Jimbokav1971 Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 Really interesting update. It's amazing how much more effective the MC's seem to be than the wide players. The Geordies won the league. Any chance of a pic of the stats page or at least the squad list. It would be interesting to see who they have playing for them that they managed to snooze both Man Utd and Liverpool to the title. Not a team I would have picked out at all. Key questions for this season:Will Chelsea’s drop continue? Yes. Can Newcastle sustain success without any stars? Let me see who they have in their team and I will then decide. Will the Bandits go up? No, beaten in the playoffs I'm afraid. Will anyone move? Yes. 2 from Chelsea and 1 idiot B. Will the wide men at Chelsea leave? Yes, 1 will. Will England ever concede a goal? Yes, to someone like N.Ireland or Scotland. Thanks again kipfizh . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DS Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 Great update! The bandits have to get promotion next season. It would have been so different if they had a better manager they would be in the Championship at least by now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stg34tx Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 Great update! This thread is a wonderful read. I think the Bandits will be going up (or at the very least be in the playoffs) this coming season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayslick Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 I really hope that the bandits go after that 2M pound GK. that would be a coup. It seems that the bandits are progressing as best they can given the current financial model. The fact the 2M GK wants to go there is interesting. I hope they snag him. They are getting better guys than they had. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kipfizh Posted February 5, 2007 Author Share Posted February 5, 2007 Originally posted by Amaroq:Is it just me, or is Idiot A really settling in just as well as any of the others have? There's only the one brief moment of prat-ness so far, really. Is there now any noticeable difference between him and Idiot B in any of the mentality attributes? I think I've figured out what's going on with Idiot A. He still has the same mental attributes as he always did, and the same as Idiot B. But Idiot A is playing in Italy, and I'm only running the English leagues in detail. I wonder if, if you don't run a league in detail, you get the same level of player interaction. I have a hunch that the only reason he appears to be behaving is that he's off in a world we don't hear about in detail. So phase two of this experiment, when the extreme staff come in, will be run with all of Europe's top leagues running, so that idiots can't excape... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vintage Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 very interesting and intriguing read thanks.. Although Newcastle have none of the stars it would be nice to see their squad (Toon fan myself) I expect Newcastle and other teams to have signed players that the bandit players replaced.. Ie Chelsea players such as drogba... That could account for their success.. Would be interesting to see where the 'big players' have gone now. Also the player that has a rolling contract... Could he be staying there because youve had his loyalty set as 20? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Golden boy Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 Hey Kipfizh Can you upload the database please or send it to me (e-mail in profile) I intend to do some tweeks to it that i feel that could be very interesting Thanks for the great thread Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
foobar Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 Originally posted by kipfizh:I think I've figured out what's going on with Idiot A. He still has the same mental attributes as he always did, and the same as Idiot B. But Idiot A is playing in Italy, and I'm only running the English leagues in detail. I wonder if, if you don't run a league in detail, you get the same level of player interaction. I have a hunch that the only reason he appears to be behaving is that he's off in a world we don't hear about in detail. So phase two of this experiment, when the extreme staff come in, will be run with all of Europe's top leagues running, so that idiots can't excape... So will phase two include a set of super players for each country -- i.e. extreme managers at lower league teams in each country, each team seeded with a bunch of studs? Will this saturate the world with too many super players and make the evaluation intractable? Regardless, I wonder if nationality will have any impact on studs and idiots... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danhudds Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 WOuld just like to say very interesting thread, KUTGW.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kipfizh Posted February 6, 2007 Author Share Posted February 6, 2007 Thanks for the continued support With regard to the next test, it will still be contained to England, so we can see the direct effect of the various extreme factors in the same country, but I will be running Europe's top leagues so that if the players and staff move abroad, their movements will be more accurately modelled. As for Newcastle, unfortunately I'd already run a season on before the request to see their squad, but I'll include their squad in the next update, which sees them plummet. Only Martins left of any note. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kipfizh Posted February 6, 2007 Author Share Posted February 6, 2007 Season 2011-12 Club report 2006-07 English Conference South: (Pos 1), P 42, W 30, D 6, L 6, F 82, A 29, GD +52, Pts 96 (Media Prediction: 22nd) FA Cup: 2nd Round FA Trophy: Winners 2007-08 English National Conference: (Pos 7), P 46, W 22, D 8, L 16, F 68, A 55, GD +13, Pts 74 (Media Prediction: 22nd) FA Cup: 1st Round FA Trophy: Finalist 2008-09 English National Conference: (Pos 7), P 46, W 19, D 12, L 15, F 73, A 65, GD +8, Pts 69 (Media Prediction: 17th) FA Cup: 4th Qualifying Round FA Trophy: 1st Round 2009-10 English National Conference: (Pos 9), P 46, W 19, D 12, L 15, F 58, A 57, GD +1, Pts 69 (Media Prediction: 10th) FA Cup: 4th Qualifying Round FA Trophy: 3rd Round 2010-11 English National Conference: (Pos 6), P 46, W 21, D 10, L 15, F 75, A 55, GD +20, Pts 73 (Media Prediction: 12th) FA Cup: 1st Round FA Trophy: 4th Round 2011-12 English National Conference: (Pos 18), P 46, W 16, D 9, L 21, F 59, A 66, GD -7, Pts 57 (Media Prediction: 8th) League FA Cup: 2nd Round FA Trophy: 3rd Round An absolute shocker. After being predicted to finish higher than they’d ever been predicted before, Justin Edinburgh, the Bandits manager, must’ve thought they had enough in the squad to secure that playoff spot. He made no signings in the summer, just letting a few bits of dead wood leave on frees, but it turned out to be a disaster. On 26th February, the chairman had seen enough, and booted him out of the door with the Bandits lurking dangerously near to the relegation zone. Steve Brackstone, the assistant, was promoted to manager, but the poor result continued and the Bandits finished way down in 18th. A couple of favourable draws against minnows helped them into round 2 of the FA Cup, but even there they were hammered 4-0 by Stafford, not exactly a giant of football themselves. It was a golden opportunity to reach the big clubs in round 3. The FA Trophy campaign also ran out quickly. It remains to be seen what changes the new manager will make. Like his predecessor, he is described as very cautious, which may be exactly the wrong fit. Now that the chairman’s pulling the trigger, how long will he last? Profiles of the two managers coming later. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kipfizh Posted February 6, 2007 Author Share Posted February 6, 2007 Good 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 Notes: Has now increased his caps tally to ten, but Blackburn will be concerned – his contract runs out next summer and he has consistently rejected new offers for a year now. 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 Notes: Another excellent campaign sees Leeds into fourth, and a claim to a Champions League spot. Follows his up second place in European Goalkeeper of the Year by winning it this season, and raising his total of caps to 29. Also takes home a League Cup medal. 