How's Your FIFA Career Mode Going?

[vrabbit]

Re: How's Your FIFA Career Mode Going?

Having little time to post sucks, now chico thinks I dont know he faced Barca in the Champions, didn't I at least give your update a thumbs up?

And indi I considered Brighton but wasn't sure about you repeating that so I went with Leeds instead.

[indiblue]

Re: How's Your FIFA Career Mode Going?

Leeds seems like a good one, though Derby are pretty much on the same level. Leeds have a much better defence, though Derby's midfield and attack are quite spectacular for their division. That combination of Johnny Russell and Will Hughes could be deadly on the left. I think whichever club I choose, I'll have a British-only transfer policy.

On another note, I really wish Football League clubs could get Premier League font, numbers and patches when they make it to the top. Kills the realism a bit when you bring York City to the PL but still have your League 2 badges and numbers.

[JAGGER6223]

Re: How's Your FIFA Career Mode Going?

Leeds seems like a good one, though Derby are pretty much on the same level. Leeds have a much better defence, though Derby's midfield and attack are quite spectacular for their division. That combination of Johnny Russell and Will Hughes could be deadly on the left. I think whichever club I choose, I'll have a British-only transfer policy.

On another note, I really wish Football League clubs could get Premier League font, numbers and patches when they make it to the top. Kills the realism a bit when you bring York City to the PL but still have your League 2 badges and numbers.

I thought I was the only that thought that But thats fifa for you

I would like to see Leeds and with that crazy Italian taking over and then losing the rights to Leeds by the Football League. Knowing you, you could easily make an awesome storyline with that.

However, A lot of the better players with good potential from Leeds are foreigners and if you want all British Transfer Policy that will be your downfall.

Also they did get a new manager at the start of this season where Derby didn't so Leeds could be more "realistic" to an extent

Personally I would love to see a Leeds Career Mode on this thread so I give Leeds the vote

[indiblue]

Re: How's Your FIFA Career Mode Going?

Leeds it is, then. I'm going away to spend Christmas with the in-laws, then I have a busy schedule up until January, so first post will probably only be next year.

[_ChicoBass]

Re: How's Your FIFA Career Mode Going?

Having little time to post sucks, now chico thinks I dont know he faced Barca in the Champions, didn't I at least give your update a thumbs up?

Doesn't matter it's not enough! Lol jk jk I know you're busy man with your new work responsibilities just messing around. Hope it dies down after the holidays for the forum's sake!

[_ChicoBass]

Re: How's Your FIFA Career Mode Going?

Sorry I haven't posted my Perth Glory Career Mode yet I haven't even started it

Turns Out Christmas wasn't as busy when I was young

Plus work likes to roster you on whenever because they think you don't have plans...

FML

Anyway I've got a little time this weekend so I will try to start it. If not after Christmas

I will be active though


EDIT: Not to brag but I've been here since the start of this thread. And I would never of guess that it would make 800 pages. Awesome work guys. I have so many memories (Indi's very in depth career modes, Chico's persuding everyone to hate MK Dons, **** them, all the road to glories as well). I hope everyone and even more will stick around and who knows we could make 2000 before the end of next year.

I know what you mean man. Back when I was 16 my first job was at McDonald's and I hated getting called in to work all the time. If you want to be on their good side you have to go though. Every time I felt my phone vibrate I didn't even want to look especially when I was about to go out.

[TrickStar7x]

Re: How's Your FIFA Career Mode Going?

Hey guys,i'm new here,first of all sorry if my english is not the best. I'm from Brazil and i support Corinthians & Liverpool,but i like many others teams around the world.
I've been reading your posts and you guys motivated me to start a career and try something like this (playing many season & updating my facts here).
I started so many carrers already but never kept them for a long time,the most long i did on FIFA15 was with IFK Norrkoping from Sweden. I'm planning now to start with one of this teams,hopefully i'll play many seasons

CD Nacional - 700,000 Euros
CS Maritimo - 600,000 Euros
Penafiel - 100,000 Euros
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Some of the teams i have already started before:
Tranmere Rovers - Played 1 season,promoted to League 1 through playoffs
IFK Norrkopping - Played 1 season,finished 5th 2 points behing the 3rd (Europa League Spot)
Club Brugge KV...
FC Utretcht...
RCD Espanyol...
Parma...

Playing now with Rangers, 2nd in the league 3 points behing Celtic.
I'm enjoying with Rangers,but i want to start a new one so i can begin posting from the start.

Any team suggestions will be welcome

[Simppu12]

Re: How's Your FIFA Career Mode Going?

Hey guys,i'm new here,first of all sorry if my english is not the best. I'm from Brazil and i support Corinthians & Liverpool,but i like many others teams around the world.
I've been reading your posts and you guys motivated me to start a career and try something like this (playing many season & updating my facts here).
I started so many carrers already but never kept them for a long time,the most long i did on FIFA15 was with IFK Norrkoping from Sweden. I'm planning now to start with one of this teams,hopefully i'll play many seasons

CD Nacional - 700,000 Euros
CS Maritimo - 600,000 Euros
Penafiel - 100,000 Euros
-----------------------

Some of the teams i have already started before:
Tranmere Rovers - Played 1 season,promoted to League 1 through playoffs
IFK Norrkopping - Played 1 season,finished 5th 2 points behing the 3rd (Europa League Spot)
Club Brugge KV...
FC Utretcht...
RCD Espanyol...
Parma...

