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Title: Football Manager 2013
Post by: elgreenio on October 23, 2012, 09:49:08 AM
http://www.footballmanager.co.uk/ (http://www.footballmanager.co.uk/)

The Beta has been out for a few days now. Anybody who pre-ordered from the usual places will get beta codes they can use up until release on 2nd November.

Is anybody playing this? Wouldn't mind knowing how you're getting on and if you have any issues with Fulham so I can rectify in the next update (glaringly obvious faults, if it's a +1 or -1 in an attribute for a player then put it down to opinion really). Either post them here or in the issues thread I have on their official forums : http://community.sigames.com/showthread.php/318030-ENGLAND-%28Official%29-Fulham-Data-Issues (http://community.sigames.com/showthread.php/318030-ENGLAND-%28Official%29-Fulham-Data-Issues)

Havn't personally had that much chance to play the actual beta yet (played very early versions that were bugged to hell) so i'm only a couple of games in, 2-1 loss at Stamford Bridge and a 2-0 win at home to Newcastle.

Bought in Nacer Chadli as my only main signing (he loves gettting injured), with Hitzlsperger and Shelvey (loan) to backup CM. Got rid of Kelly and Davies and loaned out : Frei, Kasami, Trotta, Briggs, Burn, Etheridge, Altman, Minkwitz, Dalla Valle, Mesca
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: hongkongfulham on October 23, 2012, 10:00:33 AM
ill be playing for sure, but have to wait for whenever it comes out here, cant get on the beta :(
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: Rhys Lightning 63 on October 23, 2012, 02:50:26 PM
Ronnie Minkwitz is on there? Holy poo I'm buying this game. Love that boy, great talent for the future
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: Sammyffc on October 23, 2012, 05:59:30 PM
i got sacked from fulham as i was 7 games without a win haha gutted . still manager of england though
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: Enter the Frei on October 23, 2012, 06:08:23 PM
team talks are a nightmare on it and Berbatov automatically hates you. Other than that I battered QPR 3-0, I'm about 8th after 10 or so games and you get 10 mil in the transfer market because of the 2 Dem's.

Fulham are decent to manage though Kasami and Kaca are especially good and Hangeland is very highly rated.

the game itself has too many goals from crosses at the moment and the team talks are very tricky but I think they're looking at fixing these things. Overall though the game is really nice runs smoothly and the transfer and email stuff has been nicely touched up.
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: Logicalman on October 23, 2012, 06:16:09 PM


.. added to the Video Games thread in the stickies, so if you cannot find it in the future, just look there for the link.
Title: Re: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: elgreenio on October 23, 2012, 06:21:29 PM
Quote from: Enter the Frei on October 23, 2012, 06:08:23 PMthe game itself has too many goals from crosses at the moment and the team talks are very tricky but I think they're looking at fixing these things.

Being looked into, for now you kind of have to sacrifice your full backs and have them completely defensive, no freedom, tight man marking etc.

Sent from my BlackBerry 9300 using Tapatalk
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: Mr_Moon on October 23, 2012, 06:21:47 PM
Quote from: Rhys Lightning 63 on October 23, 2012, 02:50:26 PM
Ronnie Minkwitz is on there? Holy sh1t I'm buying this game. Love that boy, great talent for the future

He was on last year's edition.
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: Enter the Frei on October 23, 2012, 06:48:20 PM
Quote from: elgreenio on October 23, 2012, 06:21:29 PM
Quote from: Enter the Frei on October 23, 2012, 06:08:23 PMthe game itself has too many goals from crosses at the moment and the team talks are very tricky but I think they're looking at fixing these things.

Being looked into, for now you kind of have to sacrifice your full backs and have them completely defensive, no freedom, tight man marking etc.

Sent from my BlackBerry 9300 using Tapatalk

didn't know about that tactic but I knew it was getting looked into, having some ridicolously high scoring games as well
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: Rhys Lightning 63 on October 23, 2012, 07:44:22 PM
Quote from: Mr_Moon on October 23, 2012, 06:21:47 PM
Quote from: Rhys Lightning 63 on October 23, 2012, 02:50:26 PM
Ronnie Minkwitz is on there? Holy sh1t I'm buying this game. Love that boy, great talent for the future

He was on last year's edition.

I didn't get last years so I didn't know
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: Bryanthebroom on October 26, 2012, 09:41:12 AM
Playing a 4-2-3-1 formation with as for some reason riether is amazing as dm with diarra. First things to do are get right back and left winger, any tips for someone starting up on fm?
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: valdeingruo on October 29, 2012, 03:49:56 AM
Quote from: Bryanthebroom on October 26, 2012, 09:41:12 AM
Playing a 4-2-3-1 formation with as for some reason riether is amazing as dm with diarra. First things to do are get right back and left winger, any tips for someone starting up on fm?

Romario (brazilian) was class last year, fairly cheap too for a rb.
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: fulhamguy on October 29, 2012, 12:14:53 PM
Seem to have got the stats pretty much spot on I think.

Except I am in January and currently third, beaten Chelsea twice. Bug??!!!!??

Brought in Leroy Fer and Mario Suarez on loan. Only thing is perhaps Riether could be a bit better but not sure if you have control over that as he is a loan player. I don't play him and have signed a new right back.
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: elgreenio on October 29, 2012, 12:28:47 PM
Quote from: fulhamaustin on October 29, 2012, 12:14:53 PM
Seem to have got the stats pretty much spot on I think.

Except I am in January and currently third, beaten Chelsea twice. Bug??!!!!??

Brought in Leroy Fer and Mario Suarez on loan. Only thing is perhaps Riether could be a bit better but not sure if you have control over that as he is a loan player. I don't play him and have signed a new right back.

cheers.

I went after Leroy Fer aswell but Twente wanted 6mil for him which I didnt fancy paying. If anybody is yet to start or is nearing the end of the season i'd encourage you to add the norwegian league, Rosenborg have got some top youngsters, can't recall names off the top of my head by bought a 19yo AMRC, 22yo AMRLC and a young DC/DM/MC for about 2mil in total. Have also purchased Wellington Nem (£3m release clause early on) and Albin Ekdal as a Murh replacement for just under 3mil.

Only had time for 2 games (lost 2-0 at Citeh and beat Villa 2-1 at home). Playing 4-4-2 but an AMR instead of MR.

Riether was rated by the German researchers, i'll take a look at him when I next get the files back. Off the top of my head he is in the Hughes ballpark, way ahead of Kelly and just a tad better than Baird (in terms of current ability btw)
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: fulhamguy on October 29, 2012, 04:15:14 PM
Fer cost me 7 mil and has been good, 7.50 average rating and a few goals.

Duff has been immense, has 13 assists and 10 goals in 20 games. Berba has 15 in 22.

Have got Dzagoev on a free as his contract up Dec 31st.
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: Mitch on November 04, 2012, 02:21:39 PM
Just loading up now. Can't wait! Goodbye life!
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: Mitch on November 04, 2012, 02:24:59 PM
PS Anyone else hate playing through Steam?

Just seems to slow everything down? What's the actual benefit?
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: hongkongfulham on November 04, 2012, 02:27:15 PM
Quote from: Mitch on November 04, 2012, 02:24:59 PM
PS Anyone else hate playing through Steam?

Just seems to slow everything down? What's the actual benefit?

its to stop piracy i think
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: Mitch on November 04, 2012, 02:29:26 PM
Quote from: hongkongfulham on November 04, 2012, 02:27:15 PM
Quote from: Mitch on November 04, 2012, 02:24:59 PM
PS Anyone else hate playing through Steam?

