The Weebls-stuff FM2008 dynamos [56k]

[Mr stabby]

Hey, last year Thomp made a game on Football Manager 2007 including all us W-S guys, but unfortunately he got bored of it and never put up the database.
Now I love playing Footy Manager 2008, and I wondered if you'd be interested in me running another game like it in 2008.

What information I'd need would be:

Name
Age
Nationality
Favourite Club
Height/Weight
Top 5 Attributes
Worst 5 Attributes

And I don't know which team to use, so I'll do a poll

edit - oh shit I forgot:

Position -

[Paul12345]

Name: Paul 'El Nombre' Numbers
Age: 20
Nationality: English
Favourite Club: Newcastle
Height/Weight: 6'0\Fat (I genuinely don't know but just put me a bit on the plump side)
Top 5 Attributes: Reflexes, Handling, Acceleration, Corners, Determination
Worst 5 Attributes: Penalty Taking, Tackling, Stamina, Heading, Flair

EDIT: Linky (http://forums.weebls-stuff.com/showthread.php?t=59490) to Thomp's original thread in case people want to have a butchers and see it in practice.

EDIT2: I figured you left out position cos you didn't want 20 strikers and no other positions filled but if you're letting us choose I guess I'll take GK, not really preferred but probably best given my strengths and weaknesses.

[AngryPaul]

NAME Jake Johnson
AGE 22
POSITION AM/ST R/L
NATIONALITY English
FAVOURITE CLUB Bristol City
HEIGHT/WEIGHT 6' 2''/12st 7lbs
TOP 5 ATTRIBUTES Pace, Finishing, First Touch, Long Shots and Dribbling
WORST 5 ATTRIBUTES Jumping, Concentration, Agression, Balance, Influence

[swampmonkey]

Name: Steven Smith
Age: 30
Nationality: English
Favourite club: Watford
Height/Weight:5'10"
Top 5 Attributes: Passing, free kicks, crossings, creativaty, strength
Worst 5 Attributes: Heading, work rate, pace, tackling, fitness

Position: AMC

[Mr stabby]

I'll do my own now then methinks.

Name Jake Mitchell
Age 16 (all 15-17 year olds will be 18 or 19 on the game)
Nationality English
Favourite Club Liverpool
Height/Weight 5'11'' 65kg
Top 5 Finishing, Work Rate, Free Kicks, Stamina, First Touch
Worst 5 Acceleration, Penalty Taking, Vision, Corners, Tackling

Position Striker


EDIT2: I figured you left out position cos you didn't want 20 strikers and no other positions filled but if you're letting us choose I guess I'll take GK, not really preferred but probably best given my strengths and weaknesses.

Well if it comes down to it and we have 20 strikers, then I'll just assess peoples stats and put them where I think they fit in. I have first dibs on striker though, because I am a striker :p

[jonffm]

Name: Jon Knights
Age: 21
Nationality: English
Favourite Club: Liverpool
Height/Weight: 6"2, 11st 9lbs
Top 5 Attributes: Tackling, Work-Rate, Concentration, Determination, Passing
Worst 5 Attributes: Pace, Heading, Strength, Influence, Jumping
Position: DM/CB

[Dr S]

Name: Doctor Ess
Age: 21
Nationality: English
Favourite Club: Leeds
Height/Weight: 193cm 10stone 5
Top 5 Attributes: Tackeling, Determination, Pace, Heading, Crossing
Worst 5 Attributes: First Touch, Penaltys, Free Kicks, Agrression, Strengh
Position: D/MLC

[AngryPaul]

So should have been Doc Tawress ¬_¬

[waggit]

NAME Matthew Nix
AGE 17
POSITION WB R/L
NATIONALITY English & Canadian
FAVOURITE CLUB Newcastle
HEIGHT/WEIGHT 6' /10st
TOP 5 ATTRIBUTES Work Rate, Crossing, Marking, Positioning, Influence
WORST 5 ATTRIBUTES Heading, Technique, Composure, Jumping, Long Throws

[Bacon Machine]

Name: Oscar Dejardin
Age: 17
Nationality: English
Favourite Club: Nottingham Forest
Height/Weight: 189cm/60kg
Top 5 Attributes: Tackling, Stamina, Pace, Acceleration, Positioning
Worst 5 Attributes: Penalties, Free Kicks, Corners, Finishing, Influence
Position: D/WB L

[Nuclear Spoon]

Name - Chris Stern
Age - 19
Nationality - English
Favourite Club - Tottenham Hotspur
Height/Weight - 180cm / 63kg
Position - AM/WB RL
Top 5 Attributes - Crossing, Marking, Determination, Acceleration, Strength
Worst 5 Attributes - Long Throws, Penalty Taking, Influence, Flair, Stamina

[Mr stabby]

From now on if you could do your height in CMs that would be grand. Thanks.

I've made Paul, Me, AP, JonnyFF and swampmonkey. I'll do more after tea. Now how do I post screenies without putting them in word or paint or something like that?

[Shave]

Name - Rich Caola
Age - 20
Nationality - English/Italian
Favourite Club - Bristol City
Height/Weight - 190.5cm, 63.5kg
Top 5 Attributes - Dribbling, Pace, Passing, Creativity, First Touch
Worst 5 Attributes - Influence, Freekicks, Long Throws, Penalty Taking, Aggression
Position - M L/R

[Nuclear Spoon]

www.onlineconversion.com should help for those who need converting.

Stupid bloody metric system.

[Mr stabby]

Just finished you lot. Need a striker and some more for squad depth.

I don't know whether to go game by game, or go on holiday till around the real date. Then go game by game in real time. So it doesn't become too dull and monotonous.

btw. We are Weebls-Stuff Dynamos. Playing in Cathedral Stadium in the City of Wakefield (to keep me happy :p) in the Blue Square Premier Division (t'old Conference National)

[MargateMan]

Name: Sam Walker
Age: 19
Position: Goalkeeper
Nationality: English & Scottish
Favourite Club: Margate FC
Height/Weight: 190.5cm 80kg
Top 5 Attributes: Reflexes, Command of Area, Jumping, Aerial Ability, One on Ones
Worst 5 Attributes: Handling, Communication, Kicking, Pace, Balance

[Nuclear Spoon]

I think we're fucked if one of our CBs gets injured. That, or we could play 3-5-2. Or 3-4-3.

[Luna]

Name: Matt Clough
Age: 16
Position: CB/RB/LB
Nationality: English
Favourite club: Bolton Wanderers
Height/Weight: 5"7/8 stone 7 pounds
Top 5 Attributes: Tackling, Bravery, Heading, Anticipation, Positioning
Worst 5 Attributes: Free kicks, Influence, Flair, Long Throws, Stamina

[Littleshore]

Name: Littleshore
Age: 21
Position: CMF,LMF
Favourite Club: Manchester United
Height/Weight: 183 CM, 85kg

Top 5 Attributes: Long Shots, Passing, Assists, Tackling and Positioning.
Worst 5: Work Rate, Pace, Finishing, Concentration, Composure.

[Roxit]

Name - Jamie Brooks (same as another real player)
Age - 20
Birthplace - London
Birth Date - 1987
Favoured position - LB/LM/RB/RM
Favourite club - Newcastle
Height/Weight: 165cm, 11st 0lbs

Top5 - Marking, Crossing, Long Throws, Positioning, Pace
Worst5 - Dribbling, Aggression, Flair, Agility, Finishing

[Mr stabby]

Right, I'll finish off the last few of you now, and if someone will tell me how to post straight screenies, that would be handy.

Really should be revising, ah well.

[Nuclear Spoon]

Well, you know how to do screenshots now.

I think we should have a shortlist of names for our team, though. Dynamos sounds a bit dull, if you don't mind me saying.
How about Pie-Eaters? We are only starting off in the Conference...

[Mr stabby]

Blue-Square Premiership it's called now :p
Well if there is a massive group of people who don't like Dynamos, then I could change it, but I don't want something too obscure, its hard enough being the only hyphenated team in the English playable leagues, without having a silly name to boot. Other managers will take the piss out of us :p

Also, there isn't a screeshot folder. Do I have to make a folder titled screenshot, the same way I did with graphics?

edit- oh dear, sorry Littleshore and evil-flagpole. I forgot to copy and paste your top5 and worst5 into the Notepad document I was working from, so I just made yours up. If I go back into editor I'll try to remember to change it. Its such a computer-killer though.

[Nuclear Spoon]

You don't have to create a screenshot folder.
It creates it for you when you press alt+F9.

[Mr stabby]

Its the Weebls-Stuff dynamos! Dun-da-duh.

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Featuring Goalkeepers Paul Numbers, and Sam Walker!
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Defenders Doktor Ess, Matt Clough, Matty Nix, Oscar Dejardin Jon Knights and Jamie Brooks
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Midfielders and more to follow.

[Mr stabby]

Midfielders Jake Johnson, Chris Stern, Rich Caola, and Steven Smith

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and star Strikers Jake Mitchell and Littleshore!

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Lets see if we get linked up with a decent team as a parent shall we?

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Although we have decent finances:
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Now it looks tricky, but if I can do it, I'll put pictures of us in if you like.

[Paul12345]

I fancy myself to keep a clean sheet against the Scousers. :D
Is my £350 a week coming in the post or are you just gonna Paypal it to me?
Also woo good work and fun times ahead.

[Mr stabby]

Straight into the bank, if you could just send me your account details and sort code madamme...

btw, I'm testing out the picture thing now with Nuke Spoon, so if you could send me a link to, or the document, of a 180x180 PNG picture, I think it would look rather good. Although its understandable if you don't want me to own a picture of you, of course :p

edit - The pictures would go a little something like this
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I feel so sorry for any 52kers.

[Shave]

any chance you could just link each screenie, my computer hurts :p

now it's loaded, nice work :D

[Mr stabby]

This will be the only page with lots of pics. I'll probably get about 5 games done a week. I'm sorely tempted to play the friendly against Liverpool now. Anyone else who wanted to enter, sorry.

