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Welling United April 2023: Regular Season Manager's Thoughts As April started the team continued its unbeaten streak, but reasons for the new manager's "bounce" ending were beginning to show. The fact that the team was terrible at finishing and almost completely dependent on the striker for goals was one of the signs and the lack of depth throughout the team as a whole as injuries piled up. The board was expecting wins but also wanted to cut budgets. So, the team was going to need a major overhaul get younger and cheaper and provide similar results. The team was going to make the playoffs, but any chance of promotion was becoming less likely by the match as we dropped points while playing better teams. Highlights As you can see the team is in the red mostly because we have limited attendance. To fix this I will have to get rid of most of the older High wage players and replace them with younger ones. Even the players I keep will need to take a pay cut. We are in 3rd place and have an outside shot at the title......but it would mean winning all of the next five and getting some help. The New manager "bounce" began before I started, but I am responsible for 9 of 11 during the unbeaten streak. I have finally begun to figure out the Starting XI and now know I have a pretty good team. The best player is out for the rest of the season....and the on loan GK will not be allowed to return next season..... The Board is happy with our winning streak and the fact it got us to the playoffs. Our next match was against a competitive rival Dover Athletic We were favored and they seemed to be in a slump.....perfect "Trap Match" I along with the rest of the team were looking ahead to our match against Eastbourne to see if we could mount a true title challenge! Never bet against home underdogs is a truism I believe! I had been a bit blasé about the match in my press conference.....it would come back to bite me in the A**! We got the win, but it was much more difficult than it should have been.... I had to laugh! Twelve on the trot! one of the few times XG pretty much matched the scoreline in my experience. The number of passes was no where near the 500 I consider to be the "Magic Number" but we are also more direct. We were now facing another playoff team....a big test. In my press conference trying to convey taking them seriously and that they would prove a stern test....the media made me out to fear losing! and it was....both teams scored early and spent the rest of the game fouling each other and forgetting about scoring! After that terrible game our poor Youth Intake came in..... Duncan Evans is the only player I would sign but since the U-18's and U-21's need warm bodies the I directed the HYOD to sign everyone! Evans was soon moved to the first team for training and occasional game time with the injury crisis. I know that I didn't show those screen shots but at one point we had all of our attackers out injured and was down to only four defenders as well. Saint Albans was another playoff team....beware home underdogs! I like to stick to a plan! Gengenpress "Heavy Metal" Football! Our lack of attackers and with a lot of players out of position led to this dull draw.....but I will take it! We got close to my "Magic Number", but it was mostly passing outside of "Parked Bus" The team assured themselves a playoff spot with that draw. Making for a decent turnaround headed by a manager with no rep or badges! The Board and supporters are happy that we ticked another objective off the club vision list! The board was so happy they got rid of our negative balance.....for a day! The Penultimate match of the regular season....could we pull off a miracle at Park View Stadium? We were the "Home Underdogs"! for 53 minutes we were the best team in the division......then Domonic Polean came on the field for them and put on a masterclass that ended our hopes and dreams. They won the League in our ground! Of real interest in this screen shot is the Spanish and Italian Leagues Athletico Madrid in the lead as well as Napoli comfortably in the lead. Yes, I talked about the match because I was pissed off to have lost with such an epic fail in the second half! Ebbsfleet's manager didn't rise to the bait! The final game of the year was at another playoff team Havant & Waterlooville We were at full strength except for one striker....maybe we would refind our mojo! It wasn't meant to be....we were slumping at the wrong time! Analysts Report not bad data but it hides the fact that we were almost abysmal in front of goal.....It takes like 20 shots (total) for us to get TWO GOALS! Thanks for Reading!

Thanks for the follow. I hope I don't disappoint.

Great Post about training. I really enjoyed the background and history. I may have to try some of these training schedules in the future.

Thanks! We are off to a good start so far.

