After four consecutive trebles, I sold every above 26 player and moved forward with only YA players. Now I'm back to back prem winner alr. How do I keep this interesting and prevent stagnation?
I need more playstyles
This is on fifa 24 btw, too poor to get new one
I’m currently doing a FC 24 Man Utd save and I’ve just started the second season after winning everything in the first and I just don’t really have any motivation to carry it on, I play on legendary difficulty and I find it too easy, winning every game by 3 or more goals and i refuse to play on intimate because once you turn that on the game just cheats and gets any advantage it can so idk what changes to make or how I can keep enjoying the save.
Any suggestions or advice are welcome, also if you’re looking for someone to chat about your save or anything really I’d love to hear from you!.
Thinking of loaning konak and buying one of the three above him, starting from live start points and new season started, rigo sold to Rosario for 3.2m
Hello, Sancho and Wahi both already have playstyle pluses. Acrobatic and Flair plus. I was wondering whether when they hit 90 they can get another one in addition (Fc25 or fc26)
| SETTINGS | RULES |
|---|---|
| Difficulty: Ultimate | No buying regens, YA is okay |
| Competitive Mode: On | No signing of fake FA (Mexican NT, Fruk) |
| Sliders: Authentic | Transfers must match the club’s finances |
| Match Length: 5 minutes per half | Season 1 spending limited by the budget |
| Restarts: Off | Future max transfer fee: £15m, then £20m |
| Player Search: Off | Current wage ceiling: £30k per week |
| Board: Strict | Wage structure grows gradually |
| Transfer Negotiations: Realistic | Hard wage cap: £100k per week |
A Championship season is 46 games long, but for Bristol City, it was the run from November onwards that bent the campaign into something nobody at Ashton Gate could have reasonably expected.
This was meant to be a steady first year. The board wanted a mid-table finish and an FA Cup run to the last 16. Nothing more than that. By the end of May, the Robins had won the Championship with 101 points, scored 107 league goals, conceded 26, and lifted the FA Cup after beating Fulham 2-0 at Wembley.
Here is how a season that began with inconsistency and doubt turned into promotion, silverware, European football, and one of the strangest individual scoring campaigns the division has seen.
THE CHAMPIONSHIP
Bristol City’s final numbers do not suggest uncertainty. They finished first with 30 wins, 11 draws and five defeats. Their 101 points put them 11 clear of Swansea City, while their goal difference of plus 81 was comfortably the best in the division.
But the table hides the early tension. The opening months were uneven. The team dropped points often enough to fall as low as 14th, and the 4-2-3-1 Wide shape looked exposed before it looked dangerous. With the defensive line pushed to 95, Bristol City were never going to sit in and wait. At first, that caused problems. Matches became stretched, space opened up behind the back four, and the results did not always justify the risk.
Then November changed the season. The first proper winning run arrived, the Robins climbed quickly, and by February they were top. From there, the question became less about whether Bristol City could reach the summit, and more about whether anyone could drag them back down. Nobody did.
THE TACTICAL SHIFT
The early version of Bristol City was too narrow. The team tried to play through the middle, with Scott Twine acting as the main playmaker. It made sense on paper, but it also made the attack easier to crowd. Opponents could close the central lanes, force rushed passes, and leave Sinclair Armstrong waiting for service that did not always arrive.
The shift came when Bristol City started using the full width of the pitch. The wingers held wider positions, while Twine moved more often into the half-spaces rather than staying fixed in the middle. That small change opened the central lane and gave the team two clear routes to goal: through balls into Armstrong’s runs, or wide attacks ending in crosses.
That mattered because Armstrong was not just quick. He was a serious aerial threat, with the kind of jumping that made crosses feel like chances rather than hopeful deliveries. The attack stopped being crowded, the pitch became bigger, and Armstrong became harder to mark.
THE STRIKER
Armstrong began the season as the forward expected to provide depth behind Emil Riis. That did not last. His pace, power, movement and aerial ability suited the team’s new direction better. Bristol City needed a striker who could stretch defences, attack the box, and turn early service into shots before opponents had settled.
