BoxToBox Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 We're off on a new adventure, with a club with a lot of potential. I'm sorry I haven't gotten back to Merthyr Town, but I just really don't want to play in the Premiership right now(I hope to get back to it later, but I always think that and never pull through), I do hate leaving a thread with work to do, though... Internet is still garbage, so I don't know how the updates are going to work either, but I really want to get stuck into FM, and far prefer saves with threads these days. So. Braga, one of the bigger clubs in Portugal, but a tier below Sporting/Benfica/Porto, good facilities, youth academies, reasonable finances, and a solid squad. Also, a badass stadium. Staff situation is rough, but easily fixable. Here are some of the key players. Very sturdy in midfield and the wings, I put in Hassan despite the staff not especially rating him, I really like him, quite a complete player. First order of business was terminating this guys loan. Reason? Well, we had a very similar, but younger player in the B Team, why develop a Porto castoff instead opf one of our brightest talents? This guy was also in the B team... Then there's the youth situation.... Not all of these will hit close to that ability, but that is one hell of an amount of potential first team players to start with! Shame about Neto and Jordao being locked into moves to Lazio. These few are amongst the highlights. Goncalves looks like a potential star, Carmo, I think I like as a CB or DM more than fullback, and I've been a massive fan of Trincao in FM for ages, sign him at lots of clubs, great as a winger, inside forward, and if you work on his finishing(which I will) he can do a job up front. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
john1 Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 Yes!! I was also managing them before my hardrive packed up Trincao, was superb for me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheriff7 Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 Welcome back mate.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxToBox Posted May 29, 2018 Author Share Posted May 29, 2018 1 hour ago, john1 said: Yes!! I was also managing them before my hardrive packed up Trincao, was superb for me Scored the winning/only goal in the first pre-season game. Out to impress! 40 minutes ago, Sheriff7 said: Welcome back mate.. Cheers! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheriff7 Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 You don't have Bruno Viana ex-Olympiakos Center back?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxToBox Posted May 29, 2018 Author Share Posted May 29, 2018 1 hour ago, Sheriff7 said: You don't have Bruno Viana ex-Olympiakos Center back?? I do, he's on loan with a 2.67m option to buy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
john1 Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 10 minutes ago, BoxToBox said: I do, he's on loan with a 2.67m option to buy. I found him tends to make so many mistakes Not sure how he plays under you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxToBox Posted May 29, 2018 Author Share Posted May 29, 2018 34 minutes ago, john1 said: I found him tends to make so many mistakes Not sure how he plays under you. Still in pre-season, and he's playing well, but I did feel I needed more, as the two behind him in the depth chart aren't good at all. Despite having budgets off, I can still try for free agents, if I can convince them to forego sign on and agent fees. He's a bit un-athletic, but for free and low wages he adds a lot to the team in the medium term. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeeToMyHeart Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 Braga have always interested me as a team to manage, especially this year. There is definitely a lot a talent as highlighted here - Xadas would have to be my personal favourite. The signing of Wollscheid is interesting but he provides some experience and is a half-decent defender as seen when he was at Stoke. Good luck! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidthekid Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 Braga do have some good players. Interested to see how you use Wollscheid, especially with his pace. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rikulec Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 Xadas looks like he could become an immense player. Good luck with the save. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxToBox Posted May 30, 2018 Author Share Posted May 30, 2018 16 hours ago, KeeToMyHeart said: Braga have always interested me as a team to manage, especially this year. There is definitely a lot a talent as highlighted here - Xadas would have to be my personal favourite. The signing of Wollscheid is interesting but he provides some experience and is a half-decent defender as seen when he was at Stoke. Good luck! Cheers! Couldn't get over Xadas sitting in the reserves.... 15 hours ago, kidthekid said: Braga do have some good players. Interested to see how you use Wollscheid, especially with his pace. Aye, pace is an issue, but his positioning and concentration should see him make plenty of interceptions. 1 hour ago, Rikulec said: Xadas looks like he could become an immense player. Good luck with the save. He really does! Cheers! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SixPointer Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 Yass he’s back! Portugal very nice! Loads of talent!! Cheap at that as well! I have xadas at heerenveen he’s made a phenomenal start! Have a look at duarte valence defensive midfielder! best of luck champions league in 4 years!