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steelerfan
09-23-2015, 04:53 PM
I've decided to go ahead and start a Manager Career but I doubt I'm going to do as much with it as I did last year. At least not as many videos. They were alot of work and nobody here really watched them anyway, lol.

With that said, my FIFA 16 Manager will be Neil Harris (not the *** one). Harris is a recently retired footballer who is the leading goal scorer in Millwall Football Club History.

Upon retiring, Harris managed Millwall's U21 squad and was twice named Caretaker Manager of the senior squad before being named Manager in April.

Coming into 2015-16, Harris has a career record of 6-6-11.

Millwall, or The Lions, have mostly been a 2nd and 3rd tier club throughout their history but have finished as high as tenth in England's top flight.

Last season the Lions were relegated from the Championship to Football League 1. In this career, I won't necessarily stay at Millwall though club success will earn my loyalty because of Harris' longtime affiliation with the club. Ultimately, however, I will do what is best for Harris with regards to future managerial opportunities.

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steelerfan
09-23-2015, 05:14 PM
Now to get my Settings out of the way. Note, the Sliders are a Work in Progress and I will update this post as I make changes.

Match
Half Length: 20 minutes
Difficulty: Legendary
Game Speed: Slow

Camera
Single Player Camera: Co-op
Height: 7
Zoom: 9

Gameplay Customisation (User/CPU shown as one value if equal)
Sprint Speed: 50
Acceleration: 49
Shot Error: 61
Pass Error: 50/60
Shot Speed: 51
Pass Speed: 45/40
Injury Frequency: 65
Injury Severity: 40
Goalkeeper Ability: 49
Marking: 49/48
Run Frequency: 60
Line Height: 55
Line Length: 35
Line Width: 100
Fullback Positioning: 51
Power Bar: 55
First Touch Control Error: 45

Controller Settings
FIFA Trainer: Hide
Auto Switching: Air Balls
AS Move Assistance: High
Passing Power Assistance: Off
Pass Assistance: Assisted
Through Ball Assistance: Manual
Shot Assistance: Manual
Cross Assistance: Semi
Lob Assistance: Manual
Analog Sprint: On
Defending: Tactical

steelerfan
09-23-2015, 05:21 PM
Upon beginning my Manager Career I accepted an invitation to play in the European International Cup which will be held in Sweden. The preseason friendly tournament is broken into 2 groups.

Group A
Millwall
Bolton
Wisla Krakow
Novara

Group B
Kalmar FF
Rotherham United
Sarpsborg 08 FF
Malmo FF

Millwall's opening group stage match will be on July 5, 2015 against Wisla Krakow.

steelerfan
09-23-2015, 05:42 PM
I have 4 scouts and I also hired 1 youth scout and assigned him to England.

Youth Staff
Kieran Cuthbert (Scotland) Experience: 3, Judgement: 2 - assigned to England for 3 months

Global Scouts
Sam Evatt (England) Judgement: 3 - Area Scouting

Scott Devlin (Scotland) Judgement: 2 - Area Scouting

Erik Johansson (Sweden) Judgement: 4 - Area Scouting

Rezan Bebensee (Denmark) Judgement: 3 - Player Scouting

Among his other duties, I currently have Bebensee scouting 4 Chelsea players who are loan listed. I am going to try to bring in talent using the loan system rather than buying players. My current remaining budget is £1,215,897 with a wage budget of £10,021.

steelerfan
09-23-2015, 05:59 PM
Current Senior Squad

Starting XI
GK David Forde 68
RB Carlos Edwards 69
CB Tony Craig 65
CB Mark Beevers 69
LB Shaun Cummings 69
RM Lee Martin 67
CDM Shaun Williams 69
CDM Nadjim Abdou 66
LM Ed Upson 68
ST Steve Morison 67
ST Lee Gregory 64

Substitutes
RM Fred Onyedinma 62
GK Jordan Archer 58
RM Paris Cowan-Hall 62
ST John Marquis 62
LM Shane Ferguson 65 (on loan from Newcastle)
LB Joe Martin 63
CB Byron Webster 65

Reserves
CB Christian Mbulu 52
CB Chris Parr 55
GK Tom King 56
CM Ben Thompson 54
CB Keaton Wood 54
CB Sid Nelson 63
ST Alfie Pavey 54
RB Mahlon Romeo 56
CM Jack Powell 60
LM Aiden O'Brien 58

steelerfan
09-23-2015, 07:20 PM
Lost the opening match of the European International Cup to Wisla Krakow, 1-0.

Millwall 0:1 Wisla Krakow

Shots 7/6
On Target 2/2
Possession 49/51
Tackles 12/21
Fouls 2/1
Yellow 0/0
Red 0/0
Injuries 0/0
Offsides 1/1
Corners 2/1

Shot Accuracy 28/33
Pass Accuracy 81/91

Pawel Brozek scored the lone goal on beautiful curling shot into the top left corner from 18 yards in the 19th minute.

steelerfan
09-24-2015, 07:19 AM
Match day 2 had came and gone and Millwall managed a 1-0 win over Novara on a Steve Morison header in the 70th minute.

Novara 0:1 Millwall

Shots 14/7
On Target 4/2
Possession 54/46
Tackles 20/6
Fouls 2/7
Yellow 1/0
Red 0/0
Injuries 1/0
Offsides 1/1
Corners 3/0

Shot Accuracy 28/28
Pass Accuracy 88/80


European International Cup
Group A
Wisla Krakow 1-1-0 4 pts
Millwall 1-0-1 3 pts
Bolton 0-2-0 2 pts
Novara 0-1-1 1 pt

steelerfan
09-24-2015, 07:21 AM
I hired a 5th scout. Finn Sauli Peltola has been assigned to Player Scouting.

Sauli Peltola (Finland) Experience: 3, Judgement: 2

steelerfan
09-24-2015, 08:39 AM
Millwall were eliminated from the European International Cup in the group stage, following a 3-1 loss to Bolton Wanderers on matchday 3.

Millwall 1:3 Bolton

Shots 14/12
On Target 5/6
Possession 51/49
Tackles 25/24
Fouls 5/1
Yellow 2/1
Red 0/0
Injuries 0/3
Offsides 3/0
Corners 6/5

Shot Accuracy 35/50
Pass Accuracy 80/82

Darren Pratley opened the scoring with a penalty conversion in the 2nd minute and added a second goal in the 14th. Mark Davies made it 3-nil in the 35th minute before Lee Gregory got Millwall on the scoreboard in the 45th.

steelerfan
09-24-2015, 08:46 AM
As a result of participating in the European International Cup, the Millwall Board allocated an additional £504,000 to the Transfer Budget.

European International Cup
Group A
Bolton 5pts
Wisla Krakow 4
Novara 4
Millwall 3

Group B
Malmo FF 7
Kalmar FF 6
Rotherham United 3
Sarpsborg 08 FF 1

Current Transfer Budget: £1,518,292

Current Wage Budget: £12,513

steelerfan
09-24-2015, 09:34 AM
European International Cup

Semifinals
Bolton 1:1 (5:4) Kalmar FF
Malmo FF 2:1 Wisla Krakow

Final
Bolton 0:0 (4:5) Malmo FF

steelerfan
09-24-2015, 12:12 PM
Worked out a 2-year loan deal with Real Madrid for their young LB Abner. I wish I had negotiated a purchase price but I didn't want to blow the opportunity to have this kid for 2 years at £5,000 per week.

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steelerfan
09-24-2015, 12:50 PM
Signed my first player to my Youth Academy.

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I'm also actively working on a few loan deals and one free transfer.

It is matchday 1 in Football League 1 and Millwall are away to Fleetwood Town to open the 2015-16 campaign.

steelerfan
09-24-2015, 02:58 PM
Lost the league opener to Fleetwood Town, conceding 2 penalties and an own goal. Sloppy.



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Up next is a midweek clash at The Den with MK Dons, a Football League Championship side, in the opening round of the Capital One Cup.

steelerfan
09-24-2015, 04:26 PM
Huge win in the opening round of the Capital One Cup as Millwall knocks MK Dons from the competition with a 2-1 result.



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It's back to League 1 play on Saturday with a visit from Walsall FC.

steelerfan
09-24-2015, 04:28 PM
Here are the full results from the opening round of the Capital One Cup.



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steelerfan
09-24-2015, 04:35 PM
I found the need to add a 6th scout into the fold. Danish scout Jeppe Andersen (Experience 3, Judgement 2) has been signed and assigned to Player Scouting.

jaymo76
09-24-2015, 06:26 PM
Steeler, why don't you stream your matches on twitch and then upload the clip to youtube (or try the direct stream to youtube)? That way you can show your games and not have to write as much. It's a win-win for you.

jaymo76
09-24-2015, 06:29 PM
Two words for you... NABIL FAKIR. You are probably aware but he's a striker in the French league and you can get him for cheap. Huge upside and gives a nice speed burst and accurate shot. I picked him up at the transfer/trade deadline and he was a stud... until he got hurt for 6 months...

steelerfan
09-24-2015, 07:11 PM
Steeler, why don't you stream your matches on twitch and then upload the clip to youtube (or try the direct stream to youtube)? That way you can show your games and not have to write as much. It's a win-win for you.
That is an idea. I'll look at it and see which way is best and if it's worth it. :up:

steelerfan
09-24-2015, 07:13 PM
Two words for you... NABIL FAKIR. You are probably aware but he's a striker in the French league and you can get him for cheap. Huge upside and gives a nice speed burst and accurate shot. I picked him up at the transfer/trade deadline and he was a stud... until he got hurt for 6 months...
I will send a scout to the land of long bread, cigarettes and body odor immediately.