Just seems to slow everything down? What's the actual benefit?

its to stop piracy i think

It's making me update the game before I can play it, after 20 mins of installation. Urgghhh. WAITING!
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: MontenegroWhite on November 04, 2012, 03:31:10 PM
I've played demo and I can't say I am satisfied. Weird transfers, unreal results...
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: God The Mechanic on November 04, 2012, 03:47:58 PM
From the sounds of it the new game is a bit of a shambles :P
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: Mitch on November 04, 2012, 03:55:52 PM
I'm in. Just eyeing up my squad now.

So, elgreenio... who's worth fast tracking to the first team?

Cauley looks good. Was Patrick Roberts too young to be in the game? Can't see him.

First thing I've done is tied Elias to a new contract.
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: Oiseau on November 04, 2012, 05:20:46 PM
I bought my Dad (who's been going to Fulham matches since the 1950's but is fairly tech-friendly, i.e. he can use twitter and emails) Football Manager 2013 for his Birthday (at his request!)

Does anyone know of a useful guide/hints and tips for someone who is completely unfamiliar with the franchise?

This afternoon I set up the game for him (he's chosen to manage Millwall, I always manage Ipswich Town) and he's doing alright so far. I don't think I'm particular good at explaining the game because the way I learnt how to use FM was through trial and error (I can't play at the moment due to University comitments, though.) He's a little at sea with the game, nonetheless. Advice for the novice FM-player would really be appreciated.
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: SaltfordWhite on November 04, 2012, 05:57:11 PM
I still can't work out FM2011!
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: Mitch on November 04, 2012, 07:58:57 PM
Quote from: Oiseau on November 04, 2012, 05:20:46 PM
I bought my Dad (who's been going to Fulham matches since the 1950's but is fairly tech-friendly, i.e. he can use twitter and emails) Football Manager 2013 for his Birthday (at his request!)

Does anyone know of a useful guide/hints and tips for someone who is completely unfamiliar with the franchise?

This afternoon I set up the game for him (he's chosen to manage Millwall, I always manage Ipswich Town) and he's doing alright so far. I don't think I'm particular good at explaining the game because the way I learnt how to use FM was through trial and error (I can't play at the moment due to University comitments, though.) He's a little at sea with the game, nonetheless. Advice for the novice FM-player would really be appreciated.

I'd go with trial and error too. Follow the tutorials is would be my recommendation to him.

Consider visiting thedugout (will need to google it, not sure of the URL) and the message board will be full of tips.
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: MurphLegend on November 04, 2012, 09:59:22 PM
i had FM last year, i'm hesitant to buy it again because it killed my life, literally did none of my studies. but i was wondering if anybody out there could put up a screen shot of kerim frei and kacaniklic's stats? i thought they were well underrated last yr, i'd like to see how they are now.
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: MontenegroWhite on November 04, 2012, 11:39:46 PM
They have much better attributes this time. Both of them.

I tried to do screenshots but I couldn't do that, because of Paint program or FM13. Some error...

Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: JustOverTheRiver on November 05, 2012, 11:53:24 AM
got the game through reviewing and just loaded it up. first thoughts; they have over complicated all the screens. I preferred the classis look of 2012... that being said I will probably get used to it and my feelings of confusion will die down... hopefully.

as for our team, berbatov is rated which is nice. gone are the days of relying on bobby. frei is a wonderkid - another asset that hasn't featured for a fulham team in a FM game. He is already playing well 10 games in to first season. Kaca isn't as rated but is showing promise...

I always think that FM is harsh on fulham and its players but I think this time round we are a more recognised force.  I would be interested to see how we do through simulation were I to manage a different team. has anyone done this yet?
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: MontenegroWhite on November 05, 2012, 02:13:37 PM
It's always safe mid table position for Fulham. From 8th to 13th!

And we usually buy Hubschman from Shakhtar.  :dft011:
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: JustOverTheRiver on November 05, 2012, 03:41:58 PM
Quote from: MontenegroWhite on November 05, 2012, 02:13:37 PM
It's always safe mid table position for Fulham. From 8th to 13th!

And we usually buy Hubschman from Shakhtar.  :dft011:

Avoiding the usual relagation scrap then!
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: DiegoFulham on November 05, 2012, 04:07:48 PM
Quote from: Enter the Frei on October 23, 2012, 06:08:23 PM
team talks are a nightmare on it and Berbatov automatically hates you. Other than that I battered QPR 3-0, I'm about 8th after 10 or so games and you get 10 mil in the transfer market because of the 2 Dem's.

Fulham are decent to manage though Kasami and Kaca are especially good and Hangeland is very highly rated.

the game itself has too many goals from crosses at the moment and the team talks are very tricky but I think they're looking at fixing these things. Overall though the game is really nice runs smoothly and the transfer and email stuff has been nicely touched up.

So I guess that you don't play with the non league teams?

I like to manage either, Dover Athletic who on my previous save i got to back to back promotions to the football league and  a FA vase win.... or Welling United reminds me a little of FC Twente 
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: Mitch on November 06, 2012, 05:12:05 PM
Quote from: JustOverTheRiver on November 05, 2012, 11:53:24 AM
got the game through reviewing and just loaded it up. first thoughts; they have over complicated all the screens. I preferred the classis look of 2012... that being said I will probably get used to it and my feelings of confusion will die down... hopefully.

as for our team, berbatov is rated which is nice. gone are the days of relying on bobby. frei is a wonderkid - another asset that hasn't featured for a fulham team in a FM game. He is already playing well 10 games in to first season. Kaca isn't as rated but is showing promise...

I always think that FM is harsh on fulham and its players but I think this time round we are a more recognised force.  I would be interested to see how we do through simulation were I to manage a different team. has anyone done this yet?

Where are you playing Frei? Might give him a go as my AML.
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: Enter the Frei on November 06, 2012, 05:21:48 PM
Quote from: DiegoFulham on November 05, 2012, 04:07:48 PM
Quote from: Enter the Frei on October 23, 2012, 06:08:23 PM
team talks are a nightmare on it and Berbatov automatically hates you. Other than that I battered QPR 3-0, I'm about 8th after 10 or so games and you get 10 mil in the transfer market because of the 2 Dem's.

Fulham are decent to manage though Kasami and Kaca are especially good and Hangeland is very highly rated.

the game itself has too many goals from crosses at the moment and the team talks are very tricky but I think they're looking at fixing these things. Overall though the game is really nice runs smoothly and the transfer and email stuff has been nicely touched up.

So I guess that you don't play with the non league teams?

I like to manage either, Dover Athletic who on my previous save i got to back to back promotions to the football league and  a FA vase win.... or Welling United reminds me a little of FC Twente 

My first career is always with Fulham, when I get bored of it I normally start again abroad, with a top side or in the lower leagues but I've never tried non league.

I've managed to turn Kasami into a wonderkid though, averaged 7.5 over a full season and was my key player, Kaca and Frei are both developing well, Frei in behind Berbatov is working really well for the guy who was asking.
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: Enter the Frei on November 06, 2012, 05:22:58 PM
Quote from: MontenegroWhite on November 05, 2012, 02:13:37 PM
It's always safe mid table position for Fulham. From 8th to 13th!

And we usually buy Hubschman from Shakhtar.  :dft011:

2 games I've played where I've been someone other than Fulham they've finished 5th and 19th first season :P
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: Bassey the warrior on November 06, 2012, 05:50:50 PM
Just got this. Not far into the season, have played four games or so. Signed Callejon on loan and he's proving to be excellent. Also two excellent bargains: Wellington Nem who is a young wonderkid for £3.5 million and this guy Ruben Jenssen who is a bargain at £2.2 million.
What's interesting is that Senderos is better than Hughes, he's done really well so far.
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: Bassey the warrior on November 06, 2012, 05:51:31 PM
Quote from: Enter the Frei on November 06, 2012, 05:21:48 PM
Quote from: DiegoFulham on November 05, 2012, 04:07:48 PM
Quote from: Enter the Frei on October 23, 2012, 06:08:23 PM
team talks are a nightmare on it and Berbatov automatically hates you. Other than that I battered QPR 3-0, I'm about 8th after 10 or so games and you get 10 mil in the transfer market because of the 2 Dem's.

