M3rlin
7 years ago
1 year ago
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Ahhhh, how the mighty have fallen....for far too long the proud people of Le Mans have wallowed in despair hoping for a saviour that never came.....But don't worry little children, your saviour has cometh forth to bring honour back to hearts of the French people (of Le Mans).

http://i.imgur.com/ade1YQR.jpg


So it begins....Boards expectations were to achieve a play-off place, but I told them to shove that up their arse and that I will win this poor excuse of a league....Coupe de France on the other hand, coudn't give a rats arse.
The squad is sh*t and old, so that won't do, so off to the transfer market I go.
And to think this club couldn't be any worse, they have no scouts, no coaches and no physios.....that just won't do.

NEW SCOUT:
https://sortitoutsi.net/uploads/mirrored_images/W3rkKCDmWYGl7A5uc53BwGVC8rHYFZLpLtNFGF43.jpg

NEW COACH:
https://sortitoutsi.net/uploads/mirrored_images/HboJBuyNr6GuS7w1Snr5Gu2LAG939LFKqwVUbtNb.jpg

NEW PHYSIO:
https://sortitoutsi.net/uploads/mirrored_images/e3xBeAVgF21o94Af3JT7GpePt71CO94GGw668kVQ.jpg


Language barrier ain't a problem, since I'm fleunt in english, the players on the other hand will have to deal with this perceived hardship.
Onto the transfer market we go, finally.
Got my new scout....urgh....scouting a couple dozen player (all under-24, since I like 'em young-ish), hopefully it turns out good.

'til next time.

Grimnir
16 years ago
2 months ago
2,727
Ha! Like your style, looking forward to this
M3rlin
7 years ago
1 year ago
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Before we get into it, lemme just say Paul Butler (our scout) has been working hard into finding the perfect lads to exploit..uhrm, sign, I meant sign. But he says for his work to have any point, it must be seen in its full glory. In short, I'll put up the transfers after pre-season so as to get a clearer look.


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So, here is the pre-season I have lined up for my squad of wannabes. I don't see much of a challenge in pre-season, apart from Leipzig (Who have finished 2nd in Bundesliga this season), everyone is beatable.
So without further ado, PRE-SEASON


Le Mans vs Red Star

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Contrary to what the stats suggest, we were absolutely sh*t, we only got 1 shot on target!!!. The only player worth mentioning is my goalie, Cedric Mensah, since he made 3 good saves. Apart from him; Everyone is terrible, no one even tries to play and my old nan would would be an improvement over the so-called strikers I have at my disposal. Paul has a lot of work to do in finding me players.

Le Mans vs Huesca

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Another day, another well deserved thrashing. Ironically we played much better than we did last time, but with our darn luck, it came to absolutely nothing. Apart from Nkusu's absolute worldy, which gave me my first goal as a manager, and Cedric Mensah's disseapearing act, there was nothing worth mentioning about that performance. Even after signing local boy wonder and striker, Valentin Launay, my team still can't finish for the live of me.

Le Mans vs Fontenay

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Worst preformance yet, my striking team had an average rating of 6.4, while my defender were absolutely superb with a 7.4 average rating. Good news is, that new signing Fabien Balisier is proving a very strong presence at the back.....rewarding him with the Vice-Captains armband. While Valentin Launay was utter gobshite, we were basically playing with 10 men.

These 3 matches don't instill me with much confidence, I really am worrying wether I was a bit too cocky when I told the board I could win the league....even with 4 new signings, this team is lifeless and without a soul. But my managing will compensate.

'til Next Time
M3rlin
7 years ago
1 year ago
39
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Le Mans vs Clairefontaine

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I went into this match with one target, to thrash them cus' they are a non-league team and Les Manceaux eats non-league teams for breakfast. After a nerve-wrackingly sh*t first 20 mins from us, Valentin Launay finally came good and scored, thus opening the flood-gates, fortunately Noah wasn't there to stop us. Nkusu scored another worldy, not long after. On a another note, I will be going for a new RW, since my current one has barely been present in any of my matches......I've got my eye on a PSG reject.