Welling United February/March 2023 Manager's Thoughts I started my first job in a bit of a "goldilocks" situation an underachieving playoff team that needed a new manager bounce to reach the playoff places. The team was in 11th place when I took over February 19th and had already turned the corner winning their last two matches after 4 match losing streak that led to the sacking. Since the players were used to 4-2-3-1 Wide system, I decided to use that variant of the Gengenpress. "Heavy Metal Football" had come to London. The team adapted well and after some experimentation with the lineup with the help of my Assman and some tweaks over the next few matches I came up with a starting XI. The team adapted to the new level of pressing well even though they are semi-pro. Leading to a 10-match winning streak that will be tested as we start playing playoff teams and the League Leaders in April. The team will need a major overhaul for next season due to payroll issues. The Board wants me to sign under 23 players and I have decided that no player can make more than me. I have several players including our leading scorer who make more than $32k/year on the team. Highlights In my introductory press conference, I started my charm offensive on the press and the supporters. The supporters and table after my first match in charge a 3-0 victory that moved us 3 places to 8th! The two biggest talking points were Elito's missed penalty and how we ruined a former players day. I don't think he is a fan..... The next match was against Chippenham town and was another good performance if a little nervy.... We went out to a two goal lead and were pegged back immediately after halftime. We finished the job late on securing the 3 points! Azeez our highest paid player ($51k/year) and leading goal scorer had a Hat-trick and now we moved up to the Playoff Places. The newsies are taling about our promotion challenge.....this was a preseason pick for 4rth place! Only living up to expectations! February Overview Team The team has played a pretty regular lineup most of the season most of those players still feature for me. The biggest problem is our on loan Striker Hulbert broke his toe and is out for two months. Azeez is a suitable replacement so far.... Player of the Month Azeez stepped up after I changed his position from winger to his more natural Striker. Due to Hulbert's injury. League Table In the playoff hunt with two victories can I keep the team playing at a High level? March Highlights The month started with a trip to Hungerford.... The media and bookies thought we were good bets to win on the road! And our dominance showed with a great performance from our Right Back! The analysts thought we were lucky since xG showed the match was closer than the scoreline. The passing map against Hungerford showed good build up from the back. The next match was on the road against another lower table team..... We one once again and the team is showing it can win the matches it is supposed to which is a good sign. There are still about 10 games to go in the season, and we have to play playoff teams in April to finish the season! The next match was to be at Park View Stadium versus the Concord Rangers We were facing a team in the Relegation battle and expected a tough match. It was a tough battle, but a late winner secured the three points and had us moving up the table and dreaming! Setting records, I must be doing something right...... The passing map wasn't as neat, but it was another win for the team. In other news I decided I need to find a backup Left Back for our Promotion Hunt..... He will be the backup. I also signed this guy more for next year and to train as BPD-D He is a Left Back but I see him more as a CB due to lack of Crossing abilty. We even have players playing internationally funny thing is they are backups for us. We then had our first atch against a Playoff Contender....Weymouth Azeez's two goals salvaged a point! The next match on the run was against Relegation Battle Bath City..... Only true afficionados would enjoy this game in which all the goals were scored by Set-Pieces.....Two Corners for us and Two Freekicks for them! but the unbeaten run continues! Analysis of our recent matches shows we are playing well! The next match was against the 2nd place team in the table...... The fans came out in force It was the Azeez show once again.....11 unbeaten! League Table Analysis Report Player of the Month and on a final note..... Thank You for Reading!

Sorry to hear the images aren't showing. I have had problems with that in the past on this forum. I will try to be posting images differently in today's update. Let me know if you can see them. Since they pretty much tell the story for me. I am happy to be back...... I know that the other poster (other than me) can see them because he alerted me to a problem i missed.

Do you ever think about using Sanchez as Trequarista in the AMC/Striker role? With his movement and ball skills it might be a game changer as a super sub.

Try rotating the squad for all six games. use 2-3 prospects/squad players to rest your most tired players. If they are close in ability/attributes you should be able to compete. Play your best/strongest lineups in the league if you have to make a choice. This is because a League Champions Trophy will enhance your reputation and complete an objective, also it will confirm another chance at Champion's League.

I am finding financial management will be VERY necessary especially in the early years of my new save/career update. $20M behind the leaders is reminiscent of the French Ligue1 with PSG (I know it is magnitudes more, but the idea is the same) You are doing really well don't get discouraged if you don't have the financial muscle.... smart recruiting can almost always overcome the money for a season!

They are the same.....Gengenpress with different formations, which is the plan. Also, it is the standard Gengenpress offered by the tactic's designer by SI. A subplot is to prove how overpowered Gegenpressing is....... Thanks for reading and I hope you find it enjoyable. PS I saw/realized the problem you referred to and fixed it. I should post the first games tomorrow.

First Job It looks like GPS Coach is moving to SE London. Welling is in Bexley Borough of Southeast Greater London. The most famous person from there is Songstress Kate Bush. The Job and Team: The Stadium: Park View Road Overview Club Vision These are definitely achievable objectives if the team plays near potential and maybe even Playoffs this season. It all depends on how they adapt to the Gengenpress! Supporters and their Expectations This is tougher but achievable with this underachieving team....currently 11th. As you can see I will have to keep the supporters happy due to their influence on the board. General Overview Financials Depending on year end investment and ticket sales it looks like I will have to cut some payroll and to keep the team in the black. Currently the team is working with in the payroll allotted. So I don't have to worry about it until end of season. Coaching Staff Looks decent but the board wants cuts.....I will evaluate at the end of season. Player/Assman not bad for this level and plays backup CM. HYOD He works well with youngsters and has a preferred formation. Coach not great but he has a good formation and fits the tactical vision. will probably keep. better stats but doesn't fit the vision.... Good personality but doesn't really fit the vision. Will look for a replacement. Good personality but doesn't really fit the vision also a terrible coach. I will try to replace. Team Analysis Squad Dynamics The team is in a good place but I am going to do some work to win them over and it starts with winning! My Assistant is the Team leader I hope to create a good working relationship with him. Tactical Ideas GPS Coach will Gengenpress using the following three formations. 4-2-3-1 Wide This is the formation I will use first since the prior manager used it since I have to hit the ground running 4-3-3 DM Wide This is the formation I want to use most as I try and replicate Liverpool. 4-2-4 This formation seems to be the one of choice this year and is suggested for Gengenpressing by the tactic's designer. I will experiment with it as I get more established. Thanks for Reading! Next installment we start playing matches!

