Hattrick New Season

[* ORM *]

When ?

When ?

WHEN ?

[TrueBlue]

Quote[/b] ]When ?

When ?

WHEN ?
same thing could be asked to Emma Bunton eh ORM http://www.shrimperzone.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif http://www.shrimperzone.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif

[West Country Shrimper]

Dont be so impatient http://www.shrimperzone.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

[* ORM *]

Quote[/b] (West Country Shrimper @ Jan. 27 2005,23:16)]Dont be so impatient http://www.shrimperzone.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif
That's exactly what I said to Emma last night !

Boy was she gagging for it http://www.shrimperzone.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

Tissues anyone ?

[West Country Shrimper]

Quote[/b] (* ORM * @ Jan. 27 2005,23:29)]Quote[/b] (West Country Shrimper @ Jan. 27 2005,23:16)]Dont be so impatient http://www.shrimperzone.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif
That's exactly what I said to Emma last night !

Boy was she gagging for it http://www.shrimperzone.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

Tissues anyone ?
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That's just wrong, i'm sorry! http://www.shrimperzone.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

[* ORM *]

Quote[/b] (West Country Shrimper @ Jan. 27 2005,23:36)]Quote[/b] (* ORM * @ Jan. 27 2005,23:29)]Quote[/b] (West Country Shrimper @ Jan. 27 2005,23:16)]Dont be so impatient http://www.shrimperzone.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif
That's exactly what I said to Emma last night !

Boy was she gagging for it *http://www.shrimperzone.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

Tissues anyone ?
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That's just wrong, i'm sorry! http://www.shrimperzone.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif
That's very nearly what she said when I tried to jump start the exhaust, not the engine. http://www.shrimperzone.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif

[West Country Shrimper]

Quote[/b] (* ORM * @ Jan. 27 2005,23:38)]Quote[/b] (West Country Shrimper @ Jan. 27 2005,23:36)]Quote[/b] (* ORM * @ Jan. 27 2005,23:29)]Quote[/b] (West Country Shrimper @ Jan. 27 2005,23:16)]Dont be so impatient http://www.shrimperzone.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif
That's exactly what I said to Emma last night !

Boy was she gagging for it http://www.shrimperzone.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

Tissues anyone ?
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That's just wrong, i'm sorry! http://www.shrimperzone.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif
That's very nearly what she said when I tried to jump start the exhaust, not the engine. http://www.shrimperzone.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif
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[* ORM *]

http://geocities.yahoo.com.br/emmabunton2000br/emma264.jpg

How many other ways can you describe gorgeous ?

[West Country Shrimper]

Im saying nothing http://www.shrimperzone.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[* ORM *]

http://teemix.aufeminin.com/imworld/album/D20040526/48104_BRF1C3F7KHAV1WRBBNWXABRCS4DQ4K_emma28_H18545 5_L.jpg

[West Country Shrimper]

She's not really my type, Tone...... http://www.shrimperzone.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[* ORM *]

http://www.peoples.ru/art/music/pop/bunton/bunton_1.jpg

[West Country Shrimper]

Oh, get over her http://www.shrimperzone.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

You'll never get THAT call, either http://www.shrimperzone.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[* ORM *]

Quote[/b] (West Country Shrimper @ Jan. 27 2005,23:50)]She's not really my type, Tone...... http://www.shrimperzone.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif
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Oh beejeeeeeeeeeeeeezus look at the freakin' time ! Doesn't it fly when ur perving !

I gotta get some shut-eye

Night Hils !

[West Country Shrimper]

Quote[/b] (* ORM * @ Jan. 27 2005,23:55)]Quote[/b] (West Country Shrimper @ Jan. 27 2005,23:50)]She's not really my type, Tone...... http://www.shrimperzone.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif
http://www.shrimperzone.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif

Oh beejeeeeeeeeeeeeezus look at the freakin' time ! Doesn't it fly when ur perving !

