The FM22 Youth Academy Challenge

[JAwtunes]

@Shankly84I like the trophies in the header. I'm nicking that.

@DazRTaylorGL in Wales.  I bet you'll be back in Andorra soon enough

[DazRTaylor]

48 minutes ago, JAwtunes said:

@DazRTaylorGL in Wales.  I bet you'll be back in Andorra soon enough

I still have the save so will definitely be back.

[Shankly84]

SEASON 17 – 2038/39 – Welsh JD Cymru Premier

    FIXTURES  -  FIXTURES     - SQUAD 1 2

MANAGER PROFILE -  CHARACTERISTICS  -  ATTRIBUTES 

 CLUB PROFILE  -  GENERAL  -  FACILITIES  -  HONOURS  -  FINANCES  -  TRANSFERS 

OVERVIEW

The season kicked off in the Europa Conference again. Unfortunately, we were out at the first hurdle to Icelandic team Fylkir. A 5-2 away loss was followed up with a 2-1 home win, to lose 6-4 on aggregate.

The league season started really well again, and form was good up to the league split. Two wins in the championship conference stage meant that it would have to be via the play-offs to get back into Europe. We beat Camarthen Town 1-0 in the semi, only to be battered by Haverfordwest in the final 4-0. No European football next season.

In the League cup we got to the Semi-final, and then came up against the dreaded TNS. We managed a decent 0-0, only to go out on penalties.

The Welsh cup saw us knocked out at the quarter-final stage to Cefn Druids. Still no cups in the cabinet.

EUROPA CONFERENCE LEAGUE

LEAGUE CUP

 

WELSH CUP

 

THE PLAYERS

Harry Hill continued to impress at left back, whilst Danny Greaves established himself as the number 1. Osian Rush had a great season at centre back and Kian Hughes managed 17 goals in his first full season.

THE YOUTH INTAKE

Best intake in a long time. Plenty of players who will have an impact on first team football.  Screen 1 Screen 2

OFF THE FIELD

Two more players poached before they made the youth intake, this time by Shrewsbury and a second one to Blackpool.

Joseph Robinson and Bartosz Nowak were both released as they could no longer get game time. Robinson left having scored 173 league goals in 382 appearances.

Youth facilities have now been upgraded again.

[Shankly84]

1 hour ago, JAwtunes said:

@Shankly84I like the trophies in the header. I'm nicking that.

Cheers. I just need to add a few more now haha.

 

[Shankly84]

SEASON 18 – 2039/40 – Welsh JD Cymru Premier

    FIXTURES - FIXTURES - FIXTURES - SQUAD 1 2

MANAGER PROFILE -  CHARACTERISTICS  -  ATTRIBUTES 

 CLUB PROFILE  -  GENERAL  -  FACILITIES  -  HONOURS  -  FINANCES  -  TRANSFERS 

OVERVIEW

No European football this year so it was straight into the league season. It was a good league season all told, although we couldn’t get near Barry Town or TNS. We finished the season in 3^rd place, meaning another European play-off. We eased past Camarthen 6-2 in the semi-final, then met Haverfordwest for the 2^nd year running. Revenge was ours as won on pens after a 2-2 draw to send us back into Europe.

League cup semi-finalists again only to be beaten 5-0 by TNS.

Disappointingly out of the Welsh Cup at the 2^nd stage, losing on pens to Ruthin.

LEAGUE CUP

 

WELSH CUP

 

THE PLAYERS

Osian Rush, Osian Flanagan, Arwel Sklenar some of the standout performers. Osian Graves came straight in from last years intake and bagged 22 goals in 26 starts.

THE YOUTH INTAKE

Really impressive intake, with 5 or 6 players probably ready to be involved at first team level. Atkinson came straight in and broke the youngest goalscorer record.  Screen 1 Screen 2

Edited September 7, 2022 by Shankly84

[thomas_e]

For the third January in a row we lose our best player. Richard Joseph and Marvin Eberwein were key players, but they cannot even compare to Willem Dekker. He will sign for Dortmund and make more in the first 2-3 days than he has in Katwijk for 5 years. For me he is probably the best player I've had on this challenge and I have played this challenge consecutively for a few years now! 

There was no chance of keeping him, but I dont regret not cashing in on him this summer. Dekker is by far the biggest reason we won Eredivisie last season and that we have progressed from the group stages of the Champions League this season unbeaten.. in a group featuring Real Madrid. 7,55 in avg rating from an AM position after 14 league games is crazy good. Luckily one of our top talents in the U18 squas is an attacking midfielder, but overall our quality will drop massively without Dekker in the team. 

I will have him for 6 more months. In a few weeks time we are facing PSG in the first knockout stage of the Champions League, and our strategy will be the same as always: get the ball to Dekker, the rest of the midfield: tackle and run! Repeat! 

 

 

Edited September 7, 2022 by thomas_e

[Shankly84]

SEASON 19 – 2040/41 – Welsh JD Cymru Premier

    FIXTURES  -  FIXTURES      - SQUAD 1 2

MANAGER PROFILE -  CHARACTERISTICS  -  ATTRIBUTES 

 CLUB PROFILE  -  GENERAL  -  FACILITIES  -  HONOURS  -  FINANCES  -  TRANSFERS 

OVERVIEW

Back in Europe which is always good for the financials. We met Finish side SJK in the first round. A good 2-0 away win was followed up with a 2-1 home loss, to see us through on aggregate. The 2^nd round pipped us against Kazakhstani FC Kairat, and I was confident. It wasn’t to be though, a disappointing 2-1 home loss meant we had it all to do in the away leg. We lead 2-1 after 90 mins but Kairat scraped through with an equaliser in the 116^th minute. Out in the 2^nd Qualifying round again.

