dafuge Posted December 1, 2018 Author Share Posted December 1, 2018 Kings Langley - Vanarama National League South - 2022/23 Every season we have been up there with the leaders but haves fallen away when it really matters. Could we make it back into the playoffs this season? League Table - it was the same old story as we challenged the leaders but then struggled when the fixtures piled up. Playoff 1st round - we took the lead and hung on for the win. Playoff semi final - the scoreline flattered us as we made the most of our chances. Playoff final - we left it late, but we got the job done. FA Trophy - we lost out to the league winners. FA Cup - once again we came up short against the team from the higher league. Squad - I'm not sure this squad is good enough for promotion, so I might need some new signings. Transfers - these signings were huge. Finances - we made a big loss, hopefully we get a big cup game next season. Key Player Profiles: Troy Chiabi - the new signing was our top scorer. Ryan Clampin - I need good wingers like this. Samuel Sawyer - he was a great signing, but he might leave soon. Jordan Gabriel - the new right back. Joseph Olowu - this new signing was made our new captain. Career Overview: Season League Position Achievements ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2019/20 National League South 4th Playoff semi finalists 2020/21 National League South 8th 2021/22 National League South 10th 2022/23 National League South 5th Playoff winners Next Season: I'm really not sure if we are ready for promotion, so next season is a huge unknown. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted December 1, 2018 Author Share Posted December 1, 2018 13 hours ago, dafuge said: Samuel Sawyer - he was a great signing, but he might leave soon. He refused to sign a new contract, left on a free and then rejoined us on double his wages Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KVJ92 Posted December 1, 2018 Share Posted December 1, 2018 Congrats with the first promotion! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted December 2, 2018 Author Share Posted December 2, 2018 16 hours ago, KVJ92 said: Congrats with the first promotion! Thanks It was a bit unexpected though, I'd already re-signed most of my squad in preparation for another season in the VNS. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RorysRocketThrow Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 A bit later than expected, but the train has now left the station. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottie Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 Talk about leaving it late in the final! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted December 2, 2018 Author Share Posted December 2, 2018 10 hours ago, Scottie said: Talk about leaving it late in the final! Two substitutes too, what a brilliant way for a manager to finish the match. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillHoward42 Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 Following Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobby_McDonald Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 On 02/12/2018 at 08:11, RorysRocketThrow said: A bit later than expected, but the train has now left the station. Sounds like the UK rail network. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coady Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 Great job in the playoff final, tactical masterclass with the subs there! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted December 7, 2018 Author Share Posted December 7, 2018 They've got me here 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scfcbostock Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 The longest @dafuge has ever gone without promotion in the lower leagues ?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted December 8, 2018 Author Share Posted December 8, 2018 3 hours ago, scfcbostock said: The longest @dafuge has ever gone without promotion in the lower leagues ?? It may be the longest I've spent in the bottom league, but I'm hoping I can get out of the VNL faster than I did with Wingate & Finchley! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingjericho Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 7 hours ago, dafuge said: It may be the longest I've spent in the bottom league, but I'm hoping I can get out of the VNL faster than I did with Wingate & Finchley! And you had Alex Iwobi playing in the VNL Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted December 9, 2018 Author Share Posted December 9, 2018 7 hours ago, kingjericho said: And you had Alex Iwobi playing in the VNL I gave him a free transfer as he wasn't good enough for League 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted December 9, 2018 Author Share Posted December 9, 2018 Youth Intake 2023 I'm going to sign the two wingers, but I very much doubt they will ever be good enough for the first team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted December 9, 2018 Author Share Posted December 9, 2018 Kings Langley - Vanarama National League - 2023/24 It took four seasons to win an unexpected promotion, so this squad would need improving to stay in the VNL. League Table - I'm delighted with a top half finish, but we were in with a chance of making the playoffs with two games to go. FA Trophy - I rotated the squad as usual. FA Cup - this felt like a huge game to me as a Pompey fan, but the attendance was disappointing. Squad - the squad is slowly being improved, but we have too many weak positions. Transfers - the new signings were a real mixture, with some I'm ready to release. Finances - pre season friendlies gave us enough money to last the season. Key Player Profiles: Lewis Reed - top scorer from the supporting role after Troy Chiabi was released. Samuel Sawyer - I was so glad to re-sign this midfielder. Robert Strachan - this new signing upset my captain. Kai Brown - the highly rated new signing has yet to make an impact. Jonny Smith - decent wingers are so important to the way we play. Career Overview: Season League Position Achievements ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2019/20 National League South 4th Playoff semi finalists 2020/21 National League South 8th 2021/22 National League South 10th 2022/23 National League South 5th Playoff winners 2023/24 National League 11th Next Season: I'd be happy with another top half finish, but with a few decent signings I feel like we could make the playoffs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted December 9, 2018 Author Share Posted December 9, 2018 My assistant is popular 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobby_McDonald Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 More popular than you? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted December 11, 2018 Author Share Posted December 11, 2018 8 hours ago, Nobby_McDonald said: More popular than you? He’s had more job offers than me! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted December 16, 2018 Author Share Posted December 16, 2018 Youth Intake 2025 There's a striker with potential, but he won't be good enough for the first team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KVJ92 Posted December 16, 2018 Share Posted December 16, 2018 23 minutes ago, dafuge said: Youth Intake 2025 There's a striker with potential, but he won't be good enough for the first team. As in: At the time he reach his potential, your club be at a much higher level or why would he not be good enough? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted December 16, 2018 Author Share Posted December 16, 2018 20 minutes ago, KVJ92 said: As in: At the time he reach his potential, your club be at a much higher level or why would he not be good enough? It's because our training facilities are terrible, players just don't seem to progress very well. At the moment, he's the worst striker at the club. The chances are he won't get much better than that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KVJ92 Posted December 16, 2018 Share Posted December 16, 2018 1 minute ago, dafuge said: It's because our training facilities are terrible, players just don't seem to progress very well. At the moment, he's the worst striker at the club. The chances are he won't get much better than that. Okay - I usually sign them if they have a potential like that and start using them, that seems to further their development although not having the best facilities. Haven't had any youth intakes this year, yet. Only 10 games in with Stafford. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted December 16, 2018 Author Share Posted December 16, 2018 Looks like a takeover could be close 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coady Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 16 hours ago, dafuge said: Youth Intake 2025 There's a striker with potential, but he won't be good enough for the first team. I'd probably put a striker like that in my squad almost immediately. First team football & mentoring seems to do so much more for development this year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted December 21, 2018 Author Share Posted December 21, 2018 Takeover getting closer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted December 21, 2018 Author Share Posted December 21, 2018 Kings Langley - Vanarama National League - 2024/25 Last season we finished in the top half, so I was hopeful that we could make the playoffs this season. League Table - we actually topped the league for a lot of the season but fell apart when it really mattered, missing out on the playoffs on the final day. FA Trophy - this didn't last long. FA Cup - we were five minutes away from the holy grail of an away tie at a Premier League side. Squad - the squad is far too big so I'll be looking to offload a few for next season. Transfers - the usual mixture of brilliant and not so brilliant signings. Finances - we are losing money badly. Key Player Profiles: Odysseas Spyrides - top scorer, but not an automatic first choice. Kai Brown - finally settling into the supporting role. Jack Sparkes - a great new signing. Ryan Corrigan - another huge new signing. Pierre-Emmanuel Ekwah Elimby - the pick of the new boys. Career Overview: Season League Position Achievements ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2019/20 National League South 4th Playoff semi finalists 2020/21 National League South 8th 2021/22 National League South 10th 2022/23 National League South 5th Playoff winners 2023/24 National League 11th 2024/25 National League 8th Next Season: I guess we are aiming for the playoffs again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted December 21, 2018 Author Share Posted December 21, 2018 Takeover collapses Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick1905 Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 I've always found the National League to be the toughest to get out of for some reason... I guess just 2 promotions spots makes it very tough. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted December 22, 2018 Author Share Posted December 22, 2018 Fans trust sounds nice, but I doubt they will clear the £300k debt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted December 22, 2018 Author Share Posted December 22, 2018 Takeover completed. The debt was covered with a loan, so at least we are safe for the time being. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted December 23, 2018 Author Share Posted December 23, 2018 Youth Intake 2026 John Swift could be the best player I've ever had through the youth team, he will go straight into the first team squad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coady Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, dafuge said: Youth Intake 2026 John Swift could be the best player I've ever had through the youth team, he will go straight into the first team squad. He's insanely good! The rare combination of having a good personality & strength in all the key attributes. Potential Premier League player? Edited December 23, 2018 by coady Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingjericho Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 He can reach Championship level for sure, if he is developed well and has luck on his side (i.e. injuries). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted December 24, 2018 Author Share Posted December 24, 2018 Lee Lee comes out as gay Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingjericho Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 I had one of those in my save as well, I fail to see the point of it, and would be saturating if it would happen more than once or twice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted December 24, 2018 Author Share Posted December 24, 2018 Kings Langley - Vanarama National League - 2025/26 We did pretty well last season, so I was hopeful of making the playoffs at least. League Table - we ran away with it in the end. FA Trophy - we were a bit unlucky to lose out in this one. FA Cup - we had an amazing cup run, ended only by a penalty shootout. Squad - a lot of this squad should be good enough for next season, I just need a few new faces. Transfers - one of my better transfer windows. Finances - it looks good, but we are losing money at a rate. Key Player Profiles: Josh Andrews - top goalscorer after a quiet first season. Kai Brown - did well in the supporting role, despite just one assist. Jack Sparkes - such an important signing. Pierre-Emmanuel Ekwah Elimby - our most valuable player. John Swift - he failed to impress, but he could still have a bright future at the club. Career Overview: Season League Position Achievements ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2019/20 National League South 4th Playoff semi finalists 2020/21 National League South 8th 2021/22 National League South 10th 2022/23 National League South 5th Playoff winners 2023/24 National League 11th 2024/25 National League 8th 2025/26 National League 1st Promoted as champions Next Season: With the club turning professional as we enter the Football League there will be a lot of work to do. Survival is all want for Christmas. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobby_McDonald Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 Well done reaching the Football League dafuge. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnip Posted December 25, 2018 Share Posted December 25, 2018 13 hours ago, kingjericho said: I had one of those in my save as well, I fail to see the point of it, and would be saturating if it would happen more than once or twice. The point is that it's still vanishingly rare for a professional sportsperson to come out as LGBTQ. And those numbers simply don't tally with what we see in the general population. That's - at best - an unhealthy state of affairs, so it's nice to see a company taking a somewhat-proactive approach to the issue. I'll take SI's optimistic version of reality rather than the real one which will undoubtedly see players developing mental illnesses and long-term problems with their personal lives as a result of societal/professional heteronormative pressures. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted December 26, 2018 Author Share Posted December 26, 2018 Cheers, I appreciate the support 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobby_McDonald Posted December 27, 2018 Share Posted December 27, 2018 Christ, where are you playing? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted December 30, 2018 Author Share Posted December 30, 2018 On 27/12/2018 at 21:20, Nobby_McDonald said: Christ, where are you playing? EFL Cup first round match at the Ricoh Arena. We had 15 away fans Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted December 30, 2018 Author Share Posted December 30, 2018 On 22/12/2018 at 17:31, dafuge said: Takeover completed. The debt was covered with a loan, so at least we are safe for the time being. He stayed for 3 months 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted December 30, 2018 Author Share Posted December 30, 2018 The bloke from the Crystal Maze has completed his takeover and taken out yet another loan to cover the debts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted December 31, 2018 Author Share Posted December 31, 2018 Youth Intake 2027 Doesn't look like there's any worth keeping. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenzar Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 19 hours ago, dafuge said: The bloke from the Crystal Maze has completed his takeover and taken out yet another loan to cover the debts. Let's hope you stay in the Futuristic zone rather than the relegation zone! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted December 31, 2018 Author Share Posted December 31, 2018 Kings Langley - Sky Bet League Two - 2026/27 We turned professional as we entered the Football League, so this was the start of a new era for the club. League Table - we had a blip after ten games, but we regained our form and secured our second successive promotion. Checkatrade Trophy - the squad players got us through the early rounds despite losing the first two games, the first team went on and made history for the club. Carabao Cup - this cup run didn't go so well. FA Cup - the win over Everton was probably the highlight of my career, and we didn't embarrass ourselves against Spurs. Squad - we have great strength all round, so hopefully I can find a couple of players to make a difference. Transfers - the three youngsters were exceptional signings. Finances - despite the loans, we are still in debt. Key Player Profiles: Josh Andrews - top scorer, but he's not really good enough for league One. Kai Brown - consistent in the supporting role. Roger Brookes - the goalie has been superb. Robbie Irving - this new signing really impressed. Jamie Owen - another impressive signing. Career Overview: Season League Position Achievements ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2019/20 National League South 4th Playoff semi finalists 2020/21 National League South 8th 2021/22 National League South 10th 2022/23 National League South 5th Playoff winners 2023/24 National League 11th 2024/25 National League 8th 2025/26 National League 1st Promoted as champions 2026/27 League Two 1st Promoted as champions, EFL Trophy winners Next Season: I've signed most of the squad up to long term deals, so I'm hoping they are good enough to move up a division. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingjericho Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 Wow! Now that's a dafuge season! I assume you have settled with your 4-4-2? Can you show me the tactics screen? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted January 1, 2019 Author Share Posted January 1, 2019 9 hours ago, kingjericho said: Wow! Now that's a dafuge season! I assume you have settled with your 4-4-2? Can you show me the tactics screen? It's by no means perfect, but it's playing nicely. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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