FM_TNSSO
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OK, so after a few days away, I decided to start a new story and go to the bottom playable division in England for this one. I really enjoyed my Palermo save (easily my favourite one from the past couple of years) and building a squad as I rose up the leagues in Italy and now the plan is to achieve the same thing in England...we hope.
St Albans City are now entering their 8th straight season in the Vanarama National League South with some really mixed fortune from their recent history, finishing anywhere between 5th and 20th across the last 7 years. I'll be looking to kick on with the club and get them back in the National League where they haven't been since 2006/07 when they spent one single season in the division above.
I begin my career with the recommended coaching badge (National B) and previous playing experience (Sunday League footballer) for the club's current level. I'll be looking to improve myself as I improve the club over the coming years.
The club play their home games at Clarence Park which is a 5,007 capacity stadium (642 seated). Again, this is something I intend to improve as we (hopefully) move up the English football pyramid.
Anyone who follows my stories will know that all my tactics are my own and I don't use any recommended shortlists for signing players, so I expect this to be a long term save without immediate success of year on year promotions. Hopefully, you'll enjoy the journey as much as I'm hoping I will.
Financially, the club is in a stable position with a positive bank balance. I won't have any transfer budget (to be expected at this level) but there is about £800 in the wage budget to allow me to pick up a couple of free transfers if need be.
Initially, I don't need to go mad in the transfer market as I have a relatively big squad for the level we are playing at with cover across most areas of the pitch. The defence (especially centre back) position looks a little weak so that is likely to be my focus for strengthening in the early stages of my management.
The best player in the team is veteran David Noble who has spent most of his career at a much higher level than this! Although he is now 39 years old, he should still have plenty to offer for a season at least!
Shaun Jeffers will be leading the line for us up front and his excellent finishing (for this level) could prove decisive in the attacking side of our play this season!
In fact, Jeffers is the favourite to finish as the league's top goalscorer this season!
St Albans City are now entering their 8th straight season in the Vanarama National League South with some really mixed fortune from their recent history, finishing anywhere between 5th and 20th across the last 7 years. I'll be looking to kick on with the club and get them back in the National League where they haven't been since 2006/07 when they spent one single season in the division above.
I begin my career with the recommended coaching badge (National B) and previous playing experience (Sunday League footballer) for the club's current level. I'll be looking to improve myself as I improve the club over the coming years.
The club play their home games at Clarence Park which is a 5,007 capacity stadium (642 seated). Again, this is something I intend to improve as we (hopefully) move up the English football pyramid.
Anyone who follows my stories will know that all my tactics are my own and I don't use any recommended shortlists for signing players, so I expect this to be a long term save without immediate success of year on year promotions. Hopefully, you'll enjoy the journey as much as I'm hoping I will.
Financially, the club is in a stable position with a positive bank balance. I won't have any transfer budget (to be expected at this level) but there is about £800 in the wage budget to allow me to pick up a couple of free transfers if need be.
Initially, I don't need to go mad in the transfer market as I have a relatively big squad for the level we are playing at with cover across most areas of the pitch. The defence (especially centre back) position looks a little weak so that is likely to be my focus for strengthening in the early stages of my management.
The best player in the team is veteran David Noble who has spent most of his career at a much higher level than this! Although he is now 39 years old, he should still have plenty to offer for a season at least!
Shaun Jeffers will be leading the line for us up front and his excellent finishing (for this level) could prove decisive in the attacking side of our play this season!
In fact, Jeffers is the favourite to finish as the league's top goalscorer this season!