How's Your FIFA Career Mode Going?

**10cabee** · 05-10-2015, 11:53 AM

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2017-18 Season Squad Review

Starting XI

GK: Jonathan Bond, 68 (+3) Ovr, 25 Years Old, 7/10
Two clean sheets in 30 appearances (Including time at Watford)

+ Great Reflexes

+ Good shot stopper
+ Grew quite a bit

- Let in some easy goals
- Let in too many near post goals

RWB: Carlos López Ruano, 64 (+1) Ovr, 20 Years Old, 8/10
39 appearances (1 goal)

+ Good dispossessor

+ Quick
+ Knows when to overlap effectively

+ Amazing stamina

+ Only got two yellow cards in whole season

+ Still young

- Sometimes left up-field
- Didn’t grow much

RCB: Joseph Gomez, 68 (+3) Ovr, 21 Years Old, 7.5/10
34 appearances

+ Superb tackles

+ Quick
+ Strong

+ Versatile (played in wing back positions occasionally)

+ Still young

- Easily lured out of position

CB: Ryan Inniss, 71 (+2) Ovr, 23 Years Old, 8.5/10
38 appearances (1 goal, 2 assists)

+ Tackling is top-notch

+ Great header of the ball
+ Strong

+ Jumps high above others

+ Acted as CDM when appropriate

- Also easily lured out of position

- Sometimes allows big gaps for through balls

LCB: Daniel Marchesín, 65 (+2) Ovr, 19 Years Old, 7.5/10
12 appearances

+ Standing tackling is better than most

+ Tall and wins headers
+ Jumps are high

+ Have time to grow

- Still has much to learn

- Finds himself out of position a lot

LWB: Krisztián Tamás, 64 (+1) Ovr, 23 Years Old, 7/10
35 appearances (3 assists)

+ Overlaps effectively
+ More of a playmaker
- Feels clumsy and slow
- Lost form during the end of the season

- Inconsistent

RM: Jason Banton, 65 Ovr, 25 Years Old, 7.5/10
3 goals and 7 assists in 30 appearances

+ Quick on the wing

+ Tracks back to help defence
+ Drifts into middle when appropriate

+ Can get past defenders easily

- Didn’t grow at all

- Prone to bad form

- Didn’t do anything amazing

RCM: Adrián Saiz Alonso, 67 (+4) Ovr, 20 Years Old, 8.5/10
1 goal and 1 assist in 34 appearances

+ ********* work rate

+ Tracks back to help defence
+ Sound offensively and defensively

+ Dribbling is good

+ Grew a lot

+ Versatile (can play anywhere through the middle)

- Awful on his weaker right foot

LCM: Liam Sercombe, 67 (+1) Ovr, 28 Years Old, 8/10
5 goals and 5 assists in 34 appearances

+ ********* work rate

+ Got some crucial goals

+ Surprisingly quick

+ Great stamina

+ Works hard

- Got a lot of yellow cards

LM: Reise Allassani, 71 (+4) Ovr, 22 Years Old, 8.5/10
7 goals and 3 assists in 35 appearances

+ Very quick

+ Beats defenders with ease
+ Got goals at exactly the right times

+ Dribbling is really good

+ Grew a lot

+ Still quite young

- Easily muscled off the ball

- Not the best stamina

- Not as many assists as he’s expected to get

ST: Kwabena Appiah, 70 (+2) Ovr, 26 Years Old, 9.5/10
27 goals and 6 assists in 36 appearances

+ Frighteningly quick

+ Easily cracks defences open
+ Great finisher

+ Amazing offensive awareness

+ In his prime

+ Versatile (can play as striker or winger)

+ Always in good form

Notable Substitutes

ST: Inters Konate, 72 (+1) Ovr, 21 Years Old, 8/10
6 goals and 3 assists in 20 appearances

+ Quick

+ Good in the air
+ Strong

+ Good finishing

+ Still young and grow a lot more

+ Two footed

- Can be a little sluggish sometimes

CDM: Robert Bauer, 68 (+3) Ovr, 23 Years Old, 7.5/10
3 goals and 6 assists in 27 appearances

+ Good aggression in challenges
+ Wasn’t afraid to join attack when needed

+ Solid defensively

+ Grew by three

- Easy to play around

- Can get caught out of position

- Was really good at start of season but lost his form

LM: Alan Morgunov, 66 (-1) Ovr, 18 Years Old, 7/10
3 goals and 4 assists in 18 appearances

+ Quick-ish

+ Beats defenders
+ Got more assists than Allassani in half the number of games

+ Dribbling is good

+ Still young

- Can get bullied easily when on the ball

- A little sluggish at the start of the season

- Overall went down

Thanks for reading! What did you think? Any feedback is appreciated!

