Haden Posted July 12, 2014 Posted July 12, 2014 (edited) Xpert 11 Season 32 Youth trainer reporting to the manager everything is on track over and out rock and roll God Bless Xpert. Location: Xpert 11 NE Season 32 Crew: 30 Contract: 7 years Good morning Trainer shall I recruit a youth? “Our team remains on top of the league because of the hard work of trainers like you.” A season is a long haul but the change report makes it worth it. “I know the pressure is on but I am proud of you” Two weeks to go till the change report. Two weeks to go buddy I am getting a double jumper. Looks like we have a change report I am going to go open it! Ok Trainer. VIP approved Opening Report... I found him after the report he hasn't changed skill level you tell me his DV value!! Perhaps you are imagining things? What's going on what is his form why is he still 6 skill? You have been training for to long man you've lost your marbles. Double Jump, Double Jump, Double Jump I don't understand what is happening I am losing my econs. I want to do a direct transfer. I know. Previous Champions Intergalactico Stars 31 Intergalactico Stars 30*(CL winner) Eights United 29 Yellow Submarine 28 Yellow Submarine 27 Eights United 26 Eights United 25 Intergalactico Stars 24 Intergalactico Stars 23 Silverdale Hotpot 22 Haden United 21 Essex Elites 20 Essex Elites 19 Mcoys Sons 18 Essex Elites 17 Dysonian Wanderers 16 Haden United 15 Dysonian Wanderers 14 Essex Elites 13 Roostophe Rovers 12 Haden United 11 Roostophe Rovers 10 Oddy 5-9 Haden United 4 Bayern Bru 3 Oddy 2 Happenstance FC 1 The Sun: the center, will it burn out or will it shine brighter? Intergalactico Stars The current kings of Xpert, having had their customary poor start to the season went on a 9 match winning streak that saw them win the title after looking like non contenders for a large part of the season. They are a team that are very hard to break down with Sergio Ramos heading an airtight defence that know each others movements like the back of their hands. They are a compact team but even their youths look to threaten with Skywalker already a striker to keep an eye on at the tender age of 19. What comes across with their team is a self assured confidence that will translate to any formation be it 4-4-2, 3-5-2 or 4-3-3 that their manager asks them to play. Other teams will be gunning for them this season but without being as in form, prepared or having the same belief as Inter it could end up being Inter's season yet again which would mean a historic third season win in a row would have been achieved, will it occur? Don't bet against it. A good season if: They focus on getting a good early start and drive their advantage home can they beat their early season blues this time around? If so they may well win a third trophy in a row which will be a historic achievement. A bad season if: Other teams take on board lessons from Inter, keep form high, rotate players and formations smartly meaning they are no longer unique and become another club to fail to win three in a row. Mercury: Close to the center always moving always there. Eights United Fell just short this season as costly losses to their rivals Yellow Submarine and Intergalactico Stars cost them the championship. Still they finished 2nd and were in contention on the very last day of the season so it was not a bad season by any means. Their team is still strong but several players are now nearing retirement age with star defender Zahora calling it a day after this season having already amassed 255 games in his amazing career. United always have an eye on the future with Mache looking like a great future midfield player and Norheim will be learning from Capwell and Wilder up front this season. While they do not have a whole host of players with special skills United have a belief that they can win any match and a manager who demands success. The manager more than anyone will want a title win next season and you have to believe they will be more ruthless than ever in every game they approach. A good season if: They are able to score some morale boosting wins against their bitter rivals Yellow Submarine and title rivals Intergalactico Stars as well as maintaining their ruthless edge against lesser teams to take back the title. A bad season if: Sides like Winston and DuD start to edge past them into the top 3 spots leaving them clinging to a team of legends that cannot deliver more trophies. Winston Garden Lions Winston had a fantastic season in the Elite League, gaining 10 points from their first four games and carrying on with a great string of results throughout the season. They only lost against Eights United and Inter and even then by only 1 goal each time. In the end they were one point behind Eights United and just four behind winners Inter. They scored 32 goals in the season 2nd behind Eights and it is easy to see why, Ingham and Benmouih provide dangerous pace with Goodison a free kick master. Their midfield is stacked with talent with Thomas and Akera creative outlets although it will be the last season for club legend Rosebotham if the manager decides to keep him on. Their defence is strong but lacking any cover with 17 year old Williams the backup in case of crisis which is rather worrying. This team loves to boss the midfield often playing with five midfielders in an attempt to dictate the game, this was shown with great effect in their dramatic 3-2 away win against Silverdale in which they played with a 4-5-1 formation. A good season if:They maintain or better their finish from last season, they will need to beat Eights United and Inter two teams who stand in their way to becoming champion. A bad season if: Other sides replace them as the team to disrupt the battle between Eights and Inter leaving them as an also ran. Venus: Beautiful football causes the Universe to marvel Yellow Submarine Yellow Submarine had a season of stops and starts that ultimately saw them finish comfortably in 4th place. They battled to a fantastic 3-0 away win against Eights United but then dominated chances but not goals in a 1-1 home draw with DuDs Baggies. This summed up their season as they only managed to string two victories together at one point in the season. While the midfield core is ageing Delipiano and Viana still give the side a creative bite moving forward while Kirkby and Villa at the back are starting to reach their prime. Falcao