How's Your FIFA Career Mode Going?

**indiblue** · 03-17-2015, 12:42 AM

Re: How's Your FIFA Career Mode Going?

Apparently my phone is a bit of a d*ck because I'd typed up a lengthy post and then the browser just shut down. Odd.

Today, I bring you glad tidings. I also bring you the first retirement from this thread. Me.

Recent developments in life will be leaving me with almost no time to get on this forum, let alone spend a couple of hours a day on video games. My baby girl was born last night, a week earlier than planned but healthy, which means that my time is now going to be taken up by the needs of a tiny individual who has no idea that she's going to be hated for the team she ends up supporting.

On top of that, I'm looking at the logistics of moving to Europe. The wife and I have decided that we don't want to raise a kid in the current US social and political environment, but the UK isn't much better. I'm looking into what can be done for a move to a more liberal European country such as Norway or the Netherlands, but if that doesn't work out, we will be returning to Hampshire when my current job ends.

I just wanted to say thanks to everyone for making my time on the board so memorable. Chico, Moose, Rabbit, Tex, Simppu/Orlov, Jamie, Cruzerr, and everyone else. You guys have been so fantastic to share ideas and updates with. I hope many of you guys are still around the next time I show my face! Good luck to everyone with everything life hands them. I hope you all find the same happiness I've been feeling since last night!

**Keano16** · 03-17-2015, 04:01 AM

Re: How's Your FIFA Career Mode Going?

Originally posted by indiblue

Apparently my phone is a bit of a d*ck because I'd typed up a lengthy post and then the browser just shut down. Odd.

Today, I bring you glad tidings. I also bring you the first retirement from this thread. Me.

Recent developments in life will be leaving me with almost no time to get on this forum, let alone spend a couple of hours a day on video games. My baby girl was born last night, a week earlier than planned but healthy, which means that my time is now going to be taken up by the needs of a tiny individual who has no idea that she's going to be hated for the team she ends up supporting.

On top of that, I'm looking at the logistics of moving to Europe. The wife and I have decided that we don't want to raise a kid in the current US social and political environment, but the UK isn't much better. I'm looking into what can be done for a move to a more liberal European country such as Norway or the Netherlands, but if that doesn't work out, we will be returning to Hampshire when my current job ends.

I just wanted to say thanks to everyone for making my time on the board so memorable. Chico, Moose, Rabbit, Tex, Simppu/Orlov, Jamie, Cruzerr, and everyone else. You guys have been so fantastic to share ideas and updates with. I hope many of you guys are still around the next time I show my face! Good luck to everyone with everything life hands them. I hope you all find the same happiness I've been feeling since last night!

Congrats man! I bet it's some feeling to have! I'd like to say thanks to you and I feel privileged to have read your incredibly written posts and career modes. They truly were amazing. Good luck with life and I hope yo see you back at some point in the future.

**_ChicoBass** · 03-17-2015, 05:15 AM

Re: How's Your FIFA Career Mode Going?

Originally posted by indiblue

Apparently my phone is a bit of a d*ck because I'd typed up a lengthy post and then the browser just shut down. Odd.

Today, I bring you glad tidings. I also bring you the first retirement from this thread. Me.

Recent developments in life will be leaving me with almost no time to get on this forum, let alone spend a couple of hours a day on video games. My baby girl was born last night, a week earlier than planned but healthy, which means that my time is now going to be taken up by the needs of a tiny individual who has no idea that she's going to be hated for the team she ends up supporting.

On top of that, I'm looking at the logistics of moving to Europe. The wife and I have decided that we don't want to raise a kid in the current US social and political environment, but the UK isn't much better. I'm looking into what can be done for a move to a more liberal European country such as Norway or the Netherlands, but if that doesn't work out, we will be returning to Hampshire when my current job ends.