**poulka** · 05-10-2015, 08:58 PM

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Roma update.

Roma starting to turn it around, after conferring with Keano we tweaked our lineup and key players are also back from injury and we showing some form. In league play we have two straight wins as well as a Champions Cup victory over Manchester City. We now head into our annual rivalry match with Lazio. Right now we sit in fifth in the league as October is winding down. Team is coming along well.

**Blue Eagle** · 05-10-2015, 10:31 PM

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Inter Milan
Season 1
October 2014

Objectives:
Qualify for the Champions League
Reach the Semi Final of the Europa League
Reach the Semi Final of the Domestic Cup

Europa League
FC Rostov 1 - 3 Inter
Palacio (PEN) 10’ 77’
Torbinsky 52’
Icardi 86’

MOTM Palacio

We played a great match and it was a good start to the month after a relatively poor month last month. Asamoah was the man that won the penalty for us when he cut back and the Russian defender swept his legs out from under him. Palacio stepped up and smashed it into the roof of the net and sent the keeper the wrong way. Torbinsky would tie it up for the Russian side with a simple to the bottom corner after some great build up play. Palacio would put us back in the lead 25 minutes later when he rounded the keeper and dribbled it into the goal. The 86th miunte saw Icardi score his first competitive goal when he was able to get to a through ball and finish 1v1 with the keeper, hopefully he has many more goals to come.

League Match
Fiorentina 2 - 3 Inter
Valero 16’
Palacio 27’ 90’
Rossi 37’
Shaqiri 62’

MOTM Palacio

I was nervous for this game, I rate Fiorentina as a pretty good side despite their position in the table. I was even more put on edge when they scored the first goal with a well worked play that resulted in a 1v1 and Handanovic was unable to make the save. Despite the home side having the lead we kept pressing them high up the pitch and Shaqiri won the ball and played Palacio through for a simple goal.The lead didn’t last long, because 10 minutes later Rossi let fly from 30 yards out and it was a great dipping shot that Handanovic could do nothing about. Shaqiri was able to tie up the game after Palacio drilled in a cross and he had an easy tap in. We would finally take the lead in the 90’ when Podolski, who subbed in for Icardi 15 minutes earlier, crossed the ball to the wide open Palacio for a free header back post.

Europa League
Inter 3 - 3 Trabzonspor
Constant 28’
Aydogdu 42’
Ekici 50’
Asamoah 62’
Shaqiri 83’
Palacio 90’

MOTM Ekici

In a high scoring affair we were lucky enough to escape with one point to keep us on top of the group. The first half was very poor from us, we could not keep possession of the ball at all and didn’t create any clear cut chances. When we were down by 3 we felt hopeless, but in the 62’ we went on the counter attack and scored our first real opportunity and it gave us a glimmer of hope. After our first goal we turned the game on its head and started creating lots of chances and Shaqiri put the second one in after receiving a well placed pass from Asamoah and then rounded the last defender before coolly finishing to the keeper's right. As the game was winding down we went All Out Attack so Vidic moved up to play striker alongside Palacio and Shaqiri. In what proved to be the final few seconds of the game Asamoah played a cross into Vidic who headed it down into the path of Palacio who beat the keeper near post with a ferocious power shot.

League Match
Cesena 1 - 4 Inter
Santon 45’
Defrel 51’
Icardi 62’
Podolski 87’ 90’

MOTM Podolski

I don’t know where the match notes went =(

League Match
Inter 1 - 0 Sampdoria
Palacio (PEN) 25’

MOTM Handanovic

A game of no chances up until the 24’ when Shaqiri received the ball took one touch and was then tackled American Football style and we were awarded the penalty. Palacio beat the keeper to his right with a powerful strike. Sampdoria would drive down the field right after kickoff though and put together a nice string of passes but the final shot hit the post and went out for a goal kick. Five minutes before halftime the referee gave the away team a controversial penalty and gave Shaqiri a yellow card for a foul that didn’t happen at closer look in the replays. None the less Sampdoria had a penalty with just Handanovic to beat. Lucky for us Handanovic is in fantastic form and pulled off a brilliant save to keep us in the lead. The second half was rather boring as we just played defense until the 80’ minute when they played a ball into the box from deep and the Sampdoria forward got a head to it to put the ball into the net. The goal was disallowed for offside and the game ended for a win at the San Siro for us.

Shaqiri being tackled to win a penalty.

