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Become a Donator! | |  | |  01-04-08, 01:12 PM | #21 (permalink) | | What Fed can do with a grape, I can't do with a beach ball! Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,702 Thanks: 645 Thanked 661 Times in 632 Posts Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0 |
I can see where this is going  Wozza's just gotta take the job at Wolves now Brilliant story. If I was allowed to swear I would coz this deserves a big F (ing hell) if you know what I mean  |
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Ah the evil twist in the story....Very good. Ive only just noticed that the intrepid reporter on the scene was none other than.....Muffy!!!!!
Interesting to see how this one pans out, but im intrigued to one thing though...Exactly why were Two rival managers on the same train....? The plot thickens
Good Work again You two. |
Signature-Care of Ru Top FMF GFX Artist Current game Tottenham Hotspur 2007- Follow it here! | | | | | The Following 2 Users Say Thank You to Hartynips For This Useful Post: | | | 01-04-08, 01:29 PM | #23 (permalink) | | vBookie Team, Member of the Ozza Family Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cheshire Posts: 2,634 Thanks: 618 Thanked 396 Times in 320 Posts Nominated 5 Times in 1 Post TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0 | 
Immediately after I left the club, my mobile phone began to ring. I excitedly took it from my pocket and answered it. “Alright Woz, it’s Tom. You’ll never guess what just happened to me!” “Go on then. Something weird just happened to me too!” “Well you know Mowbray died?” “Yeah” “There was a clause in his contract that stated that nobody from outside the club can take over until the end of the season! Well our chairman asked if anyone had any experience, and i put my hand up, as we had our coaching badges. I felt like a right tit, considering I'm 16 and only just joined the club, but I thought i kinda had to since no one else was going to. I’m beginning to think it was a mistake taking those coaching badges! I'm really nervous!” “Oh my god! That is so weird!” “What is?” “You're not gonna believe this, because it sounds so farfetched, but the exact same thing happened to me!” “You’re having a laugh! “I know, it’s unbelievable. I’ve never been so nervous in my life.” “Tell me about it! This time last week we only had school to live for and now we are player managers for 2 of the top teams in The Championship!” “I’ve got to go now mate.” “Ok, congratulations! Cya!” This is it, the work starts here. I am the new manager of Wolverhampton Wanderers.
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great update wozza
kutgw guys
cant wait to see what happens next :D |
| | | | | The Following 2 Users Say Thank You to Dargo17 For This Useful Post: | | | 01-04-08, 01:33 PM | #25 (permalink) | | FMF's Toon Army Spiderman and member of the Writers Crew Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: wiltshire Posts: 2,392 Thanks: 304 Thanked 619 Times in 591 Posts Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0 |
Well who would have believed it LMAO
Er how come you got your coaching badges at the tender age of 16??? It wasnt on the school curriculem when I was there, And before TH sends back a cocky response no I didnt go to school in the stone age!!
Excellent stuff again, Just waiting now for you two to post pictures of the page 3 girls you pulled and everyone will be well happy!
*Hartynips goes off to find KK to speed up his demise*
Ive got loads of badges from the cubs scouts, that should count!!! |
Signature-Care of Ru Top FMF GFX Artist Current game Tottenham Hotspur 2007- Follow it here! | | | | | The Following 2 Users Say Thank You to Hartynips For This Useful Post: | | | 01-04-08, 01:33 PM | #26 (permalink) | | What Fed can do with a grape, I can't do with a beach ball! Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,702 Thanks: 645 Thanked 661 Times in 632 Posts Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0 |
I'm psychic, I swear to God.  |
| | | | | 01-04-08, 01:40 PM | #27 (permalink) | | Co-Founder of Ruism. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Yorkshire. Posts: 1,412 Thanks: 104 Thanked 98 Times in 91 Posts Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0 |
The bit with the two managers dying is stupid.
Not good. |
The north will rise again! | | | | | 01-04-08, 01:45 PM | #28 (permalink) | | Important First Team Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 596 Thanks: 28 Thanked 70 Times in 56 Posts Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0 |
... It get's worse.