Armstrong became that player. His final numbers were almost difficult to process: 65 goals and 15 assists in 54 appearances across all competitions. In the league alone, he scored 52 goals in 45 matches, breaking the Championship scoring record and finishing 24 clear of the next highest scorer.
It became the defining fact of the season. There is always a danger that a striker season like this can feel detached from the rest of the team. Here, it did not. Armstrong was not scoring in spite of the system. He was the player who made the system make sense.
THE CREATOR
If Armstrong was the headline, Twine was the supply line. He finished with 34 Championship assists, a number that explains almost as much about Bristol City’s season as Armstrong’s goals. His move into the half-spaces gave him better angles to pass, combine and cross, while also stopping the attack from becoming too predictable through the middle.
The pattern became clear enough: win the ball high, use the width, find Twine between full-back and centre-back, and release Armstrong. David Mella added 21 goals and 12 assists across all competitions, while Eguinaldo’s January loan from Wolfsburg gave the front line another runner. He finished with nine goals and eight assists in 25 appearances.
Armstrong finished the moves, but Twine, Mella and Eguinaldo helped create the conditions.
THE FA CUP
The FA Cup run began at home to Brentford and ended at Wembley. It was not gentle. Bristol City beat Brentford 2-1 in the third round, then survived a chaotic 4-3 win over Barrow in the fourth. That was the kind of afternoon that can make a cup run feel fragile before it ever feels serious.
After that, it became something else. Bournemouth away in round five ended in a 3-1 win. Liverpool came to Ashton Gate in the quarter-finals and lost 2-0. Everton were beaten 2-1 in the semi-final. Fulham were beaten 2-0 in the final. Brentford, Bournemouth, Liverpool, Everton and Fulham made this feel bigger than a kind draw. Bristol City had to beat Premier League-level opposition repeatedly, while also carrying a promotion campaign into spring.
The win also means Europa League football next season. That sounds glamorous, but it also makes the planning much harder. The League Cup told the other side of the story. Wins over Chesterfield and Blackpool were followed by a 2-0 home defeat to Bolton in round three. Not every cup run caught fire.
THE RECRUITMENT
The transfer work was not built around one big swing. David Mella arrived from Deportivo for £4.3million and became a major part of the attack. Przemysław Płacheta came in from Oxford for £1.1million. Max Lowe was signed from Sheffield Wednesday for £900,000. Eguinaldo arrived on loan from Wolfsburg in January and added pace for the run-in.
There were exits too. Rob Atkinson moved on for £3.3million, Joe Williams left for £1.5million, and Sam Bell was sold later in the season. Others went out on loan. It felt like Championship business: targeted, sensible, and controlled. That matters now because promotion does not suddenly turn this into a Premier League squad.
WHAT NOW?
Bristol City end the season as Championship winners and FA Cup winners. But the FA Cup has changed the project in another way too. The Robins are not only going into the Premier League. They are going into Europe.
That makes next season a very different problem. The Premier League will not give the same space behind defences. The high line will be tested by better forwards. Armstrong may never repeat a 65-goal season. Twine will have to create against stronger midfields. And now, with Europa League football added to the calendar, the squad will need depth as much as quality.
The club has been promoted faster than expected, won silverware earlier than expected, and qualified for Europe before playing a Premier League match under this manager. Season One was the dream. Season Two might be the stress test.
wanna start a new realistic career mode which i can document here.
im looking for ideas, preferably efl or scotland but also any other country with multiple leagues in the game.
you guys can give me suggestions for transfers as well as storylines to make the career more fun!
Currently doing a realistic career with Elche, in the 2027/28 season and German Valera is coming off of his career best 18 goals + 8 assists in La Liga after we have had b2b 15th finishes, we’ve already sold a lot of first team players and late on in the window Sporting have come in.
As you can probably see I asked for stupid money or rejected Gala and Betis as they wouldn’t have started Valera, but help me out, what would you do rn.