is dangerous up front but lacks any real quality support. With youth in every position Yellow Submarine will want to swap between veteran and youth sides depending on the occasion. Yellow Submarine are always a good side to watch and able to create chances almost at will, success for them this season will depend on their ability to be clinical in their finishing. A good season if:They are able to find a killer edge to their side that turns draws into wins, this may enable them to regain their status as champions. A bad season if: Falcao is injured and their front line is exposed as being the weak link in a side that is full of potential championship winners. DuDs Baggies Along with Winston Gardens this is a team that many expected to break into the top three of teams this season or in the very near future. While Winston achieved this last season DuD had a good season and was able to avoid relegation in a season of highs and lows. The high point was a 5-1 decimation of Silverdale Salmon early on in the season that had many talking about DuDs title credentials, this was undone cruelly by Eights Untied who defeated them twice in the double with an aggregate of 7-1 making light of their defensive strengths. However this is where their strength lies, Ryman and Unnarsson are a formidable pair of old fashioned central defenders dominant in the air often organising formations with 5 defenders in them. In midfield the pace of Nixon and free kicks of Dhall are something to be watched for. While Shearer and Izon are a brilliant pairing who usually deliever. The team is very small with only 14 players so the midfield and front line may be affected by an injury crisis, you may think DuD would bring in a youth as backup to one of these positions. If they can defend well and expose teams on the counter this could be the season where DuDs potential is realised. A good season if:They can replace Winston as the new kids on the block, they have a brilliant back line if they can consistently score a top 3 finish is not unthinkable. A bad season if: Shearer or Izon have a bad run of form leaving the manager with a real lack of attacking options. Silverdale Salmon For Silverdale their championship winning days feel a long time ago as they had a very tough season that left many thinking that their glory days may well be behind them. They picked up some good victories against some of the lesser ranked sides but failed to have any impact on last seasons big hitters. The two results that stand out are their duel 3-2 losses to Winston, painfully reinforcing how Winston have replaced them as a threat to Eights United and Inter. However before writing this team off it is worth looking at their squad. The manager has structured his team to progress in stages with good teenage prospects in all positions with Bowey being a real star for the future. While other teams lack depth Silverdale have three great strikers and a good range of defenders with different skill sets. Calderwood and Elloriaga will be leaving at the end of the season but as mentioned the team has good players ready to replace these veterans. At the back the goalie Housham is one of the best in the best multiskilled players in the league. This will be a season where the fans may have lowered expectations but the manager with a mix of a strong attacking line up and depth may well be able to restore some pride to the terraces. A good season if: This season is about finishing in the top 3 and showing newer teams that Silverdale are still a strong and influential side in the league. A bad season if: They fail to field their youths but also struggle to pick up points the manager will be criticised now for no future gain. Lylat Wanderers Avoiding relegation by default Wanderers have spent time over the summer training their players and the results are there for all to see. They look like a new team, one that still has Pilgrim leading the line but players like Accrington and Rosbottom now provide this side with incredible depth and youth. Their defence is commanded by the trio of 27 year olds which leaves two youths as back up suggesting this new depth does not spread across the whole team. However some of their games last season such as the 4-0 home defeat by Eights United were they only made 1 chance will surely not be repeated now with a midfield that has both potential threats and playmakers standing side by side. The team likes to switch between 4-4-2 and 4-5-1 but maybe now would be the time to take a risk with a 3-5-2 formation every now and then? This will be a big season for the Wanderers they will want to avoid relegation by more than chance this time around. A good season if: They can start to take more risks and create and score more goals from both their midfield and strike force, 6th or above would indicate a good improvement. A bad season if: Their strikers do not perform again, last season Wanderers did not score a huge amount of goals they need that to change this time around. Earth: Unique, full of life and expertise where none exists. Hadens Legends The Legends had a breakthrough season last time around, winning the Middle League title with a solitary loss against their biggest rivals Coloccini FC. The high point of the season had to be when they avenged this loss with a 5-0 victory over Coloccini that saw their stars Conden and Ciobotaru score. At the heart of the side is a midfield full of talent, flair and stamina. It is one full of depth with even the youth Pachon able to make an impact in the game, while this is Legends strong point their defence and attack have both improved recently with Ciobotaru and Castanheira providing their manager with different options. This will be the first season in the top league for the Legends and with a lot of their players reaching prime playing years they want to make an impact. However the first season will need to see them play smartly and use their depth in midfield to their advantage trying to pick up points through a long and gruelling season. A good season if: They crack the top 6 in their first season, some teams adapt straight away to the top league for others it takes a few seasons, the manager has been here before but for his team it is a new challenge. A bad season if: They are relegated with a bad change report, it would be sad after last season for this team to have another bad change report and even worse if it was on