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well as tackling) rather than having him act as a simple defender.
6. Take your time and study all of the leagues! When you see a player that might be useful (or generally useful), grab a paper and pen and write down the most important info about him.
NOTE: This is a must for people who have started a team from a lower division.
7. Start planning. Take a pen and paper and start analyzing the tactical scheme and put the players to the scheme. Afterwards try to have at least
2-3 options for substitute players and add 1`to the entire scheme, because sometimes players get injured... Nasty thing, for it may ruin your entire tactical scheme.
After you put the players to the scheme and analyzed the second and probably third teams. Now try to which positions lack players and which have excess players. Add some of the excess players to the transfer list and sell them given the chance.
Then purchase players that complement the tactical scheme.
8. Here's a small tip how to add players to the scheme and find the correct number of players for it, then purchase them.
Goalkeepers x2 (maybe 3, but 2 will do the work, and never forget that you have only 30 players for your squad!
Defenders x2 +1 - meaning the number of defenders according to the scheme plus one in case of trauma or suspension.
Midfielders x3 +1 - meaning the number of midfielders according to the tactical scheme +1 in case of trauma or suspension. If you play a scheme with 4 midfielders, remove the +1.
Strikers x2.5 (or 3) +1 - depending on the tactical scheme and rate of swapping due to tiredness. Plus one for the same reasons.
Let's compute:
My scheme is 4-3-3 2 goalkeepers 4 x 2 = 8 + 1 = 9 defenders 3 x 3 = 9 + 1 = 10 midfielders 3 x 2.5 = 7.5 +1 = 9 strikers
2 + 9 + 10 + 9 = 30 Exactly :-)
3-4-3 2 goalkeepers (3x2)+1=7 defenders (4x3)+1=13 midfielders (here I recommend 12, since you'll have too many) (3x2.5)+1=8 or 9 strikers.
30 again.
The same goes for all other schemes.
How did I make up this scheme?
It wasn't easy. It took a lot of trial (and putting strikers as midfielders
:-)) to make this up. Generally, it looks quite simple, but it's not.
However, I finally manager to get this scheme up and going with Bolton and
Torquay around the 3-4th years and used it wonderfully in the 5th year. I simulated most of the matches and still won most of them. Even though the
AI was doing its best to make my going tough by injuries and suspensions.
One final thing. As for me, the career mode was interesting just because of the transfers, and not the play itself. The game quickly becomes repetitive... I don't like this, but it's fun anyway :-)
As we have discussed this, it's time to cut the theory and go to the practice :-)
3.2.4. Transfer recommendations.
This chapter is for people, who are ready to start a lower-division team and get it up to the best of their skill. It is not easy to have only 1.5M and go for the FA cup or the League Cup :-)
First step: get a pen and paper. Now start pointing out the cheap transfers (worth 0.1-0.3M) and compile a list of them. Write their SA&SP (shooting power and shooting accuracy) marks, their skill mark, their value.
Afterwards pick the best ones (after a small comparison) and go for it. You have 4 weeks for this task (the first transfer period) and then 4 more (the second transfer window).
Still, don't go buying them right away :-)
Second step: Choose a tactical scheme and try to fit as much players as possible to it (it's very difficult the first year, I know). If you manage to do it the first year, your promotion is 50% assured :-)
Third step: Now, you are free to start transferring. Finally!
Fourth step: Make up 2 different squads, preferably with similar strength.
Use them separately when the other squad's players get tired. Be prepared to use the rest for proper swaps when you can't use certain people for different reasons.