The aim now and moving forward is to become a mini TNS and achieve 2^nd place as a minimum every year. It turned out to be a great league season, finishing in coveted 2^nd place and finishing on a record 70 points, 20 ahead of 3^rd place. Another record points total without winning the title.

Disappointing in both cups to be honest, going out to lesser opposition in both. Abertillery Excelsior in the League Cup quarters on pens and even worse Brickfield in the Welsh cup semi-final.

EUROPA CONFERENCE LEAGUE

 

LEAGUE CUP

 

WELSH CUP

 

THE PLAYERS

Marcus Jones and Matthew O'Sullivan introduced themselves to the first team at centre back. This could be a solid future partnership. Ricky Gibson did well again from midfield and Lewis Jones came on to the scene with 17 in 30.

THE YOUTH INTAKE

Not as good as it had been, but plenty to work with.  Screen 1 Screen 2

 

[Shankly84]

I'm really sorry to bombard with all these updates. I just want to get caught up, then I'll try and post on a season by season basis.

[JAwtunes]

@Shankly84Ive been meaning to ask if you're on FM22 (pretty sure you are).  Its only because Bangor City are inactive on my FM22 save and I'm pretty sure there were only 15 teams in the Cymru North.  Are CPD Bangor 1876 in your save?

[Shankly84]

16 minutes ago, JAwtunes said:

@Shankly84Ive been meaning to ask if you're on FM22 (pretty sure you are).  Its only because Bangor City are inactive on my FM22 save and I'm pretty sure there were only 15 teams in the Cymru North.  Are CPD Bangor 1876 in your save?

Yes, I am on FM 22. Not sure what has happened there. I've just checked and Bangor 1876 are in the lower leagues. I started the save back in December '21, so not sure if that makes a difference?

[iamnobody]

1 hour ago, Shankly84 said:

I'm really sorry to bombard with all these updates. I just want to get caught up, then I'll try and post on a season by season basis.

I don't mind at all.

In your save how many years in a row has TNS won the title?  Have they even been challenged yet?

[Shankly84]

SEASON 20 – 2041/42 – Welsh JD Cymru Premier

    FIXTURES  -  FIXTURES

MANAGER PROFILE -  CHARACTERISTICS  -  ATTRIBUTES 

 CLUB PROFILE  -  GENERAL  -  FACILITIES  -  HONOURS  -  FINANCES  -  TRANSFERS 

OVERVIEW

This season brought our deepest trek into Europe yet. Not exactly trail glazing, but the 3^rd qualifying round the furthest yet. Valletta, of Malta, were up first. Comfortably disposed of 4-1 at home and 6-1 away. Next up was Lithuanian club Riteriai. A closer tie, but a home win 2-1 and 1-0 away win saw us through. We came unstuck at the third time of asking. Again, I fancied our chanced, but Zeljeznicar Sarejevo beat us 2-1 in both legs. An opportunity missed, but progress none the less.

A good league season again, meeting our objectives. Not quite as many points as last year, but 68 points and a 2^nd placed finish again guaranteeing European football for another season.

Underachieving in the cups again. Out to Cwmbran Town in the Welsh Cup and out to Aberystwyth Town in the League cup.

EUROPA CONFERENCE LEAGUE

 

LEAGUE CUP

 

WELSH CUP

 

THE PLAYERS

Danny Greaves is not the established number 1. Jones and O’Sullivan did well at the back again, while Arwel Sklenar is still performing well at right back. Lewis Jones with plenty of goals again, getting 18 in 31 starts.

THE YOUTH INTAKE

Great intake with 3 players with first team potential already.  Screen 1 Screen 2

OFF THE FIELD

Two more players poached before they made the youth intake, this time by Shrewsbury and a second one to Blackpool.

Joseph Robinson and Bartosz Nowak were both released as they could no longer get game time. Robinson left having scored 173 league goals in 382 appearances.

Youth facilities have now been upgraded again.

[Shankly84]

21 minutes ago, iamnobody said:

I don't mind at all.

In your save how many years in a row has TNS won the title?  Have they even been challenged yet?

I've just posted season 20 and they have won every one up to that point without anyone getting close. They've also won around 95% of the cups as well. Its been so difficult to get past them.

[XaW]

FFS @Shankly84 you make me want to restart in Wales. I had a blast with Brickfield Rangers as well as Caersws before so it's tempting....

[Shankly84]

3 minutes ago, XaW said:

FFS @Shankly84 you make me want to restart in Wales. I had a blast with Brickfield Rangers as well as Caersws before so it's tempting....

Was TNS so dominant?

[XaW]

12 minutes ago, Shankly84 said:

Was TNS so dominant?

If I can remember correctly, yes, but in one of them Bangor City took over before I finally managed to topple them both. This is my horrible memory trying to bring back stuff, something it does not do well, so some solid doses of salt with that answer, please...

