Author Topic: SoccerManager - Looking for new managers (Read 589655 times)

Midget · « **Reply #9640 on:** December 23, 2018, 12:45:16 pm »

Quote from: KingLuis10 on December 23, 2018, 12:26:04 pm

It's the inconsistency that gets me. I don't mind Varane being 94. But if they're going to give him a rise when he's been pants since the summer, why drop Diego Costa for having a slow start to the season? He's been one of the best strikers in the world for years now and is still starting every week for one of the best teams in the world. Give him until the end of the season and if he's still not doing well, drop him then. Same with Douglas Costa who was Juve's best player last season, but has been unlucky this season with Juve changing formation to accommodate Ronaldo. It's so demotivating trying to build your squad up only to get shafted time and time again.

Yeah, I get the overall point. The ratings have always been a bit of a mess. You've definitely got the short end of the stick in these reviews. All of those drops could be seen as unfair, but the Di Maria one sticks out to me. He's been dropped two times now while actually playing well and being productive. I actually do feel for you, especially since you've been one of the few managers I think whose been willing to take some these older players on and tried to build something competitive, and now you're being punished for it.

Quote from: Lawnmowerman on December 23, 2018, 12:43:24 pm

But annual rating changes are supposed to be based on the form between the last ratings review and the current review which are done end of and the middle of a season so they're supposed to be on the current season

That's never been the case though I think. If it was players like Mbappe should be 95+ already. I think age factors in to it so the trajectory of a player and his ratings can be estimated better which helps with trading. That's why they usually only bump players +1 or -1 after they get to the 90+ range. So Varane is now rewarded for his play over the last couple of years. That's how I've seen the system anyways.

Lawnmowerman · « **Reply #9641 on:** December 23, 2018, 01:02:57 pm »

Quote from: Midget on December 23, 2018, 12:45:16 pm

That's never been the case though I think. If it was players like Mbappe should be 95+ already. I think age factors in to it so the trajectory of a player and his ratings can be estimated better which helps with trading. That's why they usually only bump players +1 or -1 after they get to the 90+ range. So Varane is now rewarded for his play over the last couple of years. That's how I've seen the system anyways.

What they're supposed to be and what they are two different things though. If the ratings were consistent then players would rise or fall every annual review but they're not consistent. They changed the review system because it was too much effort doing it on current form like before and doing it twice a year for them was much easier, and ever since then the game has suffered. If the system was like how you see it, form over a few years, then the likes of Costa shouldn't drop.

Lawnmowerman · « **Reply #9642 on:** December 23, 2018, 01:12:09 pm »

Who did you give for Varane Alex? At the time it was like pulling teeth trying to get that deal over the line but i told you he was worth building your defence around in the future and you went over the top eventually. Reap the benefits.
I gave Busquets and Lucas Hernandez to get him in so you went further than that. Those were the days. Different world back then

Midget · « **Reply #9643 on:** December 23, 2018, 01:32:53 pm »

Quote from: Lawnmowerman on December 23, 2018, 01:12:09 pm

Who did you give for Varane Alex? At the time it was like pulling teeth trying to get that deal over the line but i told you he was worth building your defence around in the future and you went over the top eventually. Reap the benefits.
I gave Busquets and Lucas Hernandez to get him in so you went further than that. Those were the days. Different world back then

It was four of my youth players, all rated 90 or so I think. Werner, Weigl and two others I can't recall. Maybe Tolisso was one? It felt like a huge price at the time, Varane was still rated 92, but you were definitely right then that I wouldn't regret the deal.

Lawnmowerman · « **Reply #9644 on:** December 23, 2018, 01:52:21 pm »

Quote from: Midget on December 23, 2018, 01:32:53 pm

It was four of my youth players, all rated 90 or so I think. Werner, Weigl and two others I can't recall. Maybe Tolisso was one? It felt like a huge price at the time, Varane was still rated 92, but you were definitely right then that I wouldn't regret the deal. I haven't.

Was a bit of a no brainer really no matter how steep the price. A young player who was essential to the future of one of Europes consistently top teams. Get it done. Looking at his transfer record it was Weigl who was 91 at the time, and Werner who was 90 but was always gonna rise soon after so basically 91. Tolisso yeah i think so. He would have been 90 aswell but was also due a rise so basically 91 too. But here we are over a year down the road and no change for any of them since, and Varane...Jackpot.

RK7 · « **Reply #9645 on:** December 23, 2018, 04:01:54 pm »

If one or more of those players reach 94 by the same age as Varane then it's great deal the other way, just requires a lot of patience and some luck.

