Hey everyone!
The first season of the FMS team is finally out! Basically, it took a lot of sorting out which is why it took so long. Numerous database faults within the game needed sorting out and it has kind of escalated from there. Seems now I have actually got everything up and running (bar a few minor issues) and we can concentrate in getting this team into the Premiership :)
Note: I couldn’t change the colours of the kits in game for some reason (although they have been changed in the database?). So for the videos we play in Maroon for the Home Kit, and Yellow and Black stripes for the Away Kit.
First off, I would like to point out that because of the database problems there are 14 players (including me) that have currently left the team for their own favourite teams. Basically this was due to the database only taking 50 players per team and due to the massive 64 players we had applying for this, it was all I could do to still include you. The players are listed along with their respective clubs below:
Swede — Man City
Vinners — Reading
Joshy — Liverpool
Cs Atlantis — Birmingham
Laxeyman — Liverpool
Big Mac — Liverpool
Martin Pickard — Man Utd
Bambini — Arsenal
Widge — Reading
Timmy — Man Utd
Chris — Arsenal
Nick — Man Utd
Lye — Arsenal
Daniel Ellis — West Ham
Again, apologies for this but I will still be screen-shotting your player every 6 months to let you know how he is developing. If you would like to come back to the club in the future, my player has a future transfer for 3 years time so if anyone would like that, just give me a shout and I’ll see what I can do :)
Right then, thanks to all of you that have given your feedback. To those still at the club, your regimes and loan status’ have been set ready for the new season. Lets crack on with it then!
FMS vs FMS Reserves (Intra squad Friendly)
First up then a game against one another! The game didn’t really kick in until 30 minutes in, and it was only a piece of magic from Crosby that set the game alight. His jinxing run from the left hand side led to a cross from the byline which was volleyed home by Smith about 7 yards out. Calamitous defending cause the next goal though just before the half. Smith leaving Wolfman for dead just outside the area, his shot was saved by Skunker and the Reserves goal seemed to be unharmed. Skip however had other ideas, and when his back pass failed to meet the keeper, Pepper was there to score a tap-in from a couple of yards out! The first team rounded off the match with a scorcher from Rodrigo just outside the area, playing a one-two with Bmwdestroyer before unleashing an unstoppable shot into the top right hand corner.
Video Highlights: Here
FMS vs Falkirk (Friendly)
First of the friendly matches for the first team was against Scottish side Falkirk at Patriot Park. Defensive frailties again had cost the away side a goal, this time it was Finnagan. His pass was misplaced straight into the path of Pepper, the young Englishman picking up the ball from the half way line and smashing a shot straight into the bottom right hand corner. FMS were looking the better side in the opening 10 minutes, and their persistence prevailed when they doubled their lead. A corner from the left was cleared, but the exchangement of passes from outside the area meant Sea was free to shoot. With noone around him, the young Irishman curled a delightful shot into the top corner from
20 yards out.
Would be Falkirk who would grab one back before the half though, nothing Vaibhavc could do about it as Malcolm hit a beautiful volley into the top corner from outside the area. FMS continued their dominace their after though adding another couple of goals to seal the win. The first coming from a Crosby freekick, his cross meeting the head of Von Karma before a brilliant run from Gupta inside his own half set Smith free to beat the keeper from 10 yards out.
Video Highlights: Here
Hayes & Yeading vs FMS (Friendly)
Next match was away against Hayed & Yeading of the Blue Square Premier. Again, FMS got off to the brightest of starts with two goals inside the first 10 minutes. The first coming from a well taken strike by MRDNRA inside the home box as a thrown-in from the left hand side fell to Judast teed him up well from outside the area. The second a freekick from Jenko. His first attempt hitting the wall, but he made no mistake on the second, squirming the ball underneath and into the bottom left hand corner. The lads went 3-0 up just before half time to seal a great half, Bushy with the goal from just outside the 5 yard area following a cross from Wolf.
H&Y did manage to get one back through a free kick which saw Buchanan score with a close range header but FMS added a further two goals to see the game out. A delightful header from Rodrigo after a Brazza cross came first before a freak goal from Gupta saw a clearance come out to the right hand side. On the half volley, the young right back hit a screamer from 30 yards to the delight of the travelling fans!