[Shankly84]

SEASON 21 – 2042/43 – Welsh JD Cymru Premier

    FIXTURES  -  FIXTURES

MANAGER PROFILE -  CHARACTERISTICS  -  ATTRIBUTES 

 CLUB PROFILE  -  GENERAL  -  FACILITIES  -  HONOURS  -  FINANCES  -  TRANSFERS 

OVERVIEW

So close to the 4^th qualifying round. Petrocub Hincesti (Moldova) up first. A mad game in Moldova finished 3-3, then we got them back to North Wales and got across the line with a 1-0 win. Neftci Baku (Azerbaijan) next. 4-2 home win and a 2-1 away win saw us through quite comfortably. Next up Kairat of Kazakhstan again. A decent draw. We beat them 2-1 in Wales, but unfortunately went down 2-0 in Kazakhstan to see us out at the 3^rd qualifying round again. Consistently in Europe and gaining wins is keeping us tick over financially.

Consistency in the league is what I was looking for. We seem to be getting that now, albeit we can’t seem to get anywhere near TNS (yet).

The League cup saw us defeated by TNS in the quarters and a disappointing 3-0 loss to Barry Town in the Welsh cup in the semi-final.

EUROPA CONFERENCE LEAGUE

 

LEAGUE CUP

 

WELSH CUP

 

THE PLAYERS

Martin Atkinson has broken into the team along with Jake Dunn while Ricky Gibson continues with good average ratings. Lewis Jones top scorer again with 18.

THE YOUTH INTAKE

Potential game changer with Kieran Claridge coming in. The first 5* player we have produced.  Screen 1 Screen 2

 

[Shankly84]

11 minutes ago, XaW said:

If I can remember correctly, yes, but in one of them Bangor City took over before I finally managed to topple them both. This is my horrible memory trying to bring back stuff, something it does not do well, so some solid doses of salt with that answer, please...

Haha, yes I had a Holywell save a while back and Bangor became a force. I thought at one point on this save that Barry Town were going to pull away and be the 2nd team, but they haven't done yet.

[JAwtunes]

1 hour ago, Shankly84 said:

Yes, I am on FM 22. Not sure what has happened there. I've just checked and Bangor 1876 are in the lower leagues. I started the save back in December '21, so not sure if that makes a difference?

Good shout, my start date was 4/4/22 (Norway), I bet that's it. If I'd have known I would have started earlier. The 15 teams in the Cymru North triggers me everytime. I really wish SI would just make a call on these things and assume subsequent seasons will be back to normal. Same as the Irish second tier which has 9 teams this season (due to 2 teams merging) but should be back to 10 next season if Kerry's licence is approved.

[OlivierL]

My Iceland (Njarðvík ) save is on hold. Lacking time recently and since a real life holiday break. Since it is to late for me to start a proper youth only again (like Africanos in Portugal), i'll wait for FM23 .. 

I'll have some ideas for next edition.  good luck everybody and i'll check this topic regularly .

Edited September 7, 2022 by OlivierL

[DazRTaylor]

Currently watching Ajax on TV.  Makes me want to resume in Holland too.  I do have a lower league Dutch save with Drachtster Boys so may revisit tomorrow.

[DrJones]

De Treffers 2030/31

A great first season in eredivisie, nowhere near to be relegated so we have to be happy. We had a crazy run where we beat PSV and Feyenoord away from home for example. I feel that we're at a really good spot now financially and in the aspect of upcoming prospects so the future is bright here in Treffers-land

Squad

Only one OG left and he didn't participate in the league. We really lack a good striker so that's something we're longing for.

Key Players

One of our most important players, our general at midfield.

Dejan has been developing like crazy, our best defender by far and he has just begun.

Scored 13 goals in eredivisie from a winger position. A cypriotic Mandzukic I would say.

Youth Intake

A nice addition to a pretty weak defence, will probably play a few games next season.

Sad news

After the season we lost our best player by far. I had no saying and the board just accepted Hoffenheims offer. Great money but I doubt that we ever will get a player like this.

History

[br00kster]

AEPS Aiolikos Mytilinis aka “Wind”

Season 7 Review - 2028/29

Pre Season

Repayments started on the £6.75m loan we took out to double our stadium capacity to 6,641, meaning our finances were going to take a continued battering even with a cash injection from the board, we ended last season on £1,290,814 in the red.

 

To make things worse, last season's additional European spot for Greece was swiftly taken away.

And to make things even worse, OFI Crete, who we were battling with at the bottom of the Championship group last season were made early season favourites following a take over and a shopping spree in Summer - was the gap to the top clubs widening further?

 

Greek Super League One - Main Season

We started the season extremely strong, but sadly our lack of quality and squad depth really hurt us around three quarters of the way through the season with injuries and suspensions racking up. I accidentally made the mistake of letting a few experienced players leave at the end of their deals without realising their replacements were not only 15 (16 and professional contract needed to be registered), but also lacking in quality. Still, we improved on our 44 points from the previous year to match out fifth place finish on 49 and once again join the Championship Group. The gap is closing on the top four, but with AEK only losing one game it's going to be hard to break into the top spot.

I needn't have worried about OFI Crete who managed to finish 7th and in the relegation Group proving money can't necessarily buy you success.

