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Especially as the guy i sold is injured
I'm keeping my fingers crossed for a shock result.
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Especially as the guy i sold is injured
I'm keeping my fingers crossed for a shock result.
Siamese Fighter05
Fish Herder
Come on people there are still 5 teams available, Don't be shy!
Bigpig
Fishaholic
Club moral low
Speaking to William Gibson after his first game in charge resulted in a 3-1 defeat away to Middlesbrough. He stated that when he arrived the moral of the club was at an all time low. He went on to state that with the return of key players soon and 2-3 new signings, he can get the players enjoying their football and that results will improve. He went on to rant about the club selling their Star striker PAVLYUCHENKO without any decent back up back in November and the club is struggling to replace him still
Speaking to William Gibson after his first game in charge resulted in a 3-1 defeat away to Middlesbrough. He stated that when he arrived the moral of the club was at an all time low. He went on to state that with the return of key players soon and 2-3 new signings, he can get the players enjoying their football and that results will improve. He went on to rant about the club selling their Star striker PAVLYUCHENKO without any decent back up back in November and the club is struggling to replace him still
ALW
What works for one may not work for another!
Borussia Dortmund v Rennes Post Match Conference after the 2-1 win for Rennes
A disheateded Andrew Watson walks into the room
Q: Andrew a second defeat in a row! whats wrong?
A: To be honest with you mate, when i arrived at the club moral was.....well there wasnt any, i inherited a team that was and is unable to defend, keep the ball, score goals. Quite fankly ist an utter shambles.
Q: Just one point above the bottom three, what can you do?
A: Hope for a miracle
Q: Did the recent fiasco regarding the transfers of both Navia and Polak contribute to the defeat:
A: Yes 100%, the collapse over Reinaldo and Jan put the team in a differnet mind set.
Q: Is there anything that can be taken out of todays game
A: Yes a lesson on how NOT to defend. The team carnt defend to save their lives
Q: Once again you had more shots on goal and on target but still lost?
A: Yeh we had 10 shots on goal and 4 on target, you carnt blame the two attackers. Two new signings, they need time to settle in.
Q: A different man was captain today have you made your mind up whos is going to be your captain?
A: Yes, im gunna give the captaincy to Johan Djourou.
Q: And Finally with another defeat and the team looking for new players, are there any likely to be arriving before the game against Athletic Bilbao?
A: Maybe Maybe not. We are in negotiations with 6 other players at this time, some may come some may not. Will just have to wait and see. We need some defenders otherwise its going to be a bottom three finish for the club. Oh can i jut say the fans were fantasic today and i hope it will continue. Thanks that all!
A disheateded Andrew Watson walks into the room
Q: Andrew a second defeat in a row! whats wrong?
A: To be honest with you mate, when i arrived at the club moral was.....well there wasnt any, i inherited a team that was and is unable to defend, keep the ball, score goals. Quite fankly ist an utter shambles.
Q: Just one point above the bottom three, what can you do?
A: Hope for a miracle
Q: Did the recent fiasco regarding the transfers of both Navia and Polak contribute to the defeat:
A: Yes 100%, the collapse over Reinaldo and Jan put the team in a differnet mind set.
Q: Is there anything that can be taken out of todays game
A: Yes a lesson on how NOT to defend. The team carnt defend to save their lives
Q: Once again you had more shots on goal and on target but still lost?
A: Yeh we had 10 shots on goal and 4 on target, you carnt blame the two attackers. Two new signings, they need time to settle in.
Q: A different man was captain today have you made your mind up whos is going to be your captain?
A: Yes, im gunna give the captaincy to Johan Djourou.
Q: And Finally with another defeat and the team looking for new players, are there any likely to be arriving before the game against Athletic Bilbao?
A: Maybe Maybe not. We are in negotiations with 6 other players at this time, some may come some may not. Will just have to wait and see. We need some defenders otherwise its going to be a bottom three finish for the club. Oh can i jut say the fans were fantasic today and i hope it will continue. Thanks that all!
