How's Your FIFA Career Mode Going?

[Matty Aqua]

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Yep, things are going very nicely in the league and top 3 should be atleast where we finish, but I'm aiming for the title. Agreed, Liverpool will be a tough test so we'll see if we can pull out a shock result against them. The academy isn't great due to only having 1* scouts but the couple players that are in there at the minute could be capable depth players.

Haha it was an unintentional quote but now that I think about it, it is an appropriate one! It was probably subconscious.

Are you still continuing your Cardiff career mate???

...Slowly getting through everyones career progression!!

[Keano16]

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Are you still continuing your Cardiff career mate?

It's still there in my save files and I may play it occasionally but Accrington is my main one for now.

[southernmetalhead]

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Málaga CF
Los Boquerones



van Nistelrooy Named Málaga Manager

Looking to get back to the UEFA Champions League for the second time in their club's history, Málaga CF announced that international legend Ruud van Nistelrooy with take the helm as manager of Los Boquerones for the 2015-16 season. van Nistelrooy finished his career at Málaga in 2012 and had been working as an assistant manager for the Dutch National Football Team. Málaga finished 9th in La Liga a season ago, and van Nistelrooy will try to recapture the magic of the Manuel Pellegrini era which saw the club finish 4th domestically in 2011-12 and also reach the Champions League Quarter-finals the following year.

The Squad

Goalkeepers
GK Guillermo Ochoa, 80 Ovr, 29 years old, Mexico

GK Carlos Kameni, 75 Ovr, 31 years old, Cameroon

GK Agustín Cousillas, 63 Ovr, 25 years old, Argentina

GK Samu Casado, 53 Ovr, 18 years old, Spain

Defenders
CB Weligton, 78 Ovr, 35 years old, Brazil

LB Arthur Boka, 76 Ovr, 32 years old, Ivory Coast

RB Roberto Rosales, 75 Ovr, 26 years old, Venezuela

RB Miguel Torres, 75 Ovr, 29 years old, Spain

CB Marcos Angeleri, 75 Ovr, 32 years old, Argentina

CB Flávio Ferreira, 74 Ovr, 23 years old, Portugal

LB Juan Carlos*, 73 Ovr, 25 years old, Spain
(*on loan from SC Braga)

CB Raúl Albentosa*, 69 Ovr, 26 years old, Spain
(*on loan from Derby County)

CB Egor Filipenko, 67 Ovr, 27 years old, Belarus

LB Chidiebere Nwakali*, 59 Ovr, 18 years old, Nigeria
(*on loan from Manchester City)

RB Iván Rodríguez, 58 Ovr, 19 years old, Spain

Midfielders
CDM Ignacio Camacho, 81 Ovr, 25 years old, Spain

CM Pablo Pérez*, 77 Ovr, 29 years old, Argentina
(*on loan at Boca Juniors)

CDM Sergi Darder, 76 Ovr, 21 years old, Spain

CDM Fernando Tissone, 74 Ovr, 28 years old, Argentina

CDM Recio, 74 Ovr, 24 years old, Spain

RM Ricardo Horta, 73 Ovr, 20 years old, Portugal

CAM Duda, 73 Ovr, 35 years old, Portugal

CAM Juanpi, 71 Ovr, 21 years old, Venezuela

LM Adnane Tighadouini, 71 Ovr, 22 years old, Morocco

CDM Paul Quaye, 58 Ovr, 19 years old, Ghana

CM Deco, 55 Ovr, 19 years old, Spain

CAM Pablo Fornals, 55 Ovr, 19 years old, Spain

Attackers
ST Nordin Amrabat, 78 Ovr, 28 years old, Morocco

ST Charles, 76 Ovr, 31 years old, Brazil

ST Roque Santa Cruz*, 75 Ovr, 33 years old, Paraguay
(*on loan from Cruz Azul)

ST Duje Čop, 70 Ovr, 25 years old, Croatia

ST Ezequiel Rescaldani*, 70 Ovr, 23 years old, Argentina
(*on loan at Puebla)

