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[Dom Gill]

Cardiff City players FULL TRANSFER WINDOW

Name - Club - (age/rating) Rumoured/Moved to Club

Tier 1 Officially Moved
Tier 2 Strong rumour (Strong source Ornstein/Fabrizio etc)
Tier 3 Developing Rumour (reasonable source)
Tier 4 Weak Rumour (untrusted source)
Tier 5 No Rumour
Tier 6 Contract Renewal/No Chance of Leaving

GK x2
Lucas Chevalier - Lille - 23/90 (Villa, Newcastle, PSG)
Rome Jayden Owusu-Oduro - AZ - 20/82 (Cooled down new contract talks)

RB/RWB x5
Pavard - Inter - 29/91
Geertruida - Leipzig 24/89 (PSG)
Williams - Nottingham Forest - 24/88 (Contract Renewal 2029)
Kayode - Brentford - 20/85 (already moved)
Junior - Palmeiras - 20/67 (cooled down suggestion of 1st team position next season)

CB x8
Rüdiger - Real Madrid - 32/94
Tomori - AC Milan - 27/90 (Juventus/PL Clubs)
Diomandé - Sporting CP - 21/89 (Crystal Palace, Liverpool)
Quaresma - Sporting CP - 23/86 (cooled down)
Cunha - Nottingham Forest - 20/85 (already moved)
Diao - FC Midtlylland - 21/83 (Sporting CP, Dortmund, Eintract Frankfurt, West Ham)
Mykhavko - Dynamo Kyiv - 20/82 (FC Porto, Feyenoord)
Braithwaite - Manchester City - 17/70

LB/LWB x5
Mittelstädt - Stuttgart - 28/90
Medina - KRC Genk - 20/82 (already moved)
Ahanor - Atalanta BC - 17/76 (Already moved)
Torrents - Barcelona - 18/70

CM/DM x11
Barella - Inter - 28/94 (Real Madrid)
Modric - Real Madrid - 39/92 -> AC Milan
Lavia - Chelsea - 21/87
Hinshelwood - Brighton - 20/85
Banzuzi - RB Leipzig - 20/84 (already moved)
Montiel - Pachuca - 19/82 (Ajax)
Nartey - Brøndby IF - 20/78 (cooled down contract extension)
Dyer - Chelsea - 18/70 (Various loans)

RM/RW x6
Kubo - Real Sociedad - 24/91 (Bayern, Arsenal, Liverpool, Tottenham)
Semenyo - Bournemouth - 25/89 (Contract extension)
Bakwa - RC Strasbourg Alsace - 22/87 (Napoli, Tottenham)
Bardghji - FC København - 19/82 -> Barcelona
Addai - AZ - 19/78 -> Como 1907

AM x6
Ferguson - Bologna FC - 25/89 (Napoli, Inter)
Esse - Crystal Palace - 20/82 (already moved)
Maksimovic - Crvena Zvezda - 18/82 (RB Leipzig)
Rêgo - SL Benfica - 19/77
Silva - Fluminese - 18/70 (Various)

LM/LW x5
Son - Tottenham - 33/93 (LA FC, Fenerbahce, Various Saudi)
Bischoff - Brøndby IF - 19/80 (PL links intensify!)
Gomis - RB Leipzig - 18/78 (already moved)
Diomande - CD Leganés - 18/77 (RB Leipzig)
Roberto - CR Flamengo - 17/65 (Barcelona, Ajax)
Prince Amoako Jr - 18/65

ST x7
Isak - Newcastle - 25/94 (Real Madrid, Liverpool, Barcelona)
Guessand - Nice - 23/88 (Wolves, Leeds, Tottenham, Fenerbahce)
Endrick - Madrid - 18/87 (Loan various)
Djú - FC Midtjylland - 21/84 (Borussia Dortmund, Brentford)
Kostoulas - Brighton - 18/80 (already moved)
Mheuka - Chelsea - 17/75
Bro Hansen - FK Bodø/Glimt - 16/67

UPDATE: Isak to Madrid?

I need to update mine. It was being funny the other day and the site kept crashing so gave up. I shall try again

 

[Damien]

2:1 victory away to Aston Villa:

Oblak (93)

Kounde (92) Trent (94) Van Dijk (95) Alaba (91)
Gravenberch (92) Rice (94)
N. Williams (92)↓ -- Pedri (94) -- Bellingham (95)
Mbappe (96)​

Subs: Gomes (89), Debast (87), Zakaria (90), Sucic (87), Pulisic (92)↑, I. Williams (90), Sancho (90)
Suspended: Frimpong (92)
Did not travel: n/a

Key:
= Goal
= Assist
= MOTM
↓ = Subbed off
↑ = Subbed on
Orange = Not in natural position

Next three games:
MD05: Newcastle United (H)
CCGBG3: Internazionale (H)
LCR1: Aston Villa (A) (spoiler, Villa win)

Manchester United v Aston Villa fixtures this season

Game	Utd Poss	Aston Villa Poss	Utd Shots (SoT)	Aston Villa Shots (SoT)	Utd Goals	Aston Villa Goals	Utd SoT Conv.	Aston Villa SoT Conv.
24th Jul: Aston Villa v Utd​	56%​	44%​	16 (5)​	13 (5)​	2​	1​	40%​	20%​
Combined​	56%​	44%​	16 (5)​	13 (5)​	2​	1​	40%​	20%​

