Matthew Le God Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Fancy a challenge in FM09? Want a Championship side, one promotion away from the Premiership pot of gold? (tick) Want a team with little money so you have to use your management ability? (tick) Want a team with great youngsters you can bring through? (tick) Want a team with a great youth academy and training setup? (tick) Want a team with a large fan base, modern large stadium with ability to expand? (tick) Choose life, choose Southampton! Southampton F.C. Guide - Football Manager 2009 Club Information Background Name: Southampton Nickname: The Saints Founded: 1885 Home Kit: Red & white striped shirt, black shorts, red and white hooped socks Away Kit: Grey shirt, shorts and socks. All with red and white piping Rivals: Portsmouth Minor Rivals: Bournemouth Affiliations: Eastleigh, Exeter City, Quingdao Zhongneng Legends: Matthew Le Tissier, Gordan Strachan, Lawrie McMenemy Icons: Kevin Keegan, Michael Svensson, Glenn Cockerill, Mark Dennis, Nick Holmes, Tim Flowers, Wayne Bridge, Dave Jones, Peter Shilton, Kevin Moore, Mick Mills, Rod Wallace, Chris Marsden, Claus Lundekvam, Alan Shearer, Chris Nicholl, Jason Dodd, Francis Benali,Anti Niemi,Mark Wright,Marian Pahars, Jimmy Case Favoured Personnel: Andrew Surman, Matthew Oakley, Chris Baird, James Beattie, Gareth Bale, Theo Walcott Disliked Staff: Harry Redknapp, Milan Mandaric League: English Championship Media Prediction: 19th Team Captain: Michael Svensson Vice Captain: Chris Perry Finances Estimated Value: £14.75m Loan Debt: £19m (£190k/per month untill 2025) Balance: £2m Transfer Budget: £0 Remaining Wage Budget: £0 p/w Stadium and Training Ground: St. Mary’s, Southampton Capacity: 32,689 Expansion Capacity: 54,000 Season Ticket Holders: 9,500 Average Ticket Price: £26 Average Season Ticket Price: £470 Training ground: Staplewood Training Facilities: Top Training Facilities Youth Facilities: Excellent Youth Facilities + Youth Academy Staff Chairman: Rupert Lowe Director: Michael Wilde Director: Andrew Cowen Director: David Jones Head Coach: Jan Poortvliet Assistant Manager: Mark Wotte Coach: Dave Hockaday Goalkeeper Coach: Macolm Webster Fitness Coach: Nick Harvey Youth Coach: Stewart Henderson Youth Coach: Matthew Crocker Youth Coach: Terry Moore Youth Coach: David Puckett Physio: Mo Gimpel Physio: Andy Barr Physio: Chris Lovegrove Scout: Gavin Tait Scout: Scott McLachlan Squad Analysis Jan Poortvliet's Formation Goalkeeper Right Back Centre Back Centre Back Left Back Central Midfield Central Midfield Right Wing Attacking Midfield Left Wing Striker Poortvliet is a former Dutch international and played for the Netherlands in the 1978 World Cup final against Argentina. He likes to play "total football" in a 4231 formation. High tempo, quick passing football is the name of the game. Utilizing the full width of the pitch with wingers and attacking full backs. The two central midfielders are there to sit in front of the back four and break up attacks and start them for Saints. The front four positions all interchange throughout the game and the emphasis is very much on youth with good pace and movement. Goalkeepers Current number one keeper is Kelvin Davis with two young keepers; Polish under 21 international Bartosz Bialkowski and summer purchase from Tottenham Hotspur Tommy Forecast battling it out for the number two spot. Youngster to watch = Andrej Pernecky Left Backs Andrew Surman is the current incumbent of this postion in the Southampton side although naturally a midfield player Jan Poortvliet likes his fullbacks make forward runs and start moves. Rudolph Skacel has also played much of his career in forward positions but is also able to cover at left back. Youngster to watch = Joseph Mills Andrew Surman Right Backs Academy graduate Lloyd James has converted from his normal central midfield position to establish himself as the clubs first choice right back. England under 19 captain Jack Cork on loan from Chelsea can also cover for this position. Youngster to watch = Jamie Hatch Centre Backs After nearly four years without regular football due to a very serious knee injury, Michael Svensson has been made club captain. He is a natural leader and his determination to succeed in matches and return to the sport is reflected in his nickname “Killer”. Veteran Chris Perry also adds some much needed experience in a very young squad. Chelsea loanee Jack Cork and Wayne Thomas provide cover. Youngsters to watch = Oliver Lancashire and Aaran Racine Central Midfielders Possible signing of the season was French youth international Morgan Schneiderlin comfortable on the ball he like to sit in front of the defense and break out quickly. His central midfield partner is terrier like Simon Gillett who covers every blade of grass to break down opposition attacks and start his own. Providing cover is experienced former Plymouth Argyle captain Paul Wotton and much derided Anthony Pulis. Morgan Schneiderlin Left Wingers Summer free transfer signing Lee Holmes has started to reinvigorate his career which had stalled at Derby County and has claimed the left wing role. Experieced Rudolph Skacel and Andrew Surman can also play in this role but are needed in the left back slot. Youngster to watch = Jamie White Right Wingers There is a lot of competition for this place in the Saints team. Nathan Dyer and his explosive speed can be a very useful asset. Strikers Bradley Wright-Phillips and David McGoldrick can also be used in this role and interchange with the other attacking positions. Youngster to watch = Jake