 

Greek Super League One - Championship Group

A much better showing in the Championship Group saw us leapfrog last season's Champions Panathinaikos to finish in 4th and secure European football once more. 13 points from a previous season's 4 at this stage was helped with our first ever wins over AEK and Olympiacos. The gap to Champions League football (top two) is still massive, I somehow need an additional 20 points from somewhere.

Markakis is finally finding his feet and after being worried he was going to walk away for free (nobody was sniffing even when we offered him out for his £750,000 release clause), we managed to smash our top earner ceiling to keep him at the club for another three years. Previously he has continued to sulk and it took only a couple of months before he was unhappy again, so we'll see how that goes.

Sadly, our captain Koutrobilas' contract is expiring next Summer and with no new deal in sight, I fear this could be our first star player to leave the club (and on a free transfer as well), despite no external interest). Hopefully with us securing European football and nobody circling him, he may have a late change of heart? Please. Please don't go. £1.6m release clause.

 

Greek Cup

We managed to make it all the way to the Quarter Finals, our best showing in the Cup to date, mainly down to us drawing non-league teams throughout. Even then, a somewhat easier draw against Panserraikos (who finished the main season 2nd bottom) left us frustrated we couldn't go further, eventually falling to a 3-1 aggregate defeat. Sadly, this came smack bang in the middle of our worst run of the season when our aforementioned lack of squad depth hurt us.

 

Euro Cup II

We finally managed to get European football last season and were looking forward to flexing our youth muscle against some of Europe's finest and our first outing didn't disappoint with Kotsaris scoring in the 117th minute to not only complete his hattrick, but sending us through to the group stages and providing us with a much needed £2.49m prize money.

The group stages saw us drawn against Bosnian side FK Sarajevo, Dutch FC Emmen and Italian big boys Lazio.

We somehow managed to qualify in second (as well as being the only team to score against Lazio in six game, probably down to the fact the Eredivisie and Bosnian Premier League are not selected leagues making their squads even thinner than mine. The extra prize money really helped with our mounting debts.

The first knockout round saw us drawn against another Serie A side, this time Sassuolo. Despite a spirited away draw and some late drama with Markakis scoring a 92nd minute equaliser in the home leg, once again our lack of depth hurt us with Sassuolo scoring 4 goals in extra time to run out eventual 6-2 winners.

Youth Intake

A somewhat better preview than the past couple of years, however no real stand out stars bar Simos Psarreas (who will provide some much needed competition up top), although a nice few personalities.

A few will go into the first team squad to bolster our squad depth.

 

Existing Youth Prospects

While we knew Tsanis was an amazing talent, to be voted 3rd in the NxGn 2029 came as a real shock, especially when he came through a 2 star youngster. We have him locked into a contract for another two years, with an option for a third, but the £2.6m release clause (foreign clubs) is staring us in the face with him refusing to open contract talks, as well as requesting a transfer. He also claimed Talent of the Year and Player of the Year. Another one I can say goodbye to.

 

Finances & Facilities

We continue to wait for our new stadium to be built, but I fear it isn't going to be large enough - time will tell. We continue to top the Stadium Capacity Percentage in the league as well as sell all our season tickets. To make matters worse, even our European games are being played at other stadiums to facilitate larger crowds.

The European money went immediately to work with much needed upgrades to both our Training and Youth Facilities and with this, we ended the season in the red, albeit much improved.

 

Summary & Transfers

 

UP THE WIND!

Edited September 7, 2022 by br00kster

[Daddy]

Is this the good type of takeover?

[WhiteCat33]

30 minutes ago, Daddy said:

Is this the good type of takeover?

pretty sure its better than being on the stock exchange.

[SkiIIs]

Season 2031/32 - Super League 1

The team is starting to fill out with depth across almost most positions, still a little lean on the wings and up top. This meant we were able to consistently challenge each match day with a solid team.  We were in the top 3 for the majority of the season which qualifies for the Champions League qualifying rounds but a couple of blips in the last 3 games meant we finished fourth and straight into the Europa group stage.

We did lose Fragoulis our monster in defence to Porto who triggered his release clause of 4.4m.  The money was used to update both training and youth facilities which are now adequate and average respectively. 

 

Had a new entrant in the NxGn list as my starting keeper got injured for 3 months so played Arapi who came through the last intake.  He is now my starting keeper and sold my other for a small fee.  Fragis took top spot for the third year in a row.  Next year is his last year of contract so nervous times ahead!

Youth Preview of the first from new HOYD wasnt the best:

Intake was as previewed but i think its two fold, one being our players at a much higher level these days along with the transition from old to new HOYD:

As a bonus i did win the manager of the year award which was nice and my Board decided that we need to move into a new stadium as the current one is old and dated plus we're filling it out just about every home game.

[Daddy]

2024/25 Season Review:

First note is the previous season was a 3rd place finish not second. I corrected after seeing it here. 

I was optimistic we would do well here and didn't rule out winning the league, but it still was a bit of an upset. Form at the end dipped off with injuries hitting hard against the bottom teams, but a the end we just needed to win the final match and we did. No trophy Celebration though.

Hit a snag with finances and it took three tries to get this guy to sign. I had hoped to have him sign before the trial expired, but he decided to wait an extra day or two and make it all awkward for me here. I snagged the trial expiring message just as a CYA to help explain why he shows as a signing. My dude even got a presser out of it. I'll laugh if the unambitious meh looking striker never plays a match and this was a wasted effort.

