Welcome to the first challenge for this years game, there will be 10 in total which will take us up to the release of FM21.

You've probably already guessed how this one works, simply take over the club bottom of the Premier League and do as well as you can with them. To make things a bit easier for you I have given them a large cash injection of £350m to the transfer budget, plus a £4.5m wage budget, so you can throw money around as you wish.

You've been quite lucky with the club as it's Southampton, I have removed all injuries and bans, plus called back the majority of the squad who were on loan for you.

Point Scoring

Relegated - 0pts
17th/16th - 5pts
15th/14th - 10pts
13th/12th - 15pts
11th/10th - 25pts
9th/8th - 40pts
7th/6th - 50pts
5th - 60pts
4th & above - 100pts (no chance!)

Finish with a + goal difference - 20pts

FA Cup Q-Final - 25pts
FA Cup S-Final - 50pts
FA Cup Runner Up - 75pts
FA Cup Winner - 100pts

Rules

To try to prevent cheating there is a maximum amount of saves allowed which is 8, this will help against save/reloading after defeats!

*Please post your results using using screenshots only, challenge finishes on Wednesday 29/01/20*

Installation

Place the file into your 'games folder' and select to load from game home page

Challenge 1 Theme Song

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUhRKVIjJtw
Comments
SrWer
11 years ago
2 days ago
7,008
Oh yeah, let's get started
Joe Boy
16 years ago
3 weeks ago
324
Premium
Brilliant, I've been looking out for this! My Cadiz B save will need to go on hold

https://sortitoutsi.net/uploads/mirrored_images/qalDEl6U0nn77h9Pl4eUKmafeinph219EU6XrAdu.png

Why does the manager look like Sir Bobby Robson?
VP.
14 years ago
2 months ago
25,271
Why does the manager look like Sir Bobby Robson?


Because it is

Though I'm actually amazed someone noticed as looks nothing like the picture I used!

https://sortitoutsi.net/uploads/mirrored_images/Xsfpgsk4xwpwKxlnnr5APUrrm2dy0FocPHfOVRJZ.jpg
Joe Boy
16 years ago
3 weeks ago
324
Premium
Because it is

Though I'm actually amazed someone noticed as looks nothing like the picture I used!

https://sortitoutsi.net/uploads/mirrored_images/Xsfpgsk4xwpwKxlnnr5APUrrm2dy0FocPHfOVRJZ.jpg


Bravo sir. I noticed straight away. I'm now looking forward to other deceased manager regens in future challenges.

On subject, I think the board take away the transfer kitty, as I had about half of what I started with by time Jan 1st roles around.
VP.
14 years ago
2 months ago
25,271
Bravo sir. I noticed straight away. I'm now looking forward to other deceased manager regens in future challenges.

On subject, I think the board take away the transfer kitty, as I had about half of what I started with by time Jan 1st roles around.


That's strange but did wonder if they would. Hopefully it should be the same for everyone though plus that's one of the reasons I recalled a lot of the loans to give you all a chance to bring in more money through sales.
Joe Boy
16 years ago
3 weeks ago
324
Premium
That's strange but did wonder if they would. Hopefully it should be the same for everyone though plus that's one of the reasons I recalled a lot of the loans to give you all a chance to bring in more money through sales.


As soon as the FFP update hits on Jan 1st
VP.
14 years ago
2 months ago
25,271
As soon as the FFP update hits on Jan 1st


How much transfer budget was you left with?
Shedender
18 years ago
1 month ago
13,751
Okay, this is going to be a horrible stint as I'm dreadful at FM20, but here we go...

https://sortitoutsi.net/uploads/mirrored_images/LNqi3UuuHpeA2LQghWgtIRqfv84umK4FIq9O7rlw.jpg

How much transfer budget was you left with?

It goes down to £25m.
VP.
14 years ago
2 months ago
25,271
Okay, this is going to be a horrible stint as I'm dreadful at FM20, but here we go...

https://sortitoutsi.net/uploads/mirrored_images/LNqi3UuuHpeA2LQghWgtIRqfv84umK4FIq9O7rlw.jpg

It goes down to £25m.


Bloody hell that's crap, if people want I'll redo the file to start just after the 1st and hopefully that'll give you all the correct starting balance.
KEZ_7
18 years ago
2 weeks ago
1,883
Is it worth hanging fire with this @VP.? I'm happy to start as it is if the £25m thing happens for everyone, though that bumper lot would be fun!
VP.
14 years ago
2 months ago
25,271
Is it worth hanging fire with this @VP.? I'm happy to start as it is if the £25m thing happens for everyone, though that bumper lot would be fun!