Fulham are decent to manage though Kasami and Kaca are especially good and Hangeland is very highly rated.

the game itself has too many goals from crosses at the moment and the team talks are very tricky but I think they're looking at fixing these things. Overall though the game is really nice runs smoothly and the transfer and email stuff has been nicely touched up.

So I guess that you don't play with the non league teams?

I like to manage either, Dover Athletic who on my previous save i got to back to back promotions to the football league and  a FA vase win.... or Welling United reminds me a little of FC Twente 

My first career is always with Fulham, when I get bored of it I normally start again abroad, with a top side or in the lower leagues but I've never tried non league.

I've managed to turn Kasami into a wonderkid though, averaged 7.5 over a full season and was my key player, Kaca and Frei are both developing well, Frei in behind Berbatov is working really well for the guy who was asking.

Where is Kasami playing? I've sent both Frei and Kasami out on loan.
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: JustOverTheRiver on November 06, 2012, 08:02:46 PM
Quote from: Mitch on November 06, 2012, 05:12:05 PM
Quote from: JustOverTheRiver on November 05, 2012, 11:53:24 AM
got the game through reviewing and just loaded it up. first thoughts; they have over complicated all the screens. I preferred the classis look of 2012... that being said I will probably get used to it and my feelings of confusion will die down... hopefully.

as for our team, berbatov is rated which is nice. gone are the days of relying on bobby. frei is a wonderkid - another asset that hasn't featured for a fulham team in a FM game. He is already playing well 10 games in to first season. Kaca isn't as rated but is showing promise...

I always think that FM is harsh on fulham and its players but I think this time round we are a more recognised force.  I would be interested to see how we do through simulation were I to manage a different team. has anyone done this yet?

Where are you playing Frei? Might give him a go as my AML.


Good choice, I often play him ML. It says he can play central but with his stats I haven't bothered to try him there.
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: valdeingruo on November 06, 2012, 11:57:37 PM
I always see where i can get Fulham in a 4 year contract term, then i go to a free contract and see who offers me a job.  Romario, and Talaoi are great cheap defenders plying their trade in Brazil.
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: elgreenio on November 07, 2012, 12:12:06 PM
started again as I had some actual time to play properly. Was plodding along with a 4-5-1 but changed back to a 4-4-2 for the last few games and beat Norwich 4-3 away, QPR 4-1 away and L'Pool 1-0 at home. Am just before christmas, out of the league cup (lost at old trafford) with Coventry at home in the FA Cup. Mid-table in the league.

In's : Yussuf (loan), Ilsinho (loan), Sejad Sahilovic (4m), Helenius (1.5m)

Ilsinho has been a great signing and Dejagah is pretty awesome outwide, beats everyone for pace
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: Mitch on November 07, 2012, 02:18:37 PM
Frankly I signed next to no one and i'm doing awful. Can't get any tactic to really work with the match engine. Only about ten games into the season so I may start again, pick up a few of the gems people have spoken about and go from there...
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: hazzaffc on November 07, 2012, 02:36:23 PM
in need of desperate help. got the game yesterday and went fulham obviouslly, got 16 million to get in the top 10, signed shawcross for 12 million, and got 4 million left. i played 4 games in the league, lost 3 drew 1. tactics and formation isnt working. players are missplacing every single pass, and defence is gettings plit open all the time. i need help with tactics and formation, and if anyone can recomend a player to sign with the money i got left over. will be a big help. thanks
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: cottage cheese on November 07, 2012, 02:55:10 PM
Quote from: hazzaffc on November 07, 2012, 02:36:23 PM
in need of desperate help. got the game yesterday and went fulham obviouslly, got 16 million to get in the top 10, signed shawcross for 12 million, and got 4 million left. i played 4 games in the league, lost 3 drew 1. tactics and formation isnt working. players are missplacing every single pass, and defence is gettings plit open all the time. i need help with tactics and formation, and if anyone can recomend a player to sign with the money i got left over. will be a big help. thanks
I used to play this at uni and my few tips are

first thing I do is revamp the coaches etc...on your training level I make sure I have over 4 and a half stars for fitness,attacking,defending,tactics and shooting. This really makes a difference as I hardly ever get skinned nor does my defence get split open due to the high fitness levels! The game is really well built in the fact fitness makes a HUGE difference.

The best tactic I have used and won a lot with is

              gk
rb       cd     cd   lb
              dlp

           bwm   b2b

W                               w

               af/dlf
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: MontenegroWhite on November 07, 2012, 03:27:58 PM
I still haven't played full version. Only DEMO.

But classic formation 4-4-2 worked fine for me at Fulham. I've bought Britton from Swansea, and he was very pleasing signing. I've played in some exhibition style (exploring) and you can buy Demba Ba for 8 m. and offer contract to Dzagoev on "approach to sign", you just need to put OFF filter for unrealistic targets, as there are many of them available to you but you don't see them if filter is ON.

My advice is not always to use filters!
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: elgreenio on November 07, 2012, 03:28:32 PM
seems that a lot of people are struggling early on but once you get a few months in things start to click. I also hear that 3 at the back could be the way for this years game.

hazza how did you get 16m btw?

would encourage everyone to load all players from the norwegian league, Rosenborg have some really cheap beauties in their squad.

Oh and when you start select your experience as professional or international footballer, always helps in luring players to the cottage and having a bit of influence on your team.

Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: elgreenio on November 07, 2012, 03:37:38 PM
FYI a new patch has just been released (no need to start a new game). Should start updating after a Steam restart
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: Mitch on November 07, 2012, 03:45:52 PM
Quote from: elgreenio on November 07, 2012, 03:28:32 PM
seems that a lot of people are struggling early on but once you get a few months in things start to click. I also hear that 3 at the back could be the way for this years game.

hazza how did you get 16m btw?

would encourage everyone to load all players from the norwegian league, Rosenborg have some really cheap beauties in their squad.

Oh and when you start select your experience as professional or international footballer, always helps in luring players to the cottage and having a bit of influence on your team.



Is there a way to have players from a country open in this FM, without having the league running? I like a big database, but don't want to have 15 top leagues running plus the 4 Professional English tiers?

I've heard a lot about 3-5-2 as well.
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: elgreenio on November 07, 2012, 03:56:58 PM
when you load up a new game and get to the database size drop-down (small, med, large, custom), go to custom and in that page you can add players from certain leagues or players of a certain nationality
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: Mitch on November 07, 2012, 04:19:26 PM
Quote from: elgreenio on November 07, 2012, 03:56:58 PM
when you load up a new game and get to the database size drop-down (small, med, large, custom), go to custom and in that page you can add players from certain leagues or players of a certain nationality

Ta, that's what I'm used to, but maybe I just couldn't see it in this years version with the new layout.
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: hazzaffc on November 07, 2012, 06:22:38 PM
Quote from: elgreenio on November 07, 2012, 03:28:32 PM
seems that a lot of people are struggling early on but once you get a few months in things start to click. I also hear that 3 at the back could be the way for this years game.

hazza how did you get 16m btw?

would encourage everyone to load all players from the norwegian league, Rosenborg have some really cheap beauties in their squad.

