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Still using the very same tactic you started with? Amazing stuff. For all the emphasis on how we should tweak tactics and react in match, you throw it all down the toilet.

I would have tweaked it a lot in the first season or two, but I've not changed it since.

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No, the only time I ever adjust my tactics is when I have a player sent off, and even then it is just a change in formation.

Wow. Must be a hell of a system you have there. I'd thought I'd nailed it with the diamond formation and instructions I'd had now I've started FM15, but it quickly went wrong (as it always seems to do!).

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Wow. Must be a hell of a system you have there. I'd thought I'd nailed it with the diamond formation and instructions I'd had now I've started FM15, but it quickly went wrong (as it always seems to do!).

As always, my tactics are nothing special. I completely rely on having better players than the opposition.

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Canvey Island - Barclays Premier League - 2040/41

Despite a brilliant league season, we slipped up in the major cups last season. This was the season where I cleared out the squad and replaced it with younger players.

League Table - not quite the 100 points of last season, but still a great season.

Community Shield - the scoreline flattered them.

Capital One Cup - it took extra time for us to clinch the cup.

FA Cup - it took a couple of replays for us to scrape a cup win.

UEFA Champions League - there were a few crazy scorelines as we won the big one again.

Transfers - we didn't quite make the huge profit I had hoped for, but we had the intended clear out.

Squad - plenty of room for improvement, but the squad is young.

Finances - we made a decent profit.

Key Player Profiles:

Oliveira - our new main striker.

Icaro - the supporting striker.

Joel McInnes - he's had the chance to shine.

Mauro Medina - a quality winger.

Mathias Ceccherini - retrained as a right winger.

Career Overview

Season    League                       Position    Achievements
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2015/16   Vanarama Conference South    9th       
2016/17   Vanarama Conference South    1st         Promoted as champions
2017/18   Vanarama Conference Premier  20th        FA Trophy finalists
2018/19   Vanarama Conference Premier  13th        FA Trophy finalists
2019/20   Vanarama Conference Premier  1st         Promoted as champions
2020/21   Sky Bet League 2             2nd         Promoted
2021/22   Sky Bet League 1             2nd         Promoted
2022/23   Sky Bet Championship         10th        
2023/24   Sky Bet Championship         1st         Promoted as champions 
2024/25   Barclays Premier League      8th         
2025/26   Barclays Premier League      1st         League Cup winners
2026/27   Barclays Premier League      1st         FA Cup winners
2027/28   Barclays Premier League      1st         League Cup, FA Cup and Champions League winners
2028/29   Barclays Premier League      1st         CWC and FA Cup winners
2029/30   Barclays Premier League      1st         League Cup, FA Cup and Champions League winners
2030/31   Barclays Premier League      1st         CWC winners, FA Cup and Champions League finalists
2031/32   Barclays Premier League      1st         League Cup, FA Cup and Champions League winners
2032/33   Barclays Premier League      1st         CWC, League Cup, FA Cup and Champions League winners
2033/34   Barclays Premier League      1st         CWC, League Cup and Champions League winners
2034/35   Barclays Premier League      1st         CWC and Champions League winners
2035/36   Barclays Premier League      1st         CWC winners and FA Cup finalists
2036/37   Barclays Premier League      1st         Champions League finalists
2037/38   Barclays Premier League      1st         League Cup, FA Cup and Champions League winners
2038/39   Barclays Premier League      1st         CWC, League Cup and Champions League winners
2039/40   Barclays Premier League      1st         CWC and League Cup winners
2040/41   Barclays Premier League      1st         League Cup, FA Cup and Champions League winners

Next Season

There are still improvements to be made to the squad, so I'll still be looking to be busy in the transfer market.

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Trophies galore as usual Dafuge as expected :thup: are you going to go and beat the all time record for league titles? (well what ever the game has it set at now).

To be honest, I've not really got any real aims at the moment other than getting a new stadium.

I am enjoying playing the transfer market though.

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After waiting 20 years I have finally been given the opportunity to request a new stadium.

Since 2025 we have not been able to expand beyond the 15762 capacity limit of the ground that was built upon promotion to the Championship. Our average attendance has been above 15677 (99.5% capacity) every single year since that expansion was completed. Our league attendances this season stand at 99.92%, selling out every home game apart from one (Rotherham).

The board rejected a new stadium :D

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Canvey Island - Barclays Premier League - 2041/42

With the young squad we built last season, things could only get better.

League Table - for the first time, we went the season unbeaten.

