NepentheZ Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 Intro : In a desperate bid to actually play FM10, I went for the ultimate. The spectacular. I tried, and failed at FM09, and hoped FM10 would offer me something new. Something exciting. On first looks, I wasn't too impressed with the game. The skin is some what hideous, and the new layout out couldn't be less user friendly if if gave you a little electric shock every time you missed a CCC. That being said, I've persevered, and have adjusted to the poor skin, mainly for the fact that I think the new tactics module, is by far and away the best improvement FM has made, since dropping Eidos. I was raised in Croydon for much of my younger years, and even played for Croydon Athletic, back when I was 16 / 17. (Many moons ago) - so when Roberto922 created the English Small to Big Club challenge : Extended Edition - I couldn't wait to take on Croydon Municipal from the depths of the English Leagues. A club with no history, no players, and no staff, the run to the Champions League title, should be an interesting one, that could take decades to complete. As far as career games go, this is the best. Background : Season 1 (2009/10) - 1st Place in the ECCLD1 [Champions, Promoted] Season 2 (2010/11) - 3rd Place in the ECCPD Season 3 (2011/12) - 1st Place in the ECCPD [Champions, Promoted] Season 4 (2012/13) - 4th Place in the NPD1N [Play-Off Winners, Promoted] Season 5 (2013/14) - 8th Place in the EILPD Club Honours : ECC League Division 1 : 2010 ECC League Premier Division : 2012 ECC Premier Cup : 2012 [Footer] Threads heavily involved during this career : [FM10] : English Small Club to Big Club challenge : Extended Edition FM10 Records Thread Neppo's Youth Player Project - FM10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NepentheZ Posted December 12, 2009 Author Share Posted December 12, 2009 Facts and Figures [b]Manager Stats [/b]Games Played : 248 Games Won : 135 Games Drawn : 59 Games Lost : 54 Goals Scored : 361 Goals Conceded : 217 Goal Difference : 144 League Wins : 2 Cup Wins : 1 [b] League Results[/b] Divison | Pld | W | D | L | F | A | GD | Pts | Pos [b] ECCLD1[/b] | 40 | 28| 8 | 4 | 71| 30| +41| 92 | 1st [b]ECCPD[/b] | 42 | 20|14 | 8 | 53| 29| +24| 74 | 3rd [b]ECCPD[/b] | 42 | 25| 9 | 8 | 71| 39| +32| 84 | 1st [b]NPD1N[/b] | 42 | 22| 9 |11 | 58| 37| +21| 74 | 4th [b]EILPD[/b] | 42 | 17|13 |12 | 49| 42| +7 | 64 | 8th [b] Player Stats [u] Leading Scorers[/u][/b] Season | Player Name | GP | GS | Av. R[b] Season 09/10[/b] | A. Burchell | 39 | 18 | 6.91 [b]Season 10/11[/b] | S. McManus | 34 | 14 | 6.76 [b]Season 11/12[/b] | G.B. Smith | 41 | 14 | 7.11 [b]Season 12/13[/b] | D. Hearn | 29 | 18 | 6.91 [b]Season 13/14[/b] | D. Hearn | 40 | 15 | 6.89 [u][b] Leading Assists[/b][/u] Season | Player Name | GP | A | Av. R[b] Season 09/10[/b] | A. Downey | 42 | 8 | 6.87 [b]Season 10/11[/b] | S. Legwinski| 48 | 13 | 7.12 [b]Season 11/12[/b] | S. Legwinski| 45 | 15 | 7.32 [b]Season 12/13[/b] | K. Wilkie | 32 | 10 | 6.87 [b]Season 13/14[/b] | D. Hearn | 40 | 10 | 6.89 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NepentheZ Posted December 12, 2009 Author Share Posted December 12, 2009 Post Reserved. Pt. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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NepentheZ Posted December 12, 2009 Author Share Posted December 12, 2009 Ok, thought I'd start this thread up, as I've ended my first season in charge (Report to come shortly). Just to let you guys know, I am still playing FM08 too. I'm playing them side by side, and having a lot of fun in both saves. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raware Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 If your last thread is anything to go by then this is going to be a really good read! Looking forward to seeing this and the unearthing of the new FM10 Smylie! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NepentheZ Posted December 12, 2009 Author Share Posted December 12, 2009 the way scoring goes in these smaller leagues, if I even get a half decent striker while I'm still in Tiers 6-10 - He could easily bag 500+ goals for me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the greyham Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 cant wait to read more. i'm having a big problem with the tactics on fm10, even after reading the bible lol. best of luck nep(legend) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iacovone Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 Good luck Nep, I'll be following Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigshow1 Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 Excellent stuff. Thought you'd never do it lol. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamilton162 Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 Hopefully another highly successful career awaits Nep Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToMexico!! Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 I hope this save will be as epic as your FM08 ventures with Knockbreda. Good Luck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
YOUNGSTEVE Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 I thought the game automatically set up players of all ages, not just youths, in this version if there were not either any or enough. The same with all the teams. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NepentheZ Posted December 12, 2009 Author Share Posted December 12, 2009 Croydon Municipal - Season 1 Review (2009/10) English Combined Counties League Division 1 - 1st Place [Winners] F.A Vase - Lost in First Qualifying Round CC Division 1 Cup - Lost in Quarter Final CC Premier Cup - Lost in Third Round ECCLD1 Screenshots Final League Table. Team Stats Overview. Player Stats Overview. Manager Screenshots Attributes. Information. Overview. Personal. Croydon Municipal Information Best Eleven (2009/10) - Score 4685 Finances Transfers (Loans) Transfers Player Records Team Records Staff Team Sheet Team Facilities Team Facts Team Overview Team Stats Records, Awards and Achievements Croydon Municipal turn Semi-Pro Fans Player of the Year - Jacob Guy Outstanding Performers Sylvain Legwinski - An absolute dog this season. Him and the departed Barnard carried this team to the top of the table. Legwinski was awesome. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulHartman71 Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 rubbish season Nep, where's the player scoring more goals than appearances Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NepentheZ Posted December 12, 2009 Author Share Posted December 12, 2009 Haven't found one yet Please look at my first and second posts, guys They will be updated each season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thistles * player Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 You had a 56 year old player playing for you! That's old enough to be Neppo Monster's Dad! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorB Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 You had a 56 year old player playing for you! That's old enough to be Neppo Monster's Dad! How apt for the career "you'll never win anything with kids" being underneath this atm Great season Nep Gotta agree with Paul though, a less than one in two strike rate for Burchall is enough of a reason to release him in terms of your previous achievments . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the greyham Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 great first season. well done Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NepentheZ Posted December 12, 2009 Author Share Posted December 12, 2009 I played the 56 year old 2 times. I saw him in a game, and thought, hold on, chance of a record here in FM10 Records thread, so played him at 55 and 150 something days. Looked in the records thread, and someone has played the same guy, but older than mine, so I waited 'till he was 56, and played him again Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigshow1 Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 Are you using the tactics wizard then Nep? Are you setting up like you did in FM8 with the wingers supplying early balls to the forwards? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NepentheZ Posted December 12, 2009 Author Share Posted December 12, 2009 To be honest, I don't really know what I've done with the tactics. Its pretty much on overdrive. All 6 attacking players and 2 wing backs are in attack mode, and then the 2 DC's are on defense mode. Its crazy, sometimes I'm left with 2v5 when the oppo breaks, but I've found 2 DC's that are better than the leagues quality, so at the moment, I'm not being caught out as much as I should be. I love the tactics, love the style, don't use the wizard persay, but I do use the new style module. I love the fact that it finally gives key attributes for each player position and stuff. Only once I get to a respectable league, probably League 2 - will I really start noticing how important the tactics are. But at this level, someone with a couple of key attributes > 15 for any particular area, will just dominate, which is why Legwinski done so good. I've got a couple of 38 year olds joining in the new season, and 1 40 year old, and honestly, they are good enough for League 1 / League 2 teams, aside from the physical attributes. I'll get a couple of screenies, hold on Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NepentheZ Posted December 12, 2009 Author Share Posted December 12, 2009 I haven't "signed" them yet, but only Freedman has negotiated the contract, the other 2 stated the demands, and I could meet them with ease. Cristaldo especially, looks awesome Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToMexico!! Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 Great start Nep and some great looking players possibly coming in the future. Age is not a concern in such low leagues. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NepentheZ Posted December 13, 2009 Author Share Posted December 13, 2009 Cheers Mexico!! Unfortunately, Freedman rejected me, and the other two didn't get Work Permits Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMister Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 Good luck with this Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saxonaitor Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 Another Good luck from me Nep But how in the world did you get Sylvain Legwinski playing for you.... :confused: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NepentheZ Posted December 13, 2009 Author Share Posted December 13, 2009 I have no idea He was a free agent, so I thought, let me try. I went to the contract screen and had "Legwinski would be happy to sign an amatuer contract with Croydon Municipal" I was shocked. Same with Barnard, who was better than Legwinski. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoham Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 Legwinski plays for St Neots Town IRL, so in the game I guess he's happy to sign for clubs at a similar level. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NepentheZ Posted December 15, 2009 Author Share Posted December 15, 2009 Croydon Municipal, in Tier 9 of English Football - have just made it to Round 1 of the F.A Cup I've come through 3 Qualifying rounds, 2 of them going to replays, and have a home tie v BSN/S Side Bradford P.A. I'll be so happy if I can beat them, and get a home tie v a Championship side, as my stadium holds 8,000 people Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the greyham Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 i always prefer the away tie if you lower league against a championship side as you get half the gate receipts, usually 50k-100k with championship sides get a prem in the round after away your looking at anywhere between 200k-700k Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NepentheZ Posted December 15, 2009 Author Share Posted December 15, 2009 I'm yet to play my Round 1 tie, but Round 2 has already been drawn, and I will play either a team 1 below BSS/N, or 2 Below BSS/N - Should I get that far. A 3rd Round F.A Cup tie for Croydon, is a real possability here Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iacovone Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Good luck Nep, that'd be awesome if you can pull it off! Mon beating Bishops Stortford!! Just keep Charlie Sheringham at bay and you'll be fine. Quite a few people I know play for Stortford actually Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NepentheZ Posted December 15, 2009 Author Share Posted December 15, 2009 The dream is over in the F.A Cup Lost 2-1 to Bradford P.A - despite going 1-0 up and holding it 'till half time. It was such a close match too. Annoying as it was, I never expected the reaction I got from the fans. They were unhappy with me - Well excuse me, Bradford are like, 5 divisions above me, ffs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamilton162 Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Damn, unlucky Nep Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iacovone Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Stupid Croydonites Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the greyham Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 unlucky, can concentrate on the league now tho Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NepentheZ Posted December 16, 2009 Author Share Posted December 16, 2009 Really struggling to score goals this season. I've tried a few different formations, but I just can't find a striker who can finish. 