Hey everyone, welcome back to another episode of the FMS Community story!
Last month saw us get some brilliant results against Nottingham Forest and Derby that lead us straight up to the top of the Championship. With the fixtures we had this month, I was again feeling confident that we could hold onto top spot, even under the pressure of Swansea and a few others who were lurking in and around the play-off area. Still, there’s only one way to find out? Fiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight! Woops. Uh. Updateeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! *Facepalm*
FMS vs Doncaster (Championship)
First action of the month then, and no it was not a UFC match-up. Instead it was Doncaster who came to Patriots Park in search of 3 points. Under the roar of supporters, the game never really kicked off and the first 10 minutes were a complete drab. Dami’s shot came closest on the half hour mark though, the young midfielder surging through a barrage of players a blasting a shot over that he really should have scored. Bit of excitement as the half came to a close though, as a Sharp shot smashed off the inside of the post. The ricochet didn’t trouble the FMS goal though, and it stayed 0-0 as the whistle went. After the break, FMS came out of the blocks the faster of the two sides and should have really scored when a Niller goal was disallowed for a foul on Mills. Replays show there was minimal contact, but you can never see them really anyway…
Breakthrough, and it came in the form of Dami. His pass out wide to Rodrigo was sublime, and when the striker weaved his way in on the left hand side, there was only one thing on his mind when he was teed up on the edge of the Doncaster box, crashing the ball home into the bottom corner. This was complemented with a goal from Pepper to finish off the game for FMS as McLean’s cross found him in the six yard box as he controlled and struck low and hard into the far corner. That’s how it finished then, much to the delight of the 9000 home fans!
Match Stats:
Video Highlights: Here
FMS vs Burnley (Championship)
Next game saw us at home for the second time in a row, this time to face promotion chasing Burnley who were right on our tails. It got off to the best of starts for the home side though as Big O put them 1-0 up inside the first ten minutes. Dami with the corner from the left hand side, only reaching the near post which luckily he was on to glance the ball past the keeper. A second came soon after too, Crosby’s dawdling on the left hand side managed to create a huge gap as the opposing defenders came rushing out to tackle him. Dami exploited it, received the ball and smashed it into the back of the net from ten yards. Straight from the kick off though, Burnley had the determination to fight back and nab an equaliser. Elliot finding space in the FMS box as the pass came through to him on the right hand side, which he took full advantage of as he hit a shot across the keeper and into the far corner. The score remained the same up until half time, but after the break the home sides dominance was carved open again as an Alexander corner met the head of Bikey. Vaibhavc could only watch in horror as his attempted palm away just wasn’t strong enough to keep the equaliser out as he directed it into the side netting. Own goal for the keeper, but it looked a little harsh to call it that. Burnley weren’t satisfied with just an equaliser though, and their persistence paid dividend as they scored another one through a scrappy Iwelumo goal, breaking the hearts of the home fans and capping off a tremendious fight back by the promotion chancing side. That win was surely a precious one…
Match Stats:
Video Highlights: Here
Portsmouth vs FMS (Championship)
First away day of the month saw a massive 200mile trip down to the south coast to meet a Portsmouth side currently sitting mid table. Their mid table ambition showed in the first ten minutes as their average start saw the away side take the lead. Quick thinking by the goalkeeper saw an attack down the left hand side. Brazza laying it off to Dezmo who saw his little chip over the Portsmouth right back lead straight into the path of Rodrigo. One on one with the keeper, he kept a cool head and slid it under him to cap off a great move. It was that left hand side that produced again just ten minutes later, as Brazza laid the ball off to Dezmo. His storming run and cross found a gracious McLean at the back post who passed it into the empty net. FMS dominance with possession saw them see out the half two goals to the good. Portsmouth reluctance to attack nearly cost them another couple of goals just after the break, but a Wolf sending off for a wreckless tackle on Nugent sure kicked the life into them and gave the league leaders something to think about for the last 20. Fortunately, they got what they wanted on the day and never really looked like not getting the 3 points today.