I just wanted to say thanks to everyone for making my time on the board so memorable. Chico, Moose, Rabbit, Tex, Simppu/Orlov, Jamie, Cruzerr, and everyone else. You guys have been so fantastic to share ideas and updates with. I hope many of you guys are still around the next time I show my face! Good luck to everyone with everything life hands them. I hope you all find the same happiness I've been feeling since last night!

Congratulations!!! Really happy for you and your family. Nothing but best wishes and good vibes for your newborn daughter from this thread. It was a pleasure getting to meet you and an honor to read your updates. Did you name her Chelsea?

It really sucks to see you go but at the same time I'm really happy for you. I hope you chime in here every once in a while and give is a quick update on how life has treated you. Congratulations and good luck with your new challenge in life. I hope you can find a good home for your family's future. Goodbye Indi.

**Simppu12** · 03-17-2015, 05:56 AM

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Originally posted by jamiec47

Guys, I hate to do this to you. You won't see any more updates from me. I just don't have the time, and when I do, I don't want to play FIFA. I am not interested in the game at the minute. I might start updating again, but not any time soon. I'll still be around though

No! That's terrible! Don't you dare take a break from FIFA! Seriously though, sucks to see your updates gone. At least you'll still be around. I really, really hope that someone like Indi doesn't decide to leave right after you...

Originally posted by indiblue

Apparently my phone is a bit of a d*ck because I'd typed up a lengthy post and then the browser just shut down. Odd.

Today, I bring you glad tidings. I also bring you the first retirement from this thread. Me.

Recent developments in life will be leaving me with almost no time to get on this forum, let alone spend a couple of hours a day on video games. My baby girl was born last night, a week earlier than planned but healthy, which means that my time is now going to be taken up by the needs of a tiny individual who has no idea that she's going to be hated for the team she ends up supporting.

On top of that, I'm looking at the logistics of moving to Europe. The wife and I have decided that we don't want to raise a kid in the current US social and political environment, but the UK isn't much better. I'm looking into what can be done for a move to a more liberal European country such as Norway or the Netherlands, but if that doesn't work out, we will be returning to Hampshire when my current job ends.

I just wanted to say thanks to everyone for making my time on the board so memorable. Chico, Moose, Rabbit, Tex, Simppu/Orlov, Jamie, Cruzerr, and everyone else. You guys have been so fantastic to share ideas and updates with. I hope many of you guys are still around the next time I show my face! Good luck to everyone with everything life hands them. I hope you all find the same happiness I've been feeling since last night!

F*ck me, that's horrific! Not the daughter, that's freaking amazing! Congratulations, you must be feeling wonderfully right now! By the way, good luck surviving the nights. What will you name her? Indi(a)? Chelsea Chica Simppulina Texa *insert surname*? Again, congratulations.

Now to the sad part. I'm sure I can speak in the name of everyone. You and your spectacular updates will be missed. We will never forget everything you've done to improve this thread: the way you changed the updating style, the way you improved it and the way you (and Cruzerr) did those first-person updates. You have been one of the supporting pillars here for about 1000 pages and sadly now that pillar is down. Like Chico said hopefully you'll still visit us.

PS: I am not Orlov!

PPS: This date shall be made into a international holiday! 17th of March shall be always remembered as the Indi Day.

Chico, remember when you said "pics or it didn't happen"? Well... I present you this :P

I'm the one with the censored face on the right. The guy on the left is Kalou.

**poulka** · 03-17-2015, 06:01 AM

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@ Chico thanks man for the insight because I was wondering how to start that when I get to that point. I also had a feeling it would be that way. It will be some time before I start it but once I do I will give updates. Thanks my friend.

@indiblue congrats I definitely understand. It sad to lose you I did enjoy those creative backdrops to you CMs. I do hope you can find a little time to give a shout here or there. Hopefully once things turn around with my wife, we will in a similar situation. I told her when we have a little one my gaming will be greatly diminished. Will truly miss you my friend. First Jamiec now Indiblue, been seeing indiblue on the forums for a long time. Truly sad day indeed. Wish you guys well.