The Journey Begins: Game Setup This many leagues and level of detail is to create as "realistic" as possible game world. The database and level of detail will strain my laptop a bit but I should be able to manage to play the save until FM24! The leagues were chosen as ones (at the bottom) might pick a middle aged American with no CV as manager. The Manager This is my avatar in the game world it is based on me. No Badges and No playing experience. In this world I quit my job and started applying for Football Management jobs to start my career! Recent History in the Game World World Cup The World Cup had a surprise winner..... It came home! and Lionel Messi went home empty handed. The Current FIFA World Rankings. Current League Tables The Job Market After perusing the list, I applied to the following teams: I did not get any interviews from these teams, so the search continued..... Oh, how the "Mighty" have fallen.... The search continued as teams started firing their managers. The former French National Manager ended up at... I continued to expand my search to France..... I speak Basic French. Frank Lampard didn't last long at Everton.... an Interview! deflation....time to send out more applications.... my assistant thinks I could do well with these teams.... I will apply to Dulwich Hamlet, but PSNI is just too small. and I applied to Welling United as well. In a few days some interviews were set up! I eagerly went to both, but I am hoping for Welling..... Both came back with offers..... and I chose: Thanks for Reading!

Hello everyone. After reading all the different career updates and commenting on my favorites. I have decided to delve back into my own Career Update! This will different than my other saves that I have written about in that it is a journeyman story. The goal of the save is to reach the highest level of Football Management at one of Three Clubs: Liverpool, AS St. Etienne, or Hertha. If I get chance to manage my local team the New England Revolution. I will as well. The save starts today in game: January 11, 2023. I vacationed until that date and some funny things happened on the way to today! The Manager is based on if I quit my job as a teacher and started applying for Football management jobs today. The Manager is name GPS Coach. GPS stands for Gengenpress Soccer Coach. He is a 51-year-old American fan of the game with no badges and starts unemployed. I will be using the 3 formations suggested and the out of the box gengenpress tactics to try and become a legend! 4-2-3-1 Wide, 4-3-3 DM Wide, and 4-2-4. This is also an experiment if the Gegen press tactics as provided (suggested) by SI are OVERPOWERED. I am adding this after my second season..... In the next post (later tonight) I will put up screenshots and show my initial setup and job search. Wish me luck!

Great Job winning the Title! Charles Abi played well in spurts for me when I tried to save Les Verts in an undocumented save using FM22. Glad to see he is firing on all cylinders for you. I think it is going to have to be a season of consolidation in Ligue 1 to help make sure there is no repeat performance of the '21-'22 season.

Since you said Fornals isn't making as much impact as you like. Since you see him as more of a Mezzala, would you think of tailoring (personalize) his PI's to more imitate that role? And then make the AML/R on that side more of an interior space attacking player with PI's as well. Then use those two players as a new "Pep Style" tactical wrinkle to your system. I have been experimenting with personalized roles and or PI's to change how my tactical system plays when certain players are on the field. Generally, I play with pacy physical players of the time, but I try to use more technically proficient players when breaking down a "Parked Bus". Usually, the player performs the same roles with possibly different PI's and that helps with breaking stalemates.

You may have to look for a younger player to become your one club player. I always look for a player with good leadership (12+) and personality (could possibly be mentored) and generally plays CB or CM. Usually, my perfect candidate becomes Captain before age 25. How old are these players and is there possibly time to mentor them with a Determined, Driven, Fairly Professional, or Professional Personality player?

A little late to the party. I am glad to see someone do justice to a great club! I thought about doing an ASSE Career save, but you beat me to it. Also, you are doing a far better job of telling the story and explaining things. Onwards and Upwards Les Verts!

Great Work challenging for the Championship! The RB Salzburg team must be hard to knock off their perch.

Looking Good! You have built quite a team and following. How is the 4-2-4 working for you?

Big Match coming up against Real Madrid! Hoping for a Villareal victory.

You're in a good position in the table, but I wouldn't consider it a two-horse race just yet... Athletico under Mourinho are definite spoilers....and Barcelona probably just has to find form. Since there seems to be interest in your players do you have replacements lined up yet?

Tries killer balls is the first trait I ty to train for any player I deem a "Playmaker". To be Fantista/Trequarista I think it would be imperative. Might want to add tries tricks and curls the ball

Richter would look good in your squad, looking at the poached players it seems like teams are looking for defense.

Back to Back titles! What an Managerino!

Great First Season! Is the plan continued consolidation next season and really trying for the title in season 3?