Playing now with Rangers, 2nd in the league 3 points behing Celtic.
I'm enjoying with Rangers,but i want to start a new one so i can begin posting from the start.

Any team suggestions will be welcome

Welcome to the thread! Hopefully you will enjoy it here! It's nice to see new guys here! Don't worry, your English is good.

I would go with a team you are familiar with and you like. Since the Brazilian league isn't in the game (thanks, EA) I would go with a South American or Portuguese team. I'm not familiar with those leagues but out of the teams you mentioned I would go with Maritimo.

[Keano16]

Re: How's Your FIFA Career Mode Going?

Wycombe Wanderers
FIFA 14
Season 3
2015/16


Objectives:
League - Avoid Relegation
Cup - Reach Round of 32

December 2015


Match 21
Wolves 4-1 Wycombe
Valencia 6'
Forde 16'
O'Hara 44'
Sigurdarson 59' 89'

Our Best: Luis Valencia

•Wood crossed to edge of 6 yard box and Valencia got ahead of his marker to head in.
•Forde headed in a rebound off the crossbar from a corner.
•O'Hara struck one from the edge of the box in off the post.
•Sigurdarson added 1 in the 59' and another in the 89'.
•Another disappointing defeat.

Match Stats:

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Match 22
Wycombe 0-4 Blackpool
Davis 6' 70'
Osbourne 52'
Eccleston 79'

Our Best: Kieran Agard

•Davis had his shot blocked but was able to put in the rebound.
•Osbourne got the 2nd when he tapped in another rebound.
•Davis got his 2nd when he headed in a corner.
•Eccleston scored the 4th in the 79th minute.

Match Stats:

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Match 23
Barnsley 1-2 Wycombe
McClure 20' 25'
O'Grady 35'

MOTM: Matt McClure

•A counter-attack off a Barnsley corner led to Pittman crossing it in for McClure who took it down and finished it.
•A beautiful team goal then allowed McClure to get his brace 5 minutes later.
•O'Grady then equalized in the 35th minutes with a header.
•Got us 3 points after some bad defeats.

Match Stats:

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Match 24
West Ham 1-2 Wycombe
Morias 11'
Agard 18'
Downing 47'

MOTM: Junior Morias

•West Ham's LB was nowhere to be seen leaving space for Sarmov to play Morias in who stuck it away.
•Again we got space on the right allowing McCoy to cross for Agard to head powerfully into the net.
•Against all odds we were 2 up against the League leaders inside 20 minutes.
•A terrible start to the 2nd half however allowed Downing to grab a goal back.
•Scowen hit the post in the 65th minute after a good move.
•We finished strongly and had a great win at the ground of the League leaders and also a turnaround from the 5-0 hammering by them last month.

Match Stats:

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Match 25
Wycombe 1-1 Huddersfield
Vaughan 67'
Scowen 75'

MOTM: Josh Scowen

•We had some early chances.
•0-0 at halftime.
•Vaughan got the goal when a shot was saved and he headed in the rebound.
•Scowen got us level when he was put through by Ryan.
•It remained 1-1.

Match Stats:

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nPower Championship
1. QPR - 57Pts
2. West Ham - 54Pts
3. Wigan - 48Pts (+22)
4. Bolton - 48Pts (+20)
5. Wolves - 45Pts
6. Blackburn - 43Pts
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8. Leicester - 42Pts
9. Wycombe - 37Pts
10. Blackpool - 35Pts
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22. Ipswich - 18Pts
23. Barnsley - 16Pts
24. Doncaster - 7Pts


Club Top Scorers
1. Agard with 6
2. Valencia with 5
3. McClure with 4

Club Most Assists
1. Pittman with 4
2. Wood with 3
3. 4 with 2

Fixtures for January
League: Bolton Away
League: Watford Away
League: Leicester Home
League: Brighton Away

The Squad

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*Youth Academy Product

GK:
Sam Walker (England) 24 y/o 62 OVR
Charlie Horlock (England) 20 y/o 45 OVR

RB:
Marvin McCoy (Antigua & Barbuda) 27 y/o 65 OVR
Seth Nana Ofori-Twumasi (England) 25 y/o 59 OVR

CB:
Anthony Stewart (England) 23 y/o 67 OVR
Korrney Hause (England) 20 y/o 67 OVR
Marcus Holness (England) 26 y/o 62 OVR
Tommy Fletcher (England) 20 y/o 47 OVR

LB:
Joe Widdowson (England) 26 y/o 66 OVR
Chris Russell (England) 18 y/o 55 OVR*

RM:
Paris Cowan-Hall (England) 25 y/o 66 OVR
Lee Angol (England) 21 y/o 59 OVR
Jordan Wordsworth (England) 17 y/o 62 OVR*
Jennison Myrie-Williams (England) 27 y/o 61 OVR

CM:
Georgi Sarmov (Bulgaria) 30 y/o 63 OVR
Josh Scowen (England) 22 y/o 66 OVR
Jimmy Ryan (Ireland) 27 y/o 63 OVR
Jesse Kewley-Graham (England) 22 y/o 56 OVR

LM:
Sam Wood (England) 29 y/o 66 OVR
Jon-Paul Pittman (USA) 29 y/o 60 OVR

CAM:
Max Kretzschmar (England) 22 y/o 59 OVR
Byron Bennett (England) 17 y/o 60 OVR*

ST:
Matt McClure (Northern Ireland) 24 y/o 67 OVR
Junior Morias (England) 20 y/o 60 OVR
Kieran Agard (England) 26 y/o 64 OVR
Luis Valencia (Colombia) 23 y/o 64 OVR (Loan)

Youth Academy

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*New Additions

Adam Behich - DEF - (34-40, 72-84) - 15 y/o - Australia
Not yet settled on a position he looks to have a bit of pace and is agile.