the heels of relegation. Coloccini FC Last season was the season this team came out of the shadows and took centre stage in what was a dramatic fight for the Middle League Championship. While it did not end in triumph the statement had been made Coloccini had obviously moved from a potential force, to a great team. Before losing to the Legends they were on a 12 game unbeaten streak which was longer than any other club in all three leagues and to add to this a seven game 100% start. Their 4-0 away win against Rossers Rovers even with a 4-5-1 formation shows the danger their midfield poses and why they often play with 5 midfielders. It is without doubt their best area with Costa being a fantastic talent both full of stamina with a wicked long shot to boot. In defence Pantaru and Dogaru are fantastic at breaking up moves while Madeley has to carry the forward line by himself a lot of the time. This is a young side who may struggle in the top league but will benefit from the experience, their attitude will be key this season to keep them competitive. A good season if: They can scrape survival it will be a great triumph, these young players may just need a bit more time till their ready but you do not go 12 games unbeaten without mental fortitude. A bad season if: They finish last and all the good feeling and momentum from last season disappears with their top league status. Rossers Rovers How many people picked Rovers to go up? How many picked them to go up after losing their first two games? If you said I did to the first question I probably wouldn't believe you, if you said it again to the second I would want to ask you for the next Grand National winner. Rovers have no right to be in this league by any conventional measurement but they are here under the brilliant management skills of RLTA. Beating Russian Revolution 4-1 was when people started to believe they could do it and well they went and did it! With a strong defensive core headed by Gamov the manager then likes to pack the midfield with 5 players using Przhevalsky to create and finish moves off. Rovers forward line up will be the worst in the top league by a mile but somehow the manager gets players to work for him. Josema is a proven aerial threat and has a good amount of experience at the age of 23. The defence is the best part of Rovers and it will be tested in the top league, hands up who thinks Rovers won't get relegated? Can they defy you all yet again? A good season if: I was going to write if they develop youth because they are sure to go down, but with this side who knows it is really unlikely but if they could stay up it would be an achievement of epic proportions. A bad season if: They break records for losing games by margin and quantity, the fans of this side don't deserve humiliation but it could happen. Mars: War and Thunder exists here, approach with caution. AC Elites It all went a bit wrong for AC Elites last season, after a great win against Inter near the start of the season they failed to win any more games during the rest of the season. They were a team that had the players that could have made an impact but now the manager has decided to start a transition after last seasons group failed to deliver. Madpoo and Huber are leaving at the end of the season with the manager bringing in youths for several positions to give his team some fresh blood. This is badly needed in midfield where the group of four midfielders there are world class but Bull and Pratchett may follow Madpoo and leave soon. This is why playmakers like Nagai and attacking midfielders like Tang are so important. The team usually play 4-4-2 but given a chance to play in the Middle League they might want to mix up their tactics against lesser teams. This is a season where the Elites need to bounce back after a miserable Season 30. A good season if: The Elites live up to their name and using youths and current talent get straight to the Elite League with a morale boosing Middle League win. A bad season if: They find the Middle League full of hungry young teams that outsmart their older team playing rigid tactics. The Roger Federer Crew Poor RFC had an awful season in the top league with their free flowing style completely shut down by the sheer strength of teams in the top league. There were signs of their old self as they basked in a fantastic 4-1 win over AC Elites, 3-5-2, 10 chances goals from forwards and midfielders it was RFC of old. However this was a very stern lesson for them, Looking at their team now it is one with experience and some new youths. Some very good teenagers such as Dickson and Walker have been brought in while Fosatti, Dewhurst and Normqvist remain strong and in place for their team. Club legend Sauber will be leaving at the end of the season but luckily he leaves a much stronger midfield than when he joined. In fact every position is one that lacks individual flair but has collective strength. The way the team works together has always been RFC's biggest upside, with their collective attack being magnificent against the right opponents. In the middle league the team has a chance to regroup and remember what made them so respected in the first place. A good season if: They rediscover their attacking flair and creativity on the way to a Middle League title. A bad season if: Their bad run bleeds into this season and leaves the team adrift of even the promotion spots. Kippen FC After their heroics in the group stages of the Champions League this was a more solid season for Kippen with a good six game unbeaten run leaving them just outside the promotion spots. This saw resilience with a 2-2 away draw against Russian Revolution combined with grit to see out Rossers Rovers 1-0 at home. The side is starting to take shape now with defensive crises seeming a thing of the past with a very good back line led by the talented Monaco and MacSwain. Lazzarini and Galvao provide experience for a midfield that is improving season upon season with only the forward line looking a tad shallow if MacEllar were to become unavailable. Kippen often have a hard hitting style that requires a large team, they do have enough players to swap around in most positions and smaller teams may dread games against Kippen. Keep an eye on them they could just through sheer willpower win this league. A good season if: They are able to use their team spirit, large squad and bruising style to