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#449135 FM19 A Non League Career
bigmattb28
#449134 Take me on a journey, man
bigmattb28
Thanks to those who read this thread, I have started another one on FM19 hopefully you'll follow that too!
#449133 Back to the Journey man. A Lisbon lion's tale.
bigmattb28
Hey man cheers, hope you'll be following!
#449132 Back to the Journey man. A Lisbon lion's tale.
bigmattb28
ARC Olerios season 2018 / 19 season
So the first game of the journey and hopefully a hall of fame career sees us at home to AD Nogueirense
What a performance we got. 6-1 was the full time score but the game was over after 40 minutes as we went into half time 5 nil up!
Next up were Sertanense away and another dominating performance saw us put 5 past them and win the game 5-1. Vilmar grabbing 4 goals in a dominating performance.
Can you believe what happened next, as we put yet another 5 goals away this time at home to Trofense who were no match for our team.
Game number 4 of our career and this time wasn't quite as many but we did put 4 goals past Macoa to take us to the top of the league.
Back to back draws now as we were held 0-0 away to Sintrense and managed a 1 all draw away to Sporting Ideal in the cup, however we beat them on penalties to go into the hat for the next round.
Back to league action and we grabbed a deserved 3-0 win over Santa Iria.
A narrow 1-0 victory over Fafe saw our good start continue.
The draw for the next round of the cup and I couldn't be happier. Alright it's an away draw but the money we'll get from the game against top side Maritimo will definitely help us out. A game I am very much looking forward to!
Despite our good start we went down 2-1 away to Anadia in a game we were absolutely dominated against. How this match ended only 2-1 I'll never know, definitely the worse performance so far.
2 more poor performances as we were held 0-0 away to Lourse in a pretty even game really, and then went down 3-1 to Vilafranquense. This game made me tear my hair out. We went 2 down before getting a penalty which Chico missed but managed to pull 1 back almost straight after. We bossed the game from there and had a good couple of half chances before they got the third goal to put the game away.
During all this it's confirmed the England will leave the EU. I take it that's the Brexit thing kicking in then. Not sure how much it will impact this save unless I go to England but we'll see.
League table looking good for a team expected to struggle. Question is can we improve on this continuing into the season
We've done well so far and find ourselves sitting 4th in group C. I'm optimistic we can continue this form and challenge the top end of the league.
That's it for this update. I'll try and get updates as often as I can. I am thinking I will post in game monthly updates and highlight anything relevant..
Thank's for reading!
#449100 Travelling around the world (Journeyman save)
bigmattb28
#449097 [FM19] Trip to: China (w/ Guangzhou Evergrande)
bigmattb28
#449088 Back to the Journey man. A Lisbon lion's tale.
bigmattb28
They're a 1 star team and expected to finish 50th overall and 13th in Championship Group C. This league is a league with 71 teams split into 4 groups with the top 2 from each group moving onto the next stage to determine who gets promoted.
As Manuel was introduced as the new manager of Oleiros, a reporter from The Oleiros Football Post asked most of the questions:
'Manuel, you're a complete unknown in the world of football, what do you say to the fans of this club, as well as in Portugal in general about why you're the best man for the job?'
'Well yes I am an unknown but everyone has to start somewhere right? you may not know my name right now, but believe me you'll soon be saying I'm the best manager Portugal has ever produced'
 'That's quite a bold statement, considering that arguably the greatest manager of all time Jose Mourinho is still very much an active manager, as is Jorge Jesus, a very well respected Portuguese manager, not to mention Andre Villas-Boas who is held in very high regards in the footballing community'
'Mourinho, Jesus & Villas-Boas? Never heard of em! But you will know who Manuel Vargas is with time, and 1 day, some day I will lead Sporting Lisbon to glory, mark my words!'
The journey begins.....
#449086 Back to the Journey man. A Lisbon lion's tale.
bigmattb28
Season > Club > Division > Position > Notes
2018-19 |ARC Oleiros |Compeonato de Portugal |1st |Finished top of the division and won the playoffs. Promoted. Manager of the year.
