Re: How's Your FIFA 14 Career Mode Going?
Really glad to see that you're starting to have better results! Keep it going! Tell me about that Northampton game!!! 
I like the new setup better FWIW

AFC Wimbledon
Mid-April 2016 Update
Dude! First of all, loved seeing your academy even before I realized I inspired you. It's now mutual my man.
I gotta say that while I'm enjoying your CM you are also really setting that bar real high for the rest of us. Amazing results so far! Is Rondon still at Zenit? If so look out for him, he can be a load! Good luck!
Oh, I'm really looking forward to seeing how Vincent progresses when you pass May 1st. No doubts that he'll be on the senior squad next season!
Morecambe F.C.
Season One

The Shrimps
Season One

The Shrimps
Spoiler
Marcus Marshall Out With Broken Ankle

Morecambe midfielder Marcus Marshall suffered a broken ankle during the match against West Ham United when he landed awkwardly after an areal contest for the ball. He appeared to have rolled the ankle over severely on the landing causing the break. Marshall is expected to miss 3 months while recovering from the injury. Jamie Devitt who is on loan from Chesterfield is expected to see the majority of time in the place of Marshall. Padraig Amond is also expected to see some time on the pitch with Marshall out.
September Matches
Capital One Cup
Wycombe 0 - Morecambe 2
45' Sampson
70' Devitt
Morecambe 0 - Southend United 1
67' Corr
Cheltenham Town 0 - Morecambe 2
45' Medranda
67' Doyle
Morecambe 5 - Northampton 1
20' Sinclair
21' Fleming
42' Ellison
45' Hughes
75' Marshall
83' Kenyon
Capital One Cup
West Ham United 1 - Morecambe 0
93' Borriello
Accrington 1 - Morecambe 1
81' Webber
90' Kenyon
Table
1. Bury - 18 pts
2. Bristol Rovers - 18 pts
3. Northampton - 18 pts
4. Exeter City - 18 pts
5. Dagenham - 16 pts
6. Oxford United - 15 pts
7. Newport County - 15 pts
13. Morecambe - 13 pts
Press Conference
Q: West Ham didn't seem like it was prepared for the kind of match you gave them. In the end they walked away with the win, but it was much harder earned than expected. Do you think they overlooked you and assumed they would be advancing?
A: Every year you see some upsets in these cup matches. There is always a Premier League team that isn't quite prepared for a lower league team to come and have one of their better games of the season. I think we did a great job of fighting hard and forcing the game to go 120 minutes. Unfortunately we weren't able to finish the job. It seems like their manager, Moose141, was able to rally them together and let his players know they needed to wake up. Once we went into extra time their Premier League quality was evident.
Q: The results were a bit more favorable this month as you saw yourself climb a few spots in the table. Do you think there is still room to grow for this squad?
A: Absolutely. I think we have a lot more to accomplish as a team. I think that bottom half of the table is a position that we would be disappointed to finish in. Of course, promotion is the ultimate goal, but we still have some work to do as a squad to get into one of those spots.
Q: You're switch to a new 4-1-4-1 formation has seemed to be the cause of the better results. Is this a formation that will be featured the rest of the season?
A: This is a formation that is likely to be our main one going forward. The defensive midfielder has been instrumental is helping to hold up that back line, while the outside midfielders combined with the link up play of the central midfielders have done a great job of providing service to the lone striker up top. It helps that Sampson has been a great front man at not only getting chances for himself, but setting up his teammates as well for goals. We will have other formations for situational moments, but the 4-1-4-1 will the the key one going forward.
Morecambe midfielder Marcus Marshall suffered a broken ankle during the match against West Ham United when he landed awkwardly after an areal contest for the ball. He appeared to have rolled the ankle over severely on the landing causing the break. Marshall is expected to miss 3 months while recovering from the injury. Jamie Devitt who is on loan from Chesterfield is expected to see the majority of time in the place of Marshall. Padraig Amond is also expected to see some time on the pitch with Marshall out.
September Matches
Capital One Cup
Wycombe 0 - Morecambe 2
45' Sampson
70' Devitt
Morecambe 0 - Southend United 1
67' Corr
Cheltenham Town 0 - Morecambe 2
45' Medranda
67' Doyle
Morecambe 5 - Northampton 1
20' Sinclair
21' Fleming
42' Ellison
45' Hughes
75' Marshall
83' Kenyon
Capital One Cup
West Ham United 1 - Morecambe 0
93' Borriello
Accrington 1 - Morecambe 1
81' Webber
90' Kenyon
Table
1. Bury - 18 pts
2. Bristol Rovers - 18 pts
3. Northampton - 18 pts
4. Exeter City - 18 pts
5. Dagenham - 16 pts
6. Oxford United - 15 pts
7. Newport County - 15 pts
13. Morecambe - 13 pts
Press Conference
Q: West Ham didn't seem like it was prepared for the kind of match you gave them. In the end they walked away with the win, but it was much harder earned than expected. Do you think they overlooked you and assumed they would be advancing?
A: Every year you see some upsets in these cup matches. There is always a Premier League team that isn't quite prepared for a lower league team to come and have one of their better games of the season. I think we did a great job of fighting hard and forcing the game to go 120 minutes. Unfortunately we weren't able to finish the job. It seems like their manager, Moose141, was able to rally them together and let his players know they needed to wake up. Once we went into extra time their Premier League quality was evident.
Q: The results were a bit more favorable this month as you saw yourself climb a few spots in the table. Do you think there is still room to grow for this squad?
A: Absolutely. I think we have a lot more to accomplish as a team. I think that bottom half of the table is a position that we would be disappointed to finish in. Of course, promotion is the ultimate goal, but we still have some work to do as a squad to get into one of those spots.
Q: You're switch to a new 4-1-4-1 formation has seemed to be the cause of the better results. Is this a formation that will be featured the rest of the season?
A: This is a formation that is likely to be our main one going forward. The defensive midfielder has been instrumental is helping to hold up that back line, while the outside midfielders combined with the link up play of the central midfielders have done a great job of providing service to the lone striker up top. It helps that Sampson has been a great front man at not only getting chances for himself, but setting up his teammates as well for goals. We will have other formations for situational moments, but the 4-1-4-1 will the the key one going forward.

