twattyatkins Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 You wouldn't believe how glad I am that other people do these things as well! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleet89 Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Haha what a classic thread! I do mine either in the shower, at work when I'm bored or when I'm in bed trying to get to sleep. When your doing it at work it just makes the day go faster! Last night I was having an in-depth interview that was to be published in the match day programme, on the official site and on Reading World!! Tonight I shall just have an interview with my thoughts on the January transfer window and how I see my side playing in the final and crucial stages of the season Oh dont we all just love it..!? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr funk Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 haha this is brilliant I hope none of you have stormed out of your own toilet press conference half way through... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Box Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 haha this is brilliantI hope none of you have stormed out of your own toilet press conference half way through... Well, there was this one time,... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckers4 Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 My wife is reguarly asking me who i am talking to whilst in the bathroom. I did try to pass it off as next door but after and argument with one of the media (imaginary of course) i think she has found me out. I wouldnt say this is just rescricted to sitting on the toilet. Its in the car, before i go to sleep, in the shower, having a smoke in the back garden, doing the hoovering, sitting on the train (this one particuarly gets some strange looks) and whilst watching the pots. Having read this post back i realise i have problems. I will self diagnose as FMaphobia! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downing19 Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 FMaphobia? Surely that would mean you had some sort of morbid fear of being stuck in a room with an FM game box? Now FMitis is a completely different case altogether... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darlopt Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 i have just come back from a holiday in italy and i insisted me and the missus went to val di sangro to watch the footy, and the only reason for that is cos i have been playing as them for 5 seasons!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
greekmike Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 Now this is a forum i can relate to. Im actually on the toilet now, and i intend to have the press ask me about my recent injury to star striker llorente (im athletic bilbao). I also have a cousin who is FM mad and we interview each other when he comes over. Ive even stormed out of one of his as he insulted my transfers. Im thinking of starting a youtube page for us football manager nutcases, with uploads of press conferences, football manager reactions in game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
greekmike Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 also to add i have thrown "journalists" out of press conferences whilst taking a shower after a "heated" discussion which included my girlfriend running in to see who i was shouting at Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimmoMC Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 When its the cup draws I pretend to be the one doing the draw and I commentate on what teams play each other and try and use all the statistics I know. If I score in the last minute for a big game I tend to get up and run around the room like a mad man too. I used to pretend to do soccer saturday and just watch the latest scores " (me) oh a goal has just come in... and its been scored by Eduardo" etc etc. The press conferences and interviews are regular occurances too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrone2273 Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 LOOOOL I thought i was weird doing press confrences in my head. All my life i suffered from sleeping problems and found doing press conferences in my head or imagining meeting up with the assistant manager to discuss the team cured my sleeping troubles. Only thing is if theres only a few games to go and Im playing for the league, rlegation or something then its even harder to sleep lol. I also have an alter ego called jeff stelling who reads out scores during games lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vrv Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 Yesterday after going to the Mexican restaurant I frequent I had an press conference, meeting with the board and tactical discussions with my ass man while finishing it off with a tactical brainstorming session. Thank god for cheese sauce, three cheese enchiladas and a tamale. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
killiekev1869 Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 i always attend the Scotland games and imagine that i'm the studio guest/pundit giving my informed opinion on the match. that's why i get doubly annoyed when the press say i was enjoying a knees up at the FA's expense afterwards - I WAS WORKING, YOU TOOLS!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhatABoy1234 Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Forgot about this thread, but this post quoted has to be the winner! "I spat on myself once, when I was managing Fenerbahce and we were away to Galatasaray... made me feel like I was in a cauldron of hate." Edit - I screwed up the Quote, so had to go manual! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScouseFromTheSouth Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Hilarious thread. Sometimes when I score a late winner I imagine Phil Thompson or Charlie Nicholas going nuts in the studio. And do their voice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
drobbo12 Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Hilarious thread.Sometimes when I score a late winner I imagine Phil Thompson or Charlie Nicholas going nuts in the studio. And do their voice. lol GOALLLLLLLLLL! Jeff! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suttface Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 God I love this thread. It's actually taken me three months to stop crying/ laughing and compose myself enough to think of a comment. I still have a small wet patch from when I read about the guy that put on a suit for Queen's Park in the Scottish Cup Final. Absolutely tremendous. And I will have to start playing the Champions' League music from this moment on. FM addicts/ losers/ lost causes/ geeks/ freaks, I salute every blessed one of you. I cry happy tears at our beloved union. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
