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Updates ======= The latest version of this FAQ can, and always will be found at: www.gamefaqs.com www.ign.com Current Progress: ----------------- Guide: 60% complete File Size: 137K Version 1.1 (Started: May 19, 2003) ----------------------------------------- - ASCII Logo Added (Thanks to GuitarFreak86) - Updated Formatting a little - League Guide: j-o Added - Player Guide: 311 players - Custom Training Added - Cheats: 1 Cheat Added - FAQs: i-j Added - Game Help: d Added - File Size: 137k Version 1.0 (Started: May 18, 2003) ----------------------------------------- - Game Setup Added - Playing CM Added - Tatcics: Basic Tatcics Added - League Guide: a-i added - Player Guide: 252 players - Training Added - Cheats: 2 Cheats Added - FAQs: a-h Added - Game Help: a-c Added - Disclaimer, Email Notice Added - Outro, Credits Added - File Size: 107k Contents ============= -) Introduction i) Game Setup a) Game Settings b) Starting a New Game c) Keyboard Shortcuts ii) Playing CM a) Club Expectations b) Your Squad c) Transfer Market d) Tactics e) Player Attributes f) Coach Attributes iii) Tactics a) Basic Tactics b) User Tactics iv) League Guide a) Introduction b) Argentina c) Australia d) Austria e) Belgium f) Brazil g) China h) Columbia i) Croatia j) Czech Republic k) Denmark l) England m) Finland n) France o) Germany p) Greece q) Holland r) Hong Kong s) India t) Ireland u) Israel v) Italy w) Japan x) Mexico y) Northern Ireland z) Norway aa) Poland bb) Portugal cc) Russia dd) Scotland ee) Singapore ff) South Africa gg) South Korea hh) Spain ii) Sweden jj) Switzerland kk) Turkey ll) USA mm) Wales nn) Yugoslavia v) Player Guide a) Attackers b) Midfielders c) Defenders d) Goalkeepers vi) Training a) Introduction b) All Players c) Goalkeepers d) Outfielders e) Custom Training vii) Cheats viii) Frequently Asked Questions ix) Game Help x) Outro -=================================================- -= INTRODUCTION =- -=================================================- Throughout this FAQ you will see the words "Index Number" and "Search Field". These are to help you locate certain sections of the FAQ, as listed in the index. Use Ctrl + F on most Word Processors and in Internet Explorer to use the Find/Locate command. Example: If you are looking for The section "Game Setup - Settings", type 'i-a' into the Find box. 'i' is the Index Number and 'a' is the section number. This will take you to the beginning of the section. -=================================================- -= GAME SETUP =- -=================================================- Index Number: i =---------------------------------= =- Settings -= =---------------------------------= Search Field: i-a Language ======== This is which langauge you want to run the game in. It's suggested you run CM4 in your home language. Currency ======== Choose either your local currency or the currency of the country you are playing in (every major currency is included). *BUG NOTE* In the unpatched version of CM4, the Ter skin does not have the Euro symbol (€) Wages ===== Whether the game shows wage format in weekly, monthly or yearly. Note: this does not effect how the wages are paid out. They are still paid on a weekly basis. Temperature =========== Celsius, Farenheit or Kelvin - it really depends which side of the Atlantic you live on (or whether you live in a science lab) Database Size ============= Your computer processor and RAM will determine what setting to use here. The better your computer the quicker "Large" will run. Minimum spec computers can also use the Large database, although it will sufficiently slow the game. Auto-Save ========= In the unpatched version of the game, it has a habit of crashing, so I'd choose monthly. You can also disable Auto-Save if it annoys you too much. Continue Game Timeout ===================== This is how much time the game waits before continuing. If you remain inactive the game will continue after the set amount of time. Use Real Players ================ Always have this on, I really don't see the point in using Fake players. Unless you know nothing about football and it won't make a difference. Play Sounds =========== I have this set to off, as I play music instead. The sounds are just basic matchday sounds. Select Skin =========== CM4 allows you to skin the game, the default skin Ter is good enough for me though. In future versions of this FAQ I will list places to download new skins. Full Screen =========== If your display is greater than 1024 x 768, you can choose to play the game windowed. Minor Note: the game plays quicker in full screen mode. Enable Background Changes ========================= This slightly slows the game, but not much. When you change screens during the game, new pictures will appear relevant to the area you are in. You can also add extra pictures for the game to use. Server ====== If you are playing a Network game, you will have to check(tick) this box. =---------------------------------= =- New Game -= =---------------------------------= Search Field: i-b Load Quick Start ================ If you only want to play one league with the minimum database, choose this option, if not... Start New Game ============== After the database loads, you will be presented with the Select Leagues Screen. Select Leagues ============== Deselect all Leagues using Deselect All, and then choose which leagues you wish to play. You can choose to play all the leagues, but I doubt there are many computers in the world with such capabilities. I suggest playing one or two leagues, unless your