Generation-Next Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Generation-Next Journeyman Career Good evening all, hope you're all well. Not been into this forum many times, but after reading some of the great careers that many of you have been having, I thought it might be time for me to have a crack at it myself! I've always tried my hand at 'Journeyman' careers, but never made it past the second, maybe third season. I had an idea that, if I have some sort of thread to update then I might be more inclined to really stick with it. So here goes. Since this is my first thread in here, I shall be using a template based on SRL88 and SnakeXe's threads. I hope neither of them mind (I have messaged SRL88 though, asking if it'd be okay. These are the leagues I've loaded, on a large database. Country | Lowest League Loaded ------------------------------------------- Argentina | Second Division Australia | A-League Brazil | Second Division China | First Division England | Blue Square North/South France | National Germany | Third Division Holland | Jupiler League India | National Football League Ireland | First Division Italy | Serie C2 Mexico | Promotion League N. Ireland | Second Division Portugal | Second Division Russia | First Division Scotland | Third Division South Africa | National First Division South Korea | N-League Spain | Second Division B USA | MLS Wales | Premier League My Aims; Manage my beloved Liverpool Football club (The aim that I shall push myself for the most). Win promotion with any team. Win promotion to a top division in any country. Win a domestic cup in any country. Do a double in any country Do a treble in any country Win a major continental club competition Get offered a National job Get to a major tournament with a Nation Get through the group of a major tournament with a nation Win a World Cup with a nation Win the European Championships. (Or equivalent to in a different continent) Become the best manager of my nationality, ever. Become the best manager on my continent. Become the best manager in the history of world Football. - Not too many goals there at least I've got something to work, and look forward too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Generation-Next Posted April 4, 2012 Author Share Posted April 4, 2012 Here is a list of all the current managerial positions that are open, at the begining of my save. So, as we can see, a complete lack of clubs to choose from I've applied for them all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltablue Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Will be nice if you have a good choice of offers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Generation-Next Posted April 4, 2012 Author Share Posted April 4, 2012 Being a manager with a local reputation, I definitely didn't expect this sort of interest from clubs wanting me to be their Manager. Two teams from the Mexican Promotion Division Their league season starts on the 30th of July Two offers from Spain. A Second division B4, and B3 team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Generation-Next Posted April 4, 2012 Author Share Posted April 4, 2012 Three teams from Brazilian National Second Divsion are interested in my services Who are in 5th after 10 played. 20th after 10 played, although only 4points from safety 9th after 10 played. 1 point behind Guaratingueta It surprises me that first and third teams managers have been sacked(Unless they've moved on) as they obviously have been doing a decent job. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Generation-Next Posted April 4, 2012 Author Share Posted April 4, 2012 Two offers come in from S.Korea (who are half way through their seasons) They are doing abysmally, that's all that needs to be said on that. 6th, doing well. Last but not least, we have an offer from an MLS side. They're destroying the Eastern Conference, in 1st place and about 11 points clear. --- As I said, never expected that on a local reputation! So many choices! Thoughts everyone? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltablue Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Looks like quite a few newly promoted teams (especially the Mexicans and Spanish) who would be quite a bit of a gamble. Brazil and Guarani would be my favourite. You mentioned yourself they were not doing so bad, wealth of talent to tap into and they seem much bigger than most of the others. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Generation-Next Posted April 4, 2012 Author Share Posted April 4, 2012 After having a think I thought that going got Altamira would've been a better team for me. Starting off a new season, having a possible revamp of the side before the season starts, get the team playing my way etc... Name: Altamira Fútbol Club or Estudiantes de Altamira Nickname: Los Estudiantes Founded: 2001 Stadium: Estadio Altamira (13,500 all-seater) Status: Professional Our media prediction is 12th. There is quite a bit of building to do in the side before the season starts. So I best get on my way and start it off! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nottingham Forest Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Booo, should have gone with Poli Ejido. No squad players and £41k to build and mould a great side. Good luck anyway dude . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Generation-Next Posted April 4, 2012 Author Share Posted April 4, 2012 Thanks bro. Should be a good game, they have one striker Ibanez Who looks like he could be a bit of a legend. Most highly rated player on the team. Need a new Goalkeeper, defenders and midfielders. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niebiescy Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Booo, should have gone with Poli Ejido. No squad players and £41k to build and mould a great side.Good luck anyway dude . Have to agree that building the entire squad would make it very personal and fun. Maybe makes it easier than being stuck with someone else's trash locked down on long-term contracts though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Generation-Next Posted April 4, 2012 Author Share Posted April 4, 2012 Board Expectations; Mexican Promotion League opening stage:- Minimum expectation is to earn a safe mid-table position Mexican Promotion League closing stage:- Minimum expectation is to earn a safe mid-table position Budget(s); Transfer:- £62,500 Wage:- £61,779 (Currently spending £55,837) Balance:- £116,433 My expectations for the season, aren't set too high as this is my first year in charge, and there is a lot of rebuilding that needs to go on. Get shut of dead wood, bring in a lot better players than we currently have. I'd probably go with the boards expectations and try and get myself a safe mid-table position. Squad; Key Players: ST: Franciso Ibanez, Horacio Gimenez LB: Alvin Mendoza Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Generation-Next Posted April 4, 2012 Author Share Posted April 4, 2012 They're quick out of the blocks, not even played any sort of game yet. Declining Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Generation-Next Posted April 5, 2012 Author Share Posted April 5, 2012 Pretty standard pre-season, I wasn't in charge for those losses. So good to get 3 wins in the bag to take us into the season. Food for thought though now, as that Elonai Rocha chap has started scoring and we have Ibanez, and I only play 1 up front! Somebodies going to be upset on gameday about not starting Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hursty2 Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Good luck Jay, hopefully by the time you take over Liverpool they'll be down in League 2 or something. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerud Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Good to see a new creator of a career thread! Welcome, Generation Next. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Nice place to start mate. Good luck with this and I shall be following closely . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike7077 Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 I love it when people start somewhere unusual. You never know what to expect. This should be worth following. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpfc543 Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Good luck with this Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Generation-Next Posted April 5, 2012 Author Share Posted April 5, 2012 Good luck Jay, hopefully by the time you take over Liverpool they'll be down in League 2 or something. If we carry on with how we're doing in real life, that could be a huge possibilit Good to see a new creator of a career thread! Welcome, Generation Next. Nice place to start mate. Good luck with this and I shall be following closely . I love it when people start somewhere unusual. You never know what to expect. This should be worth following. Thats exactly what I though. Spain seems a bit to close to home for my liking. Good luck with this Cheers for the warm welcome guys, just about play second game of the season! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Generation-Next Posted April 5, 2012 Author Share Posted April 5, 2012 GN's Career - July/August 2011 - Altamira F.C. Promotion League opening stage A very interesting first month in charge. The first game of the season which was against a team who were favorites over me, made me nearly break my laptop screen. After going 2-0 up. The referee decided to ignore a blatant foul on my left back from their winger, who crossed it in, which resulted in a goal. Francisco Ibanez, who already on a yellow card, was incredulous and went and told the referee exactly what he thought of the decision, which got him a second yellow. So what turned out to be a very pleasing start to his Altamira career by setting up Jorge Collazo, then banging one in himself, turned into a disastrous day for him. I told the media that he'll be straight back into the side when he returns from the ban. The next game was pretty disappointing, we had most of the ball, but just couldn't convert out chances into goals. Leon was next, who again were made favorites over me, went ahead first. I managed to make a great come back, which was started by a world class diving header from my main center back, Rojas. Nothing specific could be said about the game against Lubos. Just a good, professional job against the team who were top of the league going into that game. Last game of the month. Toros Neza. It was a boring game up until the 82nd minute, where Ibanez scored his first goal since returning from the ban. Taking the ball down well, and knocking it round the keeper to finish. In fairness, we have defended well this month against teams that are much stronger than us, but on the 92nd minute, we switched off, went static at the back and some nice football managed to get it through our center backs. The game ended all-square. -- So as you can see, a decent start to the season, I hope I can carry on the decent form and stay in the 'yellow' zone. Not got a bloody clue what happens if I stay in that zone, but I hope I stay in it. Other Info: I was horrified to see that the transfer window for domestic signings ended on the 5th of July. I started the game on the 7th. Only 3 non Mexicans are allowed in the team, and we already had 2. I hadn't realized that the window has ended, so I continued to make bids and sign players, only to notice that they'll come on the 20th December. Here are my signings anyway Ricardo Balderas 5* potential, looks very good for this level IMO. Humberto Hernandez Was going to be #1. Until I saw how my current guy is playing. Competition! Pablo Metlich Back up for the right wing. Octavio Valdez Again, another squad player Joaquin Velazquez Will be thrown straight into the heart of my defense when he arrives. That's the main part of the monthly update. I have a little bit extra though for my next post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Generation-Next Posted April 5, 2012 Author Share Posted April 5, 2012 Shut up whining about how I play my football, and go back to the drawing board to improve how your team plays. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Generation-Next Posted April 5, 2012 Author Share Posted April 5, 2012 GN's Career - September 2011 - Altamira F.C. Promotion League opening stage We've done amazingly this month, picking up 4 wins in 4 games. 