slipknot67 Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Having just taken the job at A.C Milan, been given a transfer budget of over 100 million pounds and spending almost all of it in the first transfer window on Messi, Benzema and Valdes, I must admit I did do a conference in my head and even paraded my new stars around the stadium before unleashing them in our 2-0 win over Inter in the first game in January. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greasy Chip Butty Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 When I was little, I used to sit up in bed at night with my quilt pulled up to my chin like a pitch. I used to use my hands/fingers to make little men to play football on the quilt while I commentated to myself ... If the right winger was running down the wing, I'd have the one hand running down the quilt and the other hand - thumb and forefinger - creating a ball that he was dribbling ... I still do it now while I'm playing FM on 2D pitch. I didn't need 3D pictures, I can do it myself! I also once wrote my manager programme notes for the big match at Bramall Lane against Wednesday telling the fans how important they were going to be. Followed by the songs during the game as we won 2-0! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScouseFromTheSouth Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 I also once wrote my manager programme notes for the big match at Bramall Lane against Wednesday telling the fans how important they were going to be. Followed by the songs during the game as we won 2-0! Sometimes for home games I imagine which player would be on the front of the program. In my upcoming home fixture against Birmingham it's Davide Santon, who has begun to hit great form in the last few games having only just been given a regularly starting spot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
18-WATP-73 Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 its better to remain silent and let them think your an idiot than opening your mouth and removing all doubt.. so i keep it all in my head but yes i go to the toilet even if i dont need it to give my press confrences. Have seen me commentating in my head aswell. Football Pundit 09 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Zhivago Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 With regards to the story about wearing a suit for the CL final, someone I know did two similar things. Since FM allowed you to upload manager photos, he annualy took a photo of himself in a suit to put as his picture. For fm 08/09 thought this wasn't realistic enough and made his girlfriend take a photo of him standing beside a football pitch. He also referred to his room as the office, conversation would typically go something like this: "Mate, are you coming to the pub?" "Sorry, I've got to put some hours in at the office" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da_Funk Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 I do like Trapattoni. I live next to a church, so I get some holy water from there. Then I do the same moves Trapattoni do, with a little bottle http://www.repubblica.it/gallerie/online/mondiali2002/traps/index.html Well, my floor in my room is often wet, but that's not a problem It works anyhow (of course doesn't happen that I win everything with everyone) but I won a World Cup with Camerun and made some good seasons with Reggina for example. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollyh Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Absolutely love this thread, so pleased I'm not the only one! Have to admit I do commentate on games to myself, do interviews with myself and I also can't help summarising my team's performance as if I was a reporter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earmack Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 I usually internalise a lot of anger about whats happening in the match engine. I've never done a fake press conference. I have gotten really excited during big matches, the same feeling I get when I watch my team play in real life. Heartbeat at about 160 bpm. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
somebodyfresh Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 when one of my players commits a foul, in the gap between the whistle and the card being shown or warning, I imagine what my player says to the referee and what he says after the card. *whistle goes "what!? I got the ball, what's wrong with you!?" *Yellow Card "yeah , nice one, ...idiot" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
twattyatkins Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 I threw the toilet roll at a member of the press today, for asking about a kiss and tell story a model wrote about me in one of the Sundays. He won't be back in my bathroom Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
displaced_seagull Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Did the Suit for Cup Final thing. Did the National Anthems thing. Found an MP3 of 'Abide With Me' for the Cup Final. Not done the Pre Match meal thing. That's really quite cool My manager photo is also a picture of me, in a suit, standing outside the Home dugout at Hailsham Town's Beaconsfield ground Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayahr Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 Not exactly on the toilet seat but yeah, I tend to get carried away at times Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duffy89 Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 I never knew this thread was out there, the storyof my life!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steellad Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 Yeah I missed this too. Almost cost me my job this thread has. I didn't realise until now but yes I do this almost exclusively in the bathroom and am in fact utterly mental. I do throw the odd fist in glory or anger in front of the screen though and it gets my girlfriend quite wound up. I have often thought of building on this and once considered setting up a more formal desk scenario in my bedroom or living room, in jest, just for FM time. Now rethinking the idea of getting a name stand thingy for my desk saying '[managers name] - manager' and possibly plaque or engraving for the relevant room. I would like to know if anyone has considered buying a replica shirt of the seemingly random lower league side they brought into the big time, with your favourite players name + number printed on the back. Bakircioglu 11 - printed on a Millwall shirt Or... Samba 9 printed on a Dorchester kit Big laughs at the suit! I'd be more of a tracksuit man, with full kit underneath, as though I miss my old playing days. Suits my managerial style as I tend to stand on the proverbial touchline for some of the bigger games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Damaja Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 check this outhttp://community.sigames.com/showthread.php/165412-Things-you-know-you-have-taken-too-far-when-playing-FM Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayahr Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 I would like to know if anyone has considered buying a replica shirt of the seemingly random lower league side they brought into the big time, with your favourite players name + number printed on the back. Bakircioglu 11 - printed on a Millwall shirt Bakicioglü #10 on a Wolves shirt here Just too bad that back in the days you couldn't get them as easily as today as otherwise I would own a shirt like that for sure Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herter Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 Not exactly on the toilet seat but yeah, I tend to get carried away at times Same here.. if I wouldnt get a little carried away sometimes, the game would lose its edge!.. In my younger days I used to slap my monitor on the side if I missed a big chance and then shout out some profanities.. and then finally check the monitor for damages afterwards Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