 

[BenitoSTARR]

Cardiff City players FULL RATING REVIEW

Name - Club - (age/rating prior to review) ~ rating change prediction > actual change after

+ Positive change
- Negative change
NO CHANGE

= correct prediction
= incorrect prediction
= wtf (prediction way off or rating is crazy)
= annoyed I think it should be higher
= happy or surprise rise
~ = no prediction due to review complete prior to this post
? = player not reviewed yet / waiting for league review to start

GK x2 (Net Change +1)
Lucas Chevalier - Lille - 23/89 ~> 90 +1
Rome Jayden Owusu-Oduro - AZ - 21/82 ~ 85 +3?

RB/RWB x5 (Net Change +1)
Pavard - Inter - 29/91 ~> No Change
NEW Geertruida - RB Leipzig 25/89 ~> No Change
NEW Williams - Nottingham Forest - 24/87 ~> 88 +1
Kayode - Brentford - 21/85 ~> No Change
Junior - Palmeiras - 20/67 ~ 70 +3?

CB x9 (Net Change +11)
Rüdiger - Real Madrid - 32/94 ~> No Change
Tomori - AC Milan - 27/91 ~> 90 -1
NEW Diomande - Sporting CP - 21/89 ~ 90 +1?
Quaresma - Sporting CP - 23/86 ~ 88 +2?
Cunha - Nottingham Forest - 20/76 ~> 80 +4 ~> 85 +5
Diao - FC Midtlylland - 21/80 ~> 83 +3
Mykhavko - Dynamo Kyiv - 20/82 ~ 85 +3?
NEW Kakou - Cercle Brugge - 20/76 ~> No Change
Braithwaite - Manchester City - 17/70 ~> No Change

LB/LWB x4 (Net Change +11)
Mittelstädt - Stuttgart - 28/90 ~> No Change
Medina - KRC Genk - 20/82 ~> No Change
NEW Ahanor - Atalanta 17/70 ~> 76 +6
Torrents - Barcelona - 18/65 ~> 70 +5

CM/DM x9 (Net Change +8)
Barella - Inter - 28/94 ~> No Change
Modric - Real Madrid - 39/93 ~> 92 -1
NEW Milinković-Savić - Al Hilal SFC - 30/91 ~> No Change
Lavia - Chelsea - 21/87 ~> No change
Hinshelwood - Brighton - 20/85 ~> 87 +2
Banzuzi - RB Leipzig - 20/82 ~> 84 +2
NEW Montiel - Pachuca - 19/80 ~> 82 +2
Nartey - Brøndby IF - 20/75 ~>78 +3
Dyer - Chelsea - 18/70 ~> No Change

RM/RW x4 (Net Change +2)
Kubo - Real Sociedad - 24/91 ~> No Change
Bakwa - RC Strasbourg Alsace - 22/85 ~> 87 +2
Bardghji - FC Barcelona - 19/82 ~ No Change?
Addai - Como 1907 - 19/78 ~ No Change?

AM x6 (Net Change +4)
Ferguson - Bologna FC - 25/89 ~> No Change
Esse - Crystal Palace - 20/82 ~> No Change
Maksimovic - Crvena Zvezda - 18/78 ~> 82 +4
Rêgo - SL Benfica - 20/77 ~ No Change?
Silva - Fluminese - 18/70 ~ No Change?
NEW Robinho Jr - Santos FC - 17/65 ~ 70 +5?

LM/LW x7 (Net Change +9)
Son - Tottenham - 33/93 ~> 92 -1
Semenyo - Bournemouth - 25/89 ~> No Change
Bischoff - Brøndby IF - 19/76 ~> 80 +4
Gomis - RB Leipzig - 18/76 ~> 78 +2
Diomande - RB Leipzig - 18/73 ~> 78 +4
Roberto - CR Flamengo - 17/65 ~ No Change?
Prince Amaoko Jr - FC Nordsjaelland - 18/65 ~ No Change?

ST x7 (Net Change +12)
Isak - Newcastle - 25/92 ~> 94 +2
Endrick - Madrid - 19/87 ~ No Change
Guessand - Nice - 24/86 ~> 88 +2
Djú - FC Midtjylland - 21/83 ~> 84 +1
Kostoulas - Brighton - 18/80 ~> No Change
Mheuka - Chelsea - 17/70 ~> 75 +5
Bro Hansen - FK Bodø/Glimt - 16/65 ~> 67 +2

Overall Net Squad Rating Change: +59

 

[Damien]

Welcome to Manchester...

Spoiler

p.s. we the people demand shirt numbers in game @BenitoSTARR

 

[BenitoSTARR]

Welcome to Manchester...

Spoiler

p.s. we the people demand shirt numbers in game @BenitoSTARR

I’m such a fan of these wholesome ai puns.

 

[Dom Gill]

Alright, folks, strap yourselves in because Game Week 4 just delivered a proper shake-up in Div 2! I've got your results right here, hot off the press, and let me tell you, if you thought you had this league figured out, you're about to have your predictions tossed right out the window.