My plan was to not immediately spend our money post season, but I went for it anyways and received an immediate recruitment upgrade and another Training Facilities upgrade. It'll reflect on the next season. Finances will be better this season in the top league. Over a million more to finish in last in the Super League than finishing First in the Challenge League, plus another 1.5 for TV rights. The finances don't look great now but I'm not worried.

Youth Intake:

Thankfully the legacy players I'm mostly riding are all still fairly young as the youth players aren't coming in super ready for action. Some players from previous intakes getting some backup action, but going into our fourth season I was hoping for a bit more to be ready to start winning jobs.

2025/26 Season Preview:

The game has blue as the away kits and as a result there's some white vs white kit matches and it's a real pain to deal with, so I'll just roll with it. I normally try to make the sponsors/badges black, but I wanted the secondary color as contrast for these. 

I don't expect a ton from this season. I'd love to stay up for the money. To help figure how things could go I'll look at past matches:

Basel: 0W-0D-2L-(-5)GD both cup matches

Zurich: 2-1 win in Cup match.

Lusanne: 1W-1D-7L -14GD - At least the win was our last match.

Young Boys, Servette, Lugano, St. Gallen, Sion, Luzern: No matches.

Staying up will be a challenge. In my previous Switzerland attempt I think I finished in 8th once before but was mostly a yo yo team. It's tough to stay up in this league as the team promoted usually goes back down. 

[glennuk]

Worthing FC - Season 28 - English Premier League - Mid Year Review & Youth Intake Preview

League - 3rd so far

We are looking very good indeed. We have had a few changes in the team, rotating in the youngsters last year has certainly seen them progress a lot and due to that (as well as not being in Europe) we are having our best season yet. We are still the best defensive team in the league and our attack has improved...slightly.

Tom Rowe (24A) has had time away from the club on loan, been a squad player and now suddenly he scored 6 goals in 2 games and looks like our new starting striker.

Paul Price (YP18A) is our previous Wonderkid (although never in the nxgn) and is now our star player and probably a big reason why our defense is so solid. He just signed a new 4 +1 year deal for 110k per week.

Overall our squad is playing very well indeed. This is the current lineup and those average ratings are pretty nice indeed, especially (as usual) our 4 defenders and GK.

'

Youth Intake Preview

Not a great one unfortunately. Hopefully it is a lot better than predicted as we need that final push to the title. A new CDM and a prolific striker would be especially nice!!

 

[libbyshuss]

Croatia

Premier League

2045/46

Season Summary

What a season! We won the league! 

We started superbly, going ten games unbeaten before a run of 3 defeats in 4 pushed us down to third. We rallied and a 3-0 win over Sesvete in January put us level on points with them at the top. From then on it was level pegging all the way until with three games to go where we inexplicably lost and they drew. Victories in both our next days meant we went into the final day a point behind them. Usually in those situations I never expect anything but a 3-0 win for us and a 1-1 draw for them meant we were champions!

Champions League

For the first time ever we made the group stage! Where we had to play PSG, Liverpool and Benfica. I didn't fancy ur chances much and we duly finished bottom but we didn't disgrace ourselves and even got a victory, 2-1 at home, against Benfica!

 

Players

Our midfield and forward line is fantastic and all worthy of a place in the Champions League. Our defence is worthy of the Championship though, sadly.

The star is Patrick Radosevic 42A. It's a miracle how I still have him. In January Dortmund offered 31m for him, only 2m below his release fee. I said no and then waited for them to trigger the release fee, but they never did! After the season finished they and Bayern both came back and triggered the release clause, only for him t reject both contracts. So I still have him for at least two seasons even though he has no interest in signing a new contract.

Here is my champion XI!

Both Yosuke Akiba 40A and Milan Ilic 42B did amazing things on loan and forced their way into the side that way. I d like using loans to improve those players on the fringes of the first team!

 

Youth

Worst ever preiview and intake! But still a 4 star potential youngster isn't bad. Anyway, I sacked my HoYD and got a new one!

Only 3 star intake! not a golden generation!!! what?!?!?!?!?!?!?

 

Finances and Upgrades

Ridiculous! Our wage budget is now 700k a week and my wage total is under 70k! European money is flooding in but I still can't upgrade my youth facilities!

Career

 

[Shankly84]

SEASON 22 – 2043/44 – Welsh JD Cymru Premier

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MANAGER PROFILE -  CHARACTERISTICS  -  ATTRIBUTES 

 CLUB PROFILE  -  GENERAL  -  FACILITIES  -  HONOURS  -  FINANCES  -  TRANSFERS 

OVERVIEW

Not as good as previously in the Europa Conference. Lithuanian side Banga Gargzdai beat us at their place 2-1, but we overturned it 3-0 in the home leg. FSCB in the 2^nd round. 4-2 in Romania not bad, but we were torn apart at home and lost 6-1. Still no group stage.

The league is becoming pretty standard now, although we were only 3 points clear of Barry in 3^rd place this year.

Poor effort in the Welsh Cup, going out to Gresford at the first hurdle.

FINALLY!!! A trophy!! THE Welsh league cup is our first cup trophy with an impressive 2-1 win over TNS in the final, with 10 men as well!!