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 Notes: Wins three more caps to take his total to fifteen, with two goals. Left Back 2 2006-07, Bandits, CA 153: Apps 51 (1), Gls 0, Asts 2, MoM 1, YC 5, RC 0, Avg 7.46 Transfers to Liverpool for 40k 2007-08, Liverpool, CA 165: Apps 40 (1), Gls 1, Asts 4, MoM 0, YC 5, RC 1, Avg 6.73 2008-09, Liverpool, CA 179: Apps 50, Gls 0, Asts 6, MoM 3, YC 6, RC 1, Avg 7.30 2009-10, Liverpool, CA 183: Apps 47, Gls 3, Asts 7, MoM 3, YC 5, RC 0, Avg 7.38 2010-11, Liverpool, CA 192: Apps 53, Gls 3, Asts 4, MoM 7, YC 2, RC 1, Avg 7.47 2011-12, Liverpool, CA 198: Apps 53, Gls 0, Asts 7, MoM 1, YC 3, RC 1, Avg 7.23 Notes: Finishes second in the Premiership for the second successive season, but has a solid enough season, taking his caps total to sixteen. Wins European Defender of the Year, despite a season which suggests quality, but not greatness. Right Back 1 2006-07, Bandits, CA 154: Apps 4, Gls 0, Asts 2, MoM 2, YC 0, RC 0, Avg 8.00 Transfers to Newcastle for 400k 2007-08, Newcastle, CA 165: Apps 39, Gls 1, Asts 1, MoM 0, YC 4, RC 1, Avg 7.18 2008-09, Newcastle, CA 181: Apps 46, Gls 1, Asts 5, MoM 2, YC 5, RC 0, Avg 7.28 2009-10, Newcastle, CA 187: Apps 3, Gls 0, Asts 0, MoM 0, YC 1, RC 0, Avg 7.00 Transfers to Chelsea for 27.5m 2009-10, Chelsea, CA 187: Apps 48, Gls 0, Asts 2, MoM 1, YC 5, RC 1, Avg 7.27 2010-11, Chelsea, CA 190: Apps 53, Gls 0, Asts 3, MoM 2, YC 1, RC 0, Avg 7.39 2011-12, Chelsea, CA 197: Apps 60, Gls 1, Asts 9, MoM 2, YC 8, RC 1, Avg 7.55 Notes: With Chelsea switching to 4-4-2 under David Moyes, the fortunes of the club have turned around, winning the Premiership, FA Cup and UEFA Cup, giving Right Back 1 the opportunity to reach a remarkable sixty games in one season. Now has 19 caps. Right Back 2 2006-07, Bandits, CA 155: Apps 50, Gls 1, Asts 7, MoM 5, YC 6, RC 1, Avg 7.70 Transfers to Liverpool for 24k 2007-08, Liverpool, CA 166: Apps 29 (8), Gls 1, Asts 6, MoM 4, YC 3, RC 0, Avg 7.03 2008-09, Liverpool, CA 178: Apps 51 (1), Gls 2, Asts 2, MoM 0, YC 4, RC 1, Avg 7.15 2009-10, Liverpool, CA 188: Apps 49 (1), Gls 4, Asts 2, MoM 3, YC 3, RC 0, Avg 7.34 2010-11, Liverpool, CA 195: Apps 54 (1), Gls 1, Asts 6, MoM 4, YC 4, RC 1, Avg 7.51 2011-12, Liverpool, CA 200: Apps 52 (1), Gls 2, Asts 2, MoM 2, YC 3, RC 2, Avg 7.38 Notes: Another solid season sees his international appearances total fifteen. Yet to score for the country, but reaches his peak of 200 CA at the age of 22. Comes second in European Defender of the Year, and third in World Footballer of the Year. Centre Back 1 2006-07, Bandits, CA 152: Apps 17 (6), Gls 1, Asts 7, MoM 3, YC 2, RC 0, Avg 7.57 Transfers to Tottenham on a free 2007-08, Tottenham, CA 166: Apps 40, Gls 1, Asts 1, MoM 1, YC 4, RC 0, Avg 7.00 2008-09, Tottenham, CA 181: Apps 41, Gls 1, Asts 1, MoM 3, YC 2, RC 1, Avg 7.22 Transfers to Milan on a free 2009-10, Milan, CA 187: Apps 31, Gls 4, Asts 5, MoM 6, YC 2, RC 0, Avg 7.32 2010-11, Milan, CA 192: Apps 52, Gls 3, Asts 1, MoM 1, YC 3, RC 0, Avg 7.25 2011-12, Milan, CA 196: Apps 46, Gls 2, Asts 1, MoM 6, YC 5, RC 4, Avg 7.48 Notes: Lost his discipline this season, picking up four red cards, but played very well and now has 22 caps with one goal. Comes third in European Defender of the Year, but for the second season running is named World Footballer of the Year. Centre Back 2 2006-07, Bandits, CA 151: Apps 3 (5), Gls 0, Asts 0, MoM 1, YC 1, RC 0, Avg 7.25 Transfers to Arsenal on a free 2007-08, Arsenal, CA 166: Apps 49, Gls 1, Asts 4, MoM 3, YC 7, RC 0, Avg 7.02 2008-09, Arsenal, CA 177: Apps 52, Gls 0, Asts 3, MoM 3, YC 3, RC 1, Avg 7.19 2009-10, Arsenal, CA 184: Apps 51, Gls 0, Asts 3, MoM 0, YC 2, RC 1, Avg 6.98 2010-11, Arsenal, CA 190: Apps 49, Gls 0, Asts 5, MoM 4, YC 5, RC 0, Avg 7.02 2011-12, Arsenal, CA 194: Apps 53, Gls 3, Asts 5, MoM 7, YC 5, RC 1, Avg 7.34 Notes: Had a much better personal season, and won the Champions League for the second time after Arsenal successfully retained it. Now has twenty caps and one goal. Centre Back 3 2006-07, Bandits, CA 150: Apps 49 (3), Gls 0, Asts 5, MoM 5, YC 3, RC 0, Avg 7.77 Transfers to Chelsea for 55k 2007-08, Chelsea, CA 166: Apps 23 (12), Gls 0, Asts 2, MoM 1, YC 5, RC 0, Avg 6.89 2008-09, Chelsea, CA 180: Apps 20 (6), Gls 0, Asts 4, MoM 3, YC 1, RC 0, Avg 6.96 2009-10, Chelsea, CA 189: Apps 22 (9), Gls 0, Asts 3, MoM 2, YC 2, RC 0, Avg 7.19 2010-11, Chelsea, CA 191: Apps 39 (3), Gls 0, Asts 4, MoM 5, YC 3, RC 1, Avg 7.40 2011-12, Chelsea, CA 197: Apps 41 (3), Gls 2, Asts 4, MoM 4, YC 1, RC 0, Avg 7.61 Notes: Breaks his career scoring duck, and has a fantastic season at the heart of the Chelsea defence. Wins the Premiership and the UEFA Cup, but is unused for the FA Cup Final so misses a medal there. Still uncapped. Centre Back 4 2006-07, Bandits, CA 152: Apps 45 (1), Gls 0, Asts 4, MoM 5, YC 6, RC 0, Avg 7.80 Transfers to Chelsea for 28k 2007-08, Chelsea, CA 165: Apps 32 (4), Gls 2, Asts 2, MoM 3, YC 5, RC 0, Avg 7.14 2008-09, Chelsea, CA 179: Apps 28 (4), Gls 1, Asts 1, MoM 0, YC 4, RC 0, Avg 6.84 2009-10, Chelsea, CA 189: Apps 32 (4), Gls 2, Asts 3, MoM 1, YC 3, RC 0, Avg 7.50 2010-11, Chelsea, CA 199: Apps 23 (11), Gls 1, Asts 2, MoM 1, YC 1, RC 0, Avg 7.29 2011-12, Chelsea, CA 200: Apps 53 (1), Gls 2, Asts 4, MoM 4, YC 10, RC 0, Avg 7.67 Notes: Reaches the 200 CA mark, reaches eleven caps, and wins a Premiership, FA Cup and UEFA Cup medal. Not a season to complain about, really. Left Mid 1 2006-07, Bandits, CA 151: Apps 13, Gls 3, Asts 1, MoM 0, YC 0, RC 0, Avg 7.15 Transfers to Man Utd for 170k 2007-08, Man Utd, CA 165: Apps 39 (3), Gls 9, Asts 9, MoM 4, YC 6, RC 0, Avg 7.19 Transfers to Chelsea for 10.5m 2008-09, Chelsea, CA 180: Apps 48, Gls 7, Asts 1, MoM 1, YC 4, RC 2, Avg 6.73 2009-10, Chelsea, CA 188: Apps 48, Gls 4, Asts 6, MoM 3, YC 2, RC 0, Avg 7.08 2010-11, Chelsea, CA 192: Apps 45, Gls 4, Asts 3, MoM 1, YC 5, RC 0, Avg 7.16 2011-12, Chelsea, CA 198: Apps 53 (2), Gls 9, Asts 2, MoM 3, YC 4, RC 0, Avg 7.45 Notes: With David Moyes switching Chelsea to 4-4-2, he flourishes more in the wider position, reaching 22 caps with his three goals, playing far better and winning three medals – Premiership, FA Cup and UEFA Cup. Left Mid 2 2006-07, Bandits, CA 150: Apps 44, Gls 11, Asts 9, MoM 3, YC 3, RC 0, Avg 7.61 Transfers to Portsmouth for 300k 2007-08, Portsmouth, CA 165: Apps 40, Gls 7, Asts 3, MoM 0, YC 1, RC 0, Avg 7.28 2008-09, Portsmouth, CA 180: Apps 48, Gls 6, Asts 9, MoM 8, YC 4, RC 0, Avg 7.52 Transfers to Man Utd for 11.5m 2009-10, Man Utd, CA 185: Apps 57, Gls 15, Asts 4, MoM 7, YC 4, RC 0, Avg 7.42 2010-11, Man Utd, CA 190: Apps 51, Gls 10, Asts 7, MoM 6, YC 1, RC 1, Avg 7.51 2011-12, Man Utd, CA 196: Apps 50, Gls 7, Asts 7, MoM 5, YC 0, RC 0, Avg 7.50 Notes: Plays only two games for England, but maintains an excellent record with eight goals in fifteen internationals. However, despite a very good individual season, Man Utd falter to seventh. Right Mid 1 2006-07, Bandits, CA 152: Apps 17 (19), Gls 6, Asts 2, MoM 1, YC 1, RC 0, Avg 7.00 Transfers to Chelsea on a free 2007-08, Chelsea, CA 165: Apps 12 (17), Gls 4, Asts 2, MoM 0, YC 1, RC 0, Avg 6.66 2008-09, Chelsea, CA 178: Apps 11 (11), Gls 2, Asts 1, MoM 0, YC 5, RC 0, Avg 6.45 2009-10, Chelsea, CA 190: Apps 15 (18), Gls 5, Asts 1, MoM 1, YC 3, RC 0, Avg 7.18 2010-11, Chelsea, CA 194: Apps 21 (19), Gls 5, Asts 1, MoM 1, YC 2, RC 0, Avg 7.18 2011-12, Chelsea, CA 200: Apps 43 (8), Gls 12, Asts 5, MoM 5, YC 2, RC 2, Avg 7.47 Notes: The extra man in midfield puts him back in form, winning seventeen caps with three goals, playing well, and sweeping medals in the Premiership, FA Cup and UEFA Cup. Right Mid 2 2006-07, Bandits, CA 150: Apps 40 (1), Gls 9, Asts 8, MoM 3, YC 5, RC 0, Avg 7.49 Transfers to Chelsea for 20k Loaned to Rangers 2007-08, Rangers, CA 166: Apps 49 (1), Gls 17, Asts 12, MoM 11, YC 16, RC 0, Avg 7.72 2008-09, Chelsea, CA 179: Apps 8 (13), Gls 4, Asts 2, MoM 0, YC 2, RC 0, Avg 6.67 2009-10, Chelsea, CA 182: Apps 12 (4), Gls 2, Asts 1, MoM 0, YC 3, RC 0, Avg 6.75 2010-11, Chelsea, CA 188: Apps 12 (5), Gls 5, Asts 1, MoM 0, YC 0, RC 0, Avg 7.18 2011-12, Chelsea, CA 196: Apps 20 (16), Gls 7, Asts 0, MoM 2, YC 3, RC 0, Avg 7.19 Notes: The good news is that the extra man in midfield gives him more playing chances, and that he wins a Premiership and FA Cup medal. The bad news is that he’s now been playing for two years on a rolling contract, and a paltry 1.8k a week, hasn’t been capped internationally, and stayed on the bench in the UEFA Cup final. 