spudski Posted January 31, 2023 Report Share Posted January 31, 2023 ... there's hope for you yet. Quite an incredible story Will Still. A 30 year old manager of League 1 Reims in France. Youngest manager in Europe. Played FM all through his teens, got into analytics. Ended up impressing a manager with his knowledge. Ended up managing Reims sacked their manager. Has managed 12 games, W6 D6 L0 Gf 20 GA 5 Last game held PSG to 1-1 draw. No pro licence. So Reims get fined 25,000 euros every time he manages a game. That's the condensed version. It really is an incredible journey and story. https://www.sportsjoe.ie/amp/football/reims-will-still-281719 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Still_(football_manager) 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted January 31, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2023 Even more impressive...he coaches in both English and French. Quite amusing video with the English thrown in. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atyeo's Love Child Posted January 31, 2023 Report Share Posted January 31, 2023 For somebody who is only 30 he looks so confident and assured in that clip, when he does go to a bigger club you cannot imagine he'd have any issue managing the big name players. Assume he also speaks Belgium fluently, so really impressive. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBW Posted January 31, 2023 Report Share Posted January 31, 2023 Still took him 13 years. I wouldn't wanna start making an effort now based on that, even if my Football Manager careers are flawless. I'd be almost 50 by then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted January 31, 2023 Report Share Posted January 31, 2023 27 minutes ago, Atyeo's Love Child said: For somebody who is only 30 he looks so confident and assured in that clip, when he does go to a bigger club you cannot imagine he'd have any issue managing the big name players. Assume he also speaks Belgium fluently, so really impressive. Assume he speaks what? 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAmNick Posted January 31, 2023 Report Share Posted January 31, 2023 (edited) FM games seem to have a bad rep for some reason, but they're incredibly detailed these days. I genuinely think they're a really good way to learn about the game, the leagues, about running a club, contracts, constraints, transfers - loads of things in and around the game. You can fail FFP and get transfer embargos, players won't settle if other squad members don't speak the same language, dressing rooms form cliques due to the personalities of the players, boards will reduce or cut off funding based on your performance, there are loads of tactics/formations/roles/positions for players etc. It's definitely not just "bid and get any player you want to build a dream team" stuff which seems to be the prevailing opinion sometimes. Edited January 31, 2023 by IAmNick 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Show Me The Money! Posted January 31, 2023 Report Share Posted January 31, 2023 You sure he’s not just reloading his saved games if he loses? 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Posted January 31, 2023 Report Share Posted January 31, 2023 6 minutes ago, Show Me The Money! said: You sure he’s not just reloading his saved games if he loses? I was just about to post something similar actually!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Show Me The Money! Posted January 31, 2023 Report Share Posted January 31, 2023 2 minutes ago, Taz said: I was just about to post something similar actually!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted January 31, 2023 Report Share Posted January 31, 2023 1 hour ago, Tom said: Assume he speaks what? He meant Belgiumese obviously 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted March 2, 2023 Report Share Posted March 2, 2023 strength 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted March 2, 2023 Report Share Posted March 2, 2023 10 minutes ago, Percy Pig said: He was pretty good before the patch (and was decent in FM 22 too), have you got a "before" to compare it to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodjias Wrist Posted March 2, 2023 Report Share Posted March 2, 2023 8 minutes ago, Port Said Red said: strength 9 Some stats are ridiculous on the game. Strength, Acceleration and Pace has always been poorly judged. Semenyos strength was at 14 I think when for me should be 16 / 17. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted March 2, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2023 18? surely it's 19? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted March 2, 2023 Report Share Posted March 2, 2023 2 minutes ago, spudski said: 18? surely it's 19? Start of 22/23 season age 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Balls Posted March 2, 2023 Report Share Posted March 2, 2023 Do you think there is anybody in our squad who would get more than a 5 for corners? Why are we quite so bad at dead ball situations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted March 2, 2023 Report Share Posted March 2, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Percy Pig said: So I found what seems to be a before (obviously if his potential has increased that's the main thing): Changes are (compared to FM 2023 at release): Technical Crossing +2 First Touch +1 Tackling +2 Mental Anticipation +3 Composure +2 Determination +4 Flair +2 Off the Ball +1 Positioning +3 Work Rate +3 Physical Balance +3 The buffs to his mental stats are the real surprise, really. 18 determination is a big thing in FM. Edited March 2, 2023 by Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnheadbcfc Posted March 2, 2023 Report Share Posted March 2, 2023 Thats a real good player right there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted March 2, 2023 Report Share Posted March 2, 2023 21 minutes ago, Dr Balls said: Do you think there is anybody in our squad who would get more than a 5 for corners? Why are we quite so bad at dead ball situations? Matty James has a 13 for corners, haven't checked them all but it was the obvious one to check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Balls Posted March 2, 2023 Report Share Posted March 2, 2023 7 minutes ago, Tom said: Matty James has a 13 for corners, haven't checked them all but it was the obvious one to check. Well clearly they have not seen him recently! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted March 12, 2023 Report Share Posted March 12, 2023 (edited) Still going strong Mods, any chance of adding his name to the heading as it's far beyond just FM Manager. Edited March 12, 2023 by 1960maaan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted March 12, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2023 21 minutes ago, 1960maaan said: Still going strong Mods, any chance of adding his name to the heading as it's far beyond just FM Manager. It really is remarkable what he's achieving. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted March 12, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2023 I also be looking at their CF. 21 years old, English, 17 goals this season. https://www.whoscored.com/Players/384065/Show/Folarin-Balogun 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!james Posted March 12, 2023 Report Share Posted March 12, 2023 13 minutes ago, spudski said: I also be looking at their CF. 21 years old, English, 17 goals this season. https://www.whoscored.com/Players/384065/Show/Folarin-Balogun On loan from Arsenal... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted March 12, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2023 8 minutes ago, !james said: On loan from Arsenal... Yes he is. I posted it in the transfer section. Still might be worth a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!james Posted March 12, 2023 Report Share Posted March 12, 2023 Just now, spudski said: Yes he is. I posted it in the transfer section. Still might be worth a look. Pretty sure he will go to a bigger club than us next season after his exploits this season! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted March 12, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2023 9 minutes ago, !james said: Pretty sure he will go to a bigger club than us next season after his exploits this season! Maybe...depends on whether Arsenal would want to sell or loan again...or keep. I like this French lad playing in Italy at the moment as well, for Sassuolo. Not sure of the limitations re visas. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted March 12, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2023 1 hour ago, 1960maaan said: Still going strong Mods, any chance of adding his name to the heading as it's far beyond just FM Manager. What a fantastic interview that is. You can't help but warm to the lad. Worth a watch. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porto Red Posted March 12, 2023 Report Share Posted March 12, 2023 Never heard of him or his story before. What an impressive guy. Wouldn't bet against him achieving those dreams at the rate he's going. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted March 12, 2023 Report Share Posted March 12, 2023 51 minutes ago, spudski said: What a fantastic interview that is. You can't help but warm to the lad. Worth a watch. It's a fantastic story, it's amazing anyone gave him a chance to start with. I was mesmerised by his training session too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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