Kenwei95 Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Just started my first save, as LFC obviously. I started unemployed as I wanted to give Klopp a chance. He blew it: finished 7th, failed to win a trophy and was sacked shortly after the season ended.After some smooth-talking Mr Warner, I was offered the job (despite my horrendous melted face!) I wasn't left with a great squad to be fair. Lucas was sold and no other defensive midfielder was bought to replace him. Klopp signed Peruzzi, a left back (can't remember his name now but not great!), Carillo and Luan. Fortunately however I have been given quite a large kitty. My first signing was Stefan de Vrij from Lazio for around £10m plus £30m in instalments. I also signed Mauro Icardi in a similar deal, Sven Bender (who had been transfer listed) for £6m after refusing to meet Grzegorz Krychowiak's release clause of £45m, and Timo Horn for £6.5m. I then began looking for improvements for the left back position, as I don't use wingers so wanted and improvement on Moreno, when I noticed that Ozil was transfer-listed (and interested)! Amazingly I was able to sign him for £15m up front and £30m over 48 months. He is on £200k per week but I thought I couldn't miss out on that opportunity (Moreno will have to do for now!). I’ve so far sold Balotelli (£21m), Lallana (£20m), and Luis Alberto (£7m), and am thinking of selling Lovren, although will probably keep as back up. My only problem so far is than Dan Sturridge wants to leave for Champions League football. I promised that I’d sell him if we didn’t achieve it this year, but he stubbornly wouldn’t accept we were good enough to achieve it (this was before I signed Ozil – I wonder if his stance would have been different had I already signed him?). Anyway I have no intention of selling and hopefully he will come round if we’re looking good in the league. I have two tactics being used so far: 4-3-2-1 (Christmas Tree), due to the amount of AMs in the squad and 4-4-2 narrow diamond. I will post my tactics in more detail when I’m home, but so far so good. Cruised through my friendlies thus far (who have all been Championship or below, and Vitesse) and just beat Slovak Bratislava in the Europa League qualifier first leg 2-0 at Anfield. Sterner tests ahead of course - not to mention Barcelona away in a friendly. Hopefully their squad will be fit so I can sort of gauge how I’m doing. hey there martplfc1! I have started my Liverpool save and am in the first season, however am struggling with finances. I see youve splashed over 100m on de Vrij, Icardi, Bender and Horn and another 45m on Ozil. May I know how do you cope with such hefty monthly installments and wages? Any help would be appreciated!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
martplfc1 Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Honestly, im not very responsible when it comes to managing finances! The stadium upgrade has been completed and I'm hoping to qualify for the CL again. Ultimately though I take the view that the board will help me out if I'm doing well in the league, which I hope I will! Additionally, I recouped around £60m in player sales. I'll let you know how I get on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkycufc Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Honestly, im not very responsible when it comes to managing finances! The stadium upgrade has been completed and I'm hoping to qualify for the CL again. Ultimately though I take the view that the board will help me out if I'm doing well in the league, which I hope I will! Additionally, I recouped around £60m in player sales.I'll let you know how I get on. Are you Harry Redknapp in disguise? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
martplfc1 Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Haha, straight from his quote book! I would be able to make a proper assessment if I didn't keep getting crash dumps Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenwei95 Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Honestly, im not very responsible when it comes to managing finances! The stadium upgrade has been completed and I'm hoping to qualify for the CL again. Ultimately though I take the view that the board will help me out if I'm doing well in the league, which I hope I will! Additionally, I recouped around £60m in player sales.I'll let you know how I get on. Alright! I've heard others say that the TV money in the second season helps. I have currently sold more than I've bought and am under my wage budget. But I'm in the red!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
martplfc1 Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 I'm still well within my budgets, so maybe the TV money is key. I think my balance is circa £60m. Transfer budget around £23m and I think I have £70k available per week should I wish to buy some more (I could increase that by adjusting budgets). My projected balance is on the incline too to 2018, so hopefully this takes into account transfer fees due. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siven Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Ok, my test pre-season are done. Time for the real thing when i get back from work later, though i do wonder if im buying too many bargain youngsters at the start. A key part of my playstyle is buying young/cheap and selling for lots years later. I did great with this strategy in other versions and in around 3 seasons had £200m-£300m balance. Though back in FM13 i got Eriksen, Garmash and Lewandowski for Free and the sold them a season later for big profit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staf9 Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 has anyone sold Firmino after the first season? doesn't fit my 433 with IF's on either side and 3 in the middle. Will try and retrain to play CM but as he's best suited to an AMC role I'm not sure about him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenwei95 Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Guys my balance is in the red but my board has still given me a 100m transfer budget. Am kinda unsure about spending it. Anyone have any advice??? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
