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Portsmouth - Premier League - 2038/39

The trophies were coming in at a rate, but my challenge was to start rebuilding the squad to keep things going in the future.

League Table - an unbeaten season, our first in four years.

Community Shield - this was a close one.

UEFA Super Cup - another tightly contested match.

FIFA Club World Cup - this one was a bit easier.

EFL Cup - we scraped through our first match, but went on to lift the cup.

FA Cup - I made a major error in not replacing the centre back who was sent off. We got beaten by a League Two team!

UEFA Champions League - so close to a perfect season.

Squad - the average age is creeping up as a number of players are the wrong side of 30.

Transfers - I felt a bit bad selling off two youth products, but Ross was ruined by injuries.

Finances - a loss, but nothing to worry about.

Key Player Profiles:

Danny Mende - top scorer, but suffered a bad injury.

Teddy Renouf - had an amazing time filling in for Mende.

Nestoras Ktistopoulos - still at the top of his game at 34.

Leo Braun - he's become my first choice AMC.

Yû Yokoyama - a promising looking Japanese defender.

Career Overview:

Season       League                Position     Achievements
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2016/17      EFL League Two        3rd          Promoted
2017/18      EFL League One        2nd          Promoted
2018/19      EFL Championship      6th          Playoff semi finalists
2019/20      EFL Championship      7th          
2020/21      EFL Championship      5th          Playoff winners
2021/22      Premier League        14th         
2022/23      Premier League        12th         FA Cup winners
2023/24      Premier League        12th         Europa League winners
2024/25      Premier League        11th         
2025/26      Premier League        1st          FA Cup winners
2026/27      Premier League        4th          
2027/28      Premier League        3rd          Champions League finalists
2028/29      Premier League        4th          League Cup and FA Cup winners
2029/30      Premier League        3rd          League Cup and FA Cup winners
2030/31      Premier League        4th          FA Cup winners
2031/32      Premier League        1st          League Cup and Champions League winners, FA Cup finalists
2032/33      Premier League        1st          CWC, FA Cup and Champions League winners
2033/34      Premier League        1st          CWC, FA Cup and Champions League winners
2034/35      Premier League        1st          CWC, League Cup and FA Cup winners, Champions League finalists
2035/36      Premier League        1st          League Cup, FA Cup and Champions League winners
2036/37      Premier League        1st          CWC, League Cup, FA Cup and Champions League winners
2037/38      Premier League        1st          CWC, FA Cup and Champions League winners
2038/39      Premier League        1st          CWC, League Cup and Champions League winners
Next Season:

Once again, I'm looking to replace a number of the older players. That might mean I'm facing some tough decisions with regards to club legends.

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Just now, Northernpilgrim said:

Great career so far, but you're starting to make it look easy ;)

I honestly think there is a point in this game when it does get too easy. Once all the real players have gone, it is far too easy to dominate as a big club as the AI are terrible at squad building.

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2 minutes ago, dafuge said:

I honestly think there is a point in this game when it does get too easy. Once all the real players have gone, it is far too easy to dominate as a big club as the AI are terrible at squad building.

It's not something I've experienced on FM17, but then I haven't stayed at one team more than a couple of seasons, three at the most. I guess you'd need to put in a few more years to see that happen?

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Just now, Northernpilgrim said:

It's not something I've experienced on FM17, but then I haven't stayed at one team more than a couple of seasons, three at the most. I guess you'd need to put in a few more years to see that happen?

Absolutely, if you keep moving then the challenge remains fresh. It's when you settle at a club for the long term that things get a bit easy.

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Portsmouth - Premier League - 2039/40

We have been dominating recently, but my squad rotation has cost us in the domestic cups. Could we do the clean sweep this season?

League Table - unbeaten, although we drew quite a few.

Community Shield - a great win to kick off the season.

UEFA Super Cup - we weren't at our best as we needed penalties to win.

FIFA Club World Cup - we made easy work of the Mexicans.

EFL Cup - we won every match.

FA Cup - another perfect record.

UEFA Champions League - not quite perfect, and the final was pure drama.

Squad - there's not a huge amount I can do here, but next season might be more interesting as the contacts expire.

Transfers - I finally gave in to PSG, and replaced him with someone better.

Finances - a profit.

Key Player Profiles:

Danny Mende - an incredible scoring record.

Teddy Renouf - the youngster looks like a real talent.

Christian Nwankwo - expensive, but not considering the £125m sale.

Nestoras Ktistopoulos - next season will probably be his last.

Mario Prce - another legend who may leave.

