DazRTaylor Posted November 20, 2020 Author Share Posted November 20, 2020 Just now, Nottingham Forest said: OMG! I want! One of the best intakes I have ever had. Three will be immediate first team starters alone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
abulezz Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 Stipe - even the name sounds like he is going to be a legend. The GK is also a pretty good prospect. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazRTaylor Posted November 20, 2020 Author Share Posted November 20, 2020 Houston, we have a problem. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazRTaylor Posted November 20, 2020 Author Share Posted November 20, 2020 10 minutes ago, abulezz said: Stipe - even the name sounds like he is going to be a legend. The GK is also a pretty good prospect. Yeah the goalkeeper is already the best at the club, by some distance. Four of this intake started in the first game they were available for. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazRTaylor Posted November 20, 2020 Author Share Posted November 20, 2020 (edited) End of Season Review Season 2023/24 FC United of Manchester League Table - Overall, a better season than last year and a good run in saw the club finish sixth and qualify for the play offs. Play Offs - A tough draw away to Gateshead in the first round put paid to our promotion hopes as we were well beaten 3-1. League Fixtures 1, 2 & 3 - We had more maddening inconsistency, but we were always in and around the play off hunt. F. A. Cup - A tough draw away to National League side Harrogate Town saw the club eliminated at the fourth qualifying round stage for the second year running. F. A. Trophy - We went out at the first time of asking, in the second round, at home to Chester, just like last season. Pre Season Friendlies - Much better than last season with just two defeats in our ten matches. Squad - Much stronger than last season with some outstanding young players. Squad Dynamics - Pretty solid as you would expect. Transfers In - None. Transfers Out - Two departures, with our best player, Barry Wardrope being sold for £100,000, being the biggest deal. Youth Candidates - A phenomenal intake this year with several outstanding talents. Stipe Osmanovic YP24A33 being the obvious stand out player. Finances - We are still in the black, though we don not have as much cash as we used to, largely down to the upgrades for the youth academy. Key Players Stipe Osmanovic YP24A33 - The best player at the club who refuses to sign a contract. He will probably go this summer Everton are already sniffing around him. Johnny Connerton YP24J42 - Very young goalkeeper who has performed well. Chris Doyle - Another good season from the central defender. Curtis Jones - The Jones & Doyle centre back partnership continues to perform. Regan Linney - A better season from the striker who will struggle to get game time going forward, with the emergence of Stipe Osmanovic YP24A33. Next Season Making the the playoffs again will be the goal. Personal Coaching Data Season Reputation Qualifications Att Def Fit GkD GkH GkS Tac Tec Men WWY Ada Det PlK YoK LoD MaM Mot --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- At start Minimal (0.25*) None 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 4 1 1 1 4 1 1 1 2021/22 Minimal = (0.50*) ↑ None = 4 ↑ 4 ↑ 1 = 1 = 2 ↑ 1 = 4 ↑ 4 ↑ 4 ↑ 6 ↑ 1 = 4 ↑ 4 ↑ 5 ↑ 1 = 4 ↑ 4 ↑ 2022/23 Minimal = (0.75*) ↑ National C ↑ 6 ↑ 6 ↑ 3 ↑ 2 ↑ 4 ↑ 2 ↑ 6 ↑ 6 ↑ 6 ↑ 6 = 1 = 5 ↑ 5 ↑ 6 ↑ 5 ↑ 7 ↑ 7 ↑ 2023/24 Nominal ↑ (1.25*) ↑ National B ↑ 8 ↑ 8 ↑ 4 ↑ 3 ↑ 4 = 3 ↑ 8 ↑ 8 ↑ 8 ↑ 6 = 1 = 7 ↑ 7 ↑ 8 ↑ 10 ↑ 10 ↑ 9 ↑ Club Facilities Season Training Facilities Youth Facilities Youth Level Corporate Facilities Junior Coaching Youth Recruitment Club Reputation ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- At Start Basic Basic 4 Adequate Average Fairly basic Local (1.00*) 2021/22 Basic = Basic = 4 = Adequate = Good ↑ Adequate ↑ Local = (1.00*) = 2022/23 Basic = Below average ↑ 4 = Adequate = Excellent ↑↑ Good ↑↑ Local = (1.00*) = 2023/24 Basic = Below average = 4 = Adequate = Exceptional ↑ Exceptional ↑↑ Local = (1.00*) = Season Record Season Played Won Drawn Lost Goals For Goals Against Goal Difference ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2021/22 60 33 12 15 126 84 +42 2022/23 51 ↓ 22 ↓ 11 ↓ 18 ↑ 89 ↓ 77 ↓ +12 ↓ 2023/24 51 = 24 ↑ 13 ↑ 14 ↓ 97 ↑ 84 ↑ +13 ↑ Overall Career Record After Season Played Won Drawn Lost Goals For Goals Against Goal Difference Time At Club --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2021/22 60 33 12 15 126 84 +42 316 days 2022/23 111 55 23 33 215 161 +54 673 days 2023/24 162 79 36 47 312 245 +67 1,048 days Trophy Haul Season Competition Won -------------------------- Trophy Cabinet League Titles ------------- Cup Competition Victories ------------------------- Career Overview Season Champions League Europa League Europa Conference League League Position F.A. Cup League Cup Achievements ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2021/22 N/a N/a N/a Vanarama National League North 3rd Third round N/a Lost in semi final of promotion play off. Quarter final of the F. A. Trophy. 