Loath Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 I would just like to know, how many of you, particularly those from smaller towns, play with your hometown team? I myself have found it oddly hmm... pleasing to play with my hometown team, RoPS, which, as beloved as is to me, couldn't really play themselves out of a wetpaper bag. Of course this has more to do with stupid local politics and idiotic football officials in Finland, but that's beside the point. The point is, they're not the greatest team, their finances suck and it pretty to get anywhere with them, but I play with them just because they are my hometown team. How many of you also do this and how has it been for you? P.s. For those in the story room, I bothered first with, I'm terribly sorry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
moley Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 I start with United then when I get more used to the game, find some good players to sign for cheap then I'll work my way down and play as my more local teams being Reading and Aldershot Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robi_ts Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 i tend to have one save on each version with York, but it gets a bit boring as they're poo!! normally sell their entire team, bring in a load of foreigners, get promoted, move to bigger club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weller1980 Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 I sometimes like to play as Rushden & Diamonds they used to be my local team before I moved away. FM07 i managed to get them to Prem after about 11 seasons FM08 I really struggled and only managed League 1 FM08 seemed alot tougher.... I prefer the challange though! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kroshot Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 i`m playing as my hometown team birmingham.i`m 10 seasons in and have won a few trophies in the last few seasons including 3 premiership titles ,3 league cups,2 fa cups,2 champions league`s,2european super cups,and 1 world club championship Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nerner Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 I always take bristol city. I have won 4 prem titles in a row with them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlHighfield Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 Yes i am Middlesbrough! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
YesYesOhYay Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 i always do bolton files, cos its the team i support, but at some pint i always go local and do southampton or eastliegh. will do afc totton when they get to bss Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark.e.t Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 yeh i always start with burton albion, my home town of burton on trents football team. try to do my best with them before moving onwards and upwards Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nerner Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 After i get bored of Bristol City, I always go for AFC Wimbledon, as they need help to get back where they once belonged. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
william-wallace Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 Yes im played with Vitoria Guimaraes and i was chmapion two times 2 cups two super cups it was fun you know cause i am a member of the club since i am a little boy i wish you all a good sunday;) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerhgrrrrrr Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 I would just like to know, how many of you, particularly those from smaller towns, play with your hometown team?I myself have found it oddly hmm... pleasing to play with my hometown team, RoPS, which, as beloved as is to me, couldn't really play themselves out of a wetpaper bag. Of course this has more to do with stupid local politics and idiotic football officials in Finland, but that's beside the point. The point is, they're not the greatest team, their finances suck and it pretty to get anywhere with them, but I play with them just because they are my hometown team. How many of you also do this and how has it been for you? P.s. For those in the story room, I bothered first with, I'm terribly sorry. Generally I dont like being them or my fave club (thats Bournemouth / Man City respectively). This year I may try both for different reasons. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Aja Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 My home town team would be Chimney Corner in N.I No I am not playing as them. This is because i actually like to enjoy playing FM, and I'm not a masochist. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FGR3176 Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 i am i playing with forest green rovers, i normally get them into the next division with two years, its easy to get them promoted!! just nick all the u 18's from the premiership, then next year you can sell them for like 250 k! but i normally get bored after 3 seasons. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlesbeams Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 Yes i amMiddlesbrough! my hometown team arent good enough to be on FM haha, although when i lived in Marske, i remember seeing them on it a few times, but just the odd occasion, so i use the next town and my supported team, Middlesbrough like CarlHighfield never actually had a longterm game with them though, something to try in 09 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
feedthegoat Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 I can't play as my home town team as they aren't playable in the game , not that I would anyway. My local league team is Southend United, of whom I support, I very rarely play as them, as I absolutely hate it when I struggle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terras-FM Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 Im always Weymouth Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCIAG Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 My hometown team is Reading, so it's not difficult to play as them Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Right Hand Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 I usually play as a local team. My hometown team is several divisions below what is represented on FM but I play as another local team. Sometimes as Berwick Rangers in Scotland, probably start as Blyth Spartans on FM09 (which is the geographically closest team I can use) and I also now have the chance to play as Gateshead. But I always like a lower league team - I never feel the need to start as Newcastle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harryseaess Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 I always start every new FM with the team I support (Man Utd), but I can't play as my local team because they arn't in the game . My hometown team is Warrington Town and they are not even in the Blue Square North lol. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssestig Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 i am crewe so yes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSlav Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 My home town is Sydney and I don't really want to play Sydney FC. I follow Man City in the EPL so I play them! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celtic_1967 Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 no, i'm Celtic (my team - my Dad is from Glasgow), I'm from Manchester. Wouldn't ever be Man United as I have always hated them, don't mind City, but don't really have any interest in them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