I gotta get some shut-eye

Night Hils !
Night Tony! http://www.shrimperzone.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

[Birri]

1st league game for season 25 si not this sunday the sunday after ORM

[* ORM *]

Cheers *sob* - still at least I'll get one more week stamina training in before reverting to defence.

[MrB]

Turns out I started my stamina training a week before I should have. Already done 3 weeks and my form is shot to pieces. Not really worth training it anymore as I already have 13 on excellent. Suppose I could do some set piece training but I may have to resort to the dreaded 'General' training to sort out my form, I only have 3 first teamers on Passable or above! http://www.shrimperzone.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif

Having said that, I'm almost certain to go back down anyway so I doubt form will make much difference. Maybe I'll do some passing training and get some more secondaries going ready for my next assault on Level VI http://www.shrimperzone.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[Birri]

Just seen they have upped the number of feds you can join from 3 to 5

[* ORM *]

Quote[/b] (MrB @ Jan. 28 2005,12:24)]Turns out I started my stamina training a week before I should have. *Already done 3 weeks and my form is shot to pieces. *Not really worth training it anymore as I already have 13 on excellent. Suppose I could do some set piece training but I may have to resort to the dreaded 'General' training to sort out my form, I only have 3 first teamers on Passable or above! http://www.shrimperzone.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif

Having said that, I'm almost certain to go back down anyway so I doubt form will make much difference. *Maybe I'll do some passing training and get some more secondaries going ready for my next assault on Level VI http://www.shrimperzone.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif
So would you say after two weeks stamina training with 4 solids and 9 excellents I should revert to defence training immediately ?

Suffered heavily from form drops this week and I need to start the new season flying. Not expecting promotion in my first full season but I'm convinced my wheeler-dealing has got me a decent squad (together with a small debt !) so I am aiming for top 3.

[Birri]

Quote[/b] (* ORM * @ Jan. 28 2005,13:51)]Quote[/b] (MrB @ Jan. 28 2005,12:24)]Turns out I started my stamina training a week before I should have. *Already done 3 weeks and my form is shot to pieces. *Not really worth training it anymore as I already have 13 on excellent. Suppose I could do some set piece training but I may have to resort to the dreaded 'General' training to sort out my form, I only have 3 first teamers on Passable or above! http://www.shrimperzone.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif

Having said that, I'm almost certain to go back down anyway so I doubt form will make much difference. *Maybe I'll do some passing training and get some more secondaries going ready for my next assault on Level VI http://www.shrimperzone.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif
So would you say after two weeks stamina training with 4 solids and 9 excellents I should revert to defence training immediately ?

Suffered heavily from form drops this week and I need to start the new season flying. Not expecting promotion in my first full season but I'm convinced my wheeler-dealing has got me a decent squad (together with a small debt !) so I am aiming for top 3.

what are your set pieces like orm ? it may be worth training them this week. Dont worry too much about debt unless its around the 280K mark and you dont make enough money over the fortnight to make a profit. This season is my first that I have started in profit and will end up in profit.

[* ORM *]

Hmmm - well I only had two weeks of defence training before switching to stamina. Are you suggesting a one of set-piece session or spread it over a few weeks ? I was under the impression that you needed 5-6 weeks of the same training for it to have any positive pop effect. I have numerous young defenders on my books all with good defensive skills and not unacceptable secondary skills. One is an 18 yo solid that looks very promising.

The other thing that has baffled me is how to work out how long it takes before each player that is being trained is likely to pop to the next level. I have HAM and there is a column for this (I think) that appears to have no data in it. Is this only for registered users. I'm registering tonight as my evaluation period expires on Monday.

After this weeks economy updates I'll be about 20K in debt - by the sounds of it this is not actually too shabby.

[Birri]

Quote[/b] (* ORM * @ Jan. 28 2005,14:41)]Hmmm - well I only had two weeks of defence training before switching to stamina. Are you suggesting a one of set-piece session or spread it over a few weeks ? I was under the impression that you needed 5-6 weeks of the same training for it to have any positive pop effect. I have numerous young defenders on my books all with good defensive skills and not unacceptable secondary skills. One is an 18 yo solid that looks very promising.

