Football Manager 2017

Yubep · **Joined:** Wed Jan 31, 2007 6:35 pm **Posts:** 25266

Ha it's a piss on doing proper ones as computers slow as fook

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yloop · **Posted:** Thu Jan 12, 2017 5:36 pm

Bet you wiped the screen before you took them.

Yubep · **Joined:** Wed Jan 31, 2007 6:35 pm **Posts:** 25266

Don't look at them screenshots under a UV light

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yloop · **Posted:** Thu Jan 12, 2017 5:41 pm

I've sold my UV light to Cambridge, I've borrowed a poundland torch from some bloke down the street, it will do the same thing won't it?

misterb2001 · **Posted:** Thu Jan 12, 2017 5:47 pm

Is it genuinely better than the last 5 years worth of efforts? Because I'm tempted but haven't enjoyed one since 2010

Yubep · **Joined:** Wed Jan 31, 2007 6:35 pm **Posts:** 25266

I think so B. It progresses every year with extra features and tweaks. It's a bit like FIFA. They manage to improve it n you think how have they managed that.

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tREE_wiTH_hAMStER · **Joined:** Sat May 19, 2007 11:00 am **Posts:** 20758

Impressive Yubep, any cheating at all?

Yubep · **Joined:** Wed Jan 31, 2007 6:35 pm **Posts:** 25266

Zero cheating. Read a few bits this year on the set pieces website about formations n player instructions so doing ok this game

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tREE_wiTH_hAMStER · **Joined:** Sat May 19, 2007 11:00 am **Posts:** 20758

Downloading 01/02 as we speak. Bit about downloading a virtual hard drive or some shit sounds a bit complex like

yloop · **Posted:** Thu Jan 12, 2017 8:37 pm

http://wincdemu.sysprogs.org/

Download that, when you download the file drag it onto the wincdemu icon and it will add the disc as a cd drive in your file explorer.

Just imagine that program as a CD disc tray and the file you download as the actual disc and you'll be alright.

tREE_wiTH_hAMStER · **Joined:** Sat May 19, 2007 11:00 am **Posts:** 20758

Downloaded it but fuck knows where it's gone

tREE_wiTH_hAMStER · **Joined:** Sat May 19, 2007 11:00 am **Posts:** 20758

Weird. Game is working, I downloaded and installed that thing yloop but never opened it or dragged anything into it etc

Joe Mac · **Posted:** Thu Jan 12, 2017 11:54 pm

Started as Pools tonight, just about to have my first game of league two. Signed that Harley Black but within my first 2 weeks of training Matty Bates, Rob Jones, Carl Magnay, Nathan Thomas and Liam Donnelly all picked up long term injuries.

Joe Mac · **Posted:** Fri Jan 13, 2017 12:02 am

Woods now as well..

Joe Mac · **Posted:** Fri Jan 13, 2017 12:14 am

and now Jordan Richards..

Joe Mac · **Posted:** Fri Jan 13, 2017 10:25 am

Stayed up til 1am playing last night, forgot how addicting it was when you get going. P5 W4 D1 so far (that includes stuffing Leeds 4-1 away in the cup). Allessandra has banged in 4 so far, enjoying it.

thetownendfaithful · **Posted:** Fri Jan 13, 2017 10:36 am

I played 4-4-1-1 for 2 seasons and got to the Championship. Amond & Allessandra are lethal

tREE_wiTH_hAMStER · **Joined:** Sat May 19, 2007 11:00 am **Posts:** 20758

I played 01/02 and witnessed a Thomas Tennebo brace in my first game.

Joe Mac · **Posted:** Fri Jan 13, 2017 10:51 am

My starting 11 has been

GK - Carson

RB - M. Bradley (Free Transfer)
CB - Harrison
CB - Toto
LB - Carroll

DM - Featherstone

CM - Black (Free transfer)
CM - Walker

RW - Allessandra
LW - Thomas

CF - Amond

misterb2001 · **Posted:** Fri Jan 13, 2017 11:28 am

tREE_wiTH_hAMStER wrote:

I played 01/02 and witnessed a Thomas Tennebo brace in my first game.

Sell barron, tony williams, sharp, hendo, lormor, humphreys and go on a spending spree. Can easily get close to 2 million for them all

tREE_wiTH_hAMStER · **Joined:** Sat May 19, 2007 11:00 am **Posts:** 20758

misterb2001 wrote:

tREE_wiTH_hAMStER wrote:

I played 01/02 and witnessed a Thomas Tennebo brace in my first game.

Sell barron, tony williams, sharp, hendo, lormor, humphreys and go on a spending spree. Can easily get close to 2 million for them all

I released Humphreys on a free the second I started the game.

