Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Sorry to anyone who had been following my West Ham team, got busy with other leagues, overwhelmed really.
EPL Results:
09/12/20 : 4 - 0 win @ Blackburn
09/19/20 : 1 - 0 win vs. Everton
09/26/20 : 2 - 0 win @ QPR
10/03/20 : 3 - 1 win vs. Stoke City
10/07/20 : 3 - 1 win @ Wolverhampton
10/18/20 : 1 - 0 win vs. Birmingham City
10/24/20 : 5 - 0 win @ Aston Villa
10/31/20 : 1 - 1 draw vs. Arsenal
11/07/20 : 1 - 2 loss @ Chelsea
11/11/20 : 0 - 1 loss vs. Newcastle
11/21/20 : 2 - 1 win vs. Liverpool
11/28/20 : 1 - 1 draw @ Tottenham
12/05/20 : 1 - 0 win vs. Swansea City
12/12/20 : 2 - 2 draw @ Manchester City
12/19/20 : 2 - 0 win vs. Bolton
12/28/20 : 0 - 2 loss @ Manchester United
Capital One Cup Results:
09/22/20 : 2 - 1 @ Arsenal
10/28/20 : 2 - 0 win vs. Southampton
12/01/20 : (Quarter Final) 3 - 1 win vs. Newcastle
Champions Cup Results:
09/16/20 : 2 - 2 draw @ Marseilles
09/29/20 : 2 - 0 win vs. Galatasaray
10/20/20 : 1 - 4 loss @ Real Madrid
11/04/20 : 3 - 0 win @ Galatasaray
11/24/20 : 3 - 1 win vs. Marseilles
12/09/20 : 4 - 1 win vs. Real Madrid
Daniel Fernandez D.
The 21 year old winger from Spain came over as a free agent in the summer and has impressed throughout the season. With 19 games played so far, the Spaniard has 4 goals and 5 assists and has impressed with his ability to create chances from the wing and to take command on corners. At 6'1", he has also proven himself to be strong defensively in heading situations. West Ham fans are very pleased about the new addition, who makes for one of the strongest lineups around the world when the full Starting XI is in.
The Golden Leg Keeps Kicking
Last years' breakout superstar, Andrea Martinetti, continued his amazing form, and has scored 21 goals in 21 games, including 16 EPL goals in 14 matches. The Italian striker has dominated the EPL for the past 3 seasons and had really proven himself to be one of the best goal scorers the EPL has seen. At only 26 years old, he has another 3-4 years of stellar play in him still before he may start to decline. Manager Dylan Barrons continues to base his attack off of the star player, and for good reason too, he always delivers.
Goal Keeping Duties Split
With Alberto Frison, 32, aging and starting to show some poor form, the net has been vacated more regularly by 24 year old German, Niclas Quiring. Bought last season, Quiring has played 14 games to Frison's 16, and has been the stronger goalie in them. The 6'6" German national has also started to see more time with the national team, and is expected to be a big part of both West Ham and Germany moving forward in big competitions. Proven a big game performer, it would seem the young keeper is destined for greatness, and it won't be long until he dominates the net for the Hammers.
Change at the Back?
The biggest weakness over the past few seasons for West Ham has been their center backs. Daniele Rugani and Ciaran Clark were always the go to guys, but both are aging and their lack of athleticism is starting to show. Frauches' return has proven to be more of a benefit to the offense with his great heading ability than his ability to defend. With the fullbacks being secure, central defender has been a main point of interest for Barrons during the transfer window.
This year has seen the emergence of long time Hammer, Jake Scott in a more prominent starters role, having played 13 games. French defender Hugo Sorbon and Portugese defender Eliseu Nunes Ferreira have both started to play more often after being bought in the past 2 seasons. Serbian Milos Stevanovic has been the big time surprise though. The 6'6" defender has dominated the aerial play this year and at only age 22, looks to be the cornerstone of the defense for years to come.
EPL Results:
09/12/20 : 4 - 0 win @ Blackburn
09/19/20 : 1 - 0 win vs. Everton
09/26/20 : 2 - 0 win @ QPR
10/03/20 : 3 - 1 win vs. Stoke City
10/07/20 : 3 - 1 win @ Wolverhampton
10/18/20 : 1 - 0 win vs. Birmingham City
10/24/20 : 5 - 0 win @ Aston Villa
10/31/20 : 1 - 1 draw vs. Arsenal
11/07/20 : 1 - 2 loss @ Chelsea
11/11/20 : 0 - 1 loss vs. Newcastle
11/21/20 : 2 - 1 win vs. Liverpool
11/28/20 : 1 - 1 draw @ Tottenham
12/05/20 : 1 - 0 win vs. Swansea City
12/12/20 : 2 - 2 draw @ Manchester City
12/19/20 : 2 - 0 win vs. Bolton
12/28/20 : 0 - 2 loss @ Manchester United
Capital One Cup Results:
09/22/20 : 2 - 1 @ Arsenal
10/28/20 : 2 - 0 win vs. Southampton
12/01/20 : (Quarter Final) 3 - 1 win vs. Newcastle
Champions Cup Results:
09/16/20 : 2 - 2 draw @ Marseilles
09/29/20 : 2 - 0 win vs. Galatasaray
10/20/20 : 1 - 4 loss @ Real Madrid
11/04/20 : 3 - 0 win @ Galatasaray
11/24/20 : 3 - 1 win vs. Marseilles
12/09/20 : 4 - 1 win vs. Real Madrid
Daniel Fernandez D.
The 21 year old winger from Spain came over as a free agent in the summer and has impressed throughout the season. With 19 games played so far, the Spaniard has 4 goals and 5 assists and has impressed with his ability to create chances from the wing and to take command on corners. At 6'1", he has also proven himself to be strong defensively in heading situations. West Ham fans are very pleased about the new addition, who makes for one of the strongest lineups around the world when the full Starting XI is in.
The Golden Leg Keeps Kicking
Last years' breakout superstar, Andrea Martinetti, continued his amazing form, and has scored 21 goals in 21 games, including 16 EPL goals in 14 matches. The Italian striker has dominated the EPL for the past 3 seasons and had really proven himself to be one of the best goal scorers the EPL has seen. At only 26 years old, he has another 3-4 years of stellar play in him still before he may start to decline. Manager Dylan Barrons continues to base his attack off of the star player, and for good reason too, he always delivers.
Goal Keeping Duties Split
With Alberto Frison, 32, aging and starting to show some poor form, the net has been vacated more regularly by 24 year old German, Niclas Quiring. Bought last season, Quiring has played 14 games to Frison's 16, and has been the stronger goalie in them. The 6'6" German national has also started to see more time with the national team, and is expected to be a big part of both West Ham and Germany moving forward in big competitions. Proven a big game performer, it would seem the young keeper is destined for greatness, and it won't be long until he dominates the net for the Hammers.
Change at the Back?
The biggest weakness over the past few seasons for West Ham has been their center backs. Daniele Rugani and Ciaran Clark were always the go to guys, but both are aging and their lack of athleticism is starting to show. Frauches' return has proven to be more of a benefit to the offense with his great heading ability than his ability to defend. With the fullbacks being secure, central defender has been a main point of interest for Barrons during the transfer window.
This year has seen the emergence of long time Hammer, Jake Scott in a more prominent starters role, having played 13 games. French defender Hugo Sorbon and Portugese defender Eliseu Nunes Ferreira have both started to play more often after being bought in the past 2 seasons. Serbian Milos Stevanovic has been the big time surprise though. The 6'6" defender has dominated the aerial play this year and at only age 22, looks to be the cornerstone of the defense for years to come.
Monday, December 24, 2012
After a solid season, but one that didn't quite bring home the silverware we needed. This year we looked to just strengthen the squad in a few key positions but more importantly maintain our stars.
EPL Results:
08/17/20 : 2 - 0 win vs. West Brom
08/22/20 : 0 - 1 loss @ Fulham
08/29/20 : 4 - 1 win vs. Sunderland
Players Sold:
CB - Christofer Haas (81) - Germany, 26 - $8,500,000 to Shalke
CB - Hordur Magnusson (81) - Iceland, 27 - $7,500,000 to Fiorentina
RB - Nicolas Soumah (78) - France, 22 - $10,000,000 to Bayern Leverkusen
Sold the two veteran CB's to bring in some younger talent and Soumah since he was 3rd in line for the RB's. Pretty simple, no stars lost.
Players given Loans:
LW - Stephan Vieira da Costa (80) - Germany, 20 - Loaned to Borussia Dortmund
CM - Christian Heimeroth (80) - Germany, 22 - Loaned to Sunderland
CAM - Jonathan Hopper (81) - England, 20 - Loaned to Sevilla
CM - Paolo Maietta (83) - Italy, 22 - Loaned to Fiorentina
CAM - Randy Ricketts (75) - Canada, 18 - Loaned to Sunderland
Some short and season loans to non-essential prospects. Can't wait for Heimeroth and Vieira da Costa to develop and become apart of the team, the young German's have been impressive when they have played.
Players Bought:
LW - Daniel Fernandez D. (87) - Spain, 21 - Free Agent
CDM - Etienne Vinetot (81) - France, 22 - $26,000,000 - Stade Rennais
CB - Elisu Nunes Ferreira (80) - Portugal, 22 - $15,500,000 - Zenit St. Petersberg
Daniel Fernandez D. is possibly the steal of the year. He is extremely fast with good finishing and passing attributes. He is an instant star and compliments my current midfield greatly.
EPL Results:
08/17/20 : 2 - 0 win vs. West Brom
08/22/20 : 0 - 1 loss @ Fulham
08/29/20 : 4 - 1 win vs. Sunderland
Players Sold:
CB - Christofer Haas (81) - Germany, 26 - $8,500,000 to Shalke
CB - Hordur Magnusson (81) - Iceland, 27 - $7,500,000 to Fiorentina
RB - Nicolas Soumah (78) - France, 22 - $10,000,000 to Bayern Leverkusen
Sold the two veteran CB's to bring in some younger talent and Soumah since he was 3rd in line for the RB's. Pretty simple, no stars lost.
Players given Loans:
LW - Stephan Vieira da Costa (80) - Germany, 20 - Loaned to Borussia Dortmund
CM - Christian Heimeroth (80) - Germany, 22 - Loaned to Sunderland
CAM - Jonathan Hopper (81) - England, 20 - Loaned to Sevilla
CM - Paolo Maietta (83) - Italy, 22 - Loaned to Fiorentina
CAM - Randy Ricketts (75) - Canada, 18 - Loaned to Sunderland
Some short and season loans to non-essential prospects. Can't wait for Heimeroth and Vieira da Costa to develop and become apart of the team, the young German's have been impressive when they have played.