You gonna have an affair with each others chairmen next? |
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e. FOWLER | | | | | 01-04-08, 01:53 PM | #29 (permalink) | | vBookie Team, Member of the Ozza Family Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cheshire Posts: 2,634 Thanks: 618 Thanked 396 Times in 320 Posts Nominated 5 Times in 1 Post TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0 |
Seth, that was completely uncalled for. It's ok saying that you don't like it and telling us a way we could improve it. That post was pointless. |
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Hey Bfc and Seth its only a bit of fun guys  It couldve been worse though, TH could have gone to birmingham, and then all we would have heard about is him pulling Karen Brady!!!!! |
Signature-Care of Ru Top FMF GFX Artist Current game Tottenham Hotspur 2007- Follow it here! | | | | | The Following 2 Users Say Thank You to Hartynips For This Useful Post: | | | 01-04-08, 02:03 PM | #31 (permalink) | | Important First Team Player Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Dublin :D Posts: 857 Thanks: 32 Thanked 195 Times in 119 Posts Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0 |
Ah nice updates guys :)
TH good luck with west brom ;)
Wozza good luck with wolves ;)
this is a great story XD
kutgw |
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I stood by the front door, dressed in a dark suit and a tie. It was weird to think that last time I was wearing it, was when I got signed up by West Brom, and yet just a few days later, here I am, West Brom manager, ready to go and pay my respects to Mowbray and McCarthy. I waited for the car to pick me up, and me and Wozza made it to the church for the 9:00 procession.
When we arrived I had a few words with the minister, Graham Dowling, and I joined my players on the right side of the church. The ceremony lasted for about two hours, with words being said from both sets of families and players. I decided to refrain from saying anything, because it seemed impersonal as I had never met neither Tony nor Mick.
After the procession, everyone came back to The Hawthorns for the reception, due to the close proximity to the church. I had a few words with Mr. Pearce and I explained to him my ambitions of winning the title. As a virtue for this, he offered me a £5.75M transfer budget in return. I shook his hands and thanked him, and set about, dreaming in my head about the players I could bring in.
I had let our scout, Bobby Hope leave for Everton the previous day, meaning we only had one scout left at the club, Tim Davies. Having heard my budget for the season, I decided to do some serious scouting of my own. I turned on my laptop and made myself a coffee. I loaded Internet Explorer and Football Manager 2008 to aid me with my work. I also found some scout reports left by Bobby in the filing cabinet, and so I set down to work.
After a good few hours scouting, I came up with a shortlist of players. After another couple of cups of coffee, I decided it was time to make some offers. I rang Manchester City manager Sven Goran Eriksson and checked on the availability of taking young keeper Joe Hart on loan. Sven agreed to the deal, and I have arranged to meet with Joe in the week.
I sent a few emails out, enquiring about no less than four players from four different clubs. My main target was Jose Goncalves, the young Portugese defender from Hearts, as I feel that we are a strong attacking side, with a few weaknesses in defence. I also felt that we needed to aid our attack, and so I put in a £350K bid for Bogdan Stancu, one of the players in Bobby’s report.
Next, I felt like we needed a player to sit in front of the back four, to cancel out opposition counter attacks, and help to set up chances of our own. I checked out a few players, but in the end I chose to enquire about experienced Santos midfielder Claudio Maldonado. I decided to opt for another defender, and so I enquired about another player in one of Bobby’s scouting reports, Simon Kjaer.
I looked at my watch, shut down my laptop lid, and went for a little walk around the stadium.
I woke up to the bright morning light, and the sound of birds singing. I sat up, realising that I had fallen asleep in the East Stand of the ground. I made my way back to the tunnel, and into my office, to check my emails. I turned on my laptop, and logged into Hotmail, surprised to see that I had 5 emails!
I read the first one, which was from Ryan Johnston, Jose Goncalves’ agent. He asked me to meet him at 5PM to discuss terms with his player, after Hearts had accepted my £3.1M offer. I moved onto the next email, this time from FC Midtjllyand. I opened it, and discovered that they wanted £1.1M for Simon. I agreed to the deal, and sent a reply to the club, in order for them to arrange me a suitable meeting time with Simon’s agent.
With two out of two successes, I was brimming with confidence, only to be let down by the third email. Santos wanted an extortionate £5.5M for Maldonado, which I could afford, but was nevertheless put off by the high price tag. I decided there would be players I would want to sell after watching training, so I agreed to the demands.
I opened the fourth email, expecting it to be a reply from Unierea Urziceni over Bogdan Stancu, but to my surprise it was from Wozza.
Hey Tom,
How are you getting on? I’m really enjoying it, and all my nerves have gone. It’s amazing how quickly I’ve settled in!
That’s it, just a quick word, I’ve got training!
Will catch up with you later, Woz.
