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So, with the holidays, lots of family were over, including Lou and Mike, and that means Football Manager! We basically played the off-season right up to training camps. It looks like we all filled our needs and we all seem equally confident. Here's a look at the changes in my squad.
OUT:
Marquinhos (MR) to America (Mineiro)
Not quite up to snuff and playing a position that's not helpful to us.
Andres D'Allessandro (AMC) to River Plate
Club Legend, but didn't fit into the tactics and, at 37, he'll go back to his childhood club
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Rodrigo Dourado (DM) to China
Our best player, but also didn't fit into the tactic. The tactic is good and I didn't want to go a different way, Dourado had to go, unfortunately.
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Edilnilson (MC/WBR) to Sao Paolo
Caught in between two positions but not sparkling in either, an upgrade was necessary
Andrigo (ST/AMR) to Parana
This was a player who's attitude I just could not take. He simply isn't good enough to be as yappy as he is and I had enough of his questioning every decision I made.
Fabricio (WBL) to America (Mineiro)
He was fourth choice at left back and simply had no place in the team.
GONE BUT NOT REALLY GONE:
Zeca and Iago (both LB) were sold with 'Loan back length' clauses so they will remain with the club for the entire season while bringing in close to 10 million euros
PLAYERS COMING IN:
Up Front:
No new strikers coming in, but we do have Paolo Guerrero, signed last season but serving a 14 month ban for cocaine use which is due to expire on the 20th of February. He's another one with an attitude and he's been questioning every signing, but he's needed so I'm looking the other way for now.
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On the wings:
Nene was brought in to provide depth on the left wing, but due to finances at the time, the deal was called off. After some house clearing (see above), money was available and Neilton was brought in. I saw that Inter signed him in real life and it gave me the idea, I looked at Neilton, he made sense and he was signed.
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Rafael Sobis will play both left wing and striker.
Midfield:
Elias was brought in from Atletico Mineiro. He's the Deep Lying Playmaker that our formation was crying out for. He'll play alongside Patrick and that takes away my worries for midfield.
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Mateus Uribe was signed from America (Mexico) specifically because he provides quality backup for both Patrick (BBM) and Elias (DLP) which is key in this long marathon season that is about to begin.
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Back Four:
Hudson was brought it from Sao Paolo and will start at Wingback on the right side
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My biggest concern this off season is central defense. This tactic is good, we score a lot of goals, but we give up more goals than I'm comfortable with. This isn't a good feeling when I'm up against my brothers, they both love to score goals, especially Lou, with Gremio. He never stops coming at you and I don't want to get into shootouts. I'm still not comfortable with my center of defense, but I feel a little better after signing Henrique, from Corinthians. He's a Ball Playing Defender, which I was looking for (I actually need two) and he was affordable.
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OUTLOOK:
Overall, I feel a lot better about this squad, I've got almost full green circles at every position without dropping in quality from the players that had to leave. I'd still like to bring in another BPD and a poacher up front, but I'm ready for the State Championships with this lineup. I was really surprised how far I was able to stretch my budget with only having to worry about one year. We all used the old tricks (50% wage rise, the incentive bonus filled contracts, installment payments, 50% sell on fee) but I also used the 'loan back length' clause for as many of my sales as possible and that is something I don't think my brothers picked up on.
If I was playing a normal save with this lineup and tactic, I'd have no doubts about trophies, so I'm pretty pumped about taking on Mike and Lou. The anticipation is building, and if this is any indication, the season is gonna be pretty exciting!
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So, with the holidays, lots of family were over, including Lou and Mike, and that means Football Manager! We basically played the off-season right up to training camps. It looks like we all filled our needs and we all seem equally confident. Here's a look at the changes in my squad.
OUT:
Marquinhos (MR) to America (Mineiro)
Not quite up to snuff and playing a position that's not helpful to us.
Andres D'Allessandro (AMC) to River Plate
Club Legend, but didn't fit into the tactics and, at 37, he'll go back to his childhood club
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Rodrigo Dourado (DM) to China
Our best player, but also didn't fit into the tactic. The tactic is good and I didn't want to go a different way, Dourado had to go, unfortunately.
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Edilnilson (MC/WBR) to Sao Paolo
Caught in between two positions but not sparkling in either, an upgrade was necessary
Andrigo (ST/AMR) to Parana
This was a player who's attitude I just could not take. He simply isn't good enough to be as yappy as he is and I had enough of his questioning every decision I made.
Fabricio (WBL) to America (Mineiro)
He was fourth choice at left back and simply had no place in the team.
GONE BUT NOT REALLY GONE:
Zeca and Iago (both LB) were sold with 'Loan back length' clauses so they will remain with the club for the entire season while bringing in close to 10 million euros
PLAYERS COMING IN:
Up Front:
No new strikers coming in, but we do have Paolo Guerrero, signed last season but serving a 14 month ban for cocaine use which is due to expire on the 20th of February. He's another one with an attitude and he's been questioning every signing, but he's needed so I'm looking the other way for now.
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On the wings:
Nene was brought in to provide depth on the left wing, but due to finances at the time, the deal was called off. After some house clearing (see above), money was available and Neilton was brought in. I saw that Inter signed him in real life and it gave me the idea, I looked at Neilton, he made sense and he was signed.
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Rafael Sobis will play both left wing and striker.
Midfield:
Elias was brought in from Atletico Mineiro. He's the Deep Lying Playmaker that our formation was crying out for. He'll play alongside Patrick and that takes away my worries for midfield.
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Mateus Uribe was signed from America (Mexico) specifically because he provides quality backup for both Patrick (BBM) and Elias (DLP) which is key in this long marathon season that is about to begin.
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Back Four:
Hudson was brought it from Sao Paolo and will start at Wingback on the right side
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My biggest concern this off season is central defense. This tactic is good, we score a lot of goals, but we give up more goals than I'm comfortable with. This isn't a good feeling when I'm up against my brothers, they both love to score goals, especially Lou, with Gremio. He never stops coming at you and I don't want to get into shootouts. I'm still not comfortable with my center of defense, but I feel a little better after signing Henrique, from Corinthians. He's a Ball Playing Defender, which I was looking for (I actually need two) and he was affordable.
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OUTLOOK:
Overall, I feel a lot better about this squad, I've got almost full green circles at every position without dropping in quality from the players that had to leave. I'd still like to bring in another BPD and a poacher up front, but I'm ready for the State Championships with this lineup. I was really surprised how far I was able to stretch my budget with only having to worry about one year. We all used the old tricks (50% wage rise, the incentive bonus filled contracts, installment payments, 50% sell on fee) but I also used the 'loan back length' clause for as many of my sales as possible and that is something I don't think my brothers picked up on.
If I was playing a normal save with this lineup and tactic, I'd have no doubts about trophies, so I'm pretty pumped about taking on Mike and Lou. The anticipation is building, and if this is any indication, the season is gonna be pretty exciting!
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