smp20 Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 A Monmouth Task A new career update for me and my first in several months. This time I'm going for a youth only challenge with newly promoted to the Welsh second tier Monmouth Town F.C. It's not much of a starting point - the mammoth task of toppling TNS, let alone European domination, seems a long way out of reach. Here's my band of merry men who will be key, in the short-term at least: 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
smp20 Posted February 24, 2020 Author Share Posted February 24, 2020 The Kingfisher Legend Some local folklore has it that in about 1936 there were extremely bad spring floods on the Monnow and Wye which effectively wiped out all of the Kingfisher nests along the rivers. Until then Monmouth had been a magnet for ornithologists from all over the country to see Britain’s most beautiful bird in all its glory. Official government sources from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Timber recorded their alarm at the plight of the Kingfisher population and a detailed study was carried out to assess the damage. Amazingly the only surviving pair of breeding Kingfishers were found nesting in a deflated football that had floated down the Monnow into the Wye and lodged itself with its laces in some branches overlooking the river. It was in the days before the Magic Marker so it could not be proven that the ball had been lost in a game at the Town’s sportsground but it was deemed the obvious cause. And so ....one loose shot saved the entire Kingfisher population of the Wye and Monnow rivers. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gross_Ballon Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 16 hours ago, smp20 said: The Kingfisher Legend Some local folklore has it that in about 1936 there were extremely bad spring floods on the Monnow and Wye which effectively wiped out all of the Kingfisher nests along the rivers. Until then Monmouth had been a magnet for ornithologists from all over the country to see Britain’s most beautiful bird in all its glory. Official government sources from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Timber recorded their alarm at the plight of the Kingfisher population and a detailed study was carried out to assess the damage. Amazingly the only surviving pair of breeding Kingfishers were found nesting in a deflated football that had floated down the Monnow into the Wye and lodged itself with its laces in some branches overlooking the river. It was in the days before the Magic Marker so it could not be proven that the ball had been lost in a game at the Town’s sportsground but it was deemed the obvious cause. And so ....one loose shot saved the entire Kingfisher population of the Wye and Monnow rivers. Now see this is amazing ! love learning things like this ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
smp20 Posted February 26, 2020 Author Share Posted February 26, 2020 On 25/02/2020 at 16:10, Gross_Ballon said: Now see this is amazing ! love learning things like this ! Cheers, I thought it was a story worth sharing - actually going to start playing this save tonight! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
smp20 Posted February 26, 2020 Author Share Posted February 26, 2020 2020/21 Mid Season Update League Results A solid start considering we were predicted rock bottom - when we lose it's narrow and sometimes we really get in the rhythm and put teams to the sword. League Table With just 8 points separating 1st and 10th it's a tight, exciting league! If we keep on picking up results we could really challenge for top spot and promotion to the Welsh Premier. Cup Results A disappointing Welsh Cup campaign has been softened by a superb NMG Cup run - we're into the semi's against second tier opposition Caernarfon so a real chance of a final. Player Stats We've kept a consistent 11 bar a little bit of rotation up top. Burridge and Joe Davies have been performing to their abilities, while O'Leary and Osbourne have been playing well above theirs. Development Two upgrades to JC and one to YR which puts us in a decent position for our first intake. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
smp20 Posted February 26, 2020 Author Share Posted February 26, 2020 A first trophy after winning both the semis and final on pens after 0-0 draws 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
smp20 Posted February 26, 2020 Author Share Posted February 26, 2020 We've lost our first choice striker to English 7th tier side Basingstoke Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltablue Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 22 hours ago, smp20 said: A first trophy after winning both the semis and final on pens after 0-0 draws Excellent, you'll be adding the CL to that in no time Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
smp20 Posted February 28, 2020 Author Share Posted February 28, 2020 23 hours ago, deltablue said: Excellent, you'll be adding the CL to that in no time It's a long, long way off yet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbokav1971 Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 On 24/02/2020 at 23:58, smp20 said: The Kingfisher Legend Some local folklore has it that in about 1936 there were extremely bad spring floods on the Monnow and Wye which effectively wiped out all of the Kingfisher nests along the rivers. Until then Monmouth had been a magnet for ornithologists from all over the country to see Britain’s most beautiful bird in all its glory. Official government sources from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Timber recorded their alarm at the plight of the Kingfisher population and a detailed study was carried out to assess the damage. Amazingly the only surviving pair of breeding Kingfishers were found nesting in a deflated football that had floated down the Monnow into the Wye and lodged itself with its laces in some branches overlooking the river. It was in the days before the Magic Marker so it could not be proven that the ball had been lost in a game at the Town’s sportsground but it was deemed the obvious cause. And so ....one loose shot saved the entire Kingfisher population of the Wye and Monnow rivers. Now THAT's what I follow a thread for! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbokav1971 Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 On 26/02/2020 at 21:32, smp20 said: We've lost our first choice striker to English 7th tier side Basingstoke I was about to comment how good I thought he looked and I was counting his goals, but he's 31 so this really isn't the disaster it might have been had he been younger. Your wide players seem to have a decent scoring ratio and I would have rather lost Ford than Osbourne or Waller. Anyway, you have the slightly younger Ford to step right in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rikulec Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 Great to see you back, coach. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