[[murray]]

Bah am I too late to sign up for this?

[Mr stabby]

Well seeing as the squad is very thin, allowances can be made. Post your stats up :) and a 180 x 180 picture if you want your face to appear in your profile.

Anyone else? There were too many players for a squad last time, pfft.

[jonffm]

Remember.

All good teams are built around a strong holding midfielder named Jon.

:)

[[murray]]

NAME Patrick Kidd
AGE 22
POSITION M/AM R/C
NATIONALITY Primary: English Secondary: Welsh
FAVOURITE CLUB Liverpool
HEIGHT/WEIGHT 180cm/73kg
TOP 5 ATTRIBUTES Pace, Crossing, First Touch, Acceleration and Dribbling
WORST 5 ATTRIBUTES Jumping, Heading, Aggression, Penalty Taking, Tackling

Can I get number 14 if it's still available, if not 8 or 27 will do fine, taaaaa.

Edit: My birthday is 17/10/1985 btw.

[AngryPaul]

Wootage.

£130,000 value.

[Mr stabby]

Right, [murray] is in the squad, and even though I made sure I didn't go crazy on the stats, it seems the game engine decided differently. I'd like to introduce to you, Patrick Kidd:
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And as I had to start the game again, the friendlies have changed. First up is Liverpool Reserves at The Cathedral Stadium. Followed by home games by (zomg why the hell are they coming here) Marseilles and Roma.

I'll play the Liverpool friendly, then go revise. Then do some more tonight. Thanks to whoever rated this 5star btw :) might gain a little interest.

edit

In a tightly contested game, The Badgers, against the odds came on top in a 1-0 victory against Liverpool Reserves, the most noteable moments being the goal, the last ditch challenge from Knights, and one dazzling run from Sebastian Leto, who was only denied by the post.
After the match manager Jacob Mitchell had this to say.
"I'm proud of the lads, but lets not get carried away, all I did was tell the lads to enjoy themselves, and I'm sure Mr Benitez said the same to his boys. I was pleased with Matty C today, the young 'un really held his own against some players who come from one of Englands best Academies, as well as a first teamer or two. I'm also pleased that a few of our lot got to play against some of their heros, there's quite a big Liverpool supporting contingent here.

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[jonffm]

Well, you know...Liverpool are my team at heart, but I couldn't LET them score.

Nice going with the stats too. I like my long shots, so that was a good guess :)

[Nuclear Spoon]

Lol, Steve Irwin?

And woo, a 7.
That will suit me fine.

What formation are we playing?

[Mr stabby]

In what was billed as a Marseille whitewash, a plucky Weebls-Stuff side put up a bit of a fight in their 4-2 loss at the hands of their French opponents.
Going into half time 3-0 down, no thanks to a Steve Smith Own Goal, we were expecting more of the same in the second half, but with the introduction of Numbers and Mitchell at half time, and a good team talk from the manager, Two goals from Mitchell and a goalkeeping masterclass from Numbers were enough to win the battle of the second half, if not the war.
"Some teams will face heavier defeats in the league season, so a 4-2 loss to a top European side is a very good achievement indeed from the lads, going with a 4-5-1 formation seemed to block out the opposition a little, and this is one thing I am considering for the season ahead.

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I realllly must go revise now. Maybe one more game later tonight.

And in The Badgers third game of the season, it finished 1-1 at home to Leeds United. The cash strapped Yorkshire men were behind at The Cathedral Stadium till an 81st minute Flo equaliser cancelled out winger Jake Johnson's 13th minute opener.
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"The players were shattered today. We have a good team, but 3 games in 5 days, against much bigger opposition will take the legs out of anyone."
The next run of games sees Weebls-Stuff Dynamos welcome Italian giants Roma, before travelling away from the Cathedral, away to minnows Fleetwood. Which has been touted as W-S's first win against a first team.

[AngryPaul]

Yay. A first goal and a man of the match award. Granted it was against Leeds and not European sides. But still, we held our own against some good teams and I've got high hopes for the season.

[swampmonkey]

Oops own goal against marsielle, never mind I put in an 8 against Leeds to make up for it.

[Nuclear Spoon]

...still a 7. I think you should probably try to raise my fitness in training.

[MargateMan]

O dear, didn't have the best of games against Marseille! Looks like i'll have to try harder to get that number one shirt...
Speaking of which, any chance I can start the season as 23? After fellow goalkeeping Walker, West Ham's Jimmy Walker.
Having said that, doesn't the Conference South just use Numbers 1-11 for the starting team, or have things changed since the mighty blues days in the league?

[Paul12345]

I actually leapt out of my seat when I saw I'd kept a clean sheet against Liverpool Reserves (Even if I did only play 45mins)
I am pleased by my consistency. Solid. Solid as a rock.

[Mr stabby]

This week Weebls-Stuff Dynamos made two additions to the squad, loanees Ronald Huth from Parent Club Liverpool will provide support for apparent first choice defenders Knights and Clough, whilst Barnsley striker Michael Coulsen will provide backup for strikers Mitchell and Garthwaite-Taylor-Littleshore.
Both were on the bench for today's game with Roma. with a 4-4-2 formation being tested out.

Match report to follow

In what was billed as a cricket score, Roma got a comfortable 3-0 win at the Cathedral Stadium. Whilst it was the first game new kids on-the-block Weebls-Stuff failed to score in, there was at least one positive to draw on. Goalkeeper Paul Numbers played the entire 90 minutes, winning Man of the Match award, no doubt down to his penalty save from Alberto Aquilanti's failed penalty conversion.
"I am pleased with the lads, we did a bit of extra fitness work and it payed off." said the Manager "Its tight for the number one jersey, but Paul certainly staked his claim today, a magnificent string of saves was only spoiled by world class finishing from world class players, who in less than a decades time, I hope we will be playing week in - week out."
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btw, anyone is free to give an interview if you can be arsed posting one :p

[jonffm]

I am Weebls-Stuff's own Carra.

But - as a tip - I player better in holding midfield if you wanna try it out for a friendly ;)

[Mr stabby]

I only have the 2 center backs, because Dr S is on the right. I might try Huth in the next game, but I'd rather all us lot played.

[jonffm]

Ah, guess thats smart. I knew there would be a lack fo defenders...nobody says they're a defender when you ask them their fave position - everyone wants to be glory boys and score the goals :(

[Mr stabby]

We just didn't have the numbers at all to be honest (as i always normally skate around the subject, mostly i plain lie). I wish one of the wing backs would have said they were a CB, and someone else would have said they were a striker. Would have bolstered the squad a bit. I don't think I'm gonna make any permanent signings, not this season anyway. And if I do make any in the coming years, I'll rename them after forum people.


Promotion Odds released

Oxford have being made Evens favourite to gain a place in the Football League, languishing behind them are new boys Weebls-Stuff Dynamos, commonly known as The Badgers. Their odds are 16-1, which shows them as a long shot to gain promotion.

"I think our odds are a little unfair, but I'm not complaining," stated manager Jacob Mitchell, "This is probably because we are new to the league and of an unknown quality, but hey, it keeps the pressure off us."



Also, I'm picking squad numbers atm, any requests? I've made 1 or two that I see fitting. i.e. the number 20 for a certain holding midfielder...

[jonffm]

Just noticed the match report. I'm proud that a CB can see three goals go past him and still get a 7 :D

[MargateMan]

Just to re-state I'm after number 23.

Also now the promotion odds have been released, I feel its time for some kind of 'Watch out big boys, we're coming to get you' statement.

Especially Welling United, I'm looking forward to the matches against them, and hopefully watching us bang a few past 'em!

And to finish off my first chat with the press, I'm aiming to push Paul Numbers all the way for the starting place in the team this season.

[Shave]

ooer, some dodgy performances by me, ah well. best get them out of the way in pre-season ey :D

[Mr stabby]

In a match of near misses, Weebls-Stuff Dynamos came on top in a 1-0 victory over lower league side Fleetwood today.
A string of embarrassing misses from Garthwaite-Taylor Littleshore prevented the Badgers from going into half time with the lead they deserved. He will no doubt feel the breath of loan signing Coulsen down his neck if his form doesn't improve.
On hand to make up for previous games, midfielder Rich Caola scored a beautiful volley to give Weebls-Stuff their first ever away win.

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"I will admit I was a little disappointed with todays performance, we had many chances to extend the lead, and just didn't take them. No offence to the opposition, but we want to be putting 5 or 6 past these if we want to progress in the Blue Square Premier, it should have been raining goals today, but no one was getting out their macs in the Fleetwood stands."

Sorry :p

In other news, another two Liverpool youngsters joined the Badgers' ranks today, as wingers Ryan Crowther, and surprise signing Nabil El Zhar joined, to offer support on the wings.
"I am especially pleased that young Nabs chose to came here, he is a player who could ply his trade in the higher leagues, so Jake J and Chris will have to watch their backs"


Out of the frying pan
Weebls-Stuff Dynamos were made to sweat this afternoon, coming from behind to win their game at AFC Telford 3-1.
A new formation was being tried out, with youngsters as full backs allowing Jon Knights to be tested in his favoured holding midfield position, as well as pushing wingers further up. This appeared to backfire, as they went into half time 1-0 down. But the system was kept, and instead the personnel were changed. The scores were levelled on the 70 minute mark, Patrick Kidd with a typical powerful finish. The Badgers stayed on the attack, and were rewarded with a penalty in the 85th minute. Matt Clough cooly slotting home to make it 2-1.
It was back to business from then on, and in injury time a delightful Johnson lob put the icing on the cake that was the second half.

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A short statement from manger Jacob Mitchell read "I hate to use the cliche, but this certainly was a game of two halves. I think with our strongest XI out we will stand a very good chance in our first league game, which is coming up next"

[Shave]

that's more like it :D

[AngryPaul]

Nice to see myself being an impact player.

