profii Posted December 21, 2019 Author Share Posted December 21, 2019 Operaton #BeatBrexit Upgrade complete Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
profii Posted December 21, 2019 Author Share Posted December 21, 2019 November 2024 A mixed set of results this month, but this will probably become the normal 2 problems to overcome - Zach Dronfield got injured at the start of the month, and our keeper Dennis got injured just before the Portsmouth game. I think we coped ok - the 2nd Portsmouth goal was a peno that the keeper got his hand to so the jury is out there but hopefully our keeper will tide us over until about Christmas. The most interesting result was probably the Preston victory, they walked League 1 last season so dispose of them relatively easily is a good marker of progress I think. We remain in the playoff fight, let's see how that looks after the busy New Year period! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
profii Posted December 21, 2019 Author Share Posted December 21, 2019 December 2024 This must be my worst month since taking over, though I did expect a lot more of months like this, this season, surely after back to back promotions, it was going to get harder at some point, but we just keep seeming to be able to find wins- granted I'm improving the squad but I would expect to have to do more to be flirting with the playoffs. Maybe this is a reality check? A couple of postponements meant a relatively easy December for us. I imagine that will be the last one, as surely the new stadium will cater for undersoil heating etc. That does put us some way down the table, but if you gave me 12th at the start I would have bit your hand off, so can't complain at the turn of the year. Also, just because I keep forgetting to post these: Let's see what we get in a few months time... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
profii Posted December 21, 2019 Author Share Posted December 21, 2019 (edited) Signing! Saul Shotton comes under offer and as a squad player in the last 6 months of his contract there is no point in standing in his way. After 37 appearances, mostly in League 1 where he managed to achieve a round 7.00 rating, we say goodbye for £60k We now welcome Ross Sykes, long time servant of Accrington (who are they?) for 80k and a slight improvement on Shotton, he will still play the part of a reserve defender, but we maintain balance in the squad so that is good! Welcome, Ross! edit:More Transfer News! After a lowball 'test the waters' offer of about £400k for Adie Higgo at the back, we said no, he has a release clause and that's what you will have to pay. Leicester said no but a couple of weeks later, totally out the blue they came and met it! Oh no, our main defender! 81 appearances and 1 goal, he made his name after the departure of Simon Murray all those years ago he will be remembered as a major part of this clubs journey. We also had an offer for Luke Maxwell who isn't really getting any games and his contract also runs out this year, so we let him go. That means we have nearly 5 million to get a defender and a centre mid in, please say hello to these 2: Jacob Davenport Jake Rooney Broke the wage budget a bit on Rooney, but Davenport looks like a great buy, although had to overpay a little bit as Swindon wanted a 'sign replacement first' clause and I didnt really have time for that... Edited December 21, 2019 by profii Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
profii Posted December 21, 2019 Author Share Posted December 21, 2019 January 2025 Despite an unusually disrupted January in part to transfer activity but also a lot of injuries and niggles through the month, we fixed our form issues We did get knocked out the cup but that was mainly due to fixture congestion. But the good news is we are back up near the playoffs and we have some new signings to bolster the ranks! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
profii Posted December 21, 2019 Author Share Posted December 21, 2019 February 2025 Well from taking all the plaudits last month, this is a bit of a mixed bag We shouldnt be losing to Sheff Wed down in 20th, Cardiff was an interesting one as I couldn't overcome their gegenpress, not sure what to do there, glad I dont see it too often! I am pleased I drew with Watford though so happy overall I guess. Still struggling a bit with niggly injuries. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
profii Posted December 22, 2019 Author Share Posted December 22, 2019 Youth Intake 2025 Another load of youngsters in, here is the pick of the bunch: I always seem to get 1 or 2 with a 5 star potential, I do have exception youth recruitment but people cite the bugs with that so idk whats going on exactly. So let's look back at our past prospects: Gary Lambert has been around for 1 year and has nearly made 30 first team appearances, doesn't seem to be developing too quickly so not sure what is going on here - his PA remains at 5* so that's good I guess? Darren Morgan has spent 2 years in the conference, his PA seems to have dropped from 5 to 3.5 - so I guess that is good news for Lambert as he wont be making any moves for the AMR spot - this guy looks a bit pants in all honesty. David Alexander - we lost him to Brighton, he hasn't made many starts, but his stats seem to be flying up - certainly quicker than Lamberts, so I think I need to improve my facilities/coaches. Interesting! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
