Had a hard time getting the players I wanted. Initially I wanted 3 more players in the following order of importance:
- pacy reliable defender
- athletic goalkeeper
- big striker with good finishing and heading
(this is because I was going to use the wingers and since I knew I had no midfield=less possession, my attacking chances would have to count and I need someone to finish)
In the end this is what I got.
Transfers:
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Rubarth can play in several positions and was available. I wanted better defenders but couldn't find any good ones. My existing DC are converted DMCs (Svensson and Advission) and they are all in their 30s. So I had to buy 2, Stahl and Persson. Both ended up to be mediocre due to their bad concetnration and composure.
Ringberg on the other end had such fascinating stats. I couldn't beleive it, everything was good apart from his acceleration and pace. That also meant he was going to stay up all the time so I decided to give it a gamble. I have many fast strikers anyway
He turned out to be absolutely f-ing fantastic. look at his career stats so far.
Per Johansson decided to leave and for 90k it was a good price.
I also signed an additional coach (who became assistant manager) and a physio.
I couldn't get the goalkeeper wanted (Diego, Chilavert) despite many tries. about 8 people rejected me.
Morale was at an okay level and I decided I needed to get the players on my side. I turned to advice from the best manager in the world, the manager of my favorite team, Fergie of Man United. He replied I was doing a good job. That made some of my players feel better and trust me more.
My first league game is again GIF.
Was pleasantly surprised with the result.
This was my lineup and ratings