2022/23 N/a N/a N/a Vanarama National League North 10th ↓ Fourth qualifying round ↓ N/a Mid table mediocrity. Third round of the F. A. Trophy. 2023/24 N/a N/a N/a Vanarama National League North 6th ↑ Fourth qualifying round = N/a Lost in first round of promotion play off. Second round of the F. A. Trophy. Record Number of Appearances (Players From The Academy Only) Season Player Cumulative Number of Appearances --------------------------------------------------------------------- 2021/22 Ross Holland YP22A1 6 2022/23 Scott Jones YP22F6 40 2023/24 Scott Jones YP22F6 56 Record Goal Scorer (Players From The Academy Only) Season Player Cumulative Number of Goals --------------------------------------------------------------- 2021/22 Scott Jones YP22F6 1 2022/23 Scott Jones YP22F6 13 2023/24 Scott Jones YP22F6 14 Ryan McCormick YP23C19 14 Record Number of Assists (Players From The Academy Only) Season Player Cumulative Number of Assists ----------------------------------------------------------------- 2021/22 No one 0 2022/23 Scott Jones YP22F6 1 Tim Barker YP23L28 1 2023/24 Ryan McCormick YP23C19 5 Record Number of Clean Sheets (Players From The Academy Only) Season Player Cumulative Number of Clean Sheets ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 2021/22 No one 0 2022/23 Scott Mason YP22G7 1 2023/24 Scott Mason YP22G7 5 Edited November 20, 2020 by DazRTaylor Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazRTaylor Posted November 20, 2020 Author Share Posted November 20, 2020 Interview offer number two. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazRTaylor Posted November 20, 2020 Author Share Posted November 20, 2020 Swiftly followed by interview off number three. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazRTaylor Posted November 20, 2020 Author Share Posted November 20, 2020 My star man has gone. For peanuts too. You may be wondering why I accepted this. Well, clubs were bypassing the club and offering him a contract directly and the tribunal fee was a paltry £7,500 plus an sell on clause of only 15%. So I accepted the £800 offer from Newcastle with a 50% sell on clause. Time will tell if I am right. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairsy Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 I did fear when I saw how good he was that this would be the outcome, what a shame. Good luck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazRTaylor Posted November 20, 2020 Author Share Posted November 20, 2020 13 minutes ago, fairsy said: I did fear when I saw how good he was that this would be the outcome, what a shame. Good luck Thank you. I am now checking the transfer clauses daily to see if I can sell it for millions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazRTaylor Posted November 21, 2020 Author Share Posted November 21, 2020 Another decent preview. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
abulezz Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 Looks like a decent Intake. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazRTaylor Posted November 21, 2020 Author Share Posted November 21, 2020 Youth Candidates Season 2024/25 FC United of Manchester It was always a big ask to live up to the intake we got last year but good grief, they tried their best. Another cracking group. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazRTaylor Posted November 21, 2020 Author Share Posted November 21, 2020 7 minutes ago, abulezz said: Looks like a decent Intake. It is another cracker! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
abulezz Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 Wow it really is - I like the look of all three of those prospects. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nottingham Forest Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 Jeez. Dreams man :(. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazRTaylor Posted November 21, 2020 Author Share Posted November 21, 2020 28 minutes ago, abulezz said: Wow it really is - I like the look of all three of those prospects. Me too. Myers won't sign a contract though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazRTaylor Posted November 21, 2020 Author Share Posted November 21, 2020 17 minutes ago, Nottingham Forest said: Jeez. Dreams man :(. In fairness, my academy is maxed out. So I expect a certain level of youth intake, though the last two have been off the scale. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nottingham Forest Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 Still a good intake. I need that one superstar that I can sell. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazRTaylor Posted November 21, 2020 Author Share Posted November 21, 2020 8 minutes ago, Nottingham Forest said: Still a good intake. I need that one superstar that I can sell. Very true. I am hanging on for that sell on clause to be available to cash in. No joy yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazRTaylor Posted November 21, 2020 Author Share Posted November 21, 2020 (edited) End of Season Review Season 2024/25 FC United of Manchester League Table - We flirted with the play offs all season before dropping out of the top seven on the last day of the season. League Fixtures 1, 2 & 3 - We won our first three games before the familiar tale of inconsistency once again raised its head. F. A. Cup - For the third season in a row, we only made it as far as the fourth qualifying round. Chorley getting the better of us this season. F. A. Trophy - We made it through to the third round before losing rather disappointingly at Kings Lynn Town. Pre Season Friendlies - An even worse pre season than last year, with lots of defeats. Squad - Getting stronger all the time, though some of the players are already starting to outgrow the club. Squad Dynamics - Exceptional, thankfully. Transfers In - None. Transfers Out - Just the one departure, our best player, Stipe Osmanovic YP24A33 to Newcastle United. Youth Candidates - Another wonderful group of players, with Geoff Myers YP25F54 being the best of the bunch. Finances - The lack of any cup runs continues to dwindle our bank balance. Key Players Andrew Camacho YP23D20 - The central defender was sensational all season. Chris Doyle - The perfect partner for the teenage Camacho who was excellent again this year. Keith Phelan YP24F38 - His first full season in the team and he returned a surprising 29 goals in his 48 appearances. Brian Prescott YP24H40 - Playing either up front or on the wing, he was inconsistent. Either very good or very bad. Johnny Connerton YP24J42 - Goalkeeper who has not developed as much as I would like. Now has serious competition so his place may be in jeopardy next season. Next Season We must achieve a play off place, at the very least. Personal Coaching Data Season Reputation Qualifications Att Def Fit GkD GkH GkS Tac Tec Men WWY Ada Det PlK YoK LoD MaM Mot --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- At start Minimal (0.25*) None 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 4 1 1 1 4 1 1 1 2021/22 Minimal = (0.50*) ↑ None = 4 ↑ 4 ↑ 1 = 1 = 2 ↑ 1 = 4 ↑ 4 ↑ 4 ↑ 6 ↑ 1 = 4 ↑ 4 ↑ 5 ↑ 1 = 4 ↑ 4 ↑ 2022/23 Minimal = (0.75*) ↑ National C ↑ 6 ↑ 6 ↑ 3 ↑ 2 ↑ 4 ↑ 2 ↑ 6 ↑ 6 ↑ 6 ↑ 6 = 1 = 5 ↑ 5 ↑ 6 ↑ 5 ↑ 7 ↑ 7 ↑ 2023/24 Nominal ↑ (1.25*) ↑ National B ↑ 8 ↑ 8 ↑ 4 ↑ 3 ↑ 4 = 3 ↑ 8 ↑ 8 ↑ 8 ↑ 6 = 1 = 7 ↑ 7 ↑ 8 ↑ 10 ↑ 10 ↑ 9 ↑ 2024/25 Nominal = (1.50*) ↑ National A ↑ 9 ↑ 10 ↑ 5 ↑ 3 = 4 = 3 = 10 ↑ 9 ↑ 9 ↑ 6 = 1 = 8 ↑ 8 ↑ 9 ↑ 13 ↑ 10 = 11 ↑ Club Facilities Season Training Facilities Youth Facilities Youth Level Corporate Facilities Junior Coaching Youth Recruitment Club Reputation ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- At Start Basic Basic 4 Adequate Average Fairly basic Local (1.00*) 2021/22 Basic = Basic = 4 = Adequate = Good ↑ Adequate ↑ Local = (1.00*) = 2022/23 Basic = Below average ↑ 4 = Adequate = Excellent ↑↑ Good ↑↑ Local = (1.00*) = 2023/24 Basic = Below average = 4 = Adequate = Exceptional ↑ Exceptional ↑↑ Local = (1.00*) = 2024/25 Basic = Below average = 4 = Adequate = Exceptional = Exceptional = Local = (1.00*) = Season Record Season Played Won Drawn Lost Goals For Goals Against Goal Difference ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2021/22 60 33 12 15 126 84 +42 2022/23 51 ↓ 22 ↓ 11 ↓ 18 ↑ 89 ↓ 77 ↓ +12 ↓ 2023/24 51 = 24 ↑ 13 ↑ 14 ↓ 97 ↑ 84 ↑ +13 ↑ 2024/25 52 ↑ 25 ↑ 9 ↓ 20 ↑ 105 ↑ 89 ↑ +16 ↑ Overall Career Record After Season Played Won Drawn Lost Goals For Goals Against Goal Difference Time At Club --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2021/22 60 33 12 15 126 84 +42 316 days 2022/23 111 55 23 33 215 161 +54 673 days 2023/24 162 79 36 47 312 245 +67 1,048 days 2024/25 214 104 43 67 417 334 +83 1,408 days Trophy Haul Season Competition Won -------------------------- Trophy Cabinet League Titles ------------- Cup Competition Victories ------------------------- Career Overview Season Champions League Europa League Europa Conference League League Position F.A. Cup League Cup Achievements ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2021/22 N/a N/a N/a Vanarama National League North 3rd Third round N/a Lost in semi final of promotion play off. Quarter final of the F. A. Trophy. 