Players Bought:
LW - Daniel Fernandez D. (87) - Spain, 21 - Free Agent
CDM - Etienne Vinetot (81) - France, 22 - $26,000,000 - Stade Rennais
CB - Elisu Nunes Ferreira (80) - Portugal, 22 - $15,500,000 - Zenit St. Petersberg
Daniel Fernandez D. is possibly the steal of the year. He is extremely fast with good finishing and passing attributes. He is an instant star and compliments my current midfield greatly.
Sunday, December 16, 2012
After a very long season, West Ham's season comes to an end and after thinking we would bring home lots of silverware, we came up well short of expectations.
EPL Results:
02/03/20 : 2 - 0 win vs. Newcastle
02/16/20 : 3 - 2 win vs. Wigan
03/05/20 : 0 - 0 draw @ Tottenham
03/08/20 : 3 - 0 win vs. Everton
03/28/20 : 2 - 0 win vs. Blackburn
04/04/20 : 3 - 0 win @ Manchester City
04/11/20 : 1 - 0 win vs. QPR
04/15/20 : 0 - 0 draw @ Ipswich Town
04/25/20 : 1 - 1 draw vs. Fulham
05/02/20 : 1 - 2 loss vs. Liverpool
05/05/20 : 2 - 1 win @ Chelsea
05/09/20 : 1 - 1 draw vs. Bolton
05/13/20 : 1 - 1 draw @ Aston Villa
05/16/20 : 3 - 1 win @ Sunderland
05/24/20 : 1 - 1 draw vs. Swansea City
Capital One Cup:
03/01/20 : (Final) 4 - 2 win vs. Liverpool
F.A. Cup:
02/01/20 : 3 - 1 win @ Sheffield United
02/22/20 : 1 - 0 win vs. QPR
03/14/20 : (Quarter Final) 0 - 1 loss @ Tottenham
Champions Cup:
02/26/20 : (Round of 16) 2 - 1 win vs. Barcelona
03/17/20 :(Round of 16) 1 - 1 draw @ Barcelona
03/31/20 :(Quarter Final) 4 - 0 win vs. Arsenal
04/08/20 : (Quarter Final) 1 - 1 draw @ Arsenal
04/22/20 : (Semi Final) 3 - 0 win vs. PSV
04/28/20 : (Semi Final) 4 - 0 win @ PSV
05/30/20 : (Final) 1 - 2 loss vs. FC Bayern
Trophies:
We wanted to bring home lots of hardware, but only wound up winning the Capital One Cup. A terrific season for Andrea Martinetti was marred by injury and a cold streak at the end. Prats Bastidas was a better passer this year, but didn't score half the goals of last year, and only Sidqy was able to score over 10 goals other than the top two stars. Somehow I need to find extra scoring as that is what cost me in the end.
Future Plans:
Provided I keep my job, I will probably sell a few more players who don't play a ton and then try to find some more mids with scoring ability. Next year will definitely be a big one for West Ham if I can get my offensive players playing to the best of their abilities.
Individual Awards:
Andrea Martinetti won both the Golden Booth and Player of the Competition. Martinetti wound up with 27 league goals and 42 overall. Prats Bastidas had 12 goals, and 30 assist's this season. Next year I hope to increase the totals for both, and hopefully have another player with 20+ goals.
EPL Results:
02/03/20 : 2 - 0 win vs. Newcastle
02/16/20 : 3 - 2 win vs. Wigan
03/05/20 : 0 - 0 draw @ Tottenham
03/08/20 : 3 - 0 win vs. Everton
03/28/20 : 2 - 0 win vs. Blackburn
04/04/20 : 3 - 0 win @ Manchester City
04/11/20 : 1 - 0 win vs. QPR
04/15/20 : 0 - 0 draw @ Ipswich Town
04/25/20 : 1 - 1 draw vs. Fulham
05/02/20 : 1 - 2 loss vs. Liverpool
05/05/20 : 2 - 1 win @ Chelsea
05/09/20 : 1 - 1 draw vs. Bolton
05/13/20 : 1 - 1 draw @ Aston Villa
05/16/20 : 3 - 1 win @ Sunderland
05/24/20 : 1 - 1 draw vs. Swansea City
Capital One Cup:
03/01/20 : (Final) 4 - 2 win vs. Liverpool
F.A. Cup:
02/01/20 : 3 - 1 win @ Sheffield United
02/22/20 : 1 - 0 win vs. QPR
03/14/20 : (Quarter Final) 0 - 1 loss @ Tottenham
Champions Cup:
02/26/20 : (Round of 16) 2 - 1 win vs. Barcelona
03/17/20 :(Round of 16) 1 - 1 draw @ Barcelona
03/31/20 :(Quarter Final) 4 - 0 win vs. Arsenal
04/08/20 : (Quarter Final) 1 - 1 draw @ Arsenal
04/22/20 : (Semi Final) 3 - 0 win vs. PSV
04/28/20 : (Semi Final) 4 - 0 win @ PSV
05/30/20 : (Final) 1 - 2 loss vs. FC Bayern
Trophies:
We wanted to bring home lots of hardware, but only wound up winning the Capital One Cup. A terrific season for Andrea Martinetti was marred by injury and a cold streak at the end. Prats Bastidas was a better passer this year, but didn't score half the goals of last year, and only Sidqy was able to score over 10 goals other than the top two stars. Somehow I need to find extra scoring as that is what cost me in the end.
Future Plans:
Provided I keep my job, I will probably sell a few more players who don't play a ton and then try to find some more mids with scoring ability. Next year will definitely be a big one for West Ham if I can get my offensive players playing to the best of their abilities.
Individual Awards:
Andrea Martinetti won both the Golden Booth and Player of the Competition. Martinetti wound up with 27 league goals and 42 overall. Prats Bastidas had 12 goals, and 30 assist's this season. Next year I hope to increase the totals for both, and hopefully have another player with 20+ goals.
Monday, December 10, 2012
Striker - Andrea Martinetti
A strong offensive team like my West Ham team requires an offensive player who transcends the sport. Andrea joined the team originally as a 21 year old, but left for a year and a half until former striker Luka Djordjevic demanded transfer. Needing a star striker, I brought back the young Italian and he immediately exploded.
Last season, he won his first golden booth with 21 league goals and 28 total. This year, however, he's become the clearly most dominant scoring threat worldwide. In 37 games at the time of this posting, he has 40 total goals. 25 goals in 22 EPL matches, 12 in 9 Champions Cup matches and 3 in the 5 domestic cup matches he played.
Forming a formidable duo with star midfield player Fransico Prats Bastidas, he has carried my team all season. There have been problems though, as he's been linked to rumours involving a move away from the club. Although he's reassured the management and fans of his intentions to stay, his demeanor has stayed fairly poor lately.
Andrea Martinetti's scoring touch looks to hold West Ham atop the league for the foreseeable future. Bookies are starting to wonder how many goals he can score this year. His leadership will continue to help while young strikers like Shaun McGlashan and Josh Kitson continue to refine their craft.
A strong offensive team like my West Ham team requires an offensive player who transcends the sport. Andrea joined the team originally as a 21 year old, but left for a year and a half until former striker Luka Djordjevic demanded transfer. Needing a star striker, I brought back the young Italian and he immediately exploded.
Last season, he won his first golden booth with 21 league goals and 28 total. This year, however, he's become the clearly most dominant scoring threat worldwide. In 37 games at the time of this posting, he has 40 total goals. 25 goals in 22 EPL matches, 12 in 9 Champions Cup matches and 3 in the 5 domestic cup matches he played.
Forming a formidable duo with star midfield player Fransico Prats Bastidas, he has carried my team all season. There have been problems though, as he's been linked to rumours involving a move away from the club. Although he's reassured the management and fans of his intentions to stay, his demeanor has stayed fairly poor lately.
Andrea Martinetti's scoring touch looks to hold West Ham atop the league for the foreseeable future. Bookies are starting to wonder how many goals he can score this year. His leadership will continue to help while young strikers like Shaun McGlashan and Josh Kitson continue to refine their craft.
Saturday, December 8, 2012
EPL Results:
01/04/20 : 1 - 0 win @ Arsenal
01/08/20 : 3 - 1 win @ Norwich City
01/18/20 : 2 - 1 win vs. Manchester United
01/25/20 : 1 - 0 win @ Stoke City
F.A. Cup Results:
01/11/20 : 2 - 0 win @ Crystal Palace
Community Shield Results:
01/14/20 (Semi-Final): 4 - 0 win @ Everton
01/28/20 (Semi-Final): 3 - 2 win vs. Everton
Players Sold:
CB - Ben Kane (75) - England, 22 - $5,500,000 to Bolton
ST - Jason Bishop (77) - England, 24 - $6,000,000 to Sunderland
CDM - Jonathan Speas (79) - United States, 24 - $5,500,000 to Manchester United
CM - Kristian Tosic (79) - Serbia, 25 - $7,000,000 to Borussia M'gladbach
LM - Bradley Chapman (76) - England, 23 - $5,000,000 to Bolton
RM - Miles Paterson (75) - England, 24 - $3,100,000 to QPR
Players Bought:
CB - Frauches (83) - Brazil, 27 - $14,000,000 - Valencia CF
RB - Rodrigo Silva Umbelino (84) - Brazil, 25 - $23,000,000 - Atletico Madrid
CB - Jonathan Vuleta (74) - Switzerland, 22 - Free Agents
CM - Paolo Maietta (79) - Italy, 21 - Free Agents
01/04/20 : 1 - 0 win @ Arsenal
01/08/20 : 3 - 1 win @ Norwich City
01/18/20 : 2 - 1 win vs. Manchester United
01/25/20 : 1 - 0 win @ Stoke City
F.A. Cup Results:
01/11/20 : 2 - 0 win @ Crystal Palace
Community Shield Results:
01/14/20 (Semi-Final): 4 - 0 win @ Everton
01/28/20 (Semi-Final): 3 - 2 win vs. Everton
Players Sold:
CB - Ben Kane (75) - England, 22 - $5,500,000 to Bolton
ST - Jason Bishop (77) - England, 24 - $6,000,000 to Sunderland
CDM - Jonathan Speas (79) - United States, 24 - $5,500,000 to Manchester United
CM - Kristian Tosic (79) - Serbia, 25 - $7,000,000 to Borussia M'gladbach
LM - Bradley Chapman (76) - England, 23 - $5,000,000 to Bolton
RM - Miles Paterson (75) - England, 24 - $3,100,000 to QPR
Players Bought:
CB - Frauches (83) - Brazil, 27 - $14,000,000 - Valencia CF
RB - Rodrigo Silva Umbelino (84) - Brazil, 25 - $23,000,000 - Atletico Madrid
CB - Jonathan Vuleta (74) - Switzerland, 22 - Free Agents
CM - Paolo Maietta (79) - Italy, 21 - Free Agents
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Took a while for this one...
