Hey everyone!
Haven’t seen me round in a while, and I’m not surprised as I haven’t posted on the main site for the best of four months. Anyway as you may or may not know, I am in charge of the FMS Forum and have been trying to make that a better and more welcoming place for members of the community so they can get started in doing some writing of their own. Not only that but the community spirit is brilliant and we would urge everyone to give it a go, who knows.. You could be up writing on the main site!
That aside, I will essentially be promoting the forum through the medium of the main site. Hopefully I can get a couple of posts on here every month to highlight some of the best stories in the forum, mainly giving them an opportunity to get some recognition outside the virtual walls of the forum.
So here is a little preview of the currently active stories in the forum:
Basque-ing In Glory V2 (Sears)
I have lost count with how many times Sears has actually tried to complete this story, if I’m honest it should be called V6.. Haha. Anyway, you all know him as an ex-writer on the main site, Sears has gone back to ‘recovered’ Bilbao save from September 2014. Very neatly presented and well written, he has managed wonders with both his Bilbao squad and national squad of Belgium winning the Champions League and Euro Championship respectively. Unfortunately the league is still alluding him, but as Madrid start to fall only Barca stands in his way.
Here is the link to his story: Basque-ing In Glory V2
The Unknown Manager Challenge (Acss)
Acss is a relatively new writer on the forum but his story is progressing well and intriguing us all on the forum. He has started out at Chavdar Etropole in the Bulgarian leagues and is currently looking forward to improve on his last when he brought European football to the side for the first time! Although short lived, he looks like he will make strides this year to better that achievement.
Here is the link to his story: The Unknown Manager Challenge
Fortuna Sittard — Youth Academy Challenge (Excessive)
I guess I am allowed to mention my own? Haha. Anyway, after a long period out doing university work and the like I have come back to try and make Fortuna Sittard one of the best teams in Holland only using what comes out of their academy. Currently we are progressing really nicely, having laid the foundations of some solid finishes in the top division of Dutch football, the team are competing for their first top half finish in the clubs history. Coupled with some outstanding youngsters coming through, we should have a good chance of getting into the European spots in the next few years.
Here is the link to his story: Fortuna Sittard — Youth Academy Challenge
FC Kobenhavn — Substory (MVB)
I’m not exactly too sure which story is better, but seeing as his substory from Denmark was last months ‘Story of the Month’ I would assume the majority would go for this. He narrates the life of his manager Christoffer Mortensen managing the Danish Superliga club FC Kobenhavn. Oddly he is managing in tandem with his Newcastle save which makes this so unique. Bringing his personal touch into his story has been fascinating and well deserves a read.
Here is the link to his story: FC Kobenhavn — Substory
Anyway those are the stories I am most interested in at the moment, but there are plenty more on the forum to get your teeth stuck into. All of the stories can be found here.
Also make sure you enter our competitions, we have one running for ‘Goal of the Month’ and for ‘Story of the Month’. In the former you are able to win prizes from the FMS store while the latter gets a sticky one the Stories board.
Cheers,
Excessive
vaibhavc
7 апреля, 2012 at 17:09
Haven’t been on the forum for ages mate, just went on a trip, hardly had internet. This post reminds me to get on it!
Excessive
8 апреля, 2012 at 14:25
Glad that I posted then ;)
Johnny Karp
7 апреля, 2012 at 19:01
I can certify that there are even more good stories on the forum, and quite a few interesting discussions as well. You boys are doing a top job over there.
Excessive
8 апреля, 2012 at 14:25
Thanks Johnny!
Ana Garcia
7 апреля, 2012 at 19:37
God! I totally forgot about the forums!
Will take a look now. :)
Excessive
8 апреля, 2012 at 14:26
:)
Bence Répási
7 апреля, 2012 at 20:36
Hello Excessive!
Thank you for reminding us the great stories in the forum.I haven’t read them yet, but now i’M eager to find out whats going out there!
Excessive
8 апреля, 2012 at 14:26
Hey Bence,
You are more than welcome, would be great to have more of the community involved!
Sears
7 апреля, 2012 at 21:45
Lol you can’t say I’m not committed :D
Excessive
8 апреля, 2012 at 14:27
Haha I guess you could say that ;)
Darren Smith
7 апреля, 2012 at 22:02
Hey Jake, hope all is well. Good to see an update from the forum, I do read the stories even though I may not comment too often. You’re doing a great job and its nice to see the spirit of FMS upheld in every area. Always seems like a nice atmosphere and as mentioned the stories are a great read. Keep up the good work.
Excessive
8 апреля, 2012 at 14:29
Hey Darren, yes mate I’m alright.
Oh I know, I have seen a couple of comments from you don’t worry! Loads of stories to keep up to date with it’s been hard to get a grasp.
You too pal!
Dan
7 апреля, 2012 at 23:44
I’ve actually never been on the forums…shame on me! :o
I’ll definitely have a look in the near future, that’s some good advertising Excessive! :)
Excessive
8 апреля, 2012 at 14:29
Well my job is done then haha! :)
MVB
8 апреля, 2012 at 15:26
thanks for the FCK mention,got update coming tomorrow including derby match vs Bronby
Excessive
9 апреля, 2012 at 10:08
Cant wait to read it mate :)
Stromson
8 апреля, 2012 at 16:02
Uh, holy cow, it’s Jake! It’s been waaaayyy too long since I last heard from you, but I’m glad the forums are going strong. I’ll be checking them out shortly. :)
Excessive
9 апреля, 2012 at 10:08
Stromo! Where have you been haha..
Good man, see you down there ;)
saltwater
9 апреля, 2012 at 02:35
I went down to the forums the other day to find some very interesting stories and I will try and keep up to date with them (well some!)
I also find along with the aforementioned ones that the Portsmouth revival one is very interesting … but hey, I know you can’t mention everyone :)
Excessive
9 апреля, 2012 at 10:09
Absolutely, it was our ‘Story of the Month’ along with FCK.
See you down there ;)
CsAtlantis
9 апреля, 2012 at 04:23
It’s been a long time since the forums had a mention, good thing to see these again Jake
I am not too sure about the self-advertising though :P
Excessive
9 апреля, 2012 at 10:10
I know, will try and do this twice a month, hopefully we get some interest in the stories because they deserve it.
Haha, little cheeky but you can’t blame me for trying… ;)
Daniel ex allthatisfm writer
9 апреля, 2012 at 13:50
I I used to write for darrens allthatisfm site for abit but i sort of got all caught up in my gcse’s and then college and blew my chance at writing for fmstory.com as i just lost interest a bit as i was struggling to settle in to college etc… plus my laptop had issues. This is my first comment on this site for a couple months and i am getting a new laptop so i think this post has gotten me interested in writing against and i think i will start to post on the fourms and try work my way up the proper way without going off the rails.
Excessive
9 апреля, 2012 at 17:05
Would love to have you in the Forums Dan.
Give us a PM if you need any help getting started :)
Daniel ex allthatisfm writer
10 апреля, 2012 at 09:32
Will do check your messages soon buddy ofcourse i might have to wait a few days as im using my dads laptop in australia at the moment and wont have a new laptop until friday
Sayam Khan
11 апреля, 2012 at 18:22
Hi Jake,
How are you? Long time no talk!
I’m very proud of you, you seem to have a major role on this website.
Good Luck
Sayam
Excessive
11 апреля, 2012 at 20:28
Thanks Sayam, just hope im doing a decent job ;)
Yeah im good thanks, been charging around the forums trying to get some new writers up and going so it’s all good. Haven’t heard from you in a while mate, how have you been?