Author Topic: Soccer Manager: The Sleeping Giants 20: T'lockdown (Read 210663 times)

RK7 · « **Reply #1800 on:** April 28, 2017, 06:32:49 pm »

Quote from: Lawnmowerman on April 28, 2017, 03:43:05 pm

I'd let you have Carrasco. He should really be picking up a forward position, played there enough. Considering they gave Felipe Anderson a rb position after playing on the right of a 3-5-2....
Don't think you'd part with young players for him though

No, not the ones you would want anyway. I was happy to pay over the odds for Jesus but I'm tearing the squad apart gorgeous 1 player at this stage.

RK7 · « **Reply #1801 on:** April 28, 2017, 06:33:51 pm »

Quote from: Card Cheat on April 28, 2017, 05:08:42 pm

Tah and Oblak for Bale and Buffon when all their bans are up.

No going back now. It is announced and so it is so.

Good deal for Leeds that.

Card Cheat · « **Reply #1802 on:** April 28, 2017, 07:29:17 pm »

Quote from: RK7 on April 28, 2017, 06:33:51 pm

Good deal for Leeds that.

I swear every deal I do is like 'good deal for the other chap'

Looking at it, I get Buffon for 6-7 seasons, and have the possibility of a Bale-Griezmann-Kross front three, or a MEGA-SPINE if I play them in a big line down the centre (and sign a big CB). Thinking short term really, the heavy hitters should get me promoted. Whatever follows is a bonus!

Actually, it's medium term. Sexy pragmatism on show.

Klippity Klopp · « **Reply #1803 on:** April 28, 2017, 07:36:11 pm »

Quote from: Card Cheat on April 28, 2017, 07:29:17 pm

I swear every deal I do is like 'good deal for the other chap'

I think it's good for both of us.

I needed younger players and to reduce my wage bill, as I have a very old & expensive team in terms of wages.

You get players to improve you for a fair few seasons.

Win / Win.

RK7 · « **Reply #1804 on:** April 28, 2017, 07:52:55 pm »

Quote from: Card Cheat on April 28, 2017, 07:29:17 pm

I swear every deal I do is like 'good deal for the other chap'

Looking at it, I get Buffon for 6-7 seasons, and have the possibility of a Bale-Griezmann-Kross front three, or a MEGA-SPINE if I play them in a big line down the centre (and sign a big CB). Thinking short term really, the heavy hitters should get me promoted. Whatever follows is a bonus!

Actually, it's medium term. Sexy pragmatism on show.

I'm just looking at it from my point of view, I like the longer term project. It makes complete sense for you though, it should bring success which is probably the aim of the game for most.

Card Cheat · « **Reply #1805 on:** April 28, 2017, 08:33:02 pm »

Quote from: RK7 on April 28, 2017, 07:52:55 pm

I'm just looking at it from my point of view, I like the longer term project. It makes complete sense for you though, it should bring success which is probably the aim of the game for most.

Same here really, though because I've got the long term project going with the twentysomething dream team at Shaktar, I figured take a different approach here.

Speaking of which I might sell Salah, if anyone's after a Salah.

LiamG · « **Reply #1806 on:** April 29, 2017, 07:36:22 am »

only lost 1 game all season too!

JSteve · « **Reply #1807 on:** April 29, 2017, 12:58:36 pm »

A good season for us at Valencia. Got promoted straight back to Division 2 and the Cup was a nice little achievement.

Looking to change the team a bit so that we can get promoted to Division 1. Got a couple of good offers in PMs. Looking forward to the new season.

Lawnmowerman · « **Reply #1808 on:** April 29, 2017, 01:50:32 pm »

Quote from: Lawnmowerman on April 28, 2017, 03:43:05 pm

I'd let you have Carrasco. He should really be picking up a forward position, played there enough. Considering they gave Felipe Anderson a rb position after playing on the right of a 3-5-2....
Don't think you'd part with young players for him though

He's gone now. Appreciate any other offers and pm'ing to an fro from folks but i put an offer to someone and they accepted straight away. As always, i move quick. Blink

Lawnmowerman · « **Reply #1809 on:** April 30, 2017, 09:49:22 pm »

Anyone into Bellerin, fire away. Youngish players. Or one good one and cash. Whatevs

Betty Blue · « **Reply #1810 on:** April 30, 2017, 09:53:07 pm »

In search of a 90+ CB or possibly a RB. The Portuguese Cafu Semedo, Italian stallion Bernardeschi or even 'needs no introduction' Firmino could move for the right player.

Klippity Klopp · « **Reply #1811 on:** May 1, 2017, 01:07:53 am »

Mane & Coutinho for Aubameyang?

Wow!

KingLuis10 · « **Reply #1812 on:** May 1, 2017, 08:41:09 am »

Nice trade that, must be the biggest we've seen in this world so far. Make sure the fax machine is working Betty, I'll definitely be pestering you for Mane/Coutinho in a couple months time

Dresden getting their off-season transfer business sorted nice and early. Nothing too spectacular as we're still fairly broke, but we've managed to bring in some exciting young talent to keep building around Messi.

