Unfortunately my previous story http://www.fm-base.co.uk/forum/foot...stories/366415-rise-greece-ofi-crete-f-c.html got corrupted before it really began. So have decided to give one final go at an FM17 story.
I have decided to return to a Home Nation, after doing so well with Wales in FM16 and after watching Northern Irelands incredible World Cup qualifying campaign it just had to be them!
View attachment 84111I have decided to return to a Home Nation, after doing so well with Wales in FM16 and after watching Northern Irelands incredible World Cup qualifying campaign it just had to be them!
So just as a reminder, this is a long term challenge whereby I will be taking charge of the Northern Irish side, Ards F.C and attempting to propel them to European Glory!
Ultimately I would love to win the Champions League, but realistically I wont be able to achieve that, even if i had the time to play 30 years, which i don't. I will therefore just play and see how far I can raise the reputation of N. Irish Football and Ards F.C.
Hopefully I will also get the opportunity to take over the National side further down the line and have ago at some international trophies.
Club Information:
Now Ards do have a little bit of history, winning the Premiership in the 1957/58 season, along with 4 N. Irish Cups and 1 League Cup. However, recently they have struggled to maintain their premier league status.
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The club has very basic facilities, including a worn down 2,750 capacity stadium containing just 500 seats.
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The Clubs books don't look very healthy at all, with a club balance of just £3,938, which I am sure will be in the red come the end of the season. Our only real chance at earning some revenue is going to be through obtaining European football, which is not a likely outcome this season.
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The club has very basic facilities, including a worn down 2,750 capacity stadium containing just 500 seats.
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The Clubs books don't look very healthy at all, with a club balance of just £3,938, which I am sure will be in the red come the end of the season. Our only real chance at earning some revenue is going to be through obtaining European football, which is not a likely outcome this season.
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