Championship Manager Thread

[Toffees_rule]

Originally posted by jd6885
Will this game be available in the US?

yeah, it always has been available, just not sold in the US. But if that's what you meant then yes, I think it is...on the site in my post above they said they were trying to rectify CM4 not yet able to be sold in the US and Japan I believe...

[Peakite]

Originally posted by Mario
Still in year 3789 I guess??? :D
2115 I think

[soccernutter]

Originally posted by Toffees_rule
yeah, it always has been available, just not sold in the US. But if that's what you meant then yes, I think it is...on the site in my post above they said they were trying to rectify CM4 not yet able to be sold in the US and Japan I believe...

Actually I heard that Disney bought the exclusive distribution right in the US and will only be selling it in Bismark, North Dakota and Caraboo, Maine. ;)

[Darr]

Just curious have you guys given you master gold copy to powers that be yet? Or are the transfer deadline deals going to be updated on the game?...


Also something I've been wanting to ask you everytime I play 01/02.... Did you guys purposelly make Robbie Fowler the worst 20 rated finisher in the game for a reason? I only ask because everytime I play as Liverpool he consitantly never scores and gets horrid ratings...

[Peakite]

2651: The number of minutes that Havant & Waterlooville fans had to wait from the start of the season to celebrate their first league goal. They had managed one in seven cup games though.

[Toffees_rule]

Originally posted by Luan
2651: The number of minutes that Havant & Waterlooville fans had to wait from the start of the season to celebrate their first league goal. They had managed one in seven cup games though.

what do you do for a living.

[Ombak]

Originally posted by Ombak
What the heck, I bought the full version. After messing around a couple of times I decided to dedicate myself to coaching Man City and seeing how far we could go.

First season we were won the First Division (Wanchope scored 29 goals!). I barely survived my first Premiership season, was always in 17th or 18th place, ended up in 15th on the final match day.

But I made the final of the FA Cup (lost to Man U damnit).

I was realy pissed when I was not allowed to buy Gilberto Silva for work permit reasons. Then PSG pick him up without having to worry about that.

But I'm psyched for this next season: Dennis Bergkamp left Arsenal and I picked him up on a free transfer!!!

Time to build a title contender before the games begin.

My my... I can't believe that was almost 3 weeks ago now...

That season turned out to be a flop and I quit the game after overwriting some early saves and going on a long losing streak...

After messing around with German and Italian teams I started another serious game and am at pretty much the same stage as above... major differences: I picked up Anelka on a free, nor Bergkamp... I haven't struggled as much to stay up but I can't seem to break into the top 6 spots as they are always a few wins ahead of teams 7-12 where I am.

Anyways... where can I find goo general strategy, beyond just downloads of some formations?

[Goodsport]

&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp Ugh... we have to wait a whole month until CM4's release. :(


-G

[Peakite]

Originally posted by Toffees_rule
what do you do for a living.
Not very much.

Currently trying to find something permanent.

[mactheknife]

if anyone can suggest a low-level club in any country that isn't exceptionally difficult to work with i'd appreciate it.

i'm getting bored of winning trebles with united and celtic.

[thurd]

concerning defenders....what do you guys look for for good qualities when bying a defender? and also, do have have them man mark or play zonal?

[TrooperBari]

Originally posted by mactheknife
if anyone can suggest a low-level club in any country that isn't exceptionally difficult to work with i'd appreciate it.

i'm getting bored of winning trebles with united and celtic.

If you feel the need to stay in the British Isles, go with Barry Town in Wales or Bohemians in Ireland. You should be able to stay atop the league with relative ease, though European glory will most likely evade you.

Otherwise, try Wollongong Wolves in Australia or, if you really feel like going out on a limb, Kyoto Purple Sanga in Japan.

[minorthreat]

Originally posted by mactheknife
if anyone can suggest a low-level club in any country that isn't exceptionally difficult to work with i'd appreciate it.

i'm getting bored of winning trebles with united and celtic. Depends - are you looking for, say, a midtable French, Spanish, or Italian club? Or maybe one from the lower divisions?

[TrooperBari]

Originally posted by thurd
concerning defenders....what do you guys look for for good qualities when bying a defender? and also, do have have them man mark or play zonal?

At the very least, your defenders will need good Marking, Tackling, Jumping and Heading skills. High marks in Decisions are always helpful as are Anticipation, Positioning and Strength. Pace is important, especially if you're going with a man-marking system.

What kind of marking you use is really up to you. If you've a bunch of athletic specimens who don't think the game so well, maybe man-marking is what you need. Likewise, if your defenders aren't as fast but can anticipate and position themselves well, maybe zonal marking is in order.

[panicfc]

Okay here is the challenge list:

Stirling Albion- Scotland

West Ham: the game hates the Hammers, always get relegated. maybe they really do know something.

Gueugnon - Nice 2nd division French club.


Low level Dutch clubs can be fun.

I like Danish clubs as well, but they amuse me.

[LiverpoolFanatic]

Originally posted by mactheknife
if anyone can suggest a low-level club in any country that isn't exceptionally difficult to work with i'd appreciate it.

i'm getting bored of winning trebles with united and celtic.

Le Harve Athletic Club from French second division
Cowdenbeath Scottish 2nd div
York City Eng 3rd div

[odg78]

Originally posted by panicfc
West Ham: the game hates the Hammers, always get relegated. maybe they really do know something.



In my games the Hammers usually do pretty well. However, in my current game with York City they got relegated. Hopefully this isn't an omen.


When I've played as West Ham I've won everything in sight except for the Premiership. I would always lose on the last day. Once I was 5 points clear with just 2 games left, against already relegated clubs, and my game just quit on me.

[sinner78]

All hail my Celta Vigo championship winning team...

formation

3-4-1-2

goalkeeper

Cavellero

Defence

Berrizio
Mexes
West


midfield

Silvinho
Rufete
Guardiola
Victorino
Gustavo Lopez


attack

Catanha
Edu

[subbuteo]

what championship(s) did you win with this side?

[sinner78]

Spanish La Liga...

I aint quite mastered the euro cup competitions yet...