stonini90 Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 ok just started yesterday with billericay.. any suggestions which teams will give me some players if i send my ass. for loan report? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azeryk- Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 I really don't understand how a team can be doing great 1 min, and now I feel like I need to bribe the ref to get some points. I will finish this season and then I think I have to take a break from this save for a bit, since its driving me mad. Perhaps going to a tiny club in some random league I know nothing about will be so tough in comparison that I will be back sooner than I think. My Legnano side in the career thread game has done the same, it's frustrating but it happens, it's all about either sticking it out and hoping your luck changes soon enough or change things and hope you don't mess it up. P.S. - Anyone feel free to checkout the career game thread, we need more people playing in there as the chats a little slow right now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mag man Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 I think the reason I've done so well so quickly in the PL is down to my time in the Championship, I was stuck there for six years in which time I built a PL standard squad but missed out on promotion a few times. Yes, I've noticed a lot of wonderkids as well, there seems to be more this year. Clubs also seem to sell them quite easily, I'm sure I could never pick up a 20 year old wonderkid for less than £20m before. I've won the league a couple times with a fairly average squad but always had a strong defence and a good striker, that seems to be enough to win games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilbster Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Gilbster - Eastwood Town - Premiership - 2055/56 End of Season Update Had a brilliant start to the season only to be let down by the final 10 or so matches of the season. We were knocked out in the quarters of both the League and FA Cups by Leeds. We also made a loss of £20 million this season. I am currently pretty much disillusioned completely with this after the past 2 seasons where inconsistent form has cost me a European slot and in the case of this season I honestly thought that Champions League qualification was possible. I am in 2 minds as to whether I continue this at the moment, due to not actually enjoying it at present, but the other part of me wants to hit a nice even 50 seasons regardless. I did get my upgrade to the youth facilities so they are now the top ones as well as my training. I have £16 million unspent in my transfer kitty because my scouts just aren't finding good enough players for me. Table Graph - was looking great until towards the end Aims Find some motivation to continue this save Actually figure out how to have consistent form Find some strikers that want to score a decent amount of goals a season Qualify for Europe and make some progress again Stop losing money Career so far League Season Finished Achievements _____________________________________________________________________ Blue Square North 2009/10 14th Blue Square North 2010/11 11th Blue Square North 2011/12 10th Blue Square North 2012/13 5th Lost in Playoff Semis Blue Square North 2013/14 8th Blue Square North 2014/15 7th Blue Square North 2015/16 11th Blue Square North 2016/17 5th Lost in Playoff Semis Blue Square North 2017/18 1st BSN Title Blue Square Premier 2018/19 8th Blue Square Premier 2019/20 12th Blue Square Premier 2020/21 6th Blue Square Premier 2021/22 13th Blue Square Premier 2022/23 7th Blue Square Premier 2023/24 3rd Lost in Playoff Semis Blue Square Premier 2024/25 6th FA Trophy Runners Up Blue Square Premier 2025/26 2nd FA Trophy Winner. Lost in Playoff final Blue Square Premier 2026/27 5th Lost in Playoff Semis Blue Square Premier 2027/28 1st BSP Title. FA Trophy Runners Up League 2 2028/29 15th League 2 2029/30 9th League 2 2030/31 13th League 2 2031/32 1st League 2 Title League 1 2032/33 18th League 1 2033/34 7th League 1 2034/35 19th League 1 2035/36 4th Promoted from Playoffs Championship 2036/37 15th Championship 2037/38 13th Championship 2038/39 24th Relegated League 1 2039/40 1st League 1 Title Championship 2040/41 8th Championship 2041/42 4th Lost in Playoff Semis Championship 2042/43 5th Lost in Playoff Final Championship 2043/44 15th Championship 2044/45 3rd Promoted from Playoffs Premiership 2045/46 20th Relegated Championship 2046/47 5th Lost in Playoff Semis Championship 2047/48 1st Championship Title Premiership 2048/49 11th Premiership 2049/50 18th Relegated Championship 2050/51 11th League Cup Runners Up Championship 2051/52 1st Championship Title Premiership 2052/53 7th Premiership 2053/54 3rd Premiership 2054/55 10th Premiership 2055/56 10th Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
daemonic Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 I have my first wonderkid ...bad news is I only found out when Man U decided to unsettle him by declaring interest EDIT: Hope you stick with it Gilbster:thup: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridleys Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Ridleys - Hendon - Coca Cola Championship - 2018/19 (Season 10) Media Prediction: 24th My Prediction: 20th A very tough start to life in the Championship. We were stuck in the relegation zone for well over half of the season and I didn't know whether we were going to get out of it. Inspirational form right at the end of the season though (winning our last 6 games!) and in the end we finished 14 points off the relegation zone - which in the end isn't too bad. This season I have also noticed that the standard of players I can now buy is amazing and my scouts found some really good players - like this guy, who was signed on a free transfer at the beginning of the season from Danish side OB. Things didn't go so well in the cups this season - although there isn't much I can report on anyway as we are only entered in 2 cups at the moment. We were knocked out in the 3rd round Replay by Tottenham 3-0 in the FA Cup although we managed to snatch a 0-0 draw in the first leg to take it to a replay which was an excellent result. In the League Cup we did not do so well as we