cuzn1984 Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 End of Season report -3rd Season I finished 4th in the league, again! I did win the Euro Super Cup, World Club Championship and the Champions League (2nd year running). Got Leroy Fer and Der Stegen in on bosmans and paid £16.5m for Bittencourt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshgo Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 How does Der Stegen look in FM13? I remember him being brilliant in my Viola save on FM12. I picked up Butland after Season 1 and have a good looking English regen to eventually replace Howard. And like Moyes has mentioned earlier this season IRL, Howard benefits from a little competition and rotation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuzn1984 Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 How does Der Stegen look in FM13? I remember him being brilliant in my Viola save on FM12. I picked up Butland after Season 1 and have a good looking English regen to eventually replace Howard. And like Moyes has mentioned earlier this season IRL, Howard benefits from a little competition and rotation. He looks amazing stats wise, but only in friendlies at the moment so not proved anything yet! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarkster Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 Need a striker as backup for Jelavic, Gauye is currently backup but first choice AML. I have 10m. BA has already gone and suggestions would prefer someone up and coming. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuzn1984 Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 Need a striker as backup for Jelavic, Gauye is currently backup but first choice AML. I have 10m. BA has already gone and suggestions would prefer someone up and coming. I got Vicent Aboubakar and Sami El Amrani for less than £5m between them! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evertonbloke Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 I got Abel Hernandez, he was a legend for me in FM12. One season after buying him I let the Jellyfish go as Hernandez was better!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nadessico Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 He looks amazing stats wise, but only in friendlies at the moment so not proved anything yet! Assuming we mean Ter Stegen, i got him on my last season and he was pretty much the main reason we did so well, i'll post my update for season 4 soon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuzn1984 Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Assuming we mean Ter Stegen, i got him on my last season and he was pretty much the main reason we did so well, i'll post my update for season 4 soon Yeah i mean Ter Stegen, i'm 5 games in to new season. Won 4 and lost 1-0 away to Chelsea. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deniro Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 I'm currently in my first season with Everton. I'm looking to bring up George Green in the next few seasons so I signed up Alex on a free to tutor him, anyone know how good he can turn out? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nadessico Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Season 4 Update "Millions of Dollars, Millions of Dollars" So my first season with our new chairman, and nothing but a title challenge would be acceptable. Which seemed a very difficult task with only 70 million budget to transform an ageing squad that couldn't even get into the champions league. Rodwell came home again, this time as an Everton player and after the tactics disaster of losing my wingers in came Adam Johnson to sure up the left wing as a replacement for the rapidly deteriorating Pienaar. With Distan gone and Duffy really only a rotation option another position that needed new blood was Defence and with my youth signings only looking like a good shot for a mid-prem team the 2nd player the check book opened for was Giuseppe Bellusci from Milan for 12.5M. The final 2 positions of worry were RB with hibbert retiring and my other prospects still learning their trade, Coleman needed a rival so in came Nathaniel Clyne on load from my favotire parent club Man City while Howard, who was one of the main reason we missed out on the top 4 last year was replaced by young German goalkeeper Marc-Andre Ter Stegen. The only first teamer to leave was the flop of a free signing Christian Benitez to Monaco for 5mil Premiership review A slow start to the season quickly receeded and we went on a run of 18 games unbeaten including 7 wins in a row which saw even the likes of City, Spurs and the red side of the Mersey sunk before Fulham ruined the new year celebrations. After Fulham we went on another run, but shock draws with Sunderland and Swansea put us behind United in the final stages of the season. The race was on, we always seemed to end Saturday top, with United taking it back on the Sunday and defeat to City put our chances in serious doubt. United however cracked, they also lost to City and a shock defeat to Norwich with 3 games to go handed us the lead which we held all the way to win the Barclays Premier League :applause: Other competitions After constantly challenging for the Carling Cup the past few seasons, it ended rather shortly as the kids lost on pens to Liverpool. In the Europa league the weakend squad struggled out of the league stages before losing to Bordeaux in