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#327912 Adventures Through Time and Space - Recreating History
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this is the first fm i ever played, that man utd squad screen brings back the memories. i hated sheffield wednesday, alexandersson and benito carbone always seemed to turn into god mode against me, you better watch out for those two


Was my first one too. But yeah I bought Niclas on every save but Sheff Wed seem reluctant to let him go this time. I'll get him eventually though. Carbone has moved to Parma thankfully so I can avoid that one They still have Di Canio though..
#327911 2015/16 Barclays Premier League Thread
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#327910 2015/16 Barclays Premier League Thread
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Sometimes I love being a Liverpool fan, two nil down to Swansea by half time, admittedly Klopp has again rotated the squad but we're on the fringe of not even qualifying for the europa league next season through the league position and he seems to have all hopes pinned on winning the EL. Risky!


The EL is yours to lose though in fairness, even after the first game against Villareal
#327818 Gendo, We're Coming For You - A Dan & Shedender BSC Succession Save
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Just about to tuck into catching up on this bad boy... see you in about a week You seem to have made good progress though I'm looking forward to reading through it
#327816 The British Steel Challenge. An Jamie3 Career
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Never attempted the British Steel Challenge myself so will be keeping a close eye on this one. Nice to see your league form has improved and you're on fire in all the cups. KUTG
#327729 Adventures Through Time and Space - Recreating History
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Thanks guys, I'm exactly the same and yeah I really plan to stick with it long term. My dissertation at Uni is due in a few days so things will be slow-ish to begin with but then after that it will be full stream ahead
#327694 2015/16 Barclays Premier League Thread
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Hahaha Oh dear Villa
#327632 Adventures Through Time and Space - Recreating History
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No more of this please guys. My heart can't take it, when Bakayoko missed the kick to win it I thought we had thrown it away. Never has the 3rd round of the League Cup felt so important
#327624 Adventures Through Time and Space - Recreating History
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I'll take it...
#327623 Adventures Through Time and Space - Recreating History
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10 Games in and I can't have any complaints. Unbeaten in the league and Europe and my defensive record is fantastic, though with Barca next that will probably change very soon.

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I have managed to stay surprisingly free of any new injuries. As a result both Cruyff and Solskjaer requested transfers for lack of playing time. Solskjaer can get fucked though, he only came back from injury like a week ago.
#327622 Adventures Through Time and Space - Recreating History
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Leyton Orient finally relented and I got Heidenstrom in for 325k. Notman and Nevland went out on loan. There won't be anymore signings this season.

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#327620 Adventures Through Time and Space - Recreating History
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I love seeing retro games posted on the careers section @SpinSwimScream so of course I'm going to follow. KIU.


Thanks man. Yeah I realised it had been far too long since I had been in the career section and this seemed like the perfect route back. Just gotta get around to catching up to everyone else's career threads now.
#327613 Adventures Through Time and Space - Recreating History
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Been drawn in a Champions League group with Barca, Bayer Leverkusen and Banik Ostrava. A tough group it seems, especially as I seem to recall this edition of CM as one of the less forgiving ones. Making roads in Europe always seemed like a right ball ache. Hope I'm wrong though.

Incidentally this Parma side is ludicrous

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#327612 Adventures Through Time and Space - Recreating History
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Also Bakayoko, Denilson and Henry all scored on their debuts. Impact
#327611 Adventures Through Time and Space - Recreating History
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I have absolutely zero impluse control . Though looking at those stats and knowing what he turns into how could I refuse

My problem now is I have Bakayoko, Henry, Solskjaer, Sheringham, Cole (as well as Scholes/Nevland/Notman) for 2 positions. Too many good strikers. It will just be a case of rotating them and checking how they perform to decide who gets sold on. Either that or the first one to complain about playing time goes Realistically though its between Ole, Cole and Sheringham with probably 2 of those 3 moving on at some point.

As for signings though I'm drawing a line unless one of my two midfield targets becomes available.
#327609 Adventures Through Time and Space - Recreating History
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Now that I've got some signings in I will be lining up like this. Quick and direct
#327604 Adventures Through Time and Space - Recreating History
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Got my boys

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Spent a combined 17.3m on these three, as well as £4m on Richard Wright in goal as backup/future Schmeichel replacement as he is a bit of a wonderkid on this game. I've spent a lot of what the board have given me but the majority of my signings and potential signings are all really young and so I won't have to spend much in the future... unless someone truly amazing becomes available. It will even itself out I hope.

Leyton Orient and Sheff Wed keep telling my Heidenstrom and Alexandersson aren't for sale so no movement there yet. They will cave eventually. I've also had a few bids for a promising 19 y/o Rio Ferdinand rejected too.


#327599 Adventures Through Time and Space - Recreating History
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Got my grubby paws on Campbell just in time for the season opener. £8.25m a new club record

First game of the season was a massive one against Liverpool. I've decided I'll probably post updates around every 10 games or so, with exceptions for big games. Let me know if you would like it in more or less detail if you prefer.