2022/23 N/a N/a N/a Vanarama National League North 10th ↓ Fourth qualifying round ↓ N/a Mid table mediocrity. Third round of the F. A. Trophy. 2023/24 N/a N/a N/a Vanarama National League North 6th ↑ Fourth qualifying round = N/a Lost in first round of promotion play off. Second round of the F. A. Trophy. 2024/25 N/a N/a N/a Vanarama National League North 8th ↓ Fourth qualifying round = N/a Missed out on promotion play offs on the last day. Third round of F. A. Trophy. Record Number of Appearances (Players From The Academy Only) Season Player Cumulative Number of Appearances --------------------------------------------------------------------- 2021/22 Ross Holland YP22A1 6 2022/23 Scott Jones YP22F6 40 2023/24 Scott Jones YP22F6 56 2024/25 Ryan McCormick YP23C19 89 Record Goal Scorer (Players From The Academy Only) Season Player Cumulative Number of Goals --------------------------------------------------------------- 2021/22 Scott Jones YP22F6 1 2022/23 Scott Jones YP22F6 13 2023/24 Scott Jones YP22F6 14 Ryan McCormick YP23C19 14 2024/25 Keith Phelan YP24F38 29 Record Number of Assists (Players From The Academy Only) Season Player Cumulative Number of Assists ----------------------------------------------------------------- 2021/22 No one 0 2022/23 Scott Jones YP22F6 1 Tim Barker YP23L28 1 2023/24 Ryan McCormick YP23C19 5 2024/25 Ryan McCormick YP23C19 15 Record Number of Clean Sheets (Players From The Academy Only) Season Player Cumulative Number of Clean Sheets ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 2021/22 No one 0 2022/23 Scott Mason YP22G7 1 2023/24 Scott Mason YP22G7 5 2024/25 Johnny Connerton YP24J42 9 Edited November 21, 2020 by DazRTaylor Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazRTaylor Posted November 22, 2020 Author Share Posted November 22, 2020 The new youth preview is in. Hoping the central defender is pretty good as I need one! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nottingham Forest Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 Probably not as good a preview as the last few years. But still it’s better than nothing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazRTaylor Posted November 22, 2020 Author Share Posted November 22, 2020 2 minutes ago, Nottingham Forest said: Probably not as good a preview as the last few years. But still it’s better than nothing. Agreed though I can't really complain (but will likely do anyway! ) after the last two intakes. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazRTaylor Posted November 22, 2020 Author Share Posted November 22, 2020 Youth Candidates Season 2025/26 FC United of Manchester After two fabulous youth intakes, it was always going to be a big ask for this year's to follow suit, but once again, our Head of Youth Development has come through for the club. Some great potential here. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nottingham Forest Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 I don’t hate you. Honest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nottingham Forest Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 But an incredible intake again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazRTaylor Posted November 22, 2020 Author Share Posted November 22, 2020 9 minutes ago, Nottingham Forest said: I don’t hate you. Honest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazRTaylor Posted November 22, 2020 Author Share Posted November 22, 2020 9 minutes ago, Nottingham Forest said: But an incredible intake again. It is indeed. Santamaría has gone straight into the team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
abulezz Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 Wow - What an intake! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazRTaylor Posted November 22, 2020 Author Share Posted November 22, 2020 (edited) End of Season Review Season 2025/26 FC United of Manchester League Table - We were more consistent than in recent years and comfortably qualified for the promotion play offs. Play Offs - A comfortable win over Darlington in the first round saw the club travel to Chorley in the semi final, who proved far too strong and ended our season. League Fixtures 1, 2 & 3 - We were threatening top spot until a poor run of form in November and December meant we were only ever going to obtain a play off place. F. A. Cup - Again, for the fourth season running, we couldn't get past the fourth qualifying round. York City hammering us at home putting paid to any hopes of a cup run. F. A. Trophy - We made it through to the fourth round before losing to old foes Chorley in a replay. Pre