FM: Harrogate is marching on.. [Archive] - Page 2

Eaglesfan27

02-22-2005, 06:22 PM

Jan 24, 2009 -

We are currently in 22nd place and we are hosting Cardiff today. They are in 11th place at the moment. They are led this year by star midfielder Gary Liddle who is only 22, but one of the best young midfielders in all of England. Centreback Peter Clarke has been good this year and he plays very well most of the time. Keeper Paul Harrison is an above average keeper who has 14 clean sheets on the year. Striker Lewis Guy provides most of their offense and he has 10 goals on the year.

They are 5-4 favorites.

It's overcast with temperatures in the high 20's today.

GK: Paddy
DL: Ambourouet
DC: Wall
DC: Ward
DR: Nicell
ML: Lunt
MC: Rolfes
MC: Rix
MR: Teale
SC: Begeorgi
SC: Giuliani

S1: Gerken
S2: Janse
S3: Graham
S4: Elliott
S5: Kelly

Eaglesfan27

02-22-2005, 06:42 PM

6 minute mark: Rix plays a nice pass for Giuliani in the box.. Giuliani shoots a nice curving shot from just inside the box.. good save by the keeper.

15 minute mark: Begeorgi gets it at midfield.. perfect through ball into the edge of the box.. Giuliani gets to it.. shoots.. upper left corner.. the keeper dives.. tips it over the bar.

30 minute mark: We have a flurry of shots on their goal, but their keeper deflects or stops every one of them.

35 minute mark: Lunt feeds the ball to Rolfes in the box.. he shoots.. the keeper catches it.

39 minute mark: Nicell with another nice defensive play.. long pass to Begeorgi who is ahead of the defense.. in the box.. fakes left.. goes right.. the keeper backpedals.. Begeorgi shoots.. the keeper blocks it with good positioning.

41 minute mark: Teale with a cross to Rix who passes to Rolfes who passes to Teale inside the box.. he shoots.. the keeper barely tips it over the bar.

Halftime: 0-0 tie. We are dominating possession and the shots, but they are playing well defensively. We only have 8800 fans today :( Well, it is bloody cold outside.

50 minute mark: Paddy with series of spectacular saves before Wall finally clears it from teh box.

72 minute mark: Teale picks up a minor injury, but is enough that I decide to pull him. I move Lunt to right wing and bring Elliott in along the left wing.

82 minute mark: Lunt with a corner kick.. great kick.. to the far post.. Begeorgi heads it.. the keeper barely punches it over the bar.

92 minute mark: Elliott crosses for Begeorgi.. the centreback heads it away.

Game over. 0-0 tie. we played well, but their defense held off.

We outshot them 16-6 (12-3 on goal)

Paul Harrison won MoM. This offensive effort was encouraging in regards to the tweaks I've just made to the tactics.

Eaglesfan27

02-22-2005, 06:59 PM

January 25, 2009 -

Lazio have signed away Jefferson Farfan from Leicester for 13 million dollars. Why couldn't he have left before we played our recent game with them?

Eaglesfan27

02-22-2005, 07:07 PM

January 27th, 2009 -

Today I received the unfortunate news that both Moreno and Aguilar's WP appeals were denied. They both really would have helped the team and this is an unfortunate turn of events.

David Wright and Kenny Lunt were selected to the English Championship Team of the Week.

Eaglesfan27

02-22-2005, 07:28 PM

January 29, 2009 -

Tottenham has signed Jordan Stewart away from Leicester for 6.2 million. What are they planning?

Eaglesfan27

02-22-2005, 07:44 PM

Jan. 31, 2009 -

Boris Zivkovic is now a Bosman eligible agent. His agent states that he doesn't think we can meet the demands of his client, but is willing to listen. I offer them 19,000/week plus 200,000 signing bonus.

I also offered 19,000 to Yossi Benayoun along with a 500,000 signing bonus. He is requesting 22,000/week.

Ricardo Osorio is only making 3,600/week but he wants 22,000/week. I offer him 19,000 which is the max I can offer according to the board but also offer 25% annual raise and a 500,000 signing bonus.

SunDancer

02-22-2005, 07:46 PM

Basically, you have a choice. You can either appeal or don't appeal. If you chose to appeal, a second hearing is automatically scheduled (you are told the date.) When that time occurs, you are told the results. I've very rarely seen appeals work, but I almost always do them.

I wasn't sure how in-depth the appeal process is, and if it was more in-depth (though I nevered use it for WP, but refs), in CM 03/04? Can you do appeals or complaints for other things? You seem to really be getting into more and more.

Eaglesfan27

02-22-2005, 07:50 PM

January 31, 2009 -

Ricardo Osario has called me already! He has accepted our deal! He will be the centreback that will take over when we lost Darren Ward.

Boris Zivkovic has rejected my offer.

Lazio's Fabrizio Melara has agreed to accept a deal to come join us! He is a young left/right winger who might develop in a good replacement for Teale if he ends up leaving next year. He is very fast, physical, with good mental attributes for one so young. He is also a very good passer.

The fans wanted me to bring in new talent this year and I believe I'm meeting this goal.

LATER on Jan 31, 2009 -

Yossi Benayoun has forgiven me for my earlier gaffe and has agreed to come join us on a Bosman transfer! This AMC will make my planned offense work next year if my scouts are right about him.

Centreback Abraham Paz of Cadiz has agreed to a bosman deal for only 8,400/week. He is a centreback/midfielder and I'm feeling very happy with all of these signings. I hope the board doesn't get impatient and lets me use this new talent next year.

Eaglesfan27

02-22-2005, 07:52 PM

I wasn't sure how in-depth the appeal process is, and if it was more in-depth (though I nevered use it for WP, but refs), in CM 03/04? Can you do appeals or complaints for other things? You seem to really be getting into more and more.
I think CM 01/02 or CM 4 let you complain about the refs. That ability was not in CM 03/04 and it is not in FM 05 to my knowledge. There are no other appeals that I know of. The league will automatically reschedule matches for you sometimes if you have too many matches in a row due to cup matches and such. I think that was a manual appeal in older versions of the game.

Eaglesfan27

02-22-2005, 07:54 PM

Jan 31, 2009 (It's only 11:15 AM now ;)) -

Ricardo Osorio's move has been delayed due to a WP. We are supposed to have an expedited hearing tomorrow! This legendary centreback has over 70 caps for Mexico. I'd be shocked if the 28 year old is denied a work permit.

Eaglesfan27

02-22-2005, 08:01 PM

Jan 31, 2009 -

Today we travel to play Plymouth. They are currently in 7th place. We are currently in 22nd place. Plymouth has a talented team. They are led by midfielder Steve Sidwell who is a 26 year old who just makes all of the right plays. 21 year old striker Dean Evans is the focal of the attack and he has 12 goals and 8 assists in 26 starts. He is fast, skilled, and is already a star. Centreback Hasney Aljofree doesn't look particularly spectacular on film but he makes good plays for the team. Keeper Graham Stack is excellent and he really shows great ability to attack the ball in the air. He will be a tough keeper to score against.

Plymouth are 6-4 favorites.

It's raining and temperatures are in the high 30's.

GK: Paddy
DL: Ambourouet
DC: Wall
DC: Wright (Ward needs rest)
DR: Nicell (After that goal/win costing mistake last game I don't want him at DC)
ML: Elliott
MC: Rolfes
MC: Rix
MR: Teale
SC: Begeorgi (I expect him to have a big game against this defense)
SC: Giuliani

S1: Gerken
S2: Janse
S3: Graham
S4: Lunt
S5: Kelly

Crapshoot

02-22-2005, 08:03 PM

January 2nd, 2009 -

Darren Ward came into my office today and told me that he really wants to play in the EPL. He'd like me to try to transfer him if possible. He is 30, but still very talented. I'll definitely consider moving him if we get a good offer.

Racing's Yossi Benayoun has agreed to come play with us when his deal ends. WTF?!? I don't have enough transfer moneys to sign him? WTF?!? The game thinks I offered his team 5 million dollars for him!?!? Apparently, I offered a transfer deal for him? I don't remember doing so. In any case, I have to back out of that deal. He becomes a Bosman player next month and I'll offer him a deal then.

After I withdraw my transfer offer, I see that I could apparently offer him a deal before he became a Bosman but it automatically had me compensating Racing 5 million dollars! I'll approach him again when he is actually a true Bosman player.

Deportivo's 23 year old midfielder Abel Enrique Augilar has accepted my offer. He will be able to come to the club at the end of January (no transfer fee, he REALLY is a Bosman) if his WP gets approved.
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what happened in all likelyhood is that his contract is unprotected, and it gave you the option of transfer immediately or end of the season. Immediately means that you can sign him for a fixed amount of compensation - end of season would be the Bosman.,

Edit: I really should read the whole thread.. :D

Eaglesfan27

02-22-2005, 08:26 PM

I immediately notice they are using this funky 3-2-2-1-2 formation. This should be interesting..

4 minute mark: They have a flurry of hard shots on goal, but Paddy stops every one of them.

7 minute mark: Teale takes the corner kick.. it sails over Giuliani's head by the near corner.. curves.. Rolfes is by the far post.. he heads it.. past the keeper.. Rolfes scores!!!! GOAL!!!! 1-0.

25 minute mark: Evans with a hard shot from 20 yards out.. Paddy stops it.

39 minute mark: Paddy stops another hard shot from Evans.

43 minute mark: Sidwell with a nice pass to Andriy Pereplyotkin inside the box.. he takes two dribbles.. Paddy tries to cut down the angle.. he shoots from 10 yards.. past paddy.. into the upper right corner.. GOAL. 1-1.

Halftime: 1-1 tie. Good game for our team so far.

51 minute mark: Evans gets a shot from 10 yards.. Paddy with a big save.

54 minute mark: Teale gets the ball in the right corner of the pitch after Wright takes a direct kick.. Teale with a beautiful curving cross.. Begeorgi gets it in the box.. 15 yards from the goal.. shoots.. a powerful shot.. the keeper partially blocks it.. but it scoots past the goal line.. GOAL!!!! 2-1.

60 minute mark: Paddy stops a long shot from Sidwell.

69 minute mark: Elliott with a great cross to Teale.. he is about to head it.. and it looks like he is tackled in the box.. no call.. boo!

75 minute mark: Nicell with a great last minute tackle on Sidwell in the box.

Giuliani is tired so I sub on Graham for him. I also sub Kelly on for Elliott.

80 minute mark: Wall with a fantastic defensive play on Norris inside our own box.

82 minute mark: My heart skips a beat as a shot by Norris barely edges over the bar.

83 minute mark: Rix with a great pass to Graham who heads it to Begeorgi in the box.. he shoots.. keeper barely tips it over the bar.

86 minute mark: Great cross from Norris.. Kennedy heads it.. Paddy dives.. amazing play to tip it over the bar!

88 minute mark: kelly takes it down the left sideline.. crosses for Graham he heads it.. barely wide right.

89 minute mark: Rix passes to Kelly on the left wing.. he sends a great pass 20 yards down the pitch into the box.. Graham gets it.. fakes right.. steps left.. shoots.. lower left corner.. GOAL!!!! 3-1.

Game over! 3-1 win against a good team that is in the top half of the table!

They outshot us 23-11 (11-9 on goal)

Paddy rightfully wins MoM (10 for form) for his 10 saves.

Teale, Nicell, Wright, and Rolfes all had 9's for form.

Most of the team had 8's for form.

Eaglesfan27

02-22-2005, 08:27 PM

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what happened in all likelyhood is that his contract is unprotected, and it gave you the option of transfer immediately or end of the season. Immediately means that you can sign him for a fixed amount of compensation - end of season would be the Bosman.,

Edit: I really should read the whole thread.. :D
:)

Not nearly as bad as me misreading the expiration date of his contract :)

Eaglesfan27

02-22-2005, 08:48 PM

Feb. 1, 2009 -

Ricardo Osorio has been granted a conditional British Work permit to come join us :) I think this centreback will be a very nice addition to the team. He will join the team on Aug. 1, 2009.

The Wigan board called me into their office. They are very pleased with my last win and are pleased with my performance as a manager.

