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1 hour ago, Rob2017 said:

I think this is the wonderful dilemma of your challenge and something I can't wait to see how you guys tackle. 

Yeah, it should be, but it's turned out to be much much harder to change clubs (unless you go backwards) than I anticipated...

I wanted to manage a bunch of clubs. Forest, Wednesday, etc. but looks like I'll stick with Macclesfield all the way because I've invested so much into building them up because I couldn't get the move I wanted... I might move for the right club (Newcastle!), but I'm still not get any that I apply for...

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On 16/11/2018 at 18:28, Rob2017 said:

Brilliant season and you are now getting some really lovely players in. KIU!

Thanks mate, the players are getting bette, but it's still hard to keep hold of them with the club being small still

On 16/11/2018 at 18:48, Kanegan said:

Great season and winning the Euro Cup, Wow.

Thanks Kanegan, just hope I can push for better trophies now

On 17/11/2018 at 13:22, BatiGoal said:

Amazing EL win for such a tiny team 😂 

Bummer about the league tho but no one's taking that trophy away from you. Just wondering where you're taking that Cup since Lincoln's got no trophy cabinet. 

It's mine to keep mate, the league defo needs to improve can't get that perfect tactic to solve everything

10 hours ago, Scratch said:

Good solid season, but that cup win - EPIC! Tempted to jump ship yet? Or invested too much time and effort into Lincoln? 

I'm not tempted no, but am on the edge with the board believe it or not, I would like to think I can move forward and win a little more now

9 hours ago, Rob2017 said:

I think this is the wonderful dilemma of your challenge and something I can't wait to see how you guys tackle. 

This is the hardest challenge due to how the game is currently, I cannot crack in it regarding getting the winning ways, it's the hardest one I've played, they have worked on this version

7 hours ago, Scratch said:

Yeah, it should be, but it's turned out to be much much harder to change clubs (unless you go backwards) than I anticipated...

I wanted to manage a bunch of clubs. Forest, Wednesday, etc. but looks like I'll stick with Macclesfield all the way because I've invested so much into building them up because I couldn't get the move I wanted... I might move for the right club (Newcastle!), but I'm still not get any that I apply for...

I am in the same boat mate, they don't like to take you on, I've only changed clubs because of the first season, apart from that it's a nightmare moving clubs 

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Update Season 8

So I am not going to lie, but I am finding this version quite hard in the sense of turning a little club like Lincoln into a Global Team of the future, yes I have done well in parts, but behind the curtains, I am getting sooooo frustrated at each season being so different from the last, but that is good, but hard at the same time. I see all the Tactis that are shared, are many working with big teams, but to get the right one for Lincoln has been hard, frustrating, annoying and satisfying (at times) all rolled into one, so believe me when I say there has been times where I simply wanted to throw the towel in, and just take the easy way out and manger PSG, Man City or Real Madrid, but NO, ill stick with this and see where we get.

But!!!, this update will surprise all of you how this game has changed - The Shocker below!!!!!

SO as mention earlier the ground will be changed to COCKERS stadium

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Final game of Sincil Bank is just round the corner

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Lincoln City are proud to unveil the new COCKERS Stadium, a 30000 all seater stadium as we take the Premiership by storm (hopefully)

Team Report - Summary 

For the first time I have more GREENS than REDS, this can only be good sign, can't it!

Spoiler

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Club Finances - Finances looking good

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Transfer budget of £175 Million sounds very appealing, but the wage structure is still not as appealing to those SUPER players yet

Victor Kovalenko - Picked up a Bosman player, didn't really look for him, as more presented to me, wow have a look at his stats and his value now

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Ok 29 years old, but his stats are brilliant still, and he cost me NOTHING

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Shakhtar's loss, a Freebie!!

World Best XI - 2025

Lincoln are proud to announce Daniele Lanza has made the World's best team (did I mention he was FREE)

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Cup Games

Euro. Super Cup - vs Juventus

Our first encounter in the European Super Cup against Juventus

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We had the chances, we just didn't take them, they was lucky with a first half penalty, and then clinched it in the 68th minute

European Championship Cup - Group G

So our first ever Champions League place drew us against Napoli, Borussia M'gladbach and Apol. Limassol

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Could we get through the this at the first attempt

Final Table

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We finished top, 1 loss during the 6 games is a good return for me

First Knockout Round - vs Real Madrid. Of all teams I could get, Real Madrid one the two legs

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My first encounter at the Bernabau ended with me winning 1-0 

Second Leg

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I couldn't keep it together, they was obviously the better team finishing me off 2-1 on aggregate

FA Cup Semi Final vs Man City. Did well getting to the Semi Final

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Was completely outplayed by Man City, 23 chances yet they only scored 2 goals, and 1 being a penalty in the 36th minute, didn't help getting player sent off in the 30th minute!!

