dafuge Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 My South American adventure has been brought to an abrupt halt for a second time now, so I'm going for something a little closer to home. I've chosen my local club, the club I support, Portsmouth. Currently we are looking pretty good for promotion from League 2, so this could be the last chance I get to manage them at this level from the start. No doubt I'll regret saying that at the end of the season when we slip up and make a mess of the playoffs! Game Setup I've loaded all of the English leagues, with the top division from Spain, Germany, Italy and France. I've also bumped up the database to around 80000 players by adding players from each continent. Manager Profile It's unusual for me not to start at the lowest level, so for a change I've used the recommended badges/experience for this level. Club The league history graph says it all, this club should be playing at a higher level than this. Facilities The stadium should be good for a while, but it is badly dated and in need of replacing. Maybe one day I'll get to make pictures like this a reality. Finances This looks great, should mean we are safe for a while. Squad These players should be good enough to win promotion, I'd like to given them all a chance to do that in the first season. I'd love to say that my aim is to take the club back to the Premier League, rebuild the academy and build a new stadium but getting through the first season could be the biggest challenge. The media prediction is 2nd and the board expect to win the league, so this could be a very short career if I get it wrong! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDH38 Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 Good luck! Pompey took a few years to get up on my save, so it won't be easy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cplpeters1900 Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 Aslong as Argyle go up with you I will wish you good luck! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted March 19, 2017 Author Share Posted March 19, 2017 1 hour ago, GDH38 said: Good luck! Pompey took a few years to get up on my save, so it won't be easy That doesn't surprise me. Favourites for promotion every year, but still there years later! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted March 19, 2017 Author Share Posted March 19, 2017 54 minutes ago, cplpeters1900 said: Aslong as Argyle go up with you I will wish you good luck! I used to live in Exeter, so I can't really agree with you there! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cplpeters1900 Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 8 minutes ago, dafuge said: I used to live in Exeter, so I can't really agree with you there! And to think I used to like you... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pompeyboyz Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 So far I have resisted doing a Pompey save....so shall follow this with great glee.... while I take my home town team of Gosport to glory Love that you have a great relationship with Sir Alex Pike already though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted March 20, 2017 Author Share Posted March 20, 2017 Looks like things could get interesting at Leyton Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pompeyboyz Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 7 minutes ago, dafuge said: Looks like things could get interesting at Leyton Possible challenge for the richest club in League 2 if the news out of Fratton comes true Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted March 20, 2017 Author Share Posted March 20, 2017 3 minutes ago, Pompeyboyz said: Possible challenge for the richest club in League 2 if the news out of Fratton comes true Maybe FM18 would be the ideal time to start a Pompey save Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenzar Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Knowing you, Portsmouth will be the most successful team in terms of EPL wins and CL wins by the end of 2040. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted March 24, 2017 Author Share Posted March 24, 2017 It's a different investor, but Leyton are rich! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cplpeters1900 Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 Maybe try and take over Leyton! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulHartman71 Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 Always thought that mock up stadium looked absolutely lovely. Assuming it was pitched to be in Gunwharf? Would fit right in as well, lovely area. Southsea/Fratton not so much, but they have their charm too, but too much dog poo though for my liking. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted March 26, 2017 Author Share Posted March 26, 2017 Portsmouth - Sky Bet League Two - 2016/17 The expectation from the board was to win the league, so I knew I had a tough job in my first season. I knew the current squad was good enough to challenge for the title, so I started off the season without any new signings. League Table - things got very tight at the top, so I was relieved to hang on to the last promotion spot. We never looked like winning the league, but I'm glad to have avoided the playoffs. Checkatrade Trophy - I'm not a fan of this competition, so took the fines and played a weakened team. We somehow made it through the group stage, despite only winning one game. EFL Cup - we had a great run with two wins over Championship clubs, but Spurs were far too good for us. FA Cup - this time we came up short against Championship opposition. Squad - this squad had enough decent players to challenge for the league, the squad was well balanced too. Transfers - I made four signings in January to boost the team as our promotion chances were not looking too great. Finances - we made a fairly big loss, but we've got enough left in the bank for now. Key Player Profiles: Eoin Doyle - our loan striker was our top scorer. He'll be missed next season. Conor Chaplin - the youngster played a big part in the first half of the season. Gary Roberts - the experienced winger was a vital member of my squad. Christian Burgess - a decent defender who should be good enough for next season. Kyle Bennett - he played his way into my first team. Career Overview: Season League Position Achievements -------------------------------------------------------------------- 2016/17 EFL League 2 3rd Promoted Next Season: The squad is going to need rebuilding for next season in League One, so I'm hoping I can sign a few new players to strengthen our squad depth. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted March 26, 2017 Author Share Posted March 26, 2017 7 hours ago, PaulHartman71 said: Always thought that mock up stadium looked absolutely lovely. Assuming it was pitched to be in Gunwharf? Would fit right in as well, lovely area. Just round the corner, yes. In the picture it's next to the train station, pretty much in the sea! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pompeyboyz Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 3 minutes ago, dafuge said: Just round the corner, yes. In the picture it's next to the train station, pretty much in the sea! I always hated how it pretty much hid HMS Warrior when coming in from the Gosport Ferry. No one ever believes me up here in Leeds when I tell them that Portsmouth could quite easily fill a stadium as big as Elland Road if not bigger Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted March 26, 2017 Author Share Posted March 26, 2017 Looks like all our money has just disappeared. We've just spent £1.9m on improving the youth facilities and £2m on 1250 new seats for the stadium. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SevillaAreLegends Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 It's a shame pompey spent so recklessly but they was pressured by the fans to spend more to stay competitive in the prem. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pompeyboyz Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 1 minute ago, SevillaAreLegends said: It's a shame pompey spent so recklessly but they was pressured by the fans to spend more to stay competitive in the prem. There was far more to it then that I am afraid. The true story of what really happened at Pompey would take far too long to explain. TL:DR - dodgy owners Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SevillaAreLegends Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Yeah I think I saw an article because I wanted to see what happen, so I just googled what happend to portsmouth don't get the full story with articles though Hopefully you can get promoted this season and join my team in league one "Scunthorpe united" because I don't think we will get promoted this season floundering somewhat You get 4x our attendances it's just not right where you are I will always give you props when we beat you 5-1 in 2014 because your fans stayed to the end and was still doing the conga Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobby_McDonald Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 Dafuge starts as he will no doubt go on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RorysRocketThrow Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 The old faithful - 4-4-2 diamond I assume? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted March 29, 2017 Author Share Posted March 29, 2017 On 27/03/2017 at 22:24, Nobby_McDonald said: Dafuge starts as he will no doubt go on. Hopefully we won't be finishing below our expected position every season! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted March 29, 2017 Author Share Posted March 29, 2017 7 hours ago, RorysRocketThrow said: The old faithful - 4-4-2 diamond I assume? Absolutely! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scfcbostock Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 On 3/26/2017 at 08:49, dafuge said: Looks like all our money has just disappeared. We've just spent £1.9m on improving the youth facilities and £2m on 1250 new seats for the stadium. Bodes well for the future but have this left you short of wage/transfer budget ? Also have the board got realistic expectations for your first venture in to League 1 for a few years ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RorysRocketThrow Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 16 hours ago, dafuge said: Absolutely! What's your secret to getting it to work? I had an old save with Wrexham in FM12 and used a 4-4-2 wide diamond and took them all the way to the Premier League yet have never got it to work from FM13 onwards? My roles back then and now were/are very similar to yours now, my mentality almost identical (fluid and either control or attacking). Do you use many Player Instructions? (totally understand if you want to keep them secret... ) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobby_McDonald Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 On 29/03/2017 at 18:56, dafuge said: Hopefully we won't be finishing below our expected position every season! But you got promoted. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted April 1, 2017 Author Share Posted April 1, 2017 On 29/03/2017 at 19:30, scfcbostock said: Bodes well for the future but have this left you short of wage/transfer budget ? Also have the board got realistic expectations for your first venture in to League 1 for a few years ? We had a slightly smaller budget than last season, but still plenty of money to improve the squad. The board expect us to avoid relegation, the media are predicting us to finish 17th. I'm happy with that! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted April 1, 2017 Author Share Posted April 1, 2017 On 30/03/2017 at 11:08, RorysRocketThrow said: What's your secret to getting it to work? I had an old save with Wrexham in FM12 and used a 4-4-2 wide diamond and took them all the way to the Premier League yet have never got it to work from FM13 onwards? My roles back then and now were/are very similar to yours now, my mentality almost identical (fluid and either control or attacking). Do you use many Player Instructions? (totally understand if you want to keep them secret... ) Pretty much all my players are on the default instructions, but my full backs run wide, my DM takes fewer shots and my poacher takes more shots. My tactics aren't really anything special, I just rely on having better players than my opposition. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted April 1, 2017 Author Share Posted April 1, 2017 On 30/03/2017 at 22:43, Nobby_McDonald said: But you got promoted. I can't really complain about that! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted April 1, 2017 Author Share Posted April 1, 2017 Portsmouth - Sky Bet League One - 2017/18 We met our expectation of promotion last season, so this season was all about survival. League Table - we had a superb season, just about hanging on to 2nd despite a run of poor form at the end of the season. Checkatrade Trophy - I'm glad that we won't have to play in this next season. EFL Cup - our cup run ended at Premier League Watford. FA Cup - this cup run was insane, especially beating City at the Etihad! Squad - this squad is great for League One, but it will need improvements for the Championship. Transfers - I splashed out on a striker, as we were desperately short up front. Finances - the cup run saved our finances, hopefully the youth facilities can still be improved now. Key Player Profiles: Dominic Samuel - he was worth the price tag. Conor Chaplin - still seems to be putting in the performances. Kenji Gorré - a key signing, released by Swansea. Jack Grimmer - easily my best signing yet. Samba Diakité - I had to sign a replacement because of his red cards! Career Overview: Season League Position Achievements -------------------------------------------------------------------- 2016/17 EFL League Two 3rd Promoted 2017/18 EFL League One 2nd Promoted Next Season: I'm expecting a struggle next season after two successive promotions. Hopefully I can bring in a few new players to keep us safe from relegation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted April 1, 2017 Author Share Posted April 1, 2017 This is the worst injury I've seen for a while, key player as well Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pompeyboyz Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 2 minutes ago, dafuge said: This is the worst injury I've seen for a while, key player as well I have seen worse once for about 14 months out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RorysRocketThrow Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 11 hours ago, dafuge said: Pretty much all my players are on the default instructions, but my full backs run wide, my DM takes fewer shots and my poacher takes more shots. My tactics aren't really anything special, I just rely on having better players than my opposition. I think there is a lesson for us all in there daf! Keep it simple! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted April 2, 2017 Author Share Posted April 2, 2017 Portsmouth - Sky Bet Championship - 2018/19 After two successive promotions, I was prepared fro a difficult season in the Championship. League Table - we snatched a playoff spot on goals scored on the final day of the season. Playoff semi final leg 1 - this was a superb result, setting us up nicely for the second leg. Playoff semi final leg 2 - we managed to hold on to extra time but we had nothing left at that point. EFL Cup - it was s host cup run as we lost out to Reading. FA Cup - we did well to take Everton to a replay, but there were no miracles like last season. Squad - there are a number of players with expiring contracts, so I need to decide if they are good enough for this level. Transfers - just six signings, with mixed results. Finances - this isn't good, but promotion would take care of it. Key Player Profiles: Anastasios Donis - the new striker had a superb season. Dominic Samuel - adapted well to the supporting role. Kenji Gorré - still one of our best players. Maurice Litka - a new signing and our most valuable player. Yaw Boateng - a youth product from last season who has attracted a number of bids. Career Overview: Season League Position Achievements -------------------------------------------------------------------- 2016/17 EFL League Two 3rd Promoted 2017/18 EFL League One 2nd Promoted 2018/19 EFL Championship 6th Playoff semi finalists Next Season: If the finances are taken care of, I think we could push for promotion with the right signings. We are going through a board takeover, which might give us the financial restructuring we need. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted April 2, 2017 Author Share Posted April 2, 2017 The board takeover is complete, promotion from within with no investment. My transfer/wage budget is tiny despite losing a start player to a release clause. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted April 2, 2017 Author Share Posted April 2, 2017 Man Utd pinching my youth product Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbokav1971 Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 On 26/03/2017 at 08:35, dafuge said: Portsmouth - Sky Bet League Two - 2016/17 Squad - this squad had enough decent players to challenge for the league, the squad was well balanced too. Impressive 1st season from Jamal Lowe, (albeit fleetingly). What position did you play him in? [Edit] You released him? How rude! Any chance of a look at your Youth Intake every season please? (even if it's pants). By the way, when are you going to stop fannying about with these saves and do a proper Youth Only save in some back-water and show us how it's done? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hootieleece Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Great Success for Portsmouth! even if finances aren't great......... I either ruin the finances getting promoted or fix the finances and get fired! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingjericho Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 On 01/04/2017 at 12:20, dafuge said: Samba Diakité - I had to sign a replacement because of his red cards! I learned some FMs ago thanks to Steven Taylor that high aggression + low decisions is a recipe for disaster. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted April 3, 2017 Author Share Posted April 3, 2017 22 hours ago, Jimbokav1971 said: Impressive 1st season from Jamal Lowe, (albeit fleetingly). What position did you play him in? [Edit] You released him? How rude! Any chance of a look at your Youth Intake every season please? (even if it's pants). By the way, when are you going to stop fannying about with these saves and do a proper Youth Only save in some back-water and show us how it's done? He played as a striker, although I only really used him for the cup games. My youth intakes have been surprisingly good so far, that could well be something to keep an eye on. I've never actually done a youth only save, I'm just not convinced I could survive! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted April 3, 2017 Author Share Posted April 3, 2017 58 minutes ago, kingjericho said: I learned some FMs ago thanks to Steven Taylor that high aggression + low decisions is a recipe for disaster. It became a bit a joke, he was on a seven game ban at one point! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobby_McDonald Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 On 01/04/2017 at 10:03, dafuge said: My tactics aren't really anything special, I just rely on having better players than my opposition. That's my method too, except you're a lot more successful than I am. And get through the seasons far, far quicker. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted April 7, 2017 Author Share Posted April 7, 2017 Brexit decision made I'm a bit gutted, I was hoping for something a bit more drastic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted April 8, 2017 Author Share Posted April 8, 2017 Youth Intake 2020 Tom Ross looks like a great keeper, I'll be signing him up! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneronaldo Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 Tom Ross is 15 and a better goalkeeper than Claudio Bravo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted April 8, 2017 Author Share Posted April 8, 2017 Just now, oneronaldo said: Tom Ross is 15 and a better goalkeeper than Claudio Bravo. I'm hoping he might be able to save shots every now and again! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pompeyboyz Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 Tom Ross is only 5'9 so you bettter hope he gains a few inches Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted April 8, 2017 Author Share Posted April 8, 2017 15 minutes ago, Pompeyboyz said: Tom Ross is only 5'9 so you bettter hope he gains a few inches Hopefully he hasn't stopped growing yet! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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