Portsmouth MM..... Pompey's Next Step. - Page 2

daz909 · 19-08-2008, 05:55 PM

If you want another realistic transfer target, Akos Buzsaky from QPR was rumoured to be going to Portsmouth.

JDefoe14 · 20-08-2008, 03:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daz909

If you want another realistic transfer target, Akos Buzsaky from QPR was rumoured to be going to Portsmouth.

cheers ill have a look at him.

Chelsea11 · 20-08-2008, 03:54 AM

how bout my beloved SWP? He's been rumoured to Pompey

JDefoe14 · 20-08-2008, 04:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ronaldo7Rooney

how bout my beloved SWP? He's been rumoured to Pompey

Yeah was thinking about him, could very well end up on the team at some stage.

JDefoe14 · 20-08-2008, 04:55 AM

CAMPBELL, NUGENT UNDER TRANSFER CLOUD AS PORTSMOUTH LEAVE ON TOUR
Speculation on the future of Sol Campbell and David Nugent has risen after the pair remained in England, while Portsmouth team mates left for their tour of Greece and Turkey. Rumours surrounding Campbell have been circulating since the end of last season with interest from Spanish club Valencia and a number of English clubs, also chasing the defender. David Nugent had a disappointing season in 2007 and with the signing of Peter Crouch, Nugent may be seen as surplus to the club’s needs. Despite his poor form Nugent will demand a transfer fee of around £9m to £12 if rumours surrounding the pair are true.

In other transfer news Liverpool has completed the signing of Gareth Barry. Barry was the main target of Rafa Benitez this summer and with the signing it seems Liverpool’s transfer season is almost complete. Sir Alex Ferguson finally had the pleasure of welcoming Dimitar Berbaov to the club after lengthy dealings with Tottenham finally resulted, in a deal that saw Louis Saha join the North London club with another £22m in compensation for the loss of yet another striker this summer. Man Utd have also announced that Angolan striker, Manucho has finally managed to obtain a working permit, giving United a strong attack this season with Frazier Campbell also being named in the first team.

Meanwhile Middlesbrough have signed a replacement for Mark Schwarzer in the form of Valencia’s
Santiago Canizares. Valencia released Canizares at the end of last season starting rumours of his inevitable retirement. But Middlesbrough manager Gareth Southgate managed to convince the 38 year old to give it one last shot, the keeper agreeing to the move after spending his whole career in the Spanish league including 300 appearances for Valencia.

Manucho will get his chance
in the Premier League after
obtaining a work permit.

Santiago Canizares now
with Middlesbrough

xRonaldox · 20-08-2008, 05:15 AM

nice thread KIU

Chelsea11 · 20-08-2008, 05:22 AM

great read!!!! keeep it up! Nice touch putting Berba with United, Barry with Pool, etc.

JDefoe14 · 20-08-2008, 10:12 AM

JULY SCHEDULE
_______________________
Saturday 5th July
AEK Athens

Saturday 12th July
Olympiacos

Saturday 19th July
Fernabache

Saturday 26th July
Galatasaray

PackMan · 20-08-2008, 11:38 AM

This MM is great. No one's really done a Pompy thread well, so its good to see a new team.

Play Up Pompy!

JDefoe14 · 20-08-2008, 12:01 PM

edit: decided not to do this

uptonpark · 20-08-2008, 02:54 PM

when do you play your first game

JDefoe14 · 20-08-2008, 04:52 PM

PRE-MATCH REPORT

Venue: Olympic Stadium, Athens
Capacity: 71,030 (sold out)
Weather: 29 degrees Humidity 55%
Kick off time: 8pm
Referee: Chistoforos Zografos

Portsmouth will have their hands full in tonight’s match. AEK Athens are regarded as one of the best teams in Greece and with players like Rivaldo and Pantelis Kafes it is not hard to see why. The club can boast 11 national titles and 13 Greek Cups throughout its history which also includes a semi-final appearance in the 1977 UEFA Cup. Manager Giorgos Donis is fielding a full strength side tonight and with their loyal supporters behind them, Athens or the ‘Kitrinomavri’ (yellow blacks) as they are also known, will be out for victory.

