Pickard: Valencia CF — Pre-Season & Tranfers

Hey Everyone!

Welcome to my Valencia CF save…Last time I introduced you to the team, tactics and also the pre-season friendlies I had lined up for my side. In this post the title explains all, yes pre-season results and transfers. So let’s go…

Pre-season Results

To you these results look like we had a mixed pre-season but, infact the two loses were down to most of the team being on International Duty and me having to make a team with many youth players in.  The tactic I was using was getting better every match and I was confident we could make a good start to the La Liga season. Now for the Transfers…

Transfers Out

Only one out, Vicente is now 29 years old and with me wanting to play youngster Jordi Alba more and also having Mata, Dominguez and at a push Mathieu all be left wingers it was time for Valencia CF to cash in on this long servant. I originally offered him out for 9m but both Liverpool and Bayern Munich came in with 6.75m offers and he decided the Premiership was for him.

Transfers In

Could this be a first for Football Manager Stories? I definitely know its a first for me. I have never not signed anyone in a transfer window before. My defence was weak but I couldnt find anyone to sign, well not on the cheap anyway.

Champions League Group Draw

I didn’t get much luck in the Champions League Draw, all three are difficult teams to play against, but we need to progress…for the clubs sake!

La Liga & Champions League Title Odds

I wasnt expecting the media to treat us well…but as long as we manage to finish in a Champions League position in the League and reach the Knockout Stage of the Champions League…I’ll be a happy manager :)

Well thats it for this post, sorry it took longer than it should…I’ve just been addicted to playing the save and trust me…you thought my Club Brugge save was a rollercoaster ride…

Thanks for reading and comment below :)

Pickard