profii Posted December 22, 2019 Author Share Posted December 22, 2019 March 2025 Was only going to do up to the youth intake but 'just another game' syndrome kicked in. Firstly, congratulations to Steve Knowles on goal of the month - a 46 yarder to win the match! https://i.gyazo.com/f2cc22ada4c22249a90172e2a77aa13e.mp4 Turns out we got progressively worse as the month kicked on... Hopefully as per the turn of the new year, we can have a new month and a bit of an improvement Hopefully Brentford lose their game in hand and we can hold on to our play off spot but 6 games to go and it's all very close! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
profii Posted December 22, 2019 Author Share Posted December 22, 2019 April & May 2025 Well, 6 points from 5 games is not really promotion form, this means we drop out of the driving seat for a playoff place with 1 game to go Even if I win, the GD is too much to overcome, so I think that's it... That leaves our last game as QPR who battered us earlier in the season - I overcame Swansea who use the same formation by switching to 442, so seeing as I can use this as a learning opportunity, I am going to do the same again, and if we batter them 5-0 then maybe we have a chance ha ha... So close, we seemed to dominate despite the stats looking fairly close, we were defeated by a last minute set piece. As it happened, Sheffield Utd drew so would have finished a point ahead of us even if we held on, but it was good to know the 442 was effective. Final Table Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
profii Posted December 22, 2019 Author Share Posted December 22, 2019 End of Season 24/25 Here is the best 11 - I largely agree apart from Cooper in defense, I suppose the loss of Higgo probably skewed that. I'm surprised to see the Matt Butcher there, but never the less he was good. My personal fav was Dronfield, I suppose we did pay for him if that figures on the decision perhaps? Reflecting on the squad we are going to be looking for the following positions: Right Back (sub mainly) Winger (First team quality) Striker (First team quality, to rotate with Etete) Creative midfielder (rotation - when I feel I dont need such a tough midfield and can have a bit of a luxury player type requirement) As I write this, I see our first training camp is announced. I think I'll be nice to the players and we will go to the Algarve, they have brought this club from the VNN after all. We have also secured a right back but I'll do a signings post later. The board have also just confirmed our new stadium, Harry McNally Park, will go ahead, costing about £16mil and we now have a bit of loan debt... interesting! They are also upgrading our youth level to level 3, I've no idea what that really means but upgrade sounds good to me! There are a couple of minor leavers and hopefully I'll get some upgrades in soon... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
profii Posted December 22, 2019 Author Share Posted December 22, 2019 Signings 2025 Well a bit more geared towards minor changes this year to try and improve the squad. We had the league top scorer but I felt we could do more so here we are: Firstly, a backup right back, how we got through last season with only 1 proper right back, I do not know but here we are... Exeter actually got relegated from L1 so this was a steal. Next up, a winger, naturally left sided but right footed so hopefully he will work on either side. A couple of winger/strikers- hopefully they will rotate along the front line - I might upset Chelsea but I think Richards can also be my midfield creator option... https://i.gyazo.com/429a72d49dae2a48d00f7ee27eff9220.png[/img] Outgoing: Glendon goes on loan to Carlisle, he wont get another contract so that will be him gone now. Wiggett also goes out on loan, but he is just surplus so if he develops, there is every chance he can fight his way back in Davie Dingwall has gone to Millwall for £400k - he is still 16 but they've managed to offer him a contract and I've got compensation, I need to understand how this works. We got a good price but I didnt really want him to go just yet. meh! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
profii Posted December 22, 2019 Author Share Posted December 22, 2019 August 2025 (and preseason!) Well a great start here, nearly won all the league games apart from dirty dirty leeds - who went 1-0 up and as we play a through ball that looked like it could potentially lead to an equaliser, they pull my man down for a straight red card in the 85' min and hold on for their 3 points - a lesson we could learn, having just thrown away a 1-0 lead in the milk cup against Sheff weds, after losing a man to a 2nd bookable offence and having no clue on how to deal with it That does mean we are in the promotion places, equal on points to the leaders, super duper! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