Video Highlights: Here
FMS vs Swindon (Friendly)
Back at home then next, for a game against Swindon. Again FMS started off the better side, Smith getting on the scoresheet after a defence splitting pass from Hazza falling to him about 10 yards out. He didn’t stop there though, adding another to his tally 20 minutes later after a goal kick was headed by Dully into the path of Dami. Dami passed it to Smith and he did the rest from there, skinning the defenders and crashing a shot in off the under side of the bar! It was the assister who made it 3-0 though, Dami unleashing a wiked shot into the bottom right hand corner after a layoff from Smith. FMS went into the break 4-0 up after great work from Pepper found Crosby all alone from 3 yards to dink a header in at the far post.
5-0 came soon afterwards though, Plobdork with the freekick down the right wing which was picked up by Pepper. His incisive lob into the area found Dami who made no mistake from 5 yards. Swindon scored to pull one back for the visitors after Pavett was sent one on one with Matty B but it was too little too late and FMS capped a resounding win off with Matt hitting it home from 4 yards after great play by Dezmo down the right hand side.
Video Highlights: Here
Distillery vs FMS (Friendly)
Penultimate friendly saw us travel to Northern Ireland to face Distillery. Must have been playing an Alcohol factory team as again FMS scored two inside the opening 10 minutes. Rodrigo’s cross leading to Wolf‘s opener with a shot from outside the area before Bushy teed up Matt to score just inside the 6 yard box while under pressure from the opposing keeper. Matt scored another after 13 minutes, Johnson finding him unmarked inside the area to hit home from 8 yards. Massive suspicion of offside though? Half time came with a score of 4-0 to the visitors after Bushy scored from close range and with the Home side down to 10 men after Gourley‘s wreckless challenge on Matt.
After the break, Ross managed to pull one back for the home side after squeezing past Yank but it was all plain sailing for the visitors from there on in, after Bmwdestroyer made it 5-1 after a great cross from MRDNRA.
Video Highlights: Here
FMS vs Newcastle (Friendly)
Last pre-season game saw us come up against Premier League opposition in the form of Newcastle. Things got off to an incredible start as we scored again within the opening 10 minutes. A cross from Pilgrim setting up a sliding Pepper to put FMS 1-0 up! It only lasted a couple of minutes though as Newcastle replied straight from the restart, Lua Lua jinxing past the midfielders before supplying Gutierrez who didn’t miss from 10 yards out. The home side did retake the lead though through a Smith header to send FMS fans into extacy and produce a brilliant match of football within the first 12 minutes. A Nolan strike did make sure Newcastle drew back level but they went into the break with 10 men, Ameobi the culprit as he sliced down G.
Vuckic put the visitors 3-2 up in the second half with a sublime header into the far corner but FMS would have the last laugh as they captured a well deserved draw when Brazza headed home from a Dezmo corner.
Video Highlights: Here
Here is a screenshot to round off the fixtures:
Nearly all wins! The FMS team has been fantastic, whoever plays really and judging on the performances against Newcastle in particular, we shouldn’t have a problem challenging for promotion from the Championship next season :).
Will round off with a little news then, and first are the major injuries.
Screenshots say it all really, Von Karma out for 3-4 weeks and an unfortunate Matt out for 2 months!
There has been a lot of transfer speculation with us though, and im glad to say I have managed to keep onto the whole squad after the first month. Although there were a few scares:
United offering a contract to Youngster Rodrigo..
…before rejecting them and signing a first team contract for us! Good lad :)
Lastly, some screenshots of ‘wanted’ pages that were requested from the last update..
The Championship kicks off in August, and we have a tough opening game against Reading before ending the month with Leeds and Swansea!
Tough I must say, but we do have some quality players that can do the job so I’m not too fussed. The new images of all the players will be changed by Johnny sometime in the next couple of days if your worrying about what you look like (again). That’s all from me today though, and as ever, I’d love to here any requests that you may have. We will be listening! :D
Tom Miller
4 июня, 2011 at 12:36
Nice :D
Thanks dude, your a great manager.