Siamese Fighter05
Fish Herder
Manchester City 0 vs 0 Feyenoord
Feyenoord's lead at the the top of the table has been trimmed to just one point as another below-par performance saw them hold on to a point in a goaless draw at the city of manchester stadium.
The clash had all the ingredients for a mouth-watering encounter with two attacking minded teams with an array of talented offensive players at their disposals. It was another game where the dutch side failed to impose themselves and they were lucky to add another point to the three they somehow managed to gain against dortmund last week. City claimed 17 shots on goal to Feyenoords 6 and the english side also had a bigger share of the possesion with 56%.
Napoli's win puts them 1 point behind in 2nd and had America beaten Dinamo then Feyenoord wouldn't be sitting top of the league, they play rennes later this week, a team who have won 3 games on the bounce.
Feyenoord Post-Match Conference
Q. Dan, how can you explain that performance to your loyal travelling away fans?
Well lets look at the positives... We've travelled to one of the strongest sides in the division and come back with a point and are still top of the league. Of course it was another performance that could have been better but results win titles and promotion not peformances.
G. Torrado and A Zickler came off the bench, two of the three players your club has signed this morning any thoughts?
Well they were rushed into the starting line up this morning and to be fair they haven't trained with the squad and aren't 100% match fit but i thought i'd take a gamble and see what happened. They did look a little rusty but i'm sure they will be ready to play a bigger part in the rennes game coming up on the weekend.
We spoke to you yesterday and you mentioned that you weren't looking to do much more transfer business, are these three players the final touches to your squad for this season?
A. Well the way things stand right now the answer is absolutley 100% yes. We've brought in a quality experienced CB and forward to complement the starting 11. Torrado is world class and will be pushing my other midfielders for their places against rennes. We've brought these players in by swapping with players that have no future in my plans. For example T Vincent has been injured the whole time i've been here but to be honest he would have been no closer to the subs bench fully fit than he was on the medics table. The only player in my whole squad who remains from the day i took over is R Makaay everyone else has moved on which shows how big a change over was needed to wake this giant up. I'm sure some other teams in the division are doing the same thing but it takes time i just hope their fans give them that time.
Finally, Rennes next, thoughts?
Well we will be big favourites going into that game but we must not underestimate our opponent, rennes are on form with three wins in their last 3 games but i think we will be too strong for them and can keep our top of the table position. We have made a new club record today by drawing with City, 9 games unbeaten is the longest run this team has and i'm looking to stretch that to 10 on saturday.
Feyenoord's lead at the the top of the table has been trimmed to just one point as another below-par performance saw them hold on to a point in a goaless draw at the city of manchester stadium.
The clash had all the ingredients for a mouth-watering encounter with two attacking minded teams with an array of talented offensive players at their disposals. It was another game where the dutch side failed to impose themselves and they were lucky to add another point to the three they somehow managed to gain against dortmund last week. City claimed 17 shots on goal to Feyenoords 6 and the english side also had a bigger share of the possesion with 56%.
Napoli's win puts them 1 point behind in 2nd and had America beaten Dinamo then Feyenoord wouldn't be sitting top of the league, they play rennes later this week, a team who have won 3 games on the bounce.
Feyenoord Post-Match Conference
Q. Dan, how can you explain that performance to your loyal travelling away fans?
Well lets look at the positives... We've travelled to one of the strongest sides in the division and come back with a point and are still top of the league. Of course it was another performance that could have been better but results win titles and promotion not peformances.
G. Torrado and A Zickler came off the bench, two of the three players your club has signed this morning any thoughts?
Well they were rushed into the starting line up this morning and to be fair they haven't trained with the squad and aren't 100% match fit but i thought i'd take a gamble and see what happened. They did look a little rusty but i'm sure they will be ready to play a bigger part in the rennes game coming up on the weekend.
We spoke to you yesterday and you mentioned that you weren't looking to do much more transfer business, are these three players the final touches to your squad for this season?
