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I decided to start a game with Gainsborough Trinity as they are the nearest lower league team to where i live. Here is what happened: First Season Transfers  First Season League Table - Blue Square North 2007/08  Second Season Transfers  Second Season League Table - Blue Square Premier 2008/09  Third Season Transfers  Currently in my third season, trying to get into League 2. Key Players : Marcus Marshall, Michael O'Connor, Dan Spence, Nikola Saric. I will add more details as they happen. |
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Can I see screenies of your key players?? | | | | | | | 15-07-08, 11:22 PM | #3 (permalink) | | Backup To The First Team Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sunderland Posts: 192 Thanks: 71 Thanked 19 Times in 19 Posts Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0 |
Marcus Marshall - Released by Blackburn, Signed on a Free  Michael O'Connor - Released by Blackburn, Signed on a Free.  Nikola Saric - Released by Herfolge, Signed on a Free  |
| | | | | The Following User Says Thank You to Broughy For This Useful Post: | | | 16-07-08, 06:33 AM | #4 (permalink) | | Used In Squad Rotation Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 384 Thanks: 7 Thanked 42 Times in 31 Posts Nominated 1 Time in 1 Post TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0 |
some nice players there if it was me i would retrain O'Connor to be a striker to make the most of his high finishing well i also suggest ya retrain all ya players for another position as it helps add depth when ya a small club so then if a injury crises does happen atleast u have a few players who can play there for the time being |
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yeah i've been retraining o'connor for a while but due to his reluctance to sign a full time contract its taking a while. for a small club my squad is actually pretty deep, i do need a solid left back though. Also on the look out for a target man, got some pacey strikers just need some big fella to flick it on for them. Blue Square Premier 2009/10  I seem to lack any big game players who can turn it on against the big teams, i had a difficult run in and only took 9 points from my last 10 games. Things are going to have to change, i'm going to attempt to bring in some experience, anyone got any other suggestions ?
Last edited by Broughy; 16-07-08 at 01:34 PM. Reason: added table |
| | | | | 16-07-08, 03:49 PM | #6 (permalink) | | Used In Squad Rotation Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 384 Thanks: 7 Thanked 42 Times in 31 Posts Nominated 1 Time in 1 Post TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0 |
i would say the best bet is to look at loans for the most needed positions
hmm 3 seasons in maybe see whos been released from like championship sides or even the odd premiership as some good oldies go unoticed alot of the time when they get released that could easily do the job in blue square prem |
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My off season transfers for the start of the 4th season.  I've also been given promotion odds of 2-1 so things are looking up, i'm particularly excited about signing Tony Stokes who was released by West Ham, as well as Aldi Haxia from Chelsea, should provide a solid goalkeeper at last to stop me conceding so many goals like usual. I will put up a screenshot of my tactic and player stats after a few months of the season. Wish me luck. |
| | | | | 16-07-08, 06:45 PM | #8 (permalink) | | FMF Accountant - Here To Help Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Southampton Posts: 1,583 Thanks: 151 Thanked 458 Times in 334 Posts Nominated 11 Times in 2 Posts  TOTW/F/M Award(s): 1 |
Hmm..not bad but I think that you should sign better and quality players. I got to second seasons, I spent like an hour looking for players decent enough (it was a Sunday, and there was nothing to do xD) Take time using search list and finding hidden players. Its the reason I got promoted in second season in to League 2. |
Current Game: Blackburn Rovers
Season 1 - Playing | | | | | The Following User Says Thank You to Bowser For This Useful Post: | | | 16-07-08, 07:20 PM | #9 (permalink) | | Backup To The First Team Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sunderland Posts: 192 Thanks: 71 Thanked 19 Times in 19 Posts Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0 |
i seem to be conceding a ridiculous amount of goals, no matter how many defenders i stick at the back, any suggestions ? |
| | | | | 17-07-08, 01:49 AM | #10 (permalink) | | FMF Donator, V.I.P and Writer. Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 3,308 Thanks: 842 Thanked 753 Times in 720 Posts Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0 |
I've have never heard of some of those signings, lol.
As for your defensive problems, if I'm conceding loads but I have a strong attack, then I tend to go gung-ho with a 4-3-3 formation to score more than my opponents.