That said, I'm on a strict budget and am focusing more on loans and scouting right now so I'm not sure if he'll be cheap enough for me.

SmoothPancakes
09-24-2015, 07:56 PM
For the record, I follow along, I was following your entire previous thread over the past year, I just didn't have much time to watch all the videos. But regardless of whether you go text or Twitch/YouTube, I'll be following this one as well!

jaymo76
09-24-2015, 07:57 PM
I will send a scout to the land of long bread, cigarettes and body odor immediately.

That said, I'm on a strict budget and am focusing more on loans and scouting right now so I'm not sure if he'll be cheap enough for me.

Yeah.. "cheap" is a relative term when it comes to FIFA salaries. :D

steelerfan
09-24-2015, 08:17 PM
I know a few of you follow along and I appreciate it.

The thing is, last year I got so bogged down with the videos and whatnot that I got to the point that I didn't want to play. So I'm just going to take it easy this year and do what I feel like doing and saying "fuck it" to the rest. :)

SmoothPancakes
09-24-2015, 08:40 PM
Whatever works best for you! As long as it keeps you going and enjoying playing, whichever method you pick is fine with me. I'll be following regardless.

steelerfan
09-24-2015, 08:49 PM
A 1-1 draw was the result at The Den against Walsall.



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A full week will pass before next Saturday's visit to Sheffield United. The Lions will be without Fred Onyedinma who was sent off in the dying embers of Saturday's draw with his second yellow card against Walsall.

steelerfan
09-24-2015, 09:02 PM
Millwall have agreed to sell reserve striker John Marquis to Port Value for a fee of £300,000. Port Value representatives will meet with Marquis' agent to attempt to negotiate a contract.

jaymo76
09-24-2015, 09:42 PM
Whatever works best for you! As long as it keeps you going and enjoying playing, whichever method you pick is fine with me. I'll be following regardless.

I agree. That being said... I am selfish and enjoy watching videos and live streams of other people playing their career modes/franchise modes. Back when Steeler used to stream The Show 14 I must have watched over 50 games. I watched a handful of yours and JB's games that year as well. I probably watched close to 70 games. I don't watch that many baseball games most years.

steelerfan
09-25-2015, 06:10 PM
Millwall drew again, this time 0-0 at Sheffield United.



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Up next, Crystal Palace comes to town on Tuesday for another cup tie. Should be a big challenge facing a Premier League side in the second round of the Capital One Cup.

For the record, I'm hoping to update the sliders at the beginning of this thread to what I'm using now. I'm going to play a few matches on 20-minute halves to see how it goes too. Right now, I'm averaging 20.43 shots (should be around 27) and 2.14 goals (should be around 2.7 to 3). I'm going to see if a 30% increase in time gets those numbers in the right neighborhood.

steelerfan
09-25-2015, 06:24 PM
Millwall have agreed to sell reserve striker John Marquis to Port Value for a fee of £300,000. Port Value representatives will meet with Marquis' agent to attempt to negotiate a contract.
This deal is done. Marquis agreed to terms with Port Vale.

steelerfan
09-25-2015, 06:27 PM
Brought in Watford Center Back Tommie Hoban on a one year loan. This should immediately solidify my back line.



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steelerfan
09-26-2015, 12:20 AM
Huge shock result in the 2nd round of the Capital One Cup as Millwall send Premier League side Crystal Palace crashing out of the competition with a 2-1 win over the Eagles.

Lee Martin opened the scoring with a close-range volley in the 38th minute and Shane Ferguson scored the eventual match-winner with a brilliant header into the top right from 13 yards off of a corner.



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Next up is a date with Peterborough in League 1.

steelerfan
09-26-2015, 12:25 AM
Aiden O'Brien has been sent to Northampton on a 2-year loan and striker Kelechi Iheanacho has been brought in from Manchester City on a 2-year loan with a future purchase price of £1,300,000.



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steelerfan
09-26-2015, 11:35 AM
Another draw in League 1.



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Transfer Deadline Day is fast approaching.

steelerfan
09-26-2015, 01:51 PM
A very busy Deadline Day has passed.

CB Christian Mbulu (age 19, 52 OVR) was sent to Stevenage on a two-year loan.

CAM Diego Rojas (20, 67) was brought in from Catolica on a 2-year loan.

CM Uygar Mert Zeybek (20, 65) was brought in on a 2-year loan from Fenerbahce with a future fee set at £750,000.

CAM Andreas Pereira (19, 66) was brought in on a 2-year loan from Manchester United with a future fee set at £1,250,000.

ST Lee Gregory (27, 64) was sold to Shrewsbury for £500,000.



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The squad looks quite different from the one that played in July in Sweden, going into the September 1st cup tie with Bristol Rovers in Johnstone's Paint Trophy first round match.

It should also be noted that CDM Nadjim Abdou suffered a bruised shoulder in the draw with Peterborough and will miss about a week and a half.

steelerfan
09-26-2015, 01:53 PM
Another player, Matty Peltier, was signed to the club's Youth Academy.



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steelerfan
09-26-2015, 08:39 PM
Survived a scoreless draw against Bristol and advanced on penalties, 6-5. Millwall will visit Stevenage in Round 2 of the Johnstone's Paint Trophy on October 6.



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Up next is a Saturday visit to Coventry City in League 1.

jaymo76
09-26-2015, 10:25 PM
What base formation do you run Steeler?

steelerfan
09-26-2015, 11:15 PM
What base formation do you run Steeler?
A version of 4-5-1 (it is actually a 4-2-3-1).

jaymo76
09-27-2015, 12:37 AM
A version of 4-5-1 (it is actually a 4-2-3-1).

You have the players to run it effectively or are you in the process of building that "type" of team? I like that formation in the sense of ball control but I found I could never get enough penetration with 1 striker.

steelerfan
09-27-2015, 11:11 AM
You have the players to run it effectively or are you in the process of building that "type" of team? I like that formation in the sense of ball control but I found I could never get enough penetration with 1 striker.
When I took over, they were running a 4-4-2 and that's the personnel they had. I'm still working on getting the right guys but I'm alot closer now than I was. My biggest issue now is that I don't have enough depth in the midfield - particularly, I have a lack of wingers that can play the LM/RM roles.

steelerfan
09-27-2015, 08:39 PM
Kelechi Iheanacho opened his account at Millwall early in the clash with Coventry City and Shaun Williams converted twice from the spot as the Lions got maximum points for the first time in league play. Unfortunately, Iheanacho sprained his ankle just minutes after his first goal and was subbed off at the half as he gave way to Alfie Pavey. Pavey was the only healthy striker on the roster, with Steve Morison away on international duty with Wales.



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jaymo76
09-28-2015, 12:53 AM
Watched your stream earlier tonight buddy. Don't want to give away any of your details until you have a chance to post them. I am looking forward to your feedback on the game... I suspect I know your feelings.

steelerfan
09-28-2015, 12:59 AM
Tough loss to a very well-prepared Rochdale, 2-0. Millwall lost in every area of the pitch and never truly threatened (minus a late free kick that hit the crossbar.

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steelerfan
09-28-2015, 01:01 AM
Watched your stream earlier tonight buddy. Don't want to give away any of your details until you have a chance to post them. I am looking forward to your feedback on the game... I suspect I know your feelings.
I was just never in that game. It was very tough to tell the teams apart because of the kits. That alone made me know I was going to be in trouble very early on.

jaymo76
09-28-2015, 01:02 AM
That first cpu goal was absolutely beautiful! The cpu just kept coming and coming and coming. I thought they would put up 3-4 goals by the time the match was over. You also had the beautiful ball off the post but it just didn't drop.

steelerfan
09-28-2015, 01:03 AM
That first cpu goal was absolutely beautiful! The cpu just kept coming and coming and coming. I thought they would put up 3-4 goals by the time the match was over. You also had the beautiful ball off the post but it just didn't drop.
Yeah, both of their goals were stellar but that volley was particularly fantastic.

jaymo76
09-28-2015, 01:08 AM
By the way, good to see you streaming again. There aren't a lot of sports gamers who stream AND play games the way they are meant to be played... no fluff and no cheese. I enjoy watching streams when people play the way sports is meant to be played.

It was funny as I was watching tv on xbox (since xbox let's you watch other console games as well...) and then I get a reminder that you are streaming (on PS4). Good times.

steelerfan
09-28-2015, 01:14 AM
By the way, good to see you streaming again. There aren't a lot of sports gamers who stream AND play games the way they are meant to be played... no fluff and no cheese. I enjoy watching streams when people play the way sports is meant to be played.

It was funny as I was watching tv on xbox (since xbox let's you watch other console games as well...) and then I get a reminder that you are streaming (on PS4). Good times.
Thanks, man. I agree that it is tough to find streams of someone who plays sim. I enjoy watching, when I find someone who does.

I'll start streaming more of my matches.

jaymo76
09-28-2015, 01:30 AM
Thanks, man. I agree that it is tough to find streams of someone who plays sim. I enjoy watching, when I find someone who does.

I'll start streaming more of my matches.

Sounds good man. I will definitely check them out.

steelerfan
09-28-2015, 10:37 AM
Andreas Pereira opened his account with Millwall bite it was too little, too late as Chesterfield took the 3 points, 2-1. Midfielder Ed Upson was lost for 3 weeks with an ankle sprain.

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The Lions are away to Colchester on Saturday.

steelerfan
09-28-2015, 12:18 PM
Alfie Pavey came off the bench to score a stoppage time goal for Millwall but the Lions took another 2-1 loss.