So I've been tinkering with some formatting things
Spoiler
, trying to figure out if I want to keep the match banners like I have them, or if I wanted to sort of style them up...so I'm going to ask you guys. Do you prefer the original style (the orange brushed metal banner with Brisbane Roar FC vs/@ other team) or would you like to see this:

I sorta like the new one because it more closely resembles a sports ticker like you'd see on broadcasts...also I can put two matches on the same line so my updates wouldn't be quite so long, vertically speaking. But I leave it up to you guys: Which do you prefer? Is the new one easy to read?

I sorta like the new one because it more closely resembles a sports ticker like you'd see on broadcasts...also I can put two matches on the same line so my updates wouldn't be quite so long, vertically speaking. But I leave it up to you guys: Which do you prefer? Is the new one easy to read?

AFC Wimbledon
Mid-April 2016 Update
Spoiler
Wigan Athletic 1 - 2 AFC Wimbledon
WIM: Hanson 39' 57'
WIG: McManaman 53'
The first match of 10 for AFC Wimbledon and luck was just barely on their side. As expected, Wigan played a great match and didn't give away the 3 points easily. Seems like James Hanson has finally woken up after being transfer listed by Wimbledon this past January, and has been on a great scoring run after being one of the most disappointing players in this Wimbledon squad earlier in the season. The former youth academy player, Kyle Shelvey, has unfortunately suffered a sprained knee after fighting for a header, and is expected to be out of action for 4 weeks.
AFC Wimbledon 3 - 0 Huddersfield
WIM: James 11' Hanson 33' Sainte-Luce 66'
Huddersfield goalkeeper Alex Smithies had perhaps the worst match of his career as he was only able to grab 1 save in this whole match. Internet memes are rapidly going through twitter, with the most popular ones saying something similar to: "If Sainte-Luce scores on you, you need a new keeper."
Europa League:
AFC Wimbledon 1 - 0 Dinamo Moskva
WIM: Gornell 17'
The Russians only needed an improved shot accuracy to defeat Wimbledon in the first leg, but the second time around they couldn't even get shots at all! The Moscow club were only able to get 2 shots on goal in the whole 90 minutes, which is more of an appraisal for the Wimbledon backline than criticism for the Russians who played a great match in a very difficult stadium.
Nottingham Forest 1 - 2 AFC Wimbledon
WIM: James 27' Midson 31'
NFO: Gilberto 80'
Midson showing that he still has something to offer this club even at age 32 after shooting a very powerful, low shot to the Nottingham goalkeeper's near post. Some will say it was Midson's trademark shot, while others will say the goalkeeper gave the goal away.
AFC Wimbledon 0 - 0 QPR
The most anticipated match of the week between two clubs that are fighting for the auto promotion spot. A very interesting duel between the goalkeepers as well who are the league's top two in clean sheets. Ross Worner (WIM) with 15 clean sheets and Julio Cesar (QPR) with 14. Both keepers gave an outstanding match and were able to stay alive not only for the Golden Glove, but also for the auto promotion position.
FA Cup Semifinals:
Newcastle United 2 - 2 AFC Wimbledon
NEW: Martinez 13' Tiote 87'
WIM: Gornell 33' 76'
An extremely tense match at Wembley where Newcastle's Jackson Martinez was able to shake off some pressure by scoring early. Terry Gornell was able to get his team back into the game and eventually in the lead until Newcastle equalized. The match went to extra times and eventually penalties. The penalty shootout was very tense as well as it went into sudden death, but in the first shot of sudden death Newcastle's Ferguson hit the post, and then former youth academy player Diego Ortiz scored his penalty to become the hero of today's match. Wimbledon remain undefeated in penalty shootouts.
FL Championship League Table
1. Fulham - 98 points
2. AFC Wimbledon - 85 points
3. QPR - 80 points
4. Wigan Athletic - 78 points
5. Reading - 74 points
6. Bolton - 72 points
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22. Barnsley - 30 points
23. Bristol City - 23 points
24. Peterborough - 15 points
Youth Academy
Adam Cowie (GK) 40-56, 64-90
This 16 year old from Scotland has recently signed with Wimbledon and therefore we haven't been able to see much of him.
Jason Clark (GK) 41-51, 64-82
This 16 year old from Scotland signed at the same time as Cowie. We will be following both very closely.
John Southway (??) 36-44, 67-83