Season Friendlies - A much better pre season with only three defeats, all of them closely fought affairs. Squad - The potential of some of these players is outstanding and they are starting to develop. Squad Dynamics - As good as always. Transfers In - None. Transfers Out - Just the one permanent sale and one of my best players. He wouldn't sign a contract though and we do have a 50% sell on clause. Youth Candidates - Another intake oozing quality. Roberto Santamaría YP26C67 looking like a real find. Finances - We are close to even, so if any bids come in for any of my youngsters, I expect the board to accept them over my head. Key Players Andrew Camacho YP23D20 - The best defender at the club, he was exceptional all season. Keith Phelan YP24F38 - Another goalscoring season from the Irishman. He won't sign a new deal, so he may have to be sold. Brian Prescott YP24H40 - A good season from the winger and striker. He has signed a new two year contract. Owen Carpenter YP24I41 - He has developed into a top midfielder for this level. Ran the show on quite a few occasions this season. Jeff Williams YP25E53 - Right back who has cemented his place in the fist team. Next Season We really do need to get out of this league, so the aim is promotion. Somehow. Personal Coaching Data Season Reputation Qualifications Att Def Fit GkD GkH GkS Tac Tec Men WWY Ada Det PlK YoK LoD MaM Mot --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- At start Minimal (0.25*) None 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 4 1 1 1 4 1 1 1 2021/22 Minimal = (0.50*) ↑ None = 4 ↑ 4 ↑ 1 = 1 = 2 ↑ 1 = 4 ↑ 4 ↑ 4 ↑ 6 ↑ 1 = 4 ↑ 4 ↑ 5 ↑ 1 = 4 ↑ 4 ↑ 2022/23 Minimal = (0.75*) ↑ National C ↑ 6 ↑ 6 ↑ 3 ↑ 2 ↑ 4 ↑ 2 ↑ 6 ↑ 6 ↑ 6 ↑ 6 = 1 = 5 ↑ 5 ↑ 6 ↑ 5 ↑ 7 ↑ 7 ↑ 2023/24 Nominal ↑ (1.25*) ↑ National B ↑ 8 ↑ 8 ↑ 4 ↑ 3 ↑ 4 = 3 ↑ 8 ↑ 8 ↑ 8 ↑ 6 = 1 = 7 ↑ 7 ↑ 8 ↑ 10 ↑ 10 ↑ 9 ↑ 2024/25 Nominal = (1.50*) ↑ National A ↑ 9 ↑ 10 ↑ 5 ↑ 3 = 4 = 3 = 10 ↑ 9 ↑ 9 ↑ 6 = 1 = 8 ↑ 8 ↑ 9 ↑ 13 ↑ 10 = 11 ↑ 2025/26 Nominal = (1.50*) = National A = 10 ↑ 10 = 5 = 3 = 5 ↑ 3 = 10 = 9 = 10 ↑ 9 ↑ 1 = 8 = 8 = 9 = 13 = 12 ↑ 12 ↑ Club Facilities 3Season Training Facilities Youth Facilities Youth Level Corporate Facilities Junior Coaching Youth Recruitment Club Reputation ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- At Start Basic Basic 4 Adequate Average Fairly basic Local (1.00*) 2021/22 Basic = Basic = 4 = Adequate = Good ↑ Adequate ↑ Local = (1.00*) = 2022/23 Basic = Below average ↑ 4 = Adequate = Excellent ↑↑ Good ↑↑ Local = (1.00*) = 2023/24 Basic = Below average = 4 = Adequate = Exceptional ↑ Exceptional ↑↑ Local = (1.00*) = 2024/25 Basic = Below average = 4 = Adequate = Exceptional = Exceptional = Local = (1.00*) = 2025/26 Basic = Below average = 4 = Adequate = Exceptional = Exceptional = Local = (1.00*) = Season Record Season Played Won Drawn Lost Goals For Goals Against Goal Difference ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2021/22 60 33 12 15 126 84 +42 2022/23 51 ↓ 22 ↓ 11 ↓ 18 ↑ 89 ↓ 77 ↓ +12 ↓ 2023/24 51 = 24 ↑ 13 ↑ 14 ↓ 97 ↑ 84 ↑ +13 ↑ 2024/25 52 ↑ 25 ↑ 9 ↓ 20 ↑ 105 ↑ 89 ↑ +16 ↑ 2025/26 56 ↑ 31 ↑ 12 ↑ 13 ↓ 127 ↑ 82 ↓ +45 ↑ Overall Career Record After Season Played Won Drawn Lost Goals For Goals Against Goal Difference Time At Club --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2021/22 60 33 12 15 126 84 +42 316 days 2022/23 111 55 23 33 215 161 +54 673 days 2023/24 162 79 36 47 312 245 +67 1,048 days 2024/25 214 104 43 67 417 334 +83 1,408 days 2025/26 270 135 55 80 544 416 +128 1,780 days Trophy Haul Season Competition Won -------------------------- Trophy Cabinet League Titles ------------- Cup Competition Victories ------------------------- Career Overview Season Champions League Europa League Europa Conference League League Position F.A. Cup League Cup Achievements ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2021/22 N/a N/a N/a Vanarama National League North 3rd Third round N/a Lost in semi final of promotion play off. Quarter final of the F. A. Trophy. 2022/23 N/a N/a N/a Vanarama National League North 10th ↓ Fourth qualifying round ↓ N/a Mid table mediocrity. Third round of the F. A. Trophy. 2023/24 N/a N/a N/a Vanarama National League North 6th ↑ Fourth qualifying round = N/a Lost in first round of promotion play off. Second round of the F. A. Trophy. 2024/25 N/a N/a N/a Vanarama National League North 8th ↓ Fourth qualifying round = N/a Missed out on promotion play offs on the last day. Third round of the F. A. Trophy. 