EPL Results:
09/14/19 : 1 - 1 draw vs. Stoke City
09/21/19 : 3 - 0 win @ QPR
09/28/19 : 5 - 4 win vs. Manchester City
10/05/19 : 2 - 1 win @ Manchester United
10/09/19 : 2 - 0 win vs. Norwich City
10/19/19 : 3 - 0 win @ Blackburn
10/26/19 : 1 - 1 draw @ Everton
11/02/19 : 2 - 2 draw vs. Arsenal
11/10/19 : 0 - 4 loss @ Swansea City
11/12/19 : 2 - 1 win vs. Tottenham
11/23/19 : 2 - 0 win @ Wigan
11/30/19 : 0 - 3 loss vs. Chelsea
12/07/19 : 2 - 1 win @ Liverpool
12/14/19 : 1 - 0 win vs. Aston Villa
12/21/19 : 4 - 0 win @ Bolton
12/28/19 : 0 - 0 draw vs. Sunderland
Capital One Cup Results:
09/03/19 : 2 - 0 win vs. Leeds
09/24/19 : 2 - 0 win @ Derby
09/29/19 : (Round of 16) 2 - 1 win @ Sunderland
12/04/19 :(Quarter Final) 1 - 0 win @ Bristol City
Champions Cup Results:
Group Stage:
09/18/19 : 1 - 0 win vs. Zenit St. Petersburg
10/03/19 : 4 - 2 win @ FC Kobenhavn
10/22/19 : 1 - 1 draw vs. AC Milan
11/06/19 : 3 - 0 win @ Zenit St. Petersburg
11/26/19 : 1 - 2 loss @ AC Milan
12/11/09 : 2 - 1 win vs. FC Kobenhavn
The Martinetti Dilemma:
Part of the reason my play time diminished is I was milking my time to try and get Andrea Martinetti to stay. Not long after the summer transfer window, media reports surfaced claiming that Andrea was not liking the weather of England, and that he would want out in the next window. Considering his current run of form, and his dominating presence on the pitch, I was determined to convince him to stay. I raised his wages, praised him a lot and used him at least as a sub in nearly all my games, pissing off my other strikers, most notably Bagasan Carrington.
In the end though it paid off, in more ways than one. First off, he told me that the media just took his words out of context, and assured me he was staying. Second, he has 28 goals in 26 matches, including 18 in the EPL. His current form is that which has been rarely seen in football, and with him at the helm, I will have to look to spend some of my extra money to get the team ready for the Champion's Cup.
The England Managerial Role:
After the last round of International friendlies, I was offered the job as manager of the England. Essentially England will now be the England Hammers, as most of my team will be starting. Not really sure intensely I'll play this, but I'll definitely do the major tournaments and qualifiers for at least a year. Will be pretty cool seeing all the players I've developed playing for England.
Current Roster
Here is my current starting XI and key subs at the beginning of the January window:
Starting XI:
GK - Alberto Frison (89) - Italy, 31
RB - Haris Radetinac (82) - Serbia, 24
CB - Ciaran Clark (85) - Republic of Ireland, 30
CB - Daniele Rugani (85) - Italy, 25
LB - Luke Humphreys (89) (C) - England, 23
RDM - Will Akinde (84) - England, 25
LDM - Koikili Adan Garrido (85) - Spain, 24
RAM - El Medhi Sidqy (87) - Morocco, 26
CAM - Fransisco Prats Bastidas (90) - Spain, 23
LAM - Tyronne Granero Molina (87) - Spain, 25
ST - Andrea Martinetti (91) - Italy, 25
Subs:
GK - Niclas Quiring (80) - Germany, 23
CB - Predrag Petric (80) - Serbia, 25
CB - Hordur Magnusson (81) - Iceland, 26
CB - Hugo Sorbon (79) - France, 23
CB - Jake Scott (79) - England, 23
RB - Nicolas Soumah (78) - France, 21
LB - Trevor Murru (75) - Italy, 22
CDM - Paul Cadamarteri (81) - England, 23
CDM - Jonathan Speas (79) - United States, 24
RM - Federico Vazquez (89) - Argentina, 24
CM - Christian Heimeroth (78) - Germany, 21
CM - Pavle Lazovic (83) - Serbia, 26
CM - Danny Griffiths (83) - England, 25
CM - John Thalassitis (81) - England, 24
CAM - Craig Morris (81) - Wales, 26
CAM - Jordan Webster (85) - England, 24
CAM - Korede Southern (80) - England, 23
ST - Bagasan Carrington (85) - England, 25
ST - Josh Kitson (81) - England, 23
ST - Shaun McGlashan (78) - England, 20
Transfer Possibilities?
I have $35,000,000 in spending money, plus lots of assets. I really want to make a run at the Champions Cup, as well as catch Chelsea for 1st in the EPL. Capital One and F.A. can be played my 8/11 reserves, so no worries there.
Anyways, my team is deep, but is still lacking. The defenders are decent, but they aren't the strongest, if the CDM's are caught up field, I concede far too often.
My Midfield is very deep, but none have a killer scoring threat, leaving my striker's to bear most of the weight of scoring.
My strikers are definitely good, All are 6'0" or taller and have good finishing. Would it be worth it to go after a shorter striker?
I need some advice here to anyone willing to put in some input, where should I invest my money?
Another possibility is recalling some of my loans. I don't have many, but currently loaned players are:
CB - Christopher Haas (82) - Germany, 25
CB - Milos Stevanovic (81) - Serbia, 21
CAM - Jonathan Hopper (79) - England, 19
LW - Stephan Vieira da Costa (78) - Germany, 19
ST - Adam Evans (82) - England, 22
All of them have their problems, but could fill holes, especially the CB's, Haas is 6'9" and Stevanovic is 6'6".
Let me know! I won't be moving to fast in this window...
EPL Results:
09/14/19 : 1 - 1 draw vs. Stoke City
09/21/19 : 3 - 0 win @ QPR
09/28/19 : 5 - 4 win vs. Manchester City
10/05/19 : 2 - 1 win @ Manchester United
10/09/19 : 2 - 0 win vs. Norwich City
10/19/19 : 3 - 0 win @ Blackburn
10/26/19 : 1 - 1 draw @ Everton
11/02/19 : 2 - 2 draw vs. Arsenal
11/10/19 : 0 - 4 loss @ Swansea City
11/12/19 : 2 - 1 win vs. Tottenham
11/23/19 : 2 - 0 win @ Wigan
11/30/19 : 0 - 3 loss vs. Chelsea
12/07/19 : 2 - 1 win @ Liverpool
12/14/19 : 1 - 0 win vs. Aston Villa
12/21/19 : 4 - 0 win @ Bolton
12/28/19 : 0 - 0 draw vs. Sunderland
Capital One Cup Results:
09/03/19 : 2 - 0 win vs. Leeds
09/24/19 : 2 - 0 win @ Derby
09/29/19 : (Round of 16) 2 - 1 win @ Sunderland
12/04/19 :(Quarter Final) 1 - 0 win @ Bristol City
Champions Cup Results:
Group Stage:
09/18/19 : 1 - 0 win vs. Zenit St. Petersburg
10/03/19 : 4 - 2 win @ FC Kobenhavn
10/22/19 : 1 - 1 draw vs. AC Milan
11/06/19 : 3 - 0 win @ Zenit St. Petersburg
11/26/19 : 1 - 2 loss @ AC Milan
12/11/09 : 2 - 1 win vs. FC Kobenhavn
The Martinetti Dilemma:
Part of the reason my play time diminished is I was milking my time to try and get Andrea Martinetti to stay. Not long after the summer transfer window, media reports surfaced claiming that Andrea was not liking the weather of England, and that he would want out in the next window. Considering his current run of form, and his dominating presence on the pitch, I was determined to convince him to stay. I raised his wages, praised him a lot and used him at least as a sub in nearly all my games, pissing off my other strikers, most notably Bagasan Carrington.
In the end though it paid off, in more ways than one. First off, he told me that the media just took his words out of context, and assured me he was staying. Second, he has 28 goals in 26 matches, including 18 in the EPL. His current form is that which has been rarely seen in football, and with him at the helm, I will have to look to spend some of my extra money to get the team ready for the Champion's Cup.
The England Managerial Role:
After the last round of International friendlies, I was offered the job as manager of the England. Essentially England will now be the England Hammers, as most of my team will be starting. Not really sure intensely I'll play this, but I'll definitely do the major tournaments and qualifiers for at least a year. Will be pretty cool seeing all the players I've developed playing for England.
Current Roster
Here is my current starting XI and key subs at the beginning of the January window:
Starting XI:
GK - Alberto Frison (89) - Italy, 31
RB - Haris Radetinac (82) - Serbia, 24
CB - Ciaran Clark (85) - Republic of Ireland, 30
CB - Daniele Rugani (85) - Italy, 25
LB - Luke Humphreys (89) (C) - England, 23
RDM - Will Akinde (84) - England, 25
LDM - Koikili Adan Garrido (85) - Spain, 24
RAM - El Medhi Sidqy (87) - Morocco, 26
CAM - Fransisco Prats Bastidas (90) - Spain, 23
LAM - Tyronne Granero Molina (87) - Spain, 25
ST - Andrea Martinetti (91) - Italy, 25
Subs:
GK - Niclas Quiring (80) - Germany, 23
CB - Predrag Petric (80) - Serbia, 25
CB - Hordur Magnusson (81) - Iceland, 26
CB - Hugo Sorbon (79) - France, 23
CB - Jake Scott (79) - England, 23
RB - Nicolas Soumah (78) - France, 21
LB - Trevor Murru (75) - Italy, 22
CDM - Paul Cadamarteri (81) - England, 23
CDM - Jonathan Speas (79) - United States, 24
RM - Federico Vazquez (89) - Argentina, 24
CM - Christian Heimeroth (78) - Germany, 21
CM - Pavle Lazovic (83) - Serbia, 26
CM - Danny Griffiths (83) - England, 25
CM - John Thalassitis (81) - England, 24
CAM - Craig Morris (81) - Wales, 26
CAM - Jordan Webster (85) - England, 24
CAM - Korede Southern (80) - England, 23
ST - Bagasan Carrington (85) - England, 25
ST - Josh Kitson (81) - England, 23
ST - Shaun McGlashan (78) - England, 20
Transfer Possibilities?
I have $35,000,000 in spending money, plus lots of assets. I really want to make a run at the Champions Cup, as well as catch Chelsea for 1st in the EPL. Capital One and F.A. can be played my 8/11 reserves, so no worries there.
Anyways, my team is deep, but is still lacking. The defenders are decent, but they aren't the strongest, if the CDM's are caught up field, I concede far too often.
My Midfield is very deep, but none have a killer scoring threat, leaving my striker's to bear most of the weight of scoring.
My strikers are definitely good, All are 6'0" or taller and have good finishing. Would it be worth it to go after a shorter striker?
