Uh Oh... Fremont Wolverines V.89

[kingfc22]

There's nothing like getting addicted to a new game and that is what has happened to me with Hattrick. I finally received my team after a LONG 4 day wait and have just spent the past 3 hours examining it.

I have background with CM and have played soccer for years, but HT is all new.

Fremont Wolverines (71488)

Country:	USA
Region:	San Francisco
Arena:	The Castle of Champions
Language:	English
Series:	# 7 in V.89
Fan club:	The King's Royal Family

[vex]

Another HT dynasty! Go Wolverines!

[kingfc22]

Arena: The Castle of Champions

Belongs to:	Fremont Wolverines
Country:	USA
Region :	San Francisco
Last improvement:	6/22/2004
Total capacity:	7000
Terraces:	5000
Basic seating:	2000
Seats under roof:	0
Seats in VIP boxes:	0

Should I improve the seating now or wait a few weeks to spend that money?


The Club

Youth Squad:	wretched
Investment in the Youth squad:	20 000 US$ / week

Goaltending Coaches:	2
Assistant Coaches:	8
Sport Psychologists:	2
Spokepersons:	5
Economists:	0
Physiotherapists:	1
Doctors:	0

Might add a few more spokespersons in the upcoming weeks to total 10

The King's Royal Family

Sponsors:	calm
Supporter Club:	500 members
Supporters:	calm

[TLK]

what's this "HT" thing?

[vex]

Originally Posted by TheLionKing

what's this "HT" thing?

What you should be playing

[kingfc22]

THE COACH

Stan Truman (35611812)
47 years, passable form, healthy

A weak trainer who is fond of attacking
A sympathetic guy who is balanced and honest.
Has outstanding experience and wretched leadership abilities.


Ok. I know this guy sucks. With the low amount of funds that I have. I'm probably going to look for a cheap guy with good experience or I'll just have to wait it out. One more thing: How important is experience for a coach? I'm sure it helps but how low can you go?

Nationality: USA
Total Skill Index (TSI): 0 (0 US$)
Wage: 500 US$/week
Owner: Fremont Wolverines
Warnings: 0


Stamina: disastrous Goaltending: disastrous
Playmaking: wretched Passing: disastrous
Winger: disastrous Defending: wretched
Scoring: disastrous Set Pieces: poor

[vex]

Experience is only important if you are going to be converting a player into a coach. Experience has no factor in the gameplay itself.

[kingfc22]

GOAL KEEPERS

Dwight Manuel
TSI = 340 (34 000 US$) , 21 years, passable form
Has wretched experience and wretched leadership abilities [Quick]

Stamina: wretched Keeper: weak
Playmaking: wretched Passing: disastrous
Winger: wretched Defending: disastrous
Scoring: disastrous Set Pieces: weak
HO rating: 3.6

Current Role: Starter

Mauricio Cook
TSI = 50 (5 000 US$) , 17 years, passable form
Has disastrous experience and weak leadership abilities

Stamina: wretched Keeper: wretched
Playmaking: disastrous Passing: disastrous
Winger: disastrous Defending: disastrous
Scoring: disastrous Set Pieces: poor
HO rating: 1.7

Current Role: Transfer Listed

First position listed and already we suck. We are obviously going to have to outscore the opponents with either of these two in net. Hopefully my trainees will make me some money and this will be one of the first spots that is improved. Cook was my first YP and he is now transfer listed. He will be fired if nobody takes him.

[sterlingice]

Originally Posted by vexroid

Experience is only important if you are going to be converting a player into a coach. Experience has no factor in the gameplay itself.

Yeah, it just lowers the cost of converting (i.e. a solid experience guy would cost $700K whereas a brilliant experience guy would cost $500K or something like that). But he's already your coach so it doesn't matter.

SI

[Mr. Wednesday]

Originally Posted by kingfc22

Ok. I know this guy sucks. With the low amount of funds that I have. I'm probably going to look for a cheap guy with good experience or I'll just have to wait it out. One more thing: How important is experience for a coach? I'm sure it helps but how low can you go?

As a new squad, you should look at getting a passable trainer with poor leadership. That will run you about $80 000, which should easily be covered by your seed money.

Passable trainer = coaching skill, how quickly he trains players, it also affects some other things in the game like your players' form.

Poor leadership = how well he does at maintaining team spirit. Team spirit has a significant effect on your midfield performance, and your midfield performance is perhaps the largest single indicator in how you'll do in a match. (Not the only indicator, but it's not for nothing that many long-time Hattrick players feel that midfield is still a bit overpowered.)

[Mr. Wednesday]

Originally Posted by kingfc22

Dwight ManuelTSI = 340 (34 000 US$) , 21 years, passable form
Has wretched experience and wretched leadership abilities [Quick]

Stamina: wretched Keeper: weak
Playmaking: wretched Passing: disastrous
Winger: wretched Defending: disastrous
Scoring: disastrous Set Pieces: weak
HO rating: 3.6

Current Role: Starter

You'll want to replace him, although it's not the first thing on your priority list (a new coach and your trainees come ahead, possibly stadium expansion as well). Inadequate keepers come cheap, passable keepers are very affordable.

Mauricio Cook
TSI = 50 (5 000 US$) , 17 years, passable form
Has disastrous experience and weak leadership abilities

Stamina: wretched Keeper: wretched
Playmaking: disastrous Passing: disastrous
Winger: disastrous Defending: disastrous
Scoring: disastrous Set Pieces: poor
HO rating: 1.7

Current Role: Transfer Listed

First position listed and already we suck. We are obviously going to have to outscore the opponents with either of these two in net. Hopefully my trainees will make me some money and this will be one of the first spots that is improved. Cook was my first YP and he is now transfer listed. He will be fired if nobody takes him.

Nobody is going to bid on Cook. Don't bother listing anyone lower than inadequate in their best primary skill unless they have solid leadership and sympathetic or popular agreeability, or passable leadership and popular agreeability. Otherwise, you waste the $1000 listing fee. (Even inadequates are marginal, I've had several older such youth pulls go unpurchased.) The guys with good leadership and agreeability make good team leaders, and help keep up team spirit.

Keeper is likely to be your weakest position out of the gate. Your chances are better out in the field.

[FrogMan]

welcome aboard kingfc!!

It's always nice seeing new people getting addicted to HT

FM

[kingfc22]

Mr. Wednesday - Thanks for the great replies. Just went out and got a passable/poor coach.

SI - Ok, I get it now. Thought that maybe a more experienced coach had more of an affect on his players.

FM - Thanks.

[kingfc22]

DEFENDERS

Raymond Weston (35611826)
27 years, solid form, healthy
A controversial person who is calm and honest.
Has wretched experience and passable leadership abilities.

Nationality: USA
Total Skill Index (TSI): 390 (39 000 US$)
Wage: 543 US$/week
Owner: Fremont Wolverines
Warnings: 0


Stamina: poor Goaltending: disastrous
Playmaking: poor Passing: inadequate
Winger: weak Defending: weak
Scoring: inadequate Set Pieces: disastrous

Current Role: Starter


Nate Bernstein (35611828)
22 years, inadequate form, healthy
A pleasant guy who is tranquil and dishonest.
Has wretched experience and poor leadership abilities.

Nationality: USA
Total Skill Index (TSI): 780 (78 000 US$)
Wage: 593 US$/week
Owner: Fremont Wolverines
Warnings: 0


Stamina: passable Goaltending: wretched
Playmaking: inadequate Passing: poor
Winger: inadequate Defending: inadequate
Scoring: passable Set Pieces: disastrous

Current Role: Starter


Ed Pierce (35611816)
24 years, poor form, healthy
A pleasant guy who is fiery and upright.
Has wretched experience and weak leadership abilities.

Nationality: USA
Total Skill Index (TSI): 260 (26 000 US$)
Wage: 566 US$/week
Owner: Fremont Wolverines
Warnings: 0


Stamina: weak Goaltending: disastrous
Playmaking: poor Passing: weak
Winger: poor Defending: passable
Scoring: poor Set Pieces: inadequate

Current Role: Starter


Mick Zeigler (35611815)
24 years, poor form, healthy
A pleasant guy who is balanced and dishonest.
Has disastrous experience and passable leadership abilities.

