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#246814 Taking Fortaleza to the top
Cymro
#246790 The Shanghai Nights Adventure [FM15]
Cymro
Offer has come and something that appeals to me. Have a good set up and some cracking little players. Money to be thrown and a club that is keen to develop Qatari talent as well as everything else. I am tempted to jump at this opportunity, but would like some advice.
#246788 The Shanghai Nights Adventure [FM15]
Cymro
First season in Iranian football and one that I am excited about. The club is not in the strongest of league positions and the squad is weak. Yet we possess a passionate chairman who is willing to back me financially. He has agreed to improve the already impressive youth academy system and training facilities so it is a great start.
First fixture for me was on the 8th December and really didn't look back. An undefeated stint in my first year at the club. Some impressive results and a squad who were more than happy to score goals. Sadly we do have a habit of leaking goals, but that I hope is down to the side being so young and as they grow and develop it won't become an issue.
A league where a loss puts you down to the relegation zone and a win puts you into the play offs. Crazy old league and that is what made it excitable. Really enjoyed my first season at the club.
Squad had many talented players. Lot of young guns who were able to use their youthfulness to run rings round the old men that were being fielded by other sides in the league. Young Spaniard Bernal was a stand out for us.
The famous academy produced some great talent and the majority of them have been signed up already. Hoping over the next few seasons we will see a few of these breaking into the first team.
Some of the transfers in are for the following season, so the money spent is a lot higher than what it should be. A mixture of long term money payment deals and frees. Lost key player Jackson to North Korea after he wasn't happy to continue to play for the club in the league. Lot of the free's signed were of youngsters who could well be superstars.
The chairman's money really benefited us. Hoping further money will help the club to grow.
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The real decision is do I leave or stay. I've started but with these rules placed upon the squad for next season I don't think it is something I am going to enjoy. Ideally I wanted to build the youth up and play them but the rules stop us from doing that to a certain degree. We can get some rubbish over 23s at the moment but that won't be enough to help us survive. There is nothing out there of any interest for me at the moment but if something does come I will likely apply for it.
#246746 The Shanghai Nights Adventure [FM15]
Cymro
So didn't realise I couldn't have a young squad out in Iran ... game is changing and my patience to succeed here thinning now that these rules are in force. Can't attract the top end over 23 year olds, the ones I can are of a poor standard.
#246744 The Shanghai Nights Adventure [FM15]
Cymro
So the Chairman has opened his war chest for me. In a sense it is good, but I am only going into the market for high quality foreign imports and might add one or two experienced heads to help guide the youngsters.
#246742 The Shanghai Nights Adventure [FM15]
Cymro
Won promotion to the top league in Iran. The league I have just won is an absolute interesting one, you lose a game and you drop down to mid table, win one and you are fighting for promotion. Lot of work to be done with this side. Lost a few experienced heads during the January transfer window.
#246698 Shiny15 - Closed but New Logo see last post!!
Cymro
Been mentioned above ...
#246669 Succession Game
Cymro
Finished in 7th. Can't complain. The lads played really well and the challenge next season is to emulate what we have achieved this season.
My time is up. Uploading now.
#246668 Succession Game
Cymro
Ended the season with a draw, a missed penalty meant we didn't win the game. Not bad overall really. Ended up in the top half.
#246667 Succession Game
Cymro
Good to see the facilities are being upgraded too.
#246666 Succession Game
Cymro
147 seats ... but under soil heating is a bonus.
#246665 Succession Game
Cymro
Scott made team of the season. Not bad.
#246664 Succession Game
Cymro
A small chest of fortune to use next season.
#246663 Succession Game
Cymro
Saw off a Hull side that ave already qualified for Europe.
#246662 Succession Game
Cymro
Parked the bus and came away with points.
#246661 Succession Game
Cymro
Stole the victory over Villa. Robello again.
#246660 Succession Game
Cymro
We couldn't convert the possession and found wanting by Liverpool.
#246659 Succession Game
Cymro
Ru Rei comes away with a cheeky goal for us.
#246658 Succession Game
Cymro
Used my get out of jail free card here. We had to withstand a lot of pressure.
#246657 Succession Game
Cymro
First game in and nice to start off with an emphatic win over the old parent club. Scott with a hat trick too.
#246608 UPDATE ARGENTINA PLEASE !!!