I need some advice here to anyone willing to put in some input, where should I invest my money?
Another possibility is recalling some of my loans. I don't have many, but currently loaned players are:
CB - Christopher Haas (82) - Germany, 25
CB - Milos Stevanovic (81) - Serbia, 21
CAM - Jonathan Hopper (79) - England, 19
LW - Stephan Vieira da Costa (78) - Germany, 19
ST - Adam Evans (82) - England, 22
All of them have their problems, but could fill holes, especially the CB's, Haas is 6'9" and Stevanovic is 6'6".
Let me know! I won't be moving to fast in this window...
Thursday, November 29, 2012
The start of a new season see's my West Ham defending their Barclay's Premier League title, as well as entering the Champions Cup for the second time. Last time we lost out in the Round of 16, so we hope to improve that this season.
Community Shield:
08/11/19 : 0 - 2 loss vs. Liverpool
EPL Results:
08/17/19 : 1 - 1 draw @ Fulham
08/24/19 : 1 - 0 win vs. Ipswich Town
08/31/19 : 2 - 1 win @ Newcastle
Players Sold:
LM - Alexander Konrad (87) - Germany, 26 - $17,500,000 to Paris Saint Germain
ST - Roberto Torres Belen (76) - Spain, 20 - $9,500,000 to Newcastle United
CAM - Heath Kennedy (79) - United States, 23 - $11,500,000 to Manchester City
ST - Maic Kacaniklic (85) - Sweden, 23 - $47,000,000 to Paris Saint Germain
CAM - Daniel Hubnik (74) - Czech Republic, 21 - $6,500,000 to Wigan Athletic
PSG and I continue our good relationship with the transfer of LM Alexander Konrad. The 5'4" German wasn't working out for my team, so I decided to move him rather than make him mad and have the board move him. PSG also wanted Maic Kacaniklic back, they offered the same $40,000,000 I bought him for last year, and since my striking group has become so deep I figured for $7,000,000 more it would be worth it. Kennedy and Hubnik were moved to clear a roster spot for a few guys and Torres Belen was another victim of a crowded strikers group.
Players given loan:
CB - Milos Stevanovic (81) - Serbia, 20 - Loaned to Werder Bremen
CAM - Jonathan Hopper (79) - England, 19 - Loaned to Newcastle
CB - Christofer Haas (82) - Germany, 25 - Loaned to Fiortentina
ST - Adam Evans (81) - England, 22 - Loaned to Bfb Stuttgart
LW - Stephan Vieira da Costa (78) - Germany, 19 - Loaned to Aston Villa
My youngsters get some much needed loans and they are at a point where most will start for their teams. Excited to get them into my own squad, but for now some seasoning will do them good.
Players Bought on Transfer:
CB - Hugo Sorbon (78) - France, 23 - Free Agent
CB - Predrag Petric (80) - Serbia, 25 - $12,500,000 - Olympique Lyonnais
RB - Nicholas Soumah (76) - France, 21 - Free Agent
LB - Trevor Murru (73) - Italy, 21 - $3,000,000 - Roma
CAM - El Mehdi Sidqy (87) - Morocco, 26 - $32,000,000 - Inter Milan
GK - Niclas Quiring (79) - Germany, 23 - $23,000,000 - Hamburger
I made a few nice depth moves. My biggest problem is not having enough defenders to give my starters a night off, or my subs just aren't quality yet. Signing Sorbon, Petric, Soumah and Murru should definitely help that for cup games and games against bottom table EPL teams. El Mehdi Sidqy returns after some agent problems caused him to leave before. He is the best CAM the team has ever had, so after 2 years with Inter, I wanted to get him back to bolster my team for the Champions Cup push! Niclas Quiring finally gives me a young keeper to eventually replace Frison. He'll definitely get some games in, probably 15-20, depending on how I do in the domestic cups.
Community Shield:
08/11/19 : 0 - 2 loss vs. Liverpool
EPL Results:
08/17/19 : 1 - 1 draw @ Fulham
08/24/19 : 1 - 0 win vs. Ipswich Town
08/31/19 : 2 - 1 win @ Newcastle
Players Sold:
LM - Alexander Konrad (87) - Germany, 26 - $17,500,000 to Paris Saint Germain
ST - Roberto Torres Belen (76) - Spain, 20 - $9,500,000 to Newcastle United
CAM - Heath Kennedy (79) - United States, 23 - $11,500,000 to Manchester City
ST - Maic Kacaniklic (85) - Sweden, 23 - $47,000,000 to Paris Saint Germain
CAM - Daniel Hubnik (74) - Czech Republic, 21 - $6,500,000 to Wigan Athletic
PSG and I continue our good relationship with the transfer of LM Alexander Konrad. The 5'4" German wasn't working out for my team, so I decided to move him rather than make him mad and have the board move him. PSG also wanted Maic Kacaniklic back, they offered the same $40,000,000 I bought him for last year, and since my striking group has become so deep I figured for $7,000,000 more it would be worth it. Kennedy and Hubnik were moved to clear a roster spot for a few guys and Torres Belen was another victim of a crowded strikers group.
Players given loan:
CB - Milos Stevanovic (81) - Serbia, 20 - Loaned to Werder Bremen
CAM - Jonathan Hopper (79) - England, 19 - Loaned to Newcastle
CB - Christofer Haas (82) - Germany, 25 - Loaned to Fiortentina
ST - Adam Evans (81) - England, 22 - Loaned to Bfb Stuttgart
LW - Stephan Vieira da Costa (78) - Germany, 19 - Loaned to Aston Villa
My youngsters get some much needed loans and they are at a point where most will start for their teams. Excited to get them into my own squad, but for now some seasoning will do them good.
Players Bought on Transfer:
CB - Hugo Sorbon (78) - France, 23 - Free Agent
CB - Predrag Petric (80) - Serbia, 25 - $12,500,000 - Olympique Lyonnais
RB - Nicholas Soumah (76) - France, 21 - Free Agent
LB - Trevor Murru (73) - Italy, 21 - $3,000,000 - Roma
CAM - El Mehdi Sidqy (87) - Morocco, 26 - $32,000,000 - Inter Milan
GK - Niclas Quiring (79) - Germany, 23 - $23,000,000 - Hamburger
I made a few nice depth moves. My biggest problem is not having enough defenders to give my starters a night off, or my subs just aren't quality yet. Signing Sorbon, Petric, Soumah and Murru should definitely help that for cup games and games against bottom table EPL teams. El Mehdi Sidqy returns after some agent problems caused him to leave before. He is the best CAM the team has ever had, so after 2 years with Inter, I wanted to get him back to bolster my team for the Champions Cup push! Niclas Quiring finally gives me a young keeper to eventually replace Frison. He'll definitely get some games in, probably 15-20, depending on how I do in the domestic cups.
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
EPL Results:
05/11/19 : 2 - 2 draw vs. Fulham
05/14/19 : 1 - 0 win @ Tottenham
05/19/19 : 4 - 1 win @ Stoke City
05/26/19 : 2 - 2 draw vs. Arsenal
West Ham United Crowned Barclays Premier League Champions!
After a long, tough season, West Ham finally closed the year with a 2-2 draw vs. Arsenal, more than enough to clinch their title. Arsenal struggled to end the season and was never a real threat to win the game, but they were virtually eliminated anyways unless they won by 8 goals in the game. Manchester United played against Newcastle and was 5 goals back on goal differential, but 3 points behind, so needed West Ham to lose.
The season had some rough spots for the team, but they managed to put together 24 wins, 9 draws and only 5 losses for 81 points and their first championship in a few long time. It was also manager Dylan Barrons' first bit of hardware since taking over the team. With such a young side and many top prospect players coming up, they look to keep challenging for the title in years to come.
When asked about the team, the manager said he's going to do his best to get a nice reserve squad together for the FA and Capital One Cups, in order to rest his main guns for the Champions League games. He said the goal next year is to win not just the league, but at least 1 cup as well. With the Champions League back into the rotation, many are keeping an eye on West Ham to put a big effort towards Europe's crown jewel club championship.
This year's gold boot winner also came from West Ham. Italian striker Andrea Martinetti scored a league best 21 goals in 27 games to best Sunderlands Connor Wickham by 3. Fransisco Prats Bastidas had 14 goals to go along with 17 assist's, but somehow didn't manage to win a trophy. With such a great season, he looks to attract a lot of suitors, but West Ham is adamant that it will do it's best to keep it's players.
05/11/19 : 2 - 2 draw vs. Fulham
05/14/19 : 1 - 0 win @ Tottenham
05/19/19 : 4 - 1 win @ Stoke City
05/26/19 : 2 - 2 draw vs. Arsenal
West Ham United Crowned Barclays Premier League Champions!
After a long, tough season, West Ham finally closed the year with a 2-2 draw vs. Arsenal, more than enough to clinch their title. Arsenal struggled to end the season and was never a real threat to win the game, but they were virtually eliminated anyways unless they won by 8 goals in the game. Manchester United played against Newcastle and was 5 goals back on goal differential, but 3 points behind, so needed West Ham to lose.
The season had some rough spots for the team, but they managed to put together 24 wins, 9 draws and only 5 losses for 81 points and their first championship in a few long time. It was also manager Dylan Barrons' first bit of hardware since taking over the team. With such a young side and many top prospect players coming up, they look to keep challenging for the title in years to come.
When asked about the team, the manager said he's going to do his best to get a nice reserve squad together for the FA and Capital One Cups, in order to rest his main guns for the Champions League games. He said the goal next year is to win not just the league, but at least 1 cup as well. With the Champions League back into the rotation, many are keeping an eye on West Ham to put a big effort towards Europe's crown jewel club championship.
This year's gold boot winner also came from West Ham. Italian striker Andrea Martinetti scored a league best 21 goals in 27 games to best Sunderlands Connor Wickham by 3. Fransisco Prats Bastidas had 14 goals to go along with 17 assist's, but somehow didn't manage to win a trophy. With such a great season, he looks to attract a lot of suitors, but West Ham is adamant that it will do it's best to keep it's players.
Well, I played a lot more games without doing any updates than I intended.
EPL Results:
02/04/19 : 1 - 0 win vs. QPR
02/16/19 : 2 - 0 win @ Cardiff City
03/02/19 : 0 - 0 draw vs. Sunderland
03/10/19 : 0 - 1 loss @ Manchester City
03/30/19 : 0 - 0 draw @ Liverpool
04/06/19 : 0 - 2 loss @ Chelsea
04/13/19 : 3 - 0 win vs. Blackburn
04/17/19 : 2 - 0 win vs. Swansea City
04/28/19 : 3 - 0 win vs. Newcastle
05/04/19 : 3 - 1 win @ Everton
05/08/19 : 3 - 1 win vs. Southampton
Somehow West Ham got through a tough 4 game stretch where we scored no goals and still find themselves 2 points up on Arsenal atop the table. With 4 games to go, we find ourselves with a lot of tough games. Fulham and Stoke City are both battling to stay out of relegation, while Tottenham is currently in 6th only down on goal differential to Liverpool for 5th. Finally, our last game of the year may decide the title. Arsenal comes to play in West Ham in a battle between what is currently #1 and #2 on the table.
