Jimmy Valentino Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Evon: I never thought of Criscito as an MCd, he looks like he'd be perfect there. I have enough for that position though so he'll stay as a defensive DL for me, I usually play him when I don't want Evra running up into the opposition's box. As for Wilshere, he can be brilliant, here's my 19 yr old Wilshere: And this is Man City's current team, wierd formation but shows their quality. I am playing them away before January's end and I have to admit, I'm pretty scared of the result. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott08 Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 That Man City team is crazy... Kaka and Messi ! How are they peforming? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Valentino Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Well Pato is 1 goal in 2 games 7.60 Kaka - 2 games - 7.45 Messi - 2 games - 2 goals - 7.65 Robinho and Rosina are also very good performers for them. Who'd of though Arshavin and Rafael van der Vaart not being able to get into the City team! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
manu legend Posted January 5, 2009 Author Share Posted January 5, 2009 Evon: I never thought of Criscito as an MCd, he looks like he'd be perfect there. I have enough for that position though so he'll stay as a defensive DL for me, I usually play him when I don't want Evra running up into the opposition's box.As for Wilshere, he can be brilliant, here's my 19 yr old Wilshere: And this is Man City's current team, wierd formation but shows their quality. I am playing them away before January's end and I have to admit, I'm pretty scared of the result. Wilshere looks like he is coming along nicely Jimmy. And at that City side. It is fb. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_edge88 Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 I'm in 15/16 loan debt of £540 and have a constant battle every season with arsenal and city, chelsea and liverpool are nowhere to be seen! I am the 2nd richest club in the world, £150m for transfers and £2m for wages Squad- Ochoa/Asenjo Santone Vidic/sakho Al-Multairi Evra/ De Wit Nani/messi ronaldo/walcott camucho/carrick anderson/ekici rooney/balotelli tevez/toussaint I havent spent masses of money except messi (41m) total spent (176m) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pele10 Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 A star is born Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pele10 Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 not to bad a start Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
reillyg Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Do younger players grow? Like Wilshere starts at 16 and us quite short but IRL he will probably grow a couple of inches does the happen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Valentino Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Do younger players grow?Like Wilshere starts at 16 and us quite short but IRL he will probably grow a couple of inches does the happen. I've never seen it happen, but it doesn't matter anyway, it doesn't make a difference on the game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dav_58 Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Has anyone sold Nani at all during their game or does anyone know if he grows into a top player? Its just that i'm in my first season and have just reached the Jan transfer window.......Chelski came along with a £12mil offer for Nani. I'd no plans to sell him so just whacked a £30mil price tag on his head to scare Chelski away.....it worked a treat. Now though Arsenal have come sniffing around with a £15mil bid, i said no and but to my surprise Arsene and his young gunners came back with a £30 mil cash offer!!! Nani's not a regular for me...... been rotating with Ronaldo, Giggs, Tosic & Arshavin!! I dont know what to do!!? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pele10 Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Nani is a legend on my game mate, i would only sell to cash in on him, when he's 30 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott08 Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Nani is awesome for me. He won the european midfield of the year award in my second season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dav_58 Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Cheers guys thats all i needed to hear!! Also how are people getting on with Berba? I cant find a settled position for him, he's scoring on average every 3/4games but is assisting on a regular basis.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
