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#66111 Around The World II
alilane4
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http://imageshack.us/a/img855/6571/vsserb.png

So that's 2 games in a row I've dominated, had more possession & more shots and still lost. I need to buy a striker...oh wait.

Definitely writing this campaign off. Luckily my board are still okay with all of this, they just don't want me to come last.

Next fixtures are Spain & Ireland. Balls.
#66104 Around The World II
alilane4
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http://imageshack.us/a/img197/6820/vslux.png

Wow!

I may have put out a reserve team with Serbia in mind. I did not expect this to happen however.

This highlights the lack of depth within Hungary, we have a total of 30-40 players to chose from so naming a 26 man squad can be difficult.

I shall write this campaign off as utter tripe and focus on my newgens, of which I have 6 All 16, all shit.
#66093 Around The World II
alilane4
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http://imageshack.us/a/img831/5494/vslith.png

That's a bit more like it at least we now have 3 points on the board. Next up the Luxembourg, Serbia double header, two wins there and we're back in the game.
#66074 Around The World II
alilane4
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What goes up must come down!

http://imageshack.us/a/img577/3356/rankingsdrop.png

So after about 7-8 very successful games it only takes 3 losses, admittedly in a row, to dump me straight back down.

Aug 2008: 14th
Nov 2008: 78th

So I've now seen it all, the biggest rise I've ever seen followed by the biggest drop I've ever seen. I am happy I spend 1 year in the 20-60 bracket.
#66064 Around The World II
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http://imageshack.us/a/img638/6783/vsire.png

Damn. This really has gone very wrong very fat. Problem is I have to wait 6 holiday months to try and resolve this. I am hoping it's just class of opponents and not a demise of my own team.

I had a Friendly against Brazil but canceled it as I couldn't handle 4 defeats in a row and it seemed like a morale drainer.

http://imageshack.us/a/img713/4297/groupb.png

Operation "Not Gonna Happen."
#66060 Around The World II
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By George14brfc | Permalink | On 04 April 2013 - 14:42 PM
Brilliant work so far mate !


Cheers man
#66052 Around The World II
alilane4
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http://imageshack.us/a/img707/2979/vsspain.png

Second game went a little better actually, we made a few chances but couldn't convert and got punished by a 2008 Fernando Torres. So next up is Ireland away and if I lose that then I am up a certain creek.
#66049 Holliday game
alilane4
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haha, no I don't live too close. But they would be the nearest Premiership team closely followed by Southampton (but not in your game)
#66048 The Pride of South Derbyshire
alilane4
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Good start, what are your aims for the long term?
#66044 Around The World II
alilane4
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Right on on with trying to qualify for the World Cup 2010.

http://imageshack.us/a/img705/2633/vsserbia.png

Rollocks!

Well that was possibly the worst start I could have had. I now need a result against Spain to kick off my campaign.
#66035 Around The World II
alilane4
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I thought I'd check how the Euros went anyway, although I holidayed and missed the Germany job (can't remember if I deleted the appropriate file to manage them and Holland though)

http://imageshack.us/a/img805/4702/euro2008.png

Looks fairly standard and I have the Euro 2008 runners up in my Wotld Cup qualifying group, first game coming up soon. Serbia.
#66034 Around The World II
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http://imageshack.us/a/img411/6471/rankrise.png

So my rankings have continued to rise despite not playing a single game all year! I'm up to 14th somehow, which is worrying as it doesn't represent my current squad at all.

However I am hoping I can stay there as my newgens coming through will be better.
#66030 Around The World II
alilane4
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http://imageshack.us/a/img849/6482/worldcupgroups.png

World Cup groups drawn and I've got a toughie. Spain are OK as long as they beat everyone else in the group. Then it's a slog between Serbia, Ireland & Me. Of which I'm 3rd favourite. So overall I'm looking at 4th as a minimum and 2nd as a dream.

The other sticking point is my fixture list. I have:
Serbia (away)
Spain (home)
Ireland (away)

3 losses from that and it'll be very hard to come back. If i can get a good run going into the 2 easier fixtures & Serbia at home then I may have a chance.
#66025 Around The World II
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By Dyrim | Permalink | On 03 April 2013 - 16:47 PM
Winning over Turkey, not bad, not bad at all.


I drew, but thanks for the comment (Only just saw it)
#66024 Around The World II
alilane4
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http://imageshack.us/a/img718/1272/vsgreece.png

Well that was a shock. We have just beaten the reigning European Championships holders!