Match Stats:
Video Highlights: Here
FMS vs Watford (Championship)
Next game would see the mighty FMS back at Patriots Park to face a Watford side in the midst of a relegation battle. As you can imagine then, the first twenty minutes were tit for tat as both sides aimed to win their corresponding battles to get a foothold in the game. It wasn’t until the half hour mark that the deadlock was broken though. Rodrigo spreading the ball out to the right hand side for Alex to latch on to, only for his cross to meet the flying head of the creator as his determination to get forward saw him crash into the net with the ball. Roles were switched for the next goal as Rodrigo played receiver when his cross from the left found Alex at the back post to see the ball into the back of the net from 5 yards out. Complete and utter relief on the faces of the home fans as they could eat their half time pie in peace knowing their side were two goals to the good. Their bowels weren’t to be troubled in the second half though, as they saw their side dominate the game. It produced little in the way of chances, and even when Dully’s shot was cleared off the line, it did little to entertain the neutral. Still, another win for FMS and one step closer to that Premier League dream…
Match Stats:
Video Highlights: Here
Crystal Palace vs FMS (Championship)
Final game of the month time now, and it was a corker too as it was another trip down south to face Crystal Palace. Massive chance for 1-0 in the opening minute as a completely misplaced pass by Clyne saw MRDNRA with the ball free in the area. With the goal gaping down on him, he managed to hit the side netting from 6 yards out, much to the disappointment of the away fans. Rodrigo was the first player to have the ball in the net, but his effort was ruled offside. FMS’s dominance with the ball surely paid off though as they scored just before the half when captain Sears nodded in from close range after a Dezmo freekick from the right hand side. Half time came and went, and the play was much the same. Crystal Palace did hit back though in the opening stages of the second half through a wonderfully crafted Counago goal but it was all for nothing as FMS managed to grab the vital goal they needed two minutes from time. Dezmo played the corner short to McLean, he swivelled and crossed first time to find the head of, who else, captain Sears to send the away fans into extacy! A fitting ‘Baby Rocking’ celebration followed too, ironic for the youngsters from Scunthorpe who weren’t alive when some of their opposition had started school!
Match Stats:
Video Highlights: Here
A quick look at the league table now then, and that almost perfect run saw us hold our place amongst the dog fight as neither team managed to pick up maximum points. Three teams just three points away though, so I’m really hoping we can continue this form into the New Year which is going to be completely chocker with fixtures. But we have the squad for it I guess!
Go to the next page, to see the reserves and U18′s in action and the usual news and upcoming fixtures…
CsAtlantis
17 июня, 2011 at 02:36
Jonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn,
Still looking on course for the Championship title and promotion :P, how am I doing at Brum?
Excessive
17 июня, 2011 at 11:58
Developing nicely, but still in the reserves..
And your getting tutored by Jiranek! :P
David Wiggins
17 июня, 2011 at 03:07
how is digital me doing at Reading? Still no report :(
Excessive
17 июня, 2011 at 11:59
The virtual you is still on the fringe of the first team, although you have had some decent games when you have been included getting a 6.72 rating :)
liam101
17 июня, 2011 at 05:11
omg. That must be the first 9.9 rating ever on football manager. good work under 18s were on fire. Great work excessive every team seems to be smashing the opposition
Excessive
17 июня, 2011 at 11:59
Haha, glad your enjoying it mate!
Erick Wolf
17 июня, 2011 at 06:50
Sorry about the red card boss.
I guess I mistimed my tackle.
I’m glad I was back in the squad after my suspension ended though.
Thanks for keeping your faith in me boss, and I hope my Strength improves soon.
Excessive
17 июня, 2011 at 12:00
«It’s alright son, I fined you a weeks wages so lets hope it doesn’t happen again..»
vaibhavc
17 июня, 2011 at 07:12
Sorry about the own-goal boss, I should have done a lot better. I was happy to see that I still got a chance to play after, I won’t let you down.
Excessive
17 июня, 2011 at 12:01
«Absolutely, you have been pulling the strings at the back making some glorious saves. Just need less of the ‘pushing the ball into the net’ motion»
Wilfred Von Karma
17 июня, 2011 at 07:58
I hope I can get back to the first team by Coventry but if not I want to be ready for Teading or Bristol. After I recover from injury boss, I wat to play a few with the reserves before I play back preferably with the first team against Bristol or Reading. Please help build up my match finess in the mean time. Thanks boss. I should be back from injury right, boss?
Excessive
17 июня, 2011 at 12:02
«Your back, but not fully fit. Will give you a couple of games to see how you fare, but the other players are pulling their weight so it will be hard for you to get back in»
nielsneutron
17 июня, 2011 at 09:05
Hi boss
It seems like I play mediocre at best when I play on the first team.