A. Well the way things stand right now the answer is absolutley 100% yes. We've brought in a quality experienced CB and forward to complement the starting 11. Torrado is world class and will be pushing my other midfielders for their places against rennes. We've brought these players in by swapping with players that have no future in my plans. For example T Vincent has been injured the whole time i've been here but to be honest he would have been no closer to the subs bench fully fit than he was on the medics table. The only player in my whole squad who remains from the day i took over is R Makaay everyone else has moved on which shows how big a change over was needed to wake this giant up. I'm sure some other teams in the division are doing the same thing but it takes time i just hope their fans give them that time.
Finally, Rennes next, thoughts?
Well we will be big favourites going into that game but we must not underestimate our opponent, rennes are on form with three wins in their last 3 games but i think we will be too strong for them and can keep our top of the table position. We have made a new club record today by drawing with City, 9 games unbeaten is the longest run this team has and i'm looking to stretch that to 10 on saturday.
Siamese Fighter05
Fish Herder
Feyenoord Sack Assistant Scout
Feyenoord have sacked club scout B Harris after the employee scouted the wrong team for the dutch sides upcoming game against Lille.
A Board member said 'Ben was asked by manager Dan Walmsley to scout our next opponent and pick up tips and tactics from their team which could help us for our home game against them this weekend, for some unknown reason he went to see Dortmund play Rennes instead and gave the manager his report. Dan is absoulutley fuming having made an idiot of himself at the post match conference yesterday talking about us playing rennes next when we are infact up against lille. He rung the chairman up straight away to let his thoughts known and we have decided that this error is not acceptable especially considering he flew business class, dined in some of the finest restuarants before checking into the 5 star hotel he had arranged to stay at before enjoying the game between the two clubs who had no business with ourselves'
Feyenoord have sacked club scout B Harris after the employee scouted the wrong team for the dutch sides upcoming game against Lille.
A Board member said 'Ben was asked by manager Dan Walmsley to scout our next opponent and pick up tips and tactics from their team which could help us for our home game against them this weekend, for some unknown reason he went to see Dortmund play Rennes instead and gave the manager his report. Dan is absoulutley fuming having made an idiot of himself at the post match conference yesterday talking about us playing rennes next when we are infact up against lille. He rung the chairman up straight away to let his thoughts known and we have decided that this error is not acceptable especially considering he flew business class, dined in some of the finest restuarants before checking into the 5 star hotel he had arranged to stay at before enjoying the game between the two clubs who had no business with ourselves'
rossyt99
Fishaholic
TOULOUSE Vs. A.VILLA....Brief Match review in SM Site> Click on 'SETUP' Menu, 'Newspaper', 'Match Reviews'.
(Lol at scouting error!)
(Lol at scouting error!)
rossyt99
Fishaholic
******INJURY CRISIS*****Player favour??
>After second-choice Left Back J.Mathieu suffered a broken nose in there last match, Toulouse now have NO recognised player in this position for the forthcoming fixture with Americas.(MEX)
First-Choice LB, will be back in training a day after the next clash (Sat) so manager Mr.T is frantically using his contacts to try and bring in an emergency Left Defender, either on Loan or on a lend deal, where any kind manager with a spare player would sell him for a cheap price, then he would be immediately sold back to that club with a small extra 'interest' fee.
(Can anyone help out>I promise to sell him back, with maybe 10% interest)
>After second-choice Left Back J.Mathieu suffered a broken nose in there last match, Toulouse now have NO recognised player in this position for the forthcoming fixture with Americas.(MEX)
First-Choice LB, will be back in training a day after the next clash (Sat) so manager Mr.T is frantically using his contacts to try and bring in an emergency Left Defender, either on Loan or on a lend deal, where any kind manager with a spare player would sell him for a cheap price, then he would be immediately sold back to that club with a small extra 'interest' fee.
(Can anyone help out>I promise to sell him back, with maybe 10% interest)
Bigpig
Fishaholic
The Gibson Revolution continues
After last night defeat William Gibson was quick into the transfer market with the signing of Dario Srna Right Midfielder/wingback.
The 26 years old has spent much of his career being compared to David Beckham - in terms of his style on the pitch at least. However, at the age of 26, the right-sided midfielder and wing-back still has much offer to European football
Srna took a while to settle in Donetsk but his form improved and he was a key man and helped his club win back-to-back league titles in 2005 and 2006 over long-term rivals Dynamo Kiev.