We're in Season 34, remember, and with every passing week, the plot thickens. We've seen some absolutely cracking performances, a few head-scratching moments, and a couple of results that will certainly have a few managers reaching for the antacids. Let's not waste any more time; here's the full rundown from a wild weekend of football!

Div 2 Report: Game Week 4 – Bury On Top, Wolves Roar, and Norwich Take a Tumble!​

What a week it's been in Div 2! We've witnessed a massive shift at the summit, some teams finally finding their groove, and others still searching for a roadmap out of the wilderness. The goals flowed, the tackles flew, and the drama was, as always, top-notch.

Game Week 4 Rundown: Goals, Grit, and Grind!​

Tottenham Hotspur 1 - Torquay United 2: Well, well, well! Torquay continues to defy expectations, marching into Tottenham's backyard and snatching a vital victory. This isn't just a win; it's a statement! Spurs will be licking their wounds after letting this one slip, especially against a newly promoted side that's playing with absolute fearless abandon. Torquay, you've got our attention!

Chelsea 1 - Sheffield United 0: A narrow victory for Chelsea, who managed to edge out Sheffield United. It wasn't a dazzling display, but sometimes, you just need to grind out the result. Three points are three points, and Chelsea will take that after a few inconsistent weeks.

Blackburn Rovers 3 - Norwich City 2: Now THIS was a shocker! Blackburn Rovers, who've been struggling, pulled off a stunning upset against high-flying Norwich City. A five-goal thriller that saw Blackburn bag a much-needed three points and, crucially, put a dent in Norwich's seemingly unstoppable momentum. The Canaries will be wondering what hit them!

Wolverhampton Wanderers 5 - Liverpool 1: FINALLY! Wolverhampton Wanderers have remembered how to play football! What a dominant performance, absolutely dismantling Liverpool. Five goals in a single game after a somewhat dreary start to the season? This is the kind of explosive performance Wolves fans have been craving. Could this be the turning point for them? Liverpool, on the other hand, will want to forget this one in a hurry.

Brentford 1 - Crystal Palace 1: A fairly even contest that ended with both sides sharing the spoils. A point each, and while neither will be ecstatic, it's a fair reflection of a hard-fought match. Progress, perhaps, but not the decisive step either team might have hoped for.

Bradford City 0 - Leeds United 5: Ouch! Leeds United came, saw, and absolutely conquered! Five goals without reply against a beleaguered Bradford side. This was a statement win for Leeds, showing their attacking prowess and sending a clear message to the rest of the league. Bradford, you've got some serious soul-searching to do.

Hull City 1 - Brighton and Hove Albion 0: A gritty home win for Hull City, who managed to keep a clean sheet and bag a crucial goal. Brighton will be frustrated, unable to find an equalizer, but sometimes, that's just how the cookie crumbles in this division.

Manchester City 2 - Kidderminster Harriers 1: Manchester City continues their relentless march, but this wasn't quite the cruise we've come to expect. Kidderminster Harriers put up a valiant fight, proving they're no pushovers. City got the job done, but it was a much tighter affair than their previous outings. A sign that even the best can be tested!

Bury 5 - Reading 0: Talk about making a statement! Bury, the newly promoted side, absolutely demolished Reading with a five-star performance! This comprehensive victory sends a clear message: Bury isn't just here to make up the numbers; they're here to compete, and compete hard! What a result for them!

Luton Town 1 - Ipswich Town 1: A sharing of the points here. Both teams battled hard, but ultimately, couldn't be separated. A point for each side, and while it's not a win, it keeps the scoreboard ticking over.

The Early League Standings: Bury and City Lead the Charge!​

Well, that's certainly shifted things around! After Game Week 4, we've got a clear picture at the top:

Automatic Promotion Spots:
Bury (What a jump! Their big win has propelled them right to the top!)
Manchester City (Still incredibly strong, even with a closer game this week)

Playoff Spots:
Torquay United (Consistently impressive, holding their own)
Norwich City (Despite the loss, their strong start keeps them in contention)
Tottenham Hotspur (A stumble this week, but still firmly in the mix)
Sheffield United (A loss, but their earlier form sees them cling to a spot)

It's a long season, but this Div 2 campaign is shaping up to be a real barn burner! Every point is going to count, and the battle for promotion and avoiding the drop is well and truly on! I'll be back with my reports next week. Until then, keep an eye on those tables!

 

[Damien]

Loving the updates, Dom. And Torquay are about to get a lot stronger with me just now remembering to accept the Thuram deal. That's a lot of firepower.

 

[Dom Gill]

Loving the updates, Dom. And Torquay are about to get a lot stronger with me just now remembering to accept the Thuram deal. That's a lot of firepower.

I have been carefully crafting an AI persona, feeding it more info over the weeks. He's getting there, still have a few bits to iron out but I have considerably reduced the time it takes to create these now. It will likely increase as we get to the end of the season, I will likely drop the non managed sides from week 30ish

 

[Damien]

Latest table:

This time last season:

Spoiler

 

[Dom Gill]

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Game Week 5: Table Toppers Emerged, Not Just Made!​

Well, if you thought the previous weeks had delivered their share of twists and turns, Game Week 5 didn't just tear up the form book; it rewrote the history books! This past weekend served up a veritable smorgasbord of footballing theatre, with expected dominances, surprising moments, and a few nail-biters that kept us all on the edge of our seats. And now, with the dust settled, the league table, my friends, is looking significantly different at the summit!


