Makoto Nakamura Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 (edited) Ballybogey are a team lingering way down in the 10th tier of Northern Ireland, this will be me seeing how far I can take them before FM20, not youth only but the DoF or Chairman or Assistant Manager will be making signings. Leagues loaded: I'm wanting to do this to see if by time I get Ballybogey up into Europe we'll be facing some different and interesting teams in European competition. Edited September 1, 2019 by Makoto Nakamura Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted August 28, 2019 Author Share Posted August 28, 2019 Day 1, we have no way of getting youth players into the club and we play in the Northern Irish Coleraine Morning League. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted August 28, 2019 Author Share Posted August 28, 2019 We have 3 real players! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToMexico!! Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 Ah ****, here we go again! Good luck I guess! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deez0r Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 Glad to see you do a Northern Ireland challenge! Played in many of those tiers before although more towards Ballymena/Belfast directions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted August 28, 2019 Author Share Posted August 28, 2019 2018/19 Pre-Season An expected massive loss against Aberdeen but we scored a goal! We managed to beat non-league Ballysillan, 7th tier Iveagh Utd, 4th tier Bourneview Mill & 6th tier Lurgan Institute. 3rd favourites, hopefully we finish ahead of the reserve sides. 5 in so far. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LUFCspeni Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 Interesting, reckon you'll be in the top divisions in a week or so! Was hoping to see another save like your Asian Persuasion save at some point. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted August 28, 2019 Author Share Posted August 28, 2019 4 minutes ago, ToMexico!! said: Ah ****, here we go again! Good luck I guess! Cheers! 3 minutes ago, deez0r said: Glad to see you do a Northern Ireland challenge! Played in many of those tiers before although more towards Ballymena/Belfast directions. You'll probably notice more and more teams as we climb the leagues then! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deez0r Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 Yeah I recognise a few already. Always loved Atletico Antrim. There is also a couple of Eastern European only teams as well floating around the leagues although not sure if this has been picked up in the database at all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted August 28, 2019 Author Share Posted August 28, 2019 2 minutes ago, LUFCspeni said: Interesting, reckon you'll be in the top divisions in a week or so! Was hoping to see another save like your Asian Persuasion save at some point. We'll see what happens with the FM20 editor is released, I'm just not a big fan of the Asian Champions League layout. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marios1999 Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 Good luck Makoto! Where did you get all these databases tho? Tempted to check some leagues.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted August 28, 2019 Author Share Posted August 28, 2019 August 2018 A perfect start to the league. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted August 28, 2019 Author Share Posted August 28, 2019 3 minutes ago, deez0r said: Yeah I recognise a few already. Always loved Atletico Antrim. There is also a couple of Eastern European only teams as well floating around the leagues although not sure if this has been picked up in the database at all. Which ones are they? I'll have a look for them. 2 minutes ago, Marios1999 said: Good luck Makoto! Where did you get all these databases tho? Tempted to check some leagues.. Thanks! I made them myself over the last couple of days. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted August 28, 2019 Author Share Posted August 28, 2019 September 2018 The perfect start continues! And another 3 players decide to join us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deez0r Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 Might be an absolute pain, but if you get a chance can you post the teams in each league? Been a few years since I have played in the leagues and they tend to move about a lot. Last year an amateur side got to the Irish Cup Quarter Finals (Larne Tech O.B). The Polish club names should be obvious but can't for the life of me remember them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted August 28, 2019 Author Share Posted August 28, 2019 20 minutes ago, deez0r said: Might be an absolute pain, but if you get a chance can you post the teams in each league? Been a few years since I have played in the leagues and they tend to move about a lot. Last year an amateur side got to the Irish Cup Quarter Finals (Larne Tech O.B). The Polish club names should be obvious but can't for the life of me remember them. I've not noticed any foreign looking team names. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted August 28, 2019 Author Share Posted August 28, 2019 October 2018 Our first defeat at home to our closest challengers to the title (we're now 1/3rd of the way through the league.) Connor comes from non-league and Roy joins us from the 8th tier. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted August 28, 2019 Author Share Posted August 28, 2019 If anyone is wondering, this is the league system. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted August 28, 2019 Author Share Posted August 28, 2019 December 2018 Our busiest month of the season goes perfectly with 3 wins from 3 but Portstewart's reserve team Portstewart Olympic are still pushing us very close. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted August 28, 2019 Author Share Posted August 28, 2019 January 2019 A solid win and Portstewart drop points! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted August 28, 2019 Author Share Posted August 28, 2019 February 2019 A truly boring match but we're 9 points clear with 5 games left! We lose Kevin who scored 6 goals in 13 games, he goes up to the 7th tier to play for Dunbreen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted August 28, 2019 Author Share Posted August 28, 2019 March 2019 A defeat away to Ballycastle puts a slight dent in our title challenge, but only the smallest one as a Lee Bradley hat-trick sees us beat Macosquin 3-1 and finish the month 6 points clear with just the 3 games remaining. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted August 28, 2019 Author Share Posted August 28, 2019 April 2019 We thought we'd scored a 92nd minute winner, but Heights Reserves equalised 39 seconds later...4 points clear with 2 to play. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted August 28, 2019 Author Share Posted August 28, 2019 2018/19 End of Season Review Promoted to the 9th tier at the 1st attempt! 2018/19 Best XI Barry Foley Gavin Kernohan - Robert Dixon - Roy Hynds - Connor Arlow Liam Kearney - Mervyn Nicholl - Nigel Mooney - William Beckett Kevin Kennedy - Mark McQuillan As you can see, everyone of our Best XI other than Mark is wanted by other clubs, with Robert Dixon wanted by 45 clubs! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted August 28, 2019 Author Share Posted August 28, 2019 2019/20 Pre-Season A perfect set of friendlies beating a whole variety of teams up to the 6th tier. Back to back promotions are expected, no pressure. Tree players join us, Matthew and Jonny from 4th tier sides, with Aaron joining from 3rd tier PSNI. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted August 28, 2019 Author Share Posted August 28, 2019 August 2019 A very strong start being the only side not to concede a goal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted August 28, 2019 Author Share Posted August 28, 2019 September 2019 A perfect month and now we're top of the table! We lose our captain and record appearance holder (with 22 appearances) to 8th tier side Antrim Rovers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted August 28, 2019 Author Share Posted August 28, 2019 October 2019 Our first loss of the season but we're already 8 points clear due to the rest of the league being very close! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rikulec Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 As always, good luck. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted August 28, 2019 Author Share Posted August 28, 2019 10 minutes ago, Rikulec said: As always, good luck. Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted August 28, 2019 Author Share Posted August 28, 2019 November 2019 An away loss but it doesn't create any problems as we win the next 3 and remain 9 points clear! We lose our vice-captain to 7th tier side 18th Newtownabbey Old Boys. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted August 28, 2019 Author Share Posted August 28, 2019 December 2019 Dropped points at home to 3rd placed Magherafelt Reds but we're still 8 points clear and it's plain sailing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted August 28, 2019 Author Share Posted August 28, 2019 January 2020 Two more away wins sees us hold on to our 8 point lead at the top of the table! Three players leave after struggling for first team football this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted August 28, 2019 Author Share Posted August 28, 2019 February 2020 Two more wins and we've guaranteed a playoff place...12 clear with just 4 games remaining! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted August 28, 2019 Author Share Posted August 28, 2019 March 2020 Just the one game and an easy away win means we're promoted as champions! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted August 28, 2019 Author Share Posted August 28, 2019 April 2020 Two more wins and just one game left with nothing to play for. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted August 28, 2019 Author Share Posted August 28, 2019 2019/20 End of Season Review 17 points clear and up to the 8th tier we go! Overall Best XI 2019/20 Best XI Matthew Devlin Daniel Hume - Trevor Wilson - Lucas Galashan - Lukas Condren Liam Kearney - Aaron Cochrane - Luke Kennedy - Jonny Dallas Lewis Irwin - Cathal O'Hare Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