Everton has fired Sam Allardyce.

Hull has fired Brian Horton.

Oldham has fired Brian Talbot.

Tottenham is rumored to be considering firing Joe Kinnear.

Jason Euell of Charlton has won English Championship Player of the Month. Rohan Ricketts of Nottingham has come in 2nd, and Lewis Neal of Reading came in 3rd.

Plymouth's Dean Evans won young player of the month. Steven Brogan of Sheff. Wed came in 2nd, and Peter Poole of Crewe Alexandra came in 3rd.

Charlton's George Burley won Manager of the Month. John Ward of Crewe Alexandra came in 2nd, and Stephen Constantine of QPR came in 3rd.

Eaglesfan27

02-22-2005, 08:59 PM

Feb. 4, 2009 -

Liam Nicell and Gary Teale were selected to the Championship Team of the Week.

Barkeep49

02-22-2005, 09:07 PM

I am so happy to see things getting better as you're able to bring in your own players. How is Harrogate doing these days?

Eaglesfan27

02-22-2005, 09:08 PM

Feb. 7, 2009 -

Oooh... Manchester United lost their boss as highly respected Sven-goran Eriksson left to take over at Roma today. Manchester United will be looking for a new boss. I doubt I will be considered, but miracles can happen.

Oldham have hired Paco Fortes.

Fabrice Begeorgi has told a national newspaper that he is having problems adjusting to being at Wigan and in England :(

Georges Ambourouet has told a national newspaper that he is having problems adjusting to being at Wigan.

Georges has gone absent from training! That is unacceptable. I decide to fine him a week's pay.

Eaglesfan27

02-22-2005, 09:11 PM

I am so happy to see things getting better as you're able to bring in your own players. How is Harrogate doing these days?
Harrogate has lost or tied every game since I left there :(

Their last game was a 1-1 tie against Barnsley. Before that they lost 4-0 to Norwich. They are currently 24th in League One and appear likely to be relegated :(

Eaglesfan27

02-22-2005, 09:18 PM

Feb. 7, 2009 -

Today we host Millwall in a game that is going to be televised. We are currently in 20th place. Millwall is currently in 7th place and they have a talented team that is playing very cohesively now. Milwall relies on a great defense led by centreback Mark Phillips, Keeper Julian Speroni, Midfielder Jody Morris (who is doubtful for this game) and one spectacular offensive player. If we can shut down striker Marlon King, we have a good chance of beating them. Marlon has 20 goals on the year and no other player has even 5 goals. Marlon King is a 28 year Jamaican star with 35 caps/20 goals in international play who is extremely fast. He is also agile, accelerates great, and has a good finishing touch. He will be hard to contain. I wish we had Osario here already as he looks faster than all of my current centrebacks. If we can contain this player I think we can beat them.

We are 6-4 favorites.

It's sunny with temperatures in the low 40's today.

GK: Paddy
DL: Mares (the new fullback will start right away, particularly with Georges bad behavior)
DC: Wall
DC: Ward
DR: Nicell
ML: Lunt
MC: Elliott (want to give Rix a game off)
MC: Rolfes
MR: Teale
SC: Begeorgi (hopefully scoring more goals will help him settle.)
SC: Giuliani

S1: Gerken
S2: Janse
S3: Graham
S4: Rix
S5: Kelly

The TV announcers feel that Gary Teale is still my most important player. Julian Speroni is expected to need to have a great game in goal to keep us from scoring. The announcers believe he will do that and are expecting a draw today.

SunDancer

02-22-2005, 09:25 PM

Eaglesfan27

02-22-2005, 09:30 PM

22 minute mark: Begeorgi is called for a trip on Bullock.. yellow card for Begeorgi.

37 minute mark: Nicell with a good defensive play.. sends it down the right sideline to Giuliani.. he heads it to elliott who crosses to Lunt.. Lunt feeds it to Begeorgi in the box.. he shoots.. barely over the bar.

Very defensive first half. 0-0 tie. We have approximately 10,000 fans here today.

66 minute mark: Lunt crosses it into the box for Elliott who has joined the attack.. Elliott with one of his magnificient headers.. into the lower left corner of the net.. GOAL!!!! 1-0.

69 minute mark: Giuliani suddenly looks horribly exhausted.. I think he might be hurt and not telling me. I pull him for Graham.

75 minute mark: Lunt crosses for Graham who heads it.. just over the bar.

79 minute mark: Elliott with a nice through ball to Begeorgi in the box.. he shoots.. barely over the bar.

84 minute mark: Wall with a great defensive play on the speedy striker.

85 minute mark: Paddy with a solid save of a shot by Doherty from 20 yards out.

90 minute mark: Nicell with a pair of good defensive plays.

92 minute mark: Mares with a nice tackle in the box on King. Clean play to clear the ball.

Game over! 1-0 win for us :)

We outshot them 10-4 (1-1 on goal)

Kenny Lunt wins MoM, 11 of 18 passes, 1 of 2 tackles, 2 of 5 headers, 1 interception, 7 runs, 1 assist.

Eaglesfan27

02-22-2005, 09:31 PM

I'll call the United and put in a good word for ya. :)

Care to post a updated league table?
I'll put up an updated league table in a minute :)

Thanks for the good word. :cool:

Eaglesfan27

02-22-2005, 09:35 PM

Post Match Info:

Georges Ambourouet accepted his fine without comment. I can respect that, and hopefully he can be brought back into the fold.

Eaglesfan27

02-22-2005, 09:58 PM

Darn lightning storm temporarily knocked out my internet. Anyway, here are the standings:

http://64.17.163.76/images/Championship2.jpg

Eaglesfan27

02-22-2005, 10:00 PM

Feb. 10, 2009,

Oh Darn. Fabrice Begeorgi failed to report to training today. I'm not going to play favorites. I'm docking him a week's pay.

Eaglesfan27

02-22-2005, 10:02 PM

Feb 10, 2009 (Later in the day) -

Fabrice Begeorgi acknowledged that his unprofessionabl behaviour is unacceptable and that he deserved his fine! He indicated a willingness to improve his behaviour in the future.

I LOVE that response. I won't feel compelled to sit him for the next game thanks to his excellent response.

SunDancer

02-22-2005, 10:04 PM

Eaglesfan27

02-22-2005, 10:08 PM

Feb 10, 2009 -

Today we travel to play Coventry. we are currently in 19th place. Coventry is currently in 2nd place and they are a deep team that is playing very well. Attacking midfielder Marc Bridge-Wilkinson has been phenomenal this year with an 8.02 avg form and 13 goals on the year. He is doing everything right for them. Centreback Titus Bramble is a very good centreback who has been a shutdown defender. Left winger Anthony Grant is equally adept at scoring and setting up other players. Striker Graham Barrett has 10 goals and 10 assists on the year! Keeper Scott Shearer has 18 clean sheets in 24 games. He has been very impressive, but he isn't so great that I don't think we can beat him.

Coventry are even odd favorites.

It's overcast with temperatures in the high 30's.

GK: Paddy
DL: Mares
DC: Wall
DC: Ward
DR: Nicell
ML: Lunt
MC: Elliott
MC: Rolfes
MR: Teale
SC: Begeorgi
SC: Guliani

S1: Gerken
S2: Janse
S3: Graham
S4: Rix
S5: Kelly

Eaglesfan27

02-22-2005, 10:32 PM

8 minute mark: Elliott with a cross to Giuliani who heads it.. the keeper blocks it.. Rolfes shoots the rebound.. the keeper catches the shot.

13 minute mark: Teale gets a yellow card for a trip on Whing.

30 minute mark: we've been pressuring them all day.. finally Lunt gets a good pass between their defenders into the box.. Begeorgi shoots it.. hits the post and bounces wide.

36 minute mark: Lunt crosses to Teale in the box who heads it from 10 yards out.. the keeper catches it.

39 minute mark: Elliott with a through ball into the box.. Begeorgi shoots from 10 yards.. the keeper tips it over the bar.

42 minute mark: ward with a sensational defensive play on a cross pass.

44 minute mark: Giuliani gets it at midfield.. good through ball to Begeorgi in the box.. he is about to shoot.. the defender tackles him.. Lunt gets to it.. shoots.. the keeper saves it.

45 minute mark: Mares with a great defensive play.

Halftime: 0-0 tie. We've surprisingly controlled the game so far..

48 minute mark: Rolfes passes it to Giuliani who dribbles into the box.. shoots.. for the upper left corner.. barely wide left.

50 minute mark: rolfes with a nice pass to Begeorgi in the box.. he is about to shoot.. Whing tackles him.

54 minute mark: richie Partridge gets a yellow card for tripping Elliott.

56 minute mark: Teale with a nice corner.. Ward heads it.. barely over the bar.

62 minute mark: Ward gets a yellow card for a trip on Bridges.

70 minute mark: Graham on for Giuliani, Kelly on for Elliott, and Rix on for Rolfes.

76 minute mark: Gudjonsson crosses for Suffo who shoots.. amazing save by Paddy.. we get the counter attack going.. Ward with along pass to Begeorgi who dribbles around two defenders.. past a third.. amazing dribble.. then he shoots from 20 yards.. laser shot.. upper left corner.. it's past the keeper.. GOAL!!!!! 1-0! The announcer is right, that was an amazing strike!

81 minute mark: Meares with a nice defensive play.

85 minute mark: Mears witha nice defensive play.. he sends it to Rix at midfield.. Rix passes it to Teale in the right corner of the pitch.. Teale crosses for Begeorgi by the far post.. Begeorgi with a diving header.. into the upper left corner.. GOAL!!!! 2-0!

90 minute mark: Teale crosses for Graham by the near post.. he heads it.. into the bar.. he gets the rebound.. shoots.. the keeper blocks it.

92 minute mark: Meares with a good defensive play in the box.

GAME OVER! 2-0 win for us! :) We beat the 2nd place team in the league on their pitch! :)

We dominated possession and outshot them 18-11 (10-6 on goal)

Kenny Lunt had a 9 for form and won MoM, 27 of 35 passes, 1 of 3 tackles, 3 of 8 headers, 3 interceptions, 4 runs, 1 assist.

Lunt, Paddy, Ward, Begeorgi all had 9's for form. The remainder of the team had 8's for form.

Eaglesfan27

02-22-2005, 10:37 PM

Post Match Info:

Ward gets an automatic ban for 5 yellow cards.

My physios inform me that Elliott and Darren Ward need a rest. I guess Ward's suspension came at the right time.

Mr. Whelan is absolutely delighted with that victory.

Gary Teale's 11 assists on the year is a new team record.

Eaglesfan27

02-22-2005, 11:15 PM

Feb. 14, 2009 -

Today we travel to play Rotherham. We are in 19th place. They are in 18th place. Rotherham's top keeper is injured. They will be starting Boaz Myhill (one of my favorite players at Hull in CM 03/04) who is a good but not great keeper. Right fullback Emmerson Boyce leads the defense. Centreback Ian Brecklin is a solid defender. Their best midfielder Chris Swift is injured. Their leading striker is Will Hoskins who has 12 goals. His partner Danny Forrest has 10 goals on the year. They have a good attack, but we should be able to score on them.

We are even odd favorites.

It's sunny with temperatures in the mid 50's today.

GK: Paddy
DL: Mares (I will remember how to spell his name this game)
DC: Wall
DC: Wright
DR: Nicell
ML: Lunt
MC: Rolfes (giving Elliott the needed rest)
MC: Rix
MR: Teale
SC: Begeorgi
SC: Giuliani

S1: Gerken
S2: Janse
S3: Graham
S4: Ambourouet
S5: Kelly

Eaglesfan27

02-22-2005, 11:35 PM

1 minute mark: Paddy stops a long shot from Catney.

5 minute mark: Teale takes a corner kick (that Begeorgi earned with a hard shot).. sends it to the near post.. Giuliani heads it back to Teale.. Teale passes it to Rix in the center of the box.. Rix shoots.. upper left corner.. GOAL!!!! 1-0.

25 minute mark: Lunt passes it to Begeorgi inside the left half of the box.. he shoots for the upper right corner.. the Boaz blocks it.