Here’s the unfiltered truth of how the chips fell:

The Headline Grabbers and Commanding Performances:​

• Norwich 2 Chelsea 1: Ah, yes, the Carrow Road encounter. While some might glance at the names and cry "upset," in this Div 2 landscape, a Norwich victory over Chelsea is, let's be frank, practically boilerplate. The real headline here, the genuinely eyebrow-raising moment, is that Chelsea actually managed to find the back of the net! A 2-1 win for the Canaries, par for the course for them, but a rare moment of offensive glory for the Blues, it seems.
• Kidderminster 4 Hull 0: Good heavens, what a demolition job! Kidderminster absolutely ran riot against Hull, delivering a comprehensive 4-0 thrashing. The Harriers were simply irresistible, showcasing a potent attacking display that left Hull reeling. This result will undoubtedly send shivers down the spines of their upcoming opponents.
• Reading 0 Manchester City 3: A dominant display from the newly crowned league leaders, as Manchester City dispatched Reading with a clinical 3-0 performance. They moved with an almost imperious grace, their machinery perfectly calibrated for success. The Citizens look utterly relentless, and frankly, it's hard to see anyone derailing their charge.
• Brighton and Hove Albion 3 Bradford 0: A professional and polished performance from Brighton, who comfortably swept aside Bradford with a three-goal haul. They dictated the tempo, controlled the narrative, and secured a vital three points with minimal fuss.
• Ipswich 1 Bury 2: Bury, that newly promoted outfit, continues to defy expectations, snatching a crucial 2-1 away victory at Ipswich. These are the wins that define a season, the gritty, determined efforts that separate contenders from also-rans. They're certainly making a compelling case for themselves at the sharp end of the table.
• Liverpool 2 Blackburn Rovers 1: A proper dogfight at Anfield, with Liverpool eventually emerging victorious by the narrowest of margins. It wasn't always a spectacle, but sometimes, you just have to roll up your sleeves and graft for the points. The Reds demonstrated their resilience in spades.
• Leeds 1 Brentford 2: Brentford ventured into Elland Road and emerged with a hard-earned 2-1 triumph over Leeds. The Bees showcased their mettle on the road, leaving the home faithful with a bitter taste in their mouths.
• Luton 1 Tottenham 1: A point apiece in this encounter, as Luton admirably held Tottenham to a 1-1 draw. Spurs will likely view this as two points dropped rather than one gained, but credit must go to Luton for their tenacious display.
• Sheffield United 0 Torquay 0: A stalemate in the steel city, with neither Sheffield United nor Torquay able to break the deadlock. While a nil-nil draw won't win any awards for entertainment, a point away from home for Torquay certainly helps their cause in the congested playoff race.
• Crystal Palace 0 Wolverhampton Wanderers 2: Wolves carved out a solid away win, bagging two goals and a clean sheet against a frustrated Crystal Palace side.

The League Landscape: A Seismic Shift at the Summit!​

And now, for the moment of truth – how these results have truly reshaped the Div 2 hierarchy. This week saw a genuine power play at the top! Manchester City, propelled by their dominant performance and a superior goal difference from today's game, have truly leapfrogged into pole position, sending a clear message to the rest of the league. And hot on their heels, pushed only to second place by City's formidable goal tally, is Bury, who also now boast a commendable 15 points. This is not just a snapshot; this is the real deal, folks!

Automatic Promotion Aspirants:
1st: Manchester City – Leading the charge, a picture of consistency and power. They've genuinely ascended to the top spot, clocking in with 15 points.

2nd: Bury – Holding strong in that automatic promotion spot, now with 15 points themselves, they've been pushed to second only by City's impressive goal difference. Their early season form is truly remarkable, capped by a crucial away win.

The Playoff Pack:
3rd: Torquay – Their steady accumulation of points keeps them firmly ensconced in the playoff positions.

4th: Norwich – Clearly a force to be reckoned with, their expected victory over Chelsea has propelled them into a strong playoff contention. Can they sustain this momentum?

5th: Kidderminster – Fresh off their dominant victory, they've staked a serious claim for a playoff spot, full of renewed confidence.

6th: Tottenham – Despite the frustrating draw, they cling on to the final playoff berth. They'll need to rediscover their winning touch to solidify their place.

So there you have it, a comprehensive look at Game Week 5. The narrative of this Div 2 season is unfolding with captivating drama, and with every passing week, the stakes grow higher. Stay tuned, because this story is far from over!