reillyg Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Nani won Champions League player of the season for me in 2nd season. Have had 30 mill bids but rejected. He is first choice I have Di Maria and Witsel as back up and Balotelli. Berba is 3rd choice for mr behind the Ugly ones. Does a good job though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott08 Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Cheers guys thats all i needed to hear!! Also how are people getting on with Berba? I cant find a settled position for him, he's scoring on average every 3/4games but is assisting on a regular basis.... Berbatov does really well if you employ a system that fits him and give him very specific instructions, in the second season he scored 24 goals in 33 games for me.. that was after a lot of trial and improvement in the first season though, but then i changed system and he just didnt fit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dav_58 Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 right i'll start having a bit of play with his instructions in a few less profile games...........he did just pop a double in against Hull so he obviously knows i've been talking about him! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pele10 Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 quick question .... Rooney is getting on a bit at the age of 30 (still class) but do i cash in or keep him? i've got loads of younger players to take his place Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott08 Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 You can't sell him.. that would be like selling Giggs, Scholes or Nev at the start of the first season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rberbe2002 Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Jimmy, City won the league in my second season.. they were incredible. Finished with 90+ points. Not doing so well this season though, 5th at the end of Jan. They have players like Srna, Hamsik, Montolivio, Zhirkov, Tymoschuk, Kuzmanovic, A.Sanchez, etc. Crazy money although the signings they've made in your game are pretty scary !!And reilly, i got Moniz. He has low adaptability but his other stats are awesome, more than make up for it. Meulensteen didnt want the job when i offered it to him. Meulensteen has got this (which i think is pretty good) Attacking 16 Technical 19 Working with Youngsters 19 Adaptability 19 Determination 16 Judging Potential 20 Discipline 18 Motivatin 16 Tactical Knowledge 18 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rberbe2002 Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 awesome gk.. im not 100% sure but his stats for last year was something likeplayed 57 conceeded 21 clean sheets 38 i will double check when i get home played 68 conceeded 28 clean sheets 48 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
reillyg Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Yeah by that time he must be a proper legend over 10 years at the club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pele10 Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 yeah that's what i thought i've got giggs scholes nev vds as coaches Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rberbe2002 Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Christ, they have been 2nd, and 3rd on mine but are 8th half way through 3rd season.They have Zhirkov, Gago, Hamsik, Srna thats about it and Afro man (Fellaini) they have brought on my game. Season 1 start Carrick 35 Fletcher 25 Foster 17 Hargreaves 33 Season 1 Jan Berbatov 40 Zhirkov 12.5 Castillo 10 Cahill 21 Palacio 25.5 Lescott 14 Jonhsen 14.5 Total 248 Season 2 Start moutinho 25 veloso 25 Chygrnskyi 20 Owen 25 Gomez 36 Corluka 22.5 Total 154 loads of players.. I sold them most of them. Why? cause I wanted to and didnt want the players and could get the money so did. most of them dont even play. hahaha Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Valentino Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Gonna try and make Scholesy my Ass Man when he retires, hes from my home town Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rberbe2002 Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 You can't sell him.. that would be like selling Giggs, Scholes or Nev at the start of the first season you cant sell them at the start. no one wants them Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott08 Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 I doubt they'd be interested in leaving tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott08 Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Going to have a massive selection dilemna next season (fourth). All my youngsters are really pushing through, even D.Gibsons looking good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rberbe2002 Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Going to have a massive selection dilemna next season (fourth). All my youngsters are really pushing through, even D.Gibsons looking good. i sold him at the start of my 2nd season to aston villa. 15m over 24 months. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
2BitCharlie Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Out of interest does anyone ever seem to win the 2nd ball from rebounds off the woodwork or keeper saves ?? Ive had loads of rebounds etc but cant actually remember ever getting the 2nd ball Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
reillyg Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Thought Scholsey wasnt going to be a coach. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
2BitCharlie Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 wow just took me penalties in the fa cup 4th round replay to knock city out, thought they were going to do me but Asenjo saved 3 Penalties Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pele10 Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 scholes is a coach for me but nowhere near good enough for an ass man Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