the 2nd round. The FA cup though saw us reach Wembley and defeat the Blue side of Manchester on pens to win our first FA cup under my reign Season 5 Preview Season 5 so far has been improving and removing. Pienaar Hibbert, Howard and Neville have all retired and joined the backroom staff (along with Paul Scholes) Barry has also retired. Coleman, Oviedo, Will Hughes and Zimmerman have all left the club along with a few other young players who didn't look like making the cut and the top of the league while my main inbound signings were Gino Peruzzi for 33m and Nathaniel Clyne on a perm basis for 7.75m. 45m wasn't enough for my chairman though so i was forced to splash a further 85m players i didn't really need for the cash they cost but still improved the squad with Kevin Strootman for 45m and Mapou Yanga Mbiwa for 38m. Youth Signings a lack of decent youth from our own academy so we have 3 new signings. Krill Blagov as a big future prospect and as an actual challenge to Ter Stegen since my other backups would stuggle for a championship start nevermind the prem. Youth Update Season 2 Yassine Benzia - 5 goals in 18 games but he is more the deep lying striker. Likely to push Jelavic out of the job this season Tomas Ficek - 3 goals in 13 but he scored some wonder goals and is pushing leo for a first team slot this year. 2nd forced his way into 2nd choice striker Herbert Brautlacht - 2nd Season on loan at Birmingham, good backup for LB behind Luke Shaw Tian Pawson - Behind the main 4 strikers but could feature more in rotation this year (most successful academy player so far) Brian Bowland - unlikely to make the cut Frank Aljofree - looking good so far, looking to loan him out Sean Jones - Capped for Wales already, spending season on loan at West Ham Players who have left francesco lovric mattia perin markel etxeberria benvindo dabo As for Ter Stegen this is how he did for me in the title winning season Best goals conceeded in the prem Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuzn1984 Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Just come into Jan in 4th Season - Leandro Damiao for £21m and Belhanda for £23m. Got to love the new chairman Team at the moment is: Ter Stegen Abate Duffy Jagielka Baines Poli Fellaini Belhand Dzagoev Bittencourt Damiao 4-2-3-1 wide Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshgo Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Mentioned him earlier, but Vadis Odjidja has been immense for me so far. Picked him up for about $7m over 48 months in Jan of season 1 from Club Brugge. I play him as a DLP, defend in a 4-2-3-1 and he has been a constant for me. Very consistent and is a big game player. About 3/4 through Season 2 and he has a 7.5 avg rating, 5 goals, 7 assists, averages 6.7 tackles a game and has an 87% pass completion rate. I haven't seen too many people on the forums going for him, but he has been class for me for relatively cheap. I think he's only on around $20k a week wages too. Haven't heard him complaining about wanting a new contract the way some of my other top performers have been doing lately either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuzn1984 Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Season 4 Review What a season for the Mighty Toffees!! I started the season by brining in much needed quality, despite me winning the Champions League the past 2 seasons. In came: Ter Stegen(free) Fer(free) Poli(12m) and Bittencourt(19m) Out: Naismith(11.5) Casarini (13.5) Pienaar (1.2) Barkley (3.5) The season got off fairly well, i was in the top 3 by Xmas. I'd lost the Euro Super Cup to Spurs but won the World Championships for 2nd time. I was subject of a takeover in November and ended up with a massive cash injection, along with clearing all loans. This enabled me to get my long term target of Damiao(21m) he was listed and kicking up quite a fuss about leaving so I was happy i could get him so cheap!! Belhanda and Papastathopolous followed for 22m and 19.5. I ended the season with Prem, Champs League, World Club and FA Cup. Star Peformers: Damiao: 27gm 25gls Belhanda: 20gm 14ass 5gls Miralles:40gm 21ass 8gls Bittencourt: 49gm 12ass 11gls Duffy: 38gm 8gls AvR: 7.69 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarkster Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Just Finished First Season and Won the Double. Beating Man City in the last few games of the season to win the EPL and beating Newcastle 6-0 to win the FA Cup. Managed to bring in Falcao at the begining of Season to for a mere £39.5M (£5M upfront the rest over 48 Months) Cant believe it. He only wanted 120k a week. Will post a screen shot soon :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welshace Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 O.o who did you bring in first season clark? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarkster Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Sold Heitinger, Anichebe and Mucha Bought Anderson from Man U, Craig Gordon & Okore in first window then Landon Donovan & Abel Hernandez Just trying to balance the balance the books now without selling Fellini Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr EFC Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 I've found that Andre Ayew for 16m has been amazing for me (bar getting redcarded on his debut). Box to box, or AML, he tackles hard, dribbles excellently, and is willing to have a crack at goal. Great determination, so a good tutor too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarkster Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 Here are some screen shots from my games as promised. Really enjoying it :-) Transfers Season 1 Champion Season 1 FA Cup Win Season 1 - 6-0 vs Newcastle Transfers Season 2 Current Team - Bit thin on the ground after spending all my money. Result of the Season - 5-0 vs Liverpool Star Man - Falcao Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