Le Mans vs Mondeville

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This was touted to have a cricket scoreline, but yet again, my strikers couldn't finish, with the goals coming from the midfield and defence. Both goalscorers are new signings though, that is quite promising.

Le Mans vs RB Leipzig

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?????....What can I say apart from the fact that we played like a bunch of school children, which was to be expected, but we somehow managed to scrape a win. At this rate we will need more miracles like this for us to do well this season.

Le Mans vs Cherbourg

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Absolute domination, all thanks to Devon Romil, the former PSG man that I signed, as he scored 2 goals. Brilliant. On a side-note, Launay is still disapointing and can't seem to score.

Le Mans vs Saint-Malo

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Very, very even match, with both goals coming in the last 3 mins. Crehin's mistake was stupid, but no worries, he is our 3rd choice Winger.
The season is starting soon and I have finalized all my signings.....I'll have to see how my managerial debut goes,since I'm still not sure 'bout my team.


'til Next Time
M3rlin
7 years ago
1 year ago
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Transfers

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Fabien Balisier

New Signing....My best CB by far, can play anywhere in defence, plus, he is vice-captain

https://sortitoutsi.net/uploads/mirrored_images/8x5tv6rD812Vvw9sWfmkbx2i2MTQHSAc9bHEP2cm.jpg


Thomas Dasquet

2nd choice Centre-Back. He is young and with his work-rate, leadership and determination, he's also my Captain.

http://i.imgur.com/ad0BIDB.jpg


Mamoudou Mara

A sh*t 3rd choice CB, in the case of injuries.....plus his role is as a backup, so he won't be whining.

https://sortitoutsi.net/uploads/mirrored_images/CQDepqDQTFSjcc5zKsO9Q8XtapVgfx2waVKpFBsV.jpg

Olivier Vasseur

Only LB back in the squad, who can play in a complete wing back role. He is essential to my attacking build-up play.

https://sortitoutsi.net/uploads/mirrored_images/utaj9UUcBOHcJn5eJPZssAEQSAiTPzZoHi8UFyCk.jpg


Alexandre Vardin

One of the best players in this squad. Plus, he is the only RB back in the squad, who can play in a complete wing back role. He is also essential to my attacking build-up play.

https://sortitoutsi.net/uploads/mirrored_images/fQTgwNQb2H6p0Wvh0kxnIIZLTGWq2sudXyJUOwm6.jpg

Edwin Quarshie

New Signing.....Good, young DM who will be rotated with Hamza Hafidi.

https://sortitoutsi.net/uploads/mirrored_images/MvIrB2DeJSZGNRXS1wD45U8OGcSa7TfsAyK949eL.jpg


Hamza Hafidi

Rotating DM/CM......He is a good back-up in a squad lacking in depth.

https://sortitoutsi.net/uploads/mirrored_images/J0Hxezs3KclHaYFbNsqG9yZs643H4vELFyHMFPtL.jpg


Dimitri Nkusu

His attributes don't look good, but he is the only CM who is a natural advanced playmaker. Plus, he has been phenomenal in pre-season and deserves to play.

https://sortitoutsi.net/uploads/mirrored_images/mTddbLoudLImYJ1igEuPT0clUutqQI8t87xzqZhP.jpg


Mehdi Haddadou

New Signing.....Best LW in the squad, plus he has bags of potential. He can also play CM wich helps greatly with our depth.

https://sortitoutsi.net/uploads/mirrored_images/K9FIsW1ZwuBKpDZbJ5RVfylEL9twYtm9PwKgMy5I.jpg


Stephen Vincent

Good LW who will be fighting with Mehdi Haddadou for a first team place.....But he is old, so he will be sold at the end of the season, fact.