The other thing that has baffled me is how to work out how long it takes before each player that is being trained is likely to pop to the next level. I have HAM and there is a column for this (I think) that appears to have no data in it. Is this only for registered users. I'm registering tonight as my evaluation period expires on Monday.

After this weeks economy updates I'll be about 20K in debt - by the sounds of it this is not actually too shabby.
Training takes time
the training time depends on trained skill, training intensity, coach plus assistant coaches.
for 17-19 year olds with 100% training intensity, a solid coach and 9 assistant coaches.
for each additional year of age or every step below solid coach you should roughly add one week to these values:
skill *weeks * trains whom / notes

Defending *8 * trains wingbacks and central defs the same amount

If you have a passable coach then add 1 week inad 2 weeks weak 3 weeks so your looking roughtly at each player popping once per season unless you train all 16 weeks but the last two you will only get 5 trainees trained not 10

[MrB]

Training set pieces takes two weeks but you will find that some will pop in the first week.

HAM will track your training of you register, otherwise Hattrick Forever does it and it's free. Assume:

8 weeks defending
6 weeks playmaking
5/6 weeks scoring
4/5 weeks winger
4 weeks keeper

Or thereabouts anyway.

[A loyal supporter]

Any thoughts anyone about the intensity of training? I've always trained at 100% is this stupid?

Are we supposed be training Stamina in the close season then? First I've heard of it and I'm still training playmaking!

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[* ORM *]

Quote[/b] (MrB @ Jan. 28 2005,16:32)]Training set pieces takes two weeks but you will find that some will pop in the first week.

HAM will track your training of you register, otherwise Hattrick Forever does it and it's free. *Assume:

8 weeks defending
6 weeks playmaking
5/6 weeks scoring
4/5 weeks winger
4 weeks keeper

Or thereabouts anyway.
Thanks to both you and Birri

I already have a couple of solid (and very cheap) playmakers. I think I'll concentrate on defensive training as thats where I've focussed recruitment.

Last question for today.

My coach is inadequate and I can't afford to recruit a passable one (forget solid !!!). Should I trawl the transfer list for an experienced player with minimum passable leadership and send him away to coaching school ?

[Barmy Army]

I've now got my team pretty much set for the new-season with changing to a 3-5-2 formation. My IMs aren't very young but are all excellent and I have bagged a couple of good solid wingers that should see my through on wing-attacks.

Here's to scoring some more goals this year hopefully!

[Birri]

Quote[/b] (Barmy Army @ Jan. 28 2005,16:57)]I've now got my team pretty much set for the new-season with changing to a 3-5-2 formation. *My IMs aren't very young but are all excellent and I have bagged a couple of good solid wingers that should see my through on wing-attacks.

Here's to scoring some more goals this year hopefully!
BA 3-5-2 PM or 3-4-3 SC seem to be the way to promotion out of VI as you get the goals with your new players I think you will win your div and get auto promotion

[Birri]

Quote[/b] (* ORM * @ Jan. 28 2005,16:49)]Quote[/b] (MrB @ Jan. 28 2005,16:32)]Training set pieces takes two weeks but you will find that some will pop in the first week.

HAM will track your training of you register, otherwise Hattrick Forever does it and it's free. *Assume:

8 weeks defending
6 weeks playmaking
5/6 weeks scoring
4/5 weeks winger
4 weeks keeper

Or thereabouts anyway.
Thanks to both you and Birri

I already have a couple of solid (and very cheap) playmakers. I think I'll concentrate on defensive training as thats where I've focussed recruitment.

Last question for today.