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 Notes: After a lack of playing time, he can hardly be blamed for Man Utd’s awful season, coming in 7th, but he at least picks up his second cap in the season his CA reaches 200. Centre Mid 2 2006-07, Bandits, CA 150: Apps 2, Gls 0, Asts 0, MoM 0, YC 0, RC 0, Avg 7.00 Transfers to Portsmouth on a free 2007-08, Portsmouth, CA 165: Apps 47, Gls 3, Asts 1, MoM 5, YC 7, RC 1, Avg 7.21 Transfers to Man Utd for 11.25m[/b} 2008-09, Man Utd, CA 180: Apps 33 (5), Gls 5, Asts 5, MoM 2, YC 4, RC 0, Avg 6.82 2009-10, Man Utd, CA 184: Apps 50 (2), Gls 11, Asts 6, MoM 3, YC 8, RC 0, Avg 7.58 2010-11, Man Utd, CA 189: Apps 45 (5), Gls 12, Asts 7, MoM 4, YC 6, RC 1, Avg 7.52 2011-12, Man Utd, CA 193: Apps 47 (1), Gls 5, Asts 4, MoM 4, YC 5, RC 1, Avg 7.46 Notes: Has another excellent personal season, but the team disappoint. Reaches twenty caps and scores his first international goal. Centre Mid 3 2006-07, Bandits, CA 150: Apps 40 (1), Gls 2, Asts 6, MoM 1, YC 4, RC 0, Avg 7.41 2007-08, Bandits, CA 165: Apps 53, Gls 9, Asts 9, MoM 8, YC 4, RC 0, Avg 7.45 Transfers to Man Utd for 975k[/b] 2008-09, Man Utd, CA 180: Apps 41 (2), Gls 8, Asts 6, MoM 2, YC 4, RC 0, Avg 7.00 2009-10, Man Utd, CA 186: Apps 36, Gls 6, Asts 5, MoM 9, YC 2, RC 0, Avg 7.75 2010-11, Man Utd, CA 194: Apps 43 (7), Gls 10, Asts 3, MoM 6, YC 5, RC 1, Avg 7.52 2011-12, Man Utd CA 200: Apps 47 (1), Gls 12, Asts 4, MoM 4, YC 5, RC 0, Avg 7.50 Notes: For the second season running, provides a formidable partnership with Centre Mid 2, leaving Centre Mid 1 out in the cold. Despite their performances, the team fail to deliver, but he reaches 27 caps and remains on four goals. Comes third in European Midfielder of the Year. Centre Mid 4 2006-07, Bandits, CA 152: Apps 54 (1), Gls 4, Asts 3, MoM 1, YC 4, RC 0, Avg 7.53 Transfers to Chelsea for 1.4m 2007-08, Chelsea, CA 165: Apps 42 (2), Gls 0, Asts 4, MoM 1, YC 4, RC 0, Avg 6.77 2008-09, Chelsea, CA 176: Apps 20 (10), Gls 3, Asts 7, MoM 0, YC 3, RC 0, Avg 6.73 2009-10, Chelsea, CA 187: Apps 35 (5), Gls 2, Asts 3, MoM 2, YC 4, RC 0, Avg 7.14 2010-11, Chelsea, CA 194: Apps 50 (1), Gls 2, Asts 5, MoM 1, YC 5, RC 0, Avg 7.24 2011-12, Chelsea, CA 197: Apps 57, Gls 3, Asts 11, MoM 3, YC 9, RC 1, Avg 7.54 Notes: Another midfielder let loose by the new Chelsea season, he has his best season to date, wins the Premiership, FA Cup and UEFA Cup, and reaches seven caps. With these midfielders now operating, Chelsea look unstoppable. Striker 1 2006-07, Bandits, CA 150: Apps 3 (32), Gls 7, Asts 0, MoM 2, YC 3, RC 0, Avg 6.91 Transfers to Chelsea on a free 2007-08, Chelsea, CA 165: Apps 36 (4), Gls 21, Asts 1, MoM 3, YC 5, RC 1, Avg 7.28 2008-09, Chelsea, CA 179: Apps 23 (9), Gls 18, Asts 2, MoM 4, YC 4, RC 1, Avg 7.31 2009-10, Chelsea, CA 189: Apps 11 (13), Gls 8, Asts 2, MoM 2, YC 2, RC 0, Avg 7.21 2010-11, Chelsea, CA 193: Apps 32 (4), Gls 21, Asts 1, MoM 2, YC 2, RC 0, Avg 7.56 2011-12, Chelsea, CA 199: Apps 39 (7), Gls 21, Asts 4, MoM 2, YC 1, RC 0, Avg 7.61 Notes: What a season. A stunning personal campaign both at domestic and international level, he scores at more than a goal a game for England and reaches 23 goals in 22 games. Wins a Premiership medal, but heartbreak at the last as a broken ankle rules him out of the FA Cup final, the UEFA Cup final and the European Championships. Striker 2 2006-07, Bandits, CA 151: Apps 55, Gls 37, Asts 3, MoM 6, YC 5, RC 0, Avg 8.11 Transfers to Chelsea for 100k 2007-08, Chelsea, CA 165: Apps 26 (7), Gls 20, Asts 0, MoM 3, YC 1, RC 0, Avg 7.15 2008-09, Chelsea, CA 179: Apps 22, Gls 13, Asts 2, MoM 3, YC 0, RC 0, Avg 7.55 2009-10, Chelsea, CA 184: Apps 52 (1), Gls 31, Asts 3, MoM 9, YC 3, RC 1, Avg 7.89 2010-11, Chelsea, CA 188: Apps 52 (1), Gls 31, Asts 4, MoM 6, YC 5, RC 0, Avg 7.83 2011-12, Chelsea, CA 196: Apps 54, Gls 34, Asts 5, MoM 10, YC 9, RC 0, Avg 7.98 Notes: Just when you thought he couldn’t improve, he does, with an amazing season capped with three medals – Premiership, FA Cup and UEFA Cup, a competition in which he blew the rest away. Now has seven goals in seventeen internationals. Striker 3 2006-07, Bandits, CA 150: Apps 1 (25), Gls 2, Asts 0, MoM 0, YC 0, RC 0, Avg 6.58 Transfers to Chelsea on a free Loaned to Sheff Utd 2007-08, Sheff Utd, CA 165: Apps 30, Gls 20, Asts 3, MoM 8, YC 2, RC 0, Avg 7.77 2007-08, Chelsea, CA 165: Apps 3, Gls 3, Asts 2, MoM 0, YC 1, RC 0, Avg 7.67 2008-09, Chelsea, CA 181: Apps 26 (5), Gls 17, Asts 2, MoM 3, YC 3, RC 0, Avg 7.29 2009-10, Chelsea, CA 185: Apps 28 (8), Gls 17, Asts 2, MoM 3, YC 5, RC 1, Avg 7.61 2010-11, Chelsea, CA 190: Apps 6 (12), Gls 5, Asts 0, MoM 1, YC 1, RC 0, Avg 7.00 2011-12, Chelsea, CA 196: Apps 30 (9), Gls 22, Asts 1, MoM 2, YC 2, RC 0, Avg 7.44 Notes: Plays much more this season with Chelsea having so many games, and wins a Premiership, FA Cup and UEFA Cup medal. Now has six goals in ten internationals. Striker 4 2006-07, Bandits, CA 150: Apps 55 (2), Gls 31, Asts 2, MoM 5, YC 4, RC 0, Avg 7.91 2007-08, Bandits, CA 166: Apps 2, Gls 4, Asts 0, MoM 2, YC 0, RC 0, Avg 9.00 Transfers to Liverpool on a free 2007-08, Liverpool, CA 166: Apps 46 (1), Gls 23, Asts 4, MoM 5, YC 3, RC 1, Avg 7.34 2008-09, Liverpool, CA 180: Apps 52, Gls 26, Asts 0, MoM 6, YC 4, RC 0, Avg 7.52 2009-10, Liverpool, CA 190: Apps 45, Gls 25, Asts 1, MoM 11, YC 6, RC 0, Avg 7.87 2010-11, Liverpool, CA 194: Apps 53, Gls 31, Asts 2, MoM 9, YC 6, RC 1, Avg 7.83 2011-12, Liverpool, CA 200: Apps 58, Gls 42, Asts 5, MoM 14, YC 5, RC 0, Avg 8.07 Notes: The best player so far, and the first to top the 8.00 average, he comes a massive ten goals ahead of anyone in the Premiership, including the Chelsea players, and also comes in top player. Reaches 29 goals in 33 internationals and will probably be his country’s leading scorer by his mid-20s. Liverpool finish second. Comes second in European Striker of the Year and World Footballer of the Year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kipfizh Posted February 6, 2007 Author Share Posted February 6, 2007 Bad player reports Idiot A 2006-07, Tottenham, CA 150: Apps 47, Gls 8, Asts 8, MoM 7, YC 4, RC 2, Avg 7.34 2007-08, Tottenham, CA 165: Apps 39, Gls 3, Asts 6, MoM 2, YC 9, RC 1, Avg 7.21 2008-09, Tottenham, CA 177: Apps 1, Gls 0, Asts 0, MoM 0, YC 0, RC 0, Avg 7.00 Transfers to Fiorentina for 13.25m 2008-09, Fiorentina, CA 177: Apps 34, Gls 5, Asts 5, MoM 3, YC 0, RC 0, Avg 7.56 2009-10, Fiorentina, CA 184: Apps 37, Gls 6, Asts 6, MoM 2, YC 5, RC 4, Avg 7.41 2010-11, Fiorentina, CA 190: Apps 39, Gls 10, Asts 4, MoM 8, YC 3, RC 1, Avg 7.72 2011-12, Fiorentina, CA 197: Apps 7, Gls 3, Asts 0, MoM 0, YC 0, RC 0, Avg 8.14 Notes: Bizarre. Fiorentina do not play in Europe, and as I’m not running the Italian league I can’t tell why he played so little. Played very well when he did. Next time, I’ll run all the leagues. This season though, he did skip training and get fined. Idiot B 2006-07, Newcastle, CA 150: Apps 46, Gls 1, Asts 7, MoM 1, YC 5, RC 3, Avg 7.30 Transfers to West Ham for 11.5m 2007-08, West Ham, CA 165: Apps 40, Gls 5, Asts 3, MoM 2, YC 6, RC 0, Avg 7.13 2008-09, West Ham, CA 177: Apps 42, Gls 2, Asts 3, MoM 2, YC 3, RC 2, Avg 7.29 2009-10, West Ham, CA 185: Apps 49, Gls 3, Asts 7, MoM 6, YC 2, RC 0, Avg 7.35 2010-11, West Ham, CA 193: Apps 42 (2), Gls 4, Asts 5, MoM 4, YC 5, RC 0, Avg 7.20 2011-12, West Ham, CA 197: Apps 32, Gls 5, Asts 2, MoM 3, YC 6, RC 1, Avg 7.22 Notes: Started the season by skipping training, then in September indicated that he wanted to leave on a Bosman in the summer. Then skipped training again, and sulked for the rest of the season. As yet, no-one’s come in for him, but he’s rejecting contracts out of hand, so surely his time at Upton Park is over. Now has nineteen caps and three goals. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kipfizh Posted February 6, 2007 Author Share Posted February 6, 2007 Other stats England again had a perfect record in internationals, winning eight out of eight in the qualifiers without conceding a goal. They’ve now not conceded a competitive goal since being knocked out of the European Championships four summers ago. They’ll be confident of putting that right this season. Chelsea, in their new 4-4-2 formation, whipped the competition in the league, and cruised it. Champions Newcastle showed that they were a flash in the pan, coming a lowly 11th, while Man Utd struggled to 7th. Premiership Chelsea also won the FA Cup and the UEFA Cup, beating Sunderland (on penalties) and Real Madrid in the finals, while Leeds took the League Cup over Liverpool and Arsenal beat Milan to retain the Champions League. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kipfizh Posted February 6, 2007 Author Share Posted February 6, 2007 Summary After a few seasons of steady progress, it all unwound spectacularly for the Bandits. They made no signings in the summer, and had a dreadful season, falling all the way down to 18th. The manager was sacked, and replaced by his assistant, but he doesn’t look anything special, and is also built in the ultra cautious mode of his predecessor. Without having the ambition, will the Bandits ever make their move? Or the way things are going, will their move be back down? A profile of the two managers – Justin Edinburgh, the sacked man, and his replacement, Steve Brackstone. Do you think it’s an improvement? Justin Edinburgh Steve Brackstone With Jose Mourinho leaving at the start of the season for Lyon, David Moyes was appointed Chelsea manager, and immediately switched to 4-4-2. The wide men played out wide, and their solitary central midfield star partnered Michael Essien for most of the season. As a result, they went from also rans to treble winners, albeit with Europe being the UEFA Cup. Will they continue to dominate now the tactics appear right? Man Utd went back the other way – after a season of apparent improvement, they fell back down to seventh and can’t seem to put a run together. Can they improve? But it was even worse for Newcastle. After one season of unexpected success, they proved that it was a fluke, falling out of the top half entirely, which has to be one of the most dramatic falls ever seen from