shaunvamos Posted December 31, 2023 Author Share Posted December 31, 2023 December 2032 We slip in Gelsenkirchen due to me resting our entire team because we were favourites (not to self: don't do that anymore in away games), but we absolutely obliterate Anderlecht to all but confirm our place in the next stage of the Champions League. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunvamos Posted December 31, 2023 Author Share Posted December 31, 2023 2 hours ago, bestbrother said: Great read, is there any reason behind the rise of Mainz? Love seeing the AI put together a team thats unfancied. Thanks! Not that I can see, there's no tycoon or anything. They did hire Edin Terzic of Dortmund fame, and the positive trajectory of the club correlates with that hiring. Also looks like they have a strong junior setup which can't hurt either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunvamos Posted December 31, 2023 Author Share Posted December 31, 2023 (edited) January 2032 We got FM'd twice in the Champions League, as we dominated both games even though we played the backups each time. But we've somehow found ourselves top of the league despite losing to Leipzig (again) and drawing Dortmund at home. But Bayern are coming. At least there will be at least one German team in the round of 16, but I like my chances against a team we've beaten before in Chelsea. Edited December 31, 2023 by shaunvamos 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunvamos Posted January 1 Author Share Posted January 1 February 2032 Bundled out of the Champions League, but it's almost a blessing in disguise as we now only have the league to focus on. Unfortunately, so do Mainz, who are eager to win 2 Bundesligas in a row and edged closer to us after a 2-0 win over us. But, somehow, we are still top at this stage, but we just need to maintain the same form in the league otherwise we can wave goodbye to yet another golden opportunity to win the league. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunvamos Posted January 3 Author Share Posted January 3 March 2032 We got an excellent result against Bayern, and if we win our game in hand we'll have a 4 point buffer. Not relaxing by any means, but there's at least a margin for error. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunvamos Posted January 3 Author Share Posted January 3 April 2032 We are doing everything we can to bottle the Bundesliga again, but everyone else doesn't seem to want to win either. Out final games are at home against already relegated Schalke and away to an in form Koln. It's a extremely nailbitng finish, and one that Bayern won't be a part of! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jtomsett11 Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 6 hours ago, shaunvamos said: April 2032 We are doing everything we can to bottle the Bundesliga again, but everyone else doesn't seem to want to win either. Out final games are at home against already relegated Schalke and away to an in form Koln. It's a extremely nailbitng finish, and one that Bayern won't be a part of! So close now! Fingers crossed for the last two games as it's been quite the effort to get Union to this stage! It's a more enjoyable read I think when success isn't instant though! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunvamos Posted January 3 Author Share Posted January 3 After a very nervy final game, Union Berlin are Champions of Germany for the first time Best XI Torben Däuble - Valentin Pfeiffer - Miguel Martins Progress 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunvamos Posted January 4 Author Share Posted January 4 (edited) 2032 Summer Transfer Window A very large number of outgoings this window, although most are just out on loan. A few big sales though. We sell our youngster backup LB Kevin Langer to Feyenoord, possibly a bit prematurely but oh well. Also leaving, and our biggest loss this season is Dauble, who heads to United for a nice 50M+ profit. I really believe they've overpaid for him, he's an excellent pressing forward but isn't rated elsewhere. We also move on Kevin Dolan for a loss of about 15M, he never really lived up to his potential unfortunately. We also lose backup LW Helmut Hercher for a nice profit of 5M, and we absolutely fleece Roma for Job van Erp, a player we brought in as a backup, was quickly usurped by others, and then we loaned him out to Espanyol last season. We make nearly 18M from that sale The top two players become starters at CB and DM respectively, and we sign 3 German players to bolster our backups. Diarrassouba replaces Langer, Ozlu replaces Morrone after he steps into Dauble's role and Us replaces Hercher. They're all downgrades unfortunately, but here's hoping they can play well anyway. We navigate a tough opening run of games with an injury riddled side to go unbeaten so far. There really are no easy games in the Champions League huh Edited January 4 by shaunvamos Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunvamos Posted January 4 Author Share Posted January 4 On 03/01/2024 at 20:01, Jtomsett11 said: So close now! Fingers crossed for the last two games as it's been quite the effort to get Union to this stage! It's a more enjoyable read I think when success isn't instant though! Your crossed fingers worked Yeah I'm enjoying using scouting to build the squad, even though I can't figure out how it all works properly yet 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunvamos Posted January 4 Author Share Posted January 4 September 2032 We lose to Dortmund which is becoming an unwelcome trend. We haven't beaten them since 2030 and have only won 4 of our 21 meetings, losing 15 of them. Apart from that, everything looks good. We get off to an excellent start in the Champions League, but we also did last season and it didn't turn out well. Next month is tough though, as we have RB Leipzig, Bayern and Dortmund (again, but in the Champions League this time) as our first three games. I think that'll be a good gut check for how the season will go. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunvamos Posted January 5 Author Share Posted January 5 October 2032 An excellent month given the circumstances, as we only lose to Bayern as well as pick up a win over Dortmund in the Champions League. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunvamos Posted January 5 Author Share Posted January 5 November 2032 A draw against Holstein Kiel costs us top spot in the league, and Milan deliver a wakeup call in the Champions League. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunvamos Posted January 5 Author Share Posted January 5 December 2032 Flawless in Germany, and we end the year top of the league. Bit annoyed we blew a 2-1 lead against PSG, but with Lille and Zagreb left I think we can stay in the top 8. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunvamos Posted January 5 Author Share Posted January 5 January 2033 Transfers (Out) I had to capitalise on Malheiro and Sylla letting their contracts run out this season, but it's still sad to see them go. Malheiro was the first player I signed in this save, and he made 259 appearances for us over those 10 seasons. Sylla was also a veteran for us, making 184 appearances over his 8 seasons. I was unable to find anyone to replace them either, which means I need to rethink the scouting I think. Looks like there's a lot of complaints about the way scouting is being handled this edition too. A couple of tough losses gives Mainz the advantage, but we scraped into 8th in the Champions League to earn ourselves a bye to the last 16. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunvamos Posted January 5 Author Share Posted January 5 February 2033 Another really tough month, playing 3rd, 4th and 6th, but we win them all, take advantage of Mainz slipping up (they won 1/4 this month) and go back to the top, 3 points clear. We get a somewhat favourable draw, against a team we've beaten 3-1 this season. But can we hold them to a draw in London? 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunvamos Posted January 7 Author Share Posted January 7 March 2033 Weird stuff in the Bundesliga, but we have a few injuries and rotation opportunities as we get set for an extended European run again. We get a very tough draw against Man City, a team we drew 0-0 with in Berlin 6 years ago. Are we better than we were in 2027? Yes, but Man City are most likely as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunvamos Posted January 7 Author Share Posted January 7 April 2033 I sacrificed our Bundesliga chances in the hope of getting something out of the Champions League, but City were too good so everything has backfired massively. Some changes are required I think. Might need to flesh out the squad some more. We definitely have the capacity for it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunvamos Posted January 7 Author Share Posted January 7 We split 3-1 results and 4th, our worst result in 3 seasons. Things just didn't go our way, but that's fine. I have a plan to strengthen the squad in many ways, so hopefully it can work. Best XI Marco Morrone - Miguel Martins - Ousmane Diomande Progress Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunvamos Posted January 8 Author Share Posted January 8 2033 Summer Transfer Window Just a few standard loans and fringe departures. I went way too overboard with transfers, as I overestimated the number of German players I needed for the Champions League. Not many of these players are actually going to be used unfortunately, so I'll just show the ones that will. The formation and tactics have changed too, in accordance with my AMs wishes. We are now playing a Vertical Tiki-Taka using a 4-4-2 Diamond. Will it work? Who knows. Starters Backups As soon as the competitive fixtures started our level dropped. Granted, they were tough opponents, but still. Couple of tough games, but I think we can soldier through. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunvamos Posted January 8 Author Share Posted January 8 September 2033 Ugh, it's not going well at all so far. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunvamos Posted January 8 Author Share Posted January 8 October 2033 We're getting better, but our form in Europe is worrying. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunvamos Posted January 8 Author Share Posted January 8 November 2033 A stellar month, and we go storming up the table as a result Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunvamos Posted January 9 Author Share Posted January 9 December 2033 Our incredible run continues, as we rise to 3rd. A far cry from our form early in the season! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunvamos Posted January 9 Author Share Posted January 9 January 2034 Dortmund end our amazing run, and we drop down the ladder to 5th. But we're only 2 wins off Bayern, wo hopefully teams can slip. We get arguably the toughest fixture we could, against a Milan team that beat us 4-1 2 seasons ago. I don't have high hopes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunvamos Posted January 9 Author Share Posted January 9 February 2034 We're back to our winning ways in the league, but we're still in 5th. But the big news is in the Champions League, where we got revenge on Milan and head to Paris with a really slim advantage over PSG. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunvamos Posted January 9 Author Share Posted January 9 March 2034 We blew a 3-0 lead over Bayern to annoyingly drop points, but we were stellar in Paris and are now through to the quarter finals for the 2nd straight season. We're the only non English/Spanish team left, it's a little lonely I like our chances against Liverpool too, we've never lost to them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunvamos Posted January 10 Author Share Posted January 10 April 2034 That loss to Hoffenheim probably ended our chances of a league title, as we would've been 1 point off top. But the big news is in the Champions League, where we are almost through to the Final provided we don't bottle it in England. Even if we make it to the final and win, this part of the challenge isn't necessarily over. We need to be the most reputable club in Germany before we can leave having hit all of the other targets. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunvamos Posted January 10 Author Share Posted January 10 We couldn't get it done in the Bundesliga, but after an absolute belter of a Champions League final, we came out on top after a 120th minute header from our superstar Belgian winger. Union Berlin, champions of Europe But was it enough to complete the German leg of the challenge? Yep ! Germany complete Best XI Miguel Martins - Valentin Pfeiffer - Ismaël Touré Progress 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