And now, for some names and clubs. Check them out, they may be your best option
:-)
1. Kevin Nolan - Bolton Wanderers. Skill: 48; over 80 SA&SP. Very quick training. Position: CAM Value: 0.1M
2. Stelios Giannakopoulos - Bolton. Skill: 52; over 80 SA&SP. Quick training. Position: CM Value: 0.1M
3. Antonio Pacheco - Albacette. Skill: 53 (!?); nice heading and shooting skills. Position: ST Value: 0.3M
4. Gianluca Pessotto - Juventus. Skill: 53; nice stats overall. Extremely useful. Position: RCDM Value: 0.1M
5. Simon Charlton - Bolton W. Skill: 53. Great defender for a start.
Position: LB Value: 0.1M
6. Anthony Barness - Bolton W. Skill: 53. Great defender. Position: LB
Value: 0.1M
7. Luigi Sartor - Roma. Skill: 53. Great defender. Position: RB value: 0.1M
8. Salvatore Bruno - Ancona. Skill: 53. Nice stats for 3rd division.
Position: ST Value: 0.2M
9. Christian Lell - Bayern Munich. Skill: 51. Good defender. Position: RWB
Value: 0.1M
10. Toro Acuna - I'm not sure how he came to my squad, but... I believe it was from Atletico Madrid. Skill: 51. Position: LCDM value: 0.1M
11. Richard - Valencia. Skill: 58. Well worth the cash. Position: ST Value:
0.4M (If I'm not mistaken).
Well, that should do for a start. In addition, I strongly recommend that you perform a thorough "scan" of the Korean League. Some of the people, who are transfer listed, have great stats even for their low skill marks.
For example: (I can't remember the teams)
Lee Ki Hyung - RWB, skill 51. SA: 75 SP: 85!!!
Jo Yeong Ho - CB, skill: 43. SA: 72 SP: 70!
A lot of such players are available in the Korean League, and in addition, they are cheap. Go for it!
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4. An example of a 5-Year career.
Here I'll give you the advancement of two teams: Torquay United and Bolton
Wanderers. I started Torquay first, on Semi-pro difficulty, and followed with Bolton on Professional. Needless to say, these 2 teams are my personal favorites :-)
Note: Bolton is with the improved squad (Jardel, Ba, Thome, and Djorkaeff) and this is why I got so much players from this team.
Torquay United Semi-Pro End year 1 Transfer budget: 1.5M
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No.| Name |Pos | Skl | Bought from | Special
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1 | Dobri Dobrev |GK | 60 | In Torquay | Created Player
3 | Anthony Barness |LB | 53 | Bolton |
4 | Kevin Nolan |CAM | 50 | Bolton | Was 48
5 | Lee Ki Hyung |RWB | 51 | Korean League | SA: 75 SP: 80!
6 | Jo Yeong Ho |CB | 43 | Korean League | SA: 72 SP: 70!
7 | Valeri Boijinov |ST | 34 | Lecce | Quick training
8 | Gianluca Pessotto |RCDM| 53 | Juventus | Good overall
10 | Simon Charlton |LB | 53 | Bolton |
11 | Jun Woo Geun |CM | 40 | Korean League | SA: 73 SP: 53
12 | Craig Taylor |CB | 49 | In Torquay |
13 | Antonio Pacheco |ST | 56 | Albacette |
14 | Seo Jung Won |RAM | 56 | Korean League | SA: 79 SP: 67
15 | Kevin Wills |CAM | 53 | In Torquay |
16 | Daniel Bierofka |LM | 59 | Bayer Leverkusen |
17 | Dede |LWB | 56 | Borusia Dortmund | SA: 65 SP: 75
18 | Luigi Sartor |RB | 53 | Roma |
19 | Graham Killoughery |LM | 53 | In Torquay |
20 | Ben Camara |ST | 51 | In Torquay |
22 | Scott McLaughlin |ST | 58 | Livingston | Good transfer!
