ManUtd1 Posted April 28, 2017 Author Share Posted April 28, 2017 Offside on Colombia...Kandilidis delays, wasting precious seconds, before launching a ball forward to Tsakiridis, who manages to bring the ball down and turn inside his man...can he get a step?! No! Chara intercepts and clears, but Lleshi is there to send the ball back towards Christos! Look at that leap!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted April 28, 2017 Author Share Posted April 28, 2017 But Colombia compose themselves momentarily...before conceding a silly corner, as the clock slowly winds down. There will be 2 minutes of stoppage time. The Colombian support is distraught...the Greeks are daring to believe... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted April 28, 2017 Author Share Posted April 28, 2017 THAT'S THE MATCH!!! GREECE HAVE DONE IT!!!! THIS IS, INDEED, SPARTA!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxToBox Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Hakan was seen to wave his arms oddly, and mouth "I'll tweet you later" at the head of the Colombian FA as they left the pitch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted April 28, 2017 Author Share Posted April 28, 2017 There are no words. I walked into a side with immense talent, who had come so close 4 years ago. This was an incredible team effort, given our heavy match rotation twice -- both matches where a loss would prove fatal to our dreams. We've done it. Together. As the accolades flow in, I know it is time to move on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted April 28, 2017 Author Share Posted April 28, 2017 1 minute ago, BoxToBox said: Hakan was seen to wave his arms oddly, and mouth "I'll tweet you later" at the head of the Colombian FA as they left the pitch. I'll be sure to tag Lukas Hrubes as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted April 28, 2017 Author Share Posted April 28, 2017 3 minutes ago, BoxToBox said: Hakan was seen to wave his arms oddly, and mouth "I'll tweet you later" at the head of the Colombian FA as they left the pitch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe. Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Wahey! Nice one! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
noikeee Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Croatia. 3rd was still a great run, but such a massive missed opportunity after making it as far as they semi-finals, with beatable opponents in Colombia. Came so close to either winning the World Cup or becoming an eligible side. Great tournament overall! That was really entertaining to read, specially the penalty shootout vs Mexico in the quarters. And I can't believe by the end I was cheering for the Greeks of all people! This means you've now won the World Cup with 3 different nations in the same career? This must be some sort of FMCU record, I don't recall that being done ever before. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ManUtd1 Posted April 28, 2017 Author Share Posted April 28, 2017 7 hours ago, Joe. said: Wahey! Nice one! Thanks, man! I'm salivating at the prospect of Colombia 5 hours ago, noikeee said: Croatia. 3rd was still a great run, but such a massive missed opportunity after making it as far as they semi-finals, with beatable opponents in Colombia. Came so close to either winning the World Cup or becoming an eligible side. Great tournament overall! That was really entertaining to read, specially the penalty shootout vs Mexico in the quarters. And I can't believe by the end I was cheering for the Greeks of all people! This means you've now won the World Cup with 3 different nations in the same career? This must be some sort of FMCU record, I don't recall that being done ever before. Thanks, man! It was a phenomenal tournament - lots of drama! I'm going to try to make it 4 soon enough...if 3 is a record of any kind, it's only because few (if any) people go after it! Croatia would have been great fun, but I'm very pleased with Colombia -- they have a relatively young squad, almost all of whom could return in 4 years' time. No one is on the verge of retirement. 4 hours ago, Rikulec said: Thanks, man Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keano16 Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Yes man. We decided quite unselfishly to let you go through, you know in the interest of fairness and all that. Do you plan on picking another national team right away or just sticking with Frankfurt for now? Also what does the Banks look like for Ireland? Looks like he must have had a decent tournament. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxToBox Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 6 minutes ago, Keano16 said: Yes man. We decided quite unselfishly to let you go through, you know in the interest of fairness and all that. We're only in it for the craic anyway. I'm certain the Greek/Irish party that night was legendary. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keano16 Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 3 minutes ago, BoxToBox said: We're only in it for the craic anyway. I'm certain the Greek/Irish party that night was legendary. If we heard any of the things that happened, we wouldn't believe it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjoe Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Absolutely fantastic! And loving the fact that Colombia got through - dream stuff. Quite the road to the trophy too with penalties and despite dominating the final only one goal to separate the two sides. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fer Fuchs Ake Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 #WeGotItalia90Again Reading the commentary of the Ireland match had me confused. 50% of me wanted you to win but 50% of me really wanted Ireland in the final. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rikulec Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Colombia! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted April 28, 2017 Author Share Posted April 28, 2017 (edited) 3 hours ago, Keano16 said: Do you plan on picking another national team right away or just sticking with Frankfurt for now? Also what does the Banks look like for Ireland? Looks like he must have had a decent tournament. After resigning, I saved and went to sleep. So, I don't know what opportunities are even available at this point. I'd love to take on Turkey or Colombia, given the quality of players they can generate (and Colombia is built for 2050), or even take another crack at Mexico. There will be a big focus on Frankfurt for now, even if I do get another job. I'm going to trim the squad and get them completely built for the Champions League. There's no longer a need to focus on Greek development, so it's all about putting Frankfurt over the top. I'm also going to change up my tactics at the next stop in the journey. No changes at Frankfurt for 2046/47. That being said, if we don't win the Champions League this year I might begin to tinker in 2047/48. 