Its also good to see that we can grind out results against teams similar to ourselves. I'm looking forward to the start of the league and also the competition from El Zhar for the starting place.

Its a good time to be a Badger.

[Nuclear Spoon]

COYB :D

I see that I am consistent as ever...

[Roxit]

I'm all 6s and 7s and need to make more of an impact when I get off the bench. Also if you still doing numbers can I be a high number. I would say 69 but it only goes up to 50? 49 perhaps

[AngryPaul]

I would say 69 but it only goes up to 50? 49 perhapsI've made people 99 in previous versions of FM so I'd imagine it goes that far up on FM08.

[Mr stabby]

First 3 points of the season go to The Badgers

An efficient performance from Weebls-Stuff Dynamos saw them come away with 3 points in their first ever competitive game.

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"Well, I'm chuffed with the lads today, we showed what we can do, and none of the lads even broke sweat. Young Cloughie showed great composure with his penalty. Thats 2 in 2 for the lad now."

[Nuclear Spoon]

An 8?

FUCK YEAH.

[Mr stabby]

Footballing Badgers go top of the league

Weebls-Stuff Dynamos went top of the league tonight with a cracking 4-0 win over fellow high fliers Kidderminster.

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"I think we played very well today, Cloughie might be a little annoyed that I took him off, but I need him fresh for every game, he's still a growing lad."


Remember guys, your welcome to hold press conferences and interviews and whatnot, I'm thinking of 4 games per page, so its not an over flow of screenies or chat.

[swampmonkey]

"I was very disappointed to be left on the bench for a second game running, but hopefully this performence will give the gaffer something to think about. Hopefully I can push myself into the starting eleven for the next match"

[AngryPaul]

"I'm pleased with my performances so far. Getting in amongst the goals has always been the highlight of my game and I hope to continue.

However, we must not get ahead of ourselves, Stevenage will be a tough match."

[Mr stabby]

In a game that could have gone either way, Weebls-Stuff Dynamos lost 2-1 at home to Stevenage. They had appeared to just have done enough to win the game, but fans will be going home empty handed.

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Manager Jacob Mitchell was trying out a 4-5-1 formation, leaving star striker Jake Mitchell(no relation) on the bench.
"Tarquin Littleshore still hasn't scored, so I thought I'd play him as a lone striker today, give him chance to shine. Unfortunately it didn't pay off, and although we scored first, squandered chances prevented us from taking the points today. Its not going to be an easy season, but I won't be doing a 'Big Sam' just yet"

In related news, manager Jacob Mitchell was warned by the FA for complaining about the penalty given against center back John Knights. The young manager thought it was a harsh decision and let the media know about it, the FA handed him an official warning, and did not wish to comment.


Weebls-Stuff come out on top in Rollercoaster of a game

What was thought to be a 1-0 affair turned out to be a classic as Weebls-Stuff Dynamos won 3-2 against a plucky Grays side.

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It looked like a horrific blunder by left back Nix and goalkeeper Sam Walker gifted Grays the win, but goals from Garthwaite-Taylor Littleshore and loanee Nabil El Zhar late in the game gave The Badgers the 3 points they deserved.

"We showed what we can do under pressure, but its strange how we strolled in our away wins, yet seem to be lacking infront of our home fans. There's room for improvement still, but I was generally pleased with the lads today. It was nice to see Tarquin finally score, and Nabs' goal was something special."

[Dr S]

been away for abit, but loving this thread, nice to see me putting in some decent preformances (also I'm liking the occasional captian armsband). Just one thing, why am I a DR instead of the D/ML I said ?

[Mr stabby]

Glad your liking it.
Well you said D/MRLC which I assumed was defender right/left/center and midfielder right/left/center. That was a little broad so I scaled it down to what I thought you're stats would make you good at.
Playing pretty solid though.

[Nuclear Spoon]

Woo another 8.

Looks like I'm good at this football lark.

[Shave]

"the lastest performance by Rich Caola was a minor stutter after a few solid performances in the opening games. He was noted as his delight at getting on the scoresheet and hopes that he can bounce back with style"

[MargateMan]

I'll admit, there's room for improvement after my recent displays, but I hope with the managers backing, and if I can put my head down and work hard in training, that my form can improve.

[Mr stabby]

Manager Jacob Mitchell released this short press statement tonight.

"Sam [Walker, Weebls-Stuff goalkeeper] has my full backing. I will pick the best person I think for each game, but one howler won't make me put anyone on the transfer list. I think the stick he got from the rest of the lads will be punishment enough" he said, "He even has the nickname 'Enkleman' after the famous throw-in own goal, it was pretty much the same"

[AngryPaul]

JOHNSON PRAISES MITCHELL
Winger Jake Johnson today came out in praise for his Badgers manager Jacob Mitchell.

"I'm glad to be playing under such a diplomatic manager. People have to remember that he is still assessing the squad so it is only right that he changes the side around. I'm glad to have got the game time I have but I do not expect to play every game. The lads know that we have to work hard in training to show the manager that we are all worth a chance, but its a long season and a few games on the bench is not harmful to a career and can only serve to strengthen determination and form."

Johnson's statement came after recent criticism of Mitchell for dropping in-form goalkeeper Paul Numbers for Sam Walker, who then had a poor game against Gray's.

[Mr stabby]

Weebls-Stuff stalemate

Weebls-Stuff Dynamos' 100% away record came to an abrupt half today at the 1-1 draw with Farsley.
There was a little unrest on the bench today from striker Jake Mitchell, complaining about being dropped for loanee Nabil El Zhar. But noone was complaining with his equaliser just two minutes after Farsley opened the scoring.

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"I thought we could win this, but today our defending wasn't the best, if it wasn't for a few top notch saves and a last minute goal-line clearance from Johnson, we would be going home with nothing. The lads will definitely be having some shooting practise though, after some of the point blank misses I've seen today, we need it"

[Paul12345]

Numbers applauds Dynamos start to season
Goalkeeper Paul Numbers has praised his teams start to the season.
"Everyone's been playing great, we were complete unknowns coming into the season and we've had a pretty decent start and could push for promotion with a bit of improvement. We're a young squad too with a lot of potential, I can't see Mr Mitchell wanting to sell any of us on anytime soon and the sooner we start fulfilling our potential the sooner we can move up the leagues."

Numbers also had some supportive words for Sam Walker, the goalkeeper challenging him for a starting place.
"Certainly so far this season I've been the more consistent but we're both young and still learning the game, it wouldn't shock me to see Sam find his form and take over from me, I know I've got to be on my toes and keep on form if I want to hold him off. I've been delighted with my form so far but all good things must come to an end, I'll always give my best but I think I've been a bit lucky so far this season, that can't last forever and Sam's a great keeper with a lot of ability, he's just struggling to find his form. The strikers in this league will need to look out when he does!"

[Roxit]

The following message was poasted on Jamie Brooks' MySpace account;
'Wooooooooooooooooo Started the match on the field rather the bench. Don't think I played that bad, but perhaps not the greatest of shows. There is more yet to come. Thanks for all the support!'

[AngryPaul]

JOHNSON PLAYS DOWN WELLINGTON LINK
Badgers winger Jake Johnson has played down reports he is about to join New Zealand-based A League team Wellington Pheonix in a deal worth £40k. The rumour, first season in the Wellington Weekly on Thursday, claims Johnson is wanting to push through a move so he can see his dad who lives in New Zealand.

Johnson spoke directly to manager Jacob Mitchell today to clear up the matter.

"I went and saw the gaffer and told him that this is all rubbish. That place is all upside down so I suppose thats the way they go about things. I'm fully commited to getting us up into the league, which is where I think we belong.I want to remain here for many years and am building up good relationships with my team-mates and don't want to destory that."

When asked about the recent draw with Farlsely Celtic, Johnson said: "It was ok. Thats abuot the best we can say about it. We can do better. We should do better. We know that. We will come out stronger next time."

[Nuclear Spoon]

Where are we in the table at the moment?

And what cups are we in?

[Mr stabby]

The transfer window passed quietly for The Badgers, with only the early loanee signings coming in, and noone going out.
"I didn't want to sell anyone, I'm pleased with the team I've got, and the only official enquiry I got was Sunderland's interest in Rich Caola, which I instantly rebuked."

Last minute penalty saves Dynamos' scalps

A close 1-0 win put Weebls-Stuff dynamos top of the table in their home game with Oxford today. A 94th minute penalty from Steven Smith got them all 3 points today, but the sketchy home form continues.

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"Its the sign of a good team that can win games they don't play well, but everyone will agree it would be better if we were playing well as well as winning. I'd take 3 points over fancy flicks anyday, but this was too close for comfort" said the manager.

Badgers throw away lead

Another stalemate today for Weebls-Stuff as they drew 1-1 away at Halifax. Halifax were the favourites to win, although the Weebl lads walked out confidently enough, they had to share the spoils.

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"Some games wont go our way, but I'm wondering where the 4-0 wins have gone. That game was just as hard as this one, so I'll be reviewing the training schedule."

[Roxit]

Yay a full match and in the midfield too

[AngryPaul]

JOHNSON REMAINS REALISTIC
Dynamos winger Jake Johnson has refused to get downbeat about The Badgers lacking of seemingly "champagne" victories in recent results.

"People have to remember that we are still a new team. We are finding our feet in this league. We are finding our feet as a team. We are not tipped for the title, therefore, draws are not a problem for us. As long as we take something from the game that we can build on I am happy."

[swampmonkey]

"2 man of the match performances and 3 goals so far this season. Not bad for a midfielder. If I can just find some consistency I feel this could be a very big season for me"

[Mr stabby]

Badgers back on top with rout of Exeter.