**indiblue** · 03-17-2015, 06:23 AM

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Man, I can feel the love! Thanks for all the good wishes. Unfortunately for me, I've got a wife who supports Arsenal. There's no way in hell I was ever going to get to name my daughter after anything related to Chelsea! We've named her Anabela Marama after my wife's Portuguese grandmother and my Maori grandmother.

@Keano Cheers, lad. It's been a proper pleasure for me as well. Wish you and the family a happy St. Paddy's Day!

@Chico It's bittersweet, you know? On the one hand, I can't wait to spend as much time as I can with her. On the other hand, I'm going to miss being on here regularly. Though I should find some time to pop around every couple of weeks.

@Simppu St. Paddy already has claim on this day. Not too sure our friends from the Emerald Isles will take too kindly to that (unless there's Guinness involved somewhere). But thanks for all the praise. I've had a blast! Oh, and Kalou is a top lad. I met him and Mikel at a Sainsbury's in Surrey one time. They were buying A LOT of cheese and crackers. I think it was date night. Shame about what he did to the Berlin Wall. P.S. When you get older and have kids of your own, please let someone else do the naming.

@Poulka I appreciate it, mate. I'll definitely keep popping my head in the door every now and again. I hope everything's okay with the wife. Not sure what you meant by 'once things turn around', but that could go in a number of ways. My good wishes to you both as well.

**indiblue** · 03-17-2015, 06:26 AM

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Wait, am I the only dad on this thread??!!!

**Keano16** · 03-17-2015, 06:36 AM

Re: How's Your FIFA Career Mode Going?

Originally posted by indiblue

Wait, am I the only dad on this thread??!!!

You're getting auld!

**Cruzerr** · 03-17-2015, 08:24 AM

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Well, this is sad. I plan on doing a new CM and two guys say that they are quitting. lol

Well, what can I say. Jamie. Maybe the break will do you good. I hope you start updating soon and you won't be a stranger!

And Indi, well.... you are a legend around these parts. Both of you though. Congrats on the child and I wish you the best of luck. You certainly have one of the more interesting lifes I have heard. Don't be a stranger aswell!

A bit about the thread itself: I have no clue what the new career mode will look like or what it will be.

**texasbum06** · 03-17-2015, 08:25 AM

Re: How's Your FIFA Career Mode Going?

Originally posted by indiblue

Apparently my phone is a bit of a d*ck because I'd typed up a lengthy post and then the browser just shut down. Odd.

Today, I bring you glad tidings. I also bring you the first retirement from this thread. Me.

Recent developments in life will be leaving me with almost no time to get on this forum, let alone spend a couple of hours a day on video games. My baby girl was born last night, a week earlier than planned but healthy, which means that my time is now going to be taken up by the needs of a tiny individual who has no idea that she's going to be hated for the team she ends up supporting.

On top of that, I'm looking at the logistics of moving to Europe. The wife and I have decided that we don't want to raise a kid in the current US social and political environment, but the UK isn't much better. I'm looking into what can be done for a move to a more liberal European country such as Norway or the Netherlands, but if that doesn't work out, we will be returning to Hampshire when my current job ends.

I just wanted to say thanks to everyone for making my time on the board so memorable. Chico, Moose, Rabbit, Tex, Simppu/Orlov, Jamie, Cruzerr, and everyone else. You guys have been so fantastic to share ideas and updates with. I hope many of you guys are still around the next time I show my face! Good luck to everyone with everything life hands them. I hope you all find the same happiness I've been feeling since last night!

Wow, congratulations man! That is such a huge moment in your life and I hope you enjoy every second you spend with her. I'm sure you will be the proudest Dad she could ask for. I've still got a few more years before one of those little things come around, but I am so happy for you. Take good care of her, and please pop in here every now and again just to keep us posted on how you are doing, no need to read any updates or anything, just let us know how life is going!