leave other teams fearing to play them on their way to a title win. A bad season if: Injuries and suspensions crop up as a problem again with the team imitating Stoke City a bit to much. Athletico Aqui1a They started as title favourites but ended the season having only lost twice but conversely only won 5 games, with four 0-0 results and six games where they failed to score it was Aqui1as problems up front that denied them only hope of a shot at the title. This season Aqui1a have one of the smallest teams in any league with only 14 players and the manager does not seem to trust youth bringing in two veterans to bolster their midfield. Their back line has four 100 match veterans and proved the best part of the team last season, the problem lay further up front with a lack of chances being made in midfield and converted up front. The team now has five aerially dominant players up front, three playmakers and three poachers, surely this will be enough to start scoring more? Upson and Isler are still young in their careers but the pressure will be on them to make sure this season is not another flop. Expect some 3-5-2 and 4-4-2 formations to be used as Aqui1a become more adventurous. A good season if: They can solve their problem up front they could be red hot favourites to win this league at a canter and put last seasons problems behind them. A bad season if: When other teams fail to do well they are at least developing youth with Aqui1as set up this is not the case this may be a do or die season for this club they cannot afford to fail. Jupiter: Large and intimidating, the sleeping giant? Russian Revolution For many Revolution were the team they half expected to be promoted against the odds as they have such a brilliant team spirit and ability to surprise teams with their tactics. They started the season strongly with a good 2-2 draw away to Aqui1a and 2-0 win against The Familia. However a 5 game streak without a win after the mid point of the season put paid to their promotion hopes. However the season had a good impact on their players, their team is very big and comprises of key veterans in all positions paired with very good and sometimes in the case of Valuev remarkable youth talent. Alderton is a fantastic striker who may not have may seasons left but may want to go out in glory by helping to promote Revolution. Their midfield is industrious and fast while the back line is held together by the talented Sunnerborn. It is a team that is still gelling with few legends but they have amazing depth, their problem may be giving everyone the time to play and spending vast sums on training for 21 players. Still Revolution could live up to their name this season and overturn the Middle League order. A good season if: They are able to truly bring together their comradeship to grind out results giving them a trophy and season in the top league. A bad season if: Their players are starved of training and fail to both perform and level up at the end of the season. The Familia FC Like Aqui1a the big problem for The Familia was a lack of goals but they also suffered from a very leaky defence, their 5-1 humiliation at the hands of Fedex was a real low point last season. However a strong 1-0 win against Kippen was a moment of progress for the side. They are a side that is more balanced than before, at the back Wallwork and Milosevici provide a strong defensive presence while their midfield so long a weak point looks a lot more competitive now. Up front Auffret is one of the best strikers in the league but his back up has not quite reached a competitive level, however this may be the season for the two youngsters to prove themselves. The side has often been criticised for a defensive outlook but now with a stronger midfield could they branch out and try to play more attacking football? A good season if: They can use a more balanced side to try and improve both defence and attack and aim for a top 5 finish this season. A bad season if: Progress made is exposed as too slow to match the other teams and they are left again looking into the relegation abyss. Leeds M.O.T After this Champions League adventure this season they came crashing down to earth. Their exciting brand of 3-4-3 football scored a big win against Fedex at the start of the season and they looked to have affected the title race at one point holding Hadens Legends to a 1-1 draw but for the most part they endured a multitude of losses. This side love to play with 3 up front and it shows as they have 3 capable strikers and a new youth ready to come in and play, in midfield they have two stars but sadly one of them will be leaving at the end of the season, which will leave a really big gap. At the back they have again a mix of veterans and youths but again you fear injuries or suspensions could expose a lack of depth in this position. They are an exciting team but may need to hold back at points so they don't end up playing attractive football but not getting results. A good season if: They can avoid the bottom three and give their youths a chance to step up and secure the future for this club. A bad season if: They are beaten in midfield consistently and unable to use their fantastic attack, if this happens they may go down. Saturn: Running rings around others. Madpool After their early knock out in the group stages of the Champions League many thought it was all over for Madpool but this season they came back in style destroying all competition to win the Lower League in glory. Reggie Hales scored 32 goals for them in what was a remarkable season to give hope and a trophy to the Madpool fans. In the Middle League they will need to carry on their long term project against much tougher opponents. Hales, Monk, Gerrard and Newell are all brilliant players but the manager must carry on cultivating Coutinho, Niedermyer, Thijssen and others if he wants this season to be a real success. They look a little vulnerable it has to be said but they do have Gerrard and Hales to get them out of trouble when the chips are down. Hopefully they can carry on a good run and make sure they stay in the Middle League with an even better team ready for next season. A good season if: They are able to both shine up front but also keep their youths playing and gelling together looking to achieve their next step to regain their former glory. A bad season if: To be demoted would be a real set back after