Lord of the Dugout - The Story of a Football Manager

Who should I be?

  • West Ham

    Votes: 11 29.7%

  • Man United

    Votes: 8 21.6%

  • Stoke

    Votes: 12 32.4%

  • Liverpool

    Votes: 12 32.4%
  • Total voters
    37
  • Poll closed .
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Alright lads? Here is my first FM13 story, and the really original and never before done part is - you choose who I am! This will be a bit of a Journeyman save - I'll move on every few years or so, unless I get endeared to a club like Sam91 did in his Soton story in FM12 ;). So lads, the choices will be:

- Man United - knocked off their perch by City last year, they have looked dodgy this season and not (in my opinion) strong enough for the title. Can I be the successor to Sir Alex?
- Stoke City - Criticised often for being a " long ball team" and "dirty". Can I turn them into a team that plays brilliant football and wins trophies?
- West Ham - The newly promoted Hammers have looked good this season, but can I make them into a great team?
- Liverpool - I hate Liverpool as an Everton fan, but they have looked like a mid-table team recently. Can I take them to the dizzy heights of the Shankly era?

Please vote lads, looking to get this story going by tomorrow night. Anyway, watch this space for further updates! :D

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Newcastle or West Ham

I know Newcastle aren't on the list but still. It would be interesting story if you tried to keep it as realistic as possible (Stick to Newcastles' transfer policy)
 
I voted for Liverpool. Would be interesting to see how you go about transfers with limited funds and rebuilding the club.
 
Voted Stoke, would be interesting trying to change them into a top side
 
Huge Liverpool fan so you know who i voted for.
p.s that goal last week should of been allowed
 
@tommytorres I know, thats the brilliant part ;)
everyone get voting, very close at the moment!
 
Will begin the story at around 4 today lads, really close votes so far!
 
I go away for half an hour and Liverpool are in front?! Lol, this make things a lot more interesting *strokes beard*
 
Ok, will start save at 4pm, you have until then to vote!
 
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West Ham United

West Ham were formed in 1895 as Thames Ironworks FC. They play their home games at The Boleyn Ground in the East End of London. For a club with such a big fanbase and reputation, it is somewhat of a shock to learn they have never won the first division title. As this is a bit of a Journeyman save, I cannot guarantee I can win them my first title, however I hope to make them into a great team. I will be running this as realistically as possible, for example if a big club come calling, I would probably take it. That is how I'll run things.

My transfer targets:
Roysten Drenthe - free - A great winger would add pace and flair to a team rather lacking in pace, and for no money is an absolute bargain.
Craig Gordon - free - Jaaskalainen is getting on a bit, and to get in a quality kepper of Gordon's calibre would be an absolute steal. However, I would need a decent back-up due to him being very injury prone.
Ademilson - Around £4m - Has earned plaudits all over the FM world for being a great wonderkid, and I'd like to get him as favoured personnel so he follows me wherever I go.

I don't know the budget yet, but these wouldn't cost me much. More updates soon lads, wish me luck!

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July/August

Pre season: View attachment 281018
I knew we would struggle when we lost to the reserves, and my prediction was correct.
Premiership results:
West Ham 0-1 Everton
Spurs 6-0 West Ham
West Ham 3-2 MK Dons (Capital One Cup)
Vaz Te, Diarra, Nolan

A dreadful start, but that could only be expected out of this terrible budget.
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Nothing to spend, and just 2k left in the wage budget, I was ready to curl up into a ball and cry. These were our final transfers for the summer:
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It didn't help that even when I begged the board for a higher percentage of transfer revenue and they accepted, I still only got 35%. A very long way to go, but its gonna be a **** of a challenge.

Player of the Month: none
Top scorer: Ricardo Vaz Te, (1 goal, played least minutes)

Fun fact: Mark Noble's rating in the game against Spurs was 3.3. -_-



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Shocking transfer budget
Good win against Villareal
should get better for ya
 
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