I scored :D :D :D
Can u put my Wanted ones up or email me all my profile and stuff at tm_rules_95@hotmail.com
Thanks again and dont worry if you cannot send them to me :D
Excessive
4 июня, 2011 at 13:03
Done :)
Tom Miller
4 июня, 2011 at 18:48
Thanks Bro
vaibhavc
4 июня, 2011 at 12:51
Hey Excessive
Good job in pre-season, I hope I did not concede the most goals between us two. Good to see Darren score against his favourite club!
Excessive
4 июня, 2011 at 13:06
Dont worry mate, I’m at Man City for another 3 years!
Out of the 3 keepers:
You — 4apps/5 conceded
Matty B — 2(3)apps/2 conceded
Skunker — 1(2)apps/2 conceded
Make that of what you will ;)
vaibhavc
5 июня, 2011 at 17:39
Oh you left. Ok, I am not doing too bad.
Sibo
4 июня, 2011 at 13:07
«Hey, hope it’s not too much fuss but did I do anything impressive in the FMS reserve game, against the first team? Also, I’ve been thinking that it might be an idea for me to go out on loan boss, what do you think? If I can, I would like to go to a League 2 club if they make an offer, so I can get a lot of time on the field, if not I’ll just hang around here ’til January. Thanks for seeing me boss.»
I have got to write my comment like that everytime I check your update out! :D
Excessive
4 июня, 2011 at 13:15
«Don’t know where you think you were are the reserve game, but you most certainly weren’t on the pitch. Get a grip lad! You started against Distillery and Falkirk, with an average rating of 7.1 which isn’t bad but nothing spectacular. I’d be happy to offer you out on loan if that’s what you want to do as you are in the U19’s squad at present.. Now get out of my office lad, that cup of tea isn’t going to make itself!!’
;)
Sibo
4 июня, 2011 at 13:22
«Dropping me already? I swore I was in the B team, I really don’t agree with that so yeah, I would like to go on loan, but only to a League 2 club! Goodbye!»
Lol :D
Excessive
4 июня, 2011 at 14:31
«I think the secret guy upstairs had to make a new save, so its all been shifted. Uh, I mean.. WHERE’S MY CUP OF TEA EH?!»
This is fun! ;)
Sibo
4 июня, 2011 at 14:36
Haha, I was waiting to see how you would reply to that! ;-)
Keep up the good work, looking forward to August! :D
Skunker
4 июня, 2011 at 13:18
Is this database available for us to play ourself? And would you mind sending myself out on loan to get first team football?
Excessive
4 июня, 2011 at 13:20
Currently no, but it might be further down the line.
No problem, I can do that for you :)
Timmy
4 июня, 2011 at 13:27
Have a question for you
will the youngster player will develop well like the better one(first teamer)
can my player have future transfer like yours and buy back clause for 1 pound :P
Excessive
7 июня, 2011 at 19:57
Dont understand your first question mate, but ill try and get you that buy back clause :)
Laxeyman
4 июня, 2011 at 13:33
Good pre season for FMS, can you do some sort of future transfer for me, so I can go back to the Patriots?
Cheers :)
Excessive
7 июня, 2011 at 20:00
No probs Laxey ;)
nielsneutron
4 июня, 2011 at 13:35
Any chance that Niller will break into the first team? Otherwise a loan deal might be in offer.
Don’t sell me just yet. I would like a season in FMS even if it is in the reserves.
nielsneutron
4 июня, 2011 at 16:17
btw How good are our facilities?
And how many leagues do you play with or did I miss that in the first post?
Excessive
7 июня, 2011 at 20:05
I’ll hit you out on loan if you want to, but ill be sure to give you at least one game with the first team. The reserve team league starts mid August so everyone will be playing!
