Season 30 Week 21 processing...

Welcome to week 21 of the season, just two games left including this one with the domestic Cup Finals this week to look forward to.

Orders received from ManCity, Newcastle, AstonVilla, Chelsea, Plymouth, Watford, Charlton, Real Madrid, Barcelona and Schalke.

I'll be sending by email Paul here over the weekend.

Is there any particular format which works best for you - word, pdf etc? Also I presume links to NEWs etc best as hyperlinks in the email?

Ben@Plymouth wrote:

I'll be sending by email Paul here over the weekend.

Is there any particular format which works best for you - word, pdf etc? Also I presume links to NEWs etc best as hyperlinks in the email?

some send pdf and some send jpeg, either is fine. yes new links can be included in the mail.

Paul Hemmings wrote:

Ben@Plymouth wrote:

I'll be sending by email Paul here over the weekend.

Is there any particular format which works best for you - word, pdf etc? Also I presume links to NEWs etc best as hyperlinks in the email?

some send pdf and some send jpeg, either is fine. yes new links can be included in the mail.

Thanks Paul!

Sitting in the garden, beer in hand, pondering the disadvantage of 2 left footed playmakers. Do I need a right footer? Could I push Fabian out wide, can Saul play AM? This is why I love this game and have been playing for over 20 years (Paul confirmed my extreme old age a couple of weeks ago). Thank you Mr Hemmings for the hours of joy (and frustration)!!!

Rob@Barcelona wrote:

Sitting in the garden, beer in hand, pondering the disadvantage of 2 left footed playmakers. Do I need a right footer? Could I push Fabian out wide, can Saul play AM? This is why I love this game and have been playing for over 20 years (Paul confirmed my extreme old age a couple of weeks ago). Thank you Mr Hemmings for the hours of joy (and frustration)!!!

Doing the same and absolutely echo your thoughts!

Was my work 10 year anniversary yesterday - rejoined shortly after that so coming up to 10 years now!

Glad to be back into this properly again - my 6 season FM and CM0102 games can wait....

Btw Rob and I are thinking about a CF zoom type meetup at some.point if people are keen - few beers etc... Who would be keen?

Perhaps one evening next week -Thursday/Friday?

Honestly don't know how many years I've been playing the game, although I do still have my first Charlton team sheet.  Teemu Tainio was my best player by a mile.

Tom@Charlton wrote:

Honestly don't know how many years I've been playing the game, although I do still have my first Charlton team sheet.  Teemu Tainio was my best player by a mile.

Gaz must have a few favourite players if the stories are here are anything to go by....

Tom - keen for a few virtual beers at some point?

Yep Ben@Plymouth wrote:

Tom@Charlton wrote:

Honestly don't know how many years I've been playing the game, although I do still have my first Charlton team sheet.  Teemu Tainio was my best player by a mile.

Gaz must have a few favourite players if the stories are here are anything to go by....

Tom - keen for a few virtual beers at some point?

Guti is not one of them... proper had my pants pulled down on that one by Rich

Penultimate games of the season....

Watford;

Fresh off the Champions Cup final, the Watford manager has had the hard task of motivating his players again for another extremely important week. First up is Tom's Charlton in the Cup Final.. a extremely tough task, and impossible to predict. The manager has used his spare time to take inspiration from old cup matches and re-watching some of the great classic games too inspire his team. However, no time for sentiment. The manager will be thoroughly expecting his side to go out and give it there all while on the pitch to come away with the trophy! 
As for the league, a tough tough game vs Newcastle awaits. Probably the most experienced Manager in the game Mark. Certainly isn't any easy task and to play away from home. Can the manager hold his nerve and take all 3 points.. 

Genk;

The Galatico machine managed to wrap up the league last week infont of the home fans.. So with the league wrapped up all eyes are on the Cup Final vs PSV who have the mercurial Giovinco and the veteran Dzeko leading the line. Will Neymar and Co put on another masterclass and bring him the Trophy.. While in the league the manager has given the players licence to just go out and enjoy themselves. 

Botafogo;

Still ecstatic from there first ever Copa Libertadores, the manager is hoping to lead the team into there most successful Era in there history. First they must conquer the Flamengo Giants, who bolster a impressive squad. But with Sturridge returning to the lineup, the team is at it's fluid best going in to such a important week. But are not taking anything for granted. As for the league they welcome Sao Paulo who put on a demolition show last week against Portugesa and Agnaldo comes into this game looking to lead his team to glory. However, the likes of Hulk and Co will certainly have ideas of there own and hope to put the Sao Paulo defence to the sword.. 


Rumours;

....... the Director of football for the clubs has put pressure onto the manager to give him targets to go after in the off season to rejuvenate the squad to continue bringing success.... Will Watford manage to play Rashford/Kane together or will one have to make way.. With Bale coming into the post 30 party, who will the manager look at to take the place of such a phenomenal player... Will Sturridge return to Botafogo next season or is he getting home sick.. Genk looking to replace the ageing defence of Kompany/Bonucci.. But firstly will they get there world class TM to replace Bailey... Will Botafogo find a partnership better then Sturrdige/Hulk.. Will they look to there Youth academy this season while the manager uses funds to build up the stadium to ensure future glory.... Who knows. First and foremost the manager must free up squad spaces, will he look to use the Loan system or will players be moved on more permanently, some tough calls to make.... Stay Tuned...

gary@chelsea wrote:

Yep Ben@Plymouth wrote:

Tom@Charlton wrote:

Honestly don't know how many years I've been playing the game, although I do still have my first Charlton team sheet.  Teemu Tainio was my best player by a mile.