lost in the 2nd Round against Bradford who are in the same division as us. It's not the team we lost against though, it's the margin that we lost by - 3-0 is not a very good result against a team who are in the same league as us especially as we were at home as well. Finances have made excellent progress and we are back out of debt. We made profits of around £2.3 million over the season although the board have made plans to expand the stadium which will cost £800,000 but we will still have a positive bank balance so that is okay. Final Position: 18th Cups: FA Cup: 3rd Round, knocked out by Tottenham 3-0 League Cup: 2nd Round, knocked out by Bradford 3-0 Top Goalscorer: Matthew Paterson Player of the Season: Gary Kelly League Table | League Positions Graph Transfers Finances Squad Season Best Eleven | Overall Best Eleven Manager Overview Next Season: Try and get a mid-table or top half position. Career so far: League Season Finished Achievements _____________________________________________________________________ Blue Square South 2009/10 14th Blue Square South 2010/11 14th Blue Square South 2011/12 1st Champions! Blue Square Premier 2012/13 16th Won FA Trophy Blue Square Premier 2013/14 2nd Promotion via playoffs, Won FA Trophy, Won Conference League Cup Coca Cola League 2 2014/15 5th Lost in Playoff Semi-Final Coca Cola League 2 2015/16 11th Coca Cola League 2 2016/17 5th Promoted via playoffs Coca Cola League 1 2017/18 2nd Promoted as runner up Coca Cola Championship 2018/19 18th Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilbster Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 I have my first wonderkid ...bad news is I only found out when Man U decided to unsettle him by declaring interest EDIT: Hope you stick with it Gilbster:thup: Well I keep hitting continue at the moment but not sure my heart is in it. Am waiting for the season reset and see what my youth academy brings me. I have been wanting to start on Gundo's challenge for ages, but since I cant decide what league to even look at, I keep hitting continue. Hopefully I will make up my mind at some point, or figure out how to juggle 2 saves. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridleys Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Off goes another of my best players thanks to my chairman Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
help!!! Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 I think it's the end of an era, most of this team has been with me since the BSN and now, they are either too old or aren't good enough for this league. Danny Whitaker was one of our best players last season and now he's lost his pace, he's a bit like Beckham though, just when you think he's finished he comes back with one last hurrah. Erik Hummel just isn't up to scratch as is Super Kyle 2 goals last season for Super Kyle in about 20+ subs appearances, he lost his impact Guess I need a clearout but I can't bear to do it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted January 17, 2009 Author Share Posted January 17, 2009 I really don't understand how a team can be doing great 1 min, and now I feel like I need to bribe the ref to get some points. I will finish this season and then I think I have to take a break from this save for a bit, since its driving me mad. Perhaps going to a tiny club in some random league I know nothing about will be so tough in comparison that I will be back sooner than I think. I'm suffering the same sort of thing now. Last season we won the league playing fantastic football, this season we have played nine games scoring just four goals and sit in 12th place. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirdez24 Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 That seems uncalled for. Sorry I should have added a wink! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilbster Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 I'm suffering the same sort of thing now. Last season we won the league playing fantastic football, this season we have played nine games scoring just four goals and sit in 12th place. I hate seemingly random changes of form. I am in fact holidaying up a game for Gundo's challenge, but i definitely have unfished business in Eastwood. However after almost 2 months and 46-47 or so seasons, I feel I owe it to myself to play in a different country for a bit, as a change of pace. I will be back, possibly after I doom my first new challenge team in a season! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
minisav Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 If I've missed anything there, let me know Well I'm a year on and I got promotion but that's my fault for not updating on the website Staines Town - 2010/2011 - BSP There's my proper details Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gypsum Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 I'm having another one of those confusing moments in FM... after my Chairman rightly accepted this bid for winger Pavel Smid, he went on to negotiate a contract with Arsenal and ended up turning them down for not offering big enough wages. Now he is "Unhappy at not being allowed to move clubs"! I'm not stopping him! He's a good player, but will be easily replaced. It was't my fault his deal collapsed, I was looking forward to having an extra £45m in the bank. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted January 17, 2009 Author Share Posted January 17, 2009 I'm having another one of those confusing moments in FM... after my Chairman rightly accepted this bid for winger Pavel Smid, he went on to negotiate a contract with Arsenal and ended up turning them down for not offering big enough wages. Now he is "Unhappy at not being allowed to move clubs"! I'm not stopping him! He's a good player, but will be easily replaced. It was't my fault his deal collapsed, I was looking forward to having an extra £45m in the bank. I've got one like that, he's unhappy about not being allowed to move, despite already agreeing a deal to Join Cardiff in January. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sthptngomad76 Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Hey Gilbster, I'm curious I noticed that Arsenal won the league in your 2055-56 Eastwood season- have Arsenal always done well? I'm up to 2018 (as part of a game not as part of this challenge) and like many others Ive noticed Arsenal always seem to do extremely well (won the league in all bar one season in one game). I assume you've started that save prior to the 902 update... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedriana Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 I think this is officially my most frustrating season of FM ever. On a run like this, is it really any wonder that I don't feel very much like playing right now? There is absolutely no reason this should be happening. Since 13 January, our record (not counting friendlies and considering matches decided on penalties to be draws) is 11-15-20. This despite having a side largely stocked with League 1 level talent, in the opinion of my assistant manager. For the whole of 2016, this club has been in absolute freefall, and I'm now seriously worrying about the prospect of relegation. What am I doing wrong here? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted January 17, 2009 Author Share Posted January 17, 2009 Hey Gilbster, I'm curious I noticed that Arsenal won the league in your 2055-56 Eastwood season- have Arsenal always done well? I'm up to 2018 (as part of a game not as part of this challenge) and like many others Ive noticed Arsenal always seem to do extremely well (won the league in all bar one season in one game). I assume you've started that save prior to the 902 update... Arsenal have finished in the top three in all but one of the 17 seasons I have played, they finished 4th in that one season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted January 17, 2009 Author Share Posted January 17, 2009 I think this is officially my most frustrating season of FM ever.On a run like this, is it really any wonder that I don't feel very much like playing right now? There is absolutely no reason this should be happening. Since 13 January, our record (not counting friendlies and considering matches decided on penalties to be draws) is 11-15-20. This despite having a side largely stocked with League 1 level talent, in the opinion of my assistant manager. For the whole of 2016, this club has been in absolute freefall, and I'm now seriously worrying about the prospect of relegation. What am I doing wrong here? I had a poor run recently and I called a team meeting through my captain, blasted a couple of players about their performance, offered a few new contracts and adjusted my team talks. That seemed to do the job. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aario Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 hmmm - I dont like to play too much of direct style but my keeper has just provided two assists in the my last game! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aario Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Playoff semi first leg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted January 17, 2009 Author Share Posted January 17, 2009 Not a bad result to take into the second leg, will still be a bit nail biting though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gypsum Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 I don't want to jinx myself, but i'm having an almost perfect season this year. After 26 games in the league I have won 23, drawn 2 and lost 1 with a +52 goal difference and 15 points clear of Arsenal and Newcastle. I'm through to the champions league knockout stage after beating Barca in our group. Fielding my reserves in the domestic cups we are in the final of the League cup and through to the quarter-finals of the FA Cup. The team are just phenomenal all around. I just hope that nothing untoward happens... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted January 17, 2009 Author Share Posted January 17, 2009 Are you not aware of the curse in this thread? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gypsum Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Are you not aware of the curse in this thread? I am a sceptic. The paranormal holds no sway on Merthyr Tydfil!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
daemonic Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Arsenal have finished in the top three in all but one of the 17 seasons I have played, they finished 4th in that one season. Arsenal are dominating this season but if they do win the league it will only be there second title during my save. Maybe starting with fake payers meant they didn't have quite the head start in terms of great youths etc. they seem to get when real players are used. Man U and Chelsea have been the dominant forces during my save although Man City and Tottenham both snuck in for a title apiece. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aario Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Playoff semi second leg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted January 17, 2009 Author Share Posted January 17, 2009 Best of luck for the final Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
daemonic Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 I had a poor run recently and I called a team meeting through my captain, blasted a couple of players about their performance, offered a few new contracts and adjusted my team talks. That seemed to do the job. How do you call the team meeting? I had a look on my interaction options with my captain and can't see it... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted January 17, 2009 Author Share Posted January 17, 2009 How do you call the team meeting? I had a look on my interaction options with my captain and can't see it... It only appears under certain conditions, not quite sure what those conditions are though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted January 17, 2009 Author Share Posted January 17, 2009 Talking about clubs letting players go too easily: Nick Morris He may have been unhappy but I'm amazed Sunderland have let this world class player move to me for just £20m Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aario Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Playoff final Gutted Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted January 17, 2009 Author Share Posted January 17, 2009 Playoff final Gutted What a horrible way to lose Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aario Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Best of luck for the final Cheers - needed just a little more though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aario Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 What a horrible way to lose Aye - it was my captain who messed up to let them in as well Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
