Fer Fuchs Ake Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 21 minutes ago, wynter said: Linus getting signed by Vikander one day would be almost magical, or the happenstance of Linus joining a potential club and everything falling into place at just the right time. Or Gustav signing Linus at his next club. Scenes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxToBox Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Imagine if Vikander took up a role at a top, top club, one ranked enough that Gustav accepted an assistant role and then he signed Linus to form the Triforce of Football. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted July 19, 2017 Author Share Posted July 19, 2017 @Fer Fuchs Ake @wynter and @BoxToBox - I'd love to have the brothers unite in some fashion, or be in direct competition. It'd be great fun. Remains to be seen if that will happen, though... 2 hours ago, Makoto Nakamura said: Did anyone else see that 2059 episode of The Real Housewives of Nunavut? I really can't believe Android Bot 33.2b could do that to an 84 year old Michael Buble. Such scenes. And here I am thinking that "reality TV" is bad in this day and age... SkyNet should never have let this happen, although I'm assuming the system determined that it was a more than adequate opiate for the masses based on it's analysis of the shocking media trends observed in the early 21st century. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxToBox Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 21 minutes ago, ManUtd1 said: @Fer Fuchs Ake @wynter and @BoxToBox - I'd love to have the brothers unite in some fashion, or be in direct competition. It'd be great fun. Remains to be seen if that will happen, though... And here I am thinking that "reality TV" is bad in this day and age... SkyNet should never have let this happen, although I'm assuming the system determined that it was a more than adequate opiate for the masses based on it's analysis of the shocking media trends observed in the early 21st century. SkyNet: "This is working much better than the Borg's suggestion." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted July 20, 2017 Author Share Posted July 20, 2017 (edited) Come with me if you want to live. FK Partizan Beograd December 2061 Mini-Update Slow settles the dust in Belgrade. Year 2, and the project is on track. Listen to me. I sound like such a pretentious ****. "Project." At the very least, people have begun to notice that I may just be a worthy successor to my father. A "chip off the old block," to use another trite, overused turn of phrase.. I wish I could say that I was dispassionate (or bothered) by Gustav getting sacked at Toulouse. He got a raw deal. But I cannot sympathize after all the bitterness they've shown me. As if I did something, personally, to offend them. Ignore it, Stana says. As if it were that easy with the media hounding our every move, setting up this false narrative wherein we're battling at every step. Truth be told, I'd rather forget they even existed and just focus on Partizan. We're in tremendous shape. Top of the table. Through to the knockout rounds...to face Frankfurt. A truly brutal draw, and the first time we'll face a club that my father took to Champions League glory. No one is giving us a chance. Which is just the type of challenge my father made a career out of -- proving the bastards wrong. It's early days...but I'm looking forward to this tie. Edited July 20, 2017 by ManUtd1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted July 20, 2017 Author Share Posted July 20, 2017 The 2062 World Cup draw is in...should be interesting, although the hosts have a brutal draw. In the Champions League, Basel, Dijon and Wolfsburg are the only potentially-eligible sides to reach the knockout rounds: And...a quick glance at Europe. The big surprise being Vicenza sitting 3rd in Serie A. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawkAussie Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Where is Manchester City because they seem to have fallen off the pace a little. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted July 20, 2017 Author Share Posted July 20, 2017 3 hours ago, HawkAussie said: Where is Manchester City because they seem to have fallen off the pace a little. Their heyday was under Simeone and Wienzierl. They've fallen off the pace rather badly over the past 15(ish) years. Neither Pep the Bald nor Joachim Low lasted 2 full seasons. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fer Fuchs Ake Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Sorry for the slight out of context question, but how do you make it show the club's hot prospect? For me it just shows, Manager, Captain, Vice Captain and Key Player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted July 20, 2017 Author Share Posted July 20, 2017 4 minutes ago, Fer Fuchs Ake said: Sorry for the slight out of context question, but how do you make it show the club's hot prospect? For me it just shows, Manager, Captain, Vice Captain and Key Player. No worries at all -- this is just the default dark skin, with the wannachupbrew IR overlay. So, I haven't done anything to make that show up! If you're on the default skin and it isn't showing up...maybe it's a function of screen resolution/size? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fer Fuchs Ake Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 (edited) 5 minutes ago, ManUtd1 said: No worries at all -- this is just the default dark skin, with the wannachupbrew IR overlay. So, I haven't done anything to make that show up! If you're on the default skin and it isn't showing up...maybe it's a function of screen resolution/size? Might be that because I'm just using the default. No skins or overlays. Thanks. Edited July 20, 2017 by Fer Fuchs Ake Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted July 20, 2017 Author Share Posted July 20, 2017 "I’m a little overdressed for this, but I think I can compensate by toning down my manners.” “Overdressed for what?” “Insulting complete strangers. Got to mind the delicate social nuances when you inform some poor fellow that he’s a dumb mother******." FK Partizan Beograd February 2062 Mini-Update Standing toe-to-toe with the top side in the Bundesliga? Please. We beat them. In the first leg at Ilic Park, at least...and nearly pulled off the massive upset on the return to their stonking new Stadium. Alas, our PM Kedjad Varg tactics could only take us so far. Only 2 of my father's former players remained -- Ziogas and Buselic -- but they were a far, far superior side. We can hold our heads high. The end result is the same -- we're out of Europe, and about to launch into the final stretch of the Super Liga Preliminary Phase. 8 matches to play, 6 points clear...2 Champions League spots up for grabs. Time to grab this bull by the horns. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted July 20, 2017 Author Share Posted July 20, 2017 Slowly, but surely... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidthekid Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 tough one, but the squad seems to be coming along. Do you prefer squad building to a quick win and get out...so basically, did you prefer winning with Fenerbache to West Ham? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted July 20, 2017 Author Share Posted July 20, 2017 25 minutes ago, kidthekid said: tough one, but the squad seems to be coming along. Do you prefer squad building to a quick win and get out...so basically, did you prefer winning with Fenerbache to West Ham? I very, very much prefer building a squad -- the one-and-done is manic, but not as enjoyable in the long run. My favorite stops along the journey have been the longer stays -- Malmo, Fiorentina, Frankfurt and Fener...Reims is right there in terms of enjoyment, but has an asterisk because we didn't even belong in the CL the year we won it. Meanwhile...we finish the Preliminary Phase 13 points clear of Cukaricki, and thus will start the Final Phase with a six-point advantage. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted July 20, 2017 Author Share Posted July 20, 2017 (edited) If the words "THAT WAS A LIE" had suddenly sprung up behind her in letters of fire ten feet high, the effect could scarcely have added to her tone of voice. FK Partizan Beograd 2061/62 Season Review Enjoy it, lads. These are the moments you live for as a footballer. I'm already plotting, though. We've got the Champions League qualifiers coming soon...right on the heels of the World Cup. As much as I'd like to relax and enjoy the spectacle in Canada, there is much work to be done. We've hit the pinnacle domestically. Which means that everyone will be gunning for us -- larger sides attempting to poach our players, wandering eyes tempted by a move to a "bigger" league, smaller sides holding us hostage for transfer fees, and a stronger set of opposition waiting for us once the Champions League kicks off. We've already started poaching players...snatching up Cukaricki's top youth prospects. I'd feel guilty if it wasn't so easy, I mean...come on, gentlemen. Yes, there's work to be done. No relaxing here. Maybe a little celebration, but nothing too extreme. Stana claims she's busy this weekend. Goals for 2062/63: Win the Super Liga. Reach the Champions League Group Stage. Squad|League Overview|Finances Overview|Income Detail|Expenditures Detail|Transfers Super Liga Prelim. Phase Fixtures|Super Liga Final Phase Fixtures|Europa League Fixtures|Kup Srbije Fixtures Champions League Review West Ham reach the final for the 2nd straight year, and celebrate their recent acquisition by a tycoon with a 7-1 annihilation of Juventus (having already won the Premier League title with 99 points, 11 clear of Tottenham). A 12-minute hat trick from Echeverria just destroyed them. Wow. Challenge Overview Edited July 20, 2017 by ManUtd1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted July 20, 2017 Author Share Posted July 20, 2017 Also of interest... Genk wins the Europa League, meaning that Belgium have nearly caught Italy in the club coefficients table. We'll be groundsharing with Cukaricki for the next year as we complete a 16,000 seat expansion...for $50M. They're our biggest domestic rivals at the moment. Awkward! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fer Fuchs Ake Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 15 hours ago, ManUtd1 said: Also of interest... Genk wins the Europa League, meaning that Belgium have nearly caught Italy in the club coefficients table. We'll be groundsharing with Cukaricki for the next year as we complete a 16,000 seat expansion...for $50M. They're our biggest domestic rivals at the moment. Awkward! Which turns out to be $3,125,000 per seat. Are they installing 17th century thrones? Or solid gold seats? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oriole01 Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 1 hour ago, Fer Fuchs Ake said: Which turns out to be $3,125,000 per seat. Are they installing 17th century thrones? Or solid gold seats? You might want to move the decimal place over one, it's $3,139 per seat. Summers off can do that to you Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fer Fuchs Ake Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 18 minutes ago, oriole01 said: You might want to move the decimal place over one, it's $3,139 per seat. Summers off can do that to you Accidentally divided by 16 . Expensive seats though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted July 21, 2017 Author Share Posted July 21, 2017 2 hours ago, oriole01 said: You might want to move the decimal place over one, it's $3,139 per seat. Summers off can do that to you Still pricey... It's going to be an odd year groundsharing with Cukaricki. 1 hour ago, Fer Fuchs Ake said: Accidentally divided by 16 . Expensive seats though. The solid gold ones were a little expensive, and dangerous as projectiles... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
yugo23 Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 (edited) Is Red Star still on Rajko Mitic stadium? Edited July 21, 2017 by yugo23 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted July 22, 2017 Author Share Posted July 22, 2017 6 hours ago, yugo23 said: Is Red Star still on Rajko Mitic stadium? Incredibly, they are. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted July 22, 2017 Author Share Posted July 22, 2017 (edited) Frustration, thy name is Gunnar. Vulevic, my central winger, is off to Dijon after they met his $28.5M release clause. Gutted. Equally frustrating, Catalin Liliac, my starting left back and POTY the last two years, has had his $18.25M release clause met by PSG and Bordeaux. I've also send my backup LB out on loan for the year...and thus need 2 instead of 1. The silver lining? I'll be training Jankovic to play as my LB, and he'll be ****ing brilliant. Edited July 22, 2017 by ManUtd1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted July 22, 2017 Author Share Posted July 22, 2017 Canada 2062; World Cup Review I don't mean to be rude, but...I don't know how to finish that sentence without being rude. The World Cup was mind-numbingly bad. Argentina win, defeating France 1-0 in the final which only saw 3 shots on goal. The only potentially-eligible teams to reach the quarterfinals were the Ukraine and Switzerland. Hungary managed to get out of the groups, Scotland went out early...Australia and the USA (both of whom I'd love to see eligible) crashed out at the Group Stage. Just boring. All around. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fer Fuchs Ake Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Ireland didn't even make the groups Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted July 22, 2017 Author Share Posted July 22, 2017 5 hours ago, Fer Fuchs Ake said: Ireland didn't even make the groups Yet another reason why Canada 2062 is best forgotten. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted July 22, 2017 Author Share Posted July 22, 2017 Alright. Decision time. In the midst of my post-World Cup frustration regarding release clauses, I applied for the Colombia position. On the one hand, it feels very "early." On the other, it is very tempting since I've been wanting to manage them for years. There's also this regen, who has a brilliant name. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxToBox Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Think of it as Columbia taking a massive risk, "Telleus' son, and look what he's doing at Partizan, his fathers son alright, this is our chance to get in early before everyone is chasing him...." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted July 22, 2017 Author Share Posted July 22, 2017 (edited) 35 minutes ago, BoxToBox said: Think of it as Columbia taking a massive risk, "Telleus' son, and look what he's doing at Partizan, his fathers son alright, this is our chance to get in early before everyone is chasing him...." Exactly the narrative I'm thinking...I'm just mainly weighing up whether to do it or not. Partizan isn't an ideal spot for this, given our 6 non-EU player match restriction. It'd be a longer term project -- most likely looking to the 2070 World Cup. Edited July 22, 2017 by ManUtd1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wynter Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 26 minutes ago, ManUtd1 said: Alright. Decision time. In the midst of my post-World Cup frustration regarding release clauses, I applied for the Colombia position. On the one hand, it feels very "early." On the other, it is very tempting since I've been wanting to manage them for years. There's also this regen, who has a brilliant name. Quit Stalin and jump right in Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted July 22, 2017 Author Share Posted July 22, 2017 Alright. Decisions have been made. Update to follow when I get home later Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted July 22, 2017 Author Share Posted July 22, 2017 (edited) FADE IN: EXT. HEADQUARTERS, Federación Colombiana de Fútbol. Bogotá – DAY A beautiful July day in the Altiplano, with the Cerros Orientales looming in the middle distance. Ambient sounds of this a bustling city gently fill the air. INT. PRESS ROOM The FCF crest adorns a podium at the front of the room. Shakira's Greatest Hits (Vol. XIV) plays quietly in the background. A phalanx of national and foreign reporters feast on the glorious buffet laid out for them, with fountains of coffee flowing like sweet red wine. Rumors have flown far and wide, even if the subject of all the speculation has remained in Belgrade, refusing any and all comment. Anticipation fills the air. HAMPUS LINDGREN, handsome with a salt-and-pepper hipster beard, sits calmly in the front row, enjoying the first non-Starbucks (and thus decent) cup of coffee he's had in months. A world-weary crinkle adorns his eyes, as the pre-eminent scholar on Telleus awaits what will surely be the next chapter -- a new era, if you will -- in the legacy of Telleus. His presence all but confirms to the assembled masses that the news today will be as the rumors suggest. At the stroke of 4, a door to the RIGHT of the podium opens and SEBASTIAN "EL BORRACHO" ESCOBAR, the FCF President quickly strides in, confidence marking his every step with a glowing smile, the smile that won a million hearts and slew a thousand souls. ESCOBAR reaches the podium and gleefully faces the eager mass of reporters. ESCOBAR: Buenas tardes, parceros! Thank you for coming here today. The announcements will be ... eh ... short. Los aguardientes, lo mejor. HAMPUS leans forward eagerly in anticipation, while the rest of the assembled media shout questions. ESCOBAR: Vale, to the business, first. The Federación are pleased to announce that the new Meester will be none other than Gunnar Vikander, the son and true heir to the legacy of the great Hakan Telleus, El Sueco Sagrado. The room erupts in sound. No further words need be spoken. The hype has built to a fever pitch. The articles have been written, they only need be published. ESCOBAR stands at the front of the room. Triumphant. In his eyes, he and he alone has made this happen, and he and he alone shall share the glory to come. As the sound quiets down, ESCOBAR locks eyes with HAMPUS, the only journalist present who seems to have a question. ESCOBAR nods in his direction. HAMPUS (adjusting his glasses): Señor, just one question. Why Vikander? Why now? Shouldn't he be given time to prove himself, beyond 2 years in Serbia? Shouldn't -- ESCOBAR (interrupting; counting on his fingers): No, no, no...you said the one question. Now we have... [counting on his fingers again] ... what is this...seven? HAMPUS: One, three, four...what's the difference? Isn't it ... premature ... to hire Vikander at this stage of his career? ESCOBAR: Pre...premature? What is this...a restaurant that becomes un burdel after the night has fallen? No, no. This is the fútbol. Young Vikander is his father's son, the new Sueco Sagrado. We have every confidence. If he no win...then...we no pay? Yes? Or... [laughing menacingly] maybe he get the ... how you say ... flying lessons? You can hear a pin drop in the press room. ESCOBAR has been long-rumored to be the head of Medellin's most vicious drug cartel. No sane man in Colombia would take that thinly-veiled threat as anything but a promise. HAMPUS begins to sweat. ESCOBAR scrutinizes HAMPUS carefully. HAMPUS wonders if he can perhaps catch an earlier flight back to Stockholm and is thankful that he packed light. HAMPUS (chuckling awkwardly): Well...you know...as a Swede myself -- At mention of HAMPUS' homeland, ESCOBAR's face lights up. ESCOBAR (interrupting): Sueco? La chimba, hermano! Vamos a rumbiar! Ya estoy prendido... Soy un lobo hambriento! ESCOBAR gestures to a man in the back, and Shakira once again fills the air. The press conference obviously over, the journalists begin to file out. Some, transmitting live to a global audience, sign off with confirmation of the biggest managerial appointment of the summer. Vikander is going to Colombia. FADE OUT FADE IN: MODEST HOUSE OUTSIDE SAINT-ETIENNE – NIGHT As the luscious TV5 Monde reporter