Table:

Spoiler

Europa League Group C:
1) Inter -- 5
2) FC Rostov -- 4
3) Trabzonspor -- 3
4) Sport. Lokeren -- 2

My Thoughts on this Month:

About the Games:
Nine points out of nine in the league is pretty good plus a win and a draw in Europe. Handanovic kept us in quite a few of them, specifically the game against Sampdoria where he saved a penalty. Palacio has been in fantastic form and leads the league in goals scored. I wish we had beat Trabzonspor sadly they completely outplayed us for most of the game and deserved a win. That game was really the only bad thing this month and I’m pretty proud even though some of the games came down to the final seconds to decide.

Transfer Rumors:

Memphis Depay (PSV) - I want him because I’m thinking of going to a 4-3-3 and I want someone quicker than Podolski that can beat defenders and cut into shoot. He is young and has great potential to be a star player. Hopefully he doesn’t cost to much and we can bring him in. (plus I’m a Man U fan that wants to use him)

Lucas Vietto (Villarreal) - I haven’t been that impressed with Icardi, although he has shown glimmers of what he has to offer so I will not be selling him. I want someone that I know can do the job if Palacio picks up an injury and I don’t know if Icardi is ready to do that. Vietto is one of the leading scorers in La Liga though so we will surely have lots of clubs looking for his signature.

Axel Witsel (Zenit) - We need a holding mid to cover for Medel and Guarin. They both have lots of stamina, but if they get hurt or are fatigued we don’t have adequate cover. Witsel would be a physical presence in the middle of the park that we don’t have at the moment.

Danilo (Porto) - If we switch to a 4-3-3 I want a new right back because both of the ones we have currently are 34+ years of age and beginning to decline in stats. He will most likely cost quite a bit of our budget.

Seamus Coleman (Everton) - The Irish right back impressed last season and has had a good start to this season as well. Same as Danilo for the reason why we need him, but would likely be cheaper because of his age.

Hector Bellerin (Arsenal) - Bellerin has not played much because he has Calum Chambers and Debuchy ahead of him in the pecking order. He is the youngest and the cheapest of the right backs that I’m looking at but also much less developed and would not be at the same level technically. I am considering him though because I like pace on my fullbacks and he has an abundance of it plus I think he could grow to be top notch.

Let me know anyone else you think could be good for my squad.

**_ChicoBass** · 05-11-2015, 12:36 AM

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September 2017 - International Friendlies
FIFA 15 (PS4)

Egypt 2 - 1 Mexico (C/D - Team)
EGY: Hassan 8' Salah 13'
MEX: Torres 78'
Chavez decided to not call any of Mexico's big names and instead call up players in the domestic league, handing out several national team debuts. This resulted in a shocking defeat against Egypt who took advantage of Mexico's inexperienced back line to put 2 goals on the scoreline in a span of only five minutes. El Tri struggled to control midfield and the back line looked the most weak, however Osasuna's Toño Rodriguez did a great job at preventing a third goal for Egypt. It wasn't until the 78th minute that Mexico finally saw a light at the end of the tunnel, with Atletico Madrid's Raul Jimenez dribbling inside the box one on one with the goalkeeper. Jimenez waited for the keeper to come off his line, but the keeper held his ground knowing that with Torres running in beside Jimenez he would be giving away an easy goal. Jimenez still passed the ball to Torres anyway even without the keeper rushing him and Torres did a fantastic job at striking the ball first time and beating the keeper with a powerful shot.

It was a great goal but certainly not enough to make up for the terrible match Mexico played. Some of the players on the field may have just had their first and only international call up. Mexico did try to equalize though, but the Egyptian goalkeeper Lofti was in incredible form and even won the MOTM award with 9 saves throughout the match.

Mexico (B/C Team) 1 - 0 South Africa
MEX: Peralta 26'
MEX: Gonzalez RED CARD 15'
Club Atlas' Arturo Gonzalez played the Confederations Cup primarily as a substitute for LCM, but in this experimental squad list Chavez wanted to see him out wide as a winger. Unfortunately Chavez' observations were cut short as Gonzalez received a direct red card in only the 15th minute of the match after taking down an opponent with a slide tackle from behind in midfield. As a result, Chavez was forced to bring the striker Carlos Fierro (69 OVR) back to take the winger position and left Oribe Peralta (74 OVR) alone up front. It was quite a disappointment for Chavez as had surely planned to see Fierro up front as a striker. However Fierro surprised quite a few still with some fantastic hustle down the wings. He fought for every ball like there were no tomorrow and had a lot to give going forward. Even with a man down Mexico played a great match with several shots on goal, and in the 26th minute it was Club America's Oribe Peralta who put Mexico ahead on the score line. Jorge Hernandez (72 OVR) sent Peralta a lobbed through ball and Peralta calmly brought the ball down with his chest and volleyed it into the net.

