How's Your FIFA Career Mode Going?

[southernmetalhead]

Quote: Originally Posted by Simppu12

That is a very good beginning to the season! The wins against Dinamo and Lokomotiv Moscow are very impressive and you are in a very good position in the league. Good that you progressed in the cup, too. Next month doesn't look too hard and I can see you going up by a couple of spots.

Thanks, my goal is the Europa League, but I don't know if I'll get there. We are real inconsistent. We beat Dinamo and Lokomotiv, drew CSKA, but lose to Anzhi and Ufa. This club is real hard to figure out. As you saw with this last update, I really choked against Rubin, Amkar, and Ufa. I don't really know why Strandberg is getting a call-up either. He had a brace against Lokomotiv, but hasn't scored any other goals. I'm about to post the next month's update, and at least our form picks up.

[southernmetalhead]

FC Ural Sverdlovsk Oblast
The Ural Men

November 2015

Nov 8, 2015 - FC Krasnodar vs Ural Sverdlovsk Oblast
TEAM	1	2	SCORE
FC Krasnodar (6-1-4)	1	0	1
Ural Sverdlovsk Oblast (5-3-3)	1	1	2

Ari 34'
Emelyanov 42'
Khozin 90'

MOTM - Emelyanov

*Alexandr Erokhin - sprained ankle (3 weeks)

Nov 21, 2015 - Ural Sverdlovsk Oblast vs Zenit St. Petersburg
TEAM	1	2	SCORE
Ural Sverdlovsk Oblast (5-4-3)	0	1	1
Zenit St. Petersburg (9-2-1)	0	1	1

Dzyuba 70'
Sapeta 83'

MOTM - Sapeta

Nov 28, 2015 - FC Rostov vs Ural Sverdlovsk Oblast
TEAM	1	2	SCORE
FC Rostov (2-2-9)	0	0	0
Ural Sverdlovsk Oblast (6-4-3)	1	1	2

Kamara 27'
Kamara 90'

MOTM - Kamara

*Chisamba Lungu - broken ankle (3 months)

*Carlos Strandberg - broken elbow (2 months)

FC Ural Player of the Month



CDM Roman Emelyanov, 63 Ovr, 23 years old, Russia

It was a big bounce back month of November for FC Ural after a disappointing October. The Yekaterinburg-based club took 7 of a possible 9 points despite facing league powers FC Krasnodar and Zenit St. Petersburg. 23-year-old defensive midfielder Roman Emelyanov was instrumental in Ural's success as he had a fantastic game against Krasnodar with 1 goal, 1 assist, and a Man of the Match performance. Emelyanov has been inserted into the Starting XI due to the injury to Gerson Acevedo, and now with another rash of injuries, the young Russian will need to continue playing excellent football to keep Vadim Skripchenko's side fighting for a European spot.

Russian Premier League Table
1. Zenit - 32 pts
2. CSKA - 30 pts
3. Spartak - 25 pts
4. Dinamo - 24 pts
5. Rubin - 23 pts
6. Krasnodar - 22 pts
7. Ural - 22 pts
8. Anzhi - 20 pts
9. Lokomotiv - 18 pts
10. Mordovia - 16 pts
11. Ufa - 12 pts
12. Kuban - 12 pts
13. Krylya - 11 pts
14. Terek - 9 pts
15. Amkar - 8 pts
16. Rostov - 8 pts

Russian Premier League Top Scorers
1. Dzyuba (Zenit) - 9 Goals
2. Wanderson (Krasnodar) 7 Goals
3(t). Musa (CSKA) - 6 Goals
3(t). Niasse (Lokomotiv) - 6 Goals
4. Zhirkov (Dinamo) - 5 Goals

Russian Premier League Clean Sheets
1. Akinfeev (CSKA) - 7 Clean Sheets
2. Rebrov (Spartak) - 6 Clean Sheets
3. Zhevnov (Ural) - 5 Clean Sheets
4(t). Gabulov (Dinamo) - 4 Clean Sheets
4(t). Malafeev (Zenit) - 4 Clean Sheets

Manager's Thoughts
This was a great way to respond to disappointment in October, as we held our own with FC Krasnodar and Zenit St. Petersburg, and handled business against FC Rostov. I had a bad feeling when Ari put Krasnodar ahead of us, but we fought back, and Vladimir Khozin headed home a corner in the 90th minute to give us a thrilling win. Getting a point against Zenit was big as well, as once again we had to come back from a goal down. Alhaji Kamara also looks to have taken the starting striker role, even before the injury to Carlos Strandberg. We are really being tested with how many of our guys have gone down. Hopefully, we can fight through it.

December 2015 - Schedule
12/5 - vs Spartak
12/13 - at Krylya
12/19 - vs Lokomotiv

We begin December with a massive showdown in Yekaterinburg against Spartak Moscow. Currently, we're in 7th place, but only 3 points behind 3rd place Spartak. If we can defend our home turf, we would draw level with them on points. The road trip to Samara against Krylya Sovetov could be a trap game, but our squad needs to remain focused against lower-table sides. Finally, we face Lokomotiv right before Christmas. We already have a 2-0 win over them in Moscow, so we should not be feeling threatened despite their great roster. My ambitious goal is to take all 9 points.