35 minute mark: Begeorgi with a hard shot.. Boaz barely tips it over the bar.

45 minute mark: Sweeney with a free kick from 20 yards out, just barely outside the box.. powerful shot for the upper right corner.. Paddy with a great save!

Halftime: Up 1-0.

51 minute mark: Lunt passes it into the box.. Giuliani shoots.. upper left corner.. Boaz dives.. tips it over the bar.

61 minute mark: Wall with a great defensive play in the box.

67 minute mark: Rix with a nice pass into the box for Begeorgi.. he shoots.. lower right corner..Boaz partially blocks it.. it trickles.. just wide right.

69 minute mark: Forrest with an opportunity from 10 yards out.. Paddy tips the shot over the bar.

Graham on for Giuliani and Kelly on for Rolfes.

72 minute mark: Kelly with a nice pass to Graham in the box.. he shoots.. Boaz barely tips it over the bar.

74 minute mark: Catney shoots the ball from 10 yards after a great cross from John Baptiste.. great shot.. it hits off the crossbar.. lucky bounce for us.

Game over. 1-0 win for us :)

We outshot them 13-11 (5-3 on goal)

Boaz Myhill won MoM.

condors

02-23-2005, 11:35 AM

looks like the team is coming together a bit there for you

Eaglesfan27

02-23-2005, 07:58 PM

looks like the team is coming together a bit there for you
Yes, I think it is. I think the best move I made was benching Roberts. He was my best striker at the time, but some reason the rest of the team hated him. I'm hoping they just hated him because he was so vocal about wanting to go to a bigger club. In any case, Begeorgi is certainly helping us, but the entire team is pulling together.

Eaglesfan27

02-23-2005, 08:25 PM

Feb. 16, 2009 -

Darren Ward was selected to the Championship Team of the Week.

Janse's loan deal is about to end.

Poli

02-23-2005, 08:25 PM

I'm still incredibly lost in this game. Was there a book to the game?

Eaglesfan27

02-23-2005, 08:31 PM

Feb. 18, 2009 -

Georges Ambourouet was absent from training again today. I have no choice but to fine him a week's wages. If it happens a third time, I will fine him 2 week's wages.

daedalus

02-23-2005, 08:32 PM

Awesome job pulling the team together. :)Ricardo Osorio has been granted a conditional British Work permit to come join us :) I think this centreback will be a very nice addition to the team. He will join the team on Aug. 1, 2009.Awesome! Congrats! If I understand right, if he plays in 75 or 80% of your games, you should have no problem re-upping his contract. For that reason, these guys becomes my favourite sub at 60 minutes and, if good enough, starter every 3 games or so.

Then after 5 years, they get their passport and you're set! :D

Eaglesfan27

02-23-2005, 08:33 PM

I'm still incredibly lost in this game. Was there a book to the game?There is/was an instructional manual of about 50 pages. It is fairly good, but I recommend getting a strategy guide from the FOFC forum to help fill in the blanks. Of course, I (and others in this forum I'm sure) are always glad to answer specific questions.

Edited to clarify: I meant you should get Marc V's strategy guide which can be found in the general forum.

Eaglesfan27

02-23-2005, 08:35 PM

Awesome job pulling the team together. :)Awesome! Congrats! If I understand right, if he plays in 75 or 80% of your games, you should have no problem re-upping his contract. For that reason, these guys becomes my favourite sub at 60 minutes and, if good enough, starter every 3 games or so.

Then after 5 years, they get their passport and you're set! :D
Yep! :)

I don't like having too many internationals unless they are starting quality, but I'll usually just sub them in every game sometime in the last 30 minutes and start them other times :) I think with the loss of Ward, I will need Osario to start almost every game if he can handle it ;)

Eaglesfan27

02-23-2005, 08:38 PM

Feb. 19, 2009 -

Unlike last time, Georges commented on the fine this time. He acknowledged that his unprofessional behaviour is unacceptable and that he deserved his fine. He has indicated a willingness to improve his behaviour in the future. I hope he means it.

Poli

02-23-2005, 08:43 PM

There is/was an instructional manual of about 50 pages. It is fairly good, but I recommend getting a strategy guide from the FOFC forum to help fill in the blanks. Of course, I (and others in this forum I'm sure) are always glad to answer specific questions.

Edited to clarify: I meant you should get Marc V's strategy guide which can be found in the general forum.

Thanks. Note to self: Smack Mizzourah for not sending me the book. :)

Gotcha.

Eaglesfan27

02-23-2005, 08:43 PM

Feb. 20, 2009 -

Manchester United have hired Ruud Gullit who was coaching Feyenoord to be their new boss. The 45 year old is very excited to be taking over such a prestigious team.

Eaglesfan27

02-23-2005, 08:44 PM

Thanks. Note to self: Smack Mizzourah for not sending me the book. :)

Gotcha.
Not like Todd to forget to send the instruction manual. I wonder if his copy was missing it for some reason.

Eaglesfan27

02-23-2005, 08:49 PM

Feb 21, 2009 -

A national website has reported that Millwall and Crystal Palace are both battling to sign away David Wright. Reportedly they are going to offer me in the area of 2.8 million to get Wright away from my team. I'll gladly accept that deal if it is offered, as I risk losing him for nothing in a few months..

Eaglesfan27

02-23-2005, 08:54 PM

Feb. 21, 2009 -

Today we host Preston. We are currently in 18th place and Preston is in 14th place. They are led by midfielder Michael Stewart who is a superb passer. Their leading scorer is Dave Kitson who has 16 goals on the year. His partner Mark Jackson has 13 goals. Other than these 3 players, their next top 7 guys including 4 defensive players are injured. Keeper Andrew Lonergan has been facing a lot of shots lately due to the poor defense and he has been giving up quite a few goals. We should be able to beat this shorthanded team.

This match is on TV today.

We are 5-4 favorites.

It's raining with temperatures in the mid 40's.

GK: Paddy
DL: Mares
DC: Wall
DC: Wright
DR: Nicell
ML: Lunt
MC: Rolfes
MC: Rix
MR: Teale
SC: Begeorgi
SC: Giuliani

S1: Gerken
S2: Elliott
S3: Graham
S4: Georges Ambourouet
S5: Kelly

SunDancer

02-23-2005, 09:10 PM

Feb. 20, 2009 -

Manchester United have hired Ruud Gullit who was coaching Feyenoord to be their new boss. The 45 year old is very excited to be taking over such a prestigious team.

Sorry Doc,
I tried to get a good word in. He said that they were looking for a new ball boy though. :)

SunDancer

02-23-2005, 09:11 PM

:p Feb 21, 2009 -

A national website has reported that Millwall and Crystal Palace are both battling to sign away David Wright. Reportedly they are going to offer me in the area of 2.8 million to get Wright away from my team. I'll gladly accept that deal if it is offered, as I risk losing him for nothing in a few months..

This a rumor, or have they come and expressed interest or made an offer?

Eaglesfan27

02-23-2005, 09:19 PM

The TV announcers feel that Gary Teale who has 12 goals in 39 games this season will be my key player. They feel that Dave Kitson who has 16 goals in 35 games will be Preston's key player. They feel that my team is in good form right now, and will likely beat Preston today in a close match.

9 minute mark: Teale with a nice dribble down the right sideline.. passes to Rix just outside the box.. Rix passes into the box to Giuliani.. he fakes right.. the keeper isn't fooled.. he tried to shoot for the upper left corner.. the keeper blocks the shot.. the defense clears it.

15 minute mark: Begeorgi fakes out two defenders while dribbling down the left side of the pitch.. he crosses for Teale in the right edge of the box.. the pass is a little off target but Teale gets to it just before it crosses the endline.. he gathers it.. passes to Giuliani who is right in front of the net.. Giuliani immediately volleys it.. upper left corner.. it's past the keeper.. GOAL!!!! 1-0! Spectacular goal!

Halftime: We dominated the ball in the first half and mostly played in their half. Giuliani is looking particularly good and had a few opportunities. We are up 1-0.

It's nice to see that we have over 17,000 fans here at home today.

49 minute mark: Mares with a nice defensive play.

51 minute mark: Nicell clears a corner kick with a good header.

68 minute mark: Elliott on for Begeorgi and Kelly on for Rolfes.

83 minute mark: Teale with a great pass to Elliott in the box.. Elliott shoots.. the defender blocks it.. we have a flurry of shots.. each of them blocked by the keeper or a defender.

88 minute mark: Teale crosses to Elliott who heads it to Giuliani in the middle of the box.. he shoots.. great save by the keeper.

90 minute mark: Mares with a big tackle on Jackson in the box.

92 minute mark: Rix steals it in the midfield.. passes it to Lunt on the left wing who passes it to Elliott in the left side of the pitch.. Elliott with a quick short cross to Giuliani by the far post.. Giuliani heads it.. past the keeper.. GOAL!!!! 2-0! That is Giuliani's 2nd.

Game over. 2-0 win for us.

We outshot them 10-2 (8-1 on goal)

Giuliani has a 9 for form and wins MoM, 14 of 21 pases, 1 of 1 tackles, 7 of 10 headers, 1 interception, 3 runs, 1 foul drawn, and 2 goals.

Eaglesfan27

02-23-2005, 09:20 PM

Sorry Doc,
I tried to get a good word in. He said that they were looking for a new ball boy though. :)
Thanks for the effort ;)

Eaglesfan27

02-23-2005, 09:20 PM

:p

This a rumor, or have they come and expressed interest or made an offer?
Just a rumor on a national website that local TV has picked up. I was asked to comment and said that I will sell him at the right price.

Eaglesfan27

02-23-2005, 09:23 PM

Post Match Info:

Mr. Whelan was seen dancing in the owner's box after the game with the owner. Later this evening, he came up to me and offered my a cigar. He said that he is very happy with my management of the team lately. He hopes I keep the team on this winning streak.

Eaglesfan27

02-23-2005, 09:35 PM

Feb 21, 2009 (Later that night) -

Kenny Lunt has 3 9's and 2 8's for form in the last 5 games. He has a 7.64 for the season. I decide to release a media story praising his recent play.

Eaglesfan27

02-23-2005, 09:38 PM

Feb. 22, 2009 -

Fans wrote in droves to the newspaper agreeing with my praise of Lunt.

Eaglesfan27

02-23-2005, 09:42 PM

Feb. 24, 2009 -

Alberto Giuliani was selected to the Championship Team of the week.

SunDancer

02-23-2005, 10:12 PM

There is/was an instructional manual of about 50 pages. It is fairly good, but I recommend getting a strategy guide from the FOFC forum to help fill in the blanks. Of course, I (and others in this forum I'm sure) are always glad to answer specific questions.

Edited to clarify: I meant you should get Marc V's strategy guide which can be found in the general forum.

EF,
I am having some trouble finding the guide. What was it titled, or do you have a link to it?

FrogMan

02-24-2005, 08:04 AM

EF,
I am having some trouble finding the guide. What was it titled, or do you have a link to it?
SunDancer, or anybody else wanting the Hints and Tips guide (that's what it's called), simply PM me an email address and I'll send it to you. I have it here...

Know in advance that it's the CM4 version, as I think Marc Vaughan is still working on the FM2005 version.

You can also get it from the SI website (www.sigames.com (http://www.sigames.com)), somewhere in their download section.

FM

Eaglesfan27

02-24-2005, 03:08 PM

Feb. 28, 2009 -

Today we host Reading. We are currently in 18th place. Reading is currently in 6th place. Reading has a talented team that is led b striker Dean Morgan. Morgan is very fast and is a good scorer. He has 8 goals on the year. Their other strikers Tommy Smith and Steve Brooker also have 8 goals. Their fourth striker Darren Francis has 7 goals. Their balanced scoring is actually quite impressive. Their midfielder Alan Quinn is a main assist man, but he also has 6 goals. Their top defender, right fullback Pascal Chimbonda is injured for this game. Their Centreback Ibrahima Sonko is an experienced shut down defender. Keeper Iain Turner is very good and will be difficult to score against.

We are 5-4 favorites.

It's sunny with temperatures in the mid 60's today.

