Here's a guide about the team who I have a season ticket with. It is based on patch 11.3.
WARNING
This is a guide that is going to show some bias, I am not going to say sorry but I will warn you that players who I deem as "perfect" may be seen as "useless" by other FM BASE members. Now that is out of the way, On with the show!
A Brief History Of Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club is a professional football club representing the city of Wolverhampton, in the West Midlands region of England, and currently playing in the Premier League. Commonly referred to by its nickname "Wolves", the club was founded in 1877 and since 1889 has played at Molineux. Historically, Wolves have been highly influential, most notably as being founder members of the Football League, as well as having played an instrumental role in the establishment of the European Cup, later to become the UEFA Champions League.
Having won the FA Cup twice before the outbreak of the First World War, Wolves consolidated their reputation as a top side under the legendary management of ex-player Stan Cullis after the Second World War, going on to win the league three times and the FA Cup twice between 1949 and 1960. It was at this time that the European Cup competition was established, after the English press declared Wolves "Champions of the World" following their victories against such top European and World sides as South Africa, Racing, Spartak Moscow, and Honvéd in some of football's first live televised games.
Wolves have yet to match the successes of the Stan Cullis era, although they did contest the first UEFA Cup final in 1972 against Tottenham Hotspur, and won the League Cup in 1974 under Bill McGarry and again in 1980 under John Barnwell. However, a decline set in and they found themselves in the Fourth Division by 1986, before a revival and back-to-back promotions under manager Graham Turner and record goalscorer Steve Bull saw them finish the decade in the Second Division, winning the Football League Trophy along the way. Their 19-year exile from the top flight ended when manager Dave Jones guided the club to promotion to the Premier League for a solitary season. A new approach under former Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy saw the club promoted back to the Premier League in 2009 as Football League Championship Champions.
Nation: England
Year Founded: 1877
Status: Professional
Reputation: National
Chairman Status: Loves the club
Legends: Jack Hayward, Stan Cullis, Billy Wright, Steve Bull
Icons: Derek Parkin, John Richards
Favoured Personnel: Matt Murray, Ron Flowers, Robbie Keane
Derbies: Black Country Derby (Vs West Bromwich Albion)
Fierce Rivals: West Bromwich Albion
Other Rivals: Birmingham, Aston Villa, Stoke
Finances: Secure
Average Ticket Price: £22
Average Season Ticket Price: £425
Season Ticket Holders: 20,000
Estimated Value: £48.5 million
Continental Competition: None
Media Prediction: 17th
Squad Personality: Professional
Captain: Karl Henry
Stadium Name: Molineux
Location: Wolverhampton
Capacity: 29,303 all seater
Year Built: 1889
Owned By: Wolves
Stadium Condition: Good
Under Soil Heating: Yes
Roof: No
Surface: Grass
Pitch Dimensions: Length: 106m - Width 69m
Maximum Pitch Dimensions: Length 112m - Width 74m
Pitch Condition: Perfect
Reserve Stadium: New Bucks Head - Telford
Corporate Facilities: Good corporate facilities
Training Facilities: Top training facilities
Youth Facilities: Above average youth facilities and youth academy
Youth Recruitment: Average youth recruitment
Start Of Season Expectations
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Goalkeepers
Wayne Hennessey: Without a shadow of doubt he is your number 1 keeper, he can do decent kicks and he is incredibly consistent. You can't go wrong with him.
Marcus Hahnemann: A decent goalkeeper, should be viewed as a back-up due to his age. Perhaps the odd game in the league or FA cup. I think you should just allow his contract to run out and focus on a new goalkeeper in the 2nd season.
Adriano Basso: I can see very little need for him and therefore I find that I release him as soon as I start a game.
Carl Ikeme: He could be viewed as potential backup to Hennessey when Hahnemann retires but I find that you can get £1 million-ish for him.
Defenders
Full Backs
Stephen Ward: Your first choice left-back and has decent all round attributes, he is incredibly useful as he can play as LB, LM, and CF
George Elokobi: I love this guy in all my heart. He is a decent backup for CB and LB, however his technical attributes are pretty poor
Kevin Foley: Mr Consistent as we know him at wolves. He a decent right back but I would strongly consider looking at others as he is not brilliant, but if you would rather improve other areas then he will be decent.
Greg Halford: He's on loan for the season, while he is similar to Ward in terms of being able to play everywhere, I do not believe he is premiership quality and there are usually teams that will take him off your hands for £1-3 million.
Centre Backs
Jody Craddock: He is beginning to age now and his pace is pretty bad at premier league level. Despite this his tackling and heading are alright, I see him as a useful and consistent back-up.