Nationality: USA
Total Skill Index (TSI): 580 (58 000 US$)
Wage: 608 US$/week
Owner: Fremont Wolverines
Warnings: 0


Stamina: inadequate Goaltending: disastrous
Playmaking: wretched Passing: weak
Winger: passable Defending: passable
Scoring: poor Set Pieces: inadequate

Current Role: Backup Defender/Winger


BTW - I'm planning on playing with a 3-4-3 because my strength is my offense. More on that later.

[Mr. Wednesday]

Originally Posted by kingfc22

Nate Bernstein (35611828)22 years, inadequate form, healthy
A pleasant guy who is tranquil and dishonest.
Has wretched experience and poor leadership abilities.

Nationality: USA
Total Skill Index (TSI): 780 (78 000 US$)
Wage: 593 US$/week
Owner: Fremont Wolverines
Warnings: 0


Stamina: passable Goaltending: wretched
Playmaking: inadequate Passing: poor
Winger: inadequate Defending: inadequate
Scoring: passable Set Pieces: disastrous

Current Role: Starter

As you may be aware, this guy is actually a better forward than defender, with his passable scoring. He can also serve as an IM, although he's probably just a backup there.

Mick Zeigler (35611815)
24 years, poor form, healthy
A pleasant guy who is balanced and dishonest.
Has disastrous experience and passable leadership abilities.

Nationality: USA
Total Skill Index (TSI): 580 (58 000 US$)
Wage: 608 US$/week
Owner: Fremont Wolverines
Warnings: 0


Stamina: inadequate Goaltending: disastrous
Playmaking: wretched Passing: weak
Winger: passable Defending: passable
Scoring: poor Set Pieces: inadequate

Current Role: Backup Defender/Winger

Although the form difference may make Zeigler a backup to Weston now (it's close, though... you need three or four levels of form to cover two levels difference in skill), I would think that once he recovers form he would be your starting wingback on the weak side (the side where you pull the center defender to be an extra midfielder or forward).

[kingfc22]

MIDFIELDERS/WINGS

Gordon Mattox (35611818)
25 years, passable form, healthy
A controversial person who is temperamental and dishonest.
Has poor experience and inadequate leadership abilities.

Nationality: USA
Total Skill Index (TSI): 810 (81 000 US$)
Wage: 606 US$/week
Owner: Fremont Wolverines
Warnings: 0


Stamina: inadequate Goaltending: disastrous
Playmaking: passable Passing: inadequate
Winger: poor Defending: poor
Scoring: poor Set Pieces: poor

Current Role: Starter CM


Steven Finley (34769686)
19 years, passable form, healthy
A nasty fellow who is temperamental and upright.
Has disastrous experience and inadequate leadership abilities.

Nationality: USA
Total Skill Index (TSI): 350 (35 000 US$)
Wage: 519 US$/week
Owner: Fremont Wolverines
Warnings: 0


Stamina: passable Goaltending: disastrous
Playmaking: inadequate Passing: inadequate
Winger: wretched Defending: weak
Scoring: wretched Set Pieces: passable

Current Role: Starter CM

Just bought Finley last night. Paid $7,000 US to put this youngster in the middle of the field. Figured it was a cheap upgrade.


Nedo Fasoli (30983236)
19 years, solid form, healthy
A sympathetic guy who is temperamental and dishonest.
Has disastrous experience and poor leadership abilities.


Speciality: Technical

Nationality: Argentina
Total Skill Index (TSI): 180 (18 000 US$)
Wage: 618 US$/week including 20% Bonus
Owner: Fremont Wolverines
Warnings: 0


Stamina: poor Goaltending: disastrous
Playmaking: inadequate Passing: weak
Winger: poor Defending: poor
Scoring: poor Set Pieces: wretched

Current Role: Backup Center-Mid


Martin Barry (35611824)
25 years, poor form, healthy
A controversial person who is calm and honest.
Has poor experience and solid leadership abilities.


Speciality: Technical

Nationality: USA
Total Skill Index (TSI): 310 (31 000 US$)
Wage: 606 US$/week
Owner: Fremont Wolverines
Warnings: 0


Stamina: inadequate Goaltending: wretched
Playmaking: passable Passing: poor
Winger: inadequate Defending: weak
Scoring: wretched Set Pieces: wretched

Current Role: Backup CM


Allen Tharp (35611822)
29 years, inadequate form, healthy
A controversial person who is tranquil and upright.
Has weak experience and disastrous leadership abilities.

Nationality: USA
Total Skill Index (TSI): 420 (42 000 US$)
Wage: 578 US$/week
Owner: Fremont Wolverines
Warnings: 0


Stamina: weak Goaltending: wretched
Playmaking: wretched Passing: passable
Winger: passable Defending: weak
Scoring: inadequate Set Pieces: weak

Current Role: Starter RW


Dustin Herrington (35611829)
24 years, poor form, healthy
A sympathetic guy who is calm and honest.
Has poor experience and passable leadership abilities.


Speciality: Head

Nationality: USA
Total Skill Index (TSI): 380 (38 000 US$)
Wage: 599 US$/week
Owner: Fremont Wolverines
Warnings: 0


Stamina: disastrous Goaltending: wretched
Playmaking: weak Passing: passable
Winger: passable Defending: weak
Scoring: poor Set Pieces: weak

Current Role: Backup Winger

Anthony Mccrary (35611825)
26 years, inadequate form, healthy
A popular guy who is balanced and honest.
Has poor experience and poor leadership abilities.

Nationality: USA
Total Skill Index (TSI): 2 380 (238 000 US$)
Wage: 813 US$/week
Owner: Fremont Wolverines
Warnings: 0


Stamina: poor Goaltending: disastrous
Playmaking: inadequate Passing: solid
Winger: solid Defending: weak
Scoring: passable Set Pieces: passable

Current Role: Starter LW

[kingfc22]

Originally Posted by Mr. Wednesday

As you may be aware, this guy is actually a better forward than defender, with his passable scoring. He can also serve as an IM, although he's probably just a backup there.

I've got some trainees and some vets that will be playing Forward.

Originally Posted by Mr. Wednesday

Although the form difference may make Zeigler a backup to Weston now (it's close, though... you need three or four levels of form to cover two levels difference in skill), I would think that once he recovers form he would be your starting wingback on the weak side (the side where you pull the center defender to be an extra midfielder or forward).

I did notice that and am going to train form for the first week or two and then stamina for a week of two. Weston is sure to be a backup as soon as Zeigler gets into form.

Thanks for all your input.

[kingfc22]

FORWARDS (Trainees)

Óscar Arias (28270074)
20 years, inadequate form, healthy
A pleasant guy who is temperamental and upright.
Has disastrous experience and poor leadership abilities.

Nationality: España
Total Skill Index (TSI): 470 (47 000 US$)
Wage: 674 US$/week including 20% Bonus
Owner: Fremont Wolverines
Warnings: 0


Stamina: excellent Goaltending: disastrous
Playmaking: wretched Passing: inadequate
Winger: weak Defending: poor
Scoring: passable Set Pieces: wretched

Current Role: Starter/Trainee


Eric Druff (35611814)
20 years, weak form, healthy
A pleasant guy who is balanced and upright.
Has disastrous experience and wretched leadership abilities.

Nationality: USA
Total Skill Index (TSI): 1 310 (131 000 US$)
Wage: 691 US$/week
Owner: Fremont Wolverines
Warnings: 0


Stamina: inadequate Goaltending: disastrous
Playmaking: weak Passing: passable
Winger: wretched Defending: inadequate
Scoring: solid Set Pieces: inadequate

Current Role: Starter


Des Myers (35611819)
24 years, poor form, healthy
A pleasant guy who is balanced and upright.
Has poor experience and poor leadership abilities.

