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The Yellow Brick Road: A flight from Non-league with Farnborough FC.
Having recently bought a new laptop, the time has come to dive into a non-league to legend series. Following a format reminiscent of the well-known Lollujo series, I've started a new save with a team situated in the lowest division, closest to my home – none other than Farnborough FC!
Commitment to a Team…
Unlike the conventional journeyman approach, I find joy in fully committing to a single team from the start of a save. In this case, my plan is to mould Farnborough FC into a powerhouse, standing by them through the highs and lows. Despite a tumultuous past, including going into administration in 2007, the team is currently on an upward trajectory.
A successful first season in the Vanarama South has set the stage for a squad geared to contend for the playoffs. The presence of rivals like Aldershot and Woking in the league above adds an extra layer of motivation.
Personal Connection..
This journey holds sentimental value for me, as I played for their original team, Farnborough Town FC, at the youth level for a couple of years. I’ve also played numerous games at Cherrywood Road so have already established a nostalgic link to the club.
Main Aims of the Save…
To maintain focus and a sense of purpose, I've outlined several goals for this journey:
- Establish a home-nation-based team, particularly during the rise through the leagues.
- Keep expenditures to a minimum, emphasizing the belief that building a solid team in England doesn't necessitate significant spending. Free Agents are our friends.
- Develop the youth academy so we can seamlessly integrate homegrown talent into the squad each season.
- Retain some players throughout the entire non-league to legend journey.
Long-term goal: Win the FA Cup before reaching the Premier League (Yes this is a super challenge)
Ultimate goal: Construct a squad capable of clinching both the league and Champions League titles simultaneously.
While this is undoubtedly a long-term save plan, I envision it continuing until the release of FM25. The allure of a non-league journey and the gradual ascent up the leagues is simply irresistible and I’m ready to get started!!
#UpTheYellows #FarnboroughFC