The pick of the bunch is Swedish gem Sead Haksabanovic, already scoring outrageous goals in the pros at 17. Lucas Torreira should provide a nice return on investment at 2.8m. Touted for a summer move to Roma, Monchi knows! Jordi Mboula's more of a long shot, should probably have held off on him while he's still playing youth football but I couldn't resist the hype for just 360k. Our final signing of the off-season is Lyon's little genius Houssem Aouar, the French market has served me well in the past so here's hoping he follows the trend!

Going the other way, Angel Gomes joins Independiente who had an option on him from the Can-Vallejo trade. Would've rather held on to him as a long-term investment, but 600k for a 16 year old Manc I signed for 160k isn't the worst business. Also sad to see my guy Quaresma go, but he's lost his spot in the starting XI to Totti and with Mbappe also rising fast I'd rather take the cash.

Not got much more room to manoeuvre until the TBs start expiring again in a month or so, but I could trade Locatelli if anyone's interested.

Zend...en the clowns · « **Reply #1813 on:** May 1, 2017, 01:10:40 pm »

Lewandowski available.

KingLuis10 · « **Reply #1814 on:** May 2, 2017, 03:40:56 pm »

Got Grabara coming in so I could do a deal for Lafont if anyone’s interested. The second best young keeper in the world

Zend...en the clowns · « **Reply #1815 on:** May 4, 2017, 01:33:53 pm »

Money burning a hole in Parma's pocket after selling Lewa.

Top quality youth a priority, if anyone's selling, get in touch.

DEALS DEALS DEALS!!!

kesey · « **Reply #1816 on:** May 8, 2017, 10:43:39 pm »

People still making bids for Dybala .

Stop it .

Klippity Klopp · « **Reply #1817 on:** May 9, 2017, 10:33:36 am »

Is he still playing?

Card Cheat · « **Reply #1818 on:** May 9, 2017, 12:33:46 pm »

Quote from: Klippity Klopp on May 9, 2017, 10:33:36 am

Is he still playing?

Doesn't look like it. His team will become available after 30 days of not logging in. On 20 days atm. Not sure why it says March 30th.

Klippity Klopp · « **Reply #1819 on:** May 9, 2017, 12:35:37 pm »

Quote from: Card Cheat on May 9, 2017, 12:33:46 pm

Doesn't look like it. His team will become available after 30 days of not logging in. On 20 days atm. Not sure why it says March 30th.

If you click on the team page it says 20 days.

But if you go to messages - then managers. The last time he was online it says 30th March.

Klippity Klopp · « **Reply #1820 on:** May 10, 2017, 10:22:23 am »

Good news - 4 (the Foggia manager) is still playing.

Klippity Klopp · « **Reply #1821 on:** May 13, 2017, 12:22:28 pm »

I feel a bit guilty for winning the charity shield, given I rest my entire XI (except for Buffon) & I got battered during the game by the looks of it.

I thought my players conditioning would get affected for the league, so I didn't want to risk that. Seems I was wrong on that too.

Betty Blue · « **Reply #1822 on:** May 13, 2017, 02:29:37 pm »

Bobby Firmino is available. Cash + youngsters or a similar rated player

RK7 · « **Reply #1823 on:** May 13, 2017, 02:39:56 pm »

Quote from: Klippity Klopp on May 13, 2017, 12:22:28 pm

I feel a bit guilty for winning the charity shield, given I rest my entire XI (except for Buffon) & I got battered during the game by the looks of it.

I thought my players conditioning would get affected for the league, so I didn't want to risk that. Seems I was wrong on that too.

They will be affected if they took part in the Charity Shield.

Klippity Klopp · « **Reply #1824 on:** May 13, 2017, 02:55:28 pm »

Quote from: RK7 on May 13, 2017, 02:39:56 pm

They will be affected if they took part in the Charity Shield.

Oh right, they all have 100% conditioning.

Maybe when the league starts that will reduce for those that played.

RK7 · « **Reply #1825 on:** May 13, 2017, 03:00:30 pm »

Quote from: Klippity Klopp on May 13, 2017, 02:55:28 pm

Oh right, they all have 100% conditioning.

Maybe when the league starts that will reduce for those that played.

It's because you have a game tonight, fitness shown is for the next match.

Klippity Klopp · « **Reply #1826 on:** May 13, 2017, 03:14:59 pm »

Quote from: RK7 on May 13, 2017, 03:00:30 pm

It's because you have a game tonight, fitness shown is for the next match.

Yeah that makes sense. Thanks.

Lawnmowerman · « **Reply #1827 on:** May 13, 2017, 03:18:38 pm »

Quote from: Klippity Klopp on May 13, 2017, 02:55:28 pm

Oh right, they all have 100% conditioning.

Maybe when the league starts that will reduce for those that played.

No. If you played your first team, you'll be playing your second on Sunday

KingLuis10 · « **Reply #1828 on:** May 14, 2017, 07:59:49 am »

Had a couple of very timely rises ahead of the new season! Henrichs 88 & Dembele 90. Thought it'd be another few weeks until the reviews got under way so that's a nice little bonus right there. Going to need all the help we can get this season coming up against the juggernauts of Div. 1.

