Author Topic: Football Manager Series (Read 43221 times)

HeartAndSoul · « **Reply #80 on:** January 23, 2020, 12:30:44 pm »

Started an online save with my mate and we're currently in the third season. We were both sick of having unlimited money in the premier league so decided to manage Rangers and Celtic. Have to admit this has probably been my favorite save that I've done. I went Rangers and he's went Celtic. Got through the first season with minimal signings and won the league on goal difference (went to the last game and he only needed to avoid defeat to win it but he ended up losing against 10 men Hearts). Knocked out of the Europa in the qualifying rounds (got wolves in the last qualifying round). Also won the Scottish cup. Signed Herbie Kane for 300k in January that year and he's been fantastic for me. Also got Brewster and Curtis Jones in on loan.

Into the second season, budget was tight once again so to give myself room to maneuver, I got rid of quite a lot of players who was attracting clubs in England. Think I ended up raising about £60 million from sales. Got a few players on a free to bolster the squad and ended up keeping brewster on loan plus I also got Greenwood on loan. Managed to sign Koita and Majer and they've been great too. Got into the champions league and finished third (group had Madrid, Red Mancs and Schalke). Got to the quarters of the Europa and was unfortunate to get knocked out by Valencia. Blew a 2-0 lead in the last 10 mins over at their place and they came back to draw 2-2. They won 2-1 at Ibrox in the return fixture.

I'm trying to go down the route of Salzburg in the game and been investing in players with high potential and giving them reasonable release clauses. Signed a few south American players for about a fraction of what I sold my players for and they look much better. Won the league by 20 odd points and won the league cup too.

Just about to start the third season. Hoping to get a reasonable group in the CL and maybe get to the last 16. If not, I'll take another run in the Europa again. I need to improve my centre backs if I am to be more competitive in Europe.

ToneLa · « **Reply #81 on:** January 30, 2020, 03:03:44 pm »

Won the FA Cup, beating a full strength Liverpool... due to VAR granting us a goal!

It'll do

PL next season. Everton are in the relegation zone now so I probably won't get to play them $:-\$

ToneLa · « **Reply #82 on:** January 30, 2020, 08:06:57 pm »

2023:

ToneLa · « **Reply #83 on:** February 4, 2020, 02:09:04 pm »

I got to the PL!

My owners are expanding my home ground!

.. but look at the last line in this email! $:-\$

sinnermichael · « **Reply #84 on:** March 17, 2020, 02:25:54 pm »

Ooh.

https://xcancel.com/danielstorey85/status/1239873049039646720

XabiGerrard · « **Reply #85 on:** March 25, 2020, 09:47:58 pm »

Just give fm20 a go whilst it’s free. Don’t suppose anyone would fancy starting an online game?

Perham · « **Reply #86 on:** March 25, 2020, 11:07:18 pm »

Thought I'd install this while it's free but steam wont let me install it. An error message gives a reason of "invalid platform". Does anyone have any advice on how to solve this problem?

gwalk · « **Reply #87 on:** March 26, 2020, 11:15:59 am »

started a new save on the mobile version on my tablet for lockdown..

simmed the first year then took over Donegal Celtic, newly promoted team in the N. Irish 3rd division for a laugh, have 0 defenders so need to get a few free agents in asap

halfpoundcheesy · « **Reply #88 on:** March 26, 2020, 12:31:37 pm »

Quote from: Perham on March 25, 2020, 11:07:18 pm

Thought I'd install this while it's free but steam wont let me install it. An error message gives a reason of "invalid platform". Does anyone have any advice on how to solve this problem?

- 1) Apply any updates to Steam and whatever operating system you're running that might be outstanding. Restart computer.
- 2) Somewhere in steam there's an option to repair/validate game files button. Might also help

ScottishKopite · « **Reply #89 on:** March 26, 2020, 12:40:13 pm »

Was going to start again on laptop but cannot be arsed putting it so much time into the game again wasted hours on this over the years.