Nationality: USA
Total Skill Index (TSI): 1 580 (158 000 US$)
Wage: 782 US$/week
Owner: Fremont Wolverines
Warnings: 0


Stamina: inadequate Goaltending: wretched
Playmaking: passable Passing: inadequate
Winger: inadequate Defending: weak
Scoring: solid Set Pieces: solid


Current Role: Starter


José Estep (31772093)
18 years, weak form, healthy
A sympathetic guy who is balanced and dishonest.
Has disastrous experience and passable leadership abilities.

Nationality: USA
Total Skill Index (TSI): 320 (32 000 US$)
Wage: 559 US$/week
Owner: Fremont Wolverines
Warnings: 0


Stamina: solid Goaltending: disastrous
Playmaking: weak Passing: poor
Winger: weak Defending: wretched
Scoring: passable Set Pieces: wretched

Current Role: Backup/Trainee


Richard Mejia (35611820)
26 years, poor form, healthy
A pleasant guy who is temperamental and honest.
Has disastrous experience and wretched leadership abilities.


Speciality: Technical

Nationality: USA
Total Skill Index (TSI): 270 (27 000 US$)
Wage: 553 US$/week
Owner: Fremont Wolverines
Warnings: 0


Stamina: inadequate Goaltending: wretched
Playmaking: weak Passing: weak
Winger: poor Defending: weak
Scoring: inadequate Set Pieces: inadequate

Current Role: Backup

Mejia is probably going to end up on the transfer list


Mauricio Grubbs (35611817)
26 years, wretched form, healthy
A sympathetic guy who is balanced and dishonest.
Has poor experience and weak leadership abilities.


Speciality: Quick

Nationality: USA
Total Skill Index (TSI): 800 (80 000 US$)
Wage: 737 US$/week
Owner: Fremont Wolverines
Warnings: 0


Stamina: weak Goaltending: disastrous
Playmaking: inadequate Passing: inadequate
Winger: poor Defending: wretched
Scoring: solid Set Pieces: inadequate

Current Role: Platoon Forward



Bob Patton (35611823)
31 years, wretched form, healthy
A nasty fellow who is temperamental and honest.
Has weak experience and passable leadership abilities.

Nationality: USA
Total Skill Index (TSI): 200 (20 000 US$)
Wage: 537 US$/week
Owner: Fremont Wolverines
Warnings: 0


Stamina: passable Goaltending: disastrous
Playmaking: weak Passing: passable
Winger: wretched Defending: wretched
Scoring: inadequate Set Pieces: weak

Current Role: Backup

Patton is another player that will be listed or fired in the near future.

[kingfc22]

THE "NEW" COACH

Mangaliso Kaseme (25809015)
56 years, wretched form, healthy
A passable trainer who is neither attack nor defense minded
A pleasant guy who is tranquil and upright.
Has magnificent experience and poor leadership abilities.

Nationality: South Africa
Total Skill Index (TSI): 0 (0 US$)
Wage: 600 US$/week including 20% Bonus
Owner: Fremont Wolverines
Warnings: 0



Truman got the axe before he could coach his first match. Oh well. Kaseme should help out in our quest to train scoring.

[kingfc22]

PREVIEW OF V.89

Quick Facts according to Hatstats:
V.89 is ranked 91st among US V. series.
The series has an average of 29.1 stars

Series: V.89 (8462)

Historical standings

	Team	Played	Goals			Points
1.	Southside Gunners	88	291	-	108	194
2.	Syracuse Salty Dogs	84	160	-	152	118
3.	Cougs	42	139	-	37	101
4.	Quakes	51	118	-	89	84
5.	LazyDragons	34	100	-	57	69
6.	Midtown Metros	28	90	-	38	64
7.	Solar	25	113	-	25	63
8.	TheSpastic-Snowball	14	56	-	10	37
9.	The Game	14	17	-	39	8
10.	The Beach Balls	9	8	-	18	6
11.	wingmanstan	14	15	-	48	6
12.	Poakshire United	14	11	-	58	6
13.	Elderly	2	3	-	6	3
14.	Viceroys	14	13	-	62	3
15.	Kickingyourass88	2	1	-	10	0
16.	Crimzon Blades	7	1	-	34	0

Cougs (229416)

Country: USA
Region: Oregon
Arena: The Coug Pen
Language: English
Series: # 1 in V.89

The Cougs won V.89 last season and finished 2nd in season 20 and 21.
They scored 45 goals last year and only allowed 10.
They play a 3-4-3


LazyDragons (70896)

Country: USA
Region: Philadelphia
Arena: LazyDragons Arena
Language: English
Series: # 2 in V.89

The LD's finished 2nd last season in V.89 and 4th and 5th in season 21 and 20 respectively.
They improved their differential from +13 to +27 last year, but they lost twice to the Cougs, 3-0 both times.
They play a 4-5-1


Southside Gunners (70892)

Country: USA
Region: Atlanta
Arena: The Firing Range
Language: English
Series: # 3 in V.89

This will be the 6th season in V.89 for the Gunners. They won the division back in season 19, but have finished 3rd or 4th the past 3 seasons.
The Gunners scored a 5-yr low 32 goals last season.
They play a 3-5-2


Midtown Metros (229325)

Country: USA
Region: New York City
Arena: East Side Stadium
Language: English
Series: # 4 in V.89

The Metros won V.89 in season 21 and could be a threat to challenge the Cougs this season.
They have a potent offense and led the V.89 with 47 goals scored.
They play a 3-5-2


Quakes (71255)

Country: USA
Region: San Francisco
Arena: Quakes Arena
Language: English
Series: # 5 in V.89

This will be the 5th year in V.89 for the Quakes. They have never finished higher than 3rd.
They have improved their stars and their +/- each year however.
They play a 4-5-1


Fargo Fury (223822)

Country: USA
Region: North Dakota
Arena: Fargo Fury Arena
Language: English
Series: # 6 in V.89

Hatstats does not have any info on series VI. teams. At least not that I could find.
Fargo won VI.242 last season to earn promotion.


boca united jrs (228623)

Country: USA
Region: Boston
Arena: boca united jrs Arena
Language: English
Series: # 8 in V.89

Another team that was promoted from series VI.


My goal is to look for a a Top 5 finish and to definately finish ahead of the other recently promoted teams.


Predictions:
1. Cougs
2. Lazy Dragons
3. Midtown Metros
4. Quakes
5. Fremont Wolverines
6. Southside Gunners
7. Fargo Fury
8. boca united jrs

[Mr. Wednesday]

Midtown Metros are a winger trainer, IIRC. They're semi-active at USCHO.

You are correct that Hatstats does not have info on division VI. There are just too many teams there.

Looking at the ratings from that series in Hatstats, it will be a tall order to finish fifth; the top six were all in the 60's in NSI, and most new teams that I've paid attention to take at least a half a season or so to reach the mid-50's consistently. You're a bit hampered by a lack of midfielders; if you have any money left over once you take care of trainees and possibly a stadium upgrade, you should think about trying to pick up a passable or solid playmaker to slot in there.

Another note, Martin Berry is halfway to being an anti-clown. You can't afford to dump him outright, because his skills are decent, but he's not a guy you want keeping around for the long term -- his experience isn't high enough for him to be a coaching prospect any time soon, and you'll need a better team leader for team spirit reasons eventually.

[kingfc22]

Summary - Your players (Preseason)

TSI per player (average) :	563
Total squad TSI:	12 380
Average age:	23
Current form (average):	weak
Experience (average):	wretched
No of players (excluding the coach):	22
Number of nationalities:	3

Upcoming Games:

6/24/2004 (Cup):	Massachusetts FC - Fremont Wolverines
6/28/2004 (League):	Fremont Wolverines - boca united jrs
7/5/2004 (League):	LazyDragons - Fremont Wolverines
7/12/2004 (League):	Fremont Wolverines - Cougs
7/19/2004 (League):	Fremont Wolverines - Southside Gunners

[larrymcg421]

I would not train general (form), especially before training stamina. Any gains you get in form will be negated once you train stamina. I would train stamina first, and then if you MUST train form, then do it after your done with stamina. Honestly, I think you should just train at 100% with a 9-1 combination of coaches and your form will eventually be fine without having to waste training on general.