My coach is inadequate and I can't afford to recruit a passable one (forget solid !!!). Should I trawl the transfer list for an experienced player with minimum passable leadership and send him away to coaching school ?
ORM, the best bet for a solid coach is buy a Solid/poor externaly as it only costs 170K I bought a 33 yr old two seasons ago now for about 5K and I am waiting for his exp to pop solid so I can up him to be my Solid coach but this will cost around 250K. Now I am in V I should get a full house nearly every week hopefully and make lots of lovely dosh.

[Barmy Army]

Quote[/b] (Birri @ Jan. 28 2005,17:01)]Quote[/b] (Barmy Army @ Jan. 28 2005,16:57)]I've now got my team pretty much set for the new-season with changing to a 3-5-2 formation. My IMs aren't very young but are all excellent and I have bagged a couple of good solid wingers that should see my through on wing-attacks.

Here's to scoring some more goals this year hopefully!
BA 3-5-2 PM or 3-4-3 SC seem to be the way to promotion out of VI as you get the goals with your new players I think you will win your div and get auto promotion
I hope so

I have a strong backbone of excellent defenders, excellent IMs, solid wingers and solid strikers, so I should be able to get out of this division.

I'm selling a 17yr old Excellent defender at the moment (due to finish on Sunday) and I expect him to fetch £200k+ so I may dip into the market for an excellent striker to get a lot of goals.

[MrB]

Quote[/b] (A loyal supporter @ Jan. 28 2005,16:46)]Any thoughts anyone about the intensity of training? I've always trained at 100% is this stupid?

Are we supposed be training Stamina in the close season then? First I've heard of it and I'm still training playmaking!

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I've been at 100% for 1.5 seasons now, don't get too many injuries so I'm happy with it.

Many people train stamina in the close season as you only have one game so can't train many people in specific positions whereas stamina affects all players whether they play or not.

[A loyal supporter]

Quote[/b] (MrB @ Jan. 28 2005,17:11)]Quote[/b] (A loyal supporter @ Jan. 28 2005,16:46)]Any thoughts anyone about the intensity of training? I've always trained at 100% is this stupid?

Are we supposed be training Stamina in the close season then? First I've heard of it and I'm still training playmaking!

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I've been at 100% for 1.5 seasons now, don't get too many injuries so I'm happy with it.

Many people train stamina in the close season as you only have one game so can't train many people in specific positions whereas stamina affects all players whether they play or not.
That all makes sense - cheers Mr B

[Birri]

Quote[/b] (Barmy Army @ Jan. 28 2005,17:07)]Quote[/b] (Birri @ Jan. 28 2005,17:01)]Quote[/b] (Barmy Army @ Jan. 28 2005,16:57)]I've now got my team pretty much set for the new-season with changing to a 3-5-2 formation. My IMs aren't very young but are all excellent and I have bagged a couple of good solid wingers that should see my through on wing-attacks.

Here's to scoring some more goals this year hopefully!
BA 3-5-2 PM or 3-4-3 SC seem to be the way to promotion out of VI as you get the goals with your new players I think you will win your div and get auto promotion
I hope so

I have a strong backbone of excellent defenders, excellent IMs, solid wingers and solid strikers, so I should be able to get out of this division.

I'm selling a 17yr old Excellent defender at the moment (due to finish on Sunday) and I expect him to fetch £200k+ so I may dip into the market for an excellent striker to get a lot of goals.
BA you have a better side than me mate
Keeper 1 Solid 1 Passable
Defs 5 Solid 1 Passable
PM 1 Excellent 3 Solid 2 passable 1 Inadequate
Wing 2 Solid 2 Passable
For 4 Solid
you will win your div and stay up in V I will be lucky to make

5th or 6th and get a playoff

[Birri]

Any of you newbies in Div VI want a decent striker I am selling my last original forward for 2K as he is now surplus to my team having just got a 4th Solid forward for my relegation fight to stay in div V

Irving Murray (28009637)
24 years, passable form, healthy

A pleasant guy who is tranquil and honest.
Has wretched experience and passable leadership abilities.