profii Posted December 23, 2019 Author Share Posted December 23, 2019 September 2025 A decent month, again short due to internationals but we go undefeated in 4 more games. Quite pleased to take 4 points from Fulham and Reading and of course, remain on top of the table. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobby_McDonald Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 Cracking last season. Unlucky to just miss out. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetJohnKimble Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 Great story man! I've just started my own Chester save being a local myself. I've nearly secured my first season promotion to the Conference National. I've noticed you have kept Glendon? Did you release then resign? On my save he wouldn't renew in January and he is still without a club in March. Hoping to resign him soon. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
profii Posted December 24, 2019 Author Share Posted December 24, 2019 I vaguely remember one of Glendon's renewals coming a lot closer than I'd like but it was a long time ago now! I think it might have been something like securing promotion kept him happy and he signed right at the end. If you are near the start, see if Joe Lynch is available - I signed him on a free, but looking at his history, he was released from Chester - I am pretty sure I didn't do that, so I assume he was released in real life and sat in the free agent pool for a year before I found him ? Does really well in the conf leagues. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
profii Posted December 24, 2019 Author Share Posted December 24, 2019 October 2025 Another solid month for Chester, remaining unbeaten. I expected to only really struggle with Brighton (a injury time equaliser proved me right!) so I'm pleased with 8 points from 12 This keeps us top of the table, our next fixture being Stoke so a good 3 pointer to help us take control of the division Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
profii Posted December 25, 2019 Author Share Posted December 25, 2019 November 2025 A decent month, starting with a loss to Stoke who are competing with us at the top, we've previously managed to beat them a couple of times, but we have managed to secure a few decent results for the rest of the month which has put us back on top of the league. Hurrah! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
profii Posted December 26, 2019 Author Share Posted December 26, 2019 December 2025 Another string of undefeated games, keeps us top of the table at the turn of the new year with a little gap. I think this will be the promotion season as we seem to be able to beat most teams this year Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
profii Posted December 26, 2019 Author Share Posted December 26, 2019 January 2026. We had a good month with only 1 loss in the league, another loss in the cup but that was just a sacrifice for the greater good tbh! That leaves us top with a game in hand, great progress! It was also the transfer window of course, we let a few regens go for about 1.1mil and we also let Iwan Murray go as he just wasn't getting games - we also have a couple of other club grown players so he really is surplus to requirements. He leaves us with 62 appearances and 4 goals. He signed from Rhyl in 2017, did 2 seasons out on loan as well. Did really well to come back and earn a spot in the team so kinda sad to see we have outgrown him again. In other news, Gary Lambert signed a new contract, this is pleasing as we were getting offers around the ~8mil mark but he wasn't too interested in leaving. He is developing a bit more now so I really want to stick with him Here is how he started just for interest... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
profii Posted December 26, 2019 Author Share Posted December 26, 2019 February 2026 Strange set of results, we start off with a couple of draws, but then we had a 6-1 thrashing of Lincoln, but ended up getting smashed by Millwall 5-0 - at some point I changed to a 4-4-2, might have been the Lincoln game as they are 22nd or so, it seemed to work quite well for the rest of the month, but clearly the wrong choice for the Millwall game - not really sure why but hey ho. That means, due to a big gap at the start of the month, we remain top, nearly there now! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
profii Posted December 26, 2019 Author Share Posted December 26, 2019 Youth Intake 2026 This is probably the first time i can remember not getting a 5*PA player. A megre 4.5* - outrageous, but this is our best looking (and only decent) regen this year Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltablue Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 I hope you don't slip up. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
profii Posted December 27, 2019 Author Share Posted December 27, 2019 March 2026 Some patchy form this week and not really the time for it, but we finish the month with a win and 2 things happened - firstly, I was informed we are at least in the playoffs. Secondly, I looked at the table properly, whilst Cardiff are right on our tails, I never really noticed up until now that we are 15 points ahead of Fulham in 3rd. 6 games left, so a win or 2 and I'm up... hurrah. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
