Recent content by ArsenalGord

Yes.

In each of 2012 and 2013 I've brought Dorchester Town to the Premier League for the Achievement (English Hero?). I am certainly no expert having only played for two years, but here are the things that I have tried and had some success with... 1. Scout trial days (goes without saying); 2) Get a...

The reputation may have been earned in another role other than scout. I see that quite often when I review former players for staff roles... the staff attributes don't warrant the reputation - but they still have a great rep due to their playing exploits.

1) Scout/coach information on trial, loan and former players should not be lost when the player is done with your side (but by all means let it get outdated without further scouting) 2) Scouts should be able to scout players from outside of the scouting range if the player is playing in a...

I too like to build every team from the back out.

My boss told me she plays on-line poker with fake cash and was quite pleased that she was approaching $1 million virtual dollars in her bank. I told her I was making $175,000 per week as manager of Arsenal (FM 2012). Game, Set, Match.

I was a little surprised when John Terry Rushed over in full kit and raised the ball boy triumphantly over his head...

I have had some success staying in the black with Dorchester through (only 1/2 way through first season on FM 2013 but these seem to be working as well as they did in fm 2012): 1. Staying below wage budget, use loan and non-contract players as much as possible. 2. Getting a parent club if you...

The wife bought me FM 2013 and the scarves of the three teams I won the Champions League with (Dorchester, Crewe and Arsenal) on FM 2012 for Christmas. I call that a success ;-).

I played Powell regularly as I took Crewe from League 2 to the Premiership. In my save he complained a lot about workload (while most of his teammates were fine with the training levels), and fretted about competition when I sign midfielders. I used him primarily as APM. Once in the Prem he was...

Would ripping into the officiating at a press conference help to change that? I have done that in my promotion season in the Championship to the extent of a 1 game ban, but my Board doesn't seem too pleased with that sort of behaviour.

Playing Crewe Alex, through some fortuitous circumstances and brilliant managing (lol), I am now in the 2015-16 season and first year in the Prem. 7 games in, on 5 points, I have experienced a series (5 games in a row), where the officiating has been poor (according to the post game synopsis)...

Appreciate the advice. Thanks!

Hi all, new to the game. First season was played with a bit of research, but not extenisve. Played Crewe Alex, got rid of about 1/2 the roster at start of season and brought in a better Assistant Coach. Pre-season training was based on tactics (3 out of the box, no customization) and generic...