deadfncat Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Stourbridge - Vanarama Conference North - 2016/17 - Fifth A much better start this time, however the current issues with the ME are killing the game for me. Directly lost me the playoff final, but oh well. Huge scorelines with a 10-1 loss to Worcester an embarassing result and a 6-8 loss bring another example of broken ME. Will be interesting to see how the next season goes with my broke team. Youth Players nil Career Overview Season Team Country League League Finish Achievements ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2016/17 Stourbridge England Vanarama Conference North 5th Playoff Final Loss Next Season Sign some decent players Earn some cash with a decent cup run Promotion Facility News 1000 new uneeded seats Major Competition Winners Vanarama Conference North - Macclesfield, Stockport FA Cup - Liverpool FA Trophy - Torquay English Premier League - Man City, Man Utd, Arsenal, Spurs, Newcastle, Everton Championship - Fulham, Brighton, QPR Champions League - Real Madrid Euro - Chelsea Hyundai A-League - Melb City/Melb City Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted November 1, 2014 Author Share Posted November 1, 2014 At least I'm not the only one losing in finals You might want to check that league table screenshot, it looks like it came from another game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadfncat Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 At least I'm not the only one losing in finals You might want to check that league table screenshot, it looks like it came from another game. Fixed Yeh playoff loss is a heartbreaker Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigVanVader Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 On the verge of getting the sack. Second season started so brightly with us being at the top for a spell then we had a bad run and haven't turned it round yet with us lying in 15th going into February. Edit- Resigned before they could sack me. It was inevitable anyway. Second highest scorers in the league but the amount of goals conceded was stupid. I'll give it another go at some point with somebody else. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G_D_K Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Not often you see this Nice! Think maybe twice in all my playtime. Also had a match where I criticized the refs and the FA remained silent.....tho that happens a little more frequently (I've gotten away with it once every 2-3 seasons...though I usually give up after my first warning of a season too!) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizzyIzzyB13 Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Ouch! Listen to DizzyIzzyB13's advise. Seems to be working. Early results from my second season suggest otherwise. =/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dons Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Early results from my second season suggest otherwise. =/ Been playing around with more marking and closing down (after reading your updates) I am conceeding fewer goals now (now if the goalie would stop making own goals!) But also scoring less. All in all, the more disciplined approach, marking and counter, has still been helpful for me! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wlv Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 What a sale Dafuge! After issues with AFC Hornchurch, financial and squad completely revolting, I've had a change of heart and am now starting at Witton. Which has been quite fun so far Manager Profile Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigVanVader Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Straight back to it, this time with Matlock. Profile Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HesBiggerThanMeAndYou Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 At least I'm not the only one losing in finals Me too! I'm absolutely gutted, put way too many hours into this already. I only needed 4 points from home to 17th and away to 21st to win the title and I lost both because 1 player upset the moral of the whole squad because hes not good enough to start. And of course it has to be in true FM15 style, with loads of goals, loads of false hope and even more ripping out my heart. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityAndColour Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 I think Rushall are cursed, going by Padders' attempts to get them out of the bottom league on FM14. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadfncat Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 I think Rushall are cursed, going by Padders' attempts to get them out of the bottom league on FM14. Where is he this season? No one else is spending 20 seasons in the bottom league Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hypanimz Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Where is he this season? No one else is spending 20 seasons in the bottom league Never know may be somebody else this season who does it. Maybe even you Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jebuz Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Squad - the squad is constantly improving. Hi Dafuge, Any chance that you would save that squad view and share it? I have desperately tried to create one with more info, but columns keeps disappearing and can't get them to show again... actually the more I keep changing the more columns disappear. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wlv Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Odd, I don't get problems with the columns in squad view. Only in the tactical view does it go iffy for me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooping Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Mooping's Dulwich Hamlet 2018/19 Season in review: It was more of the same for us this year unfortunately as we made another trip to the play-off final and lost again. This one wasn't in such heartbreaking fashion but still disappointing nonetheless. I thought our overall league performance took a step back from last year which was a concern, but our form down the stretch run was much better and pulled us into the play-off positions after sitting around 7th-8th for most of the year. Key players were star striker Jaanai Gordon, who top scored with 24 league goals and 33 in all competitions and Josimar Quntero, right winger who grabbed 20 goals and 12 assists. Squad League Table Competitions Transfers Finances - Finances again boosted massively by the play-off final appearance. Career Overview Season League Position Achievements ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2015/16 Vanarama Conference South 1st [b]Champions[/b] 2016/17 Vanarama Conference 16th 2017/18 Vanarama Conference 3rd Lost in Play-Off Final 2018/19 Vanarama Conference 5th Lost in Play-Off Final Next Season: Promotion is the target again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dons Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Skelmersdale Season 17/18 Vanarama Conference Final League Position 18 Squad - Table - Transfers - Finances - Profile - Board Review The only positive from this season, was not being relegated. Despite last seasons dominance in the Conference North, this season, we were dominated by everyone. First time in this challenge I can recall ending with a negative goal score! The Cups were a disaster as well, exiting both cups in the 1st round. Board agreed to pay the £600 for a coaching badge, and I was thrilled when finally getting it, 8 months into the season. Was also looking forward to having the youth setup improved - Well, until the board decided to cancel the project.. It seems that was a 190K down the drain, quite disheartening. Had a few signing in the January transfer, which did help on the defensive record. As well as last seasons amazing winger Nené, who was released by Man Utd and decided to join meagerly Skelmersdale! Scott Duxbury - Looks really good for this league. Can use him both DL and DC. Alex-Ray Harvey - I believe he will be really good on the midfield. Nené - Had 2 long injuries, so haven't really shown his value yet. Jean-Michel Fontaine - In all my games, he has always scored when playing him. When he was free I had to have him In the offense I am quite content with the current squad. In the defense however, we really need to strengthen Keeper, DC and a solid DM. Year League Pos. Champ.L Uefa FA.Cup Cap.One JPT FAT Achievement 15/16 Van N 11th None None 3d.Qual None None 3rd Rnd None 16/17 Van N 1st None None 1st Rnd None None 4th Rnd Promoted! 17/18 Conf 18th None None 1st Rnd None None 1st Rnd Survived! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hypanimz Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Maidstone United - Vanarama South - 2015/16 We started well with winning 8 out of our first 9 games and I thought we would have a good shot at winning the league. We then lost our first game and suffered a slight blip which we soon got out of until late December when we fell away and didnt start winning again until early February. With a change of tactic we won 10 of our final 14 games to maintain a playoff place. We just about got through the semi final with a 7-6 aggregate win against Boreham Wood. with a 4-4 home draw and a 3-2 away win. We then played Welling in the final who we beat both times in the league and only went to put in a poor performance and lose 4-2. We should have beaten them but we didnt turn up at all. League Table Past Positions Cups - Early FA Cup exit to Staines. We went onto the 2nd round of the FA Trophy until we lost a 6-4 thriller against Oxford City. Squad - Need a couple of improvements over the summer but overall I think we are good enough to mount a challenge on the playoffs again next season. Finances - We still have money. Surprisingly. Key Player Profiles: Danny Mills - Started off as my 3rd choice striker but after the 1st and 2nd choice got injured he scored 4 goals in 30 minutes and kept his spot since. 38 Goals and 21 assists as my lone striker. Daryl Mcmahon - 23 assists and 12 goals from the attacking midfield spot. Shame he is ageing. Adam Mekki - 40 goals and 23 assists from the left wing position. Scored plenty of hat tricks. My player of the season. Next Season The plan next season is to reach the playoffs again. Hopefully we can improve the side over the summer and reach this goal. Hopefully a cup run would be nice as well. Career Overview Season League League Finish Achievements ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2015/16 Vanarama South 5th Lost in playoff final Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thebaker Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Looking at the ability of peoples squads who are around the playoffs it obvious why i'm struggling, my squad is awful mostly about 2 or 3 stars in current ability. If the team survive this season i think i need a serious overhaul. To be fair i did have one standout player, a 17yo old defender with championship potential but 3 championships clubs all bid for him and since he would not sign a new contract i had to sell him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren1983 Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Back again after licking my wounds after the Hampton and Richmond "fun" Dulwich Hamlet Club Profile - I do like the kit General - could be some fun with Palace in a few years Manager Profile - gone full tactical this time Facilities - not much to write home about Finances - not great Squad - need players soon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted November 2, 2014 Author Share Posted November 2, 2014 Hi Dafuge,Any chance that you would save that squad view and share it? I have desperately tried to create one with more info, but columns keeps disappearing and can't get them to show again... actually the more I keep changing the more columns disappear. Here it is, although it is still a bit buggy. The last column has a habit of disappearing at times. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jebuz Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Here it is, although it is still a bit buggy. The last column has a habit of disappearing at times. Thanks a lot m8... you saved my day. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooping Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Just had my star striker Jaanai Gordon poached by Brighton. It was a nice fee but it will be very difficult to replace his 30+ goals this year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted November 2, 2014 Author Share Posted November 2, 2014 Just had my star striker Jaanai Gordon poached by Brighton. It was a nice fee but it will be very difficult to replace his 30+ goals this year. I tried to sign him a few times, but failed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thebaker Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Just managed my first clean sheet in the league in my 82nd league game :o Still my finances are doing ok, no paying out on clean sheet bonuses. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted November 2, 2014 Author Share Posted November 2, 2014 If Carlsberg did cup draws... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren1983 Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 If Carlsberg did cup draws... It's almost like the game knows Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsar Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Which save? The Chippenham one Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsar Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Holiday Man was doing such a great job at being unemployed (and I couldn't get the team I wanted) that he was persuaded to stay on for another season. Thanks to G_D_K for the suggestion in Dafuges Challenge 12 Steam Chat! Pretty sure starting in 2016 instead of 2015 is allowed, but let me know if it is not. Quavis takes over at Chippenham Town Profile Information Hmm this could be the confusion as it is actually you that I wanted the save from Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsar Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 In the meantime going to have a play with Redditch! Might restart when I get Chippenham, guess it depends on how invested I get Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
yugo23 Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 How often are your players wanted by other clubs? I am topping the league at the end of January, but there is not a single interest for my players. My wage bill is too inflated, and I need to correct this. I tried offering my star player to clubs, without any luck. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonno-Blood Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Trying to get Dunstable to pop up since I lived there for a year after I finished uni is proving impossible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren1983 Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 I just won a game 9-6 ffs! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizzyIzzyB13 Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Early results from my second season suggest otherwise. =/ Update: Signing players at the end of August and through September suggests that better players get better results. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ifinnem Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Joining in with Bury Town Will probably wait till the full release before getting going with the matches but starting to scout and sign already. Plus the better than minimal youth recruitment at Bury has netted me a 16y striker with Conference level ability and League 1 potential Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren1983 Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Yeah, gonna take a break till friday - the amount of goals in the games is ******* my off, 28 goals in my last 4 games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wlv Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 mid-season..looking OK so far. Feel like we're a striker away from promotion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonno-Blood Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Trying to get Dunstable to pop up since I lived there for a year after I finished uni is proving impossible. Must have tried 20 times to no avail may have to give up and just go for someone else. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadfncat Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Must have tried 20 times to no avail may have to give up and just go for someone else. Only 20 times? Oh you sweet summer child. 20 times is nothing I have reloaded 200+ and probably seen half the teams? Its quite difficult to get the rare teams this season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wlv Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Only 20 times? Oh you sweet summer child.20 times is nothing I have reloaded 200+ and probably seen half the teams? Its quite difficult to get the rare teams this seasonTry going on holiday for an extra year. Hereford and Dorchester ' reputation are so high they nearly always come up in the first season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanthal Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Yeah... I got fired by Dulwich at the end of November. Made the second round of the FA trophy but that's about all... Was sitting 16th when they fired me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanthal Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Starting again. This time I'm taking Skelmersdale. I learned a bit from the first go around (particularly with coaches and physios) so hopefully I'll make a better go at it with them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thebaker Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 2016/17 Competitions | Squad | Transfers Very average season, was midtable most of the way with a 6 game losing streak in feb/mar threatening the team with relegation before a few wins lifted the team away. Ended with 3 wins in a row, the most in 2 seasons. Defence was poor again with the goals conceeded slightly smaller at 117 with 1 clean sheet at the end of the season. Lost in the FA cup to conference Luton and in the FA trophy to conference Stalybridge Celtic, these matches showed the huge gap that exists between Ilkeston and the conference. Luton thrashed me 6-1 and i was lucky to keep it to that much. Finances are still pretty steady at about 100K. I had to sell Bryan as he would not sign a new contract which ended in 6 months. I should have got more for him as Charlton offered 40K, Sheffield W would not even go to 20K. He chose Huddersfield, i'm hoping the friendly and 25% profit will also net a bit more. The defence were poor again especially after Bryan left although better than last season. Wholey started well but was terrible by the end, his set pieces are a bonus though. Up front its a different story as all 3 strikers were scoring for fun with at least 1 in top form at any time. Lavelle-Moore was probably the pick acting as a target man. Since i can't find any players who will join who are better currently than my squad, i'm hoping a few of my youth players will step up next season. Season League Position Achievements -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2015/16 Conference North 15th None 2016/17 Conference North 15th None Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
yugo23 Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Hereford - Vanarama Conference North - 2015/16 I picked Hereford without knowing they have so much money to spend at this level. I brought some very good players, played well, but slipped from 1st place towards the end of the season. I was a bit nervous that we had to play penalty shootout in the playoff final, but we came victorious at the end. League Table - Best attacking force in the league, yet Stockport won the title thanks to amazing results in last few months. FA Trophy - 2nd round exit. FA Cup - My dreams of playing European footbal through FA cup win were shattered very quickly. Transfers - It seems as if I didn't spend much, but it's the wages that hurt. Finances - Very healthy positive balance turned into red. I brought players for very high wages, as if there is no tomorrow. I am not sure how I am going to fix this, no interest for my players so far. Key Player Profiles: Junior Brown - One of my first signings, I was so happy that he is willing to come that I overlook clause that he'll earn 240k after 5 games played. Adam Dawson - My other winger, one of the few players that I kept from last season. He had a very good season. Marlon Harewood - Ex Forest player, I was really surprised to see him come. He kept scoring from the start till the end of the season, including two golas in playoff final. His stars ratings deteriorated heavily towards the end of the season. Mikey Drennan - Very good striker for upcoming season. Devante Cole - Andy Cole's son. One for the seasons to come. Career Overview Season Position League Achievements -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2015/16 2nd Vanarama North Promotion Next Season Finances need to be sorted out asap. I'd be satisfied to avoid relegation. Edit: or maybe not. Board wants at least play-off place. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonno-Blood Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Only 20 times? Oh you sweet summer child.20 times is nothing I have reloaded 200+ and probably seen half the teams? Its quite difficult to get the rare teams this season Haha I'm a very impatient person I feel like I might struggle to stick with this though unless I have some tie to the team I pick which is why I'd really like to get Dunstable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IOA Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Ok so I made it to the FA Cup 2nd rnd and came up against L1 Peterborough. This happenedI also was sitting dead bottom on the ladder So, going to start again as Stourbrige in 2016. Lets do it! Profile Info Sorry but I actually LOL, hope you have more success in the future Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thebaker Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Yugo23 - well done on promotion although looking at the players they are way above anything that will sign for me, i'm not surprised the board want to make the playoffs. £3.6K p/w for one player seems staggering, thats almost as much as my entire budget! i think you may be in administration by the end of the season unless a great cup run or promotion occurs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren1983 Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Yeah, gonna take a break till friday - the amount of goals in the games is ******* my off, 28 goals in my last 4 games. It's like SI really want me to play - patch now out fixing Own Goals, high scores and poor keepers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LetsGetReadyTo Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Are Scarborough Athletic in the right leagues to be promoted? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletchdt Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 New update to 15.0.3 Some of the changes: - Improvements to goalkeeping - Fixed consistently, unrealistic high scorelines in lower leagues - Reduced own goal levels Time to get this challenge started now! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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