The 6'4" 16 year old from England has still not made up his mind if he prefers playing as a wide midfielder or in the backline. The youth staff has been trying to convince him to choose defense as his height will give him a huge advantage.
Luke Draper (CB) 37-45, 67-83
The English 17 year old hasn't shown much with Wimbledon's U-17 squad, but he is very strong for his age.
Matthew Saah (??) 37-47, 68-86
The youth staff have experimented with this 16 year old English player all across the pitch but have yet to find him a fixed position.
Nathan Mendez-Laing (CM) 52-56, 72-76
This 16 year old playmaker from England is about to complete his 2nd year in the Wimbledon youth academy, and may be promoted at the end of this season.
Scott Wilson (GK) 47-51, 71-77
The 17 year old Scotsman's future will be evaluated at the end of this season.
Shaun Vincent (CAM) 56-60, 86-92
The 16 year old playmaker from England has shown to be the most exciting player in Wimbledon's U-17 squad. He is about to complete his 2nd year in the youth academy and is very anxious to finally get a chance to shine at the senior level.
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Fulham have mathematically secured this year's FL Championship league title and will return to the premier league basking in glory. The newly promoted Peterborough has mathematically secured their return to League 1, having only won 2 matches out of 42 so far and carry a -57 goal difference. Everyone will be pointing at their board of directors, who made approximately 3 million USD from selling Nugent and Baldwin, two key defenders, only to bring in Callum Kennedy for 200 thousand USD. Where did the rest of the money go? Hmm...
AFC Wimbledon have eliminated Dinamo Moskva and progressed to the Europa League semifinals where they will face arguably the strongest side from Russia, Zenit St. Petersburg. Tottenham will face Athletic Bilbao in the other semifinal fixture.
Wimbledon have entered the FA Cup Final for the first time in their history after defeating Newcastle United. We are still awaiting the result of the other semifinal fixture between Manchester United and Tottenham.
Veteran Jack Midson has been offered a 1-year contract extension which includes a 100% salary increase, a 5% bonus per goal, but a lesser squad role. 26 year old goalkeeper Seb Brown has still not heard anything regarding an extension for his contract, but with the recent additions to the youth academy and Brown's minimal play time it appears his future will not be with this club.
Well that is all we have for you today. We hope you enjoyed it. As usual, this has been ChicoBass for HYFCMG. Thanks for reading.
*****New Youth Academy Layout inspired by vRabbit.
WIM: Hanson 39' 57'
WIG: McManaman 53'
The first match of 10 for AFC Wimbledon and luck was just barely on their side. As expected, Wigan played a great match and didn't give away the 3 points easily. Seems like James Hanson has finally woken up after being transfer listed by Wimbledon this past January, and has been on a great scoring run after being one of the most disappointing players in this Wimbledon squad earlier in the season. The former youth academy player, Kyle Shelvey, has unfortunately suffered a sprained knee after fighting for a header, and is expected to be out of action for 4 weeks.
AFC Wimbledon 3 - 0 Huddersfield
WIM: James 11' Hanson 33' Sainte-Luce 66'
Huddersfield goalkeeper Alex Smithies had perhaps the worst match of his career as he was only able to grab 1 save in this whole match. Internet memes are rapidly going through twitter, with the most popular ones saying something similar to: "If Sainte-Luce scores on you, you need a new keeper."
Europa League:
AFC Wimbledon 1 - 0 Dinamo Moskva
WIM: Gornell 17'
The Russians only needed an improved shot accuracy to defeat Wimbledon in the first leg, but the second time around they couldn't even get shots at all! The Moscow club were only able to get 2 shots on goal in the whole 90 minutes, which is more of an appraisal for the Wimbledon backline than criticism for the Russians who played a great match in a very difficult stadium.
Nottingham Forest 1 - 2 AFC Wimbledon
WIM: James 27' Midson 31'
NFO: Gilberto 80'
Midson showing that he still has something to offer this club even at age 32 after shooting a very powerful, low shot to the Nottingham goalkeeper's near post. Some will say it was Midson's trademark shot, while others will say the goalkeeper gave the goal away.
AFC Wimbledon 0 - 0 QPR
The most anticipated match of the week between two clubs that are fighting for the auto promotion spot. A very interesting duel between the goalkeepers as well who are the league's top two in clean sheets. Ross Worner (WIM) with 15 clean sheets and Julio Cesar (QPR) with 14. Both keepers gave an outstanding match and were able to stay alive not only for the Golden Glove, but also for the auto promotion position.