corinthiano Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 Congratulations! Nice to see Bayern knocked off the top 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunvamos Posted January 10 Author Share Posted January 10 Where Next? To decide where to go next, let's take a look at how capital clubs have fared over the last 11 seasons: Our lone Bundesliga with Union has pushed Germany down to 4th, but the biggest movers in a positive direction were France, Netherlands, Spain and Finland, thanks to PSG, Ajax, Real Madrid and HJK Helsinki. Meanwhile, Ukraine, Slovakia, Poland and Sweden edge closer to being managed by me. But there are still 3 countries who haven't had their capital win a domestic top division. Scotland is still dominated by the Old Firm, and I don't feel like interrupting them just yet. Turkey has seen a bit of a drop in dominance from the Istanbul big 3, as they've only won once in the last 4 seasons. Wales is still dominated by The New Saints, a club that isn't even technically Welsh. I think I've made my decision. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunvamos Posted January 10 Author Share Posted January 10 48 minutes ago, corinthiano said: Congratulations! Nice to see Bayern knocked off the top Thanks! It was so satisfying Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunvamos Posted January 10 Author Share Posted January 10 From the very top of Europe to the near bottom, we're off to Wales! A slight decline in quality 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunvamos Posted January 10 Author Share Posted January 10 (edited) 2034 Summer Transfer Window It's been a while since I've managed a semipro club, and even longer since I had to use transfers with one. I discovered the trial farm a bit too late, but we were able to sign a player to boost the first team. We can't stop everyone else leaving though, that's 2 starters that we lost in Jones and Dede. We've gotten off to an amazing start too, scoring over 3 a game to go joint top after 7 games. Edited January 10 by shaunvamos 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunvamos Posted January 10 Author Share Posted January 10 September 2034 We lose our first league game to top of the table Briton Ferry, before taking out our frustrations on Swansea Uni. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunvamos Posted January 10 Author Share Posted January 10 October 2034 Briton Ferry look like our bogey team as they knock us out of the League Cup as well. But we finish October in 1st place as they slip in the league. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunvamos Posted January 10 Author Share Posted January 10 November 2034 A quiet, but disappointing month - we don't like penalty shootouts it seems Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunvamos Posted January 10 Author Share Posted January 10 December 2034 An inexplicable home loss costs us the lead, and now the gap is a full win. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunvamos Posted January 10 Author Share Posted January 10 January 2035 Transfers (Out) Two starters get poached, and we can't do anything about it. Despite those losses we're still getting good results, but promotion appears out of reach for now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunvamos Posted January 10 Author Share Posted January 10 February 2035 I think it's a good time to start looking towards next year. Those player departures are really starting to be felt now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunvamos Posted January 11 Author Share Posted January 11 March 2035 I guess 2nd is the best we can hope for here. Not too shabby considered we were predicted 12th. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunvamos Posted January 11 Author Share Posted January 11 A strong finish to the season, and I'm looking forward to seeing who I can add to the team for next season. Best XI Gerwyn Clarke - Thomas Hughes - Cian Roberts Progress 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunvamos Posted January 14 Author Share Posted January 14 2035 Summer Transfer Window Trialled a bunch of players, and 5 made the cut and were brought in. Are they any good? Not really, but better than what we have right now. We've had a weird, but mostly positive start. After the first 7 games we're only a point off the top. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunvamos Posted January 14 Author Share Posted January 14 September 2035 A very disappointing performance against Abercarn, but we only would've made up 1 position had we won that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunvamos Posted January 18 Author Share Posted January 18 October 2035 We lose both our league games, but at least we progress in all the cups I guess? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunvamos Posted January 18 Author Share Posted January 18 November 2035 We love a penalty win, that's 3 from 3 so far this season But we navigate a tough month to edge slightly closer to that coveted promotion spot. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunvamos Posted January 18 Author Share Posted January 18 December 2035 I completely glossed over the fact that we're the League Cup final, where we play The New Saints in what should be the first of many clashes during my time here. We're also out of the remaining cups, but went undefeated in the league, rising to 2nd where the gap to Barry isn't changing. We've secured 4 new additions for the January transfer window, with the potential for more. We'll see how things go. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunvamos Posted January 18 Author Share Posted January 18 January 2036 Transfers (Out) We lose three starters between transfer windows - a DM, a CB and LB. Transfers (In) Even though everyone was going to be a starter when they came in, others pushed them out as we found upgrades or replacements. The immediate starters are Duffy (LB), Furnell (DM), D.Jones (AM), McCashin (LW) and Reece (ST), had Reece not become ineligible because he's played for too many clubs, but that's on me. The new additions have made an immediate impact, including in the narrow loss against the best team in Wales in the League Cup final! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunvamos Posted January 18 Author Share Posted January 18 February 2036 Our unbeaten run continues, as we start to put the pressure on Barry heading into the most important stretch of the season. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunvamos Posted January 18 Author Share Posted January 18 March 2036 Our unbeaten run comes to a halt against Barry, but they've given us several opportunities to gain advantage on them, we just haven't taken them. We have another opportunity here, but it's away against Swansea Uni. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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