Facilities are 5 silver stars with limited staff. Will post that up next update when I can get all the staff I want together :)
Johnny Karp
4 июня, 2011 at 13:40
We’re doing great, Smith and Pepper are really banging them in! :)
Excessive
7 июня, 2011 at 20:05
Woo! Johnny you haven’t played yet but ill be sure to give you a first team game before the reserve league starts! :)
Darren Smith
4 июня, 2011 at 13:43
Wahay!! I scored 5 goals in 6 games and even managed one against my beloved Newcastle…lol :) This story will be a real hit on my opinion. Can’t wait to do my analysis of the squad etc. Get ready for the run down soon guys.
warren
5 июня, 2011 at 10:54
What are we playing at Darren we both scored against our beloved Newcastle. We need our wrists slapped.
Darren Smith
5 июня, 2011 at 12:11
lol :) I know, but the worst thing is we both celebrated too!!
Excessive
7 июня, 2011 at 20:07
Haha.. You two are scoring for fun at the minute! Sorry it had to be against Newcastle though.
Looking forward to your analysis mate.. :)
plobdork
4 июня, 2011 at 13:56
wow good job exccesive i did not expect those results :)
btw hows my strenght comin along
Excessive
7 июня, 2011 at 20:08
Only a month in so nothing yet mate, but I’ll update you if anything changes :)
Daniel
4 июня, 2011 at 14:00
great start, don’t sell me(Dully) to Hibernian.. Please haha!
Good start looking forward to the new season
Excessive
7 июня, 2011 at 20:08
Haha, no probs Dully!
Vinners
4 июня, 2011 at 14:05
I am very pleased to be at my beloved Reading :) But please may you try and get me back with FMS :P I assume after 3 seasons some players may have become inactive so they’ll be room for a transfer back. Cheers
David Wiggins
4 июня, 2011 at 16:01
me too! lets hope we destroy FMS when we play them :)
Vinners
5 июня, 2011 at 10:35
Haha yer :) The boss will regret letting us go now ;) As we’re both in the first team, hopefully we’ll play and we can show we do have a future :P
Excessive
7 июня, 2011 at 20:10
No problem Vinners! :)
..And Widge, don’t give me attitude! I expect you two to keel over for us ;)
Nick
4 июня, 2011 at 14:21
I’m at Man-U!!!!!!!! :-D
It would be nice to come back to Patriots after a few seasons as I’d be surprised if I was starting at Man-U, (I’d be surprised if I wasn’t released by them after 2 or so seasons)! Still, being nutured through their famous youth structure should really help my player develop.
Excessive
7 июня, 2011 at 20:11
Hopefully you can develop well there mate! Even if I dont approve of the place… ;)
Srujun Gupta
4 июня, 2011 at 14:28
Wow! I had to skip most of the story just to say this:
«GOD! I LOVE MYSELF!»
What a freakish goal scored by me! Absolutely loved it. Anyway, I can see the team has performed great in the pre-season! Can’t wait to see how we show the other Championship teams how we win.
Just a small suggestion. Along with the video highlights, could you also post the post-match ratings of our team? It would really help to see whether any one of us has played or not, and if yes, how have we performed? Also, can I have my «wanted page» posted up? :)
Excessive
7 июня, 2011 at 20:12
Haha, was pretty good! :)
No problem mate, thats a good idea and I will do that next update to see how things turn out!
(Yeah, you can have your wanted page :))
Johnny Karp
4 июня, 2011 at 14:41
I’ve just finished updating the player profiles page, check it out: https://www.footballmanagerstory.com/fms-patriots-player-profiles/
Excessive
7 июня, 2011 at 20:14
Cheers Johnny! :D
Alex
4 июня, 2011 at 14:48
Did I play at all and am I still on the first team bench?
Alex
4 июня, 2011 at 14:49
Never mind about the 2nd question, I just saw Johnny’s comment ;)
Excessive
7 июня, 2011 at 20:14
Noo, I didnt actually mate but you will get a run out for the first team before the reserve season starts :)
cruickshanks
4 июня, 2011 at 14:50
alright gaffer
well first id like to say that you put my name down wrong as Cruickshanks is all one word not Cruick Shanks but since you have already sent the form away to the fa theres not much we can do i know ;)
also would it be possible for me to get a loan to scotland as im not breaking into the first team and feel rather homesick and i feel a loan would be benificial to both parties
thanks again gaff
Excessive
7 июня, 2011 at 20:16
«Sorry about that lad, our admin staff need a kick up the backside. Been meaning to fire some more staff.. That said, I would be happy for you to return to Scotland on loan if thats what your gunning for»
Taylor091
4 июня, 2011 at 15:03
Hi,
Just wondering what my performances were like for the reserves if possible to see. Also can I go out on loan, but only to a club which would see me as a valuable player.