https://sortitoutsi.net/uploads/mirrored_images/2OrwISSQAQGgWGfX4bJsKbyEWcY9x41vnUhCX73l.jpg


Devon Romil

New Signing.....A very talented RW, he is my personal favourite and will be the catalyst for this team.

https://sortitoutsi.net/uploads/mirrored_images/oDBkZePkPZoHIdjAUGMuGh9hbac0WMrqSPH6INd8.jpg


Thibault Candia

New Signing.....A very talented AMC, but he'll be playing in CM, where he is an accomplished advanced playmaker.

https://sortitoutsi.net/uploads/mirrored_images/6g35zT6T0aopV24cB0bbxCK6Dah2nglO63LA79Py.jpg


Fernando Miranda

Will play 2nd fiddle to Launay and as an impact sub.

https://sortitoutsi.net/uploads/mirrored_images/NQ9QIeAeeUCMrXbf62z72H9agdmDLS53ET5fFtX4.jpg


Valentin Launay

New Signing.....He used to play for Le Mans' youth team back before it was sh*t. Now the prodigal son has been convinced to return home.....He is our 1st choice ST. Though he has been utter crap in pre-season, I believe in his ability. But if he continues to play sh*t, I will have no qualms with benching his sorry arse.

https://sortitoutsi.net/uploads/mirrored_images/GppTXiRkJxZNfOtJHwK9Y2KLuy4SWVLL4r4v8SK7.jpg


That is it for my in-depth (lol) squad analysis.
Plus, don't expect me to talk much 'bout tactics, since I usually use a 4-3-3 formation in most of my careers, since it always works. And as they say 'If it ain't broke, don't fix it'.
Onwards towards my first match.

'til Next Time
F.E.
16 years ago
2 weeks ago
143
Like your style. Good luck
M3rlin
7 years ago
1 year ago
39
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And so begins my ascension in Le Mans folklore.


AUGUST


Matchday I

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Well.....that was dreadful, it was just miss after miss after miss. Yet again my strikers failed to score, or in other news, the sky is f*cking blue. After giving Lauyan a pretty thorough beating talking to, I calmed down enough to drop his arse on the bench, Miranda is in for the next match.

https://sortitoutsi.net/uploads/mirrored_images/8ReCJdp1r3tnWbVdfltGwQMlWluNEStAbcMcEVFL.jpg

Plus the French league is full of bloody losers. I mean seriously who gets fined for a yellow card??? I like to play a pretty high tempo and aggressive game of footy, at this rate we will go bankrupt before the end of the season.

https://sortitoutsi.net/uploads/mirrored_images/tDTNhEFccoA8L6RsjbtHfTMac6G8Uqw1SEnN7Evk.jpg

Impressed with what exactly? Him not being there. Plastic fan thinks Devon Romil was in our youth team


Matchday II

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Board has chosen this match as a fan day, hopefully the atmosphere will finally wake my players from their slumber.

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AND THEY DID!!!!! What a response from the team! Vincent lit up the match with a superbly scored hat-trick and at the same time benched Haddadou, who also scored. Miranda was no better Lauyan, maybe I should play without strikers?

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Cedric Mensah got called up to the Togo National Team, International Experience will do him good, since he is yet to get a single competitive clean sheet

Matchday III

https://sortitoutsi.net/uploads/mirrored_images/gIyECsHCu2CDLekBmRlgZ4u0svLgl4p2PIUELLjL.jpg.