Blue Square new boys Weebls-Stuff Dynamos went back to the top of the table tonight with the 4-1 defeat of Exeter. Goalkeeper Sam Walker was on international duty with England under 19s, so Paul Numbers was once again the starting goalkeeper.

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"I'm very happy with the lads, they did well today" said manager Jacob Mitchell "at the end of the match we conceded a sloppy goal, but it didn't have much impact on the result. I don't know if its luck or the new training schedules, but everything seemed to click into place tonight."

[MargateMan]

Walker thrilled by England call up
Weebls-Stuff stopper Sam Walker revealed his pride at recieving an England Under 19's call up.
'When I first recieved the call I thought someone was having a wind up, but I soon realised this was the real deal'
'It's been great to train with these players, they're all very talented, and some of them may make it into the full England side in years to come, I feel I can only benefit from this experience, and hopefully take this on to my club game.'

But Walker was quick to point out he wasn't letting recent events go to his head
'I of course remain fully commited to the Badgers, and can't wait for my next opportunity to play for them, although representing England at any level is a great honour, there is a pride to pulling on the Badgers shirt and running out infront of the Weebls-Stuff faithful that can't be matched.'

[Nuclear Spoon]

Badgers' winger Chris Stern has voiced his delight regarding his form this season.
"I haven't got the best fitness in the world, quite a few of the lads know that. During the summer my girlfriend left me, and my dog got run over. Coming back to the football has been a good diversion from my capitulation of a social life."

He added, "If we win anything, it'll be for Groffles [his dog], but not for my ex. She was a slut."

[waggit]

Can you upload the database?

[Mr stabby]

The database will be going up at the end of the season, but don't worry, I'm not gonna do a "Thomp" and forget all about it.

[AngryPaul]

JOHNSON HAPPY WITH FORM
Seemingly media-obsessed winger Jake Johnson yet again soke to the press this weekend. This time he was repsonding to something he heard a man yell in a park.

"We are in good form. We have gelled well as a team. Granted there will be bad patches of form, but as i stands I am delighted with the team's, and my own, performances. I'm chuffed for Sam [Walker] for being called up [to England U19s] as he deserves recognition, but we obviously can't look past [Paul] Numbers as he has been epic in net. I'm also glad to see Paddy [Kidd] among the goals, he's a great lad."

Jake Johnson. Is there anyone he doesn't like?

"Martin Keown"

[Mr stabby]

Journalist James Johnson today put these questions to Weebls-Stuff Dynamos manger Jacob Mitchell in a rare interview.

What are you hopes for the season? Is getting promoted important to you or are you just looking to establish the club in the division?

Well we have had a strong start to the season, and got some of the hardest games out of the way already, but that's not to say it's gonna be an easy ride. It's gonna be hard graft up until the last game of the season, but promotion is a possibility, as long as we stay focussed every game.

Are you pleased with the way the team has gelled so far?
Very pleased. Very very pleased. FC United came about "just like that" and I feel we have eclipsed them. I always had a soft spot for them and if one day we could share a partnership that would be cool, but obviously the board aren't going to form links with clubs I like. Anyway, I think with the players we have, and the great financial backing of David Moores, we could be a force to reckon with in coming seasons.

Your rivals seem to think your good form is simply beginners luck, are they wrong and how do you feel about their hostility?

That's just it isn't it, it's a rivalry, and because we have the upper hand at the moment, they go to the press to try and knock us off mentally. It's not gonna happen though, the lads are really down to earth and some of them are pretty sharp upstairs too, I doubt the Guardian will be running stories about lowly Badgers when there is Newcastle and Liverpool to write about.

Paul Numbers has been your first choice for the majority of the campaign so far, yet Sam Walker was called up to the England U19 squad. Will this have bearings on your goalkeeping choices in the future?

It's a burden I'm more than happy to have to handle. some teams don't have one good man between the sticks, but I have two. I think if we do go up, these lads will have a big part to play in it.


Think I'll be getting a game or two in tonight btw.

[Luna]

CLOUGH PLEASED WITH GOALSCORING EXPLOITS

"I'm grateful to the manager for letting me take penalties, and I hope I can just keep putting them away. My key target is to be the best defender I can be, but it's always nice to score, and I hope I can keep contributing to the team at both ends of the pitch."

[Mr stabby]

Mitchell Hails "Perfect" Performance

The away day blues didn't hit the pinks today, as they sunk the orange. In other words, Weebls-Stuff Dynamos demolished Cambridge 5-0 as their assault on the Blue Square Premier continued.

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"My team played fantastic today. I don't know why we play so much better away than we do at home, but if we win every away game 5-0, I won't complain at only winning by a smaller margin at home" said the gaffer "my wingers played perfectly today, 2 assists and a goal each. I was especially pleased with Chris Stern, he is only young, and some people say I should be playing Nabil, he sure shut those people up today"

[Shave]

"Caola applauds Weebls-Stuff performance

In a interview earlier today, Dynamos player Rich Caola stated that the football on display by Weebls-Stuff was nothing short of beautiful, and with performances like that it will be hard to stop us, plus it's also for a delight for the fans and a reward for choosing to support such a new team"

[AngryPaul]

GIMME MORE!

How many games we on now? Any cups acoming?

[Nuclear Spoon]

Woop. First goal :D
Disappointing performances by Knights and Mitchell :p

[Mr stabby]

Nice to know you're all so eager :rolleyes:

Badgers Back to Business

An efficient, if dull performance from Weebls-Stuff Dynamos saw them overcome Torquay 2-0

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"A wins a win, and they scored an own goal in the 69th, which meant they had to come at us, we held strong and broke in the last minute to kill the game off"

[Nuclear Spoon]

Another 8. Oh man I am on FIRE.

[swampmonkey]

Smith disappointed to be on bench

"After performing so well in the last game I was extremely disappointed to be dropped to the bench again" stated Smith "I know i'm not the youngest player in the squad but I don't feel I need resting this early in the season"

[AngryPaul]

This may be the only time I dno't want York to win the title.

[Roxit]

boo - more badgers

[AngryPaul]

JOHNSON SPEAKS TO BRISTOL-BATH COMMUTERS DIGEST

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Hi Jake. Nice to meet you.
Nice to meet you as well Mr Suave.

Please, call me Jerry. So far the season has been kind to you, both as an individual and as a team. How do you expect the rest of the season to pan out?
Well Jerry, I'm trying to keep my feet on the ground. I'm not scoring as much as I'd like but I'm grateful for the playing time I'm getting. The boss has a policy of giving everyone a fair chance and I beleive that my form has kept my place in the starting eleven. I hope to continue this form and hopefully remain in the first team for the rest of the season. As a team, I am happy with the way things are going. I mean, wouldn't you be? We've only just rocked up to Conference football and the table may make out that its all been easy, but it hasn't. Nowhere near. We have had to work our asses off for these results. We want them to continue, but the press have to be realistic. If we draw, they say we are slipping. They seem to forget that we are n00bs.

Well Bristol-Bath Commuters Digest has always been behind the Dynamos.
Thanks.

Manager Jake Mitchell has been criticised for his rotation policy, especially in terms of goalkeepers, in recent times. Do you think this is deserved? How does the manager react to reading this? And do you think that rotation is the best policy?
First of all Jerry, this has been addressed many times, but I'll say this now and be done with the subject. The Gaffer is obviously doing a great job. You only need to look at our form and position in the table to see that. He is a fair man and wants to give everyone a chance. [Paul] Numbers may be a fans favourite and after a few good games it might seem odd to drop him, but Walkerino [Sam Walker] derserves his chance. He may not have had a great game after replacing Numbers, but everyone has a poor game every now and again and it was only a 1-1 draw. Its not like he conceeded 4 and cost us the game! Also, the England call-up must demonstrate how highly rated Walkerino is and surely someone like that commands a chance. I've found it hard to deal with the way the press sensationalise his decisions, but the boss is very stone-faced about it. He doesn't read the papers like I do, but I know he hears about the stories. He knows what he is doing, so he carries on about his business. I don't think he worries about his image, just about his players and results.

People are talking about the title? Is this too early or have you already ordered the champagne?
Jerry, come on. It's still September. We are still a new, young squad, in terms of age and experience. We are only 10 games into a long season so I don't know how people can start title talk already. The media like a story though, they want us to be the title-clinching newcomers, but at the same time having in-fights and criticising the management. This isn't ideal for us, but we brush it off and carry on. Of course, I'd love to win the title, but at the moment we need to focus on gettnig the best start so we can lay the foundations for a potential challeng later in the season.

If you don't win the title, or indeed promotion, will this season and club be seen as a failure?
Not at all. Promotion would be great. The title would be awesome. But the Dynamos is a long-term project and we don't have to get everything done in the first 5 minutes. ideally, I'd like to be in the promotion hunt because what player doesn't want to push themselves to play at a higher level? However, as long as we create a stable team that plays good football, Weebls-Stuffs Dynamos will be a success.

Thank you.
Nah, you're alright.

[Mr stabby]

Dynamos return with neither a Bang nor a whimper

In what has been a quiet week in football, bar the Johnson press conference, Weebls-Stuff Dynamos returned with a 1-1 draw away at Aldershot.
They failed to make their dominance pay, and only equalised in the 95th minute, 2 more minutes than stoppage time should even have happened.

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"Well, what can I say? It really wasn't our day today. Aldershot are 3rd, and they are high up in the table for a reason. We struggled to put one past their keeper, who in my opinion [and the press'] he played a 10 out of 10. But on any other day, it could have been 6-1. So we will just keep going, and thankfully are still top."

They also had 3 goals disallowed, although Manager Jacob Mitchell refused to comment on them.


Badgers back to winning ways

A good entertaining game from Weebl-Stuff Dynamos brought them 3 points, 3 goals for one player and a few thousand happy fans in a 4-2 victory at home to Stafford.

