***The Official Football Manager Thread***

[Kobalt]

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Promoted!



Almost got fired in the beginning of the year since I started with 10 points in 8 matches, then went on a 19 games unbeaten streak.

Lost to Chelsea in the 4th round of the FA cup. Drew 1-1 at home and lost 1-0 at Stamford Bridge.

Lost to Cardiff in the 2nd round of Carling Cup.

Hoping to stay in the Championship for couple of years and then get promoted to PL. I have some nice young players, the board probably won't give me much for transfers so I have to rely on loans for the next couple of years.

46 games + 3 competitions, this season was really long.

[Suntan Superman]

The ignominy of relegation is mine. While I understand the sheer impossibility of the task I undertook, i'm still largely disappointed. My second ever sacking, and my first ever relegation.

Also - no, I quit the accidental promotion one. I left Morecambe for Leeds, then realized I hated Leeds, so I started unemployed and then ended up at Zamora CF for all of one day, the club couldn't afford anything, not even the mutual termination of the staff, so I left. Ended up at Wacker Berghausen with 10 matches left in the season. To avoid relegation I need at least 6 wins, 1 loss, 3 draws. End up winning 3, losing 3 and drawing 4. Took a full year off, not intentionally, looking to redeem my stature in Germany though.

[jb12780]

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Having a brutal time with injuries. Wilshere, Jovetic, and Fellani all have significant injuries. Told the board I could challenge for the title, and I am in 6th.

[jasontoddwhitt]

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Oh Robbie Keane...you kill me. Can't freaking score. 23 appearances....7 goals.

Only 17 shots on target out of 53.

He hits opposing backs more than the net.

Still on top of MLS, but I don't see how. We have more draws than wins at the moment.

EDIT: Keane away on international duty, slot Mike Magee into the center striker role, he scores two goals in a 4-0 romp at Columbus. First win on the road in five matches (five straight draws lol). My attack looked so much better without Robbie Keane.

[jb12780]

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Just got the sack from Arsenal. I asked for more time due the injuries but I guess it wasn't enough.

[gopher_guy]

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It's like my guys just piss down their legs any time we play a Champions League knockout game. Bringing Tottenham to the CL two years in a row is something I'm happy about, but last year we got spanked in the first knockout round, and this season I just got beat by Juventus (away game) 0-3 in the first leg. Going to be tough to advance now.

Doing very well in league play. I am dominating this easy part of my schedule, which is nice; we've beaten Norwich, Nottingham Forest, and Ipswich Town by a combined 10-1 score. 2 points back of Arsenal in the top spot, Man U is only a point behind in 3rd, however.

[Suntan Superman]

And so redemption begins. After two years of rejections, and many bitter feelings towards every team that rejected me, I've never been so inclined to succeed. I signed a three year, 3k/week deal with recently relegated Dynamo Dresden. I'm hoping they realize the whole club needs restructuring and we're in massive amounts of debt, bordering administration. I plan on reshaping this club from top to bottom. I imagine I'd get the expectation of Promotion since they were just relegated, but I'm hoping that wont be the case. First order of business, staff clearcut. Then cutting all the dead weight from the previous regime. Finding good players in youth systems and snatching them up, finding good loan deals to shore up a few weak spots, and sit tight on a small budget to try and recoup. I feel like next year is a good realistic 2. Bundesliga goal, and in five years I plan on breaking in to the top flight. Leaving in my path a wake of clubs that rejected my applications, or laughed off my interest.

[ImTellinTim]

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Beat Cameroon soundly 3-0.

In the second knockout round, we drew Argentina. Messi immediately scored in the 4th minute on a ridiculous FK because Messi. Then 80-year-old Carlos Tevez made it 0-2 in the 7th. Thought that was the start of a real blowout. But we somehow made it to the half down 0-2. Fired up the troops, and an early Altidore goal made it 1-2 with plenty of time left. Joe Corona then took advantage of a mistake and equalized in the 58th. Just as I was settling in for extra time, Argentina hit a long shot that deflected off a defender, past a helpless Brad Guzan, off the post and in. In the 90th minute. I managed one decent chance after that, but Altidore put it wide, and we were out.

[jasontoddwhitt]

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Beat Cameroon soundly 3-0.

In the second knockout round, we drew Argentina. Messi immediately scored in the 4th minute on a ridiculous FK because Messi. Then 80-year-old Carlos Tevez made it 0-2 in the 7th. Thought that was the start of a real blowout. But we somehow made it to the half down 0-2. Fired up the troops, and an early Altidore goal made it 1-2 with plenty of time left. Joe Corona then took advantage of a mistake and equalized in the 58th. Just as I was settling in for extra time, Argentina hit a long shot that deflected off a defender, past a helpless Brad Guzan, off the post and in. In the 90th minute. I managed one decent chance after that, but Altidore put it wide, and we were out.

Heartbreaking way to go out....

Slam Robbie Keane on OS...he scores 5 goals in 3 matches.

Four points clear of San Jose with six matches to go. Remaining MLS schedule...

Colorado (8th West)
Toronto FC (6th East)
@ Colorado
Real Salt Lake (3rd West)
@ San Jose (2nd West)
Seattle (6th West)

[rsnomar05]

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Beat Cameroon soundly 3-0.