reillyg Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 What year do VDS, Giggs, Nev, Scholes retire for you VDS and Giggs are retiring in summer 2011 as I don't play them. But no news on the other 2. Nev is a regular still and Scholes plays 20% of games and is my super sub. He is great at it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Valentino Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Season 3 (2010/11) - Manchester United - January Update Part 1/2 Form Well, the only cup I am out of so far is the Carling Cup, I got dumped by Chelsea in the 4th round. The disappointing thing about that was that it was van Basten's first game as Chelsea manager and he got one up over me in a crap game which should of gone my way if I am honest. Overall I am quite disappointed in my overall form, I haven't had many injuries except Santa Cruz has had a couple of month long injuries and short term injuries to key players such as Anderson, Rooney and Aguero. Nothing enough for an excuse for my league position. Also another disappointing result was only drawing to Sheffield United at home in the 4th round of the FA Cup, we dominated the game to an extreme extent but just couldn't hit the back of the net. Not much to comment on the Champions League though, qualified first from my group of CSKA Moscow, Galatasaray and Valencia and drew Marseille in the first KO round. There are some big ties in that competition though including Juventus vs Barcelona, Valencia vs Lyon, AC Milan vs Tottenham and Inter vs Real Madrid, which should be interesting. Premier League Standings Players I have two young players in the form of Guiseppe Di Iorio and Jack Wilshere who have improved fantastically over the half season, just wanted to show you guys their progress. Di Iorio has gone a long way to pushing Neville out of the starting line up, I think next season he will be my first choice right back as Rafael just isn't keeping up with him. Jack Wilshere has impressed me this season, he has improved greatly and isn't too far from challenging Anderson for his starting place in the first team, though he isn't quite there yet as Anderson is fantastic. Could do with upping his average match rating, but that should cme as he matures and becomes a little bit more consistant. Deffinately a very promising future for him in both the Manchester United and England Squads. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Valentino Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Part 2/2 Transfer Market Well to be honest with you I have very little to say about my dealings in the transfer market as I have only had one target whom rejected me. Nevertheless it has been a busy transfer month for the blue half of Manchester which is worth mentioning. Having signed an amazing trio of Pato, Messi and Kaka, they seem to have screwed themselves over, giving teams, namely Barcelona, enough cash to raid their squad. Alot of those players weren't playing regularly anyhow but they lost very valuable players in Palombo, Rosina and Micah Richards. Still I would still say that they have a fantastic chance of achieving a top 4 finish which such a great squad, especially with Chelsea and Liverpool dropping off of the pace a little bit, I think they mainly just have to fend off Sunderland, Spurs and Everton. Target As previously stated I only had one target, a regen whom I discovered when he sank my Sweden team in the ECQ's by scoring 4 goals in a 6-3 thriller vs Holland. I really am not sure how my scouts missed such a gem, he is perfect for my tactic with or without Santa Cruz. van Kallen: I would already say he is one of the best strikers on my save, he is fantastic as both a target man or a fast striker. My one worry is that my squad is shying away from its English spine a little bit too much, especially with Neville close to retirement and Ferdinand aging a little bit now. I guess I am going to have to find some areas I can bolster with a couple of Englishmen. Targets/Thoughts Well I think my form has been disgraceful, I keep dropping points at stupid places and conceding some bad goals in the latter stages of games or with really terrible mistakes from some defenders. I really need to improve this or get my strikers back on top form so I can kill off games better. This is my main goal as the way I am playing I'm not going to win any competitions. Aslong as I can get my team back on track I still think I can win the Premiership comfortably as I am still in touching distance of Arsenal and Everton and Tottenham don't really look like they'll embark on a real title challenge, though I could be wrong there. Having won the Champion's League twice already, I wouldn't be too bothered if it slipped away from me this year, as long as I reach the latter stages atleast, if I win the FA Cup, its the only major English trophy thats evaded me, losing in the World Cup final was worse than losing in the FA Cup final though, I have to admit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