The success of the team his year has come from star man Fransisco Prats Bastidas. With 13 league goals and 13 assist's, he's won player of the month 3 times in a row and 4 times overall for the team. The main offensive force for the team has really carried the team and could be well sought after in the next transfer window, but I have no intentions of selling.
Of course, he's not our only offensive weapon. Andrea Martinetti has overcome some midseason slumps and is now only 2 back of the league lead, with 16 goals. The 24 year old Italian striker has come afire in recent games and hopes to finish out the season the same way. Next year he'll be looking to score at an even greater rate as West Ham takes another swing at the Champions League.
Manager Dylan Barrons has had a hard time with all of the strikers at his possession, and has said next season they may try a 2 striker formation just to give their stars more playing time. 23 year old Maic Kacaniklic, who was bought for $40,000,000 from PSG in the summer window, has only seen action in 13 games so far. Bagasan Carrington has only played 9 and Josh Kitson 11. With Shaun McGlashan and Evan Adams returning, it's expected that West Ham will even sell some of their strikers.
The only remaining issues for the team remain to be finding a star central defender and a few more good wingers. Young Jake Scott has been very impressive in his games, but hasn't reached the level of the elite defenders yet. Ciaran Clark and Daniele Rugani continue to be solid at the back, and Hordur Magnusson is still a good replacement. Youngsters Stevanovic and Haas continue to improve but their size makes them a bit more immobile than I'd like.
Time for the final 4 games, let's see if I can hold on!
EPL Results:
02/04/19 : 1 - 0 win vs. QPR
02/16/19 : 2 - 0 win @ Cardiff City
03/02/19 : 0 - 0 draw vs. Sunderland
03/10/19 : 0 - 1 loss @ Manchester City
03/30/19 : 0 - 0 draw @ Liverpool
04/06/19 : 0 - 2 loss @ Chelsea
04/13/19 : 3 - 0 win vs. Blackburn
04/17/19 : 2 - 0 win vs. Swansea City
04/28/19 : 3 - 0 win vs. Newcastle
05/04/19 : 3 - 1 win @ Everton
05/08/19 : 3 - 1 win vs. Southampton
Somehow West Ham got through a tough 4 game stretch where we scored no goals and still find themselves 2 points up on Arsenal atop the table. With 4 games to go, we find ourselves with a lot of tough games. Fulham and Stoke City are both battling to stay out of relegation, while Tottenham is currently in 6th only down on goal differential to Liverpool for 5th. Finally, our last game of the year may decide the title. Arsenal comes to play in West Ham in a battle between what is currently #1 and #2 on the table.
The success of the team his year has come from star man Fransisco Prats Bastidas. With 13 league goals and 13 assist's, he's won player of the month 3 times in a row and 4 times overall for the team. The main offensive force for the team has really carried the team and could be well sought after in the next transfer window, but I have no intentions of selling.
Of course, he's not our only offensive weapon. Andrea Martinetti has overcome some midseason slumps and is now only 2 back of the league lead, with 16 goals. The 24 year old Italian striker has come afire in recent games and hopes to finish out the season the same way. Next year he'll be looking to score at an even greater rate as West Ham takes another swing at the Champions League.
Manager Dylan Barrons has had a hard time with all of the strikers at his possession, and has said next season they may try a 2 striker formation just to give their stars more playing time. 23 year old Maic Kacaniklic, who was bought for $40,000,000 from PSG in the summer window, has only seen action in 13 games so far. Bagasan Carrington has only played 9 and Josh Kitson 11. With Shaun McGlashan and Evan Adams returning, it's expected that West Ham will even sell some of their strikers.
The only remaining issues for the team remain to be finding a star central defender and a few more good wingers. Young Jake Scott has been very impressive in his games, but hasn't reached the level of the elite defenders yet. Ciaran Clark and Daniele Rugani continue to be solid at the back, and Hordur Magnusson is still a good replacement. Youngsters Stevanovic and Haas continue to improve but their size makes them a bit more immobile than I'd like.
Time for the final 4 games, let's see if I can hold on!
Sunday, November 25, 2012
Here is my January review, including all the transfers involving my team. Funny, as soon as the window opened, I began to struggle.
EPL Results:
01/05/19 : 2 - 0 win vs. Aston Villa
01/09/19 : 0 - 1 loss @ Wolverhampton
01/20/19 : 1 - 1 draw @ Bolton
01/27/19 : 4 - 1 win vs. Manchester United
FA Cup Result:
01/12/19 :1 - 2 loss @ Charlton
Players Sold in Transfer Window:
CB - Steve Lansbury (76) - England, 22 - $6,000,000 - Sold to Sunderland
CM - Alexander Jaakkola (83) - Finland, 25 - $11,500,000 - Sold to Fiorentina
RB - Damon Massey (77) - England, 26 - $3,300,000 - Sold to Southampton
CF - Esteban Lanzini (85) - Argentina, 25 - $20,000,000 - Sold to Newcastle
A productive window sees me sell a few spare parts who weren't playing too well for me when in the team, including Esteban Lanzini, who was marred by controversy ever since it came out that he was feeling unsettled. Newcastle does buy yet another player from me though, their fifth now I believe.
Players Loaned Out:
CM - Christian Heimeroth (75) - Germany, 20 - Loaned to Norwich City
ST - Adam Evans (78) - England, 21 - Loaned to Olympiakos
LW - Stephan Vieira da Costa (76) - Germany, 18 - Loaned to Sunderland
Well, all three of my loaned players had been getting occasional first team action, but in each case I think they'll be playing more. Hoping they'll grow enough to be effective next year. All are very young so it's no rush.
Players Bought in Transfer Window:
CM - Kristian Tosic (78) - Serbia, 24 - Inter Milan, $8,500,000
CM - Tyronne Granero Molina (84) - Spain, 24 - Atletico Madrid, $32,000,000
CAM - Daniel Hubnik (72) - Czech Republic, 21 - Free Agents
ST - Roberto Torres Belen (74) - Spain, 19 - Free Agents
Coming my way is Tyronne Granero Molina, among the other 3. He will bring some more playmaking ability to my midfield and hopefully either meshes with Fransisco Prats Bastidas or gives me a good option when I rest my start midfielder. I'll admit, they're very much the same player, Molina being older, but they are exactly the same size, opposite foot. Molina also comes with 5 star skill moves which is somethnig Prats Bastidas didn't have.
After a weak window as far as performance goes, we hope to head into QPR off the momentum of the Manchester United drubbing, and the key signings made, and continue our run for the title. Currently, we sit atop the table by 2 points over Arsenal. We have an 11 goal lead in differential over them, but do trail 3rd placed Liverpool by 5. They are 5 points back though, so a few more good results by us should ruin their chances.
Looking to be an exciting finish to the year, and with my disappointing performances in the Capital One and F.A. cups, my team will be able to solely focus on the League Title. Blessing in disguise, maybe, or maybe it shows that my side has to improve still. Either way, it will be exciting to keep rotating the squad and use my high powered offence to hold off my challengers.
EPL Results:
01/05/19 : 2 - 0 win vs. Aston Villa
01/09/19 : 0 - 1 loss @ Wolverhampton
01/20/19 : 1 - 1 draw @ Bolton
01/27/19 : 4 - 1 win vs. Manchester United
FA Cup Result:
01/12/19 :1 - 2 loss @ Charlton
Players Sold in Transfer Window:
CB - Steve Lansbury (76) - England, 22 - $6,000,000 - Sold to Sunderland
CM - Alexander Jaakkola (83) - Finland, 25 - $11,500,000 - Sold to Fiorentina
RB - Damon Massey (77) - England, 26 - $3,300,000 - Sold to Southampton
CF - Esteban Lanzini (85) - Argentina, 25 - $20,000,000 - Sold to Newcastle
A productive window sees me sell a few spare parts who weren't playing too well for me when in the team, including Esteban Lanzini, who was marred by controversy ever since it came out that he was feeling unsettled. Newcastle does buy yet another player from me though, their fifth now I believe.
Players Loaned Out:
CM - Christian Heimeroth (75) - Germany, 20 - Loaned to Norwich City
ST - Adam Evans (78) - England, 21 - Loaned to Olympiakos
LW - Stephan Vieira da Costa (76) - Germany, 18 - Loaned to Sunderland
Well, all three of my loaned players had been getting occasional first team action, but in each case I think they'll be playing more. Hoping they'll grow enough to be effective next year. All are very young so it's no rush.
Players Bought in Transfer Window:
CM - Kristian Tosic (78) - Serbia, 24 - Inter Milan, $8,500,000
CM - Tyronne Granero Molina (84) - Spain, 24 - Atletico Madrid, $32,000,000
CAM - Daniel Hubnik (72) - Czech Republic, 21 - Free Agents
ST - Roberto Torres Belen (74) - Spain, 19 - Free Agents
Coming my way is Tyronne Granero Molina, among the other 3. He will bring some more playmaking ability to my midfield and hopefully either meshes with Fransisco Prats Bastidas or gives me a good option when I rest my start midfielder. I'll admit, they're very much the same player, Molina being older, but they are exactly the same size, opposite foot. Molina also comes with 5 star skill moves which is somethnig Prats Bastidas didn't have.
After a weak window as far as performance goes, we hope to head into QPR off the momentum of the Manchester United drubbing, and the key signings made, and continue our run for the title. Currently, we sit atop the table by 2 points over Arsenal. We have an 11 goal lead in differential over them, but do trail 3rd placed Liverpool by 5. They are 5 points back though, so a few more good results by us should ruin their chances.
Looking to be an exciting finish to the year, and with my disappointing performances in the Capital One and F.A. cups, my team will be able to solely focus on the League Title. Blessing in disguise, maybe, or maybe it shows that my side has to improve still. Either way, it will be exciting to keep rotating the squad and use my high powered offence to hold off my challengers.
With the January Window just ahead, here is the second review of the season to date
EPL Results:
10/09/18 : 2 - 1 win vs. Bolton
10/20/18 : 1 - 1 draw @ Newcastle
10/28/18 : 1 - 0 win @ Swansea City
11/03/18 : 2 - 0 win vs. Tottenham
11/10/18 : 1 - 1 draw @ Fulham
11/13/18 : 2 - 1 win vs. Wolverhampton
11/24/18 : 1 - 0 win @ Aston Villa
12/01/18 : 3 - 0 win vs. Cardiff City
12/09/18 : 2 - 1 win @ QPR
12/15/18 : 0 - 1 loss vs. Manchester City
12/22/18 : 4 - 0 win @ Sunderland
12/31/18 : 2 - 1 win vs. Liverpool
Well, it's been a great run so far to start the season, and West Ham has a 2 point lead over Arsenal on the table as the January transfer window opens. A huge improvement in Alberto Frison's game has given the team huge amounts of confidence and we've been able to play very aggressive because of it. If there is one problem, it's that Fransisco Prats Bastidas is our only consistent offensive threat night in night out.