signs off from Colombia, GUSTAV QUINTINO-WATSON is struck with a righteous fury and genuine malice. The mantle that was to be his -- the legacy of his father -- has been stolen once again by the usurper. Who must pay, and pay dearly. FADE OUT Edited July 22, 2017 by ManUtd1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ManUtd1 Posted July 22, 2017 Author Share Posted July 22, 2017 Many years later, as he faced the firing squad, Colonel Aureliano Buendía was to remember that distant afternoon when his father took him to discover ice. FK Partizan Beograd / Colombia July 2062 Mini-Update See as how, on a daily basis, I consume enough coffee to kill a horse...this could be a match made in heaven. The Colombian FA have been rather...blunt. After successive generations of brilliant players failing to reach the absolute pinnacle of the game, they need someone to take them the final step of the way. They want Telleus, and I'm the next best thing. They wanted to sign me up now, before I become impossible to attract to South America. I've been given a free hand with tactics. Well, not quite. Sebastian wants no strikers. He thinks they're overpaid...which tells me he doesn't quite understand football, even if his...success...off the pitch is beyond question. Am I flattered, to think they have this confidence in me? Yes. Intimidated by the task at hand? Maybe a little. Scared ****less? Absolutely. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Joe. Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Colombia!!! A fine move! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted July 22, 2017 Author Share Posted July 22, 2017 Just now, Joe. said: Colombia!!! A fine move! #SoyUnLoboHambriento Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rikulec Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Brilliant, as always. #ElSuecoSagrado Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fer Fuchs Ake Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 2 hours ago, ManUtd1 said: Funny, that that's his profile pic. I was reading the above post in Don Eladio's accent before I saw the profile. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted July 22, 2017 Author Share Posted July 22, 2017 39 minutes ago, Fer Fuchs Ake said: Funny, that that's his profile pic. I was reading the above post in Don Eladio's accent before I saw the profile. Definitely my inspiration! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted July 22, 2017 Author Share Posted July 22, 2017 1 hour ago, Rikulec said: Brilliant, as always. #ElSuecoSagrado Thanks, man Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted July 22, 2017 Author Share Posted July 22, 2017 Gustav goes to...Elfsborg? An underperforming Elfsborg. But, still. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fer Fuchs Ake Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 3 minutes ago, ManUtd1 said: Gustav goes to...Elfsborg? An underperforming Elfsborg. But, still. Trying to become known as his Dad's heir instead of Vikander by making a name for himself in the Allsvenkan? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
noikeee Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 So you're now managing Stalin for Escobar. What could possibly go wrong? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted July 22, 2017 Author Share Posted July 22, 2017 11 minutes ago, noikeee said: So you're now managing Stalin for Escobar. What could possibly go wrong? I already know that Stalin will be one of my favorite players in this save. Because reasons. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted July 22, 2017 Author Share Posted July 22, 2017 28 minutes ago, Fer Fuchs Ake said: Trying to become known as his Dad's heir instead of Vikander by making a name for himself in the Allsvenkan? I have no witty retort. Sadly, that makes far more sense than anything I could gin up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawkAussie Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 The real question is will see the Colombian league active now knowing that he is heading to Colombia? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted July 26, 2017 Author Share Posted July 26, 2017 My apologies for the lack of updates! Slammed at work (including travel over the next 5 days) has meant no time to play, and certainly none to update. I'm also struggling a bit with motivation, and have debated running a side save until my work insanity subsides (perhaps a month or more). I've got a bit of time tonight, so may push on and see where it goes... If I'm in the save, I need to select my first Colombian side and get a CL draw in! So, I haven't gone away... Just busy and struggling with what to do in terms of FM over the next little bit... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted July 26, 2017 Author Share Posted July 26, 2017 Bayern, Lyon and Inter...not a great draw. Malmo, off to get some revenge for @Jupjamie... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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