2025/26 N/a N/a N/a Vanarama National League North 5th ↑ Fourth qualifying round = N/a Lost in semi final of promotion play off. Fourth round of the F. A. Trophy. Record Number of Appearances (Players From The Academy Only) Season Player Cumulative Number of Appearances --------------------------------------------------------------------- 2021/22 Ross Holland YP22A1 6 2022/23 Scott Jones YP22F6 40 2023/24 Scott Jones YP22F6 56 2024/25 Ryan McCormick YP23C19 89 2025/26 Andrew Camacho YP23D20 127 Record Goal Scorer (Players From The Academy Only) Season Player Cumulative Number of Goals --------------------------------------------------------------- 2021/22 Scott Jones YP22F6 1 2022/23 Scott Jones YP22F6 13 2023/24 Scott Jones YP22F6 14 Ryan McCormick YP23C19 14 2024/25 Keith Phelan YP24F38 29 2025/26 Keith Phelan YP24F38 72 Record Number of Assists (Players From The Academy Only) Season Player Cumulative Number of Assists ----------------------------------------------------------------- 2021/22 No one 0 2022/23 Scott Jones YP22F6 1 Tim Barker YP23L28 1 2023/24 Ryan McCormick YP23C19 5 2024/25 Ryan McCormick YP23C19 15 2025/26 Brian Prescott YP24H20 26 Record Number of Clean Sheets (Players From The Academy Only) Season Player Cumulative Number of Clean Sheets ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 2021/22 No one 0 2022/23 Scott Mason YP22G7 1 2023/24 Scott Mason YP22G7 5 2024/25 Johnny Connerton YP24J42 11 2025/26 Johnny Connerton YP24J42 15 Edited November 22, 2020 by DazRTaylor 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazRTaylor Posted November 22, 2020 Author Share Posted November 22, 2020 43 minutes ago, abulezz said: Wow - What an intake! Yep, my HoYD is awesome! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazRTaylor Posted November 22, 2020 Author Share Posted November 22, 2020 Two points on my season I have just finished: 1) Six home defeats in the league cost us dearly. Change just two of those to wins and we win the league. 2) I really really really despise Chorley. Thirteen times I have played them in this save and they have beaten us on nine occasions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazRTaylor Posted November 23, 2020 Author Share Posted November 23, 2020 The next youth intake preview is in and it looks like another good one. I really need a central midfielder though and those prospects don't look good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazRTaylor Posted November 23, 2020 Author Share Posted November 23, 2020 Youth Candidates Season 2026/27 FC United of Manchester So have we managed a fourth straight year of terrific intakes? No. Unfortunately not, though still a decent intake by normal standards. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nottingham Forest Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 That’s still a good intake. Few players to add depth. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazRTaylor Posted November 23, 2020 Author Share Posted November 23, 2020 Just now, Nottingham Forest said: That’s still a good intake. Few players to add depth. Yes very true, it is just that I have been spoilt in recent years. A couple have gone into the first team squad already though won’t start just yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazRTaylor Posted November 24, 2020 Author Share Posted November 24, 2020 (edited) End of Season Review Season 2026/27 FC United of Manchester League Table - An excellent campaign from start to finish where we finished on top of the pile and promotion, finally, to the Vanarama National League. In the end, we won the league by ten points. League Fixtures 1, 2 & 3 - We went off like a train again, winning our first five matches. This time we maintained the pace and won the league title quite comfortably. F. A. Cup - We made it to the first round proper for the first time in five years before being well beaten by a strong Oxford United side, who play in League One. F. A. Trophy - We finally had the cup run I have long craved and made it all the way to the final, where we met Bradford City. Pre Season Friendlies - A fantastic pre season, with just the one defeat. Squad - We have a squad that I feel is strong enough to challenge for a play off spot in the National League. Squad Dynamics - As you would expect. Everyone wants everyone else's babies. Transfers In - None. Transfers Out - Quite a few departures, mainly youngsters who will never make the grade. Youth Candidates - Overall, another good intake, with Barry Powell YP27B82 looking like the pick of the players. Finances - A great cup run in the F. A. Trophy means we have a healthy bank balance. Key Players Andrew Camacho YP23D20 - Another fabulous season from the centre back. Keith Phelan YP24F38 - The Irish striker was a sensation all year. He scored an incredible 65 goals in his 54 games. Owen Carpenter YP24I41 - Central midfielder who was the key to our good season. Roberto Santamaría YP26C67 - Still aged only sixteen, the Spanish right winger played virtually the whole