Srna is the top international scorer in the current Croatia squad but it is also his hard-working and determined attitude - much like Beckham - that makes him an essential pick for his country.
With his current form in qualifying for Euro08 and being a key man helping his team into the quarterfinal of the tournament and a new move to Spartak Moskva. This footballer can only improve
National team
Croatia caps 57 Goal 16
After last night defeat William Gibson was quick into the transfer market with the signing of Dario Srna Right Midfielder/wingback.
The 26 years old has spent much of his career being compared to David Beckham - in terms of his style on the pitch at least. However, at the age of 26, the right-sided midfielder and wing-back still has much offer to European football
Srna took a while to settle in Donetsk but his form improved and he was a key man and helped his club win back-to-back league titles in 2005 and 2006 over long-term rivals Dynamo Kiev.
Srna is the top international scorer in the current Croatia squad but it is also his hard-working and determined attitude - much like Beckham - that makes him an essential pick for his country.
With his current form in qualifying for Euro08 and being a key man helping his team into the quarterfinal of the tournament and a new move to Spartak Moskva. This footballer can only improve
National team
Croatia caps 57 Goal 16
Siamese Fighter05
Fish Herder
******INJURY CRISIS*****Player favour??
>After second-choice Left Back J.Mathieu suffered a broken nose in there last match, Toulouse now have NO recognised player in this position for the forthcoming fixture with Americas.(MEX)
First-Choice LB, will be back in training a day after the next clash (Sat) so manager Mr.T is frantically using his contacts to try and bring in an emergency Left Defender, either on Loan or on a lend deal, where any kind manager with a spare player would sell him for a cheap price, then he would be immediately sold back to that club with a small extra 'interest' fee.
(Can anyone help out>I promise to sell him back, with maybe 10% interest)
I have a good, young LB you can loan. I wouldn't bother selling and buying back because there is a transfer ban of i think 2 months on any players that move clubs so you wouldn't be able to give him back until the end of the season anyway. Aldrete is 20 and rates at 88. I'm not sure if i can loan him out though as i have only 18 players... Just give it a go if you want him and i'll accept to see if it lets me.
I'll try and respond asap so we'll find out in a few hours hopefully
BigPig - Another cracking signing you have there. I like the two signings you've made so far, i'm sure they will pay off in the future if it doesn't right now.
Not that i'm an expert or anything but i'll offer you guys some tips in each of your sides to help you improve. I know overall we didn't all get on very well last night with Dinamo the only team to take 3 points but i'm sure we will all improve as we have more time. It's a tough game to play we we've all joined so late in the season.
I've had the advantage over you guys by starting early so i'll try and help you out a little if i can
Siamese Fighter05
Fish Herder
Feyenoord
When i took over the club they were sitting third in the league with £50million to spend and not a bad side, perhaps a mid table squad puching above their weight but it wouldn't take too much time to get them into real promotion material.
I made a policy of not signing anyone below the rating of 88 and starting line up players being 90 or above preferably 90 as these players are still affordable. I also looked for players that are performing well in real life as there is a good chance they could recieve a rating increase. I made an excpetion for the 19 year old Daniel Parejo who players for real madrid castillo. he is only a 70 rating which is no were near being in the starting 11 but with Arsenal looking to sign him in real life he will be getting a rating increase sooner or later...
I quickly made moves for players with clubs unavaible to manage to speed up improving the squad here is a little help for what i'd do with your teams but it's up to you, you guys are the managers, this is just who i'd do it but i'm no expert. If anyone has any ideas for my team then go ahead help me out.
Toulouse
I'd lose a few attackers to lower your wage bill and bring in one quality attacker for two poor ones by swapping with an unaviable club.
For example two attackers who won't feature in your plans for Jose Sand who is 90 and may increase his rating this year. Just offer the cash difference for what your two attackers are worth to his club.
I know a good goalkeeper is hard to come by right now as i struggled but managed to get 2 decent ones (90 + 89) when i joined up but i think you need to try and get one no lower than 89.