 

EUROPA CONFERENCE LEAGUE

 

LEAGUE CUP

 

WELSH CUP

 

THE PLAYERS

O’Sullivan continues to be solid at the back and Claridge settled straight in. Harry Hill with another impressive season at left back and centre mid Atkinson stepped up a level. Gregor Perry found his way into the first team and managed 23 goals.

THE YOUTH INTAKE

Another 5* English player coming through in Newton. The coaching and recruitment is starting to pay off.  Screen 1 Screen 2

OFF THE FIELD

Martin Atkinson won the player of the year award and Lewis Jones picked up best rookie.

[Shankly84]

SEASON 23 – 2044/45 – Welsh JD Cymru Premier

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MANAGER PROFILE -  CHARACTERISTICS  -  ATTRIBUTES 

 CLUB PROFILE  -  GENERAL  -  FACILITIES  -  HONOURS  -  FINANCES  -  TRANSFERS 

OVERVIEW

The first qualifying round of the Europa saw us up against Lithuanian opposition again in the form of Penevezys. A 4-0 away win was followed up with a 2-1 home win to see us through comfortably. Next up was Bosnian Sloboda Tuzla who were also comfortably beaten 5-1 away and 3-1 at home. The 3^rd qualifying round saw us head to Scotland to play Livingston. We were never in the tie, losing the 1^st leg 3-0 at home, followed by a 3-1 away loss. 3^rd qualifying round is still the furthest that we have gone.

Another typical league season, finishing in 2^nd place. Barry Town are closing in on us though and it took a 3-0 win at their place on the last day to get 2nd place. We need to start pulling away from them and closing the gap to the dreaded TNS.

For the 2^nd year running we made the League cup final, coming up against TNS again. It wasn’t to be this year though, losing 2-0.

The Welsh cup saw us pipped in the semi-final by Aberystwyth 2-0.

EUROPA CONFERENCE LEAGUE

 

LEAGUE CUP

 

WELSH CUP

 

THE PLAYERS

Marcus Jones and Matthew O’Sullivan have formed a solid partnership at centre back. Kieran Claridge was pushed further forward into a DM role and did well again. Martin Atkinson continued his good form and Joseph Newton smashed it in midfield in his first full season. Oliver Lawrence-Gray broke into the team banging 30 goals in 37 games.

THE YOUTH INTAKE

Not quite of the level of the last 2 seasons.  Screen 1 Screen 2

[XaW]

I was originally looking at a save in Wales or Northern Ireland, but decided to holiday a few seasons in to get some new teams, since the usual bunch happened every season, and then I accidentally looked at England and saw a team that just spoke to me. So I'm back in England again.

Whitehawk was a team to manage a few versions ago, but I think they went down more leagues since then, so this was a random chance to get them up, and I just don't think I can overlook this opportunity. So here we go again!

[Shankly84]

SEASON 24 – 2045/46 – Welsh JD Cymru Premier

    RESULTS  -  RESULTS - RESULTS

MANAGER PROFILE:  CHARACTERISTICS  -  ATTRIBUTES 

 CLUB PROFILE  -  GENERAL  -  FACILITIES  -  HONOURS  -  FINANCES  -  TRANSFERS 

OVERVIEW

The Europa Conference saw get the deepest we have yet, partly due to entering at the 2^nd qualifying round this year. A 7-3 aggregate win over Valmiera was followed by a 3-2 aggregate win over Glentoran, getting through with an impressive 3-2 away win. Maribor was the last hurdle before the groups, but it was a step too far. A 2-0 home loss and 3-0 away loss meant we were beaten comprehensively.

Both cups saw us frustratingly lose to Barry Town on penalties in the semi-finals after drawing both 1-1.

Very similar league season again just getting into 2^nd place, 1 point ahead of Barry Town.

EUROPA CONFERENCE LEAGUE

 

LEAGUE CUP

 

WELSH CUP

 

THE PLAYERS

Marcus Jones went up a level, achieving an average rating of 7.53 over the season. O’Sullivan also continued his form and Gary Tattum did well acting as the back up to the two. Joseph Newton again impressed in centre midfield and the goals were split between Lewis Jones (27) and Oliver Lawrence-Gray (26).

THE YOUTH INTAKE

Quite a standard intake.  Screen 1 Screen 2

OFF THE FIELD

The first time we’ve been picked off by a bigger club. Kieran Claridge moved on for £1.3m, but it was disappointing how it happened. Offers were accepted by the board well below the value I held him at. My main aim was to get a 50% of next transfer clause inserted but it wasn’t to be. The £1.3m is definitely needed though and was reinvested back into the club in the form of academy coaching and the club finally turning professional.

[Shankly84]

SEASON 25 – 2046/47 – Welsh JD Cymru Premier

    RESULTS  -  RESULTS - RESULTS

MANAGER PROFILE:  CHARACTERISTICS  -  ATTRIBUTES 

 CLUB PROFILE  -  GENERAL  -  FACILITIES  -  HONOURS  -  FINANCES  -  TRANSFERS  -  TRANSFERS 

OVERVIEW

4^th qualifying round again for the Europa Conference. Sligo Rovers were dismissed 5-1 on aggregate and then we got passed a tricky Beroe with a 1-0 away win. Eintracht Frankfurt were next and it was another step too far. Beaten 4-1 at home, we managed to get a credible 3-2 loss in Germany, but it was the 4^th qualifying round again.

