Hi everyone! I just started playing as Newcastle after I got frustrated with my Norwich save.
We're nearing the winter transfer window right now, which is a good time to reflect on our first half of the season
Signings
I made a couple of signings in the summer, which included
Raphinha: 40mil
His debut went great, snagging a 7.6 rating, but he's been disappointing so far compared to expectations, with an average rating of 6.87 and only 4 assists. He's also racking up lots of yellow cards, and will face a suspension if he gets another one.
Lewis Dunk: 25mil + Emil Krafth
He's been doing ok so far, with an average rating of 6.82. At least he's not as expensive as Raphinha.
Nikola Milenkovic: 19mil plus 2mil in potential future fees
He's been performing better than Dunk, most likely due to his prowess in winning headers. He's averaging 6.91.
Alberto Moreno: 13.5mil
This 30mil left back was a steal. He's been doing great, making several 7+ ratings while we were on our winning streak, and averaging 7.02.
Mauro Arambarri: 10mil
He hasn't really been doing much to capture my attention. Decent guy averaging 6.90.
Rémy Cabella: Free
Totally worth it. Made 5 goals and 4 assists for me, with an average rating of 7.05
I've also signed Maxence Lacroix for 34mil, due to come when 2022 arrives.
Players
Callum Wilson: He's been averaging 7.4, scored 18 goals and assisted 3. He's the league's top goalscorer right now. His form has dropped recently though
Karl Darlow: Averaging 7.09. He saved a penalty in our important 2-1 with vs Man City. Sadly, his form has also dropped recently.
Saint-Maximim: Not performing as well as expected, with only 3 goals and 3 assists and declining form. Whatever potential he has, I don't think I'm unlocking it right.
Jonjo Shelvey: Although sitting on the bench and performing average most of the time, he scored the winning goal in our 2-1 win vs Man City, a 30 yard screamer.
Current results Premier League: 16 games played, 2nd place
A great run of form paired with a relatively easy fixture list propelled us to 1st place and we stayed there for quite some time, racking up a 7 win streak, but December was a particularly awful month. We had matches against Leeds (0-2 loss), Liverpool (1-3 loss), Tottenham (1-2 loss) and Wolves (2-1 win), and still have matches with Chelsea, Aston Villa and Arsenal to go.
Our kryptonite seems to be Man Utd, who we lost to both in the EPL and in the Carabao cup.
FA Cup: Has not started yet, drawed with Bournemouth
Carabao Cup: Knocked out in 4th round by Man Utd, luckily i asked the board not to grade my performance based on it.
Board: I currently have a job security of Untouchable and a rating of A+ and won October Manager of the Month.