Lawnmowerman · « **Reply #9646 on:** December 24, 2018, 07:48:50 am »

Well done A-Bomb. Only one of your back line dropped this review. More risers than drops in there. Santy is Finnish after all

Arthur up to 89. Noice. Alba tomorrow surely....surely....surely

i fear for you KL

KingLuis10 · « **Reply #9647 on:** December 24, 2018, 08:17:35 am »

Bayern win the review

Quote from: Lawnmowerman on December 24, 2018, 07:48:50 am

Alba tomorrow surely....surely....surely i fear for you KL

Looks like they're done with Spain. They'll probably drop De Gea now just to finish the job.

Lawnmowerman · « **Reply #9648 on:** December 24, 2018, 08:32:19 am »

Quote from: KingLuis10 on December 24, 2018, 08:17:35 am

Looks like they're done with Spain. They'll probably drop De Gea now just to finish the job.

Nah they'll rise Alba tomorrow. Have to. It's a piss take otherwise.

Lawnmowerman · « **Reply #9649 on:** December 24, 2018, 08:34:08 am »

Quote from: KingLuis10 on December 24, 2018, 08:17:35 am

Bayern win the review

Winter was supposed to come. He braced himself. He got spring. Skipping through a valley of wild flowers

LiamG · « **Reply #9650 on:** December 25, 2018, 05:02:41 am »

You don't need the best players to beat the best teams

Happy Sarabia got a +1 but disappointed ben Yedder never, unless Sevilla aren't finished with?

Lawnmowerman · « **Reply #9651 on:** December 25, 2018, 07:46:56 am »

They didn't rise Alba after all. They are pathetic. Hasn't risen since early 2013!! And in that time since he's won 4 la ligas, the european cup and 4 copa del rays

KingLuis10 · « **Reply #9652 on:** December 25, 2018, 07:59:57 am »

Merry Christmas lads, all the best to you and your loved ones.

Lawnmowerman · « **Reply #9653 on:** December 25, 2018, 08:06:16 am »

Quote from: KingLuis10 on December 25, 2018, 07:59:57 am

Merry Christmas lads, all the best to you and your loved ones.

yes, merry christmas everyone!

Card Cheat · « **Reply #9654 on:** December 25, 2018, 02:36:28 pm »

Happy crimbo gents!

Chrismonster · « **Reply #9655 on:** December 25, 2018, 10:00:41 pm »

Hi all.

Recently I've been really struggling to keep up with this game, forgetting or just not bothering to change my teams in cup games, keeping on top of transfers etc.. I just don't have the time anymore. So, I'm not going to make anymore transfers on ether GW this season, and will quit both Sporting and PSG at the end of their respective seasons.

Cheers for letting me join in, it's been fun.

PS.. Hope you all had a wicked Christmas!

Lawnmowerman · « **Reply #9656 on:** December 26, 2018, 06:10:28 pm »

Quote from: Chrismonster on December 25, 2018, 10:00:41 pm

Hi all.

Recently I've been really struggling to keep up with this game, forgetting or just not bothering to change my teams in cup games, keeping on top of transfers etc.. I just don't have the time anymore. So, I'm not going to make anymore transfers on ether GW this season, and will quit both Sporting and PSG at the end of their respective seasons.

Cheers for letting me join in, it's been fun.

PS.. Hope you all had a wicked Christmas!

Aren't you due Ronaldo in this world?? or has that deal been cancelled?

Lawnmowerman · « **Reply #9657 on:** December 26, 2018, 06:14:46 pm »

Seen Zaha gets a 90. Sums up the actual state of this game. And yes i'm gonna bang on about Haller again. Both were 89 and now only one is 90, and Haller has scored and assisted more goals in this season alone than Zaha has done for the whole calendar year of 2018! An absolute state and makes you wonder why bother your arse with a rebuild

Chrismonster · « **Reply #9658 on:** December 26, 2018, 07:25:22 pm »

Quote from: Lawnmowerman on December 26, 2018, 06:10:28 pm

Aren't you due Ronaldo in this world?? or has that deal been cancelled?

Yes indeed, I'm sure you guys can sort something out in that regard before next season.

Lawnmowerman · « **Reply #9659 on:** December 26, 2018, 07:44:27 pm »

Still half a season to go. Hopefully you change your mind, most normally do

If not, i'd like to see a draft at PSG. Give the lower rated teams a decent chance at getting some actual worthful talent in

KingLuis10 · « **Reply #9660 on:** December 27, 2018, 07:26:35 am »

Quote from: Chrismonster on December 25, 2018, 10:00:41 pm

Hi all.

Recently I've been really struggling to keep up with this game, forgetting or just not bothering to change my teams in cup games, keeping on top of transfers etc.. I just don't have the time anymore. So, I'm not going to make anymore transfers on ether GW this season, and will quit both Sporting and PSG at the end of their respective seasons.

