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An old face in a familiar place

The Newport County Dynasty
Started on 6 November 2010 by joannes3000
Latest Reply on 21 October 2011 by joannes3000
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I couldn't help but find this comment to be funny and out of place. My tactics are brought into question after a 4-0 smackdown and an 8-1 aggregate demolition.

I took a calculated risk and lost out. In the span of four days we had two games scheduled - our semifinal matchup in the FA Cup vs Man City followed by the first leg of our semifinal matchup in the Champions Cup vs FC Bayern. Knowing I wouldn't have enough time to get my players rested, I made the hard choice to rest several key players vs City to ensure that we would be at full strength vs FC Bayern. The fact that we lost on a late own-goal made things harder to bear.

The gambit worked and we came out firing against FC Bayern. Even when we went down a man, we continued to press and achieved a 3-0 advantage going into the home leg.

Silverware count - 3



We didn't run away with the league title this season, but we defended our crown nonetheless. This marks the fifth consecutive time we have topped the Premier League and things don't seem to be slowing down any time soon. We have some fresh blood being groomed into the starting eleven to replace aging veterans and we should be the odds-on favorites to defend the title yet again next season.
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End of domestic season awards:




Silverware count - 4



The last trophy is the sweetest as we bring home the Champions Cup for the second time in team history.
End of season awards:


Newport County, 2023-2024

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Summary

This season, we finished the drill. Another successful domestic campaign had us celebrating our fifth consecutive Premier League title, although not in quite as dominating fashion as last year. We were 9 points clear of second place this season and lost three games, whereas last season we were 17 points clear of second place and didn't lose a game. Our most domination league run was in 2021-2022 when we finished 22 points clear of second place. We also defended the League Cup for a fourth consecutive season, but after winning the FA Cup for the first time last season we got eliminated in the semis this season.

Continental competition is what I'm focused on at this point, however, and we brought home the crown jewel - the Champions Cup. This marks the second time we've brought the trophy home, and the fifth consecutive season that we've played in the final. Not only that, but this is the third consecutive time that we've faced Liverpool in the finals.
Well Done on another successful season bud. Got another question though:

When you look at your "best line-up" and you have someone with say a 2* rating, do you try and spend money on someone to replace him even if he is a good player?
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# adamahc : Well Done on another successful season bud. Got another question though:

When you look at your "best line-up" and you have someone with say a 2* rating, do you try and spend money on someone to replace him even if he is a good player?

This has a bit of a 2 part answer for me. Generally speaking, I would love to have nothing but 3*+ rated players. Especially at the more attacking positions, I think a higher star ranking generally equates to a more dominating threat. Looking at my strikers, for example, I've had players that are very good in one or two key areas (finishing, first touch, acceleration, composure, etc) but they were lacking in a couple of key areas as well. That typically equates to less than a 3* rating on paper and generally disappointing/inconsistent performances on the pitch.

I think star ratings from high CA scouts is a good way to bottom line your team. However, that doesn't mean to say that anything less than a 3* player is worth having or pursuing. When I look at defenders, for example, I'm interested in fewer key attributes so some of the players I'm interested in don't have a big * ranking. That doesn't mean they aren't as good at what they do compared to higher * players at their position. It just means they probably aren't as dominant overall than those higher * players.

The best example I can think of is a godlike newgen that plays DC. He's a 4* player the last time I checked and has a foreign release clause higher than most teams are valued at. Not only is he a dominant defender, but he's also so offensively skilled that I could see him winning the ball and going end to end for a goal. I'd love to have him, obviously, but I'm ok with my 3* players that excel defensively and don't provide much offensively. I don't need my defenders to do much other than that.

If I were to define the * ranking, I would estimate the following:

5* - someone that can dominate a game on their own. A player that can shred a defense on their own or a player that can shut down the best offensive threat.

4* - someone that can dominate almost ever facet of their position. A striker that isn't adept at setting up teammates or a fullback that isn't fast enough to join the attack.

3* - someone that can dominate the key facets of their position. A winger that can pick out a cross or a center back that can mark almost any attacker.

2* - someone that can provide a key element from their position but is generally lacking in too many areas to be a starter. A midfielder that can pass but can't dribble or a striker with good heading but not enough strength/jumping.

1* - someone that shouldn't be on the pitch unless you're either playing friendly matches or you're in deep trouble.
where do you upload your pictures before liking them to the story?
nice story mate :) can you post how my local team walsall is getting on please :) would love to see the team they have and what league they are in :)


wish i could do this like you are :) might give newport a go
# l3nnart : where do you upload your pictures before liking them to the story?

I use imageshack.
I have a bit of a situation brewing. One of the two national teams that I want to apply for has approached me. I suppose at this point I can afford to dedicate time to a national team because Newport County is pretty much on autopilot outside of trying to bring in talented prospects.

# Walsall_Craig : nice story mate :) can you post how my local team walsall is getting on please :) would love to see the team they have and what league they are in :)


wish i could do this like you are :) might give newport a go

Here you go.




I don't think I've done anything overly special with Newport County, tbh. It's a matter of patience and developing a set of tactics that works for your squad. I'm going to try to prove this by replicating results with a brand new team in FM12. :)

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