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steelerfan
09-28-2015, 01:27 PM
A Wednesday night cup tie in the 3rd round of the Capital One Cup sees Premier League side Newcastle United come to The Den.

Match will steam live at www.twitch.tv/steelerfan1933

steelerfan
09-28-2015, 03:42 PM
Another Premier League scalp for League 1's Millwall Football Club in the Capital One Cup as the Lions took down Newcastle United with a dramatic 2-1 win in extra time.

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Deuce
09-28-2015, 04:08 PM
Good stuff. Just started my managing career with FC Dallas. Hope to manage a couple of seasons in the MLS then move over to one of the lower level leagues in Europe.

steelerfan
09-28-2015, 05:17 PM
Good stuff. Just started my managing career with FC Dallas. Hope to manage a couple of seasons in the MLS then move over to one of the lower level leagues in Europe.
Have fun, buddy and good luck!

steelerfan
09-28-2015, 05:20 PM
Two words for you... NABIL FAKIR. You are probably aware but he's a striker in the French league and you can get him for cheap. Huge upside and gives a nice speed burst and accurate shot. I picked him up at the transfer/trade deadline and he was a stud... until he got hurt for 6 months...


I will send a scout to the land of long bread, cigarettes and body odor immediately.

That said, I'm on a strict budget and am focusing more on loans and scouting right now so I'm not sure if he'll be cheap enough for me.
Got the scouting report on Nabil Fekir. He is WAY out of my price range. I'm keeping wages to £10K per week and under for now. His current wages are £50K per week.

souljahbill
09-28-2015, 06:08 PM
Are you steelerfan on Twitch? I'll add so that I can watch whenever possible.

steelerfan
09-28-2015, 06:56 PM
Are you steelerfan on Twitch? I'll add so that I can watch whenever possible.
steelerfan1933

www.twitch.tv/steelerfan1933

And, yeah, I'd encourage you to watch. You have shown alot of interest in FIFA this year and maybe watching a bit would help you get a better idea of what the game is like. :up:

SmoothPancakes
09-28-2015, 07:02 PM
I'm still debating which system to get this on. I'm 100% used to and comfortable playing FIFA on the Xbox One controller, it'd just feel weird while trying to play on PS4.

Yet, I sort of want to get it on PS4 on the off chance enough of us buy the game and we consoder trying to revive the TGT FC league that some of you guys had going a couple years ago.

But that's literally the only multiplayer I would ever play on FIFA. I just stick to player and manager career modes otherwise, so I have no problem going solo on Xbox One.

steelerfan
09-28-2015, 07:18 PM
I'm still debating which system to get this on. I'm 100% used to and comfortable playing FIFA on the Xbox One controller, it'd just feel weird while trying to play on PS4.

Yet, I sort of want to get it on PS4 on the off chance enough of us buy the game and we consoder trying to revive the TGT FC league that some of you guys had going a couple years ago.

But that's literally the only multiplayer I would ever play on FIFA. I just stick to player and manager career modes otherwise, so I have no problem going solo on Xbox One.
As far as I know the only ones that have it are deuce, Escobar, bdoughty (assuming he got it today) and myself. I'm not sure if any of those guys would play in a league and I'm not sure if anyone else would get the game. I know that doesn't help but it's all I know at this point.

jaymo76
09-28-2015, 07:19 PM
Just watched your recorded stream... good game. For a second I thought you might have scored from midfield right near the end of the game.

Also saw you were looking at ST Simeon Jackson. Good Canadian kid and for cheap too. You know you want him!

steelerfan
09-28-2015, 07:26 PM
I'm going to be streaming a League 1 match with Swindon Town very shortly.

www.twitch.tv/steelerfan1933

jaymo76
09-28-2015, 10:18 PM
I'm going to be streaming a League 1 match with Swindon Town very shortly.

www.twitch.tv/steelerfan1933

Watched a bit of the game but the stream kept freezing on my end (two kids streaming netflix and youtube... twitch was too much). Did you end up holding on for the win?

steelerfan
09-29-2015, 12:35 AM
A scoreless draw with Swindon Town.



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jaymo76
09-29-2015, 01:33 AM
Out of curiosity, when you get a chance could I get an update on Crystal Palace? Mid to low table is what I would expect.

steelerfan
09-29-2015, 03:07 AM
Out of curiosity, when you get a chance could I get an update on Crystal Palace? Mid to low table is what I would expect.
I will do so, next time I hop on. :up:

souljahbill
09-29-2015, 08:54 AM
How's that guy's shoulder injury?

steelerfan
09-29-2015, 10:11 AM
Out of curiosity, when you get a chance could I get an update on Crystal Palace? Mid to low table is what I would expect.
It's early days but Palace are in the drop zone.

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steelerfan
09-29-2015, 10:16 AM
How's that guy's shoulder injury?
That was Fullback Nadjim Abdou. He'll be good to go for Saturday's League clash at Bradford City. :up:

Speaking of injuries, Midfielder Ed Upson is still recovering from an ankle sprain and will likely miss 3 more matches.

steelerfan
09-29-2015, 10:31 AM
It's early days but Palace are in the drop zone.

By the way, that makes Palace supporter and fit bird Rebecca Lowe nervous.

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steelerfan
09-29-2015, 12:42 PM
Lost to Bradford City on a looping, curling shot from the left side of the 18-yard line that dropped in the top right corner in the 87th minute.

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souljahbill
09-29-2015, 03:33 PM
Question: does FIFA have any type of World Cup mode or is it all about the leagues?

steelerfan
09-29-2015, 03:39 PM
Question: does FIFA have any type of World Cup mode or is it all about the leagues?
In Manager Career, you can get offered to manage an international side. If you do and you qualify for the World Cup, then yes (though it is called something else).

Also, you can create custom tournaments outside of Career Mode.

souljahbill
09-29-2015, 03:55 PM
Gotcha.

The game definitely looks like the crown jewel of EA Sports but the problem is that I have no knowledge or interest in these teams. I'm more interested in international qualifying for the World Cup and playing the World Cup itself because at least I have a horse in the race (Stars and Stripes, baby!) I'm sure that game or mode lacks depth of league play but that holds my interest more.

steelerfan
09-29-2015, 05:18 PM
Gotcha.

The game definitely looks like the crown jewel of EA Sports but the problem is that I have no knowledge or interest in these teams. I'm more interested in international qualifying for the World Cup and playing the World Cup itself because at least I have a horse in the race (Stars and Stripes, baby!) I'm sure that game or mode lacks depth of league play but that holds my interest more.
The problem is that only Europe and South America are deep enough in the game to make playing with national squads worthwhile.

With the US, there would be no WC Qualifying, you'd just be in. Aside from getting invited to the Copa America, all you'd do is play friendlies between World Cups.

If you still have a last gen system, perhaps you should consider picking up FIFA World Cup Brazil to give it a try and see if football gaming is for you. I'm sure you can get it cheap now and it has lots to keep you busy.

steelerfan
09-30-2015, 02:18 AM
Despite desperate struggles in league play, Millwall are fast becoming an imposing cup side as a last-gasp penalty conversion at Stevenage allowed the Lions an opportunity to advance on penalties in the Johnstone's Paint Trophy.

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steelerfan
09-30-2015, 02:19 AM
A new youth scout and a new player signed to the academy.

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steelerfan
09-30-2015, 03:30 AM
Center Back Tommie Hoban is on international duty with Ireland and will miss Saturday's league match with Crewe Alexandra.

steelerfan
09-30-2015, 07:38 AM
With PS4 update 3.0 being released today, I was able to stream directly to YouTube.

Anyway, Millwall vs Crewe Alexandra:

https://youtu.be/E7pMpmFVGDw

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Andreas Pereira will miss 2 weeks with a femur contusion and Ed Upson is set to return from an ankle injury.

steelerfan
09-30-2015, 04:32 PM
Doncaster Rovers vs Millwall FC from Football League 1.

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Shaun Williams will miss 4 weeks with a sprained ankle.

jaymo76
10-01-2015, 11:47 PM
Any complaints with the youtube streaming? Feed looks pretty good from some I have seen. I could not access your video though?

steelerfan
10-01-2015, 11:55 PM
Any complaints with the youtube streaming? Feed looks pretty good from some I have seen. I could not access your video though?
What do you mean you couldn't access the video?

No complaints on my end.

jaymo76
10-02-2015, 12:25 AM
What do you mean you couldn't access the video?

No complaints on my end.

When I click on the link (on my ipad) it goes to youtube and then says that the video is not available.

steelerfan
10-02-2015, 12:55 AM
When I click on the link (on my ipad) it goes to youtube and then says that the video is not available.
Hmm. I don't know. I'll look into it.

steelerfan
10-03-2015, 10:22 AM
Took a beating against Gillingham as I was testing a slightly different set of Positioning sliders. I'm not going to bother to put the video here because it was muted by the fine folks at Youtube.



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Steve Morison will serve a 1-game suspension for an accumulation of yellow cards.

jaymo76
10-03-2015, 02:59 PM
Yeah Steeler... with FIFA I turned all the music off and with Madden I only left on the instrumental tracks. Twitch and YouTube don't like that. Two of my videos for Madden were flagged and I had to get permission (which I was given) to show them and agree not to profit from them.

steelerfan
10-03-2015, 03:53 PM
Crazy match with Burton Albion. I need to crank up the Shot Error again.

https://youtu.be/Sln5NcQApcg

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steelerfan
10-05-2015, 11:21 PM
4th Round of the Capital One Cup with Birmingham City.

https://youtu.be/bHbwFMvrJEE

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steelerfan
10-05-2015, 11:56 PM
I have changed my sliders in the OP to reflect what I am starting with post-patch. They are almost identical to OS' Community Sliders with some variance for 20-minute halves.

