rockstrongo
Retired Footballer
Looking very sharp mate, especially in defense, and thats pretty much the key if you want to go far.
im seeing a top 4 position in the cards for you
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im seeing a top 4 position in the cards for you
rockstrongo
Retired Footballer
A 3 game stretch that really pushed my patience for this.
RCD Mallorca at home
You know when you can tell straight away, "aint gonna win this one"
This was one of those, miss after miss, 50/50 balls always going the cpu way, and my players stuck in mud.
Mallorca is a good team, but not this good, still they made 2-0 after 45 mins.
I had to claw my way back in, full attack the whole 2nd half, hitting the post, hitting the crossbar, missing, goal line saves etc etc.
Still i managed to pull out 2 goals my way and ending it in a draw!
Next up newcomers Villareal.
This too became a slug fest, hardly anything going my way, but in the end 1-0 on a corner then 2-0 on a freekick
Think i got compensated for the Mallorca game tbh
Did i deserve it?
Nope.
Last up FC Barcelona at home.
Gameplan?
Keep possesion then hoof it.
didnt create one single chance this game, and gameplan worked, i needed a draw and i got one.
And by some miracle im still on top after these three games, though both Real Madrid and Barcelona are picking up speed, its going to be a tough ride with half a season to go
RCD Mallorca at home
You know when you can tell straight away, "aint gonna win this one"
This was one of those, miss after miss, 50/50 balls always going the cpu way, and my players stuck in mud.
Mallorca is a good team, but not this good, still they made 2-0 after 45 mins.
I had to claw my way back in, full attack the whole 2nd half, hitting the post, hitting the crossbar, missing, goal line saves etc etc.
Still i managed to pull out 2 goals my way and ending it in a draw!
Next up newcomers Villareal.
This too became a slug fest, hardly anything going my way, but in the end 1-0 on a corner then 2-0 on a freekick
Think i got compensated for the Mallorca game tbh
Did i deserve it?
Nope.
Last up FC Barcelona at home.
Gameplan?
Keep possesion then hoof it.
didnt create one single chance this game, and gameplan worked, i needed a draw and i got one.
And by some miracle im still on top after these three games, though both Real Madrid and Barcelona are picking up speed, its going to be a tough ride with half a season to go
millossobek
The 3-Stars Cup
Either one of the teams would be awesome! I've always liked Aston Villa, and also a South American team would be ace! Let me know if you need any help choosing a team, I can help you with South American team personalities and/or history if you're interested!
Kopite1990
League 2
Great update mate - Looks like a really fascinating season. I noticed that Barca have crept back up the table.
Definitely think you will go on to win it this season
Kopite1990
League 2
So a bit of a plot twist at the end of the transfer window in my PES United save.
Cremonese decided to trigger the release clause for Oberlin, who we only signed in the Summer. There seems to be something built into the script in 2021 ML whereby a club will always pay the release clause for one of your players in the mid-season window.
I can usually bypass it by offering a new contract before they bid, but Oberlin did not want to renew his contract.
We signed him on a free and sold him for £1.8m - He had scored 4 goals so hardly setting the world alight, but it would have been nice to keep hold of him.
We managed to sign Jean Kevin Augustin on a free transfer on deadline day to replace him. He is a similar profile to Oberlin in terms of his pace but has better stats overall. He managed to start and score on his debut in a 1-1 draw with Olympiakos 🙌🏻
Cremonese decided to trigger the release clause for Oberlin, who we only signed in the Summer. There seems to be something built into the script in 2021 ML whereby a club will always pay the release clause for one of your players in the mid-season window.
I can usually bypass it by offering a new contract before they bid, but Oberlin did not want to renew his contract.
We signed him on a free and sold him for £1.8m - He had scored 4 goals so hardly setting the world alight, but it would have been nice to keep hold of him.
