thezogsageordie Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 Trevor Brooking: The harsh fact is that many clubs feel our young teenage hopefuls are significantly behind the technical skills embedded in their European counterparts like France, Spain or Portugal."Although thankfully there are some notable exceptions, I have to agree with the overall judgement that we have some major catching up to rectify this problem. Only around 40% of first team players in the Premiership are English, as compared to around 65% of Spanish players in La Liga for example. It seems that every April/May The Sky Sports team debate the amount of English players in the top English league, so I thought of a challenge that might interest a few people (added to the fact that my dafuge and Gundo challenges have gone stale!) The Aim To take a Premiership team to Premier and Champions League glory in the same season with a team full of British players only. The Rules <UL TYPE=SQUARE> <LI> The team you start with cannot have qualified for the Champions League in 2006/07 (AKA The Big Four!). <LI> A Manager Profile screenshot must be posted on first day of management. <LI> A screenshot of players, showing nationalities, at the start and end of season must be posted. <LI>Player naming is allowed <LI>Tactical discussion is allowed <LI>Any leagues can be loaded (obviously EPL as minimum) <LI>You cannot move clubs if you are sacked or offered another job. If you are sacked you can start again but have to post a new profile screenshot <LI> Genie scout or any other external program is not allowed. How to post a screenshot <UL TYPE=SQUARE><LI>Hold alt + press f9 <LI>Go to a website like imageshack and upload! People that cheat: I realise people can play non-British players and then take them out of the Squad, so if you like, cheat but the old saying is "Fortune favours the truthful people" remember that and cheating is boring and never gives you that sense of achievement the others will/might feel! Any questions just ask and happy gaming! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCFC 4 life Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 i am very tempted by this, but i was thinking bout adjusting it slightly so insted of an all english team. i would probly have british and irish team Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thezogsageordie Posted May 22, 2008 Author Share Posted May 22, 2008 Originally posted by thezogsageordie: The Aim To take a Premiership team to Premier and Champions League glory in the same season with a team full of British players only. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazza Pee Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 I'll give this a try over the week-end it will be hard though as English players are always too expensive (I won't go into it) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCFC 4 life Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Originally posted by thezogsageordie:<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by thezogsageordie: The Aim To take a Premiership team to Premier and Champions League glory in the same season with a team full of British players only. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>i realised that after i posted Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thezogsageordie Posted May 22, 2008 Author Share Posted May 22, 2008 Originally posted by Frazza Pee:I'll give this a try over the week-end it will be hard though as English players are always too expensive (I won't go into it) Never was there a truer word said At least you don't have jailbate in your squad Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thezogsageordie Posted May 22, 2008 Author Share Posted May 22, 2008 Profile So I start with my favourite team, The Toon. This is my current squad: Gk Mark Cook youth Fraser Forster youth Shay Given legend Steve Harper best number 2 in the land! Defence Carr for Gods sake Ramage see above Taylor GET IN Midfield Butt consistent as the Spanish weather Barton do i need to say anything? Milner absolute legend Duff on paper is quality Uptop Smithster tries hard Ameobi potential Carroll see above Owen best english striker still playing by a mile I have told my board that I expect Continental Qualification so they gave me a bank account with £44,000,000.00 My prediction: 7th Carling Cup: QF FA Cup: QF Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridleys Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Originally posted by thezogsageordie:Owen best english striker still playing by a mile You can't be more wrong if you tryed. Rooney easily the best in England. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Are Irish players allowed as well? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thezogsageordie Posted May 22, 2008 Author Share Posted May 22, 2008 Originally posted by ridleys:<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by thezogsageordie: Owen best english striker still playing by a mile You can't be more wrong if you tryed. Rooney easily the best in England. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Let me just give my old mate Wiki a ring. Wayne Roonaldo: 42 apps 14 goals. 1 in 3. Michael Owen: 89 in 40. 1 in 2.2ish. Wayne Rooney is only better for his club as look at the midfields. Man Utd: Ronaldo, Hargreaves, Carrick, Park (?) The Toon: N'Zogbia, Butt, Barton, Milner. Is there any contest? At least they have the same midfield for England. Do i win? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thezogsageordie Posted May 22, 2008 Author Share Posted May 22, 2008 Originally posted by dafuge:Are Irish players allowed as well? Yes, they are, I was going to say English but then I realised that Newcastle have Given and Duff plus it makes it a bit easier for everyone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridleys Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Originally posted by thezogsageordie:<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by ridleys: <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by thezogsageordie: Owen best english striker still playing by a mile You can't be more wrong if you tryed. Rooney easily the best in England. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Let me just give my old mate Wiki a ring. Wayne Roonaldo: 42 apps 14 goals. 1 in 3. Michael Owen: 89 in 40. 1 in 2.2ish. Wayne Rooney is only better for his club as look at the midfields. Man Utd: Ronaldo, Hargreaves, Carrick, Park (?) The Toon: N'Zogbia, Butt, Barton, Milner. Is there any contest? At least they have the same midfield for England. Do i win? </div></BLOCKQUOTE> I said best striker in England not for England. I win. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thezogsageordie Posted May 22, 2008 Author Share Posted May 22, 2008 I hate it when I'm wrong. Who are you thinking of starting with ridleys? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridleys Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Not sure if i'm going to start this yet. I'm enjoying Gundo's challenge a lot at the moment and I have 2 sign ups running which take up a lot of free time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thezogsageordie Posted May 22, 2008 Author Share Posted May 22, 2008 Fair play, the only reason I'm doing this is because my dafuge and Gundo challenges are down the drain! Who are you in Gundo's? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridleys Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Rasharkin, in Northern Ireland. I'm on about my 15th season and have won he league title 9 seasons running I think Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazza Pee Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 I'm starting this now and I'm going..... Reading. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazza Pee Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 One question. Is there a limit in which we need to complete the challenge? And I changed my mind and went Boro instead. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thezogsageordie Posted May 23, 2008 Author Share Posted May 23, 2008 Originally posted by Frazza Pee:I'm starting this now and I'm going..... Reading. Great choice! Would be really hard but would make you "better" then me as I am (on paper!) a better team! Good luck. Originally posted by Frazza Pee:One question. Is there a limit in which we need to complete the challenge? And I changed my mind and went Boro instead. Awful choice Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazza Pee Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 I know I noticed that so I changed my mind back after getting the budget Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazza Pee Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Am I allowed to play with non-British players the first season because it will take me a while to do it all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazza Pee Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Also is it ok if the player is non-british but has British/Irish second nationality? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thezogsageordie Posted May 23, 2008 Author Share Posted May 23, 2008 Originally posted by Frazza Pee:Also is it ok if the player is non-british but has British/Irish second nationality? Non-British players cannot be used in any competitive match ever. I have used them in my first season friendlies as I didn't have enough British players to field! Yes thats fine Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thezogsageordie Posted May 23, 2008 Author Share Posted May 23, 2008 I hate to change rules but I've only just realised that I have Joseph Yobo and it didn't click until I just looked at all the nationalities and noticed that he is Nigerian! The New Rule Is That You Are Allowed 1 Non-British player only. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thezogsageordie Posted May 25, 2008 Author Share Posted May 25, 2008 I'm having teething problems at the moment with the Toon, I'll be back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaldinho Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 I'm gonna take this one up. The Villa should do me nicely I feel. Will post everything up in a minute once I get started. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaldinho Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 Manager Profile So there we are for Day One. Will post up the first team squad before the first game of the season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaldinho Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 Seems I forgot to change the resizing resolution. If this doesn't work I give up. Manager Profile Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thezogsageordie Posted May 25, 2008 Author Share Posted May 25, 2008 Originally posted by Tomaldinho:Manager Profile So there we are for Day One. Will post up the first team squad before the first game of the season. Villa, great choice, if I wasn't a Newcastle fan I'd be Villa or Everton! I was thinking about it mate and if everyone just posts a screenshot of transfers in AND out at the end of the season then that should be sufficient. You can post one before the season (12/13th August?) Good luck When I get my tactics right I'll hopefully get going again! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaldinho Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 What's the best way to sell off the foreigners? I've transfer listed them and now they are in the reserves but the only players with any bids have been some youngsters worth 85k Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Snellink Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 Ok, so just to clarify... You may never use foreigners in competitive matches (except for 1 foreigner)? and You don't have a limit of how long it takes you to do it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thezogsageordie Posted May 25, 2008 Author Share Posted May 25, 2008 Originally posted by Mark Snellink:Ok, so just to clarify... You may never use foreigners in competitive matches (except for 1 foreigner)? and You don't have a limit of how long it takes you to do it? Yes, one foreigner, I had to do that to make it fair. Nope could take you 20 seasons, obviously the quicker the better, take as long as you like. Originally posted by Tomaldinho:What's the best way to sell off the foreigners? I've transfer listed them and now they are in the reserves but the only players with any bids have been some youngsters worth 85k I move them all into the Reserves, Transfer List them, Make them unavailable for Loan and then Offer To Clubs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Snellink Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 Manager Profile Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thezogsageordie Posted May 25, 2008 Author Share Posted May 25, 2008 Originally posted by Mark Snellink:Manager Profile Dennis Bergkamp "Uncapped" (I could've sworn he played for his National team!) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaldinho Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 Could be a long season. Not too much money to spend because I went for a UEFA Cup spot. My first team could be screwed if we have many injuries. Just played my first game of the season and this team looks like it will be my starting line-up for the whole year until I can offload the few foreign players I have: Carson Taylor Knight Davies Lescott Barry Reo Coker Maloney Young Agbonlahor Harewood The fact Harewood is my best striker worries me a lot Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thezogsageordie Posted May 25, 2008 Author Share Posted May 25, 2008 Originally posted by Tomaldinho:Could be a long season. Not too much money to spend because I went for a UEFA Cup spot. My first team could be screwed if we have many injuries. Just played my first game of the season and this team looks like it will be my starting line-up for the whole year until I can offload the few foreign players I have: Carson Taylor Knight Davies Lescott Barry Reo Coker Maloney Young Agbonlahor Harewood The fact Harewood is my best striker worries me a lot I would rate the Agbon as better then the machine that is Marlon Harewood! Not a bad squad, only problem is the strength in depth, which is how I'm struggling a bit, I think if you just give the ball to Ashley Young then you'll be fine he is class! Good luck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Snellink Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 Originally posted by thezogsageordie:<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Mark Snellink: Manager Profile Dennis Bergkamp "Uncapped" (I could've sworn he played for his National team!) </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Sadly can't figure out how to set caps, but I did put his rep as international footballer. Also, I've already abandoned the Everton thing. Noone wants to sell to Everton . I'm thinking I might find a club that is all British (or perhaps even all English) and take them up the league! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Snellink Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 Also, I make it a point not to make myself an unknown if I am taking on a big team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thezogsageordie Posted May 25, 2008 Author Share Posted May 25, 2008 LOL fair play mate, I was wondering how many people were going to try from CCC and below good luck! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Snellink Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 Derby instead Still Iceman though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Snellink Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 Actually, Derby only has 10 foreign players so I didn't need to drop a league Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaldinho Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 Derby? That's hardcore mate, good luck! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thezogsageordie Posted May 25, 2008 Author Share Posted May 25, 2008 Wow! I dunno if a Championship team is easier then Derby! Fair play that is rock 'n' roll! \o/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Snellink Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 They're a little bit ****, aren't they? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaldinho Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 Well, to be fair you wanted a Championship team Main priority is to keep Giles Barnes as he is a great young English player but if relegation beckons then it's going to be pretty hard to convince him to stay if a big club comes sniffing round. Who have you managed to purchase so far? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thezogsageordie Posted May 26, 2008 Author Share Posted May 26, 2008 Originally posted by Tomaldinho:Well, to be fair you wanted a Championship team Main priority is to keep Giles Barnes as he is a great young English player but if relegation beckons then it's going to be pretty hard to convince him to stay if a big club comes sniffing round. Who have you managed to purchase so far? Very true, I think you are going to have to utilise him to full effect if you want to stay in the Division. I was thinking about it and Tottenham have quite a good starting team: Robbo (lol) - Dawson King - Lennon Jenas Huddlestone - Keane Bent (lol) I dunno if they have any good players lb, rb or lm. They have potential though. Originally posted by Mark Snellink:They're a little bit ****, aren't they? Slightly! Each to his own though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madlad Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 I thought I'd make it more of a challenge for myself and I've started as Peterborough. They are in League 1 as my database is fully updated. Here is my team: GK Joe Lewis - U21 keeper, great potential DR Michael Morrison - Bought from Cambridge for 100k, previously scouted by Chelsea DL Tom Williams DC Craig Morgan DC Chris Westwood MR Chris Whelpdale ML Jamie Day MC George Boyd MC Charlie Lee FC Aaron McLean FC Scott Rendell Will be slighter tougher for me to win the champions league than for you guys, may give me a longer, hopefully more enjoyable game though! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thezogsageordie Posted May 26, 2008 Author Share Posted May 26, 2008 Originally posted by madlad:I thought I'd make it more of a challenge for myself and I've started as Peterborough. They are in League 1 as my database is fully updated. Here is my team: GK Joe Lewis - U21 keeper, great potential DR Michael Morrison - Bought from Cambridge for 100k, previously scouted by Chelsea DL Tom Williams DC Craig Morgan DC Chris Westwood MR Chris Whelpdale ML Jamie Day MC George Boyd MC Charlie Lee FC Aaron McLean FC Scott Rendell Will be slighter tougher for me to win the champions league than for you guys, may give me a longer, hopefully more enjoyable game though! Welcome Fair enough, Joe Lewis and Scott Rendell are class (I think that's the right Scott Rendell anyway!) Good luck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bihdhdhdhbd Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Ok Irish welsh scots and english leagues runing will post my squad before first game of the season. Oh one thing i have the Defoe bug fixed. Gone with the toon army Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thezogsageordie Posted May 26, 2008 Author Share Posted May 26, 2008 Originally posted by bihdhdhdhbd:Ok Irish welsh scots and english leagues runing will post my squad before first game of the season. Oh one thing i have the Defoe bug fixed. Gone with the toon army Great choice Can I ask what you was listening to through your computer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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