SQUADS

HEAD TO HEAD CLASHES

RIVALDO VS DAVID JAMES
Athens’ Rivaldo will surely test his opposing captain in the match, David James given the captain’s armband in the absence of Sol Campbell. James will have to find the form that led to his call up to the England squad earlier this year if he is to keep out the Brazilian legend. Rivaldo has shown despite his age he can still put them away, scoring 23 goals for Athens last season on their way to a second place finish. Rivaldo will be looking to get his team off to a good start against Portsmouth so expect a couple of early testers for James who will have to be on his feet from the whistle.

JUAN PABLO SORIN VS PANTELIS KAFES
Sorin will have the job of marking Kafes, who on his day, can be a game winner for his club. Likewise Kafes will have to be on his toes against Sorin and help team mate Ramos at right back in defending the Argentine who will look to push forward throughout the match. Sorin is a deadly attacker and his tactical play will be a huge factor in tonight’s match. The Kafes, Sorin match up will be the best on the park today and will be well worth keeping your eyes on.

xRonaldinhox10x · 20-08-2008, 05:23 PM

Those are ****ing AWESOME graphics!! KIU

Senninha24 · 20-08-2008, 05:59 PM

This is excellent work! Keep it up, I'll be following this!

JDefoe14 · 20-08-2008, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xRonaldinhox10x

Those are ****ing AWESOME graphics!! KIU

thanks, they actually came out a lot better than i expected.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Senninha24

This is excellent work! Keep it up, I'll be following this!

thanks good to know i have a readership!

WingWizard7 · 20-08-2008, 07:31 PM

This Manager Mode is My favourite ever.
Incredible.
Great work

JDefoe14 · 20-08-2008, 07:48 PM

PORTSMOUTH HUMBLED BY ATHENS
AEK ATHENS 2-1 PORSTMOUTH

AEK Athens have beaten touring English club, Portsmouth 2-1, in an epic encounter at the Olympic Stadium in Athens, with Brazilian Rivaldo leading the way for the Greek side. Rivaldo scored the first goal of the match to send the 70,000 Athens fans gathered at the Olympic Stadium into a frenzy, and what a goal it was. Coming after some great play by both teams, Rivaldo’s quick thinking and tremendous ball skills led to the goal, which he stated after the game was one of his best.

The game begun with Portsmouth controlling the play, Juan Pablo Sorin pushing forward to combine with Whittingham and Utaka on the left side of the pitch. Then AEK Athens settling into the game, seemed to step up the pace with captain Rivaldo leading the way with attacking runs and great passing, setting up Athens’ first chance on goal. Linvoy Primus would miss a simple tackle to allow Manduca through on goal, James coming off his line to clear the ball, beaten by a chip shot that lucky for Pompey hit the cross bar and was cleared by Kaboul.

The teams traded blows as they both looked for the opening goal, Portsmouth caught on the counter by Rivaldo who fed the ball though to Liberopoulos. With Younes Kaboul caught out of position it looked to be a certain goal for the Greek club but James had other ideas pulling off an amazing save to keep the game at 0-0. Down the other end Juan Pablo Sorin continued to push forward and a clever one two with Whittingham ended in a beautiful cross from the Argentine, looking for Crouch in the middle. Athens goalkeeper Moretto there to punch the ball away, but only into the path of Sean Davis who let go from range only to see the ball sail over the bar.

Sheer class led to the first goal, a short pass from Rivaldo to Panagiotis Lagos from an Athens corner left Rivaldo unmarked, the Brazilian making his way down the goal line for Lagos to find his captain after making a fool out of Glen Johnson in the corner. From there Rivaldo took one step, switched the ball to his right foot and boom Athens were in the lead with 35 minutes on the clock. The shot amazing David James in goal with Rivaldo curling the ball away from the goal, rather than towards it. The ball coming in from an angle outside the near post and making its way past James and the upright. The Engish keeper shaking his head in disbelief as Rivaldo celebrated with team mates.