Finally one of my striker, Miranda, has scored a goal, 2 goals in fact, Lauyan can stay on the bench for all I care. Plus, Devon Romil got his 3rd consecutive goal, told you he'd be the catalyst to this team and I've just offered him a part-time contract, since he was on a non-contract.

https://sortitoutsi.net/uploads/mirrored_images/ia0jS5Za1YNvF4pB8owT3P2rHiCmvDJNE573zTO3.jpg

That is the end for August, I truly believe the home match with the fan day helped emmensely, not to mention benching Launay. We're unbeaten in all and scored 11 goals in the process, a potentially good season is on the horizon.
M3rlin
7 years ago
1 year ago
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SEPTEMBER


Matchday IV

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My strikers are back to their old selfs with 2 of our goals coming from my defenders, I'll give Launay a chance to get back in the team in the next match. On the bright side we won and Romil has now made it 4 in 4
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Matchday V

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Launay SCORED!!! And a hat-trick at that. I have always kept faith in him and never doubted him for a second (or that is the story the press will publish). Tours Reserves are promotion candidates (predicted to be 2nd), so this is a very good result.

https://sortitoutsi.net/uploads/mirrored_images/GVAhZ0fOcMildrr5haofrIKZgJFKEGOnCYmX5UtV.jpg

And so the whining begins. I told him to f*ck off and train better.

https://sortitoutsi.net/uploads/mirrored_images/D34uX4LXLhhmHNxFyZom4S657TmctXMlWoYhYS6f.jpg

Un-important, but still you now know we play <Insert Name Here> in the Coupe de France.


Matchday VI

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My strikers lack in consistency,as they yet again fail to score. While Romil is my Top Scorer and swiftly becoming a sensation.


Matchday VII

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As soon as I opened my mouth to praise him, Romil, the ingrate starts playing terribly. We stole that win, we only had 1 shot on target to their 3, as we lacked the creative spark in our team to lighten up our play. We played well below my expectations,


https://sortitoutsi.net/uploads/mirrored_images/NFxRi8aXaM8mAoLCAbACaNZ6lrVuSbClnMsh10vL.jpg

A very good month, as we managed a 100% in all our matches. While on a side-note, I've racked up about 100 pounds in yellow card fines and finance aren't looking good, might have to start prioritizing the cup as a source of income.


'til Next Time
M3rlin
7 years ago
1 year ago
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OCTOBER


Matchday VIII

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That was the 1st, and hopefully last, time my defense has let me down. Luckily Launay chose this day to step up and lead us to victory with a brace.


Matchday IX

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We were by far the better team in the 1st half and dominated absolutely everything (football related ofcourse) on the pitch. And then the f*cker Quarshie gave away a penalty that spelt the tone for the rest of the match, as my team absolutely capitulated to their new masters. Worse even still, Caen Reserve are my main promotion rivals and they are now a single point below us.

Matchday X

https://sortitoutsi.net/uploads/mirrored_images/I1Ud5hALO9jVKAIonzkatUxQ3yowMAUC2A6xNwq7.jpg

Finishing, finishing, my kingdom for some finishing!

- M3rlin


Matchday A

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New Backup on the defensive wings, as my LB/RB's keeping getting suspended for every 3 yellow cards. There is a place reserved in hell for the person on the french disciplinary commitee.
https://sortitoutsi.net/uploads/mirrored_images/oguH4RCsBh5Jjzk2if8pQ36Vl4wqVxMEhApCkzdK.jpg

We won, deal with it.

https://sortitoutsi.net/uploads/mirrored_images/zGnDwGhcU2bp3XWxMwknR23shIKAUV7BEAfcyEPp.jpg

Much needed finance, since we're broke.

https://sortitoutsi.net/uploads/mirrored_images/mTcXeOGhjH0giLhhOfnMi2ap0KK8m1VTSh4dqfzP.jpg

I'll be hoping for a god damn miracle, since our finances are worse than greek economy.


Matchday XI

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Launay got injured in the 18th minute and a late red card for my captain, Dasquet, ruined an already torrid evening. The team will feel my wrath in the dressing room,

https://sortitoutsi.net/uploads/mirrored_images/tcFnxr9UC6iP0JQqLFzWobWySCFAG37VZPZ9IxTn.jpg

After finally playing well, he gets injured. He'll probably miss my next 2 matches, giving Miranda a chance to redeem himself.

https://sortitoutsi.net/uploads/mirrored_images/CEC3ctifVeWfL0Wl7rK07NKjk9q79VZw3klZvSd6.jpg

Look whose talking after getting sent off. Dasquet has no dignity.


