Hello there players and fans, welcome to the last update of the season in the fascinating FMS Community story! As you well know, it might have been announced on CNN as well, we had almost secured promotion to the Premier League at the end of March so I promised you that every player will get some first time football in the remaining matches. We only needed two more wins to secure the title and I was 100% sure that we were going to get them regardless of the first eleven. So let’s see how things went…
The first match in April was against 9th placed Portsmouth and I’m sad to report that it started with an unfortunate event, Von Karma was stretchered off the pitch and the injury was quite serious — 6 weeks on the sidelines, season over… Things got even worse as we conceded a goal on the half hour but you lads reacted well and we managed to turn things around before the break courtesy of a fine finish from Alex and a spectacular free kick shot from Liam101 (you should definitely watch that goal!). The second half started brightly as we doubled the advantage thanks to a sneaky shot from the edge of the area by Judast but our bad luck continued as Jenko came limping off the pitch (2 weeks). We were down to 10 men but that didn’t matter too much, Kap scored a fine goal on his debut and the title was just three points away! (Click here to watch the highlights.)
Next up, a tricky away game at 8th placed Doncaster. The first half was fairly pleasing but we were unlucky as both Jimmy and Cruickshanks were denied by the woodwork. Things turned a bit ugly shortly after the break as Doncaster managed to take the lead at the end of a fine move but our reaction was fierce: first Jimmy powered home on a cross from Jean Paul Borg, then added another one from a good assist by Ross Gilchrist and finally completed the hat-trick on his debut! Mission accomplished, title secured! :) (Click here to watch the highlights.)
We were playing for fun at this point and we surely had quite a good time against Watford. Darren Smith kicked things off with a sensational goal (that goal came second in the Goal Of The Season ranking later on), then Bushy took advantage of a mix-up in defence to make it 2-0 and Pepper added another one minutes later after receiving a beautiful pass from Bushy. We were playing beautifully and the goals continued to flow and Smith completed his hat-trick before the break by nodding home a corner kick cross from Dully before converting a fine pass from Hazza. The second half was quite boring, Watford bagged a consolation goal on a corner kick but that didn’t stop us from grabbing the 12th consecutive win! (Click here to watch the highlights.)
Back at home for the next match, 13th placed Crystal Palace were coming to the slaughterhouse ;) Well, it wasn’t another demolition job unfortunately but we still managed to snatch the three points. Jean Paul Borg opened the scoring on 15 minutes as he headed home a good cross from Srujun Gupta but the visitors made it all square two minutes later. The winning goal was scored by Jimmy after the break, Liam101 provided the assist. (Click here to watch the highlights.)
Next up, a trip at 21st placed Coventry. We started on the wrong foot as the home side took the lead early on but we found an equalizer pretty fast, it was Kap who fired home from inside the penalty area. Coventry were reduced to 10 men after a professional foul on Matt but we were unable to capitalise on that advantage. The game was heading towards an undecided finish but just when the referee was preparing to put the whistle to his lips Pilgrim bent in a perfect corner kick cross and Yank headed home at the near post. (Click here to watch the highlights.)
Back at Patriots Park for the last home game of the season, 14th placed Norwich were coming to keep us company. Things didn’t start too well as captain Sears had to leave the field due to an injury (not a serious one though, just a couple of days), but then we took the lead through Rodrigo who finished off a counter attack. However, our performance was not too good and Norwich stole a share of the spoils courtesy of a corner kick goal after the break. (Click here to watch the highlights.)
Finally, the last game of the season: away at 6th placed Bristol City. Our opponents needed the three points quite badly and although they didn’t show much in the first half they managed to take the lead on a counter attack after the break. That goal obviously did something to Darren Smith, he started to score and the referee had to stop him at some point! :) Our star striker bagged no less than four goals in around 20 minutes but the had to thank MRNDRA and Dezmo for providing the assists on two of those efforts. We ended the season with another spectacular win, nicely done lads! (Click here to watch the highlights.)
We have 110 points and scored no less than 142 goals, that has to be some sort of a record!
Since we’re moving up to the Premier League, here’s a look at the top flight table so that you can prepare for the challenge ;)
Awards
Darren Smith was named Championship Topscorer of the Season but that’s not all, his 33 goals is a new record!
Four of our lads were picked into the Championship of the Season and I have to say that they represent the backbone of the team: Vaibhavc between the sticks, captain Sears at the heart of the defence, spectacular Dami in midfield and killer Darren Smith in attack.
And Jake won the Manager of the Season award, a well-deserved one considering the awesome team that he has built.
Last but not least, captain Sears had a few kind words for the gaffer after winning the title :)
That’s how our season ended, I guess it couldn’t have gone any better. Unfortunately we had two injuries that ruined the celebrations, G out for a month and Srujun Gupta out for 4 months… But don’t go away, we still have a second page with reserves and under 18s results along with some very interesting international reports.
Go to the next page to read the rest of the story.
Desmo Wenning
12 июля, 2011 at 20:50
Kinda dissapointed that I didn’t play that much this month, but it’s nice to see we’re promoted!!! Also nice that I scored twice for Holland under 19 team :D
Johnny Karp
12 июля, 2011 at 21:02
I’m sorry mate, I tried to give those who played less during the season a chance to prove themselves.
Desmo Wenning
12 июля, 2011 at 21:04
That’s okay :D
vaibhavc
12 июля, 2011 at 20:56
Great to see that I got into the Championship team of the year, I need to maintain this form if we have any chance in the Prem. Good to see Excessive back, but Johnny also did a fantastic job.
