rycl77 Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 San Marino Challenge The Goal - To win the World Cup with the tiny nation of San Marino The San Marino challenge entails taking international football minnows San Marino to the top with a World Cup victory. This seems impossible however San Marino has an ace up it's sleeve. San Marino Calcio is a club based in San Marino that plays in Italy's Serie D. Getting this club promoted to Serie A and investing heavily in youth facilities, junior coaching and youth recruitment should see higher quality Sammarinese players produced leading to a better national team. I tried this in FM17 and did alright, this time I want to try and complete it. Goals Take San Marino Calcio to Serie A - Win Serie A with San Marino Calcio - Win the Champions League with San Marino Calcio - Get San Marino into the top 100 ranked National Teams - Qualify for a major tournament with the San Marino National Team - Win the European Championships with San Marino - Become the number 1 ranked national team in the world - Win the World Cup with San Marino - Win the Champions League with San Marino Calcio with a squad of purely Sammarinese players - Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rycl77 Posted November 5, 2018 Author Share Posted November 5, 2018 Current state of the club. They reside in Serie D. For us to have any chance of completing the challenge we must be plying our trade in Serie A so we have the money to improve our facilities and get better Sammarinese regens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rycl77 Posted November 5, 2018 Author Share Posted November 5, 2018 Brief National Team Overview 2018 I don't manage the national team yet and I won't be managing them for a little while as there isn't much point while the club languishes in Serie D. As we get promoted I'll take them over, probably when I'm in Serie B. They're currently ranked 203rd in the world. This is the best player in the national side and he's actually pretty good tbh, the best since Andy Selva declined/retired. Other than him there is Benedettini who's a keeper who starts in Serie C, maybe I'll look to sign him when we reach Serie C. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chockers1 Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 did this last year on my youtube channel. never won or qualified for the main international comps but won the CL 8 times in 30 years - good luck mate Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazRTaylor Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 I love a good San Marino challenge. Will look forward to reading your updates. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElCuriosoJr Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 Interesting Save. Will follow this Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PikaBen Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 Interesting challenge, im looking forward playing this team too, but do you have a link of the dataase update for Serie D or below ? thx :D Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rycl77 Posted November 5, 2018 Author Share Posted November 5, 2018 14 minutes ago, PikaBen said: Interesting challenge, im looking forward playing this team too, but do you have a link of the dataase update for Serie D or below ? thx I got it from the Steam workshop, it's called 'Eccellenza (Italian level 5)' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
holtenprod Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 Is the db file any good? Any bugs or wrongly set league rules and so on? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rycl77 Posted November 5, 2018 Author Share Posted November 5, 2018 3 minutes ago, holtenprod said: Is the db file any good? Any bugs or wrongly set league rules and so on? Nothing I have noticed so far but I haven't really played around much yet nor do I really know what everything should be. Looks ok for now though, hopefully I can just get out of Serie D first season and take it out after that Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
holtenprod Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 Fair enough! Thanks for the reply. ;) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rycl77 Posted November 5, 2018 Author Share Posted November 5, 2018 I started a challenge thread in case anyone else is considering starting the save themselves Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rycl77 Posted November 6, 2018 Author Share Posted November 6, 2018 3 games and I've had 3 penalties so far, if I keep this penalty luck up then Serie D should be a breeze! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rycl77 Posted November 6, 2018 Author Share Posted November 6, 2018 Currently in December and it's not looking like we're gonna be getting promoted as it stands, the team at the top are flying and and Modena are pulling away a little. Even finishing 2nd only gets us into the playoffs which if I remember correctly is really hard to get out of. Now I wouldn't be opposed to one more year extra in Serie D if it came to it but there's a problem... Our finances are DIRE! Even though I'm £700 p/w under our wage budget we are haemorrhaging money and I'm not sure if we'll even survive another season in Serie D. So I'm debating just splashing out in January and going balls to the wall for promotion to try and save the club (although Serie C money sucks iirc) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rycl77 Posted November 6, 2018 Author Share Posted November 6, 2018 Huge Result! Big comeback in the 2nd half against the team top of the league away from home. We absolutely smacked them too, this bodes well for the rest of the season and closes the gap between us and them to 7 points. Hopefully their morale is down after this result. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rycl77 Posted November 6, 2018 Author Share Posted November 6, 2018 Something I've noticed so far is how much having my right back overlap is killing teams. He's a natural wingback so I stuck him in that role with my LB just as a full back. Wanted to ensure both players were comfortable in their roles. It's inadvertently worked out perfectly, the right back is constantly forward and causing havoc and then the LB stays at home and tucks in to ensure we don't get rinsed on the counter. Almost every attack my midfield 3 will control the ball, the RB darts up and either drags a defender out with him creating tons of space or they let the RB go free, my CMs fire it over to him and all of a sudden he's wide open and able to cross into the box. He currently has 5 assists in 19 games but he's created a ton more goals just purely by being out there and dragging someone over to cover him. The guy doing the damage from RB is also from San Marino which is nice. Still trying to chase down the leaders Pergolettese but barring a slowdown on their part there's nothing I can do, they are too good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rycl77 Posted November 7, 2018 Author Share Posted November 7, 2018 2018-2019 Youth Intake - We've been BLESSED Wow! A 5* potential player from San Marino who's already 2.5* ability aged 15! Zonzini is a complete gem, I really can't believe how lucky this is to get him in Serie D. I haven't upgraded anything yet. And he also has a good personality. What a gem. I don't currently play with an AM but I'll probably rejig the formation to get him into the team. This guy is gonna be a beast, not even sure we will be able to hold onto him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandersson Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 He's also fully SM so no dual nationality drama... he's so ugly though . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rycl77 Posted November 7, 2018 Author Share Posted November 7, 2018 1 minute ago, kandersson said: He's also fully SM so no dual nationality drama... he's so ugly though . It is always a relief to see the single nationality, wonder if he'd be good enough for Italy? He looks immense! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rycl77 Posted November 7, 2018 Author Share Posted November 7, 2018 This is the table with 3 games to, interestingly we play both of the teams above us. If we win all 3 games we just need one other slipup from these two to sneak into the playoffs. Not sure it'll happen though, us 3 teams have set an insane pace. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rycl77 Posted November 7, 2018 Author Share Posted November 7, 2018 Damnit. We need to beat Pergolettese and then pray they lose their last game against 6th place at home. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rycl77 Posted November 7, 2018 Author Share Posted November 7, 2018 FFS! A stupid penalty and an awful goal meant we bottled it. Another season in Serie D awaits. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
abulezz Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 Ah, that's a tough break. I've had a couple of those - one of them was a last second goal that stole promotion away from me, too! Great read so far! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElCuriosoJr Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 7 ore fa, rycl77 ha scritto: This is the table with 3 games to, interestingly we play both of the teams above us. If we win all 3 games we just need one other slipup from these two to sneak into the playoffs. Not sure it'll happen though, us 3 teams have set an insane pace. I’m not 100% sure, but if i’m Right the Team winning Serie D Playoffs, do NOT get promoted. So you have to win the League. the Winners of the Playoffs gets into the List of repechage and have to Hope that some of the Teams in higher leagues get bankrupt. In this case they pick a Team from this List, like Imolese and Cavese last year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazRTaylor Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 Cracking intake👍 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rycl77 Posted November 7, 2018 Author Share Posted November 7, 2018 1 hour ago, ElCuriosoJr said: I’m not 100% sure, but if i’m Right the Team winning Serie D Playoffs, do NOT get promoted. So you have to win the League. the Winners of the Playoffs gets into the List of repechage and have to Hope that some of the Teams in higher leagues get bankrupt. In this case they pick a Team from this List, like Imolese and Cavese last year. That's interesting. Gonna re-tool in the summer and *should* hopefully just blast through this season. Had so many awful players who were already at the club on decent wages so will be nice to be able to put that money to use. Although I suspect my wage budget might get slashed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rycl77 Posted November 7, 2018 Author Share Posted November 7, 2018 Told them before the season I would get into the playoffs and we just missed out. I have to get 9 points from my opening 5 games next season or I'm getting the boot which is a bit harsh in my opinion lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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rycl77 Posted November 7, 2018 Author Share Posted November 7, 2018 2018-19 Season Review - Frustration Serie D We came up short this season of both the league win and playoffs. The two teams ahead of us got out front early and never really looked back. A shaky November saw us pick up 1 win in 5 games and that was enough to give these teams a gap that we never closed. Annoying but we go again next season. Transfers I made the transfers from Colombo down. We brought in a lot of loanees who were a good help, in particular Costa was a very solid left back who defended extremely well the entire season. The best of the freebies was San Marino's own Matteo Vitaoli, veterans of this challenge will probably recognise the name. He has 55 caps for San Marino and chipped in with a decent 7 goals and 10 assists in 30 games. Awards and Team Of The Season Matteo Gasperi cleaned up at the awards and with an average rating of 7.51 and a crazy 12 goals and 10 assists from midfield its easy to see why. This guy is a class above and I'm praying nobody comes in for him in the summer because without him this season would have been much worse. Colombo up top probably needs to be replaced, he didn't get the production I was hoping for with 13 goals in 33 games. I think we can do better. Youth Intake First ever youth intake gave us a complete gem. Single nationality Nicola Zonzini is already a backup level player aged 15 with good determination and personality. If developed properly he will do damage for a long team on the international level. I'm surprised how good he is considering we are in Serie D with no facility upgrades to speak of. He plays AM which is kind of annoying, I think I will adapt the tactic next season to try and fit him into the team and give him first team football but I'm also training him to play CM. Finances Finances are probably gonna be a big issue next season. Despite me not even getting close to maxing the wage budget I was given we still lost money hand over first and needed 175k of investments from the board to stay afloat. If the boards money dries up we are gonna be in massive trouble. It's imperative we get out of this division as soon as possible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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rycl77 Posted November 7, 2018 Author Share Posted November 7, 2018 Had one of those 'San Marino on the verge of signing' news things come through about this guy who I'd never actually heard of in my life. Checked him out and he was playing in the 5th tier of Italian football on a non-contract. His potential is extremely high and he's 3* ability aged 16. Scooped him up on a free transfer and unless I can find a better striker it looks like he's going to be leading the line this season. So thanks for the random news thing SI. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Cactus Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 I had that the other day, was managing in a non-storied save in the lower tiers in Portugal, had no members of staff with any knowledge of Scandinavia, but got linked with an amateur regen centre mid from Sweden, he's now my best player at 17, 4.5* current. Febi looks very handy! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rycl77 Posted November 7, 2018 Author Share Posted November 7, 2018 So yesterday I was set a points target for the start of this season of 9 points from 5 games or I'd get sacked. I thought that would be easy but these are the results from the first two games of the season... At least Zonzini scored I guess :/ We need 7 points from 3 games. One loss and I think we're sacked. Lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rycl77 Posted November 7, 2018 Author Share Posted November 7, 2018 Phew, got a bit lucky here especially with the 2 own goals. Need 1 point from our next game to keep the job (I think). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rycl77 Posted November 7, 2018 Author Share Posted November 7, 2018 2 in 2 for 16 year old Febi. Time to crack on with the season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rycl77 Posted November 7, 2018 Author Share Posted November 7, 2018 Our facilities are so terrible and we're part time so Febi and Zonzini are actually declining in attributes lmfao. Need to get promoted ASAP. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Girafi Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 Hey! Been enjoying following this challenge so far. It bothers me a little that no clubs have logos - especially that the club you manage don't. I would recommend the Standard Logo Pack from FMScout. Cheers for sharing this challenge, I look forward to following it in the future - and good luck! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rycl77 Posted November 8, 2018 Author Share Posted November 8, 2018 2019-20 January Update Extremely tight between us and Pavia at the moment. They've been top pretty much all year but as you can see with their last 5 games they've only won 2 and we've managed to capitalise and now get level with them. I dare to jinx it when I say that I think we *SHOULD* get at least playoffs this year barring an absolute collapse but I am of course hoping to go up as champions. Going to have my eyes peeled all January for a striker as 16 year old Febi has 6 goals in 20 which isn't really good enough, although he does have a knack of bagging very important goals. Special shoutout to San Marino's own D'Addario who is once again causing absolute mayhem from right back. He has a ridiculous 8 man of the matches in 17 games from wing back and he keeps popping up with extremely vital goals or assists. In my last game I was at home vs the team bottom of the league, battered them for 90 mins but couldn't score and then in the 94th minute the hero D'Addario pops up in the box for a corner and ends up smashing it home. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazRTaylor Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 Two horse race. As you say, very very tight! Do you have to play Pavia again? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rycl77 Posted November 8, 2018 Author Share Posted November 8, 2018 33 minutes ago, DazRTaylor said: Two horse race. As you say, very very tight! Do you have to play Pavia again? Yep, and away from home. Spanked them at our place the first time we played so hopefully go and do a job on them again! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rycl77 Posted November 8, 2018 Author Share Posted November 8, 2018 5 points ahead and we play Pavia away next, a win here could be massive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rycl77 Posted November 8, 2018 Author Share Posted November 8, 2018 Gasperi pops up with two absolute peach long shots to give us the win. 3-0 up within 32 mins away from home, we're a class above the league this season I feel. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElCuriosoJr Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 Great Result against Pavia. Congratulations. With this pace Promotion is right behind the corner. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rycl77 Posted November 8, 2018 Author Share Posted November 8, 2018 2018-2019 Youth Intake - Pretty Dead Last year gave us Zonzini so we probably deserved to have a pretty terrible intake. Not much to get excited about here tbh. Looks ok, plays AM though which is Zonzini's position. I'm not really too hyped with this guy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rycl77 Posted November 9, 2018 Author Share Posted November 9, 2018 With 4 games to spare Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rycl77 Posted November 9, 2018 Author Share Posted November 9, 2018 So I thought being champion means you're promoted but no we have to play against the champions of Serie D Group C. Hopefully we can get it done. We play Pontedera. Updates to come Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rycl77 Posted November 9, 2018 Author Share Posted November 9, 2018 One off game for promotion to Serie C, here we go. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rycl77 Posted November 9, 2018 Author Share Posted November 9, 2018 Couldn't have asked for a better start Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rycl77 Posted November 9, 2018 Author Share Posted November 9, 2018 Lets go Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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