iacovone Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 If you disagree that's fine - a forum is for expressing opinions. However, I take exception to my opinion being labelled stupid - it's very disrespectful Iacovone. Apologies, it was an unnecessary comment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotWordsButDeeds Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Apologies, it was an unnecessary comment. Thank you Iacovone. Onwards and upwards mate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iacovone Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Indeed, good luck with Ivrea Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaZoR bLaDe Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 What are the "good teams" to be in spain because this challenge looks kinda cool. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iacovone Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Welcome RazorBlade - In Spain I think you'll find former big club - Real Oviedo - are the popular choice ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaZoR bLaDe Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Welcome RazorBlade - In Spain I think you'll find former big club - Real Oviedo - are the popular choice ! Cheers iacovone who are you manging btw Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iacovone Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 I'm Savona in Italy. Currently in my 17th season of a long hard slog. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iacovone Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Champions League Update Group Game 2 vs Bayern Munich (a) Well we're only just starting to get our key players back from injury so this was even more satisfying. We were predicted to lose to Bayern by the media but we blew them away 3-0, all goals in the first half! Rotunno (2) and Badini with the goals. Bayern also got their Turkish striker Mehmet sent off in the 1st half making the 2nd half far easier. Unfortunately the worst news that came from the win was Tommaso Cilona's injury . He's done his hip and will have to see a specialist for 2 months Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlipscombe Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 didn't expect to come in today on the back of a 'cheating' storm!! IMO, i was always slightly dubious, but was trying to give benefit of doubt. I do agree that we were lacking screenshots which do make it suspicious. and the way you have quickly abandoned the game max doesn't do you too many favours... i'd have stuck up for myself a little more. BUT i will give you the benefit of the doubt as you a 'veteran' of the thread to an extent and so i look forward to yuour new game. one piece of advice though - PLENTY OF SCREENSHOTS AND SEASON REVIEWS!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaZoR bLaDe Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Champions League UpdateGroup Game 2 vs Bayern Munich (a) Well we're only just starting to get our key players back from injury so this was even more satisfying. We were predicted to lose to Bayern by the media but we blew them away 3-0, all goals in the first half! Rotunno (2) and Badini with the goals. Bayern also got their Turkish striker Mehmet sent off in the 1st half making the 2nd half far easier. Unfortunately the worst news that came from the win was Tommaso Cilona's injury . He's done his hip and will have to see a specialist for 2 months a nice victory away from home there iacovone unlucky with Cilona's injury Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlipscombe Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 congrats iacovone - any opinions on my season review?? RaZoR bLaDe - welcome to the challenge. Spain is a great league. don't be afraid to manage a different club. IMO you only need a team with a decent bank balance and a decent sized ground. that and wheeling-and-dealing should see you ok!! Notwordsbutdeeds - sorry to see you go but i understand your position. hope to see you back one day. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iacovone Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 I was just coming to you rlipscombe, I'm reading it as I type (kind of ) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaZoR bLaDe Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 congrats iacovone - any opinions on my season review?? RaZoR bLaDe - welcome to the challenge. Spain is a great league. don't be afraid to manage a different club. IMO you only need a team with a decent bank balance and a decent sized ground. that and wheeling-and-dealing should see you ok!! Notwordsbutdeeds - sorry to see you go but i understand your position. hope to see you back one day. Well my team certainly doesn't have a large ground just a measly 2000 seater but a 75k bank balnce isn't too bad i suppose Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlipscombe Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Well my team certainly doesn't have a large ground just a measly 2000 seater but a 75k bank balnce isn't too bad i suppose who have you picked?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iacovone Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 rlipscombe - I've firstly got to congratulate you on a great season - 6th is a superb debut in the top flight. Perhaps even more impressive was defeating both Barca and Real at home! Did you lose at home during the season? You're only 30 points behind the big two, that'll be easy to make up Palacios was a brilliant find at just 500k . And I can understand how Joaquin won Fans POY - its rare to see a keeper get a seasonal average rating of over 7 on my file! Maybe I need a new keeper.... Great to see the King still going strong - what a legend! Like the look of Munoz as well - a great prospect! Gorrotxategi is like your very own Rotunno!! Though my guy's plateaued a little...yours is awesome, great goalscoring record, particularly to beat Huntelaar, Aguero and Villa!! Good luck in Europe Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlipscombe Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 rlipscombe - I've firstly got to congratulate you on a great season - 6th is a superb debut in the top flight. Perhaps even more impressive was defeating both Barca and Real at home! Did you lose at home during the season? You're only 30 points behind the big two, that'll be easy to make up Palacios was a brilliant find at just 500k . And I can understand how Joaquin won Fans POY - its rare to see a keeper get a seasonal average rating of over 7 on my file! Maybe I need a new keeper.... Great to see the King still going strong - what a legend! Like the look of Munoz as well - a great prospect! Gorrotxategi is like your very own Rotunno!! Though my guy's plateaued a little...yours is awesome, great goalscoring record, particularly to beat Huntelaar, Aguero and Villa!! Good luck in Europe cheers. 