Carabao Cup

Had a really good run, got myself as far as the Semi Final vs Liverpool first

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A 2-1 win at Anfield secured my first ever Final in the Carabao Cup, but against who?

The Carabao Cup Final vs Southampton

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Even with a man down after the 57th minute we still hung on to take a 2-1 victory over Southampton to get my first Caribao Cup

This prompted the Board to back me for a little longer, which may surprise a few reading this, yep I was always under pressure as explained earlier!!

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Thanks!!!

Some Results to remember!!

Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal and Man City at home. Also a good win away against Man City 

Spoiler

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Team Stats

Goals

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Lanza smashes it out of the park again with 50 Goals this season

Assists

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My new Freebie takes the top spot with 19 Assists

Final Table

This was a very poor ending to a reasonable season, I didn't meet the expectations set by last season

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10th and again another season where I couldn't stop conceding, no matter what tactic I play, even 5 at the back, I just can't stop conceding!!!

Final Awards

Daniele Lanza:

English Players' Player of the Year

English Footballer of the Year

English Premier Footballer of the Year - 33 Goals

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English Premier Division Players' Team of the Year 2025/2026

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Proud to present both Lanza and Burke in the Team

Final Managerial Stats

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So the final whistle has been blown, Lincoln have won the Carabao Cup, Semi Finalists of the FA Cup, but the League position is not at it's best, so what does all that mean in the real world?? Well let me tell you...

This...

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Which one to choose, I'm not paying for anything, so it's Request More Time or Resign... Choices, Choices

I'll go with Box Number 1

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And the answer is...

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The wrong one, yep that's it, SACKED after all I've done for them!!!

Career Stats

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Stats are not that impressive taken, but to get them into the Premiership, winners of the European Cup and Carabao Cup, but so what, i'm sure they can find someone else.

Well i'm not taking this lying down, I'll get back up, go to the JOB Centre and see if someone else out there wants me...

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Well beggars can't be choosers. get back straight on the horse and see where I can go with these, yes readers, Watford it is

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Thanks for reading, I hope you are enjoying the update, please tell me if they are to long.

Comments as always 

 

 

 

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WTF! That's insane. That's actually a really good season all things considered. How can they sack you?

That's super harsh and has me quite worried now. At least they have to keep playing at the Cockers Stadium! 

Good luck with Watford mate at least that should be a more reasonable board.

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Hmm. Thinking more about it, I guess you didn't qualify for Europe next year? I guess that might be part of their reasoning? That's still super harsh though. No way you'd get sacked in real life given everything you've done for them.

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42 minutes ago, Kanegan said:

That was absolutely shit getting sacked after getting little Lincoln to so much success. Well, better luck with Watford.

I know mate, well the game has changed, now I know two be careful when selecting my Season changes!!

27 minutes ago, URz said:

That’s brutal! Enjoy beating them with Watford next season

Cheers mate, I hope to Kick their arse

12 minutes ago, Scratch said:

WTF! That's insane. That's actually a really good season all things considered. How can they sack you?

That's super harsh and has me quite worried now. At least they have to keep playing at the Cockers Stadium! 

Good luck with Watford mate at least that should be a more reasonable board.

WTF indeed mate, I can't believe it myself, I know my League status wasn't brilliant, but come on, Euro Cup and Carabao in two seasons, well now I know if they want Euro Qualification, they get it otherwise, GONE

9 minutes ago, Scratch said:

Hmm. Thinking more about it, I guess you didn't qualify for Europe next year? I guess that might be part of their reasoning? That's still super harsh though. No way you'd get sacked in real life given everything you've done for them.

I know mate, I know it's what they expect, but to be brutal like that makes me worried about Watford, oh well we will see, good luck with Maccesfield anyway, hope you have better success mate

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11 minutes ago, Rob2017 said:

Seems a bit of a problem with that game that.

I suppose I didn't achieve what the board wanted and so I paid the price, It is a bit harsh considering I won the Carabao cup that season, but eh, you just move on and hopefully get success with Watford

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3 minutes ago, Foxy said:

That sacking is disgusting and I hope you make Lincoln regret the day they ever got rid of you.