The intention of 20-minute halves is to generate shot totals that are reflective of the real game. Additionally, longer play time means more opportunities for fouls, bookings and injuries (all of which will never come close to reality on 10-or-fewer-minute halves).

steelerfan
10-06-2015, 03:04 AM
Halloween match with Bury.

https://youtu.be/ogXWp5MVxi0

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3 players have been added to the youth academy:

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steelerfan
10-06-2015, 05:18 AM
Another player added to the youth academy.

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jaymo76
10-07-2015, 12:56 AM
What's your League play record at now? Promotion looking like a good possibility this season?

steelerfan
10-07-2015, 01:27 AM
What's your League play record at now? Promotion looking like a good possibility this season?
It's early days but I'm in like 17th. Season is 46 matches though so a long way to go. I'll post the league table after my next match. I've been meaning to but I keep forgetting.

psusnoop
10-10-2015, 09:53 PM
Man, I've watched a few of your videos. I don't think I'd be any competition against you these days. Nicely done on the thread and updates.

steelerfan
10-11-2015, 05:08 AM
Man, I've watched a few of your videos. I don't think I'd be any competition against you these days. Nicely done on the thread and updates.
Thanks, buddy. I've slacked off the last couple of days because I've been messing with sliders and just playing Kick Off matches.

That and I just bought Strat-O-Matic Hockey on the PC so I've been playing the shit out of it (haven't played in like 12 years and never played the PC version of hockey before).

Oh, and I'm not very good. I'm pretty average at FIFA but I play alot!

jaymo76
10-11-2015, 07:14 PM
Oh, and I'm not very good. I'm pretty average at FIFA but I play alot!

BS Detector set to maximum! :D You have probably logged 1000+ hours of this series in the last 2-3 years. I am going out on a limb and saying your are pretty damn good! I would be petrified to even try and play you. Come to think of it, I don't think I ever beat you during our old league play and that's when I played a lot.

SmoothPancakes
10-12-2015, 02:48 AM
He's definitely better than me, talking about playing on World Class and considering Legendary based on comments on OS. I'm afraid to go any higher than Professional.

steelerfan
10-12-2015, 04:45 AM
I've played on World Class since FIFA 13, I believe.

That doesn't really mean I'm any good. There are probably millions of players that would destroy me. I'm not being modest, just honest. I don't really play online so I don't know but I'm fairly positive I'd fall into the ordinary category amongst the masses (maybe even lower).

jaymo76
10-12-2015, 02:38 PM
I've played on World Class since FIFA 13, I believe.

That doesn't really mean I'm any good. There are probably millions of players that would destroy me. I'm not being modest, just honest. I don't really play online so I don't know but I'm fairly positive I'd fall into the ordinary category amongst the masses (maybe even lower).

You have just described me and Madden. Play a ton... and... in the grand scheme of things I am average at best. That's okay though as I enjoy playing the cpu in my own little world.

steelerfan
10-28-2015, 11:09 AM
Ok, I'm back to the grind with Millwall. I played Oldham Athletic in the Johnstone's Paint Trophy. I didn't stream the match and I'm not sure if I will going forward.

Anyway, Oldham advanced on penalties 3-2.

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steelerfan
10-28-2015, 11:10 AM
Also, I've reworked my sliders and I'm playing on Legendary now. I'll update the sliders at the beginning of this thread to reflect what I'm using now, later today.

EDIT: 2nd post has been updated to reflect current sliders and settings.

steelerfan
10-28-2015, 04:39 PM
Results from the match with Southend United:

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Tommie Hoban missed the match as he was away with Ireland on international duty. Shaun Williams picked up his 5th domestic yellow card and will serve a 1-match ban when the Lions clash with Barnsley at The Den on Saturday, November 21. Ed Upson suffered a dislocated shoulder after crashing to the pitch following an aerial challenge. Upson is expected to miss 2 months.

jaymo76
10-28-2015, 07:06 PM
Good to see you back on buddy!

steelerfan
10-29-2015, 02:04 AM
Good to see you back on buddy!
Thanks, jaymo. :up:

steelerfan
10-29-2015, 02:06 AM
Millwall gets a big result over Barnsley.

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steelerfan
10-29-2015, 05:47 AM
Tough result at Oldham Athletic.

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steelerfan
10-29-2015, 08:17 AM
Troubles are mounting for Millwall after they nearly stole a point against Port Vale. The Lions were down a man for 82 minutes but Port Vale escaped with a result after Louis Dodds 89th minute match-winner.

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With Ed Upson (6 weeks) and Kelechi Iheanacho (3 weeks) already sidelined, two more Lions suffered knocks against Port Vale. Diego Rojas will miss about a week after sustaining a bruised shoulder and Abner is expected out 3 weeks with a sprained ankle.

Additionally, Lee Martin will serve a 1-match ban on Tuesday against Blackpool as he was sent off in the 8th minute of Saturday's loss.

steelerfan
10-29-2015, 01:24 PM
Millwall were easy 3-0 winners at Blackpool on Tuesday night but it wasn't without cost as Steve Morison suffered a shoulder bruise that will likely keep him sidelined during Saturday's Emirates FA Cup 2nd Round clash at Fleetwood Town.

In Morison's absence Tuesday evening, Millwall boss Neil Harris switched his side's formation and played with a False 9 after Morison left in the 8th minute. In his new role as the False 9 Andreas Pereira flourished scoring a hat trick. Prior to Tuesday, Pereira had tallied just one goal in 17 appearances with the Lions.

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steelerfan
10-30-2015, 07:20 PM
A draw at Fleetwood Town in the FA Cup will force a Replay back at The Den later this month.

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steelerfan
10-30-2015, 10:33 PM
Just to clean up a little business off of the pitch, 4 players have recently agreed to contract extensions with Millwall.

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The Lions have also added 2 German youngsters to their youth academy.

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steelerfan
10-30-2015, 10:36 PM
A scoreless draw with Wigan and Millwall sits 16th in the table after 21 match days.

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steelerfan
10-31-2015, 06:29 AM
Ahead of Tuesday's Round 2 Replay in the second round of the Emirates FA Cup, Millwall boss Neil Harris played a complete lineup of 2nd-teamers at Shrewsbury Town on Saturday. The reserve squad did not disappoint as the Lions took 3 points with a 2-1 win to move to 15th in the league table.

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LM Shane Ferguson was lost for 2 months to a dislocated shoulder and this may spell the end of his time at The Den. Ferguson is on a short-term loan from Premier League club Newcastle United and the agreement is set to expire in January. With the turn of the calendar just 9 days away, it is unlikely that Millwall will renew the deal for a player who is injured.

Ferguson has made 27 appearances for Millwall this season and has contributed 2 goals and 2 assists but has just 1 assist in 19 league appearances. Shane has been largely replaced in the starting XI by Lee Martin who has 7 goals in 28 appearances across all competitions, including 4 goals in 19 League 1 appearances.

steelerfan
10-31-2015, 08:37 AM
The Round 2 Replay in the FA Cup was anything but competitive when Fleetwood Town visited Millwall on Tuesday night. Kelechi Iheanacho scored a brace, striking for goals in both the first and last minutes of the 90.

The Lions have drawn to play Notts County in the 3rd Round on Sunday, January 3.

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jaymo76
10-31-2015, 05:35 PM
Spelled differently of course but I found it humorous that a person who hates the Texans would sign a guy by the name of Matthias (Matt) Schaab. LOL!

steelerfan
10-31-2015, 05:42 PM
Spelled differently of course but I found it humorous that a person who hates the Texans would sign a guy by the name of Matthias (Matt) Schaab. LOL!
Since 2013, I LOVE Schaab. I wish he was still the Houston QB. :nod:

steelerfan
11-01-2015, 06:55 AM
Another result. This time over Scunthorpe United.

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Striker Kelechi Iheanacho was lost for 3 weeks to an ankle injury.

steelerfan
11-01-2015, 06:57 AM
It's midseason in Football League 1. Here's a look at the league table and at the league's statistical leaders.

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steelerfan
11-01-2015, 09:50 AM
A late penalty lifts Millwall to 3 points at Rochdale.

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Matty Peltier was signed to the senior squad from the academy.

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Finally, a player was signed to the academy.

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jaymo76
11-01-2015, 03:37 PM
Looks like you are right near the top when it comes to goal scoring. Well done!

steelerfan
11-01-2015, 04:22 PM
Horrible collapse in the FA Cup against League 2 side Notts County forces a Replay later this month.

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steelerfan
11-02-2015, 03:40 PM
Scoreless draw with Coventry City.

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Off the pitch, the loan agreement for Shane Ferguson has ended and Ferguson has returned to Newcastle United.

steelerfan
11-02-2015, 05:13 PM
Over the past couple of weeks, a few players whose contacts were set to expire have agreed to extensions.

ST Alfie Pavey (Age 20, 55 OVR) 3 years, £1,300/week

ST Steve Morison (Age 32, 66 OVR) 1 year, £9,000/week

LM Lee Martin (Age 28, 67 OVR) 1 year, £10,000/week

steelerfan
11-02-2015, 08:37 PM
Notts County came to play in the FA Cup 3rd Round Replay. They scored on a pair of unbelievable headers just 3 minutes apart late in the first half to earn a shock result over Millwall.

The Lions hit the bar 3 times and also hit a post as the 4th Round Proper was simply not to be.

