Fola Posted December 28, 2017 Author Share Posted December 28, 2017 16 hours ago, john1 said: Bet you love playing for draws Hopefully you can start winning again! Oh yes mate, definitely haha! I have just played through December/January and will put an update out later. I don't have a clue what has happened this season... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fola Posted December 28, 2017 Author Share Posted December 28, 2017 1 hour ago, noikeee said: Well maybe we can read this thread in reverse from the bottom to the top, from a midtable position to dominance in the league in the 2nd season, what a story. Hope you can start turning it around back to form soon. Very unlucky with the whole Europe situation, wow. Haha that sounds perfect mate! I really don't know what has happened this season. I am into February and here is a quick spoiler for you, it's not really got any better (update to come later!). I am going to hopefully get through to the end of the season and then clear all the deadwood, create a new tactic and start again. Pretty much all of my current squad were brought in to fit into my Strikerless tactic but I'm sick of that now because it's obviously not working. So yeah, start of next pre-season, going to spend time trying to give this team an identity and start again. That's if I manage to keep my job until then... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fola Posted December 28, 2017 Author Share Posted December 28, 2017 January 2019 - Transfer Roundup Out After a disastrous first half of the season I have decided to let a number of players leave the club on loan. I am undecided if any of them have a long term future at this club. None of impressed me and they've all been given chances in the first team. In Due to the lack of finances given to us by the board only four new players came into the club- 3 loans and 1 permanent deal. Will become one of my starting CB's after Bijen left on loan. Great stats for this league, just hope he can adapt. Hasn't managed to break into the first team at Liverpool. Joins on loan until the end of the season. Already had a loan spell at Vitesse in 2015 so should know the league. Another City youngster in on loan until the end of the season. Gives us options at CB or DM. One for the future. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fola Posted December 28, 2017 Author Share Posted December 28, 2017 December 2018 - January 2019 It's just not getting any better. We managed to grab 2 wins back to back and I thought that may of been the turning point but it just wasn't to be. Knocked out of the cup and shipping goals for fun. Dropped down to 12th now and relegation seems like it could be a real possibility which us crazy after last season. Only positive is that Academy Graduate Frank Molenaar 18A has come into the side and grabbed a few goals. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fola Posted December 28, 2017 Author Share Posted December 28, 2017 February 2019 The Moroccan Messi. What a man. We would be well and truly KO'd without this guy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fola Posted December 28, 2017 Author Share Posted December 28, 2017 February 2019 - March 2019 Well, I did not see this coming. After what can only be described as a horrendous start to the season, we have gone on to win 7 out of out last 8 matches to propel us up to 5th position with 6 matches remaining. Not going to lie, I was seriously thinking that I was going to get the sack but the players seem to have found another gear and found the form that I have been waiting for all season. Not only have we been winning games but we've been winning them convincingly. Also managed to play a few youngsters in Cherinho Griffith and Rashaan Fernandes and they've both managed to score too. Not sure what is going on here but I am not complaining. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
john1 Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 What an turn around Good loan signings you have brought in Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fola Posted December 29, 2017 Author Share Posted December 29, 2017 25 minutes ago, john1 said: What an turn around Good loan signings you have brought in Thanks mate. 34 goals scored in 8 matches... not sure how that has happened but I am not complaining. In terms of the signings, Tosin Adarabioyo is a class act at this level and has played every game since he joined. I'll be looking to extend his loan deal until next season if possible. Dominic Solanke has done brilliant since he's joined. He's got 7 goals in 8 games so far. I think after this kind of form, Liverpool will want him back in the summer. Regan Poole and Erik Palmer-Brown have been morelike backup players for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fola Posted December 30, 2017 Author Share Posted December 30, 2017 Oh ffs.http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/35107937 Just seen this. So that is why I didn't qualify for Europe last season... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fola Posted December 30, 2017 Author Share Posted December 30, 2017 April 2019 - May 2019 The season is over and despite a horrendous start to the season, our form in the latter months has ensured that we finish in a respectable 5th position. Unfortunately we do not qualify for Europe after losing in the play offs to a much stronger PSV side. I will be making big changes in the summer- this squad needs a revamp. Looking forward to see what next season brings. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fola Posted December 30, 2017 Author Share Posted December 30, 2017 Squad Overview - Season 2 Goalkeepers Jake Kean we purely backup and will be leaving the club when his loan deal expires. Joel Drommel was our starting goalkeeper. He's OK, nothing too special. Would like to bring in better in the summer but all depends on finances. Defenders Steven Caulker was a good addition since joining on a free transfer. I remember on previous FM's that he turned into one of the best CB's in the world. I am not expecting anywhere near that but I am just hoping he can find the potential that once made him a good Premier League defender. Tosin Adarabioyo was brilliant for us. Would love to extend his loan spell if possible. Regan Poole is one for the future- may look to loan him out next season. Declan Rice had another solid season, we've got him on loan for next season too. Henk van Schaik has potential but I don't think he has a future here, will probably be moved on. Erik Palmer-Brown did very well when called upon- may look to extend his loan deal. Ashley Young was a bit of a disappointment in all honesty. He's versatility though is a great factor so I will probably keep him. Ola Aina is a great athlete but unfortunately not the best footballer. Will be looking to improve the RB role for next season if possible. Captain Fantastic Stefan Thesker had another solid season. Cristian Cuevas was once again our starting LB and did well with David Sambissa his backup. Midfielders Sulley Muntari was more on a backup this season but he will be kept here as he'd be great as a tutor for the younger players. Danny Holla once again had a very strong season. Mateusz Klich had a poor start but really kicked on in the latter stages of the season and was a key player for me. I would love to bring him in permanently if finances allow it. Michael Liendl was more of a backup for us this season, may look to move him on. Fredrik Jensen had another solid season. Strikers The Moroccan Messi Oussama Assaidi has been re-trained as a striker and once again had an unbelievable season. Popped up with 28 goals and 18 assists- what a player this man is. Marko Kvasina has good stats but just doesn't do the business for me, he'll probably be moved on. Ishak Belfodil had a great season. His contract at Standard is up in the summer, would love to bring him here permanently but I think his wages might be too high. Dominic Solanke was a great addition and I will be looking to extend his loan if possible. Rashaan Fernandes and Cherinho Griffith are good young players who will probably get more gametime next season. Frank Molenaar 18A settled into the first team well and grabbed a few important goals. Out On Loan All will probably be sold in the summer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fola Posted December 30, 2017 Author Share Posted December 30, 2017 May 2019 Relatively small but better than last season. Players will need to be moved on if I am to strengthen the way I would like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fola Posted December 30, 2017 Author Share Posted December 30, 2017 July 2019 PSV want Captain Fantastic. ERM... REJECTED. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
john1 Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 I would say it as been decent season after horrifying start to the season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fola Posted December 30, 2017 Author Share Posted December 30, 2017 2 hours ago, john1 said: I would say it as been decent season after horrifying start to the season. Wasn't too bad at all mate. Hopefully better next season though! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fola Posted December 30, 2017 Author Share Posted December 30, 2017 August 2019 - Transfer Round Up Out Quite a lot of outgoings with a number of backup players leaving the club. No real surprises here- all were given a chance in the first team but rarely impressed so nice to cash in on them. Actually, apart from Michael Liendl, he was a key player for me but is getting old so decided to cash in. Muntari also left after I decided not to renew his contract. In As well as the above I also extended the loan deals of Tosin Adarabioyo, Erik Palmer-Brown, Dominic Solanke and Ola Aina. Managed to get Adarabioyo, Palmer-Brown and Solanke signed up for the next two seasons which I am buzzing about. New starting keeper. Was a key player for OB in Denmark and was their number one for the past 2 seasons. Replacement for Ishak Belfodil who went on to sign for Boro on a contact worth £60k a week. Lucky bastard. Looking forward to seeing how Akpom faces in this league. He's spent the last 3 season on loan in League One so quite a step up. Brilliant player with fantastic stats all round. Going to be a key player for me. Had a successful 9 years at Legia in Poland. Won a lot of competitions with Legia- hoping his experience will do well here. Good young player on loan for the season. Gives us another option in midfield. Spent the past 2 seasons on loan in Scotland so similar standard of league. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fola Posted December 30, 2017 Author Share Posted December 30, 2017 August 2019 What an absolute joke. Our best defender and captain looks like he's about to join one of our rivals. Absolutely gutted. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fola Posted December 30, 2017 Author Share Posted December 30, 2017 August 2019 Absolutely gutted. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fola Posted December 30, 2017 Author Share Posted December 30, 2017 August 2019 Brought in 2 replacements for Thesker. Cheap back up option. Hopefully can find some of the form that made him such a good player at City. Not played a competitive game for the last 2 seasons. Not a like for like replacement for Thesker but still a good player. He's naturally a CDM but he has great stats for a ball playing centre back. Still young so plenty of time to improve. The season is about to start now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fola Posted December 30, 2017 Author Share Posted December 30, 2017 August 2019 The new Captain Fantastic. F*ck Thesker. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
john1 Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 Gutted to see chairman took over and accepted PSV bid for Thesker Good to see you brought in players on free transfers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fola Posted January 1, 2018 Author Share Posted January 1, 2018 August 2019 - September 2019 Great news as we continued our good form from last season into the new season. Gutted to lose late on to PSV but everything else is going well. Sitting nicely at the top of the table, I just hope we can keep it up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fola Posted January 1, 2018 Author Share Posted January 1, 2018 November 2019 What a man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fola Posted January 1, 2018 Author Share Posted January 1, 2018 October 2019 - November 2019 Another successful few months as we sit top of the table. Chuba Akpom has been on fantastic form and been a key player for us, bagging 5 goals in our last 3 matches. Disappointing to lose against Ajax and they are really putting the pressure on us. interesting to see that PSV are having another poor season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fola Posted January 1, 2018 Author Share Posted January 1, 2018 December 2019 Happy with this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Fola Posted January 1, 2018 Author Share Posted January 1, 2018 December 2019 Nice return to Twente for our former captain fantastic. Stefan Thesker sent off after 13 minutes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
john1 Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 Brilliant start to the season Superb to get a win over PSV You are tempting me to manage in Holland Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
noikeee Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Did you change tactics or something, the turnaround since the middle of last season has been spectacular! Nice to see Thesker fail that badly on his return. I presume you're still barred from Europe for this season? (3rd year of the ban). What a ****** situation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fola Posted January 4, 2018 Author Share Posted January 4, 2018 On 01/01/2018 at 23:08, john1 said: Brilliant start to the season Superb to get a win over PSV You are tempting me to manage in Holland You should do it mate. I've never managed in Holland before and I am loving it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fola Posted January 4, 2018 Author Share Posted January 4, 2018 On 02/01/2018 at 12:39, noikeee said: Did you change tactics or something, the turnaround since the middle of last season has been spectacular! Nice to see Thesker fail that badly on his return. I presume you're still barred from Europe for this season? (3rd year of the ban). What a ****** situation. Well, I created my own 4-3-3 tactic which has worked brilliantly for me. Little bit gutted though as I did some reading last night and found out that many people think that the 3 up top tactic is overpowered on this FM. Pretty gutted as I thought I had mastered it. I'm not going to change it though. I will screenshot the tactic later on. Yeah, I think if we were to qualify for Europe this season then we should qualify. HOWEVER, I HAD SOME SCARY NEWS LAST NIGHT. LOADED UP THE GAME AND PLAYED ONE GAME BUT I GOT A CRASH DUMPS MESSAGE AT HALF TIME. DOES THIS MEAN THAT MY SAVE GAME IS NOW CORRUPT? IS THERE ANY WAY ROUND THIS? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fola Posted January 4, 2018 Author Share Posted January 4, 2018 December 2019 Panic over. Crash dumps didn't happen again. So yeah and this happened. The Moroccan Messi... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fola Posted January 4, 2018 Author Share Posted January 4, 2018 January 2020 No chance I'm letting him go- he's done great since joining us in the summer. Annoyingly he insisted on a £3 million release clause in his deal so I have to hope Dinamo don't match that!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