smp20 Posted February 29, 2020 Author Share Posted February 29, 2020 14 hours ago, Jimbokav1971 said: Now THAT's what I follow a thread for! 14 hours ago, Jimbokav1971 said: I was about to comment how good I thought he looked and I was counting his goals, but he's 31 so this really isn't the disaster it might have been had he been younger. Your wide players seem to have a decent scoring ratio and I would have rather lost Ford than Osbourne or Waller. Anyway, you have the slightly younger Ford to step right in. Yeah Elliot was good for this level, but Ahsley Ford has stepped up and grabbed 3 goals in around 10 games in his absence. I'm praying for a striker in the intake: 12 hours ago, Rikulec said: Great to see you back, coach. Cheers, it's good to be back! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
smp20 Posted February 29, 2020 Author Share Posted February 29, 2020 It's tight at the top and we play 1st and 3rd in our last four games. C'mon the Kingfishers! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
smp20 Posted February 29, 2020 Author Share Posted February 29, 2020 More improvement to the youth setup after a new contract, hopefully will mean a useful first intake Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
smp20 Posted February 29, 2020 Author Share Posted February 29, 2020 Youth Intake 2021 Where Jeon Sang-Won came from (exchange or language student?) I will never know, but what a top prospect he is!!! At 17 he's already as good as the best players within our squad and he is the perfect Right Inside Forward in the making. Welcome Korean Master These guys are good prospects too: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
smp20 Posted February 29, 2020 Author Share Posted February 29, 2020 Whata start for the lad, sending us top of the league in style: 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
smp20 Posted February 29, 2020 Author Share Posted February 29, 2020 We're relying on Cwmbran Celtic getting a result vs Caerau Ely, but a win vs Ammanford could win us the title and promotion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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smp20 Posted February 29, 2020 Author Share Posted February 29, 2020 A season well above expectations and two shiny trophies to add to the trophy cabinet. Top flight football will be played in Monmouth! We finished the season on an 8 game unbeaten run, albeit with a few too many draws for my liking. Got to love our sh*thousing in the cup A consistent team kept throughout - Burridge turning into a CAM part way through the season. Jeon Sang-Won had 2 incredible games in his 3 appearances, I get the feeling he won't be in Monmouthshire for much longer! His attributes are far from spectacular, but O'Leary was consistent with goals and assists and rightfully won the player of the season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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smp20 Posted February 29, 2020 Author Share Posted February 29, 2020 It's all happening at the moment!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltablue Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 Wow, having to play at a university because your ground is not up to standard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
smp20 Posted February 29, 2020 Author Share Posted February 29, 2020 Love it when this happens Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
smp20 Posted February 29, 2020 Author Share Posted February 29, 2020 6 minutes ago, deltablue said: Wow, having to play at a university because your ground is not up to standard To be fair, we literally had a local park! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
smp20 Posted February 29, 2020 Author Share Posted February 29, 2020 Cheers Russell, that money will go far! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kovacevic Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 A good read so far - I'm from not too far away from Monmouth but had never heard the kingfisher story. Hope you can hold onto Wales' best young Korean for long enough to get into europe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbokav1971 Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 (edited) 12 minutes ago, smp20 said: To be fair, we literally had a local park! I quite liked the stand behind the goal that where JSW spanked the free-kick in, (oh wait, you might have been away). I love the differences of smaller grounds in FM. [Edit] KSW looks a little special already, (and I say that through gritted teeth as I hate anything inverted despite how successful I know some of them to be). Edited February 29, 2020 by Jimbokav1971 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bartrcm Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 Glad to see you back at the forum. Will follow as usual. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bartrcm Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 Congratz with the promotion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadCatPT Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 4 hours ago, smp20 said: Cheers Russell, that money will go far! If he ain't a scrouge type I would call some tax eavasion type shenanigans. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
