After several fits and starts and groping with FM, I finally decided to get on with the game. Random team generator handed FC Nottingen German Regional Division South.
04/05 Season. Finished just above the waterline, 8th of 18th. Just avoid relegation was the Board wanted. Played 34 games. Won 14 Drew 9 Lost 11. Goals for 36, against 33. Brought in 2 AMs from free transfers that became fan favorites. Sold none. Budget of 55k unspent. Attendance high 2751, low 763, avg 1733.
About to start 05/06. Got a 2 year sponsorship 28.03k per year. Budget up to 94k.
I just love this game. First time FM too. Never played CM.
Also my first post. Lurked while learning the game.
LLM is HARD! But the wins and rallies to tie the game brought deep, immense satisfaction.
Regards to all.
FC Nottingen 
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