Gaz must have a few favourite players if the stories are here are anything to go by....

Tom - keen for a few virtual beers at some point?

Guti is not one of them... proper had my pants pulled down on that one by Rich

Rob@Barcelona wrote:

gary@chelsea wrote:

Yep Ben@Plymouth wrote:

Tom@Charlton wrote:

Honestly don't know how many years I've been playing the game, although I do still have my first Charlton team sheet.  Teemu Tainio was my best player by a mile.

Gaz must have a few favourite players if the stories are here are anything to go by....

Tom - keen for a few virtual beers at some point?

Guti is not one of them... proper had my pants pulled down on that one by Rich

We’ve all bought a turkey Gaz. It’s not just you!!!

Guti!! I remember that 

Ben@Plymouth wrote:

Tom@Charlton wrote:

Honestly don't know how many years I've been playing the game, although I do still have my first Charlton team sheet.  Teemu Tainio was my best player by a mile.

Gaz must have a few favourite players if the stories are here are anything to go by....

Tom - keen for a few virtual beers at some point?

Always mate, my free time is always last in the pecking order unfortunately. Kids first, then work. So timing may be crucial.

Tom@Charlton wrote:

Ben@Plymouth wrote:

Tom@Charlton wrote:

Honestly don't know how many years I've been playing the game, although I do still have my first Charlton team sheet.  Teemu Tainio was my best player by a mile.

Gaz must have a few favourite players if the stories are here are anything to go by....

Tom - keen for a few virtual beers at some point?

Always mate, my free time is always last in the pecking order unfortunately. Kids first, then work. So timing may be crucial.

Understood totally, great to know though - hopefully can find a time which will suit everyone who wants to join...!

On this how about either next Thursday evening or Friday evening for people - perhaps 8:30?

Tom@Charlton wrote:

Honestly don't know how many years I've been playing the game, although I do still have my first Charlton team sheet.  Teemu Tainio was my best player by a mile.

first order sheet received 13 March 2008

Paul Hemmings wrote:

Tom@Charlton wrote:

Honestly don't know how many years I've been playing the game, although I do still have my first Charlton team sheet.  Teemu Tainio was my best player by a mile.

first order sheet received 13 March 2008

Think Paul said I was the late 90s.

Rob@Barcelona wrote:

Paul Hemmings wrote:

Tom@Charlton wrote:

Honestly don't know how many years I've been playing the game, although I do still have my first Charlton team sheet.  Teemu Tainio was my best player by a mile.

first order sheet received 13 March 2008

Think Paul said I was the late 90s.

I think I was 11 or 12 when I initially played - must be 95-96!

Rob@Barcelona wrote:

Paul Hemmings wrote:

Tom@Charlton wrote:

Honestly don't know how many years I've been playing the game, although I do still have my first Charlton team sheet.  Teemu Tainio was my best player by a mile.

first order sheet received 13 March 2008

Think Paul said I was the late 90s.

19 June 1996

Ben@Plymouth wrote:

Rob@Barcelona wrote:

Paul Hemmings wrote:

Tom@Charlton wrote:

Honestly don't know how many years I've been playing the game, although I do still have my first Charlton team sheet.  Teemu Tainio was my best player by a mile.

first order sheet received 13 March 2008

Think Paul said I was the late 90s.

I think I was 11 or 12 when I initially played - must be 95-96!

25 April 1996

Paul Hemmings wrote:

Ben@Plymouth wrote:

Rob@Barcelona wrote:

Paul Hemmings wrote:

Tom@Charlton wrote:

Honestly don't know how many years I've been playing the game, although I do still have my first Charlton team sheet.  Teemu Tainio was my best player by a mile.

first order sheet received 13 March 2008

Think Paul said I was the late 90s.

I think I was 11 or 12 when I initially played - must be 95-96!

25 April 1996

Wow!

Andy 02 April 1995 not including many years in game 6 when he first started.
Mark 1990 before accurate records were kept !!!
Rich 6 June 1995
Dave 14 May 1996
Gary 18 March 1998

Paul Hemmings wrote:

Ben@Plymouth wrote:

Rob@Barcelona wrote:

Paul Hemmings wrote:

Tom@Charlton wrote:

Honestly don't know how many years I've been playing the game, although I do still have my first Charlton team sheet.  Teemu Tainio was my best player by a mile.

first order sheet received 13 March 2008

Think Paul said I was the late 90s.

I think I was 11 or 12 when I initially played - must be 95-96!

25 April 1996

Must've been mid to late 80s for me!
And, ben, I'm think i've mentioned before how many brownie points I got from my girlfriend when I was on the phone to you as a kid!