Christophe Berra: With 20 determination and no serious weakness he is a strong contender for a starting place.
Richard Stearman: Another very good centre back, he has decent all round attributes and is either a bench warmer or a starter, however seeing as you have alot of depth in centre-backs you could use him at RB where he is similar if not better than Foley
Ronald Zubar: In my opinion he is one of the best centre backs at wolves. However (like Stearman) you could use him at RB where he is similar if not better than Foley.
Michael Mancienne: Another useful player. His technical and physical attributes are pretty good. It all comes down as to whether you want or need to buy him when his loan expires in the summer.
Steven Mouyokolo: He starts off injured with a torn hamstring, when you play him he is incredibly consistent and his heading makes him a very good CB.
Wingers
Matt Jarvis: An England International in real life, and easily your first choice winger, can play on the right or the left and his pace, crossing and acceleration make him a brilliant winger.
Stephen Hunt: Arguably better than Jarvis, however he starts with an injury. His work-rate in particular is impressive.
Adam Hammill: A new winger. He still has a lot of potential and has a lot of flair, due to injuries he is your first choice right winger.
Michael Kightly: Has a injury that seems to go on forever. When he is completely fit and is being used regularly he is even better than Jarvis. However I warn you, it takes a long time to get to that stage, (took me 1 and a half to 2 seasons).
Geoffrey Mujangi-Bia: One for the future here. On loan from Charloei and has the potential to be the best winger. A very helpful impact sub and I strongly recommend you buy him.
Centre Midfielders
Nenad Milijas: In my opinion, the best CM at wolves. Use him as a playmaker and try to get him doing long shots as he next to always scores. (long shots attribute is 18)
Jamie O'Hara: On loan from Tottenham and is injured until the end of the year. A very good midfielder with excellent determination and work rate. I strongly recommend you buy him.
Karl Henry: The captain of the club, and rightly so. His fitness and stamina means he can play for an entire game easily. His tackling is also pretty useful in breaking up play.
Adlene Guedioura: When he plays he has one of the best brains on the pitch. He also seems to be able to find an elusive extra second on the ball. Can also play in defence if needed. His agression (19) can be a good and bad thing.
David Jones: I would only keep him if you play a 4-5-1 so you have cover. However any other formation and you should sell as he only has a year on his contract and he wants an increase from £14,000 to £22,000 in wages
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David Edwards: Sell, Sell, Sell. He isn't permier league quality and he can get you £2.5 million at the very least.
Strikers
Steven Fletcher: The best at the club. He is very strong, can win headers and always seems to score 10+ goals each season.
Kevin Doyle: Your second best striker. He has phenomenal work rate and determination. He can also score a lot of goals when used.
Sylvan Ebanks-Blake: A great back-up and impact sub. Very pacey and has good penalty taking attributes.
Leigh Griffiths: Just make sure you use him occasionally and ensure that he gets some games. He will be your number 1 striker in a few seasons.
Andy Keogh: SELL. You have no need for him and the only challenge he brings is someone who will actually BUY him.
Suggested Ins/Outs
Outs
Adriano Basso-free
Carl Ikeme- 950,000-1,500,000
Greg Halford- 1,000,000-4,000,000
David Jones-2,000,000-6,000,000
David Edwards- 3,000,000-5,000,000 (or try to trade him for another player)
Andy Keogh- 100,000-3,000,000 (because I have never been able to sell him because nobody will buy him)
Leigh Griffiths- Loan, but only if you are 100% sure that he will not play a single game for wolves.
Ins
Stuart Taylor- Avaliable from Man City. He will be a useful back-up for Hennessey and he can step up if needed.
Jordan Spence- From West Ham. He is one of the hottest prospects in the right back position but could set you back a few million.
Jamie O'Hara- Make his loan move permanent when his loan finishes.
Geoffrey Mujangi-Bia - Same with O'hara.
Marco Verratti- From Pescara ,Another one for the future, he should develop nicely into a similar position to milijas.
Yaya Sanogo- I will personally fight everyone who starts a save based on this guide and does not buy him. He is a ridiculously hot prospect who will form a lethal partnership with Griffiths in the future.
Well that is all folks, hope you enjoyed the guide and found it useful.
Also at the time of making this guide I am working on a tactic that focuses on wolves 4-5-1/4-4-1-1 system that uses Jarvis, O'hara and Doyle/Fletcher together and relies on lots of crosses. When I have done it I will make it avaliable to those who would like to use it.
Up The Wanderers.
