The FM Elimination Challenge (June 2026)

[nakul]

Ok I am an Spaniard.

 

[Kiko_97]

Nationality (EU only): Welsh
Position: CF
Nickname (optional): Taff

 

[treva]

Nationality (EU only): Russian
Position: CB
Nickname (optional): The Truck

 

[The Spin]

Nationality (EU only): Swiss
Position: Striker
Nickname (optional): Chez

 

[Manly]

Irish
Center Forward/ Left Midfielder
Manno

 

[shantanu_rooney]

Nationality (EU only): German
Position: Striker
Nickname (optional): Shazza

 

[blake]

Well, that will be plenty! Thanks for the rush of signups - the signups are officially closed now, but we have a very strong crowd of players - 12 in fact, and it will be interesting.

I have calculated a formula for points, which takes into factor the league reputation, the country ranking for international matches and other small features so we should be ready to go! The points system is a little too complicated to list here, but basically you earn points for playing league games and for playing well in them, as well as scoring goals, playing international games, playing at a higher rep club, etc.

Players are being added into the database. The game will start at July, 2009 in England. The first elimination will occur at the end of the first season, July 2010, and there will be updates every 3 months on each player. The player with the least amount of points at the end of the season will be sent home, so pray you find a club and don't get injured!

 

[blake]

The FM Challenge has officially started.

Twelve 16 year olds begin their quest through Europe, starting as free agents. With 31 nations and 59 leagues to choose from to begin their quest, who will quickly seek out the big clubs and earn quick points, and who will stay in the smaller clubs to begin their career? More importantly, who will not find a club or become injured and miss out on vital points? And, who will not be standing come July 2010?

We will find out soon, with the first update coming later today, for October 2009.

 

[hedger_14]

Wow. An update scheduled for today. Are our attributes realistic or not this time.

 

[blake]

Attributes are realistic. Players won't start incredible, but they do have a very high potential - for the sake of this game, nobody wants to see all players finish their career in the Blue Square. Everyone has the potential to play for their country, but many people might not - it depends on what clubs they go to, how much game time they get, the training facilities, etc.

 

[hedger_14]

I see why you also said it was an experiment. Is Pot. Ability around 200. What are the lowest leagues as well.

 

[MaD]

I believe Manchester United are looking for me?

 

[blake]

Nearly every league in Europe is loaded, there are 59 leagues so there is plenty of opportunity to make a mark on the footballing world.

I will do a quick July update now. The players have just been born into the world, but they have not had the chance to sign for any clubs - it is Day 1 of their existance.

July 2009​

Mattfb (GK, Italy)
Interested Clubs: Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham, Dortmund, Atalanta, Lazio, Barcelona

User2010 (GK, England)
Interested Clubs: Arsenal, Charlton, Chelsea, Liverpool, Dortmund, Inter, Valencia
Selected in England Under 21 Squad

Nakul (ST, Spain)
Interested Clubs: Chelsea, Vicenza, Benfica, Alcoyano, Racing, Valladolid, Recreativo, M?laga

MaD (DC/DM/MC, England)
Interested Clubs: Athlone Town, Derry City, Galway Utd, Shamrock Rovers, Bournemouth, Barnsley, Coventry, Derby, Preston, Lecce

Hedger (ST, Sweden)
Interested Clubs: AaB, Lyngby, Sheff Utd, Aalesund, L?v-Ham, Molde, Odd, Sandefjord, Str?msgodset, Djurg?rden
Selected in Sweden Under 21 Squad

Covvy (ST, England)
Interested Clubs: Viborg, Shamrock Rovers, Chelsea, Coventry, Derby, Hull, Sheff Utd, Sunderland, Watford, West Brom

Ollie H (MC, England)
Interested Clubs: Barnsley, Bolton, Coventry, Derby, Hartlepool, Preston, Sunderland, Troms?, Aberdeen, ?rebro

Giggity Giggity (ST, Wales)
Interested Clubs: Shamrock Rovers, Blackpool, Coventry, Derby, Gillingham, Huddersfield, Hull, Middlesbrough, Norwich, Sunderland

Treva (DC, Russia)
Interested Clubs: Tampere Utd, Jaro, Schalke, AZ, Dinamo Moscow, Krylja Sovetov, Moscow, Rubin, Metalist

The Spin (ST, Switzerland)
Interested Clubs: Genoa, AlbinoLeffe, Young Boys, Aarau, Sion, Z?rich, Neuch?tel Xamax
Selected in Switzerland Under 21 Squad

Maney2k9 (ST/ML, Ireland)
Interested Clubs: Dundalk, Galway Utd, Shamrock Rovers, Bolton, Bristol City, Huddersfield, Ipswich, Southampton, Sunderland, Watford
Selected in Ireland Under 21 Squad

Shantanu Rooney (ST, Germany)
Interested Clubs: Bochum, Mainz, Schalke, Rostock, Unterhaching, Hoffenheim

 

[mattfb]

I better not go to Chelsea!

Pumped for this.

 

[blake]

I might rarely do some irregular updates of crucial signings, transfers, etc. but will just stick with the basics now.

October update coming soon.