Oh and when you start select your experience as professional or international footballer, always helps in luring players to the cottage and having a bit of influence on your team.



had a meeting with the board at the start, they said 9 mill for a stable finish, i said no, then spoke about it in more detail and they offered like 15 for me to come in the top 10
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: Bassey the warrior on November 07, 2012, 06:43:50 PM
Quote from: andersons11 on November 06, 2012, 11:57:37 PM
I always see where i can get Fulham in a 4 year contract term, then i go to a free contract and see who offers me a job.  Romario, and Talaoi are great cheap defenders plying their trade in Brazil.
I presume you mean the right back Romario? I tried to get him but he couldn't get a work permit.
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: Bassey the warrior on November 07, 2012, 06:48:07 PM
Quote from: hazzaffc on November 07, 2012, 02:36:23 PM
in need of desperate help. got the game yesterday and went fulham obviouslly, got 16 million to get in the top 10, signed shawcross for 12 million, and got 4 million left. i played 4 games in the league, lost 3 drew 1. tactics and formation isnt working. players are missplacing every single pass, and defence is gettings plit open all the time. i need help with tactics and formation, and if anyone can recomend a player to sign with the money i got left over. will be a big help. thanks

Recommend playing a short passing game. If you keep losing the ball set the level of creativity to low. I play 4-2-3-1, also 4-4-2 and 4-5-1.
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: MontenegroWhite on November 07, 2012, 06:49:27 PM
Has anyone noticed how much good Bayern is?! Amazing force!!!
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: Bassey the warrior on November 07, 2012, 06:51:02 PM
Quote from: cottage cheese on November 07, 2012, 02:55:10 PM
Quote from: hazzaffc on November 07, 2012, 02:36:23 PM
in need of desperate help. got the game yesterday and went fulham obviouslly, got 16 million to get in the top 10, signed shawcross for 12 million, and got 4 million left. i played 4 games in the league, lost 3 drew 1. tactics and formation isnt working. players are missplacing every single pass, and defence is gettings plit open all the time. i need help with tactics and formation, and if anyone can recomend a player to sign with the money i got left over. will be a big help. thanks
I used to play this at uni and my few tips are

first thing I do is revamp the coaches etc...on your training level I make sure I have over 4 and a half stars for fitness,attacking,defending,tactics and shooting. This really makes a difference as I hardly ever get skinned nor does my defence get split open due to the high fitness levels! The game is really well built in the fact fitness makes a HUGE difference.

The best tactic I have used and won a lot with is

             gk
rb       cd     cd   lb
             dlp

          bwm   b2b

W                               w

              af/dlf

Good point. I've invested a lot in coaches. Also physio's. Just any staff really. They can be as good as signing new players.
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: Mitch on November 07, 2012, 07:18:21 PM
Quote from: elgreenio on November 07, 2012, 03:56:58 PM
when you load up a new game and get to the database size drop-down (small, med, large, custom), go to custom and in that page you can add players from certain leagues or players of a certain nationality

Done it. Tried all of Europe - 218000! Whoops!

Plucked for English league, large database plus all Belgians and Norweigans on your recommendation. Ta.
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: Jambo on November 07, 2012, 08:45:40 PM
After 12 league titles and 5 Champions league titles with Fulham (not to mention lots of others trophies) I think its time to move on to Football manager 13!!

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Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: JackyFulham90 on November 07, 2012, 08:57:03 PM
What players are on the PSP version? Usually loads of players missing from it
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: cottage cheese on November 07, 2012, 09:49:50 PM
did anyone read the funny comments in the status page about "maybe you should order a pizza" or "turn your underwear inside out"...I got to a point when it just said "get a life..seriously leave" haha Good old uni days
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: JustOverTheRiver on November 07, 2012, 11:22:14 PM
I signed Anderson from Man Utd for 4.2 mil in the first week of the game, hes been quality.

Formation wise I usually build teams around a 4-2-2-2 system. 2 very creating defensive midfielders, 2 very pacey wingers with high crossing ability and 2 strikers.  Call me boring but I have used this system in the last 3 FMs to great success, I would highly recommend.
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: Enter the Frei on November 07, 2012, 11:32:40 PM
Quote from: The Moose on November 06, 2012, 05:51:31 PM
Quote from: Enter the Frei on November 06, 2012, 05:21:48 PM
Quote from: DiegoFulham on November 05, 2012, 04:07:48 PM
Quote from: Enter the Frei on October 23, 2012, 06:08:23 PM
team talks are a nightmare on it and Berbatov automatically hates you. Other than that I battered QPR 3-0, I'm about 8th after 10 or so games and you get 10 mil in the transfer market because of the 2 Dem's.

Fulham are decent to manage though Kasami and Kaca are especially good and Hangeland is very highly rated.

the game itself has too many goals from crosses at the moment and the team talks are very tricky but I think they're looking at fixing these things. Overall though the game is really nice runs smoothly and the transfer and email stuff has been nicely touched up.

So I guess that you don't play with the non league teams?

I like to manage either, Dover Athletic who on my previous save i got to back to back promotions to the football league and  a FA vase win.... or Welling United reminds me a little of FC Twente 

My first career is always with Fulham, when I get bored of it I normally start again abroad, with a top side or in the lower leagues but I've never tried non league.

I've managed to turn Kasami into a wonderkid though, averaged 7.5 over a full season and was my key player, Kaca and Frei are both developing well, Frei in behind Berbatov is working really well for the guy who was asking.

Where is Kasami playing? I've sent both Frei and Kasami out on loan.

Kasami as a deep lying playmaker, was planning ons stumping up for someone but he was far too good to play second fiddle
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: valdeingruo on November 08, 2012, 01:08:03 AM
Quote from: The Moose on November 07, 2012, 06:43:50 PM
Quote from: andersons11 on November 06, 2012, 11:57:37 PM
I always see where i can get Fulham in a 4 year contract term, then i go to a free contract and see who offers me a job.  Romario, and Talaoi are great cheap defenders plying their trade in Brazil.
I presume you mean the right back Romario? I tried to get him but he couldn't get a work permit.

Yeah,  I did. He is a bit iffy, always 50/50 in terms of getting a permit.
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: elgreenio on November 08, 2012, 08:20:44 AM
Also tried for Romario but they wanted over 1mil for him so didn't fancy it. Sure they'll be some beauties on bosmans in year 1, though I fancy Saints to go down and steal Clyne off them.

Another patch coming next week to sort a lot of ME stuff. Defensive lines, broken deep lying playmakers etc

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Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: AlFayedsChequebook on November 08, 2012, 09:34:21 AM
Finally started a Fulham game and brought in Andrea Poli from Sampdoria as a midfielder (class).

Not started great but my adventurous barcaesque passing style might take a bit of time to gel.
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: Airfix on November 08, 2012, 11:49:51 AM
Just been playing Football Manager on my PC when I was offered the Scotland job.

I knew it was a poo squad with no future so I declined the offer.

I then put the phone down and got back to Football Manager...
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: Mitch on November 08, 2012, 01:39:59 PM
I'm playing a 3-1-2-2-2 tactic i found on the dugout and doing OK.

Teams finally coming together and we've just beaten QPR 1-5 and Spurs 2-1.

Cauley Woodrow's stats are improving quickly and he has 8 in 4 games for the youth.

I've also just dropped Mo Diarra which was a shame; Got Dzagoev coming in Jan who will replace Sidwell.

Have done a good scout of the UK and James Ward-Prowse looks a must buy, as well as a few cheaper youth players at Derby. There's a left back at PSV which all my scouts (18-20 Judging PA) suggest I buy no matter what - Willens/Willems maybe.

Also a small Norweigan 16 year old striker (in the u19 Norway squad) who you can sign for about £50k compo. Has a very long name, sorry, can't rememmber!

Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: ClarksOriginal on November 08, 2012, 02:02:56 PM
Quote from: Mitch on November 08, 2012, 01:39:59 PM
I'm playing a 3-1-2-2-2 tactic i found on the dugout and doing OK.

