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[RandomGuy]

I've decided to end my Football Manager 2011 career and begin my 2012 one, once again i'll be starting out with my local team St Johnstone. Who play in the Scottish Premier League. The squad has improved from last seasons game, but the expectations are now larger..... I managed to guide them to multiple league cups, a Scottish Cup and a SPL trophy before moving to Corinthians, i hope i can do similar.... (although considering how my Corinthians career ended i may just stay with Saints this time )

Edited by RandomGuy, 11 February 2012 - 01:10 PM.

[RandomGuy]

So here's a few key players

Francisco Sandaza - Forward - Quality striker, offered him a contract extension thanks to some glorious pre-season displays, could become a hero...



Murray Davidson - Central Midfielder - Great ball winning midfielder, expect to keep him for a season or two at most before he's poached but he will be vital to my short term plans



Jody Morris - Central Midfielder - Hugely experienced midfielder, my on field general and Captain, cracking wee player




And my first signing..... Adnan Barakat - Left Midfielder - Free transfer, and could be a useful player. Dearth of wing players forced my hand a bit...




And the best result so far

[Sears]

FINALLY!!! Was wondering when someone would write about an FM12 story. Good luck with this!!

Edited by Sears, 22 October 2011 - 08:18 PM.

[KD95]

Imma wait until SI before I start my story.

Good luck with St Johnstone, always like to see them doing well. They have a good squad this year and hopefully Sheridan and Sandaza can strike up a real partnership and fire you up the table.

I'll keep tabs on this mate.

[RandomGuy]

Sears, on 22 October 2011 - 08:16 PM, said:

FINALLY!!! Was wondering when someone would write about an FM12 story. Good luck with this!!

I thought the "We are Partick" story KD95 was a FM12 story? If not i'm terrified i fail now

KD95, on 22 October 2011 - 08:34 PM, said:

Imma wait until SI before I start my story.

Good luck with St Johnstone, always like to see them doing well. They have a good squad this year and hopefully Sheridan and Sandaza can strike up a real partnership and fire you up the table.

I'll keep tabs on this mate.

So far Sandaza has gotten injured early on, but Sheridan has been on fire

[RandomGuy]

Just entering January in my save and agreeing a few deals as it looks likes im going to at least retain SPL status........BUT my game is refusing to load coming up saying Steam error - the game is unable to load at this time. Any advice?

[Cupid Stunt]

Try verifying your game cache.

[RandomGuy]

Cupid Stunt, on 29 October 2011 - 10:46 AM, said:

Try verifying your game cache.

I just uninstalled the game, then reinstalled it. And it started up fine

[RandomGuy]

Realised im not as safe in the SPL as i thought i was............



But i did manage to get to the League Cup semi-final where i met local rivals Dundee United, gutted the way it ended...



And this is the result of my season so far

[RandomGuy]

First season over and done with!

Finished a respectable 9th, after the split we came into form and never looked in relegation danger, happy enough with the season...



This was my official team of the year, which i actually agree with for once



And my player of the season, a young forward who due to Sheridans loan ending, and Sandaza's poor form, got his chance and performed brilliantly..

[RandomGuy]

Now for some Summer news, i managed to get myself a new contract which im happy with



And some intriguing transfers, one of which may humour those of you who know a bit about Scottish football

[Neavsey]

Great Story so far doing well with St Johnstone, Next season must be aiming for top 6?

[RandomGuy]

Neavsey, on 09 November 2011 - 05:44 PM, said:

Great Story so far doing well with St Johnstone, Next season must be aiming for top 6?

I would love a top six finish, but sold a few in the Summer and didn't have the funds to get as good replacements as i expected. So I'd like a top 6/ top 8 finish but i expect another finish in the lower quarter of the league. Going to be slow progress I'm afraid

[RandomGuy]

Crash Dump

[RandomGuy]

Apologies for lack of updates, been engrossed in yet another relegation battle, this year i took a risk. With the likes of Peter Enckleman, Jody Morris, Calum Davidson and David McCracken all deteriorating into poor players, and Adnan Barakat not signing a new contract, i had a choice. Lack of funds meant i either had to loan players, or bring up some youth players. I took the 2nd option, for the majority of the season ive had 4 players in my first 11 that have come through the youth system, and in total ive had 8 under 21's in my starting 16. Lack of experience is an understatement

Here's my signings for the entire season...



Unfortunately, my emphasis on youth has led to a proper "squeaky bum time" situation. Think my last game might be mostly spent looking at the Latest Results screen

[RandomGuy]

Seasons over.........................



I lost 2-1 to Dunfermline. But Hamilton conceded two goals in the last 5 minutes and went down, was watching the Latest scores knowing i had to hope Hamilton lost. But couldnt see the score as i kept conceded corners and it was showing me them instead of the latest scores, very nervous.

think there will be overhaul this Summer, can't go through this again

[The Shots]

Nice update, very lucky on survival

[WeAreRangers]

Enjoying this story matey keep it going SEEEEBOOOOOOO lool

[RandomGuy]

The Shots, on 26 November 2011 - 04:12 PM, said:

Nice update, very lucky on survival

Cheers! Was my most nervous FM experience in a while..

WeAreRangers, on 28 November 2011 - 09:57 AM, said:

Enjoying this story matey keep it going SEEEEBOOOOOOO lool

He's doing reasonably well, Jelavic and Naismith are still the first choice forwards surprisingly

RandomGuy, on 26 November 2011 - 01:44 PM, said:

think there will be overhaul this Summer, can't go through this again

I'm glad this worked




Only guaranteed my safety in the 37th week of games, team bonded really well near the end but that's always the way. Poor all season but when it matters we fight through. Don't know where to go from here with expected financial cuts ahead...

[KD95]

Wotherspoon and Sutherland I thought would've been good signings.