In the second knockout round, we drew Argentina. Messi immediately scored in the 4th minute on a ridiculous FK because Messi. Then 80-year-old Carlos Tevez made it 0-2 in the 7th. Thought that was the start of a real blowout. But we somehow made it to the half down 0-2. Fired up the troops, and an early Altidore goal made it 1-2 with plenty of time left. Joe Corona then took advantage of a mistake and equalized in the 58th. Just as I was settling in for extra time, Argentina hit a long shot that deflected off a defender, past a helpless Brad Guzan, off the post and in. In the 90th minute. I managed one decent chance after that, but Altidore put it wide, and we were out.

I felt unbelievably frustrated for you just reading that. I can't imagine how you felt.

[rsnomar05]

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I decided to start an Arsenal save, since at my prior A. Madrid save Barca and RM got weak by making a ton of stupid transfers, allowing me to run away with the league every year by around 20 points. They were still the 2nd and 3rd best teams, so that meant managing in that league was not challenging at all.

I bought Gino Peruzzi to develop and become a Sagna replacement. I got him for 9 mil US, then splurged (this is Arsenal after all) to spend 18 mil on Mandanda. After selling Fabianski to free up some cash, I splurged even more to sign Wellington Nem for 27 mil.

With my squad complete and feeling confident to start the season, I promptly lost to Spurs 2-1 in the opener.

[Suntan Superman]

I decided to start an Arsenal save, since at my prior A. Madrid save Barca and RM got weak by making a ton of stupid transfers, allowing me to run away with the league every year by around 20 points. They were still the 2nd and 3rd best teams, so that meant managing in that league was not challenging at all.

I bought Gino Peruzzi to develop and become a Sagna replacement. I got him for 9 mil US, then splurged (this is Arsenal after all) to spend 18 mil on Mandanda. After selling Fabianski to free up some cash, I splurged even more to sign Wellington Nem for 27 mil.

With my squad complete and feeling confident to start the season, I promptly lost to Spurs 2-1 in the opener.

Sack him!


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[Cod]

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FYI, you can purchase FM 2014 on Steam for $49.99 and get early beta access.

http://steamcommunity.com/app/231670

[Anners]

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FYI, you can purchase FM 2014 on Steam for $49.99 and get early beta access.

http://steamcommunity.com/app/231670

I'm surprised you didn't mention anything about the details!

Play it whenever, wherever, however

Play on Linux for the first time, plus the inclusion of ‘cloud-save’ technology which means that managers can now pursue a single career from any computer, anywhere in the world. FM14 also includes integration with Steam Workshop making it easy for managers to create and share customised FM content such as photo/logo packs, new and custom competitions and tailor-made challenges using the new Challenge Editor.

More realistic transfers and contracts

FM 2014 features a revamped transfer module where opposing clubs and managers adopt a more realistic approach when making or responding to transfer offers. In addition, a number of new ‘real world’ transfer clauses have been added, such as the facility to loan a player back to the club he’s just been bought from and the option to offer a combination of cash and loan players, as well as new contract clauses such as a sub bench appearance fee. On top of this, the old ‘turn-based’ system of transfer negotiations can now be done two ways, the tried and tested system and a new ‘live’ system, similar to that used in FM’s contract negotiations.

Enhanced user interface

Major changes have been made to FM 2014’s user interface. Key areas have been redesigned – including the training overview page, the transfer centre and the news homepage – while widespread changes have been made across the game’s user interface. The language employed throughout the game has also enjoyed a major overhaul and now corresponds more closely to the language of real world football.

Improved interaction with players, staff and media

There is now better interaction between players, managers, their rivals and the media; for example, members of the coaching staff now offer feedback on how reserve and youth team players are performing. Managers can also ask key players to have a word with unhappy squad members, while the introduction of an end-of-season meeting allows the manager to let the squad know how they have performed and set targets for the coming season.

Football Manager Classic evolved

Managers can now choose more than three playable nations in Classic mode for a more immersive experience. In addition, FM’s ‘fast play’ mode now includes Transfer Deadline Day, a Match Plan wizard and new unlockables.

News system

The news system has been overhauled so managers can now deal with many club matters directly from their inbox. In addition, news is now colour-coded, based on category, and contains more detail – for example, scout reports now appear as a single news item with a top-line report on all players scouted and the facility to shortlist or make an offer for each of these players.

More sophisticated board interaction

Contract negotiations are more realistic in FM 2014, as managers and boards can now make demands and lay down their respective visions for the club in both initial job interviews and contract renewal discussions. Managers can also attempt to renegotiate transfer and wage budgets as a reward for staying loyal if they’ve been offered a job by another club, with the outcome helping aid their decision on whether to move or not.

Tactical overhaul

There has been a complete redesign of how tactics are created, selected and implemented with player roles and team strategies becoming even more prominent, definable roles for players for multiple positions, new player roles and instructions and improvements to rival managers’ AI so that they’ll adapt their tactics more readily over time.

Improved Match Engine

The 3D match engine has seen extensive improvements, including enhanced AI, improved lighting and player animation, individual player character and kit models, more realistic player reaction to on-field incidents and a range of optimisations which combine to make this the best looking and fastest FM Match Engine yet.

[ubernoob]

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Wowwwww.... Steam Workshop support, eh?