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Football Manager 2012

Discussion in 'Southampton' started by JWP is the goal king, Oct 6, 2011.

  1. ChapelSaint07

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    Just one of those FM days for me. Lost out on the title on the last day, beaten in the Copa Italia final and then beaten by a last minute goal in the Europa League final against Atletico Bibao. I feel like crying in a corner.
     
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  2. ChapelSaint07

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    Interestingly though, Bilbao have offered me a job. But, so have Everton and they are doing well so that's where I'm gonna go.
     
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  3. HOADIE_BOI

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    My first signing for the Premiership, he was a regular for Valencia last season and they finished 3rd, he is a good old experienced player, maybe the sort I need and is free.
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    I am happy with him as I needed a bit more experience in the middle of the park, now for a new left back, Goal keeper and Right midfielder, Jason Puncheon was quite good last season, I was surprised with him.
     
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  4. Dan

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    You signed 20 players last season and you're still signing half a new team.....
     
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  5. (Conor)

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    David Albelda? Really?
     
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  6. HOADIE_BOI

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    I only want 4 or 5, and yet again I have to say, most of them were young players. I will still add to the youth team.
    I think he is quite a good player.
     
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    20 in one season?, wouldn't that **** up squad morale?
     
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  8. HOADIE_BOI

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    Most were youth players, I think that is totally different.
     
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  9. (Conor)

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    Albelda doesn't scream out youth.

    Now Rene Krhin, there's youth in holding midfield....
     
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  10. HOADIE_BOI

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    No I mainly sign youth players, when you sign youth players it is always good to get some experience.
     
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  11. Dan

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    You said before half were youth which means 10 were first team, add another 5 in this season and in three windows you've signed FIFTEEN first team players.
     
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  12. Joe!

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    I signed Albelda upon getting Deportivo to La Liga. He was pretty disappointing. Can't imagine he'd be much better in the Premier League. The man I signed to replace Albelda, Kevin Anin, was much more effective.
     
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    Your experience is **** though...
     
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  14. HOADIE_BOI

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    I remember signing Kevin Anin years ago at Gillingham when playing fm10 when he was not that good, he was a pretty good signing then for a low club.
     
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  15. ChapelSaint07

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    Raided Genoa for Astori, Elm and Jackson Martinez. Anyone know a cheapish (7-12million) goalkeeper because they haven't signed a replacement for Tim Howard. I don't mind how old.
     
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    How much is Stegen on your game?
     
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  17. HOADIE_BOI

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    Yeah I need a keeper aswell, have 10 million to spend so I think half on the keeper would be good, who is best for the first season in the Premiership?
     
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  18. ChapelSaint07

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    A bit too expensive, I would if I had the money.
     
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  20. Dan

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    I got Courtois for £4m for Saints and he was class
     
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