All right, Kader, I apologise once more.
I'm sorry I accused you behind-the-scenes manipulation. You're probably correct in the differences being in our game versions. Just pass it off as frustrated jealousy because we 01-02 managers have to pay so much for these guys
Dave_H, hope you can return soon. And don't forget to check in when you get back, I'll still be short of 24 games! BTW, did you try to get Pinheiro as GK, do you think a better GK could get you to the top in the competition? That leads me to another rookie question: How do you know if the opponents goal is the fullbacks fault or the GK?
Knight Saber, glad to have you with us and don't worry about your speed. Most of us are quite slow and you will have no problem keeping up with us. Be sure to read all of the posts and you will get an idea of what players are available.
Speaking of which, everyone may want to check out a striker from Ivory Coast (I previously said Senegal, my mistake) who is rated 3 stars above Amaral and only 1 star below To Maderia. His name is Guy G'Badie, he is a free transfer, and will sign for 2400/month.
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Bejar Industrial 2-0 FC Infesta
Carlos 5, Abreu 7, Elio 7, Andre 7, Carmo 7, Tavares 6, Marcelo 6, Gomes 6, Denilson 6, Amaral 6, Paralta 6
Horrible game by Carlos, opponents shot 3 times and scored twice! Both times he didn't move. Fullbacks were adequate, but if the ball got behind them, it was in.
Offence was quite sluggish, with 5 shots and only 1 on goal.
Overall evaluation: UNACCEPTABLE
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Was very surprised at the poor showing by Carlos, so I gave him another chance the very next game. I wanted to see if he would bounce back and play a great game.
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FC Infesta 2-2 Valencia B
Carlos 6, Abreu 5, Elio 6, Andre 7(pen@38), Carmo 6, Marcelo 7, Gomes 7, Denilson 7, Amaral 7, Paralta 7(@34), G'Badie 8(assist)
Carlos began poorly and was caught flat-footed early in the game.
G'Badie inspired the offence. He had several shots, nicely assisted Paralta, and was fouled in the box to give us the penalty. We finished with 13 shots, 7 on goal.
Overall evaluation: GOOD, GK let us down
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I think Carlos will be in reserve most of the season!
Well, only one more exhibition, and then we'll be ready to start the season. BTW, still waiting on Pinheiro and To Maderia.
INFESTA, just saw your post on the newest version problem, are you going back to the original 01-02?