[Keano16]

Just started as Bristol Rovers in League Two to go along side Kaiserslautern as I want to keep FIFA varied. It should be a challenge but they have a decent budget so it won't be hell. The first window will be closed as I evaluate the squad for the January window.

Also a Kaiserslautern update should be up tonight with November through January.

[vrabbit]

First couple of updates coming soon. Hoping this AI isn't gonna make me break my Xbox

[Keano16]

Season 1 | 2015-16

November


Match 12
SC Freiburg 1-1 Kaiserslautern
Lorenzen 45'
Abrashi 62'

MOTM: Marius Müller (7.4, 7 saves)


Match 13
Kaiserslautern 1-0 Greuther Fürth
Löwe 90' (FK)

MOTM: Chris Löwe (8.0)




Match 14
F. Düsseldorf 1-1 Kaiserslautern
Ya Konan 45'
Ring 88'

MOTM: Marius Müller (8.7, 9 saves)


Match 15
Kaiserslautern 5-0 St. Pauli
Lorenzen 5'
Čolak 18' (Pen)
Čolak 45' (Pen)
Čolak 68' (Pen)
Lorenzen 90'

MOTM: Antonio-Mirko Čolak (9.8)

December


Patrick Ziegler Torn Hip Flexor 6 weeks

Match 16
Arminia Bielefeld 0-2 Kaiserslautern
Przybyłko 63'
Lorenzen 89'

MOTM: Kacper Przybyłko (8.5)


Match 16
Kaiserslautern 0-0 RB Leipzig

MOTM: Péter Gulácsi (7.3, RBL, 4 saves)


Match 17
Karlsruher SC 1-2 Kaiserslautern
Nazarov 19'
Čolak 43'
Čolak 68'

MOTM: Antonio-Mirko Čolak (8.4)

January Transfer Window



Lennart Thy - Pre-Contract from St. Pauli
ST, 68 Ovr, 23, Germany

Due to a lack of funds and being happy with what we had, Lennart was our only signing of the window. The 23 year old, capped by his country at U16 through to U20 level joins on a 4 year deal. He combines strength and pace to be a real handful up front. He links up with the squad when his contract expires on July 1st.

We wanted to add some other players on Pre-Contracts in preparation for next season when we hope to be competing in the Bundesliga. Unfortunately, the wages that were being demanded were outside of our financial capabilities. We will look to strengthen considerably in the summer.

February


Match 19
Kaiserslautern 2-0 FC Nurnberg
Zimmer 79'
Lorenzen 89'

MOTM: Melvyn Lorenzen (7.7)


Match 20
Kaiserslautern 0-1 Arminia Bielefeld
Schütz 35' s/o
Junglas 45'

MOTM: Manuel Junglas (9.0)


Match 21
St. Pauli 1-1 Kaiserslautern
Thy 23'
Lorenzen 53'

MOTM: Marius Müller (7.8, 6 saves)


Match 22
RB Leipzig 3-2 Kaiserslautern
Čolak 3'
Demme 13'
Klich 37'
Selke 47'
Selke 80'

MOTM: Davie Selke (8.9)


Match 23
FC Heidenheim 0-1 Kaiserslautern
Ring 71'

MOTM: Alexander Ring (8.7)



So after 23 games we are 8 points clear thanks to having both the strongest attack and defence in the league. While it is tight in terms of goals scored, we are miles away with regards to goals conceded, no small thanks to our goalkeeper Marius Muller who leads the league in clean sheets. Antonio-Mirko Čolak and Melvyn Lorenzen have really come into their own up front and are heading up the scoring charts with 10 goals a piece. Antonio is only on loan to us however so we will look to secure him permanently this summer. Alexander Ring has been a revelation in midfield providing our creativity and was subject to many bids in January. He stayed put however as he is too valuable to lose. Another midfielder who has been a rock is Markus Karl, the German adds steel to our midfield and cuts out many attacks while also triggering moves of his own.



Squad




Karl and Klich are the two defensive midfielders.


That's all for now, Thanks for Reading!

[moose141]

Episode #23: FAREWELL BOLEYN

[indiblue]

Quote: Originally Posted by Simppu12

Newcastle? At the top of the table? Impossible! It is good to see you, as well! You are absolutely dominating the league and I'd strongly suggest changing the difficulty or using some sliders. That loss to Sunderland doesn't look good, though.

I changed up the sliders just before I started dropping points, conceding goals and losing games again. The season is done, and though we didn't claim the title, we finished WAY above where anyone expected. Quite pleased with the situation as I'm very clear on the system I want to play, the players I want to keep, and the signings I want to make. I wanted that post up today, but I keep notes on my tablet and forgot to bring it with me to work, so it should be up tonight or tomorrow.

