Foreword: Hi guys! Some of you may remember I tried this out a couple years back (original post: http://www.fm-base.co.uk/forum/foot...arios/156691-become-manager-into-unknown.html), and while it started alright, it quickly fell apart due to some unforseen errors, and a fucktonne of uni work. So, now considering that a beta test (and extending my apologies to anyone who was involved and was left with a bitter taste), having finished up with uni for good and being inspired by FM once more, I've worked out the kinks from last time, and hope to bring back the experience bigger and better this time around. So, without further ado, I present the flavour text!
Following the scandal from the previous Football Managers' Invitational League, FIFA have since been reluctant to cater to those wishing to invest their money into so-called "super leagues". However, a group of wealthy investors, who wish to remain anonymous, have pooled together their resources, and complied a business plan which even FIFA cannot find reason to refuse. Thus, the FM Invitational was born again. As before, the group wish to showcase untapped managerial talent from around the world, and invite applications for the chance to manage in what will potentially become one of the worlds most illustrious competitions.
Once again, a 23-man squad will be allocated (once again using FUTheads random player generator). However, this time around, squads will be allocated differently, owing to the imbalance of squads last time around. Thus, the following qualities will be used:
8 Gold standard players
8 Silver standard players
5 Bronze standard players
2 Wildcard players (random quality players, weighted towards improving squad depth in positions which may be absent or lacking in cover)
Each team will be given a transfer embargo until the winter window, ensuring that initial squads are used. Each club will be given enough finances to comfortably cover club running costs and wages over this period. Further, each club will be given a 20,000 seater stadium, and good training and youth facilities. The group do request that each club name their stadium, and that each manager have an input into the club name and kit design.
Owing to the initial transfer embargo, no club will be given a starting transfer budget. However, the group stress that money will not be an issue. Indeed, prize money for the league (and to a lesser extent, the cup) will be huge, and further money will be awared based on point gain (£1m per point). This money may be used as the manager sees fit.
If you wish to apply, please fill in an application form (as seen below):
What I need from you guys is some manager stats, which ideally I'd like using the following template (which I've filled in with my own details):
Name: Stuart Lowrie
Date of Birth: 21/03/1991
City of Birth/Nationality: Glasgow/Scottish
Languages Spoken: English
Preferred Formation: 5-2-3 Wide
Preferred Attacking Formation: 5-2-3 Wide
Preferred Defensive Formation: 4-5-1
Favoured Staff (Pick up to 3): Staff
Favoured Club (Pick up to 3): Club
(Dislikes optional, add if desired)
Club Name: QA Fun Squad
Nickname: QA
Stadium Name: QA Arena
Home Kit: Red, white diagonal stripe
Away Kit: Black with lime green trimmings
Attributes
Pick 3 from:
Adaptability []
Ambition [X]
Controversy [X]
Loyalty []
Pressure []
Professionalism []
Sportsmanship [X]
Temprament []
The 3 you pick will be randomly generated stats between 16 and 20, while the rest will be generated between 1 and 15
Tactical Attributes
Pick 5 from:
Attacking []
Depth []
Determination []
Directness []
Dirtiness Allowance [X]
Flamboyancy [X]
Flexibility []
Free Roles [X]
Marking []
Offside []
Pressing []
Sitting Back []
Tactical Knowledge [X]
Tempo []
Use of Playmaker [X]
Use of Subs []
Width []
Same rules for attribute generation apply
Non-Tactical Attributes
Pick 4 from:
Buying Players [X]
Hardness of Training []
Judging Player Ability [X]
Judging Player Potential []
Discipline []
Man Management []
Mind Games []
Motivating [X]
Squad Rotation [X]
Working with Youngsters []
Same rules apply again
Tendencies
Pick 5 from:
Signs Domestic Based Players []
Spends a lot on Youth Signings []
Signs a lot of Youth Players []
Signs Young Players for the First Team []
Uses Budget on One Player [X]
Has Large Senior Squad []
Uses Young Players in Low Priority Cup Games [X]
Will Not Have Sub Keeper []
Will Make Early Tactical Changes []
Will Use Zonal Marking for Set Pieces []
Will Fit Players into Preferred Tactic [X]
Will Use Target Man [X]
Will Use Counter Attacking [X]
Signs Lower League Players []
Tendency to use Loan Market []
Tendency to Rely on Set Pieces []
Coaching Style
Pick 1 from:
General []
Goalkeeping []
Fitness []
Attacking []
Defending [X]
Preferred Tactical Roles:
Pick up to 5 roles (eg inside forward, libero)
Inside Forward
Poacher
Complete Wing Back
Box to Box Midfielder
Deep Lying Playmaker
It's a lot to take in, I know. But I'm hoping this can generate the same kind of interest as it did last time around, because I have a few cool ideas to throw at it this time. And plenty of time. So yeah, hope you guys dig it!
