retired_pmetzger1

I apply for jobs, but infrequently and, I hope, realistically. Managers do apply for other jobs IRL.

retired_sargent

I apply for jobs, but infrequently and, I hope, realistically. Managers do apply for other jobs IRL. </BLOCKQUOTE>

I did say most.

I was going to try the Steve Bruce challenge one of these days.

retired_mrsjb

I only apply for jobs at clubs I really want to be at. Otherwise I let Frank, holiday mode (if unemployed) and my (lack of) ability dictate where I go.

Although having said that, in my current season I've turned down Mansfield and Bradford on the grounds I don't want to go there rather than realism.

retired_mujerenforma

But that is realistic!

retired_wallercp

Thanks for all your help.

To be pedantic though am I allowed to take control of an LL club I may have knowledge of?

I want to manage a Conference North club. But as a Doncaster fan I know we have a few ex players at Hucknall and Barrow. Also my mates girlfriend's dad (cat's cousin twice removed etc) manages Stalybridge so I know a bit about their best players etc.

Is this an unfair start or am I being overly pedantic now!?!

I might just go to Frank!

Thanks again.

KingsbayYHPE

Nah, as long as you don't use any of that knowledge to gain an unfair advantage then you're okay

retired_mrsjb

IMO that knowledge won't help you much anyway, so I wouldn't worry.

In my experience, except for those at the elite clubs, the best players in the game don't correspond to the best players at the club. On the rare occasion I've had a fiddle about at Norwich to familiarise myself with the latest version I've always been shocked at how little the best in-game team corresponds to RL. As you go down the ladder, the players get more random, so it gets worse...

Uknowmehfo

^What Julian said.

I'm always amazed at taking Lleida when familiarising and still seing our best DM/M C have the stats of a kickarse winger. At least they got his position right this time

In past versions (03-04 backwards) we had the most players misplaced (position wise) in Spain.

And I'm sure Simon will come next and talk about his friend who is a MC playing for some LL club being a lb in FM.

In my opinion, unless your team has a dedicated researcher, you'll find managing it a tad surreal and your RL knowledge will hinder you rather than help.

retired_yolanda

So many on-topic posts! :eek:

retired_sriracha

Not because of that!

So.. what's the meaning of the word poof anyway?