[kingfc22]

Originally Posted by larrymcg421

I would not train general (form), especially before training stamina. Any gains you get in form will be negated once you train stamina. I would train stamina first, and then if you MUST train form, then do it after your done with stamina. Honestly, I think you should just train at 100% with a 9-1 combination of coaches and your form will eventually be fine without having to waste training on general.

Ok. Stamina it is.

[kingfc22]

We scored!!!!

One of many good passes from Allen Tharp at the wing was recieved and skillfully taken care of by Eric Druff, scoring for Wolverines to 0 - 1.

[kingfc22]

Massachusetts FC - Fremont Wolverines 2 - 1

View game: HT Live Date: 6/24/2004 at 01.00 MatchID: 18894712 Arena: Massachusetts Emporium Crowd: 6446

6446 spectators had come to Massachusetts Emporium this cloudy day. Massachusetts had chosen a strategic 4-4-2 formation. The following players had been chosen: Henning - Parks, Manley, Shaw, Staton - Barron, Rice, Rasmussen, Locke - Black, Van Booven.

Wolverines had chosen a strategic 3-4-3 formation. They fielded: Manuel - Pierce, Bernstein, Zeigler - Tharp, Finley, Mattox, Mccrary - Arias, Druff, Myers.

Wolverines clearly had decided to counter-attack when they could, using their talent for it. The referee showed Wolveriness Ed Pierce the yellow card after a particularly nasty challenge. In the games 3rd minute Anthony Mccrary almost gave the visitors the lead, as he clipped a spectacular scissors shot just past the bar. Wolverines appeared unsure on how to play and their organisation was only weak. One of many good passes from Allen Tharp at the wing was recieved and skillfully taken care of by Eric Druff, scoring for Wolverines to 0 - 1. In the 40:th minute Samuel Locke went down in a suspected penalty situation after a challenge from the visitors right guard, but the referee, having a good line of sight, signalled to keep on playing. 0 - 1 was the half-time score. Massachusetts held the ball, with a clear 51 percent possession rate.

had to leave the pitch due to a knee injury. In came The Wolverines players spent the half-time break getting a rerun of the teams tactical organization and regained a passable organisation. A well placed corner kick from Vernon Van Booven was followed by Samuel Locke´s hard but accurate header. The nice combination meant goal for Massachusetts. The result now 1-1. 57 minutes into the game Mick ZeiglerRaymond Weston. Vernon Van Booven gave Massachusetts the lead with 2 - 1 on a beautiful free kick. Steven Finley almost scored an equalising goal for Wolverines in the 67:th minute, but Gil Henning made an excellent save, tipping the awkwardly curled shot past the post. Wolverines appeared unsure on how to play and their organisation was only passable. Wolverines held the ball, with a clear 54 percent possession rate.

The most dominating Massachusetts player was without a doubt Jack Parks. However, Vernon Van Booven made a disastrous appearance. The most dominating Wolverines player was without a doubt Anthony Mccrary. Dwight Manuel on the other hand, had a terrible day. The match ends 2 - 1.

HIGHLIGHTS

0 - 1 Eric Druff (37) 1 - 1 Samuel Locke (48) 2 - 1 Vernon Van Booven (61) Ed Pierce (2)

RATING

Massachusetts FC Player rating and Team formation Team Attitude: (Hidden) Tactic: Normal Tactic skill: (Unlimited) Midfield: disastrous (low) Right Side Defence: poor (very low) Central Defence: poor (low) Left Side Defence: poor (very low) Right Side Attack: poor (very low) Central Attack: wretched (low) Left Side Attack: wretched (low) Fremont Wolverines Player rating and Team formation Team Attitude: Play it Cool Tactic: Counter-attacks Tactic skill: weak Midfield: disastrous (high) Right Side Defence: wretched (very high) Central Defence: poor (very low) Left Side Defence: poor (low) Right Side Attack: poor (high) Central Attack: weak (very low) Left Side Attack: weak (high)

Best players

Keeper: Dwight Manuel (Fremont Wolverines)
(6/24/2004)

Wing back: Jack Parks (Massachusetts FC)
(6/24/2004)

Cent. def.: Danny Shaw (Massachusetts FC)
(6/24/2004)

Winger: Anthony Mccrary (Fremont Wolverines)
(6/24/2004)

Inner mid: Gordon Mattox (Fremont Wolverines)
(6/24/2004)

Forward: Daniel Black (Massachusetts FC)
(6/24/2004)


Well, even though I lost I learned a few things. First, if I'm training stamina I don't have to play a 3-4-3. Duh!!!:o I played CA because I figured my MF would suck, which they did, and I wanted to help out my defenders. Ended up being that my MF won the battle, how the hell did that happen, for most of the game and it did not benefit me.

"Best Players" is almost an oxy-moron in this game. Especially, Dwight Manual. Ha. The guy is a bum. Oops. TS might drop for that comment.

[FrogMan]

dude, looking at your ratings, you got jobbed. You should have won that game, tough luck... The midfield was a wash, and you beat his defenses in ratings with your attacks that they did the other way around. Anyway, a close one...

Good luck in league play!

FM

[FrogMan]

dola, best player is simply the player with the most stars, even if two are tied, the game engine knows who has the better hidden decimal... No matter if you have another guy who scored 4 goals, the one with the most stars will get player of the game status...

FM

[kingfc22]

Team Setup - Fremont Wolverines Cup match 6/24/2004 at 01.00

Venue: Massachusetts Emporium Home team: Massachusetts FC Away team: Fremont Wolverines Report: Massachusetts FC - Fremont Wolverines

	Dwight Manuel
Des Myers Extra Forward	Nate Bernstein Towards Wing	Ed Pierce Normal	Raymond Weston Defensive
Allen Tharp Normal	Steven Finley Defensive	Gordon Mattox Offensive	Anthony Mccrary Offensive
	Eric Druff Normal	Óscar Arias Normal

Set Pieces Des Myers	Sub (Keeper) Mauricio Cook		Team Captain Allen Tharp
Sub (Defender)	Sub (Inner Midfield) Martin Barry	Sub (Forward) José Estep	Sub (Winger) Dustin Herrington
Replaced players:	Mick Zeigler

Total player experience: disastrous

VS.

Team Setup - Massachusetts FC Cup match 6/24/2004 at 01.00

Venue: Massachusetts Emporium Home team: Massachusetts FC Away team: Fremont Wolverines Report: Massachusetts FC - Fremont Wolverines

	Gil Henning
Jack Parks Normal	Ross Manley Normal	Danny Shaw Normal	Charlie Staton Normal
Michael Barron Normal	Dwight Rice Normal	Myles Rasmussen Normal	Samuel Locke Normal
	Daniel Black Normal	Vernon Van Booven Normal

Set Pieces Vernon Van Booven	Sub (Keeper) Nate Fink		Team Captain Vernon Van Booven
Sub (Defender) Hoss Mark	Sub (Inner Midfield) James Lujan	Sub (Forward) Dean Liles	Sub (Winger) Clarence Ortiz

Total player experience: weak

[kingfc22]

For those following the Wolverines every move this season, ownership would like to unviel our league schedule for Season 23 in V.89.

Week 1 - boca united jrs. (H)
Week 2 - LazyDragons (A)
Week 3 - Cougs (H)
Week 4 - Southside Gunners (H)
Week 5 - Quakes (A)
Week 6 - Fargo Fury (H)
Week 7 - Midtown Metros (A)
Week 8 - Medtown Metros (H)
Week 9 - Fargo Fury (A)
Week 10 - Quakes (H)
Week 11 - Southside Gunners (A)
Week 12 - Cougs (A)
Week 13 - LazyDragons (H)
Week 14 - boca united jrs. (A)

[Mr. Wednesday]

For future reference, don't CA if you're going to win the midfield. You take the midfield penalty but don't get any CA opportunities.

[kingfc22]

We would like to thank the inaugural member to the King's Royal Family. larrymcg has been given a 7 day, paid vacation to anywhere in the US. He was also given exclusive rights to the first VIP boxes that will be built in the next few weeks.

