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#299204 Rise and Rise Again, Until Lambs Become Lions
seannn
* Gary Hooper TGS - 25
#299203 Rise and Rise Again, Until Lambs Become Lions
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Aye massive progress on last year, I did indeed!
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#298568 Rise and Rise Again, Until Lambs Become Lions
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#298485 Rise and Rise Again, Until Lambs Become Lions
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#298484 Rise and Rise Again, Until Lambs Become Lions
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A lot of players went out of loan but the only sale was Nadir Ciftci who was constantly complaining about lack of appearances. With the form Leigh Griffiths showed at the beginning of the season (faced 2 months out over xmas time) and the form Gary Hooper came into he didn't have a look in. I also arranged for Hooper to return permanently in the summer.
#298483 Rise and Rise Again, Until Lambs Become Lions
seannn
*Check out Aberdeens rise up the table, after 10 games they had 2 points!
#298482 Rise and Rise Again, Until Lambs Become Lions
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#298481 Rise and Rise Again, Until Lambs Become Lions
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#298480 Rise and Rise Again, Until Lambs Become Lions
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Cheers Dan!
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#297551 Rise and Rise Again, Until Lambs Become Lions
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#297369 Rise and Rise Again, Until Lambs Become Lions
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I brought in Barry Douglas as I plan on pushing Kieran Tierney up to the AML slot and train him as a winger, just like with Gareth Bale. He signed a bosman deal in January so theres not much risk in it and he adds to the Scottish players within the squad.
I brought Gary Hooper back to provide some competition for Leigh Griffiths along with Nadir Ciftci. I don't see any reason not to be netting this year with those 3 up front. I loaned him with the option to buy for £1 million.
Another out of favour loanee who should fit in nicely. Alberto Bueno was a product of Real Madrids youth system before moving to a few Spanish side finally finding his feet at Rayo before being snapped up by Porto. Where he found himself out of favour. The playmaker netted 28 times in two season for the Spaniards.
My last, most expensive and possibly final signing of the window was Grant Hanley. At a pricey £5.5 million I needed a replacement for Efe Ambrose. The Scottish centre back should be a part of my back for the next couple of years.
#297362 Rise and Rise Again, Until Lambs Become Lions
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#297307 Rise and Rise Again, Until Lambs Become Lions
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Scottish Premiership: After a ropey first half of the season we pulled it together in the second half only losing twice while still competing in 3 competitions. ICT took us right until the penultimate game of the season to lift the trophy and even held us to a draw on the final day. Next season I aim to win at least 26 games and am confident as I know better understand the tactical system in FM16.
Domestic Cups: Not much to say other than wrapped up both cups to secure the treble and knocked Rangers* out of both. Next season is a repeat although I know this is unlikely. Especially if I remain in Europe after the new year.
European Competition: Progressed through the qualifiers to reach the group stage fairly comfortably despite a few hick-ups. The group stage didn't go to plan at all. Next season a 3rd place finish is the aim.
Transfers: Happy with both transfers that I made, Mo Elyounoussi has the better of the two so far but Kristoffer Ajer will come good and is developing well. Andrea Zivkovic and Barry Douglas join in the summer and should certainly improve the squad. I'm on the look out for a new centre back and maybe a centre forward. With almost £20 million available I won't be short of options.
Finances:
#297305 Rise and Rise Again, Until Lambs Become Lions
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#297069 Rise and Rise Again, Until Lambs Become Lions
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I'm just about finished the first season so I'll put it in my summary post, probably tonight or tomorrow. I've got about £12M in the bank just now though.
Loaned him out to Randers FC they covered 40% of his wage and he's doing pretty well so hopefully I can shift him in the summer.
Tierney is almost first choice, progressing really well and bags of pace. Janko is doing pretty well too though. I think I'm going to try and do a Gareth Bale with KT and promote McIlduff next season.
#296990 Rise and Rise Again, Until Lambs Become Lions
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Cheers Dan!
#296987 Rise and Rise Again, Until Lambs Become Lions
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I think they might, I'm hoping to get them early in the split and break their run of form.
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#296763 Rise and Rise Again, Until Lambs Become Lions
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In midfield we are stacked, along with the imminent arrival of Andrija Zivkovic in the summer who has 14 goals and 8 assists in 24 games for Partizan this season. Johnson and Bitton have both been poor but will get at least half of next season to prove their worth. We also have some exciting Scottish youth players in the ranks. At least one will be given the chance every 6 months.
Up top I would like another option ideally as Griffiths can be hot and cold and Citfci isn't really the player I am looking for. I'm also looking to trim the squad to 22 players plus 3 homegrown u21 players in the first team squad.
#296757 Rise and Rise Again, Until Lambs Become Lions
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Cheers man!
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#296297 Rise and Rise Again, Until Lambs Become Lions
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#296237 Rise and Rise Again, Until Lambs Become Lions
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#296182 Rise and Rise Again, Until Lambs Become Lions
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Playing an asymmetric 451 at the moment, still tweaking a few things. I'll post it once I feel satisfied with it.
#294371 Rise and Rise Again, Until Lambs Become Lions
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#294369 Rise and Rise Again, Until Lambs Become Lions
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Ajer was followed from Norway by Mohammed Elyounoussi who had 6 goals and assists averaging 7.55 last season. He was a direct replacement for stokes at just £1.6 million. He also has the option of an additional year, however he demanded a £6.75 million release clause so I imagine I'll have to tie him down after a couple seasons. I see him and James Forrest as my future wingers, with Gary Mackay-Steven switching between the left and the right.
I also recalled Ryan Christie back from his loan at ICT, this could turn out to be vital in the title race as he strengthens us while weakening them.
#294315 Rise and Rise Again, Until Lambs Become Lions
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