VonBlade Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 Absolutely a sigh of relief. I glanced at the finishing position and had to make a quick mental calculation to which is the first relegation place. Amazed to see the goalies hanging on in there so well for so long. Even Shilts had problems near the end. Great stuff Kip and I look forward to seeing where the new staff guys go. Even if their profiles don't equate to the level of their playing career. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
My Granny Could Have Score Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 the fisrst post after 1000 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VonBlade Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 Oh sorry. Was I supposed to go : "ZOMG!! Me is teh w1NNER!11111!!! 1000 posts!!!!shift+one!!!!11" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeusbheld Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 Originally posted by My Granny Could Have Scored That:the fisrst post after 1000 first post after a thousand what? lost me there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMeds Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Originally posted by VonBlade:Absolutely a sigh of relief. I glanced at the finishing position and had to make a quick mental calculation to which is the first relegation place. ditto. What a relief, can't see them ever getting to the top though I'm afraid. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kipfizh Posted June 20, 2007 Author Share Posted June 20, 2007 Thanks for the continued support everyone, it's making it far more interesting to me to continue the experiment to know that you're all taking an interest! You'll be glad to know that now the Bandits are run by a manager who knows what he is doing, they are challenging at the right end of the table.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chopper99 Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Excellent, I'd love to see The Bandits in the Premier league on day with all that money. I've been following this experiment since day 1 and it's definitely just as interesting now as it was then. Keep it up Kip!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeusbheld Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Originally posted by kipfizh:Thanks for the continued support everyone, it's making it far more interesting to me to continue the experiment to know that you're all taking an interest! You'll be glad to know that now the Bandits are run by a manager who knows what he is doing, they are challenging at the right end of the table.... good we're due for a happy episode after the stress the last one brought on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest thebuzzler Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Originally posted by Chris Waddle:Several months ago my son/wife bought me FM07 as a birthday present I hope that's not the same person. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chopper99 Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Originally posted by thebuzzler:<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Chris Waddle: Several months ago my son/wife bought me FM07 as a birthday present I hope that's not the same person. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samphus Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Originally posted by kipfizh:You'll be glad to know that now the Bandits are run by a manager who knows what he is doing, they are challenging at the right end of the table.... Finally! They've been too long in this league, with the resources and potential players available to them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braumiller Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Thanks for the continued support everyone, it's making it far more interesting to me to continue the experiment to know that you're all taking an interest!You'll be glad to know that now the Bandits are run by a manager who knows what he is doing, they are challenging at the right end of the table.... And for all the vocal support you see here, there are many of us lurkers who refresh and read new posts with great interest, and rarely post. kutgw! And come on the bandits!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meitheisman Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Originally posted by chopper99:Excellent, I'd love to see The Bandits in the Premier league on day with all that money. I've been following this experiment since day 1 and it's definitely just as interesting now as it was then. Keep it up Kip!! I have been folliwing this from day 1 as well and I have to disagree with 1 thing... it is at least as interesting as it was on day 1... I'd personally even ssay that it is MORE interesting because now I'm addicted to the Bandits... it's like a drug, I have to check this thread every day! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight274 Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Originally posted by Braumiller:<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Thanks for the continued support everyone, it's making it far more interesting to me to continue the experiment to know that you're all taking an interest! You'll be glad to know that now the Bandits are run by a manager who knows what he is doing, they are challenging at the right end of the table.... And for all the vocal support you see here, there are many of us lurkers who refresh and read new posts with great interest, and rarely post. kutgw! And come on the bandits!!!! </div></BLOCKQUOTE> 'The Lurkers'... great name for a team for the next experiment! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berrern Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Originally posted by Braumiller:And for all the vocal support you see here, there are many of us lurkers who refresh and read new posts with great interest, and rarely post. kutgw! And come on the bandits!!!! I sign this one... Been following since day 1, and every day I refresh this thread so many times looking for another update. Go Bandits! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianb Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 Yup, i agree with what everyone else has said there Kip, been reading ths since pretty much the start, and it's just getting more interesting as the years go on. Keep up the good work Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evertonbloke Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 I only started reading on Friday, I wasted most of my day at work because I got into it so quickly. I think starting so late has spoiled me! I was able to read each update straight after the previous one. However for this most recent update I have had to wait what felt like a dogs age! Dont get me wrong it was worth the wait and I shall continue at the same pace as everyone else with a big smile on my face as I learn more about the Bandits and their ex-players. I do have a question though: How many years is the experiment due to last? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeusbheld Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 Originally posted by Evertonbloke:I only started reading on Friday, I wasted most of my day at work because I got into it so quickly. I think starting so late has spoiled me! I was able to read each update straight after the previous one. However for this most recent update I have had to wait what felt like a dogs age! reading them all in a row is like buying the boxed set. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kipfizh Posted June 21, 2007 Author Share Posted June 21, 2007 Originally posted by Evertonbloke:I do have a question though: How many years is the experiment due to last? A bit of an unknown at the moment - I have no intention of stopping anytime soon, as no conclusions have been made on what happens to the Bandits long term. If we find in forty years' time that they're still stuck mid-table in League One, with the same standard of manager and player they have now, then that'll probably be where they end up. Of course, if that happened, you'd probably all be bored of the same old story! We all want progression.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr-nix Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 kipfizh: yeah most people are hoping that a good manager will show up and get the Bandits promoted. It would be fun if one of the old players (the ones you created) made it back to the club as a manger or ass man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AB-forever Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 I don't think so, sincen you haven't written it, but have any of the ex-Bandits bought a club? The game wouldn't automatically tell you, would it? It would be fun if one of them had Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evertonbloke Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 How tempting is it to take over for yourself? I'd like to think I could do a much better job then the managers the Bandits have had, and I bet you could too! There have been a few hot prospects leave the club hasnt there? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
foobar Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 What has happened with the young "stars" that have come up through the bandits youth system and moved on to greener pastures? Have any of them blossomed into quality players? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DS Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 Bring back Kinch Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kipfizh Posted June 23, 2007 Author Share Posted June 23, 2007 Season 2029-30 Club report 2006-07, English Conference South - 1st, FA Trophy - Winners 2007-08, English National Conference - 7th, FA Trophy - Final 2008-09, English National Conference – 7th 2009-10, English National Conference – 9th 2010-11, English National Conference – 6th 2011-12, English National Conference – 18th 2012-13, English National Conference – 5th 2013-14, English National Conference – 1st 2014-15, English League Two – 21st 2015-16, English League Two – 21st 2016-17, English League Two – 6th 2017-18, English League Two – 6th 2018-19, English League Two – 7th 2019-20, English League Two – 6th, Johnstone’s Paint Trophy – South Semi Final 2020-21, English League Two – 10th 2021-22, English League Two – 1st, Johnstone’s Paint Trophy - Final 2022-23, English League One – 13th, Johnstone’s Paint Trophy – South Semi Final 2023-24, English League One – 11th, League Cup – Final 2024-25, English League One – 11th, League Cup – Semi-Final 2025-26 English League One: (Pos 18), P 46, W 13, D 16, L 17, F 64, A 62, GD +2, Pts 55 (Media Prediction: 13th) FA Cup: 3rd Round League Cup: 1st Round Johnstone’s Paint Trophy: South 2nd Round 2026-27 English League One: (Pos 17), P 46, W 13, D 18, L 15, F 69, A 78, GD -9, Pts 57 (Media Prediction: 17th) FA Cup: 1st Round League Cup: 1st Round Johnstone’s Paint Trophy: South 2nd Round 2027-28 English League One: (Pos 14), P 46, W 16, D 15, L 15, F 64, A 63, GD +1, Pts 63 (Media Prediction: 17th) FA Cup: 2nd Round League Cup: 3rd Round Johnstone’s Paint Trophy: South 2nd Round 2028-29 English League One: (Pos 20), P 46, W 14, D 11, L 21, F 55, A 68, GD -13, Pts 53 (Media Prediction: 17th) FA Cup: 2nd Round League Cup: 1st Round Johnstone’s Paint Trophy: South 2nd Round 2029-30 English League One: (Pos 1), P 46, W 22, D 9, L 15, F 65, A 