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Bolton are in the Champions League final!! The first Caf team to reach this point. Can they go all the way? Madrid in the final will be tough.
 

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Sunderland you pissed the Semi against Troyes. You play Inter in the Europa League final!
 

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derby do the right thing and play your youth team
 
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Sheffield Utd do it again! Congratulations to @BD & @sebsheep!

The other three did very well to run it that close and all four have qualified for the CL for the first time.
 

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Goodness. We fully bottled it in those last two games. Hopefully that's not an omen for the final. :nervous:
 

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I'll do an update on your squads and how the players have done + the rest of the comps after lunch and a dog walk.
 
Season 11 - Squad Updates New

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Squad updates -2033/34

Sheffield Utd




Sheffield Utd are PL champions again! Their second title under Marco Rose. BD & seb are considered club legends, alongside Billy Sharp, Tony Currie and Jimmy Hagan. In terms of the current crop of players, the closest to being a legends is Yeremy Pino.

Pino has, of course been their best player once more.

Aleksander Dalipi has proven to be a superb signing for them. The 21yo Kosovan scored 26 goals in all comps this season and 27 last season. They look set the for rest of the experiment with him leading the line.

Maxwell Basit has also been superb for them. He is their captain, plays almost every single game and always plays well. His partnership with Petanjek looks unbreakable and means Scalvini has spent most of his time running the midfield.



In terms of the younger players. Alexander Felder has the RB slot nailed down at 21. Irishman Jonathan Lawless doesn't play as much as probably expected but he's still only 22. Chris Biggs was their first real prodigy and he only played one game this season. They have have surpassed their need for him.

Hoyenhall also had a solid debut season, coming second in the Golden Glove. He ranks 9th for goals prevented.
 

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Sunderland



Small squad and only one screenshot needed which is always nice.

Sunderland came within 5 points of the Premier League title. Which I think is the closest they've been so far. Alto is considered a Sunderland legend, and the only other current player to meet that grade is Alejandro Garnacho. The club has no Icons but Cande is considered favoured personnel.

The biggest coup for Sunderland recently is probably Junior Kroupi. He was mentioned multiple times by other owners in their DMs but nobody acted on it, and tbf his stats weren't amazing. However the AI did alto a solid and signed him for 68m, and he's been top scorer 2 seasons out of the last 3. Him and Sesko can score against anybody.

Aside from that, another AI signing (what does this say about alto?) Nicolas Harris has been their best rated player.



Youth prospects Pjero Vlatkovic & Leo have been ever-present at such young ages too.

Sunderland have the Europa League final to come...

Right now! Because apparently it already happened before the final Prem game (wtf) and I missed it.



Oof. 2 - 0 up and a Cande red changes the game. Heartbreak for Sunderland.
 

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Right now! Because apparently it already happened before the final Prem game (wtf) and I missed it.

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Uy, that's rough.
 

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Bolton



Bolton always seem to fall away at the end of a season, but this time they kind of surged back... before falling away again. Nevertheless they are the first Caf team to reach the Champions League final, where they face the daunting task of Real Madrid (who haven't actually won it since 2027).

Kendry Paez? The Yeremy Pino of Bolton, they call him. Paul Wanner has been a very good signing for them and seems to be worth the outlay.

SSL has been top class for them and bagged 22 goals in his first season. He's been supported goals-wise by Paez and Soares who looks to have been a tasty AI signing I'm sure Bolton are grateful for.



Still lacking a bit in trophies but obviously they have the chance for the big one!

Bolton might also be a bit concerned about the age and size of their squad. They have a few unregistered players, and ten players in their 30s. On the other end of that spectrum, 20 year old home grown Bolton lad Aeon Foulds broke into the first team this season, making 28 total apps!
 

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Paez being on 84k p/w is a scandal.
 

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Derby




4th for Pep's first season in charge. Not bad considering they were 7th last season. But they've still not reached the heights of that second place finish under Motta.