Mexico were able to sit back and hold the ball now that they had the lead and South Africa were unable to take advantage of their extra man. Alfredo Talavera played an outstanding match for Mexico in goal and has put Guillermo Ochoa's starting spot with Mexico into question.

Conclusion
Overall I'm very happy with this experiment. I was able to see a lot of players and have a good idea of who deserves more call ups regardless of overall and who doesn't. My list of players that stood out are ST Carlos Fierro (69 OVR), CDM Javier Guemez (72 OVR), CM Jorge Hernandez (72 OVR, CAM Ulises Davila (71 OVR), GK Alfredo Talavera (77 OVR), RM Luis Montes (71 OVR), and Jonathan Espericueta (71 OVR). These are the players that I would like to see more of on the field. Among the players that did not do well are RW Jesus Corona (79 OVR) who just didn't give me much down the wings and even Osasuna's goalkeeper Jose Antonio Rodriguez (74 OVR). Rodriguez has previously been in amazing form but right now he seems to be struggling and I would like to just let him focus on his club duties and regroup.

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September 2017 - Season 4
FIFA 15 (PS4)

CA Osasuna (B-Team) 2 - 1 Deportivo La Coruña
DEP: Bonin 5'
OSA: Martinez 11' Kodro 90'
DEP: Bicho RED CARD 84'
Another close match for Osasuna where they had to depend on a late goal again to rescue points. Deportivo came out to El Sadar with Texasbum's words still ringing in their ears and they scored an early goal in barely the 5th minute of the match. The goal was a big wake up call for Osasuna and they responded just six minutes later, with Ivan crossing the ball into the box and finding youth graduate Luis Martinez who surprisingly rose up high enough to head the ball. The ball went high into the top corner of the net and left the goalkeeper with no chance of reaching it. The goal also marked Luis Martinez's first ever professional goal!

Despite the exciting start to the match the rest of the game was very balanced with most of the action taking place in midfield. Not much was going on and fans didn't have many reasons to get up on their feet. The match went on like this until the 84th minute, where Deportivo's Bicho made the first mistake of an otherwise solid game by taking Julian Luque down in midfield with a slide tackle from behind. The referee immediately called the foul and then finally made the match interesting by showing a direct red card!

A controversial decision by the referee even though it made the match more exciting. It's hard to tell if Bicho touched the ball first or made contact with Luque first. A yellow card would have sufficed for dangerous play. I'm not sure if a direct red was justified. This completely changed the match with only six minutes left to play. Since Deportivo were a man down it allowed Osasuna's centre backs to press high and even for Flaño to push forward all the way and play next to Kodro as a striker with Davila behind them. In the final play of the match the second half sub Kodro received a pass from Pedro Bigas, and Kodro took a shot on goal with his inside foot to score the winner.

An important win for Osasuna who really need a morale boost after losing to Bayern Munich, but they really struggled to obtain it.

Champions League - Group Stage
CA Osasuna 3 - 0 Napoli
OSA: Torres PEN 9' Guillermo 64' 68'
Osasuna's first ever match in the UEFA Champions League and they couldn't have dreamt of a better start. A big win and even better in Pamplona in front of their home fans. The referee called a penalty pretty early on in the match as Guillermo dribbled down the right side of the box while getting his shirt pulled by Napoli's defender and was finally taken down as he tried to cross the ball into the penalty area. Roberto Torres stepped up with the pressure of being the first Osasuna player to score in a Champions League, and he converted the penalty brilliantly with a powerful shot to the top left!

The goalkeeper had dove the right way but the ball went in above him. A perfect start for Osasuna with a homegrown player, and now captain, Torres scoring their first ever Champions League goal. The match was very tense afterwards with both sides looking for the opponent's goal. Osasuna finally broke through in the 64th minute and scored the deciding goal, with Palacios drifting wide to the right and then crossing the ball into the box looking for Guillermo in the center. His cross wasn't a very good one though, as he had targeted Guillermo's last known position from when he looked up instead of trying to get the ball to meet with the end of Guillermo's run. Guillermo is an extremely talented fellow though, and he managed to turn around and run back to get to the cross. Guillermo headed the ball towards the net with his back to goal and the ball made it past the goalkeeper! 2-0 for Osasuna!

Napoli hadn't recovered from that goal yet and just four minutes later Guillermo struck again! This time he received a pass on the ground from Palacios and hammered it into the net with a low shot!

