dafuge Posted November 21, 2015 Author Share Posted November 21, 2015 Just had my wage budget cut by a third Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazRTaylor Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 Just had my wage budget cut by a third Definitely time to go. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deisler26 Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 Just had my wage budget cut by a third Schadenfreude setting in. The almighty dafuge being brought down by a cut wage budget Seriously though, I hate that. It then makes you look bad because you're well over. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted November 22, 2015 Author Share Posted November 22, 2015 Schadenfreude setting in. The almighty dafuge being brought down by a cut wage budget Seriously though, I hate that. It then makes you look bad because you're well over. I must admit, I've been pushing the wage budget quite hard. This was probably the only time when I was under it though! It rules out any new signings, so I'll be stuck with my squad of 12 for the season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneronaldo Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 I must admit, I've been pushing the wage budget quite hard. This was probably the only time when I was under it though!It rules out any new signings, so I'll be stuck with my squad of 12 for the season Time to hand out trials to every man and his dog in town then, anyone who would play for free:D Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabioke Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Unexpected to say the least (personally I find the save more interesting now). Do you consider this as bad luck/worse starting conditions? Or is FM 16 just more difficult than previous iterations? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazRTaylor Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Why cant you pad out the squad with non contract signings? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted November 22, 2015 Author Share Posted November 22, 2015 Unexpected to say the least (personally I find the save more interesting now). Do you consider this as bad luck/worse starting conditions? Or is FM 16 just more difficult than previous iterations? I doubt it is FM16 being harder, I just think it is down to this save being different to most of my others. I'm used to taking over a club on the rise (promotion to the conference N/S) where I can afford to replace the current squad with my own players. This time, the club was in trouble when I joined and I've not really had a chance to build a squad of my own. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted November 22, 2015 Author Share Posted November 22, 2015 DazRTaylor said: Why cant you pad out the squad with non contract signings? 2 of my 12 players are non contract players already, but I'll be looking for more if I get any injuries. I may also need a few loans (something I usually don't go for). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltablue Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Not exactly flying at supersonic speed as you usually do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted November 22, 2015 Author Share Posted November 22, 2015 Not exactly flying at supersonic speed as you usually do. I always play a lot slower with a new game, it's because I'm watching matches in 3D and trying to fine tune my tactics. Things will speed up when I switch to commentary only. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iacovone Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Ever the pro dafuge, keep it up my man Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted November 22, 2015 Author Share Posted November 22, 2015 We had an injury crisis, so I went out and signed some new players. We might have a squad capable of another midtable finish, but the finances are going to be dire by the end of the season. I feel sorry for whoever takes this job when I leave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneronaldo Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 We had an injury crisis, so I went out and signed some new players.We might have a squad capable of another midtable finish, but the finances are going to be dire by the end of the season. I feel sorry for whoever takes this job when I leave Is this called "doing a 'Arry Redknapp"? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted November 22, 2015 Author Share Posted November 22, 2015 Is this called "doing a 'Arry Redknapp"? Absolutely Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 I smell another award winning dafuge save. Good luck mate Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted November 23, 2015 Author Share Posted November 23, 2015 Concord Rangers - Vanarama National League South - 2018/19 The club is in financial trouble and all of our best players are leaving. I made the stupid decision to overspend in the hope keeping the club in the league in what is likely to be my final season here. League Table - I've no idea how this happened, but the new players I signed transformed the way we were playing. On to the playoffs! Playoff semi final leg 1 - a poor result, but we still have hope for the 2nd leg. Playoff semi final leg 2 - we were outstanding, overturning the first leg defeat to reach the playoff final. Playoff final - we let our lead slip with minutes to go and then faced the drama of penalties. We are going up! FA Trophy - it was nice to win a match, but we were outplayed by the team from the division above. FA Cup - this felt like a proper cup run, just a shame it didn't end with a money spinner. Squad - the new players I signed made a huge difference, especially the wingers. Transfers - the wage budget was obliterated as I went out and strengthened the squad. Finances - a loss, but smaller than previous season due to the cup and playoff games. Key Player