evertonmarc Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 Here are some screen shots from my games as promised. Really enjoying it :-)Transfers Season 1 Champion Season 1 FA Cup Win Season 1 - 6-0 vs Newcastle Transfers Season 2 Current Team - Bit thin on the ground after spending all my money. Result of the Season - 5-0 vs Liverpool Star Man - Falcao Good going there Clarkster. Could you give a bit more info on your tactics? Can pick up the gist of the formation from your screenshots, but have you tinkered with the player settings much? Playing short passing etc? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarkster Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 Good going there Clarkster. Could you give a bit more info on your tactics? Can pick up the gist of the formation from your screenshots, but have you tinkered with the player settings much? Playing short passing etc? Thanks, Tactics I just kept tinkering with until I got it right. Here is a screen shot. Also highly recommend getting Cryuijff come out with loads of comments to make tweaks. I got him end of Season 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarkster Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Think this is my best ever result considering. Hope we can hold it at Goodison Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshgo Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Wow, Falcao is a great addition. Unfortunately, now that I actually have some money to spend, he has already gone to Barca on mine and is doing very well. Although he has been playing well, I think I really need someone a touch of class above Jelavic to really take me to the next level. Finished 2nd and 3rd in first 2 seasons and made it to Round of 16 in Champs league before going out on away goals to Juve. Most of the big name players aren't willing to move or would cost too much for me to obtain. I have been looking at Seydou Doumbia of CSKA, Jelle Vossen of Genk, and Giuseppe Rossi of Villarreal. Doumbia, seems to have slightly the best stats and best historical performance, but my scouts rate him as inconsistent. Vossen looks a perfect clinical finisher, but I just don't know much about him. Rossi looks class as well, but I play a 4-2-3-1 and I'm not sure he can lead a line. That formation is also what worries me about Doumbia if he is inconsistent. I also have Ademilson as backup who has performed slightly above average when Jelavic was injured, but from what the consensus seems to be, he really needs a striker next to him to excel. I don't really want to change my formation if I don't have to, as I like the solidity it provides and the ability for Fellaini to bomb forward into attack from midfield. With two strikers, I'm not sure I'd feel as comfortable giving him that license. Any thoughts or additional suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Full Time Legend Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Everton and Man Utd are my 2 English teams I like to do well and I've attended a few Everton games. I suppport Hibs in the SPL for anyone interested. Gonna start a save as Everton and I'll let you guys know how I get on. Mon The Toffees! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welshace Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Wow, Falcao is a great addition. Unfortunately, now that I actually have some money to spend, he has already gone to Barca on mine and is doing very well. Although he has been playing well, I think I really need someone a touch of class above Jelavic to really take me to the next level. Finished 2nd and 3rd in first 2 seasons and made it to Round of 16 in Champs league before going out on away goals to Juve. Most of the big name players aren't willing to move or would cost too much for me to obtain. I have been looking at Seydou Doumbia of CSKA, Jelle Vossen of Genk, and Giuseppe Rossi of Villarreal. Doumbia, seems to have slightly the best stats and best historical performance, but my scouts rate him as inconsistent. Vossen looks a perfect clinical finisher, but I just don't know much about him. Rossi looks class as well, but I play a 4-2-3-1 and I'm not sure he can lead a line. That formation is also what worries me about Doumbia if he is inconsistent. I also have Ademilson as backup who has performed slightly above average when Jelavic was injured, but from what the consensus seems to be, he really needs a striker next to him to excel. I don't really want to change my formation if I don't have to, as I like the solidity it provides and the ability for Fellaini to bomb forward into attack from midfield. With two strikers, I'm not sure I'd feel as comfortable giving him that license. Any thoughts or additional suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Two strikers I feel are potentially the best all rounders in the game.... Falcao and Damiao ... go for Damiao Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshgo Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Two strikers I feel are potentially the best all rounders in the game.... Falcao and Damiao ... go for Damiao Tried Damiao, but he wasn't interested in signing. I've tried praising him some in the media since, and will take another shot at it, but not hopeful. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick1408 Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Thanks, Tactics I just kept tinkering with until I got it right. Here is a screen shot. Also highly recommend getting Cryuijff come out with loads of comments to make tweaks. I got him end of Season 1 Have the players been tinkered with? I copied what you have but it is very hit and miss. Gotta say, I love the limited defender stopper. Such a simple idea but effective. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nunnsta Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 So I've started a save with Everton, have just played my first game (Beat Swansea 2-0!) and I get this interesting piece of mail, saying Tottenham are about to offer £107,000,000 for Fellaini!! Would love it if they did, think I might be tempted to sell then! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarkster Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 I tinker with it a bit really. Change LB to Full Back Attack, RB to Fullback Defend and use Hibbert against harder teams. Fellini is usually BWM Defend,(this needs to be on the left to compliment Baines going forward) The other Midfield spot depends. If its an easy team or your at home I use AP Support and play Anderson, Sometime use Gibson as centre Midfield Support or if its a really hard fixture use Fellini there as BWM Support and Sissoko as BWM Defend. I also get better results with Barkley if I put him in the AMC role as a IF instead of AP Attack. Hope this makes sense. Tactics should be changed to suit the players Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick1408 Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Yeah, it does. I was tinkering as well - full backs to wing backs, pressing more, central mid defend. I just couldn't find a combo that worked. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopToffee Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 So I took over Everton on New Year's Eve 2012, with the club languishing in 18th position in the Premier League, despite not having sold either Baines or Fellaini. Unfortunately by the time I got there, both had requested transfers and were already listed. First couple of games were a bit ropey, but then went on a great run of form, and ended up finishing 7th and winning the FA Cup. Baines was turned around by this, and asked to be taken off the transfer list. Sadly, no such luck with Felli, so I couldn't really do much when Man City came in with a £35m offer in the summer, and off he went Now I really need to sign a replacement Defensive Midfielder, but there's not exactly a plethora of great options. M'Vila is interested in joining, but can't for the life of me get Rennes to accept a bid. Anyone got any suggestions for potential Fellaini replacements? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshgo Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Anyone got any suggestions for potential Fellaini replacements? M'Vila would be perfect and I had the opposite situation to yours. Rennes accepted $48M over 48 months, but he wouldn't come. A friend of mine was able to bring Rodwell back after the first season when he didn't get much playing time at Man City, wages were high, but price was around $15m IIRC. Although, I don't have him, I'm 3 seasons in and Sandro has turned into a beast on mine. Not sure his price after first season, but can't be that far off of M'Vila's. I'd also have a look at Nainngolan (SP? Genoa I believe) or Vadis Odjidja if you want to keep the Belgian flair of the team going. Wanyama was available on mine for about $9m and looked like a good enforcer with some playmaker ability. Leon Goretzka, Andrea Poli, and Cirigliano are also good shouts if you want to look younger with a lot of potential. Although I'm not sure how'd they'd do in the role, Kara, from FM12, still looks good on the game and was an immense DMC for me on that version and I've heard Stefan Strandberg can be turned into a very effective one as well. Much more on the defensive side though, and would need some playmaking next to him in the middle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarkster Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Nick1408 PM me your email and I will email you my tactic. Tweaked corners and some setpieces aswell Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Took over Everton at the end of the second season after they had been relegated to the Championship. The Championship season was relatively easy and we won it with a record of; P46, W32, D9, L5, F102, A43, GD+59, PTS105 Unfortunately Baines & Fellaini had already gone, so with a bit of wheeling & dealing the squad is now as follows; GK – Handonivic / Lealli DCR – Mazuch / Duffy / Brooke (Limited Defender/Stopper) DC – Matic / Duffy / Brooke (Ball Playing Defender/Cover) DCL – Hanley / Duffy / Brooke (Limited Defender/Stopper) WBR – Isla / Coleman (Wingback/Attack) WBL – Masilela / Mattock (Wingback/Attack) MCR – Lazovic / Campbell (Advanced Playmaker/Support) MCL – Gibson / Strasser (Ball Winning