GK: Paddy
DL: Mares
DC: Wall
DC: Ward
DR: Nicell
ML: Lunt
MC: Elliott
MC: Rix
MR: Teale
SC: Begeorgi
SC: Giuliani

S1: Gerken
S2: Rolfes
S3: Graham
S4: Ambourouet
S5: Kelly

Eaglesfan27

02-24-2005, 03:20 PM

5 minute mark: Alan Quinn gets a yellow card for pulling Teale's jersey.

30 minute mark: Lunt with a pass to Elliott who shoots.. the keeper barely tips it over the bar.

36 minute mark: Rix passes to Elliott in the box.. he shoots.. keeper saves it.

39 minute mark: Lunt passes to Elliott in the left side of the box.. he shoots for the upper right corner... the keeper blocks it and the defense clears it.

Halftime: 0-0 tie. We only have 11,000 fans here today..

48 minute mark: Elliott passes to Rix who gets it to Giuliani in the box.. Giuliani with the hard shot towards the upper left corner.. it's past the keeper.. it bounces off the crossbar.. the defense clears it.

50 minute mark: Teale's nice pass is cleared by the centreback before it can get to Giuliani.

62 minute mark: Elliott gets a yellow card for pulling Turner's jersey.

65 minute mark: Graham on for Begeorgi who is tired.

81 minute mark: Elliott passes to Teale.. Teale shoots.. barely over the bar.

88 minute mark: Rix passes to Lunt who heads it to Giuliani.. he shoots.. barely over the bar.

Game over. 0-0 tie. We dominated possession against one of the top teams in the league, but couldn't get one by their tough keeper.

We outshot them 15-2 (6-1 on goal)

Iain Turner, their keeper, won MoM for his 6 saves.

Eaglesfan27

02-24-2005, 03:37 PM

Post Match Info:

Stuart Elliott injured his ankle and will miss approximately 5 days.

Eaglesfan27

02-24-2005, 03:43 PM

March 1, 2009 -

Mr. Whelan has told me that he is pleased with my performance as manager of the team.

Charlton's Francis Jeffers has won Championship Player of the Month. Nicky Fenton of Doncaster came in 2nd, and Gavin McGann of Leicester came in 3rd.

Fabrice Begeorgi has won Young Player of the Month. Danny Guthrie of Ipswich came in 2nd and Dean Evans of Plymouth came in 3rd.

Crewe's John Ward has won Manager of the Month. I came in 2nd! Stephen Constantine of QPR came in 3rd.

Eaglesfan27

02-24-2005, 03:46 PM

March 3rd, 2009 -

I accidently lost the preview information today, but we are currently traveling to face West Ham which is 21st in the Championship. We are 18th. Their offense is led by Zamora. Barrett is their most consistent midfielder lately. Purse leads their trio of good centrebacks. Keeper Danny Coyne is just average at the age of 35. We should be able to beat them today.

We are 5-4 favorites.

It's overcast with temperatures in the low 60's today.

Our lineup is the same except Elliott is injured and Rolfes is starting at midfield again alongside Rix. Wright becomes the extra sub on the bench.

Eaglesfan27

02-24-2005, 04:04 PM

12 minute mark: Zamora injured Nicell. I'll have to keep a close eye on Nicell.

23 minute mark: Rolfes passes to Giuliani who passes it to Teale in the box.. Teale with a strong shot.. the keeper barely tips it over the bar.

25 minute mark: Paddy stops a good shot from Zamora.

35 minute mark: Ward with a strong defensive play on Zamora.

42 minute mark: Teale passes to Giuliani who shoots for the upper right corner.. strong shot from only 15 yards away.. the keeper tips it over the bar.

Halftime: 0-0 tie.

46 minute mark: Stockdale passes to Zamora in the box.. he shoots.. great save by Paddy.

59 minute mark: Mares with an excellent pass to Begeorgi in the box.. he shoots.. keeper tips it over the bar.

63 minute mark: Long pass from Mares to Begeorgi.. he heads it to Giuliani.. he shoots.. over the bar.

65 minute mark: Rolfes has had a fairly poor game.. I sub Kelly in for him.

I also sub Graham on for Giuliani who is just tired.

82 minute mark: Rix steals it at midfield.. passes it to Lunt ont eh left wing.. who crosses for Teale.. who heads it to Graham in the middle of the box.. he shoots immediately.. over the keeper's right shoulder... GOAL!!!! 1-0.

89 minute mark: Rix passes to Teale who passes to Graham who heads it to Begeorgi who shoots.. Coyne dives.. great save.

Game over. 1-0 win on the road :)

We were outshot 14-9 (but it was 6-3 in our favor for on goal shots)

9 guys had an 8 for form (Rolfes has a 5 and Giuliani had a 7.)

Pavel Maes wins MoM, 22 of 27 passes, 6 of 6 tackles, 12 of 14 headers, 2 interceptions.

Eaglesfan27

02-24-2005, 04:28 PM

Mar. 4, 2009 -

The first knockout round of the Europeans Champions Cup concluded today:

Ajax beat Anderlecht 6-2 on aggregate.

Arsenal beat Real Sociedad 7-4 on aggregate thanks to an impressive 6-2 win at home today.

Deportivo beat Bordeaux 2-1 on aggregate.

Chelsea beat Monaco 4-3 on aggregate thanks to a 4-1 victory at home.

Liverpool beat Porto 3-0 on aggregate.

Man Utd beat Benfica 3-1 on aggregate.

Real Madrid beat Olympiakos 1-0 on aggregate

Juventus beat Werder Bremen 3-2 on aggregate.

So all 4 English Teams will be in the Quarterfinals!

Eaglesfan27

02-24-2005, 04:31 PM

March 4, 2009 -

Fabrice Begeorgi came to me today and told me he feels like he has finally settled in at Wigan. He says it feels like home, and he really looks forward to elevating his game as he can now focus on football. He is enjoying life in the area and looks forward to a long term with the team.

Hopefully, he will pick up some English soon.

Eaglesfan27

02-24-2005, 04:37 PM

March 7, 2009 -

Georges Ambourouet has informed me that he has settled into life at Wigan and now feels comfortable here. He is looking forward to a long career with us.

Eaglesfan27

02-24-2005, 04:41 PM

Mar. 7, 2009 -

We are currently in 16th place and today we host Doncaster. They are currently in 20th place. They have had a lackluster year. Centreback Nicky Fenton has been one of their few bright spots and he has played very well. Right fullback Dave Mackay has also played well. Keeper Nick Colgan has been good. Their leading striker is Daniel Nardiello with 7 goals. Gavin Mahon has been the most consistent midfielder.

We are even odd favorites.

It's going to be overcast with temperatures in the low 60's today.

GK: Paddy
DL: Mares
DC: Wall
DC: Ward
DR: Wright
ML: Lunt
MC: Rolfes
MC: Rix
MR: Teale
SC: Begeorgi
SC: Giuliani

S1: Gerken
S2: Elliott
S3: Graham
S4: Ambourouet
S5: Kelly

Eaglesfan27

02-24-2005, 04:58 PM

25 minute mark: Allsopp gets a pass in the box.. he shoots.. strong save by Paddy.

32 minute mark: Teale makes a good move to earn a corner kick. Teale takes the corenr.. goes for the near post.. Rogers outjumps Giuliani and clears it.

Halftime: 0-0 tie.

60 minute mark: Rolfes gets a yellow card for a trip on Allsopp.

65 minute mark: lunt crosses for Giuliani.. he heads it.. barely wide left of the goal.

67 minute mark: Teale crosses for Begeorgi.. Begeorgi lets it go through his legs.. to Lunt.. Lunt draws two defenders.. passes it back to Begeorgi.. he shoots.. lower left corner.. GOAL!!!! 1-0!

69 minute mark: Mahon gets the ball at midfielder.. passes it to Jarvis in the box.. Jarvis shoots from 15 yards out.. lower right corner.. Paddy dives.. it's past him.. GOAL. Tied 1-1.

73 minute mark: Kelly on for Rolfes and Graham on for Giuliani.

85 minute mark: Teale crosses for Rix who heads it to Kelly.. Kelly shoots.. barely wide right.

Game over. 1-1 tie. Tough tie in a game we should have won.

We outshot them 12-3 (2-2 on goal)

Danny Allsopp (another Hull CM 03/04 player I liked) wins MoM, 20 of 22 passes, 2 of 2 tackles, 8 of 9 headers, 1 interception.

Eaglesfan27

02-24-2005, 05:16 PM

Mar 8, 2009 -

Fabrice Begeorgi has been called up to play for the U21 French team in matches against Russia and the Ukraine.

Eaglesfan27

02-24-2005, 05:24 PM

Mar. 11, 2009 -

I've heard that Michael Stewart wants to leave Preston as a Bosman player. This 28 year old Scottish midfielder is very talented. I decide to contact his agent to see how much he wants. They state that he wants 4,400/week. I decide this is a great bargain for such a good player and offer them that.

Eaglesfan27

02-24-2005, 05:36 PM

Mar. 13, 2009 -

Paddy Kenny has been called up for the Irish National Team's match against South Africa on March 25th.

Eaglesfan27

02-24-2005, 05:39 PM

March 14, 2009 -

Michael Stewart has agreed to come join our team as a Bosman transfer. 4,400/week is a major bargain for this talented player who is currently valued at 3.4 million. He will join the team on July 1, 2009.

Eaglesfan27

02-27-2005, 07:49 PM

Mar. 14, 2009 -

Today we travel to play Nottingham Forest. We are in 16th place and they are in 3rd place. They are led by the excellent play of midfielder Rohan Ricketts who has 12 assists and 7 goals on the year. He has made many very good plays for them. Striker Sam Parkin has been a star this year, and has benefitted from the excellent midfield play. Parkin has 22 goals on the year. Left fullback Gary Naysmith and centreback Ryan Handbury combine to lead a solid defense. Keeper Stuart Taylor is a veteran who is hard to score against.

We are 5-4 favorites.

It's raining today and temperatures are supposed to be in the high 50's.

GK: Paddy
DL: Mares
DC: Wall
DC: Wright
MR: Nicell
ML: Lunt
MC: Rolfes
MC: Rix
MR: Teale
SC: Begeorgi
SC: Giuliani

S1: Gerken
s2: Elliott
S3: Graham
S4: Ambourouet
S5: Kelly

SunDancer

02-27-2005, 08:00 PM

Take a few days off from the game?

Eaglesfan27

02-27-2005, 08:13 PM

9 minute mark: Ricketts with a nice cross for Parkin who heads it.. great save by Paddy.

17 minute mark: Ricketts passes to Johnson on the left wing.. he crosses to Parkin in the center of the box.. Parkin with a diving header.. into the left lower corner.. GOAL. Down 1-0.

19 minute mark: Teale with a pass to Begeorgi in the box.. he shoots.. over the bar.

25 minute mark: Lunt passes it into the box for Giuliani who quickly shoots.. powerful shot.. towards the left corner.. barely wide left.

26 minute mark: Ricketts with a corner kick.. sends it to the near post.. Hamilton heads it... it deflects off Lunt.. Evans hits it on the half-volley.. into the upper left corner.. GOAL. Down 2-0.

Halftime: Down 2-0. We were dominated this half. They have over 27,000 fans here.

55 minute mark: Paddy stops a flurry of shots before Mares finally clears it.

62 minute mark: Lunt has been lackluster, I bring on Elliott for him. I also sub Graham on for Giuliani who is tired.

70 minute mark: Elliott with a good pass to Begeorgi in the box.. he shoots.. lower left corner.. barely wide left into the side netting.

78 minute mark: Elliott crosses for Graham inside the right half of the box.. he heads it.. barely over the bar.

81 minute mark: Payne passes to Parkin in the box.. he shoots from 10 yards left half of the box.. Paddy tries to cut down the angle.. great save by Paddy.

Game over. 2-0 loss.

We were outshot 19-8 (5-0 on goal)

Paul Hamilton (DC) had a 10 for form and won MoM, 17 of 22 passes, 7 of 9 tackles, 3 of 6 headers, 8 interceptions.