Nationality: England
Total Skill Index (TSI): 670
Wage: 373 £/week
Owner: Rochford FC
Warnings: 0

Stamina: excellent Goaltending: disastrous
Playmaking: weak Passing: weak
Winger: poor Defending: weak
Scoring: passable Set Pieces: weak

Career Goals: 27
Career Hattricks: 0
League goals this season: 0
Cup goals this season: 0
Transfer list: Forward
Deadline: 02/02/2005 at 11.04
Asking price: 2 000 £

[Matt the Shrimp]

A cheap but reasonable midifield trainee...

Rodney Fisher (54263519)
19 years, passable form, healthy
A sympathetic guy who is balanced and dishonest.
Has disastrous experience and wretched leadership abilities.

Nationality: England
Total Skill Index (TSI): 820
Wage: 377 £/week
Owner: Southend United Football Club
Warnings: 0

Stamina: weak Goaltending: disastrous
Playmaking: passable Passing: inadequate
Winger: weak Defending: inadequate
Scoring: weak Set Pieces: inadequate

One of those all round good eggs who will turn into a decent player pretty quickly, I reckon. On sale for only £5,000.

[A loyal supporter]

Are friendlies being played this week? I've not be challenged so if anyone wants a game.

[Bob Cratchitt]

Nope it is the first round of the cup!!

Check your matches - you should see a match for tomorrow.

[A loyal supporter]

I can't see a cup match for tomorrow - perhaps my teams too crap for the cup!

[* ORM *]

Ditto - I have arranged a friendly -

I assume the league starts this Sunday. When do the fixtures get published ?

[Bob Cratchitt]

The Cup

All leagues have a national Cup. A maximum of 32768 teams can participate in the Cup, depending on the size of your league:

* League size of 35496 and more: 32768 teams in the Cup
* League size 27304 teams: 16384 teams in the Cup
* League size 19112 teams: 16384 teams in the Cup
* League size 10920 teams: 8192 teams in the Cup
* League size 2728 teams: 2048 teams in the Cup
* League size 680 teams: 512 teams in the Cup
* League size 168 teams: 128 teams in Cup

Oh this explains it and England only has 10920 teams, So yes you both have crap teams http://www.shrimperzone.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

I did not realise as ever since i have played Hattrick i have played in the Cup and yes i did start in level VI unlike MtS who got a V team - lucky git. http://www.shrimperzone.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif

[* ORM *]

Quote[/b] (Bob Cratchitt @ Jan. 31 2005,13:25)]I did not realise as ever since i have played Hattrick i have played in the Cup and yes i did start in level VI unlike MtS who got a V team - lucky git. http://www.shrimperzone.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif
Smug git.

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Still at least my team will get its chance in the Shrimperzone Cup. Clearly as it was not good enough for the Hattrick cup a 2-0 handicap to my opposition in each game must be on the cards.

[Bob Cratchitt]

Well you asked for it and now you have it. For all managers who have purchased Supporter please click here!!! (http://www.hattrick.org/common/alliances.asp?action=show&AllianceID=18191)

[Matt the Shrimp]

Quote[/b] (Bob Cratchitt @ Jan. 31 2005,13:25)]yes i did start in level VI unlike MtS who got a V team - lucky git. http://www.shrimperzone.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif
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The downside is, of course, I've been stuck in the same division for bloomin' ages... and, rather than concentrating purely on improving my training, I have to keep improving my team so that I stay in the league...

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[Matt the Shrimp]

Quote[/b] (Bob Cratchitt @ Jan. 31 2005,14:36)]Well you asked for it and now you have it. For all managers who have purchased Supporter please click here!!! (http://www.hattrick.org/common/alliances.asp?action=show&AllianceID=18191)
Done!

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[MrB]

Matt, seen this guy at the BDF, not sure if you need any more scoring trainees but may interest you. He seems to be a YP and a quick jump to excellent could see him become an excellent trainee.

