steff91 Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 Morning folks, Playing in my save im currently managing a semi-pro club,but what im wondering seeing as there isnt much cash about how to you raise your teams status form semi pro to professional? So far ive had two requests refused and it looks likely not to happen in the near future somewhat. Any suggestions/tips lads? Cheers for now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
louissiscool Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 What league are you in? and are anyone else in the league professional? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steff91 Posted September 2, 2016 Author Share Posted September 2, 2016 2 minutes ago, louissiscool said: What league are you in? and are anyone else in the league professional? Im playing as Port Talbot in the Welsh Premier,The New Saints are the only Pro team as it stands. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar2010 Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 You need a lot of money to cover the cost of going professional. Players will expect double/triple their current part time wage to cover giving up any other potential jobs they have to go full time. In past versions a figure often mentioned was around £1m in the bank. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steff91 Posted September 2, 2016 Author Share Posted September 2, 2016 1 minute ago, Cougar2010 said: You need a lot of money to cover the cost of going professional. Players will expect double/triple their current part time wage to cover giving up any other potential jobs they have to go full time. In past versions a figure often mentioned was around £1m in the bank. Jeezo didnt think it was that tough - Hang on i'll post up my finance SS to show you guys,i know im nowhere near that though in all honesty. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar2010 Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 No money in the bank & losing money each month already, its not a good sign. You have no chance of turning professional until you make the club profitable and build up a nest egg. TBH at that level you are best sticking to being semi pro in the short term, try to get into Europe and pick up a little prize money which you save towards turning professional years down the line. Last time I managed in Wales which was a few versions ago TNS were the only regular pro team. Bangor City see-sawed between pro & semi pro every five years or so while I'm not sure if we ever turned pro even after winning the title and getting into Europe regularly, albeit never making a group stage. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steff91 Posted September 2, 2016 Author Share Posted September 2, 2016 Yeh was thinking that myself,i think il try renegotiate the contracts possibly with as litte add-ons as possible as i think thats where the cash is going.. Problem is you cant seem to sell players for an actual fee to start the building process it seems. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quacky Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 In leagues like Wales, you just have to plod on as semi-pro until you manage to get into Europe on a regular basis and get just far enough for a good payoff. Of course normally the round just before the money increases dramatically you draw someone significantly out of your league so it takes a few seasons of grabbing £200K or so. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steff91 Posted September 2, 2016 Author Share Posted September 2, 2016 Yes that seems true the luxury of the european competitions is like a big carrot dangling in front of you...hoping i can get a senior affiliate maybe,that might help too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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