OOO this looks fun. This is my West Ham side in the 2016-17 season. I took over a struggling side that were 17th in the league in December 2011, coming from reasonalble success in keeping a young Wolves side mid-table for a few seasons. That season I ended up in 8th. Next season started off poorly, with new signings not originally gelling with previous big names like Zarate and Elia. We recovered, and ended up in 9th, winning the league cup along the way. Next season, by virtue of the league cup success, we were in the EURO cup. Luckily, got an easy group and advanced, beyond all expectations. By this time we had won the league cup (again

) and were well placed in the league. Success continued in europe, and somehow we made the semis. All the while, my back-up players were excelling, and I was looking at Champions league next season through the league. Some results went our way, and we ended up in third thanks to a spectacular for and against, mainly due to Zarate, and absolute beast in front of goal, and who scored a hattrick in the EURO cup final to win it against PSG. So, Champions League. Needless to say, I had low expectations in my first season in the CL, but we were unstoppable in the 2014-15 season, some good runs in the league, going over 9 games in row without losing on more than one occasion. Our CL form was brilliant also, and we ended up in the final, against Real Madrid. To just be there was amazing for my team, but to take them to extra time, and almost beat them, having Zarate's extra-time winner disallowed, and having glory snatched in the 119th minute from R.Madrid's sensational regen striker was as good as I could hope. Bring on 2015-16. 2nd again in the league, and reversing the previous year with a 3-1 win over R.Madrid in the final of the CL was absolutely amazing, and saw me go down as a 'favoured personel' at Upton Park.
That brings us to my current season, which I have a screenshot posted. Not so great on the domestic front, but a EURO super cup win was good, and as of now I'm hovering just outside CL qualification. SO, this is my team, with some screenshots of important players attached below

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Diego Benaglio
Has been brilliant for me since I brought him to the EPL from Wolfsburg. A top keeper, has been the keeper for the EPL team of the year the last 3 years straight. Geting on in years, however, and I may need to buy a replacement for him soon. Just narrowly missed out on my Vice-Captain spot. (
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Kiko Fermenia
One of my favourite player on FM10, I brought him across with me from Wolves, and after spending a season with them, has been a lock for the right-back position over a few seasons, and has also filled in well in AMR when injuries required it.
Diego Renan
Another great player, brought him to the EPL from Cruzerio, amongst some negativity from the West Ham supporters. However, Diego answered his critics and has been brilliant in LB.
Younes Kaboul
A signing from the previous manger who has been very benficial to my team. An absolute rock, he provides good experience, and pairs very well with my other, young CB Andres.
Andres
Yep, I cbf'd putting the accent, but was an amazing find on behalf of my scouting personnel, and I jumped at signing him from Sporting in Spain. Gets a fair-few yellow cards, but what can be expected, and he's still only 22! (
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Gokhan Inler
Was one of the reasons I chose to come to West Ham, has been great for me in CM, both as an offensive outlet alongside Parker, and a midfield rock alongside Verratti. My Vice-Captain, and he is a great leader for my young team.
Marco Verratti
Signed him as soon as I got to Upton Park from my old Wolves side, he has become a great player. Can be relied on for between 10-15 goals and assists per season from CM.
Alessandro Rosina
Creative force out wide, although he's getting on a bit. Can be relied upon in big games for a spark of brilliance, and has won me countless games with his goalscoring.
Eljero Elia
Pretty much the same as Rosina, minus a few years, and put out on the left. Very creative.
Mauro Zarate
The West Ham captain can be relied upon for pretty much 30 league goals a season, plus 5-10 in cup competitions. The only way to describe him is 'Freak'
Romelu Lukaku
Another one I brought from Wolves, Lukaku has develop into a quality striker. Strong as Drogba, and with speed and finishing, Lukaku is turning into a great player.
Reserves:
Thibault Courtois: Belgian keeper I got for free, has some good stats, and is only 23
Yannis Tafer: Picked up the frenchman for free, and he's been reliable when called upon, despite his development being wasted in the Lyon reserves for several years
Jakob Andersen: Versatile defensive player can play L/CB and in midfield, is being developed to take over a holding mid spot when Inler retires (
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Vincent Kompany: Cost me 2.1 mil, and was first choice before Andres got good, now he plays through Kaboul's injuries and Andres suspensions
Andrea Cioffi: Has some great striker stats, credit again goes to my scouts for this find. Deputises for Lukaku and Zarate well when needed (
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Jano Ananidze: Brought him in on loan from Lyon as cover for Verratti one season, and had to buy him when his loan finished, he was pure class. Stands in for Verratti and Inler when suspensions happen, or when they get tired
Antonio Albertini: My newest buy, the 26 year old CM has some good stats, and gives my squad some dpeth in the centre of the park (
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Anyways, that took ages. Rate how you think my team is, Career so far, transfers, etc, same as the first post.
thanks