profii Posted December 27, 2019 Author Share Posted December 27, 2019 April-May 2026 We tried our best to not finish top of the table with some rubbish results here We dominated Swansea, they scored at the end of the first half with the first shot on target, which was a set piece. I thought we'd hang on given our domination but no. We then beat Bristol to secure promotion at which point the squad just went on holiday apparently. Luckily, Cardiff also did terrible and we just managed to cling on to 1st with a finale win over Oxford (which is pleasing as a Swindon fan!) We are going to the premier league! It feels like it's been a while since we actually won anything so that's cool. We have also been given £25mil to spend and it is also good timing that we will be leaving the Deva Stadium for our new stadium in time for our inaugural premier league season. Fantastic progress! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
profii Posted December 28, 2019 Author Share Posted December 28, 2019 Preseason 2026 So here is the team of the year I'd largely agree but I dont know how Lye got the CM spot. I'd have gone Brian Anderson, but there you go. Now, this is a cool record for Etete: He set the average rating record this year - hopefully he can continue to be prolific in the Prem. Anyway, the singings were tough this year - I dont have the reputation to attract superstars, so it's hard to bring in signings that go over the WP thresholds. (I have a hard Brexit) Here is what we did: McCoist got released from celtic and looks like he can deputise Anderson Whilst we were in Scotland, we got Ferguson for £3.8 mil - I feel like I'm going to need DM's this year a lot We know Gary Chandler, so we bring him in permanently Mair was on the transfer list at Norwich and looks like an improvement between the sticks for under £100k Bennetts was released from Union Berlin so we picked him up for free, a sneaky Spurs apprentice so no WP issues We then started looking at the loan market and brought in Hoey who played in the Championship last year And also Healy who was in L1 last year- he will be deputising for Etete Let me tell you i am not looking forward to this next season!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
profii Posted December 28, 2019 Author Share Posted December 28, 2019 August 2026 So here it goes. Our first month and we had to play 2 promoted teams and 2 European teams - it went as you'd expect basically. The spurs match was a shame as we held on to 0-0 for an hour, then they scored 3 goals in 10 mins Annoyingly, we get past Carlisle easily only to draw... Spurs, joy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
profii Posted December 28, 2019 Author Share Posted December 28, 2019 September 2026 Erm, a fantastic result against Liverpool, we won 2-1 with 35% odd possession and 2 shots on target, we truly AI'd them. Beyond that, couldnt get near anyone else I hoped for better against Crystal Palace for some hope that we could challenge some of the mid table teams. Fingers crossed for better luck as we continue I guess... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
profii Posted December 29, 2019 Author Share Posted December 29, 2019 October 2026 A much better month this month, we start off with a win at Norwich, I thought we would beat Arsenal when they went down to 10 at 0-0 but we totally switched off which was a shame and then we also managed to beat Watford, always nice to beat players that wouldnt stay at the club (Steve Knowles was on loan a couple of seasons ago) That leaves us in a good place in the league, previous threshold to stay up is approx 30-35 points so to be around half way there at the end of October is great. One other bit of good news... we finally opened up our new stadium... Our first fixture will be in a couple of weeks against Manchester United. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerminalPortugal Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 Incredible work so far to get Chester to the Premier League. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
profii Posted December 29, 2019 Author Share Posted December 29, 2019 November 2026 And we fiiiiiinally move into Harry McNally Park. As you can see below it is a modest stadium and the first Chester goal was scored by Gary Chandler after a fumble at the United end, he was able to tap into an empty net: It wasn't enough to earn us any points, as United were able to put 4 in our goal sadly. We were unfortunate to draw with Everton as they were in the relegation zone when we played. (our first draw this year, weirdly enough) We did manage to get our first win in our new arena against Wolves (who were 2nd) so that was a pleasing result. (noting, both our home games were sell out and bringing in around double our previous gate record so that is cool) We now cling on to a top half place Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
profii Posted December 29, 2019 Author Share Posted December 29, 2019 December 2026 Another month and similarly not fantastic results. 2 tricky fixtures in Chelsea and City, but took 4 points from relegation battlers Watford and Newcastle so I'm actually ok with that. The league is starting to settle and we are starting to work our way down the table as expected, but we've managed to get 24 points by the half way point so I think that is promising. If we can establish ourselves as Premier Leaguer's then, the money comes in and there will surely only be success to come. Whilst the money is rolling in, I've made a few requests of the board and got them all granted... I've got no real transfer budget left so no intentions of using the window so hopefully that will be fine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobby_McDonald Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 Doing superbly well Profii. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