Eaglesfan27

02-27-2005, 08:13 PM

Take a few days off from the game?
Yes. For the explicit purpose of pacing myself. I don't want to finish this season until after the patch is out. I want to get the regen benefit ASAP.

SunDancer

02-27-2005, 08:24 PM

Yes. For the explicit purpose of pacing myself. I don't want to finish this season until after the patch is out. I want to get the regen benefit ASAP.

Whats that mean? I don't have the game, so I don't know the flaws.

Eaglesfan27

02-27-2005, 08:27 PM

There is a bug currently in the game (among quite a few minor ones that still exist) where regens didn't develop technical attributes.

In the game when players retire, they eventually become regens. They have a new name, new identifying data, but similar abilities. It is a technique to keep game balance over time I believe. So, any of the regen players wouldn't develop properly with this bug.

The patch will fix this bug and will have a retroactive fix. As a result, when the patch comes out on 3/2 any of the regens I have in my system might start developing signficantly over a season's time. Furthermore, new regens will be introduced into the game when the season ends and the patch will make sure they don't get hit hit with this bug. So I don't want to get to the end of the season until after the patch comes out.

Eaglesfan27

02-27-2005, 08:30 PM

Mar. 15, 2009 -

Manchester City has fired Gary Megson. Kevin Keegan is the favorite to take over the job (didn't he manage there already?) Reviewing his history I see that he did work there until he resigned in December of 04. Apparently, he might think he can go back home again.

Eaglesfan27

02-27-2005, 08:44 PM

Mar. 18, 2009 -

Since Barry Ferguson was hurt, Gary Teale has been called up to the Scottish National Squad.

Eaglesfan27

02-27-2005, 08:49 PM

March 21, 2009 -

Micky Adams has left Nottingham Forest to become manager of Everton. It will be interesting to see what happens to Nottingham Forest.

Eaglesfan27

02-27-2005, 08:54 PM

Mar. 21, 2009 -

I've been informed that Stuart Elliott was magnificient in N. Ireland's World Cup Qualifying match against the Czech Republic. The game ended in a 1-1 tie. Elliott had a 9 for form in the match and made many key passes.

Eaglesfan27

02-27-2005, 08:58 PM

Mar. 22, 2009 -

Kevin Keegan and Manchester City couldn't come to an agreement. Instead, Richard Money will be leaving Stoke to take over Manchester City.

I came to an agreement with Bristol City to take 27 year old centreback Tom Hutchingson off their hands for 6,000 dollars. I think this English gent has the ability to rotate in some at centreback for us and for such a cheap price, I'm willing to give him the chance to play some. He accepted a backup role and 2,400/week salary.

Eaglesfan27

02-27-2005, 09:07 PM

March 25, 2009 -

Farbice Begeorgi played well in a U21 match for France against Ukraine. The game ended in a 0-0 tie, but Begeorgi had 3 good attempts on goal and had a 7 for form.

SunDancer

02-27-2005, 09:08 PM

Eaglesfan27

02-27-2005, 09:14 PM

Eaglesfan27

02-27-2005, 09:15 PM

I am sure that there is no guarantee (and it is unlikely) for them to appear at the exact same club where they played.

Eaglesfan27

02-27-2005, 09:16 PM

March, 28 -

Our kickoff time for our match with Stoke on April 25, 2009 has been pushed back to 17:30 as television wishes to televise the match.

FrogMan

02-27-2005, 09:55 PM

My understanding is somewhat limited so perhaps someone will correct me if I'm wrong.

My belief is that they regen as youth players (somewhere around 16 years old) and they don't have the skills yet, but they have the potential. Of course if they are a regen of a true superstar, their skills will look good for a 16 year old at that age. They can develop with any club, and sometimes even in different countries (I'm really not sure about that part.) They could develop at a low level club or a top tier club with a good youth academy.

Again, I hope someone will correct me if I misunderstood something about the process.
EF, that is about how I understand it too.

FM

Desnudo

02-28-2005, 03:54 AM

SunDancer

02-28-2005, 11:00 AM

The only thing I'd add is that I'm pretty sure that they don't automatically assume the same position they had before. So a SC could become a regen DMC. Just as long as they have the superstar potential. I'm not positive about it, but I think this change was an adjustment from the previous system in CM4.

Hmmm...I post it over the main board, and ask Marc.

Eaglesfan27

02-28-2005, 07:19 PM

Mar. 28, 2009 -

Today we travel to play the Wolves in an important game. We have dropped back down into 18th and we only have a few games left to make our goal of being close to if not in the top half of the table. The Wolves are currently in 5th place but three of their best players are injured for this game. As a result of these injuries, they will be relying heavily on left fullback Julian gray. They also will be counting on strikers Jay Bothroyd and David Healy to step up. They are a potent scoring pair and they could be very tough to contain. Centreback Jody Craddock leads the defense in front of a solid keeper, Ben Williams.

We are 5-4 favorites.

It's raining and temperatures are in the mid 50's today.

GK: Paddy
DL: Mares (he is doubtful for this game and I will be watching him closely to see how he can play on a sore ankle.)
DC: Wall
DC: Wright
DR: Nicell
ML: Lunt
MC: Rolfes
MC: Rix
MR: Teale
SC: Begeorgi
SC: Giuliani

S1: Gerken
S2: Elliott
S3: Graham
S4: Ambourouet
S5: Kelly

Eaglesfan27

02-28-2005, 07:38 PM

2 minute mark: Thompson kicks the corner to Karl Henry who settles the ball.. turns around.. fakes out Wall.. shoots.. upper right corner.. GOAL. Down 1-0.

4 minute mark: Lunt with a through pass into the box.. Begeorgi gets it.. shoots.. powerful shot.. the keeper partially blocks it.. it is trickling towards the goal.. Maybury gets to it just before it crosses the line and clears it.

10 minute mark: Rix passes to Teale on the right edge of the box.. nice fake out move on Maybury.. into the box.. Thompson tackles him just before he can shoot... defense clears it.

20 minute mark: Gray steals it at midfield.. passes it to Bothroyd on the left wing.. crosses to David Thompson on the right wing.. he shoots from the right corner of the box.. powerful curving shot.. it sails over Paddy's left shoulder.. GOAL. DOwn 2-0.

Halftime: Down 2-0.

60 minute mark: The team has played ok, but I need to light a spark under them. I bring in Ambourouet at left fullback for Mares, Elliott on for Begeorgi and Graham on for Giuliani. I also tell them to speed up the tempo.

76 minute mark: Lunt passes to Elliott in teh box who shoots.. the keeper saves it.

88 minute mark: Elliott passes to Graham who shoots for the upper right corner.. the keeper dives.. tips it over the bar.

Game over. 2-0 loss.

We were outshot 20-4! (6-4 on goal)

David Thompson won MoM, 33 of 40 passes, 1 of 2 tackles, 0 of 2 headers, 3 interceptions, 8 runs, 1 goal. 9 for form.

Eaglesfan27

02-28-2005, 07:44 PM

Post Match Info:

Ben Rix has sprained his wrist and will be out for about a week.

Charlton have won promotion to the EPL today.

Eaglesfan27

02-28-2005, 08:02 PM

April 1, 2009 -

Mr. Whelan has informed me that the board are pleased with my performance as manager of the team.

Coventry's Patrick Suffo has won Player of the Month. Titus Bramble of Coventry came in 2nd, and Tommy Doherty of Millwall came in 3rd.

Coventry's Anthony Grant has won young player of the month. Ryan Miller of Crewe has come in 2nd, and Magnus Troest of Reading came in 3rd.

Crewe's John Ward has won Manager of the Month. Stan Ternent of Coventry came in 2nd, and Paul Fairclough of Wolverhampton came in 3rd.

I've never seen this before: Dean Ashton had the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd best goals of the month! Leicester's striker has had some great goals this month.

Eaglesfan27

02-28-2005, 08:06 PM

April 2, 2009 -

Leighton Baines is finally back from his fractured skull and is completly cleared to start playing again.

We've just re-signed several coaches including star keeper coach Josu and physio Thierry Gomes

Kevin

03-01-2005, 07:19 AM

I go away on vacation for 2 weeks only to find out you've sold your soul to Wigan. Look out for Quiksand, he hates Wigan.

FrogMan

03-01-2005, 07:23 AM

I go away on vacation for 2 weeks only to find out you've sold your soul to Wigan. Look out for Quiksand, he hates Wigan.
sorry for the intrusion but... you should never, ever take a vacation from FOFC. Bad things happen when you do that... :D

FM

Eaglesfan27

03-01-2005, 09:33 AM

I go away on vacation for 2 weeks only to find out you've sold your soul to Wigan. Look out for Quiksand, he hates Wigan.
Sorry to disappoint you. I did agonize over the decision. If it matters to either of you, I only plan on using Wigan as a stepping stone :)

Poli

03-01-2005, 02:10 PM

Eaglesfan27

03-01-2005, 05:50 PM

I'm still quite lost. Mizzourah told me he didn't get a book with the game.

I've started over to see if I can make any more sense out of it. How do I sell a player that I can see is "wanted"?

What about the greyed out players on the reserve and U-18 squads? I can't use them at all?

One last thing, every time I try to save a training plan (or whatnot), it doesn't save. When I load up the game again, the default training is shown.

Is there a suggested training regime as well?
If a guy is wanted you can see what teams are interested in his profile by clicking on one of the tabs (either personal or transfer.) Just because a team is interested, doesn't necessarily mean they will bid on him. However, if you want you can offer him to clubs. I tend to avoid that because I think it makes it clear I REALLY want to move him and they low ball me. But, if you don't want to wait for them to make an offer it can be helpful.

Greyed out players are guys that are sort of place holders. They are fictional players who are not signed to full contracts and are strictly there on a month to month basis. At least that is my understanding of them.

Are you sure your training plan isn't saved but lower on the list, there is a way to scroll through the different training plans, and once you design a plan you need to go to the assignment tab on the left and click that which brings up a screen where you can assign guys to various training regimens.

As far as Todd not getting a book, perhaps he imported a foreign copy that for some reason didn't include it? That would be my only guess. I'm sure people will be glad to answer any questions that come up as you go. I know I will.

Poli

03-01-2005, 06:11 PM

Gah. I didn't know I had to assign it to each player. :)

Eaglesfan27

03-01-2005, 06:21 PM

I tend to create specific training plans (rather I use modified versions of the famous "gary" training schedules) and I assign different schedules to keepers, defenders, midfielders, and attackers.

Eaglesfan27

03-01-2005, 06:21 PM

April 4, 2009 -

Today we host Ipswich. We are currently in 18th place. They are currently in 9th place and playing well lately. They are led by the high scoring duo Dean Bowditch and Pablo Counago who each have 14 goals. Their right winger Danny Guthrie has added 9 goals and has 11 assists. Centreback Aidan Collins has played very well for the defense. Keepeer Alexandrs Kolinko has played well lately with 3 clean sheets in the last 5 games. We need to win this game to keep our spot in the league standinds.

We are 5-4 favorites.

It's going to be raining with temperatures in the high 50's.

GK: Paddy
DL: MAres
DC: Wall
DC: Ward
DR: Nicell
ML: Elliott
MC: Kelly
MC: Rolfes
MR: Teale
SC: Begeorgi
SC: Giuliani

S1: Gerken
S2: Lunt
S3: Graham
S4: Ambourouet
S5: Roberts

Eaglesfan27

03-01-2005, 06:54 PM

1st minute: Elliott steals the ball.. passes it to Begeorgi in the box.. he is 15 yards out slightly left of center.. shoots for the upper right corner.. the keeper dives.. blocks it.

4 minute mark: Elliott with a steal.. attempts a cross.. the defender heads it back over the endline.. corner kick.. Elliott goes for Begeorgi on the near post.. he heads it.. over the bar.

6 minute mark: Rolfes passes it to Giuliani in the box.. he shoots.. the keeper saves it.

22 minute mark: Elliott crosses the ball from left of the box.. Begeorgi with a diving header.. the keeper blocks it.