23 | Kain Bond |ST | 54 | In Torquay |
24 | Lucas Burgess |RB | 49 | In Torquay |
26 | Salvatore Bruno |ST | 53 | Ancona |
27 | Stelios Giannakopoulos |CM | 53 | Bolton | Was 52
28 | Scott Corderoy |GK | 50 | In Torquay |
29 | Nam Gi Il |CM | 47 | Korean League | SA: 66 AP: 59
30 | Lee Jong Min |RWM | 56 | Korean League | SA: 61 SP: 70
32 | Christian Lell |RWB | 51 | Bayern Munich | Tackle: 70
33 | Toro Acuna |LCDM| 51 | Atletico Madrid |
35 | Danny Livesey |CB | 58 | Bolton | Quick training
63 | Richard |ST | 58 | Valencia | Good
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Analysis:
Tactical Scheme: 4-3-3
Goalkeepers: 2
Defenders: 10 (2 made in offensive midfielders: No. 5 and 6)
Midfielders: 11
Attackers: 7 (well enough for me)
As it is obvious, there is no balance in this lineup, but the game ran fairly smoothly, and I had absolutely no problems thanks to the 2 Koreans
(No. 5 and 6) which I used as defenders, midfielders and strikers throughout the game. Universal players - I like that!!!
Still, this team was superb. On semi-pro, I managed to beat teams like
Tottenham, Southampton, and Newcastle without restarting a game. It took some restarting on the 2 finals, but I believe it was an earned victory.
It's difficult to beat the likes of Man Utd, Arsenal and Chelsea with this squad...
Torquay United Semi-Pro End year 2 Transfer budget: 6.0M
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No.| Name |Pos | Skl | Bought from | Special
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1 | Dobri Dobrev |GK | 64 | In Torquay | Created Player
2 | Glen Johnson |RB | 70 | Chelsea |
3 | Celestine Babayaro |LB | 73 | Chelsea | Picture :-)
4 | Kevin Nolan |CAM | 52 | In Torquay | Was 48
6 | Ki Yeong Ho |CB | 46 | In Torquay | SP&SA
7 | Valeri Boijinov |ST | 39 | In Torquay | Was 32
8 | Gianluca Pessotto |RCDM| 54 | In Torquay | Picture :-)
9 | Velamazan |CM | 62 | RCD Espanyol | SA: 80 SP: 90!
10 | Simon Charlton |LB | 54 | In Torquay | Training
11 | Jun Noo Geun |CM | 43 | In Torquay |
14 | Seo Jung Won |RAM | 56 | In Torquay |
15 | Kevin Wills |CAM | 54 | In Torquay |
20 | Ben Camara |ST | 51 | In Torquay |
21 | Bosko Balaban |CF | 71 | Aston Villa | Picture :-)
22 | Scott McLaughlin |ST | 58 | In Torquay |
23 | Kain Bond |ST | 54 | In Torquay |
24 | Stefan Moore |CF | 69 | Aston Villa |
25 | Anthony Le Tallec |CAM | 69 | Liverpool |
26 | Salvatore Bruno |ST | 55 | In Torquay | Training
27 | Ronny Johnsen |CB | 69 | Aston Villa |
28 | Scott Corderoy |GK | 50 | In Torquay |
29 | Nam Gi Il |CM | 49 | In Torquay |
30 | Lee Jong Min |RWM | 56 | In Torquay |
31 | Jeremie Aliadiere |ST | 69 | Arsenal |
32 | Christian Lell |RWB | 51 | In Torquay |
33 | Toro Acuna |LCDM| 53 | In Torquay | Training
34 | Stelios Giannakopoulos |CM | 55 | In Torquay | Was 52
35 | Danny Livesey |CB | 58 | In Torquay |
63 | Richard |ST | 61 | In Torquay | Was 58
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And again, the analysis.
This team is extremely good and just breezed through the second division.
The bad thing though, was the fact that I had to make a number of consecutive clean sheets... Which is a nasty job. Well, I just simulated most of the matches, played the rest, and fulfilled all objectives save for this one. And I was punished: with less money for players the next season.
Tactical Scheme: 4-3-3
2 Goalkeepers
7 Defenders (too few...)
11 Midfielders (too many... I used Kevin Wills as right back)
9 Attackers
Total of 29 players... Didn't have the cash for a 30th player :-)
Best lineup:
(LS-ST-RS)
(LCAM-CM-RCAM)
(LB-LCB-RCB-RB)
(GK)
6. Take your time and study all of the leagues! When you see a player that might be useful (or generally useful), grab a paper and pen and write down the most important info about him.
