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Swansea City Association Football Club (Welsh: Clwb Pêl-droed Dinas Abertawe) is a Welsh professional football club based in the city of Swansea, South Wales that play in the Premier League. The only Wales-based club in the division, they play their home matches at the Liberty Stadium.
The club was founded in 1912 and joined the Football League in 1921. The club changed their name in 1969, when it adopted the name Swansea City to reflect Swansea's new status as a city.[1] They were promoted to the original Football League First Division in 1981. It was during the following season they came close to winning the league title, but a decline then set near the season's end before finishing sixth, although a club record. It was from here the club suffered a relegation the season after, returning back to the Football League Fourth Division a few seasons later, then narrowly avoided relegation to the Football Conference in 2003. Prior to playing home matches at the Liberty Stadium, the team had previously hosted at the Vetch Field. The Swansea City Supporters Society Ltd owns 20% of the club, with their involvement hailed by Supporters Direct as "the most high profile example of the involvement of a Supporters Trust in the direct running of a club".
(Sourced from Wikipedia)
This is for the default database. I've heard Michu is a beast on the data update so that will be good.
General in-game info and facilities:
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As you can see the facilities are not ideal and could do with upgrades ASAP.
Honours:
Despite the club being in it's hundredth year the biggest honour it has won is the npower league 1
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Board Expectations:
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The board expect you to at least avoid relegation but a mid-table finish is easily achievable and the extra money made a big difference to my Swansea side.
Staff:
At the end of the end of the day you staff set up doesn't look very good and needs a big overhaul. Here are the changes I made:
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The Squad:
Goalkeepers:
Michel Vorm - A good goalkeeper who can be employed as a standard goalkeeper or sweeper keeper - defend (I'd recommend the later option) I'd recommend replacing him in a few seasons
Gerhard Tremmel - A decent backup goalkeeper who can only be played as a standard goalkeeper. He can only do the job for a couple of seasons so sell or get rid of after first season.
David Cornell - A young goalkeeper on very low wages. Can be third choice but nothing more keep on until his contract expires and then keep him on with a month-to-month contract until he gets upset or someone else ,ales a move. He's also the only player in the squad that is home grown at club
Transfer targets: Jan Mucha is usually transfer listed at the end of the season and is more than able to take up Gerhard Tremmel's spot of second place in the order. Craig Gordon is available at the start of season one on a free and is also highly capable of taking second place in the goalkeeping order.
Right Backs:
Dwight Tiendalli - A decent Dutch full back who can also play at wing back and left back. He'll do a decent job but will need replacing after a season or two
Angel Rangel - The Spanish right back is tall and a good all-round full back. With all the Spaniards in the squad his translation skills may be useful to help the rest pick up the language quicker. He is twenty nine though and will need replacing after a few seasons.
Ashley Richards - He's never going to make it. Sell him ASAP.
Curtis Obeng - Could do a job for a season and although he has good physicals and a bullet throw he isn't going to make it due to poor technical and mental attributes.
Transfer Targets: You may want to sign Adam Matthews if you have the cash to push Rangel for his place but he isn't a high priority signing.
Centre Backs:
Garry Monk - The ageing captain. He isn't that good and doesn't have the physicals for this level. You have lots of depth so you won't need him.
Alan Tate - The vice-captain. He can play all across the defence and is worth keeping for a season or two to offer depth but no more.
Chico - The Spanish Centre Back who is skilled but I'm not sure if he's the right player to hold a spot in the starting line up. He will do a job but isn't good enough to start.
Ashley Williams - The only centre back in the squad who I'd say is good enough to be a regular starter. He is fast, has good mentals and is good with the ball at his feet. When you sell Monk I'd advise you make him club captain.
Kyle Bartley - The only good young centre back in your squad and the only good really tall one as well. Is solid and can be a good rotation option for years on end.
Darnel Situ - A tall, young French centre back but he probably won't make it at the top level so I'd advise you sell him.
Transfer targets: You need a tall, solid centre back, I'd suggest Ryan Donk who is very cheap and if you feel you need a long term replacement for Williams, sign Jores Okore.