Andy McAvoy's Bleached Barnet · **Joined:** Thu Sep 06, 2012 11:46 am **Posts:** 357

I think this is the best addition to the series. Really enjoying it.

I always start at Conference North level so never managed Pools *from the beginning* (although might be able to in a couple of seasons), but this time I started unemployed and got the gig at Elgin in Scots L2.

Saved them from relegation season 1, then two consecutive league championship wins and we're mixing it with the big boys (well erm Falkirk and St.Johnstone) in the Scots Championship now. Only part time side in the division and a definite step up in quality of players but I think we'll compete and confound our 500-1 odds.

I make my own tactics and last season went with a 532, conceding 0.5 goals per game through the season but only scored scored 42 from 36. Lots of 1-0s. In fact, struggling to get much free flowing football and make about 8 chances a game which isn't enough. Experimenting with an advanced playmaker behind a poacher and a deep flying forward and seems to be more exciting to watch in the friendlies but we're quite easily countered with pace in behind. Getting there though, probably need to change around a couple of the midfield duties. Still if anyone needs a very defensively solid tactic, in fact I've got several, then I'll post up the duties/positions on here.

tREE_wiTH_hAMStER · **Joined:** Sat May 19, 2007 11:00 am **Posts:** 20758

Andy McAvoy's Bleached Barnet wrote:

I think this is the best addition to the series. Really enjoying it.

I always start at Conference North level so never managed Pools *from the beginning* (although might be able to in a couple of seasons), but this time I started unemployed and got the gig at Elgin in Scots L2.

Saved them from relegation season 1, then two consecutive league championship wins and we're mixing it with the big boys (well erm Falkirk and St.Johnstone) in the Scots Championship now. Only part time side in the division and a definite step up in quality of players but I think we'll compete and confound our 500-1 odds.

I make my own tactics and last season went with a 532, conceding 0.5 goals per game through the season but only scored scored 42 from 36. Lots of 1-0s. In fact, struggling to get much free flowing football and make about 8 chances a game which isn't enough. Experimenting with an advanced playmaker behind a poacher and a deep flying forward and seems to be more exciting to watch in the friendlies but we're quite easily countered with pace in behind. Getting there though, probably need to change around a couple of the midfield duties. Still if anyone needs a very defensively solid tactic, in fact I've got several, then I'll post up the duties/positions on here.

misterb2001 · **Posted:** Fri Jan 13, 2017 12:01 pm

tREE_wiTH_hAMStER wrote:

misterb2001 wrote:

tREE_wiTH_hAMStER wrote:

I played 01/02 and witnessed a Thomas Tennebo brace in my first game.

Sell barron, tony williams, sharp, hendo, lormor, humphreys and go on a spending spree. Can easily get close to 2 million for them all

I released Humphreys on a free the second I started the game.

Can easily get 500k upwards for him.

Joe Mac · **Posted:** Fri Jan 13, 2017 12:06 pm

Andy McAvoy's Bleached Barnet wrote:

I think this is the best addition to the series. Really enjoying it.

I always start at Conference North level so never managed Pools *from the beginning* (although might be able to in a couple of seasons), but this time I started unemployed and got the gig at Elgin in Scots L2.

Saved them from relegation season 1, then two consecutive league championship wins and we're mixing it with the big boys (well erm Falkirk and St.Johnstone) in the Scots Championship now. Only part time side in the division and a definite step up in quality of players but I think we'll compete and confound our 500-1 odds.

I make my own tactics and last season went with a 532, conceding 0.5 goals per game through the season but only scored scored 42 from 36. Lots of 1-0s. In fact, struggling to get much free flowing football and make about 8 chances a game which isn't enough. Experimenting with an advanced playmaker behind a poacher and a deep flying forward and seems to be more exciting to watch in the friendlies but we're quite easily countered with pace in behind. Getting there though, probably need to change around a couple of the midfield duties. Still if anyone needs a very defensively solid tactic, in fact I've got several, then I'll post up the duties/positions on here.

Joe Mac · **Posted:** Fri Jan 13, 2017 12:07 pm

Jokes...

I'm enjoying this game so far, I quite like the social media feed and adding promises as incentives to sign players.

Andy McAvoy's Bleached Barnet · **Joined:** Thu Sep 06, 2012 11:46 am **Posts:** 357

Glad you all found my post interesting!!

I'll be sure to keep you updated on how we get on...

tREE_wiTH_hAMStER · **Joined:** Sat May 19, 2007 11:00 am **Posts:** 20758

Andy McAvoy's Bleached Barnet wrote:

Glad you all found my post interesting!!

I'll be sure to keep you updated on how we get on...

Can you provide possession stats for the 66th - 75th minutes of your previous 6 League games please?