profii Posted December 30, 2019 Author Share Posted December 30, 2019 January 2027 So we managed to add another 7 points to the collection this month with a draw and 2 wins. Probably fair to say we took points from games we would have targeted and lost against more established teams. Not sure if that means anything. We also got knocked out in a 3rd round replay of the FA Cup to Everton - set a gate receipts record of £500k though! We sit 14th on 31 points - in previous years of my save this has actually been enough, but as 18th Newcastle have 18 we can't consider ourselves safe yet. It's going to be close I think! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
profii Posted December 30, 2019 Author Share Posted December 30, 2019 February 2027 A strange month - only 3 fixtures, all against teams that play continental football so I wasn't expecting any points. I destroyed Villa somehow, not really sure how but the recent change to 4-4-2 seems to be effective. That is, until both my full backs get 10 yellow cards and a 2 match suspension each for Chelsea and City... I felt this was an opportunity to experiment with a 5-2-1-2 which has caught me out a few times by relieving my lesser fullbacks of defensive responsibility. Chelsea scored 2 in the first 10 minutes but after that we held them - not a great start, but I stuck with it for City and even though it was 3-1 we held them for 60 mins, equalised almost straight after their goal but I tried to be cheeky and change to park the bus, maybe I shouldnt have, who knows? It was a fun month never the less. 10 games to play, a 13 point clearance from the relegation zone and we sit 14th! I think I still need to play Liverpool, United and Spurs so some big fixtures to go as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
profii Posted December 31, 2019 Author Share Posted December 31, 2019 Youth Intake 2027 Another cracking intake, I have read there are some bugs over the junior coaching and youth recruitment but mine are rated exceptional and excellent respectively, they haven't dropped as I've progressed up the league and i can't even ask the board for upgrades, so given my consistently quality intakes, i am guessing for some reason Chester have some great facilities as standard as I haven't applied as many upgrades as I'd expect... anyway. 2 high PAs there, also we've managed to find a Slovenian & a Croatian in this world of awkward work permits... curious! This guy is going in the first team straight away... Obviously not PL quality right now, but I reckon I can carry him and develop him. Awesome! This guy is a GK so going to have to loan him out to properly develop, he has 4.5 PA & is 6'4", which is better than my #1 who has 3.5PA - good news! Other than that, they dont really look very special, so I signed the top half a dozen as the AI seem to buy them for about £100k to £750k even if they seem poo to me. I also signed that Slovenian just in case that helps the club knowledge or gets him into the international u19s etc or anything like that, which could be good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
profii Posted December 31, 2019 Author Share Posted December 31, 2019 March 2026 Well now our fortunes are turning! 2x 4-0 victories which got us about 10 players in team of the week which has been largely unheard of this season. We did also lose to Southampton but let's just gloss over that quickly shall we... I've started doing something new, which is using 442 at home and 451 away, I'd say it's showing good promise so far. That does firstly, make our GD look a little bit more respectable, I'd largely just been writing off the 'big 6' games and not caring if we got trumped 5-0 but it's nice to peg some of that back. We also hit the magical 40 point mark, so I'd like to think we are safe, I dont see Watford and all the others getting the points required with so few games, but we will still work hard - at least we can relax a bit more when we inevitably get beaten in our last few big fixtures I guess... (dont tell anyone I said that) I am also going to try a couple of experiments now I am in the premier league and the money if flowing in... I looked at the unattached players following regen day as there is always some random free 17 year olds and I'm going to see what happens in terms of getting them WP's... First up, Chatti. He is playing at u23 level and already looks ok with massive potential, so hopefully he can secure a loan move easily enough. Second up, I basically just signed this guy because I've never even heard of Bonaire, let alone had a player from there... Albertus. He doesn't look anywhere near as good as Chatti but I was tempted because he has 2 caps... then I realised if the team isn't highly ranked, it doesn't matter... but then for some unknown reason I dont understand, he got a WP anyway, so I'll just loan him out when he joins and try and profit on him because I dont think he will make it in all honesty... weird! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