The league is becoming very predictable. 1. TNS 2. Corwen 3. Barry Town. 69 points this year and a comfortable 14 clear of 3^rd place.

The League cup was short lived as we met TNS in the 3^rd round. A shock defeat to Prestatyn Town in the Welsh cup.

EUROPA CONFERENCE LEAGUE

 

LEAGUE CUP

 

WELSH CUP

 

THE PLAYERS

Marcus Jones with another great season, also managing 16 goals from centre back. O’Sullivan with another impressive av. Rating and Billy Boyes has made the RB spot his own. Ryan Proctor is now comfortable as our left back and Lawrence-Gray was prolific again, with another 27 goals.

THE YOUTH INTAKE

A good intake, with Ryan Capes ready for the first team.  Screen 1 Screen 2

OFF THE FIELD

It was the turn of Joseph Newton to move on this year, in a move to Newcastle that brought in £2.5m. Luckily, we got the 50% of next sale clause in this one. He looks like a real player and is now valued between £49m and £75m. Hopefully he gets snapped up, as this could be game changing.

Kieran Claridge moved on to Sheffield United in a deal worth £27.5m from Bristol City. We did get £684k from this, but imagine if the board had let me negotiate and we had a clause in this one. Very frustrating.

This season saw me reach 1,000 games in management.

[Shankly84]

3 more updates to go, then I can get back to actually playing the save!!

I'll be sure to keep on top of these updates, moving forward.

[JAwtunes]

Shankley's league cup win must have inspired us 

[Shankly84]

SEASON 26 – 2047/48 – Welsh JD Cymru Premier

    RESULTS  -  RESULTS

MANAGER PROFILE:  CHARACTERISTICS  -  ATTRIBUTES 

 CLUB PROFILE  -  GENERAL  -  FACILITIES  -  HONOURS  -  FINANCES  -  TRANSFERS 

OVERVIEW

Out at the first time of asking in Europe, to Voluntari. A shocking 5-1 home loss was followed by a 4-3 away win, but it wasn’t enough.

Same old in the league. 2^nd place, but good progress as we broke our points record. 77 points the most to not win the league.

We managed to make it to the Welsh cup final, but TNS were the opponents. They were far too good for us, and we went down 4-1 on the day.

A poor result saw Buckley knock us out in the League Cup semi-final.

EUROPA CONFERENCE LEAGUE

 

LEAGUE CUP

 

WELSH CUP

 

THE PLAYERS

Marcus Jones is the first name in this section every year. 7.45 this year. Lloyd Jarman is starting to find his feet now, replacing Newton in midfield and Levi Jones is doing well, after being converted into a striker. 23 goals from Lewis Jones and a record breaking 49 from Lawrence-Gray. He now has 102 league goals in 108 starts.

THE YOUTH INTAKE

Dan Pope looks like he’s ready to go straight in as first choice keeper.  Screen 1 Screen 2

Edited September 8, 2022 by Shankly84

[darren1983]

I'm starting to get the old FM itch again I have to say....

[DazRTaylor]

Youth Candidates

Season 2022/23

Brickfield Rangers

We had a terrific preview:

The intake did not disappoint:

[XaW]

1 hour ago, darren1983 said:

I'm starting to get the old FM itch again I have to say....

[darren1983]

27 minutes ago, XaW said:

I mean I may or my not be currently holidaying a couple of countries to have a look around. Seems like not enough time to complete this again before FM23 but I like a challenge and let's be honest this challenge is less about completing it and more about how much we like to punish ourselves isn't it?  

[XaW]

Just now, darren1983 said:

I mean I may or my not be currently holidaying a couple of countries to have a look around. Seems like not enough time to complete this again before FM23 but I like a challenge and let's be honest this challenge is less about completing it and more about how much we like to punish ourselves isn't it?  

We are all somewhat masochistic in here, aren't we?  

[darren1983]

4 minutes ago, XaW said:

We are all somewhat masochistic in here, aren't we?  

You don't have to hate yourself to try this every season but it helps  

[Shankly84]

SEASON 27 – 2048/49 – Welsh JD Cymru Premier

    RESULTS  -  RESULTS

MANAGER PROFILE:  CHARACTERISTICS  -  ATTRIBUTES 

 CLUB PROFILE  -  GENERAL  -  FACILITIES  -  HONOURS  -  FINANCES  -  TRANSFERS 

OVERVIEW

A decent run the Europa Conference qualifiers. Tricky tie against Astra Giurgiu in the 2^nd qualifying round saw us take a 2-2 draw back to Wales where we emphatically beat them 3-0 to go through. Another tricky tie in the next round in Zurich saw us again draw the 1^st leg only to blitz them 4-1 in the 2^nd leg. The last qualifying round saw us drawn against French outfit Brest. We took a 2-1 lead over to France and was well in the tie until the last 30 minutes of the game, when they took it away from us with a 5-2 victory.

2^nd place in the league, as usual, but a little too close to 3^rd for my liking.

A shock result to Llandudno in the League cup 2^nd round but this was the year we finally added the Welsh cup. A decent run to the final having avoided TNS. We came up against Bala this time out and took full advantage of not meeting TNS, for once. A 2-1 victory saw the cup come back to the Corwen stadium for the first time in our history.