Yubep · **Joined:** Wed Jan 31, 2007 6:35 pm **Posts:** 25266

I've made 3 tactics this year andy as I've realised more than ever the need to be flexible

Check out Ian macintosh on the set pieces website he's been doing some great stuff this year on fm17

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misterb2001 · **Posted:** Fri Jan 13, 2017 12:56 pm

Fuck it, I'm in.

Joe Mac · **Posted:** Fri Jan 13, 2017 1:05 pm

I've nicked a few tactics online like I must admit but it does make a difference.

tREE_wiTH_hAMStER · **Joined:** Sat May 19, 2007 11:00 am **Posts:** 20758

When my copy comes next week going to go with a target man and shit loads of crosses I think.

Yubep · **Joined:** Wed Jan 31, 2007 6:35 pm **Posts:** 25266

tREE_wiTH_hAMStER wrote:

Andy McAvoy's Bleached Barnet wrote:

Glad you all found my post interesting!!

I'll be sure to keep you updated on how we get on...

Can you provide possession stats for the 66th - 75th minutes of your previous 6 League games please?

You probably can on the new one

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thetownendfaithful · **Posted:** Fri Jan 13, 2017 1:34 pm

tREE_wiTH_hAMStER wrote:

When my copy comes next week going to go with a target man and guano loads of crosses I think.

Steve Howard on a free

Yubep · **Joined:** Wed Jan 31, 2007 6:35 pm **Posts:** 25266

Joe Mac wrote:

I've nicked a few tactics online like I must admit but it does make a difference.

Make sure your players are as dark green on the position circle as you can in the role you give them

Amond is a fantastic defensive forward. He'll do well in that role

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tREE_wiTH_hAMStER · **Joined:** Sat May 19, 2007 11:00 am **Posts:** 20758

Just had a thought, while im waiting for my copy to arrive, is there a demo this year and if you start it can you then load it on the full game?

(I may be imagining that was the case in a previous one?)

Joe Mac · **Posted:** Fri Jan 13, 2017 1:50 pm

Yeah that's where I've got him playing with Allessandra as an inside forward. I tried to hire a data analyst but the Coxall blocked it.

yloop · **Posted:** Fri Jan 13, 2017 1:53 pm

Do you have media solutions?

thetownendfaithful · **Posted:** Fri Jan 13, 2017 2:35 pm

Joe Mac wrote:

Yeah that's where I've got him playing with Allessandra as an inside forward. I tried to hire a data analyst but the Coxall blocked it.

Lay down the law "if you don't grant this request I will be unable to carry on in my job"

Joe Mac · **Posted:** Fri Jan 13, 2017 3:08 pm

Tried that in previous ones but I always end up getting sacked. It's only worked once when I took Pools to the premiership on FM 09.

The Colonel · **Joined:** Mon Aug 21, 2006 8:49 am **Posts:** 4891

serious question for you sad c unts.

When you become Pools manager, have you encountered a situation in the game, where some social media detectives are being utter bastards, and deliberately destroying the confidence of the players, by investigating the club,and then having a fans forum blaming the detectives for finding out the truth?

Or is that too unrealistic?

Joe Mac · **Posted:** Fri Jan 13, 2017 3:52 pm

That's a bit too unrealistic, one feature that has popped up though is that I get hundreds of virtual fans come up to me and try sell me 200 1/2 pint glasses.

dykey · **Posted:** Fri Jan 13, 2017 4:02 pm

This is very unrealistic, i trounced Crewe 9-2 away. Since then one win one draw and 5 defeats

The Bishop · **Posted:** Fri Jan 13, 2017 5:20 pm

Mine's arrived! You may not hear from me for a while!

tREE_wiTH_hAMStER · **Joined:** Sat May 19, 2007 11:00 am **Posts:** 20758

The Bishop wrote:

Mine's arrived! You may not hear from me for a while!

Had our lass download the demo for me while im at work so gonna get home and play the demo and hopefully carry it on when my copy arrives.

The Bishop · **Posted:** Fri Jan 13, 2017 5:46 pm

Anyone know what this means? My Special Edition FM2017 "includes DLC Bundle and 3 Brand NEW challenges for FM Touch"??????

tREE_wiTH_hAMStER · **Joined:** Sat May 19, 2007 11:00 am **Posts:** 20758

Lost my first 3 games. Not looking good

tREE_wiTH_hAMStER · **Joined:** Sat May 19, 2007 11:00 am **Posts:** 20758

need help already, not sure what formation etc to play. Useless not nice people are getting hammered each game

yloop · **Posted:** Fri Jan 13, 2017 8:49 pm

Have you signed To Madeira?

tREE_wiTH_hAMStER · **Joined:** Sat May 19, 2007 11:00 am **Posts:** 20758

yloop wrote:

Have you signed To Madeira?

I'm on FM17 you takeaway heathen!

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