We managed to sign Jean Kevin Augustin on a free transfer on deadline day to replace him. He is a similar profile to Oberlin in terms of his pace but has better stats overall. He managed to start and score on his debut in a 1-1 draw with Olympiakos 🙌🏻
Madmac79
International
- 11 September 2006
Augustin was my starting striker in my 21 Spezia ML before some Premier League club ironically snatched him with with the release clause as well. Top purchase!
rockstrongo
Retired Footballer
Thats tough, but still realistic i guess, not happening in old games but i have a player that put his contract extension on hold so guess im down the shitter with him.
Some debut by Augustin, nice replacement
rockstrongo
Retired Footballer
Ha ha cheers mate, still think a top 6, or even better top 4 is realistic for me.Great update mate - Looks like a really fascinating season. I noticed that Barca have crept back up the table.
Definitely think you will go on to win it this season
Barca and RM breathing down my neck, one slip up and im down to 3rd-4th place
Kopite1990
League 2
Nice one mate! He’s started well so fingers crossed he continues that way - I’m not sure if it’s a placebo effect with PES, but I always feel like certain players just play differently. Almost like they are smoother and easier to control, I get that feeling with Augustin every time he touches the ball.
Definitely mate, adds to the realism for sure and keeps you on your toes with your squad. I always try to be realistic with transfers, for example if a Barca or Madrid were to bid for one of my players then I always think in real life they would likely want to move. It just helps keep things fresh as it can be easy to just reject offers and keep hold of your squad.
Easier said than done when you fall in love with a player/team though!
rockstrongo
Retired Footballer
Halfway point in the season.
Transfer window opened up.
I got knocked out in the quarterfinals of Copa Del Rey by Athletico Madrid winning the home game 2-1 then losing at Vicente Calderon 2-0
Rough but all in all, my aim is a good position in the league, and with 2 games per week right now, really dont need a 3rd one
Then i had a tough away game vs Real Betis.
I barely got away winning this one, my players arent in the best form exactly
Matchday 21 saw me go up against my fiercest rivals Athletic Bilbao at San Mames
I had nothing left after a string of tough matches and lost (fair and square) vs a very good team.
One slip up and im down to third place, such a tough league this.
Decided to strenghten the squad a bit (need to slim down in the summer though) with two new signings
Got 2 "easier" game coming up where i need to really step up and win both or ill go down the table quickly
Transfer window opened up.
I got knocked out in the quarterfinals of Copa Del Rey by Athletico Madrid winning the home game 2-1 then losing at Vicente Calderon 2-0
Rough but all in all, my aim is a good position in the league, and with 2 games per week right now, really dont need a 3rd one
Then i had a tough away game vs Real Betis.
I barely got away winning this one, my players arent in the best form exactly
Matchday 21 saw me go up against my fiercest rivals Athletic Bilbao at San Mames
I had nothing left after a string of tough matches and lost (fair and square) vs a very good team.
One slip up and im down to third place, such a tough league this.
Decided to strenghten the squad a bit (need to slim down in the summer though) with two new signings
Got 2 "easier" game coming up where i need to really step up and win both or ill go down the table quickly
rockstrongo
Retired Footballer
It sure is, had massive love for my younger players on my PES 17 ML, kept them way to long.
Thats good advice when bigger clubs come calling, adds to the realism to let them go.
Should follow that example and set up some house rules
SP83
League 1
- 9 October 2012
I think I'm swaying towards starting as Racing Club in Argentina.
Just read their wiki page, I love the fact they were the 1st club in the world to win 7 consecutive league titles.
I've also only just noticed, after playing about 5 or 6 exhibition matches with them, that they have a 20 year-old Lautaro Martinez up front.
I've never started in Argentina, so will make a refreshing change even though the League structure looks a bit mental.
Just read their wiki page, I love the fact they were the 1st club in the world to win 7 consecutive league titles.
I've also only just noticed, after playing about 5 or 6 exhibition matches with them, that they have a 20 year-old Lautaro Martinez up front.