32 minute mark: Teale steals it.. passes to Kelly who passes to Elliot on the left wing.. Elliott passes back to Kelly who dribbles forward.. passes back to Elliott.. Elliott crosses it for Kelly in the box.. he settles it.. shoots.. upper right corner... the keeper dives... GOAL!!!! Kelly with a great strike!

35 minute mark: Etherington gets a yellow card fora hard tackle on Giuliani.. Giuliani seems to be injured..

Giuliani insists he can still play, I'll be watching him closely.

40 minute mark: Teale takes it down the right sideline.. crosses for Begeorgi who heads it.. barely over the bar.

44 minute mark: Darren Ward gets a yellow card for a trip on Bowditch just outside the box.

46 minute mark: Elliott gets the ball from Wall on the left wing.. he dribbles down the left sideline.. crosses it towards the far post.. Giuliani with a diving header.. it hits off the post.. bounces past the keeper.. GOAL!!!! 2-0! What a goal!

Halftime: Up 2-0. We have 11,000 fans at this game.

51 minute mark: Elliott crosses to Rolfes in the box.. he heads it.. the keeper tips it over the bar.

59 minute mark: Bowditch gets a long pass.. he shoots.. to the right side of the keeper.. Paddy dives.. catches it! Good save.

65 minute mark: Jason Roberts on for Giuliani and Ambourouet on for Mares.

72 minute mark: Aidan Collins geta a yellow card for tripping Roberts.

74 minute mark: Paddy stops a long shot from Melligan.

90 minute mark: Roberts and Begeorgi with a 2 on 1 breakaway.. Roberts about to pass to Begeorgi.. Begeorgi is called for being offside.

Game over! 2-0 win :)

We outshot them 15-10 (7-5 on goal)

Elliott won MoM, 17 of 24 passes, 3 of 6 tackles, 4 of 4 headers, 2 interceptions, 8 runs, 2 assist, 10 for form!

Eaglesfan27

03-01-2005, 07:10 PM

Post Match Info:

Mr. Whelan is very happy with this win over the Tractor Boys.

Coventry has won promotion to the EPL today.

Eaglesfan27

03-01-2005, 07:17 PM

April 5, 2009 -

Brian Little has left Tranmere to take over as manager at Hull. Hull are currently 23rd in the Championship.

An Update on Harrogate:

They have started getting some ties and a few wins. In their last 10 games, they have 3 wins, 4 ties, and 3 losses. They have moved up to 23rd place in the League One and with a few more wins could avoid relegation.

Eaglesfan27

03-01-2005, 07:21 PM

April 6, 2009 -

Stuart Elliott was selected to the Championship team of the week.

Wycombe has agreed to send striker Greg Pearson here for 40,000 dollars. My scout saw him score a hat trick a few weeks ago, and thinks he really has potential. The 22 year old striker has agreed to a 1,000/week deal for 3 years.

Eaglesfan27

03-01-2005, 07:41 PM

April 11, 2009 -

Today we travel to play QPR. QPR run a 3-5-2 and have a strong midfield and a potent attack. They are currently in 8th place while we are currently in 17th. QPR's defense is led by Danny Shittu who has been playing superb defense all year. His main partner Abdeslam Quaddou is injured and Gino Padula will really have to step up his game this match. Christian Roberts has been leading the offense with Shane Paul supporting him well up front. Midfielders Marcus Bean and Martin Rowlands have been dominating the ball in their sections of the pitch. This will be a tough team for us to beat, but we need to rise to the occasion.

QPR are 6-4 favorites

It's sunny with temperatures in the mid 70's today.

GK: Paddy
DL: Baines
DC: Wall
DC: Ward
DR: Wright
ML: Elliott
MC: Lunt
MC: Rix
MR: Teale
SC: Begeorgi
SC: Giuliani

S1: Gerken
S2: Nicell
S3: Graham
S4: Ambourouet
S5: Roberts

Eaglesfan27

03-01-2005, 08:18 PM

Crud! I accidently deleted the play by play in the game before I posted it and am now past the game.

We won 2-0 in a hard fought game. Begeorgi had a goal on an assist from Elliott. Elliott was subsequently hurt in the 15th minute and I had to bring Nicell on in the midfield and move Lunt to left wing.

Graham came on as a sub at the 70th minute mark and after a great pass from Lunt made a move on the keeper, Chris Day. Chris Day tripped Graham and earned himself a red card in the process. The backup keeper had to come face Graham for the penalty shot which Graham buried for the final margin of 2-0.

Every player except the injured Elliott had an 8 for form and Teale won MoM.

Eaglesfan27

03-01-2005, 08:19 PM

April 11, 2009 -

Dave Jones has been sacked by Bolton (18th in the EPL.) Kevin Keegan and Pepe More are the most likely candidates to be his replacement according to the TV.

Gary Teale bruised his ribs and will have to miss 2 or 3 days.

Stuart Elliott bruised his shin (an X-Ray was negative) and is expected to miss 5 days.

Mr. Whelan is absolutely thrilled with the win over QPR.

Eaglesfan27

03-01-2005, 08:21 PM

April 14, 2009 -

Tom Hutchingson tore his groin muscle in practice today and will miss a week approximately.

Bolton has acted quickly and has named Pepe More as their new manager.

Eaglesfan27

03-01-2005, 08:26 PM

April 14, 2009 -

Today we face Charlton at home. We are currently in 16th place. Charlton is currently in 1st and is running away with the League. They have already guaranteed promotion and will likely win the league title. They are led by the superb play of midfielder Michael Tonge. He has 13 goals and 17 assists on the season. Francis Jeffers is a phenomenal striker who has 25 goals on the year. He is complemented by Jason Euell who has 15 goals on the year. Left winger Paul Konchesky is a skilled player. Right winger Dennis Rommedahl is difficult to defend. Jonathan Fortune anchors the defensive line. Peter Enckelman has been starting in goal lately and has played well, but Stephan Andersen is likely to start. He has played very well in goal.

They are heavy 4-5 favorites.

It's raining and temperatures are in the low 50's today.

GK: Paddy
DL: Mares
DC: Wall
DC: Ward
DR: Wright
ML: Lunt
MC: Rolfes
MC: Rix
MR: Teale
SC: Begeorgi
SC: Giuliani

S1: Gerken
S2: Nicell
S3: Graham
S4: Ambourouet
S5: Kelly

Eaglesfan27

03-01-2005, 08:50 PM

1st minute: Begeorgi tackles Fortune hard.

4 minute mark: Mares with a strong tackle on Rommerdahl.

15 minute mark: Paddy stops a shot from Tonge from 20 yards out.

18 minute mark: Teale with a good corner kick that curves towards the far post.. Rolfes heads it.. nice save by the keeper.

22 minute mark: Fortune gets a yellow card for tripping Begeorgi just outside the box.

25 minute mark: Rommerdahl crosses to Tonge who heads it.. Paddy with a solid save.

41 minute mark: Mares with a nice defensive play on a cross by Rommerdahl.

Halftime: 0-0 tie. Lunt has picked up an injury from Rommerdahl. He tells me he can continue to play, but he doesn't look good. I'm going to pull him and have Kelly play left wing.

51 minute mark: Fortune tackles Teale who was on a breakaway.

54 minute mark: Mares with a long through ball to Kelly who beats the keeper but has no angle.. he passes it back to Begeorgi, but the pass is wide wasting a great scoring opportunity.

56 minute mark: Teale passes it to Rix at midfield who passes it long to Kelly in the box.. Kelly beats the defender.. dribbles towards the left post.. the keeper is trying to cut off the far post angle.. Kelly shoots.. near post.. upper left corner.. it's past the keeper.. GOAL!!!! 1-0.

65 minute mark: kelly dribbles down the left sideline.. crosses to Begeorgi who heads it.. barely wide left.

70 minute mark: Graham on for Begeorgi who is tired. Nicell on for Teale who is tired.

90 minute mark: Nicell with a tenacious play to steal it at midfield.. he has really impressed at right wing.. he steals it.. passes it to Graham.. great pass.. Graham shoots.. upper right corner.. Andersen with a great save.

Game over! An impressive 1-0 win for us :)

They outshot us 15-8 (6-5 on goal)

Pavel Mares has a 9 for form (along with Paddy.) Mares wins MoM, 25 of 33 passes, 0 of 1 tackles, 14 of 14 headers, 4 interceptions.

Eaglesfan27

03-01-2005, 09:00 PM

Post Match Info:

Swindon has been relegated from the Championship.

Bury has been relegated from League Two.

We have moved up to 14th place. With 3 games to play, there is a slim chance we can move into the top half of the table with a few more wins. We are currently 3 points behind the 11th placed team. We have definitely guaranteed that we will not be relegated this year.

SunDancer

03-01-2005, 10:56 PM

Any chance for a league table in the final stretch?

nfg22

03-01-2005, 10:59 PM

I think thats 3 matches without allowing a goal...nice!

Eaglesfan27

03-02-2005, 12:51 AM

Any chance for a league table in the final stretch?
Sure, I'll do that tomorrow. Basically, I'm hoping the patch comes out for FM tomorrow. Plan on applying that and finishing up the season tomorrow.

nfg22, I think you are right :)

Eaglesfan27

03-02-2005, 06:08 PM

April 17, 2009 -

Striker Matt Harrold has asked to be placed on the transfer list. He actually has developed nicely on the reserve squad this year and while I comply with his wishes, I decide I need to get him some PT this upcoming year as a rotator if he continues to develop.

SunDancer

03-02-2005, 06:11 PM

Yay!
So will the patch "kick in" in the off-season, or even now?

Eaglesfan27

03-02-2005, 06:13 PM

Here are the standings at this point with 3 games left:

http://64.17.163.76/images/Champ%20Stand%203.jpg

Eaglesfan27

03-02-2005, 06:14 PM

Yay!
So will the patch "kick in" in the off-season, or even now?
Actually, I've noticed a little bump in one or two of my guys already. I'm sure I'll see more effects during the off-season :)

Eaglesfan27

03-02-2005, 06:21 PM

April 18, 2009 -

Today we travel to play Sheff Wed. They are currently in 18th place while we are in 14th place. Sheff Wed has been plagued by the long standing injury to their top centreback, Chris Doig. He is questionable for this game and it will be interesting to see if he comes back tonight. Right fullback Jon Otsemobor has played well for the defense. Left winger Chris Brunt has been a creative player who has 10 assists and 6 goals on the season. Striker Szilard Nemeth has 14 goals and has been the main scorer for the team, but Lee Peacock and Ian Stonebridge have each chipped in 8 goals on the year. Their keeper Stefan Postma has played either very well or very bad in most of his games, he has 14 clean sheets in 44 starts, but has given up 2.5 goals/game in his other 30 starts. It will be interesting to see what end of the split we end up on tonight.

They are 6-4 favorites.

It's going to be overcast with temperatures in the mid 40's.

GK: Paddy
DL: Baines
DC: Wall
DC: Ward
DR: Wright
ML: Lunt
MC: Rolfes
MC: Rix
MR: Teale
SC: Begeorgi
SC: Giuliani

S1: Gerken
S2: Nicell
S3: Graham
S4: Ambourouet
S5: Kelly

Eaglesfan27

03-02-2005, 06:36 PM

1st minute: Rolfes and Begeorgi with a great two man game passing back and forth down the pitch.. Begeorgi crosses to Rolfes who heads it.. just over the bar.

6 minute mark: Rix steals it at midfield.. passes it to Begeorgi who heads it to Giuliani.. takes a few steps into the box.. shoots from 17 yards.. right over the keeper's left shoulder.. GOAL!!!! 1-0! Nice shot from Giuliani.

44 minute mark: Wright passes it to Teale who gets it on the right corner of the pitch.. he passes back to Wright.. who centers for Rix just inside the box.. Rix shoots.. upper left corner.. the keeper dives.. it's past him.. GOAL!!!! 2-0. Nice shot by Rix.

Halftime: Up 2-0. Over 22,000 Sheffield fans here tonight.

60 minute mark: Graham on for Giuliani. Kelly on for Rix who has been slightly injured this game.

91 minute mark: Wall with a nice tackle on Farrell to stop an offensive drive.

