6, 2018 by raz4la 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted January 6, 2018 Author Share Posted January 6, 2018 (edited) I'm one quarter Swedish, so felt honor-bound to find him... To be fair, I had to zoom in and spent far too much time double-checking the bottom right-hand corner... Suffice to say, this thread now has everything. Edited January 6, 2018 by ManUtd1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adonalsium Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 Ibra should've been a barely visible (as in fading) face in the sky, looking down at his subjects. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted January 6, 2018 Author Share Posted January 6, 2018 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Adonalsium said: Ibra should've been a barely visible (as in fading) face in the sky, looking down at his subjects. The entire nation having #DaredToZlatan. Kidding aside, that photo is awesome. I miss managing in Sweden... Edited January 6, 2018 by ManUtd1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxToBox Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 Zlatan is clearly the one with the cape, though they got his head all wrong. Also, that captain looks suspiciously like Beckham. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawkAussie Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 Not only that, but just maybe we could see the longest save in terms of years on this save. As 63 years have to be right up there on the list. There could be the possibly that we are seeing a world record in terms of time played. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted January 6, 2018 Author Share Posted January 6, 2018 A smoke grenade, a gas mask, and a helicopter……. that’s all I ask. RB Leipzig / Turkey October 2081 Mini-Update Complete control. Domestically, and with the Turks. The bad news? Gustav's lads managed to put one past Die Roten Bullen, the first we've given up in competitive play this season. The good news? We scored 2 of our own and took all 3 points. But I've backslid somewhat...there's this young Swede...Sociedad lad, on loan at Malmo. Only a little more than $20M. The Chairman is fully in support of it. I don't need another signing. But there's a part of me -- a part of me I've come to fear -- that wants another signing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted January 6, 2018 Author Share Posted January 6, 2018 (edited) 1 minute ago, HawkAussie said: Not only that, but just maybe we could see the longest save in terms of years on this save. As 63 years have to be right up there on the list. There could be the possibly that we are seeing a world record in terms of time played. Naw, there's no way I'll come close to that kind of record (nor do I want to). Much of the "time played" is in the background, too, idling Edited January 6, 2018 by ManUtd1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawkAussie Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 Just now, ManUtd1 said: Naw, there's no way I'll come close to that kind of record (nor do I want to). Much of the "time played" is in the background, too, idling Especially when the record is at 221 seasons. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted January 6, 2018 Author Share Posted January 6, 2018 All these trips to watch Velez turn out for Malmo...the Gamla Ullevi, Ibrahimovic Park in Malmo...even Elfsborg's aging 63,755-seater had a strong appeal to it. Being back in Sweden has never felt more "right." Even as I'm whisked back to the airport at the final whistle... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted January 6, 2018 Author Share Posted January 6, 2018 (edited) Best trip to Malmo ever, as Gustav's boys get FM'd, with Velez (the kid I want to sign) snatching the winner. Edited January 6, 2018 by ManUtd1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fer Fuchs Ake Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 If Gustav wasn't managing Leverkusen, I'd feel sorry for them. That is a brutal FMing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted January 6, 2018 Author Share Posted January 6, 2018 22 minutes ago, Fer Fuchs Ake said: If Gustav wasn't managing Leverkusen, I'd feel sorry for them. That is a brutal FMing. #MalmoAfterDark #UpDiBlae Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted January 7, 2018 Author Share Posted January 7, 2018 The secret to happiness is short-term, stupid self-interest! RB Leipzig / Turkey November 2081 Mini-Update Brought back down to Earth by our first loss of the season. Utter garbage, losing to Hoffenheim of all sides. I threatened to sequester the squad until they regained focus -- no wives, girlfriends or XBox1080 until we got things back on track. They knew the look in my eye. They knew not to mess with me. It's the same look I would get when reading the latest scouting reports regarding Igor Velez. Dead serious. No mucking about. Don't **** with me. We're back on track. And Velez joins in January, from Sociedad by way of Malmo... It's almost poetic, isn't it? With qualification secured, the Turks went off the boil against Kazakhstan. 3 points are 3 points, blah blah blah. The key part for me was that we only gave up 1 goal in 8 qualifying matches, 4 goals in 14 on the year. 2 of those came in our Nations League semifinal loss to Germany, so there's no real shame in that. We're are force to be reckoned with, and ready to assault South Korea in just 7 months' time. The draw next month will be critical. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted January 7, 2018 Author Share Posted January 7, 2018 The big question for the draw was who we would pull from Pot 4. The likes of Austria or Switzerland? Germany? Italy? There was a whole spectrum. In the end, we drew England from Pot 4, following Iran and Chile. All told, it is a straightforward Group that we should win. The biggest challenge may be the 2nd Round, where (if we advance) we'd face a side from Group H...which includes Germany and Spain. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted January 7, 2018 Author Share Posted January 7, 2018 (edited) I must say, the stinging snow makes your cheeks look positively radiant. RB Leipzig / Turkey December 2081 Mini-Update A triumphant end to the calendar year. 8 points clear, top of the Group in the Europa League. We're on a roll. The squad has gelled nicely, and we've got every reason to be optimistic. I'm ready to settle in at the house for a quiet night, with Hobbes, a glass of wine and the It's Always Sunny Season 8 DVDs. But the Chairman has asked to see me. Pants back on, I guess. I whistle to Hobbes. Go for a ride?! Get in the car?! It's like Christmas for him, yeah? He doesn't care if it's cold and snowing, the window must be down. Who am I to fight it? Just zip up the jacket. After all, the sooner we get there, the sooner we can get back to the Gang and their antics. Edited January 8, 2018 by ManUtd1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted January 7, 2018 Author Share Posted January 7, 2018 (edited) FADE IN [Exterior, stylish office building adjacent to a massive stadium. Night. Snow is falling gently on the quiet city.] [A luxury Trabant pulls into the lot, with Robbie Robb's "In Time" blaring from the high-end stereo inside. The driver rolls up the windows before killing the engine and stepping outside, whistling softly. A golden retriever leaps out and begins to cavort in the freshly-fallen snow, leaping and prancing about, burying his head in a drift to search for...squirrels, perhaps. After a few minutes' indulgence, the two head inside.] STAR WIPE [Interior, stylish office building. A disheveled, tired-looking secretary sits behind a desk, guarding the closed door behind her. From behind the door, muffled voices can be heard. The man from the car sits patiently on a leather couch, the dog sitting placidly at his feet wondering if there might be treats somewhere nearby. The dog begins to drool.] "Don't worry, Mr. Vikander. I'm sure the Chairman will be ready to see you soon," the secretary notes, looking worriedly over her shoulder. "It's ok, Frau Geisler," responds Vikander, nodding ever so slightly. "I'm sure whatever he's doing is important." Hobbes sits patiently, knowing that treats come to those who are patient. Frau Geisler checks over her shoulder again, as the voices behind the door become more urgent, a nasty tone discernible even from outside the room. Suddenly, one voice rises above the others. Begging. Pleading. For what, neither Ms. Geisler nor Mr. Vikander can say. Hobbes is sure that a squirrel has been found in their midst, and begins to growl softly. The voice turns to a blood-curdling scream. Frau Geisler turns on the radio. Kraftwerk's "The Robots" begins to play. Vikander refuses to read anything into the situation, as this is far from the first time that odd things have happened at the Chairman's office. Hobbes wags his tail, reassured by his master's calm demeanor, and confident that the squirrel has been vanquished...treats must be coming, at any time now. The drooling intensifies. A strange hum begins. Low at first, growing in volume. The glasses on the table begin to shake. The scream crescendoes. Frau Geisler turns the radio louder, as it switches to David Hasselhoff's "True Survivor." Distracted by the song, Vikander at first doesn't hear Frau Geisler. "Herr Dörfel will see you now, Mr. Vikander." The door to the Chairman's office is open, a pungent odor that Vikander cannot place wafting from within. Vikander rises, Hobbes joining him as the walk inside. Vikander knows that the scene inside will be inexplicably bizarre. Sure enough, as he enters, he catches a brief glimpse of a man being wheeled out of the double-doors at the back, strapped to a table being pushed by men in lab coats and...were those security guards carrying guns? And what is that smell? That man looked oddly familiar...didn't he? The Chairman greets Vikander enthusiastically, a warm embrace. The Chairman's exuberance cannot mask the smell. Of burning, perhaps? Vikander notices a strange stain on the carpet, but not before one of the Chairman's ever-present, sleekly-dressed assistants steps quickly in front of itit, hiding it from Vikander's view. The stylish assistant gazes placidly at Vikander, looking him in the eyes. Emotionless. Cold. "Gunnar, my junge," intones the Chairman. "A very happy Christmas to you and Meester Hobberses, it is, yes?" Gunnar nods. Confused. Hobbes, realizing that the Chairman has said something approximating his name, runs over for nuzzle and, with any luck, a treat. Jelly beans are the best treats, they are. Every good doggie knows this. The Chairman continues. "I have ze getting of a present, you see. Negotiations have just finished. Present not here yet, but now will be coming very...ehh...schnell. Fast!" Gunnar nods. The Chairman's gifts are typically extravagant and rather unnecessary. The Chairman continues. "I know you like the Brazilians, yes...so I be getting you one of the best. Very young. Firm." Vikander winces internally. This would be far from the first time that the Chairman has bought him a "prezzie." Typically Eastern European, though...and in the past Vikander has made clear to the Chairman that he does not want that kind of "present." Sending Vikander's discomfort, Hobbes whines softly, returning to his side. The Chairman looks down and begins to laugh. "Nein, nein, nein, nein...silly doggy...not that kind of present. Better present. For you, Mr. Hobberses, big bag of jelly beans." At this, one of the stylish assistants wheels in an 80-kilo bag of jelly beans. "Fresh from ze factory, yes?! Only the best for Mr. Hobberses. Hilda, please load them into Mr. Gunnar's car." Hobbes lets out a loof woof, as the beans are wheeled away. The drooling intensifies. Turning back to Vikander, a twinkle in his eye, the Chairman continues. "For you, Mr. Gunnar, like I say, the Brazilian. Goalkeeper. Only the best. You said you likeded this man, so he is for you. For the Christmassing." Vikander thinks back. Yes, he had expressed his admiration for a young Brazilian goalkeeper just weeks ago, but had also been clear at the time -- there was no need for improvement, as Eduardo was a solid first-team player, with tremendous potential in younsters Santi Gracia and Daouda Kouame. "Mr. Gunnar, no look sad. I go to great lengths to get deal to bring zis Vitor to you. Tonight, he come by Hubschrauber from Brazil. Tonight. Hubschrauber...zis is, how you say, helicoppingter, yes? Yes. Helicoppingter." Vikander nods. He knows not to interrupt. He knows better than to ask how a helicopter can reach Germany from Brazil. More importantly, Vikander knows he wasn't in need of another goalkeeper. But this kid is a world-beater, albeit one with an absolute **** of an agent. A real money-grabbing son of a -- Vikander stops. He realizes that the man he'd seen strapped to the table...was that? No. It couldn't have been Xavier's agent, could it...? Better not ask questions. Asking questions is frowned upon by Dörfel and his "associates." A broad smile splashes across Vikander's face. He reaches for the Chairman's hand, grasping it warmly. "Thank you, sir. I must say, this might just be the best Christmas ever." A coldness flashes through Dörfel's eyes, ever so briefly, before the warmth is reciprocated. "Yes, yes...now, before we go back to the work, perhaps Hilda can bring in ze next prezzies I have bought, for the you!!!" FADE OUT Edited January 7, 2018 by ManUtd1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted January 7, 2018 Author Share Posted January 7, 2018 I appear to have gained Herr Dörfel's trust. He wants to brief me on "Project Arcturus" after the holidays, whatever that is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adonalsium Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 I tell you, this Dörfel guy would be a perfect CEO for AdoCorp. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted January 7, 2018 Author Share Posted January 7, 2018 1 minute ago, Adonalsium said: I tell you, this Dörfel guy would be a perfect CEO for AdoCorp. Or, perhaps their chief competitor... RAFO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adonalsium Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 (edited) 3 minutes ago, ManUtd1 said: Or, perhaps their chief competitor... RAFO. These two things often go hand in hand in the corporate world - or so I've been told. He was pretty convincing too, the guards told me they could hear him through the wall. And that room was soundproofed! Edited January 7, 2018 by Adonalsium Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted January 7, 2018 Author Share Posted January 7, 2018 It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas... Velez and Vitor...reinforcements and promise for the future. Very pleased with both signings, even though neither was necessary in any real sense of the word. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted January 7, 2018 Author Share Posted January 7, 2018 Oostende let Christophe's contract run down. Silly buggers. Do we need him? No. Did I want to get him as a gift to the Chairman? Absolutely. After all, what do you get the man who has everything? A young Belgian, that's what. They say the first step is admitting you have a problem. Me? I admit nothing. The Chairman claims he likes that about me, and played a substantial role in his decision to bring me in on Project Arcturus. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxToBox Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 Keep reading that as Arceus.... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted January 8, 2018 Author Share Posted January 8, 2018 3 minutes ago, BoxToBox said: Keep reading that as Arceus.... Of all people, I'd expect you and @Deisler26 to be the first to get the reference! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxToBox Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 3 minutes ago, ManUtd1 said: Of all people, I'd expect you and @Deisler26 to be the first to get the reference! My favourite episode.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted January 8, 2018 Author Share Posted January 8, 2018 4 minutes ago, BoxToBox said: My favourite episode.... It is an incredible one, that's for sure. Easily one of the best. I fell off the jungle gym and when I woke I was in here... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxToBox Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 1 minute ago, ManUtd1 said: It is an incredible one, that's for sure. Easily one of the best. I fell off the jungle gym and when I woke I was in here... "Ever see a guy say goodbye to a shoe?" "Yes, once..." 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted January 8, 2018 Author Share Posted January 8, 2018 Do you believe in the devil? You know, a supreme evil being dedicated to the temptation, corruption, and destruction of man? RB Leipzig / Turkey February 2082 Mini-Update Project Arcturus is...more expansive than I had anticipated. I thought, a feeder club here, an academy there...but, as it is written... That's a tad ambitious. The guy giving the presentation was rather persuasive, though... His eye-patch was a little intimidating, as was his companion, Peaches Imfurst. Then again, she was equal parts intimidating and stunning...a dangerous combination. The un-named man and Peaches implied they have plans for me, slapping me on the back and laughing wickedly under the watchful gaze of my Chairman. Something tells me a night of parcheesi with Hobbes isn't quite what they have in mind. On the pitch, we've remained in top form, claiming a 14-point lead over Gustav's Leverkusen with 10 matches to play. A massive 2-1 away win, after seeing off a determined Bilbao in the Europa League, has the pundits claiming that the Bundesliga is ours. We cannot rest on our laurels, though. Barcelona is up next in Europe -- a side that we need not fear. Frankly, it'd be nice if they'd just shut it about their history. The glory days are long over, gentlemen. What have you done lately, eh? I don't see you, plotting world domina-- Nevermind. I've said too much. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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