Community Shield - the season opener was completely one sided.

UEFA Super Cup - this one was a bit closer.

FIFA Club World Cup - we held on to our early lead.

Capital One Cup - we slipped up here with a late goal.

FA Cup - no mistakes here, although the final was close.

UEFA Champions League - unbeaten, although we left it late in the final.

Transfers - a few swaps, to make some money.

Squad - there are a few signings who haven't impressed, so there are improvements to be made.

Finances - a decent profit.

Key Player Profiles:

Oliveira - top scorer.

Icaro - a brilliant second striker.

Joel McInnes - a great midfielder.

Valery Golubev - the expensive defender.

Mathias Ceccherini - playing superbly on the right.

Career Overview

Season    League                       Position    Achievements
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2015/16   Vanarama Conference South    9th       
2016/17   Vanarama Conference South    1st         Promoted as champions
2017/18   Vanarama Conference Premier  20th        FA Trophy finalists
2018/19   Vanarama Conference Premier  13th        FA Trophy finalists
2019/20   Vanarama Conference Premier  1st         Promoted as champions
2020/21   Sky Bet League 2             2nd         Promoted
2021/22   Sky Bet League 1             2nd         Promoted
2022/23   Sky Bet Championship         10th        
2023/24   Sky Bet Championship         1st         Promoted as champions 
2024/25   Barclays Premier League      8th         
2025/26   Barclays Premier League      1st         League Cup winners
2026/27   Barclays Premier League      1st         FA Cup winners
2027/28   Barclays Premier League      1st         League Cup, FA Cup and Champions League winners
2028/29   Barclays Premier League      1st         CWC and FA Cup winners
2029/30   Barclays Premier League      1st         League Cup, FA Cup and Champions League winners
2030/31   Barclays Premier League      1st         CWC winners, FA Cup and Champions League finalists
2031/32   Barclays Premier League      1st         League Cup, FA Cup and Champions League winners
2032/33   Barclays Premier League      1st         CWC, League Cup, FA Cup and Champions League winners
2033/34   Barclays Premier League      1st         CWC, League Cup and Champions League winners
2034/35   Barclays Premier League      1st         CWC and Champions League winners
2035/36   Barclays Premier League      1st         CWC winners and FA Cup finalists
2036/37   Barclays Premier League      1st         Champions League finalists
2037/38   Barclays Premier League      1st         League Cup, FA Cup and Champions League winners
2038/39   Barclays Premier League      1st         CWC, League Cup and Champions League winners
2039/40   Barclays Premier League      1st         CWC and League Cup winners
2040/41   Barclays Premier League      1st         League Cup, FA Cup and Champions League winners
2041/42   Barclays Premier League      1st         CWC, FA Cup and Champions League winners

Next Season

Next season will hopefully be one step closer to the new stadium we badly need.

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^^but can you ask for it? I don't even have that option atm and I've been selling out for the last 5/6 seasons :(

After the stupid 20 year wait I now have the option to ask for one.

I've asked twice, both times they have turned it down.

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After the stupid 20 year wait I now have the option to ask for one.

I've asked twice, both times they have turned it down.

Well clearly your board is either stupid, or tighter than a duck's bum (maybe both). I think you should tell them to stick it and go to a new club!

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Well played, does it not get boring only running one league though?

I turn most of the news subscriptions off, so I don't really notice any difference. I've got no plans to move abroad either.

Ideally I would like to load more leagues, but my computer is a bit old and struggles with the speed of the game as it is.

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Canvey Island - Barclays Premier League - 2042/43

Last season was close to being unbeaten, with just one loss (on penalties) in the League Cup. This season we were looking to somehow improve on that.

League Table - a second unbeaten season!

Community Shield - an easy win to kick off the season.

UEFA Super Cup - we were just far more clinical than Bayern.

FIFA Club World Cup - the usual one sided match against the South Americans

Capital One Cup - we got one stage further than last season, but slipped up again.

FA Cup - this was a big shock.

UEFA Champions League - no problems here as we won the final in the second half with just ten men.

Transfers - a big loss as I replaced a failed signing.

Squad - I have a few players I would like to replace, but I cannot find anyone good enough.

Finances - a loss, but the balance is still decent.

Key Player Profiles:

Icaro - he was made the main striker this season.

Oliveira - played the supporting role.

Mauro Medina - a brilliant winger.

Joel McInnes - a great midfielder, but needs competition.

Siyabonga Mkhize - our most valuable player.