crouchaldinho Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 St. Albans City for me - I usually have a game managing the mighty Saints as they are my local club. I always start at the very bottom and so, if I am playing in England, I tend to start my managerial career at Clarence Park. I was born in Hitchin and so, on rare occasions, I have been known to manage the Canaries if they get promoted up after the 1st season. Also, sometimes I manage a club in another country and usually pick clubs from places that I have visited. However, I find it most satisfying to take St. Albans City into the football league! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
roooonaldooo Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 i do occasionally give my home team 'harrogate' a try never really got far but ATM i am with harrogate. At the top of the north conference with getting leeds united as my parent club to help me get to the top! Its really just a game to pass the time till FM 09 comes out Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ET-Taylor Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 Come on the Dons Why would i not be them Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike7077 Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 My hometown team would be Formby, who play about five or six levels below what's playable in the English leagues on FM. So the answer is no. The closest playable team to me is Southport, who are also my second team. But I'm not managing them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cityull Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 yep as always..Hull city all the way! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braenn Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 I play as my supported team, Everton most of the time. But when I want to play more LLM, I play my local team, St. Patrick's Athletic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insert_Goal_Here Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 I can't play as my home town team as I was born in beverley. But i now reside in York Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy38 Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 Worthing will never be available, but the only game I've played as Brighton and Hove Albion for my first play was This Is Football 2003. I support Manchester United also and used to choose them, but in FM 06 and 07 they are pretty poor...or maybe that's just me...so I start unemployed. I've played as Brighton in CM 01/02 (where they have no money, ugh) for a short time, but I did play as them in CM 93/94 and got them promoted all the way to the Premiership. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOriginalJez Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 The only time I don't play as York (or at least start my career as york) is on the demo when I'll play as United just to get a feel. I like to take York as far as possible before going elsewhere...and the elsewhere depends on who wants me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
petauk74 Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 i used to start with clyde. In one game done really well getting them into SPL and in top six finish as well but money constraints and the Old Firm or Champonship sides kept stealing my best players made it hell. So took the offer to goto celtic and they struggled after that Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
warkill Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 Oh I live in Singapore and to travel from one end to the other take at most hours, but I managed a team Sengkang Ponggol FC before. It is about a 10 minutes walk away from my house! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
torsportsfan Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 I will for sure, not right away though, but I will definately manage Toronto Fc, especially with all the MLS improvments SI has done Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valar Morghulis Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 I always start unemployed, but with Plymouth (my place of birth) or Brighton (my hometown) as favourites. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FM BEAR Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 My home town team would be Chimney Corner in N.INo I am not playing as them. This is because i actually like to enjoy playing FM, and I'm not a masochist. I have a save going withthem just now. In my third season. Man are they *****. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 Yes but I usually get bored playing with Bayern fairly quickly. At least i did in FM08. I hope i can stick to a save with Bayern longer on 09. This is why i play with my other hometown club 1860 sometimes despite them being our rivals at least they are more of a challenge ingame. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serj Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 I can't play as my local team, but I have chosen them as my favourite club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl87 Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 Nah I don't think I'm good enough for LLM, I always just start with Newcastle United. Occasionally, I start unemployed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grec Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 I have never played a game with AZ. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoff7 Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 yes i usually play a few seasons as oldham Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B. Stinson Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 Even if I had one, I wouldn't use them. I always go with career games; Starting unemployed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hullcitytigers Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 I always start with my hometown team, and this season won't be any different, even though I prefer not to start in the Premiership. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter-evo Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 I have a save with Birmingham but rarely carry it on I always go with carrer games; Starting unemployed! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomHAVFC Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 I would but Sutton Town are crap lol. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arsenal_2111 Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 Yeah, I'm in season 9 of my game with my home team, a team which I made in the database as they are so bad they werent even in the game... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dregganor Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 My hometown team is, unfortunately, FC Dallas of the MLS. And I hate the MLS.. so I don't play my hometown team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerChris Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 Yeah i do, managing the Mighty Tigers! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
crouchaldinho Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 My hometown team is, unfortunately, FC Dallas of the MLS. And I hate the MLS.. so I don't play my hometown team. Why do you hate the MLS Dregganor ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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