2019 - 20 |ARC Oleiros |Portugal Liga Pro |10th |Avoided relegation. Multiple interview offers. Contract runs until 2021.
2020 - 21 |ARC Oleiros |Portugal Liga Pro |11th |Achieved mid table finish, multiple job interviews & rejections. Resigned at the end of the season.
2021 - 22 |Wisla Plock |Poland 1st division |1st |Won the league, promoted.
2022 - 23 |Wisla Plock |Poland Exstraklasa |14th overall |Stayed on despite multiple times nearly being sacked, 1 job interview
2023 - 24 |Lokomotiva Zagreb |Croatia Top league |3rd |3rd place finish, cup winners, Europa league qualification, manager of the year.
2024 - 25 |Lokomotiva Zagreb |Croatia Top league |5th |5th place finish, Super cup & cup winners,quarter finals of the Europa league.
Challenge progress:
Become favoured personnel at 3 clubs
Win at least 1 cup in any nation I manage in = 1/3 Back to back Croatia cup victories with Lokomotiva Zagreb
#449085 Back to the Journey man. A Lisbon lion's tale.
bigmattb28
In the nation hall of fame for the nation of Portugal, Jorge Jesus sits second whilst Mourinho sits 10th, Villas-Boas isn't on this list:
The aim for this save is for a young Portuguese manager named Manuel Vargas to become the greatest Portuguese manager there ever was. This isn't quite your standard unemployed, no coaching badges save as I am starting at a specific club, but this is the journey of Manuel Vargas travels around Europe hoping to not only emulate these great managers but become better then them and recognised as the best!
For Manuel Vargas all roads lead back to Lisbon, specifically Sporting Lisbon. While his ultimate aim is to become the greatest Portuguese manager of all time, his personal aim has always been to become the Sporting Lisbon manager, the team he supported as a boy. To become the greatest of all time he must first work his way up and get recognised in the footballing world. As part of his quest to become the G.O.A.T his personal aim of taking Sporting Lisbon to Champions League glory is a must.
Starting with no badges and Sunday league rep:
Initially this save will be European based as the 3 men I am trying to emulate have managed only in Europe bar Villas-Boas who has managed in China so I may end up adding China at some point. Here is my game set up at the start. Large database,I will be removing leagues once I've managed in them and adding some as I go:
The overall aim for this save is to top the hall of fame for Portuguese managers & win the Champions League with Sporting Lisbon, but I do have some other aims I want to achieve during all of this. To top the hall of fame is going to take some serious competition wins, so the other aims for this save in no particular order:-
Become favoured personnel at 3 clubs= ARC Oleiros, Wisla Plock & Lokomotiva ZagrebBecome a club icon at 2 clubs
Become a club legend at 1 club
Become a club legend at Sporting Lisbon
Win at least 3 of the 'top' European leagues (Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga, Serie A, Ligue 1)
Win at least 1 cup in any nation I manage in = 1/3 Back to back Croatia cup victories with Lokomotiva Zagreb
Win either the Europa or Champions League with a team that came runners up in the save
Win the Champions League with Sporting Lisbon
As well as managing Sporting Lisbon, I have a number of clubs (for various reasons) I'd like to manage at some point, in no particular order:
Slask Wroclaw
FC Eindhoven
FC Erzgebirge Aue
Bayer Leverkeusen
Red Star or Partizan Belgrade
Real Madrid
Also I want to manage Portugal at some point as well.
This is the story of a Lisboeta who leaves Lisbon but a pup, and hopefully one day, returns a lion!
Join me on my journey, man.
#449078 A True Pentagon Challenge
bigmattb28
#449077 FM2019 Real Names and German National Team Fix File for FM19 v3.0 [released 01/03/2019]
bigmattb28
Cheers mate
#448931 SS' Fantasy Kits Thread (NO REAL KITS)
bigmattb28
Away - White, with red stripe off center like this Away shirt
Sponsor - Sata Sponsor
Badge - ARC Olerios Badge
Thanks in advance.
#448927 FM2019 Real Names and German National Team Fix File for FM19 v3.0 [released 01/03/2019]
bigmattb28
Cheers mate, all working fine thank you!
