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reo · 06-25-2008, 11:50 PM

2008/09:

I was given a $116M transfer budget . . .

Additions:
- Sergio Aguero ($65M buyout)
- Javi Martinez ($44M buyout)
- Dani Alves ($117M)
- Miguel Veloso ($29M buyout)
- Christian Pander (Free)

Subtractions:
- Antonio Cassano ($17.5M)

How did I do it? Well, the new feature in FM 08 allows you to adjust your budget. I'm always controlling the wage structure which allows me extra transfer funds.

These are my current squads . . .

Key Players:

Rotation:

Castilla:

What the hell do you mean by key players and rotation?

Why do I do this? I want to make sure that everyone is always match fit and it keeps my squad happy (controls wage structure properly too). I usually use this squad a game before a Champions League match to make sure that everyone is in 100% condition. I think its one of the key components to my success (and failure - last year's Spanish Cup semifinal). However, their are exceptions. For example, last year during the CL semifinals, I faced Barcelona on four days rest. I have to use my key players squad in that situation. The same situation repeated itself four days later for the second leg. Also, you may have noticed that I don't use my second keeper. Casillas is always 100% fit and I don't trust Adan. LoL!

Regarding the Castilla side, I'm not sure what I'm going to do with Julio Baptista and Ruud Van Nistelrooy yet. I have them on the bench so that my youngsters can get more reps. I tried selling them but I don't get the right price. Ruud just doesn't fit my system properly. Baptista is just moody at the moment. I could utilize him though. If I do, he'll replace Raul at the deep lying playmaker position (MC/a). Cannavaro is just too slow and is deteriorating quickly.

06-25-2008, 11:50 PM	#13 (permalink)
reo Status: Noob Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 16 vCash: 720 Thanks: 7 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Your FM 2008, your team, scores, just any news on your game etc. 2008/09: I was given a $116M transfer budget . . . Additions: - Sergio Aguero ($65M buyout) - Javi Martinez ($44M buyout) - Dani Alves ($117M) - Miguel Veloso ($29M buyout) - Christian Pander (Free) Subtractions: - Antonio Cassano ($17.5M) How did I do it? Well, the new feature in FM 08 allows you to adjust your budget. I'm always controlling the wage structure which allows me extra transfer funds. These are my current squads . . . Key Players: Rotation: Castilla: What the hell do you mean by key players and rotation? Why do I do this? I want to make sure that everyone is always match fit and it keeps my squad happy (controls wage structure properly too). I usually use this squad a game before a Champions League match to make sure that everyone is in 100% condition. I think its one of the key components to my success (and failure - last year's Spanish Cup semifinal). However, their are exceptions. For example, last year during the CL semifinals, I faced Barcelona on four days rest. I have to use my key players squad in that situation. The same situation repeated itself four days later for the second leg. Also, you may have noticed that I don't use my second keeper. Casillas is always 100% fit and I don't trust Adan. LoL! Regarding the Castilla side, I'm not sure what I'm going to do with Julio Baptista and Ruud Van Nistelrooy yet. I have them on the bench so that my youngsters can get more reps. I tried selling them but I don't get the right price. Ruud just doesn't fit my system properly. Baptista is just moody at the moment. I could utilize him though. If I do, he'll replace Raul at the deep lying playmaker position (MC/a). Cannavaro is just too slow and is deteriorating quickly.