He's taking the piss now. Taking the piss.Stanciu just scored 5 goals and got a 10.0 rating against Ausberg to take us top.
), pop him on at half time. 4 goals in 45 minutes and a 9.8 rating. He has 10 goals in his last 5 games, 9 of which are from 2 games. Total of 13 goals, and 10 assists in 23 games.
So after JUST avoiding relegation in the few games I was given at the end of last season, I got a respectable 5th placed finish for St. Pauli in the Second Division. It's a bit bittersweet though. At the start had someone said I would finish 5th I would laugh it off because we were barely able to score, let alone win. And I had a rough start, but that was probably due me buying loads of players, most on free, and after setting the Team Cohesion training on heavy, in a few weeks things settled down and we went on an unbeaten run of 10 games which catapulted us from lower half to touching distance of title win. But then a few draws towards the end of the season meant it was close but no cigar.
All in all I am delighted with the players and the way they responded. The player of the season, and who almost left the club at the end for greener pastures - Marc Rzatowski. 14 goals and 14 assists to his name, a serious match winner.
What was also interesting was that after reading so many comments on here about strong target men ruling the game, and St. Pauli already possession two very good ones, I thought it would be a comfortable job in getting the goals, but they just wouldn't score. I'm pathetic when it comes to wingplay in FM, as well and my tactics usually boil down to possession-esque approach which probably didn't suit them, but their finishing cost me a few points and almost got us relegated so there was no way I was risking another season with them.
Instead, and specially after seeing how I have 2-3 excellent inside forwards, I went ahead and bought two strikers who have the capabilities to be a false 9. The aim was mainly to take the burden of scoring off the front man and allow a system where he can bring others in when he doesn't have the option to go through with it himself and it really worked well. Most of Rzat's goals came through that approach.
I think it was a good thing in the end that we were not promoted, I guess we can do with another year in Second Division and let these youngsters get more experience before we step into the big league. As @Varun very rightly predicted, it was really enjoyable once the team settled down and got used to the system. The talent in Germany is great and most of the goals and buildups are brilliant to watch.
He's taking the piss now. Taking the piss.
1-0 down away to Braunschweig(Frahn
. Such a poor pass that my striker hadnt even bothered chasing.
Picked up Ravel on a free.
This save has been mad. Finally got Benassi on a permanent, for 2m. Tried signing Maximin Koval, but my squad "wasn't strong enough to match his ambitions". Wanker, in arrives Rulli, for 3.2m...
On a sad note after being promised a new contract end of season, due to wanting a tonne of money(I tried contract discussions 5 times) despite dropping to 3rd choice and sustaining a torn hamstring, Poulsen ended up requesting a transfer. Valued at 5m, but I got 6.5m, so least the money was good.
Also, despite wanting 40kpw from me, signed for Stuttgart on 24kpw. I'd have given the twat that much.
10 for finishing, 13 for composure, but an awful 8 for decisions.Ouch, that sucks. He's on 31.5k in mine. The team's top scorer this season and a superb player if not for his tendency to miss big chances every game. What's his finishing and composure rating on yours? Quite a few teams have chased him this season, If I get a top striker I might just cash in end of season. Fans will go mental though specially after selling Frahn in Jan
His value only jumped to 2.5m though. EDIT: Wait, the guy on your save was Khune, wasn't he?10 for finishing, 13 for composure, but an awful 8 for decisions.
Oh, Man Utd signed that Kameni guy on this save too, this window.
I've been added to the Icons list too, which is nice.
Hate that bollocks.
I'd played him ever game both first and second season. Of course I had no control over his training as I'm in classic, but I'd have expect it to grow anywayJesus, that's very low. Havent you been playing him since 1st season itself? Am a season ahead of you but his finishing is at 15, composure at 16 and decisions at a shocking 10. Valued at 18mil.
And am still at favoured personnel only but that should change end of season.
Won the league with a wage bill of 28mil. Bayern are at 105mil
I play in window mode, and use a snipping tool, I can't get screenshots in full screen.
Real one. I told them I'd pay £1.3m and give them £30m when he plays one game for the national team, but the German national team aren't in the game
Also, after a smashing 3-0 win away at Koln in the German Cup, just when I had started thinking I might have a decent run here if the draw is lucky, I go ahead and draw Bayern!
What skin is that? Would appreciate a link in the PM if possible.Just sold Guidetti to AC Milan, for 11m.
Replaced him with Luciano Vietto for 2m, though I paid an extra 600k to take his agents 20%. I didn't need to take the percentage, as I'm in Germany, but I bet that 20% will be worth a lot more if I end up selling him
EDIT: I also spent 6.5m on this potential worldie.
