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Managing Harrogate Town in Football Manager 2021- a thread.
Why Harrogate? Well, this is the first time they've been in the Football League. Need I say any more?
It also means I can easily travel to Elland Road. I see this move as an absolute win
Made a manager... he looks like a baby in a suit
Jon Stead is at the club. He's 37 years old and has 6 acceleration. He doesn't bother leaving the ground. Takes him too long to walk to the car park so he just sleeps in the changing room
They predicted us to finish 22nd. After lots of wheeler dealing I managed to get us predicted to finish 13th. I'm the Harry Redknapp of league 2
Transfers? I brought in loads of free transfers and loans. Obviously. And after spending NOTHING i am predicted to be 1 million in debt by the end of the season. LOVELY
My tactics. I'm not exactly reinventing the wheel here
Fast forward to later on in the season... avoid a relegation battle? AVOID A RELEGATION BATTLE? Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
LIMBS
Playoffs secured with five to go. If we go up we are going to get absolutely dicked on in league one
Oh I like this. I like this a lot
CHAMPIONS OF XG, YOU'LL NEVER SING THAT
Second season transfers. The fees involved are truly astronomical
Absolutely dispatching teams in the league cup
To people saying I save scum. Go on, save scum a 7-1 win. I dare you
So this just happened in my save
I've got a false 9 working for the first time in my life. If I get a girlfriend that would mean my entire bucket list is ticked off
If you're in League 1 or 2 get this fella. Got him on a free and he's scored 10 in 12 as a false 9
*Gulps*
I BEAT THE SCUM ON PENALTIES AND MY GOALKEEPER SCORED THE WINNING PENALTY HAHAHAH
Some of the names I'm bringing in on trial ahahahah
Welcome Henri.
pain
After some enthusiastic comments on twitter about him, welcome Rolando
Just when I thought he couldn't get more perfect. This is how he responded when I praised him for getting his first international cap <3
What do you even do with this guy. What a weird youngster
I'M IN THE PAPA JOHNS PIZZA DELIVERY AND TAKEAWAY FINAL
Hudson Odoi played in the semi-final... yikes
Eight games to go. Crunch time
Did the full game get released after the Burton game?
I won the game.... but I'm not sure I really 𝘄𝗼𝗻
Here we go. The pizza final. Our first chance at 𝐦𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫 silverware
IT IS DONE. 1-0 WINNERS IN THE PAPA JOHN TROPHY. OUR FIRST MAJOR TROPHY
In case you're wondering whether I dominated the final or not
It is done.
Love kicking back and putting my feet up after a title win. Put a youth prospect in the team and gave him penalty duties. Voila
Death, taxes and Rotherham being a yoyo team
Sold my soul to be the new Vitesse. Father forgive me
After promotion to the Championship we have increased our reputation! But apparently still below a conference team!
My favourite signing so far.. A 18 year old for £160k with 19 flair
First match. LOOK AT THEIR TEAM
SaVe ScUmMeR
Tbf with this team, it would probably take about ten save scums each game if I wanted to get a point
I cba
My first win is against Millwall after I use a 4-4-2. The Sky Bet Championship is disgusting
A couple of deadline day deals. Still 400/1 to stay up with the second-lowest wage bill in the league
I did a thing
I'm so erect
This is why you go 4-4-fuckin-2
Freddie Ladapo. That's it. That's the tweet
This is the ability of my starting right back. In the Championship.
SOMETHING TO DO IN INTERNATIONAL BREAKS
The two players I got from TNS on frees (combined compensation of 300k)
15 games to go. We lovin' life
I'm not good at this game, but for what it's worth, my tips so far:
-If you lose two games in a row, change something in your tactic. Literally for the sake of it. You don't even need to know how it helps, you just need to keep it fresh
-If you lose two games in a row, change something in your tactic. Literally for the sake of it. You don't even need to know how it helps, you just need to keep it fresh
-Wing back not performing? Find a defensive midfielder who can play there- he doesn't need to have a high star rating or fit the role perfectly. They always seem to do a job there
Finally...