NOTE: This is a must for people who have started a team from a lower division.
7. Start planning. Take a pen and paper and start analyzing the tactical scheme and put the players to the scheme. Afterwards try to have at least
2-3 options for substitute players and add 1`to the entire scheme, because sometimes players get injured... Nasty thing, for it may ruin your entire tactical scheme.
After you put the players to the scheme and analyzed the second and probably third teams. Now try to which positions lack players and which have excess players. Add some of the excess players to the transfer list and sell them given the chance.
Then purchase players that complement the tactical scheme.
8. Here's a small tip how to add players to the scheme and find the correct number of players for it, then purchase them.
Goalkeepers x2 (maybe 3, but 2 will do the work, and never forget that you have only 30 players for your squad!
Defenders x2 +1 - meaning the number of defenders according to the scheme plus one in case of trauma or suspension.
Midfielders x3 +1 - meaning the number of midfielders according to the tactical scheme +1 in case of trauma or suspension. If you play a scheme with 4 midfielders, remove the +1.
Strikers x2.5 (or 3) +1 - depending on the tactical scheme and rate of swapping due to tiredness. Plus one for the same reasons.
Let's compute:
My scheme is 4-3-3 2 goalkeepers 4 x 2 = 8 + 1 = 9 defenders 3 x 3 = 9 + 1 = 10 midfielders 3 x 2.5 = 7.5 +1 = 9 strikers
2 + 9 + 10 + 9 = 30 Exactly :-)
3-4-3 2 goalkeepers (3x2)+1=7 defenders (4x3)+1=13 midfielders (here I recommend 12, since you'll have too many) (3x2.5)+1=8 or 9 strikers.
30 again.
The same goes for all other schemes.
How did I make up this scheme?
It wasn't easy. It took a lot of trial (and putting strikers as midfielders
:-)) to make this up. Generally, it looks quite simple, but it's not.
However, I finally manager to get this scheme up and going with Bolton and
Torquay around the 3-4th years and used it wonderfully in the 5th year. I simulated most of the matches and still won most of them. Even though the
AI was doing its best to make my going tough by injuries and suspensions.
One final thing. As for me, the career mode was interesting just because of the transfers, and not the play itself. The game quickly becomes repetitive... I don't like this, but it's fun anyway :-)
As we have discussed this, it's time to cut the theory and go to the practice :-)
3.2.4. Transfer recommendations.
This chapter is for people, who are ready to start a lower-division team and get it up to the best of their skill. It is not easy to have only 1.5M and go for the FA cup or the League Cup :-)
First step: get a pen and paper. Now start pointing out the cheap transfers (worth 0.1-0.3M) and compile a list of them. Write their SA&SP (shooting power and shooting accuracy) marks, their skill mark, their value.
Afterwards pick the best ones (after a small comparison) and go for it. You have 4 weeks for this task (the first transfer period) and then 4 more (the second transfer window).
Still, don't go buying them right away :-)
Second step: Choose a tactical scheme and try to fit as much players as possible to it (it's very difficult the first year, I know). If you manage to do it the first year, your promotion is 50% assured :-)
Third step: Now, you are free to start transferring. Finally!
Fourth step: Make up 2 different squads, preferably with similar strength.
Use them separately when the other squad's players get tired. Be prepared to use the rest for proper swaps when you can't use certain people for different reasons.