 

[BenitoSTARR]

Cardiff City players FULL TRANSFER WINDOW

Name - Club - (age/rating) Rumoured/Moved to Club

Tier 1 Officially Moved
Tier 2 Strong rumour (Strong source Ornstein/Fabrizio etc)
Tier 3 Developing Rumour (reasonable source)
Tier 4 Weak Rumour (untrusted source)
Tier 5 No Rumour
Tier 6 Contract Renewal/No Chance of Leaving

GK x2
Lucas Chevalier - Lille - 23/90 (PSG)
Rome Jayden Owusu-Oduro - AZ - 20/82 (Cooled down new contract talks)

RB/RWB x5
Pavard - Inter - 29/91
Geertruida - Leipzig 24/89 (PSG)
Williams - Nottingham Forest - 24/88 (Contract Renewal 2029)
Kayode - Brentford - 20/85 (already moved)
Junior - Palmeiras - 20/67 (cooled down suggestion of 1st team position next season)

CB x8
Rüdiger - Real Madrid - 32/94
Tomori - AC Milan - 27/90 (Juventus/PL Clubs)
Diomandé - Sporting CP - 21/89 (Crystal Palace, Liverpool)
Quaresma - Sporting CP - 23/87 (cooled down)
Cunha - Nottingham Forest - 20/85 (already moved)
Diao - FC Midtlylland - 21/83 (Sporting CP, Dortmund, Eintract Frankfurt, West Ham)
Mykhavko - Dynamo Kyiv - 20/82 (FC Porto, Feyenoord)
Braithwaite - Manchester City - 17/70

LB/LWB x5
Mittelstädt - Stuttgart - 28/90
Medina - KRC Genk - 20/82 (already moved)
Ahanor - Atalanta BC - 17/76 (Already moved)
Torrents - Barcelona - 18/70

CM/DM x11
Barella - Inter - 28/94 (Real Madrid)
Modric - Real Madrid - 39/92 -> AC Milan
Lavia - Chelsea - 21/87
Hinshelwood - Brighton - 20/87
Banzuzi - RB Leipzig - 20/84 (already moved)
Montiel - Pachuca - 19/82 (Ajax)
Nartey - Brøndby IF - 20/78 (cooled down contract extension)
Dyer - Chelsea - 18/70 (Various loans)

RM/RW x6
Kubo - Real Sociedad - 24/91 (Atletico Madrid)
Semenyo - Bournemouth - 25/89 (Contract extension)
Bakwa - RC Strasbourg Alsace - 22/87 (Napoli, Tottenham)
Bardghji - FC København - 19/82 -> Barcelona
Addai - AZ - 19/78 -> Como 1907

AM x6
Ferguson - Bologna FC - 25/89 (Napoli, Inter)
Esse - Crystal Palace - 20/82 (already moved)
Maksimovic - Crvena Zvezda - 18/82 (RB Leipzig)
Rêgo - SL Benfica - 19/77
Silva - Fluminese - 18/70 (Various)

LM/LW x5
Son - Tottenham - 33/93 (LA FC, Fenerbahce, Various Saudi)
Bischoff - Brøndby IF - 19/80 (PL links intensify!)
Gomis - RB Leipzig - 18/78 (already moved)
Diomande - CD Leganés - 18/77 (RB Leipzig)
Roberto - CR Flamengo - 17/65 (Barcelona, Ajax)
Prince Amoako Jr - 18/65

ST x7
Isak - Newcastle - 25/94 (Liverpool)
Guessand - Nice - 23/88 (Crystal Palace)
Endrick - Madrid - 18/87 (Loan various)
Djú - FC Midtjylland - 21/84 (Borussia Dortmund, Brentford)
Kostoulas - Brighton - 18/80 (already moved)
Mheuka - Chelsea - 17/75
Bro Hansen - FK Bodø/Glimt - 16/67

UPDATE:
Isak to Liverpool
Guessand to Crystal Palace
Kubo to Atletico Madrid
Chevalier to PSG

 

[Damien]

Last night's 1:0 victory at home to Newcastle United:

Oblak (93)

Kounde (92) Trent (94) Van Dijk (95) Alaba (91)
Pedri (94) Rice (94)
Pulisic (92)↓ -- Bellingham (95) -- N. Williams (92)
Mbappe (96)​

Subs: Gomes (89), Debast (88), Zakaria (90), Sucic (87), Gravenberch (92)↑, I. Williams (90), Sancho (90)
Suspended: Frimpong (92)
Did not travel: n/a

Key:
= Goal
= Assist
= MOTM
↓ = Subbed off
↑ = Subbed on
Orange = Not in natural position

Next three games:
CCGBG3: Internazionale (H)
LCR1: Aston Villa (A) (spoiler, Villa win)
MD06: Sunderland (A)

Manchester United v Newcastle United fixtures this season

Game	Utd Poss	Newcastle Utd Poss	Utd Shots (SoT)	Newcastle United Shots (SoT)	Utd Goals	Newcastle United Goals	Utd SoT Conv.	Newcastle United SoT Conv.
27th Jul: Utd v Newcastle Utd​	53%​	47%​	11 (3)​	12 (3)​	1​	0​	33.3%​	0%​
Combined​	53%​	47%​	11 (3)​	12 (3)​	1​	0​	33.3%​	0%​

 

[Damien]

2nd place is only rated 78

 

[Damien]

Last night's 5:0 victory against Inter. Gave a few players some minutes in their legs in preparation for tonight's loss against Aston Villa (with Frimpong and Nico missing due to suspension):

Oblak (93)

Trent (94) Araujo (88)↓ Van Dijk (95)↓ Alaba (91)
Pedri (94) Debast (88)↓
Frimpong (92)↓ -- Bellingham (95) -- Pulisic (92)↓
Mbappe (96)​