Napoli were unable to shorten the distance and Osasuna took the win without any further issues. Osasuna only had three shots on goal in the entire match. All three were on target and all three were goals, but that number is quite low and reflects Osasuna's struggle to find the net in previous matches.

Malaga CF 1 - 0 CA Osasuna
MAL: Perez 70'

Victor Camarasa was given the opportunity to start the match against his former teammates and everything went perfectly for him as he played the entire ninety minutes and his new team took the win. Osasuna controlled possession but again they had very little going forward, with off target shots or just continuously losing the ball at the edge of the box. Malaga took advantage of their chances though, and in the 70th minute Perez scored the only goal of the match with a header. Osasuna had shown very little attacking power before the goal so we knew they wouldn't pick it up even when down on the scoreline, and we were right. Although they looked better going forward they didn't have any scoring chances good enough to get past Guillermo Ochoa and Malaga kept the lead. Ochoa was named MOTM with a total of 6 saves.

CA Osasuna 5 - 2 Real Valladolid
VAL: Perez 45' Diaz 60'
OSA: Lopez 63' Guillermo 68' Sisi 73' Palacios 80' Lopez 90'
Osasuna had a terrible first half with very little shots on goal and a midfield that was inexistent for Valladolid. The away side got ahead on the scoreline in the 45th minute and much like in the game against Malaga it didn't look like Osasuna had anything to make up for it. Fifteen minutes later they scored again. Osasuna were down 2-0 at El Sadar. A terrible result following the 1-0 loss at Malaga last week. Things were bad and Chavez was furious on the sidelines. While Valladolid celebrated, Chavez spoke to his players to change formations. Instead of running a 4-4-2 Holding, Osasuna switched to a 3-4-3 Diamond looking to go forward with everything they had as losing at home is unacceptable for Chavez. This move would change the match entirely, as just three minutes of running this formation were enough for Isma Lopez to get a goal back for the Basques. Federico Palacios (RW) sent Lopez (LW) a through ball into the box and Lopez curved the ball into the net with the inside of his weak foot.

Just five minutes after that, Osasuna would actually manage to equalize this time through their star striker Guillermo (ST). Roberto Torres (CAM), who had previously been having a terrible match, sent Guillermo through on goal with a through pass and Guillermo was just barely able to take his shot before the goalkeeper reached it. In these eight minutes Osasuna had already shown much better football than they had been showing in the last 150 minutes of game time.

Again, just five minutes after the second goal, Osasuna would score yet again! This time it was Sisi (LM) who got on the score board. Romeu (RM) had sent a cross into the box that although everybody jumped for it nobody got their head to it. Sisi got on the other end of the cross and controlled it, and then took a powerful right footed shot between the keeper and his near post. In just thirteen minutes Osasuna had flipped the scoreline!!

Now seven minutes after the third goal Federico Palacios made it 4-2 by controlling a pass from Sisi and then striking it into the bottom right corner.

Los Rojillos weren't done yet though, as they really wanted to punish their rivals Valladolid, and in the ninetieth Isma Lopez struck again! Sisi, needless to say the best man of the match, put him through on goal with a through pass from the left wing and Lopez powered it into the top right to make it 5-2!

Valladolid had zero shots on goal after Osasuna changed to the 3-4-3 while Osasuna slapped them around up and down the field. A huge win for Osasuna who have been struggling in front of goal in the league lately.

Getafe CF 1 - 0 CA Osasuna (B-Team)
GET: Alvaro 33'
OSA: Oier RED CARD 55'
Aaaaand it's back to reality for Osasuna. Osasuna had plenty of shots on goal, most of them from Davila, but they couldn't get the ball past Getafe's goalkeeper. On the other hand Getafe made the best of their chances with Alvaro scoring the only goal of the match in the 33rd minute. To only make things worse, Oier was sent off in the 55th minute for a slide tackle from behind in midfield. Osasuna never recovered and they took their second defeat of the month.

Champions League - Group Stage
CA Osasuna 1 - 1 Manchester City
OSA: Palacios 28'
MCI: Negredo 90'
Perhaps the most difficult match for Osasuna in this group stage, and despite being the clear underdogs they were able to make City suffer all the way to the final minute. Los Rojillos had a great start of the match, keeping the ball away from the Englishmen and trying to slow the pace of the match. City were dangerous going forward, especially when Cavani had the ball, but they were unable to break through the Spanish defenders. City were playing a solid defensive game, but one moment of weakness cost them the goal. Palacios initiated a wall pass with Guillermo, and Guillermo lobbed the ball over the defensive line to leave Palacios one on one with the English international Joe Hart. Palacios dribbled wide and then used his left foot to put the ball over Hart and into the net. Osasuna were already creating surprises and were ahead on the scoreline!

