xixgrantham19

what kind of team do you guys think i should start with for my first time? a big club like LIVERPOOL or a small club like peterborough?

woodsy

Well it depends i prefer doing clubs I support for some reason ;p. Its fun to work from the bottom to the top though so its up to you :)

barosanu

first of all you should start with a big club to gat familiar with the game.after a few season you should play with your favourite clubs and then with some lower clubs.
the club to start is arsenal becouse i think is the best in fm2008.i personally started with arsenal in the demo version

evertonfan

i started with everton...... because i support them, normally most people start with there favourite team :P

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fozzafulham

set your rep at the beginning of the game to international footballer it will make it easier for you to sign players and start at a lower league club your get more team to sort things out and get in the game start at liverpool lose a few game and they will want to sack you

xixgrantham19

Thanx for the replies guys. i figured i should start with a big team to get familiar with the game but i dont think i can play with any other team from the big four other than LIVERPOOL! so thanx agen guys

Alan_R

I rarely go the team I support because Im always inclined to keep players who are doing well for the club even if they are dfoing crap in FM. I know its only a game but I don't want to sell my favourite players so by going my favourite club I don't get to stamp my own style on the club so I think its better just to go a random team. Later on you might get the chance to move to the team you support later in the game. Personally I like starting at smaller clubs. They'll have more patience with you too.

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Wednesdayboy

I agree with Alan, lower league clubs are the best and it makes the game more enjoyable. You have alot more to aim for as a low league manager but if you manage barca or man u, its win prem and Champ league and its all been done, but to build a club from nothing and make them even half decent is so good. Plus you get things you never have in big clubs.

1. Cup runs - When you are expected to get to FA cup 3rd Qual but reach 2nd round you get a real buzz and you feel like you have acheved. If your Man u and the board get pissed if you don't win the FA Cup, you don't get the same buzz.

2. Super signings - When in lower leagues you can find good cheap players and regen players that become great players in the future and you sell them on for huge amounts. With Big teams you can buy nearly any player you want for as much as you want and can afford to make a loss when selling them on.

3. Skill - If you manage a small club it takes more skill, you can't make financial mistakes unlike big clubs and although pressure is on alot more in Big teams, small clubs have things expected from them that are harder to reach due to the clubs financial position and rep. With a limit of free players and money to pay fo wages, it takes alot more than just putting a team of 11 players and winning every match, you have to use scout reports more and use tactics to win games.

You should start as a middle prem club and when you are world class then move to lower leagues for the best gaming experience ever.

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kr1571an

try to pick your favorite club, the advantage is you know the team pretty well so it will easier for you to manage. And I also agree with the opinion that said if you want to enjoy the game just pick the club from the lowest league (semi professional club usually), i believe you will experience the art of become a football manager in this game.

barosanu

thats true its more enjoiable to play with lower clubs couse there are more things that you cand do.but firs time to see how the game is i advice to pick a better team

Toukai

I ALWAYS go

Sunderland - This year by 2013 I had won everything and was ranked #1 in the world.
Big English team - Man Utd, This was a network Game
Low English Team - Leeds, got to prem, Barnsley, also prem
Spanish Team - Barcelona, got very boring after 2 season unbeaten
Other - random - Laval, Everton/Man Utd/everton/chelsea/sunderland - one network game (was never sacked)

oniris

Man city- my 6th season and getting closer and closer to a epl title

rimza

try play a bigger club for 1st time play this game..then,when u understand how the game work choose u'r favorite team..it must be fun..anyways,enjoy FMming =P

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Akenatwn

a big team is good for a start.to get to know the game and stuff.after that a mid team is a good choice for a slight challenge.no need to rush into lower league challenges so soon...

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