Midfielder/Support) AMC – Barkley / Gueye (Trequartista/Attack) STCR – Jelavic / Fuentes (Poacher/Attack) STCL – Guidetti / Velios (Complete Forward/Support) I set a target of avoiding relegation to be on the safe side, but so far it looks like we will exceed expectations by a long way; Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopToffee Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 M'Vila would be perfect and I had the opposite situation to yours. Rennes accepted $48M over 48 months, but he wouldn't come. A friend of mine was able to bring Rodwell back after the first season when he didn't get much playing time at Man City, wages were high, but price was around $15m IIRC. Although, I don't have him, I'm 3 seasons in and Sandro has turned into a beast on mine. Not sure his price after first season, but can't be that far off of M'Vila's. I'd also have a look at Nainngolan (SP? Genoa I believe) or Vadis Odjidja if you want to keep the Belgian flair of the team going. Wanyama was available on mine for about $9m and looked like a good enforcer with some playmaker ability. Leon Goretzka, Andrea Poli, and Cirigliano are also good shouts if you want to look younger with a lot of potential. Although I'm not sure how'd they'd do in the role, Kara, from FM12, still looks good on the game and was an immense DMC for me on that version and I've heard Stefan Strandberg can be turned into a very effective one as well. Much more on the defensive side though, and would need some playmaking next to him in the middle. Cheers for the advice mate. Probably could have gotten M'Vila for the price you mentioned (about £32m) but didn't want to spend nearly all the Fellaini money on one player (especially since, as good as M'Vila is, he'd still be a downgrade from Felli). PSG had already signed Nainngolan unfortunately, and Wanyama had gone somewhere too. Is Vadis Odjidja really good enough to fill that void? In the end, I couldn't get anyone I was particularly keen on for anything approaching a reasonable fee, so ended up signing Javad Nekounam (sp? Iranian DM) for £1.5m. 32 years old, so not exactly a long term option, but he's got great stats, and should do a solid job for this season, until I can the right deal for a long term replacement. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshgo Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Is Vadis Odjidja really good enough to fill that void? I wouldn't say he could fill the void, but it depends on who you set him up next to. I actually play him and Felli together in MC because I like the steel with a bit of class. He's not as tough as Felli, but has a bit more playmaking ability, while still being good at the defensive side. Stats wise, I would say he's a lesser version of M'Vila. However, over just shy of two seasons with him next to Fellaini, Vadis has an average of approx. 7.4, averages about 6.6 tackles per games, and has gotten a fair few goals and assists. I would also take a look at Moussa Sissoko and Etienne Capoue. Hope this is helpful. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick1408 Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 I don't know about you guys but Duffy has developed really well in my game. If he keeps going along this path he will be competing with Pique for top defender awards. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvertonblokesMobile Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Duffy was becoming epic for me, right before I was sacked in the 4th season!!! Bit harsh I think, but my poor skills were slowly moving us down the league each year!!! Am now on my third League 2 team about to end season 6 as I try and learn how to work tactics and will rejoin Everton when they will take me back..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deniro Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Hi guys, I have had some good success with Everton, I won the Champions League back on '08 and want to replicate this. Currently in my fourth season and won the EURO Cup last year and Super Cup this year: Finished third season with Everton: Best results in Europe: To top it off: Fourth season transfers: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addave Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Clarkster or Nick1408 can you please email me that tactic too please? Many thanks. I have PM'ed you both my email Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamescrews1 Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 just starting as everton will post how i get on Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD nawrat Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 I started an Everton save yesterday. Not much to report just now (might do a mid-season review to catch you all up if anyone is interested). Highlight of the season so far was this... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD nawrat Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Okay so I'm exactly halfway through the PL now, 19 games in. I started this save with transfer disabled in order to hold onto Baines and Fellaini for a 6-month period minimum. I also felt comfortable using the players at my disposal so I didn't see any need to bring anyone in. Some great results in there, especially Arsenal (shown above). I'm a bit annoyed with the recent slump towards the end of the first half, but it was a very tough few fixtures so I can't be too upset with it. I was pretty furious with Liverpool beating me considering I was leading them 1-0 and then it was 1-1 at HT. But hey ho. All of this means that the PL table looks like this: Probably my used tactic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addave Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Nick1408 PM me your email and I will email you my tactic. Tweaked corners and some setpieces aswell Clarkster could i have it aswell please? I hear from Nick you havent got it to him yet. You are keeping us on tenter hooks! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl0sAlbert0 Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 I started a new game as Everton the other day. Off the top of my head I will try and remember my ins and outs: Heitinga - Fulham £10m Osman - Norwich £2m Mucha - Forest (?) £1m Gueye - Reading £3m Brought in: Raul Albiol (loan) John Guidetti (loan) Jordan Ayew (loan) Oskar Hiljemark (£1m) Jores Okero (£1.3m) Wellington Nem (£3.5m) Ademilson (£5m) Timo Horn (£1.6m) In FM11 I had great success with a 4-3-1-2 formation, but I was struggling in an earlier game with this, so have gone for a 4-2-4 and so far we are unbeaten in the first 4 games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deniro Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 I started a new game as Everton the other day. Off the top of my head I will try and remember my ins and outs:Heitinga - Fulham £10m Osman - Norwich £2m Mucha - Forest (?) £1m Gueye - Reading £3m Brought in: Raul Albiol (loan) John Guidetti (loan) Jordan Ayew (loan) Oskar Hiljemark (£1m) Jores Okero (£1.3m) Wellington Nem (£3.5m) Ademilson (£5m) Timo Horn (£1.6m) In FM11 I had great success with a 4-3-1-2 formation, but I was struggling in an earlier game with this, so have gone for a 4-2-4 and so far we are unbeaten in the first 4 games. You'll regret selling Heitinga I think, I sold him for £10m third season as he was 32 so first season you should have got much more for him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshgo Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 I sold him for £10m third season as he was 32 so first season you should have got much more for him. I got about $25m for him in the January window after decent, but not stellar performances. This allowed me to fight harder to hold onto Baines and Fellaini. I brought in Strandberg for a pittance who has been immense next to Jags and pops in with a decent number of goals too. Also very handy as an anchorman in the DMC if you're trying to close down the game at the end. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD nawrat Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 I'm looking dead-set for top 4 in my first season with Everton Newcastle are also looking destined for relegation and the likes of Cheick Tiote, Davide Santon, Papiss Cissé, Demba Ba and Tim Krul are all most definitely on my radar. I might even target Yohan Cabaye if he's still at the club (i've paid literally no attention to other team's signings ha). Big summer coming up if I do indeed secure top 4. e: just checked and all of the above are still there. As is Vurnon Anita who looks good. I might look into signing him too. Of course, these are all just wishes. I might get none of them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl0sAlbert0 Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 You'll regret selling Heitinga I think, I sold him for £10m third season as he was 32 so first season you should have got much more for him. In FM11 and FM12 I have always sold him! Prefer Jags and Distin as they are better in the air. Albiol has been immense with Jags so far, and I have Okore and Mancienne on loan as back up. Kinda wished I had off-loaded Distin now too as I offered him a new contract as Backup, and he asked for £49k per week which isn't happening. May look to ship him out in January if his demands are still high. I brought in Ignacio Camacho on loan, as back up for Fellaini, and whilst he hasn't set the world on fire yet, he has done a job. Mirallas is an enigma for me too. Playing him on the left now and he seems to be settling in. Destroyed Man Utd 3-0 and he scored 2 and set up the 3rd. Currently top of the league after 5 games. Beat Chelsea 2-1 the week before the Utd game, so was very chuffed! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD nawrat Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Finished 3rd and I've been set a provisional budget of £2.6M with only 75k in spare wages. Uhhh...what? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshgo Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Finished 3rd and I've been set a provisional budget of £2.6M with only 75k in spare wages. I got a bit more when I finished 2nd in the first season, but not a huge amount. I had moved some to trim the wage bill and hadn't asked the board for any costly upgrades, but the first season still takes a toll on the finances. Once the TV money and Champs league money gets set in the summer, you should see that number go up some, mine did. Luckily, you should also be able to free up a decent amount of transfer and wages with outgoing transfers in the summer. And of course, if you can stay in the Champs league for the 3rd year, then I got a quite decent transfer budget the following summer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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