#448600 FM2019 Real Names and German National Team Fix File for FM19 v3.0 [released 01/03/2019]
bigmattb28
Thanks, and it's save game compatible?
#448547 FM2019 Real Names and German National Team Fix File for FM19 v3.0 [released 01/03/2019]
bigmattb28
Does that file need to be opened with notepad?
#448497 FM2019 Real Names and German National Team Fix File for FM19 v3.0 [released 01/03/2019]
bigmattb28
I've done the real names fixe and the name for Red Star Belgrade has changed to Crvena Zvedza which I want to change back to Red Star Belgrade. Thanks.
#448427 FM2019 Real Names and German National Team Fix File for FM19 v3.0 [released 01/03/2019]
bigmattb28
Hey man I'm going to be doing this process tonight when I start a new game. Can you talk me through how to change red star back to red star if it does change their name. Cheers mate.
#448282 FM2019 Real Names and German National Team Fix File for FM19 v3.0 [released 01/03/2019]
bigmattb28
#445514 Take me on a journey, man
bigmattb28
Al-Gharrafa end of season 2025 / 2026 update
This update starts with our final league game against Al-Arabi in which we dominated them and came away 5-0 winners, never in doubt! It didn't matter that Al-Khor won 4-0 either, we're champions for the second time in a row!
After the league the top 4 teams compete in the Crown Prince cup. We were up against Al-Rayyan first and our good momentum from the end of the season carried on as we thumped them 3-0. 2 early goals sets us up nicely and we never looked like losing as we dominated the game.
Which sets up an interesting final against my old team Al-Khor. This is great for me as I can hopefully put 1 over them once again!
The game was a no contest really. 3-0 after 36 minutes but they pulled 1 back right on half time which didn't come to anything. Once again I prove to Al-Khor sacking me was a big mistake!
The final run in of the season in Qatar is the Emir of Qatar cup, a cup I've already won twice, once each with Al-Khor & Al-Gharrafa. The top league teams enter at the semi final stage and it's another blow out, 6-0 winners over the team we recently beat 5-0 in the league Al-Arabi.
We get Al-Sadd in the final and it's another confident performence. 3-0 flattered them really and it's an amazing end to a great season for us as we won all 4 competitions we enetered this year.
After this for the 4th time in the career I am linked with the Lekhwiya job, and I say I wouldn't rule anything out.
End of season awards now and I am named manager of the year for the second year in a row. Player of the year rightly goes to El Shaarawy. Goal of the season was a well taken shot from Fathy.
https://youtu.be/UdyZYxevh10
The Lekhwiya interest never amounted to anything. I feel it's time to call it a day at Al-Gharrafa. I've won the league twice in a row, the chairty shield and Emir of Qatar & Crown Prince cup twice as well. There's nothing domestically for me to win here any more, I'm also the manager of the year twice in a row too. The Asian Champions league seems out of reach for Qatari clubs at the minute, however UAE clubs seem to go far as do Chinese clubs. With that said I'm leaving Al-Gharrafa in a much better position then it was when I took over.
#445419 Take me on a journey, man
bigmattb28
So the first of our remining 3 league games sees us at home to Al-Jaish. We have to win here to keep our hopes of back to back titles in tact. A win is what we got as we ran out comfortable 2-0 winners.
After this is an even bigger game against first place Lekhwiya, who lost their last game so we're now level on points. Lots of build up to this one.
A game we dominated despite only managing the 1 goal. This lifts us to first place now going into the last game of the season.
We're level on point with Lekhwiya however they're 1 point above my old team Al-Khor who play each other next, and if we lost and Al-Khor win they win the league.
So we find ourselves in touching distance of the league title. The mission is simple, win and we're champions, lose and we could end up as low as third. I am confident of victory however. Stay tuned for the final match of this season, and possibly my time in Al-Gharrafa!
Thanks for reading.
#445408 What's your career / save ideas for FM19?
bigmattb28
Persevere with it man! I love LLM, to me it's the most realistic way of playing.
#445315 What's your career / save ideas for FM19?
bigmattb28
Be great to hear your ideas.
