Industry + Integrity | A Salford City FC Career

Post by **Xixak** » 29 Jan 2021, 04:36

Console: XBOX Series X
Game: FIFA 20/21 (Undecided)
Difficulty: Legendary w/ Full Manual
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Post by **Xixak** » 29 Jan 2021, 04:38

House Rules

May only use 1 youth scout
Maximum of 25 first-team squad players (this excludes loaned out players and players yet to be promoted from the youth system)
Must adhere to UEFA and FA homegrown rules
Can only sign players from clubs at a similar or lower level (i.e. if in the Europa league, cannot sign Champions League players) unless they are fringe players at a better team
Similarly, if a higher-level team comes in for a player, I must enter into negotiations for selling that player
If a fringe player is bid on by a team around the same level or lower, I must agree to negotiate their sale to get them more playing time
Cannot break wage structure, and cannot buy a player rated more than +1 on the best player in the squad
Can only train youth academy players.
All players signed must be scouted through the Global Transfer Network or popular/well-known. No use of SoFIFA or other ratings sites.

Post by **Xixak** » 29 Jan 2021, 09:10

Club History

Full name: Salford City Football Club
Nickname(s): The Ammies
Founded: 1940; 81 years ago (as Salford Central Mission)
Ground: Moor Lane
Capacity: 5,106 (2,246 seated)[1]
Owner: Project 92 Limited
Chairman: Karen Baird
Manager: Andy Cole
League: League Two
2018-19: National League, 3rd of 24

On 27 March, it was announced that, subject to Football Association and NPL approval, Salford would be taken over by the Project 92 Limited consortium, a group consisting of former Manchester United players Nicky Butt, Ryan Giggs, Gary Neville, Phil Neville, and Paul Scholes, known collectively as the Class of '92, expected to be completed by the summer.[91][92] Chairman Karen Baird described it as "massive", saying it would secure the future of the club.[93] At the following Salford games, a 3–2 win over Farsley Celtic and a 3–1 home loss to New Mills, fans chanted "We are Tangerine" in protest at rumours the clubs' colours would be changed.[94][95] Fan unrest continued to grow until the final game of the season, a 3–1 loss to Prescot Cables, which meant Salford finished the season in 12th position.[96]

With the proposed takeover of the club completed, the new ownership team were present at pre-season training in July 2014, at which Giggs suggested the consortium had ambitious aims for the non-league club, with a target of Championship level football within 15 years.[97] It was confirmed that Baird would remain the club's chairman and Power would continue as manager. Prior to the start of the 2014–15 season, the club announced a showcase match against a "Class of '92 XI" featuring all five of the new owners[98] which Salford City went on to win 5–1.[99] The 2014–15 season began with a 4–1 at Moor Lane against Scarborough Athletic, with several hardcore fans refusing to attend in protest to change of colours and club badge, while the Salford Star dubbed the group The Class of Vincent Tan in reference to the Cardiff City owner who had also changed the club colours to red.[100] The good start continued, with Salford unbeaten in the first 13 games. In September 2014, the ownership team announced that they had agreed to sell a 50% stake in the club to Singapore–based billionaire Peter Lim, the owner of Valencia.[101][102]

Despite the promising start, a dip in form during December resulted in only four wins from the following 11 matches, which saw the team fall behind Darlington at the top of the league. As a result, Power was sacked in January 2015 after 18 months in the role.[103] Scholes and Phil Neville acted as caretaker managers for the subsequent match against Kendal Town,[104] before announcing the arrival of the new managerial team of Anthony Johnson and Bernard Morley.[105] Johnson and Morley had led Ramsbottom United to promotion from the NPL Division One North during the previous season. The new managerial team went on to win 15 of the remaining 17 matches of the season, a feat which saw them regain their place at the top of the table. With Darlington failing to win their penultimate match of the season, Salford were crowned champions, guaranteeing promotion to the NPL Premier Division.[106] The championship was celebrated with Salford recording their ninth consecutive win in a 5–0 victory over Ossett Town in front of a crowd of over 1,100.[107]

FA Cup starting line-up vs Notts County, the club's first ever first round cup match
Johnson and Morley's first full season at the club began with a 0–0 home draw with Marine.[108] The club reached the 1st Round of the FA Cup for the first time in their 25-year association with the competition, having defeated fellow league side Whitby Town, Curzon Ashton, Bradford (Park Avenue) from the National North League, and Southport from the National League in the Qualifying Rounds. In front of a sell-out crowd of 1,400 and airing on live the BBC, Salford scored a famous 2–0 win over League Two side Notts County Moor Lane, with the goals coming from Danny Webber and substitute Richie Allen.[109][110] In the 2nd round, they were drawn at home to another League Two side, Hartlepool United,[111] A 1–1 draw, again televised on the BBC,[112] earned Salford a replay,[113] this time aired on BT Sport,[114] where they took their League Two opponents to extra-time before succumbing 2–0.[115]

In January, Salford beat Barwell 7–0 to move second in the table.[116] Having been in the top five places for the majority of the season, Salford eventually finished third behind champions Darlington 1883 and runners-up Blyth Spartans to claim a playoff place. Ashton United were defeated 3–1 in the semi-final at Moor Lane, which was followed up four days later with a 3–2 win over Workington at the same venue in front of nearly 2,000 spectators. The Ammies' scored twice in the final eleven minutes to claim their place in the National League North for the 2016–17 season, the highest level the club had ever reached in their 76-year history.[117]

Johnson and Morley celebrated their 100th game in charge on 19th November, with Salford picking up a 3–0 win against Worcester City.[118]