This win means,

http://imageshack.us/a/img59/804/finalgroup.png

http://imageshack.us/a/img138/1443/rankinggraphs.png

I don't think I've ever seen a ranking rise like this in my experience. It's god for potential newgens in the future.
#66017 Succession Game
alilane4
17 years ago
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Good job lads, on to the next league.

E I E I E I O, Up the Football League we go!
#66016 Spanky's 13 long termer....
alilane4
17 years ago
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I love a good comeback. Amazed by the talent in that squad, everyone else must have stunning players if you're only coming Euro Cup places.

Edit: Having said that I'm currently managing Hungary so I'm not really used to talent!!
#66011 West Ham United - Promoted, Broke & Average!
alilane4
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A good start, now time to build your finances, good luck.
#66009 Around The World II
alilane4
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http://imageshack.us/a/img826/8916/vsmoldova.png

http://imageshack.us/a/img832/396/league1gameleft.png

Stepped over that banana skin. A very solid win which we should have scored more and conceded less. Next up is the all important game against table-topping Greece. If we lose we could actually finish 5th, we win we finish 3rd. A little too close for me.

Bosnia play Turkey
Norway play Malta
#65870 Around The World II
alilane4
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http://imageshack.us/a/img716/7251/vsmalta.png

We seem to be on a good run at the moment, only been beaten once so far.

http://imageshack.us/a/img825/9105/leaguetabled.png

So the picture looks good. I still have to play Greece and Moldova but I am pretty assured of 5th unless Malta stage something remarkable. If i beat Moldova & Bosnia lose to Turkey then I am assured of at least 4th. It's going to be tough to beat Norway as still have to play Malta which they should win.

There's allot of variables in this one and it will be tough but 3rd has to be the aim.
#65865 Around The World II
alilane4
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http://imageshack.us/a/img534/3476/vsturkey.png

Another good point made, and away too. To be honest the game was very even and I thought for the life of me I was going to lose until Buzsaky fired in a long range shot to surprise even me! Turkey were 1-10 to win this game so to get a point is a massive bonus.
#291437 Around The World II
alilane4
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The must-win game against Bosnia.

http://imageshack.us/a/img90/9128/vsbosnia.png

http://imageshack.us/a/img28/2484/vsbosnia2.png

It was allot more one-sided than the score line suggested. Just check the match stats to see that we dominated them.

This win is crucial to nothing else but our World Rankings. Winning against teams around us will mean we can overtake them in the rankings and get a better draw next quail.
#65841 Around The World II
alilane4
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...and it seemed to work

http://imageshack.us/a/img541/8284/rankingsm.png
#65831 Succession Game
alilane4
17 years ago
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Should have called yourself Ron Burgundy? (with the question mark)

KIU guys, close to promotion.
#65830 Around The World II
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http://imageshack.us/a/img43/1959/vsnorway2.png

http://imageshack.us/a/img507/7614/vsnorway.png

I have to be pleased seeing as Norway were very strong favourites for this one. It's an unexpected point picked up as I was concentrating on the Bosnia, Malta & Moldova games to pick up the necessary points for 4th.

Up next IS the biggest game in the group for me, Bosnia. A win here will be huge. A loss and I may have to kiss goodbye to my 4th dream.
#65805 Please delete
alilane4
17 years ago
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Great read through so far, are you hoping to add lots more trophies or take up another challenge soon?
#65793 Spanky's 13 long termer....
alilane4
17 years ago
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Wow, certainly a very varied career so far. I like the ups and downs along the way as being successful all the time gets boring!

Good luck, i'll be following this one.
#65791 Around The World II
alilane4
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Next game is against reigning Euro champions Greece! They're ranked quite high in this edition.

http://imageshack.us/a/img834/1272/vsgreece.png

We put up a great fight but in the end lost out due to a disallowed goal when losing 1-2. Had that have counted then at 2-2 we looked quite good, however they went down the other end and made it 1-3 and that was game over.

I am very pleased with the possession however. Also note that we seem to draw in more fouls and have a very good passing percentage.

I've dropped back down to 6th again. Next up Norway.
#65783 Succession Game
alilane4
17 years ago
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Great read guys.

A good idea and I remember reading the one done a few years ago.

kiu, and good luck.
#65781 Holliday game
alilane4
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Great idea to start with Salisbury. I currently live in Ringwood so just down the road.

Good to see you're so successful too.