john1 Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 Good to see Assaidi, won African footballer of the year Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
john1 Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 1 hour ago, Fola said: January 2020 No chance I'm letting him go- he's done great since joining us in the summer. Annoyingly he insisted on a £3 million release clause in his deal so I have to hope Dinamo don't match that!! Personally, I would sell him and look at promoting one of your young player as his replacement. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
noikeee Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 20 goals and 18 assists in 33 ain't bad! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fola Posted January 5, 2018 Author Share Posted January 5, 2018 12 hours ago, john1 said: Good to see Assaidi, won African footballer of the year 37 minutes ago, noikeee said: 20 goals and 18 assists in 33 ain't bad! The guy is a genius. Just a shame he's 31 now and the injuries are starting to affect him. Saying that, he'd scored 8 in 15 before his injury and should be back in February! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fola Posted January 5, 2018 Author Share Posted January 5, 2018 12 hours ago, john1 said: Personally, I would sell him and look at promoting one of your young player as his replacement. I would usually agree with you but due to the financial issues, we've not really got any good youngsters coming through. Hence the reason why we've had to rely so heavily on loan players. Off the top of my head we have Rice, Adarabiyio, Palmer-Brown, Aina and Solanke all on loan at the moment who are all key players for me. We also signed another striker on loan who I have not announced to you guys yet. Frank Molenaar 18A came through the youth side but hasn't really progressed like I'd of hoped and we didn't get a good intake at all last season. Once our finances improve, I will then be able to build for the future- until then I just need to take it one season at a time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finchbox Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 Hello Fota, Great thread, you're doing great so far. I do a Twente save every year and I think they are one of the biggest challenges on the game this year due to poor finances, ageing squad, european ban etc. How are you using Assaidi? The performances you're getting from him are quality, I'm half way through my first season and he has been woeful for me. I play him as a AML IF(s). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fola Posted January 7, 2018 Author Share Posted January 7, 2018 On 1/5/2018 at 17:47, Finchbox said: Hello Fota, Great thread, you're doing great so far. I do a Twente save every year and I think they are one of the biggest challenges on the game this year due to poor finances, ageing squad, european ban etc. How are you using Assaidi? The performances you're getting from him are quality, I'm half way through my first season and he has been woeful for me. I play him as a AML IF(s). Hi mate. Thank you for the message. I first off played Assaidi as an attacking midfieder as a second striker but more recently I've retrained him to play as an advanced forward. So far his record is P66 A22 S47. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fola Posted January 7, 2018 Author Share Posted January 7, 2018 January 2020 - Transfers Out Both had potential but unfortunately failed to show it. I gave them both a chance but they bottled it. Hen van Schaik has moved to Roda JC who are in the same league as us so will be curious to see how he does. Fernandes has moved down a league- probably his level. In Rest of the league strengthened a lot but because of finances I had to make do with what I was given. Made 2 signings and two that I am happy with. Proven goalscorer. Only scored 7 goals for Newcastle in 2 seasons but I am hoping he can re-find his form here, On loan until the end of the season. Joins the reserve side. Maybe one for the future. Been capped for Canada and only 18 years old. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fola Posted January 7, 2018 Author Share Posted January 7, 2018 December 2019 - January 2020 Good few months again. Sitting top of the table but annoying to be knocked of the cup. I really hope the loss to AZ isn't the start of something bad. We will see. Worried about Feyenoord, they're doing well- they're a bigger threat to me than Ajax. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
john1 Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 Fantastic 2 months Good signings you have brought in, Hartmann, looks pretty decent Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
noikeee Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 I'd be shocked if you lose the title now... ... but it's happened once before, so who knows. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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