Subs: Kounde (92)↑, Gomes (89)↑, Zakaria (90)↑, Gravenberch (92), Rice (94)↑, I. Williams (90), Sancho (90)↑
Did not travel: N. Williams (92)

Key:
= Goal
= Assist
= MOTM
↓ = Subbed off
↑ = Subbed on
Orange = Not in natural position

Next three games:
LCR1: Aston Villa (A) (spoiler, Villa win)
MD06: Sunderland (A)
MD07: S34 Champions Leyton Orient (H)

Manchester United v Internazionale fixtures this season

Game	Utd Poss	Internazionale Poss	Utd Shots (SoT)	Internazionale Shots (SoT)	Utd Goals	Internazionale Goals	Utd SoT Conv.	Internazionale SoT Conv.
28th Jul: Utd v Internazionale​	72%​	28%​	23 (12)​	5 (0)​	5​	0​	41.7%​	n/a​
Combined​	72%​	28%​	23 (12)​	5 (0)​	5​	0​	41.7%​	n/a​

 

[Damien]

Yesterday's 3:2 cup loss to Aston Villa:

Oblak (93)

Araujo (88) Zakaria (90)↓ Debast (88) Rothe (85)
Gravenberch (92)↓ Gomes (89)
Sancho (90)↓ -- Sucic (87) -- Pulisic (92)↓
I. Williams (90)↓​

Subs: Santos (82), Leoni (83)↑, Van Den Bosch (86)↑, Garcia (82)↑, Miley (84), Bravo (80)↑, Shpendi (82)↑
Suspended: Frimpong (92), N. Williams (92)
Did not travel: Mbappe (96), Van Dijk (95), Bellingham (95), Rice (94), Trent (94), Pedri (94), Kounde (92), Alaba (91)

Key:
= Goal
= Assist
= MOTM
↓ = Subbed off
↑ = Subbed on
Orange = Not in natural position

Next three games:
MD06: Sunderland (A)
MD07: S34 Champions Leyton Orient (H)
CCGBG4: Fenerbahce (H)

Manchester United v Aston Villa fixtures this season

Game	Utd Poss	Aston Villa Poss	Utd Shots (SoT)	Aston Villa Shots (SoT)	Utd Goals	Aston Villa Goals	Utd SoT Conv.	Aston Villa SoT Conv.
24th Jul: Aston Villa v Utd​	56%​	44%​	16 (5)​	13 (5)​	2​	1​	40%​	20%​
29th Jul: Aston Villa v Utd (Cup)​	57%​	43%​	11 (6)​	12 (5)​	2​	3​	33.3%​	60%​
Combined​	56.5%​	43.5%​	27 (11)​	25 (10)​	4​	4​	36.4%​	40%​

 

[infamous7]

whats the percentages for games that players need to play to avoid concerns

 

[Dom Gill]

whats the percentages for games that players need to play to avoid concerns

This may help. Found it buried in an early page if this thread. Cannot believe we are on 1366 pages.

https://www.soccermanager.com/help.php?action=loadarticle&aid=83

 

[Damien]

This may help. Found it buried in an early page if this thread. Cannot believe we are on 1366 pages.

https://www.soccermanager.com/help.php?action=loadarticle&aid=83

Myself and RS alone are responsible for over 370 of them

Here's the specific bit from that article:

In a typical Game World, with 38 league games, a player evaluates their season at regular intervals. This usually occurs around Turns 12, 24 and 36.
At each interval a player will have a 'target' number of games that they will have expected to play. Every game that a player could lose fitness in, counts towards their target.
Within your squad each player's target is worked out below:

• Your 5 highest rated players and those rated 94 or higher expect to play in approximately 80% of the number of Turns;
• Players rated 92 or higher expect to play in approximately 75% of the number of Turns;
• Players that would expect to be in your first choice line-up and those rated 90 or higher will expect to play in approximately 65% of the number of Turns;
• Players that would expect to be a substitute if you selected your first choice line-up and those rated 89 or higher will expect to play in approximately 30-40% of the number of Turns.
• The rest of the players within your squad will only expect to play a few (if any) of the number of Turns.

Goalkeepers are worked out slightly differently, with your highest rated and those 88 or higher expecting to play in approximately 90% of the number of Turns.

Please note that with regards to substitutions, if a player comes on as a substitute then it will count as half an appearance irrespective of what minute they entered the match.
For example, in a league with 38 games (38 Turns) a 94 rated or higher player expects to play in 31 games were they lose fitness. This could be 25 league starts, 8 substitute appearances and 2 cup games. Alternatively 31 league starts (missing 1 in every 6 league games) and no cup games.

 

[Damien]

Who has the toughest start to the season? First five opponents ordered by squad depth ranking

Results:

 

[Damien]

Latest table:

 

[infamous7]

So 65 percent for my 90s and 40 for my 89 and 88s?

 

[Damien]

So 65 percent for my 90s and 40 for my 89 and 88s?