Akahito Kazuyoshi - CB - (46-48, 88-94) - 15 y/o - Japan
Looks like he could be a real star. He is described as a Playmaker but listed as a CB and has the stats of a playmaker. He will be a very very good player and I am excited about him.

Danny Hassell - CB - (55-59, 80-86) - 16 y/o - England
Looking like he'll be a solid centre half in years to come. Another May update will do him the world of good. Hopefully he grows from his current 5'9".

Oliver Pain - LW - (52-56, 75-81) - 15 y/o - Australia
This 15 year old Aussie has decent potential to reach and has now decided to play on the wing. Looks like he could be a very solid player in the future.

Sam McGowan - MID/LW - (34-40, 65-77) - 15 y/o - Australia
The youngster is undecided on his position as of yet but his better stats are the defensive ones so he'll probably settle at CM/CDM.

Shannon Woodcock - CB - (48-50, 69-73) - 16 y/o - Australia
The second centre half in the academy he is the lesser of the two. Nonetheless he has a bright future. Standing at 6'2" he has a suitable height for the postion.

Yusuke Toyoshima - CM - (44-46, 69-73) - 16 y/o - Japan
Described as Technically Gifted he is projected to being a bench player for us in the future. Hopefully he grows as he is only 5'5".

CONMEBOL Standings
1. Colombia 10Pts (+5)
2. Argentina 9Pts (+4)
3. Venezuela 8Pts (+4)
4. Brazil 8Pts (+2)
5. Uruguay 7Pts (+5)
6. Chile 6Pts (-1)
7. Paraguay 4Pts (-2)
8. Peru 2Pts (-3)
9. Ecuador 1Pt (-7)
10. Bolivia 0Pts (-7)


Thanks for reading! Any feedback is appreciated!

[Keano16]

Re: How's Your FIFA Career Mode Going?

Hey guys,i'm new here,first of all sorry if my english is not the best. I'm from Brazil and i support Corinthians & Liverpool,but i like many others teams around the world.
I've been reading your posts and you guys motivated me to start a career and try something like this (playing many season & updating my facts here).
I started so many carrers already but never kept them for a long time,the most long i did on FIFA15 was with IFK Norrkoping from Sweden. I'm planning now to start with one of this teams,hopefully i'll play many seasons

CD Nacional - 700,000 Euros
CS Maritimo - 600,000 Euros
Penafiel - 100,000 Euros
-----------------------

Some of the teams i have already started before:
Tranmere Rovers - Played 1 season,promoted to League 1 through playoffs
IFK Norrkopping - Played 1 season,finished 5th 2 points behing the 3rd (Europa League Spot)
Club Brugge KV...
FC Utretcht...
RCD Espanyol...
Parma...

Playing now with Rangers, 2nd in the league 3 points behing Celtic.
I'm enjoying with Rangers,but i want to start a new one so i can begin posting from the start.

Any team suggestions will be welcome

Welcome! I hope you enjoy it here and your English is fine.

I don't know anything about those 3 teams lol but that makes either one of them interesting for me! If ya have any questions don't hesitate to ask anyone we won't bite.

Happy Posting!

[Keano16]

Re: How's Your FIFA Career Mode Going?

Sorry I haven't posted my Perth Glory Career Mode yet I haven't even started it

Turns Out Christmas wasn't as busy when I was young

Plus work likes to roster you on whenever because they think you don't have plans...

FML

Anyway I've got a little time this weekend so I will try to start it. If not after Christmas

I will be active though


EDIT: Not to brag but I've been here since the start of this thread. And I would never of guess that it would make 800 pages. Awesome work guys. I have so many memories (Indi's very in depth career modes, Chico's persuding everyone to hate MK Dons, **** them, all the road to glories as well). I hope everyone and even more will stick around and who knows we could make 2000 before the end of next year.

Looking forward to your first post on the career! It'll be interesting.

[Keano16]

Re: How's Your FIFA Career Mode Going?

AD Alcorcon - '20-'21 Season
August/September Update

Spoiler

New season, same expectations from our board. They would like for us to finish top 4 in the league, reach the quarter finals of the local cup, and reach the semi-finals of the Champions. For this they have provided us with $35 millions in transfer budget and $170K in wage budget. Not bad at all. There was a lot of activity on our during the summer transfer window so let's see what shook in it.

TRANSFERS OUT: Adam Lee (CDM, 63 OVR), loaned to Cordoba CF for a full season. Chuba Akpom (ST, 70 OVR), sold to Blackburn Rvrs for $2.1 million. Markus Goretzka (CB, 65 OVR), loaned to SK Storm Graz for a full season. Alex Navas (GK, 64 OVR), loaned to SD Ponferradina for a full season. Hallam Campbell (LM, 64 OVR), loaned to CD Mirandes for a full season. Sven Ulreich (GK, 82 OVR), sold to Celta Vigo for $9.2 million. Carlos Alberto (GK, 67 OVR), loaned to Girona FC for a full season. Jose Vidal (CM, 72 OVR), sold to RCD Mallorca for $2.8 million. Andre Hoffmann (CDM, 79 OVR), sold to Real Zaragoza for $5 million. Vladimir Rankovic (RB, 70 OVR), sold to Hannover 96 for $1.1 million.