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxToBox Posted May 30, 2018 Author Share Posted May 30, 2018 3 hours ago, SixPointer said: Yass he’s back! Portugal very nice! Loads of talent!! Cheap at that as well! I have xadas at heerenveen he’s made a phenomenal start! Have a look at duarte valence defensive midfielder! best of luck champions league in 4 years!!! Cheers! That Duarte Valente lad looks very tidy, I'll be adding him to my shortlist! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxToBox Posted May 31, 2018 Author Share Posted May 31, 2018 So, an update! Finally finished the summer window, it's been slow as I've not only been tinkering with tactics, but I've been looking through other clubs squads, to see what's available for loan, who's promising and worth keeping an eye on, usual stuff. What I also like to do is check what business clubs are up to, and maybe undercut the odd deal, or stick my oar in on a flier. It's been a great summer for that, too, as I've got some cracking talents landed. Porto and Sporting have started very badly, we've been great notably a 2-1 win away at Sporting with an 88th minute winner. Was worried after the first few games, wins, but we should have done better. The 2nd leg with Vojvodina and the Sporting game have me in much better spirits. Nasty group, and Athletic could be quite angry with us, as you'll see soon. On to business! As I said earlier, transfers are still possible despite me turning off first window budgets, long as it's a free deal and they accept no sign on bonus or agents fees. Youths rarely get annoyed by this, but it made Wollscheid take a bit more effort than it should have. Anyway, we have Wollscheid to strengthen the defence, and Ventura to provide depth at GK, as one of the two keepers is out for a long time. Handy depth and can tutor weak personality youth for very little wages. Perfect. The rest are more interesting. Ormaetxea is a 16 year old newgen free agent I saw Athletic bidding on, so I threw my hat in the ring and when he requested 350pw, I offered 550, to make him accept on the spot. Similar deal with Baks, but I can't remember from what club, staff don't rate his PA, so looks like a misfire. Worth the attempt though, can't win them all. Melegoni is a cracking midfield prospect, so we loaned him in as while I've been messing with formations, I've been caught short at CM. More importantly, he has a mandatory future fee of 4.4m in the deal, so he's our long term. Ormaetxea is now rated as hottest prospect at the club, could be a real gem on our hands. Baks? Swing and a miss. Melegoni is quality. We didn't stop there, though, I found a few 15 year olds, bid on by German clubs, same deal, offered them enough to accept on the spot ahead of more reputable clubs, but since they're 15 they can't join yet. Not a real issue, they join on trial and can train with us(as well as play youth games) until they turn 16. They should develop the same as a contracted player. Engemann looks like a really handy DM, swept from under Leverkusen. I think Heimann could become a great striker, if his OTB improves, RBL had an offer in before I done the dirty on them, along with two mid table sides I can't remember. Then there's the absolutely bonkers Oenning! Ripped from under Bayern themselves, I had to give him an offer of a few grand a week to get him to accept on the spot. I don't regret it though as he's as good as most of my senior wingbacks already, and even if he doesn't improve much would get in the squad easily already! I should also point out, I missed out on two French kids, as I forgot to offer enough for them to accept on the spot. One went to PSG, and is rated as their best prospect... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltablue Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 I have fond memories of Braga as first club on the game I was vaguely successful with. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxToBox Posted May 31, 2018 Author Share Posted May 31, 2018 18 minutes ago, deltablue said: I have fond memories of Braga as first club on the game I was vaguely successful with. Awesome! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxToBox Posted May 31, 2018 Author Share Posted May 31, 2018 So, I've had a shufty through the transfer clauses from previous deals, and beside the sheer number of them, I noticed a couple of key ones... Yeah.... EDIT: Two minutes into Melegoni's debut... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
zlatanera Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 So basically you lose money if you try to sell Matheus? That surely is a glitch on SI's behalf, no way Braga are that badly run... I suppose you could try do a swap deal if you ever want rid? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxToBox Posted May 31, 2018 Author Share Posted May 31, 2018 3 minutes ago, zlatanera said: So basically you lose money if you try to sell Matheus? That surely is a glitch on SI's behalf, no way Braga are that badly run... I suppose you could try do a swap deal if you ever want rid? I guess it applies the one to Monaco, then the 3rd party takes 67% of the remainder. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timetxu Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 5 minutes ago, zlatanera said: So basically you lose money if you try to sell Matheus? That surely is a glitch on SI's behalf, no way Braga are that badly run... I suppose you could try do a swap deal if you ever want rid? *Enter Mino Raiola* Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxToBox Posted May 31, 2018 Author Share Posted May 31, 2018 2 hours ago, Timetxu said: *Enter Mino Raiola* Imagine if he existed in FM..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
