Benjaminoo Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Shame about Liddle going, was one of my favourite players. Dosen't matter, we can replace him. And now we're top, so you're doing everything right mate, kutgw. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeeman27bob Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 That's amazing to see us doing so well in the league, and reaching the 4th round of the FA Cup is a pretty decent achievement. Thanks! I was quite disappointed with the draw of Portsmouth in the FA cup. I either wanted one of the big 5 ( Man Utd, Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and QPR!) away, or a team I thought I could beat. Anyhow I've just had a look at my remaining 18 games, and they break down like this. 16th placed and below: 7 games 15th to 7th place: 6 games 7th placed and above: 5 games So if I can demolish all of the lower teams, record mostly if not all wins against the middle teams, and do ok against the bigger teams, the league should be ours! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeeman27bob Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Shame about Liddle going, was one of my favourite players.Dosen't matter, we can replace him. And now we're top, so you're doing everything right mate, kutgw. I liked him as well, although he did tend to get carded alot + has been the only person to get sent off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeeman27bob Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 February Update Braintree 3 - 0 Morecambe Two goals from Powell and one form McKeown gave us a comfortable win. Morecambe are doing well in the league but we made them look poor. York 0 - 2 Braintree A pretty easy win against a lackluster York team. Braintree 1 - 1 Exeter Although we should have won, I'm happy that we drew. I didn't think we'd be able to get back into it after they scored but Powell found a way and should have done better in Injury time to give us a win. Stockport 0 - 2 Braintree It looked like it was going to be heading for a disappointing draw, but two late goalf from Powell sealed the three points. Braintree 2- 2 Crewe An early goal from Pierre gave us the lead and we held of for most of the game. However some poor defending gave them a goal. Pierre marched up the other end and scored again, but some more poor defending gifted them another goal and we couldn't get back into it. League Table Well we're clear of relegation. The worst we can finish now is 18th. Twelve points clear with 13 games to go, and I reckon we should be able to hold of the other title chasers. Barnet dropped points at home to Brentford as they lost 4 - 0 in their last game. They've also got to play all 7 of the top 7 before the season is out ( we play them penultimate game of the season). Shrewsbury might mount a challenge but I can't see them catching us. If Barnet get every available point from their remaining 13 games, we only need to win 9 to make sure we have the title. Other news Danny Roberts won January's manager of the month Injuries Lopes 1 - 2 months Willis 2 weeks - 1 month Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Looking good for the title What are the finances like? It might be about time to start pestering the board about improving the facilities to a decent level. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeeman27bob Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Looking good for the title What are the finances like? It might be about time to start pestering the board about improving the facilities to a decent level. Yes, I have been keeping the finances hidden from you. But they're looking very good. I think when I took over the club, it was worth ~100k. It's now worth 709k. So I should probably ask them for some stuff. What do you think would be best to ask for: Stadium? ( Currently 4000 capacity, averaging 3690 attendance in the league) Youth facilities ( Currently minimal) Training ( currently adequate) Pitch ( currently poor) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Yes, I have been keeping the finances hidden from you. But they're looking very good. I think when I took over the club, it was worth ~100k. It's now worth 709k. So I should probably ask them for some stuff.What do you think would be best to ask for: Stadium? ( Currently 4000 capacity, averaging 3690 attendance in the league) Youth facilities ( Currently minimal) Training ( currently adequate) Pitch ( currently poor) Is that the bank balance or the club value? I'd ask for the youth and training facilities to be improved, it is unlikely that they would expand the stadium just yet, 4000 is quite reasonable for League 2. Not sure about the pitch, I had it relayed at the end of my season as the condition was awful, no idea how much it cost though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeeman27bob Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Is that the bank balance or the club value?I'd ask for the youth and training facilities to be improved, it is unlikely that they would expand the stadium just yet, 4000 is quite reasonable for League 2. Not sure about the pitch, I had it relayed at the end of my season as the condition was awful, no idea how much it cost though. That's the Balance in the finance section and on the home screen The approximate value of the club on the info screen is 820k. I just asked for better training facilities, and the board unanimously decided this would be a good idea. I then pushed my luck and asked for youth facilities as well and they said they'd improve them as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lower Leagues Rule Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Good job bob, and it looks like we may grab our third successive promotion... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeeman27bob Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Good job bob, and it looks like we may grab our third successive promotion... I'd be disappointed if we didn't get promoted as we've got a 17 point buffer at the moment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smellfire Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Need more updates, I like reading this thread but been kinda slow last week or so! Get playing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeeman27bob Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Need more updates, I like reading this thread but been kinda slow last week or so! Get playing Give me a chance to do something else! I've got 9 more games to play and although I won't be playing anymore tonight, I'll finish them all tomorrow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeeman27bob Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 March Update Hartlepool 1 - 4 Braintree Despite them briefly pulling level, 3 goals in 10 minutes showed them who was boss. Accrington 1 - 2 Braintree After Liddle gave away a penalty, it was always going to be hard work to come back, but thanks to a header from Crowe, and a sublime finish from Pierre we got the win. Aldershot 2 - 0 Braintree Disappointing to record only our third loss of the campaign, but they should have scored more, as they were all over us. Braintree 2 - 1 Rushden Hoping to get back to winning ways, we hosted Rushden at home. Things didn't look to be going our way when they scored in the first minute. It took us till after half time to get back level thanks to a slightly dubious penalty, then Crowe gave us all the points late on in the game. Darlington 0 - 1 Braintree All three points came, thankfully, to us after a lovely goal by Powell. Braintree 2 - 2 Brentford We should probably have done better against Brentford, but luckily our title rivals also drew. Blackpool 2 - 2 Braintree Our second 2 all draw on the trot, but this time against much worse opposition. Had Crowe not been away on international duty, and some better defending taken place we'd have won. League Table Thankfully, all our opponents have slipped up when we have leaving us 14 points clear with 6 games to play. I think I'm right in thinking we need 5 points from these 6 games to give us the title. Injuries Harrison 2 weeks - 4 weeks James 3 weeks - 1 month Lopes 3 weeks - 1 month Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Great stuff, should just be a matter of time now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salman91 Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 great work bob:thup: I really hate to be next 3 promotion in a row. it'll be tough to continue on the same rate:D Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smellfire Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Great work, promotion looks in the bag. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeeman27bob Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 We left the Braintree story with 6 games to go, needing 5 points to win the title. Our next games was against Grimsby and as you can see we did quite well. That left the top two in the table looking like this. 1st Braintree 90pts 2nd Barnet 75 pts We also had a big goal difference advantage, so it looked like the title was ours. However our result against Grimsby also meant this. Club Legend Hunter thought this. Danny Watson though this. And the fans thought this. So I was ready to go into our game against Brighton, needing only a point, when this happened. Whilst the game was processing I saw that this had happened. Which meant that..... We won the league. And the board thought very highly of Mr Roberts. League Table. Obviously there are some more games to play, but I'll get those done this afternoon, before uploading the game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Champions \o/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeeman27bob Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Champions \o/ I'll expect my bonus in the post shortly Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeeman27bob Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Final Update- Part 1 With the league tied up, it's time to go through a few formalities. Braintree 3 - 1 Brighton An easy win. Braintree 0 -0 MK Dons I went in with a severely weakened team, and was happy with the results. Cheltenham 1 - 0 Braintree Fielding a the same team, we went down by a lucky solitary goal. Braintree 2 - 0 Barnet Going back to fielding a stronger team, we won easily. Peterbourough 1 - 2 Braintree Needing three points to get into three figures for the season, I fielded the same strong team and was rewarded with a win. Final League Table It's well worth noting that we didn't lose at home! Players Stats More to come shortly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeeman27bob Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Final Update - part 2 League Player Stats League Team Stats High Finish Roberts wins manager of the year Players in team of the year Our best team GK: Lavery DR: Fauvel DC: Stapleton DC: Liddle DL: Burgin MR:Hudec MC:Pierre MC:Harrison ML:Watson FC:Crowe FC: Powell My top 6 Lavery - Solid throughout, and kept us in so many games Fauvel - Great at the back, solid going forwards Pierre - Scored some vital goals at vital times Harrison - Held the team together Hudec - Provided so many goals Powell - Scored so many goals Tips for the next softie 1. Sort out the contracts for Powell,Crowe et all. 2. Pay some attention to the youth/training aspects, something I really ignored. 3. Make good use of your scouts 4. Bring in some good new players 4a: A new AM/CM to compete with Harrison, preferably with good free kicks ! 4b: 1 or two new CB's 4c: A new left back 4d: Possibly a new keeper 5: Find a way to score from corners and free kicks! 6: Get rid of some of the dross in the squad. 