Samuel Newton (54260265) *
18 years, passable form, healthy *
A pleasant guy who is temperamental and honest.
Has disastrous experience and poor leadership abilities.

Nationality: *Canada *
Total Skill Index (TSI): * 1 750

Stamina: * *inadequate * Goaltending: * *disastrous *
Playmaking: * *wretched * Passing: * *solid *
Winger: * *inadequate * Defending: * *poor *
Scoring: * *solid * Set Pieces: * *poor *

Deadline: 04/02/2005 at 00.09
Asking price: 266 333 £

[* ORM *]

Quote[/b] (MrB @ Feb. 01 2005,08:48)]but a quick jump to excellent could see him become an excellent trainee.
One thing that does mystify me is the ability to tell when a player is on the verge of popping to the next level. Is this rocket science or am I missing something blindingly obvious ?

[MrB]

Quote[/b] (* ORM * @ Feb. 01 2005,08:49)]Quote[/b] (MrB @ Feb. 01 2005,08:48)]but a quick jump to excellent could see him become an excellent trainee.
One thing that does mystify me is the ability to tell when a player is on the verge of popping to the next level. Is this rocket science or am I missing something blindingly obvious ?
If the player is a Youth Pull (ie he was pulled from a youth team that week) he could pop at any time (ie, he may be halfway or 80% towards popping in any particular stat). *

If they are not a youth pull from that week, the chances are they are being sold shortly after popping and therefore will require the full measure of training to pop again.

Therefore, Youth Pulls are more beneficial for your training regime as they have never received any training so you have a chance of them starting on a more advanced level. Of course they may end up needing the full amount but there is no way of actually telling.

Hope I've explained that well enough!

[* ORM *]

Yep, that'll do for me, ta.

And the fixtures are out for the new season http://www.shrimperzone.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif I have two newbies in my division and the team that got relegated doesn't look that strong to me. I'm aiming for top 3 in my first full season.

As Bob C says, I'm not good enough for the cup so a friendly it is tomorrow trying to rack up my fourth successive win.

[Bucks_blue]

As a newbie I must have inherited a half decent side as I am in the Cup. Is your participation in the cup based on past seasons or on current squad ability?

[Birri]

Quote[/b] (Bucks_blue @ Feb. 01 2005,11:48)]As a newbie I must have inherited a half decent side as I am in the Cup. Is your participation in the cup based on past seasons or on current squad ability?
its based on where your team finished last season top 5 in VI go into the cup

[Matt the Shrimp]

Quote[/b] (MrB @ Feb. 01 2005,08:48)]Matt, seen this guy at the BDF, not sure if you need any more scoring trainees but may interest you. He seems to be a YP and a quick jump to excellent could see him become an excellent trainee.

Samuel Newton (54260265)
Thanks Mr. B. How come players are advertised on the BDF?

As for my training roster... although the solid passing is sweet, he's overpriced - given that the last 18 year old solid/solid I picked up, I paid £68K for!

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Besides, he probably wouldn't make the roster now...

==========================================
Age Scoring Passing Speciality YP or fee paid?
==========================================
22 outstanding solid unpredictable YP
19 formidable weak unpredictable £184,960
19 formidable inadeq. £259,080
19 excellent inadeq. technical YP
18 excellent weak quick £676,600
18 solid weak YP

I am training passing for this week - just to see if anyone pops - and then back to scoring next week.

The bloody expensive 18 year old is about a week or two away from popping to formidable. I definitely overpaid for him - got into a bidding war with the Malaysian Champions - but there is an outside chance that he might make the Malaysian U20s... there aren't too many top-drawer young Malaysian strikers out there, so far as I am aware.

The number 1 striker will be sold as soon as he hits brilliant. I should be able to make in the region of £1.3m for him - which I'll splash on a 5-6* midfielder (who are pretty cheap at the mo) and a 4* defender.

Other than that, it's fingers crossed for a top youth-pull...

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Thanks for the heads-up, though!

