Superowl90 Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 I'm either going to do a Sheffield Wednesday save or a Dafuges challenge i think Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavinski33 Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 Might try Salisbury City, so I can see the cathedral that's famous for it's 123 metre spire. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
threeps Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 SV Hamburg. Relegated for the first time so a challenge getting them back to where they belong, big stadium, great young talent in Jann-Fiete Arp who I want to see grow, and is a rather nice city. With having the full Bundesliga license this time, Germany will be an attractive place to play. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeonflux Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 I’m gonna go with my hometown club of Hereford FC, first time their back in the game (proper) since then folder from Hereford United so im looking forward to that Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmattb28 Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 10 minutes ago, threeps said: SV Hamburg. Relegated for the first time so a challenge getting them back to where they belong, big stadium, great young talent in Jann-Fiete Arp who I want to see grow, and is a rather nice city. With having the full Bundesliga license this time, Germany will be an attractive place to play. Germany is ging to be in my long term save. Can't believe Hamburg got relegated tho, they'll easily walk the second division. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reflection86 Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 I'm considering FC Koln in the Bundesliga 2. Some fantastic talent for a 2nd division team like Timo Horn, Jorge Mere, Jonas Hector, Koziello etc. Huge stadium too and should have a decent budget. Nice challenge getting them back up and establishing them as the dominant force in Germany eventually! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trekman Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 10 hours ago, analogset111 said: Every year I have at least one game with Man Utd. The best years for that in FM is when we have a bit of a crisis much like this one. Lots of dead wood to clear out, lots of older players to phase out, lots of young potential and lots of positions that need updating. That will be my first save for sure! I just hope we aren't so overrated this year. I think I might go with Man United as well. Valencia, Young, Rojo, Darmian, Jones, Fellaini & possibly Matic all need to be let go imo. Plenty of good enough youngsters like Chong, Pereira, Gomez can be played. I would also like another top class striker because Lakaku needs too many chances imo before he can score. Its a challenge I'm looking forward to. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouReds Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 Still not sure whether to buy FM19 or to carry on with 17, just started a new career with Gateshead and things are going very well so I might stick with them. If I do get FM19 then would either go for UD Ibiza (3rd division for the first time) or my team Forest. Tend to go for a foreign lower league obscure teams, FM17 started with CD Melilla Morocco but not Morocco and then again with SKA Khabarovsk in the far east of Russia Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
QWERTYOP Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 Wrong thread. Delete. Fanx. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD23 Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 Looking to get straight into a long save with Cambridge utd but I've never played Beta (or Full FM since 2012). I've seen a couple of comments about not starting a beta in lower leagues and also Beta only having small database.. are these points correct and/or any other reasons not to play the Beta intending to carry into full game? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
treble_yell_:-) Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 3 minutes ago, JD23 said: Looking to get straight into a long save with Cambridge utd but I've never played Beta (or Full FM since 2012). I've seen a couple of comments about not starting a beta in lower leagues and also Beta only having small database.. are these points correct and/or any other reasons not to play the Beta intending to carry into full game? They're nonsense. The beta is essentially the full game ( just a patch or 2 expected before release) it's feature complete apart from multiplayer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balotelli Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 EDIT. Sorry just read its available tomorrow (19th). I always start in Italy usually so may have a look at one the teams on the cusp of challenging Juve. Will have a long hard lok then decide between the likes of lazio, roma, napoli or inter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 Probably a Spurs learning save during beta. Then a proper Spurs save once the game is full game is released. Then probably another Spurs save once the winter transfers update is released. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis007 Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 Athletic Bilbao, love the restrictions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TsuMirren Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 If the Scottish Lowland League is in then Edusport Academy. If not, Annan Athletic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigcwwe Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 On 17/10/2018 at 14:01, craigcwwe said: Kaiserlautern in the 3.Buli. Seeing as only the top two divisions are included officially this is now out of the window. Back to the drawing board. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piperita Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 I'll have a bit of fun with my beloved Wolfsburg and getting myself acquainted with the new tactic settings. I know the players and ultimately plan a full save so it is perfect to see how the system works! After I am halfway familar with the additions and tactical settings, I will probably go with a weaker team from second division. It is a fun league to play and going by some early videos defensive tactics are fun again. Maybe, maybe a Bilbao save but those tend to be more longterm affairs so it will most likely be something for the Winter update. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