Do you have suggestions for as how to improve myself?
Niller
Excessive
17 июня, 2011 at 12:03
«Thats true son, I have been trying to play you but you just don’t seem to be wanting to give a performance. Maybe a stint out on loan is what you need?»
nielsneutron
17 июня, 2011 at 12:41
I accept your proposal. Lets hope a suitable club will loan me.
Nick
17 июня, 2011 at 10:26
How am I doing at Man-u? Hopefully I’ve broken into the under 18 team or maybe even the reserve team? Thanks in advance! :-D
Excessive
17 июня, 2011 at 12:05
They sent you off on loan to Huddersfield! ;)
Nick
17 июня, 2011 at 18:24
cool, am i playing any matches? :-)
Excessive
18 июня, 2011 at 12:15
Of course you are mate.. 22 games, average of 7.22!
Johnny Karp
17 июня, 2011 at 11:03
Great stuff Jake, we’re going to win the Reserves league too! By the way, do I still want to leave the club?
Excessive
17 июня, 2011 at 12:06
I hope so! Yeah, you still want to leave the club unfortunately.. Shame really, as you have been putting in the performances of late.
Johnny Karp
17 июня, 2011 at 13:37
Well then, don’t let me leave! :)
Srujun Thanmay Gupta
17 июня, 2011 at 11:50
First team leads by 3 points after 20 games. Impressive for a young team! And I played in both the Reserve games with ratings of 7.8 and 8.6. Hope I can continue my form. I thank my Reserves manager for playing me!
Excessive
17 июня, 2011 at 12:07
Will do :D
Darren Smith
17 июня, 2011 at 12:00
The lads are performing great while I nurse my injury in the wings! How long till I’m fit btw Jake?
Excessive
17 июня, 2011 at 12:08
‘A day and Two days’
I’d give it another couple of weeks till your fully fit though ;)
Sears
17 июня, 2011 at 13:10
Haha, ‘Sears’ isn’t doing to bad eh? Nice two headers in the win against palace… Lovin’ the celebration too :-D
Excessive
17 июня, 2011 at 13:41
Haha, loved it :D
Alex
17 июня, 2011 at 13:27
The only match I’ve played in and I get MOTM, surely a sign? :P
Excessive
17 июня, 2011 at 13:42
Whey! Yeah you played well mate, going to try and get you involved a bit more to see if you have the ability to hold a starting spot :)
joe lance
17 июня, 2011 at 15:25
Hi Jake, good to see the guys doing well. What did I expect though, they’ve got a good manager. So how am I doing? (Joshy) Any more first team appearances?
Excessive
18 июня, 2011 at 12:17
Played 7(1) with an average of 6.77! :)
Laxeyman
17 июня, 2011 at 16:49
Good results again Excessive, how is the virtual me getting along at LFC?
Cheers :)
Excessive
18 июня, 2011 at 12:22
Not bad mate, your developing really nicely.
2(4) apps, with a 6.78 rating :)
Vinners
17 июня, 2011 at 17:35
Ah rematch against Reading :) How am i doing? Have I broken into the first team coz I really wanna play against FMS!
Good work,
Vinners
Excessive
18 июня, 2011 at 12:25
Cheers mate, well you’ll have to wait and see if you play against FMS, but you have played 9(3) for them, and got a rating of 6.88!
Sibo
17 июня, 2011 at 19:14
«I scored, I scored, I scored, I scooooooooooooooooooored! Sorry boss, getting carried away again…great month all round, hope we keep the dream alive and make it to the Prem!»
:D
Excessive
18 июня, 2011 at 12:26
«Wooo!! That you did son, well played. Would love to see more of that in the coming months. Keep it up!»
;)
Billy
17 июня, 2011 at 22:10
Another great month, nice to see my player getting on the u’18s score sheet.
good work
Excessive
18 июня, 2011 at 12:26
Thanks mate :)
dami
18 июня, 2011 at 03:59
Finally two goals and two MoMs…Glad the goal drought is over, was getting a little bit worried…
Excessive
18 июня, 2011 at 12:27
Glad you could stick a couple away from centre mid. Always nice :)
Ross Gilchrist
18 июня, 2011 at 13:44
How am I doing boss? :)