WARNING
This is a guide that is going to show some bias, I am not going to say sorry but I will warn you that players who I deem as "perfect" may be seen as "useless" by other FM BASE members. Now that is out of the way, On with the show!
A Brief History Of Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club is a professional football club representing the city of Wolverhampton, in the West Midlands region of England, and currently playing in the Premier League. Commonly referred to by its nickname "Wolves", the club was founded in 1877 and since 1889 has played at Molineux. Historically, Wolves have been highly influential, most notably as being founder members of the Football League, as well as having played an instrumental role in the establishment of the European Cup, later to become the UEFA Champions League.
Having won the FA Cup twice before the outbreak of the First World War, Wolves consolidated their reputation as a top side under the legendary management of ex-player Stan Cullis after the Second World War, going on to win the league three times and the FA Cup twice between 1949 and 1960. It was at this time that the European Cup competition was established, after the English press declared Wolves "Champions of the World" following their victories against such top European and World sides as South Africa, Racing, Spartak Moscow, and Honvéd in some of football's first live televised games.
Wolves have yet to match the successes of the Stan Cullis era, although they did contest the first UEFA Cup final in 1972 against Tottenham Hotspur, and won the League Cup in 1974 under Bill McGarry and again in 1980 under John Barnwell. However, a decline set in and they found themselves in the Fourth Division by 1986, before a revival and back-to-back promotions under manager Graham Turner and record goalscorer Steve Bull saw them finish the decade in the Second Division, winning the Football League Trophy along the way. Their 19-year exile from the top flight ended when manager Dave Jones guided the club to promotion to the Premier League for a solitary season. A new approach under former Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy saw the club promoted back to the Premier League in 2009 as Football League Championship Champions.
Nation: England
Year Founded: 1877
Status: Professional
Reputation: National
Chairman Status: Loves the club
Legends: Jack Hayward, Stan Cullis, Billy Wright, Steve Bull
Icons: Derek Parkin, John Richards
Favoured Personnel: Matt Murray, Ron Flowers, Robbie Keane
Derbies: Black Country Derby (Vs West Bromwich Albion)
Fierce Rivals: West Bromwich Albion
Other Rivals: Birmingham, Aston Villa, Stoke
Finances: Secure
Average Ticket Price: £22
Average Season Ticket Price: £425
Season Ticket Holders: 20,000
Estimated Value: £48.5 million
Continental Competition: None
Media Prediction: 17th
Squad Personality: Professional
Captain: Karl Henry
Stadium Name: Molineux
Location: Wolverhampton
Capacity: 29,303 all seater
Year Built: 1889
Owned By: Wolves
Stadium Condition: Good
Under Soil Heating: Yes
Roof: No
Surface: Grass
Pitch Dimensions: Length: 106m - Width 69m
Maximum Pitch Dimensions: Length 112m - Width 74m
Pitch Condition: Perfect
Reserve Stadium: New Bucks Head - Telford
Corporate Facilities: Good corporate facilities
Training Facilities: Top training facilities
Youth Facilities: Above average youth facilities and youth academy
Youth Recruitment: Average youth recruitment
Start Of Season Expectations
View attachment 179011
I only have 1 thing to say.
Don't try and be a hero 8-|.
Goalkeepers
Wayne Hennessey: Without a shadow of doubt he is your number 1 keeper, he can do decent kicks and he is incredibly consistent. You can't go wrong with him.
Marcus Hahnemann: A decent goalkeeper, should be viewed as a back-up due to his age. Perhaps the odd game in the league or FA cup. I think you should just allow his contract to run out and focus on a new goalkeeper in the 2nd season.
Adriano Basso: I can see very little need for him and therefore I find that I release him as soon as I start a game.
Carl Ikeme: He could be viewed as potential backup to Hennessey when Hahnemann retires but I find that you can get £1 million-ish for him.
Defenders
Full Backs
Stephen Ward: Your first choice left-back and has decent all round attributes, he is incredibly useful as he can play as LB, LM, and CF
George Elokobi: I love this guy in all my heart. He is a decent backup for CB and LB, however his technical attributes are pretty poor
Kevin Foley: Mr Consistent as we know him at wolves. He a decent right back but I would strongly consider looking at others as he is not brilliant, but if you would rather improve other areas then he will be decent.
Greg Halford: He's on loan for the season, while he is similar to Ward in terms of being able to play everywhere, I do not believe he is premiership quality and there are usually teams that will take him off your hands for £1-3 million.
Centre Backs
Jody Craddock: He is beginning to age now and his pace is pretty bad at premier league level. Despite this his tackling and heading are alright, I see him as a useful and consistent back-up.