Left Back:
Neil Taylor - A young Welsh left bag with bags of pace and can play for several years. Will have to be rotation or sold when you get bigger though. He is also the only recognised left back in the squad.
Transfer Targets - You don't need to sign anyone if you use Tate and Tiendalli to cover for Taylor but if you want some backup you could sign the aforementioned Adam Matthews or pick up Paul Robinson for a season on a free transfer.
Defensive/Central/Attacking midfield:
Leon Britton - A key asset to your midfield who can hold the ball, help keep possession and help you win the midfield battle. Is ageing so will need a replacement in a few seasons. Also the only decent defensive midfielder you have.
Mark Gower - He's is definitely ageing but has no value, is on cheap wages and can be decent backup for a couple of seasons.
Ki Sung-Yeung - A young player who can pass a ball well and is already established on the international scene. He has been nicknamed the Korean Gerrard but don't expect him to help with the defensive aspect of the game.
Michu - A well rounded midfielder who is good at everything except defence, he is tall, works hard and has great movement. He can be like Fellaini going forward if used properly.
Jonathan de Guzman - A creative midfielder who is on loan, you can secure his services long term if you spend £5m.
Kemy Augustien - Not needed and nothing special should be sold and you can get a good few million for him.
Transfer Targets - Although a creative player isn't necessary I'd recommend Wellington Nem since he is such good value at £3.5m and is one of if not my top recommendation and a player that becomes world class for that price is a steal. Keeping de Guzman's services is not necessary and shouldn't be a priority first window, potential replacements could be Yohan Cabaye or Mark Noble. If you want a defensive minded player Rhys Williams, James Perch, Rodwell on loan or Nigel Reo-Coker on a free are options. are options. Joe Allen should be a long term target and is home grown at club.
Wingers:
Pablo Hernandez - The best attacking player at the club and can do a job for a few seasons.
Nathan Dyer - Lightning fast, a hard worker who will track back and can dribble well. He will create and score and is a definite starter but can be frustrating at times.
Wayne Routledge - A fast winger who offers a good rotation option.
Transfer Targets - Could do with more depth but if you get the aforementioned Wellington Nem him and other players of the squad should be able to offer enough depth out wide. Scott Sinclair will probably be unhappy or surplus to requirements at City after the first season and should be signed on loan and then on a bosman if he is available.
Strikers:
Danny Graham - The best front man in the squad and has a clinical finish. Although he is slow and if you don't like target men he probably isn't for you. He can fetch a few million if sold.
Itay Shechter - On loan and nothing special, offers depth here and out wide.
Luke Moore - Has some value and isn't cut out for this level. Sell ASAP.
Rory Donnelly - Is young and a possible rotation option. Is a target man but can be employed in other roles and can play out right. Has flair and determination
Leroy Lita - Only has pace and should be sold.
Jamie Proctor - Signed recently so can't be sold but isn't going to make it.
Transfer Targets - You would do with a new striker and I would highly recommend Ademilson who only costs £5.25m - absolute beast, he'll do a job right away and becomes world class.
Squad Overview:
You have a good squad for possession football that lacks a few players.
Tactics:Your team is suited to a high pressing, short passing game and your best formation is probably a 4-2-3-1 and a 4-1-2-2-1 could also be effective.
This my tactic for the default squad:
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Move the D-line back a bit and change mentality to counter for tougher games, especially away. Also the FBs are on hold up ball.
My tactic after first season transfers:
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(Note: I took this SS in the second season so de Guzman would be in the gap. I replaced him with Cabaye).
I do the same as mentioned above for away games. Also FBs are on hold up ball and the AMC has runs from deep set to often and moves into channels while playing a passing range inbetween mixed and short. The players in the SS who aren't in the default squad were my only incoming transfers first season.
For those of you who want this style but don't want my tactical help (I'm not brilliant) but want to play a good Swansea-like style you might want to look here: http://www.fm-base.co.uk/forum/foot...ssion-tactic-discussion-thread-raikan007.html and for general tactical queries: http://www.fm-base.co.uk/forum/foot...ikan007s-tactical-discussion-thread-fm13.html
You could also combine your save with http://www.fm-base.co.uk/forum/foot...rios/106386-gary-speed-tribute-challenge.html
If anyone has any feedback, positive or negative then please leave it.