Career Overview

Season    League                       Position    Achievements
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2015/16   Vanarama Conference South    9th       
2016/17   Vanarama Conference South    1st         Promoted as champions
2017/18   Vanarama Conference Premier  20th        FA Trophy finalists
2018/19   Vanarama Conference Premier  13th        FA Trophy finalists
2019/20   Vanarama Conference Premier  1st         Promoted as champions
2020/21   Sky Bet League 2             2nd         Promoted
2021/22   Sky Bet League 1             2nd         Promoted
2022/23   Sky Bet Championship         10th        
2023/24   Sky Bet Championship         1st         Promoted as champions 
2024/25   Barclays Premier League      8th         
2025/26   Barclays Premier League      1st         League Cup winners
2026/27   Barclays Premier League      1st         FA Cup winners
2027/28   Barclays Premier League      1st         League Cup, FA Cup and Champions League winners
2028/29   Barclays Premier League      1st         CWC and FA Cup winners
2029/30   Barclays Premier League      1st         League Cup, FA Cup and Champions League winners
2030/31   Barclays Premier League      1st         CWC winners, FA Cup and Champions League finalists
2031/32   Barclays Premier League      1st         League Cup, FA Cup and Champions League winners
2032/33   Barclays Premier League      1st         CWC, League Cup, FA Cup and Champions League winners
2033/34   Barclays Premier League      1st         CWC, League Cup and Champions League winners
2034/35   Barclays Premier League      1st         CWC and Champions League winners
2035/36   Barclays Premier League      1st         CWC winners and FA Cup finalists
2036/37   Barclays Premier League      1st         Champions League finalists
2037/38   Barclays Premier League      1st         League Cup, FA Cup and Champions League winners
2038/39   Barclays Premier League      1st         CWC, League Cup and Champions League winners
2039/40   Barclays Premier League      1st         CWC and League Cup winners
2040/41   Barclays Premier League      1st         League Cup, FA Cup and Champions League winners
2041/42   Barclays Premier League      1st         CWC, FA Cup and Champions League winners
2042/43   Barclays Premier League      1st         CWC and Champions League winners

Next Season

We must be getting closer to that new stadium, so I'm hoping there will be some news soon. Until then, we just need to keep winning and try to avoid the defeats in the cups.

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Not surprised how the season went :D I'm surprised your club isn't crazy rich after winning all those trophies over the years :confused:

The size of the stadium is holding us back on that, having a capacity of 15762 for this long is silly for a club of our size.

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Canvey Island - Barclays Premier League - 2043/44

Following a second unbeaten Premier League season this team was looking unstoppable, could we win the lot?

League Table - the unbeaten run ended as an unlikely trio joined us in the Champions League. Things weren't going so well in North London!

Community Shield - it took penalties to get the win we deserved.

UEFA Super Cup - an easy win.

FIFA Club World Cup - a lot closer than usual.

Capital One Cup - we dominated in every match.

FA Cup - Liverpool gave us a scare, but we got our revenge on Charlton for beating the streak.

UEFA Champions League - we had a tough time in Milan, but that all changed in the final.

Transfers - one straight swap.

Squad - improving this squad is almost impossible.

Finances - a profit thanks to the prize money.

Key Player Profiles:

Icaro - top scorer, but he's under pressure for his place.

Geraldo - the young striker is finally making an impact.

Mathias Ceccherini - another brilliant season for the winger.

Sebastian Skeete - he's got the potential to become a first choice soon.

Kieran Clark - the youth product is finally living up to the hype.

