BoxToBox Posted April 17, 2017 Author Share Posted April 17, 2017 15 minutes ago, kidthekid said: Both look like first team players already. Have any of your youth prospects declared for Belgium? None yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjoe Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 HOW THE HELL CAN YOU FORGET ABOUT YOUR OWN ACADEMY PLAYERS?!?! You just made my heart rate sky-rocket from anger and resentment. Yuk. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxToBox Posted April 17, 2017 Author Share Posted April 17, 2017 4 minutes ago, Benjoe said: HOW THE HELL CAN YOU FORGET ABOUT YOUR OWN ACADEMY PLAYERS?!?! You just made my heart rate sky-rocket from anger and resentment. Yuk. Never forgot about them! Just forgot to post an update in the thread on their progress. The fans are getting sick of my ****. To be fair, I had no intention of actually buying Fosu-Mensah, I was just curious as to what Man Utd would want, after an ex-United scout recommended him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjoe Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 Still a disgrace! Those fans! Yumé and Raydell are not happy about it. Not one bit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxToBox Posted April 17, 2017 Author Share Posted April 17, 2017 I wouldn't say disgrace, but certainly bad form. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 2 minutes ago, BoxToBox said: I wouldn't say disgrace, but certainly bad form. Ignoring youth academy prospects? I've finally sussed you out. You're Jose Mourinho. Admit it. Well, maybe not. He'd never deign to manage in the Faroes...even in a sim. You're Avram Grant, aren't you? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxToBox Posted April 17, 2017 Author Share Posted April 17, 2017 Can't say, perhaps I'm someone who has a 'triffic time with his car window. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 4 minutes ago, BoxToBox said: Can't say, perhaps I'm someone who has a 'triffic time with his car window. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxToBox Posted April 17, 2017 Author Share Posted April 17, 2017 Stoke?! Stoke?!!!!! I wouldn't mind, but Man City and a wealthy Marseille are also interested, but he comes at me wanting to leave for Stoke. STOKE?!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjoe Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 15 minutes ago, BoxToBox said: Stoke?! Stoke?!!!!! I wouldn't mind, but Man City and a wealthy Marseille are also interested, but he comes at me wanting to leave for Stoke. STOKE?!!!!! Maybe he wants to prove that he can do it on a cold rainy night in Stoke! Or maybe he just a money grabbing *****. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keano16 Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 I've heard good things about the weather on Tuesday nights there so obviously that's the reason. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxToBox Posted April 18, 2017 Author Share Posted April 18, 2017 We're at the halfway break in the league, and absolutely dominant. As for Europe, it was nightmare group, that we started badly, but pulled ourselves into the mix and on the last day, pipped PSG to a KO spot by beating them on their own ground, a late 0-1 from Zarate. We've drawn Man City, damn. Weirdly, when they had nothing left to play for, Shakhtar beat Barcelona. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
noikeee Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Your careers have been so crazy dominant it doesn't even register as a shock that you knocked out PSG in the Champions League... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxToBox Posted April 18, 2017 Author Share Posted April 18, 2017 Man Utd came in for one of my key defenders. Fans are relatively happy, much more than me, but I'll find a replacement. Funnily, Man Utd are reigning CL winners, but failed FFP to compete in it this year... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidthekid Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Quite surprised at the fans reaction. It's about time FM fix that FFP thing. In real life have any teams actually failed? I think a club got hit with a fine but not banned. I personally never fail it as I tend to have very few players making over 100 k a week, but I just hate it when clubs that I know would never fail it, fail it in the game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxToBox Posted April 18, 2017 Author Share Posted April 18, 2017 11 minutes ago, kidthekid said: Quite surprised at the fans reaction. It's about time FM fix that FFP thing. In real life have any teams actually failed? I think a club got hit with a fine but not banned. I think Man City got a fine and one summer where they were only allowed spend a limited amount, then PSG were in danger of failing it so they changed the rules. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koetzer Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 There were cases of teams banned due to FFP, not in top leagues though. Dinamo Moscow and Galatasaray were the most well-known teams, I think. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidthekid Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 28 minutes ago, Koetzer said: There were cases of teams banned due to FFP, not in top leagues though. Dinamo Moscow and Galatasaray were the most well-known teams, I think. I guess I was wrong. Maybe SI are doing it right Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxToBox Posted April 18, 2017 Author Share Posted April 18, 2017 Winter window's closed up, and it's been a mad January. First up, both Hossain Shiek Solieman and Mostafa Hossam came to my office January 1st, Atletico wanted to sign them, and they were demanding to leave. Arguments ensued, and both got chucked in the U-19's. In the end Atletico only bid for Hossam, on deadline day, a non negotiable 4.9m. Nope. Now both players are without their transfers and sitting in the U-19's, I'll happily let their contracts run down, both of which run for 4 and a half years. Solieman has actually calmed down, but tough titties, his opportunity is gone. We have immense depth in midfield, throwing away a squad spot is not clever as it's not going to be won back. On to business. Cojocaru is a good keeper, but we have a better starter in Zoet, and three or four youngsters with higher ceilings, best move for all parties and a fair fee. Benali is a Moroccan striker, who's good but not great, happy enough to do business. Dupont, the "star" of our last intake, well rid, surprised I managed to talk 800k our of Celta. Eiting returns to Ajax for a profit, a season and a half later. Homegrown in nation, but he wasn't going to last much longer, too many good mids, and too many upcoming Liberos in training in the youth teams(who can eventually become club grown). Toure I'm sad to see go, but at least Man Utd actually came in, and with a really good deal. 20m up front, 2 over 12 months, 40% of profit and a friendly. I expected I could replace him, and if I couldn't, I could promote a backup level player. Of course, with all the money coming in, more went out too.... A long awaited arrival, he's going to be an absolute monster. Issues in that I just have so many CM's and AM's, but he's good enough that he'll probably have to be given priority over someone. Perez was brought in for depth, but I reckon we'll have a cracker on our hands eventually, tackling needs a bit of work. Expensive, both in transfer fee and wages, but I'm a big fan of Gomez, and felt replacing Toure with a more experienced player was a good idea, considering the youth of all our other CB's. Staff don't rate him especially highly, I suspect under the hood his CA isn't anything special, but his attributes are all great in the key areas. Forgot this guy on the screencap of the incoming transfers, but I really like him. If you want a more static no 10, he could be the perfect guy. If he was a better shot, he'd remind me of Mata. Personality is a bit crap, but that's workable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Juan Rodriguez looks tremendous. That good at 18, with potential to grow...yeah, I'd say he merits inclusion in the side to ensure he develops! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidthekid Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Your comment about CA is interesting. I feel like poachers, anchor men and maybe defensive centre backs are some of the positions that need less CA to perform. They just need to be decent in certain attributes. Whereas false 9s, registas, complete forwards and liberos need a lot of attributes, thus the best players for those roles need to have a high CA. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 9 minutes ago, kidthekid said: Your comment about CA is interesting. I feel like poachers, anchor men and maybe defensive centre backs are some of the positions that need less CA to perform. They just need to be decent in certain attributes. Whereas false 9s, registas, complete forwards and liberos need a lot of attributes, thus the best players for those roles need to have a high CA. Yep -- CA/PA alone is a poor measurement of what a player will bring on the pitch. In FM 15 (maybe it was 16), I figured that a squad made up of players with PA in the 130s/140s could readily challenge for the Champions League, IF they were developed properly (and had a good initial stat distribution/personality). Mind you, this was "back of the napkin" analysis only, not an actual analysis. I also realize that I'm far from the first/only person to reach this conclusion. A 20 in finishing is nice for a forward, but if their composure/concentration/first touch/off the ball movement is crap...that, ladies and gentlemen, is where you get the likes of Emile Heskey. Or, Wilfried Zaha -- all pace. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxToBox Posted April 18, 2017 Author Share Posted April 18, 2017 16 minutes ago, ManUtd1 said: Juan Rodriguez looks tremendous. That good at 18, with potential to grow...yeah, I'd say he merits inclusion in the side to ensure he develops! I didn't expect him to be near this ready when I confirmed the deal, he's grown quite a lot! 2 minutes ago, kidthekid said: Your comment about CA is interesting. I feel like poachers, anchor men and maybe defensive centre backs are some of the positions that need less CA to perform. They just need to be decent in certain attributes. Whereas false 9s, registas, complete forwards and liberos need a lot of attributes, thus the best players for those roles need to have a high CA. Yup! Any non-Ball Playing CB, or any basic striker who you just want on the end of things, as for midfielders, ball-winners and playmakers(surprisingly enough) can work at lower CA's too. The very most easy of all though, is pure old fashioned wingers. All you need is four attributes, even get away with three. Acceleration, Pace, Crossing, and ideally Dribbling. Not a dribbler? Knocks Ball Past Opponent. Wingers can be basically crap, yet devastating. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 1 minute ago, BoxToBox said: Wingers can be basically crap, yet devastating. I call this the Zaha Principle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxToBox Posted April 18, 2017 Author Share Posted April 18, 2017 10 minutes ago, ManUtd1 said: I call this the Zaha Principle. Genius! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxToBox Posted April 18, 2017 Author Share Posted April 18, 2017 Just had one for the ages against Ajax! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keano16 Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Nothing better than a last minute winner, over Ajax no less. Some more great young signings too, and for decent prices. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxToBox Posted April 19, 2017 Author Share Posted April 19, 2017 Youth Intake Day! Last years was quite disappointing, after all our upgrades, our Irish HOYD has since retired, and we've picked up a new fellow, Spaniard Diego Cervo, a Model Professional with 20 Determination. Lets see what he's brought us. Fair few with good professionalism, couple with good det, three we should be excited about, but I doubt I'll keep Ajana. First player from a new German affiliate, he's crap. Rob is the man the staff are highly excited about, and yeah, guess he looks decent. Doesn't fit into our plans much, but he could be a good winger, eventually. Lots to work on. Justin is the lad I'd have my money on, though! Surely he's going to be much better? Pretty quick, especially acceleration, oodles of flair, bit better technically, though still needs lots of work. Real question though, striker(DLF/Treq/F9 etc), or AMC? I'm thinking AMC. If his Vision grows he could be a nasty Trequartista. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxToBox Posted April 19, 2017 Author Share Posted April 19, 2017 I was looking at the comparison charts, and there are some interesting things going on, surprising even. Not only are we the youngest side(an impressive feat in a league known for young talent), we're the biggest, by far the most physically gifted, and looking at mental attributes, Decisions, Concentration, Determination are all the best along with a high level of Anticipation, Composure, Team Work and Work Rate. That's a hell of a combination of attributes! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjoe Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 So... you like big, physically gifted men? Gustavo Gómez epitomizes what a defender needs. Nothing more, nothing less. He is almost perfect. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxToBox Posted April 19, 2017 Author Share Posted April 19, 2017 29 minutes ago, Benjoe said: So... you like big, physically gifted men? Gustavo Gómez epitomizes what a defender needs. Nothing more, nothing less. He is almost perfect. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjoe Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 17 minutes ago, BoxToBox said: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxToBox Posted April 19, 2017 Author Share Posted April 19, 2017 Record breaking dominance in the league. I don't think I even needed my 4-3-3 game chasing tactic once. Second rate in Europe, fluked our way to the knockout rounds only to get pounded 7-4 agg by Man City. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITFC_Blue Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Keep up the good work! One thing I've noticed on my RKC save, is that the Dutch Cup has vanished! I'm now in 2022-2023 season, and we haven't played (well nobody) has played a Cup game in 3 seasons. The Dutch Super Cup takes place, but that's just between the team that finishes first and second. Not sure why this has happened for to be honest! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanleyBowles Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Leave Zaha alone. I watch that beautiful boy week in, week out... He's an artist Keep up the good work chap. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxToBox Posted April 19, 2017 Author Share Posted April 19, 2017 Cheers fellas! Been a weird summer so far. Paye is a decent young striker, but 192 clubs!?!?! Man City want our star Libero, staff think to chuck him. Sure, Liberos grow on trees, maybe we should let him on a free? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidthekid Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 lol at the assistant manager convincing you to sell him. *Rant begins* I have never had an assistant manager I completely trusted. I see them as people who handle an aspect of training, and maybe if their motivation is higher than 16, may give them team talks responsibility. But I tend to skip back-room meetings and ignore them during games. if FM was was real life, I would sit on the bench by myself while the assistant would be with the other coaches with a clear space between us. *Rant over* Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxToBox Posted April 19, 2017 Author Share Posted April 19, 2017 Staff Wanted Role: Assistant Manager Desired skills include Tea Making Coffee Making Quickness (to reach kettle's location) End of list. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidthekid Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 1 hour ago, BoxToBox said: Staff Wanted Role: Assistant Manager Desired skills include Tea Making Coffee Making Quickness (to reach kettle's location) End of list. Ability to set up cones and carry bibs, might also be required to relay the manager's instructions to players such as "coach wants you to cut inside" or"gaffer wants you to stop being silly and play short passes" so ability to speak about 40 words might be necessary. Knowledge and opinions of football should be kept to himself/herself Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjoe Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Anticipation, to know when the kettle is going to be finished so you don't waste time Precision, so he can hit the cup when he pours Vision, so he can see when you need more coffee/tea. Flair - I like it done with style. Balance...Okay I'm stopping this now. A must have, however: Ability to hum lullabies with magical motivating effects. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxToBox Posted April 19, 2017 Author Share Posted April 19, 2017 We're close to building the greatest assistant manager ever. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjoe Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 36 minutes ago, BoxToBox said: We're close to building the greatest assistant manager ever. You mean assnology. Wait that doesn't sound right. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxToBox Posted April 19, 2017 Author Share Posted April 19, 2017 Another summer window closed, and as usual it's been quite hectic. One slight twist though.... This summer we were very much a selling club, I decided on a bit of a clear out. Hossam, Sheikh Suleiman and Rolon Martinez were all unhappy, and wanted out for various reasons, but I held out for some great offers. Fernando Mina is a good striking prospect, but he was growing very slowly, we had too much quality up front, and depth, to nurse him along. Amdy Paye is a rapid young striker, but didn't have much chance of breaking our senior squad. Jonathan Torres is a good young CB/CM, but again, we had bigger, better defenders, and he lacked technical skill to be a full time mid. Andre is a mediocre CB that wanted to leave. Well rid. Joaquin Arzura wasn't a planned sale, but a deadline day bid lead to a good deal, and leaves room to promote a centre mid from the reserves who has massive potential. Incoming, not much to say, mostly a few prospects I wanted to take a punt on, few notable deals. Jorge Gonzales is a great young full back, but it's the deal that stands out here, we paid 2.1m, rising to 2.7, and Bordeaux then took him on loan from us, paying us 2.5m for the privilege. Wagner Ramos Lima, should become a cracker of a forward, been keeping an eye on him for ages. We needed a striker late in the window after our 2nd choice Godwin John threw a tantrum because I didn't sell him to Leverkusen. Big fee, but we're currently minted. Vrbnjak is expensive for his age, but looks a star in the making. Liverpool spent the entire summer bidding for Justin Schmit, so it's looking like he is indeed the real deal. His PPA has kicked up to 5 star too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 1 hour ago, BoxToBox said: Wagner Ramos Lima, should become a cracker of a forward, been keeping an eye on him for ages. We needed a striker late in the window after our 2nd choice Godwin John threw a tantrum because I didn't sell him to Leverkusen. Big fee, but we're currently minted. ... Liverpool spent the entire summer bidding for Justin Schmit, so it's looking like he is indeed the real deal. His PPA has kicked up to 5 star too. I love the look of Wagner. I don't usually like spilling tons of cash on transfers, but he looks tremendous. Schmitty...I'm not sold on just yet. His PA ticking up is a nice early Christmas present, though! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxToBox Posted April 19, 2017 Author Share Posted April 19, 2017 12 minutes ago, ManUtd1 said: I love the look of Wagner. I don't usually like spilling tons of cash on transfers, but he looks tremendous. Scored four goals in his first start, can't complain at that! 13 minutes ago, ManUtd1 said: Schmitty...I'm not sold on just yet. His PA ticking up is a nice early Christmas present, though! Boy has issues, certainly, bit mentally weak especially, but when big Premier League clubs are throwing 7-10m at a 16 year old, it's a strong sign he has a lot of PA to grow and fill out the holes in his game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 1 hour ago, BoxToBox said: Scored four goals in his first start, can't complain at that! Boy has issues, certainly, bit mentally weak especially, but when big Premier League clubs are throwing 7-10m at a 16 year old, it's a strong sign he has a lot of PA to grow and fill out the holes in his game. 4 on his first start? Wow. Which of your striker slots are you playing him in? Yep. His PA must be huge, given how that factors into AI decisionmaking. No doubt you'll move him on at the right time for a small fortune. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxToBox Posted April 19, 2017 Author Share Posted April 19, 2017 Just now, ManUtd1 said: 4 on his first start? Wow. Which of your striker slots are you playing him in? Yep. His PA must be huge, given how that factors into AI decisionmaking. No doubt you'll move him on at the right time for a small fortune. Right striker, so Advanced Forward, the left DLF slot I'm mostly using retrained playmakers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Perfect. Looking forward to seeing how he gets on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
noikeee Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 I remain convinced some managers in this forum are colluding with player agents in order to keep money moving. Those player sales the last 2 seasons, jesus. What are you doing with all that money? Hookers and drugs? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxToBox Posted April 20, 2017 Author Share Posted April 20, 2017 Bit angry, December now, three different players(two CB's and a wingback) have come to my office demanding a transfer to Spurs(who are in our CL group). **** off. So, two issues here for Spurs, one, I'm now never selling them any player, though I'm normally happy to negotiate in a save where players are replaceable. Two, they still had to visit Sittard-Geleen. Wagner came on at the half, Regis on the hour. Both had a point to prove, and it tied in nicely with the point I wanted to leave Spurs with. After failing with Godwin John, Leverkusen are at it with Zarate, but being a good lad, when told a transfer wasn't happening, Zarate just replied, "alright, fair enough". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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