Not sure if that would work in the lower leagues but it's worth a shot if you're struggling.
A 5-4 victory is better than a draw or a lose. |
| | | | | The Following User Says Thank You to liveru For This Useful Post: | | | 17-07-08, 11:57 AM | #11 (permalink) | | Backup To The First Team Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sunderland Posts: 192 Thanks: 71 Thanked 19 Times in 19 Posts Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0 |
most of the signings are youngish players being released from EPL and Championship teams. With the odd foreign regen thrown in for good measure. I have previously gone for a 3-4-3 and got plenty of 5-4 wins but i have two good wingers so want to utilize them. |
| | | | | 18-07-08, 04:15 PM | #12 (permalink) | | Backup To The First Team Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sunderland Posts: 192 Thanks: 71 Thanked 19 Times in 19 Posts Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0 |
well my so-called "promotion season" didn't turn out too well.  i faded into mid table oscurity yet again and the start of the following season wasn't much better, losing my first 6 games. I've turned it around and i'm steadily making my way up the table, signed Danny Murphy at the back-end of last season and he's doing nicely, gettin some goals from attacking midfield role. I also continued my off season tradition of raiding young players released by EPL teams, picked up some solid 18/19 year olds who are putting in good first team performances already. Harry Snodin has been superb on the left wing. He was released by Newcastle.  Michael O'Connor has improved a lot, i got him nailed down to a full time contract and his performances have been good. I've got a tough trip to league 1 team gillingham in the FA cup second round, so i will update with the result pretty soon. |
| | | | | 18-07-08, 05:30 PM | #13 (permalink) | | Decent Youngster Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 34 Thanks: 5 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0 |
cant believe you scores 100 goals and had a minus goal difference. thats unlucky man | | | | | | | 18-07-08, 07:07 PM | #14 (permalink) | | Backup To The First Team Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sunderland Posts: 192 Thanks: 71 Thanked 19 Times in 19 Posts Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0 |
as expected i lost to gillingham, 4-2. despite being 1-0 up at half time thru tony stokes, the gills took over in the second half and i was lucky to escape with dignity intact.
gna update in more detail from now on.
December 2011
Blue Square Premier
Halifax 2-5 Gainsborough
Connell (56,90) Boden (10)
Snodin (18)
Stokes (pen30)
O'Connor (70)
Murphy (88)
M.O.M. Tony Stokes
Blue Square Premier
Billericay 2-4 Gainsborough
Bexfield(17) Boden (51,57)
Ayuba (83) Saric (70)
McPherson (74)
M.O.M. Luke Boden
FA Trophy First Round
Bridgwater 0-1 Gainsborough
O'Connor (47)
M.O.M. Michael O'Connor
Blue Square Premier
Gainsborough 3-0 Forest Green
Boden (23,27,85)
M.O.M. Luke Boden
Setanta Shield 4th Round
Gainsborough 1-1 Margate
Sheotahul (29) McMahon (15)
Penalties:
Needham Clarke
Haxia Haynes
Wood Murphy
Bennett
Gainsborough Win 3-1 on Penalties
M.O.M. Gerson Sheotahul
Young Player of the Month
Paul McPherson : Gainsborough (Loan from Derby)
Manager of the Month
James Brough : Gainsborough
January 2012
Blue Square Premier
Kettering 2-0 Gainsborough
Beardsley (16,30)
M.O.M Chris Beardsley
Blue Square Premier
Gainsborough 2-0 Macclesfield
Saric (52)
Murphy (pen64)
M.O.M. Danny Murphy
Blue Square Premier
Crawley 1-0 Gainsborough
Pittman (82)
M.O.M. Jon-Paul Pittman
**particularly unhappy with this result as Pittman was literally 5 yards offside.**
FA Trophy 2nd Round
Marine 0-4 Gainsborough
Boden (7,14)
Saric (18)
Snodin (pen54)
M.O.M. Luke Boden
Blue Square Premier
Gainsborough1-2 Weymouth
Stokes (6) Clarke (3,90)
M.O.M. Tom Clarke
Blue Square Premier
Gainsborough 3-1 Grays
