smp20 Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 (edited) [FM22] Realistic European Journeyman Save I may still be on FM22, but I've decided to share this save. My aim is to build a career as realistic as possible, hopefully culminating in success. In real life I work as a full-time youth football coach in Asia and prior to moving out here I managed at semi-professional level in England (9th-11th Tier) and I have the equivalent to a Continental C Licence so I've got a reasonable starting point. As you can see my strengths lie in working with young players, as well as the more tactical and mental side of the game. I'm not great when it comes to the technical side, and my real weaknesses are fitness, goalkeeping and discipline! In Men's football I've always worked with a joint-manager or assistant who is responsible for the disciplinary side of things while I focus more on the tactical side in training sessions and matches. I've loaded up every playable league in Europe (out the box ones) with a large database and I'm currently holidaying to 15th January 2023, today's date. Let's see where I end up first! Edited January 15, 2023 by smp20 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
smp20 Posted January 15, 2023 Author Share Posted January 15, 2023 A couple of offers were on the cards from English clubs, however the decision was made to try out in Greece. The contract is £180-a-week for just 5 months. The club have taken a punt on a young, inexperienced manager. A club in the shadow of local rivals Aris, Apollon Pontou have been a yo-yo club between the leagues but have spent several seasons in the top flight before. The facilities aren't great at all. Missi Mezu --- Tsimakas --- Oikonomou --- Vasileiou At first glace the squads looks pretty capable. The defence is aging and pretty slow so they may struggle with my high pressing, high line style but we will be going for it. Yes, that is Kostas Tsimakas' brother and he's not bad either! We're 5 points away from safety with 10 games left to play. Let's hope we can get off to a positive start. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaNascimento Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 as a milan-fan i really like their logo good luck! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
smp20 Posted January 15, 2023 Author Share Posted January 15, 2023 7 minutes ago, DaNascimento said: as a milan-fan i really like their logo good luck! Thanks - who knows I may end up at Milan in 20 years Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
smp20 Posted January 15, 2023 Author Share Posted January 15, 2023 A solid start, though not spectacular PAOK B are easily one of the strongest sides in the league given their first team drop downs. We've got a lot of work to do if we wish to start drawing the fans back in, under 300 for a professional game is awful! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LazgoNNO2000 Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 1 minute ago, smp20 said: Thanks - who knows I may end up at Milan in 20 years wait you gonna to ended up at Milan in 20 Years once you going go to midtable english or spanish team Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LazgoNNO2000 Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 9 minutes ago, smp20 said: A solid start, though not spectacular PAOK B are easily one of the strongest sides in the league given their first team drop downs. We've got a lot of work to do if we wish to start drawing the fans back in, under 300 for a professional game is awful! okay nice draw dude Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
smp20 Posted January 15, 2023 Author Share Posted January 15, 2023 1 hour ago, LazgoNNO2000 said: wait you gonna to ended up at Milan in 20 Years once you going go to midtable english or spanish team No real plan yet, just wherever the game takes me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
smp20 Posted January 15, 2023 Author Share Posted January 15, 2023 February - March 2023 Update A good start with two wins and two draws, but the latest two losses have put us right back in trouble. 4 games left to steer away from the relegation spots.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LazgoNNO2000 Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 1 hour ago, smp20 said: February - March 2023 Update A good start with two wins and two draws, but the latest two losses have put us right back in trouble. 4 games left to steer away from the relegation spots.... well guess what i doing an journeyman and manage Vilaverdense now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
smp20 Posted January 15, 2023 Author Share Posted January 15, 2023 35 minutes ago, LazgoNNO2000 said: well guess what i doing an journeyman and manage Vilaverdense now Nice, I had an enjoyable save with Azorean side Santa Clara a few FMs back! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
smp20 Posted January 15, 2023 Author Share Posted January 15, 2023 A fantastic finish to the season means we've secured a place in the Super League 2, staving off relegation . Beating champions Panserraikos and regular Super League outfit Veroia were definitely the highlights! A new contract signed for next season, let's see where we can take Apollon in that year. It's a tough league to get out of, especially on a tight budget like ours. The majority of the team are out of contract next month. I feel that quite a few will get released and a rebuild will be in order. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LazgoNNO2000 Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 4 minutes ago, smp20 said: A fantastic finish to the season means we've secured a place in the Super League 2, staving off relegation . Beating champions Panserraikos and regular Super League outfit Veroia were definitely the highlights! A new contract signed for next season, let's see where we can take Apollon in that year. It's a tough league to get out of, especially on a tight budget like ours. The majority of the team are out of contract next month. I feel that quite a few will get released and a rebuild will be in order. well now i left Vilaverdense and now i appeared the Braga Job Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
smp20 Posted January 15, 2023 Author Share Posted January 15, 2023 Whilst I had enjoyed my short time in Kalamaria, the lack of support for progressing in my coaching badges left me in a difficult situation. Hopefully my next club will be more supportive of helping me achieve my next licence. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
smp20 Posted January 15, 2023 Author Share Posted January 15, 2023 Not quite ready for my own club yet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
smp20 Posted January 15, 2023 Author Share Posted January 15, 2023 The second side to take a punt on me are Northern-Republic Ireland bordertown side Warrenpoint. They've managed to maintain a place in the top-flight for a few season now, let's see if it's possible to push them on any further. At first glance I'm pretty happy with the squad, though we're lacking quality up top. Wade-Slater is a great player for this level and one we can build around. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
smp20 Posted January 15, 2023 Author Share Posted January 15, 2023 Coaching Licence course agreed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
smp20 Posted January 16, 2023 Author Share Posted January 16, 2023 We've used all of our transfer and wage budget on one player - but I can really see potential in him. £10k upfront with add ons, but he could blossom into a league star. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phnompenhandy Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 Interesting. Do you mind sharing where in Asia you're working now, and which English lower league club you used to be involved with? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
smp20 Posted January 16, 2023 Author Share Posted January 16, 2023 I'm almost your neighbour! Working in HCMC - I will DM you the latter part Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phnompenhandy Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 34 minutes ago, smp20 said: I'm almost your neighbour! Working in HCMC - I will DM you the latter part Cool - neighbours indeed! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
smp20 Posted January 16, 2023 Author Share Posted January 16, 2023 Unfortunately I feel that this save with all those leagues loaded is just far too slow, even with a decent laptop . I will be re-starting with something more streamlined but along the same lines! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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