And now, for some names and clubs. Check them out, they may be your best option
:-)
1. Kevin Nolan - Bolton Wanderers. Skill: 48; over 80 SA&SP. Very quick training. Position: CAM Value: 0.1M
2. Stelios Giannakopoulos - Bolton. Skill: 52; over 80 SA&SP. Quick training. Position: CM Value: 0.1M
3. Antonio Pacheco - Albacette. Skill: 53 (!?); nice heading and shooting skills. Position: ST Value: 0.3M
4. Gianluca Pessotto - Juventus. Skill: 53; nice stats overall. Extremely useful. Position: RCDM Value: 0.1M
5. Simon Charlton - Bolton W. Skill: 53. Great defender for a start.
Position: LB Value: 0.1M
6. Anthony Barness - Bolton W. Skill: 53. Great defender. Position: LB
Value: 0.1M
7. Luigi Sartor - Roma. Skill: 53. Great defender. Position: RB value: 0.1M
8. Salvatore Bruno - Ancona. Skill: 53. Nice stats for 3rd division.
Position: ST Value: 0.2M
9. Christian Lell - Bayern Munich. Skill: 51. Good defender. Position: RWB
Value: 0.1M
10. Toro Acuna - I'm not sure how he came to my squad, but... I believe it was from Atletico Madrid. Skill: 51. Position: LCDM value: 0.1M
11. Richard - Valencia. Skill: 58. Well worth the cash. Position: ST Value:
0.4M (If I'm not mistaken).
Well, that should do for a start. In addition, I strongly recommend that you perform a thorough "scan" of the Korean League. Some of the people, who are transfer listed, have great stats even for their low skill marks.
For example: (I can't remember the teams)
Lee Ki Hyung - RWB, skill 51. SA: 75 SP: 85!!!
Jo Yeong Ho - CB, skill: 43. SA: 72 SP: 70!
A lot of such players are available in the Korean League, and in addition, they are cheap. Go for it!
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
4. An example of a 5-Year career.
Here I'll give you the advancement of two teams: Torquay United and Bolton
Wanderers. I started Torquay first, on Semi-pro difficulty, and followed with Bolton on Professional. Needless to say, these 2 teams are my personal favorites :-)
Note: Bolton is with the improved squad (Jardel, Ba, Thome, and Djorkaeff) and this is why I got so much players from this team.
Torquay United Semi-Pro End year 1 Transfer budget: 1.5M
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No.| Name |Pos | Skl | Bought from | Special
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1 | Dobri Dobrev |GK | 60 | In Torquay | Created Player
3 | Anthony Barness |LB | 53 | Bolton |
4 | Kevin Nolan |CAM | 50 | Bolton | Was 48
5 | Lee Ki Hyung |RWB | 51 | Korean League | SA: 75 SP: 80!
6 | Jo Yeong Ho |CB | 43 | Korean League | SA: 72 SP: 70!
7 | Valeri Boijinov |ST | 34 | Lecce | Quick training
8 | Gianluca Pessotto |RCDM| 53 | Juventus | Good overall
10 | Simon Charlton |LB | 53 | Bolton |
11 | Jun Woo Geun |CM | 40 | Korean League | SA: 73 SP: 53
12 | Craig Taylor |CB | 49 | In Torquay |
13 | Antonio Pacheco |ST | 56 | Albacette |
14 | Seo Jung Won |RAM | 56 | Korean League | SA: 79 SP: 67
15 | Kevin Wills |CAM | 53 | In Torquay |
16 | Daniel Bierofka |LM | 59 | Bayer Leverkusen |
17 | Dede |LWB | 56 | Borusia Dortmund | SA: 65 SP: 75
18 | Luigi Sartor |RB | 53 | Roma |
19 | Graham Killoughery |LM | 53 | In Torquay |
20 | Ben Camara |ST | 51 | In Torquay |
22 | Scott McLaughlin |ST | 58 | Livingston | Good transfer!