EUROPA CONFERENCE LEAGUE

 

LEAGUE CUP

 

WELSH CUP

 

THE PLAYERS

Dan Pope took over the number 1 spot and had a decent season. Ryan Proctor was excellent at left back and Lloyd Jarman had another great season. The front three of Levi Jones, Lewis Jones and Oliver Lawrence-Gray were all exceptional, with Lawrence-Gray adding another 33 goals to his tally.

THE YOUTH INTAKE

Decent intake. American left back Thomas Taylor looks like he could go straight in, 3 goals in his first 3 games as well!!  Screen 1 Screen 2

OFF THE FIELD

Another lad poached before he came through. This time Lloyd Llwyd to Liverpool.

Edited September 8, 2022 by Shankly84

[libbyshuss]

5 hours ago, XaW said:

Whitehawk was a team to manage a few versions ago

good luck! They're based in the same city as me so I had some great times with them a few versions ago. 

[fries]

Sky Bet League Two

2028/29 (season 7)

Season Summary

Great first season in League Two. We started very badly and only got the first points in September. However, then we started to play well, and ended up with just 2 points from the play offs.

Before the season we sold one of the best players to Wimbledon and in January the board accepted a bid on my best RB who had developed from 2.5 stars to 4.5 stars in the last 6 months.

 

Warwick and Siemieniec are my biggest stars. Snodin has great abilities too but does not play as a great star. Unfortunately, Siemieniec's contract are expiring this summer and he does not want to talk about a new contract.

Somehow Walsh is still playing very well, despite his poor abilities.

Warwick is my topscorer and Snodin had most assists.

I expect a lot from the other Warwick (Stuart, but Stuart and Ryan are not brothers) as he developed into a model citizen this season. Moriarty has also developed well this season.

My preview was great with 5 stars.

 

Lots of fine prospects. But I am not impressed with the CA. Mullings, Page, Wheeler, Leyden, and Lawrence got game time in the last part of the season.

 

Finances and Upgrades

No upgrades this season...

 

 

[Shankly84]

SEASON 28 – 2049/50 – Welsh JD Cymru Premier

    RESULTS  -  RESULTS - RESULTS

MANAGER PROFILE:  CHARACTERISTICS  -  ATTRIBUTES 

 CLUB PROFILE  -  GENERAL  -  FACILITIES  -  HONOURS  -  FINANCES  -  TRANSFERS 

OVERVIEW

Season 28 saw our best season yet. In the Europa Conference we met FK Qabala in the 2^nd qualifying round. 3-1 home and away wins saw us through. Next up was Dunajska Streda, from Slovakia. We made hard work of it, losing the away leg 3-1, butt we managed a 2-0 home win and creeped through on pens. KuPS of Finland in the 4^th Qualifying round gave us a real chance of the group stage. A 2-0 win in Finland, followed by a 4-3 home win, meant we had finally reached the group stage!!!

We did far better than expected and managed to go unbeaten in the two games with Besiktas. A 3-0 win in Turkey probably the clubs greatest ever night.

In the knockout stage we met Dynamo Kyiv. We lost 2-1 in the Ukraine, which wasn’t a bad result as we had two men sent off. It wasn’t to be in the 2^nd leg, losing 2-0. Still, what a run!!

In the league it was the usual 2^nd place finish, but we did manage to break our points barrier again, gaining 80 points. Once again, the most points without winning the title.

TNS knocked us out of both cups in the 3^rd round of the League cup and beating us in the final of the Welsh cup, 2-1.

EUROPA CONFERENCE LEAGUE

 

LEAGUE CUP

 

WELSH CUP

 

THE PLAYERS

Dan Pope had a great season in goal, although the bigger teams are circling, and he has a small minimum release clause. Marcus Jones was his usual self and his partner, O’Sullivan, continued to impress. Thomas Taylor made the left back spot his own, at just 16, while Proctor still flourished even as a back-up. Billy Boyes is also impressing on the other side, with a 7.30 av. Rating and 17 assists from right back. Lloyd Jarman carried on in midfield and up front Levi Jones, Lewis Jones and Lawrence-Gray all got goals. Lawrence-Gray not quite as prolific as before and Owen-Dafydd coming in from the youth team, His spot won't be guarenteed next year. Dion Fuller was the first backup striker and managed 14 in 26 in his first season.

THE YOUTH INTAKE

The better the team get, the harder it is going to be to get the good full intakes. Still 3 players with a chance of making the first team. Kennan Owen-Dafydd went straight in and bagged 6 in 5 at the age of just 15.  Screen 1 Screen 2

OFF THE FIELD

£2.49m awarded for reaching the group stage.

[Shankly84]

Finally up to date. Sorry to have taken over this thread the last few days.

[OlivierL]

5 hours ago, darren1983 said:

I mean I may or my not be currently holidaying a couple of countries to have a look around. Seems like not enough time to complete this again before FM23 but I like a challenge and let's be honest this challenge is less about completing it and more about how much we like to punish ourselves isn't it?  

This is different for me. only having +- 2 months (and lets be honest, if FM23 beta comes out, we all start here our 'real game'  ) to play a youth only is not enough for me.. but doing nothing for two months is also a problem.. :o 

[libbyshuss]

holy moly!

Hertha Berlin just triggered the release clause for my best player. £33m! looks like they got a bargain....