I sent him a quick reply, and opened the final email. This time it was in regards to Stancu. My £350K offer had been accepted, and it had been arranged for me to meet Bogdan’s agent, Chris Ashmore, at 9:00 in the club restaurant to discuss personal terms. I downed the rest of my coffee, and hurried to the restaurant ready for talks.
When I arrived at the restaurant, I saw two men in discussion over a piece of paper. I introduced myself to them, and sat down. I informed them that I had to be quick because I had training to take shortly. I scanned through the demands on the contract, and shook Chris’ hand. Bogdan signed on the dotted line, marking the start of a 4 year contract worth £1,800 a week. I shook hands with Bogdan too, and made my way to the changing room, ready for training.
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Blimey, this is fantastic.
Better than your best ever!
LOL to u puttin everyone on FMF in ur story
KUTVGW!
Good luck to both of you! |
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I woke up and immediately turned Sky Sports News and my laptop on. I decided to ask one of my scouts, Chris Kinnear, to compile me a report on Frank Simek of Sheffield Wednesday. He replied saying that he would have it to me by the end of the day. I didn ’t have time to do any scouting of my own because Steve Morgan, the club's chairman, called me up and told me to get down to Molineux now because there was a press conference.
I got dressed and made my way to Molineux. I arrived at the ground, to be greeted by Steve and I was took into a room packed full of reporters. I sat down and took a sip of the glass of water sat in front of me. The questions began to fly in.
"Hello, this is Steve Hart from The Sun. Daniel, can you reveal to us how much you have to spend on new talents and what players you have in mind?"
"I have a decent amount which I believe is enough to take us into the Premiership. I’m looking at 1 or 2 players but I’m not going to be making to many signings this season, I believe are side is at it’s strongest and we only need a few players to backup the other positions."
“Do you have any staff you want to bring in?
“Well I feel that 2 scouts isn’t enough for an inexperienced manager like myself so I’ve brought a German scout, Michael Klinkert in to help me out. I may be bringing some more to the club in the future.”
“John Mulholland, Daily Mail. Are you going to be getting rid of any players?”
“There are 1 or 2 players I don’t want at the club and I will be having a word with them, you will find out who they are in due course.”
“Are you doing this to get more money?”
“Well obviously more money would be nice but that isn’t the real focus. The smaller the squad the easier to train them and there’s more of a family feeling at the club.”
I exited the press conference feeling that I ’d done ok. When I got home I decided to do some scouting and bidding. I found a little gem called Phillip Langen and made a bid of 600k for him, which was somewhat of a risk as it’s the majority of my small budget I have. I had an e-mail from Chris Kinnear regarding the scout report of Frank Simek. He reckons that I am the best right-back in the squad and Frank isn’t anywhere near my standard but would still be a good signing. I decided to keep my money in my pocket regarding this player.
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its fantastic story KIU lads |
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LMAO I see there's more FMF regulars appearing in the story, its a really good touch. Great work on possibly getting Joe Hart and the two other players
Im waiting to see the roles Bozza and Spanish have now!!!
Superb fellas, Keep it going
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*Hartynips has just realised he is now working for The Sun*
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Awesome this guys luv it so far KUTGW! ave to say C'mon the Baggies tho soz Wozza  cant wait for the next update guys GL. |
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Joe Hart will be a good signing for you TH. Good luck. As for Wozza, I've never used this Simek fella you're looking at so I can't comment on that. Anywho, keep up the good work lads. |
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An amazing story, complete with tragedy and humour, devastation and delight, dreams destroyed and realised, what more can you ask for from FMF's two best writers...
In an intriguing plot that involves a new twist of two best friends and teammates becoming managers of two teams with an age-old rivalry, two writers put key to board on what is sure to be one of the most memorable stories FMFormation has ever seen.
What makes it even more interesting is the fact that every member of the beautiful site that has shaped us as Football Managers will come to play a part in this excellently written tale that entwines the FM world and the real world together.
This humble writer also has a suggestion for the writers, though it unfortunately is hard, and almost surely impossible, to carry out. You could have made a new database, deleting Mick McCarthy and Tony Mowbray and adding yourselves as 16 year old players in your respective academies. To conclude this review, i have three words to say - Keep it Up |
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Wow, thanks a lot Ap, that means a lot!!! And we haven't deleted Mowbray and McCarthy from the database, but we have added ourselves to the teams, and we are playing the game online. Once again thanks a lot for the comment, as I say it means a lot, and it feels fantastic to be appreciated in that way! Keep the comments coming please! | | | | | | | |
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