Teams finally coming together and we've just beaten QPR 1-5 and Spurs 2-1.

Cauley Woodrow's stats are improving quickly and he has 8 in 4 games for the youth.

I've also just dropped Mo Diarra which was a shame; Got Dzagoev coming in Jan who will replace Sidwell.

Have done a good scout of the UK and James Ward-Prowse looks a must buy, as well as a few cheaper youth players at Derby. There's a left back at PSV which all my scouts (18-20 Judging PA) suggest I buy no matter what - Willens/Willems maybe.

Also a small Norweigan 16 year old striker (in the u19 Norway squad) who you can sign for about £50k compo. Has a very long name, sorry, can't rememmber!



Jetro Willems! Get him, he is quality.

Also have a look at Memphis Debay from PSV, he is rapid and very creative.
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: Mitch on November 08, 2012, 05:09:48 PM
Assuming you've signed him, how much for? Or is that just based on your knowledge of Dutch football? They wanted £27m for an 18 year old left back so I politely walked away.
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: zzamora on November 08, 2012, 05:12:15 PM
Quote from: ClarksOriginal on November 08, 2012, 02:02:56 PM
Quote from: Mitch on November 08, 2012, 01:39:59 PM
I'm playing a 3-1-2-2-2 tactic i found on the dugout and doing OK.

Teams finally coming together and we've just beaten QPR 1-5 and Spurs 2-1.

Cauley Woodrow's stats are improving quickly and he has 8 in 4 games for the youth.

I've also just dropped Mo Diarra which was a shame; Got Dzagoev coming in Jan who will replace Sidwell.

Have done a good scout of the UK and James Ward-Prowse looks a must buy, as well as a few cheaper youth players at Derby. There's a left back at PSV which all my scouts (18-20 Judging PA) suggest I buy no matter what - Willens/Willems maybe.

Also a small Norweigan 16 year old striker (in the u19 Norway squad) who you can sign for about £50k compo. Has a very long name, sorry, can't rememmber!



Jetro Willems! Get him, he is quality.

Also have a look at Memphis Debay from PSV, he is rapid and very creative.

Was he the one who made his debut at the world cup?

Ruben Yittigard Jensen (Tromso) excellent midfielder.

Leonard (Sparta Prague) Striker is also a cheap, pacey, all round goal scorer.

Wellington Nem is a must buy- release clause of 3.5 (or something like that) in his contract.
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: ClarksOriginal on November 08, 2012, 07:21:01 PM
Quote from: Mitch on November 08, 2012, 05:09:48 PM
Assuming you've signed him, how much for? Or is that just based on your knowledge of Dutch football? They wanted £27m for an 18 year old left back so I politely walked away.

Knowledge of Dutch football - couple with the fact that on FIFA he is very very good and recently FIFA has become a lot closer in terms of stats to FM.
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: elgreenio on November 08, 2012, 07:53:37 PM
coming from the inside and knowing just how much goes into the FM research and just how many absolute football nuts are involved I'd be surprised if FIFA ever gets on a par on stats etc.
But yeh that left back is a bit of a diamond if you can get him

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Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: elgreenio on November 16, 2012, 11:26:09 AM
was off ill for a couple of days so managed to get through the season and get just into September 2nd season.

Finished 6th, level on points with 7th Newcastle and a point ahead of Chelsea in 8th. Bowed out of both cups early on, think I even managed to lose to Coventry in the FA Cup. Hangeland finished player of the year and was in the prem team of the year, Ruiz was top scorer with Berba second.

Got 11m budget in the summer for predicted top half finish but could tweak it as I released Schwarzer, Hughes, Duff, Petric, Riether. Sold Kelly on top of that.

Bought in Chadli and Viviano on bosmans and then Ademilson for his 5.25m release clause (he's an absolute goal machine, 9 in 6 games so far). Also got Fabio on loan for my rb spot, then started getting desperate for my cb and cm cover so bought Zaccardo for 1.5m to play centre back and got Rodwell on loan on deadline day. Dembele is transfer listed and in the reserves so really want to get him back but will need to find 10m from somewhere.

Started reasonably this season, lost to Man U and Man C, but beat WBA, Wolves and Liverpool. Lost my first EL group game against Valencia 1-0, but have Tromso and Genoa also in the group so should be ok I think.
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: BigNigeBowds on November 16, 2012, 11:36:00 AM
I had a horrible start trying to play flowing good passing football, went on an 19 match winless streak and got sacked in january.

Currently manager of plymouth argyle, just got promoted to league one, pretty frustrating as they have very little money.
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: MJG on November 16, 2012, 11:38:25 AM
So started the classic version of the game and got through to game 32 and was then sacked when in 16th place having just lost 3 games in a row to Man utd/Chelsea/Arsenal. (now starting 2013/14 with York in the BSP)
Must admit first time I have completed a season on CM since about 2008 so really like the classic mode.
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: AlFayedsChequebook on November 16, 2012, 11:41:05 AM
Decided that premier league management was overrated and decided to start with Crewe Alexandra in league one.

Predicted to finish 20th but opened the season with a 15 game unbeaten streak and remain in contention for the title at the half way mark.

Currently trying to get Danny Murphy back to Crewe for his final hurrah!
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: Walsh on November 16, 2012, 01:35:27 PM
Team: Blackburn
Position: 12th

I have started a game with 2 of my mates... we're all northern teams. One of my mates is Blackpool and the other is Bolton and I'm Blackburn. I have had a terrible start to the season but I have signed Zanetti and Hitzlsperger for my midfielder and I signed a youngster from Palace for 50k who has amazing stats (can't remember his name) I will find out later when I get on, I have also just got Macheda on loan from Manchester United as Jordan Rhodes has been absolute terrible for me. We're currently 6 games with Blackpool flying highest in 8th position and not far behind is Bolton who are 10th, and I sit in 12th position we're all 1 point behind each other and I have just managed to get all my players back from injury... BRING ON THE SEASON!

Team: Chesterfield
Position: 6th

I have a single player game with Chesterfield and things are starting to be looking up I am currently sat in 6th position, 3 points off 3rd position and I have started to find form, I haven't really changed much, I signed a player called N'Kong on a free who is a pretty good player for league 2 and I also signed a RB (Eckhardt) who has been disappointing but I also signed a young AM(R/L) called Jordan Prosser who seems to be finding his feet nicely.


I will try and keep you up-to-date on how things are going... any recommendations would be great.
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: SaltfordWhite on November 16, 2012, 04:01:36 PM
I am sure that this is going to sound really stupid, but I've just downloaded the demo to have a look around and can't seem to hire any staff!

Is this purely because the demo is limited, or have they done away with hiring anyone but the very highest level staff?
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: elgreenio on November 16, 2012, 04:14:57 PM
what staff are you trying to hire? if you look in the staff responsibilites you may have somebody other than yourself set to hire/fire staff
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: SaltfordWhite on November 16, 2012, 04:23:17 PM
Cheers for getting back to me!

I'm just trying to hire a scout as it seems that I only have Malcolm Elias and he is chief scout.

If I go into the staff search and try to look by staff role, the only options I get are assistant manager, chief scout, director of football, Head physio and head of youth development?

Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: Mitch on November 16, 2012, 04:34:22 PM
Quote from: elgreenio on November 16, 2012, 11:26:09 AM
was off ill for a couple of days so managed to get through the season and get just into September 2nd season.

Finished 6th, level on points with 7th Newcastle and a point ahead of Chelsea in 8th. Bowed out of both cups early on, think I even managed to lose to Coventry in the FA Cup. Hangeland finished player of the year and was in the prem team of the year, Ruiz was top scorer with Berba second.

