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  • southernbelle
    *n th* Fl*w*rs
    • Jul 2002
    • 1098

    #91
    Re: FIFA 10 MANAGER MODE Progress thread

    Originally posted by kgx2thez
    Everyone is jumping on my boys from Rome.

    Despite sitting on top of the table with 2 games in-hand the board is still not pleased. If I get canned I will be really pissed.
    roma or chelsea?

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    • KG
      Welcome Back
      • Sep 2005
      • 17583

      #92
      Re: FIFA 10 MANAGER MODE Progress thread

      Originally posted by southernbelle
      roma or chelsea?
      Roma.

      There are only 3 Chelsea fans on this board I know of, Vince, whitesox and yours truly.
      Twitter Instagram - kgx2thez

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      • MikeGiani
        Pro
        • Aug 2008
        • 680

        #93
        Re: FIFA 10 MANAGER MODE Progress thread

        Is it possible to turn the board expectations all the way down so you don't get fired?
        PSN - MikeDG719

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        • Merih
          Rookie
          • Aug 2009
          • 145

          #94
          Re: FIFA 10 MANAGER MODE Progress thread

          Where is this "board expectations" option in the first place?

          In any case, an update on my Exeter squad. In year two I was upgraded to Coca Cola league on. I made it to the 4th round of the FA Cup (I know...crazy) where I was ousted by Chelsea rather rudely. The season continued on and when the window reopened I picked up Jose Mateo Ortuna...a 73 ranked 23 year old central midfielder. With having a center mid of his calibur I switched my lineup to a 4-3-1-2, with him playing the one and distributing the ball nicely into my strikers.

          As the season went on, I crept to the top of the table. And now...I JUST WON THE JOHNSTOWN PAINT TROPHY! But...the board doesn't seem to care in the least lol. I now sit 3rd in the league, 5 points back with 2 games in hand! I smell another promotion.

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          • SlimKibbles
            Supporter
            • Apr 2004
            • 7276

            #95
            Re: FIFA 10 MANAGER MODE Progress thread

            Originally posted by Merih
            Where is this "board expectations" option in the first place?
            When you start a new MM mode, there is an option for "board difficulty," or something like that, where you can change it between semi-pro, pro, WC, etc.
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            • southernbelle
              *n th* Fl*w*rs
              • Jul 2002
              • 1098

              #96
              Re: FIFA 10 MANAGER MODE Progress thread

              really think that the key to everything board related is your manager prestige. i know we have talked about this before. but you have to build it up. easiest way is with lower league teams. when you pick a top tier team, you ahve to be perfect. arsne wenger is giving some rope, but jo blow isnt. you better win... or else. i learnt the hard way. now i am going to head to division 2 to try to earn my way up....

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              • KG
                Welcome Back
                • Sep 2005
                • 17583

                #97
                Re: FIFA 10 MANAGER MODE Progress thread

                Originally posted by southernbelle
                really think that the key to everything board related is your manager prestige. i know we have talked about this before. but you have to build it up. easiest way is with lower league teams. when you pick a top tier team, you ahve to be perfect. arsne wenger is giving some rope, but jo blow isnt. you better win... or else. i learnt the hard way. now i am going to head to division 2 to try to earn my way up....
                Yeah...I'm sitting top of the table and these effers are still talking about how I'm in trouble. Even though I crashed out of the Coppa in Rd3 they need to check the table and see that I'm 2 pts up with 2 matches in-hand.

                Twitter Instagram - kgx2thez

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                • Merih
                  Rookie
                  • Aug 2009
                  • 145

                  #98
                  Re: FIFA 10 MANAGER MODE Progress thread

                  Finished my 2nd season with Exeter...3rd season overall. We showed off with Millwall in the final game of the season, down 1 point in the standing to that very same team...winner takes all...I wish it was more exciting but we won the league with a 2-0 performance! Another promotion, and Exeter is now in the Coca Cola Championship league. I was offered a few other CCCL positions but decided to stick with Exeter.

                  Looking around the league...I was severely outclassed in talent (two straight promotions with not alot of Transfer help will do that). So with roughly 10,000,000 dollars in my possesion I went on a spending spree. I picked up two 20 year old 70 rated forwards and a two 72 rated midfielders (all young). The two crown jewels of the pickups, however; a 17 year old defender from Spain rated a 76! And a 20 year old keeper rated 73. I have a very young and balanced team. Now I need to go win some matches to get some money for coach upgrades.

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                  • Stu
                    All Star
                    • Jun 2004
                    • 7924

                    #99
                    Re: FIFA 10 MANAGER MODE Progress thread

                    So is it still difficult to keep your job with a top team even if you set the MM difficulty to Amateur?

                    I'd like to start as a lower team and work my way up but it sounds like the debt glitch makes that style of play useless. Curious how others are getting and keeping jobs with top teams short of winning every match.
                    Sim Gaming Network

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                    • jdmorgan3
                      Banned
                      • Apr 2008
                      • 254

                      #100
                      Re: FIFA 10 MANAGER MODE Progress thread

                      I started my MM with Leeds and was in my 3rd year still in the CC after just missing promotion after losing in the playoffs to Portsmouth. I was tired of losing players randomly so decided to download the patch and restart.

                      So far first season sitting 2nd behind Norwich City I think, 1 point with a game in hand. Just lost in 3rd round of FA cup to Everton 3-2. Playing on Legendary with 10 min halves and highest (World Class I believe) board setting.

