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Hi all, with FM14 just round the corner I have decided to create one final save and I'm going to turn it into a story. I will be taking on Crystal Palace using LFCMarshall's latest update, so they will be starting in the Premier League with all the players they currently have in real life. Interestingly, in the three times they have gained promotion to the Premier League previously they had been relegated straight away. My job is to save them. To make this game a lot more realistic I have taken out the first transfer window budgets, so I will have to use the current group of players only. However, I will have a job on my hands to gel in all of the players that former manager Ian Holloway brought in - no less than 14!
Holloway's Transfers
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Hi all, with FM14 just round the corner I have decided to create one final save and I'm going to turn it into a story. I will be taking on Crystal Palace using LFCMarshall's latest update, so they will be starting in the Premier League with all the players they currently have in real life. Interestingly, in the three times they have gained promotion to the Premier League previously they had been relegated straight away. My job is to save them. To make this game a lot more realistic I have taken out the first transfer window budgets, so I will have to use the current group of players only. However, I will have a job on my hands to gel in all of the players that former manager Ian Holloway brought in - no less than 14!
Holloway's Transfers
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At first glance it seems that although there is a lot of depth, i.e. a lot of ****** players, there seems to be a lack of quality. It is now down to me to spend the next few months sorting the good from the deadwood so that I can strengthen in January
Squad
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Key Players
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These two men are going to be key to my season. Jedinak is the leader, providing bite in midfield. I will be relying on his abilities to break down opposition attacks. Whilst at the other end I will be hoping Chamakh can find better consistency than he did at Arsenal, as he will be key in creating chances for the pacey Jerome / Gayle as well as finishing off chances himself
Hot Prospects
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The first prospect of note is home-grown boy Jon Williams. It is likely that he will be loaned out to the championship as I'm not sure he will be consistent enough for the premier league yet, but certainly one for the future. Also Palace have signed a real gem in Campana, who will provide the creativity in midfield alongside Jedinak's steel.
Career Goals
Short Term
Short Term
- Develop the club's facilities / personnel (total re-structure of backroom staff)
- First Season: Avoid Relegation (Minimum) Comfortable Mid-Table (Desired) Top Half (Over Achievement)
- Three Seasons: Qualify for Europe
- Develop Young British Players
Long Term
- Win the Premier League
- Win the Champions Leaguel
- Develop a home-grown at club legend
- Bring back Wilfried Zaha and develop him to his full potential
- Achieve 4.5* coaching in every category and have top class facilities
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