Good luck at Watford 👍

Btw you mind find this interesting.

 

Thank @Foxy I'm sure I will make every effort to make them regret their decision!!

I've had 3 promotions during this challenge with Lincoln

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Harsh, but not entirely surprising if we look at the FMM sack track record tbh. Still really harsh, don't get me wrong, but this game expects us to outdo ourselves every following season. Which is nuts of course.

Anyway, looking forward to your next gig at Watford. Goodluck! 

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55 minutes ago, BatiGoal said:

Harsh, but not entirely surprising if we look at the FMM sack track record tbh. Still really harsh, don't get me wrong, but this game expects us to outdo ourselves every following season. Which is nuts of course.

Anyway, looking forward to your next gig at Watford. Goodluck! 

I said at the beginning this version was a different, harder in a way, he board have every right to dismiss anybody regardless of success, look at Chelsea, Man City, even Leicester, so I guess I kind of deserved their raft as I didn't make the grade, Watford are in reason a bigger club, so I haven't really gone down, more up

20 minutes ago, Rob2017 said:

I doubt Elton will be as harsh.

Let's hope his influence to the board has no burden on me!!!

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Just caught up on this, apologies Cockers! A thrilling ride so far might i add.

That sacking “could” be a blessing in disguise imo. Watford would have a bigger reputation than Lincoln surely and that might reflect on to your manager reputation? Simply a theory and I could be completely wrong 😛 All the best mate and KIU

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On 20/11/2018 at 19:40, Nucleus said:

Just caught up on this, apologies Cockers! A thrilling ride so far might i add.

That sacking “could” be a blessing in disguise imo. Watford would have a bigger reputation than Lincoln surely and that might reflect on to your manager reputation? Simply a theory and I could be completely wrong 😛 All the best mate and KIU

Thanks @Nucleus it's been a rollercoaster ride honestly, I didn't have this much fun, then heartache in any of the other versions, so this is brilliant and so unpredictable

Watford are a bigger side, and hopefully they will attract better players as long as I keep them in winning ways

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Update Season 9 + 10

So why the 2 seasons in 1, well as mentioned earlier I got to the stage where I was going to throw the towel in, you spend so much time perfecting your team, tactics and players, that the sacking threw me a little, and I actually thought what a crock of SHITe!! how dare they sack me after what I had achieved.

But, the show must go on, so Season 9 was a blip, I lost all interest for some reason, didn't care about the results, or where I finished, I was adamant that I was going to sack this and just admit defeat.

Well, Season 9

Team Report - Summary

What do I have to do to make this reverse in colour, can I turn this around and make them more GREEN than RED

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Transfers 

In

I brought Marcelo Dias as a big transfer to bolster he midfield, and Danny Ward (GK) to try and stop the leaky defence

Spoiler

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Out

Not really anybody to mention or worry about, just sensible money earners

Spoiler

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FM CUP

As always the FM Cup is played by Watford and AFC Wimbledon at Vicarage Road, and for my first attempt I clinched the win

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No the most exciting game, but a win is a win and my First Cup with Watford, regardless

Games to Mention

Only 2 I can muster is a Home win against Man Utd and another against Arsenal

Spoiler

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Games to Forget

Really!!! A 1-0 loss against Everton, but 15 shots, 7 on target, they get 2 shots and score 1, winning the game, come on!!!

And then I have a draw against Forest, 17 shots, 8 on target, and only score 1, they have 2 shots, 1 on target and score it, again come on!!!!

Spoiler

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So my mood continued throughout the season, eventually ending exactly as expected, CRAP

Player Stats

Goals

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The best we could do was 16 by Luis Suarez followed by 13 by George Thomas

End of season Awards

Players' Team of the Year 2026/2027

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I actual got Sema into the Team of the Year

At this stage as I couldn't be bothered, I simply didn't capture anymore screenshots as I was just fed up with the game, I thought it's broken and I don't care anymore, so here is my Managerial Stats so far...

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So as you can see, the final standings was 17th for my first year with Watford, 67 goals scored against me, and a measly 7 games won, what else could go wrong, do I sack it now...

Season 10

So by now, you can all see this is not working, Lincoln tore my heart out, can I get my mojo back, do I switch back to FMM 2018...

Transfers

In

Not to be beaten, I thought right, who can I bring in to raise my head, and get me back on track, the Board backed me, and the Chairman (the wife) basically told me to get a life and cheer up 

So I got Ademola Lookman to play out wide hopefully bringing us more chances.

