willz121 Activity
30th August 2016
Andrew Robertson is new Scotland Captain
At a news conference today, Scotland boss Will Schoolar announced he had decided to make Andrew Robertson captain, replacing Scott Brown, whilst Ross McCormack comes in for Darren Fletcher as vice...
29th August 2016
Schoolar names first Scottish squad
With Scotland set to face Andorra in a friendly this week, the Scottish FA have today announced the squad for the first game under the new regime. The same squad will be used for the qualification game...
10th July 2016
Scottish U19 crash out of European Championships
Scotland lost their opening game 2-0 to Spain, before overcoming the old enemy England 1-0 with Dundee's Craig Wighton scoring the only goal of the game. With the top two progressing, S...
10th July 2016
England win Euro 2016
A Ross Barkley double was enough to give England a 2-1 win over Spain in the final of Euro 2016. Barkley opened the scoring in the 20th minute, before Denis Suarez levelled after 72 minutes.
Barkley sent the England f...
26th June 2016
Scotland Under 19s squad announced
Scotland Under 19s manager Colin Cameron has announced his squad for the forthcoming Euro U19 Championship.
Goalkeepers: Robby McCrorie (Rangers) and Jack Ruddy (Bournemouth)
Defenders: Luke Watt (Mothe...
9th June 2016
Cameron accepts Scotland Under 19s role
Colin Cameron has accepted Scotland manager Will Schoolar's offer of the role of Under 19s manager.
Raith Rovers icon Colin Cameron was born in Kirkcaldy on 23rd October 1972. In a playing caree...
A massive thanks to @Dan for letting me copy his style of story!
1st June 2016
We, the Scottish FA, today announce that Gordon Strachan will be leaving his role as manager of Scotland. Gordon leaves with our thanks and our best wishes, but having seen all of the other home nations qualifying for the European Champions...
Looking to mimic Dan's save with England, but north of the border.
Awesome to see Adam Armstrong firing for you @Dan - he's a favourite of mine since the season he had at Coventry last year, and great to see him banging them in for 'Frank'.
Really liking the layout @Dan think it's very clear, and good updates!! Think you need Scholes in there somewhere :p
Good luck @Dan this could be a really interesting story.
Season 1: August - October
Results
So far so good in the league, with only two defeats in our first sixteen games. Some really good results in there, particularly the 4-0 win over Colchester, whilst our 5-3 defeat at Plymouth was really disappointing....
Holding post to track my progress through this career. I will also be looking to keep a track of hot prospects in order to follow their development.
Looking for a long term save to take me through to FM17. Crewe Alexandra have been relegated to League Two, and after downloading the latest update, I will pick them up in England's lowest professional tier. Crewe are famous for their youth academy, produ...
2028/29: Cruzeiro
Minas State - 1st
Most pointless league ever... highlights were an 11-0 and a 12-0 win. 62 goals scored, zero conceded as we ran all the way through the league and won the play offs to secure another trophy.
Copa Libertadores won,...
2027/28: Cruzeiro
National First Division - 1st
I've never managed in Brazil before, so this was a very interesting side step. The main aim of this leg of the tour is to win the Copa Libertadores, but as I arrived, Cruzeiro had already been knock...
willz121 just completed the season in the year 2029 managing Cruzeiro in the Brasileirão in their FM Career There and back to see how far it is (2)
willz121 just completed the season in the year 2028 managing Cruzeiro in the Brasileirão in their FM Career There and back to see how far it is (2)
2026/27: FC Barcelona
La Liga - 1st
After departing Ipswich Town, I headed for one of the biggest clubs in European football... Barcelona! We went unbeaten all season in the league, crowned with the league title at the first attempt, and also managed t...
willz121 just completed the season in the year 2027 managing FC Barcelona in the La Liga in their FM Career There and back to see how far it is (2)
Premier League: Watford 2 - 0 West Bromwich Albion
Troy Deeney scored the second for Watford
After their opening day victory over Stoke City, West Bromwich Albion were powerless to compete with Watford at Vicarage Road. Steven Berghuis and Troy Deeney...
Premier League: West Bromwich Albion 4 - 1 Stoke City
Rondon at the double for West Brom
West Bromwich Albion made the perfect start to the season with an excellent 4-1 win over Stoke City. Salomon Rondon was the Man of the Match with two goals on his...
Seasonal objectives set
The Hawthorns is set for the new season
At their annual pre-season press conference, the West Bromwich Albion media team have released the seasonal objectives for the club.
After their thirteenth placed finish last season, fans...
Abdul Razak signs
Razak in action for Ivory Coast
West Bromwich Albion have completed the free transfer signing of former Manchester City midfielder Abdul Razak.
Razak comes in as part of the first team squad despite only a handful of appearances at t...