Career Overview

Season    League                       Position    Achievements
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2015/16   Vanarama Conference South    9th       
2016/17   Vanarama Conference South    1st         Promoted as champions
2017/18   Vanarama Conference Premier  20th        FA Trophy finalists
2018/19   Vanarama Conference Premier  13th        FA Trophy finalists
2019/20   Vanarama Conference Premier  1st         Promoted as champions
2020/21   Sky Bet League 2             2nd         Promoted
2021/22   Sky Bet League 1             2nd         Promoted
2022/23   Sky Bet Championship         10th        
2023/24   Sky Bet Championship         1st         Promoted as champions 
2024/25   Barclays Premier League      8th         
2025/26   Barclays Premier League      1st         League Cup winners
2026/27   Barclays Premier League      1st         FA Cup winners
2027/28   Barclays Premier League      1st         League Cup, FA Cup and Champions League winners
2028/29   Barclays Premier League      1st         CWC and FA Cup winners
2029/30   Barclays Premier League      1st         League Cup, FA Cup and Champions League winners
2030/31   Barclays Premier League      1st         CWC winners, FA Cup and Champions League finalists
2031/32   Barclays Premier League      1st         League Cup, FA Cup and Champions League winners
2032/33   Barclays Premier League      1st         CWC, League Cup, FA Cup and Champions League winners
2033/34   Barclays Premier League      1st         CWC, League Cup and Champions League winners
2034/35   Barclays Premier League      1st         CWC and Champions League winners
2035/36   Barclays Premier League      1st         CWC winners and FA Cup finalists
2036/37   Barclays Premier League      1st         Champions League finalists
2037/38   Barclays Premier League      1st         League Cup, FA Cup and Champions League winners
2038/39   Barclays Premier League      1st         CWC, League Cup and Champions League winners
2039/40   Barclays Premier League      1st         CWC and League Cup winners
2040/41   Barclays Premier League      1st         League Cup, FA Cup and Champions League winners
2041/42   Barclays Premier League      1st         CWC, FA Cup and Champions League winners
2042/43   Barclays Premier League      1st         CWC and Champions League winners
2043/44   Barclays Premier League      1st         CWC, League Cup, FA Cup and Champions League winners

Next Season

All we can do is aim to repeat this season as we wait for the elusive new stadium.

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Canvey Island - Barclays Premier League - 2044/45

The team had become almost unstoppable, but we are still playing in a tiny 15k capacity stadium. Will they ever build a new one?

League Table - this was a new record points total for us as normality resumed at the top, even Spurs and Arsenal will be back next season.

Community Shield - this was close as we struggled to break down the ten men.

UEFA Super Cup - the first half an hour was crazy.

FIFA Club World Cup - the usual big win over the South Americans.

Capital One Cup - we scraped a win in the final.

FA Cup - this one was a bit more one sided.

UEFA Champions League - we saved our best for the final, despite missing a number of players on international duty.

Transfers - one straight swap, just to make money.

Squad - improvements are almost impossible to find.

Finances - a big loss, mostly due to contract renewals.

Key Player Profiles:

Icaro - top scorer again.

Geraldo - probably our second best striker.

Mathias Ceccherini - another brilliant season.

Mauro Medina - the other brilliant winger, our most valuable player.

Achim Bender - the young midfielder is improving fast.

Career Overview

Season    League                       Position    Achievements
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2015/16   Vanarama Conference South    9th       
2016/17   Vanarama Conference South    1st         Promoted as champions
2017/18   Vanarama Conference Premier  20th        FA Trophy finalists
2018/19   Vanarama Conference Premier  13th        FA Trophy finalists
2019/20   Vanarama Conference Premier  1st         Promoted as champions
2020/21   Sky Bet League 2             2nd         Promoted
2021/22   Sky Bet League 1             2nd         Promoted
2022/23   Sky Bet Championship         10th        
2023/24   Sky Bet Championship         1st         Promoted as champions 
2024/25   Barclays Premier League      8th         
2025/26   Barclays Premier League      1st         League Cup winners
2026/27   Barclays Premier League      1st         FA Cup winners
2027/28   Barclays Premier League      1st         League Cup, FA Cup and Champions League winners
2028/29   Barclays Premier League      1st         CWC and FA Cup winners
2029/30   Barclays Premier League      1st         League Cup, FA Cup and Champions League winners
2030/31   Barclays Premier League      1st         CWC winners, FA Cup and Champions League finalists
2031/32   Barclays Premier League      1st         League Cup, FA Cup and Champions League winners
2032/33   Barclays Premier League      1st         CWC, League Cup, FA Cup and Champions League winners
2033/34   Barclays Premier League      1st         CWC, League Cup and Champions League winners
2034/35   Barclays Premier League      1st         CWC and Champions League winners
2035/36   Barclays Premier League      1st         CWC winners and FA Cup finalists
2036/37   Barclays Premier League      1st         Champions League finalists
2037/38   Barclays Premier League      1st         League Cup, FA Cup and Champions League winners
2038/39   Barclays Premier League      1st         CWC, League Cup and Champions League winners
2039/40   Barclays Premier League      1st         CWC and League Cup winners
2040/41   Barclays Premier League      1st         League Cup, FA Cup and Champions League winners
2041/42   Barclays Premier League      1st         CWC, FA Cup and Champions League winners
2042/43   Barclays Premier League      1st         CWC and Champions League winners
2043/44   Barclays Premier League      1st         CWC, League Cup, FA Cup and Champions League winners
2044/45   Barclays Premier League      1st         CWC, League Cup, FA Cup and Champions League winners

Next Season

I'm still waiting on the news on the stadium, but the board don't appear to be interested in building it.