57, GD +8, Pts 75 (Media Prediction: 20th) League FA Cup: 2nd Round League Cup: 1st Round Johnstone’s Paint Trophy: South Quarter-Final What a difference a season makes. At the end of last season, a draw or better for Boston against an already relegated side would’ve condemned the Bandits to League Two. Instead, Boston lost, the Bandits survived, and with a new manager had the opportunity to build towards a better future. And how. After a poor start to the season they climbed up the league, occupying the playoffs before Christmas and then pushing on to top the league. They ended up winning the title on the last day, having been promoted the previous week. Overall, they performed at a much higher level than before, despite only bringing in a couple of players. Gamble broke the club record for one player in the summer, spending over half a million for the first time in their history, but it was the existing players who played the major role in the club’s success. It seems the new manager has come in and managed to get the best out of them. That’s all they needed – I’ve been saying for a few seasons that they’ve got the players, they just needed some tactical direction, and now they have it. The cups were more disappointing, with no real progress in any competition, but next season, for the first time, they will be entering the FA Cup at the third round stage. They also now say goodbye to the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy. So the Bandits are now a Championship side. One year in the Conference South, seven years in the Conference, eight years in League Two, and eight years in League One. On the one hand that points to consistent progression, but in reality this season was simply the pinnacle they needed to reach the Championship – a lot went for them. Fifteen losses doesn’t normally allow you to win the league, and given that they’d never finished in the top ten before this year, they can feel relieved that the one season they put it all together, it was enough. Now that they’ve done the hard work, they need to invest in the summer and build themselves a Championship side. The gap between divisions gets bigger at this point and without an overhaul, they could be fighting a relegation battle next season. But congratulations to Danny Gamble – saved the club from relegation and then took them up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kipfizh Posted June 23, 2007 Author Share Posted June 23, 2007 Player reports Goalkeeper 1 2006-07, Bandits, CA 151: Apps 47, Conc 29, Cln 15, MoM 3, YC 5, RC 0, Avg 7.66 2007-08, Bandits, CA 166: Apps 49, Conc 56, Cln 12, MoM 6, YC 6, RC 0, Avg 7.51 2008-09, Bandits, CA 178: Apps 32, Conc 38, Cln 6, MoM 5, YC 4, RC 0, Avg 7.28 Transfers to Blackburn for 650k 2008-09, Blackburn, CA 178: Apps 14, Conc 16, Cln 4, MoM 2, YC 1, RC 0, Avg 7.21 2009-10, Blackburn, CA 184: Apps 41 (1), Conc 45, Cln 13, MoM 3, YC 5, RC 1, Avg 7.38 2010-11, Blackburn, CA 189: Apps 32, Conc 48, Cln 5, MoM 2, YC 3, RC 0, Avg 7.38 2011-12, Blackburn, CA 192: Apps 43, Conc 62, Cln 7, MoM 3, YC 6, RC 0, Avg 7.53 2012-13, Blackburn, CA 194: Apps 45, Conc 65, Cln 9, MoM 4, YC 9, RC 0, Avg 7.58 Transfers to Arsenal for 27m 2013-14, Arsenal, CA 196: Apps 56, Conc 70, Cln 18, MoM 7, YC 5, RC 0, Avg 7.46 2014-15, Arsenal, CA 197: Apps 43, Conc 34, Cln 19, MoM 5, YC 4, RC 0, Avg 7.74 2015-16, Arsenal, CA 198: Apps 33, Conc 30, Cln 13, MoM 4, YC 0, RC 1, Avg 7.61 2016-17, Arsenal, CA 199: Apps 40, Conc 49, Cln 10, MoM 0, YC 6, RC 0, Avg 7.38 2017-18, Arsenal, CA 200: Apps 51, Conc 57, Cln 16, MoM 3, YC 3, RC 0, Avg 7.49 2018-19, Arsenal, CA 200: Apps 56 (1), Conc 67, Cln 14, MoM 4, YC 3, RC 1, Avg 7.49 2019-20, Arsenal, CA 200: Apps 38 (2), Conc 39, Cln 13, MoM 3, YC 4, RC 0, Avg 7.55 2020-21, Arsenal, CA 200: Apps 51, Conc 67, Cln 13, MoM 6, YC 3, RC 0, Avg 7.53 2021-22, Arsenal, CA 191: Apps 41, Conc 41, Cln 14, MoM 4, YC 2, RC 0, Avg 7.54 2022-23, Arsenal, CA 191: Apps 49, Conc 52, Cln 11, MoM 3, YC 3, RC 2, Avg 7.55 2023-24, Arsenal, CA 189: Apps 36, Conc 40, Cln 12, MoM 7, YC 4, RC 1, Avg 7.61 2024-25, Arsenal, CA 185: Apps 52 (1), Conc 58, Cln 17, MoM 4, YC 5, RC 0, Avg 7.51 2025-26, Arsenal, CA 184: Apps 49 (2), Conc 47, Cln 19, MoM 8, YC 5, RC 0, Avg 7.57 2026-27, Arsenal, CA 182: Apps 46 (1), Conc 61, Cln 11, MoM 4, YC 3, RC 0, Avg 7.26 2027-28, Arsenal, CA 181: Apps 30 (1), Conc 30, Cln 12, MoM 2, YC 5, RC 0, Avg 7.48 2028-29, Arsenal, CA 180: Apps 49, Conc 53, Cln 13, MoM 1, YC 5, RC 0, Avg 7.29 2029-30, Arsenal, CA 180: Apps 36 (1), Conc 46, Cln 9, MoM 3, YC 2, RC 0, Avg 7.41 Notes: He may be playing a little less for Arsenal these days but he is still their first choice most of the time. Raised his game again to help his club rise back up to their old customary position of fourth, and adds one more cap to reach 91. About to turn 41, he still has two years left on his contract and looks set to continue. Goalkeeper 2 2006-07, Bandits, CA 150: Apps 10 (4), Conc 6, Cln 8, MoM 1, YC 0, RC 0, Avg 7.93 Transfers to Leeds for 675k 2007-08, Leeds, CA 167: Apps 43, Conc 45, Cln 12, MoM 7, YC 2, RC 1, Avg 7.51 2008-09, Leeds, CA 181: Apps 35, Conc 45, Cln 4, MoM 3, YC 2, RC 0, Avg 7.26 2009-10, Leeds, CA 189: Apps 42, Conc 51, Cln 8, MoM 6, YC 3, RC 0, Avg 7.50 2010-11, Leeds, CA 191: Apps 37, Conc 41, Cln 8, MoM 4, YC 5, RC 0, Avg 7.46 2011-12, Leeds, CA 195: Apps 57, Conc 68, Cln 17, MoM 10, YC 6, RC 0, Avg 7.58 2012-13, Leeds, CA 196: Apps 51, Conc 77, Cln 4, MoM 1, YC 4, RC 1, Avg 7.27 2013-14, Leeds, CA 200: Apps 39, Conc 52, Cln 7, MoM 3, YC 5, RC 0, Avg 7.21 2014-15, Leeds, CA 200: Apps 59, Conc 72, Cln 14, MoM 8, YC 1, RC 0, Avg 7.46 2015-16, Leeds, CA 200: Apps 40, Conc 45, Cln 10, MoM 8, YC 6, RC 0, Avg 7.53 2016-17, Leeds, CA 200: Apps 56 (2), Conc 64, Cln 17, MoM 10, YC 6, RC 0, Avg 7.60 2017-18, Leeds, CA 200: Apps 41 (1), Conc 46, Cln 12, MoM 7, YC 3, RC 0, Avg 7.60 2018-19, Leeds, CA 200: Apps 56, Conc 62, Cln 12, MoM 6, YC 7, RC 0, Avg 7.45 2019-20, Leeds, CA 200: Apps 57, Conc 69, Cln 15, MoM 7, YC 5, RC 0, Avg 7.37 2020-21, Leeds, CA 192: Apps 43, Conc 54, Cln 10, MoM 3, YC 5, RC 0, Avg 7.30 2021-22, Leeds, CA 189: Apps 34 (2), Conc 37, Cln 12, MoM 5, YC 1, RC 0, Avg 7.64 2022-23, Leeds, CA 188: Apps 47, Conc 53, Cln 15, MoM 9, YC 4, RC 0, Avg 7.53 2023-24, Leeds, CA 185: Apps 31 (2), Conc 27, Cln 15, MoM 4, YC 3, RC 0, Avg 7.36 2024-25, Leeds, CA 185: Apps 37, Conc 48, Cln 11, MoM 2, YC 2, RC 0, Avg 7.41 2025-26, Leeds, CA 182: Apps 39 (3), Conc 37, Cln 17, MoM 6, YC 5, RC 0, Avg 7.57 2026-27, Leeds, CA 182: Apps 49 (1), Conc 52, Cln 17, MoM 8, YC 5, RC 0, Avg 7.60 2027-28, Leeds, CA 182: Apps 47, Conc 52, Cln 14, MoM 6, YC 6, RC 2, Avg 7.45 2028-29, Leeds, CA 181: Apps 39 (1), Conc 41, Cln 14, MoM 2, YC 5, RC 0, Avg 7.35 2029-30, Leeds, CA 178: Apps 29 (1), Conc 32, Cln 9, MoM 2, YC 3, RC 0, Avg 7.40 Notes: Simply doesn’t stop performing at the top level. Is once again a top stopper as Leeds finish third, also winning the League Cup. He plays one more time for his country, to reach 137 caps, but it seems both ex-Bandit keepers are being phased out at international level. Still has two years left on his contract and may well see them out. Left Back 1 2006-07, Bandits, CA 150: Apps 9 (5), Gls 0, Asts 0, MoM 0, YC 1, RC 0, Avg 7.14 Transfers to Tottenham on a free 2007-08, Tottenham, CA 165: Apps 42, Gls 1, Asts 4, MoM 1, YC 4, RC 0, Avg 7.21 2008-09, Tottenham, CA 175: Apps 40, Gls 0, Asts 1, MoM 3, YC 1, RC 0, Avg 7.30 2009-10, Tottenham, CA 187: Apps 45, Gls 0, Asts 4, MoM 2, YC 6, RC 0, Avg 7.11 2010-11, Tottenham, CA 194: Apps 40, Gls 1, Asts 2, MoM 3, YC 6, RC 1, Avg 7.35 2011-12, Tottenham, CA 197: Apps 39, Gls 1, Asts 2, MoM 2, YC 2, RC 0, Avg 7.31 2012-13, Tottenham, CA 200: Apps 42, Gls 2, Asts 2, MoM 2, YC 6, RC 0, Avg 7.36 2013-14, Tottenham, CA 200: Apps 35, Gls 0, Asts 1, MoM 2, YC 1, RC 0, Avg 7.31 2014-15, Tottenham, CA 200: Apps 51, Gls 1, Asts 3, MoM 3, YC 2, RC 0, Avg 7.31 2015-16, Tottenham, CA 200: Apps 43, Gls 0, Asts 2, MoM 0, YC 7, RC 0, Avg 7.19 2016-17, Tottenham, CA 200: Apps 43, Gls 1, Asts 1, MoM 3, YC 5, RC 1, Avg 7.28 2017-18, Tottenham, CA 200: Apps 45, Gls 0, Asts 4, MoM 2, YC 3, RC 1, Avg 7.36 2018-19, Tottenham, CA 193: Apps 39, Gls 3, Asts 2, MoM 1, YC 4, RC 1, Avg 7.36 2019-20, Tottenham, CA 191: Apps 46, Gls 0, Asts 3, MoM 7, YC 6, RC 0, Avg 7.24 2020-21, Tottenham, CA 190: Apps 39, Gls 3, Asts 3, MoM 4, YC 4, RC 0, Avg 7.38 2021-22, Tottenham, CA 186: Apps 19, Gls 1, Asts 1, MoM 0, YC 2, RC 0, Avg 7.21 2022-23, Tottenham, CA 182: Apps 46, Gls 0, Asts 5, MoM 2, YC 3, RC 1, Avg 7.43 2023-24, Tottenham, CA 178: Apps 38, Gls 1, Asts 2, MoM 5, YC 4, RC 2, Avg 7.47 2024-25, Tottenham, CA 174: Apps 38, Gls 0, Asts 3, MoM 7, YC 3, RC 0, Avg 7.58 2025-26, Tottenham, CA 161: Apps 39, Gls 0, Asts 1, MoM 4, YC 10, RC 0, Avg 7.31 2026-27, Tottenham, CA 152: Apps 40, Gls 1, Asts 3, MoM 1, YC 4, RC 0, Avg 7.30 2027-28, Tottenham, CA 147: Apps 16 (8), Gls 1, Asts 3, MoM 0, YC 1, RC 0, Avg 7.25 2028-29, Tottenham, CA 134: Apps 26, Gls 1, Asts 0, MoM 1, YC 4, RC 1, Avg 6.77 2029-30, Tottenham, CA 120: Apps 0, Gls 0, Asts 0, MoM 0, YC 0, RC 0, Avg 0 Notes: Misses out on one of Tottenham’s best seasons as they finish fifth, but in the final season of his career he doesn’t get a game. Approaching 41, he will fulfil the promise he made last season and retire in the summer, with 84 caps and two goals. He still has his staff profile, however, and will look to move into a coaching role. Left Back 2 – Retired 30/06/2026 Right Back 1 – Retired 25/06/2026 Right Back 2 – Retired 02/07/2027 Centre Back 1 – Retired 13/06/2026 Centre Back 2 – Retired 13/05/2029 Centre Back 3 – Retired 26/06/2026 Centre Back 4 – Retired 29/06/2026 Left Mid 1 – Retired 30/06/2026 Left Mid 2 – Retired 29/06/2027 Right Mid 1 – Retired from playing 25/04/2026 2026-2027, Aston Villa (youth coach), CA 130, PA 130 2027-, Chelsea (assistant manager), CA 130, PA 130 For the third season running, Chelsea are unable to win the league – they were leading going into the final day but a draw with Mansfield handed the league to West Ham. They do however retain the FA Cup. It’ll be interesting to see if he decides that he’s ready for a step up into full management. Right Mid 2 – Retired 23/06/2026 Centre Mid 1 2006-07, Bandits, CA 150: Apps 18, Gls 0, Asts 2, MoM 1, YC 5, RC 0, Avg 7.17 Transfers to Man Utd for 675k 2007-08, Man Utd, CA 159: Apps 33 (5), Gls 1, Asts 2, MoM 1, YC 3, RC 2, Avg 6.55 2008-09, Man Utd, CA 173: Apps 10 (9), Gls 3, Asts 0, MoM 0, YC 1, RC 0, Avg 6.53 2009-10, Man Utd, CA 181: Apps 27 (13), Gls 6, Asts 4, MoM 5, YC 1, RC 0, Avg 7.18 2010-11, Man Utd, CA 191: Apps 18 (12), Gls 6, Asts 1, MoM 1, YC 2, RC 0, Avg 7.20 2011-12, Man Utd, CA 200: Apps 8 (23), Gls 5, Asts 3, MoM 1, YC 3, RC 0, Avg 7.06 2012-13, Man Utd, CA 200: Apps 20 (16), Gls 2, Asts 1, MoM 1, YC 1, RC 1, Avg 7.14 2013-14, Man Utd, CA 200: Apps 9 (16), Gls 3, Asts 1, MoM 0, YC 0, RC 1, Avg 7.08 2014-15, Man Utd, CA 200: Apps 7 (15), Gls 1, Asts 2, MoM 0, YC 1, RC 0, Avg 7.05 Transfers to Arsenal for 27m 2015-16, Arsenal, CA 200: Apps 51, Gls 3, Asts 10, MoM 5, YC 6, RC 0, Avg 7.43 2016-17, Arsenal, CA 196: Apps 49, Gls 7, Asts 6, MoM 5, YC 8, RC 0, Avg 7.69 2017-18, Arsenal, CA 197: Apps 55, Gls 10, Asts 10, MoM 3, YC 13, RC 0, Avg 7.58 2018-19, Arsenal, CA 190: Apps 48, Gls 3, Asts 5, MoM 4, YC 5, RC 1, Avg 7.56 2019-20, Arsenal, CA 189: Apps 42 (1), Gls 6, Asts 4, MoM 3, YC 1, RC 0, Avg 7.49 2020-21, Arsenal, CA 189: Apps 47, Gls 5, Asts 