SR67 Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 (edited) With recent going on's at Celtic the sadist in me decided to finally buy FM21 and prove that literally anyone (including an idiot with a keyboard) could do better than Neil Lennon this season. So here's a tale of what could have happened under an unknown CEO, from an unknown club, from another universe. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Edited February 5, 2021 by SR67 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SR67 Posted February 5, 2021 Author Share Posted February 5, 2021 (edited) Transfer Strategy Player Profile Essential Attributes: Composure, Off-the-ball/Positioning, Work Rate Desired Attributes: First Touch, Passing, Tackling, Technique, Strength/Acceleration, Stamina Category A – The Core Age Profile: 25-31 dependant on position Transfer Fees: Up to £15M once per season Wage Budget: One “Blank Cheque” and the rest around £25-30k p/w Selling: These are the guy who I don’t really want to sell, happy to see out their contract past their peak selling years. Category B – First Team Ready Age Profile: Typically, 21-25 years old to see their best years at the club. Transfer Fees: Up to £10M Wage Budget: Should be around the mean wage for the first team ~£15-20k p/w Selling: This category of player I’d like to get around 2-3 years out of and ship on for a profit. The occasional one may break into CatA but ideally this is where I like to keep it fresh. Category C – Talent Vacuum Age Profile: U21 Transfer Fees: Up to £500k + add ons Wage Budget: Up to £3k p/w with clauses on rising after 15 first team appearances. Selling: They won’t be sold until at least 21 barring exceptional circumstances. The loan system will be utilised to run down contracts if they don’t make it to the first team. Category S – The Filter Essentially clubs in Scotland should not be selling down south without us having first pass. These should be the guys who stick around for most their career if they are successful. Category L – Loans We should not really rely on this market. It’ll be reserved for that player just out our reach or the one with world class potential just needing a season of regular football to make it. This will be limited to one per season. Edited February 5, 2021 by SR67 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SR67 Posted February 7, 2021 Author Share Posted February 7, 2021 (edited) The suggested club philosophies fit around my model of squad building so it should be easy to meet these targets. To Do Week 1 Assemble backroom staff Decide who has come to the end of their cycle from CatB Settle on a tactic with the remaining squad players Edited February 7, 2021 by SR67 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jogo Bonito Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 Great start, with a nice (different) style. Best of luck. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SR67 Posted February 7, 2021 Author Share Posted February 7, 2021 25 minutes ago, Jogo Bonito said: Great start, with a nice (different) style. Best of luck. Thanks I'm planning on switching between the news report style and screenshot with analysis/explanations. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SR67 Posted February 7, 2021 Author Share Posted February 7, 2021 (edited) I'm going to work in some real life events to fit my narrative. Mo Elyounoussi is obviously my CatL signing for this season, one I'm happy with and will look to sign dependent on performance and cost at the end of the season. This mens that as he will be the only loan Shane Duffy and Diego Laxalt will sit in the reserves as if they are not at the club. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Edited February 8, 2021 by SR67 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SR67 Posted February 8, 2021 Author Share Posted February 8, 2021 (edited) Another from real life signing. He fits firmly into CatS with potential to be a bargain CatA. He's the player I'll probably build the squad around, I want my squad to be very physical the playmaker is the exception. He is allowed to stroll around pinging passes. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Edited February 8, 2021 by SR67 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SR67 Posted February 8, 2021 Author Share Posted February 8, 2021 (edited) Ajeti - CatB - got off to a good start IRL and I feel he's been harshly treated. He performed well in the Swiss league arguably a higher standard than Scotland. Started with pretty much scoring in most of his first 5 games. He's the long term replacement for Edouard who will be subject to bids. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Edited February 8, 2021 by SR67 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SR67 Posted February 8, 2021 Author Share Posted February 8, 2021 (edited) Griffiths was my first significant sale with a few loans going out, including you Karamoko Dembele going to Livingston after singing a new deal. The sale has made significant transfer budget available for us to strengthen at the back. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Edited February 8, 2021 by SR67 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SR67 Posted February 8, 2021 Author Share Posted February 8, 2021 The former St Johnstone captain signs for £500k + add-ons. He falls under CatS as one of better CBs in Scotland, he was up against Stuart Findlay and Declan Gallagher in my shortlist. It came down to JK vs SF but he just edged it as DG was 29. I'm still. keeping an eye on Findlay as I do need a left footed CB. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SR67 Posted February 8, 2021 Author Share Posted February 8, 2021 (edited) I've still to add to the coaching team but the recruitment and analysis side of the of the club. Pre-season went will picking up some wins over some decent sides. Edited February 9, 2021 by SR67 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SR67 Posted February 8, 2021 Author Share Posted February 8, 2021 (edited) I think we done well to get a good bit of money in here. Bitton has been at the club for too long and is at the peak age for selling, Ntcham is a great player and great in FM but rumours of him wanting away and not being in my XI made £10m seem like very good business. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Edited February 9, 2021 by SR67 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jogo Bonito Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 On 07/02/2021 at 21:42, SR67 said: Thanks I'm planning on switching between the news report style and screenshot with analysis/explanations. It must be tempting to get rid of all of them, but you have brought in some decent funds from your sales. The news report styles are good, I've been intrigued and wanting to know how to do that since somebody did a really cool lower league Norwegian career in FM20 using newspaper columns and old font style. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SR67 Posted February 9, 2021 Author Share Posted February 9, 2021 3 hours ago, Jogo Bonito said: It must be tempting to get rid of all of them, but you have brought in some decent funds from your sales. The news report styles are good, I've been intrigued and wanting to know how to do that since somebody did a really cool lower league Norwegian career in FM20 using newspaper columns and old font style. It is but I don't want to do it all at once, I want to keep it realistic for effect. Spoiler javascript:document.body.contentEditable=true < set that link as a bookmark in safari Go to the page you want to edit (eg article on related subject), click the bookmark and it will let you edit most of the page. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jogo Bonito Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, SR67 said: It is but I don't want to do it all at once, I want to keep it realistic for effect. Reveal hidden contents javascript:document.body.contentEditable=true < set that link as a bookmark in safari Go to the page you want to edit (eg article on related subject), click the bookmark and it will let you edit most of the page. I totally agree with your realism preference. I like to do that myself - e.g. at Reading I recently got promoted via the play-offs with the same squad I inherited plus a couple of appearances for a youth striker signed for peanuts. Thanks for the info on the layout, I will take a look shortly. Edited February 9, 2021 by Jogo Bonito Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SR67 Posted February 9, 2021 Author Share Posted February 9, 2021 (edited) Mads Roerslev replaces Hatem Abd Elhamed to provide competition for Jeremie Frimpong. At a net cost of £500k and similar wage demands this is one building for the future. Tony Ralston has also went out on loan to Falkirk. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Edited February 11, 2021 by SR67 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SR67 Posted February 10, 2021 Author Share Posted February 10, 2021 We've had a good start to the season sitting comfortably top, two points ahead of Motherwell in 2nd. James Forrest is leading the goals chart with 5 goals so far. I'm finalising a deal for another CB for £200k. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SR67 Posted February 11, 2021 Author Share Posted February 11, 2021 (edited) Myenty Abena look like he might just prove to be a bargain who I can flip for at least 25x what I paid in two or three seasons. He is the no-nonsense defender we need. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Edited February 13, 2021 by SR67 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SR67 Posted February 18, 2021 Author Share Posted February 18, 2021 (edited) Our good form rolls on maintaining our lead at the top of the table. James Forrest's impressive form has resulted in speculation from Real Madrid and others. I also brought in Roberto Gagliardini at a snip from Inter as he was transfer listed, this likely ends my transfer buisness for the window, possibly a few players going out on loan. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Spoiler Edited February 18, 2021 by SR67 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohanAlluvi92 Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 What do the ermine skinned board royals make to your forays ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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