TRANSFERS IN: Giannelli Imbula (CDM, 85 OVR), purchased from Marseille for $15 million. Cristian Bonilla (GK, 85 OVR), purchased from Roma for $13 million. Dan McDermott (RB, 72 OVR) , purchased from Coventry City for $3.2 million. Moritz Parker (ST, 68 OVR), purchased from Borussia Dortmund for $1.5 million.

I had mentioned in my roster review from last season that I'd be looking to replace Ulreich and Hoffman and I did just that, bringing in higher-rated players in Bonilla and Imbula. They are inserted into the starting lineup. Akpom had become unhappy about his playing time so his departure was anticipated. I decided to move on from Vidal (An Exciting Prospect) because his rating was mostly based off his mental attributes but the rest of his ratings weren't where I wanted them to be (and he's also 5'5"). I wanted an upgrade at the backup RB position so I sold Rankovic and brought in McDermott, a 25-year old from England. My final decision was to allow Hiroya Imada to be our #4 striker but I brought in Parker, 20-year old German, for competition. He's also a lefty and has a 4-star weak foot so I'm also interested to see how he develops.

As to the actual games ...

Pre-Season
AD Alcorcon - Wigan Athletic (1-1)
Imada 40'
Cordovil de Lima 69'

Recap: trotted out a mixture of the B and C teams for this one so I was overall happy with the result.

Roma - AD Alcorcon (1-1)
Omrani 44'
Lopez 79'

Recap: On the debut of the A team our new goalkeeper got to visit his old grounds. Roma came out in full force during the first half and we were almost able to completely shut them down but a nice triangulation near the end got Omrani, an ex-Alcorcon, the opening score. Lopez would equalize with a header midway through the second half to give us the draw.

AD Alcorcon - Aston Villa (6-1)
Weimann 6'
Farago 11'
Miguel 15'
Lopez 29'
Farago 44'
Lopez 69'
Gnabry 80'

Recap: I'd say the lads are ready for the season.

League Match 1
AD Alcorcon - Valencia CF (4-0)
Miguel 63'
Farago 77'
Salawu 80'
Correa 90+'

Recap: The visitors gave us a tough game for most of the match but once we broke through we couldn't be stopped. Excellent start to the season staying in form from the last pre-season game.

Spanish Super Cup, 1st Leg
FC Barcelona - AD Alcorcon (1-0)
Messi 37'

Recap: What's new? Really. It seems like no matter what we do Messi always finds a way to put one at the back of the net and this time it was no exception. It doesn't help that Courtois is on the other side blocking every shot. All in all not a horrible result but it would had been nice to at least get a goal on the road.

League Match 2
Athletic Bilbao - AD Alcorcon (0-0)

Recap: We were all over the hosts throughout this game as demonstrated by our significant edge in shots (12 vs 3, 8 vs 1 on shots on goal) but we were unable to break through. On to the next one.

Spanish Super Cup, 2nd Leg
AD Alcorcon - FC Barcelona (0-2)
Messi 40'
Nierichlo 89'

Recap: In case you're wondering - yes, it does get old quickly. Messi again and the youngster at the end clinched the local Super Cup for Barca for the second year in a row. Once again we were pathetic on offense and our guys usually grade poorly when facing Barca.
/rant.

Euro Cup
AD Alcorcon - Juventus (1-0)
Correa 73'

Recap: Looking forward to facing these guys again, they bring it. Really tight back-and-forth matchup in the rain decided by a determined Correa who is on fire early on. A nice win to make up for our losses vs Barca.

League Match 3
RCD Mallorca - AD Alcorcon (0-0)

Recap: No excuse for this really, just another case of missed opportunities in the early going, a sign that this team continues to lack the urgency they need to have in order to stay atop of this league. It was their 4th game in 9 days.

(NOTE: Rafael Soares Martins has been named the Player of the Month for the month of August).

SEP
League Match 4
AD Alcorcon - Villareal CF (2-0)
Barrera 8'
Knoll 28'

Recap: With the Champions' opener 2 days later I ran the B team for this one. Barrera received a rebound at the top of the box off a deflection inside it and one-timed it near the right post for the opening score, then Knoll put his air-game on display on a header. We used to lose to this team all the time, now we're beating them with the B team. Hopefully our games against Barca take a similar turn soon.

CL - Group Stage, Match 1
AD Alcorcon - Sporting CP (1-3)
Wilson Eduardo 57'
Imbula 67'
Gnabry 84'
Lopez 90'

Recap: For a squad that won this title last season we sure seem to have some jittery nerves. Imbula's score came after a pass from Correa on the right wing found a streaking Lopez who nudged the ball just enough to the left for a concurrently streaking Imbula who just got enough on the ball to tap it in. We were now even at 1 but we had finally broke through. Gnabry scored just seconds after coming into the game - throw in on the left, Lancini ran down the left wing and crossed it to the second post where Gnabry hit a volley towards the ground, bouncing it towards the left post and no contest for the goalie. Lopez rounded it up with a header off a pass from Gnabry. A better start this time around after losing to Malmo in the opener last season.