2, MoM 2, YC 5, RC 1, Avg 7.28 2021-22, Arsenal, CA 189: Apps 40, Gls 6, Asts 5, MoM 3, YC 3, RC 0, Avg 7.45 2022-23, Arsenal, CA 185: Apps 54, Gls 7, Asts 7, MoM 3, YC 4, RC 1, Avg 7.50 2023-24, Arsenal, CA 173: Apps 31 (1), Gls 4, Asts 3, MoM 1, YC 3, RC 0, Avg 7.34 2024-25, Arsenal, CA 165: Apps 47 (1), Gls 5, Asts 6, MoM 2, YC 6, RC 1, Avg 7.21 2025-26, Arsenal, CA 143: Apps 14 (1), Gls 1, Asts 0, MoM 0, YC 1, RC 1, Avg 6.80 Transfers to Hull on a free transfer 2026-27, Hull, CA 126: Apps 1 (2), Gls 1, Asts 0, MoM 0, YC 0, RC 0, Avg 7.00 2027-28, Hull, CA 115: Apps 31 (1), Gls 3, Asts 3, MoM 1, YC 3, RC 0, Avg 7.25 2028-29, Hull, CA 100: Apps 16 (6), Gls 3, Asts 1, MoM 1, YC 3, RC 1, Avg 6.68 2029-30, Hull, CA 85: Apps 0, Gls 0, Asts 0, MoM 0, YC 0, RC 0, Avg - Notes: As his season and his playing career draws to a close, Hull refuse to give him a game, despite the fact that they struggle badly and end up finishing bottom of the Championship. He decides not to prolong things any further, and will follow up last season’s statement that he will retire in the summer. He will end his playing career with 78 caps and nine goals, and attempt to make the step into coaching. Centre Mid 2 – Retired 13/05/2027 Centre Mid 3 – Retired 13/05/2028 Centre Mid 4 – Retired 22/06/2026 Striker 1 – Retired 24/06/2026 Striker 2 – Retired 27/06/2026 Striker 3 – Retired 30/06/2026 Striker 4 – Retired 29/06/2027 Idiot A – Retired 13/05/2026 Idiot B – Retired 22/06/2023 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kipfizh Posted June 23, 2007 Author Share Posted June 23, 2007 Other stats England did not need to qualify for this summer’s World Cup as they are hosting it, and the lack of competitive football seems to have hit their ranking hard, as they drop from first to nineteenth in the world rankings, with their points dropping from 1867 down to 1047. I suspect this is a bug. Nevertheless, they will face Paraguay, Russia and Tunisia in the group stage, and will hope to make a good fist of retaining the trophy they won four years ago. West Ham won the league for the first time ever, as the leaders going into the final day, Chelsea, were held 1-1 by Mansfield. Having beaten the same team 5-0 earlier in the week, the Hammers clinched the title with a 3-0 win over Everton. Arsenal, Man Utd and Liverpool made their way back into the top ten, so the Premiership has a more familiar look to it. Premiership Chelsea gained some measure of revenge over West Ham, beating them in the FA Cup final, while the Hammers also lost the League Cup final, to Leeds, in a domestic season dominated by the three teams. In Europe, Valencia followed up their UEFA Cup victory last season by beating Juventus in the Champions League, while West Ham completed an amazing season by beating Dynamo Kiev in the UEFA Cup final. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kipfizh Posted June 23, 2007 Author Share Posted June 23, 2007 Summary What a season for the Bandits. Previously they’d spent seven seasons in League One without even getting in the top ten, but the season they get it right, the league is sufficiently close so that they can still clinch the title with fifteen defeats. It’s an incredible turnaround though – one point from relegation to a league win, and interestingly, all four promotions have now come about by winning the league outright – they’ve been in numerous playoffs before but always gone out in the semi final stage. So Danny Gamble has come in and done exactly what was required – mould the existing players into a working unit. It was the existing core of the team that provided this success. Roll on the Championship! The last of the outfield Bandits retire this summer, and both are looking to make the step into coaching, to join Right Mid 1, who has now been with Chelsea for three years without a title to his name. Meanwhile, the two keepers are looking like they could play until they’re 45. Domestically, it was the story of three teams, Chelsea, West Ham and Leeds, who occupied to top three spots in the Premiership and contested both cup finals. West Ham ended up with the Premiership and UEFA Cup, Chelsea the FA Cup, and Leeds the League Cup. England try to defend the World Cup this summer, at home, and given their lowly world ranking, an early exit would see qualification groups get a lot harder in the future. Bandit’s former manager watch Stoke sacked Justin Edinburgh with them 13th in the Championship, clearly demonstrating their promotion aspirations. It wasn’t to be though as they finished 15th. Blackpool hired him while they were 16th in the same league, and he rubbed Stoke’s nose in it by taking his new side up to eighth. Steve Brackstone’s Bolton dropped one spot to 20th in the Championship. Gary Perry’s Sheff Utd continue to fall, just avoiding relegation in finishing 20th in League One. Dean Glover has retired. Martin Lawton was hired by Nottm Forest, while they were struggling 22nd in League Two, but only three months later he was fired following a takeover, with the club in the same spot. Forest ended up rising just one spot to 21st, and Lawton has not found work since. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kipfizh Posted June 23, 2007 Author Share Posted June 23, 2007 Bandits squad General Stats Finance Overview Interested Players The number of interested players took a massive leap with promotion, rising from 6165 to a massive 7026, which is comfortably a new record. Not only that, but the ability level of the interested players is massively higher than what they already have. If Gamble can buy wisely, and if he wants to, they could have a wonderful squad in time for the new season. Top 20 in Squad (sorted by CA) Name, Pos, Age, CA-PA Kirk, MC, 31, 133-135 (-2) Baker, DC/DM, 27, 128-136 (+1) B Abbott, GK, 29, 128-133 (+1) Thompson, MC, 29, 127-134 – new signing Stevens, D/WB RL, 24, 125-125 (+3) Canning, AM R, 26, 119-119 (0) Pendleton, DR, 30, 117-121 (-1) Townsend, DC, 30, 116-116 (0) Pullen, AM R, 25, 115-121 (+4) Stephens, AML, 27, 115-119 (0) Bond, MC, 26, 113-117 – new signing Symes, DC, 28, 112-112 – new signing Mike, ST, 28, 112-112 (0) Leary, ST, 22, 111-119 (0) Jenkins, ST, 32, 110-119 (-7) Randall, MC, 23, 110-114 (+1) Underwood, ST, 24, 105-110 (+2) G Abbott, ST, 21, 105-108 – new entry in top 20, youth player Johnson, AM RC, 23, 104-109 (+1) Robertson, GK, 21, 103-112 – new signing Players in last season’s top 20 who have left the club: Jones, MC, 30, 126-126 Heaton, MC, 19, 100-109 Players in last season’s top 20 who have dropped out of the top 20: Adams, DM, 22, 101-120 (+4) Slade, ST, 26, 100-100 (0) Ashton, DRL, 34, 94-115 (-3) A definite improvement is best demonstrated by Adams, who gained four points of CA to reach 101, yet dropped out of the top 20, to 23rd. This always indicates an improving squad of players, and not too many are losing their abilities through age at the moment. The squad base is pretty solid, but now that they are a Championship side, a concerted effort is required to bring in the players capable of shining at that level. One thing the Bandits currently like is a star or two. As far as new signings go, Christian Thompson broke the club record, being signed for 525k from Wigan, but his first season was a disappointing one. CA of X or above: 190 : 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 180 : 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 170 : 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 160 : 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 150 : 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 140 : 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 130 : 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1 120 : 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 1, 1, 0, 1, 1, 1, 0, 1, 2, 2, 6, 6, 7, 5, 5 110 : 0, 2, 2, 3, 2, 6, 7, 6, 6, 7, 8, 7, 7, 9, 10, 10, 12, 12, 13, 13, 16 100 : 2, 4, 7, 7, 6, 13, 13, 12, 13, 13, 16, 12, 12, 12, 16, 16, 19, 21, 20, 18, 24 90 : 7, 11, 10, 9, 10, 16, 17, 15, 15, 20, 22, 16, 15, 17, 20, 22, 29, 33, 26, 24, 29 80 : 13, 14, 13, 13, 16, 21, 21, 18, 16, 21, 26, 20, 22, 21, 26, 26, 34, 36, 32, 31, 33 70 : 19, 22, 21, 20, 22, 27, 25, 19, 23, 25, 30, 23, 25, 27, 28, 30, 35, 39, 38, 35, 37 60 : 26, 26, 25, 23, 24, 32, 30, 24, 26, 30, 32, 26, 28, 28, 38, 33, 40, 44, 41, 37, 40 50 : 30, 31, 31, 26, 26, 35, 33, 28, 32, 34, 35, 30, 32, 34, 42, 37, 43, 46, 43, 42, 44 Not bad at all. No change at the top, as they sold one and bought one above 120 CA, but the real difference is below that. They’ve got more 110+ and 100+ than ever before, which is exactly the level their squad needed. I’m guessing that, as opposed to previous seasons, they didn’t have to play many players under 100 CA this time around. Hopefully, we’ll see a real spike in this pattern next year, as Gamble brings it the troops for the Championship! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kipfizh Posted June 23, 2007 Author Share Posted June 23, 2007 Best and Worst New records: Highest League Position: 1st in League One (previous: 11th in League One) Highest Transfer Fee Paid: 525k for Christian Thompson (previous: 475k) This season: Best player – Jenkins, 7.27 Top scorer – Mike 25 Worst player – Leeman, 6.26 The Bandits remain fifth in the rich list: Rich Clubs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kipfizh Posted June 23, 2007 Author Share Posted June 23, 2007 Left Back 1 – Retired 30/06/2030 Club Career: Bandits: Apps 14, Gls 0, Asts 0, MoM 0, YC 1, RC 0 Tottenham: Apps 859, Gls 18, Asts 52, MoM 55, YC 88, RC 8 Total: Apps 873, Gls 18, Asts 52, MoM 55, YC 89, RC 8 Honours: Conference South (Bandits 2007) FA Cup (Tottenham 2016) League Cup (Tottenham 2028) FA Trophy (Bandits 2007) International Career: England: Apps 84, Gls 2, Asts 9, MoM 3, YC 11, RC 1 Honours: World Cup (2010, 2014), Confederations Cup (2013, 2017, 2025), European Championships (2016) Personal Awards: European Defender of the Year 3rd place (2016) Notes: After a slow start to his career with the Bandits, he switched clubs to join Spurs after just one season. He would end up spending a massive 21 years at White Hart Lane, amassing over 850 games for them, playing at a consistently excellent level. Unfortunately for him, Tottenham were rarely a club challenging for honours, and this meant that not only was his medal cabinet bare – with two trophies in his 21 years there, but he rarely got to demonstrate his ability on the European stage. At international level, he was more of a success, being a part of six major honours for his country, and winning over 80 caps. His discipline was sometimes in question, however. On a personal level, playing for Spurs never really exposed him as a world star, and as a result he was unable to clinch any individual honours – the closest he came was in the running for European Defender of the Year in the year he helped England win the European Championship. He will go down in history for Tottenham, as one of their most loyal and successful players, but on a personal level he could’ve been so much more. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skat Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 The smile that appeared on my face when i found out they got promoted, unbelievable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kipfizh Posted June 23, 2007 Author Share Posted June 23, 2007 Centre Mid 1 – Retired 02/07/2030 Club Career: Bandits: Apps 18, Gls 0, Asts 2, MoM 1, YC 5, RC 0 Man Utd: Apps 241, Gls 27, Asts 14, MoM 9, YC 12, RC 4 Arsenal: Apps 482, Gls 57, Asts 58, MoM 31, YC 55, RC 5 Hull: Apps 57, Gls 7, Asts 4, MoM 2, YC 6, RC 1 Total: Apps 798, Gls 91, Asts 74, MoM 47, YC 78, RC 10 Honours: Premiership (Arsenal 2020) Conference South (Bandits 2007) FA Cup (Man Utd 2010) League Cup (Arsenal 2023, 2025) FA Trophy (Bandits 2007) UEFA Cup (Arsenal 2018) Super Cup (Arsenal 2018) International Career: England: Apps 78, Gls 9, Asts 16, MoM 3, YC 3, RC 0 Honours: Confederations Cup (2025), European Championships (2016) Personal Awards: World Player of the Year 2nd place (2021) World Player of the Year 3rd place (2018) European Footballer of the Year 3rd place (2020) European Midfielder of the Year 2nd place (2020) Notes: One of the few ex-Bandits to play for more than one club after he left, he ended up splitting the bulk of his career between Man Utd and Arsenal. He impressed in his first season with the Bandits, but in his eight seasons at Old Trafford he was never considered first choice and struggled for a place in the team, as well as suffering Man Utd’s ills in the league. His career took off when he made the step to Arsenal, and was transformed into a player of attacking threat, who regularly changed games for his new club. He won a fair few honours with Arsenal, having won only the FA Cup with Man Utd. At the end of his career, he took a step down to Hull, before not even being able to get in their team. He probably let his career go on too long. At international level, his struggles with Man Utd saw him appear rarely for his country before his move to Arsenal. As a result, he missed out on World Cup triumphs, and didn’t pick up as many caps as he otherwise would have. Similarly, on a personal level, he was never in contention for honours until he left for Arsenal, but even then, despite being in the running a few times, he never won one outright. He will look back over his career as a combination of smart moves, and what might have been. His time at Arsenal was the most rewarding, at Man Utd frustrating, and then with Hull he allowed himself to fade. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyjazz1983 Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 Woohoo! Finally the Bandits achieve promotion to the Championship, thank god for that! The Prem beckons! This is a great thread by the way been reading it for a while without commenting, well done kipfizh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sufc-Ownage Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 Lets hope Gamble spends big and takes the bandits to the big time. Come On!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilJWD Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 The Gamble pays off. (y) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hadoken87 Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 At last!! Come on you Bandits!! Mansfield in the Premiership!? What's wrong with that!? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SI Staff Marc Vaughan Posted June 23, 2007 SI Staff Share Posted June 23, 2007 Originally posted by kipfizh:The lack of ex-Bandits in coaching Its partly down to their lack of ambition (basically unambitious players who've had glittering careers are going to obviously be less motivated to take on the ardours of coaching/management). Players who play-on in their careers past their prime as much more likely to become managers not least because as they receive slightly less playing time (due to their age and likely slightly declining stamina/ability) the club will generally try to utilise their experience in other ways (by offering them coaching contracts and suchlike). Finally also the club they were at towards the end of their career will have an effect - for instance a huge club is less likely to try and persuade a player to become a coach as he ages than a smaller club will (generally speaking, there are exceptions made obviously depending on the circumstances). In summary there are a huge amount of factors to take into account with regards to who retires, when and whether they go onto coaching etc. .... the sample base used in this experiment is too small to be definitive I'm afraid, but hopefully my brief comments will explain a little of the decision making process without sending anyone to sleep Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nyunyum Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 Have any players with a PA of say over 150 ever come throught the youth system and been sold? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_888 Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 Get in! Championship football for the Bandits! Its going to be interesting to see how they get on and hopefully they will bring in a few high profile players. I would also like to see the ex-Bandits move in to management roles Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