larsson-is-god Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 Customary beta save with the mighty Glasgow Celtic FC getting familiar with all the new stuff before full release when I will then start a long-term save with a small non-League side (still not decided) in England where I will hopefully lead them to the EPL promise land. Is it worthwhile in beta having a nosey around players performances from lower leagues in order to identify some targets or is this variable per save? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faultless86 Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 Managing UD Melilla in Spanish Segunda Div B - Group 4. Thought it was an interesting save as Melilla is actually an autonomous city in Morocco, no transfer budget , not much hope, just how I like it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cepwin Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 I chose Portsmouth. We'll see how it goes. I may do an MLS save or perhaps a top tier European club. Just FYI I live in the DC Metro area so my US club is DC United (now the home of Wayne Rooney) and my English club is Hull City. I chose Portsmouth because I read a very interesting book a few years ago written by an American journalist who supported Portsmouth and went to home and away games, hanging out with fellow supporters and wrote about his experiences. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivanov Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 Managing Juventus like I do every new FM game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
f00kinerr0r Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 Gone for man utd this time, almost always do a Bradford save first but this season has been depressing and I'd really rather not Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hursty2 Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 I have no idea who to go, any ideas? Don't want a big club, don't fancy starting right at the bottom. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpikeHughes Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 On 18/10/2018 at 06:41, Superowl90 said: I'm either going to do a Sheffield Wednesday save or a Dafuges challenge i think Hi Superowl90 can you clear something up for me what does Dafuges actully mean? Been on this site a while and seen it pop up just can’t figure out what it is, thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wavelberry Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 Have gone for Messina in the end as can't play as me until they fix the favourite team thing and I do always enjoy a trip to Italy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpikeHughes Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 5 minutes ago, hursty2 said: I have no idea who to go, any ideas? Don't want a big club, don't fancy starting right at the bottom. Croatia is really good just don’t go dinamo, Belarus is also good, Serbia and Romania knock out some quality kids but they end up being sold, and for a real challenge N. Ireland (I think) Linfeild see if you can get to the champions league with them. Once in 11 years on the last fm. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superowl90 Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 17 minutes ago, SpikeHughes said: Hi Superowl90 can you clear something up for me what does Dafuges actully mean? Been on this site a while and seen it pop up just can’t figure out what it is, thanks. I'll link you to last years challenge mate Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwedenYid Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 I'll probably start a Sunderland save tonight. It will be quite a challenge but interesting to see how good Gooch, Honeyman, Maja etc are in-game. Excited for this FM! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
smdw2008 Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 Gegenpressing Liverpool Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hursty2 Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 Decided to go for Chester in the Vanarama North. Going to try and play a possession based game with them focusing the majority of training on ball retention, intrigued to see if it's possible in the lower leagues. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
treble_yell_:-) Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 I started with Ajax but their squad isn't actually all that great and is weak in the wide positions. Probably just drop the game and start again with Rangers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hursty2 Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 It's my first FM since FM13 for me really, bought up to 16 but hardly played them. Massively overwhelmed atm but the additions over the past couple of years seem good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackS0ull Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 reading all 3 pages, interesting stuff a lot of options but I've already started my 1st this year with Leverkusen then I will probably start another 2 saves or 3 1. FCSB (Bucharest) 2. Salford (I saw a guy who will manage them) 3. Maybe Cagliari or Genoa Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NabsKebabs Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 With all the changes to the game, decided to go for a big club instead of the likes of Everton/West Ham I was considering. Barcelona were my pick. Enjoying it so far but was getting a crazy amount of injuries and am still having trouble with players fitness despite rotating the squad a reasonable amount. Alba damaged his achilles tendon after only 1 league game. Coutinho tore his calf muscle after 2 league games. Messi got a couple of knocks before then breaking his ankle. Only made 5 league appearances. Despite all this, unbeaten including friendlies and sitting top of the league after 11 games and still waiting for those 3 players to return. Only conceded 1 goal in the league! Also sitting top of the CL group (relatively easy group though). The Alba injury occurred just after the transfer window closed and I hadn't signed a back up left back. I put my faith in this youngster who has been brilliant: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pancakes Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 I had been playing a Celtic save on FM18 right up to the beta release, so i've gone with them straight away on the beta just to get used to the new game and features. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlivierL Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 Every year the same doubt.. starting with my long term save, right now.. or wait till the full release.. Who is starting on the beta , why or why not ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMV90 Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 1 hour ago, Olivierlandman said: Every year the same doubt.. starting with my long term save, right now.. or wait till the full release.. Who is starting on the beta , why or why not ? I’ve never had an issue starting on the beta and carrying on into the full release. Replaced FC United with my own created club. Got rid of all the players and staff and started totally fresh. Despite being favourites for relegation, I’m currently 10th after 15 games - 2 points off the P/O - so it’s going well :D Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlivierL Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 4 minutes ago, SMV90 said: I’ve never had an issue starting on the beta and carrying on into the full release. Replaced FC United with my own created club. Got rid of all the players and staff and started totally fresh. Despite being favourites for relegation, I’m currently 10th after 15 games - 2 points off the P/O - so it’s going well It think it is easier to carry the beta to full release when u'r playing lower league or with a team with certain restrictions (like Bilbao). Data mistakes won't be a big issue and other problems are solved anyway... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouReds Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 13 hours ago, Faultless86 said: Managing UD Melilla in Spanish Segunda Div B - Group 4. Thought it was an interesting save as Melilla is actually an autonomous city in Morocco, no transfer budget , not much hope, just how I like it Had great fun with UD Melilla in FM15&17 eventually took them to the CL final after 10+ seasons. They have started this season very well, ahead of expectations I imagine.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nir1902 Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 Liverpool F.C Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMV90 Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 2 hours ago, Olivierlandman said: It think it is easier to carry the beta to full release when u'r playing lower league or with a team with certain restrictions (like Bilbao). Data mistakes won't be a big issue and other problems are solved anyway... That’s a fair point :) But even starting higher up, I’ve never had a problem ^^ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
velvetsky Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 I like to start unemployed as a former star and see what jobs come up Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VP. Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 Had a little mess around with Arsenal yesterday and have decided to start a proper game today as Southend Utd (local team), all English leagues plus a large DB but with all English staff/players loaded too. Wife's at the o2 tonight so I've supplies of snacks, Cider and Sheff Wed v M'boro on the tv to keep me going. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urotsukidoji Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 I started as blackburn my home team. currently top of the championship with 10 games to go. got to the semi final of the league cup and was knocked out by Chelsea on penalties. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VP. Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 I want my money back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amunt Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 Valencia, as usual that is my first save. And I totally LOVE it this year. This game has so much potential. Later on, I might take on a team in the lowest division in my country(Sweden) and try make it to the top then taking the step out in Europe with my own team of staff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
styluz_05 Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 Started one of my favorite saves, journey man save around the minor European Leagues, so started randomly at Nesebar in Bulgarian Div2. 16 nations loaded with league down as far as they can go in each nation, with 4 major nations in there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GianniM Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 On 17/10/2018 at 13:50, GianniM said: In this light I'm thinking of TSV 1860 Munchen. They already have good facilities and youth scouting so hoping to get some good regens to eventually beat Bayern Munchen. The past few years I've been playing FM15 (mostly Palermo and Blackburn) so I'm quite excited I'll be using the beta for experimenting, getting used to the game and exploring the team. If all goes well right from the start I'll continue with it, otherwise we can start over again in the full release with the lessons learned. So I also had a small issue here for known reasons... I started yesterday with Sporting Gijon, Spanish second devision. Since I've only been playing FM15 before, wow what a difference! Spent 4 hours yesterday just checking out my squad and deciding on tactics, still on day one lol. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndct2011 Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Fulham as they are my team or Fylde , my dads team Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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