willz121 Activity

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Aug
4 years ago
For a (potentially) final save on FM19, I've decided to download and start the Red Bull Evora challenge as posted here: https://www.fmscout.com/a-red-bull-challenge-fm19.html To set the scene, Red Bull have swooped in to capitalise on the wealth of...
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Aug
4 years ago
Custom database download from FM Base
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Aug
5 years ago
November 2016 Sochaux 3 - 3 AC Ajaccio Domino's Ligue 2 Absolute end to end stuff here, with Lee Chung-Yong opening the scoring after 16 minutes. Ajaccio scored twice either side of half time, before Rafa Navarro (52) and Gabin Lamboley (53) gave u...
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Aug
5 years ago
October 2016 Lee Chung-Yong has been added on a free transfer along with Jan Kirchoff and Andre Horta. They are all on decent wages but will hopefully add some real class to the side. US Orleans 1 - 4 Sochaux Domino's Ligue 2 Finally we converted...
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Aug
5 years ago
September 2016 So far behind with updating this story due to renovating a house. Less graphics for the next few updates to get them done and posted! Stade de Reims 2 - 3 Sochaux Domino's Ligue 2 First half was appalling at Reims, but we managed to...
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Jul
5 years ago
August 2016 Paris FC 0 - 2 Sochaux Domino's Ligue 2 An away trip in the captial saw us start the campaign with a fantastic two nil win. Paris was a potential destination for me as it would be a huge challenge to try and topple the mighty PSG wit...
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Jul
5 years ago
I've been toying with starting a new game on FM17 for a while now, after having massive success on a long term save at Sheffield United. I tried a few different clubs; Chelsea where I won the treble in the first season, Juventus where my star playe...
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May
5 years ago
July 2018 Now the fun part, the signings! First through the door was Jordan Ferri who arrives from Lyon for £6.5m. Ferri is on £28k a week, and falls into the backup category. He has the ability to push for a first team place, but with other...
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May
5 years ago
July 2018 So July really swung into action with some big transfers coming in... but I'll do the exits first; Imoh Ezekiel departs the club for £16.5m, moving to Turkey with Fenerbahce. He wasn't consistent enough in the Championship, so t...
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May
5 years ago
Was devastated to lose so narrowly, I honestly thought we would get battered by City but we had such a good run I think it was fitting that we played a big part of the final. Finances are looking strong since promotion, and I will stay at Sunderland. Tha...
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May
5 years ago
June 2018 Transfer activity began early on for us, as we looked to bolster the squad for our return to the Premier League. A number of the squad have been asking for pay rises since we were promoted, but I don't believe they are worth what they'...
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Apr
5 years ago
willz121 just completed the season in the year 2018 managing Sunderland in the Sky Bet Championship in their FM Career [FM17] The Roker Roar
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Apr
5 years ago
@Dan - good shout on including the round for the cup games, will do that from now on! Financially, we've had a fantastic season, and hopefully on the pitch we can complete a very successful season. The reason I haven't posted a league table is...
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Apr
5 years ago
April 2018 Cardiff City 3 - 2 Sunderland Scorers: Sam Gallagher, Tammy Abraham Huddersfield Town 3 - 3 Sunderland Scorers: Own Goal, Sam Gallagher, Tammy Abraham Sunderland 3 - 0 Scunthorpe United Scorers: Aron Gunnarsson, Sam Gallagher, Andreas Per...
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Apr
5 years ago
March 2018 Sunderland 5 - 1 Sheffield Wednesday Scorers: Charlie Mulgrew, Andreas Pereira (2), Aleix Febas, Tammy Abraham Blackburn Rovers 0 - 3 Sunderland Scorers: Carles Alena, Carlos Castro, Own Goal Sunderland 3 - 1 Southampton Scorers: Charlie...
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Apr
5 years ago
February 2018 Sunderland 3 - 0 Hull City Scorers: Sam Gallagher (2), Carles Alena Sunderland 1 - 0 Derby County Scorers: Didier Ndong Aston Villa 1 - 3 Sunderland Scorers: Tammy Abraham (3) Bristol Rovers 1 - 2 Sunderland Scorers: Didier Ndong, Od...
