kidthekid Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 3 hours ago, ManUtd1 said: Love this Indian kid who came through at Genk...shame that he's at a rival, as he'd be a fortune to bring over. He would be a fantastic shadow striker, though...I may try to unsettle him -- gain a player, weaken an opponent. His name is Fernandes, which means he probably has a second nationality. You know the drill by now.. Looks like it's Belgium, as his been at Genk all career Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted May 14, 2017 Author Share Posted May 14, 2017 14 minutes ago, kidthekid said: His name is Fernandes, which means he probably has a second nationality. You know the drill by now.. Looks like it's Belgium, as his been at Genk all career Absolutely -- Indian/Belgian. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fer Fuchs Ake Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 3 hours ago, ManUtd1 said: Love this Indian kid who came through at Genk...shame that he's at a rival, as he'd be a fortune to bring over. He would be a fantastic shadow striker, though...I may try to unsettle him -- gain a player, weaken an opponent. The physicals are incredible but his passing and finishing are poor. I'd see how he develops in those areas before making a bid. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted May 14, 2017 Author Share Posted May 14, 2017 58 minutes ago, Fer Fuchs Ake said: The physicals are incredible but his passing and finishing are poor. I'd see how he develops in those areas before making a bid. For more than $40M (which is what the transfer would cost), I'd agree. Overall, I'm a big fan of the kid but it seems unlikely to happen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidthekid Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 I feel like FM can do a family feud type of game show. Where you guess the second nationality. Then when someone gives a stupid answer... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted May 15, 2017 Author Share Posted May 15, 2017 Elfsborg's dynasty continues. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted May 15, 2017 Author Share Posted May 15, 2017 1 hour ago, kidthekid said: I feel like FM can do a family feud type of game show. Where you guess the second nationality. Then when someone gives a stupid answer... That is priceless Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted May 15, 2017 Author Share Posted May 15, 2017 I eat the Canadian? I don't know what you're talking about. Club Brugge KV December 2049 Mini-Update You can't always get what you want...eternal words of wisdom, those. I was so happy to see the Basques progressing, that I never stopped to think that they could kick us around, too. Now, now. We're still going through to the knockout rounds, but a late own goal on the 6th matchday of the Group Stage meant that we were going through second, with the Basques topping the Group. Unreal. And, then, the kicker. We draw Leeds. Tootheless/Belgian Bob will reprise his role as a the human half-and-half scarf...poor **** never seems to know if he's coming or going. But, he's happy. Content. So, you can't begrudge him that. Domestically, we're atop the table with every reason to be optimistic. Big things are happening in Bruges. One quick aside -- I love the CL draw. There's some real potential for new sides to progress. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjoe Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Bayern only got 1p in your group. Love it. Napoli, Salzburg, Rennes, Tottenham, Athletic, Lyon, Kiev could all become eligible, aye? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted May 15, 2017 Author Share Posted May 15, 2017 6 hours ago, Benjoe said: Bayern only got 1p in your group. Love it. Napoli, Salzburg, Rennes, Tottenham, Athletic, Lyon, Kiev could all become eligible, aye? They've had a rough few years, and sit mid-table (or thereabouts) in the Bundesliga right now. Napoli and Lyon are actually ineligible, having won the CL in 2021 and 2046, respectively. The other 5 are all potentially eligible Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted May 16, 2017 Author Share Posted May 16, 2017 Having sold Ntolla over the summer, ter Avest was the remaining/aging member of my central midfield. He did his hip in mid-December, so I've pulled the trigger on this Turkish kid to fill his boots: $12.75M release fee. He needs some work on his tackling/positioning in particular, but can fill the more aggressive/attacking central midfield position in my tactics. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe. Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 You have quite some skill for finding ridiculous talent for a decent price. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxToBox Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Gunhan looks incredible! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fer Fuchs Ake Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 5 hours ago, ManUtd1 said: Having sold Ntolla over the summer, ter Avest was the remaining/aging member of my central midfield. He did his hip in mid-December, so I've pulled the trigger on this Turkish kid to fill his boots: $12.75M release fee. He needs some work on his tackling/positioning in particular, but can fill the more aggressive/attacking central midfield position in my tactics. I like he look of him. With 17 vision at such a young age as well as the 14 in passing and technique, he'll be good. Great physicals as well but needs to improve fitness. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted May 16, 2017 Author Share Posted May 16, 2017 (edited) 9 hours ago, Joe. said: You have quite some skill for finding ridiculous talent for a decent price. I spend WAY too much time scouting, and love a bargain. His release fee was a beautiful thing 8 hours ago, BoxToBox said: Gunhan looks incredible! He's a tad older than I'd usual aim for, but that's why! Before Avest got injured, he seemed like a luxury buy in my mind...now, a no-brainer. 8 hours ago, Fer Fuchs Ake said: I like he look of him. With 17 vision at such a young age as well as the 14 in passing and technique, he'll be good. Great physicals as well but needs to improve fitness. Agreed completely. Edited May 16, 2017 by ManUtd1 Autocorrect Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxToBox Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 20 minutes ago, ManUtd1 said: He's a tad older than I'd usual aim for, but that's why! Veggie A vest got injured, he seemed like a luxury buy in my mind...now, a no-brainer. I'd usually prefer to sign players young enough to be club grown, but exceptions can be made! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted May 16, 2017 Author Share Posted May 16, 2017 2 hours ago, BoxToBox said: I'd usually prefer to sign players young enough to be club grown, but exceptions can be made! My thoughts exactly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheriff7 Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 I am really interesting what are you going to do again historical giant Leeds.. Good luck mate.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted May 17, 2017 Author Share Posted May 17, 2017 9 hours ago, Sheriff7 said: I am really interesting what are you going to do again historical giant Leeds.. Good luck mate.. Thanks, man -- busy times at the office, and I'm hoping I can get to those matches tomorrow. Meanwhile, Anderlecht just spunked $40.5M on this kid... That Kiwi **** is trying to buy the league again, yeah?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted May 17, 2017 Author Share Posted May 17, 2017 (edited) Edited May 17, 2017 by ManUtd1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted May 17, 2017 Author Share Posted May 17, 2017 Some potential, there. I like it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted May 17, 2017 Author Share Posted May 17, 2017 (edited) I was on a very strong horse tranquilizer today...wasn't waving hello to anybody. Except...maybe to a horse...? Club Brugge KV March 2050 Mini-Update Is this the best England has to offer?! Are you not entertained?! Football, taught by Hakan Telleus!!! I'm not too proud to admit that the first leg at the Simons had me a tad nervous. My former side are 9 points clear in the Premier League, and dominant. Looking all sorts of impressive in their all-white kits. Until we kicked their heads in on a rainy day in Bruges. It should have been 3-nil after 20 minutes. When they leveled, I was sure that they'd start to put up more of a fight and momentarily distraught at the chances we'd spurned. I need not have worried. We were relentless, filled with the righteous certainty and fearlessness you expect to see from a top side. We should have buried them by more. When Alonso hit our 5th in the 92nd minute, you couldn't restrain our joy. A consummate display. A clinic. Fair ****s to Leeds, they came to play in the 2nd leg. But, when Alonso struck on the counter in the 28th, it was over. Betsy and the lads at the Old Peacock were going to be in for a long night. Brugge ascendant. Leeds, looking like the aging hipster, all too aware of how ridiculous he looks and the judgmental looks of those around him. Onward we march. On this form, we can win it all. Edited May 17, 2017 by ManUtd1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ManUtd1 Posted May 17, 2017 Author Share Posted May 17, 2017 Quick glance at Europe...utter and complete carnage. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted May 17, 2017 Author Share Posted May 17, 2017 3 potentially-eligible teams left in the Champions League -- Tottenham, Rennes and Kyiv. The latter is quite the long shot, but the other 2 could easily make a run. It may depend on the draw. We draw Kyiv. Rennes will face United, while Tottenham have to navigate a tricky tie against Stade de Reims. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted May 17, 2017 Author Share Posted May 17, 2017 I was on a very strong horse tranquilizer today...wasn't waving hello to anybody. Except...maybe to a horse...? Club Brugge KV April 2050 Mini-Update Kyiv have no interest in playing football, in the first leg in Belgium. Playing a defensive 442 with DMs, the only question was whether we could break them down. We hit the woodwork twice in the first 45 minutes, close to breaking through but not quite there. 60 minutes in, we've got 28 shots...they haven't put a single shot on goal yet. Time to bring back Remko ter Avest, in his first full match back from injury. Let's see if the wily old legs can get something going. A spell of pass-and-move finds Alonso free in the box ... with a curled, early cross finding him to head home. 1-nil in the 83rd, when it should be so many more. Not satisfied, we press forward and are on the front foot...less than 90 seconds later, we're up 2-nil, this time Djalo finding Alonso for his 2nd of the match. Finally, we've broken through and will head to the Ukraine with the advantage. Dynamo came to play in the 2nd leg, going at us from the first whistle with an attacking 4231. We adjusted PM Branco di Libero to be more direct, and keep my fullbacks from launching too far forward. An even match until the 27th when Alonso buries one. 3-nil on aggregate, with the home side now needing to score 4. We've got one foot in the door lads...provided we don't get overconfident... Kyiv pull one back right before half...squeaky bum time. We drop to PM Lupo Incatenato, to shield the back line a bit better...and strangle the comeback in its crib. We're through to the semifinals, where anything can happen. United, Tottenham and Frankfurt are through. We'll face Tottenham. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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dukboy1058 Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 4 hours ago, ManUtd1 said: Some potential, there. I like it. This is a problem I always run in to with strikerless. Where would you train him to play? A SS? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted May 18, 2017 Author Share Posted May 18, 2017 I was on a very strong horse tranquilizer today...wasn't waving hello to anybody. Except...maybe to a horse...? Club Brugge KV May 2050 -- Champions League Semifinals These are the moments we live for, gentlemen. That make all the sweat and blood worth it. 90 minutes of fury. Tottenham's manager is my old charge, Paolo Postorino, from the Fiorentina days. That seems like another life, at times. He'll be ready for tonight. They start the first leg in Bruges in a 541 diamond with wingbacks, sitting deep. We're going to need to break them down. Another familiar face -- Adama Kone from Frankfurt, lines up at right wingback. Oh, yes. They'll be up for it. I instruct our fullbacks to pick their moments getting forward, and to not rely on a lengthy/deliberate buildup. Let's be more incisive. Tottenham look dangerous, but we strike first blood through -- who else -- Alonso, played in by Stojkovic. Time to see if the London side will come at us, or sit back and try to limit the damage. We go into the half up 1-nil, but they've smashed one off the post and look dangerous coming forward. Early in the 2nd half, Tottenham switch to an attacking 343...we counter by shifting to PM Lupo Incatenato, thus shielding the back line with defensive midfielders. A stalemate ensues. Until the 71st minute when, off a corner that Tottenham fail to clear, Alonso picks up a loose ball in the box and buries it!!! Two-nil in a nail-biting match! 