retired_sbaker1010

Scunthorpe United - A Club For Real Men!

Background

Scunthorpe United F.C. are an English football team based in the town of Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, England.

Nicknamed The Iron, they currently play in the Football League Championship after securing promotion by winning the League One title in the 2006-07 season. They are presently the highest-placed league club in Lincolnshire but have not previously played at this level since the 1962-63 season.

One of the most famous players to ever play for Scunthorpe early in his career was former England and Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan. He made 120 apperances for the club before leaving to Liverpool for a cheap £35,000 on 10th May 1971.

Another well-known ex-Scunny player 'Super' Ray Clemence. His first ever club was indeed Scunthorpe before being snapped up by none other than Liverpool. He went onto become one of footballs most decorated goalkeepers ever.

Information

Full Name: Scunthorpe United Football Club
Founded: 1899
Nation: England
Status: Professional
League: Coca Cola Championship
Reputation: Regional
Chairman Status: Loves The Club
Favoured Personnel:
Finances: Secure
Estimated Value: £3.8M
Stadium: Glanford Park
Stadium Capacity: 9183 (7000 Seated)
Training Facilities: Good Training Facilities:
Youth Facilities: Average Youth Facillities + Youth Academy
Media Prediction: 24th
Continental Competition: None
Squad Average Age: 23 Years Old
Squad Personality: Fairly Determined
Captain: Andy Crosby

Staff

Chairman: Steve Wharton
Assistant Manager: Ian Baraclough

Confidence:

Board wants to survive in the Coca Cola Championship by the end of 2 year plan.
Board wants to fight bravely against relegation

3rd Round Of FA Cup
2nd Round Of League Cup

Transfer/Wage Budget

For a newly promoted side the transfer budget isn't too bad, especially with a few adjustments here and there.

Attempt to avoid relegation: TB= £1.2M WB= £28.5K P/W
Avoid relegation: TB= £1.7M WB= £34k P/W
Mid-Table: TB= £1.9M WB= £36.5K P/W
Top-Half Finish: TB= £2.1M WB= £39.5K P/W
Promotion: TB= £2.4M WB= £42.5K P/W
Title Challenge: TB= £2.7M WB= £45K P/W
Winner: TB= £2.9M WB= 48K P/W

Then on top of that you can adjust the transfer budget up to £300K. With expectations, be realistic, the higher you expect, the more cash. But the more risk of sacking if you don't achieve your goals. Personally i'd for for Mid-Table/Top-Half Finish anything higher would be a bonus.

First Team

1 GK Joe Murphy
2 DR David Mulligan
3 DL Marcus Williams
5 DC Ezomo Iriekpen
6 DC Cliff Byrne
7 MC Matt Sparrow
8 DC Jim Goodwin
9 FC Paul Hayes
10 FC Martin Paterson
11 MC Ian Baraclough
15 AMR Cleveland Taylor
16 DC Jack Cork
18 DC Andy Butler
19 AML Jonathon Forte
22 GK Joshua Lillis
23 MR Kevan Hurst
25 AML Peter Winn
26 DL Kelly Youga
27 ML Ian Morris

Reserve Team

4 DC Andy Crosby
14 FC Daniel McBreen
20 DL Alexander Morfaw
29 DR Joe Wilcox

Basic Line-Up/Formation



Analysis

If you want a real challange Scunthrope is the team to try. While having quite a strong defence, and an average midfield the attack lacks a certain amount. With only 2 natural strikers in the team the place to first buy in will be offense. I recommend a player such as Kevin Kyle cheap, and will bag you some goals, or possibly Leyton Orient striker Jabo Ibehre who can be bough for under £500K and so i've heard is a good player for low rep Championship clubs, another player who I think will be one for the future is Ipswich striker Matty Fryatt who for the right money will take the switch. I'd also concentrate on getting a good central midfielder, a worthy candidate could be Patrik Berger old but if you can get him will be a great asset.

Overall, Scunthorpe United will be a tough go ahead and one which will take a few game years until you crack it completely. But come on, real men like a challenge right? Give it a try, I will be starting my new game with 'The Iron' some time today, and hope to be successful as I did in FM07.

Keep me informed on your stats!

retired_hulther1

I love being scunthorpe man, they have a great base team to work with. Won the championship after signing Mohammed Kalon and Jody Morris (Both frees) banged in 35 goals between them. Marcus Williams had a great season and i got to round Three of Carling Cup and the FA Cup, their are some great free transfers to be had. Nab 'em!

retired_sbaker1010

I started mine a day ago. So far not so good. My team is great but the results arent. I am hoping this season to just stay up and work from there. Ill put up my team later...