On defence, the back four have really solidified itself with Daniele Rugani and Ciaran Clark playing almost every game. Haris Radetinac has taken over the lead spot at RB and has been fantastic since transfering from Udinese. Luke Humphreys continues to be the leader at the back, and has actually started to play more forward lately as the team finds it's form. As far as subs go, Hordur Magnusson continues to be the main man when it comes to subs, but young Jake Scott has impressed the coaching staff tremendously this year and has arguably been our top defender when he's in the team.
The midfield continues to be solid, and there has been more solidity over who's starting each game. Koikili Adan Garrido and Will Akinde have taken over the starting CDM spots, and will likely see 90% of the action if they stay healthy. Jordan Webster and Craig Morris have also taken over the starting wing spots. The attacking mids have excelled in creating offence from the sides and both have 3 goals and an assist so far and have really looked good. Fransisco Prats Bastidas has been the star man so far this season, like last season. So far he has compiled an astonishing 7 goals and 6 assists in the central attacking mid role. His form has been terrific and his stock continues to rise. The Spaniard has yet to play a competitive game for Spain, but has played a few friendlies and will likely make their top team soon.
With the starting midfielders pretty secure, the dilemma now comes into who subs in and out. Leading the way, performance-wise, has to be 20 year old Christian Heimeroth of Germany. The youngster has yet to score an EPL goal, but has played in 10 games so far and has never looked overmatched. Danny Griffiths, Pavle Lazovic and Alexander Jaakkola continue to try to impress, but have struggled in their games and for Lazovic and Jaakkola, rumours are starting to say they may head out of town this window. Alexander Konrad and Federico Vazquez, the only true wingers on the team, continue to get some starts and subs, but with top aerial target Bagasan Carrington out of form, they are having a tough time making the team.
At striker, Andrea Martinetti continues to dominate, although he's in a bit of a scoring slump in his last few games. With 8 goals in 12 games, he continues to threaten every time his feet touch the pitch. Bagasan Carrington has struggled a bit, and has been on the bench a lot lately. With this elite striking group though, he remains the only real aerial threat and will get his chances to redeem himself. Maic Kacanikilic has not been his best since arriving for $40,000,000 from PSG, but has scored twice in his last 4 games and sees his form improving. Josh Kitson and Adam Evans continue to try and earn starting spots, and with the F.A. Cup ties on the way, they should get their chance. Kitson also looks to get some more EPL roles, while the younger Evans expects to be a first team player next season.
Newly arrive attacking midfielder Randy Ricketts of Canada recently signed his pro contract. The 16 year old looks to be a promising prospect for the club and will no doubt get some chances in the F.A. Cup. 18 year old Winger Stephan Vieira da Costa of Germany has also impressed in his few games and it's expected he'll see some time on the pitch for the rest of the season.
-Out on loan, CM John Thalassitis has played fairly solid for Gatafe CF and looks like he'll at least get a chance on the first team to start next year.
-Winger Miles Paterson's loan in Newcastle hasn't given him the play time he wanted, but he's played fairly well in his 3 games, even scoring a goal.
-Korede Southern has enjoyed 6 appearances for Manchester United and has looked sharp in them all. The Attacking Midfielder looks to be another first team contestant next year.
-Central Back Ben Kane has yet to make an appearance for Liverpool, and it's thought that West Ham may recall him if he doesn't see any time in the first few rounds of the F.A. Cup.
-Future superstar Shaun McGlashan has impressed for the fans of Celtic. The 19 year old English striker has shown incredible growth for the Scottish side and may possibly be kept next year to challenge for a first team spot. Fans of West Ham are eagerly awaiting his arrival next year, as the homegrown talent is expected to be one of the best strikers for England in a few short seasons.
- 22 year old Bradley Chapman's loan to Sheffield Wed hasn't been terrific to this point, but he'll likely stick it out and return in the offseason with a sell sticker on him. His growth hasn't been significant since being signed by the Hammers.
EPL Results:
10/09/18 : 2 - 1 win vs. Bolton
10/20/18 : 1 - 1 draw @ Newcastle
10/28/18 : 1 - 0 win @ Swansea City
11/03/18 : 2 - 0 win vs. Tottenham
11/10/18 : 1 - 1 draw @ Fulham
11/13/18 : 2 - 1 win vs. Wolverhampton
11/24/18 : 1 - 0 win @ Aston Villa
12/01/18 : 3 - 0 win vs. Cardiff City
12/09/18 : 2 - 1 win @ QPR
12/15/18 : 0 - 1 loss vs. Manchester City
12/22/18 : 4 - 0 win @ Sunderland
12/31/18 : 2 - 1 win vs. Liverpool
Well, it's been a great run so far to start the season, and West Ham has a 2 point lead over Arsenal on the table as the January transfer window opens. A huge improvement in Alberto Frison's game has given the team huge amounts of confidence and we've been able to play very aggressive because of it. If there is one problem, it's that Fransisco Prats Bastidas is our only consistent offensive threat night in night out.
On defence, the back four have really solidified itself with Daniele Rugani and Ciaran Clark playing almost every game. Haris Radetinac has taken over the lead spot at RB and has been fantastic since transfering from Udinese. Luke Humphreys continues to be the leader at the back, and has actually started to play more forward lately as the team finds it's form. As far as subs go, Hordur Magnusson continues to be the main man when it comes to subs, but young Jake Scott has impressed the coaching staff tremendously this year and has arguably been our top defender when he's in the team.
The midfield continues to be solid, and there has been more solidity over who's starting each game. Koikili Adan Garrido and Will Akinde have taken over the starting CDM spots, and will likely see 90% of the action if they stay healthy. Jordan Webster and Craig Morris have also taken over the starting wing spots. The attacking mids have excelled in creating offence from the sides and both have 3 goals and an assist so far and have really looked good. Fransisco Prats Bastidas has been the star man so far this season, like last season. So far he has compiled an astonishing 7 goals and 6 assists in the central attacking mid role. His form has been terrific and his stock continues to rise. The Spaniard has yet to play a competitive game for Spain, but has played a few friendlies and will likely make their top team soon.
With the starting midfielders pretty secure, the dilemma now comes into who subs in and out. Leading the way, performance-wise, has to be 20 year old Christian Heimeroth of Germany. The youngster has yet to score an EPL goal, but has played in 10 games so far and has never looked overmatched. Danny Griffiths, Pavle Lazovic and Alexander Jaakkola continue to try to impress, but have struggled in their games and for Lazovic and Jaakkola, rumours are starting to say they may head out of town this window. Alexander Konrad and Federico Vazquez, the only true wingers on the team, continue to get some starts and subs, but with top aerial target Bagasan Carrington out of form, they are having a tough time making the team.
At striker, Andrea Martinetti continues to dominate, although he's in a bit of a scoring slump in his last few games. With 8 goals in 12 games, he continues to threaten every time his feet touch the pitch. Bagasan Carrington has struggled a bit, and has been on the bench a lot lately. With this elite striking group though, he remains the only real aerial threat and will get his chances to redeem himself. Maic Kacanikilic has not been his best since arriving for $40,000,000 from PSG, but has scored twice in his last 4 games and sees his form improving. Josh Kitson and Adam Evans continue to try and earn starting spots, and with the F.A. Cup ties on the way, they should get their chance. Kitson also looks to get some more EPL roles, while the younger Evans expects to be a first team player next season.
Newly arrive attacking midfielder Randy Ricketts of Canada recently signed his pro contract. The 16 year old looks to be a promising prospect for the club and will no doubt get some chances in the F.A. Cup. 18 year old Winger Stephan Vieira da Costa of Germany has also impressed in his few games and it's expected he'll see some time on the pitch for the rest of the season.
-Out on loan, CM John Thalassitis has played fairly solid for Gatafe CF and looks like he'll at least get a chance on the first team to start next year.
-Winger Miles Paterson's loan in Newcastle hasn't given him the play time he wanted, but he's played fairly well in his 3 games, even scoring a goal.
-Korede Southern has enjoyed 6 appearances for Manchester United and has looked sharp in them all. The Attacking Midfielder looks to be another first team contestant next year.
-Central Back Ben Kane has yet to make an appearance for Liverpool, and it's thought that West Ham may recall him if he doesn't see any time in the first few rounds of the F.A. Cup.
-Future superstar Shaun McGlashan has impressed for the fans of Celtic. The 19 year old English striker has shown incredible growth for the Scottish side and may possibly be kept next year to challenge for a first team spot. Fans of West Ham are eagerly awaiting his arrival next year, as the homegrown talent is expected to be one of the best strikers for England in a few short seasons.
- 22 year old Bradley Chapman's loan to Sheffield Wed hasn't been terrific to this point, but he'll likely stick it out and return in the offseason with a sell sticker on him. His growth hasn't been significant since being signed by the Hammers.
Left Back - Luke Humphreys
West Ham's transformation has had a lot to do with the development of the young English fullback. At the young age of 22, he has taken over the back end of the West Ham side, and has also been a big factor in the improvement of the English National Team. Early on this season, he was named the captain of the Hammers and has help lead the team to the top of the table.
Signed as a 16 year old from a youth squad, the youngster almost immediately became a starter in a transforming backfield. As the years went on, his development seemed to surpass that of his peers and it didn't go unnoticed as he started nearly every game for West Ham in the past 4 seasons. He's developed into a great tactician from the back and is looked upon to work the ball up the field quickly so the speedy forwards can get a fast break chance.
Manager Barrons has said publicly that Humphreys is the soul of the team, his leadership is looked upon by his teammates, even the older ones, as something they would love to give off themselves. On a team who's strength comes from midfield and attacking, he has solidified a back four that struggled to mesh in Barrons' first few seasons, but has really found a nice chemistry this year.
Only 5'11", he isn't expected to win too many headers when they come his way, but due to the work he puts in to each and every practice and game, he is able to somehow win them at crucial moments to defend the West Ham goal. The fans of England are also thrilled to have him come in so quick to replace former superstar Ashley Cole. He made his England debut at age 17, and recently competed for them at the World Cup. Although it was a disappointing tournament for England, his stock raised tremendously as his form seemed to peak in their biggest games.
West Ham appear poised to stay in contention for the EPL title this season, and to do that they'll need to have a great back four. That goal is much easier achieved with Luke Humphreys back there shouting commands and playing his heart out each game. At such a young age, he recently re-signed his contract with the team and looks to be a key player in the years to come for one of the nicest young teams in not only England, but the world.