the last season they had and could prompt anotehr of the veteran players to retire. Bob After only a few seasons bob have made a name for themselves, attacking football at any cost they score and concede an average of 3 goals in each game. Their season ticket holders always get a good result. Nearly 60% of goals conceded come within 30 minutes which is rather worrying but when Onifang, Leppe and Makondele get going bobs attack is often a joy to watch. Their defence is still unsurprisingly not great but they have a couple of good youths coming through. If they can pack the midfield and create enough chances you could see bob gaining quite a few wins through sheer offensive power. They will want to establish themselves as a Middle League team this season. A good season if: They can score enough goals to make up for their defensive frailties they might be able to score enough wins to stay up for another season. A bad season if: They could be exposed by teams that know their attacking style and come prepared to counter it. AFC Dedede Dedede had a good season last time around living up to their early potential as they saw off rivals Lords of Hydra by beating them twice 3-1 at home and then crucially 3-2 away to seal a promotion spot. Of all the promoted teams they have the best squad, it has depth, promising youths and a nice mix of fast, intelligent and dangerous players. Playing with 4-4-2 usually but switching when the time calls for it Dedede should fit in nicely to the Middle League and may even be a surprise package by teams underestimating a side that have come from the Lower League. Their only concern may be managing a rather large amount of midfielders who will all want a game, up front keep an eye on Ainsworth to create and score some goals this season, himself and Willoughby at the back may be key to a successful season for Dedede. A good season if: They can keep under the radar and get results that people do not expect, looking at this team they have an outside chance of promotion. A bad season if: If the midfield is mismanaged it could lead to a poor change report and fielding to many youths may lead the side to dropping points and being in danger of relegation. Uranus: Mysterious and Distant, what lies here? Fedex United After a rather poor season Fedex find themselves in the Lower League again with a couple of retirements from their side meaning it could be a season of reorganisation. Fedex usually play 4-4-2 with legends like Blackburn still their marshalling the middle of the park for the team. They do have some great players such as Armi in goal, Akerland in midfield and Platt up front. They do have some youths coming through but their defence has six players over 30 and 1 under 30. You would have thought they may have used this pre season to bring in some young players but it seems they will not. However with this team they have to be considered one of the favourites for the title and their experience at this level should benefit them. A good season if: They can rotate their team and use their experience to gain a Lower League title. A bad season if: They are overtaken by younger more hungry teams and face another group of retirements next season. Lords of Hydra For Lords of Hydra after a brilliant start that saw 6 wins out of their first 7 games they went on a 6 game losing streak to see their promotion hopes torpedoed. They like to play attacking football with a 3-5-2 set up emphasising their midfield trio of Lowry, Phillips and Zendegi. The team is a huge one with 23 players, six forwards seems to many and their midfield has some youths who have failed to progress it may be worth the manager culling some players before the season begins. It will be important for Dolby to remain fit as he is their only great rather than good defender and also has a mean shot that can get Hydra the odd goal. They need to try and keep up the momentum this season and that will involve the manager training his players and keeping them fit so they can mount a sustained title challenge. A good season if: They are can leave the blocks sprinting and not stop until the last game of the season, A bad season if: They suffer another blip that they can't recover from the manager and players may be shown up to have no leadership skills. Recall United United had an interesting season last time around, going through series of wins, losses, wins and then finally losses before winning the final game of the season. They had the lows of a 7-0 loss to Madpool and the highs of a 4-0 victory over the 64s. What is telling is the Recall has a better balance to it than it has seen for years, apart from the goalkeepers every other position has a good progression of veterans and young prospects. The only stand out players are Celbridge and McAteer but they have a lot of exciting players such as Backhaus in midfield who is intelligent and has stamina as well as Carlos at the back who provides counter attacking potential from the back. They play a lot of 4-5-1 but may want to put two up front to try and kill of some games, this season may be theirs to win and surely a promotion is inevitable? A good season if: Their balanced team is able to show a greater maturity than previous teams and steadily gather wins on their way to the title. A bad season if: Their relative weakness up front means they cannot capitalise on a good side that has been put together by the manager. Neptune: God of the sea, will they be left adrift? Spurs After getting to grips with the game Spurs had a brilliant end to the season that saw them win 6 of their last 7 games including 2-0 and 3-1 away wins against Hydra and Recall. The team is a large one with 20 players but has some strong players in it, Blundell scored 13 last season while Farrington is a great leader at the back. The team play almost exclusively 4-5-1 which allows them to try and play the game at their own pace and maintain control. There have been talks of the manager wanting to leave to manage in the Spanish Football Manager league, we hope he doesn't as Spurs fans deserve some glory and this side could deliver it in Season 32. A good season if: They can carry on progressing and be a surprise challenger for the title. A bad season if: If the manager decides to leave then it might be the end for this young team. Gibbs Probies It was a hard first season for Gibbs with most of the season being losses with the odd