Christophe Berra: With 20 determination and no serious weakness he is a strong contender for a starting place.
Richard Stearman: Another very good centre back, he has decent all round attributes and is either a bench warmer or a starter, however seeing as you have alot of depth in centre-backs you could use him at RB where he is similar if not better than Foley
Ronald Zubar: In my opinion he is one of the best centre backs at wolves. However (like Stearman) you could use him at RB where he is similar if not better than Foley.
Michael Mancienne: Another useful player. His technical and physical attributes are pretty good. It all comes down as to whether you want or need to buy him when his loan expires in the summer.
Steven Mouyokolo: He starts off injured with a torn hamstring, when you play him he is incredibly consistent and his heading makes him a very good CB.
Wingers
Matt Jarvis: An England International in real life, and easily your first choice winger, can play on the right or the left and his pace, crossing and acceleration make him a brilliant winger.
Stephen Hunt: Arguably better than Jarvis, however he starts with an injury. His work-rate in particular is impressive.
Adam Hammill: A new winger. He still has a lot of potential and has a lot of flair, due to injuries he is your first choice right winger.
Michael Kightly: Has a injury that seems to go on forever. When he is completely fit and is being used regularly he is even better than Jarvis. However I warn you, it takes a long time to get to that stage, (took me 1 and a half to 2 seasons).
Geoffrey Mujangi-Bia: One for the future here. On loan from Charloei and has the potential to be the best winger. A very helpful impact sub and I strongly recommend you buy him.
Centre Midfielders
Nenad Milijas: In my opinion, the best CM at wolves. Use him as a playmaker and try to get him doing long shots as he next to always scores. (long shots attribute is 18)
Jamie O'Hara: On loan from Tottenham and is injured until the end of the year. A very good midfielder with excellent determination and work rate. I strongly recommend you buy him.
Karl Henry: The captain of the club, and rightly so. His fitness and stamina means he can play for an entire game easily. His tackling is also pretty useful in breaking up play.
Adlene Guedioura: When he plays he has one of the best brains on the pitch. He also seems to be able to find an elusive extra second on the ball. Can also play in defence if needed. His agression (19) can be a good and bad thing.
David Jones: I would only keep him if you play a 4-5-1 so you have cover. However any other formation and you should sell as he only has a year on his contract and he wants an increase from £14,000 to £22,000 in wages
.David Edwards: Sell, Sell, Sell. He isn't permier league quality and he can get you £2.5 million at the very least.
Strikers
Steven Fletcher: The best at the club. He is very strong, can win headers and always seems to score 10+ goals each season.
Kevin Doyle: Your second best striker. He has phenomenal work rate and determination. He can also score a lot of goals when used.
Sylvan Ebanks-Blake: A great back-up and impact sub. Very pacey and has good penalty taking attributes.
Leigh Griffiths: Just make sure you use him occasionally and ensure that he gets some games. He will be your number 1 striker in a few seasons.
Andy Keogh: SELL. You have no need for him and the only challenge he brings is someone who will actually BUY him.
Suggested Ins/Outs
Outs
Adriano Basso-free
Carl Ikeme- 950,000-1,500,000
Greg Halford- 1,000,000-4,000,000
David Jones-2,000,000-6,000,000
David Edwards- 3,000,000-5,000,000 (or try to trade him for another player)
Andy Keogh- 100,000-3,000,000 (because I have never been able to sell him because nobody will buy him)
Leigh Griffiths- Loan, but only if you are 100% sure that he will not play a single game for wolves.
Ins
Stuart Taylor- Avaliable from Man City. He will be a useful back-up for Hennessey and he can step up if needed.
Jordan Spence- From West Ham. He is one of the hottest prospects in the right back position but could set you back a few million.
Jamie O'Hara- Make his loan move permanent when his loan finishes.
Geoffrey Mujangi-Bia - Same with O'hara.
Marco Verratti- From Pescara ,Another one for the future, he should develop nicely into a similar position to milijas.
Yaya Sanogo- I will personally fight everyone who starts a save based on this guide and does not buy him. He is a ridiculously hot prospect who will form a lethal partnership with Griffiths in the future.
Well that is all folks, hope you enjoyed the guide and found it useful.
Also at the time of making this guide I am working on a tactic that focuses on wolves 4-5-1/4-4-1-1 system that uses Jarvis, O'hara and Doyle/Fletcher together and relies on lots of crosses. When I have done it I will make it avaliable to those who would like to use it.
Up The Wanderers.