Matchday XII

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A good win after the last match, but my team can't find consistency if it stared them straight in the face. When my Attack is good, my defence is bad and vice-versa. Miranda scored on his return to them team, good to see that he is a reliable back-up.

https://sortitoutsi.net/uploads/mirrored_images/WROIKqhTogCXrcrP9xXWFFkty2KnfMEfDJVd5Bu3.jpg

A bad month for us. Only 11 out of 15 points is not good enough with our squad, but luckily for us, Caen also got 11 out of 15 points. We are now 4 points above them in 1st place but our margin should be greater if we want security.

'til next time
M3rlin
7 years ago
1 year ago
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NOVEMBER


Matchday XIII

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A late goal from Devon Romil saved our arses.


Matchday B

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Thanks to the French disciplinary commitee, we have no recognized CB's available for our next match. Luckily it is in the Coupe de France, so no worries.

https://sortitoutsi.net/uploads/mirrored_images/lmpAfWNBBaqMGHvNIBu9vdDPAI7pn02MJGJOSS5C.jpg

Another win in this pointless competition.

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The money is all good, but as we all know by now, they will be spent on repaying yellow card fines.


Matchday XIV

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This was our first match of the season and we drew that, with Launay playing sh*t. But now he has become an integral part of the squad and scored. Good to see my managing has paid off.

http://i.imgur.com/awHMw3k.jpg?2

Seventh round achieved and as much as I want to be out of this competition, the dollar bills are sorely needed for our debts. We'll have to try and win, but Nimes are 3 leagues above, so it's a tough ask.


Mid-Season League Table

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4 point margin at the top and with a 100% home record, plus being top scorers in the league, means we are doing well. But, and there always is a but with my team, Our away record is dreadful and is the worst in the top 3.


Matchday XV

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We could've won this by a huge margin, if Candia hadn't f*cked us over with a red card. We barely registered in the 2nd half with my midfield in tatters. Caen drew so our margin has been cut to just 3 points.


Matchday C

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This just getting ridiculous!!!

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It all started in the 62nd minute, after sitting Launay on the bench and telling super-sub Miranda to get off his sorry arse of it and get us back in it, after giving him my tactical know-how of course. Off he went and scored twice to give us the lead. Shortly after they equalized with a header, but I couldn't give a sh*t, since we were no longer losing. Penalty shoot-out came and after putting Hamza Hafidi at the bottom of the pecking order, since he has missed 3 out 4 penalties this season, WE WON!!!!


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My precious....

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Vincent, who has been superb so far, and been ahead of Haddadou on merit, got injured. At least it gives Haddadou a chance to get back into the team.


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Apart from our blip against Bourges, we are well and truly on our way to glory.


'til Next Time
M3rlin
7 years ago
1 year ago
39
Like your style. Good luck

Ha! Like your style, looking forward to this

For some reason, I've been oblivous to the comment section, but it is good to know I have style. Just wondering what kind of style it is.
DNZY
15 years ago
3 weeks ago
1,882
Premium
Doing well so far with Le Mans, nice to see people trying new teams.
M3rlin
7 years ago
1 year ago
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DECEMBER


Matchday XVI

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It was like 'Men against Boys'. The opposition was absolutely rubbish.

https://sortitoutsi.net/uploads/mirrored_images/7HO3e1WrH5KB7MnkdCrqhXrYJLUMQZjnE9R4FCPs.jpg

Next Opposition in the Coupe de France and for some reason we're only getting sh*t teams. I'm not complaining though if it means more funds for our crippled finances.

https://sortitoutsi.net/uploads/mirrored_images/vUKKYbBmGM6J1epx8h2jSblx2MgkxmDvun7tV52A.jpg

France has a winter break, so here are the friendlies. I'll just show the results, in the monthly review, since these friendlies are to keep my team fit.

