Derek
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Wow I like that @tatuzzo76. A great turnaround in results once you switched to the 4-2-3-1.
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So a little update. I entered the transfer market and went big on one deal and got a bargain with another. The big signing was 18 year old Dutch CB Essey Saeid who set us back €40m. I had a bid accepted in the summer window for €29m but he had only signed a new deal. He's developed a lot since and this guy is going to be starting a lot of games before the end of the season, he's going to be one of the best around for sure. The other was €250k winger from Benfica CB, Antonio Oliveira. He will take a bit longer to gain a starting spot but again has huge potential. Transfers We've been in good form and have caught up on Lyon while Lens still stay out in front for 2nd place. Our only defeat since the last update was at home to Lazio in the CL, in what was an even game but we dominated the second leg to set up an all French quarter final against PSG. If we get passed PSG we will face the winners of Chelsea or Man City. I think the end is near guys 🤣
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These look really good mate. Loving the patterns 😍 Be sure to center the image as some are over to the right a bit.
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Well I've been at this most of the day and to say it's been up and down is an understatement 🤣 We've drawn a lot of games as I've mentioned previously but I feel we are now starting to make a bit of progress. We are currently in 4th position with 18 games played and have closed the gap on 3rd place to 5 points from 11. I'm optimistic on catching Lens in third but anything above that would be difficult. November was a great month as we won all games but then went on to not register a win in December. We have genuinely dominated in all league games apart from PSG & Monaco but our front three haven't been impressive so far this season. Knocked out of the cup in the first game away at Monaco and the 3-1 scoreline could have been a lot worse in fairness. However, despite losing our first two Champions League group games, we won the next three before drawing away at Porto to qualify ahead of them in second. Lazio are up next and it should be a tough game as they sit second in Serie A currently. Fingers crossed for the rest of the season. 🤞🤣
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I'd say go again on the club logo a bit more and there perfect mate. Very nice kits though, even for United 😅
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An interesting start to the season to say the least. I've made quite a few changes to the squad in terms of exits, introduced the Genenpress and been battered by the heavyweights. Transfers As mentioned I shipped out some of the deadwood and ageing players to reduce costs and bring in some fresh faces of quality. I could have held on to Lirola but Esteves and Pozo seem capable of surpassing his ability. I only made two signings myself which were Jefferson Keven from Santos for €21.5m and Takuhrio Nakai from Real Madrid B for €18m. I'm quite excited about both as Keven will slot right into the starting XI but also has huge potential. Nakai has started off well with some assists which have proven key in the last two games but theres more ahead for him I'm sure. Finances Our finances are quite strong after the summer window with funds available in the winter window if required. First & Second XI This is definitely a more youthful side with bags of potential thanks to my signings and the ones of@Markitos. I think Nakai will dislodge Almada this season, especially if he continues with assists and hopefully adds some goals. Competitions It's been a rocky start as the new recruits adjust and the team get used to the new formation/tactics. We we're battered by both PSG and Liverpool but dominated the other games. Magno has been injured for most of the games so far which hasn't helped but he's back now. Antiste got a red card against Rennais which meant a 2-2 draw ended up a good result. The Champions League draw looks an interesting one which sees us go up against Ajax, Porto and Wolfsburg.
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How the hell did you get those sponsors? 🤣
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Very good start @Brommers92 they look great. Some feedback would be to bring the logos up and enlarge them but bring sponsor down. Example
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So after fast forwarding to July 2nd to review the new signings Markitos had made I've come to the following conclusions. Too many players at the club with a total of 78. I will do some work on this but Esteves and Giorgi were good signings which will go straight into the starting XI. The others will take time but Mingo could feature as a back-up CB. I'm contemplating slightly changing the system with the DM becoming an AM but I'm undecided just yet. I think the areas that could do with improvement are GK, CB and a back-up LB is required. I may promote Noc/Hajii for that LB spot as they have some potential. Funds are tight though after Markitos spent €49m 🤣, well spent in fairness but I've €21m left. I would consider offers for Lirola, Wilson and Lemina who are not in my plans at all currently.
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Thanks @Johno I will add this to the pack for next month as it will need to be replaced to fix it.
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Thanks @tatuzzo76 I'm going to try this now. My teams are mainly setup in this formation so this is perfect for me.
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