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steelerfan
11-03-2015, 08:49 AM
Finally got over on Oldham Athletic, after dropping 2 matches to them this season.

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First transfer of the January window. Sold an aging, disgruntled player.

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steelerfan
11-03-2015, 12:31 PM
Highlight video of some of the goals from the first half of the season.

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steelerfan
11-03-2015, 03:20 PM
I've played 16 matches since the slider re-work (they are largely OS's Community Sliders with some tweaks to account for playing 20-minute halves) and jumping to Legendary. I've been monitoring my statistics since then and thought I'd post what I have.

I took the averages of the first 354 matches in Football League 1 this season and below you'll see a comparison to my numbers. Real-world numbers are in parenthesis.

Goals Per Game: 2.69 (2.68)

Shots Per Game: 22.81 (21.62)

Shots on Target Per Game: 9.63 (8.70)

Shot %: 42.19 (40.25)

Goals Per Shot %: 11.78 (12.42)

Goals Per SOT %: 27.92 (30.84)

As you can see, the numbers are really good and nothing is completely out of line. I'm happy worth what I have but I'll be sure to keep an eye on them as well.

It's also worth noting that my record is 7-5-4 during those 16 matches. Also something I'm pleased with. I've had a few nil-nil draws, and some games with plenty of goals too (5-2, 3-3) so there's alot of variety.

jaymo76
11-03-2015, 05:04 PM
I've played 16 matches since the slider re-work (they are largely OS's Community Sliders with some tweaks to account for playing 20-minute halves) and jumping to Legendary. I've been monitoring my statistics since then and thought I'd post what I have.

I took the averages of the first 354 matches in Football League 1 this season and below you'll see a comparison to my numbers. Real-world numbers are in parenthesis.

Goals Per Game: 2.69 (2.68)

Shots Per Game: 22.81 (21.62)

Shots on Target Per Game: 9.63 (8.70)

Shot %: 42.19 (40.25)

Goals Per Shot %: 11.78 (12.42)

Goals Per SOT %: 27.92 (30.84)

As you can see, the numbers are really good and nothing is completely out of line. I'm happy worth what I have but I'll be sure to keep an eye on them as well.

It's also worth noting that my record is 7-5-4 during those 16 matches. Also something I'm pleased with. I've had a few nil-nil draws, and some games with plenty of goals too (5-2, 3-3) so there's alot of variety.

Nice! Since I am out of the loop with FIFA I have been playing on pro but based on my shot totals it's clear I will need to move up one difficulty level very soon.

steelerfan
11-03-2015, 06:48 PM
Nice! Since I am out of the loop with FIFA I have been playing on pro but based on my shot totals it's clear I will need to move up one difficulty level very soon.
Take your time and enjoy it. As long as you're having fun the rest will take care of itself and you'll know when it's time to make the move.

jaymo76
11-03-2015, 06:57 PM
Take your time and enjoy it. As long as you're having fun the rest will take care of itself and you'll know when it's time to make the move.

Yeah I have to say that I am really impressed with 15. The gameplay is not as tight as 16 but I don't feel like I am missing out on a lot of stuff. However, I do miss the training and the tournaments. One thing I wish FIFA would let us do is choose our friendlies.

steelerfan
11-06-2015, 02:39 PM
A 1-1 draw with Barnsley sees on opportunity to pass the club directly above Millwall in the table go by the wayside.

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On deadline day, another player was sold. 2 players sold and none acquired during the window.

Finally, a new player signed to the academy and a 3rd youth scout added to the fold.

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steelerfan
11-07-2015, 04:20 PM
Despite completely dominating for the full 90, Millwall could do nothing to separate from Bradford City.

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Another contact extension...

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steelerfan
11-08-2015, 02:40 PM
A third consecutive draw for the Lions. This time, against bottom-of-the-table Swindon Town.

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jaymo76
11-08-2015, 03:22 PM
Despite completely dominating for the full 90, Millwall could do nothing to separate from Bradford City.

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Another contact extension...

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I'm assuming Bradford City's keeper was an of the amtch? YOU totally dominated that match. Wow! Not a fair result for sure.

steelerfan
11-08-2015, 08:38 PM
I'm assuming Bradford City's keeper was an of the amtch? YOU totally dominated that match. Wow! Not a fair result for sure.
I didn't check, but I'd assume you're right. Tough results in the last 3.

steelerfan
11-10-2015, 10:25 AM
I forgot to mention Ed Upson's injury against Swindon Town. After spring the equalizer, Upson suffered a sprained knee and will miss about 3 weeks.

steelerfan
11-10-2015, 10:32 AM
Despite playing with 10 men for 65 minutes, Millwall took the spoils against Shrewsbury Town on a header from a set piece in the 53rd minute from center back Sid Nelson. It was the reserve's first goal in 13 appearances this season.

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Here is a look at the league table and at the statistical leaders through 30 games.

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The Lions are just 4 points below a Promotion Playoff spot with 16 match days remaining.

steelerfan
11-10-2015, 10:37 AM
Kelechi Iheanacho will serve a 1-match ban on Saturday when the Lions visit Wigan Athletic, after his sending off against Shrewsbury Town.

steelerfan
11-10-2015, 06:44 PM
Another player was signed to the Millwall FC academy.

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steelerfan
11-10-2015, 06:46 PM
A big result over Wigan Athletic but Lee Martin was lost for 3 weeks with an ankle sprain.

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The result moves Millwall to 8th in the table, just 2 places from a playoff spot.

steelerfan
11-11-2015, 01:44 AM
A tough loss to Southend United as Millwall conceded a pair of brilliant goals. The first came on a rocketed volley from an extremely tight angle and the second from a direct free kick from about 30 yards.

Meanwhile the Lions found the post, pushed a pair of chances inches wide and had the Southend keeper scramble to take 2 off of his goal line as Millwall saw a steak of 6 matches without a loss come to an end.

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steelerfan
11-11-2015, 08:37 PM
Millwall welcomes Ed Upson back from injury as his second half goal provides the difference in a 1-0 result. The Lions are back up to 8th in the table.

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Another player has been added to the club's Youth Academy.

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Arsenal have won the Capital One Cup.

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In the week following the win at Bury, Millwall Midfielder Andreas Pereira suffered a torn hip flexor in training and is expected out 6 weeks.

steelerfan
11-12-2015, 04:51 PM
A scoreless draw with Blackpool.

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steelerfan
11-14-2015, 02:05 PM
A 2-0 result over Port Vale.

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steelerfan
11-14-2015, 02:10 PM
Another 2-0 result. This time over Peterborough United and it came at high cost as the Lions were ravaged by injury. Kelechi Iheanacho, Diego Rojas and Abner join Andreas Pereira on the injured list and all 4 will miss Saturday's match with Sheffield United.

On a positive note, Millwall have moved into a Promotion Playoff spot with 10 match days remaining.

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steelerfan
12-14-2015, 09:07 PM
Uygar Mert Zeybek lasered a ball in from about 25 yards in the second half to provide the difference in a big 1-0 result over Sheffield United.

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Relegation-threatened Doncaster Rovers, who sit 20th in the league table, will visit The Den on Friday and the Lions expect to have striker Kelechi Iheanacho back from injury. Iheanacho has 3 goals and 2 assists in 20 League 1 appearances this season.

steelerfan
12-15-2015, 01:01 AM
Uygar Mert Zeybek scored for the second consecutive match as he is gaining confidence in the CAM role that was vacated by the injured Andreas Pereira but it was not enough for the Lions to earn maximum points as a late equalizer by Doncaster, who were down to 10 men, resulted in a 1-1 draw.

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Millwall will visit Crewe Alexandra on just 2 days rest for a match on Monday. Between injuries and fatigue, a squad of substitutes and reserves is expected against the 23rd-placed side.

steelerfan
12-15-2015, 02:37 AM
A pair of late goals helped Millwall steal a point and denied Crewe Alexandra their first win in their 20 home matches this season as Monday's clash ended in a 2-2 draw.

In other news, Hartlepool United earned a 2-1 victory over Wigan Athletic in the final of the Johnstone's Paint Trophy.

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The Lions will be without striker Steve Morison when they host Colchester United next Tuesday. Morison will serve a 1-match ban, his second of the season, for an accumulation of yellow cards as he has 11 across all competitions and 10 under the jurisdiction of the FA.

Colchester are currently 10th in the league table, 4 points behind Millwall who hold the last Promotion Playoff spot.

steelerfan
12-15-2015, 01:05 PM
Kelechi Iheanacho scored a second half brace on Tuesday to lead Millwall to a 2-0 result over Colchester United. The win keeps Millwall in the final Promotion Playoff spot with 6 matches remaining in the season.

The game marked the returns of Abner and Diego Rojas from injury, leaving Andreas Pereira as the only Lion in the training room. Pereira is expected to return to the pitch on April 19 when Millwall host Burton Albion.

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With just 3 days rest, Millwall will play host to league leaders Chesterfield on Saturday at The Den.

steelerfan
12-16-2015, 06:19 PM
With their only goal coming in the dying embers of second half stoppage time, Millwall saw their slim chance to win the league title mathematically wiped out with a 2-1 loss to league leaders Chesterfield.

Lee Martin suffered a sprained ankle and is expected to miss 3 weeks.

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In a tight race, the Lions maintain their hold on the final Promotion Playoff spot despite the loss.

Millwall will have 9 days off before hosting 21st-placed Burton Albion on Tuesday the 19th.

steelerfan
12-16-2015, 10:32 PM
Goalkeeper David Forde kept his 17th league Clean Sheet of the season as Millwall were 2-0 winners over the league's lowest-scoring club Burton Albion on Tuesday night at The Den.

