Season 67, & S66 recap (10/10/2010 07:25)

Well, it's been a while since I updated this since I took a camping trip for 2 weeks. Season 66 turned out as expected. I avoided relegation & improved my team significantly. The first week of S67 was quite exciting for Real Madison. 

First, my youth program promoted Julian Humphrey a Q69 defender who's gained pretty well this season. Scouted @ 3 stars, I'm not optimistic about him turning into a superstar but if I can get him up to Q73 by the end of the season I'll be happy. 

Second, I bought 3 players. Thomas Muller, a Q66 Mid with 4 stars has gained 2 Q already & 11 atts. He was bought as an unsigned 17 yo. I also bought 17 yo defender Netanel Abutbul @ Q69. Little gains so far as my initial scouting report was way off target. Still holding some hope for some gains on him this season. Finally, I bought 37 yo middfielder Bill Molyngton. I'm quite happy with my purchases as I think they allow me to freely play friendlies with significant players designed for player gains. 

 

Third, I initially thought my team was going to be 5-8 in the department but now believe I have an outside chance @ a playoff position. The plan is simple. Hard tackles against the good, inactive opponents. Normal or soft tackles against actives/poor teams. Cups every weekend & small training camps as well. Although I wanted to end the season with about 20M banked for player purchases, I think banking that money is not as important as getting my younger players into matches. 

 

Upcoming week:

 

I have a 16 team cup I'm playing in on Sunday, camp & a match against a worse team & a better--but injured team--Monday. I want 2 wins. Then I have a tough stretch coming into the halfway point. 

 

Updates should come as regular as last season now. 

 

 

 

 

Finally, I have 3 stated goals for the season:

1. Do not get relegated. 

2. Win 2 player awards. I think Alistair Thomas will be in contention for top attacker  & maybe top scorer. Otherwise, I'm looking at top youth. 

3. End the season with a bank account around 10M. This will put me at 12+ to start S69 & I need the money to buy some players. Molyngton will be sacked. I don't expect any other retirements. Replacing him won't be too difficult but I'm focused on expanding my roster. I want to have 2 quality teams next season. 

 

High Apple Pie In The Sky Hope

1. Win yo award. 

2. Promotion. This will be tough as Gladiators is active & tough & I have a bit of competition. 

 

 

Updates to expect:

At least once a day outlining my upcoming matches & strategies. 

Detailed postings of my cups & league matches. 

300 more att gains & reach 200 friendlies.