League Match 5
Real Madrid - AD Alcorcon (3-1)
Willian Arao 26'
Isco 48'
Lopez 72'
Isco 76'

Recap: I guess the winning streak against the Merengues had to end sooner or later. They played a hell of a game on both sides of the field and even when Lopez's goal gave us a bit of hope Isco made sure to finish us just a couple of minutes later. Reality though is that we can't expect to win La Liga if we're not beating the top teams and are missing out on points against lower competition as well.

League Match 6
AD Alcorcon - FC Barcelona (1-3)
Suchy 15'
Lopez 33'
Tello 72'
Messi 77'

Recap: I ... I mean ... ugh ... #$%^ ... Messi ... meh.

League Match 7
Sevilla FC - AD Alcorcon (2-3)
Vergara 7'
Soares Martins 12'
Blandi 45'
Stevanovic 51'
Correa 70'

Recap: My CB's got in the action early on on a couple of headers on dead balls. Blandi, who I coached when were both back at Boca Juniors, cut the deficit right before half time on a breakaway and Stevanovic evened it up early in the 2nd half thanks to some nice passing from the hosts. But Correa once again put us over the top, putting away a rebound to get us some really needed 3 points.

CL - Group Stage, Match 2
FC Basel - AD Alcorcon (2-4)
Farago 24'
Adili 32'
Vuleta 54'
Lopez 58' (P)
Miguel 62'
Farago 66'

Recap: The Swiss club did everything they could to take this one but at the end our superior talent prevailed. Once Lopez put a stop to their run with the PK immediately took over and scored a couple more goals to put them away. 2 for 2 to start the tournament. Not bad at all. Next up: a visit from Liverpool who have also won their first 2 games.

Liga BBVA Standings
1. Real Sociedad - 18pts
2. FC Barcelona - 17pts
3. Real Madrid - 14pts
4. Real Betis - 14pts
5. Atletico Madrid - 13pts
6. Sevilla FC - 13 pts
...
8. AD Alcorcon - 11pts
...
18. Granada CF - 4pts
19. Real Valladolid - 3pts
20. Getafe CF - 1pt

CL Standings, Group F
1. AD Alcorcon - 6pts (+4 GD)
2. Liverpool - 6pts (+3 GD)
3. FC Basel - 0pts (-3 GD)
4. Sporting CP - 0pts (-4 GD)

As some of you may already know my #1 goal this season is winning La Liga since that is the only major title I've yet to win (already won Copa Del Rey and Champions). Therefore it's been a disappointing start in the league especially considering Barca only lost 2 games when it won the league last season and only 4 when it won it two seasons ago. I'm already at 2 losses although admittedly they've come against the 2 other best teams in the league but I really hate dropping points against Mallorca and even Bilbao. At least I'm off to a good start in the Champions.

Our academy went from being half way filled to complete full after scouts were sent to Australia, Saudi Arabia, and Mexico. Here's the youth squad:

• Victor Jimenez (CM, 66-70 OVR, 86-92 POT): 16-year old from Spain described as an attacker. He saw significant improvement in the academy last season but we're currently talking to him about staying in the academy for another season in order to give himself a better chance to be an impact player for us right away. A special talent.
• Mansour Haron (CB, 43-55, 76-94)*: 16-year old from Saudi Arabia who is physically strong, and when I say he's physically strong I mean that he's 6'6" and 198lbs. Oh yeah.
• Jacob O'Neill (RB, 50-58, 79-93)*: 16-year old from Australia who will more than likely play inside at CB due to his size (6'2") and lack of speed. He's described as defensive minded.
• Wasl Al Harbi (RB, 45-55, 75-93)*: 16-year old from Saudi Arabia who also projects as more of a CB due to his size (6'2") and lack of speed. He's also described as defensive minded.
• Jesus Aurello (ATT, 48-60, 74-92)*: 16-year old from Mexico who is still being evaluated to determine whether he'll be a striker or winger though the wing seems to fit him more naturally.
• Luis Martinez (ST, 49-59, 74-90)*: 16-year old from Mexico who is described as technically gifted. We're really excited about this potential at the front of our attack.
• Victor Velazquez (CAM, 62-66, 83-89): 16-year old Spanish prospect who reminds us of a young Leandro Paredes or Angel Correa. We want to keep him in the academy for another season.
• Diego Rodriguez (ST, 46-54, 72-84)*: 15-year old from Mexico described as technically gifted. He projects as more of a sub for us but we're still hoping to speed up his development.
• Mohammed Almeshaugeh (CB, 39-45, 72-84)*: 16-year old from Saudi Arabia described as physically strong. Another defender standing at 6'2".
• Johnny Wilson (CF, 54-58, 74-80):16-year old from England who scouts compare to Farago. We're hoping he'll stick with the academy for another full season.
• Julio Gutierrez (LW, 53-57, 73-79): 16-year old from Spain who brings some speed to the pitch. He's settled at LW which is a great fit for him but he showed very little improvement in the academy last season so another full year here would be the best for him.
• Victor Jimenez (CM, 58-62, 74-80): 17-year old from Venezuela who is a defensive-minded midfielder. He needs to remain in the academy for now but we're not sure he'll want to stay in it for another full season given his age.
• Cameron Jones (LB, 42-52, 69-85)*: 16-year old from Australia who will also be playing inside due to lack of speed mostly. We'll see if we can develop him into a CDM/CB dual player.
• Francisco Miguel (CF, 51-55, 71-75): 16-year old from Spain described as technically gifted but needs to remain in the academy for at least one more season.
• Damon Elliot (CF, 51-55, 70-74): 16-year old from England who projects as a speedy attacker. His best shot at being a long-term consideration for us is to stay in the academy for one more season.

