Move aside Madrid...

[Mike]

4th is a good place to finish in first season, I managed to do that too. 3rd second season and currently top in the third season, have a look if you want, got some amazing free signings too!

 

[timmsy123]

who were your amazing free signings mate?

 

[Paul LUFC Custus]

i like this story and mikes its somet different

 

[Mike]

Well, not all amazing, but got Beckham, Vela, Begovic, Obinna, and just signed Guardado on a free.

 

[timmsy123]

Second Season Syndrome

So, i'm 16 games into the second season and it seems like we're suffering from a bit of second season syndrome, i don't understand where the problem lies, its the same tactic that worked amazingly well last season with better players and its doing worse?

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Evident from the fixtures above you can see i've drawn far too many games, normally when winning ive thrown it away, usually conceding goals from corners and set pieces :S which i cannot solve!

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Probably the best result out of the bunch and its not even that great of a result, seriously need to buck our ideas in January.

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So, i'm languishing in 9th in the table with more questions than answers, signings just havent done it for me, Beckham has been woeful.
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De La Red has been average and Caicedo on loan has been about as clinical as Tony Hibbert! I'm hoping i can start to turn it around in the new year fingers crossed

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So the chairmen is still looking to step aside, 4 months down the line and no change over i wish it would hurry up to be honest, i need funds to spend in January desperately!

Will post again after the january transfer window...

 

[timmsy123]

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So there you are, the second season is over and it came to a some what disappointing end, ended up 6th in the league took a backwards step on the 4th place finish last season Only positive was the home win against Barcelona probably :S:S (if anyone wants screen shots of things just ask)

Very much looking forward to the pre-season board take-over has been complete and transfer funds have been promised, will post after summer dealings and pre-season friendlies!

KEEP THE FAITH

 

[CorvetteC3]

Keep it up. You will get there. I'm having the same second season problems. Stade de Reims in Ligue 2 and just keep drawing games. And I have brought in players like Obertan, Rodwell, Rivas,Verratti but no results yet.

 

[timmsy123]

Now boys and girls, this is where it starts to get interesting, new Chairman has came in and given me £25million to spend on players, i've been very active in the transfer window signing a cluster of stars!

Main Transfers In:

• Iker Muniain - £20mill Wonderkid Striker
• Igor Akinfeev - £35mill (no introduction needed)
• Roberto Soldado - £28mill (no introduction needed)
• Alan Dzagoev - £25mill (no introduction needed)
• Felipe - £25mill - Italian CB from Udinese
• Sandro and Hernanes - £17mill each (Brazillian midfielders)
• Javi Martinez - £23mill (no introduction needed)

Main Transfer Out:

• Carlos Kameni £15mill

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Before anyone asks ... no i havent cheated, i sold nearly half of my team and all players were signed over 48 monthly installments

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These 2 slides show my complete transfer goings in and out, i realise ive probably paid over the odds for half of those players but it was needed!

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Pre-season went relatively well apart from the defeat to Olympique Lyonnais, i have picked out to 2 best results from pre-season below.

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A good solid win against a strong proven european team, managed to not concede which was our main problem last season

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Another good solid 1-0 victory

So i'd say things are looking VERY optimistic for next season will post again after the first 5/6 league games, any question, comments or screen shot requests are appreciated

 

[timmsy123]

Any comments on transfers and general advice would be very much appreciated

 

[Mike]

Over £200M on transfers in? You should be winning everything next season. Good luck.

 

[Redrup]

What a lucky bunny you are, having a good takeover. Your first season was great and hopefully you will do even better in the third.

 

[Witsel]

The over 48 month idea seems good at the time but most likely next season when you get your next budget you wont be to impressed.

 

[Mike]

Totally agree. I like the idea of the 48 months, but too many and too much will definitely hit back hard in future. That's if you're still doing the story in 4 years <)

 

[timmsy123]

Hmm yeahh i guess, and i most probably will be doing the story 4 more seasons in, not too bothered if my next few budgets are measly, after those signings i shouldnt need many players for a few seasons! By the way Iker Muniain = World Class! Sorry about the lack of recent activity been away, next update will be very soon!

 

[Mike]

Cool, looking forward to the next update.

 

[timmsy123]

I advise you to check out Muniain and sign him if you can mate honestly, next update is imminent

 

[Mike]

Really? **** just come out of the January 2012 window ^^) I'll see what my scouts say. What position is he naturally?

 

[Deano]

200M? ****** ****

 

[timmsy123]

Striker, probably best played as a poacher 200m on transfers indeed lets hope its all worth it!!

 

[timmsy123]

So this is what £200million has bought me so far, some mixed results so far but one positive is no defeats , disappointed not to get a winner against liverpool in the Europa League :S gonna go through the league games individually now....

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Average start to the season, great to see my new strike force both getting on the scoresheet, negative side i conceded 2 goals in the second half and threw away a lead which seems to be standard Espanyol no matter who your players are!

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Slightly better result than the first game, picked up the 3pts but the winning margin wasnt great enough for my liking.

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First home game of the season, good win against average opposition, Munain bagged his 2nd of the season and is already looking like money well spent, scored 3 goals and saw out the game comfortably

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Back to standard Espanyol, take the lead and dont build on it, in control of the game and then lose concentration and throw it away at the death

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However, as we all know 'Rome wasn't built in a day' and Man City is a prime example where money doesnt buy instant success! The new players will take half a season to gel together and build a good understanding, once that happens i believe the title isn't out of the question this season

KEEP THE FAITH!