Ibrahim Udoh was a proven striker whilst at Bordeaux so he was worth the £20 Million spent on him 

Spoiler

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Out

A proper clear out, if somebody wanted them, they were gone, nobody was to good that I wanted to keep them, even Ibrahim Udoh was shipped off to Liverpool in the same season as he didn't stop moaning. 

Aaron Boetius was a must, even though he was an up and coming CD for the future, I couldn't turn down the offer of £44.5 Million to boost my funds

Spoiler

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The season kicked off with the FM Cup vs AFC Wimbledon, but this time at Cherry Red Records

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A comfortable 1-0 win sees me lift it for another season

Carabao Cup vs Derby Third Round

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This is where my Carabao Cup exploits ended, a 2-1 win for the Rams finished this Cup for the Season

FA Cup vs Derby Fifth Round

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Another Cup ended by Derby, this time the FA Cup. A good game that ended 1-1 after full time, for us to lose on Penalties 4-5

Games to Remember 

There was actually some good results this season, my passion for wanting this started to come back, but would it remain?

A win at Home against Man Utd, Brighton, Tottenham, Man City and West Brom

A massive away win against Everton was the main highlight, ending in a 3-7 win to us 

Spoiler

 

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So what a change in Fortunes, we were getting better day by day, the Tactics started to come together, and we was moving up the table to a point where my beliefs had returned, and I wanted to get back to winning ways

TeamStats

Goals

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The Goals looked a lot better, 4 team members in Morris-Edwards, Lookman, Hamren and Palmer notching double figures each

Assists

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What a season for Palmer, only in his early 20's and he had not only scored 13 goals, he assisted 23 of the Team goals. 

Final League Position

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What a turn around, from 17th the season before, to get to 7th the following, I couldn't grumble to be truthful, again my achilles heal is defence, 75 goals conceded is not going to get me the title very soon

**Point to note, Lincoln finished below this season 🖕**

Awards

Players' Player of the Year + Players' Young Player of the Year 

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Ibrahim Morris-Edwards takes this, not bad for someone under 20

Footballer of the Year

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Ademola Lookman was worth the money, clinching the Football of the Year Award

English Premier Division Players' Team of the Year

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What a difference a Year makes, 3 of the player now make up the English Premier Division Players' Team of the Year 2027/28

Final Managerial Stats

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The season took a turn for the worse, for some reason when this was taken, it said I finished 8th, which knocked me out of the Euro Cup?

Managerial History Screen

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But again when going to the Managerial History, it said 7th, so I don't know why??

Who cares, now I'm back on track, It's push on for the next season and see where I can take this team now, INT update to follow soon

Thanks as always, I'm not really suicidal incase anybody has called the crazy gang by now!!!

Comments always welcome 😀

 

 

 

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10 hours ago, Cockers2505 said:

I didn't care about the results, or where I finished, I was adamant that I was going to sack this and just admit defeat

Words @samhardy lives by.

 

10 hours ago, Cockers2505 said:

**Point to note, Lincoln finished below this season 🖕**

That makes your season absolutely worth it. Good on you for turning that anger and disappointment into determination 👍 👍 

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What a ride! Tough tough season, but back in the game now! Do you think you can push on into the top 4 next season? Hope it's all upwards from here.

What do you did do to upset Derby though? They really have it in for you.

What sort of formation are you using these days? I started with a 4 3 2 1 but dropped one of the CMs back to DM. That helped a bit, as did buying the most expensive keeper I could get. It seems in this version any striker can score, but only a few goalies can keep them out...

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4 hours ago, BatiGoal said:

Words @samhardy lives by.

 

That makes your season absolutely worth it. Good on you for turning that anger and disappointment into determination 👍 👍 

Cheers @BatiGoal it will be worth it i'm sure, I was soooooo fed up you just wouldn't believe!! I'm sure @samhardy would of simply added one of his genius tactics and won everything in the first season 😂

2 hours ago, Scratch said:

What a ride! Tough tough season, but back in the game now! Do you think you can push on into the top 4 next season? Hope it's all upwards from here.

What do you did do to upset Derby though? They really have it in for you.

What sort of formation are you using these days? I started with a 4 3 2 1 but dropped one of the CMs back to DM. That helped a bit, as did buying the most expensive keeper I could get. It seems in this version any striker can score, but only a few goalies can keep them out...