-If you ever have a break for more than seven days- arrange a friendly in that period. It'll give you an advantage over your opponent- match fitness-wise- as they won't do that. For example, this was me during the Qatar period:
-If you ever have a break for more than seven days- arrange a friendly in that period. It'll give you an advantage over your opponent- match fitness-wise- as they won't do that. For example, this was me during the Qatar period:
Also... click save automatically after every game in preferences. Maybe my laptop is just shit, but it has saved me three times now
Watch out Millwall man, I'm coming for you
Biggest game so far:
WE'RE THROUGH TO THE NEXT ROUND ASDFGHJKL. These boys just don't give up, I absolutely love them
Semi-final of the F.A. cup.
Surely not
Half time. We're shithousing.
David Brooks makes it 1-1 with a free kick. Dominic Solanke then has a goal ruled out for offside. My blood pressure rn
THEY HAVE ANOTHER ONE DISALLOWED. WE GO TO EXTRA TIME
Heartbreak. Troy Parrott scores two in extra time (they brought him on and I forgot to tightly mark him, is my excuse). What a rollercoaster though
Season 4. Ennis has just absolutely wilded out
I did a thing
I bought the brother of the wonderkid who just came out as gay. Seriously, what are they feeding them over at TNS... this guy cost 20k
Season 4. Transfers, tactics, league position
7 mil!!!! The most I've had before is 500k
Its actually disgustingly close at the top
I'm turning into Pep.. battering sides and praising them after
How I spent my £7.5 mil
Minimum bid you would accept for him?
Sold for £25m with 30% of next transfer fee as a clause. Moneyball.
I'm trying this tactic for one game, I have a feeling it might actually work
Test was unconvincing, so imma have to test the tactic one more time
Fssssssss, the next game is against our automatic promotion rivals, idk if I have the cojones
I HAD THE COJONES. HAHAHAHAH
Holy shit, we're actually going to do this
Three games left. Get the bottles ready
CBA
I could get 94 points and not get promoted.
Last game for me, Stoke (A). West Brom have QPR at home
I actually can't believe what just happened
West Brom fans must be in tears right now. 95 points and no automatic promotion 
I'm so sorry for everyone who loves a bit of Schadenfreude and wanted to see me bottle it, I can't believe what just happened
I often find that it's quite easy going up the leagues, and the real challenge is progressing from lower mid-table to the top... so the real work starts now 
We'll be playing our first season in the Premier League in Huddersfield's stadium. I feel sick
We might get relegated, but we gon have some fun
Have I lost it
We ain't getting overrun in the midfield, that's for damn sure
Season five summer transfers as we attempt to stay in the Barclays
If you ever have a question for me about something in the thread, message it to me. I won't see comments
Going to stream my Harrogate save for the first time- come join in xx https://www.twitch.tv/outofcontextfm
Welcome to the Barclays. Last time I stream lmao
I definitely didn't panic after the 7-0
RESULT
GONNA DO A FULHAM
The board have given me £30m with three days of the summer window left. I haven't scouted any players. What do I do?
can someone who is good commercially pls help me. my club is dying
Six games in, our first Premier League win!
I'm buzzing. After the horrific start, I decided to change up the tactics and it's actually worked. I've played the first formation in the first half and if that hasn't worked I've switched to the second formation. Viva la Harrogate
Also, how fucking funny is it that Brighton beat me 7-0 and are now in the relegation zone lmao
Can the managers of Southampton and Newcastle stop save scumming please
Found this interesting. Derby have used the 4-2-3-1 wide all season. They play me and use my formation for the first time
formation for the first time
Reid-ball... doesn't exactly roll off the tongue does it
Half way through the season. Safe to say it's going incredibly
yikes
Shithoused my way into another F.A. cup semi-final, with the FM golden boy missing the crucial penalty
Last game of the season and the relegation battle is looking interestinggggggggg
Holy shit. The crazy bastards did it. Everton saved themselves from relegation on the last day leapfrogging three teams
This is the amount of friendlies I played IN THE REGULAR SEASON. 33 friendlies played, 243 goals scored, 5 conceded (excluding pre-season friendlies)
I am so sorry AFC Mansfield
Transfers before the sixth season
The three tactics ill be using in season 6
When your players best fit into a 4-2-3-1 but you don't want to be accused of exploiting the 4-2-3-1 gegenpress
Second season in the Prem and I have finally settled on a nice and normal formation
Just realised I haven't had any physios for over a year...
