NotTheSpecialOne
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Some say it's impossible, some say it's improbable. I agree. The Great San Marino Challenge is a scenario in which the participant must control both the Sammarinese national team and the Italian Serie C2 side 'San Marino'.
For further details read the thread, and good luck!
Transfers (in):
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Davide Cesarini (DC) (Free) - A 16 year old defender. My first signing and it was extremely rushed. I was, at this point, focused on developing young Sammarinese talent. Maybe with time he will develop, which is why for now he remains in the U20's.
Alessandro Golinucci (M/AM R) (Free) - Another 16 year old who I may regret signing. No substantial harm to my budget though. Also dropped to U20's to develop.
Mattia Merlini (AMC) (Free) - Has a certain amount of teamwork, flair and determination. Quite high levels for such a young player. Currently in the U20's to gain experience.
Riccardo Aluigi (ST) (Free) - Another young Sammarinese player, who I aim to develop for my assault on the European powerhouses in later years. No notable stats, but I never know what might happen with my quality youth facilities...
Maximiliano Baizan (DM/M C) (Free) - A young defensive midfielder of whom I expect mediocrity. Nothing special, a definite impulse buy. In the U20's.
Mathieu Gomes (AM/M R) (£20k) - Finally, something interesting. A French winger who is nothing special but will do for Serie C2. None of his stats are jaw-dropping but these do not reflect his in game performances which have been, on the whole, pleasing.
Marco Piccinni (MC) (Free) - Probably one of my best captures. An out of favour midfielder at Bari, I managed to offer him a contract and he obliged. He is one of my key players so far.
Transfers (out):
None.
Fixtures:
Friendly: San Marino 4-0 San Marino Reserves (D'Antoni (2), Ingrosso (OG), Pieri)
A game that I was expected to win, and did so convincingly. D'Antoni bagged a brace and the 4-0 scoreline was helped by a deflected own goal and a stoppage time tap in.
Friendly: Grubbio 4-1 San Marino (Poletti)
Poletti grabbed the opener on the 8th minute, and I had high hopes. This was a team we should have comfortably beaten. But four separate scorers ensured my team was condemned rather harshly to defeat.
Friendly: Todi 0-3 San Marino (Gomes, Vitaioli, Pieri)
We set out by dominating this game from the kick-off. Sure enough, after 10 minutes the new boy Gomes had netted, and only 18 minutes later Vitaioli doubled our lead. I was sure of the victory by the 60th mintes so I made some changes to preserve fitness levels. One of the substitues, Pieri, grabbed a goal. He had come off the bench twice and scored twice very late on.
Summary:
A fairly mixed bag. It is clear that I made a handful of impulse buys, simply trying to grab some young Sammarinese players that could help me in the future. Gomes has turned out to be a big signing, and there are also a fair few names to be added to the list for August.
The month of August holds two more friendlies against stiff opposition, an International Friendly against Israel and some Serie C Cup games.
For further details read the thread, and good luck!
Pre-season, July 2011:
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Transfers (in):
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Davide Cesarini (DC) (Free) - A 16 year old defender. My first signing and it was extremely rushed. I was, at this point, focused on developing young Sammarinese talent. Maybe with time he will develop, which is why for now he remains in the U20's.
Alessandro Golinucci (M/AM R) (Free) - Another 16 year old who I may regret signing. No substantial harm to my budget though. Also dropped to U20's to develop.
Mattia Merlini (AMC) (Free) - Has a certain amount of teamwork, flair and determination. Quite high levels for such a young player. Currently in the U20's to gain experience.
Riccardo Aluigi (ST) (Free) - Another young Sammarinese player, who I aim to develop for my assault on the European powerhouses in later years. No notable stats, but I never know what might happen with my quality youth facilities...
Maximiliano Baizan (DM/M C) (Free) - A young defensive midfielder of whom I expect mediocrity. Nothing special, a definite impulse buy. In the U20's.
Mathieu Gomes (AM/M R) (£20k) - Finally, something interesting. A French winger who is nothing special but will do for Serie C2. None of his stats are jaw-dropping but these do not reflect his in game performances which have been, on the whole, pleasing.
Marco Piccinni (MC) (Free) - Probably one of my best captures. An out of favour midfielder at Bari, I managed to offer him a contract and he obliged. He is one of my key players so far.
Transfers (out):
None.
Fixtures:
Friendly: San Marino 4-0 San Marino Reserves (D'Antoni (2), Ingrosso (OG), Pieri)
A game that I was expected to win, and did so convincingly. D'Antoni bagged a brace and the 4-0 scoreline was helped by a deflected own goal and a stoppage time tap in.
Friendly: Grubbio 4-1 San Marino (Poletti)
Poletti grabbed the opener on the 8th minute, and I had high hopes. This was a team we should have comfortably beaten. But four separate scorers ensured my team was condemned rather harshly to defeat.
Friendly: Todi 0-3 San Marino (Gomes, Vitaioli, Pieri)
We set out by dominating this game from the kick-off. Sure enough, after 10 minutes the new boy Gomes had netted, and only 18 minutes later Vitaioli doubled our lead. I was sure of the victory by the 60th mintes so I made some changes to preserve fitness levels. One of the substitues, Pieri, grabbed a goal. He had come off the bench twice and scored twice very late on.
Summary:
A fairly mixed bag. It is clear that I made a handful of impulse buys, simply trying to grab some young Sammarinese players that could help me in the future. Gomes has turned out to be a big signing, and there are also a fair few names to be added to the list for August.
The month of August holds two more friendlies against stiff opposition, an International Friendly against Israel and some Serie C Cup games.
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