Anthony Derouard

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He is better than any player I have, plus it's on a free. Downside is his wage is way too high for a 5th tier team.

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So it seems the time between transfer windows in France, is another Transfer window. Seriously wtf is the Joker Transfer window and why does it even exist.

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Business as usual for the lads. I doubt I'll bring any new face in January, my squad is good and young enough for the the next 2 seasons and levels.


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M3rlin
7 years ago
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JANUARY


Matchday D

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Very close match, but we just managed to edge past.

Injuries

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Victory comes at a cost, but they both have backups who are just as good. Launay scored twice after being brought in, so I'd say he's an improvement over Miranda.

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Money is a great servant but a terrible master.” ― Francis Bacon

Well, it is thoroughly f*cking us financially.

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Next Opposition in the CdF is Dunkerque (Dunkirk). Tough, but beatable.

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They are already beginning to worship me.


Matchday XVII

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This is getting way too easy. They only got 1 shot on target.


Matchday XVIII

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We could have scored 10 goals here, but our finishing has come back to haunt us, again.

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This man is pure magic. He is the Coutinho to my Klopp, Plus for those who want to know, Liverpool are top of the EPL in my save.


Matchday E

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Thanks to Belisiers Red Card, we had a nerve-wracking last hour. But we perservered and were on course for a win until they counter-attacked and went 1v1 against our goalie, scoring a goal in the 120th minute! We have now won our 3rd straight cup tie on penalties, lol.

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Hallellujah!!

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The easiest possible tie we could've got and we got it. <Insert Name Here> is in the same league as us and we beat them 3-0 last time out, plus our next league match is against them. Hopefully I'll reach my first ever final (quarter-final, but a final none the less)!!!


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Brilliant month on all accounts, plus it's good to know my teams as good as the Germans in penalties (excluding Podolski, he is Polish). Onwards and Upwards.


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M3rlin
7 years ago
1 year ago
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FEBRUARY


Matchday XIX

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Piss-poor finishing as we only got 1 shot on target to their 2. This is our opponent in the CdF and if we play like this next time, then god help us.


Friendly

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There is 2 week break, so I arranged a friendly against a weaker team, to bring our morale up and keep the lads fit.

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Colour me surprised, but How hard can it be to shoot straight!


Matchday XX

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Valentin Launay couldn't have been playing any worse, so I took him off in the 70th minute for Miranda, which got things kicking in the right direction (preferably in the goals direction). Miranda was still a sh*t striker, but at least he knew how to pass, bagging an assist

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They are scared that I'll leave, haha. I love not signing a contract 'til the end of the season, it shows how desperate the club are for my tactical genius (par attacking, where we are still shoddy). But they've already got replacements ready, so I'll ask for a new contract now, just in case.

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February is the shortest month in the year, so it is only right we played just two matches. I'm impressed with the amount of chances we have created and our solid defence (our goals conceded were mistakes from the goalie), but something needs to be done 'bout our attack, maybe a new striker?


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M3rlin
7 years ago
1 year ago
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SPECIAL


So, it's March, also known as Regen month. You see, something I forgot to show, up 'til now, was our clubs facilities. Mind you Le Mans was a top tier club 6 years ago, so their facilities are outstanding for the 5th tier.

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Buying our stadium is a future goal and our stadium sponsorship being free for the next 3-4 years is just a joke. But look at the youth and training facilities, we may not need to buy players, just promote them from the youth team.


Yohan Poirier

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Arguably better than Nkusu, who is in the team on merit, and at 15 he is will be an absolute gem for the next couple of years.


Cyrille Cesbron

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He can play in attack, which is a relief, since Launay has been dog-shite recently. At 14 and with his potential, I'll be training him as a false-nine.