Tottenham have found their level
Quarter finals of the Carabao cup.. WHAT
Three strikers in the top 10 goalscorers right now. 3-5-2 ftw
It may be a 5-3-2, but don't ever accuse me of being defensive
Half way through second season in the Prem
Do you see my problem lmao
It's just been pointed out to me that I played Liverpool away twice in one season. Wtf
WHAT IS GOING ON
Two games left. The battle for Europa League is cooking
Last game of the season. Title up for grabs and final Europa League spot. I've already got 5th so EUROPA NEXT YEAR
(Liverpool away at Reading, Manchester City away at Newcastle)
HOLY SHIT DIDN'T REALISE ARSENAL AND SPURS PLAYED LAST GAME. WINNER GETS EUROPA LEAGUE
LIVERPOOL ALSO WON THE LEAGUE IN THE 88TH MINUTE. IT WAS ALL HAPPENING OVER HERE
What happened this year:
-I could not beat the big boys- but those were the only teams I lost too
-My team is ridiculously clinical
-Four of my five best players are strikers
-MY GOALKEEPER WAS MY HIGHEST RATED PLAYER
-I could not beat the big boys- but those were the only teams I lost too
-My team is ridiculously clinical
-Four of my five best players are strikers
-MY GOALKEEPER WAS MY HIGHEST RATED PLAYER
My goalkeeper just won young player of the year 
We're moving to Elland Road for a bit!!!
Four main transfers for the third season in the Premier League
And how much I spent x
Europa league group.
3rd season in the Prem. Sometimes maybe good, sometimes maybe shit in the league. Good in Europe
Just so you know it isn't always roses. We're officially in a relegation battle, despite being in the Europa League
We might actually go down. Holy shit
I'm not sure what I should exactly do at this point lmao
WE WON A GAME. Cheers @TylerMoran12 for the formation suggestion x
One to keep on. Spurs are on track to win the title... but I did just beat them 
Going to finish mid-table in the league, so this is where the drama is. HERE. WE. GO.
Start as we mean to go on
Sums this season up really
Surely not
IT'S ALL KICKING OFF. WE'RE LEVEL ON AGGREGATE
WE NEED ONE MORE GOAL NOW OR WE GO OUT ON AWAY GOALS
His first goal of the season. MAX LOWE YOU TWO STAR BEAUTY
AND BREATHE
Who?
A couple of days before Europa League semi-finals. I have a serious squad problem
Started the first leg. Away at Juventus. 0-0 up to half time. Just after half time, they have A PLAYER SENT OFF!
Two absolute belters from outside the box, what can ya do
Deserved a draw against the zoo animals tbh
Going to tweet the second leg all at one time, so I don't have to keep scrolling to the top of the thread each time
Title, race for Europa League and relegation race all heating up
WHAT A START. AGAIN.
DOUGLASSSSSSSSSSSS. AVERAGE SEASON RATING OF 6.4, HE'S SAVING IT FOR THE BIG OCCASION
ASHASDUASHDOSHDIAJWODOASSDASDS[AOCK[AKCA[
These crazy motherfuckers. I can't believe they've done it for me.
Mikel Arteta's Arsenal stand between us and the Europa League trophy!!!
Tottenham are choking HARD
EUROPA LEAGUE FINAL.
WILL TWEET THEM ALL IN ONE GO SO I DON'T HAVE TO KEEP SCROLLING TO THE TOP.
WILL TWEET THEM ALL IN ONE GO SO I DON'T HAVE TO KEEP SCROLLING TO THE TOP.
The Arsenal midfield. Kalvin Phillips x Thomas Partey in the middle, what a duo 
Half time. A thriller.
Fuck sake. Attacking it is
PRESTONNNNNNNNN
NIALL ENNIS YOU BEAUTY. TAKE A BOW. TAKE A FUCKING BOW. 93:54.
Yoooooooooooooo
Declined.
TONY PULIS IS IN THE BUILDING
MAURICIOOOOOOOOO. WELCOME TO HARROGATE. Please can someone think of a chant with his name in
Champions League group.