Got 11m budget in the summer for predicted top half finish but could tweak it as I released Schwarzer, Hughes, Duff, Petric, Riether. Sold Kelly on top of that.

Bought in Chadli and Viviano on bosmans and then Ademilson for his 5.25m release clause (he's an absolute goal machine, 9 in 6 games so far). Also got Fabio on loan for my rb spot, then started getting desperate for my cb and cm cover so bought Zaccardo for 1.5m to play centre back and got Rodwell on loan on deadline day. Dembele is transfer listed and in the reserves so really want to get him back but will need to find 10m from somewhere.

Started reasonably this season, lost to Man U and Man C, but beat WBA, Wolves and Liverpool. Lost my first EL group game against Valencia 1-0, but have Tromso and Genoa also in the group so should be ok I think.

Ulimately finished 16th in my first season after staving off the sack with three wins on the bounce at QPR, one other I can't remember and Spurs (I don't know how!!).

Second season sold Ruiz as I only play one up-front and he wasn't performing on the righth hand side. We have to pay off £900k per month and financially we were struggling. I was only given £700k to spend too, but I did clear £200k-ish off of the wage bill.

In came a young Italian right back on loan, Gerson on loan, Javi Martinez on loan (great signing).

Kasami is now playing AMR and excelling as is Kaka in LM. Found a few German regens who are quality who had been released (thank you Malcolm Elias!).

Currently fifth on the back of an unbeaten run including a 3-0 win against Arsenal at the Cottage. Things are looking much better!

Dembele was transfer listed second season too, but at his own request and I didn't have £10m. :(

Could do with some money in January as overall the squad is thin, but the youngsters are doing it for me at the moment.
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: elgreenio on November 16, 2012, 04:59:41 PM
Quote from: SaltfordWhite on November 16, 2012, 04:23:17 PM
Cheers for getting back to me!

I'm just trying to hire a scout as it seems that I only have Malcolm Elias and he is chief scout.

If I go into the staff search and try to look by staff role, the only options I get are assistant manager, chief scout, director of football, Head physio and head of youth development?



hmm, you playing FM Classic or the full career mode? cant say i've done any hiring/firing of staff yet so havn't looked at those bits of the search. Are you set as responsible for hiring the staff in the staff responsibilites page as per previous post?
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: SaltfordWhite on November 16, 2012, 05:08:08 PM
I'm just dabbling in the classic at the moment rather than full career and I can't for the life of me find where the staff responsibilities page is.


God I am rubbish at this.
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: elgreenio on November 16, 2012, 05:58:12 PM
ah ok, that's probably why then. The classic version is a massively streamlined FM, so the chances are the responsibilities will be pre-set, aswell as only allowing you to hire the key staff. Not played classic myself to know the ins and outs but that will be why you're missing quite a bit.
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: SaltfordWhite on November 16, 2012, 06:15:52 PM
I guess that makes sense, cheers!  Although I am surprised if they have streamlined it that much!

Still, the demo has served its  purpose, the game looks brilliant.
Title: Re: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: MJG on November 16, 2012, 06:23:40 PM
I like the classic mode because you can play a season in about ten hours and not in real time. The game has got more dense/bloated/complicated and it just takes too long to play. As someone who has played the game since 93, the classic version has a real 'back to basics' fun feel to it.
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: SaltfordWhite on November 16, 2012, 06:57:38 PM
Quote from: MJG on November 16, 2012, 06:23:40 PM
I like the classic mode because you can play a season in about ten hours and not in real time. The game has got more dense/bloated/complicated and it just takes too long to play. As someone who has played the game since 93, the classic version has a real 'back to basics' fun feel to it.

This is me!  I battle away with the newer versions, but there is just so much to consider and I generally end up losing interest when the game decides it's time for me to have a losing run for no reason that I can ever fathom out.

It's why I am hoping that this classic mode will kind of give me a return to the good old days.
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: Mitch on November 16, 2012, 07:31:07 PM
Quote from: SaltfordWhite on November 16, 2012, 06:57:38 PM
Quote from: MJG on November 16, 2012, 06:23:40 PM
I like the classic mode because you can play a season in about ten hours and not in real time. The game has got more dense/bloated/complicated and it just takes too long to play. As someone who has played the game since 93, the classic version has a real 'back to basics' fun feel to it.

This is me!  I battle away with the newer versions, but there is just so much to consider and I generally end up losing interest when the game decides it's time for me to have a losing run for no reason that I can ever fathom out.

It's why I am hoping that this classic mode will kind of give me a return to the good old days.

I don't think you can sign Cherno Samba!
Title: Re: Re: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: MJG on November 16, 2012, 07:36:25 PM
Quote from: Mitch on November 16, 2012, 07:31:07 PM
Quote from: SaltfordWhite on November 16, 2012, 06:57:38 PM
Quote from: MJG on November 16, 2012, 06:23:40 PM
I like the classic mode because you can play a season in about ten hours and not in real time. The game has got more dense/bloated/complicated and it just takes too long to play. As someone who has played the game since 93, the classic version has a real 'back to basics' fun feel to it.

This is me!  I battle away with the newer versions, but there is just so much to consider and I generally end up losing interest when the game decides it's time for me to have a losing run for no reason that I can ever fathom out.

It's why I am hoping that this classic mode will kind of give me a return to the good old days.

I don't think you can sign Cherno Samba!
blast from the past.
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: SaltfordWhite on November 16, 2012, 07:39:06 PM
God bless good old Cherno!

An awesome double act also used to be Nathan Ellington and peter Weatherstone, they were machines back in the day before it all got too technical!  :035:
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: Bassey the warrior on November 18, 2012, 02:04:48 AM
Must sign player: David Ospina. I got him on a bosman in 2013. Keep an eye out for him in the January 2013 window as you can get him on a pre-contract. He is absolute quality. Incredible reflexes and very consistent.
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: Mitch on November 18, 2012, 12:55:49 PM
Quick tip for those that want to get good English youth - On the day you receive your intake of new youth players, view your u18 squad, then use the up and down tab on the top left hand side to view other u18's - it only brings up the good squads for some reason (Derby, Palace, Watford, Arsenal, Man Utd, Crewe etc) - arrange to view by age and look for the 14-16 yr olds and look for anything about £250k. Scout those players and most of them will be 4-5 star potential - snap up those you can.
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: valdeingruo on November 30, 2012, 12:45:27 AM
For those having issues with Berba happiness, ask him for players to improve the team. He should say Robbie Brady, cost 1.5 mil to pull him from the Man Utd reserves, he instantly likes you for that. Not to mention Brady is really good cover on the left.
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: btings on November 30, 2012, 04:10:13 AM
I'm in 2022 with my FM 2012 save, I'm sort of reluctant to give it up :\
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: MJG on November 30, 2012, 06:45:42 AM
Quote from: btings on November 30, 2012, 04:10:13 AM
I'm in 2022 with my FM 2012 save, I'm sort of reluctant to give it up :\
Whats the total game time?
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: elgreenio on November 30, 2012, 07:18:37 AM
had zero time to play recently so am only in January season 2. Buying Dembele back though, Spurs seem to ruin everybody.

Finished 6th season 1 and am through to the knockout stage of the europa league (vs FC Lorient, with Sporting or somebody else to play if I go through).

team :

Viviano

Fabio (loan)
Zaccardo
Hangeland
Riise

Ruiz
Diarra
Rodwell (loan)
Frei

Berba
Ademilson

also have Chadli, Heleniu, Sahilovic plus a load of random youngsters.
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: MJG on November 30, 2012, 12:28:52 PM
Quote from: elgreenio on November 30, 2012, 07:18:37 AM
had zero time to play recently so am only in January season 2. Buying Dembele back though, Spurs seem to ruin everybody.