olliep Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 A good start. I did this years ago, but only from 3rd division with Sport and Leisure. Best season was a Champions League Final loss to Man City. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carambau Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 Why end the croatian story prematurely for a new one in the 10th tier? There was still so much to come I am sure, hans on! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevhamster Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 How do you get the time to play so many saves?? lol An interesting one though, I've had some fun times managing teams in Northern Ireland. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carambau Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 4 minutes ago, kevhamster said: How do you get the time to play so many saves?? lol My guess is he just goes on holidays and stops every season to make transfers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevhamster Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 2 minutes ago, Carambau said: My guess is he just goes on holidays and stops every season to make transfers I'd say more likely is he has a PC with a top-notch CPU. My games take forever because my laptop has a 5th gen i3 which is a bit crap these days. I think if I could afford something with a more meaty CPU I'd get through games much quicker, as we all know the longest time in FM is the processing time between matches. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carambau Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 Then you have the match days... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sysiphus Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 (edited) I'd think it's continue game timeout and instant result on match days. Although @kevhamster must also be right with the top-notch CPU - there are over 250 leagues loaded here! Always love your threads Makoto, this one's very interesting. Edited August 29, 2019 by Sysiphus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillHoward42 Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 Yeah Makoto has mentioned before he uses Instant result... i do too. Definitely cuts down on a lot of playtime! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToMexico!! Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 1 hour ago, Sysiphus said: I'd think it's continue game timeout and instant result on match days. Although @kevhamster must also be right with the top-notch CPU - there are over 250 leagues loaded here! Always love your threads Makoto, this one's very interesting. 53 minutes ago, WillHoward42 said: Yeah Makoto has mentioned before he uses Instant result... i do too. Definitely cuts down on a lot of playtime! Instant Result is the only way I can play the game now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevhamster Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 14 minutes ago, ToMexico!! said: Instant Result is the only way I can play the game now. I occasionally use Instant Result for friendlies, but I like to be able to make adjustments in the match. Not that it's doing me much good at the moment in my current save!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deez0r Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 Hmmmm definitely some teams missing in those leagues although I can understand as it's not necessarily easy to get information on them. By the time you get up I presume Larne should be knocking about the top of the Premier league! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted August 30, 2019 Author Share Posted August 30, 2019 On 29/08/2019 at 07:46, olliep said: A good start. I did this years ago, but only from 3rd division with Sport and Leisure. Best season was a Champions League Final loss to Man City. I think it was NepentheZ that got me into Northern Ireland back in FM08 I think it was with Knockbreda. On 29/08/2019 at 07:52, Carambau said: Why end the croatian story prematurely for a new one in the 10th tier? There was still so much to come I am sure, hans on! I'm just struggling with Croatia Berlin motivation really. On 29/08/2019 at 09:40, kevhamster said: How do you get the time to play so many saves?? lol An interesting one though, I've had some fun times managing teams in Northern Ireland. I have free time and a fast computer. On 29/08/2019 at 09:48, kevhamster said: I'd say more likely is he has a PC with a top-notch CPU. My games take forever because my laptop has a 5th gen i3 which is a bit crap these days. I think if I could afford something with a more meaty CPU I'd get through games much quicker, as we all know the longest time in FM is the processing time between matches. My computer is almost 4 years old now, but the specs are still very good! CPU: Intel Core i7 6700K CPU Overclocking: 4.7Ghz - Stable OC on all CPU cores CPU Cooler: Corsair H110i GTX Extreme Water Cooler RAM: 16GB Corsair 3000mhz Vengeance LPX DDR4 (2x8GB) Graphics card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 4GB Motherboard: Asus Z170 Pro GamingHard Drive: Samsung 500GB 850 Evo SSDSecondary Hard Drive: Seagate 2TB (Hybrid 8GB SSD) 18 hours ago, Sysiphus said: I'd think it's continue game timeout and instant result on match days. Although @kevhamster must also be right with the top-notch CPU - there are over 250 leagues loaded here! Always love your threads Makoto, this one's very interesting. Thanks Sysiphus it'll be interesting to see if any more smaller clubs make the climb to the top tiers. 16 hours ago, deez0r said: Hmmmm definitely some teams missing in those leagues although I can understand as it's not necessarily easy to get information on them. By the time you get up I presume Larne should be knocking about the top of the Premier league! That's a shame then, so far the league has been won by Coleraine and Dungannon Swifts with Larne coming 2nd last season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted August 30, 2019 Author Share Posted August 30, 2019 2020/21 Pre-Season An almost perfect pre-season as we faced some teams much better than ourselves. Predicted as favourites again. Just the two players join so far. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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