July 1st, 2009 by Gers
R-League is potentially one of FM-View’s biggest assets. It provides entertainment for not only those involved but anyone looking in and watching. I’ll let Terminal explain the ins and outs as he is the man in charge but to summarise in as few words as possible it is a fictional league in which fictional teams are placed in.
These fictional teams are controlled by forum members from the creating of the squads through a draft to the tactics and transfers. Not only that but you can keep up to date with all media reports and banter through each individual club website.
Sounds good? The following is Terminal’s explanation on the R-League followed by a link to the R-League itself. Come support us (from a totally non biased point of view, Inter Misister is clearly the best team there is!)
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July 1st, 2009 by Gers
But if they did it probably wouldn’t be anything like the one we’ve just launched. Yep thats right FM-View has now became a bookmaker and has launched its own bookie.
It gives registered members a chance to gamble credits on matches that we put up in our own bookie section. Its all a bit of fun which passes the time and adds some banterous discussion. All you need to do is become a registered member of our forums, takes literally a minute of your time, the registration page can be found here and you are already on your way to gambling your sorrows away.
The following links may prove useful as well;
FMV Bookie
FMV Bookie Subforum
God knows how but currently its our resident junkie Jordo that leads the pack as the richest member. Someone please change that before it grows his already over expanding ego!
Good luck!
July 1st, 2009 by John
The Formation:
Basically this is a 4-1-3-2 formation which has allowed me to achieve success at a number of levels – getting promotion from League One to the Premier League with Leeds, getting Napoli Champions League football after winning the UEFA cup, and taking Bayer Leverkeusen back into the Champions League.
Now i’m not saying this is THE best tactic for FM evar, obviously little things such as training, scouts and more importantly your playing staff will all play a part in the success or failure of your team, be it with this tactic or not.
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July 1st, 2009 by John
The first time I started tinkering with my own tactics was back on FM2005, I always remember my most successful game with Valencia (they were the ‘in’ team back then) in which I dominated using a formations based around my 2 wingbacks. I can’t for the life of me remember who they were; all I know is they were the most important players in the team and DOMINATED teams.
In real life there are no highly successful teams that really incorporate the use of wingbacks into their tactics anymore, although Brazil used to be the masters at it. Roberto Carlos and Cafu were more renowned for their forward runs than last ditch tackles, and this was in a back 4! Wing backs should bomb forward but also be prepared to hold back and defend for their lives – maybe the Brazilian duo wasn’t the best example!
The Formation:
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July 1st, 2009 by John
Everyone remembers Mourinho’s first season at Chelsea for the wrong reasons. All of Romans money, the fall outs with the media and the mind games with managers up and down the country. You think of Chelsea and you think boring football, sitting back on 1-0 leads, rushing referees etc.
Many forget the brilliant football he had Chelsea playing during this time. The 4-5-1 was a bit of a revelation in England, with two out and out wingers supporting a lone striker, as well as two of the three midfielders bombing on, leaving Makelele to sit with the two center backs which in turn allowed the two full backs to push forward if needed.
The free flowing, free scoring Chelsea also had a mean defensive side to their game, they conceded just 15 league goals all season! 4-0 and 4-1 wins were a regular occurrence for ‘boring’ Chelsea that season, no fewer than 7 times did Chelsea score 4 or more goals in the Premier League only.
For the first time on FM09, I think i’ve finally cracked it, and done a Mourinho! This 4-5-1 formation is as close to the Chelsea 2004/05 tactic as you’ll ever get on FM!
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July 1st, 2009 by Gers
A saved game uploaded by our very own dangtfc;
This is the download of my Arsenal game in which I am in January 2011 (mid-way through the third season).
I won the league back to back in 2008/09 and 2009/10 and the squad is full of quality.
The squad is:
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July 1st, 2009 by Gers
Club Managing: Tottenham
Division: Premiership
Nationality: Scottish
Date In Game: 3rd September 2014
Patch: 9.02
Database Size: Small
Synopsis:
Well as part of the FMV 1st Official Challenge my journey started out as Birmingham manager. After 5 years with Birmingham bringing the likes of Falcao and Ochoa to the midlands and assembling a strong mid table squad I had acheived all I could.
Tottenham came sniffing last season and I joined and was given a budget of £20m. After selling ageing players such as Srna, Modric etc I brought in a very nice sum of money and spent it all assembling a squad for the Champions League. I did this and managed to finish 4th and so you start in the Champs League with a group consisting of Braga, Villareal and Steaua.
The squad itself is very strong and young and could mount a title challenge if luck goes your way. Up front you have the fire power of Marquinhos, Di Pietro (Del Piero playalike), Saivet, Erding with the likes of Villaluz, Fernandez, Sahin, Ben Arfa in midfield. There are some really exciting young regens such as Zoltan Kallai, David Maes, Mitrovic and Di Pietro, all of which could become world class players and already play a vital part in the team.
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June 30th, 2009 by Niniev
Liam, Jez, and JC from FMGLive join Niniev in his last podcast as an admin and discuss FMV, Football and the Scene.
It’s a quick 1hr 20mins for once – and Nilmar and Michael Owen return for their 2nd week!
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June 24th, 2009 by Niniev
Drew, GD, Cookie, Dan and Liam joing Nin for yet another enthralling episode of the FMV Podcast.
Yes, we know – GD’s internet keeps dropping out but he was about 5000 miles away in South America!
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June 11th, 2009 by Niniev
Zab and Reynaldo join Nin for a really weird podcast.
This is the one where we announce Ronaldo to Madrid before the BBC got it – GO US!!!
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