93 minute mark: Ward stops Nemeth with a hard clean tackle.

Game over. 2-0 win for us :)

We outshot them 12-5 (6-1 on goal)

Rix won MoM, 32 of 37 passes, 1 of 1 tackles, 0 headers, 4 interceptions, 2 fouls drawn, 1 assist, 1 goal. 8 for form.

nfg22

03-02-2005, 06:38 PM

Yes another clean sheet, I think its time for some praise, even though I wish O' connor would have come, Im starting to like this guy....

Eaglesfan27

03-02-2005, 06:52 PM

Post Match Info:

Ben Rix has injured his calf and will miss approximately 2 weeks.

Eaglesfan27

03-02-2005, 06:53 PM

Yes another clean sheet, I think its time for some praise, even though I wish O' connor would have come, Im starting to like this guy....
Yeah, I'm really liking him too. His only big negative is that he is already 30.

Eaglesfan27

03-02-2005, 06:55 PM

April 19, 2009 -

I just realized the club is hemorraging money! We just got an injection from the board of 2 million to help with financial expenses, but we are suffering major financial losses right now and are entering into the red.

I decide to praise Paddy for his excellent play in goal lately.

Eaglesfan27

03-02-2005, 07:02 PM

April 21, 2009 -

Pavel Mares and Simon Rolfes were selected to the Championship Team of the week.

Fans of Wigan are said to be delighted with the form of Paddy Kenny in todays local newspaper.

Eaglesfan27

03-02-2005, 07:17 PM

April 25, 2009 -

Today we have our last game on TV for the year. We are hosting Stoke today. We are currently in 13th place and Stoke is in 15th place. Stoke's right fullback Simon Francis is hurt and this will hurt their defense. Centreback Antonio Soldevilla will have to step up and play well this game. Keeper Neil Alexander has a split personality like the last keeper we faced. He has 17 clean sheets, but has given up 2.3 goals/game in his other 29 starts. Striker Leon Knight is the main source of offense with 16 goals, but Gifton Noel-Williams also has 10 goals. Midfielder James Chambers has played good defense and offense for them.

We are 5-4 favorites.

It's raining today with temperatures in the high 60's.

GK: Paddy
DL: Mares
DC: Wall
DC: Ward
DR: Wright
ML: Elliott
MC: Rolfes
MC: Lunt
MR: Teale
Sc: Begeorgi
SC: Giuliani

S1: Gerken
S2: Nicell
S3: Graham
S4: Ambourouet
S5: Kelly

Eaglesfan27

03-02-2005, 07:34 PM

16 minute mark: Teale throws the ball into Giuliani who crosses for Elliott who unleashes a powerful shot from 10 yards.. into the crossbar.. the defense clears it.

21 minute mark: Mares intercepts the ball.. dribbles down the left sideline.. plays a perfect through ball into the box.. Giuliani gets to it.. shoots.. the keeper blocks it partially.. it trickles towards the goal... the keeper pounces on it.

39 minute mark: Paddy with a nice save of a shot by Phelan from 15 yards out.

40 minute mark: Paddy stops a shot from Noel-Williams from just outside the box.

Halftime: 0-0 tie. We have over 17,00 fans here today! (We need more games like this to start making some money)

55 minute mark: Elliott passes to Begeorgi who heads it to Giuliani in the box.. he shoots.. into the crossbar.

64 minute mark: Graham on for Begeorgi. Kelly on for Lunt.

71 minute mark: Hutchingson crosses to Noel-Williams by the near post.. he heads it.. into the upper left corner of the goal. GOAL. Down 1-0.

74 minute mark: Paddy stops a long shot from Vernazza.

Game over. 1-0 loss.

We were outshot 10-8 (3-3 on target)

Bryn Halliwell (who started in goal for them today) won MoM. Every player on my team had a 7 for form.

The TV announcers had predicted an easy win for us today, and were surprised that we lost 1-0.

Eaglesfan27

03-02-2005, 07:48 PM

Post Match Info:

Hull has been relegated from the Championship.

Rotherham have been relegated from the Championship.

Norwich have won the League One Title.

Eaglesfan27

03-02-2005, 07:49 PM

April 29, 2009 -

Paddy Kenny has broken his wrist today in practice and will miss approximately 6 weeks. We only have 1 game left, so this is not a big deal as long as he recovers completely.

SunDancer

03-02-2005, 07:49 PM

I cannot wait to get my new notebook and this game. Seems like an awesome way to "wind down" after a hard day of work, and just relieve stress.

Eaglesfan27

03-02-2005, 07:52 PM

April 30, 2009 -

Today Chelsea won their 4th consecutive EPL title!

Eaglesfan27

03-02-2005, 07:53 PM

I cannot wait to get my new notebook and this game. Seems like an awesome way to "wind down" after a hard day of work, and just relieve stress.
It definitely is. :)

Eaglesfan27

03-02-2005, 07:58 PM

May 1st, 2009 -

WOW! Mr. Whelan called me into his office to tell me that he is very pleased with my management of the team. I didn't think he would be with our financial problems this year.

Leicester's Lee Martin has won Player of the Month. Stuart Elliott came in 2nd, and Gary Dempsey of Millwall came in 3rd.

Leicester's Ian Hall has won Young Player of the Month. Magnus Troest of Reading came in 2nd, and Anthony Grant of Coventry came in 3rd.

I've won Manager of the Month thanks to 4 wins in the last 5 games! Paul Fairclough of Wolverhampton came in 2nd, and Ernie Tippett of Millwall came in 3rd.

Eaglesfan27

03-02-2005, 08:02 PM

May 2, 2009 -

Macclesfield have won the League Two Title today.

Notts. Co have won promotion to League One today.

Northampton have been relegated from League One today.

Chesterfield have won promotion to the Championship.

Harrogate Town has been relegated from League One :(

Brentford has been relegated from League One.

Crystal Palace has been relegated from the EPL.

Eaglesfan27

03-02-2005, 08:07 PM

May 3rd, 2009 -

Today we have our final game of the year. We will be traveling to play Crewe today. Crewe is currently in 7th place while we are in 13th place. Crewe has been led by the phenomenal striker Stefan Moore who has 23 goals on the year. His partner Kyle Wilson has chipped in with 15 goals as well. Left Winger Mario has been very creative this year and has played very well. Keeper Gareth Williams has been consistently very good. Right fullback Chris McCready has anchored the defense.

We are even odds favorites

It's windy today with temperatures in the high 50's.

GK: Gerken (with Paddy out not much choice.)
DL: Mares
DC: Wall
DC: Ward
DR: Wright
ML: Elliott
MC: Rolfes
MC: Lunt
MR: Teale
SC: Begeorgi
SC: Giuliani

S1: Hudell (emergency keeper - GULP!)
S2: Nicell
S3: Graham
S4: Ambourouet
S5: Kelly

Eaglesfan27

03-02-2005, 08:25 PM

1st minute: Fox tests Gerken early with a blistering shot from 30 yards.. Gerken blocks it.. right to Burgess who shoots the rebound.. Gerken dives.. tips it over the bar!

14 minute mark: Lunt takes a free kick from 30 yards out.. it deflects off the wall.. but continues to fly towards goal, but now towards the right lower corner.. the keeper can't react.. GOAL!!!! 1-0.

25 minute mark: Gerken stops a shot from Stefan Moore from 20 yards out.

27 minute mark: Wall with a key defensive play on Ben Burgess.

Halftime: Up 1-0.

59 minute mark: Fabrice picks up a minor injury. I decide to pull him from the game. I put Graham on for him. I also decide to put Nicell on for Teale who has picked up a minor injury.

68 minute mark: Wright with a strong defensive play.

71 minute mark: Mario shoots from 25 yards out.. hard curving shot.. Gerken tips it over the bar.

77 minute mark: Mario passes to Moore in the box.. Moore shoots from just left of the penalty marker.. powerful shot.. Gerken blocks it.. Wall clears the rebound.

79 minute mark: We hit them on the counter.. long pass to Elliott.. he crosses to Lunt.. powerful left footed shot.. upper right corner.. keeper dives.. it is past him.. it grazes the bar and sails over!

84 minute mark: Wall stops a Moore breakaway.

Game over. 1-0 win for us :)

They outshot us 18-8 (8-5 on goal in their favor)

Dean Gerken wins MoM for his 8 save clean sheet performance! He really surprised me and impressed me tonight :)

Eaglesfan27

03-02-2005, 08:28 PM

Eaglesfan27

03-02-2005, 08:40 PM

May 6, 2009 -

Dean Gerken and David Wright were both selected to the Championship Team of the Week.

Eaglesfan27

03-02-2005, 08:42 PM

May 7th, 2009 -

Everton has been relegated from the EPL.

SunDancer

03-02-2005, 08:43 PM

Post Match Info: Charlton have officially won the English Championship Title.

We finished with 18 wins, 7 draws, and 21 losss. We had 61 points on the season and were just 3 points away from 10th place. 13 of those wins occurred after I arrived. The finances are messy, although the club made 600,000 profit last month. We need to turn things around financially in the upcoming season and do so quickly.

Any idea for why you have the messy finances? How will you fix it?

Great season. Hopefully you can carry that mometum in that last 1/3 of the season into next year.

Just curious, of the big clubs, any new "powers" or did any fall from the "top"?

SunDancer

03-02-2005, 08:49 PM

May 7th, 2009 -

Everton has been relegated from the EPL.

Wow. I always though Everton was a pretty strong club. Not one of the "elites", but they seem to have the financial balance and talent to compete in the top half of the league and for UEFA tournament (more likely the UEFA Cup) competition.

Eaglesfan27

03-02-2005, 09:02 PM

May 11, 2009 -

Mark Smyth rejected Harrogate's new contract offer today because he felt the basic wage was too low.

Eaglesfan27

03-02-2005, 09:59 PM

May 14, 2009 -

Leicester has signed a Bosman contract with Jason Roberts. The contentious (but talented) striker will be leaving us on July 1st, 2009 when his current contract expires (I'm really tempted to terminate his contract, but I don't want to be known as the type of manager that just fires players.) I've tried to shop him and my other 3 guys whose contracts are expiring, but have had no takers since they are all available soon for no transfer fee.

The other 3 who appear certain to leave are Baines, Ward, and Wright.

Eaglesfan27

03-02-2005, 10:06 PM

May 17, 2009 -

Darn. Darren Ward is going to Plymouth which will be competing against me in the Championship next year. Hard to see these good players go to competitors.

Another player goes to a rival. Leighton Baines will go to Everton which has been relegated into the Championship. We will be facing some old friends soon. At least these departures will clear some significant salary once they go.

David Wright will also be staying in the Championship after signing a deal with Cardiff City.

Exeter have won promotion to League Two.

SirFozzie

03-02-2005, 10:08 PM

Wow. I always though Everton was a pretty strong club. Not one of the "elites", but they seem to have the financial balance and talent to compete in the top half of the league and for UEFA tournament (more likely the UEFA Cup) competition.

After losing Wayne Rooney to ManYoo this year, Everton was many people's dark horse team to be relegated in the Premiership.

It's surprising they have played as well as they have

Eaglesfan27

03-02-2005, 10:14 PM

Any idea for why you have the messy finances? How will you fix it?

Great season. Hopefully you can carry that mometum in that last 1/3 of the season into next year.

Just curious, of the big clubs, any new "powers" or did any fall from the "top"?

Well, I brought some new guys in and as a result I raised our wage budget to really high levels of over 290,000/week. We just couldn't support that with our 8,000 to 10,000 fans/game that we drew most of the year. The early losses before I arrived prevented people from really coming to the games. I'm hopeful we can start rocking the stadium next year which will generate money and turn the finances around. If that doesn't happen, I'll have to seriously consider selling some good players this upcoming season.

I missed this before, but as you mentioned Everton falling was a bit surprising to me. However, their were no other big surprises to me, but Newcastle is currently 15th in the EPL which is surprising to me.

Also, Roma is 8th in Serie A which is surprising to me to some extent (not that I know very much about Italian Football.