LW Fábio Espinho, 68 Ovr, 29 years old, Portugal

ST David Muñoz Pueyo, 61 Ovr, 17 years old, Spain

ST Kuki Zalazar, 51 Ovr, 17 years old, Spain


Starting XI



Formation: 4-2-3-1

[moose141]

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Moose - Unfair criticism of Payet calling his season "disappointing" when you took him out of the role he shined in last season. I found that odd. You were quick to point out why Dybala missed out on the golden boot but somehow didn't make the same kind of acknowledgement for Payet. Foul game. I agree with your gameplan on Ceballos I think his sale could fatten up your budget for those world class players you want to get. I give Noble player of the season just for how he performed but also what he meant to you and the club all season, and goal of the season to Lacazette. Would it be crazy to suggest Rondon as a backup striker for you next season?

We have a Payet truther! Haha, very fair from you regarding that on my criticism of Payet, however, he has the technical ability and the fact that the majority of his career he started on the wing until the past few seasons, that he should still have been able to make an impact from out wide. In spite of that, when I played him on the wing he disappeared (when I was trying to get my best XI players on the pitch in spite of their preferred positions) so I did expect more of him but there is a grain of salt to go along with that as you have clearly pointed out!

Rondon would not be a bad idea, I'll have to give him a look scouting wise because surely he will be cheaper than some of the younger options that I have been scouting and inquiring about, so I will give him a look!

Simp - Thank you also for voting for goal of the season, etc! Much love for you following along and for the congratulations. I agree with your assessment and that with maybe a couple shrewd sales and shrewd buys we could be big challengers next season!

[moose141]

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Episode #60: SEASON 2 AWARDS + SEASON 3 TEASER!

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[TheYanks]

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Yanks - Dude, congratulations on winning the Premier League! If we look only at the league, you did a great job to win the title, especially after that tough start! Shame about getting eliminated from the Europa League early on but that will make you more motivated for the big competition next season. Also, your squad is looking very good, especially the defence with my boy Brooks in there and with recent signing Eriksen making a huge impact! Do you have any plans for the summer transfer window?

Thanks! I was very excited to win the league after we disappointed in every other competition. The defense was great all year and Eriksen was great and I was really worried his late injury would cost us the title. Before the transfer window I would have saidy that I really don't have an plans, but having actually played through a portion of it there have been some unexpected problems that led to changes in the squad that I think will surprise everyone!

[sportsfreak96]

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Oh boy the nostalgia has hit me. I played a solid 2 months in my Fifa 15 Betis CM and I'm already enjoying myself. Prepare for a squad update in the next few days.


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[Simppu12]

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Basque Pride


Transfers Out

Mikel Balenziaga, 81 Ovr, Left Back, €22,000,000 to VfL Wolfsburg

Wolfsburg made a very big offer for our starting left back and we simply couldn't say no to it. Balenziaga was a consistent performer for the team but ne never really shone.

Ander Iturraspe, 82 Ovr, Defensive Midfielder, €30,000,000 to West Bromwich

Thirty million for a benchwarmer? How could have I said no? Iturraspe was never anything more than a depth player and our second-choice defensive midfielder so receiving thirty million for him was a dream come true. Another factor that affected the high price is that this deal was finalised on deadline day.


Transfers In



Mikel Merino

72 Ovr, Defensive Midfielder, 20 Years Old, Spain

€3,300,000

Athletic Club were fast to find a replacement for their departed defensive midfielder Ander Iturraspe and this replacement came in the form of the young Basque talent Mikel Merino. The 20-year-old midfielder made his senior debut for Osasuna in 2014 and became a starter immediately. Merino then joined Manchester United for six months in the summer of 2016 before returning to Spain and Basque Country, this time in an Athletic Club kit. The young man has made a dozen appearances for the Spanish U19 side and he is one of the top Basque talents. Furthermore, Athletic are known for their quality youth players and they can certainly turn Merino into a world class player.