champions. For those interested in the squad, it was as follows: Newcastle The only loss of note from the previous season was Martins, who joined Juventus on a Bosman having scored 18 goals in the title season. Again, no player moved, but that looks likely to change this time round, with Idiot B’s contract at Upton Park a month away from expiring. Also, Goalkeeper 1 has just one year left and is refusing to re-sign. And what of Right Mid 2? Now playing with a contract for two years, and a terrible wage, he’s still not playing much. Will his be an unfulfilled career? Idiot A is still behaving well, although I’m beginning to suspect that’s because I’m not running the Italian league in details, rather than anything on his part. He has skipped training once, and barely played in a season where Fiorentina were not even in Europe. Idiot B is surely about to move clubs, but who will have him? He’s been as disruptive as ever, and hasn’t yet fulfilled his playing potential. Last season’s summer questions answered Q: Will Chelsea’s drop continue? A: No – David Moyes came in for Jose Mourinho, who had left for Lyon, switched to a 4-4-2, and they dominated. Q: Can Newcastle sustain success without any stars? A: No – they fell badly to 11th after a disastrous flop. Q: Will the Bandits go up? A: No, they were dreadful this season. Q: Will anyone move? A: For the second season running, no. Even Right Mid 2, who has been playing without a contract for two years now. Q: Will the wide men at Chelsea leave? A: They have no reason to now. Q: Will England ever concede a goal? A: Not this season, but there’s a tournament coming up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kipfizh Posted February 6, 2007 Author Share Posted February 6, 2007 Bandits squad General Stats A largely unchanged squad, but they seem to have some talent about them. Finance Overview Interested Players Finances still look excellent, and there are still players interested in joining. Question is – will the new manager spend in his first transfer window? Top 20 in Squad (sorted by CA) Name, Pos, Age, CA-PA Kinch, ST, 22, 118-119 (+3) Atkinson, GK, 21, 115-116 (+1) Terrell, MLC, 24, 105-118 (+3) Mills, DC, 19, 103-113 (+12) Rowe, MR, 25, 103-110 (+3) Bloomfield, AM RC, 21, 102-108 (+8) Liversidge, D/AM L, 22, 100-109 (+4) Hendry, MC, 25, 96-101 (+5) Riley, DC, 25, 95-100 (-1) Wells, ST, 21, 95-97 (+2) Fuller, DR, DM, 27, 88-98 (-2) Stothard, DR, 23, 86-95 (+1) Warrender, DR, 26, 86-86 (0) Henry, DM, 19, 79-87 – New entry in top 20, youth from 3 seasons ago Elding, ST, 30, 78-95 (0) Thornton, AM LC, 19, 76-90 (+4) Brown, AM RC, FC, 28, 75-90 (0) Pejic, DC, 29, 74-99 (0) Gulliver, AM RL, 19, 74-93 – New entry in top 20, youth from 2 seasons ago McGrath, AM L, 30, 74-90 (-4) Players in last season’s top 20 who have left the club: Steele, MC, 20, 83-99 Gore, DM, 19, 77-93 On the most part, the young players are improving, so it’s a mystery as to why they are faltering so badly. Players such as Mills are flying, and with youths beginning to break into the top 20, the squad should continue to improve for some time yet. Will it? Will they bring in some excellent kids with high PA? They have a keeper with 115 PA, and 65 CA, but he’s only 16. CA of X or above: 190 : 0, 0, 0 180 : 0, 0, 0 170 : 0, 0, 0 160 : 0, 0, 0 150 : 0, 0, 0 140 : 0, 0, 0 130 : 0, 0, 0 120 : 0, 0, 0 110 : 0, 2, 2 100 : 2, 4, 7 90 : 7, 11, 10 80 : 13, 14, 13 70 : 19, 22, 21 60 : 26, 26, 25 50 : 30, 31, 31 Improvement at the top end (100+ CA), but much the same below that. It’s time to bring in more players. Will they this summer? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kipfizh Posted February 6, 2007 Author Share Posted February 6, 2007 My shortlist of 24 players now looks like this: Shortlist Key questions for this season: Will Chelsea win the big treble? Will the Bandits go up? Will the Bandits go down? Will Right Mid 2 ever leave or sign a new contract? Where will Idiot B go? Will England sweep the European Championships? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottM Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 Just a note on running many more leagues in a higher detail. I am running a very slow and cumbersome game which involves most of the leagues in the game. I can highly recommend it to people who have the resources or patience to run a fuller game as the competition of the game World is far richer than just running a handful of leagues. Club and International football is a richer experience with not just the top 10 European teams dominating precedings year after year. I started in Serie C2 and intend to hop around Europe if I get success, but it took 2 seasons to make my team competitive. My laptop finally ground to a halt after two seasons, so I've transfered it to my PC now and intend to run a less taxing game on the laptop. I'm sure if you run the top European leagues, The players you create will also have richer careers with far more scope to club hop. Plus having a Super England team will be less likely. Great work Kipfizh anyway. Scott M Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
koertvs Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 Hey Kipfizh, I've run a little experiment about staff, i have tried to create perfect staff but i met some difficulties from which I think you will also met them. creating perfect staff isn't just simply setting everything to 20. I think you will need some pre-testing before you can create the staff who will come close to perfect. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DS Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 Originally posted by koertvs:Hey Kipfizh, I've run a little experiment about staff, i have tried to create perfect staff but i met some difficulties from which I think you will also met them. creating perfect staff isn't just simply setting everything to 20. I think you will need some pre-testing before you can create the staff who will come close to perfect. Its the same thing as with players...you cant make them perfect as Kipfizh found out when making the players for his experiment. Anyway all a good manager needs is judging player ability, judging player potential, tactical knowledge and man management. A manager also requires good hidden attributes such as buying players and things like that. A manager dosnt really need a lot of attributes to be high such as physiotherapy and the coaching skills and also the hidden attributes that relate to being a chairman. So it is possible to make a manager that is perfect at managing. He would just have 20s in the skills important for a manager. It should be easy to figure out which of the attributes that are hidden in game are important for managing. I havnt really had a look at them since I have never edited staff but there are some like buying players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
koertvs Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Originally posted by DS:<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by koertvs: Hey Kipfizh, I've run a little experiment about staff, i ...you can create the staff who will come close to perfect. Its the same thing as with players...you cant make them perfect as Kipfizh found out when making the players for his experiment. Anyway all a good manager needs is judging player ability, judging player potential, tactical knowledge and man management. A manager also requires good hidden attributes such as buying players and things like that. A manager dosnt really need a lot of attributes to be high such as physiotherapy and the coaching skills and also the hidden attributes that relate to being a chairman. So it is possible to make a manager that is perfect at managing. He would just have 20s in the skills important for a manager. It should be easy to figure out which of the attributes that are hidden in game are important for managing. I havnt really had a look at them since I have never edited staff but there are some like buying players. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Yes, you are partially right, but there are some attributes, like hardness of training, and all tactics attributes that are hard to make perfect. I've tried to make a perfect player and that's more simple i think then perfect staff. But maybe my own unabilitie must be blamed for that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DS Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Originally posted by koertvs:<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by DS: <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by koertvs: Hey Kipfizh, I've run a little experiment about staff, i ...you can create the staff who will come close to perfect. Its the same thing as with players...you cant make them perfect as Kipfizh found out when making the players for his experiment. Anyway all a good manager needs is judging player ability, judging player potential, tactical knowledge and man management. A manager also requires good hidden attributes such as buying players and things like that. A manager dosnt really need a lot of attributes to be high such as physiotherapy and the coaching skills and also the hidden attributes that relate to being a chairman. So it is possible to make a manager that is perfect at managing. He would just have 20s in the skills important for a manager. It should be easy to figure out which of the attributes that are hidden in game are important for managing. I havnt really had a look at them since I have never edited staff but there are some like buying players. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Yes, you are partially right, but there are some attributes, like hardness of training, and all tactics attributes that are hard to make perfect. I've tried to make a perfect player and that's more simple i think then perfect staff. But maybe my own unabilitie must be blamed for that. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Well it might be impossible since even with CA of 200 not all stats can be 20. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kipfizh Posted February 7, 2007 Author Share Posted February 7, 2007 I'll give full details of staff as I get them, it's not necessarily making 'perfect' staff, more making extreme staff. I have to laugh though, it seems some things never changes - after conceding their first competitive goal for four years in a 1-1 group stage draw with France, England reaches the dreaded quarter finals where they so often go out, usually on penalties. Their opponents? Germany. I bet you can guess the rest.... After outshooting the Germans 26-2, with 14-0 in the 'on target' column, it finished 0-0. And even these stars can't beat the Germans from the spot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolcityfan_06 Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 can you upload the database for me please or sent it to me via email aswell, cheers. and can sumone help me as my editor doesnt work it says sumthing about i have got the wrong disc in there wen i have got the fm disc in there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DS Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Originally posted by bristolcityfan_06:can you upload the database for me please or sent it to me via email aswell, cheers. and can sumone help me as my editor doesnt work it says sumthing about i have got the wrong disc in there wen i have got the fm disc in there. The editor dosnt require the FM disc... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amaroq Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Originally posted by kipfizh:I'll give full details of staff as I get them, it's not necessarily making 'perfect' staff, more making extreme staff. I have to laugh though, it seems some things never changes - after conceding their first competitive goal for four years in a 1-1 group stage draw with France, England reaches the dreaded quarter finals where they so often go out, usually on penalties. Their opponents? Germany. I bet you can guess the rest.... After outshooting the Germans 26-2, with 14-0 in the 'on target' column, it finished 0-0. And even these stars can't beat the Germans from the spot. FB. And people say the game isn't realistic... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk42 Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 to make sure you stay motivated in keeping us updated, have one of these kipfizh ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DS Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 Originally posted by mk42:to make sure you stay motivated in keeping us updated, have one of these kipfizh ... and a few more from me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
koertvs Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 Originally posted by DS:<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by mk42: to make sure you stay motivated in keeping us updated, have one of these kipfizh ... and a few more from me </div></BLOCKQUOTE> I agree with you, this thread is the best i've read on this forum Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
waz_nufc_awk Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 Originally posted by koertvs:<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by DS: <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by mk42: to make sure you stay motivated in keeping us updated, have one of these kipfizh ... and a few more from me </div></BLOCKQUOTE> I agree with you, this thread is the best i've read on this forum </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Hear, Hear... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kipfizh Posted February 13, 2007 Author Share Posted February 13, 2007 Sorry all, I'm got a project deadline today and have been working all hours going, normal service will be resumed soon.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonic2006 Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 BRILLIANT! Supposed to be working but have spent an hour on that, wow cannot wait to see if the Bandits can recover after a dire season! Anybody wanna go to a T-shirt making website and make some 'The Bandits' T-shirts? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DS Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 Originally posted by Sonic2006:BRILLIANT! Supposed to be working but have spent an hour on that, wow cannot wait to see if the Bandits can recover after a dire season! Anybody wanna go to a T-shirt making website and make some 'The Bandits' T-shirts? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen.welstead Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marzzi Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 Awesome thread Quite simply the best read i've found on this site Can't wait for the next update KUTGW Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warrenwwr Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 kipfizh would you post the profiles of your two star GK's? 7 seasons into my game and my GK never averages overr 7 so i'm interested in what these guys look like (they don't have all 20's do they?) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oSa Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 Originally posted by Warrenwwr:kipfizh would you post the profiles of your two star GK's? 7 seasons into my game and my GK never averages overr 7 so i'm interested in what these guys look like (they don't have all 20's do they?) When Buffon was injured in my Juventus challenge, i had to pick Bellardi, who is at loan from Reggina. Although his atrributes are far worse than Buffon, he got better averages (7.67) than Buffon (7.14). So i don't think the attributes are the most important factor that determines the averages. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FcPoliFan Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 I've seen some of the weirdest things happen in FM, with players who look as if they couldn't score with an empty goal given their stats ended up league goalscoarers and same applies to goalies what their performances are concerned. Anyway I often havte the feeling that goalie marks are screwed up. If you don't concede a goal, to my mind you deserve a 7. If you make 3 decent saves your worth an 8. If you do 5 big saves your worth a nine. If you do over 8, I'd start expecting 10s. Most other things a goalie does are irreleveant as long as he doesn't concede. I wouldn't mind so much if some marks weren't absolutely weird and out of context - more like silly exceptions to these harsh goalie standards. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruudfood Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 Great thread. A few thoughts from me... I've often been of the opinion that reputation was a bit screwed up on FM and I suppose this confirms it. IMO clubs (and players) should have a short term and long term reputation. So for example, the historically big clubs (Man Utd, Arsenal, Liverpool, AC Milan, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Juve, Bayern, etc) all have good long-term reputations based on the trophies won domestically and continentally and financial power. However, there are also clubs that have a good short-term reputation based on rhe same criteria. So Chelsea, for example, haven't historically been known as a big club in Europe. But because of their financial strength, they have gained a good short-term reputation which they have been able to use to attract the likes of Ballack and Shevchenko. They have seen that they are a club on the rise because of their short term reputation and it's been an attractive proposition for them. The same should be true of the Bandits. It isn't! And this shows how reputation in FM is flawed in FM. I expect the Bandits to be able to attract better players more slowly, over, say, a 10-year period, but that really shouldn't be the case. Apart from that I think the experiment is as expected with regards to the players: - The cream rises to the top - If played in their natural positions they will do well - Their CA rises over time and as they play more games It would be interesting, as said before, to see how the Bandits do with a better manager/coaches/scouts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kipfizh Posted February 18, 2007 Author Share Posted February 18, 2007 Firstly, sorry it took so long between updates, work has gone mad. To answer a few questions, the keepers were designed with all 20s, but this was adjusted by the game so they have mostly 16s and 17s. The reputation problem seems to be the conclusion from this experiment so far, but on to the next season.