Toads Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 Have you kept the same tactic throughout the save? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron_Swanson Posted May 31, 2023 Author Share Posted May 31, 2023 Main tactic is pretty much the same with only minor tweaks, sometimes I use slightly different set ups, but I'm not a tactical master Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron_Swanson Posted May 31, 2023 Author Share Posted May 31, 2023 August 2031 Good first games, just unlucky loss in EFL Cup where we had a 3-1 lead until 84th minute. What I really like so far is 4-digit attendance, if it will stay like this it can give us a nice financial boost. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toads Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 Is it alright to ask for a screenshot of your tactic? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron_Swanson Posted June 1, 2023 Author Share Posted June 1, 2023 Now it looks like this. I'm sticking with it because results are great and if it works don't touch it 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron_Swanson Posted June 1, 2023 Author Share Posted June 1, 2023 September 2031 Two wins and two losses in league is ok, I'm happy with it. I squeezed some friendlies inbetween to see how it will affect finances. Currently it gives me 15k profit per game on average so it may be worth to continue. At the end of august we got offer for Javaun Martin. I've decided to let him go. He's improving very slow, physicals are rising but other attributes are almost the same as on intake day. And I have enough young wingers so it won't be a big loss. Spoiler Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGregory44 Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 Just hope you get 50% profits every time for early clauses! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron_Swanson Posted June 2, 2023 Author Share Posted June 2, 2023 October 2031 It's going way better than I thought. Some big wins and we present really good offence in most games. Finances are tight but there's FA Cup coming soon so it will help in Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron_Swanson Posted June 3, 2023 Author Share Posted June 3, 2023 November 2031 What a great month. We kept the spot in playoff zone, we advanced in both cups, but the EFL Trophy is not that relevant (lower income and horrible attendance) Buyout of Javaun Martin clause appeared, it's not much but I think I'm gonna take it. But the most interesting thing happened almost unnoticed. Check the spoiler Spoiler As I was looking through the clauses I went to Ross Ross profile to check how it's going for him and I noticed a little "Trn" icon. He became unhappy after Portsmouth got relegated and he's moving to Werder Bremen on january 1st. That means one thing - we're getting rich very soon @KGregory44 you're a good prophet, thanks mate 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGregory44 Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 Brilliant news! Ross Ross - so good they named him twice! Reckon the board will easily convert that to new facilities? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron_Swanson Posted June 5, 2023 Author Share Posted June 5, 2023 December 2031 A lot of games so even the ones that don't usually are in match rotation got their chance and it ended up really well. Bad thing is our only loss was to the worst team in league, but that's ok. Big win in FA Cup, next round we're facing Birmingham City at home, they're in Championship so it will be tough. As I mentioned earlier I decided to cash out the clause. Intake preview - I really want that striker. Russell Griffin is still performing well but looks like he has reached his peak, maybe this time we'll get next scoring machine Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron_Swanson Posted June 7, 2023 Author Share Posted June 7, 2023 January 2032 Almost perfect, just one draw in league and a loss in EFL Trophy I decided to play with reserves so my best lineup could be well rested for FA Cup battle. That paid off as we beat Birmingham 1-0 also getting record gate receipts. Ross Ross officialy joined Werder and this is what we got. 3,6m upfront and possibly 2m more. With that kind of money there was no other option than upgrading facilities. In april I will try asking for another, we can afford it now. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron_Swanson Posted June 8, 2023 Author Share Posted June 8, 2023 February 2032 Quick month, we start with FA Cup loss, Sheffield were just to strong and the result don't really show their advantage. Next a free weekend so to keep match sharpness I arranged a friendly game with our affiliate Coventry City and used my best lineup. We end up with win and a loss in league but there's still safe distance from playoff zone Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TelcontarTargaryen Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 Brilliant news for the finances.. and for Ross Ross. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron_Swanson Posted June 10, 2023 Author Share Posted June 10, 2023 Yeah, money is much needed, match day income and sponsorship is currently not enough to cover all expenses Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron_Swanson Posted June 10, 2023 Author Share Posted June 10, 2023 Youth intake 2032 Good intake, the best players are in positions I wanted more depth. I'm really happy that there's three wingers/strikers with nice potential, maybe in two years they'll be ready for first team football. Also two decent DC's - they will compete for 4th/5th place in rotation as I still don't have much quality in center defense reserves. Spoiler Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron_Swanson Posted June 10, 2023 Author Share Posted June 10, 2023 March 2032 Playoff spot secured and we're very close to direct promotion. We lost big game against Wrexham, they were dominant, but it make title race more interesting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron_Swanson Posted June 11, 2023 Author Share Posted June 11, 2023 April - May 2032 Despite bad run of 3 winless games we secured promotion. Last game of the season was the icing on the cake - two best teams playing for the title. To add a little bitterness - my best player won't have a nice holiday. If thing go well he should lose only first few league games Both upgrades completed so we go for another. Youth facilities were my first choice and as expected we got approval, but we don't have enough money for training facilities. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron_Swanson Posted June 13, 2023 Author Share Posted June 13, 2023 May 2032 - part 2 Squad overlook - nearly 20 player I use heavily in rotation. Defence is where I need more good players, now it's only 3 center defs and 3 side defs and sometimes I have to use 1*CA reserves. After promotion Michael Thornton finally agreed to discuss new full-time contract and we can keep him until 2038. Now it's only Patrick Stanley who still refuses signing new one but we have some time to handle it. And if we talk about Patrick Stanley - he's gonna need a bigger trophy cabinet Spoiler Winning the league also brought me a Manager of the year award Season's best 11again dominated by my players U18 team got to play one division higher than previously, they ended up mid-table, so looks like they faced better opponents - I like that, good for developement The board announced that we have improved youth rating. It costs a lot but on the other hand I've spent 1,6m on youth setup this season so I think it's not gonna hurt that much A nice sack of gold from solidarity payment, some of that money went to pay our players bonuses. On top of that we also got additional FA Cup money. It adds up to a solid profit. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron_Swanson Posted June 16, 2023 Author Share Posted June 16, 2023 June 2032 Nothing worth mentioning happened in june so just finances and career overview update. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron_Swanson Posted June 16, 2023 Author Share Posted June 16, 2023 July 2032 This preseason lokks a bit different. I've switched from single friendlies to a league type friendlies. In many of my saves this was the most financially efficient way to do it if you can find right opponents. Season preview one week before first match. We're dead last but we've always been overachievers compared to those previews so I aim for a mid-table/safe from relegation place Finances just went to the moon. Income from friendlies was a huge boost but not the biggest. Near the end of the month we've got another caluse available to cash out. This time it was from goalie Mark Daniels transfer. I was hoping for more because of his current value but it's still huge money for us and I'm sure we'll benefit from it significantly. Right away I asked for upgrades, but to my surprise I was declined twice and we had a little talk with board to get what I wanted. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGregory44 Posted June 18, 2023 Share Posted June 18, 2023 Keep up the save, sadly I tried it in Spain but the finances ruined the club with debt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron_Swanson Posted June 22, 2023 Author Share Posted June 22, 2023 August 2032 Two wins to start the season is always nice, although we're struggling with scoring. Unlucky loss in EFL Cup against Brentford (currently in Premier League) - late red for my def followed by lost goal in 88th minute and we're out. It's not the most important cup but always a chance to sell more tickets. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGregory44 Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 Take staying in league 1 this year? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron_Swanson Posted June 23, 2023 Author Share Posted June 23, 2023 That's the plan to avoid relegation, establish ourselves at this level and push for promotion as soon as we will have a chance. Players are on long contracts (except Patrick Stanley who still don't want to negotiate) so if they will keep improving I hope that in 2-3 years we'll go up for Championship. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron_Swanson Posted June 25, 2023 Author Share Posted June 25, 2023 September 2032 Only four games with poor outcome but we were facing top teams in this league so I'm taking it easy. We're losing a lot of money when we don't play more often, it's good to have a healthy bank balance now so expenses won't kill our finances to quick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mariogriffiths Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 You've done amazingly on this, seems a long way from being stuck at level 9. Keep it going! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron_Swanson Posted July 9, 2023 Author Share Posted July 9, 2023 On 05/07/2023 at 06:55, mariogriffiths said: You've done amazingly on this, seems a long way from being stuck at level 9. Keep it going! Thanks, that 9th level was the hardest to beat but as soon as the academy started producing quality youngsters we're on a highway to Premier League - we'll get there eventualy. Sorry for not posting lately, but less time to play now and I wanted to do a small side career. More updates are coming, maybe not as often 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron_Swanson Posted July 9, 2023 Author Share Posted July 9, 2023 October 2032 Unbeaten in october and leading the race, we're not stoping. I think the squad is strong enough to make it and these results are the best proof. Finances are still stable and all that tranfers income is going for another upgrade - youth facilities should be completed right before the intake so I hope we'll get slightly better players already this year. I was really surprised with that message. Patrick Stanley who refused to talk for years came to me asking for new contract. Finally, my best player and future club legend saw that he can get high level football in the club that raised him. 2k p/w until 2039 is a bargain for the quality and consistency he brings. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron_Swanson Posted July 13, 2023 Author Share Posted July 13, 2023 November 2032 Another month of good results, we're keeping the pace not falling out from those top two promotion spots. Plus a very confident win in FA Cup. Still some money left so I'm gonna get every upgrade I can. This time training facilities. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron_Swanson Posted July 25, 2023 Author Share Posted July 25, 2023 December 2032 Promotion race is getting pretty even. We're at the lead with one more game to go but there's a minimum margin up to 5th Lincoln. Results were quite good, just besides the loss vs Portsmouth who cut the distance thanks to that win. Unfortunately my players were tired for that important game because we had to do a replay in FA Cup which we eventually won. In 3rd round QPR is waiting for us. New contract, another pay raise Some promising striker might be on his way to Worcester, we have a few with high potential but they are improving slowly and still none of them beat Russell Griffin. Not much on the left side, it would be nice to get at least decent left defender because it's pretty dry in my youth teams. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backpackboi Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 great read so far, looking forward to see how it ends up. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron_Swanson Posted July 27, 2023 Author Share Posted July 27, 2023 @Backpackboi thanks, I'm slowly moving forward, it's a great journey and one of my most enjoyable careers 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron_Swanson Posted July 27, 2023 Author Share Posted July 27, 2023 January 2033 A ton of points lost this month (even against two worst teams), but we're still there in that tight top of the table. FA Cup going well, we defeated QPR from Championship, it's good to see that we're able to win with higher division teams in case of getting promoted. Next round should be a lot of fun, we're going to Old Trafford. That means we probably don't stand a chance but what an experience it will be. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron_Swanson Posted August 6, 2023 Author Share Posted August 6, 2023 February 2033 Average results again but others did similar so we're on a good spot to stay in that green zone of the table. Heavy beating in FA Cup as expected but we earned a ton of money 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron_Swanson Posted August 23, 2023 Author Share Posted August 23, 2023 Youth intake 2033 Not many youngsters worth mentioning. I've got a decent striker with bad personality and a nice center mid. Rest of them seems to lack potential, we will see in a couple of years if someone will make it to the first team 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron_Swanson Posted August 23, 2023 Author Share Posted August 23, 2023 March 2033 Only four games, mixed results but enough to keep us in first place. The match against Lincoln City was crucial, we lost so our lead is very thin, no room for mistakes in april if we want to avoid playoffs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron_Swanson Posted August 26, 2023 Author Share Posted August 26, 2023 April 2033 We made it, we finished big securing promotion Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerud Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 Congrats on the promotion! Hope you keep going all the way to the Premier League. This has been a great career to follow! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron_Swanson Posted August 27, 2023 Author Share Posted August 27, 2023 Thanks @cerud I will try my best, less time to play but career is moving forward slowly 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron_Swanson Posted August 27, 2023 Author Share Posted August 27, 2023 May - June 2033 Season summary. First team rotation looks quite the same, we're still a little short on side defence and it's tricky when the schedule is tight. Keeping players on long contracts with 2-3 years extensions Russell Griffin looks like our weakest first 11 player when we talk about CA or attributes but he doesn't give a damn and keeps scoring like crazy Patrick Stanley trophy cabinet or should it be separate room already, because it's a lot Spoiler U18's winning another title Finances for both months (something seems off when you compare profit with overall balance, I don't know why it's like this) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron_Swanson Posted August 27, 2023 Author Share Posted August 27, 2023 July 2033 Preseason friendlies to earn some money and I decided to upgrade training facilities once I got that option Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TelcontarTargaryen Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 Another level up 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mariogriffiths Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 Fantastic work, congrats on going up again. Attendances coming alone nicely now 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron_Swanson Posted August 28, 2023 Author Share Posted August 28, 2023 August - September 2033 Getting the promotion got me into a little playing haul yesterday evening so few quick updates on what's going on in Championship. We started really good, relegation shouldn't be an issue, let's see if we can make it into playoffs. We now fill about half a stadium, it's nice for income but all other teams have average attendance higher than our stadium capacity - we still got a lot to improve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron_Swanson Posted August 28, 2023 Author Share Posted August 28, 2023 October 2033 It won't be as easy as previous years, competition is to strong, our young squad is not quite ready yet. We were so close to make a huge sensation in EFL Cup but we couldn't hold a 3-1 lead against Liverpool and eventually lost in penalty shootout Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron_Swanson Posted August 28, 2023 Author Share Posted August 28, 2023 November 2033 Really bad run, I can't remember when we had a 5 games losing streak last time. Here's a first senior international cap for our player. Fidel Biai got called up for friendlies and even scored a goal in second game Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mariogriffiths Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 Bit of a hit not getting anything from Barnsley game. Decent buffer to the relegation zone still. No huge teams dropped into the championship in 10 years, always funny to see. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron_Swanson Posted August 29, 2023 Author Share Posted August 29, 2023 4 hours ago, mariogriffiths said: Bit of a hit not getting anything from Barnsley game. Decent buffer to the relegation zone still. No huge teams dropped into the championship in 10 years, always funny to see. Everton is I think the biggest team that got relegated, twice, but they immediately went back to Prem, so yeah, no big surprises so far Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron_Swanson Posted August 29, 2023 Author Share Posted August 29, 2023 December 2033 Some nice wins this month, lots of goals, spectators should be happy Intake preview with two positions standing out that I want more decent players so I'm looking forward for actual intake Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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