Mate tough is not a word I want to use, frustrating yes, but I've got this now, I've lost time making this work, so if I do ever get there i'm sure it will be long after someone like you will get there possibly

Derby, i'm sure there is a someone laughing out there at me, I just couldn't turn them over no matter what!!

The formation is something you would not expect, especially in the Premiership, but for some reason it works, ok the defence takes a hit, but we score goals. I am playing a 4-3-3, But!! all my strikers are playing as Complete Forwards and, strangely they are all scoring, I'm sure there are the Tactic geniuses that will tell me I'm wrong but so what I'm getting the goals and the wins

Good luck with yours mate

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3 minutes ago, Cockers2505 said:

all my strikers are playing as Complete Forwards and, strangely they are all scoring

I’m sure that was a game breaker in the full version of the game. Every three striker formation would basically work. It might have found its way into the mobile version? Who knows, I hope not though 😛

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5 minutes ago, Nucleus said:

I’m sure that was a game breaker in the full version of the game. Every three striker formation would basically work. It might have found its way into the mobile version? Who knows, I hope not though 😛

Strangely enough @Nucleus it was during my depression stage with the game that I simply thought F&*K IT! i'm just going to do this, so I set a 4-3-3 formation, normal 2 FB and 2 CB (change 1 to No Nonsense on away games), AM, BWM and a BBM and then 3 CF.

The result was weird, I couldn't stop scoring as my next update will highlight, it didn't matter what they preferred, even a DF scored as a CF, so I stuck with it, and the results tell a story.

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1 minute ago, Cockers2505 said:

Strangely enough @Nucleus it was during my depression stage with the game that I simply thought F&*K IT! i'm just going to do this, so I set a 4-3-3 formation, normal 2 FB and 2 CB (change 1 to No Nonsense on away games), AM, BWM and a BBM and then 3 CF.

The result was weird, I couldn't stop scoring as my next update will highlight, it didn't matter what they preferred, even a DF scored as a CF, so I stuck with it, and the results tell a story.

Messing about like that is the best way to find a tactic that works! Strangely enough I’ve had some luck in a test save with defenders upfront. But that’s for another day!

keep up the good work mate!

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INT Update

So my exploits with Ireland had some Ups and downs, ending in me losing the Job, which is fine as I gave it my best, the game simply wouldn't let me get the results I wanted with the Tactics I used for them, it is hard with only having average players in some area's when your up against the likes of Spain for example, but...

World Cup Quals (Continued)

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So I continued to do well in the Group stages, taking maximum points from the first 4 games

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After the 10 games, I sat in second behind Italy who was the only team to beat me

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Apart from a blip with Kazakhstan in a friendly, I did well with the 12 games so far

My World Cup did come too an end in the Second round, I had done well getting this far

World Cup Second Round vs Brazil

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Brazil was simply to strong for us, conceding an own goal in the 6th minute didn't help our chances!!

Next came the Euro Championship Qualifiers, we had been put into Group F with:

Spain, Austria, Bulgaria and Kazakhstan

Highlights

A good win against Bulgaria was one that we enjoyed

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Considering we only had 8 on target, and scored 6 goals, I would say a job well done 

Retaliation had to happen, this was a must win considering the Friendly not to long ago. 

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Final Table

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So we got through but we had conceded a lot of silly goals, last minute goals are killing some games recently

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Next came the Italy, Wales and Spain, WTF!!

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This is where my INT Management went down hill, the only game I could be proud of was

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A 3-2 win against Spain gave me some hope, but it wasn't to be

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We failed to qualify as did Wales, this prompted a re-shuffle from the Irish Football association

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Yes they was not happy

FINISHED!!!

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That was that, no more INT Job, but as mentioned at the beginning there was some Ups and Downs which all made it worth it, thanks for giving me the opportunity.

 

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18 minutes ago, Nucleus said:

Messing about like that is the best way to find a tactic that works! Strangely enough I’ve had some luck in a test save with defenders upfront. But that’s for another day!

keep up the good work mate!

Thanks @Nucleus, the little tinkering sometimes opens up a gem for some of the Challenges either in store, or for the future

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1 hour ago, Cockers2505 said:

Mate tough is not a word I want to use, frustrating yes, but I've got this now, I've lost time making this work, so if I do ever get there i'm sure it will be long after someone like you will get there possibly

Derby, i'm sure there is a someone laughing out there at me, I just couldn't turn them over no matter what!!