* Denotes recent addition to the academy.

Current Roster (* Denotes player graduated from the youth academy):

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Starters (4-4-2 diamond wide)
GK - Cristian Bonilla (85 OVR)
RB - In Sung Jo (75 OVR)* An Exciting Prospect
RCB - Jherson Vergara (81 OVR)
LCB - Rafael Soares Martins (82 OVR)
LB - Nicola Lancini (75 OVR)
CDM - Giannelli Imbula (85 OVR)
RM - Badile Salawu (79 OVR)* An Exciting Prospect
LM - Jose Miguel (78 OVR)*
CAM - Angel Correa (85 OVR)
RS - Alessandro Farago (81 OVR)* Has Potential To Be Special
LS - Nicolas Lopez (85 OVR)

Subs
RB - Dan McDermott (72 OVR)
CDM - Roberto Damian (73 OVR)
CM - Dani Barrera (77 OVR)* Has Potential To Be Special
CAM - Juan Morientes (78 OVR)* Has Potential To Be Special
RW - Serge Gnabry (76 OVR)
CF - Maximilian Knoll (77 OVR)* Has Potential To Be Special
ST - Hiroya Imada (70 OVR)* An Exciting Prospect

Reserves
CB - Franco Flores (74 OVR)
CB - Javier Marquez (67 OVR)* Showing Great Potential
LB - Lansana Afrani (73 OVR)* Has Potential To Be Special
LB - Euller (73 OVR)
CDM - Patrick Sobiech (70 OVR)* Showing Great Potential
CM - Damian Silva (67 OVR)* An Exciting Prospect
LM - Juan Nunez (64 OVR)* Showing Great Potential
CAM - Bart Gorter (72 OVR)* Has Potential To Be Special
LW - Joey Hoesen (59 OVR)*
LW - Jomar Mayat (59 OVR)*
ST - Moritz Parker (68 OVR)

Next month we'll face Real Zaragoza, Deportivo, Granada, Real Sociedad, and Real Valladolid in La Liga and also face off against Liverpool in Champions.

Then there's my new gig with the AFA ...

2022 World Cup - CONMEBOL QUALIFIERS

Argentina - Chile (6-2)
Messi 15'
Henriquez 18'
Messi 24'
Messi 45'
Dybala 49'
Henriquez 67'
Paredes 74'
Iturbe 79'

Recap: Explosive debut for the new Argentinian coach as we annihilated Chile thanks in big part to Messi who, after years of being a nightmare for me, is now scoring for my side. He's just ridiculous. His very first goal was a free kick that kissed off the post and went in. When he's on he's simply unfair even at an advanced age (he's still rated 93, by the way). The 4-3-3 seemed to work well obviously and Paredes on the right wing is just dirty, nasty unfair.

Uruguay - Argentina (3-1)
Suarez 21'
Dybala 31'
Cavani 43'
Cavani 58'

Recap: Well the joy didn't last long. Uruguay exposed the holes in our 4-3-3 and killed us with the counter as well as some lethal strikes from their stud attackers. This will make me rethink the 4-3-3 and whether a 4-4-2 diamond would work just fine with this group.

CONMEBOL WC Qualifiers Standings

Spoiler

Pending: I forgot to get this info so I'll update in a bit.

And that's basically all. I need to make adjustments quickly because qualifiers resume again next month with visits from Brazil and Uruguay so we'll see whether we can improve.

See ya!

Man, what an up and down start to the season! Some big wins, losses and 0-0 draws. There was a bit of everything mixed in there! lol. I'm sure you'll steady the ship though and get stronger throughout the season.

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Exeter City F.C.
FIFA 15 - Season 2

The Grecians

October

Bristol City 0 - Exeter City 1
EXE - Wilson 82'

A hard fought match by both sides came down until the late stages of the game before it was decided. On the attack, van Nieff played the ball to Wilson on the right side of the box. He immediately attacked and shifted the ball on to his left foot before striking a powerful ball past the keeper for the deciding goal.

World Cup Qualifiers
Northern Ireland 3 - Wales 3
NIR - McKay 35', 48', Lafferty 78'
WAL - Ramsey 3', 24', Vokes 50'

Ramsey rose above the defender and headed the ball just inside the top right corner to put Wales ahead early. He then added a second after tracking a loose ball in the middle of the box and placing it to the right post and in. McKay beat the defense and fired near post on the right the cut the lead in half. He then equalized off a great turn while receiving the ball and firing with his left into the net. Vokes answered just 2 minutes with a strong right footed strike to give Wales the lead back. Lafferty was able to beat his defender and fired off the keeper and in to earn Northern Ireland a point from the match.

World Cup Qualifiers
Northern Ireland 4 - Italy 2
NIR - Lafferty 65', McKay 73', 81', 90 (Pen)
ITA - Isigne 2', El Shaaraway 84'

Isigne got free down the right side of the box and calmly finished past the keeper to give Italy a one goal advantage. Lafferty ran unmarked down the left side of the box and received the ball from Brunt before finishing it to equalize. McKay received a great ball over the top from Brunt and easily beat the keeper one on one. McKay led the counter down the right side and took it all the way himself to put the ball in the net and extend the lead. El Shaaraway was able to pull one back with a well placed ball from the left side of the box. McKay then converted from the penalty spot to complete his hat-trick and put the match away.