Pompey would find themselves in more trouble 5 minutes later when Pantelis Kafes would get the better of Juan Pablo Sorin out wide to send a ball hurling into the middle, Gustavo Manduco another Brazilian there to put the ball into the net. Athens up 2-0 going into half time, Portsmouth with a lot to do in the second half if they were to make anything of this match.

Portsmouth’s assistant manager Jamie Redknapp, in charge for the tour of Greece and Turkey would make a tactical change to his squad in the break with Jermaine Defoe and Niko Kranjcar both brought on as Pompey came out from the break looking to get their pride back. It wasn’t long before Portsmouth fans had something to cheer about, Peter Crouch scoring his first goal for the club, making the most of the referee’s advantage after Jermaine Defoe was fouled just outside the box. Crouch pushing forward and making his way round Geraldo, to go one one one with Moretto in goals. The keeper coming off his line, leaving the bottom right corner wide open for Crouch to slot home an easy goal.

Portsmouth continued to push forward and were unlucky not to draw the game soon after, John Utaka getting on the end of a Sean Davis cross and beating Moretto in goal with a header, only to have the ball hit the upright. With little time remaining, Athens were also denied by the post down the other end after a cross from Panagiotis Lagos found Manduca unmarked in goals, the strikers volley clattering against the side post, Pompey avoiding further embarrassment by inches. The match ended with Jermaine Defoe letting go of a long range effort, the shot lacking any venom to test Moretto who had a pretty good day in goals, despite not being able to keep a clean sheet. Pompey will now face Olympiacos next week and will be hoping for better fortune than in tonight’s game.

MATCH STATS
ATHENS________PORTSMOUTH
2_________Goals_________1
11______Total shots_______7
5______Shots on target_____3
46%_____Possession______54%
1__________Fouls_________1
4_________Corners________2
0_________Offsides________1
83%_______Passing_______84%
1________Free Kicks_______1

Rivaldo celebrating his goal

Athens celebrating with their fans after the match.

NemesisLFC · 20-08-2008, 07:50 PM

your MM writing is simply outstanding mate, excellent work, i am following as always

JDefoe14 · 20-08-2008, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WingWizard7

This Manager Mode is My favourite ever.
Incredible.
Great work

thanks mate, but I've only just started and it wouldn't be that good without all the other mm's on here already. Although I'm not that great at leaving comments, I read most of them and thats where most of my ideas from come from. in my eyes there are plenty of better ones than mine on here so I'm just doing my best.

Quote:

Originally Posted by NemesisLFC

your MM writing is simply outstanding mate, excellent work, i am following as always

Thanks a lot. your thread was probably one of the first I read on here. im hoping i can get as many post as you......doubt that will happen with 09 coming out soon.

southampton4lyfe · 20-08-2008, 08:30 PM

great read, shame about the team but hey-ho someone has to support them

Anyway great MM and those graphics are legendary, hope you don't mind me askin What program you make them on?

JDefoe14 · 20-08-2008, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by southampton4lyfe

great read, shame about the team but hey-ho someone has to support them

Anyway great MM and those graphics are legendary, hope you don't mind me askin What program you make them on?

don't worry I'm not a die hard fan, I just like supporting the under dog.
as for the graphics i would usually use photoshop but I'm testing out a new program called Photoline at the moment. Very similar to photoshop, i find it really easy to use but others have said they can't get used to it. I'm pretty sure you can download it free if your interested.

southampton4lyfe · 20-08-2008, 08:49 PM

thanks for the advice I was thinking of putting graphics into my MM. I'll check out this photoline. Oh unlucky reslut against Athens BTW but they are a good team

JDefoe14 · 20-08-2008, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by southampton4lyfe

thanks for the advice I was thinking of putting graphics into my MM. I'll check out this photoline. Oh unlucky reslut against Athens BTW but they are a good team

i'll admit it, they kicked my butt should of been like 4-1, didn't know they were that good. Rivaldo's goal was seriously one of the best goals i've seen on FIFA.