That'd be my assumption

 

[Dom Gill]

​

Division 2 Game Week 6 Match Reports​

Tottenham Hotspur 0 Sheffield United 1. This was a vital result for Sheffield United, who managed to secure a crucial win on the road. For a team that has been fighting hard for points, this victory is a significant morale boost and a testament to their resilience. For Tottenham, a team with high hopes after their Div 1 relegation, the loss means a frustrating drop in the table. While a single result doesn't define a season, it's a clear signal that they need to find their rhythm and start converting their chances if they want to climb back into the playoff hunt.

Torquay 2 Norwich 2. This was a cracker of a match and a real statement from both sides. Torquay, a team on the rise, showed a remarkable ability to dig deep and secure a point against a solid Norwich side. And Norwich, for their part, proved they're not going to be easy to beat. This draw keeps both teams firmly in the playoff conversation, and it's the kind of game that shows you have the grit to compete at the top of the table.

Chelsea 0 Liverpool 0. A goalless draw between Chelsea and Liverpool is, to be blunt, a bit of a letdown. Liverpool, a side fighting to get back to the top flight after relegation, would have been desperate for a statement win. Meanwhile, Chelsea, a steady force in this division, would have wanted to put on a show at home. Instead, both teams seemed to cancel each other out in a cagey affair. It's a point gained for each, but it feels more like an opportunity lost.

Blackburn 0 Crystal Palace 4. Ouch. This was a brutal display of dominance from Crystal Palace. To go to Blackburn and put four goals past them without reply is a serious statement of intent. The kind of result that sends a clear message to the rest of the league: don't underestimate us. Blackburn, meanwhile, will be left to lick their wounds and wonder what exactly went wrong.

Wolverhampton Wanderers 3 Leeds United 0. Now this is more like it. After a rather slow start to the season, Wolverhampton Wanderers finally look like they're starting to hit their stride. This commanding 3-0 victory over Leeds United wasn't just a win; it was a statement of intent. For a side with the pedigree of a recent Div 1 team, the pressure has been on to perform. They've found a rhythm that was sorely lacking, and it’s a rhythm that's propelling them right back into the playoff picture. They're a force to be reckoned with again, and the rest of the league would be wise to take notice.

Brentford 0 Brighton and Hove Albion 1. A hard-fought victory for Brighton on the road. This result shows that they're a team with real defensive discipline and a knack for grinding out results. It might not have been the prettiest win of the weekend, but it's the kind of result that separates the contenders from the also-rans over the course of a long season.

Bradford 0 Kidderminster 4. Talk about a turning of the tide! After spending so much time talking about Kidderminster's leaky defense, they go and put on a masterful performance. Four goals scored, none conceded. This wasn't just a win; it was an emphatic declaration that they can, in fact, defend. This is the kind of result that could be a real turning point for their season.

Hull 2 Reading 0. A solid, professional performance from Hull. They got the job done at home against a Reading side that looks like they're struggling to find their feet. It's not a result that will grab the headlines, but it's three points in the bag and a testament to their consistency.

Manchester City 3 Ipswich 0. Another week, another clinical performance from the league leaders. Manchester City are playing with a confidence and swagger that suggests they're a cut above the rest. A 3-0 home win is just business as usual for them, and it's hard to see anyone catching them at this point.

Bury 3 Luton 0. Bury continues to impress. The newly promoted side looks right at home in Division 2, and their 3-0 win against Luton solidifies their position in second place. They're playing with a fearlessness that's a joy to watch, and they're proving that their promotion last season was no fluke.

Well that's it for the moment sports fans. Hold on to your tighty whities, as if you don't you might make a mess next week as the chaos of Div 2 never fails to surprise.

 

[BenitoSTARR]

Cardiff City Transfer News

CARDIFF CITY COMPLETE BLOCKBUSTER MIDFIELD DEAL – WELCOME BARELLA’S SUCCESSORS!​

After intense negotiations with Dutza, three Discord polls, the full listing of Middlesbrough’s midfielders, and a blasphemous offer for Isak (which was, rightly, voted down 22–0), a blockbuster deal has finally gone through.

Cardiff City and Middlesbrough have reached terms for the transfer of world-class midfielder and undisputed fan favourite Nicolò Barella — the heartbeat of our squad and a modern icon of the Bluebirds’ midfield.

But while we say goodbye to a legend, we usher in the future.

INCOMING:

Tijjani Reijnders – Welkom bij de club, Tijjani!

Formerly of AZ Alkmaar (a personal favourite), Reijnders brings class, control, and composure. A tactically sharp, progressive midfielder with an eye for goal, he will anchor the side with intelligent movement and consistent ball circulation — the perfect pivot in a new-look midfield


Ayyoub Bouaddi – Bienvenue à Cardiff, Ayyoub!

A highly-rated French midfielder known for his technical skill, intelligence, and versatility. Bouaddi excels at dictating play from deep, with an impressive passing range, vision, and composure under pressure. His ability to shield the ball, change direction quickly, and drive forward makes him a threat in both defensive and attacking phases. A complete modern midfielder — and still just 17.


Also included in the deal: £20 million in Cardiff’s favour — adding real flexibility to our transfer strategy.

A brave decision. A changing of the guard. A midfield reborn.

Arrivederci, Nicolò. Welcome, Tijjani & Ayyoub.