                      So far Jermaine Beckford has been dominant and a few of the youngers guys I play are going well. I've transfered most of my best players who are late 20's or early 30's and playing all guys 25 or younger. Looking forward to promotion at the end of season and spending big before the season. So far got like $13,000,000 in the balance and looking to go out and get a young CB, LM, CDM and proabaly a taller striker to go with the speed of Beckford.

                      Haven't experienced any players lost yet through transfers. Oh I got young GK Renan during the 4 weeks transfer market just to cover my *** if I make any mistakes across the back.

                      Mad Leeds fan and I hate playing onine with FIFA coz anytime I get ahead by 2 goals vs Man u, chelsea, barca online people always quit!

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                      • Qb
                        All Star
                        • Mar 2003
                        • 8797

                        #101
                        Re: FIFA 10 MANAGER MODE Progress thread

                        Only getting in a few games here & there, so I'm not as far along as some of you. 10 games in with Dortmund and I'm sitting 3rd in the Bundesliga with a record of 7W-3D-0L on World Class. I've won several tight games, including a great match with Schalke in which I held on for a 3-2 victory. They scored four minutes in on an indirect FK header by Altintop, but I stormed back with three goals before halftime. I was a little worried when they scored in the 83rd when my keeper dove to parry a cross, but my CB was right there and the ball deflected off him into the goal...

                        I bought Eden Hazard and Falcao, who has been in beast mode for 3 or 4 games, even maintaining green form for consecutive games. I sent my scout to Africa hoping to come back with an athletic forward and he "discovered" Fode Camara, who is pushing 90 in SPD/ACC/AGL, but is only 5'7" and can't cross/pass/head the ball worth a damn. I have my VP as a winger to give me some additional depth to allow me to play a 4-4-2. I had to abandon my Arsenal-style attack down the middle 4-3-3 as I just don't have the squad for it at this point.

                        My team defense is a little suspect, as I only have two clean sheets, but some of that was trying to play such an attacking style. I've dialed it back a bit, but I think I could stand to upgrade my backline. Subotic & Hummels would be fine if they progress, but my fullbacks are more offensive and a touch on the slow side. I'd also like to add a CDM with power & pace to cover when I get too adventurous going forward.

                        My first cup game is in two weeks, so I want to make sure the team is clicking so I don't fail to reach my goal of the 4th round. I'll have to win two matches to get there and satisfy the board. Don't want to crash out early like KG, now do I?

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                        • Blaxican8504
                          All Star
                          • Jul 2002
                          • 4150

                          #102
                          Re: FIFA 10 MANAGER MODE Progress thread

                          Originally posted by Qb
                          Don't want to crash out early like KG, now do I?
                          Burn.

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                          • dunlopp9987
                            Rookie
                            • Nov 2004
                            • 286

                            #103
                            Re: FIFA 10 MANAGER MODE Progress thread

                            I was about 3/4 through my first season as manager of Juve. I had just gained sole possession of 1st place about 4 or 5 weeks before, and then all of a sudden I was fired. So I decided to start another MM with them again. I simmed to about half-way through the season. I was 10 points ahead of whoever was in 2nd. And once again, I was fired.

                            NOT REALISTIC, EA. FIGURE IT OUT.

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                            • Stu
                              All Star
                              • Jun 2004
                              • 7924

                              #104
                              Re: FIFA 10 MANAGER MODE Progress thread

                              So what level teams are people playing with to avoid the board issues? 3 star, 4 star, lower? I usually like to take a 2nd tier team in the top leagues and build them up but it's sometimes difficult to compete right away.
                              Sim Gaming Network

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                              • KG
                                Welcome Back
                                • Sep 2005
                                • 17583

                                #105
                                Re: FIFA 10 MANAGER MODE Progress thread

                                Team: <ST1>AS Roma
                                League: Serie A
                                Difficulty: World Class

                                Current Season: Yr 1 (2009-2010)<O</O
                                Standings: 24-7-7 (79pts) (3rd place)<O</O
                                Silverware: None<O</O
                                Coppa: Lost in 3rd round to Genoa on PKs (9-8) <O</O
                                Champions League: N/A<O</O
                                <O</O
                                Key Acquisitions: <O></O><O</O
                                Summer Window - None<O</O
                                Jan Window - Ricardo Quaresma from Inter ($22mil)<O</O
                                <O><O</O
                                </O>Board Objectives:
                                1. Reach Finals of the Italia - FAIL
                                2. Qualify for the ECC - I'm in the qualifying round so I'm not sure about this.

                                Year Review:
                                Started off with a loss to Inter and then reeled off 7 straight wins to sit at top of the table. After winning the 1st leg of the Coppa vs Genoa (3-0 away) I rested starters and ended up losing 9-8 on PKs, much to the board's dismay. I was able to stay on the top until losing 2-4 at Fiorentina and then blowing a 2-0 lead vs Milan, ultimately falling 2-3. Followed that crappy performance up with a 1-1 draw against Catana and with 2 matches left in which needed all 6 pts ended up drawing with Genoa (a thorn in my a** all year) & AC Siena to finish 3rd. My manager prestige did not go up at all (.5 star) and I will have to come to hot to save my job. I have 2 UEFA CL Qualifying match with PSG, Juve, Lazio (rivals), and Milan all in the first 3-4 weeks.

                                I keep everything in a spreadsheet which can be seen here:

                                Twitter Instagram - kgx2thez

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