The Stig · 21-08-2008, 01:27 PM

Does your Galatasaray have Harry?

JDefoe14 · 21-08-2008, 01:49 PM

yeah it does, don't know when i'll be posting on here i just got a massive job thats gonna keep me busy for the next few days at least.

20-08-2008, 03:54 AM	#28 (permalink)
Chelsea11 EA Veteran Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: USA Gender: Male Posts: 21,136	how bout my beloved SWP? He's been rumoured to Pompey __________________

20-08-2008, 05:15 AM	#31 (permalink)
xRonaldox Rookie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 47	nice thread KIU __________________

20-08-2008, 05:22 AM	#32 (permalink)
Chelsea11 EA Veteran Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: USA Gender: Male Posts: 21,136	great read!!!! keeep it up! Nice touch putting Berba with United, Barry with Pool, etc. __________________

20-08-2008, 12:01 PM	#35 (permalink)
JDefoe14 Rookie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sydney,AUS Posts: 29	edit: decided not to do this Last edited by JDefoe14; 20-08-2008 at 04:49 PM..

20-08-2008, 04:52 PM	#37 (permalink)
JDefoe14 Rookie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sydney,AUS Posts: 29	PRE-MATCH REPORT Venue: Olympic Stadium, Athens Capacity: 71,030 (sold out) Weather: 29 degrees Humidity 55% Kick off time: 8pm Referee: Chistoforos Zografos Portsmouth will have their hands full in tonight’s match. AEK Athens are regarded as one of the best teams in Greece and with players like Rivaldo and Pantelis Kafes it is not hard to see why. The club can boast 11 national titles and 13 Greek Cups throughout its history which also includes a semi-final appearance in the 1977 UEFA Cup. Manager Giorgos Donis is fielding a full strength side tonight and with their loyal supporters behind them, Athens or the ‘Kitrinomavri’ (yellow blacks) as they are also known, will be out for victory. SQUADS HEAD TO HEAD CLASHES RIVALDO VS DAVID JAMES Athens’ Rivaldo will surely test his opposing captain in the match, David James given the captain’s armband in the absence of Sol Campbell. James will have to find the form that led to his call up to the England squad earlier this year if he is to keep out the Brazilian legend. Rivaldo has shown despite his age he can still put them away, scoring 23 goals for Athens last season on their way to a second place finish. Rivaldo will be looking to get his team off to a good start against Portsmouth so expect a couple of early testers for James who will have to be on his feet from the whistle. JUAN PABLO SORIN VS PANTELIS KAFES Sorin will have the job of marking Kafes, who on his day, can be a game winner for his club. Likewise Kafes will have to be on his toes against Sorin and help team mate Ramos at right back in defending the Argentine who will look to push forward throughout the match. Sorin is a deadly attacker and his tactical play will be a huge factor in tonight’s match. The Kafes, Sorin match up will be the best on the park today and will be well worth keeping your eyes on. Last edited by JDefoe14; 20-08-2008 at 06:15 PM..

19-08-2008, 05:55 PM	#26 (permalink)
daz909 Rookie Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 13	If you want another realistic transfer target, Akos Buzsaky from QPR was rumoured to be going to Portsmouth.