Even though they kept trying, Osasuna weren't able to create any more danger while City repeatedly tried to equalize the match. During one of their attempts on goal Raul Albentosa went to ground and wasn't able to get back up, being forced to leave the match early due to injury. In the last minutes of the match, Pellegrini replaced Cavani with Negredo trying to get a more centralized striker on the field instead of Cavani who mainly drifted wide to the wings when he had the ball. The tactical move paid off, as Negredo beat his marker Sergi Gomez off the ball to get to the end of a cross wide open and head the ball past Riesgo and into the net. There wasn't much more time to play after the equalizer and the teams finished level.

INJURY NEWS
Raul Albentosa will be out for 2 weeks with a Femur Contusion suffered during the match against Manchester City.

CA Osasuna Player of The Month

ST - Federico Palacios (Spain) (70 OVR 22yrs) (+1)
Overall it was a difficult month for Osasuna, but if one player stood out it was definitely Palacios. He contributed with goals and assists, and has taken on his role as second striker superbly. His understanding with Guillermo has significantly increased this season and it is noticeable with most of Guillermo's goals being assisted by Palacios.

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Liga BBVA League Table
1. Valencia CF - 15 points
2. Malaga CF - 15 points
3. Sevilla FC - 13 points
4. Atletico Madrid - 12 points
5. Athletic Bilbao - 12 points
6. Getafe CF - 12 points
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7. FC Barcelona - 12 points
9. Real Madrid - 12 points
10. CA Osasuna - 11 points
13. Villarreal CF - 10 points
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18. RC Deportivo - 2 points
19. Levante UD - 2 points
20. Celta de Vigo - 1 point

Liga BBVA Top Scorer
1. Gomez (Bilbao) - 6 Goals
2. Pedro (Barca) - 5 Goals
3. 6 tied at 4 goals (including Guillermo)

Champions League - Group H
1. CA Osasuna - 4 points (+3)
2. Manchester City - 4 points (+1)
3. Bor. Mönchengladbach - 3 points (+0)
4. Napoli - 0 points (-4)

CA Osasuna Top Scorer
1. Guillermo - 6 Goals
2. Federico Palacios - 3 Goals
Kenan Kodro - 3 Goals
3. Ulises Davila - 2 Goals
Roberto Torres - 2 Goals

Youth Academy
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September Headline

Gomez and Campaña: Flops at Osasuna?
A difficult month for the Basque club and most of the fingers are pointing at the most recent signings Sergi Gomez and Jose Campaña. Gomez has been caught out of position at the back several times which brings into question his starting role with the first time when other centre backs like Ignasi Miquel and even Miguel Flaño have been showing good stuff with the B-Team. Campaña has also been in bad form recently, with the midfield struggling to hold possession and offering very little to the strikers.

Conclusion
Well, we're at that stage of the season where every team knows exactly how to play against you. Yes we did have some good results, but I'm not happy and even the wins against Deportivo and Valladolid didn't come until I made changes on the field. The board expects me to finish in the top 4 and right now we're in mid table with no signs of picking up yet. Next month we start off with a difficult game against FC Barcelona before taking a short break for the international fixtures. If we do not achieve a good result, I will have to go back to the drawing board and maybe find a new formation since it feels like my opponents know how to beat my 4-4-2 Holding already.

I really needed to get this update in because I've been playing ahead and work hasn't allowed me much time to type it up. Hope you enjoyed it and of course,
Thanks For Reading!

**Keano16** · 05-11-2015, 01:47 PM

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@Cabee: Appiah really came up big for you in the last 3 games with 3 goals. A 26 goal season is immense and no doubt helped you finish 7th. That btw, in your first season in the Prem, is a massive achievement and well done, especially with that low rated squad. Appiah will obviously be getting a lot of offers seeing as he is in his prime at 26-28. Where do you plan to strengthen in the summer?

@Blue Eagle: Really good month with the only slip being that draw in Europe. Great to see that you have a lead at the top with also a game in hand. Palacio has been in great form for you! Those are some nice targets you have and I'd go for Coleman out of the 3 RBs firstly. Then Depay, Vietto and Wistel in that order. Good luck!

@southernmetalhead: Some nice young signings with plenty of room to grow. December wasn't the best of months although it wasn't bad with you still picking up some points. Keep going!

@Chico: I like that you decided to try out lots of Mexicans in the friendlies, something that I plan to do if I take an international job. They didn't do too badly and no doubt you learned a lot from it. Some tight games with Osasuna this month, although you are still slowly moving up the table and there isn't much separating the teams. What a win against Napoli in your first Champions League match and Guilermo + Palacios seem to be really connecting again. Unfortunate losses against Malaga and Getafe but you did throw in a hammering of Valladolid and draw solidly with City. I hope Gomez and Campana can pick up their form soon!