The result meant the Lions would avoid dropping points to another drop zone club as they did to Doncaster Rovers and Crewe Alexandra last month and the 3 points also mean that Millwall still holds the final Promotion Playoff spot with just 4 match days remaining.

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Three days off and then a trip to visit Gillingham on Saturday.

souljahbill
12-17-2015, 08:50 AM
1) Keep up the great work
2) Do the clubs highlighted up top get promoted to a bigger league or is that playoff positioning or what?

steelerfan
12-17-2015, 09:02 AM
1) Keep up the great work
2) Do the clubs highlighted up top get promoted to a bigger league or is that playoff positioning or what?
1) Thank you

2) The top 2 gain automatic promotion to the Football League Championship which is the second tier in the English Football System (directly below the Premier League). Clubs 3 through 6 qualify for the Promotion Playoff and play a single elimination tournament to decide which is the 3rd club that is promoted (also, of course, to the Football League Championship).

steelerfan
12-17-2015, 11:04 AM
Steve Morison came off the bench and grabbed a late winner with a powerful header as Millwall maintained their hold on the last Promotion Playoff spot.

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The Lions will close out the month of April when they visit 23rd-placed Scunthorpe United. That match should see the return of LM Lee Martin from his ankle injury.

steelerfan
12-17-2015, 11:14 AM
1) Keep up the great work
2) Do the clubs highlighted up top get promoted to a bigger league or is that playoff positioning or what?


1) Thank you

2) The top 2 gain automatic promotion to the Football League Championship which is the second tier in the English Football System (directly below the Premier League). Clubs 3 through 6 qualify for the Promotion Playoff and play a single elimination tournament to decide which is the 3rd club that is promoted (also, of course, to the Football League Championship).
It's also worth noting that the 4 clubs that are at the bottom of the league are relegated to Football League 2. In League 2 the top 3 clubs gain automatic promotion and there is a playoff between clubs 4 through 7 to earn the last promotion spot.

steelerfan
12-19-2015, 11:35 AM
Millwall bagged 3 second half goals on Saturday - a powerful Steve Morison header and a pair of Lee Martin penalties - to strengthen their Promotion Playoff chances with a 3-0 win over relegation-bound Scunthorpe United.

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The Lions will play away to a Walsall next Saturday and Kelechi Iheanacho, who suffered a bruised shoulder in the win over Scunthorpe, is expected to be available for selection by boss Neil Harris.

steelerfan
12-19-2015, 01:39 PM
Forgot to mention that both CB Tommie Hoban and CM Uygar Mert Zeybek will serve a 1-match ban on Saturday at Walsall. Each player picked up their 5th yellow card in domestic competitions in the victory over Scunthorpe United.

steelerfan
12-19-2015, 05:56 PM
Despite a humiliating result at Walsall, Millwall were able to secure a Promotion Playoff spot with one match day remaining on the league fixture list.

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Following the match, the Lions learned that 37-year-old RM/RB Carlos Edwards has decided to play one more season after considering retirement all year. Edwards leads the club with 7 League 1 assists but his contact is set to expire at the end of the season. The club has not commented on whether or not they intend to bring the veteran wideman back.

steelerfan
12-19-2015, 08:46 PM
The final day of the League 1 season had the feeling of a celebration for Millwall on a successful campaign that will see the Lions participate in next month's Promotion Playoff. It also had a feeling that the club were giving 37-year-old Carlos Edwards a proper sending off even though he announced last week that he intends to play another season.

Edwards was allowed to take a second half penalty as Millwall pummeled Fleetwood Town, 4-0 and finished the season 6th in League 1.

In his post-match press conference, manager Neil Harris downplayed the finality of having Edwards kick from the spot. "I'm not sure which league we'll be playing in next season much less who will be on the squad," said Harris. "Carlos proved he can still compete (3 goals, 7 assists in League 1) and he's been valuable to us this year. Letting him have that moment (the penalty conversion) was more a 'thank you' than a 'goodbye'."

The club has still made no official comment on whether or not they will offer Edwards a new contract.

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Shaun Cummings picked up his 5th yellow card in domestic competitions in the win over Fleetwood Town and will miss the 1st Leg of the Playoff tie with Port Vale at The Den on June 1st.

steelerfan
12-19-2015, 09:02 PM
Manchester United won the FA Cup, Millwall Goalkeeper David Forde was named League 1 Player of the Year and he split the Golden Glove Award with Bread Jones of Bradford City. Andy Williams of Doncaster Rovers won the league's Golden Boot.

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steelerfan
12-21-2015, 05:02 AM
Notable European League Tables

England
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Champions League Spots: Chelsea, Everton, Manchester City, Manchester United
Europa League Spots: Arsenal, Liverpool, Tottenham
Relegated: Bournemouth, Crystal Palace, Norwich City

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Promoted: Middelsbrough, Derby County
Promotion Playoff: Nottingham Forest, Reading, Hull City, Sheffield Wednesday
Relegated: MK Dons, Preston North End, Huddersfield Town

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Promoted: Chesterfield, Wigan Athletic
Promotion Playoff: Port Vale, Bradford City, Sheffield United, Millwall
Relegated: Burton Albion, Swindon Town, Scunthorpe United, Crewe Alexandra

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Promoted: Notts County, Luton Town, Leyton Orient
Promotion Playoff: Portsmouth, Yeovil Town, Bristol Rovers, Plymouth Argyle

France
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Germany
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Italy
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Netherlands
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Portugal
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Russia
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Scotland
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Boy do they need Rangers FC back. Celtic is completely unchallenged. Look at that Goal Differential!

Spain
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steelerfan
12-21-2015, 05:09 AM
Also of note, Saudi side Al Qadisiyah went 0-7-19 for 7 points with 19 GF and 57 GA for a GD of -38. Ouch!

steelerfan
12-21-2015, 07:45 AM
A late free kick equalized for Port Vale in a driving rain at The Den as an extremely physical 1st Leg of the Promotion Playoff semifinals ended in a 1-1 draw. Ed Upson scored in first half stoppage time for the home side and Millwall will hit the road for Sunday's 2nd Leg where a scoreless draw will not be enough and a 1-1 result will mean extra time.

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steelerfan
12-21-2015, 07:30 PM
I forgot to mention that both CB Mark Beevers and RM/RB Carlos Edwards are suspended for the 2nd Leg at Port Vale. Each pickled up a 5th domestic yellow card in the 1st Leg.

I'm about to play the 2nd Leg now. I'm going to be HUGELY disappointed if I don't, at least, get through to the final. It would be a disappointment to not get promoted but not playing in the final would add to the misery.

steelerfan
12-21-2015, 09:36 PM
After David Forde saved his 2nd penalty of the playoffs, Port Vale grabbed their first lead of the tie when Millwall failed to clear the ensuing corner in the 10th minute.

Ed Upson scored a brilliant equalizer in the 39th minute with a 20-yard rocket to the keeper's right and the clubs went to the dressing rooms at halftime on completely level terms.

Kelechi Iheanacho gave the Lions a huge advantage when he pushed them ahead with an eleven yard strike in the second frame's opening minute. At that point Millwall knew that they'd have to lose the match to lose the tie because a draw would push them through on road goals.

Millwall secured their place at Wembley Stadium next Sunday when Uygar Mert Zeybek came off the bench and scored a stoppage time goal, sliding into the 6-yard box and beating the keeper.

Millwall did lose RM Fred Onyedinma when he came up lame with a pulled quad after attempting a shot from outside the area in the second half. Onyedinma, who started both legs of the semifinal due to consecutive suspensions to Shaun Cummings and Carlos Edwards, will miss next week's final.

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Millwall will face Sheffield United at the iconic Wembley Stadium next Sunday with promotion to the Football League Championship awaiting the victors. Sheffield United eliminated Bradford City 5-3 on aggregate in the semifinals. In the 2 prior meetings between the clubs, there was a scoreless draw in Sheffield in August and a 1-0 Millwall win at The Den in March.

souljahbill
12-22-2015, 02:34 AM
Congrats! Best of luck in the finals!

Once you go up to the show, are you concerned about the team not being able to hold its own being sent back down?

steelerfan
12-22-2015, 03:47 AM
Congrats! Best of luck in the finals!

Once you go up to the show, are you concerned about the team not being able to hold its own being sent back down?
If I get promoted, the Board is going to have to open the wallets a bit for me to have any real chance of being competitive enough to gain promotion to the Premier League. While I did well against clubs above me on the ladder during cup competitions, I'm not sure this team could sustain it.

I would have to have cash to make a little noise during the Summer Transfer Window.

If I lose and remain in League 1, I'm sure I can add a piece or two and compete for automatic promotion next season.

steelerfan
12-22-2015, 06:06 AM
After 63 matches, the 2015-16 season is over. The Promotion Playoff Final at Wembley Stadium was one for the Ages. I won't give anything away because I streamed to YouTube. Instead, I'll encourage you to watch it (if you are bored it is a fantastic game of football).

I'll post it when it finishes uploading. Until then, the spoiler below shows the result in case you don't care to watch it.

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steelerfan
12-22-2015, 06:26 AM
Here is the video. It's quite lengthy but it might be the most dramatic match of FIFA I have ever played.

https://youtu.be/vJjXdU-TIOI

I'm going to try not to post anything else for awhile today so I don't spoil anything.

steelerfan
12-22-2015, 05:10 PM
First post of the 2016-17 season. Still going to spoiler everything to keep the Playoff results under wraps until those of you that follow this catch up.

