PlanetCricket.net take over (FM2008)

[Manly]

I would persevere with the 4-4-2, maybe a tad more attacking, and keeping the passing short with a slower tempo. As for the lineups, keep the same starters apart from Marsh out Campbell in. Other than that, keep waiting for the team to click. Li Tie on the bench perhaps, too.

do i need to start game on FM 08 if not yes

Where the hell did that come from?!

That's the first time I've seen it!

 

[Kiko_97]

I posted over an hour before you but i'm on mod preview but i'll keep my job as scout if Maney keeps his job

 

[Manly]

I posted over an hour before you but i'm on mod preview but i'll keep my job as scout if Maney keeps his job

That explains it, cheers for clearing it up mate.

 

[Kiko_97]

Okay I'll contact whoevers in charge to see who gets the job as of my post

 

[treva]

Giggity I am giving it to Ben. I know your post was before but Ben is a good mate of mine and I can see him posting quite a bit. Also you don't have FM08 and so it will be harder to know what they players are like ect. Instead you become joint head scout alongside Jaz.

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Blackpool vs Wolves @ Bloomfield Road, Blackpool - Championship​

Well here it is, the first game of the new Championship season between newly promoted Blackpool and promotion challengers Wolves. Blackpool come into this game underdogs after winning the League 1 playoffs last season. Wolves are set for making the premiership, and one of the favourites to win the title. Blackpool have made a few signings, mainly two big season loans. Fraizer Campbell of Manchester United is set to start up top for Blackpool, and back in defence Liverpool's Jack Hobbs could start. Ex-Sheffield United midfielder Li Tie could be on for a debut and so could free transfer Seyfo Soley, who was picked up off the free agents list. Wolves didn't have much transfer activity in the run-up to the season, buying just the one player, that of Joe Murphy who could be set to debut in goal.

Well the teams are in, so lets take a look at the two sides:

The Match
Blackpool 1-1 Wolves
Hoolahan '42 - Olofinjana '3

Referee: Kevin Friend
Attendance: 7572

Blackpool Match Ratings
GK - Rhys Evans - 8
DR - Shaun Barker - 7
DL - John Hills - 7
DC - Jack Hobbs - 7 (off '90)
DC - Kaspar Gorkks - 7
MR - Danny Cold - 7 (off '59)
ML - Andy Welsh - 7
MC - Michael Flynn (c) - 7
MC - Wes Hoolahan - 7
ST - Gary Taylor-Fletcher - 6 (off '82)
ST - Fraizer Campbell - 7

Subs: Morell (on '82) - 6, Soley (on '90) - 6, Jorgensen (on '59) - 6

Unused Subs: Rachubka, Tie

Manager Comments
Well, a hard fought draw against a quality side. Defence was pretty shaky whenever they had a good opportunity and some bad mistakes from Hobbs especially. 1st half we were off the pace and good work by Hoolahan gave us that vital equaliser. 2nd half we came out much better, but couldn't finish our chances. They missed a lot of good chances, hitting the bar twice and being stopped by Evans on quite a few occasions. Overall a good point!

 

[Manly]

Evans played pretty well, snatching a draw against Wolves is always good. I'm sure Hobbsy will improve as the season progresses, as will Campbell. Whilst I'm here, try having a look @ Lewis Ward/Andrew Plummer. Both have shown me they are more than capable of holding their own in this league, and they are both young so should be pretty cheap.

 

[Monty57]

Good draw for us against a good team hopefully this is a start to a succesful season.