**10cabee** · 05-11-2015, 03:37 PM

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Originally posted by Keano16

@Cabee: Appiah really came up big for you in the last 3 games with 3 goals. A 26 goal season is immense and no doubt helped you finish 7th. That btw, in your first season in the Prem, is a massive achievement and well done, especially with that low rated squad. Appiah will obviously be getting a lot of offers seeing as he is in his prime at 26-28. Where do you plan to strengthen in the summer?

Thanks! Appiah has been amazing!

In the summer, I'm really wanting to focus on defense. I need a solid centre back who can dictate play and organise Inniss, Marchesin and Gomez. One of my centre-backs will have to be dropped to the bench and that is most likely Gomez due to his love of rushing up-field for no apparent reason!

Also looking for a world class goalkeeper as Bond just isn't going to be good enough in the next few seasons.

If I get enough money, i might invest in the wings due to Banton and Allassani not getting as many asissts as they should.

I've just signed a few of my new scouted players into the senior team. Check out Aaron Davis' stats:

He's 73 Overall and 16 years old but he has the one thing I was dreading most of all; a low/low work rate!

In the end, anything could happen in this transfer window...

**Keano16** · 05-11-2015, 03:48 PM

Re: How's Your FIFA Career Mode Going?

Originally posted by 10cabee

Thanks! Appiah has been amazing!

In the summer, I'm really wanting to focus on defense. I need a solid centre back who can dictate play and organise Inniss, Marchesin and Gomez. One of my centre-backs will have to be dropped to the bench and that is most likely Gomez due to his love of rushing up-field for no apparent reason!

Also looking for a world class goalkeeper as Bond just isn't going to be good enough in the next few seasons.

If I get enough money, i might invest in the wings due to Banton and Allassani not getting as many asissts as they should.

I've just signed a few of my new scouted players into the senior team. Check out Aaron Davis' stats:

He's 73 Overall and 16 years old but he has the one thing I was dreading most of all; a low/low work rate!

In the end, anything could happen in this transfer window...

Some very nice stats on that young lad! That pace though. :/

**10cabee** · 05-11-2015, 04:05 PM

Re: How's Your FIFA Career Mode Going?

Originally posted by Keano16

Some very nice stats on that young lad! That pace though. :/

He's 5'8" so he isn't even a very effective target man... It also says he can play in CAM, CDM and LM. He could be an effective CDM...

**Keano16** · 05-11-2015, 05:44 PM

Re: How's Your FIFA Career Mode Going?

Originally posted by 10cabee

He's 5'8" so he isn't even a very effective target man... It also says he can play in CAM, CDM and LM. He could be an effective CDM...

Oh...Maybe up front as a poacher with another striker? He did have some good tackling stats alright. Are you going to loan him or keep him in the squad?

**jamiec47** · 05-11-2015, 06:51 PM

Re: How's Your FIFA Career Mode Going?

I have about 9 hours until my first French exam. I should be sleeping right now, but I'm so nervous I can't. I have 2 French exams and a Science exam tomorrow, and the next few weeks are hell. I honestly don't understand how tests are an accurate representation of people's knowledge. I'm crapping it, because to do what I want to do, I need to get an A* in Maths and I'm worried that the test will make me break down. Do any of you have advice?

**vrabbit** · 05-11-2015, 07:53 PM

Re: How's Your FIFA Career Mode Going?

Hi.

I love you all.

Bye.

DISCLAIMER: This is NOT a suicidal note. Just miss y'all but my free time has severely shortened.

**southernmetalhead** · 05-11-2015, 08:17 PM

Re: How's Your FIFA Career Mode Going?

Keano That was a lot of activity in the transfer window, but I like the moves. A 75 rated goalkeeper is not bad and should be serviceable for you next year either in the Championship or the Premier League, and you also added 3 defenders and 3 midfielders with the oldest guy being 23 of that group. Tough to go out in the FA Cup against Sheffield Wednesday, but your form in league play was solid with 3 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw. Next month's game with Brighton is a big one as they currently have a 3 point lead on you. The rest of the games look winnable, so that game is the tipping point. Good luck.

10cabee Tough results against Manchester City and Liverpool, especially considering Liverpool got 2 late goals to steal victory. What a shootout with Aston Villa at 4-4, very exciting. Appiah continues to score in droves and it's really an accomplishment that he's leading the Premier League in goals. May looks quite easier, so hopefully you get the desired results.