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"After the last game, I knew if we played as well, we would get goals. We had a third the amount of shots, and scored 4 times as many goals. It just goes to show you the big part luck plays per game. Well done to Littleshore today, bagging himself a hat trick"

[Nuclear Spoon]

Hurrah!
May we see the ratings for the Stafford game please?

[Shave]

Caola comments on last breath equaliser

I don't know why the referee played those extra two minutes, but it just shows that you can't stop playing until the final whistle is blown, and we didn't. Once again i'm glad to get on the scoresheet but it's a team game and the salvaged point is far more important. Even though it is early in the season every point counts and brings us closer to promotion.

[Mr stabby]

No surprises as Badgers win again

Noone was expecting this at the beginning of the season, but now we're in September its almost seen as a forgone conclusion. Weebls-Stuff Dynamos won 4-1 away at Crawley.

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"Well once again the lads proved that they can beat players who have been together for years, and I'm sure when I can say 'the lads have been together years' we will be playing in a higher league." said the manager "we have been playing in a new position lately, and its really paying off. Well done to Patrick especially, a brace from midfield is impressive against anyone"

Monthly awards are out

Weebls-Stuff Dynamos had a great September, with Jake Johnson coming third in the Player of the Month awards, Goal of the Month going to Patrick Kidd for his second against Crawley, and Manager of the Month going to Jacob Mitchell.

[Roxit]

My Nan baked you this nice pie Jacob. What do you know she has written you a lovely note as well.

'Dear Mr. Mitchell.

Play my grandson more often or I'll fuck you up with my rolling pin. Enjoy the pie.

Love Nana Brooks

P.S. Could you take pictures of the Patrick Kidd when he is in the shower please? Phoar! He is a bit of an all right isn't he?'

[Mr stabby]

After being challenged about his limited first team chances by Jamie Brooks, his manager released this quick statement.
"I pick the team, but I don't pick who trains hardest, I don't pick who impresses me, and I don't pick who has the most skill. If any player shows me he deserves a chance, he will get it. But I won't be pushed by a player talking to the media, he must do his talking on the pitch"

Badgers do it again

Another 3 points and another 3 goals today as Weebls-Stuff Dynamos beat Altrincham 3-0

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"The perfect performance today. The only thing stopping us from scoring more was their keeper, if we can keep this up, I see a very bright future for us"

When asked about his decision to play young left back Oscar Dejardin and England under 19s goalkeeper Sam Walker, boss Jacob Mitchell had this to say
"I have a team of 14 men, as well as a few loan players I brought in to keep them on their toes. Ossy (Dejardin) has trained harder than anyone else this week, and he deserved a chance. As for Sam, I don't have a number 1 goalkeeper. I have two"

[Paul12345]

NUMBERS REVEALS DISAPPOINTMENT IN RECENT FORM
The Dynamos might be flying high in the table but their goalkeeper, Paul Numbers has revealed he is disappointed by his personal form of late.
"Sure we've been winning our games and pulling out good performances as a team but it's been a while since I kept a clean sheet and often the opposition have only had 3 or 4 shots on target. Letting in one or two goals a match is really unacceptable even if we go on to win the match."
Numbers however had praise for the rest of the team.
"It shows what a quality team we have that I can make these mistakes and we still top the table and win most of our matches, the midfield have been excellent this season. Jake Johnson and Rich Caola have been particularly excellent and the rest of the team haven't been too shabby either. I really need to work hard to get on top form as I'm not happy with my current form, we may be winning but I can't expect to be the number 1 choice between the sticks if I keep letting in goals the way I have the last few games."

[Mr stabby]

3 points at stake as Badgers beat Salisbury

A rare goal from winger Jake Johnson, a job well done from the team, as Weebls-Stuff Dynamos took all 3 points today at relegation fodder Salisbury.

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"I can't ask for much more from the lads, Sam has kept a few clean sheets and is pushing for this to be regular, but Paul is always training hard and its hard to pick between them. Cloughie took his penalty well and might just be pushing Paddy, Jake and Tarks for that top scorer slot. I was more than impressed with JJ's goal as well, you see wingers of his quality much higher up, come January I cna just tell right now there will be interest in him, but he is a loyal lad and knows we are going places.

Chairman Moores to reward artistic talent

To increase national interest in the club David Moores and Weebls-Stuff Dynamos are opening a competition for a lucky young fan to come train with the lads. In a short press statement he said "The basic idea is this, our kit colours are very... loud. We'd love it if someone could design us a new kit, and also a logo as the old one doesn't really catch the eye. The winner will receive either a weeks training with the squad (with a chance of a contract!) or for the ladies, dinner with a player of their choice. I can't make any promises about afterwards though, apart from maybe Paul "E-Z" Numbers :p

[AngryPaul]

JOHNSON PLEASED TO END GOAL DROUGHT
Dynamos winger Jake Johnson today spoke to The Metro and spoke of his delight to break his barren run.

"I hadn't scored for quite a few games and was getting concerned. I was putting in great performances, but as any player will tell you, I want to be in among the goals. I think I took it well today and I'm chuffed the gaffer agrees."

When asked about the managers thoughts that interest wil start brewing Johnson said "What shirt am I wearing bruv? Are you being serious? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1YiJ1TBvno)"

[Mr stabby]

Another win as Weebls-Stuff march on

Weebls-Stuff Dynamos won again at home to Droylsden as Rich Caola and T.G.T. Littleshore gave them a 2-0 result in a match they deserved to win.

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"I think we have pretty much got to the point I wanted us to see. Of course I'd love it if we won every game 6-0 but that isn't realistic. Winning enough games to see us up will be more than enough for me thank you very much." said manger Jacob Mitchell "Its nice to see goals coming from everywhere on the pitch, but I'm starting to worry about the form of Jake Mitchell,"

[jonffm]

KNIGHTS HAILS REARGUARD

Webbls-Stuff defender Jon Knights has spoken out in praise of his defensive team-mates, who have collectivly notched up the best defensive record in the league.

"Or defense has been top so far this season. We've really been working hard and I think it shows on the pitch in how few goals we've seen go throgh us. Defenders and goalies often don't get the praise they deserve, but I for one are overjoyed to have such a great grop of lads around me."

[Mr stabby]

Injury rocks Badgers star
Midfield maestro Patrick Kidd has been ruled out of action for 2 to 3 months.

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"The poor lad, he was just coming into a nice streak of form. We have a small enough squad as it is, its not even loan season. The physios are being a little vague for my liking. I may have to put in a job vacancy if they don't shape up.

[[murray]]

*weep*

[Nuclear Spoon]

Woo, Man of the Match.

[skoo]

How the F did I miss this thread? :(

[Nuclear Spoon]

How the F did I miss this thread? :(

snooz u looz


I suppose if you ask nicely you can be snuck in.

[Mr stabby]

It would be a giant pain to start it all again, but I could change a players name to yours with the nickname function, put your picture in if you want, to make it more like you. If there is a savegame editor out there though, I could put you in altogether. I just don't know if one exists. in return for modship I'll start the whole thing again :p

[skoo]

Nah it's cool - are there any unassinged players who I could adopt?

[Nuclear Spoon]

There's a Create Person function in the Data Editor though, is it that hard?

[jonffm]

Not in the middle of a game Nuclear spoon.

There isn't one that let's you change names I don't think, but I believe there is one that let's you change stats...so I guess you should sign a really crap player, nickname him "Skoo", and change his stats and position using the editor.

It's called FMM. Not really sure if there even is one for FM08, but there has been for every other version.

[swampmonkey]

He can create a new person but then he'll have to start the game all over again with the new database.

[jonffm]

Found it.

http://cmfrenzy.com/index.php?option=com_remository&Itemid=99999999&func=fileinfo&id=4212

If it's the same as FM07, you load p your game, then minimise the window, open the editor, press the load button, and away you go.

Then just change everything and nickname them Skoo or whatever Skoo wants to be named. The nickname feature basically is a name change, I dont think yo see the real name again.

[Mr stabby]

So yeah I'll give that ago tonight if you like Skoo. Post up your details and stuff like the others (psst we are lacking up front and at center back ;))

I'm a little busy atm, I'll give it a go later tonight or tomorrow at a push.

if worst comes to worst there are a few greyed players and under 18s I can turn into you.

[skoo]

Is there a list of atributes I can see somewhere? To pick my best thingies. I will be a striker - I had hoped to be a midfielder but I am a team player so a striker it is!

[Mr stabby]

Well if you check one of the screenies on the previous page, [murray]'s for example. They are all the visible attributes.

[Nuclear Spoon]

Just look at this screenie:

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[Mr stabby]

And I've got the editor working by the way so we're all set.

I suppose this will be good for if we need to bring in players in the future. A definite improvement to a thread I think will be running for a looooong time. :)

[skoo]

Name: Chris "skoo" Vick (omit the skoo if nicknames aren't possible)
Age: 27
Nationality: English
Favourite Club: Tottenham Hotspur
Height/Weight: 183cm (6ft) / 75 kg
Top 5 Attributes: Finishing, Pace, Acceleration, Heading, Off the Ball
Worst 5 Attributes: Composure, Long throws, Crossing, Tackling, Marking
Position: Striker
Foot: Right (if you can)

[jonffm]

You don't need to reload it.

It works instantly. Once you save it, just go to another screen. Go back, and it's done.

That, again, assuming its the same as FM07

[Mr stabby]

Yeah got it thanks :D

[skoo]

Phew, for a moment I thought I was going to be the reason this thread died. Do a backup!

[jonffm]

It's okay, that things compleatly stable, never had a problem with it. But yeagh, it would be a good idea to like..once a month or two, do a seperate save, just in case.

[Mr stabby]

Badgers sign new striker

To cope with the short squad, Weebls-Stuff Dynamos visited their local 5 a side tourny and offered a place to the best player they could. It may be unorthodox but it could turn out to be a good move, as what we saw on the training pitch matched the rest of the lads.