john1 Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 Third party % of sales are poor I, when I was managing Braga, made alot of money from selling players but only see like 2-3M back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxToBox Posted May 31, 2018 Author Share Posted May 31, 2018 I'll see them go on frees first! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxToBox Posted May 31, 2018 Author Share Posted May 31, 2018 Meanwhile, in Porto... Thought we were done like dinner when Aboubacar scored two in a minute, but went for it chucking on a second striker, in Paulinho. Not only instantly scored, but put in the assist for the winner. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjoe Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 As long as you don't Braga too much about your inevitable succes, I'm in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxToBox Posted June 1, 2018 Author Share Posted June 1, 2018 1 minute ago, Benjoe said: As long as you don't Braga too much about your inevitable succes, I'm in. You know me, classic reserved gentleman... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjoe Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 Just now, BoxToBox said: You know me, classic reserved gentleman... You meant reversed, right? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxToBox Posted June 1, 2018 Author Share Posted June 1, 2018 Probably. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxToBox Posted June 1, 2018 Author Share Posted June 1, 2018 He's been fantastic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxToBox Posted June 1, 2018 Author Share Posted June 1, 2018 Finally, we reach January, and a terribly exciting one at that! On pitch things are going super well,leading the league and through our Europa group to face Red Bull Salzburg. Oddly, Real Madrid dropped in it, so...... **** I've already brought in 6 players! Stretched finances near to the limit, but it's going to be amazing long term. Can't see doing much more, barring sales, and replacements if anyone good goes. Richard was quite expensive for us, as he's a risk, but he looks an amazing prospect. Peiser is for tutoring, and hopefully I can somehow get him to become a HOYD. Reyes is a nice upgrade at CB. Joveljic is another cracking prospect, Gamboa is a HG lad I liked in a FMT save in 17, also, they had give us back 50%! Ricca is brilliant, dang near perfect attribute balance for a fullback, though I'll try and get his OTB up. Also, a frankly daft deal came up, set up a future transfer for Rodrygo, 2m rising to 2.5m..... The future is bright!!! Also, I haven't mentioned what I'm doing tactically, that's because I'm not really set, I've been switching between a few shapes, not 100% happy with any yet. The first two being the more standard/attacking shapes, and the last two countering against strong sides. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SixPointer Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 2.5 million what a capture!!! I was quoted 20 million in the summer of my second season! Who will fill in the libero role? I’ve been playing something similar but a halfback instead of libero role. Maybe something to look at. It’s role I’ve never used. Can he get caught high up and the back 2 can’t cope? League in the first season? Wouldn’t be shock with your abilities!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxToBox Posted June 2, 2018 Author Share Posted June 2, 2018 4 hours ago, SixPointer said: 2.5 million what a capture!!! I was quoted 20 million in the summer of my second season! I couldn't get over it, couldn't say no at that price, even though money was already tight enough. 4 hours ago, SixPointer said: Who will fill in the libero role? He was only there for that game, usually it's Danilo. 4 hours ago, SixPointer said: I’ve been playing something similar but a halfback instead of libero role. Maybe something to look at. It’s role I’ve never used. Can he get caught high up and the back 2 can’t cope? I've never really used a halfback, I'll give it a go, cheers! I've had no real trouble with the Libero though. 4 hours ago, SixPointer said: League in the first season? Wouldn’t be shock with your abilities!! If I can hold off Benfica, it's possible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxToBox Posted June 2, 2018 Author Share Posted June 2, 2018 8 goals and 10 assists by mid January. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 Loving the libero! I've got a version of my 343 that uses one, but have not done much with it beyond setting it up. Will be interested to see how it works for you! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxToBox Posted June 2, 2018 Author Share Posted June 2, 2018 5 minutes ago, ManUtd1 said: Loving the libero! I've got a version of my 343 that uses one, but have not done much with it beyond setting it up. Will be interested to see how it works for you! I'm not sure yet, kind of humming and hawing about the CM pair and wings. He's not as active in the play when we're on the ball as I've got guys to be in 17, though I have't been training anyone for the role yet. Can't wait to see your findings. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidthekid Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 7 hours ago, BoxToBox said: 8 goals and 10 assists by mid January. did you punish your assistant and whoever thought you should sell him? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxToBox Posted June 3, 2018 Author Share Posted June 3, 2018 1 hour ago, kidthekid said: did you punish your assistant and whoever thought you should sell him? Sadly the Player Liaison Officer was the only one mentioned, and you can't communicate with them, or catapult them into Spain... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxToBox Posted June 3, 2018 Author Share Posted June 3, 2018 On 02/06/2018 at 00:58, BoxToBox said: Can't see doing much more, barring sales, and replacements if anyone good goes. See, I say stuff like this, and I know I'm lying to myself, and anyone who reads. January was of course, bonkers. Decided to take a punt on a load of cheap Portugese talents and a few others that caught my eye, on deadline day both my RB's went for good money, 8m helps a lot, replacing them both for 950k was a nice move, gotta love expiring contracts! At @SixPointer's suggestion, I looked up Duarte Valente and he is awesome, 3 senior games for us already, and he didn't look out of place, a real steal. Sousa looks at least like he'll be a decent backup eventually, and Oliveira is a low risk flier on a player that could be useful. Himeur was 5* when I signed him and 16, half a star drop already, might be an expensive(relatively) misfire. Bernas and Arcanjo are cheap punts, can't lose. Enegmann you've already seen, but he's coming along nicely. Clemente's contract was expiring and I managed to get in there, then use "buy now" for super cheap. Looks awesome! Same story with Rudi, luckily avoiding much dealing the the notoriously hardass Athletic. Palencia was the same as Rudi and Clemente, I tried dealing with Barca first and they weren't interested, luckily he'd talk with us and we got the deal done. Tejero was much easier, I offered Real his value and they accepted. Good lads. Esgaio I really, really liked, buy couldn't say no to the money. Figueiras is quick but rubbish. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 2 hours ago, BoxToBox said: Sadly the Player Liaison Officer was the only one mentioned, and you can't communicate with them, or catapult them into Spain... Not with that attitude, you can't. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxToBox Posted June 3, 2018 Author Share Posted June 3, 2018 Had a bit of a mad game, Belenenses dominated us completely, but couldn't put the ball in the net. For 80 minutes, then... Imploded in a way that was baffling. Then there's the OG. Even Karius is embarrassed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fer Fuchs Ake Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 “Hi, I'm Belenenses' goalkeeper and this is Jackass. I call this one the no-look clearance.” Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oriole01 Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 13 minutes ago, Fer Fuchs Ake said: “Hi, I'm Braga's goalkeeper and this is Jackass. I call this one the no-look clearance.” I think one of @noikeee's coworkers must have been in the stands... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxToBox Posted June 3, 2018 Author Share Posted June 3, 2018 Youth Intake Day! I forgot to mention, in January, chief amongst the signings was a new HOYD, a didn't like the look of the guy already at the club. I'd have done it instantly at the start, but no one really good was interested. Patience was rewarded when Kristjaan Speakman became available, one of the very best in the game, and even ideally has a preferred formation that has mostly players that suit our systems(barring the Libero, but you expect that to be a conversion these days). Also early on we had Junior COaching and Youth Recruitment upgraded, hitting Exceptional and Well Established, respectively. He rewards us with an instant "Golden Generation", and ooh boy, it looks a legit one, especially considering that Braga already had a strong selection of youth. Also, most of the key members of the intake have (reasonably at least) good personalities. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidthekid Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 Why is Baptista even competent at CB. His jumping of 1 means he'll never play there. But good intake though. Is the HOYD really that influential? I mean besides personalities. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxToBox Posted June 3, 2018 Author Share Posted June 3, 2018 2 minutes ago, kidthekid said: Why is Baptista even competent at CB. His jumping of 1 means he'll never play there. Maybe as a wide CB in a three, like Azpilicueta..... Actually, nope. 3 minutes ago, kidthekid said: But good intake though. Is the HOYD really that influential? I mean besides personalities. Maybe not, but I've always had better results with a top one, barring freak random players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxToBox Posted June 4, 2018 Author Share Posted June 4, 2018 3 hours ago, BoxToBox said: I like this guy already! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fer Fuchs Ake Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 Certainly a bright start for him. He looks an incredible prospect. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjoe Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 Damn. That's quite the intake. As I haven't played FM18 - is the "Golden age" message common? Would a generational talent be preferred? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxToBox Posted June 4, 2018 Author Share Posted June 4, 2018 2 hours ago, Fer Fuchs Ake said: Certainly a bright start for him. He looks an incredible prospect. He really does! 1 hour ago, Benjoe said: Damn. That's quite the intake. As I haven't played FM18 - is the "Golden age" message common? Would a generational talent be preferred? Golden generation is fairly common, all it means is there's a group of players who could reach a good first team level. For example, a non-league team in England could get a group, but they'd still be non-league level players. Generation talent is definitely the better result. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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