1 guy, who went 36 hours without scoring, had 4 goals in 41 games this season..!! My other strikers score averagely 1 in every 4 or 5 games. My midfielders have as many goals. On a plus side, I rarely concede, but I prefer the goals. I really need to find a way to get my strikers scoring. Currently sat 2nd in the table after 31 (of 42) games, but I'm 10 points behind the leaders, so if I finish 2nd, it'll be a play-off to get me promoted. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the greyham Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 give the strikers a size 13 football boot up the a** that should get em scoring goals Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iacovone Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 Had major problems in Malta too Nep. In the end I just decided to go all out attack from the first whistle (at home). So it was my usual tactic but with overload, fluid, roam and more expressive in the team tactics bit. We had a really good defence too and it did pay off for a while but as you say it is all about the goals! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NepentheZ Posted December 16, 2009 Author Share Posted December 16, 2009 I'm going to take that on board. Because with the tactic I used last season, it was effective. I altered it this season to try and keep more clean sheets, which I've done, however, in the process I've stopped scoring On top of that, the tactic I had last season just doesn't seem to work in this league Last season, I had an ST on loan, who was top scorer, this season, my strikers are really poor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NepentheZ Posted January 26, 2010 Author Share Posted January 26, 2010 Croydon Municipal - Season 2 Review (2010/11) Neppo Monster signs new 3 year contract. English Combined Counties Premier Division - 3rd Place F.A Vase - 3rd Round F.A Cup - 1st Round CCPLD Cup - 2nd Round ECCLPD Screenshots Final League Table. Team Stats Overview. Player Stats Overview. Manager Screenshots Attributes. Information. Overview. Personal. Croydon Municipal Information Best Eleven (2010/11) - Score 3,651 Best Eleven Overall - Score 7,348 Finances Transfers Player Records Team Records Staff Team Sheet Team Facilities Team Facts Team Overview Team Stats Records, Awards and Achievements [/url] Fans Player of the Year - Derragh McGee Record - 6 Clean Sheets in a row. Record - Fastest Goal, 18 Seconds. Record - No goals in 36 Hours. Outstanding Performers Sylvain Legwinski - Yet again, the best player in the team, by far. End of Season Report Don't remember it.! I've been at the end of the season for about 4 or 5 season in my Knockbreda save. Going to give this a shot for a while, see what I can do. So yeah, embarking on my third season now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
crouchaldinho Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Just catching up with this Nep. Looks like you are doing very well indeed. How are you finding it managing this far down? Has the regional sorting improved? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NepentheZ Posted January 29, 2010 Author Share Posted January 29, 2010 Don't mind it down here, really. As has been mentioned in the actual thread on CSE, its a bit easy the first few seasons, because the players are so evenly balanced. So for me, having somone like Legwinski, is almost like a game breaker. (Not in the literal sense). I enjoy starting as low as possible, though, and look forward to focusing on this enough over the next few months, to do something memorable with Croydon. No idea what the regional sorting is, so you'll have to shed some light on that one, haha. But yeah, I mean, It would be easy enough to win the first 4-5 Divisions with 2 or 3 key players, and a solid tactic. The only issue I'm having right now, is that I can't find a decent Striker for love, loan or money. As you can see from the Team Sheet, my top scorer last season finished with 14 goals in 34 games. The next highest scorer was the DM Legwinski, with 8, and they were all from Free Kicks and Pens. I've never known such a low scoring season, especially considering I finished 3rd, and only on goal difference..!! If I can find a Striker with attributes in the 12-15 range, even just 4 or 5 key attributes there, then I'm sure he'll bag 30+ in a season. But I have searched very high, and very wide, and have come unstuck at every corner Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diagoras Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 Good read so far. It's always interesting to see someone else's experiences in the lower leagues. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NepentheZ Posted February 14, 2010 Author Share Posted February 14, 2010 Just to let anyone thats following this know, I'm still playing. Just not finding much time right now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobby_McDonald Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 I know that feeling! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanGLiverpool Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 Neppo's a Croydon lad Don't mind me asking, but where abouts in Croydon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NepentheZ Posted February 21, 2010 Author Share Posted February 21, 2010 New Addington Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanGLiverpool Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Nice one, been there a few times myself. My Dad's from Croydon, not sure whereabouts, in East Croydon though, go on holiday to Croydon with the parents a few times a year as I have family in there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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