win and draw to give their fans some cheer. They also have a big side of 22 players and some like MacDonad, Ballis and Lambourne are very lucky to still be receiving a salary. Rainford give s the team some spark in midfield but their real strength comes from two good goalies with Culverton a great goalie for the lower league. The team has an average of under 1 goal per game and this is something they will need to rectify next season. Their best striker Huntley will be leaving at the end of the season so hopefully one of the other strikers uses this season to step up. A good season if: They can sort out their first team and get rid of some of the baggage, they will want to aim for a top 5 finish this season. A bad season if: To many players get game time and they do not improve on their two wins from last season. The 64s Sometimes with the 64s you feel they are observers a team not here to compete but here since Season 1 that watch others, retell stories, gather wisdom not for competition but for the sake of learning itself. However they are a football side and do compete, they have been playing 3-4-3 more of late but to little effect. Their team has several players who are young and have potential but have not reached it yet with only a couple of veterans to really guide the rest of the team. Maybe another season will see promising youths like Masabat and Majid progress and then the masterplan of the 64s will be enacted! A good season if: Their range of players who have potential gain some good experience and help this team become competitive. A bad season if: They stay frozen in time. Liverpool Another hard season for a new team Liverpool do have some interesting players like the multi talented Leaver that are unexpected in this side. In fact in midfield they have the creativity of Aspinall, the aerial dominance of Hills and the speed of Mayer. At the back they have some good young players and a great shot stopper in Spence but their forwards need some time to develop. As a team they use 4-4-2 a lot but it may be good for them to experiment with different styles and formations to try and break other teams down. A good season if: They beat the the other teams that joined last season in league position. A bad season if: They fail to adapt to different tactics or make any of their own and finish last in the league. The Great Mcoy This writer is so glad to see the legend that is Mcoy back, Mcoy won the top league championship in Season 18 and is now back with a new side to start again in Season 32. He has some cracking players in Batty who is a fantastic defender for his age. Knight will be a good midfielder for his first few seasons while Accrington is their current best striker. Mcoy has already brought in four new players all youths in every position. It is great to have you back Mcoy good luck! A good season if: They can show the new players what Xpert is all about and gain a top 5 position. A bad season if: If they fail to adapt to new features and get stunnered into last place. Pluto: Is it a planet, are they teams? The lower league will be joined by two fake teams, if you are in the lower league use these games to play your youths! Alliances Peeps can clarify what alliances we are having this time around? Spotlight Guess results and other variables in matches and win prizes! Spotlight will come when the season starts. Predictions Competition This season we will attempt to bring back the predictions competition. Please visit the forum (discussions tab, forum) and predict the following: Elite league winner Elite league demoted teams Middle league winner & promoted teams Middle league demoted teams Lower league winner & promoted teams It will be run on a points system, ie , 5 for Correct placing, 3 for one place out and 1 for two places out. Only counting the top 3 teams (so you get 1 point if your first place choice comes third, but not if your third place choice comes 5th). Jobs Edit this as appropriate. Top League Reporter: Middle League Reporter: Lower League Reporter: Interviewer: Wherever you are in the Universe, enjoy Season 32! AC Elites: @dan\-likes\-trees Yellow Submarine: @Zell --- Atlético Aqui1a: @Aqui1a Coloccini FC: @MilaGi Fedex United: (not on forum) Hadens Legends: @Haden Kippen FC: @Charlie Leeds M.O.T: @Lucas3693 Rossers Rovers: (not on forum) Russian Revolution: (not on forum) The Familia FC: (not on forum) --- AFC Dedede: @Dedede bob: @bob Gibbs Probies: @Agent Gibbs LiVeRpOoL: (not on forum) Lords of Hydra: @Esequiel Madpool: @MadDog Recall United: @Jimbob Spurs: @dazzybee The Sixty-Fourthers: @gaggle64 Edited July 12, 2014 by Haden
The Peeps Posted July 12, 2014 Posted July 12, 2014 Great theme, great report : peace: as always Also @Dr\. bob's tag needs updating! I will take the reports for the middle league this season Alliances Coloccini FC AC Elites The Sixty-Fourthers --- DuDs Baggies Leeds M.O.T Lords of Hydra --- Eights United bob Spurs --- Hadens Legends Russian Revolution Fake Team 2 --- Intergalactico Stars AFC Dedede Recall United --- Lylat Wanderers The Roger Federer Crew Fake Team 1 --- Rossers Rovers The Familia FC The Great Mcoy --- Silverdale Salmon Atlético Aqui1a LiVeRpOoL --- Winston Garden Lions Kippen FC Fedex United --- Yellow Submarine Madpool Gibbs Probies Spotlight The first spotlight of the season is a bonus round for all teams. Any team that has a goal scored by a defender in the first match of the season will be awarded one point.
Haden Posted July 12, 2014 Author Posted July 12, 2014 Er oh fake team in alliance that can't be good lol, do we get bonus points I am happy to share top league reports with dansliketrees ala World Cup? We could do a week each in the talking points format?
The Peeps Posted July 12, 2014 Posted July 12, 2014 There are other inactive teams in the lower league so it won't be too unbalanced :p typical that I'd get a fake team as well!
MilaGi Posted July 12, 2014 Posted July 12, 2014 Great write up as always @Haden Even though I'm likely to be one of the whipping boys of the Elite league, I'm really looking forward to the challenge! Interestingly enough, since @The Peeps (and @Aqui1a) introduced me to Xpert I've never been in the same division as Peeps, so it should be fun, especially with an opening away game to him! Also must apologise in advance to @Ellmeister and @gaggle64 as I'm probably not going to help you out too much in the alliance!
