How's Your FIFA Career Mode Going?

[jcmurphy]

After reading through this forum, I thought I'd start and get involved on here.

I'm currently Birmingham City in my first season, just after the January transfer window (my previous save was corrupted after 5 seasons).

I currently sit 2nd in the championship, after going on an 11 game unbeaten streak and continuos good form. I was eliminated in the Capital One cup by Swansea on penalties, while I'm currently still in the FA Cup after I scraped a 1-0 victory against arch-rivals Aston Villa, and then surprisingly winning 1-0 against Chelsea (albeit it was mostly their reserve squad).

In the summer transfer window I brought in:

Harry Kane for £1.2 million from Spurs (current assist leader in league)
Sam Vokes for £1.4 million from Burnley (2nd top goal scorer in league)

That pretty much blew my budget so I sold Lovenkrands, Zigic and Burke.

In the just gone January window I brought in Iliya Milanov, a 61 rated CB who was a free agent to provide cover in case of injuries, while I signed Jack Colback, a 24 yo CM from Sunderland on a pre contract deal.

The only major outgoing was Jonathon Spector who wanted to leave on the last couple of days of the window, so he went to Hull for 300k.

This leaves my starting XI as

Randolph
Eardley Thorpe Packwood (c) Caddis
Adeyemi
Kunert (youth squad) Allan
Shinnie
Kane Vokes

Will probably update later on in the season!

[Quazar]

Quote: Originally Posted by vrabbit

I'm trying to think about any Alcorcon players I had when I first came to the team. I think Mikel Iribas (CDM) and Javito (CAM) could be options for you. Have you looked at free agents?

Yeah I have, but the options are limited as many aren't good enough for my team or are a bit generic. Also, I never get Venezuelan or Paraguayan free agents because... they don't actually exist. Thanks for your suggestions tho!

[texasbum06]

RC Deportivo
Season Four


Blanquiazules'

March Matches

RC Deportivo 2 - RCD Mallorca 2
12' Juan Dominguez
35' Nsue
44' Depay
82' Nsue

Athletic Bilbao 1 - RC Deportivo 2
28' Pulido
55' Dani Iglesias
61' Osvaldo


PSG 2 - RC Deportivo 1
10' Alexandre Pato
45' Depay
51' Benatia

RC Deportivo 4 - Levante FC 0
4' Depay
40' Koke
46' Koke
69' Depay

Malaga CF 1 - RC Deportivo 1
31' Chen
73' Boyd


RC Deportivo 2 - PSV 0
20' Koke
89' Medel

Table
1. Real Madrid - 64 pts
2. RC Deportivo - 58 pts
3. FC Barcelona - 57 pts
4. Atletico Madrid - 55 pts
5. Real Sociedad - 54 pts
6. Sevilla FC - 49 pts

Press Conference

Q: Congratulations on advancing to the quarter finals of the Champions League. That PSG match as a true nail biter coming down to the end there. What were your thoughts in the closing minutes of that match? Also give us your thoughts on your convincing first leg win over PSV in the quarter finals.

A: The second leg of the PSG game was one of the most most nerve wracking games I've managed. We came in with a two goal advantage, but they had scored two away goals during the first leg. They struck early to put us on our heels, but Depay was able to equalize to ease the pressure before half. In the end they scored their 2nd goal in the 61' minute and they needed just one more to advance based on away goals. For the last 30 minutes they laid siege to our goal, but the defense and the keeping of Giefer stood strong and we were able to advance. In the next round we found ourselves matched up with PSV and were able to win the first leg at home while not allowing any goals in. The two goal advantage should be a good advantage, but as we saw with PSG, nothing comes easy in this competition.

Q: You were able to hold on to the 2nd spot in the league table, but Barcelona is creeping up behind you. They are a team that is used to fighting for the league title and should be coming on strong these last two months. Do you think you can hold them off?

A: Barcelona are a great team and I know they are not likely to falter on the back end of the season. The Champions League play has definitely been putting some stress on our performances in league play as this is all new to us having the added fixtures in our schedule. I am proud of how this squad is holding up, and we won't be making any excuses. We are going to continue to fight in each of our matches and aim for the 3 points from every match.

Q: Real Madrid have a 6 point advantage over you with 9 matches remaining. Is it fathomable for Deportivo to finish the season winning their first title since winning it all in 2000?

A: I'm not going to rule out anything. In football, anything can happen. We have all seen crazier things happen. However, with a team of that quality ahead of us, it is going to take a lot of skill and a lot of luck to be able to pass them. We just need to focus on our matches and take as many of the 27 remaining points as possible.