[vrabbit]

Quote: Originally Posted by vrabbit

Spoiler CENTRAL COAST MARINERS F.C. Mariners announce new head coach The Central Coast Mariners made waves today by announcing their new head coach for the 2015-2016 season following a disastrous 2014-2015. The new sheriff in town comes as a shock in the form of 30-year old Diego Del Barco, hailing from the United States although originally born in Venezuela. Del Barco signifies a jaw-dropping change for a club that suffered a massive downfall last season. The American-Venezuelan has never coached a professional soccer club before, with his resume mostly boasting local work in the United States with youth academies. Nonetheless sources indicate Del Barco had an impressive interview with Mike Charlesworth and Peter Storrie, who soon after said interview quickly agreed on offering the club's head coaching position to the now rookie head coach. "We are proud to announce today Mr. Diego Del Barco as the new head coach of the Central Coast Mariners," an enthusiastic Storrie announced sitting next to Charlesworth and the new head coach. "Our visions of what the club must do going forward in order to return to the top of the A-league are synchronized and we look forward to aiding and assisting coach Del Barco during this challenge. We understand the perceived risks of designating someone with very minimal experience as the leader of this club but we are confident that we will look back to today as the beginning of our return to the top of the A-League." If Del Barco is nervous about the task at hand he sure didn't show it at the press conference. "It is an honor to be trusted with the opportunity to lead this team to bigger and better finishes going forward," the new head coach said. "I am very thankful for the opportunity given to me by the club and I'm very eager to get started on this journey. It wasn't too long ago that this club earned champions and premier titles and our goal is to get back challenging for and winning those titles. I am not saying it will be an easy road to get back to that kind of form but I do believe those are goals that can and will be accomplished and I look forward to working as hard as possible along with all players and coaches to achieve that kind of success." Del Barco had no comments about roster moves or strategy deferring such talk until after getting to meet his complete roster and working with them. As expected any time a new head coach is hired, we will be on the lookout for any moves in the transfer market as well as any possible position changes. The Mariners own arguably the worst roster in the A-league so their new head coach will have to get creative in order to achieve success. Transfer/wage budgets are expected to be low.

Previous update ^^^

The Globetrotter CM


CENTRAL COAST MARINERS F.C.
Pre-Season Update

The Roster

Goalkeepers: Paul Izzo (58 OVR), Tom Heward-Belle (51 OVR), Alastair Bray (51 OVR), Adam Pearce (51 OVR).
Fullbacks: Josh Rose (64 OVR), Storm Roux (64 OVR), Michael Neill (59 OVR).
Centre-backs: Alex Wilkinson* (69 OVR), Jacob Poscoliero (61 OVR), Tomislav Uskok (56 OVR), Jake McGing (55 OVR), Harry Ascroft (55 OVR).
Midfielders/Wingers: Cesar Gonzalez* (66 OVR), Fabio Ferreira (65 OVR), Anthony Caceres (64 OVR), Nicholas Fitzgerald (63 OVR), Nick Montgomery (63 OVR), Glen Trifiro (60 OVR), Mitch Austin (57 OVR), Anthony Kalik (57 OVR), Matt Sim (56 OVR), Liam Rose (56 OVR).
Strikers: Roy O'Donovan (61 OVR), Francesco Stella (59 OVR), Daniel Heffernan (58 OVR), Josh Bingham (53 OVR), Trent Buhagiar (51 OVR).
*Recent acquisition.

Starting XI



Asian Elite Cup
Group Match 1
CCM - Al Raed (2-2)
O'Donovan 8'
Al Farsi 19'
Kharmi 66'
O'Donovan 85'

O'Donovan started what seemed like a promising coaching debut but the game quickly turned into a battle and it would be O'Donovan who would salvage the day for the new head coach. CCM held the ball 53% of the time while both teams shot the ball 6 times and had 3 of those shots on target.

Group Match 2
Gwangju FC - CCM (1-1)
O'Donovan 37'
Park Il Kwon 75'

This match-up between two of the lowest-rated teams on this side of the world was mildly entertaining but CCM was once again unable to hang on to a lead.

Group Match 3
CCM - Al Faisaly (0-1)
Al Safri 53'

CCM's run in the cup comes to an end after a struggle against another Saudi Arabian opponent. Al Faisaly had 9 shots, 3 on goal, while CCM was only able to muster 2 shots, neither one on target.

Games Next Month

* 10/18/15 at Brisbane Roar.
* 10/23/15 vs Wellington Phoenix.
* 10/31/15 at Newcastle Jets.

Review: I must say I forgot how frustrating it can be to play with these teams with minimal talent. I think I aged a bit. It'll be a challenge for sure which is what I'm looking for. I wasn't necessarily set on rolling with my preferred 4-4-2 but the roster allows for it so I'm happy. Oddly enough when you start a CM with an A-League team your season starts in September so I didn't get a shot at any summer transfers. Instead I had to settle for a couple of FA signings. Wilkinson, a 31-year old Aussie, stabilizes what would otherwise be a CB pairing averaging a rating under 60. Gonzalez brings a veteran presence to the club that allows Caceres to be a super sub at any of the 4 spots in the midfield - that kind of depth for a team like CCM is something to treasure. My next step is to hire a youth scout with the half a million dollars I have left. I'm definitely looking forward to the start of the season.

Wish me luck!