profii Posted December 31, 2019 Author Share Posted December 31, 2019 April 2027 We've done it! Another season of riches awaits as we are secure in the premier league for another season!! 4 was the magic number again this month as we smashed Everton but that was our only win this month - it was enough as Cardiff lost after the wolves game but before spurs and put us beyond reach of the relegation candidates though Which puts us comfortably in the middle of the table. We did set another record though, not sure it's a good thing though Damn it Ella! Oh well, time to start deciding on my transfer strategy. I got 25mil last season and the club has 45mil in the bank right now (wow - I'll update on that at the end of the season!) So I have 2 options - look at 'lesser' nations for players in big leagues with caps that will get WPs or - try and just spend big on massive potential in the UK. I'm not sure what I'll go for but I'll be sending the scouts out now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
profii Posted December 31, 2019 Author Share Posted December 31, 2019 May 2027 So we beat Cardiff, and what a game it was, 2 goals in injury time to claim 3 points! The West ham game was boring, nothing really happened apart from Ben Woodburn motoring past our defence to get the goal... We managed to take a point from Liverpool (4 points from Liverpool this season is amazing!) and that actually seems to have kept them out of Europe... whoops! The final table, 18mil coming our way, incredible! Speaking of finances, it always amazes me, even in FM when you see the finances in English football. As you can see, there was a couple of moments where we were hitting the red and just getting lucky with sales and cup runs really, it wasn't very sustainable. The is a minor peak in our profits, that was the year where we got the really good FA Cup run and then the money drops a bit as we invested in the Championship winning side (in terms of wages) Obviously the massive debt was the signings this year and the massive profits are a benefit of probably being the smallest club in the league and the relatively even distribution of TV money across the league... we now come off £75mil to the good. Obscene! I did a Spanish save last year, there is just no money in their football system at all, until you hit the European it's very tough. Chalk and cheese! In other news, I decided I want a new HoYD I'm just waiting on my next transfer budget and I'll do the usual post/pre season update etc. This is where the game gets easier and easier though imo - hopefully I just buy my way to success, one year at a time. The improvements will be slower than before, but it's straightforward now we have so much money. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
profii Posted December 31, 2019 Author Share Posted December 31, 2019 End of Season 2027 Let's start with goal of the season https://i.gyazo.com/2f5eb7d6bb3c87c57ffd68907d14d3dc.mp4 I know we are relegation fighters, but this to me is a typical FM goal - corner, pops out to someone near the box, bangs it in. Sure it's a long range goal and we probably didnt score any better, but this isnt a special goal (rant over!) Next up - Team of the year: I was curious as I dont really know my best midfield tbh. Interesting that McCoist gets signing of the season but his creativity can't get him in team of the year over 3 grafters. Stadium - expandsion announced... we're off to Wigan, what a trek! Can't we go to Tranmere like Liverpool do (they're listed as rivals so probably not) Interesting that our game of the season was our 3-1 win over Cardiff in August. I would say going to Anfield and winning was it for me but whatever... Anyway, that's about all for now.. transfers will take a bit of work so I'll post that later.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
profii Posted January 1, 2020 Author Share Posted January 1, 2020 Signings 2027 #BeatBrexit - We've managed to get some overseas talent at last! I think I am getting the hang of the WP rules at last. De Luca - slightly overpaid for this winger to get that WP but looks a great option on the flanks. Nothnagel, although we all love Etete, he has probably taken us as far as he can, I also really hope I've found a quality prem striker for £6mil! McCulloch-Sephton, nabbed from Leeds for 6mil to replace the aging Halliday (who is the first player I've had for a while to get a 3 match ban for 15 yellows!) Butters, tall, strong, hard working - hopefully a boost to the midfield Quinn, Scottish international centre half to reinforce the back line Hoey - we brought him back on loan from Chelsea, for 2 reasons, I couldnt find a LB and I dont think Quinn is as good, so I'm going to sell my worst CB (Sykes) and replace next year Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
profii Posted January 1, 2020 Author Share Posted January 1, 2020 One more - we failed to sign Garay when his contract went into Bosman territory as the WP fell through, then Brentford offered him a trial so I thought no chance, I'll make another offer! This time I got him (for less wages this time as he has actually been released now.) I guess those 2 caps were enough as he didnt have them last time Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