In a bit of a shocking development, Millwall Football Club has terminated the contract of manager Neil Harris, a club legend, after just one full season on the job.

The Board was unhappy with Harris' inability to win the league title and was further angered when his squad lost the final of the Promotion Playoff to Sheffield United on penalties.

The Lions were 29-17-17 with a +28 Goal Difference in 2015-16.

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After receiving offers from several League 2 clubs, a few lower European league sides and a Mexican club, Harris decided to stay in Football League 1 and signed with the only club that made him an offer.

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Harris joins Blackpool Football Club - a club whose last significant silverware was an FA Cup win in 1953 but who was 8th in the Premier League when the calendar flipped in January 2011. They were relegated to the Championship that year and have since slid to League 1 mediocrity.

Blackpool are not seeking trophies in 2016-17. They just want to avoid relegation and make a little noise with a Cup run to the Round of 32. Those lower expectations could give Harris the opportunity to have the tenure needed to build up a squad. The current roster is flimsy, shallow and lacking any real direction. I'd expect Harris to immediately implement his 4-2-3-1 and begin looking at where he can cost-effectively improve his side.

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The club will participate in the European Continental Shield held in Turkey this Summer. Here's the roster that Harris will take to Turkey:

Position, Player, OVR, Age

GK Kyle Letheren, 63, 28
GK Myles Boney, 58, 18
GK Colin Doyle*, 65, 31
RB Emmerson Boyce, 59, 36
LB David Ferguson, 60, 22
LB Clark Robertson, 61, 22
LB Charles Dunne, 60, 23
LB Luke Higham, 53, 19
CB Tom Aldred, 61, 25
CDM Jose Miguel Cubero, 61, 29
CDM Connor Oliver, 56, 22
CM David Norris, 62, 35
CM Jim McAlister, 64, 30
RM Brad Potts, 59, 22
RM John Herron, 59, 22
RM Jarrett Rivers, 50, 22
LM Henry Cameron, 56, 19
LW Bright Osayi-Samuel, 58, 18
ST Nile Ranger, 68, 25
ST Jack Redshaw, 60, 25
ST Mark Cullen, 62, 24

*out about 6 more weeks as he rehabs an ACL injury

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steelerfan
12-22-2015, 06:42 PM
More info for the upcoming season.

Blackpool FC (nicknamed The Seasiders, The 'Pool, and The Tangerines) have played their football at Bloomfield Road (aka Bloomers) since 1901. Bloomers was built in 1899 and was renovated as recently as 2012.

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3 of the 4 clubs in Group A of the European Continental Shield are English. Blackpool play in League 1, while Hartlepool and York City represent League 2. The group also features FC Vaduz from Lichtenstein who play in the Swiss Super League.

Group B consists of 3 clubs from the host nation of Turkey and Irish side Shamrock Rovers.

Blackpool will kick off the tournament against FC Vaduz on July 6.

The Seasiders will host boss Neil Harris' former club, Millwall FC, on Saturday, November 26, 2016 and will visit The Den on Saturday, April 22, 2017.

Blackpool will visit their traditional rivals, Preston North End, on Tuesday, September 13, 2016 and will host them in the season finale on Saturday, May 13, 2017. The two clubs have met 95 times across all 4 divisions in what is known as the West Lancashire Derby.

steelerfan
12-23-2015, 12:50 AM
Finally, the 2016-17 preseason is underway with Match Day 1 in Turkey for the start of the European Continental Shield.

A pair of goals in the final 10 minutes of the 90 and Neil Harris' Blackpool side stole a result from FC Vaduz.

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souljahbill
12-23-2015, 12:36 PM
Here is the video. It's quite lengthy but it might be the most dramatic match of FIFA I have ever played.

https://youtu.be/vJjXdU-TIOI

I'm going to try not to post anything else for awhile today so I don't spoil anything.

Ouch! That's gotta hurt. Sorry about the game, man. You were THIS close.

jaymo76
12-24-2015, 01:35 AM
First post of the 2016-17 season. Still going to spoiler everything to keep the Playoff results under wraps until those of you that follow this catch up.

In a bit of a shocking development, Millwall Football Club has terminated the contract of manager Neil Harris, a club legend, after just one full season on the job.

The Board was unhappy with Harris' inability to win the league title and was further angered when his squad lost the final of the Promotion Playoff to Sheffield United on penalties.

The Lions were 29-17-17 with a +28 Goal Difference in 2015-16.

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After receiving offers from several League 2 clubs, a few lower European league sides and a Mexican club, Harris decided to stay in Football League 1 and signed with the only club that made him an offer.

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Harris joins Blackpool Football Club - a club whose last significant silverware was an FA Cup win in 1953 but who was 8th in the Premier League when the calendar flipped in January 2011. They were relegated to the Championship that year and have since slid to League 1 mediocrity.

Blackpool are not seeking trophies in 2016-17. They just want to avoid relegation and make a little noise with a Cup run to the Round of 32. Those lower expectations could give Harris the opportunity to have the tenure needed to build up a squad. The current roster is flimsy, shallow and lacking any real direction. I'd expect Harris to immediately implement his 4-2-3-1 and begin looking at where he can cost-effectively improve his side.

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The club will participate in the European Continental Shield held in Turkey this Summer. Here's the roster that Harris will take to Turkey:

Position, Player, OVR, Age

GK Kyle Letheren, 63, 28
GK Myles Boney, 58, 18
GK Colin Doyle*, 65, 31
RB Emmerson Boyce, 59, 36
LB David Ferguson, 60, 22
LB Clark Robertson, 61, 22
LB Charles Dunne, 60, 23
LB Luke Higham, 53, 19
CB Tom Aldred, 61, 25
CDM Jose Miguel Cubero, 61, 29
CDM Connor Oliver, 56, 22
CM David Norris, 62, 35
CM Jim McAlister, 64, 30
RM Brad Potts, 59, 22
RM John Herron, 59, 22
RM Jarrett Rivers, 50, 22
LM Henry Cameron, 56, 19
LW Bright Osayi-Samuel, 58, 18
ST Nile Ranger, 68, 25
ST Jack Redshaw, 60, 25
ST Mark Cullen, 62, 24

*out about 6 more weeks as he rehabs an ACL injury

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Outstanding detail in this post Steeler! Perhaps your new name should be SteelerPancakes because the two of you have some great write-ups for your franchise reports. I have been trying to get back into my season but life is just too busy right now.

steelerfan
12-24-2015, 03:35 AM
Outstanding detail in this post Steeler! Perhaps your new name should be SteelerPancakes because the two of you have some great write-ups for your franchise reports. I have been trying to get back into my season but life is just too busy right now.
I'm not to keen on your naming ideas but thank you! :up:

steelerfan
12-24-2015, 08:37 PM
A late equalizer helps keep York City atop Group A and Germany has won Euro 2016.

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steelerfan
12-27-2015, 08:24 AM
Blackpool were 4-0 winners over Hartlepool as the Tangerines dominated from the outset and were never truly threatened.

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With the win, Blackpool have won Group A and advanced to Sunday's semifinal for a clash with Turkish side Genclerbirligi. The other semifinal will also pair an English and a Turkish side as York City clash with Osmanlispor.

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Blackpool were granted roughly £270 k by their board for advancing in the European Continental Shield and have already put some of that budget to work.

19-year-old Swiss CB, Nico Elvedi was brought in on loan from German side Borussia Monchengladbach. The deal is for 2 years and includes a future fee of £750 k. Elvedi is expected to be in Turkey and available for selection on Sunday.

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steelerfan
12-28-2015, 02:35 PM
Blackpool are on to the European Continental Shield final after a 1-0 win over Genclerbirligi on Sunday. Captain David Norris netted the lone goal of the match with a penalty conversion in the 53rd minute and goalkeeper Kyle Letheren kept an impressive clean sheet with 14 saves.

Striker Nile Ranger sprained an ankle early on and is out for 3 weeks meaning he will miss Wednesday night's final with Osmanlispor and his status for the August 6 League 1 opener away to MK Dons is uncertain.

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The Blackpool Board has released roughly £338 k to the transfer budget for the club's advancement to the European Continental Shield Final.

steelerfan
12-29-2015, 05:50 AM
Blackpool's run in the European Continental Shield came crashing to an abrupt end when a controversial handball against Charles Dunne led to a winning penalty in the 93rd minute of the final against Osmanlispor.

ST Mark Cullen suffered a torn quad in the match and will miss about 3 months, while LW Bright Osayi-Samuel sprained a knee will will miss 2-3 weeks.

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The Transfer Window continues to bring change to the Seasiders squad as the club has sold 2 players.

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Blackpool has also brought in 4 more players on loan. Three of them on 2-year deals with future fees already in place and the fourth a Striker on a short loan to replace the injured Mark Cullen.

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steelerfan
12-29-2015, 09:51 AM
Here is how Neil Harris' team will look going into the League 1 opener against MK Dons. It is quite a different look than the club had a few short weeks ago when Harris became boss.

Starting XI
ST Rushian Hepburn-Murphy 65
LM Philipp Ochs 67
CAM David Norris 62
RM Francisco Rodriguez 67
CDM Jose Miguel Cubero 62
CDM Jim McAlister 64
LB Clark Robertson 62
CB Nico Elvedi 66
CB Tom Aldred 62
RB Felix Passlack 65
GK Kyle Letheren 63

Substitutes
ST Jack Redshaw 61
RM Brad Potts 59
RM John Herron 59
CDM Connor Oliver 56
LB David Ferguson 60
RB Emmerson Boyce 59
GK Myles Boney 59

Reserves
LM Henry Cameron 57
RM Jarrett Rivers 50

Injured
ST Nile Ranger 68 (day-to-day, ankle)
ST Mark Cullen 62 (2 months, Quad)
LW Bright Osayi-Samuel 59 (day-to-day, knee)
GK Colin Doyle 65 (7-10 days, knee)

steelerfan
12-29-2015, 11:44 AM
It's only matchday 1 but Blackpool supporters see their club at the top of Football League 1 after a 4-0 demolition at MK Dons who were relegated from the Football League Championship after last season.