Hedley Lamarr · « **Reply #90 on:** March 26, 2020, 07:39:10 pm »

I know there's a couple of weeks free, but Argos are selling it for £19.99 at present. Typically I paid £30 for it a week or two back.

ChaChaMooMoo · « **Reply #91 on:** March 27, 2020, 07:36:15 am »

Quote from: XabiGerrard on March 25, 2020, 09:47:58 pm

Just give fm20 a go whilst it’s free. Don’t suppose anyone would fancy starting an online game?

Wait what? Its free?

It says it costs 55 pounds. Or am I looking at the wrong game?

ToneLa · « **Reply #92 on:** March 27, 2020, 08:16:27 am »

Quote from: ChaChaMooMoo on March 27, 2020, 07:36:15 am

Wait what? Its free?

It says it costs 55 pounds. Or am I looking at the wrong game?

Are you looking on Steam?

ChaChaMooMoo · « **Reply #93 on:** March 27, 2020, 08:30:14 am »

Quote from: ToneLa on March 27, 2020, 08:16:27 am

Are you looking on Steam?

Yes mate. Or is it country based?

ToneLa · « **Reply #94 on:** March 27, 2020, 08:48:56 am »

Quote from: ChaChaMooMoo on March 27, 2020, 08:30:14 am

Yes mate. Or is it country based?

All I've seen is UK-based news on it being free (and it's extending to 4th april) so if you're elsewhere I wouldn't be surprised if this is why...

ChaChaMooMoo · « **Reply #95 on:** March 27, 2020, 08:56:33 am »

That might be the case. I live in Germany and I see 54 pounds/euros as the price for this game.

Ah. Damn. I was thinking if possible I will pick it up. Now will wait.

ToneLa · « **Reply #96 on:** March 27, 2020, 09:26:52 am »

That's a shame, it's not like the UK is the only place locked down $:-\$

If you or anyone is interested in picking it up, CDKeys.com have a sale, I got it from there - although it's grey market (the developers get more if you buy directly)

ChaChaMooMoo · « **Reply #97 on:** March 29, 2020, 09:36:39 pm »

Thanks a lot, mate. I bought the keys at CDKeys. Lovely website BTW. I have bookmarked a couple of other things that I might need in the future But wrt FM20, decided to give it to my brother who is at home for the time being. He needs some respite being away from family and friends.

I will pick it up at a later date. I found an equivalent football manager game that's full of made-up names and made up players for free on steam. I think for the level I play, this should suffice.

AndyMuller · « **Reply #98 on:** March 31, 2020, 02:13:40 pm »

Quote from: ToneLa on March 27, 2020, 09:26:52 am

That's a shame, it's not like the UK is the only place locked down $:-\$

If you or anyone is interested in picking it up, CDKeys.com have a sale, I got it from there - although it's grey market (the developers get more if you buy directly)

Nice one mate just used this myself

Do they still do data packs online by any chance? Wouldn’t mind getting the faces, badges and kits.

How the hell do you search for a specific player to sign? My heads up the wall here haha.

ToneLa · « **Reply #99 on:** April 1, 2020, 09:33:50 am »

Quote from: AndyMuller on March 31, 2020, 02:13:40 pm

Nice one mate just used this myself

Do they still do data packs online by any chance? Wouldn’t mind getting the faces, badges and kits.

How the hell do you search for a specific player to sign? My heads up the wall here haha.

Searching for players or whatever: just type into the bar at the top

And for graphics packs etc. sure, there's loads! FMScout is a good place to start

AndyMuller · « **Reply #100 on:** April 1, 2020, 12:15:57 pm »

Quote from: ToneLa on April 1, 2020, 09:33:50 am

Searching for players or whatever: just type into the bar at the top

And for graphics packs etc. sure, there's loads! FMScout is a good place to start

Nice one mate!

Started a season with Liverpool to get used to it and signed Sancho, lost the community shield, won the super cup and won my first 2 games both against City and Spurs.