In March 2017, Johnson and Morley both signed two-year full-time contracts, starting from 1 April.[119] The club also announced that from 1 July, players with the club would become full-time professional players. Salford appointed Chris Casper, who was part of the Class of '92, as the club's sporting director in charge of Academy 92.[120] Ahead of their first professional campaign, the owners outlined their target to eventually reach the Premier League.[121][122] In May, Salford lost in the National League North playoff semi-final, being defeated on penalties by Halifax Town.[123]

On 5 August, Salford-born Liam Hogan was announced as the new club captain.[124] On 12 August, Mani Ogunrinde and Anointed Chukwu became the first Academy 92 players to represent the first team, when they came on as late substitutes in a 2–0 away win against Telford United.[125] On 21 April 2018, with promotion rivals Harrogate Town losing away to Bradford (Park Avenue),[126] the club were promoted as champions of the National League North with one game to play, despite a 2-1 home defeat to Boston United,[127] and in the process secured promotion to National League, once again re-setting the bar for the highest level the club has ever attained.[128][129] On 8 May, it was announced Johnson and Morley had left the club by mutual consent, due to irreconcilable differences regarding performance and contract length.[130][131] Shortly afterwards on 14 May, Graham Alexander was appointed as the club's new manager after signing a four year contract.[132]

Ahead of the season, Salford were regarded as favourites to take the one automatic promotion place,[133] but faced criticism for their spending and were accused of trying to "steal" a place in the Football League.[134][135] In their first game in the National League on 4 August, they drew 1–1 with promotion rivals Leyton Orient, with their goal being scored by Rory Gaffney.[136] Their first victory in the division was achieved on 14 August, with a 2–1 home win against Halifax Town.[137] Salford reached the first round of the FA Cup for a second time; having defeated Marine 2–1 in the final qualifying round,[138] they were drawn to play away at League One side Shrewsbury Town.[139] An equaliser from Adam Rooney earned Salford a replay,[140] in which Rooney would score again in a 3–1 defeat.[141] Salford suffered three consecutive defeats in the Christmas period which left them in third place, five points behind Orient – a 2–1 loss to Dagenham & Redbridge was followed by a heavy 5–1 defeat to promotion rivals Wrexham on Boxing Day. Three days later, 10-man Salford conceded a 94th minute goal in a 3–2 away loss to Barrow.[142]

They quickly closed the gap on leaders Leyton Orient, winning 3–0 in the reverse fixture at Brisbane Road on 5 January.[143] Later that month it was announced that David Beckham was set to join his Class of '92 teammates as part owner of the club, taking 10% of the club previously held by Peter Lim,[144] with the deal being subject to Football Association approval. Salford would go on a 10 match unbeaten run, including a late comeback to beat Bromley 2–1,[145] and an 88th minute winner against Boreham Wood to win 3–2.[146] They would finally miss out on the title, automatic promotion, by losing their final games of the season to Fylde and Hartlepool United, meaning the club finished third in the table behind champions Leyton Orient and Solihull Moors.[147]

During the season, Salford played their first ever games in the FA Trophy proper, starting with a 3–1 win over Gateshead in the first round in December,[148] followed by a 3–1 win against Dagenham & Redbridge.[149] In the third round Salford faced Maidstone United where they were held to a 1–1 draw at home,[150] meaning a replay was necessary, which Maidstone won 3–0 a week later.[151]

On 5 May 2019, Salford reached the National League play-off Final after overcoming Eastleigh in a penalty shootout after a 1–1 draw, meaning they would play at Wembley Stadium for the first time in their history.[152] On 11 May, they beat Fylde 3–0 in the final, with goals from Emmanuel Dieseruvwe, Carl Piergianni, and Ibou Touray;[153] this marked the first time Salford had ever reached the Football League.[154] During the summer, the club appointed Warren Joyce to manage their first ever development squad, designed to be a stepping stone between the academy and the first team.[155]

Post by **Xixak** » 29 Jan 2021, 09:10

Club Honours

League Titles (0)

Premier League (0):
EFL Championship (0):
EFL League One (0):
EFL League Two (0):

Domestic Cups (0)

FA Cup (0):
Football League Cup (0):
EFL Cup (0):
FA Charity Shield (0):

European Cups (0)

UEFA Champions League (0):
UEFA Europa League (0):
UEFA Super Cup (0):

Post by **Xixak** » 29 Jan 2021, 09:10

Transfer History

2019-20 - Net Spend: -£169,000

Incoming - £0

Outgoing - £169,000

07/20/2019: Sold ST Anointed Chukwu to Kristiansund for £90,000.
07/23/2019: Sold ST Kamar Moncrieffe to Rakow Czestochowa for £79,000.

Post by **Xixak** » 29 Jan 2021, 09:11

Youth Academy

Youth Scouts

Peter Carter - England - 1* Experience - 1* Judgment: Scouting England for Any for 9 Months

Academy Graduates

Post by **Xixak** » 29 Jan 2021, 09:11

Season-by-Season Recaps

Post by **Xixak** » 29 Jan 2021, 09:12

Board Expectations

Youth Development - Very Low

Short Term: Sign 1 player(s) in your Youth Academy assigned to the midfielder position.

Brand Exposure - Very Low

Short Term: Sell out (at least 85% attendance) at least 50% of league home games this season.

Financial - Very Low

Domestic Success - High

Short Term: EFL League Two - Win the League Title
Short Term: The Emirates FA Cup - Reach the Round of 32 Stage

Post by **Xixak** » 29 Jan 2021, 09:18

You may now post.

Post by **mvp** » 29 Jan 2021, 09:46

whats the ratings lookin like? league 2?

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