Plus we’re a team who seriously lack goals without Valera.
Last season our second top scorer had 10 then 5.
This season in the opening 2 games we’ve only scored 1 and it was ofc Valera
“Winning England made them champions… conquering Europe made them immortal.”
THE DEFENCE OF THE CROWN
The pressure surrounding Manchester United heading into Season 5 felt completely different from previous years. For the first time in a very long time, this was not a club entering a season hoping to compete. Under Unai Emery, Manchester United had already climbed back to the summit of English football after reclaiming the Premier League title the previous season, and suddenly the expectations around Old Trafford became suffocating. Every opponent raised their level against them. Every stadium treated United like the biggest game of the season. Every dropped point became front-page news. Emery had transformed Manchester United from chasing greatness into becoming the standard everyone else was desperately trying to catch.
But despite entering the season as champions, uncertainty surrounded the club throughout the summer because one era had officially ended. Bruno Fernandes retired from football after captaining Manchester United back to the top, closing the chapter on one of the most important careers in the club’s modern history. Bruno was more than just a midfielder under Emery. He was the emotional leader of the dressing room, the player who demanded standards every single day, the one who refused to let the squad mentally collapse during difficult periods earlier in the rebuild. His retirement left a massive leadership hole inside the team, and immediately the questions started appearing around football. Could United dominate without him? Could Emery rebuild the midfield quickly enough? Was the previous season simply the peak before decline?
Inside Old Trafford, however, there was no panic.
Unai Emery had spent years carefully constructing this squad. He trusted the mentality of the dressing room, trusted the tactical structure already built into the club, and trusted that Manchester United were now mentally stronger than they had been in decades.
This was no longer a rebuilding side.
This was a machine.
A SUMMER BUILT ON EVOLUTION, NOT PANIC
Unlike previous eras at Manchester United where one successful season often led to chaotic transfer windows and desperate spending, Emery approached this summer with complete calmness. He already knew exactly what the squad needed. The foundations were built. The dressing room was united. The tactical identity was clear. This summer was about evolution rather than rebuilding the entire project.
Only three major signings arrived.
But every single one transformed the season.
The first was Gabri Veiga, the midfielder personally recommended by Bruno Fernandes himself before retirement. That recommendation alone instantly placed enormous pressure on the young Spaniard before he had even played a competitive match. Supporters searched desperately for signs that he could inherit Bruno’s creative responsibility while the media compared every touch, every pass, and every mistake to the club legend who had just retired. The opening months were difficult. At times Veiga looked overwhelmed by the speed and physicality of the Premier League, especially in bigger away matches where opponents targeted him aggressively. But Emery refused to abandon him. Publicly and privately, the manager continued backing him completely. Slowly the confidence grew. His movement between the lines became sharper. His passing became quicker. His chemistry with United’s attack improved dramatically. By January, Veiga had become one of the key reasons United’s season exploded into life.
Then came Matteo Ruggeri from Atlético Madrid for £40 million. Compared to the glamour surrounding other names linked with the club, Ruggeri’s arrival felt quiet. But internally Emery considered him one of the smartest signings of the entire project. Ruggeri perfectly suited Emery’s tactical demands because he could operate on both sides defensively while still contributing aggressively going forward. Throughout the season injuries constantly disrupted United’s backline, but Ruggeri became the player who held everything together. Whether playing left back, right back, or even temporarily tucking into midfield during buildup phases, he delivered consistently without complaint. Managers love players like this because they solve problems before they become crises.
But then football changed forever.
THE DAY MANCHESTER UNITED BROKE FOOTBALL
When Manchester United announced the signing of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia for £165 million, the football world exploded.
The transfer shattered the world record fee and immediately became the biggest story in sport. Pundits questioned whether any player could justify such an amount. Rival fans mocked the transfer online for weeks. The pressure surrounding Kvaratskhelia before his debut was unbelievable because this was not simply a superstar signing — this was a statement to the entire football world that Manchester United intended to dominate for years.
And somehow…
Kvaratskhelia exceeded every expectation imaginable.