I think I’ll win the league and then start a new season with a lower league team for a challenge.

CornerFlag · « **Reply #101 on:** April 10, 2020, 04:45:13 am »

Downloaded a pack which means I can play down to level 12! Just started a game as West Kirby so after destroying all the existing players and getting in a shedload of 18 year olds, let's see how this shitshow goes

Something Worse · « **Reply #102 on:** April 10, 2020, 05:02:28 am »

Quote from: CornerFlag on April 10, 2020, 04:45:13 am

Downloaded a pack which means I can play down to level 12! Just started a game as West Kirby so after destroying all the existing players and getting in a shedload of 18 year olds, let's see how this shitshow goes

Keep us updated!

I've got an 03/04 Santander game, 95/96 and 06/07 Liverpool games going too thanks to some but who does databases for new games.

In the 06/07 game I brought in Messi, Iniesta, Milito, Rafinha, Modric, Ribery and Pallacio. Team is unreal, beating everyone and their dog.

All thanks to...Mark Gonzalez, with 8 goals in 7 games. As expected.

cloggypop · « **Reply #103 on:** April 10, 2020, 06:16:47 pm »

Just been added to Game Pass on PC.

Hedley Lamarr · « **Reply #104 on:** April 10, 2020, 08:53:46 pm »

Quote from: cloggypop on April 10, 2020, 06:16:47 pm

Just been added to Game Pass on PC.

Yep, because I bought it last week. Typical.

CornerFlag · « **Reply #105 on:** April 11, 2020, 01:42:11 pm »

Quote from: Jake on April 10, 2020, 08:46:24 pm

Give us a link?

https://www.fmscout.com/a-fm20-database-england-lower-leagues.html

All the info on how to install it is there too.

Quote from: Something Worse on April 10, 2020, 05:02:28 am

Keep us updated!

Will do (probably)!

has gone odd · « **Reply #106 on:** April 11, 2020, 04:43:05 pm »

sadly not working on XBGP

in fact no editor function at all!

ScottScott · « **Reply #107 on:** April 13, 2020, 08:34:25 pm »

Editor didn't come to the GamePass version of FM19 either so don't expect it for 20. Might download it and earn some achievements once this save has got boring

please, I have my reasons for it but... · « **Reply #108 on:** April 14, 2020, 10:52:25 am »

Does anyone have a problem when it is a 2v2 situation against your defense, whether it is from a long ball by a team playing 4-4-2 bypassing your midfield or a counter on you from a set piece (corner, foul on the edge of their area) that both defenders will always, always tend to go mark the guy that doesn't have the ball, leaving the guy who has the ball and in charge of the counter attack against you with acres of space that he goes on and score from? It happens with different players so it is not the OI because a counter on me from a set piece usually involves other players than their strikers and I defend them with my fullbacks. It is funnier is that when I leave three players at the back from a corner, two of them immediately go mark the other attacker and the other defender go to the player who has the ball launching himself into the tackle and gets bypassed easily creating the same problem. Any fix to it is appreciated!

kloppagetime · « **Reply #109 on:** April 15, 2020, 08:22:58 pm »

Started a save with SPAL as I wanted do an Atalanta with them, turn a lower level Serie A club into a side who qualify for European football. After 9 games was sitting in 16th place but have since gone on an absolute insane run of form winning 11 out of 13 to now go into the top four by beating 4th place Napoli 5-1 to go ahead of them on goal difference.