20-08-2008, 04:55 AM	#30 (permalink)
JDefoe14 Rookie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sydney,AUS Posts: 29	CAMPBELL, NUGENT UNDER TRANSFER CLOUD AS PORTSMOUTH LEAVE ON TOUR Speculation on the future of Sol Campbell and David Nugent has risen after the pair remained in England, while Portsmouth team mates left for their tour of Greece and Turkey. Rumours surrounding Campbell have been circulating since the end of last season with interest from Spanish club Valencia and a number of English clubs, also chasing the defender. David Nugent had a disappointing season in 2007 and with the signing of Peter Crouch, Nugent may be seen as surplus to the club’s needs. Despite his poor form Nugent will demand a transfer fee of around £9m to £12 if rumours surrounding the pair are true. In other transfer news Liverpool has completed the signing of Gareth Barry. Barry was the main target of Rafa Benitez this summer and with the signing it seems Liverpool’s transfer season is almost complete. Sir Alex Ferguson finally had the pleasure of welcoming Dimitar Berbaov to the club after lengthy dealings with Tottenham finally resulted, in a deal that saw Louis Saha join the North London club with another £22m in compensation for the loss of yet another striker this summer. Man Utd have also announced that Angolan striker, Manucho has finally managed to obtain a working permit, giving United a strong attack this season with Frazier Campbell also being named in the first team. Meanwhile Middlesbrough have signed a replacement for Mark Schwarzer in the form of Valencia’s Santiago Canizares. Valencia released Canizares at the end of last season starting rumours of his inevitable retirement. But Middlesbrough manager Gareth Southgate managed to convince the 38 year old to give it one last shot, the keeper agreeing to the move after spending his whole career in the Spanish league including 300 appearances for Valencia. Manucho will get his chance in the Premier League after obtaining a work permit. Santiago Canizares now with Middlesbrough

20-08-2008, 10:12 AM	#33 (permalink)
JDefoe14 Rookie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sydney,AUS Posts: 29	JULY SCHEDULE _______________________ Saturday 5th July AEK Athens Saturday 12th July Olympiacos Saturday 19th July Fernabache Saturday 26th July Galatasaray

20-08-2008, 11:38 AM	#34 (permalink)
PackMan Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,086	This MM is great. No one's really done a Pompy thread well, so its good to see a new team. Play Up Pompy!

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20-08-2008, 05:23 PM	#38 (permalink)
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Senninha24 Rookie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Los Angeles, USA Age: 19 Posts: 250	This is excellent work! Keep it up, I'll be following this! __________________ Victoria Concordia Crescit. Go Gunners! Barcelona...Mes que un club.

20-08-2008, 07:31 PM	#41 (permalink)
WingWizard7 Rookie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 65	This Manager Mode is My favourite ever. Incredible. Great work