Best of luck, and I know you will be a fantastic father for her. Congratulations once again.

**texasbum06** · 03-17-2015, 08:27 AM

Re: How's Your FIFA Career Mode Going?

Originally posted by jamiec47

Guys, I hate to do this to you. You won't see any more updates from me. I just don't have the time, and when I do, I don't want to play FIFA. I am not interested in the game at the minute. I might start updating again, but not any time soon. I'll still be around though

I know exactly how you feel. That is what happened to me when I disappeared for a while. Thankfully you were nice enough to let us all know haha. Take some time off and eventually the craving will come back. It may take a while, but especially if you are hanging around here, I'm sure you will fire it back up at some point. Glad that you will still be hanging around though.

**Keano16** · 03-17-2015, 08:33 AM

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FIFA 15 | PS3 | Season 1 | 2014-15

Los Blanquillos

New Manager for Real Zaragoza

Spanish Liga Adelante side Real Zaragoza have announced the signing of Irishman Paddy Keane to a 3 year contract to manage the side. The former underage international had his playing days cut short due to a serious knee injury at the age of 23. He didn't want to leave the sport all together so he signed up for his coaching badges. He has no managerial experience but has been involved in the Swansea City youth setup and underage sides. His vision for the club is to take it to the top of Spanish and European football while keeping the club based on it's own youth and local kids. It remains to be seen whether or not this has been a masterstroke by the Zaragoza board or if they have been left with egg on their faces.

Mr. Keane wasn't available to comment, as he was on holiday, but he did release a plan to take the club forward.

Plan

Spoiler

He has also set a transfer policy of Spanish players or players from Spanish speaking countries. 3 players from non Spanish speaking countries will be allowed in the squad. Any current foreign players are allowed to stay for now and, depending on how well they develop/perform, will be sold later on. This also applies to the Youth Academy. Spain will be mainly focused on in the first season or two and then we plan to branch out to other Spanish speaking nations along with Portugal.

Honours

Spoiler

Famous Players

Spoiler

Objectives
League: Achieve High Finish
Cup: Reach Round of 32

Transfers

In

Miquel - CB, 66 Ovr, 21 years old, Spain
Season Loan from Arsenal

Munir - ST, 66 Ovr, 18 years old, Spain
Season Loan from Barcelona

Héctor Bellerín - RB, 61 Ovr, 19 years old, Spain
Season Loan with €600k Option to Buy from Arsenal

Out
Carlos Nieto - LB, 56 Ovr, 18 years Old, Spain
Season Loan to CD Leganés.

The Team

Spoiler

Jul 31st
Friendly
Real Zaragoza 1-0 Al-Ittihad
Porcar 78'

MotM: Lucas Porcar

We struggled to click until the goal constantly getting into good positions but not being able to make that final pass. The goal itself was a show of good persistent play by Porcar. Munir had his attempted pass through to Porcar cut out but the MOTM took advantage of a poor touch to steal it and then go through on goal to finish under the keeper.

Aug 3rd
Friendly
Kuban Krasnodar 2-1 Real Zaragoza
Baldé 19'
Popov 85'
Diego Suárez 88' (Dorca)

MotM: Diego Suárez

Some bad decision making led to Kuban's first goal. The ball should have been cleared but instead we tried to pass it out. It bounced around the box before Baldé put it away. Guti missed a couple of good chances soon before this goal. Alcolea kept us in the game with a good save and then Basha along with Suárez hit the crossbar and post respectively. Popov was allowed to dribble through our defence much to easily and score Kuban's second. Suárez eventually got on the score sheet 3 minutes later. He really impressed with 5 out of 5 shots on target.