The Peeps Posted July 12, 2014 Posted July 12, 2014 Great write up as always @Haden Even though I'm likely to be one of the whipping boys of the Elite league, I'm really looking forward to the challenge! Interestingly enough, since @The Peeps (and @Aqui1a) introduced me to Xpert I've never been in the same division as Peeps, so it should be fun, especially with an opening away game to him! Also must apologise in advance to @Ellmeister and @gaggle64 as I'm probably not going to help you out too much in the alliance! except for season 30 when we were in the same group for the CL (ps. I won 2-0 then we drew 1-1)
MilaGi Posted July 12, 2014 Posted July 12, 2014 except for season 30 when we were in the same group for the CL (ps. I won 2-0 then we drew 1-1) That doesn't count :P
Rowan Posted July 12, 2014 Posted July 12, 2014 Great write up Haden as always. Before seeing the thread it had just dawned on me that it's been 10 seasons since we won the league. It's really good to see how competitive the top division has become
Tales Posted July 12, 2014 Posted July 12, 2014 (edited) Great write up Haden as always. Before seeing the thread it had just dawned on me that it's been 10 seasons since we won the league. It's really good to see how competitive the top division has become Unless Winston ruins things, it could be the tenth season in a row where the title has been won by the "top four". Great first posts. Loving the themes since these reports started. Edited July 12, 2014 by Tales
dan-likes-trees Posted July 13, 2014 Posted July 13, 2014 Unless Winston ruins things, it could be the tenth season in a row where the title has been won by the "top four". Great first posts. Loving the themes since these reports started. How much more do Winston have to do to enter the pantheon of the 'Top 4' in place of Silverdale? I just want u 2 respect me
Brian Mcoy Posted July 13, 2014 Posted July 13, 2014 Mcoy is proud to be back and playing against new and old foes alike. Do not be fooled though, The game may have changed and Mcoy may have a walking stick now, but Mcoy still has a decent idea what he is doing. Mcoy isn't feeling confident enough yet to say that this will be a strong year. But if Mcoy can remember how to train and get good DV values then Mcoy should be fielding a decent enough squad in a few seasons time
Nikos9 Posted July 14, 2014 Posted July 14, 2014 (edited) Am thinking about shaking up the Inter View process, maybe making it like an open mic type format on the xpert league forum. I randomly select an interviewee then people can blast them with questions, he selects maybe 3 of those questions (or as many of them to answer in as much depth as they'd like), provides me with the answers and I'll present them on here/as a PR. How does that sound? Advantages - Something different, Inter-active (pardon the pun), gets more people involved/Inter-ested (pardon the pun). Disadvantages - Not all questions may be answered, not all managers may get Inter-viewed (unless instead of random selection, people volunteer as before (although the point of randomness was to get some of the people involved outside of this forum who don't usually participate)). Edited July 14, 2014 by Nikos9
Brian Mcoy Posted July 14, 2014 Posted July 14, 2014 Mcoy was wondering what peoples opinion on purchasing VIP was?
Tales Posted July 14, 2014 Posted July 14, 2014 I have had VIP for so long I barely remember how it was without. Still on my 3-year membership. Upon checking it actually runs out in August. I'll probably take the three year membership again to get discount. Mostly, it's just fancy graphs and statistics. But I also think only VIPs can see the DV from the page where you decide the lineup for the match. So it's easier to decide who is going to play based on their DV without checking the training menu. You can also make your shirt and team logo. Also more teams in other leagues if you're into that.
The Peeps Posted July 14, 2014 Posted July 14, 2014 Yeah it mostly takes information that is already available and makes it more convenient for you but there are other benefits. I guess it depends if you feel like you'd need it. Maybe go for the trial before setting new tactics and see how you like the difference.
Charlie Posted July 15, 2014 Posted July 15, 2014 8 goal thriller at Warren Peace today, unfortunately ending up with Atletico winning 5-3.
The Peeps Posted July 15, 2014 Posted July 15, 2014 (edited) N-Euro Championship Season 32 - Middle League Report bob 2-2 Russian Revolution Team bob have been forced into underdog status based on their strength rating and relegation predictions from other teams but they have a fighting spirit and will not go down easily. Russian Revolution are a solid team on the rise after a team rebuild and are another team that will be difficult to beat this season. In their first match of the season it seems these two similarly matched teams cancelled each other out! Revolution were first to score in just three minutes but bob came back quick to score in the 9th. The next goals didn't come until late in the game but it was Revolution who scored first again to put pressure on bob. Luckily team bob excells on pressure and in the 88th minute Jacques Kalla scored the equaliser. This isn't the kind of high-scoring game we're used to seeing from bob but perhaps they're just warming up. Atlético Aqui1a 5-3 Kippen FC Atlético suffered from a poor season of draws last season but are still favourites again to claim that top spot. Their last meeting with Kippen FC was a 0-0 draw away after losing 1-0 at home but today it looked like a brand new team out there. It started off poorly for Aqui1a as Kippen score from a freekick to go ahead in the 11th minute but an own goal from Kippen's Michele Monaco levelled the scores again. Aqui1a pressed their advantage, scoring in the 26th and 37th minutes of play, both goals were scored by Ferdi Isler. Kippen weren't through yet however as Willy MacEllar attempted to bring his team back into it with a goal in the 39th minute but Isler was having none of it! In the 41st minute Isler scored his third goal for Atlético to make the score 4-2 at half time. In the second half