Cesar Azpilicueta

82 Ovr, Left Back, 27 Years Old, Spain

€27,000,000

Another replacement, who Athletic Club were fast to sign, is the Spanish left back Cesar Azpilicueta, or Dave, as he is known between the supporters of his old club Chelsea. Bilbao had to pay a hefty fee of €27M for one of the better fullbacks of the Premier League but the Osasuna youth product should be worth every penny. Azpilicueta played an important role in the defence of the title-winning Chelsea side in 2015 and he offers a lot quality going both forwards and backwards. Additionally, Azpilicueta can play perfectly fine on both sides of the defence.


January 2017



Granada CF 1 - 1 Athletic Club
Mendez 23'
Villalibre 40'



Athletic Club 3 - 2 Real Valladolid
Williams 36', Aduriz 69', 81'
del Moral 20', 86'



Athletic Club 3 - 1 Granada CF
Villalibre 44' pen, Pardo 62', Aduriz 84'
Krhin 28'



Villarreal CF 1 - 1 Athletic Club
Bakambu 68'
Aketxe 63'


League Table

1. Athletic Club, 52 pts
2. Real Madrid, 42 pts
3. FC Barcelona, 42 pts
4. Valencia CF, 41 pts
5. Sevilla FC, 41 pts
6. Atletico Madrid, 38 pts
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18. Real Zaragoza, 14 pts
19. Real Valladolid, 10 pts
20. UD Almeria, 8 pts


The Squad

Spoiler

Goalkeepers

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Gorka Iraizoz, 35 years old, 81 ovr (VC)

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Kepa Arrizabalaga, 21 years old, 78 ovr
Xabier Irureta, 30 years old, 75 ovr
Unai Simon, 19 years old, 60 ovr (loaned out)

Right Backs

Oscar de Marcos, 27 years old, 82 ovr
Eneko Boveda, 27 years old, 77 ovr
Andoni Iraola, 34 years old, 71 ovr

Centre Backs

Aymeric Laporte, 22 years old, 84 ovr
Iñigo Martinez, 25 years old, 82 ovr
Mikel San Jose, 27 years old, 80 ovr
Carlos Gurpegi, 35 years old, 76 ovr (C)
Xabier Etxeita, 28 years old, 77 ovr

Left Backs

Cesar Azpilicueta, 27 years old, 82 ovr Jon Aurtenetxe, 24 years old, 74 ovr
Iñigo Lekue, 23 years old, 72 ovr (loaned out to UD Almeria)

Central Midfielders

Raul Garcia, 29 years old, 83 ovr
Beñat, 29 years old, 82 ovr
Ruben Pardo, 23 years old, 82 ovr
Mikel Rico, 31 years old, 78 ovr
Ruiz de Galarreta, 22 years old, 76 ovr
Javier Eraso, 26 years old, 73 ovr
Mikel Merino, 20 years old, 72 ovr


Wingers

Iker Muniain, 23 years old, 81 ovr
Markel Susaeta, 28 years old, 79 ovr
Iñaki Williams, 22 years old, 79 ovr
Ager Aketxe, 22 years old, 79 ovr
Ibai Gomez, 26 years old, 77 ovr
Sabin Merino, 24 years old, 75 ovr

Strikers

Aritz Aduriz, 35 years old, 81 ovr
Asier Villalibre, 18 years old, 74 ovr
Borja Viguera, 29 years old, 71 ovr
Guillermo, 23 years old, 70 ovr

Starting XI




My Thoughts

Form - We had a tough time in January against bottom teams but fortunately we managed to come out on top in all of those games apart from the Granada draw. Villarreal on the other hand is always a tough opponent and a draw against them is a solid results. Furthermore, we have a ten-point lead over Real Madrid second so there is no need to worry about anything.

Transfers - I think that the sells of Iturraspe and Balenziaga are quite self-explanatory. We simply received very big offers for the two and had to take them.