computer is excellent. In CM4 you can also choose the game start date if you select more than one League. Another option is too chose which divisions you want to use i.e. if you are playing in England, you can choose to use the Conference or not. You can also choose just to use the top division if your computer is pretty pathetic. Press Continue when you are ready. Select Recommended ================== Cm4 will assess your computer and give you a number of Leagues to select which will make the game run smoothly. I recommend you only use one or two divisions more than recommended at most! Add Manager =========== Obviously you can't play a management game without managing someone, but the question is who to manage? You may want to choose your supported team, or some team from the bottom division to guide up to the top, or you could just want to pick the best team with the best players. It's up to you, and you have no time limit, so choose carefully (or randomly, if that's your bag baby). On this screen you will also be asked to add a nationality and favourite club, these may determine the jobs you get, or the players you bring to the club i.e. Swedes are less likely to get the England managerial position than English nationals; also players from your home country like playing for a boss of that nationality. What next.... ============= You can add more managers if you want, or you can continue with the game. Once you've decided to continue, you'll be in the big bad world of football management. If you're stuck, and need help, read the manual that comes with the game. [If you noticed, I just copied this paragraph directly from my CM01/02 guide, hehe, I'm lazy] =---------------------------------= =- Keyboard Shortcuts -= =---------------------------------= Search Field: i-c All Screens =========== alt + Left - previous screen alt + Right - next screen pg up - previous screen pg dn - next screen space - continue game / read unread news (when on news screen) ctl+c - copy ctl+insert - copy ctl+v - paste sh+insert - paste ctl+x - cut sh+delete - cut ctl+z - undo ctl+sh+z - redo (Mac standard) ctl+y - redo ctl+a - select all ctl+q - quit ctl+s - save ctl+sh+s - save as TAB - advance selection to next edit box ctl+f - full screen alt+return - full screen F1 - your squad F2 - your staff F3 - your finances F4 - your fixtures F5 - your transfers F6 - news F7 - default competition that you are in F8 - player/staff search F9 - manager chat F10 - game status F11 - training F12 - Quick search screen News Screen =========== up/down - next/prev message Dialog Screens ============== return - default button esc - cancel In-Screen Menus =============== return - choose selected item esc - cancel up - move selection up down - move selection down pg up/dn - move selection by page home - move selection to first item end - move selection to last item -=================================================- -= PLAYING CM =- -=================================================- Index Number: ii =---------------------------------= =- Club Expectations -= =---------------------------------= Search Field: ii-a Introduction ============ After you select your team, the Chairman and/or Board of Directors will set you a goal for the upcoming season. This is what they expect from you. If you don't achieve their goal, you could be facing some time on Unemployment Benefit. But if you're lucky, they might not sack you even if you don't achieve the goal. In CM4, the Fans will also have expectations from you. These are usually similar to what the Board want. But, the fans aren't as loyal as the board, if you start performing badly, you'll be out on your ear. And I should know I've been sacked once already! At the end of every month, the board and fans will assess how you are performing and give an analysis. You can check this at any time via the Club Confidence Screen. The Club Expectations are, as follows: Serious Championship Challenge ============================== You have to finish 1st at the end of the season. Nothing more, nothing less. Expect Continental Qualification ================================ You have to get into a Continental competition, any competition will do(with the exception of the Super Cup and Intertoto Cup). The board don't care how you do it, but get it done! But try not to finish in the bottom half of the table if you do make it via the cup. Expect Promotion ================ You have to get your club up to the next footballing level, possibly without the use of play-offs. Expect Play-Offs ================ Your club needs to be in the Play-Offs at the end of the season. You don't necessarily need to win the Play-offs, just be in them. Respectable League Position =========================== Your club should be in the top half of your league, come closing day - the higher the better! Stay Clear of Relegation ======================== Exactly what it says on the tin. Do not get relegated, but you better not be just on the edge of the Relegation Zone, or your job could be in jeopardy(And I don't mean the TV show). Battle Bravely Against Relegation ================================= Try not to be relegated, but if it happens, it happens. It's not your fault you're managing a team of no-hopers. Improve Club Squad ================== If you get relegated, it doesn't matter. Just make sure the team is improved enough, so will you get promoted next season from that lower division if you do get relegated. (Don't do a Warbury!) =---------------------------------= =- YOUR SQUAD -= =---------------------------------= Search Field: ii-b Intro ===== The