Monday, February 11, 2008

Soccerproject Season 21

It is the end of the season!

I had done above expectations.

Here are some statistics.

Walcott United
Played 30 Win 13 Draw 7 Lose 10
Points: 46 points
Position: 8th

This good tally is in part of a late-season surge, as my team managed to steer off the relegation zone, and ease any relegation fears. I finished a whopping 13 points above the drop zone, which was not expected, as throughout the season, it seemed that I would need around 40 points to survive. I guess it is due to the few managers who decided that they were not good enough and had quit the game, and replaced by managerless teams which are easily beaten. That in turn helped my goal difference to soar to +29 in the end.

Here are plans for the transfer market:

Make some buys, invest in little unknowns with global ratings of <60%, and train them.
Why?
This is in view of the fact that the expensive buys had all maxed their skills, and that some of my best players are either my original players or the players I bought at bargain prices.
Benefits?
Save lots of money, as the players wages will be <$1000 if rating is <=60%. And amount of money used to buy these players will be much lesser.
Disadvantages
Unpredictability. The players' maximum potential is unknown, hence it is extremely tough, to figure out how much these players will improve upon acquisition. My basis: Look at player's current primary skill level; like for defenders it is heading and tackling. Make sure those values are already satisfiable. Then, look at morale. Buy players whose morales are low yet performances are decent enough, i.e. best performance 30. Then buy!

I have already bought 2 Sweepers, so I will be selling a Centre-Back. Will sell a RM, a LM, and buy LF.

I hope my style will pay off!

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