West Ham's transformation has had a lot to do with the development of the young English fullback. At the young age of 22, he has taken over the back end of the West Ham side, and has also been a big factor in the improvement of the English National Team. Early on this season, he was named the captain of the Hammers and has help lead the team to the top of the table.
Signed as a 16 year old from a youth squad, the youngster almost immediately became a starter in a transforming backfield. As the years went on, his development seemed to surpass that of his peers and it didn't go unnoticed as he started nearly every game for West Ham in the past 4 seasons. He's developed into a great tactician from the back and is looked upon to work the ball up the field quickly so the speedy forwards can get a fast break chance.
Manager Barrons has said publicly that Humphreys is the soul of the team, his leadership is looked upon by his teammates, even the older ones, as something they would love to give off themselves. On a team who's strength comes from midfield and attacking, he has solidified a back four that struggled to mesh in Barrons' first few seasons, but has really found a nice chemistry this year.
Only 5'11", he isn't expected to win too many headers when they come his way, but due to the work he puts in to each and every practice and game, he is able to somehow win them at crucial moments to defend the West Ham goal. The fans of England are also thrilled to have him come in so quick to replace former superstar Ashley Cole. He made his England debut at age 17, and recently competed for them at the World Cup. Although it was a disappointing tournament for England, his stock raised tremendously as his form seemed to peak in their biggest games.
West Ham appear poised to stay in contention for the EPL title this season, and to do that they'll need to have a great back four. That goal is much easier achieved with Luke Humphreys back there shouting commands and playing his heart out each game. At such a young age, he recently re-signed his contract with the team and looks to be a key player in the years to come for one of the nicest young teams in not only England, but the world.
Saturday, November 24, 2012
With the transfer window come and gone, West Ham began it's title hunt with a win over Blackburn
EPL Results to date:
08/18/18 : 3 - 1 win @ Blackburn
08/18/18 : 4 - 1 win vs. Chelsea
09/01/18 : 3 - 0 win @ Southampton
09/15/18 : 2 - 0 win vs. Everton
09/22/18 : 1 - 1 draw @ Arsenal
09/30/18 : 2 - 2 draw vs. Stoke City
10/06/18 : 0 - 2 loss @ Manchester United
Capital One Cup Results:
09/26/18 : 0 - 1 loss vs. Stoke City
Review:
While it was a great start for Dylan Barrons' West Ham, they seem to have lost their form from rotating two main squads. A big issue in the past few games has been conceding late goals. With Ciaran Clark and Daniele Rugani not showing their greatest form, and Damon Massey and Haris Radetinac still perfecting their craft at right back, lots of defending has been left up to left back Luke Humphreys and the CDM combonation of Will Akinde and Koikili Adan Garrido. This formula worked for a bit, but now with Koikili injured for 2 months with a broken elbow, it will be important for Pavle Lazovic, a converted CDM and youngsters Paul Cadamarteri and Jonathan Speas to show some good form while the back four is sorted. Word is young Jake Scott will be getting a few more appearances after some impressive performances so far this season.
At midfield, Fransisco Prats Bastidas continues to show off his terrific ability and has 2 goals and 2 assists in his 8 matches this season. Jordan Webster and Craig Morris have outshone their opposing duo of Federico Vazquez and Alexander Konrad. Lazovic, Alexander Jaakkola and Danny Griffiths have not lived up to expectations yet, and have only played a few games each. The biggest revelation so far though, has been 20 year old central midfielder Christian Heimeroth. While not exactly dominating play, he has produced flashes of brilliance in his first chance at EPL experience. The youngster from Germany looks to be a mainstay on the team this year, and will likely get lots of first team action as long as his form stays consistent.
The striking core of West Ham has had a bit of controversy to start the season, but the kind that makes a manager smile. Andrea Martinetti has come prepared, like expected, and has 4 goals in 4 games, but one of his supposed back-ups, Bagasan Carrington has also scored 4 goals in 4 games playing with the Aerial attack wingers of Vazquez and Konrad. Not to be lost in the shuffle is Maic Kacaniklic, who has been unable to start so far due to the other two strikers, but has impressed in relief despite not scoring yet. With a $40,000,000 price tag, expect him to take the field soon.
Two other strikers have made impressive appearances. Adam Evans played a game in the EPL and his playmaking ability really showed itself in it, and Josh Kitson, their 22 year old sensation from their youth program, has a goal and assist in his only EPL game of the season. He did not impress as much in the Capital One Cup, but expect him to get more EPL starts as well. Finally comes Esteban Lanzini, the center forward who has led the team in scoring for two seasons. The 25 year old Argentinian returned from an offseason injury and has made 2 relief appearances but was disappointing in both. He'll definitely be getting some starts in soon, but rumours are already starting, saying that West Ham may cut him loose in order to help their back four out.
In summary, the team has been pretty good, especially compared to last season. Currently 2nd in EPL standings, they are just where they need to be after playing tough teams like Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United early on. They'll need to regain some form though, to keep pace with a rejuvenated Liverpool squad who look to bring back the glory days. In West Ham, the bubbles are flowing this season!
CURRENT EPL RECORD:
W - D - L
4 - 2 - 1
Capital One Cup:
Eliminated in Round 3
FA Cup:
N/A
EPL Results to date:
08/18/18 : 3 - 1 win @ Blackburn
08/18/18 : 4 - 1 win vs. Chelsea
09/01/18 : 3 - 0 win @ Southampton
09/15/18 : 2 - 0 win vs. Everton
09/22/18 : 1 - 1 draw @ Arsenal
09/30/18 : 2 - 2 draw vs. Stoke City
10/06/18 : 0 - 2 loss @ Manchester United
Capital One Cup Results:
09/26/18 : 0 - 1 loss vs. Stoke City
Review:
While it was a great start for Dylan Barrons' West Ham, they seem to have lost their form from rotating two main squads. A big issue in the past few games has been conceding late goals. With Ciaran Clark and Daniele Rugani not showing their greatest form, and Damon Massey and Haris Radetinac still perfecting their craft at right back, lots of defending has been left up to left back Luke Humphreys and the CDM combonation of Will Akinde and Koikili Adan Garrido. This formula worked for a bit, but now with Koikili injured for 2 months with a broken elbow, it will be important for Pavle Lazovic, a converted CDM and youngsters Paul Cadamarteri and Jonathan Speas to show some good form while the back four is sorted. Word is young Jake Scott will be getting a few more appearances after some impressive performances so far this season.
At midfield, Fransisco Prats Bastidas continues to show off his terrific ability and has 2 goals and 2 assists in his 8 matches this season. Jordan Webster and Craig Morris have outshone their opposing duo of Federico Vazquez and Alexander Konrad. Lazovic, Alexander Jaakkola and Danny Griffiths have not lived up to expectations yet, and have only played a few games each. The biggest revelation so far though, has been 20 year old central midfielder Christian Heimeroth. While not exactly dominating play, he has produced flashes of brilliance in his first chance at EPL experience. The youngster from Germany looks to be a mainstay on the team this year, and will likely get lots of first team action as long as his form stays consistent.
The striking core of West Ham has had a bit of controversy to start the season, but the kind that makes a manager smile. Andrea Martinetti has come prepared, like expected, and has 4 goals in 4 games, but one of his supposed back-ups, Bagasan Carrington has also scored 4 goals in 4 games playing with the Aerial attack wingers of Vazquez and Konrad. Not to be lost in the shuffle is Maic Kacaniklic, who has been unable to start so far due to the other two strikers, but has impressed in relief despite not scoring yet. With a $40,000,000 price tag, expect him to take the field soon.
Two other strikers have made impressive appearances. Adam Evans played a game in the EPL and his playmaking ability really showed itself in it, and Josh Kitson, their 22 year old sensation from their youth program, has a goal and assist in his only EPL game of the season. He did not impress as much in the Capital One Cup, but expect him to get more EPL starts as well. Finally comes Esteban Lanzini, the center forward who has led the team in scoring for two seasons. The 25 year old Argentinian returned from an offseason injury and has made 2 relief appearances but was disappointing in both. He'll definitely be getting some starts in soon, but rumours are already starting, saying that West Ham may cut him loose in order to help their back four out.
In summary, the team has been pretty good, especially compared to last season. Currently 2nd in EPL standings, they are just where they need to be after playing tough teams like Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United early on. They'll need to regain some form though, to keep pace with a rejuvenated Liverpool squad who look to bring back the glory days. In West Ham, the bubbles are flowing this season!
CURRENT EPL RECORD:
W - D - L
4 - 2 - 1
Capital One Cup:
Eliminated in Round 3
FA Cup:
N/A
Friday, November 23, 2012
So far, I've managed 280 matches as West Ham, compiling 114 wins, 71 draws and 95 losses. My teams have had 417 Goals For and 392 Goals Against.
My best season came in 2016/17 when I managed to finish 3rd in the league table and got to the Capital One Cup semi finals, FA Cup Round 4 and Euro League Round 16.
Last season I lost my top attacking midfield player and keeper and only managed a 9th place finish, only retaining my job by some mistake.
As so happens, I'm back for another season, and we aim to take the top spot with an improved defensive game and a plethora of striking talent leading the charge forward.
My team has a ton of depth at this point, and since I'm running a modified 4-5-1 formation to increase defensive responsibility. While I don't have a set in stone Starting XI due to preferences against certain teams, I will do my best to introduce my lead group of players and explain their role with the club.
Starting XI:
GK - Alberto Frison (87) Italy, 30 years old : Alberto came over last January after the loss of Joe Hart and the failed experiment of Marc-Andre Ter Stegen. While he still has problems, he has provided some stability and has continued to grow with the team.
RB - Damon Massey (77) England, 25 years old : Damon was brought over last summer in the transfer window and honed his skills for a year. While he did make Silva Umbelino expendable, I have added another RB just incase his form dips
CB - Ciaran Clark (85) Republic of Ireland, 28 years old : Clark was brought in at the start of the second season to bolster what was then an aging backfield with youngsters not quite ready to star. Doesn't start as much lately but still is very effective when playing.
CB - Daniele Rugani (84) Italy, 24 years old : Rugani was one of my first transfers, being a solid young CB from Juventus. He's grown into a great player for me and is my most reliable central defender in big situations.
LB - Luke Humphreys (86) England, 22 years old : The pride and joy of my youth squad, Humphreys is the sole reason I couldn't give up on this team. The English international is definitely the cornerstone of my defensive movement.
RDM - Will Akinde (81) England, 23 years old : Another very good young English player, the 6'6" defensive mid has shown some offensive upside, but is most notable defensively, obviously. Very aggressive, and very fast for a big man.
LDM - Koikili Adan Garrido (81) Spain, 23 years old : Another good defensive mid, was brought in recently from Bayern to bring a speedy element to my back mid group. Solid passer as well helps to clear out zone quickly.