Loads of TBs expiring in a couple weeks as well. My tradey senses be tingling!

Lawnmowerman · « **Reply #1829 on:** May 14, 2017, 08:16:28 am »

They took the piss a bit with the German reviews. Won't complain though

Kimmich and Weigl getting 91s, Goretzka getting a 90, Sule and Christensen getting 89, Meyer rising and getting a forward position

Dahoud to 88, and Soyunku to 86. Been very very nice. Improves the squad value too

Half expect the other leagues to suck arse now though

KingLuis10 · « **Reply #1830 on:** May 14, 2017, 08:28:59 am »

Quote from: Lawnmowerman on May 14, 2017, 08:16:28 am

They took the piss a bit with the German reviews. Won't complain though
Kimmich and Weigl getting 91s, Goretzka getting a 90, Sule and Christensen getting 89, Meyer rising and getting a forward position Dahoud to 88, and Soyunku to 86. Been very very nice. Improves the squad value too

Half expect the other leagues to suck arse now though

385m squad value now, someone stop him!

Just about managed to huff and puff my way back up to 300m squad value. Dropped as low as 270m at one point! Those trading shenanigans are gonna catch up with me one day.

Had to resort to buying a couple players based solely on their values...that Landry Dimata kid looks as average as they come but should be due a nice rise after bagging 14 goals this season. All I see is dollar signs!

Lawnmowerman · « **Reply #1831 on:** May 14, 2017, 08:39:42 am »

Quote from: KingLuis10 on May 14, 2017, 08:28:59 am

385m squad value now, someone stop him!

Just about managed to huff and puff my way back up to 300m squad value. Dropped as low as 270m at one point! Those trading shenanigans are gonna catch up with me one day.

Had to resort to buying a couple players based solely on their values...that Landry Dimata kid looks average as fuck but should be due a nice rise after bagging 14 goals this season. All I see is dollar signs!

space of two little seasons and an 85mil rise in value. Not bad. Two seasons in this is half a season in the other one! Cruise control

If i thought Dembele would have got a 90 so soon, i probably wouldn't have traded. Still, expecting a nice bump for Bakayoko out of that one. Could get a 90, 89 more like it though

KingLuis10 · « **Reply #1832 on:** May 14, 2017, 12:08:16 pm »

Quote from: Lawnmowerman on May 14, 2017, 08:39:42 am

space of two little seasons and an 85mil rise in value. Not bad. Two seasons in this is half a season in the other one! Cruise control

If i thought Dembele would have got a 90 so soon, i probably wouldn't have traded. Still, expecting a nice bump for Bakayoko out of that one. Could get a 90, 89 more like it though

Think he'll get 90, especially if Monaco seal the Ligue 1 title. He deserves it anyway. I'm not a big fan of this new 2 reviews per year thing, but the plus side is that we see some hefty rises when they finally get round to it. We had some really generous rises in January as well.

KingLuis10 · « **Reply #1833 on:** May 15, 2017, 10:01:21 am »

Big signing for Feyenoord there, congrats RK7.

Klippity Klopp · « **Reply #1834 on:** May 15, 2017, 10:50:58 am »

The bidding wars are fun.

RK7 · « **Reply #1835 on:** May 15, 2017, 11:13:59 am »

Pleased with that, fits in nicely with the "Real Babes".

Klippity Klopp · « **Reply #1836 on:** May 15, 2017, 11:14:41 am »

Quote from: RK7 on May 15, 2017, 11:13:59 am

Pleased with that, fits in nicely with the "Real Babes".

That's two bidding wars you've beaten me on recently.

I must be due winning one soon.

Lawnmowerman · « **Reply #1837 on:** May 15, 2017, 01:16:09 pm »

Flamengo..... #Originalbabes, #Innovating-never-imitating, #WarPups
(in the process of copyrighting #WarPups so i can't be ripped off further)
#Ballsack

Melbred · « **Reply #1838 on:** May 15, 2017, 01:50:24 pm »

No idea how this works, thought I'd join for fun - though I'm likely at a very big disadvantage at this stage to work my way up?

KingLuis10 · « **Reply #1839 on:** May 15, 2017, 02:14:40 pm »

Quote from: Melbred on May 15, 2017, 01:50:24 pm

No idea how this works, thought I'd join for fun - though I'm likely at a very big disadvantage at this stage to work my way up?

Welcome, you’re going to love it

Most of the top players have already been snapped up so you’ll be at a disadvantage in that sense. This is still a fairly new world though and all of us are still broke (apart from Scrooge McLawnmo over here!) so you’ll see excellent players getting sold all the time….C. Ronaldo, Lewa and Alexis Sanchez recently to name just a few. So just keep an eye on the transfer list and you’ll build up a good team in no time. You can also trade your way up if you have a good eye for a player!

Any other questions don’t be afraid to ask. Oh and don't bid higher than a player’s minimum value unless you’re competing against another team! New managers always do that for some reason, myself included.