Career Overview:

Season       League                Position     Achievements
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2016/17      EFL League Two        3rd          Promoted
2017/18      EFL League One        2nd          Promoted
2018/19      EFL Championship      6th          Playoff semi finalists
2019/20      EFL Championship      7th          
2020/21      EFL Championship      5th          Playoff winners
2021/22      Premier League        14th         
2022/23      Premier League        12th         FA Cup winners
2023/24      Premier League        12th         Europa League winners
2024/25      Premier League        11th         
2025/26      Premier League        1st          FA Cup winners
2026/27      Premier League        4th          
2027/28      Premier League        3rd          Champions League finalists
2028/29      Premier League        4th          League Cup and FA Cup winners
2029/30      Premier League        3rd          League Cup and FA Cup winners
2030/31      Premier League        4th          FA Cup winners
2031/32      Premier League        1st          League Cup and Champions League winners, FA Cup finalists
2032/33      Premier League        1st          CWC, FA Cup and Champions League winners
2033/34      Premier League        1st          CWC, FA Cup and Champions League winners
2034/35      Premier League        1st          CWC, League Cup and FA Cup winners, Champions League finalists
2035/36      Premier League        1st          League Cup, FA Cup and Champions League winners
2036/37      Premier League        1st          CWC, League Cup, FA Cup and Champions League winners
2037/38      Premier League        1st          CWC, FA Cup and Champions League winners
2038/39      Premier League        1st          CWC, League Cup and Champions League winners
2039/40      Premier League        1st          CWC, League Cup, FA Cup and Champions League winners
Next Season:

This was our first unbeaten season, so it's going to be hard to match that. The bigger challenge will be replacing the older players at the club.

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Portsmouth - Premier League - 2040/41

We have hit our stride now as the trophies are rolling in.

League Table - we lost a few, but gained more points than last season.

Community Shield - we smashed Chelsea, with an ex player grabbing the consolation goal.

UEFA Super Cup - an easy win, although the red card seemed to tighten things up.

FIFA Club World Cup - I've no idea why this was played on Boxing Day.

EFL Cup - the red card made the final interesting.

FA Cup - things were close until our late goals.

UEFA Champions League - this was a lot closer than expected.

Squad - the squad is huge as I signed a few new players in January, players must be sold.

Transfers - I was unusually busy in the transfer market.

Finances - a loss.

Key Player Profiles:

Danny Mende - incredible again.

Kenneth Sabbe - had a blinder as a backup striker.

Nestoras Ktistopoulos - this was supposed to be his last season at the club, but I couldn't let him go after this.

Dion Lis - this legend's time is up.

Christian Nwankwo - cashing in with PSG was one of the best moves I've made.

Career Overview:

Season       League                Position     Achievements
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2016/17      EFL League Two        3rd          Promoted
2017/18      EFL League One        2nd          Promoted
2018/19      EFL Championship      6th          Playoff semi finalists
2019/20      EFL Championship      7th          
2020/21      EFL Championship      5th          Playoff winners
2021/22      Premier League        14th         
2022/23      Premier League        12th         FA Cup winners
2023/24      Premier League        12th         Europa League winners
2024/25      Premier League        11th         
2025/26      Premier League        1st          FA Cup winners
2026/27      Premier League        4th          
2027/28      Premier League        3rd          Champions League finalists
2028/29      Premier League        4th          League Cup and FA Cup winners
2029/30      Premier League        3rd          League Cup and FA Cup winners
2030/31      Premier League        4th          FA Cup winners
2031/32      Premier League        1st          League Cup and Champions League winners, FA Cup finalists
2032/33      Premier League        1st          CWC, FA Cup and Champions League winners
2033/34      Premier League        1st          CWC, FA Cup and Champions League winners
2034/35      Premier League        1st          CWC, League Cup and FA Cup winners, Champions League finalists
2035/36      Premier League        1st          League Cup, FA Cup and Champions League winners
2036/37      Premier League        1st          CWC, League Cup, FA Cup and Champions League winners
2037/38      Premier League        1st          CWC, FA Cup and Champions League winners
2038/39      Premier League        1st          CWC, League Cup and Champions League winners
2039/40      Premier League        1st          CWC, League Cup, FA Cup and Champions League winners
2040/41      Premier League        1st          CWC, League Cup, FA Cup and Champions League winners
Next Season:

We have a few key players about to leave, so this summer will involve rebuilding the squad.

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Portsmouth - Premier League - 2041/42

We have been destroying everything in our path, but a number of key players are getting older so the squad needs rebuilding.

League Table - not quite unbeaten, but we got to see Southampton relegated on the last day.

Community Shield - a goal fest to kick of the season.

UEFA Super Cup - another high scoring friendly match.

FIFA Club World Cup - it was great to face some unusual opposition in this.