RAM - Federico Vazquez (87) Argentina, 23 years old : My speedy right midfielder, he isn't the greatest passer or shooter in the world, but has good ball control and dribbling and amazing speed, making him a threat to create chances down the wing. As his cross develops, he becomes increasingly dangerous.
CAM - Fransisco Prats Bastidas (C) (86) Spain, 22 years old : Every good team has their offensive catalyst, and Fransisco is that guy for me. Fast, balanced, great ball control, fantastic dribbling and off the chart long passing and short passing make him a huge threat. Also has a good defensive game.
LAM - Alexander Konrad (87) Germany, 25 years old : Another speedy wide midfield player, at only 5'4" he does get dominated by good fullbacks at times, but is my best crosser and has great passing ability. Solid player to have playing opposite of Vazquez
ST - Andrea Martinetti (89) Italy, 24 years old : An absolutely stunning striker, has amazing Physical attributes, and unbelievable skill attributes. Is everything I need in a striker, but sometimes has problems scoring for some reason, even with 90 finishing. Absolute steal considering what I originally paid for him.
Key Subs:
CF - Esteban Lanzini (85) Argentina, 25 years old : Another amazing forward, Lazini has led the team in goals each of the past two seasons, despite injury problems last year which likely resulted in our fall down the table. Lanzini is great, but proving to get injured a lot, which has me worried.
CM - Alexander Jaakkola (83) Finland, 25 years old : While I do like using Jaakkola, his low work rate makes him kind of miserable off the ball. Even though he's a CM I also prefer using him as a winger when I play a tight formation. Might be on the way out, but for now he'll keep filling in nicely.
CM - Pavle Lazovic (83) Serbia, 24 years old : Lazovic is one of my most physical midfielders. I've actually used him more as a wide back or CDM than an offensive guy, but he does have a great passer rating. A work horse, I'm never upset to have him in the team.
ST - Maic Kacaniklic (83) Sweden, 22 years old : This years biggest signing, Maic, or young-Zlatan, has great speed and football skills. A bit smaller than my other strikers, he allows me to have different options on the pitch. Great finishing ability makes him a fantastic pick-up.
ST - Bagasan Carrington (82) England, 23 years old : Carrington is a great player, and is also my tallest striker. Not the most skillful, he uses his size to his advantage and is my target player when I use my aerial assault squad that includes Vazquez and Konrad. Has great speed for a taller man at 6'2".
CAM - Jordan Webster (82) England, 23 years old : A player I've been using and developing for quite a few years, Webster is a hardnosed player and seems to be at his best in big games. I don't use him as much as I would like due to the talent class, but he's been apart of many big moments for me.
CB - Hordur Magnusson (81) Iceland, 25 years old : The second central back I bought from Juventus, Magnusson is a fairly regular part of my line-up, and will also get some time at CDM this season. Win's a lot of headers for me, so is good to have in when going against a good crossing team.
CAM - Craig Morris (81) Wales, 24 years old : Young-Scholes is a great workhorse for me. He loves to run right up and through opposing defenses or passing off to the waiting striker. Great playmaker, another guy I want to play more than in the past.
CM - Danny Griffiths (81) England, 23 years old : A skilled player, but not a big time impact guy. He can set up his teammates to make runs but doesn't do too many himself. A nice player to have when trying to hold onto a lead as he rarely makes a mistake on or off the ball.
CB - Christofer Haas (80) Germany, 24 years old : This man is a giant for my team and 6'9". I bought him last January and haven't used him a whole lot, but he'll see more time this year, especially when I use my aerial team, he'll be great in corners.
ST - Adam Evans (78) England, 21 years old : A small striker, Adam Evans is a very complete player from the youth squad who hasn't had great opportunity yet, as he hasn't been able to go off on loan. Will get time in cup games this year and maybe some lower level league games when I'm securely in a points spot.
CAM - Heath Kennedy (78) United States, 22 years old : A player I bought from free agency a year ago, gets sporadic time on the pitch, usually during cup games. Trying to loan him out.
CDM - Paul Cadamarteri (77) England, 22 years old : Lucky enough to be a defensive mid, will likely get a decent amount of stars. Has been honing his skills on loan for 5 years since being signed from the youth squad.
CB - Milos Stevanovic (77) Serbia, 19 years old : My biggest free agent signing this season, in more ways than one. At 6'6", he'll likely develop into a nice defender for me, but will take my time with him, hopefully loan him out.
ST - Josh Kitson (77) England, 22 years old : A marvelous young striker, Kitson helped to save my job last season with a hat trick against Everton to close the season. Will get quite a few chances of first team football this year, he is an absolute beast for me, from the youth squad.
CDM - Jonathan Speas (77) United States, 22 years old : Another defensive midfield player who will get a good amount of starts this year, at 6'5" is a pretty imposing figure, especially when next to Will Akinde defending the midfield.
RB - Haris Radetinac (77) Serbia, 23 years old : Another fullback, he is much taller than Humphreys and Massey. Has the potential to develop quite a bit for me, should see some quality first time minutes this year.
CB - Steve Lansbury (76) England, 22 years old : A centreal defender who should be a fullback, Lansbury will hopefully be loaned or sold in the January window, as I have other guys I'd rather use.
CB - Jake Scott (75) England, 22 years old : Jake Scott is one of these guys. He would probably enjoy a loan, but until then will get some good first team action this year. One of the most exciting defensive prospects in England right now.
CM - Christian Heimeroth (75) Germany, 20 years old : Another player I'd like to loan, but can't for some reason. Was very impressive in his debut, may actually wind up playing 10-20 games for me this year as mostly a sub.
CAM - Jonathan Hopper (75) England, 18 years old : My midfield army continues to grow with young guys like Hopper joining the ranks. Could use a loan, but his skill gives him a good chance to start some cup games.
LW - Stephan Vieira da Costa (74) Germany, 18 years old : A nice prospect, I'm going to use him as a LM. could definitely use a loan or two to grow, but has skills to play now if needed.
ST - Jason Bishop (73) England, 22 years old : A quick striker, probably going to be sold in January. Didn't grow as expected since getting him.
GK - Emile Southern (69) England, 19 years old : The young keeper will probably start all my Capital One Cup Games and FA Cup Games before the Round of 16, as well as late season games. Hope he's my goalie of the future.
LW - Harry Wright (67) England, 18 years old : Fresh off the youth squad, a quick loan wasn't found, and he'll maybe get some cup starts. Probably going to be sold quickly though, doesn't play a position I use.
Loaned Players:
CM - John Thalassitis (78) England, 22 years old : A tall midfield player, just needs a bit of seasoning away from the club and should become a regular next year after a loan at Getafe
RM - Miles Paterson (73) England, 22 years old : A nice prospect for the future, Miles is on loan at Newcastle and looks to get in about 10-15 games there.
CAM - Korede Southern (76) England, 22 years old : My first youth squad player, he is spending the year playing for Manchester United. Not sure how much he'll play, but I hope he grows!
CB - Ben Kane (73) England, 21 years old : Another good young player, he's a 5'9" central defender, which is worrisome. Might use him as a fullback in the future. On loan in Liverpool.
ST - Shaun McGlashan (74) England, 19 years old : A player I hope becomes a star one day, this is his 2nd year of being out on loan, and after a +5 year last year, I hope it repeats at Celtic.
LM - Bradley Chapman (73) England, 22 years old : My future left side wing mid, a loan at Sheffield Wed should give him a ton of playing time and hopefully grow him to a starting role next season or so.
Well, in a season I am lucky to have, West Ham looks to make a charge for a title!
Starting the 2018-19 season with $12,500,000 budget, supposed to win everything I'm in.
Sold Players:
CB - James Golbourne (82) - England, 23 - $18,500,000 - Sold to Newcastle United
RB - Rodrigo Silva Umbelino (82) - Brazil, 24 - $25,500,000 - Sold to Athletico Madrid
CB - Steve Dyer (76) - England, 22 - $9,000,000 - Sold to Newcastle United
ST - Leandro Basanta (80) - Argentina, 22 - $17,500,000 - Sold to Sevilla FC
LM - Ola John (82) - Netherlands, 26 - $17,500,000 - Sold to Real Madrid
Players Sent Away on Loan:
CM - John Thalassitis (77) - England, 22 - Loaned to Getafe CF
RM - Miles Paterson (73) - England, 22 - Loaned to Newcastle United
CAM - Korede Southern (75) - England, 22 - Loaned to Manchester United
CB - Ben Kane (72) - England, 21 - Loaned to Liverpool FC
ST - Shaun McGashan (74) - England, 19 - Loaned to Celtic FC
LM - Bradley Chapman (73) - England, 22 - Loaned to Sheffield FC
Players Bought:
CB - Milos Stevanovic (76) - Serbia, 19 - Free Agent
CDM - Jonathan Speas (76) - United States, 22 - Seattle Sounders, $10,500,000
ST - Maic Kacaniklic (83) - Sweden, 22 - Paris Saint Germain, $40,000,000
RB - Haris Radetinac (77) - Serbia, 23 - Udinese, $10,000,000
CDM - Koikili Adan Garrido (81) - Spain, 22 - FC Bayern Munich, $24,500,000
Starting the 2018-19 season with $12,500,000 budget, supposed to win everything I'm in.
Sold Players:
CB - James Golbourne (82) - England, 23 - $18,500,000 - Sold to Newcastle United
RB - Rodrigo Silva Umbelino (82) - Brazil, 24 - $25,500,000 - Sold to Athletico Madrid
CB - Steve Dyer (76) - England, 22 - $9,000,000 - Sold to Newcastle United
ST - Leandro Basanta (80) - Argentina, 22 - $17,500,000 - Sold to Sevilla FC
LM - Ola John (82) - Netherlands, 26 - $17,500,000 - Sold to Real Madrid
Players Sent Away on Loan:
CM - John Thalassitis (77) - England, 22 - Loaned to Getafe CF
RM - Miles Paterson (73) - England, 22 - Loaned to Newcastle United
CAM - Korede Southern (75) - England, 22 - Loaned to Manchester United
CB - Ben Kane (72) - England, 21 - Loaned to Liverpool FC
ST - Shaun McGashan (74) - England, 19 - Loaned to Celtic FC
LM - Bradley Chapman (73) - England, 22 - Loaned to Sheffield FC
Players Bought:
CB - Milos Stevanovic (76) - Serbia, 19 - Free Agent
CDM - Jonathan Speas (76) - United States, 22 - Seattle Sounders, $10,500,000
ST - Maic Kacaniklic (83) - Sweden, 22 - Paris Saint Germain, $40,000,000
RB - Haris Radetinac (77) - Serbia, 23 - Udinese, $10,000,000
CDM - Koikili Adan Garrido (81) - Spain, 22 - FC Bayern Munich, $24,500,000
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