season. Brian Prescott YP24H40 - Playing on the left wing, he bounced a lot of balls off of Phelan's head into the goal. Next Season I think we are good enough to challenge for a play off place next season. Personal Coaching Data Season Reputation Qualifications Att Def Fit GkD GkH GkS Tac Tec Men WWY Ada Det PlK YoK LoD MaM Mot --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- At start Minimal (0.25*) None 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 4 1 1 1 4 1 1 1 2021/22 Minimal = (0.50*) ↑ None = 4 ↑ 4 ↑ 1 = 1 = 2 ↑ 1 = 4 ↑ 4 ↑ 4 ↑ 6 ↑ 1 = 4 ↑ 4 ↑ 5 ↑ 1 = 4 ↑ 4 ↑ 2022/23 Minimal = (0.75*) ↑ National C ↑ 6 ↑ 6 ↑ 3 ↑ 2 ↑ 4 ↑ 2 ↑ 6 ↑ 6 ↑ 6 ↑ 6 = 1 = 5 ↑ 5 ↑ 6 ↑ 5 ↑ 7 ↑ 7 ↑ 2023/24 Nominal ↑ (1.25*) ↑ National B ↑ 8 ↑ 8 ↑ 4 ↑ 3 ↑ 4 = 3 ↑ 8 ↑ 8 ↑ 8 ↑ 6 = 1 = 7 ↑ 7 ↑ 8 ↑ 10 ↑ 10 ↑ 9 ↑ 2024/25 Nominal = (1.50*) ↑ National A ↑ 9 ↑ 10 ↑ 5 ↑ 3 = 4 = 3 = 10 ↑ 9 ↑ 9 ↑ 6 = 1 = 8 ↑ 8 ↑ 9 ↑ 13 ↑ 10 = 11 ↑ 2025/26 Nominal = (1.50*) = National A = 10 ↑ 10 = 5 = 3 = 5 ↑ 3 = 10 = 9 = 10 ↑ 9 ↑ 1 = 8 = 8 = 9 = 13 = 12 ↑ 12 ↑ 2026/27 Minimal ↑ (1.75*) ↑ National A = 10 = 10 = 5 = 3 = 5 = 3 = 10 = 9 = 10 = 9 = 1 = 8 = 8 = 9 = 13 = 13 ↑ 13 ↑ Club Facilities 3Season Training Facilities Youth Facilities Youth Level Corporate Facilities Junior Coaching Youth Recruitment Club Reputation ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- At Start Basic Basic 4 Adequate Average Fairly basic Local (1.00*) 2021/22 Basic = Basic = 4 = Adequate = Good ↑ Adequate ↑ Local = (1.00*) = 2022/23 Basic = Below average ↑ 4 = Adequate = Excellent ↑↑ Good ↑↑ Local = (1.00*) = 2023/24 Basic = Below average = 4 = Adequate = Exceptional ↑ Exceptional ↑↑ Local = (1.00*) = 2024/25 Basic = Below average = 4 = Adequate = Exceptional = Exceptional = Local = (1.00*) = 2025/26 Basic = Below average = 4 = Adequate = Exceptional = Exceptional = Local = (1.00*) = 2026/27 Basic = Below average = 4 = Adequate = Exceptional = Exceptional = Local = (1.00*) = Season Record Season Played Won Drawn Lost Goals For Goals Against Goal Difference Win Percentage ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2021/22 60 33 12 15 126 84 +42 55.00% 2022/23 51 ↓ 22 ↓ 11 ↓ 18 ↑ 89 ↓ 77 ↓ +12 ↓ 43.14% ↓ 2023/24 51 = 24 ↑ 13 ↑ 14 ↓ 97 ↑ 84 ↑ +13 ↑ 47.06% ↑ 2024/25 52 ↑ 25 ↑ 9 ↓ 20 ↑ 105 ↑ 89 ↑ +16 ↑ 48.08% ↑ 2025/26 56 ↑ 31 ↑ 12 ↑ 13 ↓ 127 ↑ 82 ↓ +45 ↑ 55.36% ↑ 2026/27 60 ↑ 42 ↑ 12 = 6 ↓ 171 ↑ 72 ↓ +99 ↑ 70.00% ↑ Overall Career Record After Season Played Won Drawn Lost Goals For Goals Against Goal Difference Win Percentage Time At Club ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2021/22 60 33 12 15 126 84 +42 55.00% 316 days 2022/23 111 55 23 33 215 161 +54 49.55% ↓ 673 days 2023/24 162 79 36 47 312 245 +67 48.77% ↓ 1,048 days 2024/25 214 104 43 67 417 334 +83 48.60% ↓ 1,408 days 2025/26 270 135 55 80 544 416 +128 50.00% ↑ 1,780 days 2026/27 330 177 67 86 715 488 +227 53.64% ↑ 2,160 days Trophy Haul Season Competition Won -------------------------- 2026/27 Vanarama National League North 2026/27 F. A. Trophy Trophy Cabinet League Titles ------------- 1 x Vanarama National League North (2026/27) Cup Competition Victories ------------------------- 1 x F. A. Trophy (2026/27) Career Overview Season Champions League Europa League Europa Conference League League Position F.A. Cup League Cup Achievements ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2021/22 N/a N/a N/a Vanarama National League North 3rd Third round N/a Lost in semi final of promotion play off. Quarter final of the F. A. Trophy. 2022/23 N/a N/a N/a Vanarama National League North 10th ↓ Fourth qualifying round ↓ N/a Mid table mediocrity. Third round of the F. A. Trophy. 2023/24 N/a N/a N/a Vanarama National League North 6th ↑ Fourth qualifying round = N/a Lost in first round of promotion play off. Second round of the F. A. Trophy. 2024/25 N/a N/a N/a Vanarama National League North 8th ↓ Fourth qualifying round = N/a Missed out on promotion play offs on the last day. Third round of the F. A. Trophy. 2025/26 N/a N/a N/a Vanarama National League North 5th ↑ Fourth qualifying round = N/a Lost in semi final of promotion play off. Fourth round of the F. A. Trophy. 