As far as signings go, buying Merino was an interesting choice as his overall is pretty low at the moment. Two other options we could've gone for were Xabi Alonso and Asier Illarramendi, both of whom are older and better than Merino, but after some thinking I ended up choosing Merino because he is younger, has a good potential and isn't a widely known players at all. Also, it's always fun to see young talents turn into stars in your team.

Azpilicueta was signed only to replace Balenziaga and he should be a quality replacement. Nothing much to add about his signing or this month as that's everything that happened. Also, nothing has changed in the youth academy since the last update.



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

[vrabbit]

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Rabbit - Kayseri: your transfer windows are always interesting to read through because you are always willing to sell even the bigger names of the team. Peñaranda and Alonso are some amazing signings with a very bright future while Sto... Stolj... Stojiljkovic looks like a solid player who is already making an impact. Also, it's interesting that you're bringing quite a few Serbians, Greeks and Croatians into the team through transfers and academy considering those countries' history with Turkey but hey, I'm happy to see a bit of Balkan blood in there. Gianakos is looking amazing in the academy and I'm excited to see how he does for you in the future.

Solid results with a draw against Fenerbahce and a win against Besiktas although you did drop quite a few points. Fourth is still a very good position but that three-point gap over seventh is a bit concerning.

Especially early on at a club I'm pretty open to selling anyone for the right price. I'm unaware of the history between Turkey and its surrounding nations so I've just been trying to look for players that aren't too far out. I'm excited about Gianakos too, the final report on his potential has it at 92-94

[JHedges2]

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Liverpool FC | September 2015 Recap



Premier League
12 September | Old Trafford
Liverpool 1 - 2 Manchester United

Europa League
17 September | Anfield
Rubin Kazan 2 - 4 Liverpool

Capital One Cup
22 September | Vitality Stadium
Liverpool 2 - 1 Bournemouth

Premier League
26 September | Anfield
Aston Villa 0 - 1 Liverpool

Premier League
29 September | Anfield
Norwich 1 - 3 Liverpool

Summary

The Reds FINALLY get their first win of the season, fittingly for Klopp in the Europa League vs Russian side Rubin Kazan, as the offense finds itself and delights the Anfield crowd to the tune of 4 goals, including a brace from Daniel Sturridge. They would carry the momentum into a sloppy Vitality Stadium, and use extra time to defeat Bournemouth (who previously defeated them in a BPL fixture), 2 goals to 1.

4 days later they would secure their fist League win of the season, after starting out with 2 draws, and 3 losses, defeating Aston Villa at Anfiled, 1-0. They closed out the month Hosting Norwich on a foggy night, and smashing home 3 goals for their 4th straight win in all competitions.

OCTOBER OUTLOOK




SEASON AT A GLANCE

Liverpool Career Mode | This Is Anfield

[Keano16]

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Hedges Just pointing out that the first screen shot is of August! Good month despite the first game loss against United. Some big games next month but you should be able to move up the table.

Rabbit 90+ potential! Looking forward to seeing how he turns out. What position/nationality is he?

Simp Good month and an impressive lead at the top of the league! 30m for Iturraspe is impressive considering he's a bench player for you and Dave will be a more than capable replacement. Keep it up.

[vrabbit]

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Hedges Just pointing out that the first screen shot is of August! Good month despite the first game loss against United. Some big games next month but you should be able to move up the table.

Rabbit 90+ potential! Looking forward to seeing how he turns out. What position/nationality is he?

Simp Good month and an impressive lead at the top of the league! 30m for Iturraspe is impressive considering he's a bench player for you and Dave will be a more than capable replacement. Keep it up.

[Keano16]

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How are the rest of his stats?

[vrabbit]

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How are the rest of his stats?

I'll try to get a screenshot of those tonight

low stamina though

[Keano16]

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I'll try to get a screenshot of those tonight

low stamina though

No worries. At least stamina can be trained.