#445314 [FM17] Climbing Jacob's Ladder (Part Deux)
bigmattb28
He does look good mate, hopefully be a big player for you! Absolutely cracking read this, what's your computer spec? Also how quick is your game running this far into the future? Is that the Virtex skin?
#445313 💡 Alternative Metallic Logo Request Thread (closed)
bigmattb28
Thanks.
#445245 Take me on a journey, man
bigmattb28
Not been on 17 much as was trying to get into 18 before 19 drops, however playing 18 is so hard work for me, there's so much more you have to do just to get to get anywhere with it and it felt like such an effort to do anything on it, I'm hoping 19 plays better and they sort out the UI, I do however like the dynamics bit. Hopefully 19 is better than 18, I do have a career in mind for 19 if it plays well and better than 18 but back to this save and as I say there will be an update tonight or tomorrow at some point.
Thanks for reading!
#443764 Estrela da Amadora - The Refounding
bigmattb28
#439379 Take me on a journey, man
bigmattb28
‘Sergio, how are you feeling ahead of what is possibly the most important game of the season?’ asks the reporter
‘Well yes it is the most important game of this season, although not the be all and end all as there is still another game after this. However I am confident of victory today and it will be even sweeter knowing if it does happen today we won the league against my old team’
‘Al-Gharrafa weren’t ever tipped to win the league, what has been your success knowing no matter what happens you’ll finish in the top 2?’
‘Well I made a vow not to get dragged into a relegation battle again and that vow was fulfilled. We’ve been good all year and rightly so are top of the league’
‘1 last thing, should you not go on and win the league will your faith in this team change?’
‘Not at all. Everyday you can improve and with each game there is always something you can change or do better at. If we don’t win it this year then next year we must take that next step and push on for greater success’
Won’t lie, I’m nervous today. Al-Khor, my old team, my nemesis in a way are what stand between me and the league title. Luckily I’ve not lost to them since they sacked me and I’m praying that doesn’t change today. I tell the team we’ve done exceptionally well to get to this part of the season top of the league and just to play their natural game. I won’t be too disheartened if we don’t win it, we very nearly got relegated this time last year so to get a guaranteed top 2 finish is remarkable.
Remarkable. Never in doubt. Brilliant. Just what we wanted a complete performance. Al-Khor never threatened and we deserved the win as well as winning the league. All our hard work has paid off and this team can definitely go on to win some more things! I am absolutely buzzing with this and things can only get better from here!
After the league win we have our end of season awards and no surprise to see El-Shaarawy win player of the year and myself getting manager of the year. It’s been a good season. I’ll upload goal of the season later as well as other end of season stuff.
We went into the Crown Prince cup due to finishing in the top 4 and absolutely annihilated Al-Arabi 6-2 to set up a final against Lekhwiya.
What a final. Literally end to end stuff this one. We deserved the win really and it’s another trophy to our tally this season, which now sits at 4!
Can we bring a fifth trophy in this season? We got Al-Wakrah in the FA Cup and long story short, no we can’t. A disappointing loss on penalties but still an amazing season nonetheless.
During all that was our Champions League campaign. I won't go into much detail, we drew a couple and got spanked in the rest. Nothing to write home about, but hopefully we can push on and build on the scucess of this season and claim more silverware.
Thanks for reading!
Career progress:
2016 | Houngang -- (Singapore) Finished 3rd, FA & League Cup.
2017 | Perlis FA -- (Malaysia) Premier League winners
2018 | Perlis FA -- (Malaysia) Finished 3rd, FA & League cup winners
2019 | Perlis FA -- (Malaysia) Sultan Haji Ahmad Sha Cup (Charity Shield) Left with team in 6th
2019 | Selangor FA -- (Malaysia) took over midway through season - relegated
2020 | Kedah FA -- (Malaysia) Finished 3rd, Cup winners
2021 | Kedah FA -- (Malaysia) Finished runners up in the league, FA Cup winners
2022 | Kedah FA -- (Malaysia) Super League winners & Confederations Cup runners Up
2022 / 2023 | Al-Khor -- (Qatar) 8th place in the league, Emir of Qatar cup winners
2023 / 2024 | Al-Khor -- (Qatar) Sacked with team in 3rd place, Charity Cup winners
2023 / 2024 | Al-Gharrafa -- (Qatar) 12th in league, Emir of Qatar Cup winners
2024 / 2025 | Al-Gharrafa -- (Qatar) Stars League winners, Crown Prince Cup winners
#438595 Dulwich Hamlet, the Pink Boys - Dafuge Challenge
bigmattb28
Haha that's ace mate!
