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Leeds story today, my friends.
Matches and results
This is how Premier League table looks at the current moment in my game:
We are at the 10th position now. Though the distance to the 6th position is just 3 points. So I think there will be tight fight for Euro league places I dream to get. But don’t forget that season expectation claimed to board was ‘Top half position’.
Interesting to see Wolves being the 4th. What’s their secret? The answer is simple. They beat opponents by great team work. Pay attention also at Everton placed near relegation zone unexpectedly. We will see if they are able to stay in Premier League this season.
But let’s get back to my Leeds and its matches:
My club started to apply the break just right after long-termed injury of Hangeland (Leeds captain). It was the reason why I had to buy two central defenders instead of one during winter transfer window: Miles Addison and Per Nilsson. But I wouldn’t say it was the reason of our series of draws. If we analyze those 6 draws and disappointing 0:1 loss to Newcastle we will see that only 4 goals had been scored by my forwards in 7 games.
Weak attack – my main problem. And the defence is strong enough even without Hangeland. Only Andy Carroll has been scoring goals in more or less effective way…
The best match of reported period is the Old Trafford victory:
Our archrivals were devastated by quick efficient counter attacks:
Probably this game is the only one in this period when I was happy with actions of Leeds attacking line. Both main forwards scored – Carroll and Taison.
Leeds players
What’s good
Unfortunately our best player and team captain Brede Hangeland got into 3 months of injury recovery. Meanwhile leadership responsibilities were given away to the most creative midfielders in the team – Verratti and Jadson. They do a lot during matches making problems for opponents permanently.
I would also like to single out Vincent Enyeama (GK) and Adolphe Teicou (MC). My goalie is a really good one because sometimes he makes important and beautiful saves.
Teicou is fast central hard working midfielder. One of the most dedicated players of the club who can tackle a ball, make a good pass or even assist, catch almost any running away opponent’s player… By the way in spite of his young age (22 years) he is one of the experienced Leeds United footballers. He appeared in my team in the first League One season ($3.4M)!
What’s bad
I want to criticize my attackers. Niculae doesn’t score anymore. I have already made decision to let him leaving our club on a free transfer. Taison is also weak forward this season. Only Andy Carroll shows good performance from time to time…
Apart from poor scoring forwards I have constant problem with Buonanotte who is disappointing. He cannot play well at ML position and is only on the way to blend to the squad. I should try to use him on another position or sell him.
Verratti development
I promised to show your how my wonderkid Marco Verratti has been training during last 3 years.
Now:
Previous season:
2 seasons ago:
His progress is fantastic! Verratti will be a world class player in few years!
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Author: Vitaliy Mokosiy
Playing Football Manager since 1996. Blogging about it since 2007.
Creator of FM Crowd.
Hi Vitaliy, 10th place isn't too bad at the moment. If your strikers pick up then you could push into the european spots by the end of the season.
Verratti looks like a very good player for you, I have recently signed him, so it will be interesting to see if his attributes develop in a similar way for me.
WOW. Verratti has improved so much!!!
And really well done for being in such a strong position in the Premier League.
Too bad Hangelaand is out, but you seem to have very strong replacements.
Do you prefer Addison or Nillson?
Andrew,
I prefer Addison because he is quick defensive player. Defender's pace is important when you use such kind of tactics
Verratti is just amazing. I have him in my CESENA team. I'm in my first season and he is in my first team(starting place). I use him as a AMC in my 4-3-1-2 formation. He has scored 6 and assisted 7. I'm in December now. Media Prediction was 18th position because they just came from Serie C, but with some loans and some free transfers I'm first now!(same points with second and two more than third). I often win games with 1-0 or 2-0. Vitaliy I;m also using your tactic from corners and my top scorer is my best central defender Ivan Franchescini with 8 goals. Touchline shouts are really great if you want to hold into a result I always use them. Good luck with Leeds.
i have good news in my game in 9th season ends. Board announced for building new stadium. (: im playing with qpr
Vitaliy,have you tried this online football game?
http://www.xperteleven.com/?lid=201821
awesome job given that you didnt have hangeland for a long period. good luck for rest of the season. m surprised to know ananidze didnt improve. he plays well for me and jay emmanuel thomas plays very good as a DMC. He scores a lot of goals too frm that position...
I am glad that Carroll has finally proven his fee. But it's typical, isn't it! When the out of form forward scores goals, the in form ones don't! Just a question - which camera angle do you use to view matches?
Hye vitaly..
Nice 2 c of veratti.. i need some advise here..
i just buy cardozo & loan tafer.. so far they both doing great.. but i need to c more goal & shooting from cardozo.. wat best role for him.. still confuse about pocher, targetman & so on.. can u post on xplaination about all role & wat best player that suit it 4 example.. really appreciate it..
tanx
sorry.. 4got to tell that i manage Leeds..
my tactics is 4-1-2-1-2
currently in 3rd season & play in EPL..
Peter,
I use elevated camera. It's fixed and allows to view large part of a pitch
Mohd,
it seems tempting to set 'Complete Forward' role to Cardozo.
Vitaly, im in my 3rd season with stoke now and last season i qualified for europa league through finishing 7th. my top scorer was Santa Cruz with 12 goals considering i bought him in January. I have around 20 mil to spend due to the reasons of i made some profitable transfers. i have just bought in upson(800k) N'zogbia(6m) and Luke Young(1.2m) can anybody please recommend some signings. remember i still have 20 mil after them signings ;)
hello
i play with leeds united too i am in my 4th season with leeds and i am in the premiership currently 12th after 24 games .... i am also in the euro cup due to coming runner up in the FA cup..and i found a big problem that you have to have 4 players trained at the club for 4 years registered in europe....I need some good midfielders that can pass and tackle well..
I have marco Veratti too and he is amazing everyone needs him
Really Good If You. Kept Aidan White His Stats Improve Rapidly In 4 Years Hes Now In England 1st Team At 22
hey if your looking for a few better defenders for bosnia try emir spahic and safet nadarevic, i would also include vedad ibisevic, misimovic, senad ibricic and sejad salihovic to your squad
one more player could be haris medunjanin!
My 1st team was Ath.Madrid nd My very 1st signing was belfodil of lyon who developed good but stops developing at the age of 20-21, My 2nd signing was Veratti at 250k-250k(500k).8th season He is now valued at 23m nd is an important player to Italy. 2nd most expansive player on Italy while a reigion who also plays for me is values 30m. He played 186 league games, scoring 52 goals nd 48 assist. Managing an average rating of 7.21. Last season (2015-2016) He socred 23 goals nd 12 assist in 33 games finishing Top Scorer, with a rating of 7.83. Veratti is the best youth player in the game nd a must sign player. My Veratti is phiscally nd defensivly better than yours but is 3 years older. Keep me updated with his improvment. Fhanks
My 1st team was Ath.Madrid nd My very 1st signing was belfodil of lyon who developed good but stops developing at the age of 20-21, My 2nd signing was Veratti at 250k-250k(500k).8th season He is now valued at 23m nd is an important player to Italy. 2nd most expansive player on Italy while a reigion who also plays for me is values 30m. He played 186 league games, scoring 52 goals nd 48 assist. Managing an average rating of 7.21. Last season (2015-2016) He socred 23 goals nd 12 assist in 33 games finishing Top Scorer, with a rating of 7.83. Veratti is the best youth player in the game nd a must sign player. My Veratti is phiscally nd defensivly better than yours but is 3 years older. Keep me updated with Veratti's progress man. Fhanks ;)
i cant find some players on the game.
i use the search thing in the game but they dont show pls help :s