In second season with Southampton we won the Premier League and the FA Cup led by a Golden Boot performance from Leigh Griffiths. Never had success so fast with a promoted team! Also got Jack Cork, Adam Lallana, and Joe Lewis (GK) capped for England. Now I've been offered the Man U post after...
Raikan, how do I keep players with long term injuries from declining steeply? I know certain injuries will affect a career, but I seem to remember reading somewhere that there are things you can do to lessen the blow. Had a DM drop a star and a half from a broken foot that kept him out for 4 months.
For my Southampton team I signed Vladimir Weiss at RW, Kyle Naughton (after losing out on Kyle Walker) Arne Friedrich for a CB on a free, and Nikica Jelavic. Would recommend all of them. Also signed Leigh Griffiths while in the Champ and he's leading scorer in the Prem. Hope this helps.
Glad to see that so many others have had a hard time getting performances from true CM's, I was beginning to think I was the only one! As for goal scoring midfielders, I have to be honest and say that Darren Gibson has played well for me. Signed him on a free in second season with Southampton...
I had Jack Butland sent off for handling outside the box, but he was 18 at the time. Had to slot a CB in goal because all my subs were used! Never had one sent off for a foul though.
Raikan, I don't seem to be able to get the best out of true central midfielders. I usually play a flat 4-4-2 or a 4-3-3, and I have Dunc's training but my CM's never seem to have match ratings that reflect the level of their talent. Any ideas? Do you have any PPM's you recommend or like for...