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Have you tried telling the board you'll leave?

I've not risked it, no.

In the older versions of the game, a new stadium would be approved as soon as the 20 year wait was over. On the more recent versions it seems like it takes an extra five or so years for the board to agree to it, no matter how obvious it is that a new stadium is needed.

I'd be interested to know if anyone has had a new stadium built 20-22 years after the last one.

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I've not risked it, no.

In the older versions of the game, a new stadium would be approved as soon as the 20 year wait was over. On the more recent versions it seems like it takes an extra five or so years for the board to agree to it, no matter how obvious it is that a new stadium is needed.

I'd be interested to know if anyone has had a new stadium built 20-22 years after the last one.

I find that when I threaten to leave, they usually say "Fine, do you want me to tender your resignation" at which point you can back out. I'm not certain that will happen every time though.

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Canvey Island - Barclays Premier League - 2045/46

The wait for a new stadium continued, but the news of a new tycoon owner has made things interesting.

League Table - it's another one of those crazy seasons, but Arsenal escaped this time.

Community Shield - an easy enough start to the season.

UEFA Super Cup - we were lucky to win this one.

FIFA Club World Cup - there was no luck involved in this one.

Capital One Cup - we destroyed everyone, then made a mess of the final.

FA Cup - the replays caused havoc with our fixtures, but we just about kept going in the final.

UEFA Champions League - our 55 game unbeaten run came to an end, but we still won the trophy.

Transfers - nothing but a couple of youth players going out on loan.

Squad - there's really nothing to do until a few players start hitting 30.

Finances - the £75m from the new owner helped.

Key Player Profiles:

Icaro - top scorer again.

Oliveira - made a decent case for his spot back in the team.

Mathias Ceccherini - brilliant again.

Mauro Medina - as was the other winger.

Terry Cardwell - our top rated player by my assistant.

Career Overview

Season    League                       Position    Achievements
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2015/16   Vanarama Conference South    9th       
2016/17   Vanarama Conference South    1st         Promoted as champions
2017/18   Vanarama Conference Premier  20th        FA Trophy finalists
2018/19   Vanarama Conference Premier  13th        FA Trophy finalists
2019/20   Vanarama Conference Premier  1st         Promoted as champions
2020/21   Sky Bet League 2             2nd         Promoted
2021/22   Sky Bet League 1             2nd         Promoted
2022/23   Sky Bet Championship         10th        
2023/24   Sky Bet Championship         1st         Promoted as champions 
2024/25   Barclays Premier League      8th         
2025/26   Barclays Premier League      1st         League Cup winners
2026/27   Barclays Premier League      1st         FA Cup winners
2027/28   Barclays Premier League      1st         League Cup, FA Cup and Champions League winners
2028/29   Barclays Premier League      1st         CWC and FA Cup winners
2029/30   Barclays Premier League      1st         League Cup, FA Cup and Champions League winners
2030/31   Barclays Premier League      1st         CWC winners, FA Cup and Champions League finalists
2031/32   Barclays Premier League      1st         League Cup, FA Cup and Champions League winners
2032/33   Barclays Premier League      1st         CWC, League Cup, FA Cup and Champions League winners
2033/34   Barclays Premier League      1st         CWC, League Cup and Champions League winners
2034/35   Barclays Premier League      1st         CWC and Champions League winners
2035/36   Barclays Premier League      1st         CWC winners and FA Cup finalists
2036/37   Barclays Premier League      1st         Champions League finalists
2037/38   Barclays Premier League      1st         League Cup, FA Cup and Champions League winners
2038/39   Barclays Premier League      1st         CWC, League Cup and Champions League winners
2039/40   Barclays Premier League      1st         CWC and League Cup winners
2040/41   Barclays Premier League      1st         League Cup, FA Cup and Champions League winners
2041/42   Barclays Premier League      1st         CWC, FA Cup and Champions League winners
2042/43   Barclays Premier League      1st         CWC and Champions League winners
2043/44   Barclays Premier League      1st         CWC, League Cup, FA Cup and Champions League winners
2044/45   Barclays Premier League      1st         CWC, League Cup, FA Cup and Champions League winners
2045/46   Barclays Premier League      1st         CWC, FA Cup and Champions League winners, League Cup finalists

Next Season

The new owner has got my hopes up about a new stadium, hopefully he will make an announcement within the next year.

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