Cymro
Take a look here:
http://sortitoutsi.net/forums/topic/13962/fm-2015-live-update
#246451 Shiny15 - Closed but New Logo see last post!!
Cymro
Here is the link for some of the logos from lower leagues Wales and two missing from Thailand. I haven't really gone down to level 3 in Wales sorry. But can do if you want me to. Some are not the best quality mind.
https://www.mediafire.com/?vslm1cfzclhsn7h
Also Suwon Samsung Bluewings have the wrong logo (ID: 106813). The ones in the alternatives are correct the logo that displays for them. The one that is originally there is Suwon FC. Just need a simple swap around.
#246436 The Shanghai Nights Adventure [FM15]
Cymro
A good move hopefully, just hope I can access the money.
My replacement in Guangzhou. He's won the AFC Champions League with Pohang but in the same year got them relegated from the K-League. I have little doubt he will mess up.
#246422 Succession Game
Cymro
#246404 Taking Fortaleza to the top
Cymro
#246366 The Shanghai Nights Adventure [FM15]
Cymro
Aye a decent one, hopefully I will get the cash as soon as I can request for an increase in transfer budget.
Should have posted this above. Got to get to work on this club. Trophies are calling.
#246361 The Shanghai Nights Adventure [FM15]
Cymro
Moving away from Guangzhou was not an actually tough decision to undertake. I had evaluated the pro's and con's of continuing with the club for quite a while and I came to the conclusion that it was the correct one to move on. I did enjoy my time spent in China, quite a large footballing nation in Asia and lots of hidden gems here that could make the leap to lower league top flight clubs in Europe. Some have made that jump and succeed, others have moved and sunk. The move to Saipa is going to be an adventure like none other. Updates are coming slowly, and will continue to come slowly. Time is not what it once was.
History of the Club
Saipa Alborz Football Club is a football team based in Karaj, Alborz Province, Iran. Karaj is Iran's fourth largest city. The team is owned by SAIPA, an Iranian automobile manufacturer. The team has never had a large fanbase, despite some success in Iranian football. It is known to have one of the best youth training programs in Iranian football and has produced the likes of Hossein Kazemi, Javad Kazemian and Masoud Shojaei.
Club Profile - Never managed in Iran before, although it has been of interest to do so in Football Manager. There are many clubs full of money and I am sure with the right investment the talent that could be developed and nurtured could well help develop Iran as a decent footballing nation. The form of the club has been on a sharp decline. My aim is to steady the ship before climbing back up the ranks.
General Info - The reputation is quite low but not surprising consider where the club is currently found. As we climb hopefully so will the stars. Iranian legend Ali Daei is an icon here and I hope to emulate his success here at the club. There is a good hardcore fanbase and I only hope that number will increase over time. We are lying 10th in the league and hovering just above the relegation zone. Better get a wiggle on.
Manager Profile - Things are again improving slowly. The bars are moving up and I hope to continue this here. I am a little concerned about my media handling stat. I always answer the questions and I believe I make the right decisions. So disappointed to see the bar so low. My domestic player bias took a hit because of my last splurge on the foreign players I brought into China.
Facilities - Our stadium is a good size, and in a condition that might see us needing to improve it in the future. I want to upgrade the training facilities as best as I can whilst here. The youth facilities are top notch only having recently been upgraded by the previous manager and seemingly due for another whilst I am here. I will likely use the youth facilities to develop the backbone of this club.
Squad 1 The squad possesses some talent but not enough to be sustainable at this level. Need to sign some players in some key areas to ensure we have enough talent in the squad to improve the current league position.
Staff - Backroom needs addressing. Some quality there but not enough to convince me that they are the best for the club. Will be looking to address as soon as possible.
Finances - £40 million is an outstanding sum to have but I have only £738k to spend. The Japanese businessman that took over the club really wants to invest heavily. I do hope to ask the chairman for some new money, and get some real investment into the squad. I am looking at what I can use this money for, hopefully I can continue to get facilities upgraded and we start producing some of these outstanding Iranian footballers from our Academy.
#246340 On a quest to be the best. [FM15]
Cymro
#246336 Shiny15 - Closed but New Logo see last post!!
Cymro
#246328 UPDATE ARGENTINA PLEASE !!!
Cymro
What update are you talking about? Is it the Sortitoutsi Live Update or Pr0's?
If you write all in capital letters you are actually writing like you are shouting out.