Exeter City 2 - Charlton Athletic 1
Another stupid sim forced from being the same day as an international game.

Birmingham City 2 - Exeter City 0
BIR - Hesketh 21' (OG), Caddis 63'

Hesketh and the keeper both went for a ball coming down from the air and collided with the ball deflecting off Hesketh and into their own goal. Caddis took advantage of poor marking to run through into the box and fire near post to double the lead for Birmingham.

Exeter City 7 - Derby County 2
EXE - MacDonald 6', 16', 90', Dean 9', 58', 76', McClure 89'
DER - Pourie 61', Martin 81'

MacDonald struck early off a pass from Hesketh down the middle of the box. Dean then controlled an over the top pass and scored near post. MacDonald struck again off a pass from McCartan this time. Dean then beat the defense to score his second of the night. Pourie put Derby on the board after his strike from the right of the box found the net. McClure attacked the left side of the goal before laying it off to Dean for the easy finish and a hat-trick in his first ever start. Martin struck from the edge of the box and saw it fly perfectly into the far left corner of the goal. McClure then added one of his own on the far post off a ball from McKenzie. MacDonald then rounded off the scoring on a perfect ball from Wynne over the top.

Capital One Cup Round of 16
Exeter City 4 - Manchester United 3
EXE - Hesketh 29', 88', Wynne 45', Wilson 93
MUN - Hernandez 19', Mata 52', van Persie 59'

United opened up first after Mata laid a ball off to Chicharito to play near post. Hesketh equalized for Exeter after attacking the middle and beating the charging keeper. Wynne then gave Exeter a lead going near post off a ball from Wilson in the box. Mata answered back early in the second half finding the empty space in the box and tapping it past the keeper. Van Persie then gave United the lead off a great turn and shoot to his right foot. Hesketh was able to force extra time after tapping home a cross from MacDonald in the 88th minute. James Wilson then gave United a "remember me?" moment after getting the ball from Ginnelly on the counter and taking it into the box and putting all his strength behind his left foot to blast it past the keeper on the near post and eliminating his old club.

Brighton 2 - Exeter City 1
BHA - Toko 37', LuaLua 48'
EXE - McClure 3'

Wilson broke free and played it across the goal to McClure to finish for the early goal. Toko finished a great over the top ball with a strong strike over the keeper's head. LuaLua then had a great turn and shoot from the right corner of the box all the way to the top left corner.

N Power Championship
1. Crystal Palace - 30 pts
2. Burnley - 26 pts
3. Nottingham Forest - 26 pts
4. Watford - 26 pts
5. Exeter City - 25 pts
6. Birmingham City - 24 pts
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22. Huddersfield - 5 pts
23. Bristol City - 5 pts
24. Coventry City - 5 pts

World Cup Qualifiers
1. Northern Ireland - 10 pts
2. Italy - 6 pts
3. Switzerland - 6 pts
4. Wales - 5 pts
5. Romania - 4 pts
6. Ireland - 2 pts

Youth Academy

Carl Little (Northern Ireland) 16 years old 56-60 OVR 74-80 POT.
- Carl Little has stepped up for the youth team playing as a center back. The 16 year old hit his growth spurt that the youth doctors were expecting and now stands at 6'1" giving him a bright future in the center of the defense.

Jay Holmes (England) 15 years old 71-75 OVR 88-94 POT.
-Jay Holmes has the look of something special. His technical abilities are far beyond his age and enable him to be extremely effective in the CAM role of the midfield. He is no doubt one to keep an eye on moving forward.

Josh Meenan (Northern Ireland) 16 years old 58-62 OVR 72-78 POT.
- The young boy from Northern Ireland has natural talents at keeper, but his future will be determined on how much he grows over the coming years since he is standing only 5'7" at the moment. If he hits a growth spurt as expected, his future seems bright.

Xabi Rodriguez (Mexico) 15 years old 51-61 OVR 84-94 POT.
-Xabi at just 15 from Mexico already shows a lot of promise. His permanent position has not yet been determined, but his future appears to be in either the midfield or as a forward. Everyone will be keeping a close eye on his development.

Exeter City Player of the Month

James Wilson


While it wasn't his most dominating month ever played, it was the importance of the goals he scored that shines through. With two late game winners, including one against his old club, Manchester United, in the Capital One Cup, Wilson came up huge this month. He also continued to show off his new found passing ability.

Press Conference

Q: Not the most impressive of results this month, but you are still in contention for a playoff spot. Most expected this team to be fighting to avoid relegation rather than fighting for promotion. Are you happy with where you are right now?

A: Happy? I wouldn't say that. We were higher up and we dropped points, it is hard to be happy with that. I am proud of these players though to be going against expectations once again. I think we are a better team than we are currently showing and my focus will be to bring that out over the next few matches.

Q: Another thrilling performance has put you past Manchester United in the Capital One Cup to advance to the quarter finals. A high scoring affair ended in extra time with James Wilson scoring the winner against his old club. How big of a win was this for your squad?

A: I couldn't be happier for James to have been the one to end the match like that. I knew how important this match was to him, especially after we were knocked out last year in such a close fashion when he couldn't get on to the score sheet. He had a year to think about this moment, and he came up big at the right moment. This win gives us a real chance to go all the way, but we know that the draw won't get any easier going forward.

Q: On the international side, your run for World Cup Qualifying is going well. You have extended your points lead on your group with a draw against Wales and a unexpected win over Italy. How important was the win in that last one?