crustyjuggler Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 Toilet press conferences and self commentating are regular features of my life. After winning the league cup with Swindon I proceeded to sprint down my hallway before sliding on my knees in front of the fans. Terrible carpet burns. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
crouchie Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 This is the greatest thread....YES i too have my press conferences on the loo!! But for me the best thing was when i used to walk the dog I used to imagine a 1 on 1 interview with something like football focus as we're walking my dog discussing my latest signings and plans for the season ahead...those days were bliss haha Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumchin Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 im not as hardcore as the masses,i only wear a flatcap whilst playing.sometimes it gets thrown against the wall.aint done a toilet conf for a while as its upstairs.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintToon Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 It wouldn't be right watching the game without saying "Hart passes to Taylor, who passes to Defour, long shot Defour scores!!!!!!!!!!!" and then putting on a Scottish accent, similar to Andy Gray's giving analysis on the goal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neopherus Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 I have gotten a few stares from my folks as Welbeck got his #'t hat-trick. I have a tendancy to jump up, throw my arms in the air and yell "YEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSS!!!" I'm surprised the lamp above the table is still in one piece.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minkaro Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 It wouldn't be right watching the game without saying "Hart passes to Taylor, who passes to Defour, long shot Defour scores!!!!!!!!!!!" and then putting on a Scottish accent, similar to Andy Gray's giving analysis on the goal. I'm guilty of telling my players to "take a bow son" after great goals. I've also celebrated a championship win by sliding down the garden. The crowd went wild. By "crowd" I mean dogs, and by "went wild" I mean "were not impressed." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
east londoner Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 Whenever theres a goal in the game I'm playing I have a Gillette Soccer Saturday moment along the lines of "theres been a goal at X Stadium, whos got it? heres Chris Kamara" then give a detailed account of how the goal was scored....rather sad I know lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedMart Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 I've got tears in my eyes reading this!!Conversation with one of my daughters: Me: Get in there!! <punches the air a few times> I knew you'd do well. You've earnt your wages today Daughter: Its only a game Dad, why do you get so carried away all the time. Me: Its more than a game son, its football Daughter: I'm a girl Dad, not a boy Me: Never mind son, never mind LOL. This is a good thread. I remember reading a similar thread a good few years ago where a guy said he would give toilet seat press conferences andalso said that he'd wear a suit if his team reached the cup final. LMAO... Reminds me of the guy that wears a helmet to play Forza 3 on his xbox. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
genyz Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 Whenever theres a goal in the game I'm playing I have a Gillette Soccer Saturday moment along the lines of "theres been a goal at X Stadium, whos got it? heres Chris Kamara" then give a detailed account of how the goal was scored....rather sad I know lol I do this all the time, it depends on the goal for me. If it's a stunner or out of the blue I like to imagine Matt Le Tissier going mad with excitement. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggins Top Boys Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 Abide with me for an FA Cup final Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayahr Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 I remember reading a similar thread a good few years ago where a guy said he would give toilet seat press conferences andalso said that he'd wear a suit if his team reached the cup final. It's pretty likely this one Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayahr Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 reading today's 'wear a suit for a final thread' reminded me of more FM madness, thus: epic bump Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Tissier's Nose Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Ohhh yes! This is me to a tea. The toilet seat and the shower for me. Also do a lot of Soccer Saturday style presenting during my matches... "And now it's over to the Spencer Stadium - Banbury against Barnsley, there's been a goal - which way Chris Kamara?" "Stunning strike Jeff! Off the underside of the bar!" :o Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_unhinged_one Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Ohhh yes! This is me to a tea. The toilet seat and the shower for me.Also do a lot of Soccer Saturday style presenting during my matches... "And now it's over to the Spencer Stadium - Banbury against Barnsley, there's been a goal - which way Chris Kamara?" "Stunning strike Jeff! Off the underside of the bar!" :o Unbelievable Jeff! It seems there are quite a few people in FM land that have questionable levels of sanity. Don't feel bad at all for wearing the suit now. Can't wait to show the missus this when she gets home! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Tissier's Nose Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Unbelievable Jeff! It seems there are quite a few people in FM land that have questionable levels of sanity. Don't feel bad at all for wearing the suit now. Can't wait to show the missus this when she gets home! Ha, in time she'll understand! My missus has gone from raising eyebrows to rolling her eyes - but actually nowadays it's just accepeted as the norm... or abnorm, if you will.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattieCoopz Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 I haven't gone as far as toilest seat press conferences, however my 3 main midfielders this season are great at hitting screamers from outside the box: Usually goes on the lines of "Laid off to Wallis/Hogg/Cole, strikes it then my inner Andy Gray comes out...OHHHHH YA BEAUTYYYYY! What a hit son, what a HIT! Let the banter about this one begin. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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