Killian Nicolas

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Not as talented as the other two, but he can play in CDM, where we are lacking in depth.


Now I know what your all thinking, that I should play these kids, as the season will be over soon? Well lemme tell you about the brilliant rules enforced by the French FA which is somehow worse than the extortionate yellow card rule.

I AM NOT ALLOWED TO FIELD PLAYERS YOUNGER THAN 17 YEARS OLD!!!!

Which is just swell, that means apart from Poirier, the other two and the rest of my youth team are useless for 2 bloody years.

I now understand why no one likes managing in France, for other leagues can't be this annoying.


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Grimnir
16 years ago
2 months ago
2,727
Why are your regens also smurfs? But even scarier.

Never knew that French squad rule. Does that apply to all divisions or just the one you're in?
M3rlin
7 years ago
1 year ago
39
Why are your regens also smurfs? But even scarier.

Never knew that French squad rule. Does that apply to all divisions or just the one you're in?


I've gotten so used to them, that I didn't think twice before uploading. The smurfs have been there ever seen I redownloaded the game, after it was constantly crashing. Now it doesn't crash, but the Smurfs are there. But I'll take it. I'll make it so that it doesn't show regen faces in future uploads.

The 3rd and 4th tier have the same rule, but I haven't checked Ligue 1/2. Cup competitions don't have that rule, so it is high likely that the 1st and 2nd tiers don't either.
M3rlin
7 years ago
1 year ago
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MARCH


Matchday F

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The squad came out good when I needed them most. Launay may have scored twice, but he only had a shot-on-target ratio of 33%, which is shody. None of that matters though, cuz' we are through to the quarter-finals. A 5TH TIER TEAM IN THE QUARTER-FINALS OF FRANCE'S TOP CUP COMPETITION.

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Huge for our club.

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Our opponents in the next round. This will be a tough one, but home advantage and our red hot form, might give us the 10% chance we need.


Matchday XXI

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Very Lucky. We would've lost if not for super-sub Miranda. Launay was dreadful and was taken off in the 53rd minute. This is becoming routine, with Launay playing sh*t and Miranda saving our sorry arses.


Matchday XXII

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Great win against our only title-rivals. With that, we have effectively won the league.

Side-Note: New Contract

It's official, I'll be here for another 2 years. The fans can finally draw breath, knowing I won't abandon them.

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Something you may have not noticed, especially cus' of my obsession with our useless attack, is that Dasquet (our Captain and 2nd choice CB) is unreliable as f*ck. He is endlessly getting suspended and is the reason for a lot of our mistakes. In short, he is a leaky hole in the pipe that needs patching. Hamza here, is a good and free replacement and better in every single way.


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Perfect month for us, especially considering the fact our next match is against Nantes and with this form and my tactical know-how, we might just edge it(knowing my team, it'll be on penalties).


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Grimnir
16 years ago
2 months ago
2,727
@M3rlin try the suggestion in this thread for your scary regens
M3rlin
7 years ago
1 year ago
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@Suffolk Seasider, after doing as you suggested and even installing the game on a seperate computer (where the pictures were fixed), it seems the problem is exclusive to my computer. Thanks for trying to help, though.


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APRIL


Matchday G

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Somehow, we are favorites for this match against a top tier club. The pundits reasoning for this is that we are HIGH, but I think he might be.

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I really don't know what to say. I could say that it was nerve-wracking 'til that late goal or that we were lucky, but we just....weren't. We dominated from beginning to end, except for a 15 minute lapse btw the 30th and 45th minutes. And even if it had gone to penalties, my team has yet to lose a shoot-out, so that wasn't a problem either. My worst player, Nkusu (in terms of stats), played like a world class player and deservedly won man of the match. If we can do that next season in the CFA, then we'll walk over the league.

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And that takes us out of the red.

