Challenges The 80's Milan Go Dutch Challenge

[danovic78]

Here is my third and final 80's based Challenge...

The 80's Milan Go Dutch Challenge

The early eighties had not been good for Milan, as they had been struggling to overcome a couple of seasons in Serie B, having been relegated due to a matchfixing scandal in 1980, and falling back again in ‘82-‘83. Enter an entrepreneur called Silvio Berlusconi, who purchased the club in 1986 and immediately invested heavily in it. In addition to hiring now legendary coach Arrigo Sacchi, he bought world class players with the intention of becoming the most successful club in the world.

One investment was Dutch player Marco van Basten. He would become known as one of the most brilliant and beloved players ever to wear the Rossoneri jersey. He was a lethal finisher with both feet, incredibly agile, and also good with his head. His individual accomplishments speak for themselves: He won European Player of the Year three times, in ’88, ’89, and ’92. 

That same season, Ruud Gullit, a fellow countryman who is known as much for his massive hair as his footballing skills, arrived at Milan. He was a strong, physical player who embodied “Total Football,” a concept where players can play at any position and do so interchangeably within a match. His power and strength gave Milan a top player that would strike fear into any opponent. 

One year later, in 1988, the third prong of the Dutch trident came along in the form of Frank Rijkaard, a childhood friend of Ruud Gullit. Coach Sacchi took the defender and transformed him into a defensive midfielder, and he dominated the pitch both verbally and physically with his aggressive playing style. Feared by opponents, but loved by coaches (except for the temper,) he redefined the defensive midfield position. And together with his compatriots he went on a winning spree that put AC Milan on the map as one of the greatest clubs in the world.

 

Challenge Rules

1. Load up Italy and any other countries and take charge of AC Milan.

2. You must sign 3 Dutch players that will remain at the club throughout the challenge, one must a be striker.

2. You have Six Seasons in which to replicate the trophies won with the three.

3. You must win 3 League Titles, 3 Suppacoppa's, 2 Champions League's and 2 European Super Cups.

4. Your Dutch striker must score at least 90 League Goals in the six seasons.

5. Own formations only

6. No unlockables, edited databases, or use of any of the editors

7. Evidence is required, I'd suggest posting a career thread for us to follow.

8. No cheating - Restarting to avoid injuries counts as cheating!!

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[BatiGoal]

This is a challenge I as a Dutchie need to do sooner or later. Amazing crop of worldclass player we've had over the years. 

[danovic78]

4 minutes ago, BatiGoal said:

This is a challenge I as a Dutchie need to do sooner or later. Amazing crop of worldclass player we've had over the years. 

Incredible talent, just one Euros victory seems unbelievable...

[AeroLAD]

3 hours ago, danovic78 said:

 

Maybe allow the use of sugar daddy? "Enter ... Berlusconi ..."

[danovic78]

9 minutes ago, AeroLAD said:

Maybe allow the use of sugar daddy? "Enter ... Berlusconi ..."

Ha, Ha...Sadly not. Not sure what their starting budget is?

[Ashez]

Always tempts me this one as I like playing as Milan. Players didn't interests me much last year though. 

[danovic78]

10 minutes ago, Ashez said:

Always tempts me this one as I like playing as Milan. Players didn't interests me much last year though. 

Not sure what the current crop of Dutch talent is like in the game? Always good to use some hidden gems. 

Jeffrey Gouweleeuw was a great find last year.

[Ashez]

Just now, danovic78 said:

Not sure what the current crop of Dutch talent is like in the game? Always good to use some hidden gems. 

Jeffrey Gouweleeuw was a great find last year.

I just remember looking a few times last year and none really caught my attention haha. 

[danovic78]

2 minutes ago, Ashez said:

I just remember looking a few times last year and none really caught my attention haha. 

I couldn't get this challenge going at all, found Serie A a real struggle? I know what you mean, it was hard not to use the obvious ones but hopefully someone will be able to pluck three new players to take up the challenge..

[billy2shots]

Very tempted to dip my toe in on this one. Milan were a team I intended on using anyway. 

Like you guys I'm a little puzzled for Dutch player choice. 

[danovic78]

27 minutes ago, billy2shots said:

Very tempted to dip my toe in on this one. Milan were a team I intended on using anyway. 

Like you guys I'm a little puzzled for Dutch player choice. 

Come on Billy, I'm sure you can find some Dutch masters for this challenge...

[billy2shots]

5 minutes ago, danovic78 said:

Come on Billy, I'm sure you can find some Dutch masters for this challenge...

 

You have twisted my arm. I'm going to set this up later alongside the 'clean sheet challenge' i just posted.

Now to look through Ajax, PSV and Feyenoord's squads. I can't promise unique players!

[billy2shots]

Well that went well.......

Lovely bug which sees Milan start with 0 physio's despite have excellent facilities. It mention advertising for staff and only Bronze physio's applied. Hired two preventative ones and one rehab. 

8 players injured during the friendlies. 

Sorry I can't play this game at the moment until a few things are fixed (hopefully soon). 

I intend to come back to this at a later date. 

[Scott]

I can think of a few Dutch players to pick from so I might give this a go

[Ashez]

2 minutes ago, Scott said:

I can think of a few Dutch players to pick from so I might give this a go

You've always had an eye for Dutch talent, I'd certainly follow your career :D. 

23 minutes ago, billy2shots said:

Well that went well.......

Lovely bug which sees Milan start with 0 physio's despite have excellent facilities. It mention advertising for staff and only Bronze physio's applied. Hired two preventative ones and one rehab. 

8 players injured during the friendlies. 

Sorry I can't play this game at the moment until a few things are fixed (hopefully soon). 

I intend to come back to this at a later date. 

That sucks :(. I'm not playing seriously until the patch at least I think. Currently just messing around with the game. 

[PriZe]

Sexy challenge  oh guys just have a look at the ajax squad... loads of great talent for this one!

[danovic78]

13 hours ago, billy2shots said:

Well that went well.......

Lovely bug which sees Milan start with 0 physio's despite have excellent facilities. It mention advertising for staff and only Bronze physio's applied. Hired two preventative ones and one rehab. 

8 players injured during the friendlies. 

Sorry I can't play this game at the moment until a few things are fixed (hopefully soon). 

I intend to come back to this at a later date. 

I feel your pain, Billy. My initial triple treat was ruined by a ridiculous amount of injuries plus the stupid penalty issue too. It seems like they needed to justify the physio's inclusion by making them working overtime by having so many injuries!

I am just playing around like Ash until these initial bugs get sorted out.