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"Skoo[Chris Vick] wowed us all for the Maccy D's 5 a side team. I think we must have signed the best player to be unattached to a proper club. We hope to nurture him through his prime years, and earn him a bob or two more than he got as head burger chef"

[skoo]

I am impressed, and the D.O.B. is only 4 days off :p

I was half expecting you to have put a pic of Wayne Rooney in there... glad you didn't heh.

Edit: SWEET a pay rise!

[Mr stabby]

The made up players get cartoon pics, but I think it looks pretty realistic (as a real person I mean)
One or two games, then bed. I have law in 8 hours :(

[skoo]

Yeah I'm off to bed in a few... I will linger around for a game!

[Mr stabby]

Out of the Griddle Pan into the fire for Vicks as Badgers made to sweat

In what was billed as a close encounter, Weebls-Stuff Dynamos eventually overcame Ebbsfleet in a rollercoaster of a game which ended up 3-2 to the dominant side.

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"The big story for most will be Skoo, a fella plucked from obscurity one minute and playing semi-professional football. If we carry on the way we are. He will be in the Football League very soon." said manager Jacob Mitchell "But for me the big story was the superb performances of the 2 Jakes. Johnson provided all 3 assists to Mitchell's goals. He certainly earned his goal bonus making up for poor Rich, who sure had a bad day at the office"


Weebls-Stuff Win Again

Bookies will have to stop taking bets soon if this rich vein of form is to continue, as the Badgers ended Forest Greens 9 game unbeaten run to extend their own.
The scoring was opened up on 76' from a beautiful volley from outside the area from private school tutored, academy trained Tarquin Garthwaite-Taylor Littleshore, but the icing on the cake was the converted Stern cross that was stroked home by local Fairytale Hero Chris Vick

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"Well that's another step closer but the league is a long race and we must be determined every step of the way otherwise we could easily fall short."

That's it for tonight, any arty farty types want to do a logo or kits that would be excellent.

[Shave]

Caola hopes manager will stick by him

Weebls-stuff player Rich Caola hope that despite the poor form in his last two games the consistency of his previous performances will be enough to keep favour with his manager. Caola is confident he will rise above this dip in form and hopes that the fans will stick by him and help him through this recent display of sub-par outings

[AngryPaul]

Skoo looks na awesome little player!

[[murray]]

Crocked Kidd enters kit competition.

Injured midfield maestro Patrick Kidd today submitted a new kit design for the Weebls-Stuff Dynamos. Quoted as saying "well now I'm injured I've got plenty of time to piss about doing stuff like this" we are unsure at this time how the kit designs will go down.

Home
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Away

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(sorry the sponsor bit isnt good, paint isnt well equipped for removing outlines. also i cba doing a logo, if anyone else wants to then feel free to add it on.)

[AngryPaul]

Us Bristolian folk are boycotting Cadbury's ¬_¬

[skoo]

Vick pleased with his start for Badgers

In a local radio interview this morning Weebls-Stuff's recent signing, Chris Vick, said: "I was relieved to get my first goal in my first full game, but I was equally pleased that the lads kept a clean sheet. We've got the tightest defense in the league and we want to hold onto that."

Reflecting on the previous week, Vick continued: "The gaffer has put a lot of faith in me, but we both agreed I wasn't 100% match fit for the first game. I worked mid-week in training on my fitness levels and ended with a goal."

[MargateMan]

Walker thrilled with first team run

Badger's keeper Sam Walker took a moment out of his training on Tuesday for an interview with the Non league paper, in which he wanted to give a special thanks to his manager on giving him a run in the first team recently.
"I realise the gaff has a bit of a selection headache with keepers this season, with Numbs (Paul Numbers) having done a fantastic job for most of the season, but luckily, he went through a rough patch recently, and it gave me a chance to get into the first team, and, I feel I did my self justice and can keep pushing Paul for the rest of the season, he is of course though a very reliable player, and staying in the team won't be easy with him around."

On the matter of the teams performance this season, Walker was again full of praise for his manager and team mates

"Who'd have ever dreamed we'd be doing this well? Begining of the season we were high in confidence, and there was a good feeling around the camp, but we never thought we'd hit the league running as we did, 19 games gone and we're already pulling away from the rest of the teams, it really is a testimony to the lads, and the gaffer, who've all put in a lot of hard work to get here, and of course now, we're all confident of continuing our fine form and finishing as league winners and breaking into the football league. And obviously, being a Kent boy my self, I was happy last week to get one over Ebbsfleet, although I was a little dissapointed to have been dropped again to the bench, but I understand the gaffs position, and am happy to keep doing my part for the team."

Speaking of the last match, what did you think of Chris Vick?

"Wow, what a find Skoo was, just goes to show that if you go out and play football, even locally, you might get spotted and end up moving up to a higher level"

(Edited due to stupidity being pointed out by Mr Stabby)

[Mr stabby]

So even though you were asked about Chris Stern (Nuke Spoon), you still talked about Chris Vick (Skoo) :p

"If we think we've done the hard work, we will fail"

In a recent interview, we saw two sides to Weebls-Stuff manager Jacob Mitchell, the down to earth man-management side and the tough talking gaffer who will stop at nothing to win.

We hear that training with you is more like having a kickabout with your mates in the park, is this true?

Who told you that? After one game I let the lads slack off a little because they had all put so much effort in, but I don't go easy on them. If we play unwell one game, even if we win, the lads will run and run until I think they are showing a little more effort, top results are nice, 100% effort is what I'm after

OK then, so what do you think to the start of the season?

It has been great but I hear some of the lads singing "we're going up" in the showers, so I turn the water cold. If we think like that we will get complacent. If they sing "we have the ability to go up if we work hard enough" thats ok, but it doesn't have so much of a ring to it.

Well that certainly is one way of doing it. What can you tell us about new signing Chris Vick?

Skoo [Vick] is a good lad, some of the younger ones look up to him even though one or two can run rings round him, when I saw how much hard work he put in for his local 5 a side team combined with his great touch, I thought he would be a great addition.

At the other end of the pitch, there seems to be a little competition between the sticks

I've said before, its a curse I'm glad to have. Sam goes off with the England under 19s sometimes which is pretty special for a Blue Square player, Sam had a good little run in the squad but then he was away on England duty, so Paulie came in, and impressed me again. Its tough but eventually one will come out on top.

With so much interest being focussed on the team, some more "famous" managers have been linked with the club, what can you tell us about that?

That's nonsense, I have no idea what you're talking about. I am concentrating only on coaching and training my team.

Well a certain German fella has been linked with your job if a higher profile team come in for you

I am concentrating only on coaching and training my team

[AngryPaul]

I deny anything about anything 'going up' in the showers ¬_¬

[Mr stabby]

More injury woes for Badgers

Midfielder Steven Smith is the latest injury woe for manager Jacob Mitchell. He will be out for between 3 weeks and 2 months with fractured ribs.

"I'm disappointed, we might have to get back down to that McDonald's if this continues. I am looking for a new physio because to be frank, the ones here aren't up to scratch. Between 3 weeks and 2 months, that's way too vague."

Better news for Weebls-Stuff Dynamos

The injuries didn't disappear but there is some brighter news for The Badgers when it came to the end of month awards. Manager Jacob Mitchell scooped manager of the month award for the second month running. Injury victim Patrick Kidd came a close second in the player of the month awards. Chris Vick's tap in capped an excellent team move and grabbed third in goal of the month, whilst the bronze for young player of the month went to centre back Jon Knights.

10 man Badgers win again

Despite having a man sent off and conceding again, Weebls-Stuff Dynamos came out on top in a 2-1 win away at Rushen.

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"We might have won but this wasn't good enough. The players will be doing extra work this week, and I'll be having words with Jake Johnson about his misconduct." the gaffer told The Express "I had to reshuffle the squad which could be an excuse but in the second half we just stopped trying, if it wasn't for the younger Jake we would have lost today."

After fining winger Jake Johnson 1 weeks wages for his dismissal. More than a few players voiced there unrest. We managed to get a quick comment from the manager.
"It's club policy to fine 1 weeks wage for a double yellow card, and 2 weeks for a straight red. Unless we appeal that is. It's nothing personal, and I'm sure Jake will be among the goals again and earning that money back in goal bonuses."


Problems worsen at the Cathedral stadium

Injury claimed another young star at Weebls-Stuff Dynamos today. Young winger Chris Stern will be out for between 1 and 3 months due to a torn groin muscle.
"I will be trying to bring some players in on a short term loan, we need the cover

Oh and for some reason we aren't in the FA cup this season :confused: Its probably because I created the team and its the first season. We are in the Setanta Shield and FA Trophy however.

[skoo]

I need to get this game.

[Mr stabby]

Thin Badgers squad scrape draw

A Weebls-Stuff team with only 3 substitutes lost its winning streak today but stayed unbeaten in a 0-0 draw.

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"What can I say? We don't have enough players. I'm not blaming the board though, it was a lack of preparation on all parts combined with bad luck and suspensions. It will pick up again though

[skoo]

Show us the discipline league if you can, we're picking up cards like they are £50 notes!

[Mr stabby]

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And we have 1 red card to Torquays 5. Everyone else has 1, 2 or 0

[skoo]

Oh that's not bad at all then... I guess they just clumped together.

[jonffm]

And Skoo, yes, you do need to get this game. I've been fully addicted to them since the old Championship Manager back in the late 90's.

You begin to care abot the results as much as real footy after a while :(

[Mr stabby]

Weebls-Stuff sign free agent

To cope with the loss of players due to injury, especially in midfield, Weebls-Stuff have signed Jason Norville of Trinidad and Tobago on a free transfer.

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He is an emergency signing to cope with the injuries, his contract lasts till the end of the season, but if I'm impressed he could win a longer one.


Back to winning ways for Badgers

Weebls-Stuff Dynamos recorded a 3-1 win today to keep their unbeaten streak going and stretch their lead at the top of the table.