EFL Cup - we had to hold on in the semi final, but made simple work of the final.

FA Cup - amazingly Stoke gave us our toughest test.

UEFA Champions League - the final was a thriller as we came from behind late on only to concede an equaliser. We turned on the class in extra time.

Squad - the squad needs trimming before next season.

Transfers - I panicked and spent £104m on a right back!

Finances - a decent profit considering the transfers.

Key Player Profiles:

Danny Mende - amazing as always.

Teddy Renouf - the brilliant second striker.

Nestoras Ktistopoulos - he's finally decided to retire, which is great.

Tomas Masek - the £104m man.

Kevin Dau - this defender will be hard to replace.

Career Overview:

Season       League                Position     Achievements
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2016/17      EFL League Two        3rd          Promoted
2017/18      EFL League One        2nd          Promoted
2018/19      EFL Championship      6th          Playoff semi finalists
2019/20      EFL Championship      7th          
2020/21      EFL Championship      5th          Playoff winners
2021/22      Premier League        14th         
2022/23      Premier League        12th         FA Cup winners
2023/24      Premier League        12th         Europa League winners
2024/25      Premier League        11th         
2025/26      Premier League        1st          FA Cup winners
2026/27      Premier League        4th          
2027/28      Premier League        3rd          Champions League finalists
2028/29      Premier League        4th          League Cup and FA Cup winners
2029/30      Premier League        3rd          League Cup and FA Cup winners
2030/31      Premier League        4th          FA Cup winners
2031/32      Premier League        1st          League Cup and Champions League winners, FA Cup finalists
2032/33      Premier League        1st          CWC, FA Cup and Champions League winners
2033/34      Premier League        1st          CWC, FA Cup and Champions League winners
2034/35      Premier League        1st          CWC, League Cup and FA Cup winners, Champions League finalists
2035/36      Premier League        1st          League Cup, FA Cup and Champions League winners
2036/37      Premier League        1st          CWC, League Cup, FA Cup and Champions League winners
2037/38      Premier League        1st          CWC, FA Cup and Champions League winners
2038/39      Premier League        1st          CWC, League Cup and Champions League winners
2039/40      Premier League        1st          CWC, League Cup, FA Cup and Champions League winners
2040/41      Premier League        1st          CWC, League Cup, FA Cup and Champions League winners
2041/42      Premier League        1st          CWC, League Cup, FA Cup and Champions League winners
Next Season:

Three clean sweeps in a row, so there's not a lot we can really do to improve on that. Apart from maybe four.

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2 minutes ago, milkyjoe11 said:

Maybe set yourself a challenge within Pompey. I've done something similar before, like selling all non English players and only allowing yourself to buy English players? It's tough, give the AI a chance to 'catch up'?

I've tried things like that before, like going youth only but I find them really frustrating. I can't stand it when I can't find good players as it is!

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1 minute ago, Lenzar said:

It's going to bother your number OCD immensely mind. ;)

How long did he hold 11 for?

It was a tough decision, luckily Nwankwo prefers #14 anyway which made it a bit easier.

I'm not really sure how long it was, probably around 15-18 years.

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Portsmouth - Premier League - 2042/43

The trophies are coming thick and fast, and with the squad in great shape this should continue for some time.

League Table - a pretty standard season.

Community Shield - we needed penalties to win the season opener.

UEFA Super Cup - this win was a bit more comfortable.

FIFA Club World Cup - São Paulo pushed us all the way as we hung on for the win.

EFL Cup - a narrow win against the only other team to win this competition in the last ten years.

FA Cup - we made easy work of the Championship opposition.

UEFA Champions League - eight in a row now.

Squad - the squad is in superb shape, they should be good for the next few years.

Transfers - I cashed in on another DM in favour of a talented youngster.

Finances - a decent profit.

Key Player Profiles:

Teddy Renouf - top scorer, as a supporting striker too.

Danny Mende - not as his best this season, but still brilliant.

Kenneth Sabbe - our most valuable player, but not quite a first choice.

Cristián Nunez - the young defender had an impressive season.

James Chukwu - the new signing had a solid but unspectacular season. I'm hoping he'll play as a DM.