The formation is something you would not expect, especially in the Premiership, but for some reason it works, ok the defence takes a hit, but we score goals. I am playing a 4-3-3, But!! all my strikers are playing as Complete Forwards and, strangely they are all scoring, I'm sure there are the Tactic geniuses that will tell me I'm wrong but so what I'm getting the goals and the wins

Good luck with yours mate

Genius with the formation mate! And if it's getting you the wins, don't worry about the leaky defence.

As for me, I'm just sticking with what I know worked before and then putting the best players in the world in there. Of course they can make any tactic work... So, yeah, I'm not a tactical genius and if I make it work (looking good so far) then it's just because I've gone the regen route... Sort of feel bad about that when reading your updates, but I'll use every trick I know to get this done (and hard to ignore regens when you know they are there)! 😄 (actually , even though I'm enjoying this, I have my next career in mind so don't want it to take too long)

As for Ireland, I think they must be pals with the Lincoln board. You did the best anyone could expect for Ireland really... Harsh...

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On 23/11/2018 at 09:48, Scratch said:

Genius with the formation mate! And if it's getting you the wins, don't worry about the leaky defence.

As for me, I'm just sticking with what I know worked before and then putting the best players in the world in there. Of course they can make any tactic work... So, yeah, I'm not a tactical genius and if I make it work (looking good so far) then it's just because I've gone the regen route... Sort of feel bad about that when reading your updates, but I'll use every trick I know to get this done (and hard to ignore regens when you know they are there)! 😄 (actually , even though I'm enjoying this, I have my next career in mind so don't want it to take too long)

As for Ireland, I think they must be pals with the Lincoln board. You did the best anyone could expect for Ireland really... Harsh...

Yes I agree mate, but I need to cap the amount of goals I'm conceding if I want to win everything to achieve the Superstar Status

Ireland who, wankers, I bet they have never had so much success before, but eh, move on!!

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Update Season 11

So can I improve on last Season 7th (even though it reported 8th?)

Team Report - Summary

This was looking more healthier now, I had plenty of GREENS and less REDS as the team improves even year

Spoiler

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Club Finances

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The finances looking good, enough to get me the players I required

Transfers

In

A solid defender in Niko Drmic was brought in to help with the defence, this was also helped with the experienced Jorge covering the Left back Position

Most of the rest was youngsters who will help in the future as well as back up for the next season until they are mature enough for a fist team place.

Spoiler

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Out

I couldn't turn down the £68 Million for Yonsian, he was only a young guy with a lot of potential, but £68M is a lot of money for other players

Spoiler

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Another Achievement Unlocked, Addicted Achievement

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FM Cup

Normal FM Cup was played, AFC Wimbledon going to Vicarage Road

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We completely dominated from the beginning, 2 goals was a letdown to be truthful, but another win is a win

Clinched a good Manager of the Month Award for December

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Cup exploits

Carabao Cup Quarter Final vs Chelsea

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We let ourselves down here, we had the game in our hands with the amount of chances, we just didn't finish enough and defend their chances very good, eventually losing in the Quarter Final 3-2

FA Cup Third Round vs Leeds

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Lets not say anything, another HOW!!!! 18 shots, only 3 on target, they get 4 shots, 3 on target and win the game by 0-2, please!!!

Games to highlight

Home - 4-1 Win agains Chelsea

5-0 win against Aston Villa

2-1 win against Man City

5-0 Win against Man Utd

2-1 win against Tottenham

3-1 win against Liverpool

1-0 win against Lincoln - this had to be

3-2 win against Arsenal

Away

7-1 win against Arsenal 

2-1 win against Chelsea 

Spoiler

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Bizarre experience during the Lincoln game, because of the colours, there was 2 No 21's on the pitch, but one was a goalie, and the other a striker??

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The Premier League Final Standings

WINNERS 2029 - Watford

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League Table

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What a season, finishing strongly with a 8 point lead after 38 games.

Player Stats

Goals

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Goals spread around the team, playing with 3 strikers allows them to share the tally between them

Assists

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Again the strikers getting amongst the assists

Awards

English Players' Young Player of the Year + Top Goalscorer

Ibrahim Morris-Edwards

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English Premier Division Players' Team of the Year 2028/2029

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Young Ibrahim Morris-Edwards made it into the Team of the Year

Managerial Stats

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Nice to see the 1st in front of my Team Badge, up yours Lincoln, this is what you could of had

Thanks as always, look forward to your comments

 

 

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