20 minutes to play. Ilyas thunders a ball off the bar in the 82nd...that could have been 3. I'm honestly surprised the bar is still in one piece. We hold firm, and will take a two-goal advantage to London. My 2nd XI are killing us in the League, as Anderlecht draw level with 4 matches to play. Not good. But our Kiwi-led rivals are next...once we return from London. Tottenham line up in an attacking 343 from the outset. Hold on, lads. They're coming. But we're ready. A Spurs goal in the 15th minute spells trouble. Another in the 33rd means that our first leg advantage is gone. We've had a handful of chances, but Spurs are controlling. We need to shift the balance of the tie. But we cannot. A 53rd minute goal from Tottenham, and we appear to be crumbling. But, in the 55th, we intercept a pass and Allaoui marches forward...finding Stojkovic, WHO BURIES IT!!! Level on aggregate, ahead on away goals!!!! You can cut the tension with a knife. The Spurs support baying for blood, the away support barely able to watch. Neither daring to dream of the final at the Olympiastadion, while on the pitch the sides clash like heavyweight prizefighters hoping to land the final knockout punch. But neither side gives. As Brugge clear a desperate, dangerous cross, the referee has seen enough. That's time! Brugge are going to Berlin! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted May 18, 2017 Author Share Posted May 18, 2017 Whoa...Frankfurt overturn a first-leg deficit, meaning we'll face them in Berlin. My brain is melting. I'll play the match later tonight -- not for a few hours. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted May 18, 2017 Author Share Posted May 18, 2017 12 minutes ago, dukboy1058 said: This is a problem I always run in to with strikerless. Where would you train him to play? A SS? I'm absolutely training him as a shadow striker, with fingers crossed that I can get him to shine in that role. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted May 18, 2017 Author Share Posted May 18, 2017 I was on a very strong horse tranquilizer today...wasn't waving hello to anybody. Except...maybe to a horse...? Club Brugge KV 2050 Champions League Final -- Olympiastadion, Berlin The last time my boys faced off against Frankfurt, it was the fall of 2048. The Champions League Group Stage. We drew 2-2 away, and annihilated them 4-1 in Bruges. They'll be no pushover. There will be love and mutual respect, but no warm welcome. This time pays for all. 90 minutes away from banishing the ghosts of the past. We're far ahead of even my most optimistic schedule, to the point that if Ludwig tries to talk to me about winning the title, I fine him. He doesn't like that very much, but you have to respect the karmic balance desired by the Football Gods. The like nothing more than slapping down hubris. And Frankfurt will come prepared. They lost the Bundesliga title by 1 point this year, after a run of 4 straight. They want this trophy. We have to want it more. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted May 18, 2017 Author Share Posted May 18, 2017 Respect from the Frankfurt support as we take the field. We'll begin in PM Branco di Libero, with my fullbacks reigned in somewhat. Frankfurt will begin in a 4141. Our support are in good voice, with a tremendous tifo honoring the heroes of 1978 who defeated KuPS, Panathinaikos, Atletico and Juventus en route to the final against Bob Paisley, Kenny Dalglish and Liverpool. Chills run down Telleus' spine, turning to steely determination. Tired legs throughout his XI, Telleus knows that guts are what will see Brugge through the next 90 minutes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted May 18, 2017 Author Share Posted May 18, 2017 Nightmare start. Ortiz picks up a loose ball 20 yards from goal in the 2nd minute, and thunders it into the back of the net. We've got it all to do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted May 18, 2017 Author Share Posted May 18, 2017 20 minutes in, and we're quiet. Barely anything working. Some tweaks have been made, the only question being whether they will pay off. 30 minutes gone. It's been almost all one-way traffic, in favor of Ze Germans. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted May 18, 2017 Author Share Posted May 18, 2017 39th minute. Still nothing to show for our efforts. Ilic intercepts and lays off for Alonso, trying to launch a counter...as we move forward, he feeds Allaoui who returns the favor to the underlapping Alonso...he's got Stojkovic making a run... Works it wide to Blanco...who whips a ball to the near post... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted May 18, 2017 Author Share Posted May 18, 2017 Allaoui gathers and turns...at a tight angle...he buries it!!!! Gantenbein will be kicking himself for that! At the other end, Berezin's arms thrust in the air in triumph, knowing that this is the man who Frankfurt chose over him! Make no mistake, this is personal for the Russian! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted May 18, 2017 Author Share Posted May 18, 2017 Halftime. Brugge with a big goal, keeping them in the match. We need to assert ourselves, even as Frankfurt are looking to bring the game to us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted May 18, 2017 Author Share Posted May 18, 2017 Frankfurt are dominant at the start of the 2nd half. We drop to PM Lupo Incatenato, as we're in danger of being overrun. Two big saves from Berezin have kept us in the match. We clear to Stojkovic, who launches a Hollywood ball 40+ yards over the top to Alonso, who takes a touch... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted May 18, 2017 Author Share Posted May 18, 2017 AND BURIES IT!!! 2-1!!! AGAINST THE RUN OF PLAY!!! THE URUGUAYAN DOES IT!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted May 18, 2017 Author Share Posted May 18, 2017 More than an hour gone, and a stalemate has ensued. We're nullifying everything they're trying. But there's a lot of time left to play. The stadium is awash in angst. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted May 18, 2017 Author Share Posted May 18, 2017 66th minute, we've been soaking up pressure. Branco with some space on the right, looking to get forward at pace. Stojokovic...HE HAS OPTIONS... He takes a touch and spots Alonso making a run... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted May 18, 2017 Author Share Posted May 18, 2017 It's a footrace between Alonso and Buselic...Alonso gets to the ball, takes a touch to his favored left foot...Gantenbein has stayed on his line...WHAT IS HE THINKING?!?! Alonso fires...it sneaks under the Swiss keeper... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted May 18, 2017 Author Share Posted May 18, 2017 AND INTO THE BACK OF THE BILLOWING NET!!! WHAT A GLORIOUS SIGHT!!! 3-1 TO THE BELGIANS, IN A MATCH DOMINATED BY FRANKFURT!!! HOW MANY TIMES HAVE WE SEEN TELLEUS' MEN DO THIS?! THE UNDERDOG! THE CLUB SEARCHING FOR LOST GLORY, VANQUISHING THEIR FAVORED OPPONENTS?! MALMO! FIORENTINA! EVEN FRANKFURT, ONLY 3 SHORT YEARS AGO!!! TELLEUS' FORMER CHARGES ARE STUNNED, AS THEIR OWN SCRIPT HAS BEEN TURNED AGAINST THEM!!! THE FRANKFURT SUPPORT ARE BESIDE THEMSELVES! THEY'VE SEEN THIS MOVIE BEFORE, AND THEY DO NOT LIKE BEING ON THE RECEIVING END!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted May 18, 2017 Author Share Posted May 18, 2017 Frankfurt looking to get back into the match...Brugge intercept. Alonso plays it wide to Sanchez, who drops it to Ilic...who spots Stojkovic making a run into space behind the German back line!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted May 18, 2017 Author Share Posted May 18, 2017 He gathers the ball, but the Frankfurt defense close him down...clearing, but only for Brugge to recycle possession. Brugge are finding their rhythm! Some quick pass-and-move finds Stojkovic again in space behind the defense...Ziogas playing him onside... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted May 18, 2017 Author Share Posted May 18, 2017 He centers for Allaoui...who cracks it first time... WHAT A SAVE FROM GANTENBEIN TO DENY ALLAUOI WHAT WOULD HAVE BEEN THE MATCH-WINNING GOAL! POINT-BLANK RANGE! DENIED!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted May 18, 2017 Author Share Posted May 18, 2017 72nd minute. Tired legs. Subs are ready to come on. 85th minute...glory so close the Belgian support can taste it. Is there enough time for Frankfurt to make a push?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted May 18, 2017 Author Share Posted May 18, 2017 1 minute of extra time...surely, it's over?!?!! The Brugge support are wracked with anxiety, the Frankfurt support distraught...A LARGE, BALD MAN WEARING A BRUGGE REPLICA KIT AND LEEDS SCARF, HAS JUST FALLEN FROM THE UPPER TIER, LANDING JOYOUSLY AMONG OTHER BELGIAN SUPPORTERS...HE APPEARS TO BE JUST FINE, FOLKS! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd1 Posted May 18, 2017 Author Share Posted May 18, 2017 THAT'S IT!!! IT'S ALL OVER!!! CLUB BRUGGE ARE CHAMPIONS OF EUROPE!!! AGAINST ALL OF THE ODDS!!! TELLEUS' MEN HAVE DONE IT AGAIN!!! A COMMAND PERFORMANCE!!! A COUNTER-ATTACKING CLINIC FROM HIS ATTACKING TRIDENT!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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