Theres not much i could suggest with your MF and DF as you don't have many, maybe try and swap a couple more attack for a good defender or midfielder with the unavailable clubs.
The easiest way to look for 90 players is. Transfer search rating 90 - 99 and then position, just scroll down to the 90 -91 players and click on their clubs to see which ones are unavilable to manage then make an offer.
Estudiantes
I'd suggest the same to Estudiantes who have lots of decent attackers who they could trade to save cash with good midfielders or defenders. I've only got 4 attackers i think and this seems to be enough to put 2 on the pitch 1 on the bench and 1 spare. Maybe 5 would be more cover but for now i sort out my startgin 11 and look for depth when th enext lot of money omes next season.
I'll look at the other clubs later tonight and see what advice i can give, if anyone has any advice for my i'm be glad to hear it
When i took over the club they were sitting third in the league with £50million to spend and not a bad side, perhaps a mid table squad puching above their weight but it wouldn't take too much time to get them into real promotion material.
I made a policy of not signing anyone below the rating of 88 and starting line up players being 90 or above preferably 90 as these players are still affordable. I also looked for players that are performing well in real life as there is a good chance they could recieve a rating increase. I made an excpetion for the 19 year old Daniel Parejo who players for real madrid castillo. he is only a 70 rating which is no were near being in the starting 11 but with Arsenal looking to sign him in real life he will be getting a rating increase sooner or later...
I quickly made moves for players with clubs unavaible to manage to speed up improving the squad here is a little help for what i'd do with your teams but it's up to you, you guys are the managers, this is just who i'd do it but i'm no expert. If anyone has any ideas for my team then go ahead help me out.
Toulouse
I'd lose a few attackers to lower your wage bill and bring in one quality attacker for two poor ones by swapping with an unaviable club.
For example two attackers who won't feature in your plans for Jose Sand who is 90 and may increase his rating this year. Just offer the cash difference for what your two attackers are worth to his club.
I know a good goalkeeper is hard to come by right now as i struggled but managed to get 2 decent ones (90 + 89) when i joined up but i think you need to try and get one no lower than 89.
Theres not much i could suggest with your MF and DF as you don't have many, maybe try and swap a couple more attack for a good defender or midfielder with the unavailable clubs.
The easiest way to look for 90 players is. Transfer search rating 90 - 99 and then position, just scroll down to the 90 -91 players and click on their clubs to see which ones are unavilable to manage then make an offer.
Estudiantes
I'd suggest the same to Estudiantes who have lots of decent attackers who they could trade to save cash with good midfielders or defenders. I've only got 4 attackers i think and this seems to be enough to put 2 on the pitch 1 on the bench and 1 spare. Maybe 5 would be more cover but for now i sort out my startgin 11 and look for depth when th enext lot of money omes next season.
I'll look at the other clubs later tonight and see what advice i can give, if anyone has any advice for my i'm be glad to hear it
Bigpig
Fishaholic
Thanks I have my eye on a another player but I think Andy has beat me to the punch
I think SRNA is due a point update tbh with his form and Croatia doing well. he 90 atm but should be 91 touching 92. No biggie if he stays 90 still a improvement.
My search for a forward is not going to well. Might have to go after a bigclub for a loan if they don't want to sell fringe players
ALW
What works for one may not work for another!
Thanks I have my eye on a another player but I think Andy has beat me to the punch
Which player might that be!
Bigpig
Fishaholic
KRANJCARThanks I have my eye on a another player but I think Andy has beat me to the punch
Which player might that be!
I not be biding for him though hoping to land a forward. My most needed position
rossyt99
Fishaholic
Thanks> I've already got various defenders/DMids on radar, and my policy is also to aim at 90+Rat. and aged <25.
I've just signed A.KONE from Sevilla and sold F.Santos and hoping he''ll bag a few.....MIDO is also listed.
I want to give the fans plenty of attacking play and this is reflected in my amount of forwards, but I will be focussing on the back spine from now on.
>Have a friendly later with Estuidantes; with some debutant's getting a run-out in a new formation.
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