2BitCharlie Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 De Lorio looks a quality signing. Presently i have Rafael and Chretien fighting over right back and both seem to be doing well. Have to admit ive not won the fa cup yet either :o lost one final to Arsenal and also Chelsea Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zordan Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Getting ready for my third season in charge of Manchester United. The 09/10 season was a successful one, managed to win every competition we entered. Had insanely tense games during the season though, when I think about it, it reminds me of the treble season in 99 with several late comebacks after seemingly being death and buried. an example of this being the champions league semifinale against Arsenal. Managed to get 2-2 at the emirates in the first game thanks to a last gasp equalizer from vucinic after playing 85 minutes 10 men since Vidic got send off in the 3th minute. in the second leg at OT. Arsenal came blitzing out and went 3-0 up within the first 18minutes, a second half hattrick from the super signing Huntelaar (6million arrived in january after being transfer listed by request) and 2 injury time goals by the monster vucinic won me the tie and a date with Bayern Münich in the finale. The Premier league was never really in danger, the only team who could keep me abit on my toes was arsenal but thanks to a obscure defense, they drew to many stupid games. I have to mention Adebayor and Walcott have been absolut monsters for them this season adebayor scoring an incredible 52 goals in 46 appearances and walcott 26 goals and 33 assists in 41 games as a winger. At the start of the season I was afraid all my new purchases would need alot of settling time, but boy was I wrong. Moutinho and Veloso took the premier league with storm, they reminded me off Scholes and Keane in their prime, they where class. Vucinic and Balotelli both signings of the season expecially vucinic who ended up scoring 42 goals for me eventhough he had a 3month injury during the season. Thanks to these players class and quick adaptability I managed to go unbeaten in all competitions untill the 37th League game where I lost 3-2 to Liverpool at Anfield. Reina had the game of his life with a rating of 9,2 despite letting in 2 goals. Liverpool scored their 3 goals within the first 12 minutes of the game, at that point I feared the worst but a quick tactic change changed all of that we started to dominate Liverpool and when Reina didnt save our shots the woodwork was in the way. Rooney started the scoring in 79th minute after a brilliant buildup involved the whole team, vidic then scored in the 82th minute on a well struck corner by balotelli, and in the 94th minute vucinic was slaughtered by Carragher in the area and the ref gave us a pen, up steps ronaldo and hammers it over the bar... Frustrating. we ended the match having 42 shots on goal 31 on target liverpool having 4 on goal 3 on target possession 72% 28% to us. On the transfer front: Ive identified two amazing regens both central midfielders (1 a fabregas type and the other a gerrard type) my dilemma is I allready have a good young midfield, but can get these two for 8m and 12m and their stats is allready pretty identical with the named comparisons. So I either have to sell 2 of my midfielders to make room for these 2 or let another club snatch them up, since they want first team football. Atm. i have Moutinho, Veloso, Camacho, Anderson and nuri Sahin fighting for the 2 spots Ive also bought Maicon for 22m and Marcelo for 17m since neither rafael or fabio have developed well despite getting around 30 matches for the first team last season. Decided to sell Nani to Inter for 45m plus 15m after 10 international games since hes been very injury prone for me sofar so decided to cash in on him and go for Walcott Transfers in: Tomas Torres (amazing regen D RLC) 4,2M Maicon 22M Marcelo 17M Federico Laurito 14,25M plus 7,5M after 50 League goals Deals agreed for Ariel Veron ( amazing fabregas like regen) 12M Tony Lopez (amazing gerrard like regen) 8M still negotiating for Walcott Transfers out Owen 13,5M Nani 60M in total still have to decide what to do on the midfield situation. Team for the 10/11 season Akinfeev/Asenjo Maicon/Santon/Torres - Ferdinand/Evans/Torres - Vidic/Sakho/Torres - Evra/Marcelo/Torres Moutinho/Anderson/Sahin/Veron? - Veloso/Camacho/Sahin/Lopez? Ronaldo/Higuain/Walcott? - Aastrup(regen)/Rooney/Tevez - Vucinic/Balotelli/Walcott? Huntelaar/Laurito/Vucinic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawKam Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Can we have a S.S of the amazing regens please? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zordan Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Sure, Just gonna find a place to upload pics Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bboyallright Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Zordan,I haven't thought that Huntelaar could become super like yours. I bought him on free transfer , but after one season i sold him for 14M Euro. I was very dissapointed with him, just 8 goals in the whole season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bboyallright Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Here is my team for 2011-2012 season: GK:Timo Hilderbrand ( going to be repaced by Igor Ankinfyev), Ben Foster. DC: Fazio,Sakho,Thiago Silva,Vidic(captain) DR:Mazzarani, O'Shea( have sold Brown to Ath.Madrid for 10M