12 goals being scored, only 3 conceded which leaves us with a +9 for the month. We've also put ourselves 4points clear of UdeG which is great, as that means we can avoid dropping down a place if we make a slip-up in one of the games Against C.A. Hidalgo, everything sort of just came together. Passes were being completed, shots were hitting the target and we played with a bit of fluidity to the side. We did however get a bit lucky against La Piedad. After I went 1-0 up, they brought it back to 1-1, I went 2-1 up, they brought it back to 2-2. And with not long remaining, a series of calamitous mistakes, which reminded me a bit of a Laurel & Hardy sketch, they scored an O.G Ibanez, is starting to find some good form, with 3 in 4 this month. The keeper is still saving us at times between the sticks, and the back 4 are doing brilliantly. Not sure why I had feared that the defense might not be up to the task when I first came.So then. I'm top, unbeaten. Let's see what October has in store for us. (bare with me, while I try and get the images to a viewable size). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike7077 Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 You've made a flying start. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Generation-Next Posted April 5, 2012 Author Share Posted April 5, 2012 You've made a flying start. :thup:Thanks, hopefully it can continue! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Generation-Next Posted April 5, 2012 Author Share Posted April 5, 2012 Indios, the other Mexican side that offered me a job, are dead bottom! Lost 8 from 8 Bet they're gutted that I didn't accept their job offer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltablue Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 I'm sure you're not Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Generation-Next Posted April 5, 2012 Author Share Posted April 5, 2012 GN's Career - October 2011 - Altamira F.C. Promotion League opening stage Would somebody mind enlightening me on how this happened? I knew that I'd be up against it against Dorados and Celaya. But Necaxa and Merida though, give me a break! 1 point from a possible 12. Ridiculous. I'm not missing any key players, although Ibanez was injured against Dorados so missed the last game, that's no excuse though. I can't really say anything else about October. The first game of November is against Indios though, must win game! Roll on November. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltablue Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Be embarassing if you didn't win that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike7077 Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 If you don't beat Indios, I'll buy you a curry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Generation-Next Posted April 5, 2012 Author Share Posted April 5, 2012 Be embarassing if you didn't win that. Very, very, very embarrassing If you don't beat Indios, I'll buy you a curry. Very good I laughed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Generation-Next Posted April 5, 2012 Author Share Posted April 5, 2012 So guys, it seems like I'm playing Pro Evolution Soccer tonight. What it's showing me in the match His Real Name? What it's showing me in the match His Real Name? Can I go back to playing Football Manager now please?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Generation-Next Posted April 5, 2012 Author Share Posted April 5, 2012 GN's Career - November/December 2011 - Altamira F.C. (Part one) Promotion League Opening Stage Delighted to of not been embarrassed by Indios. Although I will have to miss out on the opportunity of Mike buying me a curry Was dreading playing UdeG aswell if I'm being honest, because they had been playing well also. Managed to beat them quite comfortably though. Overall I am quite well with how the opening stage went, apart from October though clearly. My job is also 'Very secure' with a board. They were delighted that I managed to reach the 'Promotion League opening stage - open' which is obviously what I was entered into after getting a play-off spot. More to come in the next post about that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Generation-Next Posted April 5, 2012 Author Share Posted April 5, 2012 GN's Career - November/December 2011 - Altamira F.C. (Part two) After placing 2nd I was entered into the Promotion League Open Qtr Final Great away win against a team who beat me in the league. Taking a 2 goal lead back to our place, I was confident in a good result in the 2nd leg. I obviously thought, like I'm sure many of you did, that I was out of the cup. Until I got a message saying, I'm into the Semi-Finals after being the higher seeded team from the tie! Semi Finals Must say, I'm very disappointed with that. Lack of possession, lack of shots. Just basically walked over if I'm honest. Awful display. Let's see if we improved in the home leg. Better display. Had more of the ball, got some shots on target but it just wasn't our day. Great first half of the year though, onto the Closing stage of the Promotion League. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Generation-Next Posted April 6, 2012 Author Share Posted April 6, 2012 GN's Career - January 2012 - Altamira F.C. Promotion League Closing Stage Not made the best of starts to the closing stage and I'm pretty gutted about that. Especially since I brought in some new players to strengthen. I brought in a few loanee's to try and help me with my push for promotion Jose Angel Hernandez My other LB has awful stamina too, so they'll be rotating every game Juan Jose Calderon Brought in as a first team CM. Better than any of the other junk I've got here currently Juan Francisco Sillero So, I clearly bought Juan and got Juan free He'll rotate with Ibanez That's about it for January. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltablue Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 Odd rule about higher seeds. These Mexicans are crazy! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Generation-Next Posted April 6, 2012 Author Share Posted April 6, 2012 They obviously are. With all there bizarre opening and closing group stages and weird cup things. I'll be doing bi-monthly updates now. Because there is like 3/4 games a month, and I've ended up doing a quintuple post. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 Im confused :confused: ha. Very weird system in that league. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Generation-Next Posted April 6, 2012 Author Share Posted April 6, 2012 Im confused :confused: ha. Very weird system in that league. Don't worry. I'll be gone at the end of the season, one way or another. So you'll be able to follow my updates without getting confused - It doesn't even tell me how I am able to get promoted in the league rules. It just tells me how I can be relegated! The team with the "Least Average Points" Will get get relegated. I'm extremely bamboozled Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Generation-Next Posted April 6, 2012 Author Share Posted April 6, 2012 GN's Career - Feb/March/April - Altamira F.C. End of season report. So what a bizarre turn around in our fortunes between the Opening stage, and closing stage. Wasn't expecting that. February was just as bad as January. Although we did improve going into March, because we actually managed to win a game. We did finish the season quite strongly though, picking up a 4-0 over Indios. (Still no curry from Mike) I'm very disappointed because I thought after the opening stage, we might actually have a chance to get to the First division. We just went dead though in the second half of the season. Here are my players of the season Jesus Otero My main centerback. Usually played brilliantly but if he had a bad day, it would be a very very bad day. Guillermo Rangel Quite injury prone, but was great when he played. Very consistent Cesar Morales Best winger by far, and has been nominated for 'Winger of Year' in the Promotion League. Francisco Ibanez Scored goals, although I expected him to score more. Had a decent season, nothing more. (deserved to be in this list though due to being our top goalscorer). -- According to the board, even after that awful second half of the season, I am untouchable. I'm not really bothered about that though. I do not have any desire to stay in the unbelievably bizarre, and confusing league. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike7077 Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 The mind does boggle somewhat, doesn't it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltablue Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 The rules at the next place should be simpler. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Generation-Next Posted April 6, 2012 Author Share Posted April 6, 2012 Strangely enough, I too was offered the Darlington job. Just like SRL88 did. After seeing how much fun he had, and where he got them to in the league. I decided I'd accept their offer too. They had been relegated in the 10/11 season. So I should get them back to the BSP. Hopefully. I suppose that I may aswell do a new club update, although you can see all the information you need about Darlington over in SRL88's thread Name:Darlington Football Club Nickname:The Quakers Stadium:Darlington Arena (25,033 all-seater) Status:Professional Board Expectations: Blue Square Bet North: The minimum expectation is that the team win the Blue Square Bet North this season (No pressure there then)FA Cup: The minimum expectation is that the team reach the First Round of the FA Cup this season FA Trophy:The minimum expectation is that the team reach the Fourth Round of the FA Trophy this season. Budget(s): Transfer:- £0 Wage:- £6,443(Currently spending £4,041) Balance:-£192,898 Squad: We've got quite a strong squad that should be able to bounce straight back up without any radical changes, but it's always nice to bring in a few of your own players. Which I will be doing. Key Players: Adam Rundle - LW: Greatly determined individual, who can deliver a fairly decent cross. Bit of pace about him. Marc Bridge-Wilkinson - AMC: Should absolutely destroy at this level. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Generation-Next Posted April 7, 2012 Author Share Posted April 7, 2012 GN's Career - August 2012 - Darlington FC Blue Square Bet North Great start at Darlington. Nothing less than expected. Although I won't put the Champagne on ice just yet *Remembers what happened in Mexico* Made some signings who I believe will be great. Either great starters or great back-up. Signings: Nick Arnold: He's going to be an extremely important member of my side this year. Reading offered him for £0. Yalany Baio: A free agent who made his debut against Hinckley. Created a goal, and scored a goal. Back-up. Chris Innes: I have 2 other great CB's so will be rotated constantly, £3k from Arbroath Danny Meadows: Another free agent, who again will be the all important back up to the key guys. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 Darlington . I hope you have similar success to what I did . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Generation-Next Posted April 7, 2012 Author Share Posted April 7, 2012 GN's Career - September 2012 - Darlington FC Blue Square Bet North Pretty shambolic display this month, scraping through to win games. We should be battering teams but we just can't seem to keep hold of the ball, give it away needlessly. I guess that's what Lower League football is all about. Never a dull moment Awful display against Sheffield in the FA Cup 2nd Qual. Rnd - We've got Whitby in the next stage. Hopefully a good performance can come from that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltablue Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 Ah, with that start I was thinking 'the BSN will be too easy'. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Generation-Next Posted April 7, 2012 Author Share Posted April 7, 2012 So did I. I thought I was going to have it wrapped up by November ;-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Generation-Next Posted April 7, 2012 Author Share Posted April 7, 2012 Might not be making the updates as regular as they currently are, as I'm starting a new challenge. One of my own. Win with Liverpool. So will be rotating the saves. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltablue Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 Might not be making the updates as regular as they currently are, as I'm starting a new challenge. One of my own. Win with Liverpool. So will be rotating the saves. Tough challenge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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