#438579 Take me on a journey, man
bigmattb28
We start this update with an offer for a job interview. Al-Sadd are 1 of the biggest clubs in Qatar, they’ve won the Asian Champions League and are actually the most successful team in the country in real life, however in this save Lekhwiya have caught up and have won more league titles than Al-Sadd. Legends of the game Raul and Xavi (who is actually head of youth development there) both played in their final years at Al-Sadd. Normally I’d see this as a big opportunity but as we’re top of the league and playing well, as well as having in my opinion a better team I declined the opportunity to speak to them. Straight after that rejection I’m offered a new contract which I accept immediately.
After that the world player of the year is announced, and the award went to Dutch midfielder Elroy Molenaar who plays for Barcelona. He came through the youth team at Ajax and at 24 is already one of the best players in the world.
Transfer window time and we’re greeted with an offer for Amer Hassan which started out at 220k and I went back with a value of 450k which I was hoping would put them off but doesn’t. not to mention Hassan wants to talk to them so I accept.
Big blow to the team now as not 1 but 2 first teamers get injured in the same training session! Fathy is having an incredible season and Boudiaf has played in every game so far. Not the best news but hopefully we can still continue this good season so far
I went and signed Dawson D’Souza from my old team Kedah. Now his stats aren’t the best but he’s quick, not only that the fans aren’t happy but I’m happy with him signing.
Back to league action now and as I said I’m happy with D’Souza as he makes a goal scoring debut as we run out 1-0 winners over Al-Kharitiyath. The result is overshadowed by an injury to Ryan Gauld who’s out for 3 to 4 months, effectively ending his season. I’m absolutely devastated by this news and expect us to not perform as we have been with him out.
A 1-1 draw against Muaither is followed up by the absolute smashing of Al-Wakrah 5-2. That is followed by a drab game ending in a 1-0 loss to Al-Rayyan. Not only a defeat but an injury to Omar Abdulrahman means he’s out for the rest of the season. Another devastating injury to our midfield, hopefully someone steps up and impresses in his absence.
The draw for the group stage of the Champions League is made and we’re in Group B alongside Al-Nassr of Saudi Arabia, Al-Orouba of Oman & Sepahan of Iran. A tough group but definitely looking forward to the challenge.
We’re back to winning ways with a 2-0 victory over Al-Jaish and guess what, 2 more injuries! First choice striker Rashidov is out for 3 weeks and defensive midfielder Al-Kuwari is also out for 3 weeks which means most of my first team is out injured!
Youth intake is here and this guy is the best of the bunch so my coaches say. We’ll see how he gets on I will give him game time, maybe not this season however.
Al-Sadd are next up in the league and we beat them after dominating the game, justifying my decision to turn them down. D’Souza with another goal to justify my signing him. After that came a 2-1 home win over Al-Mesaimeer anda 3-1 win away to Umm-Salal. In this game young striker Ibrahim Al-Ali finally scored again coincedentaly against the team he was signed from. A 1-0 win over Al-Sailiya means we’re now just 1 win away from becoming champions, should other results go our way
So 1 win and we’re champions. Quite the turnaround for a club that was 1 loss away from being relegated last season. Anyway it’s not the best outcome we could hope for as back to back losses to Qatar Sports Club and Lekhwiya mean we’ve got to wait to be crowned champions.
Next up is a big game against my former team Al-Khor. We win this and we’re champions. How poetic would it be for me to win the league against the team that sacked me……
#438438 Take me on a journey, man
bigmattb28
Yeah mate more points in 13 games this season then the whole of last season, definitely a good sign. Saying that I was only in charge for the last 12 games of last season but still definite progress!