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Matt

[Birri]

They have a thread of its ownits been there for a good while now it' s broken up into GK,DEF,PM,WING,FOR and SP matt. There are 600+ people in the BDF now so thats a lot of teams to advertise your players!.

[MrB]

If you're new and need some cheap players, I've just listed a load for £0 or thereabouts.

Check my player list, the deadlines are throughout Friday. Team ShrimperZone FC, ID 58452. Amongst them are 5 x solid wingers, a solid PM and a solid scorer.

[Birri]

rubbish !! http://www.shrimperzone.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/blues.gif

[Hong Kong Blue]

Quote[/b] (Matt the Shrimp @ Feb. 01 2005,14:23)]18 * excellent * * * weak * * quick * * * * * * *£676,600



The bloody expensive 18 year old is about a week or two away from popping to formidable. *I definitely overpaid for him - got into a bidding war with the Malaysian Champions - but there is an outside chance that he might make the Malaysian U20s... there aren't too many top-drawer young Malaysian strikers out there, so far as I am aware.
There's no chance of him making the Malaysian U20 - they have a (controversial) policy of only picking players trained in Malaysia.

Not that my star Malayisan striker would be in with a chance of making the team, he's outstanding (nearly brilliant) but just turned 20 http://www.shrimperzone.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif

I'll probably sell him as soon as he reaches brilliant as I was lucky enough to pull two 18 year old solids towards the end of last season. Now aged 19, one has already raced to Formidable (with passable passing).

ps My 7 trainees cost me a grand total of £25,341!
(two were youth pulls, one I inherited although at 24 he's too old to be trained any longer).

[MrB]

Quote[/b] (Birri @ Feb. 01 2005,18:12)]rubbish !! http://www.shrimperzone.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/blues.gif
Yep, hence the reason they're all listed for nowt! I'd have bought them when I started though http://www.shrimperzone.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif

[Matt the Shrimp]

Quote[/b] (Hong Kong Blue @ Feb. 01 2005,18:58)]There's no chance of him making the Malaysian U20 - they have a (controversial) policy of only picking players trained in Malaysia.
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B'stards! I didn't realise that...

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Still, the lad's had a hattrick tonight... they'd be cutting off their noses to spite their face...

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Matt

[Birri]

Quote[/b] (MrB @ Feb. 01 2005,21:40)]Quote[/b] (Birri @ Feb. 01 2005,18:12)]rubbish !! http://www.shrimperzone.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/blues.gif
Yep, hence the reason they're all listed for nowt! I'd have bought them when I started though http://www.shrimperzone.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif
Sorry Mr B that was my mrs I am off work at the mo, was fushed to hospital monday with a suspected stomach ulser. The mrs was off yesterday looking after me and she thought that was funny! while she was looking at her hattrick she decides to come on here as I was on reading the posts.

[* ORM *]

Quote[/b] (Birri @ Feb. 02 2005,07:00)]Sorry Mr B that was my mrs I am off work at the mo, was fushed to hospital monday with a suspected stomach ulser .
Wow those painkillers must be strong ! http://www.shrimperzone.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

Hope all's well Birri.

My Uncle used to suffer from these - a couple of operations later and a radical diet overhaul worked wonders for him.

[Birri]

Quote[/b] (* ORM * @ Feb. 02 2005,09:10)]Quote[/b] (Birri @ Feb. 02 2005,07:00)]Sorry Mr B that was my mrs I am off work at the mo, was fushed to hospital monday with a suspected stomach ulser .
Wow those painkillers must be strong ! http://www.shrimperzone.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

Hope all's well Birri.

My Uncle used to suffer from these - a couple of operations later and a radical diet overhaul worked wonders for him.
laughing out loud cheers ORM am much better than I was monday, but I am feeling weak & tired a lot, I dont want to eat much and when I do I am eating like a sparrow and as the 4th man can testify I love my grub. I was hoping to go back to work tomorrow but not feeling too hot today so not looking likely.