Aug 6th
Friendly
Real Zaragoza 2-3 Suwon Bluewings
David Muñoz 3' (Ruiz de Galarreta)
Bae Ki Jong 36'
Ruiz de Galarreta 44' (David Muñoz)
Oh Jang Eun 58'
Chong Te Se 60'

MotM: David Muñoz

Started with a 4-2-3-1 which got us a 2-1 lead at halftime. I switched to a 4-3-3 Attack to see how it would do. It didn't go very well so I switched back to the 4-2-3-1. 2 of their goals were lucky. The first Óscar Whalley (Keeper) was too slow out to a ball and that allowed Bae Ki Jong to score. Their second was even luckier. Rico slid in and blocked a shot but the rebound went up in the air to the other side of the box where Oh Jang Eun volleyed it home. Muñoz and Ruiz de Galarreta combined well for the 2 goals. Unfortunately we were unable to keep out Chong Te Se for the third goal.

Aug 23rd
Liga Adelante
Match 1
CD Lugo 1-3 Real Zaragoza
David López 7'
Javi Álamo 25' (Borja)
Borja 56' (Pedro)
Porcar 74' (Borja)

MotM: Borja Bastón

On loan striker Borja Bastón had a great first league game today. Scoring once and setting up two more in a Man of the Match display. Óscar Whalley made a mistake for the first goal throwing the ball to the opposition. The ball was worked into López and he first timed it into the back of the net. Ruiz de Galarreta played it into Borja, who had his back to goal. His first touch took it across his body and then he gave a reverse pass into captain Javi Álamo's path who touched it into his stride and curled under José Juan. Pedro won the ball off David de Coz on the left and made his way into the box where he pulled it back for Borja to tap in for the lead. Óscar Whalley kept us in it with a brilliant close range save from Valle before Porcar made absolutely sure of the victory scoring across José Juan in the 74th minute.

Aug 30th
Liga Adelante
Match 2
Real Zaragoza 1-1 CD Mirandés
Urko Vera 34'
Porcar 43' (Borja)

MotM: Lucas Porcar

This game ended 1-1 with both goals coming in the first 45 minutes of play. Borja forced an early save with a header but it was Mirandés that took the lead. Mario failed to win the header with Igor Martínez and as Fernández tried to block the shot Martínez stopped and rolled it across to Vera who finished it well with a first time shot past Óscar Whalley. Borja forced another save before he set up Porcar for the equalizer. Porcar ran across behind the center half, who Borja had dragged out, and into the space. He stopped and took it inside the Mirandés captain, César Caneda, before curling it in from close range with his left foot. The keeper saved another Porcar attempt and a Borja header to end the game.

Liga Adelante Table
1. Deportivo Alavés - 6 Points
2. CA Osasuna - 6 Points
3. Real Valladolid - 6 Points
4. Sporting Gijón - 4 Points
5. CD Tenerife - 4 Points
6. Girona CF - 4 Points
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7. Real Zaragoza - 4 Points
8. UD Las Palmas - 4 Points
9. RC Recreativo - 3 Points
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20. CD Leganés - 0 Points
21. CD Lugo - 0 Points
22. Racing Santander - 0 Points

Thoughts
2 losses in Preseason wasn't great but the team was still gelling and it was a different team for all of those 3 games for the majority. The first league game against Lugo was a good game and Borja was great. He did well again getting another assist in the second game. That meant he has been involved in all 4 of our goals this season. The 3 loan signings were for some depth at the back. Miquel as my 2 better CBs are old and a bit slow. Bellerín was brought in for depth at RB since Diogo is over 30 as well. The rest of the team I am fairly happy with. They are all fairly young and we have enough depth I believe. Munir was just brought in for some pace up front as we lacked that. Though because of his stamina I don't see him taking over the starting slot. I still have around €1.6 million so that will be going into the Academy with some left over for contracts, January and making Bellerín's deal permanent if he impresses. I hope you guys like my idea of only 3 players from non Spanish countries in the squad to base the team on Spanish players. This is also going to happen with the Academy.