Following the scandal from the previous Football Managers' Invitational League, FIFA have since been reluctant to cater to those wishing to invest their money into so-called "super leagues". However, a group of wealthy investors, who wish to remain anonymous, have pooled together their resources, and complied a business plan which even FIFA cannot find reason to refuse. Thus, the FM Invitational was born again. As before, the group wish to showcase untapped managerial talent from around the world, and invite applications for the chance to manage in what will potentially become one of the worlds most illustrious competitions.
Once again, a 23-man squad will be allocated (once again using FUTheads random player generator). However, this time around, squads will be allocated differently, owing to the imbalance of squads last time around. Thus, the following qualities will be used:
8 Gold standard players
8 Silver standard players
5 Bronze standard players
2 Wildcard players (random quality players, weighted towards improving squad depth in positions which may be absent or lacking in cover)
Each team will be given a transfer embargo until the winter window, ensuring that initial squads are used. Each club will be given enough finances to comfortably cover club running costs and wages over this period. Further, each club will be given a 20,000 seater stadium, and good training and youth facilities. The group do request that each club name their stadium, and that each manager have an input into the club name and kit design.
Owing to the initial transfer embargo, no club will be given a starting transfer budget. However, the group stress that money will not be an issue. Indeed, prize money for the league (and to a lesser extent, the cup) will be huge, and further money will be awared based on point gain (£1m per point). This money may be used as the manager sees fit.
If you wish to apply, please fill in an application form (as seen below):
What I need from you guys is some manager stats, which ideally I'd like using the following template (which I've filled in with my own details):
Name: Stuart Lowrie
Date of Birth: 21/03/1991
City of Birth/Nationality: Glasgow/Scottish
Languages Spoken: English
Preferred Formation: 5-2-3 Wide
Preferred Attacking Formation: 5-2-3 Wide
Preferred Defensive Formation: 4-5-1
Favoured Staff (Pick up to 3): Staff
Favoured Club (Pick up to 3): Club
(Dislikes optional, add if desired)
Club Name: QA Fun Squad
Nickname: QA
Stadium Name: QA Arena
Home Kit: Red, white diagonal stripe
Away Kit: Black with lime green trimmings
Attributes
Pick 3 from:
Adaptability []
Ambition [X]
Controversy [X]
Loyalty []
Pressure []
Professionalism []
Sportsmanship [X]
Temprament []
The 3 you pick will be randomly generated stats between 16 and 20, while the rest will be generated between 1 and 15
Tactical Attributes
Pick 5 from:
Attacking []
Depth []
Determination []
Directness []
Dirtiness Allowance [X]
Flamboyancy [X]
Flexibility []
Free Roles [X]
Marking []
Offside []
Pressing []
Sitting Back []
Tactical Knowledge [X]
Tempo []
Use of Playmaker [X]
Use of Subs []
Width []
Same rules for attribute generation apply
Non-Tactical Attributes
Pick 4 from:
Buying Players [X]
Hardness of Training []
Judging Player Ability [X]
Judging Player Potential []
Discipline []
Man Management []
Mind Games []
Motivating [X]
Squad Rotation [X]
Working with Youngsters []
Same rules apply again
Tendencies
Pick 5 from:
Signs Domestic Based Players []
Spends a lot on Youth Signings []
Signs a lot of Youth Players []
Signs Young Players for the First Team []
Uses Budget on One Player [X]
Has Large Senior Squad []
Uses Young Players in Low Priority Cup Games [X]
Will Not Have Sub Keeper []
Will Make Early Tactical Changes []
Will Use Zonal Marking for Set Pieces []
Will Fit Players into Preferred Tactic [X]
Will Use Target Man [X]
Will Use Counter Attacking [X]
Signs Lower League Players []
Tendency to use Loan Market []
Tendency to Rely on Set Pieces []
Coaching Style
Pick 1 from:
General []
Goalkeeping []
Fitness []
Attacking []
Defending [X]
Preferred Tactical Roles:
Pick up to 5 roles (eg inside forward, libero)
Inside Forward
Poacher
Complete Wing Back
Box to Box Midfielder
Deep Lying Playmaker
It's a lot to take in, I know. But I'm hoping this can generate the same kind of interest as it did last time around, because I have a few cool ideas to throw at it this time. And plenty of time. So yeah, hope you guys dig it!
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