Eaglesfan27

03-02-2005, 10:20 PM

May 20, 2009 -

I've been so dedicated to my new team that I haven't followed the Champions Cup most of the year. However, I watched the final today and saw Arsenal completely dominate ball possession, but barely beat Real Madrid with a 2-1 win. Javier Saviola scored at the 51st minute on an assist from Patrick Vieira who continues to play well at the age of 33. Freddy Adu lead a breakaway at the 57 minute mark and scored on an assist from David Beckham to tie the score 1-1. At the age of 19, Freddy is looking like one of the best players in the world and has played very well as a striker for Real Madrid this year.

Finally, Arsenal's dominance earned them a second goal at the 80 minute mark when Jeremie Aliadiere had a breakaway that was set up by a great pass Fredrik Ljungberg. That goal secured the 2-1 win.

SunDancer

03-02-2005, 10:25 PM

Nice to hear about Freddy.

Hope you keep us updated on the US team and the World Cup play.

Eaglesfan27

03-02-2005, 10:27 PM

May 23, 2009 -

Arsenal, Man Utd, Chelsea, and Southampton have all qualified for next year's Champions Cup.

Eaglesfan27

03-02-2005, 10:28 PM

Nice to hear about Freddy.

Hope you keep us updated on the US team and the World Cup play.
I will. I'll be folllowing the World Cup 2010 closely. Speaking of Freddie, at the age of 19, he has 39 caps and 11 goals for the USA National Team.

Eaglesfan27

03-02-2005, 10:30 PM

May 24, 2009 -

Georges Ambourouet has publicly announced that he is unhappy at not being on the 1st team. He might be a candidate to get transferred to save money this upcoming year.

We have signed a new sponsorship deal for 800,000 dollars per year for the next 4 years! This is a big increase from our old deal which was 500,000/year. :)

Despite our financial troubles, the board has declared that I will have a 3.2 million dollar transfer budget this year and I will be able to keep the vast majority of any transfer income I generate.

Eaglesfan27

03-02-2005, 10:32 PM

May 24, 2009 -

Reading have won the playoffs and thereby have won promotion to the EPL.

Inter has won Serie A.

Eaglesfan27

03-02-2005, 10:38 PM

May 26, 2009 -

Stuart Elliott was selected to the English Players' Championship Select Team of the Year.

Charlton's George Burley has won Manager of the Year. Ian Holloway of Reading came in 2nd, and Stan Ternent of Coventry came in 3rd.

Nottingham Forest's Sam Parkin won the Championship award for top goal scorer with 25 league goals on the year. Marlon King of Millwall came in 2nd, and Darren Byfield of Gillingham came in 3rd.

Boston United has won promotion to League One.

Eaglesfan27

03-02-2005, 10:51 PM

May 30, 2009 -

England tied Norway 1-1 in the World Cup 2010 European Qualifying Match today. Cyprus, San Marino, Finland, and Scotland are also in that group.

France beat FYR Madeconia 5-1 today. Armenia, Poland, Russia, and Georgia are also in that group.

Italy beat Hungary 2-0 today. Malta, Faroe Islands, Romania, and Iceland are also in that group.

Germany beat Azerbaijan 6-0. Lithuania, Austria, Slovenia, and Belgium are in that group.

Spain beat Andorra 5-0. Latvia, Estonia, Switzerland, and Isreal are also in that group.

Holland beat Greece 1-0. Belarus, Slovakia, Serbia & Mont., and Moldova are also in that group.

Ireland tied the Czech Republic 1-1. Croatia, Liechtsenstein, N. Ireland, and Bosnia are also in that group.

Stuart Elliot played well for Northern Ireland despite their 1-0 loss to Bosnia.

Eaglesfan27

03-02-2005, 11:01 PM

June 1, 2009 -

Mr. Whelan has informed me that he is very pleased with my performance as manager.

Today we have signed Greg Pearson from Wycombe for 70,000 dollars. This young striker will provide depth at a cheap cost of 1,450/week.

We have decided to release Peter Miller, Paul Steele, and Alan Williams who are all youth players who have not lived up to any potential.

daedalus

03-03-2005, 01:28 AM

Finally, Arsenal's dominance earned them a second goal at the 80 minute mark when Jeremie Aliadiere had a breakaway that was set up by a great pass Fredrik Ljungberg. That goal secured the 2-1 win.[watches in amazement as "Le Professor" Arsene Wenger does a Jimmy Johnson "How 'bout 'em Gunners!"]

[cue "We Are The Champion"]

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[snickers at SirFozzie from across different threads]

SirFozzie

03-03-2005, 06:26 AM

Friggin Arseholes. :D

Eaglesfan27

03-04-2005, 01:31 AM

I forgot to post this message about 7 1/2 hours ago when I initially typed it:

June 3, 2009 -
In World Cup Qualifying (EUR) Group 4 play -
England's 5-0 win ove Cyprus really stood out. Joe Cole had a hat trick in the game.
Stuart Elliott played very well, but his N. Ireland team lost to the Republic of Ireland 1-0.

OOC Note: Darn! I'm on call tonight (starting 5 minutes ago) and I was just informed that there are 4 kids in the ER waiting to be seen by me! Well, hopefully I'll get back to playing later tonight.

Now an OOC F/U that I thought I'd be adding as a seperate post now:

I had the most amazing month of call ever in Febuary. I get paid to take call at this one facility because I'm covering 40-60 inpatients and their intake office. Well I was amazed that in 5 nights of call in Febuary I had ZERO occasions to leave my home. I got paid plenty to play FM and sleep when I got tired. Well, this was amazing as my previous best in working for this place was 1 night of not needing to leave my place to go into the hospital. This amazing string of luck continued when I was on call March 1st. I was scared to say anything to my friends or my wife (who obviously knew about it, but knew this is the ONLY thing that I'm superstitious about) and they knew not to say anything to me.

Well, all of my good luck finally rebounded on me tonight. I ended up finding out there were 4 patients waiting for me when my shift started. Then, I got 4 more dumped on my from local clinics in under 2 hours. I just finished seeing all 8 (and admitting 4) over the past 7 1/2 hours.

Now time for some FM to unwind. Sundancer, it truly is a great way to relieve stress and unwind (assuming one isn't running a team that frustrates them too much ;) )

Eaglesfan27

03-04-2005, 01:44 AM

June 6, 2009 -

Southampton's James Beattie has won the European Golden Boot Award after scoring 30 goals this year.

Amauri of Chievo Verona came in 2nd, and Adriano of Chelsea came in 3rd.

Eaglesfan27

03-04-2005, 01:59 AM

June 10, 2009 -

After threatening his job all year, Tottenham has finally sacked Joe Kinnear.

Fabio Capello has been sacked by Juventus.

Eaglesfan27

03-04-2005, 02:33 AM

June 18, 2009 -

Today we have reached an agreement with Kalamaria's Tomasz Jarzebowski. We have acquired this 30 year old polish player for only 44,000 dollars and 5,000/week salary. He is a veteran of the Polish national team who can play centreback, right fullback, defensive midfielder, or defensive right winger. I expect his versatility to be a major help and plan on using him in all of those positions.

chris3627

03-04-2005, 12:20 PM

Eaglesfan27

03-04-2005, 01:49 PM

Been reading the dynasty since the beginning, an entertaining read.

Nice player you got there in Jarzebowski, have had him in both my Polish leagues. Did well for me in Uefa and CL playing primarily right back (442) and center back & wing (352).

With your higher prestige and budget are you going to consider getting more foreign players since you really couldn't do that with the old team?

And speaking of the old team, did they end up avoiding relegation?

Keep up the excellent job and good luck next season. This board's supporters are expecting promotion.

He looks like he will do quite nicely for me at right back and centreback. He is one of quite a few foreign players that I have brought in or who will be arriving July 1st, 2009 on Bosman deals. Actually I think my team will be close to 50% foreign players.

Unfortunately, Harrogate finished in 23rd place and was relegated from League One :(

Thanks for the compliments. I'm expecting us to get promoted next year as well (we need to do so for the money!)

Eaglesfan27

03-04-2005, 02:08 PM

June 18, 2009 -

Time for a look at the statistical leaders for the year:

Average Form:

1. Jefferson Farfan, Leicester - 7.80
2. Marc Bridge-Wilkinson, Coventry - 7.73
3. Michael Tonge, Charlton - 7.72
4. Titus Bramble, Coventry - 7.71
5. Danny Shittu, QPR - 7.66
6. Rohan Ricketts, Nottm Forest - 7.65
7. Kevin Cuthbert, Rotherham - 7.61
8. Alexandrs Kolinko, Ipswich - 7.59
9. Francis Jeffers, Charlton - 7.51
10 Abdeslam Ouaddou, QPR - 7.48

Notable Wigan Players:

11 Stuart Elliott - 7.46
27 Gary Teale - 7.40
47 Paddy Kenny - 7.33
49 Kenny Lunt - 7.32
55 Ben Rix - 7.31

LEAGUE GOALS:

1. Sam Parkin, Nottm Forest - 25
2. Marlon King, Millwall - 21
3. Darren Byfield, Gillingham - 20
3. Jefferson Farfan, Leicester - 20
5. Stefan Moore, Crewe - 19
6. Francis Jeffers, Charlton - 18
7. Andrew Johnson, Leicester - 17
7. Neil Mellor, Gillingham - 17
9. Patrick Suffo, Coventry - 16
10. 8 tied with 15

NOTABLE Wigan Players:

50. Fabrice Begeorgi, David Grham, and Jason Roberts all tied with 8.

League Assists:

1. Mehdi Mahdavikia, Nottm Forest - 15
1. David Thompson, Wolves - 15
3. Jason Euell, Charlton - 13
3. Danny Pugh, Leicester - 13
5. Nigel Quashie, Leicester - 12
5. John Melligan, Ipswich - 12
7. Patrick Suffo, Coventry - 11
7. Martin Rowlands, QPR - 11
7. Leon McKenzie, Preston - 11
7. Gary Teale - 11

3 others tied with 11.

Other Notable Wigan Players:

34. Kenny Lunt - 8
46. Stuart Elliott - 7

MOM Awards:

1. Nick Colgan, Doncaster - 10
2. Marc Bridge-Wilkinson, Coventry - 9
2. Alexandrs Kolinko, Ipswich - 9
4. Michael Tonge, Charlton - 8
5. Gareth Williams, Crewe - 7
5. Paul Harrison, Cardiff - 7
7. Alan Quinn, Reading - 6
7. Danny Shittu, QPR - 6
7. Steve Phillips, Swindon - 6
7. David Preece, Watford - 6

Notable Wigan Players:

Tied for 22nd. Stuart Elliott - 4
Tied for 44th. Darren Ward, Gary Teale with 3.

Desnudo

03-04-2005, 02:18 PM

He looks like he will do quite nicely for me at right back and centreback. He is one of quite a few foreign players that I have brought in or who will be arriving July 1st, 2009 on Bosman deals. Actually I think my team will be close to 50% foreign players.

Unfortunately, Harrogate finished in 23rd place and was relegated from League One :(

Thanks for the compliments. I'm expecting us to get promoted next year as well (we need to do so for the money!)

You may be interested to know that Wigan is considered, according to a post I read once on the SI boards, to be one of the least attractive cities in all of England. I haven't checked the editor to confirm this, but I thought you might like to know in case some foreign guys start getting unsettled or refuse to sign.

Eaglesfan27

03-04-2005, 02:19 PM

June 20, 2009 -

Gary Teale has been voted Wigan's Player of the Year by the supporters.

Our Youth Academy has produced about a half dozen new players, and my AM and I are both hreally excited about Paul James. Paul is a 17 year old attacking midfielder who is extremenly determined, physically gifted and is already a good passer. It will be interesting to see how he develops over the next few years.

We have been given 1.1 million dollars for Championship TV Rights for the forthcoming season.

Finally, Mr. Whelan has called me into his office to inform me about the upcoming season. He is very pleased with my performance as a manager. the team is expected to achieve a safe mid-table position this year. We are being given a 3.2 million dollar transfer budget to achieve that goal.

OOC Note: This will be the final post for this thread (except for responses to any further comments from readers.) I'll be starting a new thread for the new season very soon.