Darvich is their best performer, followed by two youngsters in GK Alfred (an inspired AI signing) and LB Rolly Munganga. Evan Ferguson has been as reliable as ever, banging in 27 goals over the season. Yamal got 11 goals (same as Mikey Moore) in his first season so there's a decent supporting cast behind Ferguson.

Clearly they're missing something to take them to the level of the other 3 this season though. However saying that they could end it with two cups. The FA Cup Final against Arsenal lies ahead (unless it happened like the Europa already and I missed it).



Derby also have a few ageing players. Leif Davis doesn't even get picked now but he's stuck in a purgatory because of his future transfer in 2070. Pedri is 31 now and 30yo Alex Scott, once an expensive owner signing, only played 10 times off the bench this season.

One other bright spot for Derby is 21yo DM Julianus Hardy, who was signed by the AI for 8.5m last season. He has done well in his 30-odd games.

So yes it turns out the FA Cup Final happened before the league season ended ffs.



Only one domestic trophy for the Bleatmen! That's a new nickname I've decided for them.
 
Season 11 - Champions League Final New

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2034 Champions League Final - Real Madrid vs Bolton



Unlucky @simonhch & @SilentWitness! A single Endrick strike won it. I actually gasped when Paez hit the post at the end, followed by that heartbreaking goal line clearance. I left the Madrid celebrations in, just in case you wanted your players to remember this pain and make sure it's not them next season.
 

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Bolton always seem to fall away at the end of a season, but this time they kind of surged back... before falling away again. Nevertheless they are the first Caf team to reach the Champions League final, where they face the daunting task of Real Madrid (who haven't actually won it since 2027).

Kendry Paez? The Yeremy Pino of Bolton, they call him. Paul Wanner has been a very good signing for them and seems to be worth the outlay.

SSL has been top class for them and bagged 22 goals in his first season. He's been supported goals-wise by Paez and Soares who looks to have been a tasty AI signing I'm sure Bolton are grateful for.



Still lacking a bit in trophies but obviously they have the chance for the big one!

Bolton might also be a bit concerned about the age and size of their squad. They have a few unregistered players, and ten players in their 30s. On the other end of that spectrum, 20 year old home grown Bolton lad Aeon Foulds broke into the first team this season, making 28 total apps!
Need some info on Brendan Pitcher because 475k for a backup winger seems INSANE.
 
Season 11 End - Club details New

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Club deets - All facilities are naturally 20 now so I will just maintain that and remove from future updates. Money also seems to be managing itself in terms of BB finally.


OwnerClubDivisionReputationStadium SizeAvg AttendanceBank BalanceTransfer BudgetWage BudgetTraining FacilitiesYouth FacilitiesJunior CoachingYouth RecruitmentOwner Cash left
BD & sebsheepSheffield UtdPremier League910056,00055,636£418,114,513£190,648,499£8,000,00020202020£559,300,000
altodevilSunderlandPremier League868750,00049,303£264,845,258£150,145,435£7,176,64720202020£1,069,200,000
The Cat & BenitoDerbyPremier League850243,59742,987£301,174,957£67,212,963£6,264,23520202020£216,000,000
SilentWitnessBoltonPremier League855445,00040,908£136,076,682£90,925,780£6,361,99620202020£433,500,000
 

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In a plot twist, Alto has picked his player to sign before anyone else for the first time in the experiment.
 

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Hey Jude, you’ve hurt them bad,
Semi Sheffield, and final Bolton.
Remember, he’s not coming to your squad.
He’s coming to start, to make Derby better.

Hey Jude, make them afraid,
Sheffield United tried to get yerrrrrr,
Each minute you’ve gotten under their skin
Now you can begin, to make Derby better

And anytime you’ve caused them pain
Hey Jude, again!
Come carry Derby upon your shoulder

For well you know BD’s a fool
Sebsheep’s a tool
Because of what you told themmmmm

Na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na,

Hey Jude, don’t let us down.
We’ve spent our budget
To go and get yerrrrr
Remember to tear opponents apart
Then you can start to make us better

Alex Scott’s out and you come in,
Hey Jude begin
You’re waiting for Zaire-Emery to perform with.