help!!! Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Unlucky Aario, gutted for you Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NepentheZ Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Had an indifferent start to the season with Ashford. 2 Homes wins from 2. 0 wins in 4 away games. I'm dominating at home, but struggling to even have a shot away. I might adopt a 4-5-1 away from home, and just use the target man to bring the others into play. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aario Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Aario - Gloucester in BBS - End of Season 1 (2009-10) Report League: Finshed the season in 2nd place. We were never in any danger of catching Dorchester but I believe we were comfortably the second best team in the league so was gutted to loose in the playoff final (see above). Cups: Nothing to report really, out of all them very early. Transfers: Bought a lot of players in, so many infact I need 2 screen shots to show them all! Squad: Here it is at the end of the season - two views to show all the info! Best players (screen shots from midseason as I cannot be bothered to do them again!): Ngo Baheng and Thompson scored the goals - Thompson missing the playoff final was a big loss. Hateley and Owens set them up - Hateley getting injured in the playoff final was another loss and we could also have done without Owens breaking his leg around January and not featuring again Aims for next season: Avoid the playoffs and win the league! It took me until around December to get my team settled so I think next season we should be able to mount more of a challenge. Just need to add a few players to cover for injuries although my stiffs did ok this season! Manager profile: Here I am at 1st June 2009. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedriana Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Are you not aware of the curse in this thread? Is there any way we can also make the curse apply in the reverse direction? I've been trying numerous changes of all sorts (benching players, calling them out in the media, you name it - no team meetings, though, as the option still hasn't appeared and likely never will), and all it's netted me so far is a pair of requests to be placed on the transfer list. Oh, and a win in the FA Trophy, but that doesn't count as it was at home against a team that had been relegated from the BS North/South. 20th place now on Boxing Day, a single point above water. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swindon69 Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Playoff final Gutted Unlucky - fingers crossed for you next season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
help!!! Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Since the 5-1 thrashing of Rushden on the opening day, I've played 3 games since, drawn 1, lost 2. Currently losing 1-0 to York in the JPT. =/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aario Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Unlucky - fingers crossed for you next season. Cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swindon69 Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 I'm just hoping my season picks up, finished 6th last season - this season it's November and I'm seventeenth. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyriddle Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Hey Dafuge, can anyone take part even though it's so far in to the competition? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
help!!! Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Jimmy, anybody can start whenever Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NepentheZ Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Playing absolutely ruthless at home. 4 wins form 4 games, 11 scored, 0 conceded. Away, however, I'm still yet to win after 6 games, with 3 losses and 3 draws. 1 0-0 draw, and 2 1-1 draws, in which both 1-1 draws I was leading until past the 90th minute Playing great football though, and should easily finish in the top half of the division. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted January 17, 2009 Author Share Posted January 17, 2009 Hey Dafuge, can anyone take part even though it's so far in to the competition? Of course Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikaelS Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Playing absolutely ruthless at home. 4 wins form 4 games, 11 scored, 0 conceded. Away, however, I'm still yet to win after 6 games, with 3 losses and 3 draws. 1 0-0 draw, and 2 1-1 draws, in which both 1-1 draws I was leading until past the 90th minute Playing great football though, and should easily finish in the top half of the division. you play 4-4-2? I found giving both central defenders back arrows give a little bit more to the games away. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikaelS Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Hm seems like my fantastic treble got lost. Not a single comment I think I have to post updates the Nep Way :-D Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NepentheZ Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 you play 4-4-2? I found giving both central defenders back arrows give a little bit more to the games away. Yea I play 4-4-2 - And I play with Barrows on the DC's anyway Also play with a Barrow on the Right sided CM and the Right sided ST - and then Farrows for everyone else except the left sided CM. It seems to work miracles. The only position that doesn't play well, is the CM on the left side. He gets around 5.8 / 6.0 per game, even when we win comfortably. FWIW - I've just won my 5th home game, 1-0 against 2nd place Team Bath. RUTHLESS. If I can turn the home stadium into a fortress for the rest of the season, I'll be delighted. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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