Snodin (14) Kedwell (84)
Boden (19)
Murphy (pen38)
M.O.M. Harry Snodin
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| | | | | 19-07-08, 12:21 AM | #15 (permalink) | | Backup To The First Team Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sunderland Posts: 192 Thanks: 71 Thanked 19 Times in 19 Posts Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0 |
February
FA Trophy 3rd Round
Mansfield 2-2 Gainsborough
Hudson (12) Boden (87)
Fitzharris (71) Saric (90)
M.O.M. Nikola Saric
Setanta Shield 5th Round
Gainsborough 2-0 Kettering
Martin (59,86)
M.O.M. Len Martin
Blue Square Premier
Gainsborough0-1 Southport
. Jordan (36)
M.O.M. Kyle Jordan
Blue Square Premier
Burton 0-0 Gainsborough
M.O.M. Darren Venables
FA Trophy 3rd Round Replay
Gainsborough 3-1 Mansfield
Boden (21,68) Murray O.G (77)
Saric (40)
M.O.M. Luke Boden
Blue Square Premier
Gainsborough 3-0 Ebbsfleet
Saric (5)
Boden (14,32)
M.O.M. Luke Boden
Setanta Shield Quarter Final
Gainsborough 0-1 York
. Hall (29)
M.O.M. Martin Hall
FA Trophy 4th Round
Ebbsfleet 1-0 Gainsborough
Killeen (16)
M.O.M. Lewis Killeen
Blue Square Premier
Havant & Waterlooville 0-1 Gainsborough
. Saric (14)
M.O.M. Kevin Robinson |
| | | | | 19-07-08, 12:28 AM | #16 (permalink) | | Backup To The First Team Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Norwich,Wroxham Posts: 132 Thanks: 6 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0 |
Checked your reply on my game thought id have a look at yours and you seem to have given yourself some challenge there!! You got guts !! lol i aint ready for a challenge like this yet lol  Wish you the best of luck ! | | | | | | | The Following User Says Thank You to natedog17 For This Useful Post: | | | 19-07-08, 01:49 AM | #17 (permalink) | | Backup To The First Team Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sunderland Posts: 192 Thanks: 71 Thanked 19 Times in 19 Posts Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0 |
getting out of blue square prem is proving very difficult, i either start the season badly or end it badly, either way it is usually enough to prevent me from reaching play offs. |
| | | | | 19-07-08, 03:36 AM | #18 (permalink) | | Important First Team Player Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Adelaide Posts: 747 Thanks: 55 Thanked 108 Times in 108 Posts Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0 |
nice job so far though mate, i prefereed your updates with soem graphics, but thats my opinion lol |
 Cheers Liveru | | | | | 19-07-08, 09:59 AM | #19 (permalink) | | FMF Donator, V.I.P and Writer. Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 3,308 Thanks: 842 Thanked 753 Times in 720 Posts Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0 |
Give it time mate, I reckon you should be able to get out of the BSP.  |
| | | | | 19-07-08, 11:18 AM | #20 (permalink) | | Backup To The First Team Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sunderland Posts: 192 Thanks: 71 Thanked 19 Times in 19 Posts Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0 |
with only promotion left to aim for, here are the rest of my results in the Blue Square Premier. Gainsborough 1-0 Dorchester Woking 1-0 Gainsborough Gainsborough 3-2 York Kidderminster 2-1 Gainsborough Exeter 2-0 Gainsborough Gainsborough 4-0 Hednesford Dag & Red 0-1 Gainsborough Cambridge 5-2 Gainsborough Gainsborough 0-3 Rochdale Gainsborough 5-2 Aldershot Mansfield 0-1 Gainsborough Gainsborough 5-3 Halifax  My best finish yet, but still not enough to get into the play offs. Poor start hampered my chances really. Here is my squad the the end of the season:  I've recently sold Harry Snodin for 100k to Oxford, and managed to keep Nikola Saric by getting him on a new contract. Brought in some free transfers again : Mark Martin GK Arsenal Ben Timmins AML Tottenham Kevin Turnbull D/MC Man Utd Stephen Timson AMR/ST Man City Sam Byles MC Arsenal   |
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