Finished 6th season 1 and am through to the knockout stage of the europa league (vs FC Lorient, with Sporting or somebody else to play if I go through).

team :

Viviano

Fabio (loan)
Zaccardo
Hangeland
Riise

Ruiz
Diarra
Rodwell (loan)
Frei

Berba
Ademilson

also have Chadli, Heleniu, Sahilovic plus a load of random youngsters.
What No Senderos?
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: Bryanthebroom on November 30, 2012, 02:11:02 PM
Looking for some decent tutors for Wellington nem. Really annoys me that only berba can tutor him and that never works out too well. Need someone with professional or ambitious personality, preferably on the cheap. Anyone know of anybody?
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: ClarksOriginal on November 30, 2012, 02:13:48 PM
Quote from: Bryanthebroom on November 30, 2012, 02:11:02 PM
Looking for some decent tutors for Wellington nem. Really annoys me that only berba can tutor him and that never works out too well. Need someone with professional or ambitious personality, preferably on the cheap. Anyone know of anybody?

Mark Hughes?
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: Mitch on November 30, 2012, 09:59:46 PM
Quote from: ClarksOriginal on November 30, 2012, 02:13:48 PM
Quote from: Bryanthebroom on November 30, 2012, 02:11:02 PM
Looking for some decent tutors for Wellington nem. Really annoys me that only berba can tutor him and that never works out too well. Need someone with professional or ambitious personality, preferably on the cheap. Anyone know of anybody?

Mark Hughes?

HAHAHA!
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: btings on December 04, 2012, 06:52:19 PM
Quote from: MJG on November 30, 2012, 06:45:42 AM
Quote from: btings on November 30, 2012, 04:10:13 AM
I'm in 2022 with my FM 2012 save, I'm sort of reluctant to give it up :\
Whats the total game time?

Like 170 days or something, but I basically just leave the game running 24/7.  Actual played time is less.
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: Bassey the warrior on December 04, 2012, 07:12:21 PM
Quote from: Bryanthebroom on November 30, 2012, 02:11:02 PM
Looking for some decent tutors for Wellington nem. Really annoys me that only berba can tutor him and that never works out too well. Need someone with professional or ambitious personality, preferably on the cheap. Anyone know of anybody?

Does he really need tutoring though? He's already a pretty good player at the start of the game. Just needs to work on his finishing.
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: Bassey the warrior on December 04, 2012, 07:15:41 PM
My team:
                Ospina

Clyne Hangeland Rafael Toloi Fabio (loan)
   
    Mulumbu  Yttergard Jenssen

Wellington Nem  Dzagoev  Sinclair (loan)
       
                 Ademilson

Season 2014-2015, won the Capital One Cup, just beaten Real Madrid in the first leg of the first knockout stage in the Champions Cup. Currently sitting fifth in the league and still in the FA Cup. Pretty amazing season.

David Ospina is key. Sign him up.
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: valdeingruo on December 05, 2012, 12:50:18 AM
Quote from: The Moose on December 04, 2012, 07:15:41 PM
My team:
                Ospina

Clyne Hangeland Rafael Toloi Fabio (loan)
   
    Mulumbu  Yttergard Jenssen

Wellington Nem  Dzagoev  Sinclair (loan)
       
                 Ademilson

Season 2014-2015, won the Capital One Cup, just beaten Real Madrid in the first leg of the first knockout stage in the Champions Cup. Currently sitting fifth in the league and still in the FA Cup. Pretty amazing season.

David Ospina is key. Sign him up.

One of us is looking over the other's save. In my team i have Clyne, Ospina, Yttergard Jennssen and Ademilson. Also tried to get Taloi but his work permit didnt go through. Thats a bit scary.
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: Bassey the warrior on December 05, 2012, 01:23:17 AM
Quote from: andersons11 on December 05, 2012, 12:50:18 AM
Quote from: The Moose on December 04, 2012, 07:15:41 PM
My team:
                Ospina

Clyne Hangeland Rafael Toloi Fabio (loan)
   
    Mulumbu  Yttergard Jenssen

Wellington Nem  Dzagoev  Sinclair (loan)
       
                 Ademilson

Season 2014-2015, won the Capital One Cup, just beaten Real Madrid in the first leg of the first knockout stage in the Champions Cup. Currently sitting fifth in the league and still in the FA Cup. Pretty amazing season.

David Ospina is key. Sign him up.

One of us is looking over the other's save. In my team i have Clyne, Ospina, Yttergard Jennssen and Ademilson. Also tried to get Taloi but his work permit didnt go through. Thats a bit scary.

Wow. Great minds think alike. Kudos my friend.
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: valdeingruo on December 05, 2012, 02:15:47 AM
Quote from: The Moose on December 05, 2012, 01:23:17 AM
Quote from: andersons11 on December 05, 2012, 12:50:18 AM
Quote from: The Moose on December 04, 2012, 07:15:41 PM
My team:
                Ospina

Clyne Hangeland Rafael Toloi Fabio (loan)
   
    Mulumbu  Yttergard Jenssen

Wellington Nem  Dzagoev  Sinclair (loan)
       
                 Ademilson

Season 2014-2015, won the Capital One Cup, just beaten Real Madrid in the first leg of the first knockout stage in the Champions Cup. Currently sitting fifth in the league and still in the FA Cup. Pretty amazing season.

David Ospina is key. Sign him up.

One of us is looking over the other's save. In my team i have Clyne, Ospina, Yttergard Jennssen and Ademilson. Also tried to get Taloi but his work permit didnt go through. Thats a bit scary.

Wow. Great minds think alike. Kudos my friend.

Have you by chance run across an Adam Campbell? English striker for newcastle. Develops quite a knack of scoring if Berbatov mentors him.
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: elgreenio on December 05, 2012, 05:33:24 AM
Seems to be a certain set of players that people always buy for Fulham.

Have signed Ospina in every version apart from this, fancied a change. Clyne was also close to joining me, Fabio I had on loan (superstar btw) and now signing permanently. Again steered clear of Y.Jensen this version and didn't fancy Sinclair after I had him on the beta. Ademilson and/or W.Nem the others.

Al Fayed is looking to sell up at the beginning of season 3, doesn't look like a tycoon is coming in though which I actually prefer.

How many of the starting squad have people still got? Surprised I've got so many : Stockdale, Hangeland, Senderos, Riise, Briggs, Ruiz, Diarra, Kasami, Kaca, Frei, Berba.

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Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: Mitch on December 05, 2012, 04:52:21 PM
I'm in 16/17 and still have Stockdale, Hangeland, Senderos, Grimmer, Oberschmidt, Kasami, Frei, Kaca and Woodrow.

So many great freebies around if you focus on your scouting!
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: Bassey the warrior on December 05, 2012, 07:32:35 PM
Quote from: andersons11 on December 05, 2012, 02:15:47 AM
Quote from: The Moose on December 05, 2012, 01:23:17 AM
Quote from: andersons11 on December 05, 2012, 12:50:18 AM
Quote from: The Moose on December 04, 2012, 07:15:41 PM
My team:
                Ospina

Clyne Hangeland Rafael Toloi Fabio (loan)
   
    Mulumbu  Yttergard Jenssen

Wellington Nem  Dzagoev  Sinclair (loan)
       
                 Ademilson

Season 2014-2015, won the Capital One Cup, just beaten Real Madrid in the first leg of the first knockout stage in the Champions Cup. Currently sitting fifth in the league and still in the FA Cup. Pretty amazing season.

David Ospina is key. Sign him up.

One of us is looking over the other's save. In my team i have Clyne, Ospina, Yttergard Jennssen and Ademilson. Also tried to get Taloi but his work permit didnt go through. Thats a bit scary.