Spent £120 million. These are the best four signings. We are going for it this year.
First Champions League game. Tactical genius.
shit
Champions League is so much fun
Thought I'd try out a new tactic for the final Champions League game that didn't matter. Borussia Dortmund 0-9 Harrogate.
TRY AND SAVE SCUM THAT ONE
FINALLY. AN AVERAGE SIZE STADIUM.
Eeeeeeeeesh
Halfway through season 8. I think Frank Lampard's Chelsea might have this one covered
Seen a few people say they've "copied" my tactics and aren't doing well. This is how many formations I've used in the last season and a half. There is no one set tactic- it literally constantly changes
We're one point off our points total of last year... with 12 games to go
Yoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
declined
declined
Things are going too well. Injury crisis incoming
And there we have it
Jose Mourinho getting relegated with Southampton in my save 
its too wild over here
its too wild over here
Surely not
Hide from it. Run from it. Niall Ennis is inevitable
Balls
We're so clinical they had to expand the graph to fit us in
Holy shit
The week from hell. Amazed we didn't lose all three tbh. They've knocked us out of the Champions League but amazingly we're still in the title race
Two games to go. Chelsea picked up one point in their last two
Holy mother of shit. A last-minute goal from Bernardo means that it's in my hands. Chelsea have completely capitulated
The team that stands between me and the PREMIER LEAGUE
Here goes nothing. I think West Ham might be quite up for this one. So many narratives right now
Ennis x Chalov.
That's it, that's the tweet.
That's it, that's the tweet.
Chelsea also winning, fyi
Fedor Chalov is bringing me the Premier League title. I can't believe it
shit
SHIT
CHELSEA ARE DRAWING
BRANDON WILLIAMS WHY NOW
It is done. I can't actually believe it. Thankyou Rhian Brewster you beautiful fucking human being. HARROGATE ARE PREMIER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS SOMEHOW
Now that. That is a fucking bottle Thank you Frank Lampard
Thank you Frank Lampard
And this is the tactic that mainly did it. Chalov, Ennis, I love you
Just signed this Greek god
Goodbye Sir. Chalov.
Leader, legend.
He's having his own statue built outside the stadium
Leader, legend.
He's having his own statue built outside the stadium
Right, I wanna spice up the save a bit by adding a new narrative.
My thought was to take control of a non-league Yorkshire team and build them up using spare finances... kind of turn them into a feeder team and slowly turn Yorkshire into the powerhouse of English football, but
My thought was to take control of a non-league Yorkshire team and build them up using spare finances... kind of turn them into a feeder team and slowly turn Yorkshire into the powerhouse of English football, but
I do feel that might be a bit too easy...
So, anyone have any other ideas or know how I can make it a bit more challenging?
So, anyone have any other ideas or know how I can make it a bit more challenging?
SO.
Harrogate will continue to be the main story, obviously.
Alongside it, I will be managing Vanarama North, Guiseley (I'll probably let my assistant do most of the matches)
I can give them as much of my Harrogate transfer budget BUT I can only sign Yorkshire born players!
Harrogate will continue to be the main story, obviously.
Alongside it, I will be managing Vanarama North, Guiseley (I'll probably let my assistant do most of the matches)
I can give them as much of my Harrogate transfer budget BUT I can only sign Yorkshire born players!
Right, I've scrapped that.
I realised I don't have the time or the energy to manage another team.
Instead, each window I'm going to give Guiseley a little bit of money, and we can see what they do with it...
First off, I bought their reserve goalkeeper for £1 mil
I realised I don't have the time or the energy to manage another team.
Instead, each window I'm going to give Guiseley a little bit of money, and we can see what they do with it...
First off, I bought their reserve goalkeeper for £1 mil
Just signed this comrade for £13m.
New season, same @Niall_ennis46.
I know all of you worship me and basically say I'm a tactical genius, the next Pep Guardiola etc.
Well, I'm also a bit of a chequebook manager (actually- maybe the next Pep)
Already spent more than Arsene Wenger
Well, I'm also a bit of a chequebook manager (actually- maybe the next Pep)
Already spent more than Arsene Wenger
Guiseley used the first £1 million to bring in Ryan Shawcross as a manager. I can't think of someone I'd rather have look after my money than him. So I gave them another £1m
Mission to Make Yorkshire Great Again (MYGA) is go.
