Hello,
Took over WBA, predicted 16th. Only signed players under 20 y/o and sold my second best player in Nacer Chadli. Results are as followed.
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League Table Analysis - Finshing in the EL places is an achievement, was in the race for CL all season but succumbed in the end. I am satisfied, I think the CL would be too soon with this squad especially after getting knocked out early in the cups. 3rd top scorers in the league, but an alarming second most conceded. This tactic clearly favours a heavy attacking emphasis. Surpised I was able to get so much goals with a front line of Rondon, Sturridge, Rodriguez, Robson Kanu (winger) and Geubbels (ONLY 16). Sturridge was lethal, without him I do not know, 22 goals (3rd) and 20 assists (1st) in league. Defence was a shambles perhaps because Jonny Evans (4.5 stars) was out so long, so had to play three u21 young players throughout the campaign (McAuley injured but too slow, Hegazi was out for monthss, Dawson rotated but injured 2x and Gabr is trash for BPD).
Transfer History - Aimed for long term success at the cost of short term, but this will change in second season as the first team gets phased out as we enter EL. Geubbels, signed as a 15 y/o, got 8 goals in 20.
Best 11 - Best photo I could find that summarises player stats, though doesnt include other players.
Tactic mentality was interchanged depending on opposition. Key to this tactic is good strikers and a good defence, otherwise you will leak, and that is not good enough if you are a mediocre team.