Wow. Great minds think alike. Kudos my friend.

Have you by chance run across an Adam Campbell? English striker for newcastle. Develops quite a knack of scoring if Berbatov mentors him.

No I haven't and I've let Berbatov move on. He wasn't really fitting into my gameplan and he was getting on a bit yet still demanding £50,000 p/w for a contract extension. Signed some quality up and coming players though.
Ademilson is only 21 and he's already got 37 in 46 for the season.
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: Bassey the warrior on December 05, 2012, 07:37:18 PM
Quote from: elgreenio on December 05, 2012, 05:33:24 AM
Seems to be a certain set of players that people always buy for Fulham.

Have signed Ospina in every version apart from this, fancied a change. Clyne was also close to joining me, Fabio I had on loan (superstar btw) and now signing permanently. Again steered clear of Y.Jensen this version and didn't fancy Sinclair after I had him on the beta. Ademilson and/or W.Nem the others.

Al Fayed is looking to sell up at the beginning of season 3, doesn't look like a tycoon is coming in though which I actually prefer.

How many of the starting squad have people still got? Surprised I've got so many : Stockdale, Hangeland, Senderos, Riise, Briggs, Ruiz, Diarra, Kasami, Kaca, Frei, Berba.

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Got rid of most of the spine of the team to be honest. Frei is out on loan and seems very injury prone, Riise, Diarra and Senderos still there but squad players, Baird squad player, Hangeland still there. That's it for the first team.
Got £12 million for Ruiz and signed Dzagoev on a free. Excellent business.
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: valdeingruo on December 05, 2012, 10:03:03 PM
Quote from: The Moose on December 05, 2012, 07:37:18 PM
Quote from: elgreenio on December 05, 2012, 05:33:24 AM
Seems to be a certain set of players that people always buy for Fulham.

Have signed Ospina in every version apart from this, fancied a change. Clyne was also close to joining me, Fabio I had on loan (superstar btw) and now signing permanently. Again steered clear of Y.Jensen this version and didn't fancy Sinclair after I had him on the beta. Ademilson and/or W.Nem the others.

Al Fayed is looking to sell up at the beginning of season 3, doesn't look like a tycoon is coming in though which I actually prefer.

How many of the starting squad have people still got? Surprised I've got so many : Stockdale, Hangeland, Senderos, Riise, Briggs, Ruiz, Diarra, Kasami, Kaca, Frei, Berba.

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Got rid of most of the spine of the team to be honest. Frei is out on loan and seems very injury prone, Riise, Diarra and Senderos still there but squad players, Baird squad player, Hangeland still there. That's it for the first team.
Got £12 million for Ruiz and signed Dzagoev on a free. Excellent business.

I still have berbatov, however he will be gone shortly as he wants 86k for a 3 year contract. I dont do business like that i think the most highly paid player on my ffc is on 45k.

I run

                                               
                                                 Ospina  
 
           Kelly/Zimmerman    Hangeland      M. Kelly          Clyne/Riise

                                                   Crestig/Y. Jennsen
           
                                              Diarra               Frei/Kasami
                             Kacaniclic                                            Ruiz/Brady

                                                       Berbatov/Ademilson


Substitues

Stockdale
Hughes
Dejagh
M. Meyer
Campbell
Sulamenjani (free from Ajax after negotiations went sour and they released)

Also brought in 26 youth prospects from the English, German, Spanish, Dutch and Belgain leagues all for 20k-500k at most a piece and all of them are doing quite nicely.
                               
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: Bassey the warrior on December 06, 2012, 12:41:43 AM
Quote from: andersons11 on December 05, 2012, 10:03:03 PM
Quote from: The Moose on December 05, 2012, 07:37:18 PM
Quote from: elgreenio on December 05, 2012, 05:33:24 AM
Seems to be a certain set of players that people always buy for Fulham.

Have signed Ospina in every version apart from this, fancied a change. Clyne was also close to joining me, Fabio I had on loan (superstar btw) and now signing permanently. Again steered clear of Y.Jensen this version and didn't fancy Sinclair after I had him on the beta. Ademilson and/or W.Nem the others.

Al Fayed is looking to sell up at the beginning of season 3, doesn't look like a tycoon is coming in though which I actually prefer.

How many of the starting squad have people still got? Surprised I've got so many : Stockdale, Hangeland, Senderos, Riise, Briggs, Ruiz, Diarra, Kasami, Kaca, Frei, Berba.

Sent from my BlackBerry 9300 using Tapatalk

Got rid of most of the spine of the team to be honest. Frei is out on loan and seems very injury prone, Riise, Diarra and Senderos still there but squad players, Baird squad player, Hangeland still there. That's it for the first team.
Got £12 million for Ruiz and signed Dzagoev on a free. Excellent business.

I still have berbatov, however he will be gone shortly as he wants 86k for a 3 year contract. I dont do business like that i think the most highly paid player on my ffc is on 45k.

I run

                                                 
                                                  Ospina   
   
            Kelly/Zimmerman    Hangeland      M. Kelly          Clyne/Riise

                                                    Crestig/Y. Jennsen
           
                                               Diarra               Frei/Kasami
                              Kacaniclic                                            Ruiz/Brady

                                                        Berbatov/Ademilson


Substitues

Stockdale
Hughes
Dejagh
M. Meyer
Campbell
Sulamenjani (free from Ajax after negotiations went sour and they released)

Also brought in 26 youth prospects from the English, German, Spanish, Dutch and Belgain leagues all for 20k-500k at most a piece and all of them are doing quite nicely.
                                 

Word of advice on the contract negotiations, though you may already know this. Let them run down as long as possible to get the best deal. Petric wanted something like £60,000 p/w and I got him down to £28,000.
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: valdeingruo on December 06, 2012, 01:15:49 AM
I have a three stage process for contract renewal. First Chance- depending on the player, ie crutial to the team I will attempt to negotiate one year out. If the offer is reasonable and well withing budget I sign them Two is about six months to run. I see what they would like and if reasonable, same as above if it is i sign. If not i start looking for replacements. Third stage- take it or leave it. I offer them a last chance contract. If they take it, happy days, if not "Thanks for your time and effort to the club" however you need to clear your space out since your replacement needs it.     I sure am glad this is a game, i couldnt be as terrible as i am in game in real life negotiations. 
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: elgreenio on December 06, 2012, 10:55:29 AM
start of season 3 and i've been taken over by some foreigner who hasn't given me any money but has increased the stadium to 30k and upgraded both training and youth facilities.

Went a tad nuts when Arsenal came in for Chadli, took £13m and did a bit of a swap bringing in the Ox for 15m. Also drew Dortmund in the champs league playoff round, 2-2 away by the skin of my teeth.

team now :

viviano

fabio
batth
hangeland
kacaniklic

oxlade-chamberlain
dembele
rodwell
frei

bony
ademilson
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: Mitch on December 08, 2012, 06:43:02 PM
Batth went to Liverpool over us on my game and I was gutted!
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: FFCByTheRiver on December 08, 2012, 08:58:26 PM
Work permits are absolutely ridiculous. Tried to sign Douglas for about 4 consecutive windows - contracts and terms all agreed, work permit failed and appeal failed each time.
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: hazzaffc on December 08, 2012, 09:46:27 PM
Anyone starting there first season sign a player called jores okore, very young, costs max 2 million and is an absolute monster, my player of the season and has scout ratings of 4 and a half stars, absolute bargain
Title: Re: Football Manager 2013
Post by: TheDaddy on January 02, 2013, 03:30:55 AM
Ive had it up to me eye balls with The game played one game inter friendly won 3-0 move on to the next match and im thrown out of the game as the players warm up ! Given error code warning BCCODE BCP1,2.3,4