tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198732413882406269.post6038121911083245738..comments2023-10-14T19:01:03.490-04:00Comments on The Fullback Files: DCU|FM Challenge, Part III - Let the Games Begin!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14548145598767127627noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198732413882406269.post-87667221830315939352009-12-14T22:51:48.705-05:002009-12-14T22:51:48.705-05:00@Shatz
Just checked on the LA UMD-ites, and Omar h...<b>@Shatz</b><br />Just checked on the LA UMD-ites, and Omar has started every game for them with great success, but DeLaGarza has yet to feature. They're now down to a shocking 0.5 goals against average after 8 games...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198732413882406269.post-68146450021539564872009-12-14T08:55:46.115-05:002009-12-14T08:55:46.115-05:00Sorry about the delay guys, long weekend...
@Shat...Sorry about the delay guys, long weekend...<br /><br /><b>@Shatz</b><br />Pontius hasn't really featured. He had one great game as a sub in pre-season, but has only seen limited minutes thus far in the regular season.<br /><br />Wallace has started all but one game at left back for me, and is doing well. I had originally intended him to be spot cover for d-mid, left back, and left mid, but the roster deadline day shuffle that saw me jettison Avery John pushed Wallace into the starting role on the left. You'll be delighted to know that the UMD connection down the left between Wallace and Rogers is really clicking.<br /><br />I'll have to check on the minutes that the Terps at LA are pulling, but the Galaxy are little more than than a kick and rush, keep it tight and narrow at the back, counter-attacking side at the moment, relying mostly on set pieces for their scoring. Bolton under Big Sam, if you will.<br /><br /><b>@Dave</b><br />Jacobson is a shock to me as well. I figured he might make about a dozen substitute appearances with a couple of Open Cup starts, but he's blowing Szetela away at the moment, mostly because my formation gets him into shooting positions at the edge of the box, and he's hitting the target. Without the goals, I'm not sure his ratings would be so high as he's not as mobile or strong in the tackle as I'd like. <br /><br />The biggest hurdle with FM now (it was somewhat different before the tactics creator came along) is really man management. Keep your guys happy and motivated, play the guys in form, and things should start to fall into place once the team starts gelling. The biggest help for a new player would probably be getting in an assistant manager with high man management and tactical knowledge ratings, and sound him out for advice regularly. If you're still saddled with Mark Simpson, I'd advise replacing him as a first step.<br /><br />Also, you probably want to keep the tactics simple and not give your players too much freedom until the results start to come. Then you can get more expansive.<br /><br />If you'd be interested in writing something up about your experience, let me know. FM can be a dangerous addiction ;-).<br /><br />Good luck with "your" United. ;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198732413882406269.post-54489236424272796792009-12-11T23:24:52.913-05:002009-12-11T23:24:52.913-05:00Hey there, I'm following your blog with intere...Hey there, I'm following your blog with interest. I am new to FM and pretty much a novice when it comes to soccer. I've decided to take on the game/sport during the baseball off-season (I play a baseball simulation, as well). About three weeks ago I started playing with DC United as my first FM10 team. I am at the same stage in the season that you are. I've really hit a rough patch and I simply can't get the offense started. I see that you play Jacobson a lot. He has moments of brilliance but is otherwise disappointing for me. I'm sure I'm making many managerial mistakes since I barely know the players on my team, no less the league. And, my tactics probably lack congruity. It is fun learning though. Anyways, enjoying the blog and I hope you keep United on top.David Manelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17154378831270139165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198732413882406269.post-15874731885255289962009-12-11T21:40:37.240-05:002009-12-11T21:40:37.240-05:00Haven't heard much from Wallace or Pontius so ...Haven't heard much from Wallace or Pontius so far. How are our two rookies doing?<br /><br />LA's 0.8 GAA average might be just as surprising as NY's early success. Have AJ and Omar been getting much playing time for them? They might have some extra defenders who could help you out. Surely they would be interested in a trade for a skilled attacker like Fred since they already dealt away Donovan and Beckham.Martin Shatzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16315805447771034849noreply@blogger.com