From the very first weeks of the season, defenders looked terrified every time he touched the ball. His unpredictability destroyed defensive structures. One moment he drifted past defenders effortlessly, the next he unleashed unstoppable finishes from impossible angles. The Premier League simply could not handle him. By Christmas, people had already started whispering about whether they were witnessing one of the greatest debut seasons in English football history.
By May, there was no debate left.
This was footballing destruction.
THE SEASON OF ABSOLUTE INDIVIDUAL GREATNESS
Kvaratskhelia finished the season with fifty goals and fourteen assists across all competitions, breaking Erling Haaland’s goal-scoring record and producing one of the most devastating individual campaigns football had ever seen. Whenever Manchester United looked tired, he carried them. Whenever matches became tense, he delivered. Whenever pressure reached impossible levels, he became unstoppable.
Old Trafford had not witnessed a player dominate like this since Cristiano Ronaldo. The stadium began expecting brilliance every week, and Kvaratskhelia never failed to deliver. By the end of the campaign, he was crowned Ballon d’Or winner — the first Manchester United player since Ronaldo to win it — officially confirming his place as the best player in the world.
THE SUPPORTING CAST THAT BUILT A DYNASTY
Matheus Cunha played like a man possessed all season. His pressing was relentless, his movement unpredictable, and his willingness to sacrifice personal stats for tactical structure made him one of Emery’s most trusted forwards.
Bryan Mbeumo continued delivering consistent performances, scoring crucial goals in tight matches and providing endless work rate in both attack and defence. He became the definition of reliability in Emery’s system.
Youri Regeer became one of the surprise heroes of the season, forced to play right back out of position but performing at an elite level through discipline and intelligence. He never complained, never dropped standards, and became a key tactical solution throughout the campaign.
Lisandro Martínez remained the leader of everything. With Bruno gone, he became the emotional anchor of the squad, controlling defensive organisation, setting intensity, and ensuring standards never dropped in big moments.
THE PREMIER LEAGUE TITLE RACE
The season did not start perfectly. Early dropped points raised questions about whether United could maintain their dominance without Bruno Fernandes controlling midfield tempo. But Emery never panicked. He adjusted the system, giving Veiga more control and allowing Kvaratskhelia more freedom in central zones.
Then came the turning point.
A ten-game unbeaten run in January completely transformed the season. United became unstoppable in possession, ruthless in transition, and dominant in big matches. From that moment, the title race stopped being a competition and became survival for everyone else.
Manchester United secured the Premier League title on the final day, finishing four points clear, confirming back-to-back league triumphs under Emery.
THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE RUN
United went unbeaten in the Champions League league phase, dominating every opponent with ease. The knockout stages then turned into a statement of power.
Barcelona were beaten 3–0 at Old Trafford in the round of 16, with Kvaratskhelia delivering a performance of pure destruction.
Bayern Munich were eliminated 2–1 in the quarter-finals after a tight, physical battle.
Chelsea pushed United to penalties in the semi-final, but Emery’s side held their nerve to win 5–4 in a chaotic shootout.
THE FINAL — OLD TRAFFORD BECOMES HISTORY
The Champions League final was played at Old Trafford.
Manchester United vs AS Roma.
From the first whistle, there was no doubt. United controlled every moment of the match. Veiga dictated tempo, Cunha and Mbeumo pressed relentlessly, Martínez led the defensive line like a wall, and Kvaratskhelia delivered the final moments of brilliance that sealed everything.
Manchester United won 3–0.
The stadium erupted in scenes of pure disbelief and celebration. Old Trafford had witnessed its club become champions of Europe at home.
THE EMERY ERA CONTINUES
After the final whistle, uncertainty remained about Unai Emery’s future. But shortly after the season ended, he signed a new two-year extension, committing his future to Manchester United.
His trophy record now stood as:
2x Premier League
2x Carabao Cup
2x Super Cup
2x Community Shield
1x Europa League
1x Champions League
3x Manager of the Year
1 Ballon d’Or-winning player coached
250 games: W154 D44 L52 F454 A253
The only trophy missing?