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Apr
5 years ago
Finances - February 2018 Overall Balance: £99,927,480 When I started the save, the overall balance was just below £60m. This has now increased to just shy of £100m through player sales, parachute payments and budget constraints applied...
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Apr
5 years ago
January 2018 Brentford 2 - 4 Sunderland Scorers: Andreas Pereira, Tom Davies (2), Conor Hourihane Sunderland 2 - 0 Newport County Scorers: Own goal (2) Sunderland 4 - 2 Millwall Scorers: Andreas Pereira, Aleix Febas, Ruben Gabrielsen, Tom Davies S...
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Apr
5 years ago
willz121 just completed the season in the year 2017 managing Sunderland in the Sky Bet Championship in their FM Career [FM17] The Roker Roar
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Apr
5 years ago
January 2018 Transfers Transfers In We brought 11 players in during January, spending a whopping £4.6m! Four loans in the shape of Aron Gunnarsson (Sampdoria), Fran Merida (Swansea City), Chris Wood (Burnley) and Marcus Edwards (Tottenham). All fo...
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Apr
5 years ago
December 2017 Sunderland 1 - 0 Birmingham City Scorers: Carles Alena Preston North End 3 - 3 Sunderland Scorers: Andreas Pereira, Ruben Gabrielsen, Carlos Castro Sunderland 0 - 0 Fulham Scorers: Sunderland 4 - 1 MK Dones Scorers: Tammy Abraham (2...
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Apr
5 years ago
Thanks @KEZ_7 - beating Spurs after extra time and penalties was fantastic, and fully deserved. We gave them a battle and came out on top! Thanks for following. November 2017 Hull City 1 - 3 Sunderland Scorers: Patrick Bamford, Aleix Febas, Charlie Mu...
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Apr
5 years ago
October 2017 Sunderland 2 - 1 Brentford Scorers: Aleix Febas, Todd Kane Sunderland 3 - 2 Blackburn Rovers Scorers: Wahbi Khazri, Carles Alena, Carlos Castro Sheffield Wednesday 1 - 3 Sunderland Scorers: Carlos Castro, Alex Wilkinson, Didier Ndong...
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Apr
5 years ago
Thanks @Dan - was really pleased with how the window went, although I feel as though we need to buy a couple more quality players rather than focussing on the loans we have. Pereira should be our best player this year, but signing someone of that quality...
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Apr
5 years ago
August 2017 Milton Keynes Dons 1 - 0 Sunderland Sayouba, Kane, Mawson, Djilobodji, James, Pereira, Ndong, Davies, Febas, Ponce, Abraham, Ezekiel Subs: Khazri, Gallagher A solitary strike from Jake Clarke-Salter late on secured an opening day victory for...
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Apr
5 years ago
August 2017 With massive outgoings, we had to do something to redress the balance and bring some depth into the squad. I decided to focus on bringing some younger players to the club, but also managed to bring in a few experienced heads as well. Firstly...
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Apr
5 years ago
July 2017 After losing out in the play offs, we had to take stock of where we were overspending, and where we needed to strengthen. With the return of players on big wages, it was another busy period both in and out of the club. Firstly, let's cover...
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Apr
5 years ago
Thanks for reading it so far! I always intend to do a save where I focus on the financial side of things, but then I get distracted and throw my wage structure in the bin and just max it out instead! It does make it tougher, but worse it makes you more c...
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Apr
5 years ago
I'd be keen to do a similar save with Newcastle, as I can imagine their wage budget is probably all over the place with some on Championship wages, and some on top whack. Good luck with your save, I will follow it!!
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Apr
5 years ago
Thanks @bigmattb28 - I don't like bulky text updates, so I will be aiming to spread them out a bit more during season 2. I just got stuck into the games as they were thick and fast, and next thing I know I'm already in pre-season! Any comments...
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Apr
5 years ago
October October started with a slender 1-0 victory over Barnsley, with Kazenga Lua Lua scoring the only goal. It was a disappointing performance, and one that set the tone for October. We followed it up with a 2-0 defeat against Derby and a 3-2 defeat aga...