You have 1 supporters
1.	larrymcg
	Supporter since:	2004-06-24 02:24:47

[kingfc22]

TRAINING

Stamina training went well this week. All but 6 players went up a level and 3 were starters. F Oscar Arias, IM Steven Finley and WB Allen Tharp.

I am going to train stamina one more week and then we'll start our scoring training regimen.

Form Report

Form increase (players) = 9 Form increase (levels) = 9
Form decrease (players) = 3 Form decrease (levels) = 4
Total Form (+/-) = +6 Total Form (+/-) = +5

DEF Raymond Weston's drop in form is unfortunate due to the 1 week injury to Mick Ziegler. Backup midfielder, Nedo Fasoli, dropped two levels and he is one of the 6 guys who didn't pop from our staimna training.

News

• Two players popped a level in experience after our Cup game. Eric Druff and Mick Ziegler are now both wretched in experience.

• We have 4 new additions to our supporter club. That makes 504 supporters to date.

• We fired Mauricio Cook, Nester Moody and Bob Patton.

• We added a transfer earlier today. He is a GK from a series VI. team in Argentina.

6/24/2004

Bought

Orlando Carrizo

from ezevelez

28 000 US$

1 250 (125 000 US$)

	Orlando Carrizo (22364271) 31 years, poor form, healthy

A sympathetic guy who is balanced and honest.
Has weak experience and poor leadership abilities.

Nationality:	Argentina
Total Skill Index (TSI):	910 (91 000 US$)
Wage:	1 477 US$/week including 20% Bonus
Owner:	Fremont Wolverines
Warnings:	0

Stamina:	solid	Goaltending:	passable
Playmaking:	wretched	Passing:	disastrous
Winger:	wretched	Defending:	wretched
Scoring:	wretched	Set Pieces:	weak

This is a huge upgrade from GK Dwight Manual who is currently rated weak at GK.

• We also added a international friendly next week. We will be traveling to play, Aeugi F.C. (134663), a Swiss series V. team.

That's all for now. Stay tuned for a preview of our first league game coming soon. Thanks to all those who are reading this dynasty and also to those that have given any information or feedback.

[terpkristin]

Wow, really great to see another HT Dynasty thread. Also cool because it's your first season and looking back, I wished I'd kept more of a log of what went on in my first season.

Best of luck!
~tk

[kingfc22]

***Note: All weekly changes will be listed next to this weeks summary. All postive changes will be denoted in BLUE and all negative changes will be denoted in RED.



Summary - Your players (Wk. 1)

TSI per player (average) :	784 (221)
Total squad TSI:	14 900 (2520)
Average age:	23
Current form (average):	inadequate (up from weak)
Experience (average):	wretched
No of players (excluding the coach):	19 (3)
Number of nationalities:	3

Team Spirit:	composed (up from irritated)
Confidence:	strong (up from decent)

Economy

Cash funds:	122 806 US$ (83 839) US$
Sponsors:	content (up from calm)
Supporter Club:	504 members (4)
Supporters:	calm

This week
Revenue			Expenses
Crowd	0		Arena	3 900
Sponsors	28 875		Wages	13 442
Financial	0		Interest	0
Temporary	0		Temporary	2 000
			Staff	28 500
			Youth squad	20 000
Total revenue	28 875		Total expenses	67 842
Expected income/loss				-38 967

Last week
Revenue			Expenses
Crowd	12 286		Arena	0
Sponsors	0		Wages	0
Financial	0		Interest	0
Temporary	120		Temporary	169 600
			Staff	0
			Youth squad	20 000
Total revenue	12 406		Total expenses	189 600
Last week´s income/loss				-177 194

Our first sponsor income totals in at $28,875 and our first week's wages come in at $13,442.

Youth Pull

Tomás Andrés Caycedo (36029664) 19 years, passable form, healthy A pleasant guy who is calm and dishonest.
Has disastrous experience and wretched leadership abilities.

Nationality:	USA
Total Skill Index (TSI):	10 (1 000 US$)
Wage:	500 US$/week
Owner:	Fremont Wolverines
Warnings:	0

Stamina:	poor	Goaltending:	disastrous
Playmaking:	wretched	Passing:	weak
Winger:	wretched	Defending:	poor
Scoring:	wretched	Set Pieces:	poor

- Tomas will be fired this week.

[kingfc22]

Cougs vs. LazyDragons
This is a battle of last season's top 2 teams. The Cougs won both matchups last season as they shutout the Dragons 3-0 in each game. Neither team has any significant injuries. The Cougs should win this game.

Southside Gunners vs. Midtown Metros
The two teams split the season series last year. Each team won at home by a score of 2-0. Neither team has any significant injuries. I'm going to give the Gunners the edge here because it is a home game; however, it should be close.

Quakes vs. Fargo Fury
This is the first game in V.89 for the Fury. Neither team has any significant injuries. This game should be interesting. The Fury seem to play a 4-4-2 and the Quakes love to use the AOW tactic. I'm going to give the edge to the Quakes here.

Wolverines vs. boca juniors united
Well, it looks like I'm playing a team that is not cared for. Their owner has not logged in since they received their team. With that said, I have a decided advantage on offense, but their defense has me beat. Hopefully, the addition of Carrizo in net will boost our defense. Since the owner is not around, I'm going to let the cat out of the bag early. We are going to play a 3-5-2, PIC and AIM. Our goal is to dominate the midfield in this battle of "disasterous" rated midfield squads and get the ball to our scorers.


***Note: Starting in week 3, my previews will include an NSI analysis as well.

[kingfc22]

V.89 - Week 1

Fremont Wolverines - boca united jrs

Date: 6/28/2004 at 01.00 MatchID: 22540122 Arena: The Castle of Champions Crowd: 4755 (7000)

4755 spectators had come to The Castle of Champions this cloudy day.

Wolverines tactics involved an interesting 3-5-2 combination. The following players had been chosen: Carrizo - Pierce, Bernstein, Tharp - Myers, Finley, Mattox, Barry, Mccrary - Arias, Druff.

united tactics involved an interesting 4-4-2 combination. The following players had been chosen: Jones - Rector, Valadez, Wilbanks, Cavazos - Foote, Stoddard, Dye, Prince - Loomis, Adam.

Wolverines mostly ignored the flanks in favour of attacks in the middle. Gordon Mattox gave his Wolverines the lead with 1 - 0, as he successfully challenged both the guests central defenders, then placed the ball unreachably at the goaltenders right post.

Óscar Arias almost managed to score another goal for Wolverines, but his header was tipped to a corner by the visitors goalie.

united´s Seth Dye left the field after 29 minutes because of a nasty blow to the shin. His replacement was Miles Sowers.

Wolverines seemed to suffer a certain amount of confusion and were down to the weak level of organisation.

Óscar Arias almost managed to score another goal for Wolverines, but his header was tipped to a corner by the visitors goalie. After an industrious effort down the middle Óscar Arias could have closed the game off in the 43rd minute, but his finishing shot hit the post.

The teams went for a half-time break at 1 - 0.
Wolverines held the ball, with a clear 69 percent possession rate.

Wolverines coach had an extra briefing during the break, and after that his players had passable organisation.

In the 64:th minute of the match the visitors central line of defence had to look on as Nate Bernstein dashed through, knocking home 2 - 0 for Wolverines.

By now Wolverines were drawing the troops back in order to defend their lead. The home side´s Steven Finley came close to extending the lead in the 66:th minute. His shot came in off the right hand side but Harvey Jones managed saving with a fingernail.

In the 71st minute Wolveriness Eric Druff received a yellow card for going into a challenge studs first.

In the 72nd minute of the match the visitors central line of defence had to look on as Óscar Arias dashed through, knocking home 3 - 0 for Wolverines.

Ed Pierce behaved like an inexperienced youth player in the 72nd minute as he gave the ball away to an opponent. Lucky for him though, there was no goal.

Wolverines put their lead ahead another goal as Eric Druff struck home the 4 - 0 goal, after an attack from the left setting him up unmarked with the keeper.