While supporters are exuberant with the style and pace former Millwall boss Neil Harris has brought to the Seasiders, there is concern that loanee Rushian Hepburn-Murphy will only be with 'Pool on a short-term loan. Hepburn-Murphy was brilliant in his Saturday debut for the club, needing just 9 minutes to open his account en route to a 4-goal performance.

Harris' former club, Millwall, we're 2-0 winners at Walsall.

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Blackpool have agreed to send 18-year-old GK Myles Boney to Carlisle United on a 2-year loan.

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jaymo76
12-29-2015, 02:28 PM
Reading back in your posts... cannot believe Crystal Palace was relegated. Sad day for English Football. :(

steelerfan
12-29-2015, 05:02 PM
Reading back in your posts... cannot believe Crystal Palace was relegated. Sad day for English Football. :(
Quite honestly, I never have it a second thought. :)

steelerfan
12-29-2015, 05:10 PM
Blackpool continued their great run of form early in the season with a 3-1 win away from home as they booted Championship side Charlton Athletic from the League Cup on Wednesday night.

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Another player has been added via loan, ahead of Saturday's home opener in League 1 with Leyton Orient.

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steelerfan
12-30-2015, 06:58 AM
Blackpool conceded a disappointing late equalizer that cast a pall over the home debut of new boss Neil Harris, drawing with Leyton Orient 2-2.

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The Tangerines will visit Bradford City, who currently sit 2nd in the table - 3 spots ahead of Blackpool, on Saturday.

steelerfan
12-30-2015, 10:45 AM
Blackpool took maximum points at Bradford City with a thrilling 2-1 result. Bright Osayi-Samuel tapped in a parried ball that was spilt after a David Norris try to take the spoils in stoppage time.

ST Nile Ranger left the match early on with a femur contusion and is expected out 2 weeks.

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Rumors persist that 30-year-old central midfielder Jim McAlister will be sold during this window as a reported half dozen clubs have enquired about a move away from Bloomfield Road.

The Seasiders will play away to Hartlepool United in Round 2 League Cup action on Wednesday night.

steelerfan
01-01-2016, 05:17 AM
League 2's Hartlepool United were overwhelmed by Blackpool on Wednesday night in the 2nd round of the Capital One Cup. The Tangerines advanced to round 3 with a decisive 3-0 victory over the League Trophy holders.

Jose Miguel Cubero suffered a bruised tailbone and will miss Saturday's League 1 fixture at Bloomers with Yeovil Town and possibly next Tuesday's League Trophy tie away to Newport County AFC.

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steelerfan
01-01-2016, 09:48 AM
After falling behind 3-1 on Saturday in a driving rain at Bloomfield Road, Blackpool had to scramble to share the spoils with Yeovil Town as an 86th minute goal from League 1's top scorer, Rushian Hepburn-Murphy, put the sides on level terms at 3-3.

RB Felix Passlack suffered a bruised shoulder and is day-to-day but is expected to miss Tuesday's first round Football League Trophy tie with Newport County.

The Summer transfer deadline is Wednesday.

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steelerfan
01-01-2016, 11:28 AM
Traveling Blackpool supporters agonized through a grueling win at Newport County in the first round of the Johnstone's Paint Trophy on Tuesday. A combination of injury and fatigue from the recent fixture pileup forced the Tangerines to a penalty shootout after regulation ended with a 1-1 scoreline.

Blackpool were victorious in the shootout 5-4 and will visit Shrewsbury Town on Saturday as League 1 action resumes.

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A quiet deadline day passed on Wednesday as Blackpool did not participate in the more than £52 million that were spent across all leagues.

steelerfan
01-01-2016, 06:58 PM
Blackpool fell to 8th in the league table on Saturday with a goalless draw at Shrewsbury Town, while red hot Millwall stayed perfect in league play.

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Port Vale will visit Bloomers on Saturday in League 1 action. Jose Miguel Cubero has been suspended for the match.

steelerfan
01-02-2016, 06:20 PM
Another draw for the Tangerines as Port Vale split the spoils with Blackpool at Bloomfield Road on Saturday, 2-2.

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Blackpool will play away to rival Preston North End in the West Lancashire Derby on Tuesday. The Seasiders will get Jose Miguel Cubero back from suspension but, in turn, will be without Jim McAlister who faces a 1-match ban of his own.

steelerfan
01-02-2016, 07:49 PM
David Norris scored his first League 1 goal of the season, which was his 6th across all competitions, when his 18-yard blast in stoppage time deflected off of a Preston North End defender's leg, looped over a second defender, past the outstretched hand of the keeper and just inside the right post.

The goal drew Blackpool level and resulted in the club's 4th consecutive draw in league play as the West Lancashire Derby finished 1-1.

RB Felix Passlack suffered a knee sprain and is expected out 3 weeks, while RM Brad Potts will miss about a week after enduring a leg bruise.

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The Seasiders will host Doncaster Rovers at Bloomers on Saturday before Premier League leaders Manchester City visit midweek in the 3rd Round of the Capital One Cup.

steelerfan
01-03-2016, 11:22 AM
Ahead of their cup tie with Manchester City, Blackpool were able to get maximum points at home against Doncaster Rovers after having drawn 4 straight and 5 of 7 in the league.

A pair of goals inside the first 9 minutes lifted the Seasiders to the 2-0 result.

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Millwall have remained perfect in League 1, winning their first 7 matches.

Blackpool host Manchester City on Wednesday in the 3rd round of the Capital One Cup. City are currently 2nd in England's top flight - the Barclays Premier League.

steelerfan
01-04-2016, 01:41 AM
With a career record of 9-2-3 in domestic cup matches, Neil Harris has made a name for himself. Add to that a couple of Premier League scalps with his Millwall side taking down Crystal Palace and Newcastle United last season and Harris has an impressive cup resume.

Those accomplishments cannot be dismissed but taking on Manchester City, one of the richest clubs in the world and a club that is currently 2nd in all of England, is a completely different matter.

City visited Bloomfield Road on Wednesday night and completely dominated from the opening kickoff, in a driving rain. However, poor finishing from City, a few fantastic saves from Colin Doyle and a fortunate strike from Capital One Cup goal scoring leader David Norris lifted Blackpool to an unlikely giant-killing, 1-0.

It is the biggest win in the career of most everyone on the Seasiders roster, including manager Neil Harris.

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Blackpool will visit Huddersfield Town on Saturday as League 1 action resumes.

steelerfan
01-06-2016, 05:34 PM
A bit of a letdown after the win over Manchester City as Blackpool draw 2-2 away to Huddersfield Town.

In other news, Millwall dropped points for the first time this season, losing 1-0 at Shrewsbury Town and Colin Doyle was rewarded with a 1 year contract extension and a pay raise.

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Next up, The 'Pool will host Gillingham on Saturday, October 1 before traveling to Yeovil Town on Tuesday in Round 2 of the Johnstone's Paint Trophy.

steelerfan
01-06-2016, 07:50 PM
Another disappointing draw as Blackpool concede twice after building a 2-0 and split the spoils with Gillingham.

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Blackpool lost Jose Miguel Cubero for 3 weeks with an ankle sprain.

League Trophy time as a trip to Yeovil Town is up next.

steelerfan
01-08-2016, 06:38 PM
Blackpool avoided massive embarrassment with 3 goals in less than 25 minutes, including a brace in the span of 3 minutes from super sub Jack Redshaw. The Seasiders had fallen behind Yeovil Town, who are winless in League 1 and bottom of the table, 3-1 before salvaging a last gasp winner for a 4-3 result in the Johnstone's Paint Trophy.

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Up next, back to league play and Notts County.

steelerfan
01-13-2016, 12:57 AM
Francisco Rodriguez scored on a brilliant volley in stoppage time but it was little consolation as the Tangerines suffered their first defeat of the season in league play, 2-1 away to Notts County.

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Blackpool will be visited by Bury next Saturday at Bloomfield Road.

steelerfan
03-05-2016, 07:47 AM
Blackpool suffered a second consecutive defeat, this time at home to Bury 2-0.

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The Tangerines are away to Coventry City on Tuesday night. Coventry (7-3-2) are 4th in the League 1 table, while Blackpool are 12th at 3-7-2.

steelerfan
03-06-2016, 10:51 AM
A scoreless draw with Coventry City in which LM Henry Cameron suffered a bruised shoulder. Cameron will miss Saturday's clash with Luton Town at Bloomfield Road. The Tangerines will, however, will have both Jose Miguel Cubero and Mark Cullen available for selection as they are now match fit.

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Saturday's match will feature the clubs who are currently sitting 12th and 13th in the league table and Blackpool have gone 5 straight in the league without taking maximum points, making for a big match for the home side.

steelerfan
03-06-2016, 12:24 PM
Blackpool gets back in the win column, winning a laugher over Luton Town, 5-0.

ST Nile Ranger was lost in the match with a broken ankle which will keep him sidelined for about 3 months.

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Up next is a 4th Round Capital One Cup clash with Hull City who currently sit 7th in the Championship.