challenge40it.jpg Righto, its that time again. The votes of the poll are in and this is the result. A challenge along the similar lines of our others in the past but you have to gain promotion first in order to make a start into European competition. Then you'll be up against the big guns of Germany. Also with a very high wage budget, that will need to be brought under control if the club is to remain profitable. Finances are not in such a dire state as with the Deportivo challenge, but there is one outstanding loan. Nothing youcannot manage though.
Club History
The roots of the club's founding as a physical fitness and gymnastics association go back to a founders meeting held July 15, 1848 in a local pub, Buttleschen Brauerei zum Bayerischen Löwen. The club was formally established as an officially recognized sporting association on May 17, 1860 and after mergers with a number of other local associations in 1862 emerged as TV München. A football department was formed on March 6, 1899 and played its first matches against other squads three years later.
Three consecutive seasons leading to relegation in 1970. It took 1860 seven years to make their way back to the first division, only to be immediately relegated again. A year later they were back, this time for a two year stay. Then in 1982 disaster struck as they were relegated once again and then forced into the tier III Amateur Oberliga Bayern when financial problems led to the club being denied a licence.
The club's exile from the Bundesliga would last a dozen years. They were promoted in 1992, but found themelves in immediate danger of again being relegated. However, president Karl-Heinz Wildmoser and trainer Werner Lorant made some shrewd purchases including striker Olaf Bodden, winger Harald Cerny, playmaker Peter Nowak, and defensive stoppers Miroslav Stevic, Jens Jeremies and Manfred Schwabl. Stars like Abedi Pele, Thomas Häßler and Davor Suker played for 1860 as their careers were winding down, becaming crowd favourites and making important contributions.
Under the heavy-handed, dictatorial leadership of Wildmoser and Lorant, the combination of proven veterans and young talent helped the club avoid relegation and become a decent mid-table side. 1860 earned a fourth place Bundesliga finish in 2000 and qualified for UEFA Cup play, advancing to the third round where they were put out by AC Parma. However, the club was unable to build on this success and after some mediocre performances by the team, trainer Lorant was fired.
After a decade at the top flight, 1860 spectacularly burnt out in the 2003-04 season with a 17th place finish that returned the club to the 2.Bundesliga. Wildmoser made the extremely controversial decision to co-habitate with hated rivals Bayern Munich in the Allianz Arena, a move that outraged fans and led to accusations of a sell-out. His downfall came when his son Karl-Heinz Wildmoser Jr. was caught in a bribery scandal.
The Challenge
Well, it was stated in the last challenge that it would be the last "european" challenge. This is not the case however, and with the added challenge of gaining initial promotion to the top flight here, it should be a little more difficult to complete, just as the financial aspect of Challenge #3 was.
1. Gain Promotion To The German 1st Division
2. Win The German 1st Division
3. Win The Uefa Cup
4. Win The Champions League
The Uefa Cup and Champions League can be won in any order, but you must of course gain promotion to the top flight first. That said however, your first season is European football free anyway.
I think people liked the financial aspect of the last challenge, so it will remain in place. It should be much easier to make a seasonal profit with this club though.
Extra Rules
You can win the League or Champions League in any order, and it doesnt have to be at the same time, but, if you win either, you MUST be in a profit in your bank balance at the same time as winning one or both of the competitions. ** And I trust that NO editors will be used whatsoever**
Game Setup
Huge Database (where your machine can allow it)
German Leagues from 2nd Division Up Only
No extra players loaded
Normal detail
So get started guys, and I look forward to seeing your updates in this thread. Screenies must be provided please.
Thanks and enjoy...
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Attached File
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A little treat for you all. I have attached to this post a graphics pack for 1860 Munich to enhance your enjoyment of this challenge as I am pretty sure a lot of you won't have all the graphics for the side. The download contains a 1860 facepack, their official kits and logo.
NB. I didn't make these, I just grouped them all together from the graphics I had already on my computer and made the config for the files. Please read the readme included for credits and details on how to install.
Enjoy!
Official Goal Kick Challenge #4 
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