ManUtd1 Posted June 23, 2017 Author Share Posted June 23, 2017 42 minutes ago, BoxToBox said: I always knew it was Leto, even when it was Pique I knew it was Leto. Leto is the one who makes the most sense, after Pique. Having to claim refugee in the Czech embassy for months! Once he learned of Hakan's glib comments, he knew... FIFA 54 is solid, but I prefer PES 54. For the record. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxToBox Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Just now, ManUtd1 said: Leto is the one who makes the most sense, after Pique. Having to claim refugee in the Czech embassy for months! Once he learned of Hakan's glib comments, he knew... FIFA 54 is solid, but I prefer PES 54. For the record. Obviously neither compare to FM 2054, but it's not exactly a game to bond with over a few kebabs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted June 23, 2017 Author Share Posted June 23, 2017 18 minutes ago, BoxToBox said: Obviously neither compare to FM 2054, but it's not exactly a game to bond with over a few kebabs. Indeed. Although the facial expressions on Hakan's in-game avatar during press conferences is amazing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fer Fuchs Ake Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 10 minutes ago, BoxToBox said: Obviously neither compare to FM 2054, but it's not exactly a game to bond with over a few kebabs. Telleus and Leto both select their respective sides: Galatasary and Ludogorets (“Because why not?” says Leto). Telleus sets out his Libero Overload formation he uses in real life. Leto, knowing nothing of the game, unleashes a bog standard four-two-three-one. He picks obscure player roles and instructions. Ramdeuter and Wide Target Man on each side. A Trequartista up front. An Engache in behind. “**** it, I'm just picking the ones that sound nice”, he remarks. Telleus, unsurprisingly, wins 6-0. They both laugh good-naturedly. Leto makes a comment about how Telleus must be “Hakan the game”. They both laugh some more. Leto has enough of hiding his anger following the annihilation of his now beloved Ludogorets. He beats Hakan to death with a metal chair. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oriole01 Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 25 minutes ago, ManUtd1 said: FIFA 54 is solid, but I prefer PES 54. For the record. 3 minutes ago, Fer Fuchs Ake said: Telleus and Leto both select their respective sides: Galatasary and Ludogorets (“Because why not?” says Leto). Telleus sets out his Libero Overload formation he uses in real life. Leto, knowing nothing of the game, unleashes a bog standard four-two-three-one. He picks obscure player roles and instructions. Ramdeuter and Wide Target Man on each side. A Trequartista up front. An Engache in behind. “**** it, I'm just picking the ones that sound nice”, he remarks. Telleus, unsurprisingly, wins 6-0. They both laugh good-naturedly. Leto makes a comment about how Telleus must be “Hakan the game”. They both laugh some more. Leto has enough of hiding his anger following the annihilation of his now beloved Ludogorets. He beats Hakan to death with a metal chair. 22 minutes ago, BoxToBox said: Obviously neither compare to FM 2054, but it's not exactly a game to bond with over a few kebabs. Be careful guys, you're going to open a paradox! Hakan Telleus opens up a shiny new copy of FM54, ready to dig in on a new adventure. The manager? Himself, of course. His first job? Genk. The forum thread? [FM54] If You’re Not First, You’re Last 2054 – Redemption For The “Nearly Men” Of Europe And so it begins again... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted June 23, 2017 Author Share Posted June 23, 2017 (edited) I guess that's the end of the save then... Who am I kidding...sing with me now... This is the save that never ends, it goes on and on my friends... Come on! You know the words! Ludogrets was quite the inspired choice. Ever the hipster, that Leto. Edited June 23, 2017 by ManUtd1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawkAussie Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Just looking at this I am also tempted to do an Asian version of this save with FM17 but as a special challenge, I might do continental competition also (AFC Asian Cup). Which reminds me as Belgium took out a Euros yet or are they still waiting for their first. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted June 24, 2017 Author Share Posted June 24, 2017 Overall, it was an entertaining night of football at Rugby Park. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted June 24, 2017 Author Share Posted June 24, 2017 3 hours ago, HawkAussie said: Just looking at this I am also tempted to do an Asian version of this save with FM17 but as a special challenge, I might do continental competition also (AFC Asian Cup). Which reminds me as Belgium took out a Euros yet or are they still waiting for their first. Go for it! Belgium won the 2052 Euros, and were runners up in 2024. Beyond that, they've got a 2031 Runners-Up medal in the Nations League. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted June 24, 2017 Author Share Posted June 24, 2017 Caldwell is unavailable for World Cup selection due to his imminent retirement. I have no option to talk with him, etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted June 24, 2017 Author Share Posted June 24, 2017 After flirting with relegation over the years, it has finally happened. Liverpool are going down to the Championship. And, in a shocking turn of events, Manchester City's plan to hire the manager who Liverpool sacked earlier this year failed miserably, with the blues finishing 15th -- a mere 6 points above the relegation zone. West Ham also blew the title on the last day, losing 2-1 at home to Leicester to hand the title to Tottenham. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted June 24, 2017 Author Share Posted June 24, 2017 (edited) You took the ****ing jam outta my doughnut, Tommy. You did. Fenerbahçe / Scotland 2053/54 Season Review I have a bad habit of forgetting the targets I've set for the club. A year ago, I would have been happy with qualifying for the Champions League Group Stage and competing for the Süper Lig title. As it stands, we met and exceeded those targets. Yet, I'm frustrated. I realize I'm being too harsh on the lads. We won the Süper Lig title handily, made a modest run into the Europa League knockout rounds, and developed -- both as a side, and individually. Yet, we could have done more. This side has potential -- I keep telling them that, even if it is unrealized as of yet. Leto has stayed on as an informal adviser. He's getting better at FIFA, thankfully, but at least always pays for his share of the house expenses. He's a good'un. The 30 Seconds to Mars reunion show at the Şükrü Saracoğlu to celebrate winning the Süper Lig was epic. Can you believe they hadn't shared a stage in 10 years? Surreal. You wouldn't have known it watching, and the Sonic Death Penguin opening set was a real treat. Honestly, it's like the three of us have known each other our whole lives, thick as thieves. I keep joking that we might as well be brothers. Jared is warming to the idea. In terms of the squad, I was unable to extend McCabe's loan and decided against extending Wilson's. Monaco want to keep McCabe this year (absent an exorbitant fee). With his departure, Lee will promote into the 1st XI and Egyptian youngster Mahmoud Fekry (an incoming permanent signing) will begin training up for the long term. Wilson is good enough to stick around, but Karakus and Balcik need more time, and that foreign player spot is needed for new signing Malky Nicholls. One or two players may be shipped off (Silhavy, in particular, having lost hist spot as my first-choice right back to the retrained Scott Donald). But, we're in decent enough shape for now. Goals for 2054/55: Make a run in the World Cup knockout rounds with Scotland, as a precursor to 2058. Reach the Champions League knockout rounds. Win the Süper Lig. Squad|League Overview|Finances Overview|Income Detail|Expenditures Detail|Transfers Süper Lig Fixtures|Champions League Fixtures|Europa League Fixtures|Türkiye Kupası Fixtures Champions League Review Three potentially eligible teams reach the quarterfinals -- Rennes, Wolfsburg and (incredibly) Cukaricki. None reached the semifinals, which was a major disappointment. Samir Nasri's Lyon faced Frankfurt in the final, and won their 2nd Champions League title, the first having come in 2045/46. Challenge Overview Edited June 24, 2017 by ManUtd1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted June 24, 2017 Author Share Posted June 24, 2017 Forgive your enemy. But, remember the bastard's name. Fenerbahçe / Scotland 2054 World Cup -- Scotland Squad Overview After a strong qualifying campaign, Scotland should be ready for a good tournament. Our defense was immense -- not conceding a single goal. The problem has been putting away our chances. With any luck, facing stronger sides, they'll be more aggressive and thus give us more opportunities to hit them. If we can execute, we'll go far. If not, we're likely to go out early in the knockout rounds. Goalkeepers Caldwell's retirement and unavailability for selection is a problem. He's been Scotland's No. 1 for nearly 2 decades. His absence will be felt. Ideally, I'd have started him with McLaren on the bench and Strachan a distant 3rd. As it it, McLaren will have to carry a heavy burden. I'm not sure that he's up for the task just yet. Liberos I'm pleased with how McCabe has progressed over the last few years. He'll start. Cadden remains a very capable backup both here an in the central midfield. I considered bringing Lee (on loan at Fener from Monaco), but Cadden is a much better player at this point and I want his depth. Defenders Paterson and Holt will get the nod at fullback. I brought Donald along (after much deliberation) as a backup -- he and Sean Donnelly (from Liverpool) are very comparable at the moment, but Donald has far more potential so he gets the nod. As the backup left back, it was a toss of the coin between Jim Donnelly (Monaco) and Barrowman (Fener). I went with Donnelly as I feel he's slightly more well-rounded and defensive-minded, thus