smp20 Posted March 1, 2020 Author Share Posted March 1, 2020 On 29/02/2020 at 12:26, Kovacevic said: A good read so far - I'm from not too far away from Monmouth but had never heard the kingfisher story. Hope you can hold onto Wales' best young Korean for long enough to get into europe. Thanks, it's great the way you end up reading about random clubs through playing as them on FM On 29/02/2020 at 12:29, Jimbokav1971 said: I quite liked the stand behind the goal that where JSW spanked the free-kick in, (oh wait, you might have been away). I love the differences of smaller grounds in FM. [Edit] KSW looks a little special already, (and I say that through gritted teeth as I hate anything inverted despite how successful I know some of them to be). Yeah it was away, but there is still a lot more actual grandstands in FM than they have IRL - just a small stand and then a footpath around the pitch! KSW is looking like he'll be key if we are to be successful. On 29/02/2020 at 13:29, Bartrcm said: Glad to see you back at the forum. Will follow as usual. Cheers, it's good to be back! On 29/02/2020 at 16:58, MadCatPT said: If he ain't a scrouge type I would call some tax eavasion type shenanigans. Yeah, I'm not exactly sure what he'll bring to the table, he could have at least kept us playing our football in Monmouth Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
smp20 Posted March 1, 2020 Author Share Posted March 1, 2020 Another couple of upgrades, although we certainly don't have the money for facility upgrades at the moment with just £9k in the bank. It will be easier to keep hold of our players now because we can offer proper part-time contracts - JSW is now on a 2 year contract on £100p/w. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
smp20 Posted March 1, 2020 Author Share Posted March 1, 2020 2021/22 Mid-Season Update League Results We got off to a great start, then had a patch of inconsistency followed by a really poor run of no wins in 6. However, recently we've turned it back around with two straight victories. League Table We've got just two fixtures left going into the split, including a 'home' game against Cardiff Met. A win there will secure us a place in the top half which I would be very happy with considering we're expected to finish rock bottom! Cup Results We we're thumped by Bangor in the NMG quarters, but we're still going in the Welsh Cup. Player Stats Tom Burridge has been our creative force, creating 15 chances from attacking midfield and being our best player by average rating. JSW hasn't lived up to the hype particularly when it comes to creating chances. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
smp20 Posted March 1, 2020 Author Share Posted March 1, 2020 Swings and roundabouts I suppose... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
smp20 Posted March 1, 2020 Author Share Posted March 1, 2020 We really, really need a striker let's hope the lad coming through is good! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainbowz Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 As the creator of the Welsh Level 7 database, I've ran probably over 100 simulations of the Welsh leagues and not once have I seen TNS overthrown. Please, be the change I wish to see. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazRTaylor Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 (edited) @Rainbowz, @XaWhas successfully overthrown them with a youth only Caersws. See this thread for details. Edited March 2, 2020 by DazRTaylor Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainbowz Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 3 minutes ago, DazRTaylor said: @Rainbowz, @XaWhas successfully overthrown them with a youth only Caersws. See this thread for details. Brings a happy tear to my eye. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crispypaul Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 Great read Is Sang-Won garnering any interest yet? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
XaW Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 4 hours ago, DazRTaylor said: @Rainbowz, @XaWhas successfully overthrown them with a youth only Caersws. See this thread for details. 4 hours ago, Rainbowz said: Brings a happy tear to my eye. Indeed, still only got to the CL group stages though. And I've gotten a bit lucky with TNS at times, they had a poor time with John Hartson as manager for a few years. That made them way worse. Aberystwyth Town were the first to beat them in 2023/24. Also AI controlled Bangor City beat them two times before I did in 2028/29! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
smp20 Posted March 2, 2020 Author Share Posted March 2, 2020 5 hours ago, Rainbowz said: As the creator of the Welsh Level 7 database, I've ran probably over 100 simulations of the Welsh leagues and not once have I seen TNS overthrown. Please, be the change I wish to see. I will try my best 5 hours ago, DazRTaylor said: @Rainbowz, @XaWhas successfully overthrown them with a youth only Caersws. See this thread for details. Nice one!!! 4 hours ago, Crispypaul said: Great read Is Sang-Won garnering any interest yet? Thanks - no he hasn't at all except from bids of £0 from Welsh tier 2 sides 29 minutes ago, XaW said: Indeed, still only got to the CL group stages though. And I've gotten a bit lucky with TNS at times, they had a poor time with John Hartson as manager for a few years. That made them way worse. Aberystwyth Town were the first to beat them in 2023/24. Also AI controlled Bangor City beat them two times before I did in 2028/29! Great work there @XaW Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
smp20 Posted March 2, 2020 Author Share Posted March 2, 2020 Youth Intake 2022: An Actual Golden Generation I don't think I've ever quite seen an intake like it in terms of star ratings - I will let the player screenshots speak for themselves... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
smp20 Posted March 2, 2020 Author Share Posted March 2, 2020 Excellent Junior Coaching comes at a high price Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
smp20 Posted March 2, 2020 Author Share Posted March 2, 2020 We love you Russell!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
smp20 Posted March 2, 2020 Author Share Posted March 2, 2020 Very, very little to shout about on the pitch since the turn of the new year means that despite securing top half, we ended up with less points than relegated Newtown! TNS had an incredible unbeaten season, picking up both cups along the way too. We've got a chance to redeem our season though: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
smp20 Posted March 2, 2020 Author Share Posted March 2, 2020 Starlet Shaun Cook grabs his first goals for the club to put us into the final and a chance for a spot in Europe! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
smp20 Posted March 2, 2020 Author Share Posted March 2, 2020 Wahay! Definition of TOP BINS. We'll have a crack at European football next season 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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