ri916 Posted March 14, 2012 Author Share Posted March 14, 2012 I may have to start again . None of the newly promoted sides have sacked their managers and I don't fancy waiting. just retire your manager and make a new one with the same name ect. and take over the club of your choice Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri916 Posted March 14, 2012 Author Share Posted March 14, 2012 I'm about to join this challenge; currently on holiday.Just to clarify, we are able to bring our own staff in? this is answered in the OP and i have answered it again later in the thread. Yes you can bring in your own staff. good luck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avramski Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Let's try again..... Restarted my save from 23rd June, and this time the choice of promoted clubs was Chester, St Albans and Stafford in the BSN, and Carshalton, Farnborough and Weymouth in the BSS. What swayed my decision is that Carshalton's youth facilties were not rented (plus they have an 8000 capacity stadium), so here goes .... Manager profile Club overview Club facilities First team squad Reserve team squad In terms of finances, I have £30k in the bank, and so far, only 1 friendly arranged, that being away to Dorchester. Time to arrange a few money spinning (hopefully) friendlies, get 2 or 3 coaches in and 1 scout to spy on future opponents. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri916 Posted March 14, 2012 Author Share Posted March 14, 2012 Thanks for restarting . looks good. I'm glad you didnt pick farnborough though, as they didnt get promoted since they start the game in the BSS! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tactic Master Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Let's try again..... Restarted my save from 23rd June, and this time the choice of promoted clubs was Chester, St Albans and Stafford in the BSN, and Carshalton, Farnborough and Weymouth in the BSS. What swayed my decision is that Carshalton's youth facilties were not rented (plus they have an 8000 capacity stadium), so here goes ....Manager profile Club overview Club facilities First team squad Reserve team squad In terms of finances, I have £30k in the bank, and so far, only 1 friendly arranged, that being away to Dorchester. Time to arrange a few money spinning (hopefully) friendlies, get 2 or 3 coaches in and 1 scout to spy on future opponents. Best of luck avramski Keep us updated on things. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeBainborough Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 this is answered in the OP and i have answered it again later in the thread. Yes you can bring in your own staff. good luck Sorry about that, I was skimming through as I'm really looking forward to this. I understand it can be very annoying answering the same questions! I'm currently on holiday in May so my information should be up within the next half an hour Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri916 Posted March 14, 2012 Author Share Posted March 14, 2012 good to hear! sorry if i was a bit snappy ^ 200th post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avramski Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Thanks for restarting . looks good. I'm glad you didnt pick farnborough though, as they didnt get promoted since they start the game in the BSS! Hmm, think my glasses need cleaning .... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeBainborough Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 So, after eagerly anticipating my holiday manager's return, the leagues have been refreshed so I am free to choose my new club. After some 'um's and ah's' I decided to go for Carshalton. Manager Profile It's on the 28th as when I pressed continue from the 23rd it just kept going and going! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri916 Posted March 14, 2012 Author Share Posted March 14, 2012 Joe- Thats fine. look forward to your journey with Carshalton! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeBainborough Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 After a quick look at my squad, I'm actually not that disappointed. Here's a few of my key players who I will be reliant upon: Paul Vines Craig Tanner Francis Quarm Tom Davis Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tactic Master Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 After a quick look at my squad, I'm actually not that disappointed. Here's a few of my key players who I will be reliant upon:Paul Vines Craig Tanner Francis Quarm Tom Davis How's the depth in your squad? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avramski Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Carshalton? it isn't that deep. just 4 or 5 players injured and the club will struggle .... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeBainborough Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 How's the depth in your squad? That's a little more of an issue Squad That's every player at the club who isn't greyed out. I'm really pleased with my strikers. But there are definitely going to be some big problems along the course of the season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tactic Master Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Chris Simm goes 23 hours without scoring a goal and then scores a hatrick??? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tactic Master Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 That's a little more of an issue Squad That's every player at the club who isn't greyed out. I'm really pleased with my strikers. But there are definitely going to be some big problems along the course of the season. I'd say that squad is absolutely fine, I have less players than that, but thankfully not too many injuries so far, touch wood Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWFL Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Let's try again..... Restarted my save from 23rd June, and this time the choice of promoted clubs was Chester, St Albans and Stafford in the BSN, and Carshalton, Farnborough and Weymouth in the BSS. What swayed my decision is that Carshalton's youth facilties were not rented (plus they have an 8000 capacity stadium), so here goes ....Manager profile Club overview Club facilities First team squad Reserve team squad In terms of finances, I have £30k in the bank, and so far, only 1 friendly arranged, that being away to Dorchester. Time to arrange a few money spinning (hopefully) friendlies, get 2 or 3 coaches in and 1 scout to spy on future opponents. So, after eagerly anticipating my holiday manager's return, the leagues have been refreshed so I am free to choose my new club.After some 'um's and ah's' I decided to go for Carshalton. Manager Profile It's on the 28th as when I pressed continue from the 23rd it just kept going and going! Aha nice to see more Carshalton managers! Good Choice It gets tough with such a small squad so don't try and wear them out with hard training schedules but anyway good luck! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeBainborough Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Yeah I was quite pleasantly surprised actually. I think it is a case of, to do well injuries must be avoided, for all teams to be honest. Everything seems to be in place with some lovely and easy (hopefully!) friendlies that should lift morale nicely for the beginning of the season. I'm going to make sure I am very detailed with my micromanagement in this save as I believe it will be crucial. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tactic Master Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Yeah I was quite pleasantly surprised actually. I think it is a case of, to do well injuries must be avoided, for all teams to be honest. Everything seems to be in place with some lovely and easy (hopefully!) friendlies that should lift morale nicely for the beginning of the season. I'm going to make sure I am very detailed with my micromanagement in this save as I believe it will be crucial. Yes definately, thats why it's taking me so long, i've only just reached beginning of November haha... Make sure you get your Team Meetings right too as they can really help with morale in these lower leagues Just done one and 16 came back positive with only one negative. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeBainborough Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 How are you performing in your league Tactic Master? Yes I feel the team meetings are key features in the game, especially in saves like this when morale is going to be such a vital factor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tactic Master Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 How are you performing in your league Tactic Master?Yes I feel the team meetings are key features in the game, especially in saves like this when morale is going to be such a vital factor. 15 games played, 2nd place, one point behind Alfreton and Ironically, I played Alfreton next! Massive match, but i've struggled against some of the top teams, so i'm not that confident. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeBainborough Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 That's exceptional! Are you going for a rigid approach or are you looking to really go out and attack your opposition? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tactic Master Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 That's exceptional! Are you going for a rigid approach or are you looking to really go out and attack your opposition? I attack my opposition we 3 strikers up front, which is reflected with 37 goals and conceded 21. To score, you have to expect to concede... Most of my games are very close, but I seem to just about edge it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nottingham Forest Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 So it's holidayed again and I have a choice of the following teams: Carshalton, St Albans, FC United, Lowestoft, Chester, Lewes. There should be 6 teams to choose from right? Unsure on who to be really. It's between Chester, FC United and St Albans. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeBainborough Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 I only have 3 strikers in my squad Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeBainborough Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 So it's holidayed again and I have a choice of the following teams: Carshalton, St Albans, FC United, Lowestoft, Chester, Lewes. There should be 6 teams to choose from right?Unsure on who to be really. It's between Chester, FC United and St Albans. I almost went Chester, the only reason I didn't was because I currently have a save where I have been in the BSN for a fair while so fancied venturing into the south of England this time round. So yeah, I say Chester Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nottingham Forest Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Gone Chester. No squad worries for me . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeBainborough Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Good to hear! After my first friendly this has already happened. One of my best players injured, hopefully not the first of many! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tactic Master Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Chester Vs Alfreton Town (2nd Vs 1st) Goals & Stats Match Stats Post Match + Table As I keep saying, we some how seem to just about do it, we got dominated, but we scored the vital goal from a corner Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tactic Master Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Good to hear!After my first friendly this has already happened. One of my best players injured, hopefully not the first of many! That's unlucky, touch wood and you will be fine Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeBainborough Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 That's unlucky, touch wood and you will be fine He should be back just in time for the beginning of the season, well perhaps the second or third game so its not all bad. Great result against Alfreton to put you top! I very much doubt our performances will be anywhere near those of your Chester side's. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tactic Master Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 He should be back just in time for the beginning of the season, well perhaps the second or third game so its not all bad. Great result against Alfreton to put you top! I very much doubt our performances will be anywhere near those of your Chester side's. At the start of the season I had a few injuries, but as soon as they started light training, I shoved them straight back in the side It's the only way with such a small squad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeBainborough Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 At the start of the season I had a few injuries, but as soon as they started light training, I shoved them straight back in the side It's the only way with such a small squad. What are your approaches to training? I imagine with the clubs being semi-pro there will be no major development of current players so I have opted for quite a light schedule with the presumably high number of games each player will play. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tactic Master Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 What are your approaches to training? I imagine with the clubs being semi-pro there will be no major development of current players so I have opted for quite a light schedule with the presumably high number of games each player will play. At the moment, i'm leaving the schedules on default, because they do work like that, but once I get some good players through, i'll be making individual programs for them. I've had some success with the individual programs on a Barcelona save, so i'm pritty confident in that area. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri916 Posted March 14, 2012 Author Share Posted March 14, 2012 geography homework complete! now for some fm...... hope to get the youth intake tonight, only 3 months away Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tactic Master Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 geography homework complete! now for some fm...... hope to get the youth intake tonight, only 3 months away I hate you for creating this thread I've neglected my sign up because of it haha. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri916 Posted March 14, 2012 Author Share Posted March 14, 2012 I hate you for creating this thread I've neglected my sign up because of it haha. ha ha! I'm sure you can juggle both. guess who are top of the league in my save, Chester! a funny coincidence? i think not Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeBainborough Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 I've been enjoying watching my substitute keeper play up front for the last ten minutes of my friendlies while my strikers rest their legs He's hit the post in the most recent! Picked up my second injury but it's only 6 days... phew! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeBainborough Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Got myself a parent club to garner some extra income and a slightly high profile friendly every year: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWFL Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 I have just had my second Junior Coaching increase after a recent takeover from Barry Hearn. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeBainborough Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 I have just had my second Junior Coaching increase after a recent takeover from Barry Hearn. Great stuff. How far in are you? I've just had the one increase at the start of my save. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWFL Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Great stuff. How far in are you?I've just had the one increase at the start of my save. Just entered March, interested to see what comes up in the Youth Intake. Desperately need a goalkeeper. EDIT: Just had my youth Intake and I am very, very happy with it. But I won't reveal them till the end of season which won't be long. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeBainborough Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 A good intake already?! I want to see this! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nottingham Forest Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Hmm, all you lot are bad influences. Going to boot mine up now. Currently spending near on £8k on wages. Don't know whether to go with my old approach of extending all players contracts and hope for the best or to leave it and hope I get some good youngsters through. Risks both ways. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 I'm at the start of February now, the board are refusing to let me increase the Junior Coaching...you guys are lucky. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tactic Master Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Hmm, all you lot are bad influences. Going to boot mine up now. Currently spending near on £8k on wages. Don't know whether to go with my old approach of extending all players contracts and hope for the best or to leave it and hope I get some good youngsters through. Risks both ways. Leave things as they are and let go of some players who you clearly wont need, to get that wage bill down. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nottingham Forest Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Yeah thinking of doing that. I'm trying to keep determined players as well. I have a centre back who's not very good and on £350 a week. He's off and I'll happily piggyback him to his next club. Got a determined 16 year old centre back, won't make the grade but he'll do for the time being. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeBainborough Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Well pre-season went well, although with some very easy fixtures, by the time I started the season, everyone was fully fit. Friendlies Our first league game was at home to Salisbury. We set up to play on the counter and things went surprisingly well for our first game: Carshalton vs Salisbury Paul Vine headed home to put us 1-0 up in the first half but we sadly went down to ten men early in the second period. Salisbury missed the resultant penalty and actually went down to ten men themselves. David Ray then put the game home in the final few minutes with a lovely header. Very pleased by my start. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeBainborough Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Hmm, all you lot are bad influences. Going to boot mine up now. Currently spending near on £8k on wages. Don't know whether to go with my old approach of extending all players contracts and hope for the best or to leave it and hope I get some good youngsters through. Risks both ways. That's quite a high wage bill! Mine is a measly £2,566 p/w. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nottingham Forest Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 I don't like it. Eventually though, if I can make some money, I'll only be spending a couple of grand a week maximum. I reckon with squad I have, I can get promotion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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