retired_pennylane27

So true! Who haven't been there, done that! Great thread!!!

retired_ms.jones55

Okay, my investigations went further, and i've found out a 'sub-type' of №2. It's

2a. HiddenRevolt (tm). More experienced players tend to change things up without actually controversing with you. I.e., taken your goalie is crap at kicking the ball from goal kicks (never seen opposite), you cleverly decide to instruct him to deliver goal kicks to the nearest defender available. The guy does perfectly so except one small detail. Then he shouts at him, takes the ball back and enjoys another targetless clearance that often turns out to be a great start for opposition's attack.

Another one could well be 1a or 7. It's called

1a/7. Cornerism (tm). Nevermind the position of the ball, your players and opposition, the one and the only way to clear the ball is to concede a corner. All tackles are performed near the goal line. If the ball goes out off the opposition your players will do their best to try and get it, which always ends up as a corner. I guess it's just a behaviour of real men.

retired_sroch3032

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by iamthequinn:
It's funny because it's true <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Couldnt have said it better myself :thup:

retired_tinkfaeree

8.) SuperTalent(tm)
Whenever you find a guy who is ought to have a great future ahead and sign him, he'll do rubbish. After being sold or released on a free, he gets immediately transferred to a super rich club, you see nothing of the money, and he goes on to become world's superstar.

retired_ms.jones55

:thup:

Missed that one

Uknowmehfo

9) The Invisible Player (tm). Your player might be playing like an angel... indeed he may even be the best player you've ever seen...
But, alas, the lad is invisible... The National Manager doesn't even know he is elegible, the big teams ignore him and never try to sign him... I'm sure you know the feeling.

My 0.02 €cents

retired_ms.jones55

Great, there's already nine items in this investigation. :thup:

We'll get to the Truth soon!

retired_tinkfaeree

10) The Fat Ass Bloke (tm)
The 36 year old guy on a 4 year contract signed by the former manager who plays crap, is your top earner, transfer listed for 0, nobody is interested, is AWOL a lot, ****es his teammates off and unfortunately is the best friend of your best player. Of course he never retires until after his contract runs out.

retired_priyaa_00

11. the super under performing striker:

he cost you an arm and a leg (if not an old time all-star on a free), his stats are top you scouts all rate him, and you ass man tels you he will be essential. you sign him on twice your total wage budget. he's happy he trains well.

but come match day he can't hit a cows backside with a banjo, he couldn't score in a brothel.

And you can't sell him as his form is so crap no-one will have him, and you can't let him go on a free as it will bankrupt the club.

retired_nick88

Top thread!! I think I've felt all of these before.

Last night got totally super goalied. Despite dominating the whole game and being a man down we lost 1-3. So frustrating!!