In the games 81st minute, Eric Druff could have extended the lead, but his very hard free kick went just over the bar.

Wolverines held the ball, with a clear 81 percent possession rate.

Most important Wolverines player was Anthony Mccrary. Martin Barry was a disappointment, however. united´s best player was Travis Rector. Dwayne Valadez was a disappointment, however.

The match ends 4 - 0.

HIGHLIGHTS

1-0	Gordon Mattox	(18)
2-0	Nate Bernstein	(64)
3-0	Óscar Arias	(72)
4-0	Eric Druff	(77)
	Eric Druff	(71)

Postgame Match Report

Team Setup - boca united jrs

	Harvey Jones
Travis Rector Normal	Dwayne Valadez Normal	Joe Wilbanks Normal	Simon Cavazos Normal
Nick Foote Normal	Rich Stoddard Normal	Miles Sowers Normal	Arden Prince Normal
	Jed Loomis Normal	Brandon Adam Normal

Set Pieces Harvey Jones	Sub (Keeper)		Team Captain Harvey Jones
Sub (Defender) Aztlan Góngora	Sub (Inner Midfield)	Sub (Forward) Matthew Vanhorn	Sub (Winger) Tim Meredith
Replaced players:	Seth Dye

Total player experience: wretched

VS.

Team Setup - Fremont Wolverines

	Orlando Carrizo
Martin Barry Extra Inner Midfield	Nate Bernstein Towards Wing	Ed Pierce Normal	Allen Tharp Normal
Des Myers Offensive	Gordon Mattox Offensive	Steven Finley Defensive	Anthony Mccrary Offensive
	Eric Druff Normal	Óscar Arias Normal

Set Pieces Eric Druff	Sub (Keeper) Dwight Manuel		Team Captain Martin Barry
Sub (Defender) Raymond Weston	Sub (Inner Midfield) Nedo Fasoli	Sub (Forward) Mauricio Grubbs	Sub (Winger) Dustin Herrington

Total player experience: wretched

HOME	Fremont Wolverines		ADV.		boca united jrs.	AWAY
Midfield	wretched - VL	5	6	3	disasterous - H	Midfield
Right-Side Defence	wretched - H	7	-5	12	poor - VH	Right-Side Defence
Central Defence	poor - L	10	-2	12	poor - VH	Central Defence
Left-Side Defence	poor - VL	9	-3	12	poor - VH	Left-Side Defence
Right-Side Attack	poor - VH	12	5	7	wretched - H	Right-Side Attack
Central Attack	poor - H	11	5	6	wretched - L	Central Attack
Left-Side Attack	weak - L	14	8	6	wretched - L	Left-Side Attack
4	Total NSI	78		64	Total NSI	0
	Stars Defence	6.5		8.5	Stars Defence
	Stars Midfield	11		6	Stars Midfield
	Stars Offense	4.5		2.5	Stars Offense
	Total Stars	22		17	Total Stars

As I expected, we were able to win against this team that basically has no owner. Didn't see a 4-0 outcome, but heck, I'll take it. The offense onslaught was led by McCrary, Mattox and Druff. I have some formation ideas for these 3, but I'll keep that to myself for now. Now if only Arias could finish. He had 4 scoring chances and only finished one. Hopefully he will learn how to finish especially when we start our scoring training regimen next week. I was disappointed with Carrizo's performance which can be attributed to his poor form. On a side note, DEF Mick Zeigler is now bruised and we are hoping he will be ready for next week's league game.

V.89 - Week 1 Results

							Stars				Ratings
Rank	Team Name	+	-	Diff	Pts	Formation	Def	Mid	Att	All	Def	Mid	Att	Tot
1	Quakes	5	0	5	3	4-5-1	12.0	18.5	3.0	33.5	36	45	55	136	W
4	Fremont Wolverines	4	0	4	3	3-5-2	6.5	11.0	4.5	22.0	26	15	37	78	W
3	Southside Gunners	4	0	4	3	3-5-2	12.0	15.5	5.5	33.0	64	36	34	134	W
2	Cougs	4	0	4	3	3-4-3	11.5	15.5	8.0	35.0	53	45	43	141	W
7	LazyDragons	0	4	-4	0	3-5-2	11.0	17.5	4.5	33.0	45	39	38	122	L
6	boca united jrs	0	4	-4	0	4-4-2	8.5	6.0	2.5	17.0	36	9	19	64	L
5	Midtown Metros	0	4	-4	0	3-5-2	11.0	15.5	5.0	31.5	42	33	47	122	L
8	Fargo Fury	0	5	-5	0	4-3-3	9.0	6.0	6.0	21.0	36	6	34	76	L
					Star Totals		81.5	105.5	39	226	Rating Totals			873
					Star Average		10.2	13.2	4.9	28.3	Rating Avg.			109.1

[FrogMan]

wow, I like the positional matchups very, very much... well presented!!!

Great win too!

FM

[kingfc22]

Originally Posted by FrogMan

wow, I like the positional matchups very, very much... well presented!!!

Great win too!

FM

Thanks. Obviously, I took some ideas from your dynasty, but I didn't want it to be indentical. Next week will be much more difficult.

[sterlingice]

Agreed, nice look

SI

[Mr. Wednesday]

You might want to think about pairing the defense with the opposing attack in the ratings presentation, rather than defense vs. defense and attack vs. attack.

[kingfc22]

International Friendly

We traveled to Switzerland to play V.40 team, Aeugi FC. 6 players saw their first action for the Wolverines overseas.

Our top players, Mattox, McCrary and our two forwards watched the game from the bench.

We didn't expect much from our B-squad and that is what we got.

We lost 3-0 and did not get the turnout or revenue that we wanted. The 27,224 seat stadium only attracted 1572 fans to watch this friendly on a partly cloudy day.

Our best player was backup forward, Mauricio Grubbs.


Checkout my clubhouse located at the link below:
http://http://club.hattrick.org/kingfc/default.asp


Mr. W - good pt. Will change the setup for the next league game wrapup.

[kingfc22]

TRAINING

Stamina training went fairly well this week. Allen Tharp and Nedo Fasoli both popped 2 levels of stamina. All but 5 players went up a level; however, all of them were starters. We now have 10 players with a stamina level of solid or higher.

This week I will start my scoring training program.

Form Report

Form increase (players) = 5 Form increase (levels) = 5

Form decrease (players) = 5 Form decrease (levels) = 5
Total Form (+/-) = 0 Total Form (+/-) = 0

The player that I'm worried about the most is GK Orlando Carrizo. His form has now dropped to wretched following this week's training.

News

• We have 30 new additions to our supporter club. That makes 534 supporters to date.

• We added a transfer this week. He is a Defender from a series V. team in Norway.

7/1/2004

Bought

Stig Li

from Magic1972

16 000 US$

340 (34 000 US$)

Stig Li (25446563) 20 years, inadequate form, healthy

A sympathetic guy who is temperamental and honest.
Has wretched experience and inadequate leadership abilities.


Speciality: Unpredictable

Nationality:	Norge
Total Skill Index (TSI):	370 (37 000 US$)
Wage:	666 US$/week including 20% Bonus
Owner:	Fremont Wolverines
Warnings:	0

Stamina:	solid	Goaltending:	disastrous
Playmaking:	wretched	Passing:	poor
Winger:	weak	Defending:	passable
Scoring:	poor	Set Pieces:	poor

Li will start for us this coming week in our league game.

Up next is the weekly update so stay tuned.

[kingfc22]

***Note: All weekly changes will be listed next to this weeks summary. All postive changes will be denoted in BLUE and all negative changes will be denoted in RED.