Next Month's Games
3/9 - RCD Mallorca (a)
6/9 - Real Betis (h)
14/9 - CA Osasuna (a)
20/9 - UD Las Palmas (h)
24/9 - SD Ponferradina (a)
27/9 - CD Numancia (a)

A couple of tough fixtures coming up @Chico's place and hosting Sportsfreak's Betis. A couple of mid table sides then with Mallorca and Numancia along with a team down near the bottom, Ponferradina. UD Las Palmas are just one place below us so that will be a tough fixture as well. I want at least 14/18 points but preferably 15 or 16 from the 18 available.

Hope you enjoyed the first post! Thanks for reading!

**texasbum06** · 03-17-2015, 09:14 AM

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Deportivo La Coruña
FIFA 15 - Season 1

Blanquiazules’

Summer Transfer Window

Transfers Out

ST, Toche - €600,000 to Levante UD
CDM, Cezary Wilk - €1,100,000 to RCD Espanyol
CAM, Marcos Remeseiro - €575,000 to Amkar Perm
RM, Miguel Cardoso - €90,000 to Yeovil Town
CM, Iago Lopez - €80,000 to FC Ufa
RB, Laure - Loan to RCD Espanyol
ST, Dani Iglesias - Loan to CD Numancia
CAM, Jesus Cañi - Loan to Crewe Alexandria
GK, David Gomez - Loan to Barnsley FC
CDM, Samuel Piette - Loan to Shrewsbury Town

Transfers In

CAM - 72 OVR, Juan Carlos Valerón, 39 yrs old - Free Transfer from UD Las Palmas

A true Deportivo Legend is returning to the club. Having left in 2013 after 13 magical seasons with Deportivo as one of the most important players in the greatest stretch of club history, Juan Carlos Valerón is returning to the club. At 39 years old, his best days are far behind him, yet the supporters couldn't be more excited to have a piece of club history back. This move will surely enamor new manager Tex Bumoseis to the fan base, but the results will still have to show on the pitch or the novelty will wear off quickly.

CB - 71 OVR, Juanfran, 37 yrs old - Free Transfer from Levante UD

Juanfran is another signing that Bumoseis was able to bring in for free. He started his career with Levante, and worked his way through a number of clubs, including Galician rival Celta Vigo, before making is way back to Levante in 2010. With the defender now 37 years old, the club and player found it to be the right time to part ways, but Bumoseis is betting that the center back still has a year left in the tank to help control that back line and provide a veteran presence to help organize the defense.

CF - 63 OVR, Jose Pozo, 18 yrs old - €1,900,000 from Manchester City

Jose Pozo joined Real Madrid's academy at just 11 years old and spent 5 years with the Spanish giants before moving to Manchester City in 2012. After earning a nomination for Academy Player of the Year, he was sidelined with an ankle injury before making a recovery and began putting in solid performances for the youth side. Feeling ready to start seeing regular first team football, and knowing he was a long way away from that at City, Pozo agreed to join Deportivo where he will be given consistent chances on the pitch and return to his home country.

Profit/Loss
+ €545,000

August 2014

Granada CF 2 - RC Deportivo 2
GRA - Bangoura 8', El Arabi 21'
DEP - Riera 36', Perez 87' (PEN)
MOTM: Perez

Bangoura received the ball at the top left side of the box and turned to dribble towards the middle before firing a strong right footed shot into the top left corner. Nyom found El Arabi unmarked at the top of the box and he was able to use his left foot to place the ball in the bottom left corner and double the lead. Juan Dominguez found Riera on the right side of the goal for a quick turn and shoot just inside the near post to cut the lead in half. After the keeper misplayed a cross and barreled through the attacker to concede a penalty, Perez stepped up to convert it into the left side of the goal for the late equalizer.