I'd rather you all start with the correct amount and that's the main feature of the challenge. All depends on those that have already started but shouldn't mind as a fairly short challenge and staying again with a massive balance should make it more fun and also an improvement in results!
Ice Man
18 years ago
8 hours ago
436
Personally, I would rather play with all the money, but understand if others who are well into their save don't want too.
KEZ_7
18 years ago
2 weeks ago
1,883
I'd rather you all start with the correct amount and that's the main feature of the challenge. All depends on those that have already started but shouldn't mind as a fairly short challenge and staying again with a massive balance should make it more fun and also an improvement in results!

Might as well pull it together and give those that have started the chance to switch?

So far I'm only aware of @SirWerGaming, @Joe Boy and @Shedender?
VP.
14 years ago
2 months ago
25,271
Personally, I would rather play with all the money, but understand if others who are well into their save don't want too.

Might as well pull it together and give those that have started the chance to switch?

So far I'm only aware of @SirWerGaming, @Joe Boy and @Shedender?


I agree and I'm sure they won't mind, will have the new file up later this evening.
VP.
14 years ago
2 months ago
25,271
*File updated and should now have the correct budget*
VP.
14 years ago
2 months ago
25,271
Lost 0-2 to Bradford in the FA Cup
KEZ_7
18 years ago
2 weeks ago
1,883
*File updated and should now have the correct budget*

Class mate - starting now!
Grimnir
16 years ago
4 months ago
2,727
I can't get a tactic to work this FM, but might as well give this a go. I've downloaded the newest version, so at least I'll have fun spending!
SrWer
11 years ago
2 days ago
7,008
Guys I on my save had no problems ..It's ok .. I can continue on it I think @VP. ?

Attention, I spent some money of course


https://i.gyazo.com/d29eb80b8d8218c3f4c4bf3885208460.png
VP.
14 years ago
2 months ago
25,271
Guys I on my save had no problems ..It's ok .. I can continue on it I think @VP. ?

Attention, I spent some money of course


https://i.gyazo.com/d29eb80b8d8218c3f4c4bf3885208460.png


Yeah that's fine nothing else has changed.
SrWer
11 years ago
2 days ago
7,008
Yeah that's fine nothing else has changed.


I don't understand is why it happened to them and not me ..

but ok, all resolved so good luck everyone guys.
VP.
14 years ago
2 months ago
25,271
Grimnir
16 years ago
4 months ago
2,727
VP.
14 years ago
2 months ago
25,271
I was going to sign him too!


Just sign everyone
TinakoFM
10 years ago
7 months ago
1,522
Will get on this when I can! Good luck all.
Joe Boy
16 years ago
3 weeks ago
324
Premium
I'll give it another shot I think. I enjoyed the first few months enough to have another crack with the monster budget

As long as I can still look like Bobby Robson, I'll be happy!
SrWer
11 years ago
2 days ago
7,008
SirWerGaming - Challenge 1 - Done


Transfers:


https://i.gyazo.com/87679682ec6438c6a30019d0ce389de5.png

https://i.gyazo.com/f90bff2193456ef03f77abb3eb6ae4e8.png


Point Scoring:


9th/8th - 40pts


https://i.gyazo.com/0fb1c483af4f70d9400c00074080f176.png


Finish with a + goal difference - 20pts


https://i.gyazo.com/092c2f8b02452331c4ad1828e273cd74.png


FA Cup Q-Final - 25pts


https://i.gyazo.com/e905f7c3933aa0ad9b74ddf195df9cdc.png


TOTAL = 85 pts


My Squad Rating:


https://i.gyazo.com/3eecdfceee4c83052a2586d2935b097e.png



I have to say: Danny Ings You are a Legend !


Thank you @VP. looking forward for more


Grimnir
16 years ago
4 months ago
2,727
Well, I made it to mid-Feb so far. Liverpool beat me 6-0, Wolves knocked me out in 4th round of cup Have signed a fair few players, but typically lost Gunn, Bertrand, Redmond and Ings to injuries! Got a couple of wins in the league, so currently not bottom!


Just sign everyone


Went with Celtic's Edouard in the end
VP.
14 years ago
2 months ago
25,271
Should have mine finished tonight, hopefully avoided relegation fine but really could have done with those extra FA Cup points.

Cheers for sorting your points out for me @SirWerGaming makes things easier and yes Danny Ings is pretty good!

Can't remember how much I spent @Grimnir but was a good chunk of the money including two strikers. Was actually quite nice being able to spend money in the game without a care in the world
TinakoFM
10 years ago
7 months ago
1,522
Not to be cocky or anything, and it's still early days, but I genuinely can't see anyone bettering me at this one.
https://sortitoutsi.net/uploads/mirrored_images/FtAFGI8jnFtd9MX9AiDUJzhpSSBtEGkaO3i70vsQ.png

https://sortitoutsi.net/uploads/mirrored_images/1Y1LsmIIAtcnu3g7zxz8g1YBTuunAskQnRQksc19.png https://media2.giphy.com/media/l0HUjIsO9tLEFeUnK/giphy.gif

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