Cheers for letting me join in, it's been fun.

PS.. Hope you all had a wicked Christmas!

Sorry to hear that mate. You were a great addition to both this gameworld and the other one. I especially enjoyed duelling it out against your Sporting side for the title in Sleeping Giants, although we didn't seem to get the better of you very often!

RK7 · « **Reply #9661 on:** December 27, 2018, 11:04:13 am »

Hopefully you can stick around Chris or perhaps put your side in holiday mode whilst you have a sabbatical?

I hope everyone had a great Christmas! Liverpool sitting top and City struggling was enough for me, great times.

LiamG · « **Reply #9662 on:** December 27, 2018, 11:54:25 am »

Quote from: Chrismonster on December 25, 2018, 10:00:41 pm

Hi all.

Recently I've been really struggling to keep up with this game, forgetting or just not bothering to change my teams in cup games, keeping on top of transfers etc.. I just don't have the time anymore. So, I'm not going to make anymore transfers on ether GW this season, and will quit both Sporting and PSG at the end of their respective seasons.

Cheers for letting me join in, it's been fun.

PS.. Hope you all had a wicked Christmas!

You can't go without winning the league again

Midget · « **Reply #9663 on:** December 27, 2018, 12:32:43 pm »

Quote from: Lawnmowerman on December 26, 2018, 06:10:28 pm

Aren't you due Ronaldo in this world?? or has that deal been cancelled?

I'm alright with doing the deal as agreed even if Chris leaves. It was agreed for the good of the world anyways, not so much for me and Chris since we were happy with the original deal. Ronaldo can be part of the PSG draft/free-for-all if Chris decides to leave at the end of the season. If there's a draft I can sell him to whoever picks him straight from Bayern to avoid the transfer ban.

LiamG · « **Reply #9664 on:** December 27, 2018, 12:44:42 pm »

I really hope we can find a new manager to be honest

Card Cheat · « **Reply #9665 on:** December 27, 2018, 09:15:03 pm »

Quote from: Chrismonster on December 25, 2018, 10:00:41 pm

Hi all.

Recently I've been really struggling to keep up with this game, forgetting or just not bothering to change my teams in cup games, keeping on top of transfers etc.. I just don't have the time anymore. So, I'm not going to make anymore transfers on ether GW this season, and will quit both Sporting and PSG at the end of their respective seasons.

Cheers for letting me join in, it's been fun.

PS.. Hope you all had a wicked Christmas!

Sorry to see you go mate. Looks like a bunch of us are neck and neck again in SG, so fingers crossed Dukla crush any dreams you have of going out with a bang!

RK7 · « **Reply #9666 on:** December 27, 2018, 09:53:43 pm »

Quote from: LiamG on December 27, 2018, 12:44:42 pm

I really hope we can find a new manager to be honest

How about you Liam? I reokon the PSG fans would welcome you back with open arms.

LiamG · « **Reply #9667 on:** December 28, 2018, 04:23:15 pm »

Quote from: RK7 on December 27, 2018, 09:53:43 pm

How about you Liam? I reokon the PSG fans would welcome you back with open arms.

Hmmmm i dunno it's tempting, Kinda want to see the A.Madrid project through, as frustrating as it is

RK7 · « **Reply #9668 on:** December 28, 2018, 04:28:42 pm »

Quote from: LiamG on December 28, 2018, 04:23:15 pm

Hmmmm i dunno it's tempting, Kinda want to see the A.Madrid project through, as frustrating as it is

Of course but it would be a shame to see PSG picked apart like Barca was. Have a think about it.

LiamG · « **Reply #9669 on:** December 28, 2018, 04:43:03 pm »

Quote from: RK7 on December 28, 2018, 04:28:42 pm

Of course but it would be a shame to see PSG picked apart like Barca was. Have a think about it.

Well hopefully we find a manager or Chris stays on

RK7 · « **Reply #9670 on:** December 28, 2018, 04:51:26 pm »

Quote from: LiamG on December 28, 2018, 04:43:03 pm

Well hopefully we find a manager or Chris stays on

Hopefully.

RK7 · « **Reply #9671 on:** December 30, 2018, 04:47:27 pm »

Who wants Rashford before he's hot hot hot again?

Lawnmowerman · « **Reply #9672 on:** December 30, 2018, 05:33:29 pm »

Quote from: RK7 on December 30, 2018, 04:47:27 pm

Who wants Rashford before he's hot hot hot again?

Take a look at me team and tell me who you'll take for him

kesey · « **Reply #9673 on:** December 31, 2018, 12:49:13 pm »

Buzzing of Matic dropping. In that Manc league the second Skriniar got 92 I traded Matic for Clyne and Mendy ( Lyon ) and was laughed. Take that ya Manc twat.