Career Overview:

Season       League                Position     Achievements
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2016/17      EFL League Two        3rd          Promoted
2017/18      EFL League One        2nd          Promoted
2018/19      EFL Championship      6th          Playoff semi finalists
2019/20      EFL Championship      7th          
2020/21      EFL Championship      5th          Playoff winners
2021/22      Premier League        14th         
2022/23      Premier League        12th         FA Cup winners
2023/24      Premier League        12th         Europa League winners
2024/25      Premier League        11th         
2025/26      Premier League        1st          FA Cup winners
2026/27      Premier League        4th          
2027/28      Premier League        3rd          Champions League finalists
2028/29      Premier League        4th          League Cup and FA Cup winners
2029/30      Premier League        3rd          League Cup and FA Cup winners
2030/31      Premier League        4th          FA Cup winners
2031/32      Premier League        1st          League Cup and Champions League winners, FA Cup finalists
2032/33      Premier League        1st          CWC, FA Cup and Champions League winners
2033/34      Premier League        1st          CWC, FA Cup and Champions League winners
2034/35      Premier League        1st          CWC, League Cup and FA Cup winners, Champions League finalists
2035/36      Premier League        1st          League Cup, FA Cup and Champions League winners
2036/37      Premier League        1st          CWC, League Cup, FA Cup and Champions League winners
2037/38      Premier League        1st          CWC, FA Cup and Champions League winners
2038/39      Premier League        1st          CWC, League Cup and Champions League winners
2039/40      Premier League        1st          CWC, League Cup, FA Cup and Champions League winners
2040/41      Premier League        1st          CWC, League Cup, FA Cup and Champions League winners
2041/42      Premier League        1st          CWC, League Cup, FA Cup and Champions League winners
2042/43      Premier League        1st          CWC, League Cup, FA Cup and Champions League winners
Next Season:

Shock results should be the only thing stopping us from five consecutive clean sweeps.

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Portsmouth - Premier League - 2043/44

Four clean sweeps in a row, could we make it five?

League Table - a loss to West Ham in the first half ended our hopes of an unbeaten season.

Community Shield - we just about edged it.

UEFA Super Cup - this was a bit easier.

FIFA Club World Cup - we made easy work of the unlikely opponents.

EFL Cup - we were on top form throughout the competition.

FA Cup - we scraped through with penalties in the quarter finals, but hit form at Wembley.

UEFA Champions League - we lost a lot of games 1-0, but came through when it mattered.

Squad - it's not easy to improve on this.

Transfers - I brought in an experienced DM.

Finances - a bit of a loss.

Key Player Profiles:

Danny Mende - top scorer once again.

Teddy Renouf - the superb second striker.

Kenneth Sabbe - making a good case to be the main striker.

Róbson Almeida - the new signing.

James Chukwu - looking like a great prospect.

Career Overview:

Season       League                Position     Achievements
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2016/17      EFL League Two        3rd          Promoted
2017/18      EFL League One        2nd          Promoted
2018/19      EFL Championship      6th          Playoff semi finalists
2019/20      EFL Championship      7th          
2020/21      EFL Championship      5th          Playoff winners
2021/22      Premier League        14th         
2022/23      Premier League        12th         FA Cup winners
2023/24      Premier League        12th         Europa League winners
2024/25      Premier League        11th         
2025/26      Premier League        1st          FA Cup winners
2026/27      Premier League        4th          
2027/28      Premier League        3rd          Champions League finalists
2028/29      Premier League        4th          League Cup and FA Cup winners
2029/30      Premier League        3rd          League Cup and FA Cup winners
2030/31      Premier League        4th          FA Cup winners
2031/32      Premier League        1st          League Cup and Champions League winners, FA Cup finalists
2032/33      Premier League        1st          CWC, FA Cup and Champions League winners
2033/34      Premier League        1st          CWC, FA Cup and Champions League winners
2034/35      Premier League        1st          CWC, League Cup and FA Cup winners, Champions League finalists
2035/36      Premier League        1st          League Cup, FA Cup and Champions League winners
2036/37      Premier League        1st          CWC, League Cup, FA Cup and Champions League winners
2037/38      Premier League        1st          CWC, FA Cup and Champions League winners
2038/39      Premier League        1st          CWC, League Cup and Champions League winners
2039/40      Premier League        1st          CWC, League Cup, FA Cup and Champions League winners
2040/41      Premier League        1st          CWC, League Cup, FA Cup and Champions League winners
2041/42      Premier League        1st          CWC, League Cup, FA Cup and Champions League winners
2042/43      Premier League        1st          CWC, League Cup, FA Cup and Champions League winners
2043/44      Premier League        1st          CWC, League Cup, FA Cup and Champions League winners
Next Season:

The countdown to a potential new stadium starts here.

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3 minutes ago, Nobby_McDonald said:

Isn't it a newer and bigger stadium than Fratton Park?

Yes but there are many bigger better stadiums in Europe for a major final to be held at. I just looked at list of uk football stadiums and counted around 18 bigger in the UK. Of course a couple of those are being redeveloped currently(Stamford Bridge and White Hart Lane). I suppose the stadium could have been expanded ingame. 

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