martplfc1 Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Obviously I would spend it if it meant obtaining the player(s) who might let you challenge for the title/secure a CL spot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siven Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Hmm, £11m (4m below his value) for Joe Allen ....who is behind Hendo, Can and Milner in CM. Take it or keep him? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkycufc Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Hmm, £11m (4m below his value) for Joe Allen ....who is behind Hendo, Can and Milner in CM.Take it or keep him? I like Allen in the game, he's an excellent BBM and can cover pretty much all the CM roles pretty well. I wouldn't even consider selling him for less than his value. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red till i'm dead Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 The problem with selling him, is one less HG player, i tend to keep him as he isn't a world beater but very reliable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cezar.sl Posted November 17, 2015 Author Share Posted November 17, 2015 The problem with selling him' date=' is one less HG player, i tend to keep him as he isn't a world beater but very reliable.[/quote']Yes. We have a real problem with HG players, especially HG at club, which we need for European Registration. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siven Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Yes, i like Allen too. After a long time thinking about it, i reluctently decided to sell. I play 4-2-3-1 and he was behind Hendo (when fit), Can and Milner for the 2nd CM spot, so i sold him to fund some new signings, though i do wish i could get more for him. (some of the youngsters like Ajer are almost as good as him now) 1 less HG isnt nice, but i can use the youngsters like Rossitier for that, and in 3 years i will have some more HG youngsters ready. If you cant tell, i like to develop youngsters, especially if i can get them young enough to become HG at club. And if they dont work out, then i sell them for profit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindhoffen Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Got this in my newsfeed today and chuckled: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmulv Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 How are people finding milner? He blows a bit hot and cold for me. I starting to wonder if he is worth 140k per week. I think the only reason I'm holding off trying to sell him is due to the fact he is English!! How have people been playing him, or have you sold? Still not sure what to do with Ballotelli. He is still at Milan and 18 months left on his contract, wants 160k per week to resign, only scored 4 goals for them so far but hig ave ratings.....hmmm. Ings is on fire for me, keeping Sturridge out of the team as Ings has now hit 19 goals in 14 games!! Poor Benteke is not even getting a look in, I'm waiting for the inevitable conversation with him complaining about 1st team football. He just doesn't fit the way I play as I use a false 9 as a striker and like them to be quick and mobile.... some decisions to be made soon I think. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
matsnor21 Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Just started a longterm saved with LFC, after a few test saves to find the right tactic. Playing a 4-1-3-2 with wingers, which i think suits the team really well. Did some interesting transfers before the upcoming season. In: Daniele Rugani (Juventus) - £30m Timo Horn (1. FC Köln) - £6.5m Andrija Zivkovic (Partizan) - £850k Domenico Berardi (Sassuolo) - £33m Out: Dejan Lovren (PSG) - £19m Jose Enrique (Crystal Palace) - £3m Adam Bogdan (Fiorentina) - Loan Adam Lallana (Arsenal) - £40m Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastley Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Just started a longterm saved with LFC, after a few test saves to find the right tactic. Playing a 4-1-3-2 with wingers, which i think suits the team really well. Did some interesting transfers before the upcoming season. In: Daniele Rugani (Juventus) - £30m Timo Horn (1. FC Köln) - £6.5m Andrija Zivkovic (Partizan) - £850k Domenico Berardi (Sassuolo) - £33m Out: Dejan Lovren (PSG) - £19m Jose Enrique (Crystal Palace) - £3m Adam Bogdan (Fiorentina) - Loan Adam Lallana (Arsenal) - £40m Rugani is a good deal, he is class. Berardi, he is good, but better options for cheaper. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastley Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Wrapped up the EPL with 6 games in hand. Time to give some younger guys a run. Got Real Madrid in Semi's of ECC, not expecting to progress past that point. Took out COC easily, most team fielded youth, I went near full strength. In Semi against Everton in FA Cup. Might sell Sakho, the Red Cards are getting annoying, and so many yellows too. He is a star no doubt. Just about to send my Under 21's and Under 18's to play Tottenham.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabine Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastley Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Only $39Mil?? I usually get $45 after some hard negotiating. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabine Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 I didn't want to risk getting more in case it fell through. I transfer listed him for £45 million, got £39 million straight up back. edit: Breel Embolo is a straight replacement for him at £12.25 million. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
matsnor21 Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 New computer ready, so have to start all over again. Rugani is a must have, maybe look for som cheaper alternative than Berardi on the new save. Rugani is a good deal, he is class. Berardi, he is good, but better options for cheaper. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
headshothitman Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 has anyone sold Firmino after the first season?doesn't fit my 433 with IF's on either side and 3 in the middle. Will try and retrain to play CM but as he's best suited to an AMC role I'm not sure about him I'm playing him in the exact same position, he chips in with the goals (not prolific by any means). He is a backup for me behind Yarmolenko, I would still keep him but train him as an inside forward and improve his composure (12 not good enough). If you get an offer over £40m, I would sell though, even in my save. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastley Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 New computer ready, so have to start all over again. Rugani is a must have, maybe look for som cheaper alternative than Berardi on the new save. I got Embolo $15m Barbosa $13m Volland $24m Icardi $45m If you really want a Star straight up, spend $45m on Icardi, otherwise the other 3 will cost you $50m all up, good 3 players to have to be honest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