£2m donated to Guiseley.
I will now be loaning Rotherham lots of young Brazilians that need experience.
£2m donated to Guiseley.
I will now be loaning Rotherham lots of young Brazilians that need experience.
Champions League group. Fun fact: a 34-year-old John Lundstram plays for Anderlecht
Reply to this tweet with a player/manager and I'll tell you where they are currently in my Harrogate save
I can't reply to anymore, my hand actually aches. I will create a file so you can see the save for yourself if you want. Sorry to all who didn't get a reply x
I have renamed my £90m signing as I couldn't pronounce his name, and he is a Greek god
Context: Chelsea won the Champions League last year. We are now quite good
This is my tactic now. What is the best centre back combo do you think? They're my problem position right now
Guiseley and Mr. Shawcross using my £2m well so far
It's late-night and I'm playing some Harrogate. If you've got a question about the save and want to ask it, speak now
Niall Ennis isn't really starting in the league for me. But he has a goal every 30 minutes in the Champions League
Had a few questions about this so thought I'd post. Basically, when Kemar Roofe signed for Celtic, they started winning titles again
The duality of man
I love @Niall_ennis46. I actually love him
IN THE FINAL MINUTE AGAINST ARSENAL. MARX LENIN HAS DEFEATED THE BOURGEOISIE
OH MY GOD. HERCULES HAS JUST SCORED SIX GOALS IN ONE GAME
Right, I've realised that from what you've seen, the save might look like it's going too well.
I only show you the good bits.
The game before I scraped a 1-0 win against 20th placed Sheffield United with 0.2 xG x
I only show you the good bits.
The game before I scraped a 1-0 win against 20th placed Sheffield United with 0.2 xG x
You wanted to see the lows. I just got knocked out of the League Cup semi-final.
This is on you guys.
This is on you guys.
Worst unbeaten run in history
My new tactic. I REFUSE TO BE OVERRUN IN THE MIDFIELD
Art imitates life and im in tears
A HUGE win at the top of the table
You don't fucking say
Yeah, just for clarity, his name isn't actually Hercules. It's a nickname I gave him as I couldn't pronounce his actual name
Boring
Out of the F.A. cup in a thriller. The real winner was footbal....ARGH FUCK SAKE A LAST MINUTE BULLSHIT FREE KICK JUST STAY ON YOUR FEET YOU MORON
Had worse starts to a Champions League tie
Through to the semis. Bottling the league though :)
Coming soon x good night
This game is baffling
His first ever goal for the club and it's probably won us the title. I actually screamed
The lay of the land as I finish the season. Lets go.
Game over. We're in the Champions League final
The best team in world football. A team built on a philosophy of intricate passing and beautiful football. And Barcelona
Man Utd win so they go above us. But we have two games in hand. Arsenal, Leeds, Manchester City away...
I've just realised I might relegate the team I support irl
fuck
Manchester City will be without a manager when I play them
AND Leeds aren't in the relegation zone as it stands. My conscience is clear
All I need is one point against Manchester City and I've won the league
Manchester United have got Reading at home. Yay. Big battles in the relegation spots and Champions League spots
We're just built differently
Manchester United also winning. So need that point
Half time. Leeds getting relegated as it stands. Everton stopping Liverpool from getting Champions League
Reading have equalised vs Manchester United, but that doesn't matter at this stage
Game, set, match
The final table. We win the league for the second time. But more importantly, LEEDS STAY UP. MAKE YORKSHIRE GREAT AGAIN
The Champions League final is in Rome. I literally have a Greek god upfront. You can't write a script like this
Piss on it
The F.A. Cup final everyone. My save has lost the plot
Here we go. Champions League final
RENATOOOOOOOOOOOOO
HALF TIME 1-0
SIUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU
They've completely crumbled
They've got one back
MARX LENIN WRAPS IT UP
It's all been leading to this.
Where do we go from here?
:
Didn't know this was a thing. Starts in 20 days. An expanded Club World Championship
New chapter coming soon.