Cheers
Excessive
7 июня, 2011 at 20:19
Ill send you out on loan no probs!
Performances have been thus for the first team: 6.8
Reserve teams start in the middle of August so ill update for you lot as well :)
Erick Wolf
4 июня, 2011 at 15:51
I’m glad to be performing well for the team. A goal and an assist is pretty good for a defender!
Love the story. Great update.
Excessive
7 июня, 2011 at 20:19
Happy days!
joe lance
4 июня, 2011 at 16:00
Good job. Good to see darren banging in the goals. Can i see my profile please? and i want to know if i make any appearances or if i’m loaned out, hope Daglish loves me. Good Job Jake.
Excessive
7 июня, 2011 at 20:20
You not on the page Johnny posted up?
Sammy
4 июня, 2011 at 16:31
Any chance of me (Samlar) going out on loan? I would prefer to go to a team in league 2 but any team that will play me most weeks is the better option :)
Excessive
7 июня, 2011 at 20:20
Of course pal :)
Ana Garcia
4 июня, 2011 at 17:32
Yay! Thanks Johnny and Jake for fixing my boyfriends profile, he doesnt look too bad!
You obviously havent seen him though, with strength of 7! :)
But I will just keep him where he is at the moment, in terms of training I trust you Jake to get the best out of him! ;)
Excessive
7 июня, 2011 at 20:21
Haha.. Lovely :)
No probs Ana, ill do my best !
Martin
4 июня, 2011 at 18:07
Woop woop woop Man U :) would like to comeback to FMS too :):)
Excessive
7 июня, 2011 at 20:22
I can do that for you mate :)
Stromson
4 июня, 2011 at 19:44
Woot, I got a yellow card! I won’t be overly offended (;-)) if I need to be sold or anything, but I’d like to know how my avatar was performing during the friendlies.
Excessive
7 июня, 2011 at 20:23
Haha! You averaged a 6.13, which isnt brilliant ;)
Will get you up to speed with the reserve games when they come along!
liam101
4 июня, 2011 at 22:43
Hey excessive. impressive results. If it is possible i would like to go out on loan for at least 6 months. can you post a screenshot of your tactic please.
Thanks
Excessive
7 июня, 2011 at 20:24
Tactic is Zero Sea’s ‘Ghost’. 4-2-4 with a defensive mid :)
Ill do my best mate!
Ryan Inskip
4 июня, 2011 at 22:48
Alright boss, sounds like i made a bit of a howler during pre-season and have therefore cemented my position in the U18’s for a while, due to this myself and my agent have decided it would be best to go out on loan and get some good 1st team experience, preferably League 1, but League 2 wouldn’t be bad, also Scotland wouldn’t be too shabby.
Cheers, Skip
;)
Excessive
7 июня, 2011 at 20:29
«Yeah, that wasn’t an overly impressive game you had there son but you picked up your performances well. I will consider loaning you out if that’s what you really desire but for the meantime ill keep an eye out on your performances for the reserves»
;)
Wilfred Von Karma
5 июня, 2011 at 08:46
Great thing that I could score! What a goal. Players with that kind of attributes are just suited to head from corners. Sad to see myself miss the first month of the season and am sad I can’t go up against Leeds, I would love to see how I fare against one of my favourite teams. In the mean time, I would just watch you guys from the stands. Anyway, I’m interested in knowing my ratings for the matches I played and my statistics( shots on goal, errors made etc. from the stats page) Just a few things, I would like to play against Leeds the next time and if you ever come against Wimbledon or Darlington, I would like to play. All this is if I am doing ok and I am available. Well not threatening the gaffer but hey, the boss has to consider his players right?
Wilfred Von Karma
6 июня, 2011 at 11:21
By the way, how good is our physio?