RC Deportivo 6 - Rayo Vallecano 2
DEP - Pozo 14', Cuenca 59', 76', 90', Perez 67'
RAY - Baptistao 32', Bueno 45'
MOTM: Pozo

Pozo opened the scoring after Postiga found him up the middle and he finished across his body to the right post. Baptistao answered back with a diving header off of a cross from Bueno on the left wing. Bueno then added a goal of his own with a header off of a corner to put Rayo Vallecano ahead. Juanfran attacked down the right wing and layed the ball off for Cuenca on the right side of the goal to finish to the far post. Pozo got ahead on the counter and faked a shot inside the box before playing it to Perez on the left side for the easy finish. Pozo sent a low cross in that found Cuenca but his initial shot was blocked by the defender, but his effort on the rebound found the back of the net. Pozo then led the counter once again and played it to Juan Dominguez just as the keeper rushed out for the easy tap in. Luisinho hit an audacious shot from outside the box on the left side of the field that hit off the post and deflected right to Cuenca's head who was able to direct it back into the net for his hat-trick.

League Table

Abegondo Academy
Ivan Fauria (Spain) - 17 years old, 41-51 OVR 73-93 POT, CM/LB/CB/RB, Unknown

Deportivo La Coruña Player of the Month

Isaac Cuenca

Isaac Cuenca was outstanding with his performance against Rayo Vallecano. In this short month, that single game was enough to separate him from the rest of the group. His 3 goal performance saw him score in a variety of ways as he led Deportivo to 3 points in an offensively dominant performance.

Manager Comments

Academy Update - We have assigned a scout to search across Spain for talent to add to our new youth movement. This is the first step in establishing a home-grown, self-sustaining team. We were also able to add our first academy player under this new policy, Ivan Fauria. Ivan's talents are mostly in the defensive half of the pitch, but has shown some ability to play as a central midfielder in the youth set up. Still, his future is most likely on the back line. He has plenty of room to grow, and should be a player to keep an eye on for Deportivo moving forward.

Transfer Business - We did well to earn a profit in this window earning a total of €2,445,000 through the sale of players, and spending €1,900,000 on players brought in for a profit of €545,000. Club legend Juan Carlos Valerón is rejoining on a free transfer to the delight of our fans, and we have also added central defender Juanfran from Levante on a free transfer. The only money spent was on 18 year old forward Jose Pozo from Manchester City. He has a lot of promise and will get a chance at the first team football he has been craving and unable to get at City.

Season Start - Only 2 games in, the returns have been positive so far. I am happy with 4 points in the 2 matches, and our offensive explosion against Rayo Vallecano was a very positive sign. Still a lot of work to be done, and we need to find some consistency on the back line in order to help out Fabricio in goal. I think there is still plenty of room to grow, and by the end of the season we have a chance to playing at a very high level.

**jamiec47** · 03-17-2015, 12:07 PM

Re: How's Your FIFA Career Mode Going?

Originally posted by indiblue

Apparently my phone is a bit of a d*ck because I'd typed up a lengthy post and then the browser just shut down. Odd.

Today, I bring you glad tidings. I also bring you the first retirement from this thread. Me.

Recent developments in life will be leaving me with almost no time to get on this forum, let alone spend a couple of hours a day on video games. My baby girl was born last night, a week earlier than planned but healthy, which means that my time is now going to be taken up by the needs of a tiny individual who has no idea that she's going to be hated for the team she ends up supporting.

On top of that, I'm looking at the logistics of moving to Europe. The wife and I have decided that we don't want to raise a kid in the current US social and political environment, but the UK isn't much better. I'm looking into what can be done for a move to a more liberal European country such as Norway or the Netherlands, but if that doesn't work out, we will be returning to Hampshire when my current job ends.

I just wanted to say thanks to everyone for making my time on the board so memorable. Chico, Moose, Rabbit, Tex, Simppu/Orlov, Jamie, Cruzerr, and everyone else. You guys have been so fantastic to share ideas and updates with. I hope many of you guys are still around the next time I show my face! Good luck to everyone with everything life hands them. I hope you all find the same happiness I've been feeling since last night!