Profiles: Mason Bloomfield - top scorer again in another stunning season. Louis McIntosh - a second proper striker made a big difference to our attack. Lewis Taffe - despite the new signings, he still played a major part in our season. Dan Happe - a really solid defender for this level. Sandro Semedo - our most valuable player at £17.75k. Career Overview Season Team Country League Position Achievements ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2015/16 Concord Rangers England Vanarama National League South 19th Took over on 30.12.2015 2016/17 Concord Rangers England Vanarama National League South 14th 2017/18 Concord Rangers England Vanarama National League South 15th 2018/19 Concord Rangers England Vanarama National League South 4th Promoted via playoffs Next Season The promotion was completely unexpected and has thrown my plans into doubt for next season. Earlier in the season I upset the board when linked to a job at League 2 Doncaster, but the offer never came. They offered me a new contract days before the playoff final, but I turned it down as I wanted to see how that match went first. So, should I stay or should I go? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
abulezz Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 You have to see atleast one year with Concord after the promotion - can't let that hard work just mean nothing! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter G Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 I'd say stay for one more year and keep them up. Give them a bit of stability to move forward with. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maw74 Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 I will also say give them one more season, see if you can keep them up? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dllu Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Now we know our dafuge again! Yes, help them get established before you move on... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
uprockindude Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 don't tease us fuge we know you will stay another year Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deisler26 Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Ah, that ol' dafuge magic! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobby_McDonald Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 He was just getting used to the new game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
noikeee Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Bit of a lucky break with the playoffs, but this is more like it. Well done. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazRTaylor Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Unless you sign four new defenders, you are in for a very long season. 63 goals conceded! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltablue Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Wow, 4 seasons to get a first promotion, is this a new record? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted November 24, 2015 Author Share Posted November 24, 2015 Unless you sign four new defenders, you are in for a very long season. 63 goals conceded! We will get battered in the Conference Premier, could be tough going! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted November 24, 2015 Author Share Posted November 24, 2015 Wow, 4 seasons to get a first promotion, is this a new record? I think it might be, beating the 3 season it took me with Havant & Waterlooville on my last tour save. I did however spend seven season in the Conference Premier with Wingate & Finchley, that's something I don't fancy repeating! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted November 24, 2015 Author Share Posted November 24, 2015 Looks like I will be staying with the club for one more season then, although I'm not going to go begging to the board for a new contract. Having already turned one down, the board will need to come back to me with another offer if they want me to stay. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wardog Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Congrats on the first promotion of many Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vipertitan Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Congrats on the promotion pal Dan Happe looks like decent player you got there Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted November 27, 2015 Author Share Posted November 27, 2015 With just 5 days left to go on my contract, they finally offered me a new one. Good job really as I turned down an offer from Eastleigh (just relegated from League 2) to stay at the club and suffer the inevitable season of misery. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabioke Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 With just 5 days left to go on my contract, they finally offered me a new one. Good job really as I turned down an offer from Eastleigh (just relegated from League 2) to stay at the club and suffer the inevitable season of misery. Really looking forward to your season of misery! Gives your fictional character some flavor and a great backstory imho. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted November 28, 2015 Author Share Posted November 28, 2015 Well, things are going just about as badly as they could be. Rock bottom of the league and over my wage budget. Then this happens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deisler26 Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Well, things are going just about as badly as they could be.Rock bottom of the league and over my wage budget. Then this happens. OOOF! Your balls must be mush, the amount you've been kicked in them this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneronaldo Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Well, things are going just about as badly as they could be.Rock bottom of the league and over my wage budget. Then this happens. The "Karl Oyston syndrome" is in full flow unfortunately Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted November 28, 2015 Author Share Posted November 28, 2015 Concord Rangers - Vanarama National League - 2019/20 Last season we had a promotion that came completely out of the blue but our financial position meant it was going to be tough strengthening the squad. League Table - a decent run of form in the middle of the season kept us clear of relegation, but we finished on terrible form. FA Trophy - somehow we found ourselves in a Wembley final, just a shame we lost out to a late goal. FA Cup - a draw against a League 1 team was encouraging, but that was as far as we got. Squad - with a few new signings this squad could be competitive in this division. Transfers - despite the wage budget being cut, I was able to sign a few decent players. Finances - the FA Trophy gate receipts took a chunk of debt away, but we are still in trouble. Key Player Profiles: Mason Bloomfield - top scorer again but he wasn't as effective at this level. Louis McIntosh - his injury played a big part in our form. Jake Mulraney - an impressive new signing. Harry Donovan - another decent new signing. Alfie Connor - a decent new defender. Career Overview Season Team Country League Position Achievements ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2015/16 Concord Rangers England Vanarama National League South 19th Took over on 30.12.2015 2016/17 Concord Rangers England Vanarama National League South 14th 2017/18 Concord Rangers England Vanarama National League South 15th 2018/19 Concord Rangers England Vanarama National League South 4th Promoted via playoffs 2019/20 Concord Rangers England Vanarama National League 19th FA Trophy finalists Next Season I was doubtful of staying at the club this season, but I feel as if my job is done by keeping them in this division. I'll be leaving when my contract expires and looking for a new club, maybe back in the Conference north/south. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityAndColour Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 32 goals is a super return from a striker? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted November 28, 2015 Author Share Posted November 28, 2015 32 goals is a super return from a striker? It's a great total, but he scored over 40 last season. The coach report sums him up nicely, a decent player in the conference north/south but dreads playing in the big matches. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSJ Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 It's a great total, but he scored over 40 last season. The coach report sums him up nicely, a decent player in the conference north/south but dreads playing in the big matches. Ive never seen that in a report! Madness. Its tough going in the National League, not sure how much more fight i have left in me over at Kingstonian. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted November 28, 2015 Author Share Posted November 28, 2015 I just failed in an interview. Torquay approached me, looked like an ideal club to move to but I noticed that they were already over their wage budget. I requested a larger budget because of this and they hired someone else Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted November 28, 2015 Author Share Posted November 28, 2015 After missing out on the Torquay job, I finally found a new club in Hartlepool United. Club Facilities Finances Squad League Table This feels like a significant step up from Concord, I'm hopeful that I can get this club back into the Football League. This season is all about building a squad, next season I'm hoping to push for promotion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabioke Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Can you show your manager profile? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted November 28, 2015 Author Share Posted November 28, 2015 Can you show your manager profile? Here it is, in all its Movember glory. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabioke Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Here it is, in all its Movember glory. Your increase in stats is very interesting compared to last year. It's a shame that SI doesn't tell us how and why certain stats evolve. How many courses have you followed ingame? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted November 28, 2015 Author Share Posted November 28, 2015 Your increase in stats is very interesting compared to last year. It's a shame that SI doesn't tell us how and why certain stats evolve. How many courses have you followed ingame? I'm assuming those coaching attributes have risen due to the coaching areas I was covering at Concord, no idea about the others. I'm yet to take a course due to the financial situations of the clubs I've been at. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dllu Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 A pity that Concord seem to be struggling without you... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted November 28, 2015 Author Share Posted November 28, 2015 A pity that Concord seem to be struggling without you... I left them in a right state, badly in debt with most players leaving on free transfers. I'm not at all surprised to see them doing as badly as they are. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneronaldo Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 I left them in a right state, badly in debt with most players leaving on free transfers. I'm not at all surprised to see them doing as badly as they are. The 'Arry Redknapp effect in full flow then. But seriously though, how in the world did you keep that lot up last season considering their board likes to keep cutting your wage budget all the time? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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