Johnny Karp
12 июля, 2011 at 21:03
Thanks Vaibhav, we wouldn’t have gotten promoted without our great goalie! :)
plobdork
12 июля, 2011 at 20:59
wow gud job johnny bet its difficult switchin inbetween vauxhall and fms but this is a great story glad 2 see were now premier league well done :)
Johnny Karp
12 июля, 2011 at 21:02
Thanks mate, fortunately I had just about enough time these weeks to keep both stories going.
Vinners
12 июля, 2011 at 21:35
Any chance to see how I’m doing at Reading please? Cheers :)
Johnny Karp
12 июля, 2011 at 22:14
20 apps plus 12 as a substitute, 3 yellow cards, average rating 6.79
Billy
12 июля, 2011 at 21:49
Brilliant! Cant Wait To See Us In The Prem Next Year
Johnny Karp
12 июля, 2011 at 22:14
Thanks mate, I’m looking forward to next season too!
Darren Smith
12 июля, 2011 at 21:51
Well done Johnny, the perfect end to a perfect season and I’m delighted to break the goalscoring record too. :)
Johnny Karp
12 июля, 2011 at 22:15
Thanks Darren, we have an awesome team here.
Ross Gilchrist
12 июля, 2011 at 22:19
Does this mean the profiles will be updated soon?
Johnny Karp
12 июля, 2011 at 22:22
They will be updated soon, as soon as I find the time to do that :)
Excessive
12 июля, 2011 at 22:19
Amazing Johnny, you have taken the reigns superbly well. Thanks mate!
Will try not to let you all down next season ;)
Johnny Karp
12 июля, 2011 at 22:22
I should thank you Jake, you handed me a superb team and I have enjoyed the experience very much.
Sears
13 июля, 2011 at 00:09
Yay, promotion! Absolutely ecstatic with my season, great work mate!
Johnny Karp
13 июля, 2011 at 08:18
Thanks captain, great job!
Alex
13 июля, 2011 at 02:00
Good to have Jake back, he played me more ;). Very well done Johnny, we were promoted with ease thanks to you :).
Johnny Karp
13 июля, 2011 at 08:19
Thanks, I’m sure Jake is kinder.
Excessive
13 июля, 2011 at 15:33
You’ll be surprised ;)
Timmy
13 июля, 2011 at 05:52
congratulation for the promotion and the npower championship title
one question,will you buy somebody outside people in this site?(real player)
Johnny Karp
13 июля, 2011 at 08:19
Thanks Timmy. We already have a big and very good squad so I don’t think that any signings are necessary.
liam101
13 июля, 2011 at 07:26
well done johnny ( and jake for the start of the season) awesome how all outr teams won. Seems like i have officially been put up into at least reserves and occasionally first team. That Free-kick was a blinder
Johnny Karp
13 июля, 2011 at 08:20
Thanks mate, that free kick was great.
nielsneutron
13 июля, 2011 at 07:57
Wuhu, promotion for the team and relegation for Niller in Bolton.
How was my performance in Bolton?
A note to Excessive: I have EPL experience so reconsider my postion on the team when I rejoin from the loan.
Johnny Karp
13 июля, 2011 at 08:21
You had 15 apps, 3 assists, 2 man of the match, average rating 7.17. Pretty good I guess but Bolton might have a weaker squad than we do :)
nielsneutron
13 июля, 2011 at 08:33
What I am trying to say is that my toon have more experience against bigger teams which might be a plus.
Can I see what the assistent manager says about my squad status?
And how is the average rating for my toons main competitor?
Johnny Karp
13 июля, 2011 at 12:22
The assistant says that you are the sixth best right back in the squad but that might change at the end of pre-season. Which makes it a bit difficult to find your main competitor I guess :)
Excessive
13 июля, 2011 at 15:35
Fifth best right midfielder though! Haha:)
Honestly though, I have been trying to play you when I can mate but most of the time your with the Denmark squad?
Srujun Gupta
13 июля, 2011 at 12:05
Another injury? And 4 months? Oh no!
But anyway, our young team has finally won the Championship, so congrats to everyone in the team and myself. I hope you will continue posting something else in this FMS story, if not the main news and matches. I enjoy your posts. :)
Johnny Karp
13 июля, 2011 at 12:23
Sorry about that injury mate, quite a bad one. I’m not sure that you mean by «something else» but Jake is open to suggestions I think.
Srujun Gupta
13 июля, 2011 at 15:11
Well, by «something else» I meant pre and post match interviews of some important games, and add some spice to it like rumours, fan warset cetera… I’m sure you will be able to come up with something creative. :)
Excessive
13 июля, 2011 at 15:37
Johnny, if your down with contributing to the story (in a Darren-esque way, or modifying the post when I have finished) your more than welcome to..
Johnny Karp
13 июля, 2011 at 19:00
I’m not going to modify your posts, they have always been great.
CsAtlantis
13 июля, 2011 at 12:41
I’ve never seen Dami’s description before, a playmaker forward? :P
Congratulations on getting to the Championship, and looks like Birmingham survived, no doubt due to my stellar contribution in defense (um i wish……)
JeanPaul Borg
13 июля, 2011 at 13:16
I seemed to do well in this last month for every team, even managed to score a goal for the first team.
Who knows maybe I’ll be more worth in the EPL :) I hope I can be of good use for you next season Excessive, and sorry if I wasn’t your best player Johnny. Hope I’ll do better next season!
Laxeyman
13 июля, 2011 at 16:49
Great season for FMS, and I’m sure that’ll continue next season, as everyone will have improved :)
Wolfman
13 июля, 2011 at 19:58
Really good to see me getting some time in the first team. Hopefully I’ll feature in the plans next season otherwise I might have to think about a move!