Euro) DL:Evra, Mattock MC:Carrick,Owen Hagreaves, Anderson,Freddy Adu, Bolzoni MR:Ronaldo,Srna, Nani ML:Di Maria,Nani, Fausto Rossi ST:Rooney,Cardozo,Tevez,Balotelli,Henri Saivet. After 1st season I sold Berbatov to RM for 35 M Euro, and after the second I sold Rio to Chelsea at the same price, still winning every competition exepct FA Cup Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thim1993 Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 where did you get your skin from adiee? http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr263/Adiee12/results.jpg - Recent resultsThese have coincided with me changing the format of my 4-4-2 formation to this http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr263/Adiee12/Lineup.jpg Can anyone else try this tactic?? Where did u get this skin from? It looks great Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
reillyg Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 West Brom were a bit too fired up for this one. All 3 were for vicious fouls, but thankfully no injuries for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thim1993 Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 West Brom were a bit too fired up for this one. All 3 were for vicious fouls, but thankfully no injuries for me. were did u get this skin from? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
reillyg Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 were did u get this skin from? http://www.sortitoutsi.net/2009/graphics/downloads/14/Dark%20Horizon Click on Mirror 1 You can have the menu bar on left or right. If you want the stadium backgrounds go onto FM 09 then graphics then backgrounds. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukejw Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 I know this should go in another thread but you guys know more about united. In pre-season transfer window 10/11, have got 35 mill left in the kitty and was just wondering where I could strengthen. I was thinking of a world class right back as neville is getting on a bit and wasnt sure if Opare was ready for first team yet? Here's a screenshot: http://img140.imageshack.us/my.php?image=opareej4.png Heres a screenie of my current squad and transfers so far: http://img377.imageshack.us/my.php?image=squadac1.bmp http://img140.imageshack.us/my.php?image=transferfl5.png Wijnaldum, Sakho, Ekici, Assulin and Gutierez (regen) will all be loaned out, or if not put in the reserves. Thanks in advance. If u want any more screenies just ask. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Swarbrick Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 No this is the right thread mate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Swarbrick Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 I'd say that right-back isn't quite ready yet to be honest. His positioning and anticipation aren't quite that good yet. A good sign to send a player out on loan is on the coach reports screen. I like to send players out on loan when there 'current stars' are 2 less than their potential stars. So if a player has a 4 star potential, when he has 2 stars in current ability (according to the coach with the best judging PA and CA), send him out on loan. This is also a good time to play him in league cup games, easy FA cup games, champions league group games WHEN YOU ALREADY HAVE THE GROUP WRAPPED UP AND WON. If he still 2 stars below his potential rating, playing him in high pressure situations like that when a) you don't have the group won and b) play him in the knockout stages is a bit too early for youngsters in my opinion. Once they are 1 star below their potential, you can start rotating him into easy premier league matches if he is good enough, and more tough champions league matches (again, if he is good enough). If his potential stars never increase from my recommendations here above say 3 stars, it means he will never be good enough and you can sell him on, and if they do increased from say 3 to 4, then it means the coach with the best judging PA and CA was wrong, and you can keep him at your club and he should develop nicely. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Swarbrick Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Oh and show us the coach report for that lad please. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
reillyg Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 I know this should go in another thread but you guys know more about united. In pre-season transfer window 10/11, have got 35 mill left in the kitty and was just wondering where I could strengthen. I was thinking of a world class right back as neville is getting on a bit and wasnt sure if Opare was ready for first team yet? Here's a screenshot: http://img140.imageshack.us/my.php?image=opareej4.pngHeres a screenie of my current squad and transfers so far: http://img377.imageshack.us/my.php?image=squadac1.bmp http://img140.imageshack.us/my.php?image=transferfl5.png Wijnaldum, Sakho, Ekici, Assulin and Gutierez (regen) will all be loaned out, or if not put in the reserves. Thanks in advance. If u want any more screenies just ask. I foud Neville is still ok at right back for 10/11 as first choice. He has been good for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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