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kipfizh Posted February 18, 2007 Author Share Posted February 18, 2007 Season 2012-13 Club report 2006-07 English Conference South: (Pos 1), P 42, W 30, D 6, L 6, F 82, A 29, GD +53, Pts 96 (Media Prediction: 22nd) FA Cup: 2nd Round FA Trophy: Winners 2007-08 English National Conference: (Pos 7), P 46, W 22, D 8, L 16, F 68, A 55, GD +13, Pts 74 (Media Prediction: 22nd) FA Cup: 1st Round FA Trophy: Finalist 2008-09 English National Conference: (Pos 7), P 46, W 19, D 12, L 15, F 73, A 65, GD +8, Pts 69 (Media Prediction: 17th) FA Cup: 4th Qualifying Round FA Trophy: 1st Round 2009-10 English National Conference: (Pos 9), P 46, W 19, D 12, L 15, F 58, A 57, GD +1, Pts 69 (Media Prediction: 10th) FA Cup: 4th Qualifying Round FA Trophy: 3rd Round 2010-11 English National Conference: (Pos 6), P 46, W 21, D 10, L 15, F 75, A 55, GD +20, Pts 73 (Media Prediction: 12th) FA Cup: 1st Round FA Trophy: 4th Round 2011-12 English National Conference: (Pos 18), P 46, W 16, D 9, L 21, F 59, A 66, GD -7, Pts 57 (Media Prediction: 8th) FA Cup: 2nd Round FA Trophy: 3rd Round 2012-13 English National Conference: (Pos 5), P 46, W 21, D 11, L 14, F 67, A 52, GD +15, Pts 74 (Media Prediction: 16th) League FA Cup: 2nd Round FA Trophy: 4th Round A much improved season from the same bunch of players suggests that perhaps the new manager will help the club more than his predecessor. For the first time the Bandits sneaked into the playoffs, although for the first half of the season they were sitting even higher. A 5-0 aggregate defeat to Morecambe in the semi finals put paid to any promotion hopes, but it was their highest position to date. Their combined cup run was also the best in years, with good progress made in both competitions. No signings were made, other than a few youth promotions, but with stability achieved, will the new manager now push on? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kipfizh Posted February 18, 2007 Author Share Posted February 18, 2007 Good 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 Notes: Blackburn have a successful season, finishing a solid mid table and winning the FA Cup, but it’s not enough for the young keeper as he agrees to join Arsenal when his contract expires in July. Adds five more caps to reach fifteen. 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 Notes: Is now the regular England goalkeeper with 36 caps. But concedes a lot of goals for his club, who slip to mid table. Still comes third in European Goalkeeper of the Year. 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 Notes: Another solid season, now has 23 caps and two goals. Left Back 2 2006-07, Bandits, CA 153: Apps 51 (1), Gls 0, Asts 2, MoM 1, YC 5, RC 0, Avg 7.46 Transfers to Liverpool for 40k 2007-08, Liverpool, CA 165: Apps 40 (1), Gls 1, Asts 4, MoM 0, YC 5, RC 1, Avg 6.73 2008-09, Liverpool, CA 179: Apps 50, Gls 0, Asts 6, MoM 3, YC 6, RC 1, Avg 7.30 2009-10, Liverpool, CA 183: Apps 47, Gls 3, Asts 7, MoM 3, YC 5, RC 0, Avg 7.38 2010-11, Liverpool, CA 192: Apps 53, Gls 3, Asts 4, MoM 7, YC 2, RC 1, Avg 7.47 2011-12, Liverpool, CA 198: Apps 53, Gls 0, Asts 7, MoM 1, YC 3, RC 1, Avg 7.23 2012-13, Liverpool, CA 200: Apps 55, Gls 3, Asts 2, MoM 1, YC 8, RC 2, Avg 7.29 Notes: For the third consecutive season, Liverpool come second, throwing away the league again as they blow a four point lead with two games remaining to let Chelsea in. Reaches eighteen caps. Right Back 1 2006-07, Bandits, CA 154: Apps 4, Gls 0, Asts 2, MoM 2, YC 0, RC 0, Avg 8.00 Transfers to Newcastle for 400k 2007-08, Newcastle, CA 165: Apps 39, Gls 1, Asts 1, MoM 0, YC 4, RC 1, Avg 7.18 2008-09, Newcastle, CA 181: Apps 46, Gls 1, Asts 5, MoM 2, YC 5, RC 0, Avg 7.28 2009-10, Newcastle, CA 187: Apps 3, Gls 0, Asts 0, MoM 0, YC 1, RC 0, Avg 7.00 Transfers to Chelsea for 27.5m 2009-10, Chelsea, CA 187: Apps 48, Gls 0, Asts 2, MoM 1, YC 5, RC 1, Avg 7.27 2010-11, Chelsea, CA 190: Apps 53, Gls 0, Asts 3, MoM 2, YC 1, RC 0, Avg 7.39 2011-12, Chelsea, CA 197: Apps 60, Gls 1, Asts 9, MoM 2, YC 8, RC 1, Avg 7.55 2012-13, Chelsea, CA 200: Apps 54, Gls 0, Asts 4, MoM 1, YC 3, RC 0, Avg 7.20 Notes: After Chelsea claimed a treble of sorts last season, they follow it up with another this season. This time around it was the Champions League, the Premiership and the League Cup. The young defender picks up two medals as he misses the League Cup final, but reaches 22 caps after another decent season. European Defender of the Year. Right Back 2 2006-07, Bandits, CA 155: Apps 50, Gls 1, Asts 7, MoM 5, YC 6, RC 1, Avg 7.70 Transfers to Liverpool for 24k 2007-08, Liverpool, CA 166: Apps 29 (8), Gls 1, Asts 6, MoM 4, YC 3, RC 0, Avg 7.03 2008-09, Liverpool, CA 178: Apps 51 (1), Gls 2, Asts 2, MoM 0, YC 4, RC 1, Avg 7.15 2009-10, Liverpool, CA 188: Apps 49 (1), Gls 4, Asts 2, MoM 3, YC 3, RC 0, Avg 7.34 2010-11, Liverpool, CA 195: Apps 54 (1), Gls 1, Asts 6, MoM 4, YC 4, RC 1, Avg 7.51 2011-12, Liverpool, CA 200: Apps 52 (1), Gls 2, Asts 2, MoM 2, YC 3, RC 2, Avg 7.38 2012-13, Liverpool, CA 200: Apps 54, Gls 0, Asts 2, MoM 6, YC 7, RC 1, Avg 7.54 Notes: Very impressive season as he takes his international tally to 22, and claims the World Footballer of the Year and World Player of the Year prizes. Centre Back 1 2006-07, Bandits, CA 152: Apps 17 (6), Gls 1, Asts 7, MoM 3, YC 2, RC 0, Avg 7.57 Transfers to Tottenham on a free 2007-08, Tottenham, CA 166: Apps 40, Gls 1, Asts 1, MoM 1, YC 4, RC 0, Avg 7.00 2008-09, Tottenham, CA 181: Apps 41, Gls 1, Asts 1, MoM 3, YC 2, RC 1, Avg 7.22 Transfers to Milan on a free 2009-10, Milan, CA 187: Apps 31, Gls 4, Asts 5, MoM 6, YC 2, RC 0, Avg 7.32 2010-11, Milan, CA 192: Apps 52, Gls 3, Asts 1, MoM 1, YC 3, RC 0, Avg 7.25 2011-12, Milan, CA 196: Apps 46, Gls 2, Asts 1, MoM 6, YC 5, RC 4, Avg 7.48 2012-13, Milan, CA 200: Apps 35, Gls 10, Asts 5, MoM 2, YC 9, RC 2, Avg 7.46 Notes: Adds another nine caps to reach 31 with one goal, but for the second season running has a poor disciplinary record in Italy. However, he is becoming a strong goalscoring defender, reaching double figures in a highly impressive campaign. Third in European Defender of the Year. Centre Back 2 2006-07, Bandits, CA 151: Apps 3 (5), Gls 0, Asts 0, MoM 1, YC 1, RC 0, Avg 7.25 Transfers to Arsenal on a free 2007-08, Arsenal, CA 166: Apps 49, Gls 1, Asts 4, MoM 3, YC 7, RC 0, Avg 7.02 2008-09, Arsenal, CA 177: Apps 52, Gls 0, Asts 3, MoM 3, YC 3, RC 1, Avg 7.19 2009-10, Arsenal, CA 184: Apps 51, Gls 0, Asts 3, MoM 0, YC 2, RC 1, Avg 6.98 2010-11, Arsenal, CA 190: Apps 49, Gls 0, Asts 5, MoM 4, YC 5, RC 0, Avg 7.02 2011-12, Arsenal, CA 194: Apps 53, Gls 3, Asts 5, MoM 7, YC 5, RC 1, Avg 7.34 2012-13, Arsenal, CA 199: Apps 49, Gls 0, Asts 0, MoM 3, YC 5, RC 2, Avg 7.33 Notes: Adds only one more cap to reach 21 with one goal, but has a good season for his club, winning the Super Cup and World Club Championships. Centre Back 3 2006-07, Bandits, CA 150: Apps 49 (3), Gls 0, Asts 5, MoM 5, YC 3, RC 0, Avg 7.77 Transfers to Chelsea for 55k 2007-08, Chelsea, CA 166: Apps 23 (12), Gls 0, Asts 2, MoM 1, YC 5, RC 0, Avg 6.89 2008-09, Chelsea, CA 180: Apps 20 (6), Gls 0, Asts 4, MoM 3, YC 1, RC 0, Avg 6.96 2009-10, Chelsea, CA 189: Apps 22 (9), Gls 0, Asts 3, MoM 2, YC 2, RC 0, Avg 7.19 2010-11, Chelsea, CA 191: Apps 39 (3), Gls 0, Asts 4, MoM 5, YC 3, RC 1, Avg 7.40 2011-12, Chelsea, CA 197: Apps 41 (3), Gls 2, Asts 4, MoM 4, YC 1, RC 0, Avg 7.61 2012-13, Chelsea, CA 199: Apps 51 (2), Gls 1, Asts 2, MoM 2, YC 3, RC 1, Avg 7.47 Notes: Has a season to remember – wins the treble of the League Cup, Champions League and Premiership, and finally gets rewarded at international level, winning nine caps and scoring once. Career is really taking off now. Centre Back 4 2006-07, Bandits, CA 152: Apps 45 (1), Gls 0, Asts 4, MoM 5, YC 6, RC 0, Avg 7.80 Transfers to Chelsea for 28k 2007-08, Chelsea, CA 165: Apps 32 (4), Gls 2, Asts 2, MoM 3, YC 5, RC 0, Avg 7.14 2008-09, Chelsea, CA 179: Apps 28 (4), Gls 1, Asts 1, MoM 0, YC 4, RC 0, Avg 6.84 2009-10, Chelsea, CA 189: Apps 32 (4), Gls 2, Asts 3, MoM 1, YC 3, RC 0, Avg 7.50 2010-11, Chelsea, CA 199: Apps 23 (11), Gls 1, Asts 2, MoM 1, YC 1, RC 0, Avg 7.29 2011-12, Chelsea, CA 200: Apps 53 (1), Gls 2, Asts 4, MoM 4, YC 10, RC 0, Avg 7.67 2012-13, Chelsea, CA 200: Apps 55, Gls 2, Asts 7, MoM 8, YC 4, RC 0, Avg 7.62 Notes: Adds two more caps to reach thirteen, and wins the Premiership, the League Cup and the Premiership. Comes second in European Defender of the Year, and third in both World Player of the Year and World Footballer of the Year. Pretty spectacular stuff. Left