#CityAsOne #TransferSeason #ArrivederciNicolo #WelkomReijnders #BienvenueBouaddi #CardiffMidfieldEvolution

Full Deal: Barella = Reijnders + Bouaddi + £20m

 

[Dom Gill]

I used the athletic piece from ages ago by Tom Worville about peak ages to get the suggested ranges, there is some debate over peak but I know that it’s around what I put.

If you want me to make one for United give me a full squad list exactly like this:

Player Name | Age | Position

Ideally sort the players by age highest to lowest and by position using this format:

GK
CB
FB
CM
WM
AM
ST

Can you share the age ranges for peak performance.

I want to see if I can do a rating overlay on this so I can use it to visualise my team to see what is first team, what is coming through and thier peak ages variance

 

[BenitoSTARR]

Can you share the age ranges for peak performance.

I want to see if I can do a rating overlay on this so I can use it to visualise my team to see what is first team, what is coming through and thier peak ages variance

Sure

Position	Peak Age Range
GK	26–30
CB	25–29
FB	23–27
CM	23–27
WM	23–27
AM	23–27
ST	25–29

 

[BenitoSTARR]

@Dom Gill still trying to figure out a good way to show rating age and position without overlapping all the players.

 

[BenitoSTARR]

Also do you mean like this @Dom Gill because I can make you one?

List your players like this:

Penders | 19 | GK

Frattesi | 25 | CM

Gakpo | 26 | WM

Palmer | 23 | AM

Ilenikhena | 18 | ST


If you want a rating too just do:

Name (Rating) | Age | Position

 

[BenitoSTARR]

 

[BenitoSTARR]

Like that? @Dom Gill

 

[Dom Gill]

Sure

Position	Peak Age Range
GK	26–30
CB	25–29
FB	23–27
CM	23–27
WM	23–27
AM	23–27
ST	25–29

Perfect, thanks

@Dom Gill still trying to figure out a good way to show rating age and position without overlapping all the players.

Yup, I have a couple of ideas but not fully sure

Also do you mean like this @Dom Gill because I can make you one?

List your players like this:

Penders | 19 | GK

Frattesi | 25 | CM

Gakpo | 26 | WM

Palmer | 23 | AM

Ilenikhena | 18 | ST


If you want a rating too just do:

Name (Rating) | Age | Position

Was thinking of adding rating and squad status (First Team, Rotation, Backup, Next in Line, Prospect)

Add in a squad status filter at the top

 

[Damien]

Thursday's 2:2 draw against Sunderland. Loss incoming tonight against Leyton Orient:

Oblak (93)

Trent (94) Kounde (92) Van Dijk (95) Alaba (91)
Gravenberch (92)↓ Zakaria (90)↓
Sancho (90)↓ -- Bellingham (95) -- I. Williams (90)↓
Mbappe (96)​

Subs: Frimpong (92)↑, Araujo (88), Van Den Bosch (86), Debast (88), Rice (94)↑, Pedri (94)↑, Pulisic (92)↑
Suspended: N. Williams (92)
Injured: Gomes (89), Sucic (87) (thanks Varun)
Did not travel: n/a

Key:
= Goal
= Assist
= MOTM
↓ = Subbed off
↑ = Subbed on
Orange = Not in natural position

Next three games:
MD07: S34 Champions Leyton Orient (H)
CCGBG4: Fenerbahce (H)
LSR1: Watford (H)

Manchester United v Sunderland fixtures this season

Game	Utd Poss	Sunderland Poss	Utd Shots (SoT)	Sunderland Shots (SoT)	Utd Goals	Sunderland Goals	Utd SoT Conv.	Sunderland SoT Conv.
31st Jul: Sunderland v Utd​	62%​	38%​	19 (10)​	5 (3)​	2​	2​	20%​	66.6%​
Combined​	62%​	38%​	19 (10)​	5 (3)​	2​	2​	20%​	66.6%​

 

[BenitoSTARR]

Perfect, thanks

Yup, I have a couple of ideas but not fully sure

Was thinking of adding rating and squad status (First Team, Rotation, Backup, Next in Line, Prospect)

Add in a squad status filter at the top

So you could hawv

Name (Rating/Squad Status 1-5) | Age | Position?

 

[BenitoSTARR]

Then add a key for the 1-5 rating?

Do you want me to try and make that to see if it works? @Dom Gill

 

[Damien]

Latest table:

This time last season:

Spoiler

 

[Dom Gill]

So you could hawv

Name (Rating/Squad Status 1-5) | Age | Position?

Exactly

Then add a key for the 1-5 rating?

Do you want me to try and make that to see if it works? @Dom Gill

Crack on. Saves me from bashing the keyboard in Google sheets.

 

[Varun]

Latest table:

This time last season:

Spoiler

fecking hell, what happened to my conversion rate

 

[Damien]

fecking hell, what happened to my conversion rate

Yeah, it is crazy. Last season your conversion rate was too good. You're doing good in % conceded this season too but only West Ham has a worse conversion rate than you

 

[BenitoSTARR]

Exactly

Crack on. Saves me from bashing the keyboard in Google sheets.

I’d just need your players listed like that but I’ll try it with mine now…. Bear with

 

[BenitoSTARR]

Exactly

Crack on. Saves me from bashing the keyboard in Google sheets.

Like this?