profii Posted January 1, 2020 Author Share Posted January 1, 2020 August 2027 (& Preseason) Preseason was taken care of by the ass man and he did well, winning all the games but more importantly the squad all seem fit ready for gameweek 1! We start off with Arsenal, who seem to be struggling as per real life and we managed an unexpected draw with a late pen - I'll take it. Given we held our own I'd hoped to beat promoted WBA but no, we did however get a win at Palace where we have typically struggled which meant we went unbeaten for all of August - certainly above expectations I would say It was also nice to play rivals Tranmere in the cup as we missed them coming up the leagues. That win gets us another chance to try and beat WBA Undefeated means we sit near the top of the league but it's meaningless obviously. Maybe I was wrong about Arsenal expecting such a tough game though... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
profii Posted January 1, 2020 Author Share Posted January 1, 2020 September 2027 We got some points this month but also picked up some losses. Pretty much as expected for all the games I'd say - nearly got through in the cup and nearly held on at Wolves but hey ho Again still doing well but still early Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
profii Posted January 1, 2020 Author Share Posted January 1, 2020 October 2027 A bad start without even registering a shot on target vs Everton and a 0-1 loss for our troubles. But, we bounce straight back with an utter demolition of Fulham (who were on a 5 loss streak so they're probably going down eek.) We easily disposed of Bournemouth then... I approach the start of death month with a fixture against Spurs (wait til you see next months update) - I actually set the first half off and took the dog for a walk haha - came back to 0-1, pen, plus a missed pen, so figured I'm getting trumped expectedly. I subbed the fullback with an orange injury then made 2 more fitness based subs at about 60 mins and by some miracle, we pinch a corner and a counter for 2-1! fantastic! So, now we are really flying high haha, but, as i said, next month is death month. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
profii Posted January 1, 2020 Author Share Posted January 1, 2020 October 2027 (Aka month of doom!) Some tough fixtures for this month, City, followed by Chelsea, followed by Liverpool. We did really well against City, despite the end result, we held them and even challenged them for 75 mins - it could easily have been 2-0 to us if we could just take our chances. Sadly, once the first goal went in we just fell to bits. The Chelsea game did not follow suit - we lost 3 of our back line for various reasons so we conceded 2 in the first 10 mins and got pumped. The Liverpool game was a lot better, once again we went to Anfield and managed to pinch a 2-1 win! If someone had offered me 4 points from Spurs + this month I would have snapped your hand off, so along with the Arsenal point I am happy with my performance against the top 6 this year so far. That obviously means we have dropped down the table, but it could have been worse! 24 points at the start of December and all the big 6 out the way (well 1st go at them) is a great start, I think we are on for a top half finish this year! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
profii Posted January 1, 2020 Author Share Posted January 1, 2020 December 2027 I feel like we didnt get going at all this month, we got 3 wins and 3 losses but we had to fight for every win - Garay even got the dreaded goal drought news thing so that's interesting. Binned Etete off but might bring him back to the fold. The tough bit of the season is through though, we still have a decent position so all good there too Looking at the fixtures, I have another death month later in the year, so no European dreams just yet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
profii Posted January 2, 2020 Author Share Posted January 2, 2020 January 2028 A good start to the month but we trailed off towards the end, this probably coincides with our 2 south americans having to go away for a few weeks doing some olympic rubbish!! We inevitably dropped out of the european places for the first time but I'm happy to be on the cusp of 40 points at this stage of the season Obviously it's the transfer window, we didnt bring anyone in but we did say goodbye to Brian Anderson, he'd been with us since League 2, came for a free, nearly made 150 appearances and left us for £7.25. We wish him well! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
profii Posted January 3, 2020 Author Share Posted January 3, 2020 (edited) February 2028 We have now gone 5 without a win in the league, but managed to stay in the FA cup. I'd rather it be the other way round but hey ho. We are slipping away from the European places which was really to be expected, I'd like to put up a fight and get top half this year though. Edited January 4, 2020 by profii Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
profii Posted January 4, 2020 Author Share Posted January 4, 2020 2028 Youth Intake The main star this year was Shane Coleman, another goalkeeper. I'd usually be sad about 2 good goalkeepers coming through at the same time, but the kid from last year broke his leg out on loan so we shall see what happens between these 2... In other news, looking back at our other youths to come through, Denny is progressing well in League 2, having won the conference last year Breen is the keeper with the broken leg Annoyingly, couldn't get anyone to take on Chatti, hopefully this doesn't stunt his growth. And finally, our best youth product, Lambert who has cemented a first team spot Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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