emgergo Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 Up the Bandits! \o/ Amazing turnaround I wonder how big will they spend during the break. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AB-forever Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 Finally! Have been following since the start but this is my first post in this amazing thread. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d_boban Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 Just finished reading the whole thing... class. I do hope Keeper 1/2 can make it to their 50th. I've seen 50 year old keepers a fair few times on CM/FM. It'll come down to whether they have the will to keep playing! I'm sticking this thread on as a favourite! Seeing how the number of interested players fluctuates in tandem with league positions is an intriguing take on reputation - kutvgw! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kipfizh Posted June 25, 2007 Author Share Posted June 25, 2007 Originally posted by AB-forever:I don't think so, sincen you haven't written it, but have any of the ex-Bandits bought a club? The game wouldn't automatically tell you, would it? It would be fun if one of them had No, they haven't. Those that have retired have fully disappeared from the game. How tempting is it to take over for yourself? Not tempting at all - with 300m in the bank it should be a walk in the park, but I'm just a fan now and want them to do well from afar. What has happened with the young "stars" that have come up through the bandits youth system and moved on to greener pastures? Have any of them blossomed into quality players? The Bandits are yet to produce a world star, I have been looking out for anyone with particularly high PA to track, but none so far. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kipfizh Posted June 25, 2007 Author Share Posted June 25, 2007 Originally posted by Marc Vaughan:<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by kipfizh: The lack of ex-Bandits in coaching Its partly down to their lack of ambition (basically unambitious players who've had glittering careers are going to obviously be less motivated to take on the ardours of coaching/management). Players who play-on in their careers past their prime as much more likely to become managers not least because as they receive slightly less playing time (due to their age and likely slightly declining stamina/ability) the club will generally try to utilise their experience in other ways (by offering them coaching contracts and suchlike). Finally also the club they were at towards the end of their career will have an effect - for instance a huge club is less likely to try and persuade a player to become a coach as he ages than a smaller club will (generally speaking, there are exceptions made obviously depending on the circumstances). In summary there are a huge amount of factors to take into account with regards to who retires, when and whether they go onto coaching etc. .... the sample base used in this experiment is too small to be definitive I'm afraid, but hopefully my brief comments will explain a little of the decision making process without sending anyone to sleep </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Marc, thanks for taking the time out to explain this, your explanation really does clear it up Those that have gone into coaching have so far been at either end of the playing spectrum - Right Mid 1 was the first to be ousted at his club, so his lack of playing time and desire to stay in football until he felt it right to leave has pushed him into coaching. On the other hand, the two that retired last season did so around their 41st birthday, by which time they'd had plenty of time to take their coaching badges, etc. That transition is simple. All the others are somewhere in the middle - football legends who played for top clubs, and then decided to call it a day. Their lack of ambition caused them to say enough's enough. Thanks Marc Your comments were completely backed up by their behaviour. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kipfizh Posted June 25, 2007 Author Share Posted June 25, 2007 Summer news - England lost in the semi finals of the World Cup they hosted, and France went on to win it. As for the Bandits, they have well and truly flexed their financial muscle, spending 7.5m in the summer, including 3.2m on a new 29 year old striker. I like Danny Gamble. He rescues the side, then recognises that he has one of the strongest sides in League One, so keeps it settled, gets them to peak and get promoted, then realises that the squad needs strengthening again, and does so spectacularly, breaking their own transfer record repeatedly. I hope the Bandits keep him, I'm impressed so far. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d_boban Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 Originally posted by kipfizh:Summer news - England lost in the semi finals of the World Cup they hosted, and France went on to win it. As for the Bandits, they have well and truly flexed their financial muscle, spending 7.5m in the summer, including 3.2m on a new 29 year old striker. I like Danny Gamble. He rescues the side, then recognises that he has one of the strongest sides in League One, so keeps it settled, gets them to peak and get promoted, then realises that the squad needs strengthening again, and does so spectacularly, breaking their own transfer record repeatedly. I hope the Bandits keep him, I'm impressed so far. I too am a Gamble(ing) fan. Where the other managers admirably guided the Bandits along the motorway of English football, the new gaffer has pulled over into a Little Chef, taken stock (and a toilet break, cleansing the system in the process) and set-off again in a slightly new direction... Kudos! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeusbheld Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 kipfizh, what are gamble's attributes or did you post that already and i miss it. congrats to the bandits! woo hoo (waves imaginary bandits scarf while running around imaginary bandits stadium) prem here we come!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HD Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 Came across this thread for the first time today and read it, engrossed, from beginning to end. Great work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sazchu Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 Read through it all today and love it, can't wait to see more. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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