7: Most importantly; have fun! Save game to be uploaded soon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeeman27bob Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Softies download Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikel LUFC Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 I beleive it is me next for the softies but I won't be able to start till the 9th as I have 2 exams on the 8th and I'll be revising up till then Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeeman27bob Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 I beleive it is me next for the softies but I won't be able to start till the 9th as I have 2 exams on the 8th and I'll be revising up till then I think Salma is after me on the list, so if he reckons he can do the season in 5 days, I'd let him have it. Oh and by the way Bermy, don't add me to the bottom of the list. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikel LUFC Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Ok thats perfect then I'll go after him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeeman27bob Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Ok thats perfect then I'll go after him We'll probably be in the championship by then! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salman91 Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 I think I can finish a season in 5 days but there are a lot of people above me so if they don't show up before 6GMT today I'll start playing (that's after madrid's game today) and don't expect any promotions this time:D I'll try to do my best bob great work:thup: hope I can copy it downloading now....! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salman91 Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 We'll probably be in the league 1 by then! just correcting it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeeman27bob Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 I think I can finish a season in 5 days but there are a lot of people above me so if they don't show up before 6GMT today I'll start playing (that's after madrid's game today) and don't expect any promotions this time:D I'll try to do my best bob great work:thup: hope I can copy it downloading now....! We've got quite a good squad IMO. The Ass Man had all of our players rated at 6 or 7 stars. And most of the players that I signed would have been Decent players for League 1 standard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 and don't expect any promotions this time:D I don't think anyone is expecting a fourth promotion, I certainly wasn't expecting the third. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salman91 Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 I've decided I can't wait:D so I started playing I really like the look of the squad and my first decision is to replace the AM I'm hoping to be pushing for a playoff spot if I can keep Powell and Crowe (they want 3k and I only can give 1) lets hope the new wage budget lets us keep them Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeeman27bob Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 I don't think anyone is expecting a fourth promotion, I certainly wasn't expecting the third. Neither was I. I told the board I'd attempt to avoid relegation. I suppose I did a little better than that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salman91 Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Season Turnover Update: In the begining of the month the board decided to upgrade the facilities. before the turnover I managed to sign 3 players: Steven McGowan ( great St should provide great backup) Matthew Chalmers ( a much needed DC) Simon Rosbotham (he is league1 quality and is on 70p/w:D but par-time only:( ) after the turnover the fans decided that our french full back Justin Fauvel is the best player Last season's best 11 were sensational All time best 11 introduced 5 of last season's player's ( Justin Fauvel , Shane Burgin , Matt Case , Miroslave Hudec and Andy Stapleton) Our League 1 Starting Fixtures and told the board I expect a mid-table finish ( good thing the wage budget tripled and the contract improvments took only 2k ) we got a new bunch of youth players! they are all Rubbish the best of which ( his coach report ) looks like back to back promotion got the crowd coming oh here is the world cup knockout stage I'm gonna try to finnish august before I go to sleep, got alot of thing to do at night and I'm +2 hours than you guys in england Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Those three new signings look great Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeeman27bob Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Chalmers look quality. Hopefully McGowan will learn to run soon! And Rosbtham looks like a great prospect. Any progress on finding a new AM? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bermybhoy Posted January 4, 2009 Author Share Posted January 4, 2009 Another promotion?????? This is getting ridiculous! Congrats anyway. Jimbo, how's it going, been a while since an update - end of season in sight yet? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salman91 Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 our squad harmony is poor:( how can I fix it ??!!:confused: it's making most of the squad unhappy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeeman27bob Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 our squad harmony is poor:( how can I fix it ??!!:confused: it's making most of the squad unhappy Yeah, uh that might be my fault Well not just my fault probably Benjaminoo's as well a little. The main issue about it for me was the fact that Harrison,Crowe,Powell et all. wanted new contracts which I couldn't actually give to them. The other slight problem is that some of the not so good players haven't been playing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salman91 Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Yeah, uh that might be my fault Well not just my fault probably Benjaminoo's as well a little. The main issue about it for me was the fact that Harrison,Crowe,Powell et all. wanted new contracts which I couldn't actually give to them. The other slight problem is that some of the not so good players haven't been playing. oh so a bit of time a maybe I can get it back lost half my staff without me knowing:mad: only 1 scout:( Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeeman27bob Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 oh so a bit of time a maybe I can get it backlost half my staff without me knowing:mad: only 1 scout:( Thats a bit annoying. Did I only sign them on one year contracts? EDIT: Seemingly so. Hopefully you'll be able to find some good coaches + scouts easily. It wasn't very hard for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoachFlu Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Congrats on yet another promotion! Tough couple of seasons to follow, salma. As long as we avoid relegation, that'll be good, I'd say. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salman91 Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Brighton just made an 80K + clauses offer for watson ( coach report ) a backup thats coming ( scout report ) waiting for a fast reply pz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeeman27bob Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Watson played quite well for me, but wasn't exceptional. I don't know who signed him, but if you want to sell him you've got good backup. Did you find some new scouts + coaches. I had a quick look and there are some good ones hanging around. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoachFlu Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 I'm guessing the finances aren't in a state of emergency? Then I'd say, keep him, unless you feel you can sign players of such quality for that position that Watson isn't gonna see any action. Your call. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 I signed Watson. Up to you really, if you think the new player is going to be better than him, then sell him. I imagine a lot of the players I signed in my time are starting to get out of their depth, I've got no problems with any of the me being sold, apart from maybe Powell. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salman91 Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Watson played quite well for me, but wasn't exceptional. I don't know who signed him, but if you want to sell him you've got good backup.Did you find some new scouts + coaches. I had a quick look and there are some good ones hanging around. yea I got them but I was mad that they left wthout me knowing and they were all good Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeeman27bob Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 I'm guessing the finances aren't in a state of emergency? Then I'd say, keep him, unless you feel you can sign players of such quality for that position that Watson isn't gonna see any action. Your call. I left the finances in a healthy state, I only sextupled our balance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeeman27bob Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 I signed Watson.Up to you really, if you think the new player is going to be better than him, then sell him. I imagine a lot of the players I signed in my time are starting to get out of their depth, I've got no problems with any of the me being sold, apart from maybe Powell. I wouldn't sell Powell anyway If I were you. He was "hot" for me last year. I think apart from the Strikers, you could quite easily replace most of the squad and get a better team with the exception of one or two players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salman91 Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Pre-Season Update: Transfers: it's been a busy pre season from me had a lot of transfers in's and out! I'm now happy with the squad depth I got. I think I should fulfill whats required from me. the players I signed: Will Ramsey ( a great DL which could play a lot of seasons with us) Johnny McDowell ( a backup DL he could easily be first team) Dave Zabek ( Lonee from Man U should give compition to harrison) Alex Wright ( a greal ML should prove vital this season) Warren Martin ( really liked him and couldn't miss on him he should be verstile backup for the team) Craig Pollock ( more depth to the defence) Lee Cliff ( a much needed GK) also I sold watson and a lot of deadwood Transfer History Friendlies: Braintree 2-3 Blackburn 3.7.2014 Braintree 0-2 Leeds 6.7.2014 Braintree 0-1 Betis 10.7.2014 Braintree 0-0 Charlton 12.7.2014 Aberystwyth 0-7 Braintree 16.7.2014 Mansfield 0-3 Braintree 23.7.2014 Canvey Island 0-2 Braintree 28.7.2014 Braintree 1-1 Notts Co 31.7.2014 as you can see our first game were against bigger teams and we preformed well and got a full house in the matches then we had some easy matches and got som wins all in all it was good pre season In other news we got Crystal Palace in the LC. also we announced a profit of €575K I also managed to renew most of the contracts! League odds next month's important dates after getting a feeder club shortlist i decided against it cause we will be paying them without getting anything. is there any rule for parnet clubs?? apart from our club - Argentina won the 2014 world cup and I think USA will host the next one btw are the screenshot links ok? also if anybody wants any screenshot just ask Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Could I see the transfers history page? I'm interested to see who the deadwood was. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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