Summary - Your players (Wk. 2)

TSI per player (average) :	811 (27)
Total squad TSI:	17 030 (2130)
Average age:	23
Current form (average):	inadequate
Experience (average):	wretched
No of players (excluding the coach):	21 (2)
Number of nationalities:	4 (1)

Team Spirit:	calm (up from composed)
Confidence:	wonderful (up from strong)

Youth Squad: weak (up from poor)

Economy

Cash funds:	24 872 US$ (-15 631) US$
Sponsors:	delirious (up from content)
Supporter Club:	534 members (30)
Supporters:	high on life (up from calm)

This week
Revenue			Expenses
Crowd	0		Arena	3 900
Sponsors	32 505		Wages	14 108
Financial	0		Interest	0
Temporary	0		Temporary	2 000
			Staff	33 000
			Youth squad	20 000
Total revenue	32 505		Total expenses	73 008
Expected income/loss				-40 503

Last week
Revenue			Expenses
Crowd	32 733		Arena	3 900
Sponsors	28 875		Wages	13 442
Financial	0		Interest	0
Temporary	900		Temporary	94 600
			Staff	28 500
			Youth squad	20 000
Total revenue	62 508		Total expenses	160 442
Last week´s income/loss				-97 934

Our sponsor income is up $3630 this week and our wages went up $666 this week.

Youth Pull

Tom Oconnor (36587200) 17 years, passable form, healthy A pleasant guy who is temperamental and upright.
Has disastrous experience and solid leadership abilities.

Nationality:	USA
Total Skill Index (TSI):	120 (12 000 US$)
Wage:	540 US$/week
Owner:	Fremont Wolverines
Warnings:	0

Stamina:	passable	Goaltending:	disastrous
Playmaking:	wretched	Passing:	weak
Winger:	weak	Defending:	disastrous
Scoring:	inadequate	Set Pieces:	wretched

I think I'll be keeping Tom. He is only inadequate in scoring but he is also only 17 years old. Would he qualify to be a clown or does he need more experience? Still unsure on how a clown works.

[kingfc22]

Note: Team (HSR)

Fargo Fury (76) vs. Cougs (141)
This should be an easy game for the Cougs. They should dominate the midfield and improve to 2-0 on the season. This is the first meeting between these two teams.

boca united jrs. (64) vs. Southside Gunners (134)
This is another game that should be no contest. BUJ is the team that we dominated last week and is basically ownerless. The Gunners will have little problem here.

Midtown Metros (122) vs. Quakes (136)
The V.89 game of the week pits the 0-1 Metros against the 1-0 Quakes. Last season the Metros won 4-1 and 2-1 in the two season matchups. The Quakes seemingly have improved their midfield and had the best HSR in week 1 at the MF position, but they will be on the road. This one should be intersting to say the least.

LazyDragons (122) vs. Fremont Wolverines (78)
We are going to face one of the best teams in V.89. The got smacked around last week by the Cougs and will probably take their frustration out on us. I'm going to change some things up as I still look for the best team to put on the field in a league match. If I can keep the game within two goals, I'd see it as a huge accomplishment.

[kingfc22]

Season 23 - Week 2

LazyDragons - Fremont Wolverines

Date: 7/5/2004 at 01.00 MatchID: 22540125 Arena: LazyDragons Arena Crowd: 18217

18217 spectators had come to LazyDragons Arena this cloudy day.

LazyDragons had chosen a strategic 3-5-2 formation. The following players had been chosen: Schaffer - Chadwick, Caballero, Alderman - Maestro, Jen-Hsun, Pradhan, Rubio, Ponder - Anderson, Soo-Myong.

Wolverines tactics involved an interesting 3-4-3 combination. The following players had been chosen: Carrizo - Zeigler, Li, Bernstein - Tharp, Mattox, Barry, Mccrary - Arias, Druff, Grubbs.

Wolverines saw most attack opportunites on the wings and were directing their passes that way.

LazyDragons tried to break through in the middle repeatedly, but kept getting stuck on the visitors defenders. Fernando Maestro sprinted between the opposing defenders after 3 minutes, but the keeper deflected Shan Soo-Myong's shot.

LazyDragons took the lead in the 4:th minute of the game by 1 to 0, as John Anderson elegantly received a pass going deep, finishing off with a half-volley shot just below the bar.

John Anderson almost managed to score another goal for LazyDragons, but his header was tipped to a corner by the visitors goalie.

After 33 minutes Rafa Rubio put LazyDragons ahead 2 - 0 as he rose to head in a hooked ball, the result of an effort from the right side.

The structure of the game started to change as LazyDragons decided to pull back and meet their opponents in the defensive zone.

Things were going to get worse for the visitors. Rafa Rubio squirmed himself through the central defense line in the 37:th minute, asserting the lead to 3 - 0.

The teams went for a half-time break at 3 - 0.
LazyDragons held the ball, with a clear 82 percent possession rate.

LazyDragons´s Robert Caballero had an excellent opportunity in the 47:th minute, shooting on a through ball, but he missed the goal by miles!

A great save by goaltender Orlando Carrizo in the 68:th minute kept the visitors in the game as Shan Soo-Myong struck from the left with a real cannonball.

A speedy charge from the left side of the field put LazyDragons lead up with 4 - 0. Rafa Rubio finished that one off competently, firing from an acute angle. At that, Rafa Rubio was noted down for a hat trick.

In the 74:th minute of the match the visitors central line of defence had to look on as John Anderson dashed through, knocking home 5 - 0 for LazyDragons.

Shan Soo-Myong almost managed to score another goal for LazyDragons, but his header was tipped to a corner by the visitors goalie.

LazyDragons, bringing the final ball possession rate to 85 percent, dominated the battle.

The most dominating LazyDragons player was without a doubt Rafa Rubio. Robert Caballero was a disappointment, however.

The most dominating Wolverines player was without a doubt Anthony Mccrary. Orlando Carrizo on the other hand, had a terrible day.

The match ends 5 - 0.

HIGHLIGHTS

1-0	John Anderson	(4)
2-0	Rafa Rubio	(33)
3-0	Rafa Rubio	(37)
4-0	Rafa Rubio	(69)
5-0	John Anderson	(74)

Postgame Match Report

Team Setup - Fremont Wolverines

	Orlando Carrizo
Mick Zeigler Defensive	Mauricio Grubbs Extra Forward	Stig Li Normal	Nate Bernstein Defensive
Allen Tharp Offensive	Gordon Mattox Normal	Martin Barry Defensive	Anthony Mccrary Offensive
	Eric Druff Normal	Óscar Arias Normal

Set Pieces Anthony Mccrary	Sub (Keeper) Dwight Manuel		Team Captain Martin Barry
Sub (Defender) Ed Pierce	Sub (Inner Midfield) Steven Finley	Sub (Forward) Des Myers	Sub (Winger) Dustin Herrington

Total player experience: wretched


VS.

Team Setup - LazyDragons

	Eloy Schaffer
Lester Chadwick Defensive	Robert Caballero Offensive	Gui Jen-Hsun Extra Inner Midfield	Bud Alderman Defensive
Fernando Maestro Offensive	Rafa Rubio Defensive	Abhinav Pradhan Defensive	Lane Ponder Offensive
	John Anderson Normal	Shan Soo-Myong Normal

Set Pieces Rafa Rubio	Sub (Keeper) Eugene Kirby		Team Captain Fernando Maestro
Sub (Defender) David Shirley	Sub (Inner Midfield) Edwin Terrell	Sub (Forward) Jamie Kuhn	Sub (Winger) Mike Stevens

Total player experience: poor

AWAY	Fremont Wolverines		ADV.		LazyDragons	HOME
Midfield	disasterous - VH	4	-15	19	inadequate - H	Midfield
Right-Side Defence	poor - VL	9	-4	13	weak - VL	Left-Side Attack
Central Defence	poor - VL	9	-1	10	poor - L	Central Attack
Left-Side Defence	poor - VH	12	-2	14	weak - L	Right-Side Attack
Right-Side Attack	weak - H	15	1	14	weak - L	Left-Side Defense
Central Attack	weak - L	14	1	13	weak - VL	Central Defence
Left-Side Attack	weak - VH	16	3	13	weak - VL	Right-Side Attack
0	Total HSR	87		134	Total HSR	5
	Stars Defence	7		10.5	Stars Defence
	Stars Midfield	10		18	Stars Midfield
	Stars Offense	6.5		4.5	Stars Offense
	Total Stars	23.5		33	Total Stars

This game was a little disappointing and brought me back to earth. I was hoping to give the Dragons a bit of struggle knowing full well that I would end up losing in the end. However, I did not see, or maybe I just didn't want to see, me getting my butt kicked so soundly. I'm happy that our attack made a strong showing and now after 2 weeks we have the 4th strongest attack in V.89. The defense should get better expecially if Carrizo can ever get his form up. He is currently at wretched and not helping us out very much.