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"Its nice to win and it was a shock to the system for the lads when they were held last week, they know they aren't immortal and I think we have come out stronger. I was pleased JJ got back on the scoresheet and Rich chipped in with a goal, I think his bad run is pretty much over, touch wood."


Mitchell wins award again

It was a quiet turn of the month. But Weebls-Stuff manager Jacob Mitchell managed to win manager of the month again.

"Chuffed. That's all I can say. They seem to think I'm doing a bang up job so who am I to complain? At this rate I might get a little pay rise


Wasteful Weebls-Stuff lose at last

After a lengthy spell as the Blue Square invincibles, they finally fell at the sword of 23rd place Northwich.

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The following extract was overheard from the away team locker room.

"You stupid c***s, what the f**k was that? Half of you lot could be playing in higher leagues, and will be, but if you play like that again, you'll be in the f**king reserve league till I say otherwise."


Manager Mitchell sues Sun for libel

In a scandal never seen in the lower leagues, Weebls-Stuff Dynamos manager Jacob Mitchell is taking newspaper The Sun to court. He has this to say.

"The stuff printed in that paper the other day, the "overhead conversation" is a load of rubbish. If you want to know what I say to my team that much, go train for a year or so and see if you can get a ringside seat. Because of that filthy rag, I am banning press from the stadium. Anyone who wants to talk to me or any of the players will have to schedule it in your own time


Cracking game from Badgers

Weebls-Stuff Dynamos thumped fellow promotion candidates York 4-0 with a scorcher of a second half performance.

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"I think the second half was the best bit of football I have seen at this club. We played perfect. We walked the ball into the net twice, Rich scored a 30 yard screamer and had a few cracking long shots well saved, and Cloughie was on hand to tap in a scramble in the box which shows we are willing to fight. The lads can hold their heads high

[AngryPaul]

JOHNSON FRUSTRATED WITH STOP-START NOVEMBER
Badgers winger Jake Johnson has spoken to Man and Horse about the past month.

"I'm happy I've managed to get on the scoresheet again, but am not happy about one game in, one game out. My fine for my red card was deserved, I was chasing the game and frustration crept in, meaning later challenges. I said I was sorry to the gaffer and told the lads it was fair, and they calmed down. I had to sit out, and that was my punishment, and on the return, to grab a goal was fantastic, but then I got injured and we still need to see how long for. Its rubbish being in and out, especially when its not your form thats making the choices, but I'll be back stronger than ever."

When asked about his favourite type of fruit, Johnson replied: "Ask some proper questions"

[Nuclear Spoon]

My groin D:

[Mr stabby]

Second half fightback gives Badgers second chance

After falling behind 2-0 in a match they dominated, a tactical changearound and rousing team talk turned Weebs-Stuff Dynamos' luck and they pulled it back to 2-2 to earn a replay in the FA Trophy.

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"We were all over them for the entire match, and a few defensive lapses almost cost us. Its going to be even harder when we go back to their place. When one team has 30 shots, and the other has 8, you assume the one with 30 would win. This wasn't the case today. We have a chance to redeem ourselves in the next match, home again but this time in the Setanta Shield.


Badgers progress first time in the Setanta Shield

A much improved performance from Weebls-Stuff Dynamos made their passage into the next round of the Setanta Shield an easy one. A brace from Mitchell with a Chris Vick blinder of a goal inbetween gave them a 3-1 win over Rushden.

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"We played much better today, the finishing was more accurate and although we have a few good men waiting to come back from injury, we showed how strong we are"

[Shave]

Caola concentrates on short-term personal goal

When asked about his ambitions for the future, Rich Caola took a laid back approach and stated that his current goal, aside from helping the team fight for promotion, was to play well enough to earn the man of the match. he stated: "I have put in some strong and consistent performances over the season, adding my name to the scoresheet on several occasions, however, I haven't put in a performance to really wow people. If I can raise my game enough to do that then I will be happy. Plus, generally speaking if my performances are good then that is usually the result of a good team performance, so as long we perform well as a team, then my goal will be easier to realise."

[Littleshore]

T.G-T Littleshore speaks to the press

Supporters have been disappointed with the amount of goals scored by Littleshore, and his reluctance to speak to the press. When confronted with this by an over eager reporter, Littleshore told the reporter that he feels that even though he doesn't score that many goals, he still contributes to the team as a whole, and will continue to do so in the foreseeable future. On the question of the reason for his goal drought have something to do with a curse put on him by the great Shaman Bob, Littleshore says "I don't believe in curses, now get out of my bathroom or I will call the cops!"

[Bacon Machine]

Oscar Dejardin begins to lose patience with boss

When asked by Express reporter Frank Gubbins about how he felt about being left on the sidelines at the Dynamos, Dejardin showed he expected a larger role in the set-up."I can't see the bosses reasoning behind leaving me out of the squad for such long periods of the season. I understand that there is competition from Brooksie and Nix, but if I'm denied the opportunity to play then there's no way I can gain the fitness to compete for a place."

Dejardin hasn't played for the Dynamo's first team since they won 2-1 away at Rushden early in November.

[Mr stabby]

Mitchell gives Media early Xmas Present with interview

There has been a fair few players coming to the media recently, I'm sure you gave them your say but can you tell us what was said?

Well, the main three incidents were Rich, TGT and Ossy am I right? Yeah I thought so. There has been no bust ups if that's what you mean.

Yes but some of the players expressed concerns and we would like to know what you did to settle them

Well Rich was worrying about not getting Man of the Match yet, which pretty much isn't true. We have an official partnership with our sponsors here at your newspaper "The Forum" so that's what he bases it on, your ratings. I told him if he went and found every paper in England, and found our ratings, he would no doubt be Man of the Match sometimes, as would pretty much everyone I think

The more worried players such as Dejardin and Littleshore were more pressing though, Oscar even bringing you into it.

Ossy knows he wont play as many games as the others at the moment, he is young and improving every week. He gets some games when he shows me what he can do in training and the match practise is vital. If he plays week in week out he will burn out by his 20s. We don't want that.
I think you made quite a fuss over TGT[Littleshore]. Of course he wants to score goals, 'cos he is a striker. But at the moment our injury problems mean we need someone to play on the wings and TGT is a good enough winger. I'm grateful he has filled in when one or two players I know in other teams would kick up a fuss

Your first cup game was a bit of a disappointment, and that was at home. How do you expect to win the replay away?

Are you for real? Haven't we shown that on our day we can beat anyone in this league home or away? If we try our hardest and take the form from our last game into it, we can progress

What are the January transfer policies?

Well, we have a little bit of money to spend but what is the point spending it when we are in this great position? We had Carr offered to us from a Premiership club, but I want this group of lads to do well because they are the backbone of the team. I might get another lad or two in on loan if we can.


Badgers through at second attempt

An entertaining game saw Weebls-Stuff Dynamos overcome Aldershot in their FA Trophy 1st round replay.

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"Nabil is a premiership player. So to have him on our side is a major advantage. I think we got the tactics right today and the players did themselves proud. Rich was moaning about not getting man of the match, and look who got the bottle of champers today. He didn't bribe you did he? It was also nice to see Steven Smith back from injury. Paddy and JJ are in light training and should be back by the New Year.


Last gap penalty drama earns Weebls-Stuff a point

In a game they dominated from first to last, The Badgers were lucky to come out with 1 point in a game they did more than enough to earn all 3.
The Badgers lead in the first half through a Mitchell volley after Littleshore fed him a suberp cross. The equaliser came once Mitchell had left the field and been replaced by Vick. No matter how many shots Weebls-Stuff got on target, it was not to be. In the last minute it appeared they would be robbed of anything, but Paul Numbers made up for his earlier gaffe by pulling out a fine save.

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"Its one step forward and a step back again on the injury front. Steven is just coming back to match fitness and our top scorer and our captain get injured. Mitchell is out for 3 months, whilst Nix for a few weeks. We had more than enough chances to win this game today, but their goalkeeper just refused to be beaten again. He was top class. The squad is way too think and it is annoying how we have got all these injuries at once. I hope over January we can attract more local talent*


*hint hint I want to edit more players in from the forum :D

[Shave]

A week of ups and downs

no sooner had he come to the media, Rich Caola had his prayers answered. When asked about his man of the match award Rich stated how pleased he was and how he hoped this to be a regular appointment. However, fate is not without a sense of irony, as in the next game he put in a poor performance. He musn't let either of these events get in his head and he should concentrate on playing football the way he's been doing all season. Rich has expressed his desire to help the team achieve promotion and is more determined than ever to see that goal through as well

[Nuclear Spoon]

Stern losing sleep over injury

When asked on his team's progress, his response was a mixture of admiration and pain. That may or may not be due to his groin injury.

"It's really great how well our team is coming along for their first season in competitive football. We haven't even thought of not being promoted and we can hardly wait for the next season, let alone this one to finish."

When quizzed on his injury, he clearly winced at the thought of being out for so long. "Hercules would struggle with this. I feel my heart sink every time I see the squad without my name in it, or in it with a cross next to it. I don't exaggerate when I say I'm suffering insomnia. As for how long I've got left, you'll have to ask the physio hinthint."

[Mr stabby]

Weebls-Stuff reject Littleshore bid

Barnsley have rejected a bid of £32K from Barnsley for Tarquin Garthwaite-Taylor Littleshore.

We have too little players as it is, why would we sell? TGT is an important member of my team and will be staying. What do we need 32k for anyway? With a chairman like ours, money is not a problem.

More gongs for Badgers

At the turn of the year, Decembers young player of the month award went to Jake Mitchell, and goal of the month went to Rich Caola for his screamer against York. A run of three away games without a win stopped the manager from picking up his third manager of the month award.