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Mar
6 years ago
September I thought we ended August in a good place, but September was a very rude awakening for us... League: Sunderland 0 - 0 Sheffield United Normally, a point against the Blades wouldn't be too disappointing, but they have been in woeful form th...
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Mar
6 years ago
August 2016 Whilst a busy transfer window revolved around us, we had seven fixtures in the first month of the new season. Championship: Burton Albion 1 - 2 Sunderland A trip to the Pirelli Stadium was first up, and goals from Marc Wilson and Ovie Ejaria...
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Mar
6 years ago
Wide Midfielders /center] Jacques Maghoma arrived from Birmingham City for £475k, and will be first choice on the left. He signs on a minimal wage, and I really am pleased that we signed him. We signed Michael Donohue on a free transfer, but he lef...
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Mar
6 years ago
Thanks @Dan - seems I copied some of the links incorrectly. Should be resolved now, but appreciate the heads up [pun intended]
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Mar
6 years ago
Centre Midfielders I'm really pleased with our additions to the midfield. Firstly, I wanted to add two quality players in the centre, and with Bradley Johnson (£1.6m from Derby) and Ashley Westwood (£1.8m from Burnley) joining, I think...
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Mar
6 years ago
So the transfer window slams shut, and whilst we've played seven games, it makes sense to me to introduce you to the squad... Goalkeepers Firstly, I terminated the loan of Lee Camp as he wasn't going to fit in my side and we were paying his wa...
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Mar
6 years ago
@KEZ_7 - I couldn't believe that Cattermole will be playing at the San Siro! It made me laugh when I saw the caliber of sides who were coming in for him. Milan offered the most, and I am very happy to take their money. Mings should be solid for us, a...
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Mar
6 years ago
Two in, three out First to leave the club is Lee Cattermole, who moves to AC Milan for £8.25m. Cattermole was on a three year contract at the Stadium of Light, and at £50k per week, was our highest earner. Following him out the door was Billy...
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Mar
6 years ago
With the squad in need of an overhaul, there are very few players who I consider a Key Player at this moment in time. Lamine Kone is probably the closest to being a key member of the side, but due to his current wages and the intended wage cap, he will ha...
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Mar
6 years ago
With Sunderland sitting at the bottom of the Championship in real life, I thought this might be an interesting challenge to pick up on Football Manager. With the club in financial peril, and currently owing £119m at the start of my game, I am goi...
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Mar
7 years ago
Bitesize Blades 23rd June 2018 Our first edition of Bitesize Blades this week looks at the comings and goings at Sheffield United. Starting with the incoming transfers, new manager Will Schoolar has added two players to his squad: Kieran Dowell Loaned...
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Mar
7 years ago
Interview with Will Schoolar 6th June 2018 Despite finishing in the play offs last year, and falling just short of promotion to the Championship, manager Will Schoolar decided to leave Peterborough United for relegated Sheffield United. When asked about...
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Mar
7 years ago
Sheffield United appoint Will Schoolar as manager 6th June 2018 Sheffield United have today announced former Wrexham and Peterborough United manager Will Schoolar to replace Brian McDermott. Sheffield United fans are delighted with the appointment, whi...
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Mar
7 years ago
Career Progression Gainsborough Trinity 14th July 2016 - 16th October 2016 Season League P W D L F A GD Win --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2016/2017 Vanarama North 17 12 3 2 36 17 19 70.5%W...
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Mar
7 years ago
My first career on FM2017, starting in the Vanarama North and seeing where my career takes me
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Mar
7 years ago
League One: Blackpool 2 - 1 Peterborough United 11th November 2017 Peterborough United lost this match 1-2 after being reduced to ten men. Blackpool took full advantage of the situation and came home the victors. Winger Marcus Maddison got Peterboroug...
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Mar
7 years ago
Checkatrade Trophy: Peterborough United 1 - 1 Wycombe Wanderers (Penalties: 3-2) 11th November 2017 Wycombe enjoyed a considerable size advantage, weighing on average 6 kg more per player, but were unable to overcome their lighter opponents, perhaps pr...