Mid 1 2006-07, Bandits, CA 151: Apps 13, Gls 3, Asts 1, MoM 0, YC 0, RC 0, Avg 7.15 Transfers to Man Utd for 170k 2007-08, Man Utd, CA 165: Apps 39 (3), Gls 9, Asts 9, MoM 4, YC 6, RC 0, Avg 7.19 Transfers to Chelsea for 10.5m 2008-09, Chelsea, CA 180: Apps 48, Gls 7, Asts 1, MoM 1, YC 4, RC 2, Avg 6.73 2009-10, Chelsea, CA 188: Apps 48, Gls 4, Asts 6, MoM 3, YC 2, RC 0, Avg 7.08 2010-11, Chelsea, CA 192: Apps 45, Gls 4, Asts 3, MoM 1, YC 5, RC 0, Avg 7.16 2011-12, Chelsea, CA 198: Apps 53 (2), Gls 9, Asts 2, MoM 3, YC 4, RC 0, Avg 7.45 2012-13, Chelsea, CA 200: Apps 56, Gls 8, Asts 4, MoM 4, YC 5, RC 0, Avg 7.48 Notes: Continues to shine in a 4-4-2, and wins the Champions League, Premiership and League Cup, while lifting his tally to 33 international caps, and five goals. Third in European Midfielder of the Year, and European Footballer of the Year. Left Mid 2 2006-07, Bandits, CA 150: Apps 44, Gls 11, Asts 9, MoM 3, YC 3, RC 0, Avg 7.61 Transfers to Portsmouth for 300k 2007-08, Portsmouth, CA 165: Apps 40, Gls 7, Asts 3, MoM 0, YC 1, RC 0, Avg 7.28 2008-09, Portsmouth, CA 180: Apps 48, Gls 6, Asts 9, MoM 8, YC 4, RC 0, Avg 7.52 Transfers to Man Utd for 11.5m 2009-10, Man Utd, CA 185: Apps 57, Gls 15, Asts 4, MoM 7, YC 4, RC 0, Avg 7.42 2010-11, Man Utd, CA 190: Apps 51, Gls 10, Asts 7, MoM 6, YC 1, RC 1, Avg 7.51 2011-12, Man Utd, CA 196: Apps 50, Gls 7, Asts 7, MoM 5, YC 0, RC 0, Avg 7.50 2012-13, Man Utd, CA 200: Apps 50, Gls 8, Asts 12, MoM 6, YC 4, RC 0, Avg 7.72 Notes: Has a stunning season for his club, but they fall badly and having sat in the relegation zone for most of the season, manage to stay up at the death. Reaches 22 caps with eight goals. Right Mid 1 2006-07, Bandits, CA 152: Apps 17 (19), Gls 6, Asts 2, MoM 1, YC 1, RC 0, Avg 7.00 Transfers to Chelsea on a free 2007-08, Chelsea, CA 165: Apps 12 (17), Gls 4, Asts 2, MoM 0, YC 1, RC 0, Avg 6.66 2008-09, Chelsea, CA 178: Apps 11 (11), Gls 2, Asts 1, MoM 0, YC 5, RC 0, Avg 6.45 2009-10, Chelsea, CA 190: Apps 15 (18), Gls 5, Asts 1, MoM 1, YC 3, RC 0, Avg 7.18 2010-11, Chelsea, CA 194: Apps 21 (19), Gls 5, Asts 1, MoM 1, YC 2, RC 0, Avg 7.18 2011-12, Chelsea, CA 200: Apps 43 (8), Gls 12, Asts 5, MoM 5, YC 2, RC 2, Avg 7.47 2012-13, Chelsea, CA 200: Apps 54 (1), Gls 8, Asts 7, MoM 7, YC 6, RC 0, Avg 7.58 Notes: Another great season as he flourishes in the 4-4-2, winning the Premiership, Champions League and League Cup, while reaching 23 caps and seven goals for his country. Second in European Midfielder of the Year, and European Footballer of the Year. Right Mid 2 2006-07, Bandits, CA 150: Apps 40 (1), Gls 9, Asts 8, MoM 3, YC 5, RC 0, Avg 7.49 Transfers to Chelsea for 20k Loaned to Rangers 2007-08, Rangers, CA 166: Apps 49 (1), Gls 17, Asts 12, MoM 11, YC 16, RC 0, Avg 7.72 2008-09, Chelsea, CA 179: Apps 8 (13), Gls 4, Asts 2, MoM 0, YC 2, RC 0, Avg 6.67 2009-10, Chelsea, CA 182: Apps 12 (4), Gls 2, Asts 1, MoM 0, YC 3, RC 0, Avg 6.75 2010-11, Chelsea, CA 188: Apps 12 (5), Gls 5, Asts 1, MoM 0, YC 0, RC 0, Avg 7.18 2011-12, Chelsea, CA 196: Apps 20 (16), Gls 7, Asts 0, MoM 2, YC 3, RC 0, Avg 7.19 2012-13, Chelsea, CA 198: Apps 0 (1), Gls 0, Asts 0, MoM 0, YC 0, RC 0, Avg 7.00 Transfers to Arsenal in a part-exchange, him and 29m for Fabregas 2012-13, Arsenal, CA 198: Apps 49, Gls 14, Asts 10, MoM 10, YC 6, RC 0, Avg 7.76 Notes: Now I know Cesc Fabregas is a good player. But Arsenal managed to get Right Mid 2, who had a stunning season after the transfer, and 29 million for him, which I think amounts to some pretty good business. Has a wonderful season after his trip across London, winning his first five caps, scoring twice, and winning the Super Cup and Club World Championships. Now finally has a chance to prove himself, and is doing so in style. 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 Notes: Doesn’t play enough or well enough to really help Man Utd out of their shocking season, but reaches nine caps with two goals. Centre Mid 2 2006-07, Bandits, CA 150: Apps 2, Gls 0, Asts 0, MoM 0, YC 0, RC 0, Avg 7.00 Transfers to Portsmouth on a free 2007-08, Portsmouth, CA 165: Apps 47, Gls 3, Asts 1, MoM 5, YC 7, RC 1, Avg 7.21 Transfers to Man Utd for 11.25m[/b} 2008-09, Man Utd, CA 180: Apps 33 (5), Gls 5, Asts 5, MoM 2, YC 4, RC 0, Avg 6.82 2009-10, Man Utd, CA 184: Apps 50 (2), Gls 11, Asts 6, MoM 3, YC 8, RC 0, Avg 7.58 2010-11, Man Utd, CA 189: Apps 45 (5), Gls 12, Asts 7, MoM 4, YC 6, RC 1, Avg 7.52 2011-12, Man Utd, CA 193: Apps 47 (1), Gls 5, Asts 4, MoM 4, YC 5, RC 1, Avg 7.46 2012-13, Man Utd, CA 200: Apps 43 (4), Gls 14, Asts 5, MoM 5, YC 1, RC 1, Avg 7.51 Notes: Has a stunning season, so must be extra disappointed with the efforts of his teammates. Reaches 23 caps with his two goals. Centre Mid 3 2006-07, Bandits, CA 150: Apps 40 (1), Gls 2, Asts 6, MoM 1, YC 4, RC 0, Avg 7.41 2007-08, Bandits, CA 165: Apps 53, Gls 9, Asts 9, MoM 8, YC 4, RC 0, Avg 7.45 Transfers to Man Utd for 975k[/b] 2008-09, Man Utd, CA 180: Apps 41 (2), Gls 8, Asts 6, MoM 2, YC 4, RC 0, Avg 7.00 2009-10, Man Utd, CA 186: Apps 36, Gls 6, Asts 5, MoM 9, YC 2, RC 0, Avg 7.75 2010-11, Man Utd, CA 194: Apps 43 (7), Gls 10, Asts 3, MoM 6, YC 5, RC 1, Avg 7.52 2011-12, Man Utd CA 200: Apps 47 (1), Gls 12, Asts 4, MoM 4, YC 5, RC 0, Avg 7.50 2012-13, Man Utd, CA 200: Apps 45 (3), Gls 10, Asts 4, MoM 5, YC 4, RC 1, Avg 7.31 Notes: Has another excellent season in central midfield, but as we’ve already said, the club have a shocker. Reaches 35 caps but doesn’t add to his four goals. Centre Mid 4 2006-07, Bandits, CA 152: Apps 54 (1), Gls 4, Asts 3, MoM 1, YC 4, RC 0, Avg 7.53 Transfers to Chelsea for 1.4m 2007-08, Chelsea, CA 165: Apps 42 (2), Gls 0, Asts 4, MoM 1, YC 4, RC 0, Avg 6.77 2008-09, Chelsea, CA 176: Apps 20 (10), Gls 3, Asts 7, MoM 0, YC 3, RC 0, Avg 6.73 2009-10, Chelsea, CA 187: Apps 35 (5), Gls 2, Asts 3, MoM 2, YC 4, RC 0, Avg 7.14 2010-11, Chelsea, CA 194: Apps 50 (1), Gls 2, Asts 5, MoM 1, YC 5, RC 0, Avg 7.24 2011-12, Chelsea, CA 197: Apps 57, Gls 3, Asts 11, MoM 3, YC 9, RC 1, Avg 7.54 2012-13, Chelsea, CA 200: Apps 57, Gls 3, Asts 8, MoM 4, YC 5, RC 0, Avg 7.30 Notes: Has another superb season, winning the Premiership, League Cup and Champions League, while reaching thirteen caps and opening his international goals account with one. Striker 1 2006-07, Bandits, CA 150: Apps 3 (32), Gls 7, Asts 0, MoM 2, YC 3, RC 0, Avg 6.91 Transfers to Chelsea on a free 2007-08, Chelsea, CA 165: Apps 36 (4), Gls 21, Asts 1, MoM 3, YC 5, RC 1, Avg 7.28 2008-09, Chelsea, CA 179: Apps 23 (9), Gls 18, Asts 2, MoM 4, YC 4, RC 1, Avg 7.31 2009-10, Chelsea, CA 189: Apps 11 (13), Gls 8, Asts 2, MoM 2, YC 2, RC 0, Avg 7.21 2010-11, Chelsea, CA 193: Apps 32 (4), Gls 21, Asts 1, MoM 2, YC 2, RC 0, Avg 7.56 2011-12, Chelsea, CA 199: Apps 39 (7), Gls 21, Asts 4, MoM 2, YC 1, RC 0, Avg 7.61 2012-13, Chelsea, CA 200: Apps 43 (5), Gls 27, Asts 0, MoM 2, YC 5, RC 0, Avg 7.52 Notes: After a broken ankle ruled him out of various finals last year, he makes up for it by winning the Premiership, League Cup and Champions League, while scoring hatfuls along the way. Extends his stunning international record to 33 goals in only 29 games. Striker 2 2006-07, Bandits, CA 151: Apps 55, Gls 37, Asts 3, MoM 6, YC 5, RC 0, Avg 8.11 Transfers to Chelsea for 100k 2007-08, Chelsea, CA 165: Apps 26 (7), Gls 20, Asts 0, MoM 3, YC 1, RC 0, Avg 7.15 2008-09, Chelsea, CA 179: Apps 22, Gls 13, Asts 2, MoM 3, YC 0, RC 0, Avg 7.55 2009-10, Chelsea, CA 184: Apps 52 (1), Gls 31, Asts 3, MoM 9, YC 3, RC 1, Avg 7.89 2010-11, Chelsea, CA 188: Apps 52 (1), Gls 31, Asts 4, MoM 6, YC 5, RC 0, Avg 7.83 2011-12, Chelsea, CA 196: Apps 54, Gls 34, Asts 5, MoM 10, YC 9, RC 0, Avg 7.98 2012-13, Chelsea, CA 200: Apps 55, Gls 31, Asts 4, MoM 5, YC 6, RC 0, Avg 7.76 Notes: Again, beggars belief with his performances, winning the treble of the League Cup, Champions League and Premiership, while topping thirty goals for the fourth season running, and reaching fifteen goals in 28 internationals. Finishes third in European Striker of the Year. Striker 3 2006-07, Bandits, CA 150: Apps 1 (25), Gls 2, Asts 0, MoM 0, YC 0, RC 0, Avg 6.58 Transfers to Chelsea on a free Loaned to Sheff Utd 2007-08, Sheff Utd, CA 165: Apps 30, Gls 20, Asts 3, MoM 8, YC 2, RC 0, Avg 7.77 2007-08, Chelsea, CA 165: Apps 3, Gls 3, Asts 2, MoM 0, YC 1, RC 0, Avg 7.67 2008-09, Chelsea, CA 181: Apps 26 (5), Gls 17, Asts 2, MoM 3, YC 3, RC 0, Avg 7.29 2009-10, Chelsea, CA 185: Apps 28 (8), Gls 17, Asts 2, MoM 3, YC 5, RC 1, Avg 7.61 2010-11, Chelsea, CA 190: Apps 6 (12), Gls 5, Asts 0, MoM 1, YC 1, RC 0, Avg 7.00 2011-12, Chelsea, CA 196: Apps 30 (9), Gls 22, Asts 1, MoM 2, YC 2, RC 0, Avg 7.44 2012-13, Chelsea, CA 200: Apps 21 (15), Gls 17, Asts 0, MoM 2, YC 1, RC 0, Avg 7.22 Notes: Wins another Premiership medal but is left on the bench for the Champions League and League Cup finals. Has eight goals in sixteen internationals but is struggling to get a regular start at Stamford Bridge. Striker 4 2006-07, Bandits, CA 150: Apps 55 (2), Gls 31, Asts 2, MoM 5, YC 4, RC 0, Avg 7.91 2007-08, Bandits, CA 166: Apps 2, Gls 4, Asts 0, MoM 2, YC 0, RC 0, Avg 9.00 Transfers to Liverpool on a free 2007-08, Liverpool, CA 166: Apps 46 (1), Gls 23, Asts 4, MoM 5, YC 3, RC 1, Avg 7.34 2008-09, Liverpool, CA 180: Apps 52, Gls 26, Asts 0, MoM 6, YC 4, RC 0, Avg 7.52 2009-10, Liverpool, CA 190: Apps 45, Gls 25, Asts 1, MoM 11, YC 6, RC 0, Avg 7.87 2010-11, Liverpool, CA 194: Apps 53, Gls 31, Asts 2, MoM 9, YC 6, RC 1, Avg 7.83 2011-12, Liverpool, CA 200: Apps 58, Gls 42, Asts 5, MoM 14, YC 5, RC 0, Avg 8.07 2012-13, Liverpool, CA 200: Apps 55, Gls 33, Asts 4, MoM 11, YC 7, RC 1, Avg 7.85 Notes: Another remarkable season, and for the second year running is rated the Premiership’s top player. Finishes without a medal after Liverpool’s late collapse, but has 31 goals in 38 internationals. Finishes second in European Striker of the Year, World Footballer of the Year and World Player of the Year. Is becoming very good at coming second. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kipfizh Posted February 18, 2007 Author Share Posted February 18, 2007 Bad player reports Idiot A 2006-07, Tottenham, CA 150: Apps 47, Gls 8, Asts 8, MoM 7, YC 4, RC 2, Avg 7.34 2007-08, Tottenham, CA 165: Apps 39, Gls 3, Asts 6, MoM 2, YC 9, RC 1, Avg 7.21 2008-09, Tottenham, CA 177: Apps 1, Gls 0, Asts 0, MoM 0, YC 0, RC 0, Avg 7.00 Transfers to Fiorentina for 13.25m 2008-09, Fiorentina, CA 177: Apps 34, Gls 5, Asts 5, MoM 3, YC 0, RC 0, Avg 7.56 2009-10, Fiorentina, CA 184: Apps 37, Gls 6, Asts 6, MoM 2, YC 5, RC 4, Avg 7.41 2010-11, Fiorentina, CA 190: Apps 39, Gls 10, Asts 4, MoM 8, YC 3, RC 1, Avg 7.72 2011-12, Fiorentina, CA 197: Apps 7, Gls 3, Asts 0, MoM 0, YC 0, RC 0, Avg 8.14 2012-13, Fiorentina, CA 200: Apps 20, Gls 4, Asts 2, MoM 0, YC 2, RC 0, Avg 7.35 Notes: The man is restless. Really restless. He insisted three times in the season that he wanted out, he’s not happy in Italy anymore, certainly not at Fiorentina. The man also holds a grudge. Who against? His former managers, current manager? No, he holds a grudge against……..me. Yes, the manager who hasn’t had a job in seven years, but has had him on my shortlist all that time. He dislikes me. Whatever, is all I can say to that! Has 24 caps and two goals, and this year made some European progress, with Fiorentina reaching the UEFA Cup quarter finals. Idiot B 2006-07, Newcastle, CA 150: Apps 46, Gls 1, Asts 7, MoM 1, YC 5, RC 3, Avg 7.30 Transfers to West Ham for 11.5m 2007-08, West Ham, CA 165: Apps 40, Gls 5, Asts 3, MoM 2, YC 6, RC 0, Avg 7.13 2008-09, West Ham, CA 177: Apps 42, Gls 2, Asts 3, MoM 2, YC 3, RC 2, Avg 7.29 2009-10, West Ham, CA 185: Apps 49, Gls 3, Asts 7, MoM 6, YC 2, RC 0, Avg 7.35 2010-11, West Ham, CA 193: Apps 42 (2), Gls 4, Asts 5, MoM 4, YC 5, RC 0, Avg 7.20 2011-12, West Ham, CA 197: Apps 32, Gls 5, Asts 2, MoM 3, YC 6, RC 1, Avg 7.22 2012-13, West Ham, CA 197: Apps 9 (2), Gls 1, Asts 0, MoM 0, YC 4, RC 0, Avg 6.91 Released by West Ham, joins Fulham on a free 2012-13, Fulham, CA 197: Apps 28, Gls 3, Asts 7, MoM 4, YC 5, RC 0, Avg 7.57 Notes: Started the season poorly at West Ham after his contract had expired. Strangely, after saying he wanted to leave fifty million times, he hung around once it had expired, only to contribute precisely nothing. Finally West Ham got tired of him, and released him on a free. On a small note, a bug in the game said that at this point he’d never made a start for them, when in fact he’d made loads. Joined Fulham shortly afterwards and excelled there, as the Londoners finished a superb third in the league. Hasn’t complained a bit yet, and now has 24 caps and three goals. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kipfizh Posted February 18, 2007 Author Share Posted February 18, 2007 Other stats England disappointed in the Euros, losing in the quarter finals, on penalties, to Germany. Since then they have however restarted their perfect qualifying campaigns, with four wins and no goals conceded. A late collapse by Liverpool handed Chelsea the title, while the underachievers where without doubt Man Utd, who only just escaped relegation at the death. Premiership Chelsea, in their dominant fashion, took the League Cup and the Champions League, which means they’ve won six trophies in two seasons. Blackburn beat Aston Villa in the FA Cup final, while Real Madrid finally ended Wigan’s run in the UEFA Cup final. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kipfizh Posted February 18, 2007 Author Share Posted February 18, 2007 Summary This season, the Bandits finally made the coveted playoffs, but got hammered in the semi finals. They still aren’t signing anyone and it’s definitely not helping. But can they continue this improvement and finally become a league club after so many years knocking on the door? The story of the Premiership was undoubtedly Man Utd. Two years ago we were talking about Chelsea, and how they were failing in their 3-5-2. With Man Utd, the story is very different – their stars are playing very well, yet they fell horribly into the relegation zone, only escaping in the final week. Will this be a wake up call for them, or will their slide see them as the first big name to fall to the Championship? They didn’t even seem to lose important players – it’s a mystery. Chelsea again dominated, and David Moyes in making the most out of the players he has. Can they have the perfect season? Striker 4 is amazing, yet he comes second in everything – will he win anything? Is Fabregas really worth 29m and Right Mid 2? I think Arsenal did well there. So Idiot A dislikes me. Why? In any case, he still wants to leave Fiorentina, while Idiot B, having secured his move, has started behaving again. What will happen next? Final note – Justin Edinburgh, the failed ex-Bandits manager, is now the manager of Gillingham. They came 17th in League Two. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kipfizh Posted February 18, 2007 Author Share Posted February 18, 2007 Bandits squad General Stats Still a good squad, but no change from last year, they need to boost it. Finance Overview Interested Players There’s money, clearly, and interested players, players who would improve the squad ability. Top 20 in Squad (sorted by CA) Name, Pos, Age, CA-PA Kinch, ST, 23, 119-119 (+1) Atkinson, GK, 22, 116-116 (+1) Terrell, MLC, 25, 110-118 (+5) Bloomfield, AM RC, 22, 107-108 (+5) Mills, DC, 20, 106-113 (+3) Liversidge, D/AM L, 23, 100-109 (0) Hendry, MC, 26, 100-101 (+4) Wells, ST, 22, 97-97 (+2) Riley, DC, 26, 92-100 (-3) Law, GK, 17, 88-115 (+23) – new entry in top 20, youth from last season Fuller, DR, DM, 28, 86-98 (-2) Warrender, DR, 27, 86-86 (0) Thornton, AM LC, 20, 81-90 (+5) Elding, ST, 31, 77-95 (-1) Gulliver, AM RL, 20, 77-93 (+3) Jewell, DC, DM, 17, 75-134 – youth promotion from this season Kelly, AML, 19, 75-91 – new entry in top 20, youth from two seasons ago Brown, AM RC, FC, 29, 75-90 (0) Pejic, DC, 30, 72-99 (-2) Grant, AM RC, FC, 17, 70-104 – new entry in top 20, youth from last season Players in last season’s top 20 who have left the club: Rowe, MR, 25, 103-110 Stothard, DR, 23, 86-95 (+1) Henry, DM, 19, 79-87 – New entry in top 20, youth from 3 seasons ago McGrath, AM L, 30, 74-90 (-4) Well, I spoke last season about their bright young keeper, and he’s now 10th on the list having improved massively. And they now have an even brighter prospect in Jewell, with a PA of 134. But last season the top 20 went down to an AI of 74, this season it’s dropped to 70. The top few are getting better, but I’m not convinced the squad is better as a whole. CA of X or above: 190 : 0, 0, 0, 0 180 : 0, 0, 0, 0 170 : 0, 0, 0, 0 160 : 0, 0, 0, 0 150 : 0, 0, 0, 0 140 : 0, 0, 0, 0 130 : 0, 0, 0, 0 120 : 0, 0, 0, 0 110 : 0, 2, 2, 3 100 : 2, 4, 7, 7 90 : 7, 11, 10, 9 80 : 13, 14, 13, 13 70 : 19, 22, 21, 20 60 : 26, 26, 25, 23 50 : 30, 31, 31, 26 For the second season running, the top end improves slightly, but overall, it looks a weaker squad. But the new manager took them to 5th, so what can he do next? My shortlist of 24 players now looks like this: Shortlist Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJG123 Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 66 points won the league???? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kipfizh Posted February 19, 2007 Author Share Posted February 19, 2007 Originally posted by BJG123:66 points won the league???? 65 actually, and yes, that is somewhat surprising - only 22 points from top to bottom! Interesting point - the Bandits board are now expecting to challenge for the Conference, so their ambition seems to have raised. And the next season in the Bandits life is an interesting one Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cufcste Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 Read through the whole page last nite - great read.. cant wait for the next update kip. KUTGW!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
waz_nufc_awk Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 The bandits have got to go up this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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