2nd update - Europa League! What an accomplishment for Exeter City in their first season in the Premier League to qualify for Europe. You really exceeded all expectations and Appiah is a big reason why, what a player.

texasbum A 90th minute winner by Barral to win the league title, it doesn't get much better than that! You had to win every game to pass Real Madrid and you did it. What an accomplishment for Deportivo. Like you said, there is still a lot to play for with the Copa del Rey and Champions League. Hopefully your club is in it for the long haul and is up to the challenge.

Blue Eagle I figured you would take care of Rostov and you did. I don't know how much you know about Torbinsky, but he's from a town in Russia called Norilsk that is above the Arctic Circle. It's so cold there that he learned how to play football indoors. He used to be a member of the Russian National Team, but is hitting his 30's now. He still has great pace though. Just a little info on him. Palacio is in really good form and it's good that you are getting good goalkeeping from Handanovic. Of your transfer rumours, I know the most about Witsel as a Zenit fan. I think he would be a great addition to your lineup as he can control the midfield and provide some goals as well.

Chico What a smashing of Napoli in the Champions League group stage, but tough to concede the 90th minute goal against Manchester City. Your B-team had some mixed results, with that Getafe game being marred by a red card for you. You exploded against Valladolid though with 5 goals. Hopefully Gomez and Campana can find there form after a tough month and don't turn out to be busts. 10th place sounds pretty bad, but when you consider you're only 4 points off 1st, it really isn't. A solid month next time will have you back on track.

Other comments - texasbum, I'm glad you're enjoying my Terek manager mode. I should have another update on it tomorrow. There are a lot of quality players in the Russian League, so hopefully my updates educate people on the talent that plays there. I wasn't sure how interesting people would find this one, so it is nice to hear it is well received.

Keano - Yes, I was happy with the transfers. Hopefully Sarkisov or Burmistrov can turn into my number one striker as Ailton has really underperformed. Mitrishev is still making a case for playing time though, so nothing will be handed to these guys. Mogilevets and Khodzhaniyazov are two youngsters from Zenit that I think can turn into real players down the road, especially Khodzhaniyazov. The month was pretty lackluster thanks to that horrible result against Tom Tomsk and Dinamo's 90th minute winner, but I can accept the draw with CSKA and the win over Rostov. I just need to ride out this tough stretch and find some more goals, and we'll be OK.

**Regens4Life** · 05-11-2015, 08:18 PM

Re: How's Your FIFA Career Mode Going?

Originally posted by vrabbit

Hi.

I love you all.

Bye.

DISCLAIMER: This is NOT a suicidal note. Just miss y'all but my free time has severely shortened.

**poulka** · 05-11-2015, 08:53 PM

Re: How's Your FIFA Career Mode Going?

@jamiec47 try to relax, easier said than done. As long as you don't do what I was notorious for when I was in school. Study long study wrong, try and do something that will relax you. But try and get a little rest because you don't want to crash during the exam.

**Blue Eagle** · 05-11-2015, 09:23 PM

Re: How's Your FIFA Career Mode Going?

Originally posted by southernmetalhead

Blue Eagle I figured you would take care of Rostov and you did. I don't know how much you know about Torbinsky, but he's from a town in Russia called Norilsk that is above the Arctic Circle. It's so cold there that he learned how to play football indoors. He used to be a member of the Russian National Team, but is hitting his 30's now. He still has great pace though. Just a little info on him. Palacio is in really good form and it's good that you are getting good goalkeeping from Handanovic. Of your transfer rumors, I know the most about Witsel as a Zenit fan. I think he would be a great addition to your lineup as he can control the midfield and provide some goals as well.

I didn't know that about him, I don't know much about the Russian players or league in general and it's interesting to hear about it from someone that does. Torbinsky was defiantly the main attacking source for them but was usually out muscled before he could do to much. I'm glad to hear that you like the Witsel transfer because after seeing some of his stats in the scouting report he is looking like a good addition.

Originally posted by Keano16

@Blue Eagle: Really good month with the only slip being that draw in Europe. Great to see that you have a lead at the top with also a game in hand. Palacio has been in great form for you! Those are some nice targets you have and I'd go for Coleman out of the 3 RBs firstly. Then Depay, Vietto and Wistel in that order. Good luck!

Palacio has been fantastic for me and has not decreased at all which I am very thankful for and hope that it doesn't happen for quite a long time. Coleman is my top target for sure and I agree with Depay next, but I think I will go for Witsel before Vietto. Icardi really is starting to play better and be more involved and I think I will give him a little bit longer to prove himself.

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