Newcastle United- Back to the top, or heading for the drop?

[Chris]

I am starting my first ever story thread and due to being a lifelong, loyal Newcastle fan, I will be playing with them. I hope you enjoy. I will be updating after every month or so and any advice would be greatly appreciated, cheers. You can check out my progress at any time on my signature as well.

 

[Chris]

I enjoyed a good pre-season with Newcastle, winning every game and conceding just one goal. Here are my results. Due to Newcastle having no transfer budget and a very small wage budget, I was forced to bring players in on loan. I was delighted with my transfers:

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[rrrrrrrrrr]

Good results so far mate

 

[Chris]

Thanks. I will be updating soon.

 

[legend10]

good results just make sure you don't lose your best loan stars!

 

[Chris]

A decent start to the season. I won manager of the month award. Here are my results for this month and some players who helped me get to where I am now.
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[legend10]

Has the club had a takeover becouse last year and this year, Mike Ashley has sold up and a middle eastern businessman has assumed control of the club.

 

[Chris]

No takeover yet. Last time I got taken over, it was by some cheapskate.

 

[legend10]

yes same with Wigan athletic in my very first game way back in Football manager 2008

 

[Chris]

Another good month for Newcastle, the only reason for being second is due to the fact that we have 2 games in hand. The only disappointing note is that we lost 3-2 to deadly rivals Sunderland, after extra time, in the Carling cup:
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[Chris]

A slightly disappointing month with 3 sending off's in 3 games but I single out Ryan Taylor again who has been in fantastic form this season.
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[Max]

Good luck mate, hopefully you can be in Europe in 3-4 seasons Bit of advice, if you haven't already done it, loan out Nile Ranger, he is becoming pretty good on one of my saves 2 season's in

 

[Bennn]

good luck, looks like it's going good so far

 

[Chris]

Just been taken over and given £5,000,000. (H)

 

[Max]

Just been taken over and given £5,000,000. (H)

Nice one mate Where do you need to buy for, positions etc

 

[Chris]

I definitely need a new striker. Carroll's form has gone out of the window though Ameobi is starting to hit the net now. I also need backup for Central defence. Any suggestions welcome.

 

[rrrrrrrrrr]

good stuff mate

 

[Chris]

A poor month for the Toon with awful losses to Nottingham Forest and Swansea City, both tough teams but teams I expect to beat. Roll on January! Player of the month is Shola Ameobi after scoring loads and getting a Hat-trick against Ipswich.
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[Max]

If you need a striker I recommend Zavon Hines on loan, it may sound silly, but he hit the back of the net 32 times in the league for my Q.P.R team Centre back - Try Mike Williamson from Pompey

 

[Chris]

Thanks a lot Kinger. I will give them a go. Updates soon.