ToneLa · « **Reply #110 on:** April 16, 2020, 09:18:27 am »

Quote from: please, I have my reasons for it but... on April 14, 2020, 10:52:25 am

Does anyone have a problem when it is a 2v2 situation against your defense, whether it is from a long ball by a team playing 4-4-2 bypassing your midfield or a counter on you from a set piece (corner, foul on the edge of their area) that both defenders will always, always tend to go mark the guy that doesn't have the ball, leaving the guy who has the ball and in charge of the counter attack against you with acres of space that he goes on and score from? It happens with different players so it is not the OI because a counter on me from a set piece usually involves other players than their strikers and I defend them with my fullbacks. It is funnier is that when I leave three players at the back from a corner, two of them immediately go mark the other attacker and the other defender go to the player who has the ball launching himself into the tackle and gets bypassed easily creating the same problem. Any fix to it is appreciated!

Yeah this rings a bell. Annoyingly!

Though from my own play while I know exactly what you're talking about I haven't seen it enough to think it's a bug vs the player having a brainfart per se. If you reported this to SI, they'd probably want to know how you deffo, 100% know it isn't your tactics.. which to me is just the obvious stuff, who you're closing down, who is marked, what the defenders are individually instructed to do.

The last patch tried to fix one-on-ones, and looks like they currently have a bug open for investigating it still, and other people on their board have moaned about strikers not scoring in similar situations to this. Defenders not tracking a second man, and the like. So I think it's something on the radar?

RideTheWalrus · « **Reply #111 on:** April 16, 2020, 08:41:44 pm »

Every time I get promoted to the prem I get bored. Forest Green > Blackburn, got them into prem, absolutely bombed because the chairman was stupidly tight, got fired > Brentford, got them promoted, chairman also being tight, probably will survive though, but I lose interest when I get promoted and teams like Watford have 6X my budget.

kloppagetime · « **Reply #112 on:** April 16, 2020, 08:46:25 pm »

Quote from: RideTheWalrus on April 16, 2020, 08:41:44 pm

Every time I get promoted to the prem I get bored. Forest Green > Blackburn, got them into prem, absolutely bombed because the chairman was stupidly tight, got fired > Brentford, got them promoted, chairman also being tight, probably will survive though, but I lose interest when I get promoted and teams like Watford have 6X my budget.

It's harder to do well as promoted team in Premier League than other European Leagues because if you have a tight budget you can't raid the loan market.

RideTheWalrus · « **Reply #113 on:** April 16, 2020, 09:56:24 pm »

Quote from: kloppagetime on April 16, 2020, 08:46:25 pm

It's harder to do well as promoted team in Premier League than other European Leagues because if you have a tight budget you can't raid the loan market.

That's a big reason I struggled when I got Blackburn promoted. In the championship I had Curtis Jones and Harvey Elliot on loan, and they were both great, got promoted and couldn't loan them back. so rather than improving my squad, I had to try bring two new wingers in, and that's where my whole budget went

Something Worse · « **Reply #114 on:** April 16, 2020, 10:05:07 pm »

I tried a Serie B save and their rules are so shit I had to bail immediately.

AndyMuller · « **Reply #115 on:** April 16, 2020, 10:23:38 pm »

Going to start a St. Pauli game soon.

Peabee · « **Reply #116 on:** April 16, 2020, 11:40:55 pm »

Quote from: [new username under construction] on December 1, 2019, 12:03:35 pm

Someone needs to write a new version of 01/02 for me. The fun was never in details tactical management and the match engine; for me it was always buying players, training them etc....Even now I stick 01/02 on super fast match.

You can install 2020 squads for CM 2001/2.

https://champman0102.co.uk/showthread.php?t=3863

ToneLa · « **Reply #117 on:** April 19, 2020, 11:22:25 am »

AndyMuller · « **Reply #118 on:** April 19, 2020, 12:17:32 pm »

TAA is unbelievable in this.

richiedouglas · « **Reply #119 on:** April 29, 2020, 10:39:54 am »

Playing FM touch on the ipad as Liverpool.

Fairly disappointing season, but last day of the season needed City to lose at home to Burnley and I could win on GD. They went 1-0 at ht. Down 2-1 at 70 mins. Won 3-2 ffs.

Can't get Bobby scoring and Origi has scored double. I've bought Immobile (who I regret) and Lauturo Martinez.