23 | Kain Bond |ST | 54 | In Torquay |
24 | Lucas Burgess |RB | 49 | In Torquay |
26 | Salvatore Bruno |ST | 53 | Ancona |
27 | Stelios Giannakopoulos |CM | 53 | Bolton | Was 52
28 | Scott Corderoy |GK | 50 | In Torquay |
29 | Nam Gi Il |CM | 47 | Korean League | SA: 66 AP: 59
30 | Lee Jong Min |RWM | 56 | Korean League | SA: 61 SP: 70
32 | Christian Lell |RWB | 51 | Bayern Munich | Tackle: 70
33 | Toro Acuna |LCDM| 51 | Atletico Madrid |
35 | Danny Livesey |CB | 58 | Bolton | Quick training
63 | Richard |ST | 58 | Valencia | Good
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Analysis:
Tactical Scheme: 4-3-3
Goalkeepers: 2
Defenders: 10 (2 made in offensive midfielders: No. 5 and 6)
Midfielders: 11
Attackers: 7 (well enough for me)
As it is obvious, there is no balance in this lineup, but the game ran fairly smoothly, and I had absolutely no problems thanks to the 2 Koreans
(No. 5 and 6) which I used as defenders, midfielders and strikers throughout the game. Universal players - I like that!!!
Still, this team was superb. On semi-pro, I managed to beat teams like
Tottenham, Southampton, and Newcastle without restarting a game. It took some restarting on the 2 finals, but I believe it was an earned victory.
It's difficult to beat the likes of Man Utd, Arsenal and Chelsea with this squad...
Torquay United Semi-Pro End year 2 Transfer budget: 6.0M
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No.| Name |Pos | Skl | Bought from | Special
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 | Dobri Dobrev |GK | 64 | In Torquay | Created Player
2 | Glen Johnson |RB | 70 | Chelsea |
3 | Celestine Babayaro |LB | 73 | Chelsea | Picture :-)
4 | Kevin Nolan |CAM | 52 | In Torquay | Was 48
6 | Ki Yeong Ho |CB | 46 | In Torquay | SP&SA
7 | Valeri Boijinov |ST | 39 | In Torquay | Was 32
8 | Gianluca Pessotto |RCDM| 54 | In Torquay | Picture :-)
9 | Velamazan |CM | 62 | RCD Espanyol | SA: 80 SP: 90!
10 | Simon Charlton |LB | 54 | In Torquay | Training
11 | Jun Noo Geun |CM | 43 | In Torquay |
14 | Seo Jung Won |RAM | 56 | In Torquay |
15 | Kevin Wills |CAM | 54 | In Torquay |
20 | Ben Camara |ST | 51 | In Torquay |
21 | Bosko Balaban |CF | 71 | Aston Villa | Picture :-)
22 | Scott McLaughlin |ST | 58 | In Torquay |
23 | Kain Bond |ST | 54 | In Torquay |
24 | Stefan Moore |CF | 69 | Aston Villa |
25 | Anthony Le Tallec |CAM | 69 | Liverpool |
26 | Salvatore Bruno |ST | 55 | In Torquay | Training
27 | Ronny Johnsen |CB | 69 | Aston Villa |
28 | Scott Corderoy |GK | 50 | In Torquay |
29 | Nam Gi Il |CM | 49 | In Torquay |
30 | Lee Jong Min |RWM | 56 | In Torquay |
31 | Jeremie Aliadiere |ST | 69 | Arsenal |
32 | Christian Lell |RWB | 51 | In Torquay |
33 | Toro Acuna |LCDM| 53 | In Torquay | Training
34 | Stelios Giannakopoulos |CM | 55 | In Torquay | Was 52
35 | Danny Livesey |CB | 58 | In Torquay |
63 | Richard |ST | 61 | In Torquay | Was 58
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And again, the analysis.
This team is extremely good and just breezed through the second division.
The bad thing though, was the fact that I had to make a number of consecutive clean sheets... Which is a nasty job. Well, I just simulated most of the matches, played the rest, and fulfilled all objectives save for this one. And I was punished: with less money for players the next season.
Tactical Scheme: 4-3-3
2 Goalkeepers
7 Defenders (too few...)
11 Midfielders (too many... I used Kevin Wills as right back)
9 Attackers
Total of 29 players... Didn't have the cash for a 30th player :-)
Best lineup:
(LS-ST-RS)
(LCAM-CM-RCAM)
(LB-LCB-RCB-RB)
(GK)
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