6th was way beyond my dreams, especially in December. As for losing home games, we did at start of year. The change in formation definately made all the difference. We were never conceding that many goals, but it made us even more miserly. Not sure how many lost in 2nd half (1 or 2 as i say) but last 5 home games were all wins. I'm sure i'll never beat the big 2 in same season again!! Palacios was a bargain. i remember when i bought him it was almost all my transfer budget and i nearly pulled out of deal. glad i didn't!! The King is indeed a legend. i can't believe he's still doing the business, especially after his troubles in the 2011-12 season when he couldn't score for toffee. we shall see if he can do it again!! Munoz is a great little player. already courting bids from Zaragoza - he's going nowhere. And as for Gorrotxategi, what can i say? IF i can keep him, he'll eclipse the King. He's very happy still at moment. And as you say to beat the array of striking talent in Spain, incredible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kashmirshazad Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 ok then im 5 games in as fc denia and w2 d3, sitting 2nd. Pleasantly surprised actualy as i havent been favourites to win any of them!! Last match i came bak from 2-0 down to win 3-2, and ive signed someone called potato...lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlipscombe Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 As for pre-season, it's been pretty quiet at the moment. i'm trimming the squad getting rid of players who aren't in contention for the squad, making a bit of money. Most are decent players - it's just that they've been overtaken in terms of ability. Canales is one such player - sold for £1 million. Denis is also on way out most likely. Not many players in as yet, except for usual Spanish youth prospects and a19 year-old Irish forward to keep your eye on - His name is Michael Dixon. i'll provide a screenshot later but he could be a bargain at £60k. I've tracked him for last 18 months and is rated as good, if not better than Gorro in terms of potential.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaZoR bLaDe Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 C.F. Palencia Newly promoted second division B2 club C.F. Palencia have made a shock Decision to appoint former Havent & Waterlooville Hardman centreback Razor Blade. Palencia is Mr Blade's first managerial posistion since he passed his UEFA coaching lisenses. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotWordsButDeeds Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 I'm Savona in Italy. Currently in my 17th season of a long hard slog. How long did it take you to reach Serie B Iacovone? didn't expect to come in today on the back of a 'cheating' storm!! LOL it's the BBCs top story Notwordsbutdeeds - sorry to see you go but i understand your position. hope to see you back one day. I might be back sooner than expected :confused: Just came across Viterbese, hadn't noticed them before; very tempting. I'm off to a good start with Ivrea, so I may keep that, or an old Inter save, handy - just for a couple of confidence boosting wins when the going gets tough, if I decide to renew the struggle in Serie C2. The thing about Voghera was, I was certainly going to get relegated - that's ok when you're not in the bottom tier; but when you are you're just wasting time because your game will be over (if that makes sense :confused:). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordMeister Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 I was certainly going to get relegated - that's ok when you're not in the bottom tier; but when you are you're just wasting time because your game will be over (if that makes sense :confused:). thats pretty much what i did with Kiel... until i got sacked Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iacovone Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 It took me 5 years to get to Serie B. 3 in C2/C and 2 in C1/A Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lower Leagues Rule Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 RaZoR bLaDe - welcome to the challenge. Spain is a great league. don't be afraid to manage a different club. IMO you only need a team with a decent bank balance and a decent sized ground. that and wheeling-and-dealing should see you ok!!. Pffft you don't need money or a decent ground See my Domegliara & Fafe saves for proof of this Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lower Leagues Rule Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Fafe in Portugal took 4 years in 2nd Div, 2 in Liga Vitalis & has spent 4 years slowly climbing the Liga Sagres. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaZoR bLaDe Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Pffft you don't need money or a decent ground See my Domegliara & Fafe saves for proof of this How is your game going LLR unfortuanetly Planecia isn't going to well after 4 months in charge i have been sacked i was bottom of the league with 12 defeats from 12 games. Man i suck at this game Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lower Leagues Rule Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Well my Fafe game is on hold as I want my computer repaired under warranty (Now thinking of just getting it done by someone else), but I was sitting in 4th in the Liga Sagres following 10 seasons of slow building. Razor I would suggest checking out the 'Tactics Bible' thread, for tactics tips TT&F is the best tips thread, and also which players to pick on their stats. generally only bring them in on frees to start with. Then slowly start spending small amounts of money on them. Also focus on physical stats in the lowest leagues, then after that you can work on the rest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaZoR bLaDe Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Well my Fafe game is on hold as I want my computer repaired under warranty (Now thinking of just getting it done by someone else), but I was sitting in 4th in the Liga Sagres following 10 seasons of slow building.Razor I would suggest checking out the 'Tactics Bible' thread, for tactics tips TT&F is the best tips thread, and also which players to pick on their stats. generally only bring them in on frees to start with. Then slowly start spending small amounts of money on them. Also focus on physical stats in the lowest leagues, then after that you can work on the rest. Thanks for the advice i will have a read in the tactics forum now sorry to hear that your computer is broke who long have they had it for Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lower Leagues Rule Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Haha they still don't have it. Acer support is not even that, they basically call me every week to say they will pick it up and nothing. I called them first on january 19th. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iacovone Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 its actually unbelievable how long its taken your computer to be fixed. Quite incredible. I'm starting to think its all just an elaborate lie... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostwriter Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 palencia beat me 3-0 in my game good luck with another game. there are loads of different teams to choose from in spain and italy. am 8th after a 13 games with the other oviedo, but only 3 points above the relegation zone . kind of tight, i went up 7 positions after a win a couple of games back! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iacovone Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Nice ghostwriter keep it up and SURVIVE!! Oh and I knew it was Switzerland you were in Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlipscombe Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 As for pre-season, it's been pretty quiet at the moment. i'm trimming the squad getting rid of players who aren't in contention for the squad, making a bit of money. Most are decent players - it's just that they've been overtaken in terms of ability. Canales is one such player - sold for £1 million. Denis is also on way out most likely. Not many players in as yet, except for usual Spanish youth prospects and a19 year-old Irish forward to keep your eye on - His name is Michael Dixon. i'll provide a screenshot later but he could be a bargain at £60k. I've tracked him for last 18 months and is rated as good, if not better than Gorro in terms of potential.... Michael Dixon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaZoR bLaDe Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Dixon looks a real class act rlipsombe hope you can keep hold of him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iacovone Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Wow . What a target man! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlipscombe Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Wow . What a target man! thought you might like him.... not bad for £60k. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaZoR bLaDe Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 thought you might like him.... not bad for £60k. 60 k that is an uter uter bargain Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlipscombe Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Oviedo's first European opponents will be Arsenal....... Kiev Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaZoR bLaDe Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Oviedo's first European opponents will be Arsenal....... Kiev Should progress further there mate good luck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotWordsButDeeds Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 ....... Kiev LOL bet you're glad of that! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlipscombe Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 LOL bet you're glad of that! Just a bit!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iacovone Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Oh man think I've got the computer disease Des caught. The fan on my laptop has gone kaput (I think)....can get about 10 mins out of it at a time Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotWordsButDeeds Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 You guys should be quarantined before this gets out of control A.S. Viterbese looking not bad on paper - it's the bit we need to do on grass that worries me. Chairman's already trying to bail out; seen the damage I done at Voghera :o Post some screenies tomorrow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lower Leagues Rule Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 its actually unbelievable how long its taken your computer to be fixed. Quite incredible. I'm starting to think its all just an elaborate lie... I wish it was...oh god I do... Oh man think I've got the computer disease Des caught. The fan on my laptop has gone kaput (I think)....can get about 10 mins out of it at a time Haha Jinxed yourself You guys should be quarantined before this gets out of control It wasn't me... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rancer890 Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Des, time to cut your ties with Acer. I don't think you would want to keep waiting any longer. Now please don't jinx me, because I have some important work on my comp...and I was already paranoid enough about the April Fools virus... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lower Leagues Rule Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Oh I have called another guy to come and do it now, basically going to go to our consumer watchdog with a complaint following the BS, but the warranty is just not going to be covering it cause they are incompetent so I will pay it myself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlipscombe Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Des - i think it's got to that stage. maybe we should start a collection for the repairs!! bring back Fafe!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaZoR bLaDe Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 After my horrible peformence i have gone back to 9.02 (where i can get my tactics to work) and am holidaying now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lower Leagues Rule Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 I can afford it next wednesday no matter how much it costs. Just frustrates me that I ****ed around with the Warranty stuff for so long. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlipscombe Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 I can afford it next wednesday no matter how much it costs. Just frustrates me that I ****ed around with the Warranty stuff for so long. most of us think that a warranty is a good idea. or it should be. Mental note to all gamers - never buy Acer!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rancer890 Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 most of us think that a warranty is a good idea. or it should be. Mental note to all gamers - never buy Acer!! Or Toshiba!! They always break down after warranty!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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