Kippen once again tried for a comeback with a goal from Carmindo Taibo in the 58th minute but to their horror Atlético were awarded a penalty kick soon after. Ferdi Isler stood forward to take the shot and a nervous Alfred MacSwain was still traumatised from Isler's previous three goals and dived the wrong way. Isler gets his fourth goal and Atlético win 5-3! Madpool 1-4 AC Elites One of the oldest teams in the league found themselves in the lower league last season but MadDog refused to give up on his team and find himself a new one. Instead he built on what he had and won the lower league last season. AC Elites went the other route and are a new team with an old manager. Elites were relegated from the Elite league last season but they're an established team and defeated their old foe with ease this round. Madpool suffered their first set back in the 10th minute when defender, Alan Plummer was heavily injured and had to be stretchered off the pitch. The fans looked to the sub bench to find no one there! Madpool continued the game playing 2-5-2! Elites scored first in the 15th minute with a goal from Shoryu Faketura but Madpool came back in the 29th minute to equalise thanks to Spence Monk beating the keeper. Elites ended the first half ahead though as Charlie Zell scored in the 31st minute to make it 2-1. Zell had another chance in the 44th minute but the goal was disallowed due to him being offside. Elites continued to set the pace in the second half with Zell scoring again in the 56th minute and with Madpool mostly keeping to their own half to compensate for their lack of defence, Elites were easily able to keep the pressure on. In the 77th minute Jie Lun Han set up Zell's third and final goal for Elites to win 4-1. Leeds M.O.T 1-1 AFC Dedede Leeds nearly withdrew from the N-Euro Championship this season but decided to stay and show us what they're made of. They had a tough first fixture this season against a stronger team but Leeds managed to stay toe to toe with Dedede the whole match. Only one chance apiece for the two teams in the first half and the teams stayed even all the way, also getting three chances each in the second half. Leeds were first to break through with a goal from Haggis Jarvie in the 80th minute but Dedede hit back 7 minutes later with a goal from Taylor Gillmore. A draw in the first game of the season may mean trouble towards the end of the season as both times might have everything to play for in the second leg! The Familia FC 0-0 The Roger Federer Crew Federer have just been relegated from the Elite League while Familia have been in the middle league for the last couple of seasons. Is one team on the rise while the other is falling? Well this match won't confirm anything as neither side could gain the upper hand. No goals to comment on so... Familia's first booking came in the 18th minute with a second soon after in the 22nd, the offending players being Cristoph Figni and Wytze Wijker. AFC Dedede cameback in the 42nd minute with a booking of their own as Alfred Hinton argues with the ref. In the second half AFC Dedede took the lead in injuries as Francois Auffret was on the receiving end of a bad tackle in the 46th minute but decided to play on. Not to be outdone, Familia's Cristoph Figni was injured in the 63rd minute and also chose to play on! It seems these two teams really are quite evenly matched! Most Valuable Player - Ferdi Isler, Atlético Aqui1a Fan Favourites - Atlético Aqui1a vs Kippen FC Manager of the Round - Grantspinks, Russian Revolution ----- Spotlight The first spotlight of the season was a bonus round where any goal scored by a defender would award that team a point. Only two teams had defenders that scored: Russian Revolution and Recall United. Sabino São José scored for Revolution to award them a point but Brendan Celbridge scored twice for Recall, once from a freekick and once from a penalty to award them two points! The next spotlight is on next Tuesday's match between Intergalactico Stars and Eights United. Please predict the score and how many players from the match will make it into the Xpert Eleven. Scores: Recall United: 2 Russian Revolution: 1 ----- Alliances Eights United, bob, Spurs - 22 DuDs Baggies, Leeds M.O.T, Lords of Hydra - 22 Coloccini FC, AC Elites, The Sixty-Fourthers - 21 Lylat Wanderers, The Roger Federer Crew, Fake Team 1 - 19 Intergalactico Stars, AFC Dedede, Recall United - 18 Rossers Rovers, The Familia FC, The Great Mcoy - 16 Hadens Legends, Russian Revolution, Fake Team 2 - 13 Silverdale Salmon, Atlético Aqui1a, LiVeRpOoL - 12 Yellow Submarine, Madpool, Gibbs Probies - 11 Winston Garden Lions, Kippen FC, Fedex United - 11 8 goal thriller at Warren Peace today, unfortunately ending up with Atletico winning 5-3. Warren Peace is the name of the ref :p you played at Nogsy Park Edited July 19, 2014 by The Peeps Automerged Doublepost
Charlie Posted July 15, 2014 Posted July 15, 2014 Warren Peace is the name of the ref :p you played at Nogsy Park Haha I thought it was a strange name for a park!
Tales Posted July 15, 2014 Posted July 15, 2014 (edited) This is what the middle league coughed up? Pathetic! :p Edited July 15, 2014 by Tales
The Peeps Posted July 15, 2014 Posted July 15, 2014 The predictions competition is still open in the league forum on the xpert site. It will close just before Friday's games so get your predictions in!
Haden Posted July 15, 2014 Author Posted July 15, 2014 This is what the middle league coughed up? Pathetic! :p I was going to say well played you got your tactics spot on and good luck in the championship. I will still say that but after I play him I am backing Inter to win to end your tyranny once and for all :P Or of course Winston who I would love to see win the championship. Expect another loss against Inter but it feels good to play in the top league despite the losses form kept nice and high.
Brian Mcoy Posted July 15, 2014 Posted July 15, 2014 Mcoy is pretty satisfied with his first return game to the season. Mcoy has no idea how he'll do against the higher skilled teams but if he can hold a mid to high tier finish then Mcoy will be very happy.
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