I've never started in Argentina, so will make a refreshing change even though the League structure looks a bit mental.
rockstrongo
Retired Footballer
Youll love it, a bit weird with two seasons in one (winter/summer champions) i found it to be really good, pace etc, no overpowered teams
rockstrongo
Retired Footballer
My 2 so called "easier" games ...
Well not really.
Levante at home
A game that felt good from kickoff really, scored after 17 min and making it 1-0.
Then something changed, Levante started to threaten a lot, had a few good chances before they equalized late 1st half.
I had two good chances early second half, hit the crossbar twice before Levante counter attacked in 2-1, a solo raid vs my 3 defenders, horrible defending and 2-1 Levante.
Then things got even worse, 70th minute and my LB Zanev got his 2nd yellow card and was sent off.
I had no other option than to re shuffle my team, 2-4-3 formation and full attack.
It paid off in the 84th minute and i made it 2-2 on a shot from Marreno.
I even had yet another shot hitting the woodwork in the 93rd min.
2-2 the end result, after all, ill take it.
Next game was Sporting Gijon at home
A slow paced game, bad passing by me but eventually saw the game out with a 2-1 result.
Gijon got their goal late on when i was winding it down
After Match day 23 the La liga table is a hornets nest.
Cant afford to slip up here
Well not really.
Levante at home
A game that felt good from kickoff really, scored after 17 min and making it 1-0.
Then something changed, Levante started to threaten a lot, had a few good chances before they equalized late 1st half.
I had two good chances early second half, hit the crossbar twice before Levante counter attacked in 2-1, a solo raid vs my 3 defenders, horrible defending and 2-1 Levante.
Then things got even worse, 70th minute and my LB Zanev got his 2nd yellow card and was sent off.
I had no other option than to re shuffle my team, 2-4-3 formation and full attack.
It paid off in the 84th minute and i made it 2-2 on a shot from Marreno.
I even had yet another shot hitting the woodwork in the 93rd min.
2-2 the end result, after all, ill take it.
Next game was Sporting Gijon at home
A slow paced game, bad passing by me but eventually saw the game out with a 2-1 result.
Gijon got their goal late on when i was winding it down
After Match day 23 the La liga table is a hornets nest.
Cant afford to slip up here
Kopite1990
League 2
Hard lines with the draw mate but sounds like you really grinded out the result, 1 point could make a difference come the end of the season given how tight the league is!
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Kopite1990
League 2
Maybe that release clause for Oberlin was a blessing in disguise 👀
rockstrongo
Retired Footballer
rockstrongo
Retired Footballer
Wow!
Some signing ey?
Kopite1990
League 2
Brilliant pal, long may it continue 🤞🏼
rockstrongo
Retired Footballer
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Kopite1990
League 2
We’re right in the thick of things with 9 games remaining at the business end of season 2.
I alluded to it in my very brief update last night but Augustin has been a game changer for us. He has 5 goals in his 4 starts and he doesn’t look like slowing down any time soon.
It is 4 straight wins now, including the 3 games in the graphic above - Dinamo Zagreb, last seasons champions, have picked up form again and are in second with Olympiakos just ahead of them at the top.
We are pushing them as much as we can but I do feel like our quality is still a level below. However, we have opened up a nice gap of 5 points from Shakhtar in 4th. Currently, that would give us European football next season which was my main goal this season. The league has been so tight all season though and things can change quickly. If we could end the season now then I would take 3rd place in a heartbeat.
We are still not exactly in and amongst the goals but Augustin has helped with that. The last match against Hapoel was a real nail biter, we went ahead early in the first half but it was backs to the wall to keep them out in the second half. We won’t get that lucky every match so hopefully we have enough to get over the line.
Should have an end of season update by the end of this week 🙌🏻
I alluded to it in my very brief update last night but Augustin has been a game changer for us. He has 5 goals in his 4 starts and he doesn’t look like slowing down any time soon.
It is 4 straight wins now, including the 3 games in the graphic above - Dinamo Zagreb, last seasons champions, have picked up form again and are in second with Olympiakos just ahead of them at the top.