FA Cup Semifinals:
Newcastle United 2 - 2 AFC Wimbledon
NEW: Martinez 13' Tiote 87'
WIM: Gornell 33' 76'
An extremely tense match at Wembley where Newcastle's Jackson Martinez was able to shake off some pressure by scoring early. Terry Gornell was able to get his team back into the game and eventually in the lead until Newcastle equalized. The match went to extra times and eventually penalties. The penalty shootout was very tense as well as it went into sudden death, but in the first shot of sudden death Newcastle's Ferguson hit the post, and then former youth academy player Diego Ortiz scored his penalty to become the hero of today's match. Wimbledon remain undefeated in penalty shootouts.
FL Championship League Table
1. Fulham - 98 points
2. AFC Wimbledon - 85 points
3. QPR - 80 points
4. Wigan Athletic - 78 points
5. Reading - 74 points
6. Bolton - 72 points
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22. Barnsley - 30 points
23. Bristol City - 23 points
24. Peterborough - 15 points
Youth Academy
Adam Cowie (GK) 40-56, 64-90
This 16 year old from Scotland has recently signed with Wimbledon and therefore we haven't been able to see much of him.
Jason Clark (GK) 41-51, 64-82
This 16 year old from Scotland signed at the same time as Cowie. We will be following both very closely.
John Southway (??) 36-44, 67-83
The 6'4" 16 year old from England has still not made up his mind if he prefers playing as a wide midfielder or in the backline. The youth staff has been trying to convince him to choose defense as his height will give him a huge advantage.
Luke Draper (CB) 37-45, 67-83
The English 17 year old hasn't shown much with Wimbledon's U-17 squad, but he is very strong for his age.
Matthew Saah (??) 37-47, 68-86
The youth staff have experimented with this 16 year old English player all across the pitch but have yet to find him a fixed position.
Nathan Mendez-Laing (CM) 52-56, 72-76
This 16 year old playmaker from England is about to complete his 2nd year in the Wimbledon youth academy, and may be promoted at the end of this season.
Scott Wilson (GK) 47-51, 71-77
The 17 year old Scotsman's future will be evaluated at the end of this season.
Shaun Vincent (CAM) 56-60, 86-92
The 16 year old playmaker from England has shown to be the most exciting player in Wimbledon's U-17 squad. He is about to complete his 2nd year in the youth academy and is very anxious to finally get a chance to shine at the senior level.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Fulham have mathematically secured this year's FL Championship league title and will return to the premier league basking in glory. The newly promoted Peterborough has mathematically secured their return to League 1, having only won 2 matches out of 42 so far and carry a -57 goal difference. Everyone will be pointing at their board of directors, who made approximately 3 million USD from selling Nugent and Baldwin, two key defenders, only to bring in Callum Kennedy for 200 thousand USD. Where did the rest of the money go? Hmm...
AFC Wimbledon have eliminated Dinamo Moskva and progressed to the Europa League semifinals where they will face arguably the strongest side from Russia, Zenit St. Petersburg. Tottenham will face Athletic Bilbao in the other semifinal fixture.
Wimbledon have entered the FA Cup Final for the first time in their history after defeating Newcastle United. We are still awaiting the result of the other semifinal fixture between Manchester United and Tottenham.
Veteran Jack Midson has been offered a 1-year contract extension which includes a 100% salary increase, a 5% bonus per goal, but a lesser squad role. 26 year old goalkeeper Seb Brown has still not heard anything regarding an extension for his contract, but with the recent additions to the youth academy and Brown's minimal play time it appears his future will not be with this club.
Well that is all we have for you today. We hope you enjoyed it. As usual, this has been ChicoBass for HYFCMG. Thanks for reading.
*****New Youth Academy Layout inspired by vRabbit.
I gotta say that while I'm enjoying your CM you are also really setting that bar real high for the rest of us. Amazing results so far! Is Rondon still at Zenit? If so look out for him, he can be a load! Good luck!
Oh, I'm really looking forward to seeing how Vincent progresses when you pass May 1st. No doubts that he'll be on the senior squad next season!
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