A: Most placed Italy as the favorites for the group once the draws were established. It is huge to get a win over them and to also be sitting with the points lead we have as well. It is also easy to lose that lead very quickly so we intend to stay focused and continue to field our best lineups each match and won't rest until we have officially qualified.

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PERTH GLORY

What's Next for the battling Perth Glory
West Australian Newspaper, May 23rd 2014


10 years ago Perth Glory celebrated winning the final National Soccer League grand final hoping to bring a healty foundation into the ""New Hyundai A-League"". However 10 years on and the small club from Western Australia still haven't found that success from the NSL with their trophy drought continuing after finishing third last on the table in a season that saw the former manager Alister Edwards and the players including former captain Jacob Burns having huge disagrements over the managers playing his sons more than the Captain causing his tenure to end abuptly. Also big name signings in William Gallas and Shane Smeltz failed to impress on what should of been a promising season after making the finals in the 2012/13 season. Englishman Kenny Lowe came in a caretaker role but results didn't improve with Lowe stepping down to head of scouting. With no manager key players retiring in Burns, McGarry and Dodd, Key marquee signings in Smeltz and Gallas leaving and goal keeper Danny Vukovic future uncertain could we see the ugly side of the purple team in the West. We saw some promising signs at the end of last seasons with key January signings in Rostyn Griffiths and Nebojša Marinković showing that they can fill the void leaving players left.

Reports around tell us that Glory have signed young Perth SC head coach Jake Gaspar as manager after guiding them from second last to grand finalists in a season. We also hear reports that 33 year old Perth born ex-Socceroo Richard Garcia is near joining after leaving Minnesota United in the MLS. We also have reports that ex-Irish and Premier League striker Andy Keogh is in talks with the Glory after being released by london club Millwall. Keogh has been capped by his national side 30 times scoring twice including a goal against World Champions Germany.

More will come later.



Young Jake Gaspar offically hired as Glory Coach
West Australian Newspaper, June 1st 2014


As we reported earlier last month Jake Gaspar was in talks with Perth Glory. We can today, confirm Gaspar as Manager of the Perth Glory. We can say that he was hired on the 7th of May but Glory asked to keep it confidential in which the A-League argeed too as long as the other clubs knew. Conditions in which Glory accepted. The Clause also said that his job had to be open to the public by June 12th. Today a press conference was held to confirm the mangerial change where Owner Tony Sage and CEO Jason Brewer were there. However, Gaspar wasn't! Sage said he had personal issues and could not attend. He also said that Gaspar is not going to have a press conference until the A-League launch on the 12th of October due to the team having pre season in Europe in late June and all of July lasting 6 weeks, but is open to discussion about how the team is progressing. As well as the Brewer and Sage were the 5 signings that Glory have made. We also reported earlier last month that Richard Garcia and Andy Keogh were about to sign for the club they were their with their shirt numbers in 11 and 9 respectivly Keogh wearing the number that has been previously worn by Smeltz and Robbie Fowler. Also there was Dutchman Youssouf Hersi who prevoiusly played for last years runner ups Western Sydney Wanderers who will be wearing number 7 and Socceroo Internatonals Dino Đulbić and Mitch Nichols who will wear number 6 and 17 respectivly.

A-League Launch Press Conference
A-League Website, 12th of October 2014


Today we get our first press conference with new Glory Manager Jake Gaspar


Q: Hello, How are you finding your new job?
A: G'Day, I'm loving it at the moment, It's a new challenge and I'm looking forward to it.

Q: How was your time in Europe with the team?
A: It was great, The team and I got to know each other and the team bonded really well, it was a great experience for everyone and think we can build on this experience

Q: You played 3 friendlies against quality opposition in Wigan, Uni. de Chile and Fc K'lautern losing against Wigan and de Chile but beating FCK who do you think that went?
A: We played some teams that are on the same level or higher than us and besides the wigan game where we lost 4-0 we played really well I thought.

Q: Your signings, thoughts?
A: they are good signings I wouldn't of bought them if I didn't think they were good. Silly Question!

Q: Hersi picked up an injury is he going to be okay for the opener against the Jets?
[/B]A:[/B] We will see how he is then make the desision, he had a bumpy pre-season with the injury but should be good.

Q: What are your goals this season?
A: To win! If we don't want to win why are playing then. Did you ask the signings question... Well thats another bad question. Think you should think before asking. tut tut tut!

Q: What are your long term goals for yourself? Would you like to manage in Europe or the Americas? your only 35 yo have plenty of time.
A: I grew up in Perth and watched the Glory every week. I love the Glory and want to make them succeed into what they were in the NSL days. but hey, If a job offer pops up that tempts me. Who knows. It's not like I will decline an offer from Liverpool hahaha.

Q; Finally, a lot of people judge you and the Glory when you were appointed saying he has no experience and that your too young, thoughts?
A: Judge me and the club at the end of the season. I was hired and I'm going to do th best job I can. You Jorno's need to waste your time on better things than judging people. Thanks guys.

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[CENTER]Exeter City F.C.

FIFA 15 - Season 2



The Grecians



October

Great month! Huge win over Derby which actually surprised me because Derby have a pretty good squad. Then that win against United was phenomenal to come from behind in the final minutes of the match and with a goal from Wilson to top it off. Youth academy is looking real good. Shame that the calendar is still forcing you to sim matches but at least your team still managed to win even without you. You're not considering resigning from Northern Ireland because of that are you?