willz121 Activity
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...
Custom database download from FM Base
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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'...
willz121 just completed the season in the year 2018 managing Sunderland in the Sky Bet Championship in their FM Career [FM17] The Roker Roar
@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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
willz121 just completed the season in the year 2017 managing Sunderland in the Sky Bet Championship in their FM Career [FM17] The Roker Roar
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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!!
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...
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...
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...
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...
Wide Midfielders
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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...
Thanks @Dan - seems I copied some of the links incorrectly. Should be resolved now, but appreciate the heads up [pun intended]
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...
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...
@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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Career Progression
Gainsborough Trinity
14th July 2016 - 16th October 2016
Season League P W D L F A GD Win
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2016/2017 Vanarama North 17 12 3 2 36 17 19 70.5%W...
My first career on FM2017, starting in the Vanarama North and seeing where my career takes me
3rd September 2016
World Cup Qualifiers (Group 6): Slovenia 1-2 Scotland
Scotland won their first competitive game under new management, with a 2-1 win over Slovenia. The goals both came from debutants with Oliver Burke (28) and Alex Iacovitti (33) gave...
31st August 2016
Friendly: Scotland 5-0 Andorra
Scotland secured a routine win over Andorra at Pittodrie in front of a full house. With media and fans questioning the young side selected by Schoolar, the scoreline certainly backed the new hope for Scotti...