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Ooooh....Finally a challenge for my lads. Too bad it isn't away though, just imagine the gate receipts.


Matchday XXIII

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Our wins are becoming a mere formality, but should have scored more.


Matchday XXIV

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They played better than I expected them to and almost took the points from us at the end, but our sub edged it for us.

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Campeones!!!! It became a bit too easy at the end, with 2 games left to play, but at least we didn't bottle it like Liverpool (who lose the BPL on the last day of the season to Man Utd).

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Not that incredible, considering the sh*t level of the league, but these people don't know what glory looks like, yet. I shall have to teach them.

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I'm already being recognised as the mastermind behind our success, which is wholly true.

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Surprisingly high budget for a soon to be 4th division side, must be our cup success.

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Dasquet never fails to dissapoints. I'll be playing the PSG match without my captain or 2nd choice defender, which means whatever slim chance we had of going through against PSG is now gone.

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I'm a manager, not a miracle worker.


Matchday H (PSG)

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NOOOOOOOO!!!!! WE WERE SO CLOSE. WE WERE ONE GOAL FROM THE BIGGEST UPSET IN HISTORY, THEN WE MISSED 2 AND THEY SCORED THEIR 1!!! It is so frustrating when your are so close to eternal glory and it is stolen from you, I'd rather have been thrashed 10-0 then lose like this, urrrrgh. Life is just so f*cking unfair. This is the first time FM has brought a tear to my eyes.

'In the end, my players were heroes out there.'

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The cash feels hollow, but we'll take it none-the-less.


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This month feels so hollow after that PSG defeat. Since the next 2 matches are pointless, I'll just show the results later.


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Johno
17 years ago
1 week ago
2,643
Premium
Fantastic run in the French Cup Congrats on winning the league
M3rlin
7 years ago
1 year ago
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@Johno Thamks. Winning the league turned out to be a piece of cake, but the PSG defeat has broken me wee heart.


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MAY


Matchday XXV

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Another day, another win against a sh*t team


Matchday XXVI

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Launay's hat-trick helped him break records, as you'll soon see. Hopefully the 4th division will be more difficult, because we've dominated this one.

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8 goals in the last two matches helped us considerably here.

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That averages close to 3 goals per match.....Woah.

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This inconsistent c*nt somehow managed to become the clubs greatest striker, but considering the club is 'bout 6 years old, it ain't no big achievement. He's got talent, but no consistency, if he can get that, then I'll make him my no.1 ST.


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Next update will be the end-of-season review.....and then on to PRE-SEASON!


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M3rlin
7 years ago
1 year ago
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End-of-Season Review


League Table

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We topped the league with record points and goals, but Stade Malherbe Caen lost fewer times than us (though drew a f*ck-lot) and conceded the joint fewest goals in the league. It shows our frailty in defence, but I've already solved that problem in the Transfer Market.

Favoured Personnel

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My success has already been chronicled in Le Mans folklore.

End-of-Season Rewards

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Olivier Vasseur blew everyone out of the water for the player of the year award. While, Devon Romil is another player who had a great season, but Launays contribution is questionable.

Sponsership Review

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Quite a good improvement, for a 4th tier team, that is.

Expectation Review

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Pretty routine season (apart from our superb showing in the CdF), but the average attendance is truly appalling. The city of Le Mans has a pop. count of >150,000 people, yet no one cares to show up for the only team in town.

Finance

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Finance will f*ck us harder next season, but on the positive side, at least we're not in debt(, yet).

Board Confidence

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I don't even remember who the f*ck Benjamin Riclin was, but it seems the board are still salty 'bout his departure. Apart from that, everything for this season has been accomplished superbly thanks to my keen managerial intellect, plus the 1st team barely had a single injury (with that being Stepen Vincent) all season. I think that that is probably thanks to my new physio.



And that's it folk. ONE season down, a league higher and a year stronger. As they say 'Onwards and Upwards'.


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