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Oh Teddy Teddy! A now fit Teddy Sheringham settled any nerves that the cup final might have given me about this season. Always great to beat a rival, but even more so in a manner like this. Cracking start!
#327598 Adventures Through Time and Space - Recreating History
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A late strike from the little magician denies me my first silverware
#327596 Adventures Through Time and Space - Recreating History
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The simplicity of this version means time passes incredibly quickly and so the Charity/Community Shield is upon us already and I have yet to get anyone in. All the injuries to my strikers means I will be lining up like this.

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The inexperience of a 22 year old Scholes and 19 year old Nevland up top does not inspire me with confidence. Sheringham has just come back from injury but was nowhere near fit enough to play. The rest of the names on that bench highlight perfectly why I need to bulk out the squad.



#327594 Adventures Through Time and Space - Recreating History
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After a quick search through the market I have identified a few players who could fit the roles, At CB I have made an offer for a young Sol Campbell who is already a starter for Spurs and looks to be an improvement on Henning Berg. On the right wing I noticed that Brian Laudrup was available from Rangers and he would be ideal to provide some experience whilst Becks develops. Additionally on left wing I hope to sign one of either Djalminha or Denilson - both pacey young Brazilian wingers who were fab on this game and who will be great to rotate with Giggs.

As for a Striker... that is going to be hard. In the mid/late 90's everywhere you looked was world class strikers and in this game in particular I have so many favourites. Ronaldo, Crespo, Batistuta, Chiesa, Del Piero, Bierhoff, Romario, Solskjaer, Sheringham, Ostenstad, Bestchastnyk, Smicer, Kuka, Yorke... I could go on forever. However my all time favourite from this series is Ibrahima Bakayoko... whom I signed practically every time I played and was always a total boss. I'm gonna go for him first for nostalgia's sake. I remember being so upset when he signed for Everton years later in real life and was utter garbage.

Also looking for a CM brought back two more CM faves that I will be desperate to sign.

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Bjorn Heidenstrom - That fact this guy is in the lowest tier of English football is forever baffling. But is as solid and reliable as they come. Good cover for CB in a pinch as well.

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Niclas Alexandersson - Like Heidenstrom, another solid and reliable if not spectacular player. With the added bonus that he can cover every position except GK. Mr Versatility! A must-buy.
#327589 Adventures Through Time and Space - Recreating History
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So after releasing some of the deadwood and youngsters on free transfers this is what I'm left with – and a couple more of these will probably be sold/loaned out as well. I have £45m to play with and my priorities are going to be a starting CB, a covering CM, cover for Giggs and Becks on the wings and probably a Striker too, maybe even two considering those injuries. I'm so looking forward to trawling through all my favourite CM legends again.
#327587 Adventures Through Time and Space - Recreating History
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So basically after a discussion in the forums over our favourite versions of this wonderful game, I was inspired to revisit Championship Manager 97/98. This was my first game in the series, given to me by my uncle as a birthday present and started a love affair which has lasted to this day. I would play it all day every day and I still have numerous players that I hold dear to my heart due as a result.

So yeah I'm gonna start a career thread, my first in a very long time. Mainly for myself but obviously it's great if you enjoy it too. I actually did this a couple of years ago and didn't really stick to it but this time I promise I will, I haven't really been into FM16 too much but with this the passion is well and truly back. I will be managing Man Utd (of course) and there will be no real aim other than to enjoy the hell out of it. But I will obviously be comparing my record to Fergie's over the same time period and see how I compare. Also it will just be fantastic to see a load of great players and sides from the past again.

You can only load 3 leagues in this version so I have went with England/Spain/Italy. Also if there is anything that you want to see – certain players, certain teams etc then let me know and I will happily dig them out for you
#327515 The General Games Discussion Thread.
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Last one I played was MW2, might pick this up for nostalgia's sake
#327457 Best Head of Youth Development Coaches
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I miss Fermo Favini
#327456 FM Game Collectors
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#327359 2015/16 Champions League
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Yeah Atleti could/should have had a couple more. Might regret it.
#327338 FM Game Collectors
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ac milan's midfield in FM07 i remember playing a lot as ac milan in FM07, i sold kaka to chelsea for like £65 million and replaced him with riquelme for like £30 million, then used the rest of the money to strengthen the squad. riquelme was an incredible player in FM07, his through balls were godly. pirlo and riquelme in the same midfield was just ridiculous


Javier Pastore was like that for me back on 09/10. Always my first signing from Palermo. God-like AMC.
But yeah Riquelme was a must-buy on any of the mid-2000's games. What a player
#327336 The Night Thread Mk. IX
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Was great in Community too. Always been a fan of his comedy/writing.
#327334 2015/16 Champions League
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Vidal is gonna get himself sent off here. His reaction every time Clattenburg tells him to get up is hilarious