We did get an experience pop after this game. GK Carrizo is now at inadequate as he popped from weak.

Next week the schedule isn't any kinder as the Cougs come to the Castle of Champions.

V.89 Recap

							Stars				Ratings
Rank	Team Name	+	-	Diff	Pts	Formation	Def	Mid	Att	All	Def	Mid	Att	Tot
1	Southside Gunners	9	0	9	6	3-5-2	11.0	16.0	6.0	33.0	60	33	36	129	W
2	Cougs	8	0	8	6	3-4-3	11.0	11.0	7.0	29.0	47	24	41	112	W
3	Quakes	7	4	3	3	x-x-x	10.5	19.0	3.0	32.5	36	39	55	130	L
4	LazyDragons	5	4	1	3	3-5-2	10.5	18.0	4.5	33.0	40	57	37	134	W
5	Fremont Wolverines	4	5	-1	3	3-4-3	7.0	10.0	6.5	23.5	30	12	45	87	L
6	Midtown Metros	4	6	-2	3	3-5-2	12.0	17.0	5.5	34.5	46	36	53	135	W
8	boca united jrs	0	9	-9	0	4-4-2	9.0	6.0	2.5	17.5	36	9	20	65	L
7	Fargo Fury	0	9	-9	0	4-4-2	9.0	7.0	4.0	20.0	40	12	25	77	L
					Star Totals		80	104	39	223	Rating Totals			869
					Star Average		10.0	13.0	4.9	27.9	Rating Avg.			108.6

LAST ROUND

Fargo Fury - Cougs	0 - 4
boca united jrs - Southside Gunners	0 - 5
LazyDragons - Fremont Wolverines	5 - 0
Midtown Metros - Quakes	4 - 2

No real surprises this weak. The Cougs seemingly played their backup squad and handily beat the Fury. The Gunners had little struggle demolishing the ownerless BUJ squad.

As for the game of the week. It went to the half tied 2-2 and the Quakes held the possession battle 53-47. But in the second half, the Quakes Alejandro Torales got sent off with a RED card in the 61st minute. The home team was able to take full advantage with the man up as they scored 2 goals in the next 7 minutes.

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U.S. Friendly

This week we traveled to Kentucky to take on Baston, a series VI. team. Recently pulled Tom O'Connor made his debut in this game.

Are B-squad is really weak and we lost this game 0-4.

We didn't really get anything good out of this game other than our scoring training. Forward Des Meyers was our best player on the field.

The 16,000 capacity stadium only had 566 people show up for a nice sunny day game.

Reserve midfielder, Nedo Fasoli picked up a knock during the game, but he was able to stay in the game a play through the pain. He is now bruised.

The fiery Ed Pierce picked up 2 yellow cards and was sent to the showers early.

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TRAINING

Our scoring program started this week. 6 players received training, but nobody popped. Since I am a new team I have no clue when these guys will pop. I have all the charts, but without a "last pop" date to go by I have to take a wait and see approach.

One question. I played Tom O'Connor at Forward in my friendly, but according to HAM he did not receive any training. Instead it went to a player that was playing Center Mid. Is HAM probably wrong or is there something wrong?

Form Report

Form increase (players) = 11 Form increase (levels) = 13

Form decrease (players) = 2 Form decrease (levels) = 2
Total Form Players (+/-) = 9 Total Form Levels (+/-) = 11

FINALLY! Our GK Carrizo had his form go up. He jumped up 2 levels from wretched to weak. The other player who went up multiple levels was F Des Meyers who is now in passable form.

F Oscar Arias dropped from inadequate to weak and MF Nedo Fasoli dropped to poor form following a game that he was bruised in.

As a team we have 12 players in passable form.

News

• DEF Mick Zeigler and Nedo Fasoli are no longer bruised.

• The first construction phase for the Castle of Champions is now complete. The stadium is now equipped to hold 8,000 supporters. Tickets to those supporting the club will be sent out shortly.

• We had our first sale this week. F Mauricio Grubbs did not fit into the clubs long term plans and the money we got from him will go to help shore up some of our holes.

7/9/2004

Sold

Mauricio Grubbs

to Vetra FK

172 000 US$

1 320 (132 000 US$)

Weekly update tomorrow night along with Week 3 preview to follow.

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***Note: All weekly changes will be listed next to this weeks summary. All postive changes will be denoted in BLUE and all negative changes will be denoted in RED.


Summary - Your players (Wk. 3)

TSI per player (average) :	806 (5)
Total squad TSI:	17 730 (700)
Average age:	22
Current form (average):	inadequate
Experience (average):	wretched
No of players (excluding the coach):	22 (1)
Number of nationalities:	5 (1)

Team Spirit:	calm
Confidence:	decent (down from wonderful)

Youth Squad: weak

Economy

Cash funds:	117 696 US$ (77 297) US$
Sponsors:	delirious
Supporter Club:	534 members
Supporters:	irritated

This week
Revenue			Expenses
Crowd	0		Arena	5 120
Sponsors	34 320		Wages	14 599
Financial	0		Interest	0
Temporary	0		Temporary	2 000
			Staff	33 000
			Youth squad	20 000
Total revenue	34 320		Total expenses	74 719
Expected income/loss				-40 399

Last week
Revenue			Expenses
Crowd	1 866		Arena	3 900
Sponsors	32 505		Wages	14 108
Financial	0		Interest	0
Temporary	159 960		Temporary	30 500
			Staff	33 000
			Youth squad	20 000
Total revenue	194 331		Total expenses	101 508
Last week´s income/loss				92 824

Our sponsor income is up $1815 this week and our wages are up $491 this week.

Youth Pull

Rob Steen (37062153) 17 years, passable form, healthy A nasty fellow who is calm and infamous.
Has disastrous experience and solid leadership abilities.

Nationality:	USA
Total Skill Index (TSI):	20 (2 000 US$)
Wage:	500 US$/week
Owner:	Fremont Wolverines
Warnings:	0

Stamina:	passable	Goaltending:	disastrous
Playmaking:	wretched	Passing:	disastrous
Winger:	inadequate	Defending:	wretched
Scoring:	wretched	Set Pieces:	wretched

Rob will be fired sometime this week unless someone gives me a good reason not to dump him.

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Note: Team (Wk.2 HSR)


Southside Gunners (131) vs. LazyDragons (134)
This is the V.89 game of the week. Last season both teams won on each other's home turf. The Dragons lead the series 3 to 2. Both teams will employ a 3-5-2 formation and the midfield edge should go to the Dragons. Dragons have averaged a midfield (MF) HSR of 48 and the Gunners have averaged an HSR of 34.5. The Gunners have the better defensive alignment with a season avg. of 62 compared to the Dragons 42.5. The attacks are very even with the Dragons holding a small 37.5 to 35 advantage.

Quakes (130) vs. boca united jrs. (65)
BUJ is still without an active owner and this will be an easy win for the Quakes.

Fargo Fury (77) vs. Midtown Metros (135)
The Metros travel to Fargo for the first ever matchup between the two squads. The Metros hold the advantage in every aspect of the field and should have little trouble against the developing Fargo squad. Fargo played a 4-4-2 last week which improved their defense and midfield HSR from week one when they played a 4-3-3. Midtown will come with an AOW tactic and a 3-5-2 formation.

Fremont Wolverines (87) vs. Cougs (112)
This will be our first look at the V.89 defending champions. I'm not sure if they will play their backups like they did last week against the Fury or if they will play their starters like they did in week 1. The Cougs hold a big advantage in the midfield and on defense. We have a very good attack and the key will be our ability to get them the ball.