20-08-2008, 07:48 PM	#42 (permalink)
JDefoe14 Rookie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sydney,AUS Posts: 29	PORTSMOUTH HUMBLED BY ATHENS AEK ATHENS 2-1 PORSTMOUTH AEK Athens have beaten touring English club, Portsmouth 2-1, in an epic encounter at the Olympic Stadium in Athens, with Brazilian Rivaldo leading the way for the Greek side. Rivaldo scored the first goal of the match to send the 70,000 Athens fans gathered at the Olympic Stadium into a frenzy, and what a goal it was. Coming after some great play by both teams, Rivaldo’s quick thinking and tremendous ball skills led to the goal, which he stated after the game was one of his best. The game begun with Portsmouth controlling the play, Juan Pablo Sorin pushing forward to combine with Whittingham and Utaka on the left side of the pitch. Then AEK Athens settling into the game, seemed to step up the pace with captain Rivaldo leading the way with attacking runs and great passing, setting up Athens’ first chance on goal. Linvoy Primus would miss a simple tackle to allow Manduca through on goal, James coming off his line to clear the ball, beaten by a chip shot that lucky for Pompey hit the cross bar and was cleared by Kaboul. The teams traded blows as they both looked for the opening goal, Portsmouth caught on the counter by Rivaldo who fed the ball though to Liberopoulos. With Younes Kaboul caught out of position it looked to be a certain goal for the Greek club but James had other ideas pulling off an amazing save to keep the game at 0-0. Down the other end Juan Pablo Sorin continued to push forward and a clever one two with Whittingham ended in a beautiful cross from the Argentine, looking for Crouch in the middle. Athens goalkeeper Moretto there to punch the ball away, but only into the path of Sean Davis who let go from range only to see the ball sail over the bar. Sheer class led to the first goal, a short pass from Rivaldo to Panagiotis Lagos from an Athens corner left Rivaldo unmarked, the Brazilian making his way down the goal line for Lagos to find his captain after making a fool out of Glen Johnson in the corner. From there Rivaldo took one step, switched the ball to his right foot and boom Athens were in the lead with 35 minutes on the clock. The shot amazing David James in goal with Rivaldo curling the ball away from the goal, rather than towards it. The ball coming in from an angle outside the near post and making its way past James and the upright. The Engish keeper shaking his head in disbelief as Rivaldo celebrated with team mates. Pompey would find themselves in more trouble 5 minutes later when Pantelis Kafes would get the better of Juan Pablo Sorin out wide to send a ball hurling into the middle, Gustavo Manduco another Brazilian there to put the ball into the net. Athens up 2-0 going into half time, Portsmouth with a lot to do in the second half if they were to make anything of this match. Portsmouth’s assistant manager Jamie Redknapp, in charge for the tour of Greece and Turkey would make a tactical change to his squad in the break with Jermaine Defoe and Niko Kranjcar both brought on as Pompey came out from the break looking to get their pride back. It wasn’t long before Portsmouth fans had something to cheer about, Peter Crouch scoring his first goal for the club, making the most of the referee’s advantage after Jermaine Defoe was fouled just outside the box. Crouch pushing forward and making his way round Geraldo, to go one one one with Moretto in goals. The keeper coming off his line, leaving the bottom right corner wide open for Crouch to slot home an easy goal. Portsmouth continued to push forward and were unlucky not to draw the game soon after, John Utaka getting on the end of a Sean Davis cross and beating Moretto in goal with a header, only to have the ball hit the upright. With little time remaining, Athens were also denied by the post down the other end after a cross from Panagiotis Lagos found Manduca unmarked in goals, the strikers volley clattering against the side post, Pompey avoiding further embarrassment by inches. The match ended with Jermaine Defoe letting go of a long range effort, the shot lacking any venom to test Moretto who had a pretty good day in goals, despite not being able to keep a clean sheet. Pompey will now face Olympiacos next week and will be hoping for better fortune than in tonight’s game. MATCH STATS ATHENS________PORTSMOUTH 2_________Goals_________1 11______Total shots_______7 5______Shots on target_____3 46%_____Possession______54% 1__________Fouls_________1 4_________Corners________2 0_________Offsides________1 83%_______Passing_______84% 1________Free Kicks_______1 Rivaldo celebrating his goal Athens celebrating with their fans after the match. Last edited by JDefoe14; 20-08-2008 at 11:20 PM..

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NemesisLFC Forum Junkie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Wales, UK Age: 17 Gender: Male Posts: 3,160	your MM writing is simply outstanding mate, excellent work, i am following as always __________________ Call me Nemesis, Nems or Mike. Gamertag : Dw i ddim

20-08-2008, 08:30 PM	#45 (permalink)
southampton4lyfe Forum Regular Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 650	great read, shame about the team but hey-ho someone has to support them Anyway great MM and those graphics are legendary, hope you don't mind me askin What program you make them on? __________________

20-08-2008, 08:49 PM	#47 (permalink)
southampton4lyfe Forum Regular Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 650	thanks for the advice I was thinking of putting graphics into my MM. I'll check out this photoline. Oh unlucky reslut against Athens BTW but they are a good team __________________

21-08-2008, 01:27 PM	#49 (permalink)
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JDefoe14 Rookie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sydney,AUS Posts: 29	yeah it does, don't know when i'll be posting on here i just got a massive job thats gonna keep me busy for the next few days at least.