Congratulations man! What's her name? Will you be sticking around to read? Even so, I speak for everyone when I say your updates were brilliant and it won't be the same without you. I arrived during the Sunderland career and that was amazing and was one of the main sources of inspiration for me to start posting. I have tried to take so much from your updates and apply them to my own because in my opinion, no offence to anyone, you are the best writer that has ever posted here. Pleasure speaking to you, what is your PSN? Maybe we can stay in contact?

**Simppu12** · 03-17-2015, 12:50 PM

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Ha Ho He

February 2015

Bild, 5th of February 2015

Hertha BSC announced two hours ago that they have sacked Jos Luhukay, the manager who brought them to the Bundesliga two years ago. The announcement came as a huge surprise because the Dutch manager had lead his team to ninth place in this season's league table. According to Hertha's board the departure was "a mutual agreement".

It took under an hour for Hertha BSC to announce Luhukay's replacement. The fan-favourite Pal Dardai, who was the board's option number one, didn't become the manager just by himself. The job was given to the 38 years old German man Simon Müller who spent the last three years as Luhukay's assistant and ten years before that as the coach of Hertha's U-21's, as well. The board will hope that the two men will have a good relationship with the players and that they can fight for the Europa League places.

The Squad

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Goalkeepers

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Mainz 05 0 - 1 Hertha BSC
Kalou 82'

In Müller's and Dardai's first game in charge Hertha BSC had an average performance against an average Mainz side. Both teams defended well but at the end Änis Ben-Hatira's cross found Salomon Kalou's head in the box and the ball found it's way into the net.

Hertha BSC 0 - 0 SC Freiburg

Just a dull game. Nothing to add.

Hertha BSC 2 - 0 Bayer Leverkusen
Kalou 58', 89'

Hertha's first game against a top five team under the new managers ended in a convinsing victory. Every player knew what to do and the home fans left the Olympiastadion full of joy. Hertha's defence had a good game and the keeper Thomas Kraft saved everything, including a penalty in the 67th minute. Salomon Kalou was also on fire, getting a brace and deciding the game in Hertha's favour.

VfL Wolfsburg 0 - 2 Hertha BSC
Stocker 5', Kalou 43'

Second top team in two games didn't seem to slow down the Hertha train. The away team got off to a great start when Valentin Stocker finished a powerful shot into the top right corner of the net only five minutes into the game. Forty minutes later the in-form striker Salomon Kalou scored the second goal of the game from a counter attack.

Hertha BSC 3 - 0 FC Augsburg
Ronny 31', Haraguchi 72', Kalou 90'

With this win Hertha BSC went through a whole month without losing a single game and they only lost two points under the command of the two new managers. Augsburg didn't play well enough and Hertha controlled the game. The first goal was scored by Ronny after a good counter attack. Forty minutes later Genki Haraguchi got his first goal of the season with a tap in and Salomon Kalou netted his 11th of the season in stoppage time.

Player of the Month

Salomon Kalou

The Ivorian striker was in top form under the new managers and he managed to score five goals in five appearances. He also got an assist and created many dangerous attacks for his team.

Starting XI

Bundesliga Table

1. Borussia Dortmund, 58 pts
2. Bayern München, 52 pts
3. Borussia Mönchengladbach, 52 pts
4. Bayer Leverkusen, 45 pts
5. VfL Wolfsburg, 44 pts
6. Hertha BSC, 39 pts
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16. 1899 Hoffenheim, 21 pts
17. Werder Bremen, 20 pts
18. SC Paderborn, 12 pts

Man, I have missed Germany. This was the first post of the Hertha BSC career that I'll try to post next to my Oxford one. We'll see where that goes. Also, Hertha lost in the DFB Pokal round of 16 to HSV (I think) during the simulation to February. I must admit, I'm a bit disappointed that they were in 9th place.

Thank you for reading this post! I hope you have enjoyed it! Any feedback or suggestions will be appreciated!

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