Badgers bring in the New Year with another stalemate

In a surprisingly even match, the first game of 2008 for Weebls-Stuff finished 0-0. With all the shots on goal it was no wonder one keeper would take Man of the Match, unfortunately for the Badgers, it was the Stevanage keeper, who did concede, although it was ruled out for a foul.

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"I'm not going to pretend injuries haven't cost us lately, because they have. Now Cloughie is out for up to 2 months. And Doktor Ess and Jon Knights have picked up a 1 match suspension, so they will miss the FA Trophy 2nd round, away at Bishop Stortford. On the plus side, Paddy and Stern are just a few days away from recovery now. And it was great to see JJ make his comeback. If we carry on like we are doing, promotion is out of the window.

Back to Business for Badgers

A good performance saw Weebls-Stuff Dynamos come away with all 3 points at home to relegation battlers Woking.
Rich Caola's goal separated the two teams but the truth is it should have been 3 or 4. Jake Johnson missing a penalty in the last few minutes emphasising the point.

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"Well at the end of the day 3 points is 3 points, but our finishing wasn't the best. If we play like that against better teams we will lose. We had one loan signing playing today and should have another 1 or 2 coming in soon." said the manager Jacob Mitchell "Rich bagged another Man of the Match award, so maybe more players should moan to the press

[White Tiger]

I wish i didn't miss this thread. :(
Would be cool to be playing for weebls stuff.

Best of luck for future games. Also stop getting injured man you pansies :p

[Mr stabby]

Hey WT, it's January, so that means its the transfer window, I could always bring another player in with the help of the Save Game Data Editor :D

In other news Weebls-Stuff have signed Liverpool center back Jack Hobbs on a 3 month loan deal.

Late drama forces replay

An 82nd minute penalty was seen to be enough to take Weebls-Stuff through to the 3rd round of the FA Trophy till the 94th minute, where goalie Sam Walker parried the ball and the Bishop's Stortford striker was left with a tap in.

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"I don't know what's going on, at the beginning of the season we would have won this 4 or 5 nil. We are slowly getting better though, and the squad is slowly coming back to full strength. The physio we brought in the other month has left already, and we have brought in someone much better, who is giving much more accurate health reports. We hoped the knock Chris Stern picked up wasn't serious as we have only just seen him come back from a lengthy layoff, but unfortunately he will be out for between 2 weeks and a month.

[Nuclear Spoon]

Aw man :(

Chris Stern was not available for comment on his latest setback.

[Digga]

still looking for more forumites to edit in? what positions do you have vacancies for? :)

[swampmonkey]

Back from injury and scoring again, let's hope I can cement my place in the starting 11.

[White Tiger]

Name - Nathan 'Tiger'(or racing to be cool) Carr
Age - 18 (I'm 16 but I'm not that good at football either so it doesn't matter)
Nationality - English
Favourite Club - Newcastle
Height/Weight - 5'11" 11stone (total guess)
Top 5 Attributes - Acceleration, tackling, work rate, determination(very determined), marking
Worst 5 Attributes - Aggression, stamina, corners, free kicks, penalty kicks
Position - Defender/ Defensive Midfield/ Midfield
Right and Centre.

Stabby said i should post my stats to see if i could get in, just for people going wtf is he doing.

[Mr stabby]

still looking for more forumites to edit in? what positions do you have vacancies for? :)

Yeah I am. Well I have 2 keepers, 5 or 6 defenders, 5 or 6 midfielders and 3 strikers.

Could do with another center back, but anywhere will do tbh.

I'll edit you and WT in tomorrow.

[Bacon Machine]

Dejardin delighted with return to squad

After finally being given a chance by his manager Dejardin was happy to reward his gamble with a man of the match performance. "I couldn't be happier, I'm very glad that I'm still in the bosses plans as for a while back there I was wondering whether by future was with the team I love.".

The 17 year-old left back has played 90 minutes for 3 consecutive games after a long period of being left out of the first team.

[AngryPaul]

JOHNSON PRIDE AT ARMBAND
Weebl's winger Jake Johnson expressed his pride at being given the captains armband for The Badgers 1-0 victory over Woking earlier this month.

"Well I was well-chuffed to be given the responsibility of leading the lads out. I had only just returned from injury, which I was delighted with so this nearly sent me over the edge. We only won 1-0 in a game we shouldn't netted more in so I think the lads need more time to get used to my leading style, but either way it was an immense honour. I hope to do it again very soon, but I know that Nickers and Jake 2.0 are first in-line and rightfully so."

When asked about The Badgers new recruitment drive, Johnson said: "Good things can only come from it. We have a wafer thin squad as it is without all our sudden injuries. We need mroe bodies to fill out the squad and I'll always be pleased to have people come in to compete for a starting place. As long as its not mine."

[Digga]

Name: Al McBeath
Age: 21
Nationality: English
Favourite Club: Brighton&Hove Albion
Height/Weight: 6'3, 150lbs
Top 5 Attributes: Decisions, dirtiness, creativity, aggression, anticipation
Worst 5 Attributes: work rate, consistency, bravery, concentration, influence.

hope i'm not too late :x

[Shave]

which positions you play digga? :p

[Mr stabby]

Hey guys, sorry but my laptop is fucked with a capital fucked. So unless a system restore fixes it tonight, there wont be any WSFM for a while.
Sorry :(

[skoo]

Noooooooooooooooooooo

[AngryPaul]

*crosses fingers and toes*

[jonffm]

No need to fear, Jonny is here. I'm making a replica of the database. My computer is tres' stable, so it should be fine and dandy.

If it doesn't work for you, just post away and i'll start a new game :)

[AngryPaul]

My computer is tres' stable, so it should be fine and dandy.From this moment on, you are doomed.

[Mr stabby]

Dude, I don't want my position usurped. Its only a hiatus until I get my laptop fixed. Unfortunately it could be a long time :(

edit - I can get onto my laptop via safe mode still, but no internet or anything, so Jonny, if you want to take over the reigns while my laptop is out (like Thommo when Gerard had his heart attack) then that would be cool, but I'd want it back once I recovered :P I can email you the database and savegame.

[jonffm]

Yeah, that'd make sense - go for it, if it'll fit in an email.

[Mr stabby]

If not, how would I send it?
I'm running a virus scan on my laptop at the moment, but when I find my USB I'll stick it on there. the savegame is around 7000kb or something, dunno how big the database is.

Weebls-Stuff Dynamos manager suffers health scare shocker

The manager of Blue Square Premier team Weebls-Stuff Dynamos took a turn for the worse yesterday when he collapsed at training.
The players left shook up and he was rushed to hospital, a spokesperson for manager Jacob Mitchell said
"Mr Mitchell needs a lot of rest, but the doctors have assured us he will recover, it is probably a very nasty virus, but he will no doubt be back to manage the team again, until then he wishes the lads all the best and has assured them that he will be listening to every game on the radio

[jonffm]

Not really sure to be honest. Might actually be better to just wait if not.

[skoo]

rapidshare, yousendit, megaupload

[jonffm]

Yeah...that works too...

I'm having such a blonde day :(

[Mr stabby]

Yeah so I have a 100MB database, and a 17000kb savegame.

I'll upload them tonight when I get back, any preference to what I upload them to?

[jonffm]

Whichever works for you matey. Megaupload is usally nice to me, though.

[Mr stabby]

I'm uploading the savegame now. Don't know how I will upload the database 'cos it is a folder and it will only upload each individual file.

Any ideas? Or will the save game work without the database?

[jonffm]

Archive it in a .zip folder or .rar

Right click -> Send to -> Compressed Zip folder

[Mr stabby]

The Savegame (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=Z5SVTIRB)

I'll upload the database overnight

[jonffm]

Sounds good, ill try get a few games done tomorrow :)

Least when you take over again, its just the savegame file ill need to send. It's good with two people though, because im sure there are gunna be times you will want a break/will be off doing other stuff.

[Mr stabby]

Hey guys, I fixed my laptop :D

I'll still upload the database when I get home from college, you can be my ass man :D

But fucking YES! I'm chuffed, this calls for a fair few games of WSFM tonight.

[jonffm]

*Bends over*

Nice one :) Carry on!

[Littleshore]

I'm having such a blonde day :(


>:[

[Mr stabby]

Manager returns with two new faces

It was back to business for manager Jacob Mitchell who returned to work today after a small lay off with a mystery illness.
His first words on his return were "They checked for viruses and I came out clean a few days later, that's all you need to know."
"I have better news anyway, I was so bored in the hospital that I read about 10 different newspapers that real with lower league football, and there were two names that cropped up more than others. So I got one of my scouts to check them out and they came back with positive reviews. Al McBeath is a winger who was playing Sunday League football, one of the scouts took a video on their mobile of him running round the entire 10 outfield players, so he definitely has the ability, he wont be doing that in the big boys leagues though

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"And the other is a center back who can also play on the right who goes by the name of Nathan Carr, he plays for the same college team as the Assistant Manger's son, I haven't had the chance to see him play yet, but with Doktor Ess on a 2 week leave I'm sure I'll see him play.

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[skoo]

It's aliiiiiive

[Mr stabby]

Players show gaffer support with 3-0 win

Weebls-Stuff Dynamos showed their manager what he had been missing with a stroll in the park at home to Bishop's Stortford.
A debut goal from Al McBeath was followed by yet another long ranger from Rich Caola and a Jake Johnson tap in.

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"I don't have the energy to say much today, but the lads really showed commitment today, maybe the recent scare put things into perspective. They deserve to be in the next round.

With around 2 weeks left of the transfer window, time is running out for new players to show themselves off.

[skoo]

What's our formation like now the squad is a little bigger?

[Mr stabby]

A 4-4-2 with the two wingers running up to the left and right sides of the strikers. I'll post it next game, which will be later tonight.

[skoo]

Nice, I think that suits our players.

[Mr stabby]

3 points, 3 goals for Badgers

A now almost routine win for Weebls-Stuff Dynamos kept them clear at the top of the table. A wicke