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First save of FM16 has one simple goal; win the Champions League with Celtic. I'll set some rules and side goals along the way but it is as simple as that. I loaded the game with the default database and the name fix. Transfer budgets have been disabled so what I have will have to do until January.

Leagues Loaded:
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2015/16: Ongoing...

Steam Achievements: 21/107 (20%)

2015/16 Season
First Victory: 5-1 vs Ventspils
Back of the Net!: Charlie Mulgrew vs Ventspils
Clean Sheet: 4-0 vs Ventspils
Thumping!: 5-0 vs Maribor
Hat-trick: Leigh Griffiths vs Maribor
Team Performance: 4-1 vs Dundee
Top Of The Class: September 2015
What a Goal: September 2015 - Callum McGregor vs Dundee
Unbeatable: 26/08/15 - 17/10/15
He's Signed!: Kristoffer Ajer £1.5 million from Start
He's Sold!: Anthony Stokes £2 million to Brighton
Scoring Streak: 09/01/16 - 02/03/16
Shrewd Spender: £400k under budget
I'm the Boss: Kristoffer Ajer v Rangers*
Champions!: Celtic - SPL 2015/16
Cup Glory: Celtic - Scottish Cup 2015/16
Unstoppable Force: Celtic - SPL 2015/16
Iron Curtain: Celtic - SPL 2015/16
Goal Machine: Leigh Griffiths 21 in 34
Star Man: Craig Gordon, Jozo Simunovic, Stefan Johanson & Leigh Griffiths SPL Team of the Year 2015/16
Tremendous Trio: Craig Gordon, Jozo Simunovic, Stefan Johanson & Leigh Griffiths SPL Team of the Year 2015/16
Parked The Bus: 02/04/2015 – 29/04/2015


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crazycric
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Good luck! Exciting idea!
seannn
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Good luck! Exciting idea!

Cheers man!
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Pre-season - August 2015
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September 2015
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McG84
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Alright,

What about the youth team at Celtic?

Any stand out young players that you could promote to the team?
seannn
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Alright,

What about the youth team at Celtic?

Any stand out young players that you could promote to the team?

Pretty similar to last year. Kieran Tierney looks better and ready for a rotation role however Liam Henderson has been downgraded (according to coach reports). Ryan Christie looks like he will be a key player after his loan.
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November 2015
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A bad run of form means we drop to 2nd in the table. It seems to be that when Leigh Griffiths can't find the net nobody else can. A new forward option with a proven goal scoring record around our level is top priority in January.
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Pretty similar to last year. Kieran Tierney looks better and ready for a rotation role however Liam Henderson has been downgraded (according to coach reports). Ryan Christie looks like he will be a key player after his loan.


The young lad Nesbitt looks as though he could be a really good player. I always tend to give youth players a chance (the one's with decent potential to make the first team)

When I get the game next week and go Celtic I will be sticking to the 4-2-3-1 formation, seems majority of teams play with a lone striker now.

In terms of your tactics, have you got any tips for a winning and high scoring team?
McG84
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Alright mate,

In FM 2016 are you still able to have the commentary only attribute?

I am old school when it comes to this, I can't watch the game in 2D or 3D. I would rather just read the commentary and get the match over with rather than spending 10 mins watching a game.

I think from playing the old Champ Manager I am set in my ways haha.
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The young lad Nesbitt looks as though he could be a really good player. I always tend to give youth players a chance (the one's with decent potential to make the first team)

When I get the game next week and go Celtic I will be sticking to the 4-2-3-1 formation, seems majority of teams play with a lone striker now.

In terms of your tactics, have you got any tips for a winning and high scoring team?

Alright mate,

In FM 2016 are you still able to have the commentary only attribute?

I am old school when it comes to this, I can't watch the game in 2D or 3D. I would rather just read the commentary and get the match over with rather than spending 10 mins watching a game.

I think from playing the old Champ Manager I am set in my ways haha.

I've been going through a whole range of formations - 442/433/4141 - not really settled on one yet as I don't really have the depth for the 4141 or a 433 both which I like to play. Could play a basic 433 but it left me exposed at the back so I like to use a DM.

I'll post mines after the transfer window and settled on one, and yeah you can still set it to only commentary.
Jamie3
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Good Luck with Celticr Sean

Decent start with Celtic if you can get a Proven goalscorer with Leigh Griffiths you should retain the title
seannn
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Good Luck with Celticr Sean

Decent start with Celtic if you can get a Proven goalscorer with Leigh Griffiths you should retain the title

Cheers Jamie, he will be key if he can get a run of form.
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Players In

My first signing for the club was Kristoffer Ajer from Start for £1.5 million. He had a great season in Norway picking up 2 goals and 9 assist in 29 appearances from DM with an average rating of 7.16. He will offer much needed cover/rotation for Scott Brown and Nir Bitton. I have the option for an extra year which I will no doubt take advantage of.

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Ajer was followed from Norway by Mohammed Elyounoussi who had 6 goals and assists averaging 7.55 last season. He was a direct replacement for stokes at just £1.6 million. He also has the option of an additional year, however he demanded a £6.75 million release clause so I imagine I'll have to tie him down after a couple seasons. I see him and James Forrest as my future wingers, with Gary Mackay-Steven switching between the left and the right.

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I also recalled Ryan Christie back from his loan at ICT, this could turn out to be vital in the title race as he strengthens us while weakening them.

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Transfer Summary

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January 2016
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We finally got a decent run of wins going, including a win over "Rangers". Hopefully we can carry it over into February and steam ahead in the league and rack up a treble. The new transfers have defiantly improved the squad.
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finding form hard to come by
McG84
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Alright mate was wondering if you had settled on a winning formation?

Bought the game and went Celtic but seem to be struggling to score
McG84
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Alright mate was wondering if you had settled on a winning formation?

Bought the game and went Celtic but seem to be struggling to score
seannn
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Alright mate was wondering if you had settled on a winning formation?

Bought the game and went Celtic but seem to be struggling to score

Playing an asymmetric 451 at the moment, still tweaking a few things. I'll post it once I feel satisfied with it.
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February 2016
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Game crashed and had to play through February twice, first time round I won every game. Very frustrating. Both times the youth candidates were pretty poor, have to look into that in the summer.
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theHDtreatment
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Good read so far mate
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Its reached the stage of the season where I am beginning to plan for next year, the squad looks pretty strong at the moment but I can see where it needs strengthening immediately. Ideally I want to bring in an experienced centre back who still has a good few years in him. I also see Tierney taking Izzy's place in the starting XI next season after impressing me so far and I can't see myself handing Izzy a new deal so I might sell him.

In midfield we are stacked, along with the imminent arrival of Andrija Zivkovic in the summer who has 14 goals and 8 assists in 24 games for Partizan this season. Johnson and Bitton have both been poor but will get at least half of next season to prove their worth. We also have some exciting Scottish youth players in the ranks. At least one will be given the chance every 6 months.

Up top I would like another option ideally as Griffiths can be hot and cold and Citfci isn't really the player I am looking for. I'm also looking to trim the squad to 22 players plus 3 homegrown u21 players in the first team squad.

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