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Big Andy

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Well done Damo...

I had my eye on your score throughout my game...when I saw that City and Arsenal were both losing, and you were only 1-0 up, I got a bit excited, but Bolton dampened that excitement by going 2-0 up...

Great season all round really, and still got a chance to win a trophy at the end of it against Arsenal...

Onwards and upwards to next season.

Think a few reinforcements are needed for squad depth...and need to look at replacing David Villa as he's getting on a bit...
 

Barney

"We're going to smash them (Crystal Palace)"
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Finished 16th. Could've been a few places higher had I beat Forest. 16th isn't great, but my points total was okay. I'll be concentrating on the league this season after winning trophies in my previous two seasons.
 

Varun

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Sturridge for £12m is a steal by Spurs. Surprised no one else was in for him.

Its a super deal.

I'd have been in for him had it not been for the wages I already have at the club. Already got Kiessling who am struggling to give games to.

Ohh, and I dont have the 12mil either :lol:
 

Big-Red

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this year is my year on SM
Could do with offloading Mandzukic or Mirallas now though, a bit forward heavy, only so many I can keep happy and don't fancy boosting wages.
 

Varun

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Could do with offloading Mandzukic or Mirallas now though, a bit forward heavy, only so many I can keep happy and don't fancy boosting wages.

Yep, 3-4 is ideal. More than that and you'l struggle to give them enough games specially as they want quite a bit gametime if they're rated 90 or above.
 

Big-Red

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Negotiations, my favourite part of SM
 

RedSky

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Well it looks like my squads value has gone up by 30m since the last pre season. Having a quick look (can't be all that accurate as not all of the loans have returned yet).

Looks like Liverpool are one of the clubs to make a huge loss. His squad valued has decreased by 51.8m! Wolves have also made a loss of 28.9m. While Tottenham, Arsenal and City may also drop in value, but they have a lot of players on loan still.

Middlesbrough have made 21m squad value increase, Baggies have made 33.2m (with still 1 player on loan).
 

Damien

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RedSky

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Yeah, I've just recalled the last few players now all the games have finished and my squad values gone up by 31.9m since last pre season. Pretty happy with that all things considered.

Oh and unlucky Wednesday! Isn't that like two seasons in a row now? :(
 

JB7

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Yeah, I've just recalled the last few players now all the games have finished and my squad values gone up by 31.9m since last pre season. Pretty happy with that all things considered.

Oh and unlucky Wednesday! Isn't that like two seasons in a row now? :(
Yep. Pretty gutted about that, I really thought tonight was a huge opportunity. Was up against a side that wasn't as strong as others I'd faced and I don't really expect certain teams to be as beatable again next season, plus Darlington willing a huge threat. I think it's fair to say I'd have probably won the game had Leandro Damiao not got sent off in the first half, but to draw the game still (after being 2-0 up no less) and ultimately lose on penalties is so bloody frustrating.

Needed that promotion as well!
 

Mr Anderson

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So, who has landed Strootman? :nervous:

Few of my youths getting nice increases into the low 80s. Long may it continue!
 

Mr Anderson

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You can never tell, but i'm not very confident anymore... :lol:

I haven't won a transfer battle in.... forever. My chairmen never gives me enough max value for some reason.

My deal came to over 19mill anyways, but it could go to anyone by the looks of it. I have a better chance with him than a certain defender people are prob maxing their bid on :p
 

Big Andy

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CHAMPIONS OF EUROPE!!!

Beasted Arsenal in the final as well...

A nice end to the season...
 

Damien

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CHAMPIONS OF EUROPE!!!

Beasted Arsenal in the final as well...

A nice end to the season...
Congrats!

Trophies won since the beginning:

Season 1

Division 1: Chelsea
Division 2: Leeds United
Division 3: West Ham United
Division 4: Bradford City
Division 5: Darlington
League Cup: Birmingham City
League Shield: Arsenal
SMFA Champions Cup: Atletico Madrid
SMFA Shield: Dynamo Kyiv

Season 2

Division 1: Manchester City
Division 2: Queens Park Rangers
Division 3: Portsmouth
Division 4: Plymouth Argyle
Division 5: Port Vale
Charity Shield: Chelsea
League Cup: West Bromwich Albion
League Shield: Coventry City
SMFA Champions Cup: SS Lazio
SMFA Super Cup: Dynamo Kyiv
SMFA Shield: Arsenal

Season 3

Division 1: Chelsea
Division 2: Nottingham Forest
Division 3: Darlington
Division 4: Port Vale
Division 5: Shrewsbury Town
Charity Shield: Manchester City
League Cup: Leicester City
League Shield: Coventry City
SMFA Champions Cup: Liverpool
SMFA Super Cup: Arsenal
SMFA Shield: Montpellier HSC

Season 4

Division 1: Manchester United
Division 2: Reading
Division 3: Carlisle United
Division 4: Crewe Alexandra
Division 5: Oxford United
Charity Shield: Chelsea
League Cup: Liverpool
League Shield: Manchester United
SMFA Champions Cup: Chelsea
SMFA Super Cup: Montpellier HSC
SMFA Shield: Marseille

List of clubs in England by major honours won

 

Levo

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Derby.
Young Norwich talent Josh Murphy is incoming, surprised they was no competition.
 

Damien

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Well done, Barney. Got no idea how to turn things around in draft league. Had a set formation and style in mind and it went poo.

Meanwhile, beat Carlisle 8-3 in today's friendly in this league. Next season fixtures are revealed on Tuesday...
 

Damien

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Opening league fixtures for United:

25 Oct - Liverpool [N] (Charity Shield)
27 Oct - Hull City [H]
31 Oct - Newcastle United [A]
3 Nov - Bristol City [A]
7 Nov - Blackburn Rovers [H]
10 Nov - Chelsea [H]

Not too bad...

Not liking how I've got tough fixtures bunched together:

10 Nov - Chelsea [H]
14 Nov - Forest [A]
17 Nov - Spurs [H]
2 league fixtures then...
28 Nov - Manchester City [A]
1 Dec - Liverpool [H]
5 Dec - Bolton Wanderers [A]
8 Dec - Everton [H]


"This season your Chairman expects you to mount a serious title challenge."