[FM21] Wealdstone FC - Signing ONLY non-league players

You want some? I'll give it to ya!

So my first save of FM21 is Wealdstone FC and in the spirit of making things difficult for myself... as I like to do. I have set myself a transfer rule that will remain in place for the whole save.

I can only sign players from the English non-league system! 11 Jamie Vardy's? Let's hope so.

I have gone with Wealdstone for a few reasons... 1. Semi-pro team in a league with lots of professional teams (difficult? check) 2. Second smallest stadium in the league (reduced revenue? check) 3. Newly promoted team (more difficulty? check!)

The first Youtube video of the series explains the rules of the save in a bit more detail and takes a first look at the squad and the players we have to sell due to not complying with this rule.

The simple version is this...I can only sign players and staff from English non-league clubs or free agents providing that their last permanent club was a non-league club.

Let's see how high up the pyramid we can get!

Season 1 - Episode 1

It's part two and the overhaul is making big progress. All players who joined Wealdstone FC from a football league club have been released or sold and we have signed only players from non-league clubs.

In this episode we take a look at the transfer activity, the financial situation and play an FA Cup 1st Round match at home to Hartlepool United.

Season 1 - Episode 2

In Part 3 we take a look at some topsy turvy form from Wealdstone FC in the Vanarama National before playing a league match against Sutton United where we hope to start the new year with a bang.

We also take a look at two new loan signings and a surprising financial situation.

Season 1 - Episode 3

It's part 4 and it's Easter 2021 and as we approach the end of the first season, it is all to play for at Wealdstone FC. The season has been a positive one so far but do we have what it takes to sustain it until the very end?

In part 4 we play at home to relegation threatened Weymouth, we take a look at a little bit of transfer activity and discuss whose contracts are up in the summer!

Season 1 - Episode 4

It's part 5 and its the opening game of season 2! In this episode we take a look at how season one finished, the financial situation at the club, our youth intake and the signings we have made to prepare us for the new campaign!

We then cap it off with our first competitive fixture of season 2 at home. Can we start with 3 points?

Season 2 - Episode 5

In part 6 of this FM21 challenge there is plenty to be feeling good about with the team sitting in the playoffs at the mid way point of season 2. However, with a recent habit of conceding late goals and some cracks starting to appear, it could be a tough game against struggling Woking.

Season 2 - Episode 6

In part 7 of this FM21 challenge we take a look at the recent form which has not been up to the recent high standards. We do have a new signing to get excited about and a potentially bright youth intake on the horizon.

As we continue to chase a playoff spot we play against Havant & Waterlooville at home!

Season 2 - Episode 7

I ran a similar save to this last year, highest I ever got was being a yoyo-team between League 1 and the Championship... Hope you can do much better than me!

In part 8 we kick off season 3 away to Stockport County. Before that we take a look at the rocky road that was season 2, the new signings we have made and an encouraging youth intake! There is lots to be positive about at Wealdstone FC!

Season 3 - Episode 8

2020-12-02 13:20#279529 GfxJG : I ran a similar save to this last year, highest I ever got was being a yoyo-team between League 1 and the Championship... Hope you can do much better than me!

Oh cool! That's awesome. That is sort of what I am hoping for. If I can become a Championship team I will count it as a success!

2020-12-04 11:00#279612 Staticshift :

2020-12-02 13:20#279529 GfxJG : I ran a similar save to this last year, highest I ever got was being a yoyo-team between League 1 and the Championship... Hope you can do much better than me!

Oh cool! That's awesome. That is sort of what I am hoping for. If I can become a Championship team I will count it as a success!

I think I went up to the Championship and straight back down to League One 3 times before I figured that it was probably the limit, and called it a day on that save!

Part of me wants to try it again this year, but with IGE enabled to see CA/PA, just to see the highest that's theoretically possible... No editing players of course, but just poaching whoever comes through the non-league academies!

2020-12-04 14:35#279617 GfxJG :

2020-12-04 11:00#279612 Staticshift :

2020-12-02 13:20#279529 GfxJG : I ran a similar save to this last year, highest I ever got was being a yoyo-team between League 1 and the Championship... Hope you can do much better than me!

Oh cool! That's awesome. That is sort of what I am hoping for. If I can become a Championship team I will count it as a success!

I think I went up to the Championship and straight back down to League One 3 times before I figured that it was probably the limit, and called it a day on that save!

Part of me wants to try it again this year, but with IGE enabled to see CA/PA, just to see the highest that's theoretically possible... No editing players of course, but just poaching whoever comes through the non-league academies!

Glad to hear someone else has tried it and that my ambitions aren't crazy high! Good luck if you do give it another try

In part 9 we have arguably the toughest game we will play in season 3 as we go away from home to play the table toppers, Notts County. Before that we take you through the new tactic that we have employed and the thinking behind it and touch on a couple of new signings.

Season 3 - Episode 9

In Part 10 there is HUGE news! Have we been sacked? Did we win promotion? Did we get relegated? Has there been a player revolt? Have we been taken over by a wealthy Russian?

Season 4 - Episode 10

In part 11 we take a look at what seems to be some shoots of recovery at the club. After a less than impressive start to the season we are moving in the direction and play promotion chasers Dartford. There are a couple of new faces at the club and a few departures to cover as well as a worsening financial situation.

Season 4 - Episode 11