The club was founded in 1912 and joined the Football League in 1921. The club changed their name in 1969, when it adopted the name Swansea City to reflect Swansea's new status as a city.[1] They were promoted to the original Football League First Division in 1981. It was during the following season they came close to winning the league title, but a decline then set near the season's end before finishing sixth, although a club record. It was from here the club suffered a relegation the season after, returning back to the Football League Fourth Division a few seasons later, then narrowly avoided relegation to the Football Conference in 2003. Prior to playing home matches at the Liberty Stadium, the team had previously hosted at the Vetch Field. The Swansea City Supporters Society Ltd owns 20% of the club, with their involvement hailed by Supporters Direct as "the most high profile example of the involvement of a Supporters Trust in the direct running of a club".
(Sourced from Wikipedia)
This is for the default database. I've heard Michu is a beast on the data update so that will be good.
General in-game info and facilities:
View attachment 287561View attachment 287562
As you can see the facilities are not ideal and could do with upgrades ASAP.
Honours:
Despite the club being in it's hundredth year the biggest honour it has won is the npower league 1
View attachment 287555
Board Expectations:
View attachment 287559
The board expect you to at least avoid relegation but a mid-table finish is easily achievable and the extra money made a big difference to my Swansea side.
Staff:
At the end of the end of the day you staff set up doesn't look very good and needs a big overhaul. Here are the changes I made:
View attachment 287575
The Squad:
Goalkeepers:
Michel Vorm - A good goalkeeper who can be employed as a standard goalkeeper or sweeper keeper - defend (I'd recommend the later option) I'd recommend replacing him in a few seasons
Gerhard Tremmel - A decent backup goalkeeper who can only be played as a standard goalkeeper. He can only do the job for a couple of seasons so sell or get rid of after first season.
David Cornell - A young goalkeeper on very low wages. Can be third choice but nothing more keep on until his contract expires and then keep him on with a month-to-month contract until he gets upset or someone else ,ales a move. He's also the only player in the squad that is home grown at club
Transfer targets: Jan Mucha is usually transfer listed at the end of the season and is more than able to take up Gerhard Tremmel's spot of second place in the order. Craig Gordon is available at the start of season one on a free and is also highly capable of taking second place in the goalkeeping order.
Right Backs:
Dwight Tiendalli - A decent Dutch full back who can also play at wing back and left back. He'll do a decent job but will need replacing after a season or two
Angel Rangel - The Spanish right back is tall and a good all-round full back. With all the Spaniards in the squad his translation skills may be useful to help the rest pick up the language quicker. He is twenty nine though and will need replacing after a few seasons.
Ashley Richards - He's never going to make it. Sell him ASAP.
Curtis Obeng - Could do a job for a season and although he has good physicals and a bullet throw he isn't going to make it due to poor technical and mental attributes.
Transfer Targets: You may want to sign Adam Matthews if you have the cash to push Rangel for his place but he isn't a high priority signing.
Centre Backs:
Garry Monk - The ageing captain. He isn't that good and doesn't have the physicals for this level. You have lots of depth so you won't need him.
Alan Tate - The vice-captain. He can play all across the defence and is worth keeping for a season or two to offer depth but no more.
Chico - The Spanish Centre Back who is skilled but I'm not sure if he's the right player to hold a spot in the starting line up. He will do a job but isn't good enough to start.
Ashley Williams - The only centre back in the squad who I'd say is good enough to be a regular starter. He is fast, has good mentals and is good with the ball at his feet. When you sell Monk I'd advise you make him club captain.
Kyle Bartley - The only good young centre back in your squad and the only good really tall one as well. Is solid and can be a good rotation option for years on end.
Darnel Situ - A tall, young French centre back but he probably won't make it at the top level so I'd advise you sell him.
Transfer targets: You need a tall, solid centre back, I'd suggest Ryan Donk who is very cheap and if you feel you need a long term replacement for Williams, sign Jores Okore.
Left Back:
Neil Taylor - A young Welsh left bag with bags of pace and can play for several years. Will have to be rotation or sold when you get bigger though. He is also the only recognised left back in the squad.