offering us something different given how attack-oriented Holt is. At centerback, Hutton will pair with Martin. Robertson and Young to deputize. There's not much between Martin and Young, and Robertson has buckets of potential. Midfielders This is a no-brainer. Rae will take up the left-sided, attacking midfield role. Dickov will play the right-sided more defensive role. Milne and Polworth are very capable backups. Attacking Midfielders Finally, the front three. These guys have to perform if we have any hope of making a run. McBride will almost certainly start as the deep-lying targetman, flanked by Baird and McAllister. Stevenson can play anywhere across the front 3, but primarily will deputize (if needed) as the deep-lying targetman. Hamish "I should've remembered the rocks" Maxwell is more of a pure goalscorer than the others, not as well-rounded. David "There Can Be Only One" Macleod is a bright young talent, who struggled a bit on loan at Vicenza this past year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted June 24, 2017 Author Share Posted June 24, 2017 The Partizan job is available for the first time in more than 21 years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxToBox Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 16 minutes ago, ManUtd1 said: and I want his depth. And we're right back to @Benjoe's thread.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted June 24, 2017 Author Share Posted June 24, 2017 Just now, BoxToBox said: And we're right back to @Benjoe's thread.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted June 24, 2017 Author Share Posted June 24, 2017 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oriole01 Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 Is that a neck tattoo on Hakan? What a legend. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted June 24, 2017 Author Share Posted June 24, 2017 Forgive your enemy. But, remember the bastard's name. Fenerbahçe / Scotland 2054 World Cup -- Pre-Tournament Friendlies The match against the United States was my nightmare scenario -- total dominance, but only a 1-goal margin. The 2nd XI were better against Peru, even if a late own goal made it look closer than it was. Bottom line -- I used these matches to get our fitness levels up. The scorelines are not a good measure of our abilities. Morale is high. It's just a matter of executing. I also have to maintain perspective -- this is a side being built for 2058. We have only one player over the age of 30 -- Strachan, a reserve goalkeeper. Martin is 30, and the only player in my starting XI over the age of 26. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxToBox Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 19 minutes ago, ManUtd1 said: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted June 24, 2017 Author Share Posted June 24, 2017 13 minutes ago, oriole01 said: Is that a neck tattoo on Hakan? What a legend. I think it's the hairpack...a slew of players have that shadowed look. Granted, Hakan having a "NO RAGRETS" tattoo on his neck would be brilliant. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted June 24, 2017 Author Share Posted June 24, 2017 Just now, BoxToBox said: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted June 24, 2017 Author Share Posted June 24, 2017 Forgive your enemy. But, remember the bastard's name. Fenerbahçe / Scotland 2054 World Cup -- Group Stage We begin the tournament with a 4-nil demolition Australia, who leave St. James with (as Leto put it) a giant mushroom print on their forehead. A statement of intent. A massive match against Colombia followed. A hard-fought 90 minutes, with the sides only separated by Scotty "Sick Boy" McBride burying a rebound in the 30th. Another 3 points, from what was likely to be our toughest match in the Group Stage. We're starting to get into a rhythm. With qualification all but assured, I rotate my squad and play my 2nd XI (save for McLaren in goal) for the Russia match. A draw and we go through as group winners. We control, but cannot find a way past our old friend, Berezin. 0-0. No matter. We're through, and with the draw , Russia go through -- level on points with Colombia (who drew with Australia), but with more goals scored. We will face Costa Rica, who were runners-up in Group A, behind hosts England. England, Germany and Belgium have to be the favorites to go through from the top half of the bracket. Scotland, Spain and Italy from the bottom. Carnage in Group F, the Group of Death, as both Mexico and Argentina crash out. Colombia shot themselves in the foot, and easily could have done better. France seem to have imploded, like in South Africa. Brazil...they've been awful for years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxToBox Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 Jesus, group F!