3 hours ago, BoxToBox said: We're only in it for the craic anyway. I'm certain the Greek/Irish party that night was legendary. It was. Although what exactly Berbatov was planning to do with all that mayonnaise, I don't want to know. 3 hours ago, Keano16 said: If we heard any of the things that happened, we wouldn't believe it. Pics or it didn't happen! 2 hours ago, Benjoe said: Absolutely fantastic! And loving the fact that Colombia got through - dream stuff. Quite the road to the trophy too with penalties and despite dominating the final only one goal to separate the two sides. It was great fun - truly. Can't wait to tilt at it again, with another nation. 2 hours ago, Fer Fuchs Ake said: #WeGotItalia90Again Reading the commentary of the Ireland match had me confused. 50% of me wanted you to win but 50% of me really wanted Ireland in the final. Haha that's totally fair. My "commentary" during matches is about 50% Hakan, and 50% what a commentator might say...it's a weird mix! 2 hours ago, Rikulec said: Colombia! That 'stache and smirk are perfect Edited April 28, 2017 by ManUtd1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxToBox Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 2 hours ago, ManUtd1 said: It was. Although what exactly Berbatov was planning to do with all that mayonnaise, I don't want to know. Being Berbasex, I can only assume it's something absurdly magical. Also filthy..... so very filthy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Heath Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 congrats on a superb achievement with Greece, looking forward to seeing where you go next Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilDave Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 A bit late to the party, but what an achievement with Greece! Seems like you controlled every game at the tournament - will be interested to see what tactic Hakan has up his sleeve for the next nation... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted April 28, 2017 Author Share Posted April 28, 2017 1 hour ago, BoxToBox said: Being Berbasex, I can only assume it's something absurdly magical. Also filthy..... so very filthy. There was a LOT of mayo. 1 hour ago, Mark Heath said: congrats on a superb achievement with Greece, looking forward to seeing where you go next Thanks, man! Frankfurt is up first, to finish my business there. Definitely excited for the next national team job, though! Watch this space! 45 minutes ago, EvilDave said: A bit late to the party, but what an achievement with Greece! Seems like you controlled every game at the tournament - will be interested to see what tactic Hakan has up his sleeve for the next nation... Thanks, man! I'm debating between some strikerless tweaks, and something completely different... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxToBox Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 12 minutes ago, ManUtd1 said: and something completely different... Exclusively strikers! Trained to play in every position! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjoe Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Berbasex = Mayo-Magic. 18 minutes ago, BoxToBox said: Exclusively strikers! Trained to play in every position! I approve of this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidthekid Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 I was a strikerless convert myself on FM 15. After reading Guido's blog, I first started with the generic 4-3-3-0, then moved on to 4-2-2-2-0, then 4-1-3-2-0. Never did a back 3, which is my biggest regret as now that Mourinho and Wenger are experimenting with a back 3, it's no more hipster. I did do a back 3 but with one centre back and 2 fullbacks for an easy fixture. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted April 29, 2017 Author Share Posted April 29, 2017 5 hours ago, BoxToBox said: Exclusively strikers! Trained to play in every position! 5 hours ago, Benjoe said: Berbasex = Mayo-Magic. I approve of this. It will be called The ZlataCantona, and in their honor we shall conquer. And karate kick anyone who gets in our way. 1 hour ago, kidthekid said: I was a strikerless convert myself on FM 15. After reading Guido's blog, I first started with the generic 4-3-3-0, then moved on to 4-2-2-2-0, then 4-1-3-2-0. Never did a back 3, which is my biggest regret as now that Mourinho and Wenger are experimenting with a back 3, it's no more hipster. I did do a back 3 but with one centre back and 2 fullbacks for an easy fixture. It's truly a great way to play. @Guimy currently has a 3 at the back tactic up -- Wolfpack -- and another in a post from a guest blogger: https://strikerless.com/2017/04/14/the-wolf-pack-tactic/ https://strikerless.com/2017/04/28/senza-centravanti-catenaccio-door-bolt-strikerless/ They're not for the faint of heart, and I'm debating a similar approach for my next stop (a mix of the Wolfpack and Decapitated Buffalo tactics). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted April 29, 2017 Author Share Posted April 29, 2017 Ok, here's the post-World Cup managerial landscape, 24 hours after the final: Something is bound to open up. I'm hoping that Colombia's manager jumps ship...either to one of these nations, or a club that opens up as the reshuffling begins. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxToBox Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 Greece is free! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted April 29, 2017 Author Share Posted April 29, 2017 6 hours ago, BoxToBox said: Greece is free! #GoGreecedLightning (Ludwig is stricken with grief to have thought of this hashtag after Hakan resigned.) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjoe Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 That pun was magical. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted April 29, 2017 Author Share Posted April 29, 2017 What can I say? I am to please. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjoe Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 Mumbu was recently filmed running around somewhere in Germany, yelling, "Please me, oh mighty Hakan, please meeee". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjoe Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 When Nelson was interviewed about the incident, he didn't seem chuffed about the situation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted April 29, 2017 Author Share Posted April 29, 2017 Craig Robinson will definitely play Nelson in the next Telleus movie, with his hair dyed grey. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidthekid Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 (edited) 10 minutes ago, ManUtd1 said: Craig Robinson will definitely play Nelson in the next Telleus movie, with his hair dyed grey. That works perfectly. Another option would be Forest Whitaker bu he wouldn't want to do such an obviously low budget joke of a movie. But Nelson being the delusional narcissistic person that he is, may suggest Will Smith Edited April 29, 2017 by kidthekid Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjoe Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 I think - Nay, I know - that Nelson would suggest resurrecting Nelson Mandela to play him. It's either him or Morgan Freeman. We all know Samuel L Jackson would accept it straight away, but who wants that? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjoe Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 Ooooor. Bippity boppity boo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted April 29, 2017 Author Share Posted April 29, 2017 We can't go down the Cosby route...oh, man... It's now mid-August, and no eligible national team positions opened up after the World Cup. So, we'll soldier on at Frankfurt only for now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjoe Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 3 minutes ago, ManUtd1 said: We can't go down the Cosby route...oh, man... It's now mid-August, and no eligible national team positions opened up after the World Cup. So, we'll soldier on at Frankfurt only for now. Nelson is suspect enough to aaalmost go down that route. Also just almost. Hoping for Colombia or Mexico, if you have to pull the focus back on your save! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted April 29, 2017 Author Share Posted April 29, 2017 8 minutes ago, Benjoe said: Hoping for Colombia or Mexico, if you have to pull the focus back on your save! Those are my first choices, followed by Turkey. Turkey is "insecure" right now, but that means nothing unless they fall on their face in the Nations League B against Ireland and the Czech Republic. Slovakia are also insecure, but they're in the Nations League D with Azerbaijan, San Marino and Lithuania...even if it were to open up, I'm not sure that I'm interested. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjoe Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 Slovakia would prove to be quite the challenge, though! Turkey usually produces good players too, and really could use some succes nationally. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fer Fuchs Ake Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 (edited) On 2017-4-28 at 18:18, ManUtd1 said: Haha that's totally fair. My "commentary" during matches is about 50% Hakan, and 50% what a commentator might say...it's a weird mix! Oh your commentary is grand, I meant I was confused as to whether I was supporting Hakan or Ireland. I didn't word my comment that well. Do you have a preference for your next country or will you just take the next eligible one? Edited April 29, 2017 by Fer Fuchs Ake Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxToBox Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 1 hour ago, Benjoe said: We all know Samuel L Jackson would accept it straight away, but who wants that? "Put the muther****in' ball in the muther****in' net! It's simple, muther****ers!" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjoe Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 6 minutes ago, BoxToBox said: "Put the muther****in' ball in the muther****in' net! It's simple, muther****ers!" Scoring goals, motherf***er, do you do it?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted April 29, 2017 Author Share Posted April 29, 2017 38 minutes ago, Fer Fuchs Ake said: Oh your commentary is grand, I meant I was confused as to whether I was supporting Hakan or Ireland. I didn't word my comment that well. Do you have a preference for your next country or will you just take the next eligible one? Hahaha thanks, man! Definitely Colombia or Mexico, as my preferred destination. Turkey is closely behind...the other eligible nations (Slovakia, Hungary and the Czechs, it would have to feel right in the moment). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted April 29, 2017 Author Share Posted April 29, 2017 Ok, the season is kicking off, and I had promised some changes in the side to focus on Europe. In the end, I decided we were good enough (for the most part) and only brought in 3 players -- 2 who will be in the 2nd XI, 1 for the future: Abdalla and Vasallo are huge prospects. Diagne is a work-in-progress. We're ready to assault the CL. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted April 29, 2017 Author Share Posted April 29, 2017 (edited) Tremendous Champions League draw. That fiver I slipped Joey Barton was clearly worth far more to him than I would have suspected, as he drew those ping-pong balls like a ****ing champ. Edited April 29, 2017 by ManUtd1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted April 29, 2017 Author Share Posted April 29, 2017 Ok, I shipped out 3 more players on loan who would have been on the bench for my 2nd XI. I've now got a 25-man first team squad -- 2 full XIs, with 3 additional subs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keano16 Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 That keeper (too lazy to go back and get the name, don't judge me....) doesn't seem to be that highly rated by your coaches. You obviously feel he has something? Those other two signings though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjoe Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 11 hours ago, Keano16 said: That keeper (too lazy to go back and get the name, don't judge me....) doesn't seem to be that highly rated by your coaches. You obviously feel he has something? Those other two signings though. *Judging intensifies* Also I agree, that Diagne (the GK) isn't looking like a star currently, but I did notice good kicking as well as being ambidextrous. Decent rushing out, brave, good decision making, vision. Could he be a sweeper keeper in the making for Hakan? The other two are quite obviously gifted. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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