Thomson Jake Thomson Attacking Midfielders Adam Lallana broke into the first team and the end of last season and has since made the position just off the striker his own. A naturally gifted player he has excellent technique both in distributing the ball and running at defenders. Romain Gasmi on loan from RC Strasborg was once dubbed “the next Zidane” by coach Jean Pierre-Papin and is there to provide competition for this position. David McGoldrick can also cover for this position if needed. Strikers Last seasons top scorer Stern John would be the obvious choice for the strikers role. However academy graduate David McGoldrick or loanee from Tottenham Thomas Pekhart may suit the style better. Bradley Wright-Phillips is also a possibility for a starting role in this postion. Youngster to watch = Matthew Paterson My tips for success with Southampton Give Poortvliet's 4231 formation a try. The players in the squad suit it. Due to lack of finance make good use of the young players already at the club from the strong youth academy. Try to loan quality young players from the Premiership in problem positions such as the full back area. Make a 2/3 year plan for a promotion push, it will be hard to do in the first year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig_R.U.F.C Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Brilliant thread here! It's making me look to forward to playing as Southampton sometime in the demo when i have been other teams but yeah i am defo going to do it. Well done! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest roberto922 Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 GPTG Forum?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arsenal_2111 Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 GPTG Forum?! Yes? Shame it's put early again, seems the Portsmouth thread has started a bad trend.... Good thread though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest roberto922 Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Why on gods green earth did I think this was on PC/Mac :o Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted October 31, 2008 Author Share Posted October 31, 2008 Yes?Shame it's put early again, seems the Portsmouth thread has started a bad trend.... Good thread though. Thanks Why is it a bad trend, it is only 36 hours before the demo thus gives people an idea about who to manager first on the demo? Anyway lets not discuss that and just use it for Southampton FM chat Both this and the Portsmouth thread are by the researcher of the team and so give a useful insight into the clubs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeCOYR Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 First of all congratulations! What a great opening post. As you can you see and probaly know im a Southampton supporter. I can see this thread is going to be a great help to alot of people. (y) One little thing. Stern John and Nathan Dyer are not at the club, and we have got Jordan Robertson and Ryan Smith on loan since then. Also we got Alex Pearce on loan from Reading. Otherwise quality! Never let this thread die! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted October 31, 2008 Author Share Posted October 31, 2008 First of all congratulations! What a great opening post.As you can you see and probaly know im a Southampton supporter. I can see this thread is going to be a great help to alot of people. (y) One little thing. Stern John and Nathan Dyer are not at the club, and we have got Jordan Robertson and Ryan Smith on loan since then. Also we got Alex Pearce on loan from Reading. Otherwise quality! Never let this thread die! Thanks, I hope Saints fans and neutrals do keep this thread going this year! Stern John and Nathan Dyer will be at Saints and Jordan Robertson, Alex Pearce and Ryan Smith won't in FM09. Football Manager never includes short term loans made after the transfer deadline in August. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeCOYR Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Oh ok sorry about that. I shall just edit them out. Wel done again! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig_R.U.F.C Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Well i know for a fact i willbe having a go at this on the demo and on the proper game.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeCOYR Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Possible transfer targets Alan Maybury RB (Free Transfer) Stephen Carr RB (Free Transfer) Ian Harte LB (Free Transfer) Celestine Babayaro LB (Free Transfer) Quinton Fortune LB (Free Transfer) Philippe Christanval CB (Free Transfer) Seth Johnson DM (Free Transfer) Kiki Musampa AML (Free Transfer) Thats all i cant think of. You will have to sell some players in order to fund the wages for these players. Hope this helps. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig_R.U.F.C Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 They might be some more mint freebies? I'm sure they'll be a few young ones again. We'll see.. And i cant wait. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeCOYR Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 This thread will help>>>>>>>> http://community.sigames.com/showthread.php?t=53212 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted October 31, 2008 Author Share Posted October 31, 2008 Loaning Premiership youngsters will be a good tactic to use aswell as the freebies Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeCOYR Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Loaning Premiership youngsters will be a good tactic to use aswell as the freebies Definitely. Look through the Premiership reserves aswell for some older players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeCOYR Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Yes?Shame it's put early again, seems the Portsmouth thread has started a bad trend.... Good thread though. Pompey always start bad trends. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeCOYR Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 What about Jason Euell you havent mentioned him in your opening post MLG?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arsenal_2111 Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Pompey always start bad trends. What was the need... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purefun Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Best opening post i've seen ever. Well done but still too early mate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arsenal_2111 Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Oh yeah, as you're the Saints researcher, can you tell us who the best players are this year? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJKF1 Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Portsmouth all the way. Theres only 1 team in Hampshire. FA Cup Holders 1939,1940,1941,1042,1943,1944,1945,2008 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jams1234 Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Yeah, great opening post. But these Southampton vs. Portsmouth posts are getting annoying. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscoStu94 Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Portsmouth all the way. Theres only 1 team in Hampshire. FA Cup Holders 1939,1940,1941,1042,1943,1944,1945,2008 Stop now, go to the Football Forum for this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest roberto922 Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Portsmouth all the way. Theres only 1 team in Hampshire. FA Cup Holders 1939,1940,1941,1042,1943,1944,1945,2008 One last comment, you call that a history? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeCOYR Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Portsmouth all the way. Theres only 1 team in Hampshire. FA Cup Holders 1939,1940,1941,1042,1943,1944,1945,2008 Do we have to start this argument? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeCOYR Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Oh yeah, as you're the Saints researcher, can you tell us who the best players are this year? Yeah please tell us. I think it will be either Lallana or Surman. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeCOYR Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Best opening post i've seen ever. Well done but still too early mate. I agree best opening post ive ever seen. Dont agree that its too early though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AETOS Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Southampton is a very good challenge. Will play them as 3rd team in FM09. The SAINTS are coming... The SAINTS are coming... The SAINTS are coming... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
manu legend Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Fantastic opening post. Hopefully all the threads will have as much detail as this one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Standard liege! Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 This is great ,cant wait to start a season with them! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeCOYR Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 MLG can you tell us a bit about the squad and players please? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lfc7 Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 What a great thread one of the best ive ever seen well done Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted November 2, 2008 Author Share Posted November 2, 2008 Back, unlocked and thread ready to go! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeCOYR Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 After looking at the squad there is one area that clearly needs strengthening; the defence. Svennsson is good but is injury prone and always has low condition. The full back positions are weak i recomend you get some players in. Insua, Babayro, Trabelsi and Carr are good players on either on loan or free. I sold BWP to generate some funds. Try and get an affilite team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam =D Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 It's a decent starting post, nearly as good as the Liverpool one Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted November 2, 2008 Author Share Posted November 2, 2008 I think the Liverpool one owes alot to this one Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_G_32201 Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 i think i may start my championship career at southampton. good thread Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeCOYR Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 i think i may start my championship career at southampton. good thread Loads of people are playing as Saints now thanks to this thread Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted November 2, 2008 Author Share Posted November 2, 2008 You can edit your posts after you have made them! No need to keep posting 5 times. Also there is a preview button so you can see how it will turn out before you post. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted November 2, 2008 Author Share Posted November 2, 2008 Is that what you wanted George? Here is the screenshot you tried earlier. In order to do that... 1) Right click on the image in imageshack 2) Goto properties 3) Copy the URL/address 4) Then when making a post type You may also find this helpful http://80.64.58.203/misc.php?do=bbcode P.S. edit those posts above to tidy the thread up Maybe put some screenshots of your Saints game in and pratice with the BB code. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeCOYR Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Here is my current squad. The players selected are my strongest starting 11 (I think). I am planning on selling Bradley Wright Phillips and Anthony Pulis. Can you tell me what my strongest line up is and areas i need to strengthen please. Thanks for the help MLG Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terras-FM Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Gotta give it to you this is probabily the best thread in the forum i will be starting a game with the mighty saints GREAT THREAD Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt SFC Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Great first post I think the full back positions are fine. Surman and Skacel both do well at left back and James, Cork, and Thomas can play at right back. For me the weakest areas are CB and ST. Anyone else find that they were offered the same budget regardless of whether they chose to win the league or attempt to avoid relegation? So far i've tried three formations standard 4-4-2, 4-4-1-1, and 4-2-3-1 which has proved quite successful. This being with two centre mids and AMC, AML, AMR. I may hold off playing properly untill a few of the faults have been sorted out, mainly injuries and own goals. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terras-FM Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 I think the first thing is to get rid of all the high earners i just hate high earnres Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terras-FM Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Kelvin Davis is solid in goal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeCOYR Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Great first postI think the full back positions are fine. Surman and Skacel both do well at left back and James, Cork, and Thomas can play at right back. For me the weakest areas are CB and ST. Anyone else find that they were offered the same budget regardless of whether they chose to win the league or attempt to avoid relegation? So far i've tried three formations standard 4-4-2, 4-4-1-1, and 4-2-3-1 which has proved quite successful. This being with two centre mids and AMC, AML, AMR. I may hold off playing properly untill a few of the faults have been sorted out, mainly injuries and own goals. Yeah i think 4-2-3-1 works well. See i disagree with the full back postions. Surman and Skacel cant tackle. James is pretty poor and Thomas a centre back he has no pace and cant cross. (Im using Cork in CM). Are you playing 4-2-3-1 with DM's or CM's MattSFC? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt SFC Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 I think the first thing is to get rid of all the high earners i just hate high earnres Stern John, Jason Euell, Rudi Skacel, Bradley Wright-Phillips, Andrew Surman, Kelvin Davis are the highest earners. If you are looking to reduce the wage budget Wright-Phillips should be the first to go. Another player that you could let go is Chris Perry, 4k a week, considering he is not good enough to get into the first team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeCOYR Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Stern John, Jason Euell, Rudi Skacel, Bradley Wright-Phillips, Andrew Surman, Kelvin Davis are the highest earners. If you are looking to reduce the wage budget Wright-Phillips should be the first to go. Another player that you could let go is Chris Perry, 4k a week, considering he is not good enough to get into the first team. Yeah BWP should be sold he is on 8K a week. Perry could be sold and be replaced with Philippe Christanval. Matt answer my question up there please Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt SFC Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Yeah i think 4-2-3-1 works well. See i disagree with the full back postions. Surman and Skacel cant tackle. James is pretty poor and Thomas a centre back he has no pace and cant cross. (Im using Cork in CM).Are you playing 4-2-3-1 with DM's or CM's MattSFC? I agree in real life they do not makes good full backs, however in the game they seem to be doing a good job. They may not do as well against some of the better attackers in the league though. I'm playing with two CM's. All my midfielders have arrows going forward, as do my full backs. My centre backs have arrows going backwards. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeCOYR Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 I agree in real life they do not makes good full backs, however in the game they seem to be doing a good job. They may not do as well against some of the better attackers in the league though.I'm playing with two CM's. All my midfielders have arrows going forward, as do my full backs. My centre backs have arrows going backwards. Some good full backs on frees are Hatem Trabelsi Stephen Carr Celestine Babyaro I play with two DM's might change it to CM's though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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