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted June 24, 2017 Author Share Posted June 24, 2017 Forgive your enemy. But, remember the bastard's name. Fenerbahçe / Scotland 2054 World Cup -- Second Round vs. Costa Rica Costa Rica set out at Old Trafford to counter our libero with a libero. I can only assume they're trying to **** with my head. Silly buggers. We will begin with PM Branco di Libero, removing the overlapping team instruction and asking that we play wide. I considered playing the same XI that started against Russia, but it felt too cute by half. 90 minutes, anyone can win. The first 30 minutes are dull and dreary. Costa Rica content to knock the ball around in their end and deny us a look at goal. We tweak our tactics -- looking to be a bit more direct, and not dither on the ball in the attack. Halftime. Costa Rica are barely venturing forward. Time for PM Lupo Rabbioso. The switch in tactics pays off immediately, as our high press forces a turnover and we launch forward at pace, Rae breaking into the channel to bury it. 1-nil. We keep the pressure on, and force a corner in the 51st...as the ball ping-pongs about the box...penalty!!! McCabe buries it! 2-nil! We're rolling! With 20 minutes to play, we're in complete control. I bring on all three substitutions and have the lads drop deep. We're not in the quarterfinals yet, but it's time to kill this match off. McAllister hits our 3rd in the 78th. This match is over. But not yet, as Macleod buries a loose ball from distance in stoppage time. As I ponder whether I could have gotten away with my 2nd XI, Leto pipes in to remind me that we haven't given up a goal in a competitive (non-friendly) match since Norway, in October 2052. He's just jinxed it, hasn't he? We'll face the Netherlands at Elland Road, always a happy hunting ground for Hakan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted June 24, 2017 Author Share Posted June 24, 2017 (edited) Edited June 24, 2017 by ManUtd1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted June 24, 2017 Author Share Posted June 24, 2017 33 minutes ago, BoxToBox said: Jesus, group F!!!! Seriously. Brutal group, and a crazy outcome. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted June 24, 2017 Author Share Posted June 24, 2017 Hands down, this has to be the tie of the 2nd Round, if not the tournament. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted June 24, 2017 Author Share Posted June 24, 2017 Full Second Round results and updated bracket...should have posted this up above: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted June 24, 2017 Author Share Posted June 24, 2017 Forgive your enemy. But, remember the bastard's name. Fenerbahçe / Scotland 2054 World Cup -- Quaterfinal vs. the Netherlands Elland Road. Betsy and the lads at the Old Peacock. Wonderful memories. But we cannot be distracted. The Dutch are very strong, led by Cas Sahin, the midfield general I wanted to sign for Club Brugge years ago. They should be tired from playing through penalties against Spain, but you never know. An early cross in from Holt...flicked by McAllister over Jacobs' head...a tremendous start! But Holland won't go down without a fight, leveling in the 15th minute and going ahead in the 21st. I knew Leto had jinxed it. We go into the half down 1, needing to make a change. I give them the hairdryer, then turn on Michael Jackson and force the lads to dance and sing in front of the mirror. "I'm talking to the man in the mirror...oooh!" Ludwig thinks I've lost my mind. He might be right. 5 minutes into the 2nd half, the Dutch hit their 3rd. We switch to Rabbioso. But we can't find a way through. We're out. **** you, Michael Jackson. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted June 24, 2017 Author Share Posted June 24, 2017 The good news is that Hakan won't be fired. Expectations were only to reach the 2nd round. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxToBox Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 "delighted with World Cup showing", must not have seen the MJ stuff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted June 24, 2017 Author Share Posted June 24, 2017 Just now, BoxToBox said: "delighted with World Cup showing", must not have seen the MJ stuff. I've denied the media reports, categorically. Leto backed me up, but then moonwalked out of the presser. Not helping, ****head. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted June 24, 2017 Author Share Posted June 24, 2017 (edited) 2054 World Cup Review I'm not thrilled, as I felt the Dutch were a winnable match that we simply blew. But, the Dutch went on to win the whole thing and place most of their squad in the tournament XI. More importantly, we have a newly-eligible national side. One I'm extremely excited above -- Cote d'Ivoire! A truly fantastic development. For now, though, Hakan's focus is solely on Fenerbahçe and Scotland...with renewed vigor. He's got 4 years to get this side into shape. Which means I've gone back in to try and land some key young Scotsmen, to try and bring them to Istanbul... Edited June 24, 2017 by ManUtd1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted June 24, 2017 Author Share Posted June 24, 2017 (edited) I'm so excited to have an African side eligible that I've gone ahead and updated the eligibility spreadsheet: Edited June 24, 2017 by ManUtd1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keano16 Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 At least there's one positive to come out of the tournament. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rikulec Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 This is going to be interesting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted June 24, 2017 Author Share Posted June 24, 2017 1 minute ago, Keano16 said: At least there's one positive to come out of the tournament. Huge positive. And, quite frankly, this Scottish side should be tremendous in 4 years' time. Just now, Rikulec said: This is going to be interesting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted June 24, 2017 Author Share Posted June 24, 2017 Hakan has doubled down on the Scotland project, only taking breaks to ritualistically burn Michael Jackson in effigy out back by the pool. McLaren remained 3rd choice and threw a fit this summer after I've spent the last 8-9 months trying to unsettle him. No more French reserve football. McIntyre and Muhsin were kids I signed at Monaco (to arrive when they turned 18) with bags of potential. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted June 25, 2017 Author Share Posted June 25, 2017 Here are the new kids... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjaferrie Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 Scottish strikerless system. *shudders*... It's like that night in Prague all over again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fer Fuchs Ake Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 Ivory Coast should be good. African regens in FM are usually quality. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted June 25, 2017 Author Share Posted June 25, 2017 4 hours ago, mjaferrie said: Scottish strikerless system. *shudders*... It's like that night in Prague all over again. You'll be smiling when we win it all in 4 years! 3 hours ago, Fer Fuchs Ake said: Ivory Coast should be good. African regens in FM are usually quality. I think they'll be great fun -- might be a challenge, but done in the right country it'll be a good club/country setup. My efforts to unsettle Scottish youngsters have borne further fruit...Falkirk wouldn't settle for less than McNamara's $25M release clause...until he threw an absolute fit. His arrival means that Fox's loan has been terminated. McNamara has the potential to be a starting CB for Scotland, whereas Fox looks likely to top out as a squad player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted June 25, 2017 Author Share Posted June 25, 2017 (edited) Still a 3rd seed in Europe...frankly, we haven't earned anything higher. Dortmund is a tough 2nd seed to draw, but Benfica and Zenit should be manageable. We'll be targeting 2nd or 3rd -- there's no reason we can't reach the knockout rounds of one competition or the other. (Malmo! ) Edited June 25, 2017 by ManUtd1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted June 25, 2017 Author Share Posted June 25, 2017 Forgive your enemy. But, remember the bastard's name. Fenerbahçe / Scotland September 2054 Mini-Update I return from the World Cup in England with a bitter taste in my mouth and a one-track mind. Win. While Leto and Ludwig **** about in what remains of our downtime before the new season begins, I get to work. We land a few key signings, and ship out some of the dead weight. Our performance in the Süper Kupa is poor, and we lose on penalties. But, no matter. We begin the Süper Lig campaign in top form, and are ready to assault Europe. With Scotland, our exploits over the past few years have seen us rise to a #2 ranking, and go from tier C in the Nations League to tier A...drawing England and Spain in the process. A solid win over the English, followed by a hard-fought draw in Sevilla. Looking good, lads. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted June 25, 2017 Author Share Posted June 25, 2017 With 5 matches to play, 5 points separate the top 5 in the Allsvenskan. Malmo, Djurgardens and Elfsborg are still alive in Europe -- the latter two in the Europa League. So, fixture congestion could give Helsingborgs and AIK an advantage. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted June 25, 2017 Author Share Posted June 25, 2017 Champions League match at Benfica...we clear a corner to this lad, who seems to have touch of the Fellaini about him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keano16 Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 Never thought we'd be blessed to see someone like Fellaini ever again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted June 25, 2017 Author Share Posted June 25, 2017 5 minutes ago, Keano16 said: Never thought we'd be blessed to see someone like Fellaini ever again. That moment against Bayern has been forever enshrined in the memories of United fans...certainly didn't expect to see a carbon copy today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted June 25, 2017 Author Share Posted June 25, 2017 His debut rumba/triphop album drops next week. What a great name. Brazilian 2nd nationality. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now