We are pushing them as much as we can but I do feel like our quality is still a level below. However, we have opened up a nice gap of 5 points from Shakhtar in 4th. Currently, that would give us European football next season which was my main goal this season. The league has been so tight all season though and things can change quickly. If we could end the season now then I would take 3rd place in a heartbeat.
We are still not exactly in and amongst the goals but Augustin has helped with that. The last match against Hapoel was a real nail biter, we went ahead early in the first half but it was backs to the wall to keep them out in the second half. We won’t get that lucky every match so hopefully we have enough to get over the line.
Should have an end of season update by the end of this week 🙌🏻
Filippo-Inzaghi
Championship
What ended up being the best version in the PS4 area in terms of Master League?
kibaxx7
キバレンジャー
Yes sir, feels like im playing under gunpoint
Toughest ML ive done in a long time
It's amazing to see Málaga at the top of the table, considering the problems they are facing in real life...
rockstrongo
Retired Footballer
It is, but they were a pretty strong team back then
rockstrongo
Retired Footballer
That is some serious results, looking europe for sure
SP83
League 1
- 9 October 2012
The journey begins. My made up, Argentine manager - Javi Franco - is appointed Manager of Racing Club.
Racing have a strong squad, with the likes of Lautaro Martinez already at the club.
Spent a good while going through it and the only 2 positions I needed 'cover' for were CB & DMF.
Not a bad budget of around £13mill to spend.
I've set up 2 formations, a 4-1-3-2 attacking & a 5-3-2 more defensive tactic. Both fluid formations. Sorted out the training and then it was into the transfer window.
33 year-old Miguel Martinez is brought in on a 1 year-loan as CB cover.
Next in the door was Gonzalo Baglivo, a DMF from UT Cajamarca for a few hundred grand, as back-up for Domiguez.
I edit all the Youth players, basically tidy up their appearance and give them proper names. 17 year-old, Argentine, Miggy Bianchi is promoted to the 1st team fold...
A few players were sold, mainly younger ones who are low rated and have no chance of making it. My CB Sigali attracted bids from Portugal but not from one of the 'big' sides so these were rebuffed.
Business done, or so I thought. I like to keep my ML realistic in the fact if a silly offer or 'bigger' club comes in, I have to take it.
Vitesse had put a £9mill offer in for Ricardo Centurion, a very good RW who was a huge part of the 1st team plans. I rejected it, thinking 'well, it ain't like AJAX bid'. 2 hours later, Stoke, in the Prem, offered £13.5mill, about £5mill more than his value. I had to accept it.
I wouldn't find a like for like replacement, he was 77 rated and still developing (hit 78 the day he left). I knew I'd be hard pressed to find a player of the same calibre, without blowing the whole budget.
After a bit of scouting around, I found Rodrigo Gomez, plying his trade at Toluca. 73 rated but good explosive power & speed stats, which I deem crucial for a wide player. We offered £3.5mill his value, they wanted £6mill so with 2 hours before the window shut & Centurion gone, I paid it.
Hectic start to life in South America and our first League game is away vs River Plate.
Really looking forward to this 🇦🇷🔵⚪
rockstrongo
Retired Footballer
Good luck buddy!
rockstrongo
Retired Footballer
Hmm, its extremely tempting to start a fresh save now that i have the PTE patch with game play tools etc.
I know im doing it somewhere down the line, might as well be now.
Well see
I know im doing it somewhere down the line, might as well be now.
Well see
millossobek
The 3-Stars Cup
Lautarito is one of my favorite Argentinean players! How old is he in your save? It's going to be a challenge, but it would be great if you could retain him long term (although like in real life, he might get a tempting offer from Europe!) Looking foward to hearing how you do with Racing bro!
Oh and PES 2017 forever!
millossobek
The 3-Stars Cup
The gameplay tool is really a great bonus to the game. I have made very small personal tweaks to the gameplay (a bit more ball weight, shot power, better goalkeepers, and more strict referees) and I'm really liking the results!