And don’t you know it’s not just you?
Hey Jude there’s Darvich too,
Movement from Moore and Yamal on your shoulders

Na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na,
Yeaahhhhhhh

Hey Jude, don’t make us bad,
Simon and Silent need to get better,
Remember keep getting under their skin
Then you can begin to make Derby better, better, better better better better ohhhh

Nah, ... na, na, nananana ... nananana, hey Jude
Nah, ... na, na, nananana ... nananana, hey Jude
Nah, ... na, na, nananana ... nananana, hey Jude
Nah, ... na, na, nananana ... nananana, hey Jude
Ju-Judy Judy Judy Judy OWWW
Nah, ... na, na, nananana ... nananana, hey Jude
Nah, ... na, na, nananana ... nananana, hey Jude
Nah, ... na, na, nananana ... nananana, hey Jude
Nah, ... na, na, nananana ... nananana, hey jude
Altos a lil bitch Judyyyyyyyy
Nah, ... na, na, nananana ... nananana, hey jude
Nah, ... na, na, nananana ... nananana, hey jude
Nah, ... na, na, nananana ... nananana, hey jude
Nah, ... na, na, nananana ... nananana, hey jude
I think I’ve bankrupt us Juddddyyyyy
Nah, ... na, na, nananana ... nananana, hey jude
Nah, ... na, na, nananana ... nananana, hey jude
Nah, ... na, na, nananana ... nananana, hey jude
Nah, ... na, na, nananana ... nananana, hey jude
 

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We've told Scalvini to break his legs
 

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Hey Jude, you’ve hurt them bad,
Semi Sheffield, and final Bolton.
Remember, he’s not coming to your squad.
He’s coming to start, to make Derby better.

Hey Jude, make them afraid,
Sheffield United tried to get yerrrrrr,
Each minute you’ve gotten under their skin
Now you can begin, to make Derby better

And anytime you’ve caused them pain
Hey Jude, again!
Come carry Derby upon your shoulder

For well you know BD’s a fool
Sebsheep’s a tool
Because of what you told themmmmm

Na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na,

Hey Jude, don’t let us down.
We’ve spent our budget
To go and get yerrrrr
Remember to tear opponents apart
Then you can start to make us better

Alex Scott’s out and you come in,
Hey Jude begin
You’re waiting for Zaire-Emery to perform with.

And don’t you know it’s not just you?
Hey Jude there’s Darvich too,
Movement from Moore and Yamal on your shoulders

Na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na,
Yeaahhhhhhh

Hey Jude, don’t make us bad,
Simon and Silent need to get better,
Remember keep getting under their skin
Then you can begin to make Derby better, better, better better better better ohhhh

Nah, ... na, na, nananana ... nananana, hey Jude
Nah, ... na, na, nananana ... nananana, hey Jude
Nah, ... na, na, nananana ... nananana, hey Jude
Nah, ... na, na, nananana ... nananana, hey Jude
Ju-Judy Judy Judy Judy OWWW
Nah, ... na, na, nananana ... nananana, hey Jude
Nah, ... na, na, nananana ... nananana, hey Jude
Nah, ... na, na, nananana ... nananana, hey Jude
Nah, ... na, na, nananana ... nananana, hey jude
Altos a lil bitch Judyyyyyyyy
Nah, ... na, na, nananana ... nananana, hey jude
Nah, ... na, na, nananana ... nananana, hey jude
Nah, ... na, na, nananana ... nananana, hey jude
Nah, ... na, na, nananana ... nananana, hey jude
I think I’ve bankrupt us Juddddyyyyy
Nah, ... na, na, nananana ... nananana, hey jude
Nah, ... na, na, nananana ... nananana, hey jude
Nah, ... na, na, nananana ... nananana, hey jude
Nah, ... na, na, nananana ... nananana, hey jude
:lol:
 

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Assumed we were bidding against Alto as he is the only one with the finances to really consider going that far.

I assume you guys have created some fake sponsors to afford that fee :lol:
 

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Assumed we were bidding against Alto as he is the only one with the finances to really consider going that far.

I assume you guys have created some fake sponsors to afford that fee :lol:
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