Re: Football Manager 2012 - Official Thread - Demo Out Now!!!!
Only got it on Monday. Started at Athletic Bilbao, always a fun save. Gives you the chance to properly focus on developing youth players - you don't really get the chance to do that at any other club, as you can buy the best talent if you've got the money. I'm only allowed Basque players, so alls I can really sign are 16 year old Spanish prospects. They've already got a brilliant first 11 though, just a shame the back up is a bit weak. Anyway, I find myself 2nd in the league at the start of November, won 8 games, drawn 1 and lost none. Top of my Europa league group, 3 wins and a draw. Really surprised how well I'm doing. Llorente and Muniain up front is unstoppable and the partnership of Ander and Javi Martinez in centre midfield is incredible. Ekiza and San Jose have formed a sterling partnership as well at the back. Playing a basic 4-2-2-2/4-4-2 with the wingers pushed up. I'm creating at least 3-6 clear cut chances a game.
Anyone struggling to find a game, give them a go. I'm hoping to form a Champions League/La Liga winning team with them. Muniain, Javi Martinez, Ander, Ekiza, San Jose, Aurtenetxe, Susaeta, De Marcos are all 23 or younger as well, and they're first team players. They'll all be incredible within about 3 seasons.