headshothitman Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 New computer ready, so have to start all over again. Rugani is a must have, maybe look for som cheaper alternative than Berardi on the new save. Another one with Rugani is his Italian compatriot, Romagnoli from AC Milan. Can never get him to sign but would love to have him next to Rugani. Italy don't do bad defenders... (Barzagli's stats in FM2007, still the best, what a beast) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabine Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 I think Firmino has a problem of being too slow to be a wide forward/winger. I'm going to see how he plays through this season and then I might either sell him off or retrain him as a CM in a less physically intensive role. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastley Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Sakho gone, Gimenez his replacement. Also signed Gorretzka Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vascobailao Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 I cant sign Gimenez! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabine Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 SCENES! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vascobailao Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 that was in the first transfer window? fantastic! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabine Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Yep! Transfer deadline day! I think they managed to afford both because they sold Gabriel Paulista. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vascobailao Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 how jealous i am Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastley Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 I will check what I got for Leiva.. (And lol, they're paying him $155k) Season 3, first friendly, took 5 seconds to get first goal!! Nice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabine Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 I just noticed that, eastley. They must've REALLY wanted him and his 8.16 average in 4 games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastley Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Ibe is worth $27m in my save, getting bids of over $40m for him... Sorry folks, I REALLY need him, HG for club!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastley Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Finally sold Firmino for $30m, some of it after league matches and so on, but that is fine by me. Sold Mignolet for $20m, picked up ter Stegan for $20m for replacement. 999 Posts... ohhhh.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
martplfc1 Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 What formation are you guys using? I'm having a bit of difficulty at the moment deciding. I started with a 4321, which seems to control the game but I concede really soft goals with it. Strangely I've been doing much better against bigger teams, beating City and drawing with Arsenal and Chelsea away (conceded another soft goal in the 90th ) Problem I'm having is that I have loads of AMs and not many natural wide players. I'm trying to get width from Moreno and Clyne as attacking FB/CWB but it's leaving me super exposed despite having a BBM, BWM (D) and DLP (D) as the flat 3. Any ideas on improving this formation? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastley Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 I use a 4-2-4 I guess, or 4-2-2-2 if you want to call it that. $ back, 2 Mids, 2 attacking wide men with 2 upfront. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
martplfc1 Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Yeah I actually switched to that after going 0-1 down to Arsenal. Managed to draw 1-1. I used this formation in FM15 with great success, so will try it again. How do you have each position set? I was thinking control mentality, slightly higher line, short passing with high tempo (for home games and "easy" away games): GK: SWK Support DR: FB Support (if using a winger ahead) or CWB Support (if using an IF ahead) DC: BPD Support DC: LD Cover DL: As per DR MC: BBM MC: CM Defend or DLP Defend (not sure if that will provide sufficient cover) AMR: IF Attack/W Support AML: APM Support ST: DLF Support ST: AF Attack Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vascobailao Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 you play with 10 players? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fancy Gaffot Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Milner scored 8 goals all season, 5 of them against United including two braces in Europa League quarter finals Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vascobailao Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 how do you play milner to score those goals against united? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
martplfc1 Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 you play with 10 players? Haha ah, maybe why I'm struggling! Edited Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLLMEISTER1 Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 How are people finding milner? He blows a bit hot and cold for me. I starting to wonder if he is worth 140k per week. I think the only reason I'm holding off trying to sell him is due to the fact he is English!! How have people been playing him, or have you sold?Still not sure what to do with Ballotelli. He is still at Milan and 18 months left on his contract, wants 160k per week to resign, only scored 4 goals for them so far but hig ave ratings.....hmmm. Ings is on fire for me, keeping Sturridge out of the team as Ings has now hit 19 goals in 14 games!! Poor Benteke is not even getting a look in, I'm waiting for the inevitable conversation with him complaining about 1st team football. He just doesn't fit the way I play as I use a false 9 as a striker and like them to be quick andmobile.... some decisions to be made soon I think. Milner has been superb for me with average rating of 7.53 over 10 league games. I play him as BBM on the right side of a 2 man CM....been awesome for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkycufc Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Yeah I actually switched to that after going 0-1 down to Arsenal. Managed to draw 1-1. I used this formation in FM15 with great success, so will try it again. How do you have each position set?I was thinking control mentality, slightly higher line, short passing with high tempo (for home games and "easy" away games): GK: SWK Support DR: FB Support (if using a winger ahead) or CWB Support (if using an IF ahead) DC: BPD Support DC: LD Cover DL: As per DR MC: BBM MC: CM Defend or DLP Defend (not sure if that will provide sufficient cover) AMR: IF Attack/W Support AML: APM Support ST: DLF Support ST: AF Attack Starting with only 10 players is a bold strategy! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fancy Gaffot Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 how do you play milner to score those goals against united? RW as Raumdeuter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cezar.sl Posted November 18, 2015 Author Share Posted November 18, 2015 Firmino in my save. Date is 6 Feb 2016 Could reach 30+ by the end of the season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vascobailao Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 playing firmino as a striker? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.