Transfer Targets - You don't need to sign anyone if you use Tate and Tiendalli to cover for Taylor but if you want some backup you could sign the aforementioned Adam Matthews or pick up Paul Robinson for a season on a free transfer.
Defensive/Central/Attacking midfield:
Leon Britton - A key asset to your midfield who can hold the ball, help keep possession and help you win the midfield battle. Is ageing so will need a replacement in a few seasons. Also the only decent defensive midfielder you have.
Mark Gower - He's is definitely ageing but has no value, is on cheap wages and can be decent backup for a couple of seasons.
Ki Sung-Yeung - A young player who can pass a ball well and is already established on the international scene. He has been nicknamed the Korean Gerrard but don't expect him to help with the defensive aspect of the game.
Michu - A well rounded midfielder who is good at everything except defence, he is tall, works hard and has great movement. He can be like Fellaini going forward if used properly.
Jonathan de Guzman - A creative midfielder who is on loan, you can secure his services long term if you spend £5m.
Kemy Augustien - Not needed and nothing special should be sold and you can get a good few million for him.
Transfer Targets - Although a creative player isn't necessary I'd recommend Wellington Nem since he is such good value at £3.5m and is one of if not my top recommendation and a player that becomes world class for that price is a steal. Keeping de Guzman's services is not necessary and shouldn't be a priority first window, potential replacements could be Yohan Cabaye or Mark Noble. If you want a defensive minded player Rhys Williams, James Perch, Rodwell on loan or Nigel Reo-Coker on a free are options. are options. Joe Allen should be a long term target and is home grown at club.
Wingers:
Pablo Hernandez - The best attacking player at the club and can do a job for a few seasons.
Nathan Dyer - Lightning fast, a hard worker who will track back and can dribble well. He will create and score and is a definite starter but can be frustrating at times.
Wayne Routledge - A fast winger who offers a good rotation option.
Transfer Targets - Could do with more depth but if you get the aforementioned Wellington Nem him and other players of the squad should be able to offer enough depth out wide. Scott Sinclair will probably be unhappy or surplus to requirements at City after the first season and should be signed on loan and then on a bosman if he is available.
Strikers:
Danny Graham - The best front man in the squad and has a clinical finish. Although he is slow and if you don't like target men he probably isn't for you. He can fetch a few million if sold.
Itay Shechter - On loan and nothing special, offers depth here and out wide.
Luke Moore - Has some value and isn't cut out for this level. Sell ASAP.
Rory Donnelly - Is young and a possible rotation option. Is a target man but can be employed in other roles and can play out right. Has flair and determination
Leroy Lita - Only has pace and should be sold.
Jamie Proctor - Signed recently so can't be sold but isn't going to make it.
Transfer Targets - You would do with a new striker and I would highly recommend Ademilson who only costs £5.25m - absolute beast, he'll do a job right away and becomes world class.
Squad Overview:
You have a good squad for possession football that lacks a few players.
Tactics:Your team is suited to a high pressing, short passing game and your best formation is probably a 4-2-3-1 and a 4-1-2-2-1 could also be effective.
This my tactic for the default squad:
View attachment 287576
Move the D-line back a bit and change mentality to counter for tougher games, especially away. Also the FBs are on hold up ball.
My tactic after first season transfers:
View attachment 287577
(Note: I took this SS in the second season so de Guzman would be in the gap. I replaced him with Cabaye).
I do the same as mentioned above for away games. Also FBs are on hold up ball and the AMC has runs from deep set to often and moves into channels while playing a passing range inbetween mixed and short. The players in the SS who aren't in the default squad were my only incoming transfers first season.
For those of you who want this style but don't want my tactical help (I'm not brilliant) but want to play a good Swansea-like style you might want to look here: http://www.fm-base.co.uk/forum/foot...ssion-tactic-discussion-thread-raikan007.html and for general tactical queries: http://www.fm-base.co.uk/forum/foot...ikan007s-tactical-discussion-thread-fm13.html
You could also combine your save with http://www.fm-base.co.uk/forum/foot...rios/106386-gary-speed-tribute-challenge.html
If anyone has any feedback, positive or negative then please leave it.
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