Bari 0 - 3 West Bromwich Albion
Salomon Rondon continues his good pre-season form
West Bromwich Albion completed their pre-season preparations with a comfortable 3-0 win in Italy. Salomon Rondon, Darren Fletcher and Saido Berahino scored the goals in a...
Darren Fletcher to remain as club captain
Darren Fletcher upon signing for WBA
Scotland international Darren Fletcher has been confirmed as captain of West Bromwich Albion for the upcoming season. Fletcher was captain last season, and despite the chang...
West Bromwich Albion begin loan repayments
WBA Chairman Jeremy Peace
West Bromwich Albion have today confirmed they have begun repayments on a £24m loan to the bank. The loan was taken out prior to this season, and is reported to be costing the c...
West Bromwich Albion 2 - 1 RSC Anderlecht
Chris Brunt scores for West Brom
A small crowd gathered for West Bromwich Albion's only home friendly, as the Baggies overcame RSC Anderlecht. The Belgian side, who will compete in the Europa League this s...
Nicolai Boilesen arrives on loan
Boilesen arrives on loan from Ajax
Nicolai Boilesen has joined West Bromwich Albion on a season loan from Ajax. Boilesen will compete with Sebastien Pocognoli at left back.
Unfortunately, Daniele Rugani has decided to...
Germany Tour Review
West Brom were based in Chemnitz
West Bromwich Albion have now completed their four game of Germany. All four opponents were from the lower leagues, but it was a good opportunity for the players and staff to gel and gain fitness.
C...
Brad Jones signs until the end of the season
Australia goalkeeper Brad Jones in action for Liverpool
Just days after signing Christian Walton from Brighton on loan, West Bromwich Albion have secured the free transfer signing of Brad Jones. The Australi...
Anichebe heads for exit door
Anichebe is surplus to requirements at the club
Victor Anichebe has completed his loan move to Hull City this afternoon, with the Championship side looking to test the water before a permanent deal for the player.
Gareth M...
West Bromwich Albion 5 - 1 West Bromwich Albion U21
Alex Pritchard opened the scoring
West Bromwich Albion began their preseason preparation with a comfortable 5-1 win over their Under 21 squad. Alex Pritchard opened the scoring after six minutes, befo...
Gareth McAuley amongst players told to find new club
Gareth McAuley in action for Northern Ireland
With his contract due to expire at the end of the season, Northern Ireland international Gareth McAuley has been told to find a new club. This move comes...
Liam Brady joins WBA Staff
Liam Brady at Arsenal
With the appointment of Will Schoolar, West Bromwich Albion have added five new staff members to the backroom team. Liam Brady has arrived as Head of Youth Development, whilst Michael Lindemann will be S...
Thanks Fola, appreciate the follow!!
Former player Will Schoolar announced as manager
Schoolar left the club in 2013
Former midfielder Will Schoolar has been appointed as the new manager of West Bromwich Albion. Schoolar, who spent his formative years in the club's academy, left in 2...
Staff follow Pulis out the door
Director of Football Richard Garlick among the resignations
After the shock departure of Tony Pulis, four more of the club's back room staff have been departed. Director of Football Richard Garlick, Head of Youth De...
Tony Pulis Sacked by West Bromwich Albion
Pulis leaves after 13th placed finish
West Bromwich Albion have today announced that they have parted company with manager Tony Pulis as the club prepare for the 2015/16 season. Former Stoke City manager Pulis...
willz121 just completed the season in the year 2026 managing Ipswich in the Premier League in their FM Career There and back to see how far it is (2)
2025/26: Ipswich Town
Premier League - 2nd
Manchester United completely dominated this season in the league, but I am pleased to secured 2nd place behind them. We were second for a long time, but we never came close to pushing Manchester United and th...
2024/25: Ipswich Town
Premier League - CHAMPIONS!
Well that was a little bit scary! We looked good for the title, until we drew against Swansea in our penultimate game, which allowed Chelsea to go level on points with us. We had the edge on goal diffe...
willz121 just completed the season in the year 2024 managing Ipswich in the Premier League in their FM Career There and back to see how far it is (2)
willz121 just completed the season in the year 2025 managing Ipswich in the Premier League in their FM Career There and back to see how far it is (2)
2023/24: Ipswich Town
Premier League - 4th
Thanks Dan! If last season was good, this season was great! Appreciate you following.
Things keep getting better and better for us, as we managed to sneak into the top four at the very end of the season. We...
willz121 just completed the season in the year 2023 managing Ipswich in the Premier League in their FM Career There and back to see how far it is (2)
willz121 just completed the season in the year 2022 managing Ipswich in the Premier League in their FM Career There and back to see how far it is (2)
2022/23: Ipswich Town
Premier League - 7th
A very pleasing first season in the Premier League, as we also managed to get to the Carling Cup Final before losing to Chelsea at Wembley. I was really pleased with how the season has gone, and the transfer...