Excessive
7 июня, 2011 at 20:31
If your able to play, you will be considered for those matches but there is strong competition for places and I cannot guarantee anything at this stage.
Physio’s are the best I could get, one with Physio: 20 and the other with 18.
warren
5 июня, 2011 at 10:56
I am pleased with the way things are going at the moment with Pepper. I seem to be scoring a lot of tap ins. Im like the new Micheal Owen (hopefully without the injury record). Again I have to congratulate you on what is a brilliant idea and it has been so well executed.
I am loving this.
Excessive
7 июня, 2011 at 20:33
Actually, Darren is dubbed the new ‘Owen’ haha! You haven’t been dubbed anything as yet, but judging from the tap-ins, i’d say your the new RVN ;)
Thanks bud :)
Ollie
5 июня, 2011 at 12:29
Hi Jake
Could i be sent out on loan to a league 1/2 side?
Excessive
7 июня, 2011 at 20:34
Sure thing mate!
Desmo Wenning
5 июня, 2011 at 17:29
Did I (Dezmo) play any games?
Excessive
7 июня, 2011 at 20:35
You did mate, average of 7.2 and assisting 3 :)
Desmo Wenning
9 июня, 2011 at 20:22
Awesome :D
Martinm
5 июня, 2011 at 20:14
Hi
Couldn’t find my player in the team or the others that you posted. If I’m not in it it’s ok as it looks like it is goin to turn into a great game to follow. Looks like we are going to manage loads of goals on our march into the premiership
Martinm
5 июня, 2011 at 23:23
Found my player
Excessive
7 июня, 2011 at 20:35
Good good :)
JeanPaul Borg
6 июня, 2011 at 01:53
«Hi, I was wondering if I will be getting some game as I think that I am good enough. I can see myself playing well if I play regulary but I also know that it’s up to you. Thanks for listening to my request and I hope that I will be playing soon.»
Can you post the U18 or whatever team in the next post? I’d like to see how my player is doing in the youth games, but like I said,I would love to get some games under my belt.
Excessive
7 июня, 2011 at 20:39
«For now, you will be in the U18 squad, and have already had 3 outings out of the games we have had pre-season so unfortunately I am going to have to reject your request for the time being and hold on until you develop more as a player. That said, you could well be featuring in my selection plans in the busy schedule ahead»
Absolutely pal :)
CsAtlantis
6 июня, 2011 at 02:26
Hello Jake, *waves from St.Andrews*, anyway good results in the friendlies, now for the real season, wonder if I will get any games for Brum……….
Excessive
7 июня, 2011 at 20:40
Haha, hey mate ;)
You are currently in the reserves at Brum, with 3 games and 1 assist in preseason!
Sears
6 июня, 2011 at 02:27
That’s shocking mate, 3-3 against Newcastle! I’m the first player to want the manager to be stacked :-D
Only kidding bud, this is looking great.. Like Ana said, I trust you to get the best outta my player… If he sucks, fine him 2 weeks wages :-D :-D Well done again Jake, this is fantastic…!
Excessive
7 июня, 2011 at 20:41
Argh I know, we suck :'(
Haha, no probs Sears, I’ll do what I can! :D
Rod
6 июня, 2011 at 03:52
Awesome!! I’m glad that my player rejected United! Waiting for the next post!!
Excessive
7 июня, 2011 at 20:42
Woo! Im proud of you mate :)
Matt
6 июня, 2011 at 09:26
Wow! A bit up and down for me — 3 goals then injured for 2 months! I hope we have a decent physio. I think I’ll come back from the injury and give it till January before deciding whether to go out on loan or not if I haven’t managed many games for the team.
Excessive
7 июня, 2011 at 20:43
Mmhh I know, will put you in the best of care mate dont worry :)
Ross Gilchrist
6 июня, 2011 at 23:21
Hey, can you tell me what my average rating etc is? Or post a screenshot in your next update, that would be great :) Glad to see a geordie boy is scoring, nice one Darren! Gutted my value has dropped by almost half already! :(
Excessive
7 июня, 2011 at 20:44
Your average rating is 6.6 mate :)