The FA Cup.
And next season, Emery made it clear:
The dynasty wasn’t complete until every trophy was won.
The Set Up:
In terrible form under their current management, a last ditch effort to stave off relegation is made before their final match in the Bundesliga. St. Pauli sack Alexander Blessin and poach Timo Schultz from 1st place in 3. Liga VFL Osnabrück, who is a former player and former manager for the club.
With 1 match left in the league season, and three teams tied for the final three positions in the league, only one team can climb out to obtain the relegation playoff spot. With two of the teams playing one another (Wolfsburg and St. Pauli), some help will be needed from Mainz against Heidenheim in order to achieve the desired result. Larger may be the issue of fitness, as nearly half of the St. Pauli squad is unavailable for the final match due to injury. How will Timo Schultz’s St. Pauli fair in this battle? The images show the story.
Image 1: Live Table before final matchday.
Image 2+3: A look at the available squad and those out with injury.
Image 4: The halftime report of the final match vs Wolfsburg.
Image 5: CB Eric Smith makes a vital goal line save from a header on a corner chance in the second half.
Image 6: Up 1-0 in the 84th minute, St. Pauli get a live update on the Mainz vs Heidenheim match, Mainz have taken a 4-0 lead.
Image 7: Final match report, St. Pauli win narrowly.
Image 8+9: Final matchday results and final league table confirm a Heidenheim loss to Mainz, signifying a relegation playoff with a 2. Bundesliga foe.
Image 10: St. Pauli to host SC Paderborn for the first leg of a playoff final.
To be continued…
This is the 1st season of my restarted Sheffield Wednesday CM and i relegated the team to League One but I haven't seen this in any league how the fuck has he gotten 13 assists and kept 13 clean sheets as well
I recently made a post about my new career mode management app, and a lot of people asked about the stats tracking system — which, unfortunately, is still mostly manual right now.
After reading several suggestions (and complaints 😅), I started working on a feature that can capture player stats simply by pointing your phone camera at your monitor or TV screen.
I've been running some tests, and the results have actually been really promising. I'm super happy to see so many people interested in the idea and checking out the app.
I wanted to make this post to show that the project is constantly evolving, especially for players who love immersive career modes but hate manually recording everything.
This will be one of many new features coming in the next update. Thanks to everyone who gave feedback and suggestions.
You can check out the app here: fccareerhub.com
Can I get an honest opinion on RTG career mode.
I want to try RTG Career Mode in either 17 or 18 right now, which should I choose?
I have played FIFA on and off through the years and I love Career Mode long time, and I have tried RTGs in the past and never could complete any, like recently I tried FC25 and it's Dynamic Potential messed me and squad up, mainly because I play on 3 min per half and this is not enough for some of the players to get the proper ball possession.
The thing is I am turned away from FIFA 18 by hearing that gameplay can be easily exploited and from FIFA 17 for not having Interactive meetings and negotiations in Transfer System which I heavily got used to by now. Several other factors too but I just want a opinion on which for great experience.
Want a full 11 team with Guys like them any suggesties?
Since FC27 is still a few months away, I’m planning to turn the entire English football pyramid into a massive European/world Super League save.
The exact divisions will probably change based on current squad ratings and overall balance, so ignore the placements in the image for now. The goal is basically to create four stacked divisions where every season feels chaotic:
giant clubs fighting for promotion/relegation
brutal domestic cup competitions
European qualification spots becoming unpredictable
League Two still feeling competitive and relevant
I tried to include a mix of:
elite clubs
fallen giants
historic clubs
strong mid-tier teams
Argentina, MLS and Saudi clubs
clubs with authentic stadiums/licensed presentation
Still looking for ideas to improve it:
teams I missed
clubs that deserve higher/lower placement
fun rules/challenges
ways to make the save even more chaotic
Would love suggestions before I finalize the pyramid.
I wanna start something completely new, and try out something I havent really done before like this, so shoot out suggestions!