RIDDUM_N_STYLE Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 11 hours ago, Scott Malbranque said: Does anyone remember how magnificent Michael Branch was on Football Manager back in the late 90's? I still periodically think about that and wonder why. Ah Branchy, one of the many ‘next big things’ that bombed horribly when given a first team opportunity for us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daaaaaad! Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 6 hours ago, seph said: On a separate note, the rumour about Peter Wittingham's death from yesterday was sadly confirmed this afternoon. Only 35. Seems oddly coincidental for me that everyone's talking about Football Manager - Peter Whittingham was a mainstay of my Cardiff side that got promoted on FM07, so as a consequence I've always had a sort of a soft spot for him. Terrible, tragic news; may he rest in peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cousin Jim Bob Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 (edited) Horrible news about Peter Whittingham. He was such a highlight for anyone watching the Championship. Wish it had worked out for him better at Blackburn but his best years were obviously behind him then at Cardiff and Villa. At his best he was like a Championship version of Matthew Le Tissier tbh , capable of ridiculous goals from any range. Edited March 20, 2020 by Cousin Jim Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Power Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 I can't believe anyone would loan Mark Kerr out. Blasphemy. Sign Tonton too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hallicks Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 Went to check Mark Kerr's wikipedia and there's a link to a book about CM/FM ("Football manager stole my life"), you can read a few pages here before google tells you you've had enough and should get back to work: https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=LAa6BAAAQBAJ&pg=PA107&lpg=PA107&dq=willie+howie+championship+manager&source=bl&ots=9TfxEUNtx0&sig=isg2NYPKzpH3SsBCy0-Le0I_X5U&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi3-9Lm2IreAhWLKcAKHaXPBM44ChDoATAAegQIBRAB#v=onepage&q=Mark kerr&f=false Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members tiger_rick Posted March 20, 2020 Paid Members Share Posted March 20, 2020 I've got the book, it's good. There's a documentary on YouTube along similar lines though it lacks a little bit of depth, it's a fun watch. I bought the stand up DVD mentioned throughout the doc but haven't watched it yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members tiger_rick Posted March 20, 2020 Paid Members Share Posted March 20, 2020 I've played tens of thousands of matches on Champ Man 01/02 down the years but one of my craziest ever last night. 3-0 down after 19 minutes, subbed my goalie off, pissed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Devon Malcolm Posted March 20, 2020 Paid Members Share Posted March 20, 2020 I was playing CM 97/98 a few years ago as Auxerre and we got to the UEFA Cup final, against Lazio I think. It went to penalties and we won 19-18 on them. Anyway, it ran out of room trying to list the scorers so it started scattering them randomly all over the screen. I thought it was going to crash the game but fortunately not and my glory was confirmed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members PunkStep Posted March 20, 2020 Paid Members Share Posted March 20, 2020 (edited) Look at Rick there, batting his eyelashes at Butch by playing with Wrexham. Well I think it's safe to say Cherno has finally made his mark. Getting seriously pissed off with Steed Malbranque picking up injuries like he's some sort of Darren Anderton tribute act, though. EDIT- Thank you to whoever it was that recommended Jamie Victory, what a cracking cheap signing. Slots in as decent cover anywhere at the back 👍🏻 Edited March 20, 2020 by PunkStep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperBacon Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 An Arsenal fan having a pop at an injury prone player. The irony. (Andertons 'sicknote' stuff is an absolute myth by the way) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members tiger_rick Posted March 23, 2020 Paid Members Share Posted March 23, 2020 Out of this world, this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperBacon Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Incredible. It's still Essien for me Clive, because as well as being a lovely strike, we're gifted that camera angle as well. Some of the technique on show there though from Scholes and Huddlestone (such a frustrating player), are just stunning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members waters44 Posted March 23, 2020 Paid Members Share Posted March 23, 2020 My brother was a massive Chelsea fan and whenever someone scored a wonder goal he would convince my Dad to take him down to JJB to get a new shirt with a name on the back. I can remember five but he must have had more. He had Zola, Ballack, Essien, Poyet and his favourite.... Stanic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Devon Malcolm Posted March 23, 2020 Paid Members Share Posted March 23, 2020 I think Essien could be my favourite player for a team I hate of all time. At his peak, which was sadly too short, he was the absolute complete midfielder, a pleasure to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members tiger_rick Posted March 23, 2020 Paid Members Share Posted March 23, 2020 1 minute ago, Devon Malcolm said: I think Essien could be my favourite player for a team I hate of all time. Good question that. Was only thinking last week as I spent another afternoon immersed in footage of him on YouTube that despite hating United, Roy Keane is probably my all-time favourite player never to have played for Hull City. Complete footballer. Brilliant arsehole of a pundit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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