[Moe1]

Guys , I'm a guy who doesn't stick with his career modes a lot I'm picky and i change a lot ... but this is changing soon .. I just read about AFC Wimbledon and their story and I'm in love with them and I'm making a career mode with them and putting it on youtube soon ill start can anybody who tried with low level teams suggest me some players and idea's and one of the goals I'm thinking to achieve is promoting from first season and kicking MK Dons butt .. I feel in love with the team and the story about coming out from grass routes and its about the fans & their love with the game hope i could land some advice been loving this forum and hopefully mentioning it on my channel when i start it in english since i've been an arabic you tuber .. i hope i could land some players and advice and support from you guys your the best <3 especially CRabbit <33

[Maelstrom-XIII]

If you want some solid low OVR players (like 60s) then I'd recommend looking at the Australian A-League. There aren't many players over 70 OVR (especially initially) but there are some pretty good players and most of them are cheap on the transfer market.

[_ChicoBass]

Quote: Originally Posted by Moe1

Guys , I'm a guy who doesn't stick with his career modes a lot I'm picky and i change a lot ... but this is changing soon .. I just read about AFC Wimbledon and their story and I'm in love with them and I'm making a career mode with them and putting it on youtube soon ill start can anybody who tried with low level teams suggest me some players and idea's and one of the goals I'm thinking to achieve is promoting from first season and kicking MK Dons butt .. I feel in love with the team and the story about coming out from grass routes and its about the fans & their love with the game hope i could land some advice been loving this forum and hopefully mentioning it on my channel when i start it in english since i've been an arabic you tuber .. i hope i could land some players and advice and support from you guys your the best <3 especially CRabbit <33

Interesting... It will be even more interesting to see how you set up your team as opposed to how I am currently doing it. Not sure if you've read my AFC Wimbledon career updates but, good luck.

[indiblue]

Brighton confirm Indiblue departure to Arsenal



The 2016-17 season looks set to be Indiblue's last as manager of Brighton, as he has agreed a provisional deal to replace Arsene Wenger as manager of Arsenal effective July 1, 2017.

As per the details of the agreement, Arsenal may choose to withdraw the offer between now and June 30, 2017 for any number of reasons, among them being Wenger choosing to retain his position. However, it seems unlikely as the Frenchman already announced his retirement in 2017 at the end of last season.

More detailed statements will be released by both clubs at the conclusion of the ongoing season. For now, Brighton are asking that everyone associated with the club continue to extend their full support to the manager and team as they seek to retain the Barclays Premier League title.

[Eagle4]

Blackpool Career 2016/17

August

Blackpool 4-1 Hellas Verona - Friendly
Fiorentina 2-2 Blackpool - Friendly
Real Madrid 0-3 Blackpool - Friendly (was a weakened RM side)
QPR 1-4 Blackpool - Community Shield
Blackpool 3-0 Hull - Premier League
Tottenham 0-1 Blackpool - Premier League
Real Madrid 0-1 Blackpool - Copa Europe

League Objective - Win the League
Cup Objective - Semi-finals
Champions Cup Objective - Semi-finals

Transfer budget: £41m
Wage budget: £300,000

IN
RB: Adam Matthews - 81 OVR - 9m
ST: Ezekiel - 78 OVR - 12m + Sanogo (Drogba regen)
CM: Luke Millbank - 69 OVR - 2m - Potential to be Special
CB: Kurt Zouma - 74 OVR - 4m

FIRST TEAM
GK: Butland - 77 OVR - Captain - Potential to be Special
RB: Matthews - 81 OVR
CB: Cathcart - 74 OVR
CB - Schar - 83 OVR
LB: Bryan - 79 OVR
CDM: Malanda - 83 OVR
CDM: Osbourne - 71 OVR
RM: Ince - 83 OVR
CAM: Volland - 79 OVR
LM: Kelvin - 77 OVR
ST: Martial - 80 OVR - Potential to be Special

POTENTIAL TO BE SPECIAL/EXCITING PROSPECT
GK: Jack Butland - 77 OVR
CM: Luke Millbank - 69 OVR - YOUTH
ST: Anthony Martial - 80 OVR
RM: Pablo Vazquez - 78 OVR - YOUTH
RW: Chris Cabella - 62 OVR - YOUTH
RM: Leon Goretzka - 77 OVR
LW: Roberto Damian - 77 OVR - YOUTH
CM: Chris Moreno - 69 OVR - YOUTH
LM: Leandro Acuna - 68 OVR - YOUTH
GK: George Gilford - 61 OVR - YOUTH

Looking to save most of my money for some bosman transfers in the January transfer window, where Gundogan (87 OVR), Gotze (90 OVR) and De Sciglio (85 OVR) are all available for free transfer.