2026/27 N/a N/a N/a Vanarama National League North 1st ↑ First round ↑ N/a Promoted as champions. F. A. Trophy winners. Record Number of Appearances (Players From The Academy Only) Season Player Cumulative Number of Appearances --------------------------------------------------------------------- 2021/22 Ross Holland YP22A1 6 2022/23 Scott Jones YP22F6 40 2023/24 Scott Jones YP22F6 56 2024/25 Ryan McCormick YP23C19 89 2025/26 Andrew Camacho YP23D20 127 2026/27 Andrew Camacho YP23D20 165 Brian Prescott YP24H40 165 Record Goal Scorer (Players From The Academy Only) Season Player Cumulative Number of Goals --------------------------------------------------------------- 2021/22 Scott Jones YP22F6 1 2022/23 Scott Jones YP22F6 13 2023/24 Scott Jones YP22F6 14 Ryan McCormick YP23C19 14 2024/25 Keith Phelan YP24F38 29 2025/26 Keith Phelan YP24F38 72 2026/27 Keith Phelan YP24F38 137 Record Number of Assists (Players From The Academy Only) Season Player Cumulative Number of Assists ----------------------------------------------------------------- 2021/22 No one 0 2022/23 Scott Jones YP22F6 1 Tim Barker YP23L28 1 2023/24 Ryan McCormick YP23C19 5 2024/25 Ryan McCormick YP23C19 15 2025/26 Brian Prescott YP24H20 26 2026/27 Brian Prescott YP24H20 44 Record Number of Clean Sheets (Players From The Academy Only) Season Player Cumulative Number of Clean Sheets ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 2021/22 No one 0 2022/23 Scott Mason YP22G7 1 2023/24 Scott Mason YP22G7 5 2024/25 Johnny Connerton YP24J42 11 2025/26 Johnny Connerton YP24J42 15 2026/27 Zak Foster YP23I25 35 Edited April 9, 2021 by DazRTaylor 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
abulezz Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Welcome to the Vanarama National league, where apparently the demons of hell will face off against you in a battle of the ages. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazRTaylor Posted November 24, 2020 Author Share Posted November 24, 2020 Just now, abulezz said: Welcome to the Vanarama National league, where apparently the demons of hell will face off against you in a battle of the ages. Thank you. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Enjoying this so far Daz, congrats on promotion! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazRTaylor Posted November 24, 2020 Author Share Posted November 24, 2020 20 minutes ago, Makoto Nakamura said: Enjoying this so far Daz, congrats on promotion! Thank you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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DazRTaylor Posted November 24, 2020 Author Share Posted November 24, 2020 You remember that beast I had come through my academy a few years ago? Well, he is officially a Wonderkid now and has quite the value. I still have a 50% sell on clause. He has a £91,000,000 release clause too. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairsy Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 That will be great if he gets a big transfer, looks a couple of years away from one. What is Phelan's overall goals per game - not beyond the realm of possibility that you never have another striker who gets past what he already has! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazRTaylor Posted November 24, 2020 Author Share Posted November 24, 2020 10 minutes ago, fairsy said: That will be great if he gets a big transfer, looks a couple of years away from one. What is Phelan's overall goals per game - not beyond the realm of possibility that you never have another striker who gets past what he already has! I will gladly wait a few years if it nets me over £40m. Phelan has played 154 games and scored 137 goals. Quite a return. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazRTaylor Posted November 24, 2020 Author Share Posted November 24, 2020 (edited) I thought I would revisit the legendary intake I got a few seasons ago to show just how good it was. - Osmanovic is now a wonderkid at Newcastle with a release clause of £91,000,000. We have a 50% sell on clause. - Phelan, Prescott & Carpenter are three core players in the first team. I get offers for them every window. - Griffiths, Worsfold, Hunter & McBurney are all members of the first team squad. - Moseley, Carter & Clark have all played for the first team but are currently out of favour. - Connerton is the biggest disappointment. We now have four goalkeepers better than he is as he has simply not developed at all. All in all, the best intake I have ever had in the history of playing this game since 1992. It is that good. Edited November 24, 2020 by DazRTaylor 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
abulezz Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 Amazing stuff - imagine if Osmanovic gets sold! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazRTaylor Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share Posted November 25, 2020 22 minutes ago, abulezz said: Amazing stuff - imagine if Osmanovic gets sold! It would pay for upgrades to the facilities for about ten years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazRTaylor Posted December 6, 2020 Author Share Posted December 6, 2020 (A shame he didn't sell for his buyout clause, but that is just me being greedy ) 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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