Declared interest in a random club just to see what would happen and they've sacked their manager
Thomas Tuchel has left PSG to become Harrogate manager levels to this game
levels to this game
Loooooooooooool declined
Two Yorkshire jobs have become available, which one do I take:
Actually:
Last poll, I promise
Job hunt starts now
Well which one is it lads
:
The people have spoken.
I also managed them for one season in my glory hunter last year which is a nice touch
I also managed them for one season in my glory hunter last year which is a nice touch
To keep it interesting:
-My aim is to make the Eredivisie one of the top leagues
-I can't use a gegenpress in any form- gotta switch up my style from Harrogate
-My aim is to make the Eredivisie one of the top leagues
-I can't use a gegenpress in any form- gotta switch up my style from Harrogate
For context, my best player now
Yoooooo we've got the official club account on board. This is going to be a journey.
You know you're invested in a save when you attend a random Harrogate match just to see how Tuchel is setting them up
Me and my new assistant are going to be having words
The one thing I'm not enjoying about my new team is that I can't arrange any friendlies against AFC Mansfield
First five league games I've taken charge of. This is the situation. Basically, this team is like Brighton, they love a draw
My 500th game in the save is suitably ridiculous. Four penalties.
Checking on Tuchel's progress at Harrogate
Found my new Mansfield
Gonna make a graphic of the dream XI from the save so far... stay tuned
The dream XI so far.
My best central midfielder has a highest average rating of 7.06, so I stuck Hercules there as well.
Tbf he's so good I reckon he'd do a fine job
My best central midfielder has a highest average rating of 7.06, so I stuck Hercules there as well.
Tbf he's so good I reckon he'd do a fine job
I'm just about to play my first game on FM against Jizz Hornkamp
I'm not saying I'm a tactical mastermind. But I'm still yet to lose a league game as FC Eindhoven manager.
Playoffs up next
Playoffs up next
The tactic I'm using now as vertical tiki-taka. I'm not reinventing the wheel, but at least its different to my Harrogate one
Two games to make it to the Eredivisie. The Dutch bloody love their playoffs
First leg done. Not even sure if away goals are a thing
Just built differently
Making a custom kit for FC Eindhoven now we're in the Eredivisie... main sponsor?
They're here, and they're beautiful. Thank you very much @fmcustomkits - been an absolute legend twice now. Contact him if you want custom kits
Oh boy
Summer transfers. We're ready.
We like the Eredivisie... so far
Thought I'd be lost without gegenpress but vertical tiki-taka is doing bits for me
Both Raul and Arjen Robben are managers in my league. Nothing else to say, just thought that was lovely
Never liked Arjen.
Pussy
We were good, but now we're bad
Trying to think of a good pun here, but I think all the best ones argon
What
I've found my new Niall Ennis
I hate not playing on gegenpress. It feels so unnatural. Like every game I'm thinking about what I could achieve if I just RAMPED UP THE TEMPO
Hello I'd like to buy a win please
Seven matches to go and I think we'll be alright. Seriously worry about next year though
My new AFC Mansfield. Just not AFC Quick enough for us it seems
So ridiculously mid-table right now
We're 10 years into the save, so at the end of the season I'm going to go through each team in the football league and tell you who their manager is
About to finish the season. I've got nothing to play for, but Feyenoord can get relegated and Harrogate, Spurs and Arsenal are all battling for Champions League
The Dutch absolutely love a playoff. How did I qualify for this lmao
Holy shit look at the final day shenanigans that could happen
Lucky bastard
Me vs Chelsea development squad for Europe
Final Premier League results and standings
Vitesse have done a fucking number on me. I had more xG over both legs. 7-1.
Right, time to go through the manager of each team as we're now 10 years in
Oh my god, some major Harrogate news to be revealed in due course
Premier League managers (and where they finished in the prem this year)
That's right, Tuchel was sacked a few days ago in my save...
On to the Championship!
That's right, Tuchel was sacked a few days ago in my save...
On to the Championship!
Championship:
Jamie Vardy is manager of Bolton. That is all.
Ashley Young has just won league two as MK Dons manager and Harry Kane is Bradford manager, lmao