first thing you'll want to do is look at your team, to see your strengths and many weaknesses. Once you find out these you can build the team into a superpower. Goalkeepers =========== Most teams have just one good keeper and one below-par one. If you're lucky, you may have got two half-decent ones. Also, some advice for all positions: check out your reserves and youth teams, they might have some good players too (Ronaldo starts off at Real Madrid B after all). The stats which goalkeepers need are: +Balance +Bravery +Handling +Positioning +Reflexes NOTE FOR ALL PLAYERS: They do not need all these to be over 15 (over 17 for top divisions), but most will need to be. Also try to have none under 7 (under 10 for top teams). Defenders ========= Depending on your formation, you will need between 3 and 5 first team defenders (unless you're playing some strange hybrid formation). You will also need one backup for each defender (i.e for 4-4-2, four DCs, 2 DLs and 2 DRs). This is recommended, but can be more lenient if you have a player you can play in numerous positions (e.g. Rory Delap of Ireland). Defenders need good stats in: +Anticipation +Bravery +Heading +Marking +Pace +Positioning +Strength +Tackling +Teamwork Midfielders =========== Again you will need two players for each position. 4 MCs, 2 MRs, and 2 MLs in a 4-4-2 formation. (P.S. not musical MCs) Midfielders need good stats in: +Anticipation +Creativity (for wingers) +Crossing (for Wingers) +Off The Ball +Pace +Passing +Positioning +Teamwork Forwards/Strikers ================= Again, two for each position in a 4-4-2, but only 4 strikers are needed if you are playing 4-3-3. They need good stats in: +Acceleration +Anticipation +Heading +Off the Ball +Pace +Shooting Compare Players =============== A helpful way to decide which players to use is the Compare Players option, which can be accessed from the player's individual screen. You can then compare him with up to 10 different players. Displayed on this screen is a comparison between the player stats, with different colours showing the differences in skill. The Player Comparison option also tells you who is better in each position. =---------------------------------= =- TRANSFER MARKET -= =---------------------------------= Search Field: ii-c Searching for Players ===================== There are two ways you can look for players, by going through tonnes of information i.e. trawling through Teams/Nations; or the easy way - use the Player Search & Scouts. These can be found in the main menu, by clicking on your name. Player Search ============= From here you can search from all the players in your region, and all reputable players. You can also use the Filter to block out players you don't want(i.e foreign players, expensive players, goalkeepers, whatever...), or look for players with certain stats(e.g. Tackling 20, Dribbling 15, etc.). Once you've filtered out all unwanted players, you can click on the the names of the players to see their info. If you want to buy/loan a player, click Action in the corner of the screen, then click on your preferred action. You can also search for text, such as player name or nationality. You can also get your Assistant Manager to filter out unrealistic targets, so as not to get Raul in every search. Scouting ======== You can assign your scouts certain tasks, so they find the correct players for you. You can select to scout a team, a country, a region, a competition, or to scout your next opposition. After the scout has completed his task, you will be presented with the list of players he has found. Then you select the new "John O'Shea". Bidding for a Player ==================== When you've found the player you want, and clicked "Bid", you will have to compose your bid. On this screen you will find the player's current valuation, as well as other options. If the player is on the Transfer List, just bid his valuation and it will be accepted, but if not, you will have to make a bid higher than the valuation. You can pay in instalments, add a sell-on clause, or pay a fee after a certain number of appearances. See the manual for more info. Offering a Contract =================== When the club accepts the offer, you will be given the option of offering a contract. Firstly, you will have to select the player's Squad Status. Only give the greatest players "Indispensable" or you will be regretting it later. If the player doesn't want the status you've offered him, he will say so on the wages screen, and you'll have to give him more money to entice him to come. On the wages screen, you can select how much the player gets paid, his signing-on fee, his contract length, and any clauses and bonuses. NOTE: He will have to agree with the contract you offer him, or else he won't join your club. Loan Contract ============= In CM4 you are only allowed a maximum number of loans per season, and a maximum simultaneously. You can choose to get a player on loan for up to 12 months or until the end of the season. Loaning players is similar to bidding for them. First Option ============ You can take out a First Option on a player in CM4. This means if the club wish to sell the player, you have the "first option" to buy him i.e. you must be offered him first. Only take out these on players you really want to buy, because they can cost alot of money. Enquiry ======= Want to know how much a team want for a player, enquire about it! You will then be given a value which you can choose to accept, and bid. =---------------------------------= =- TACTICS -= =---------------------------------= Search Field: ii-d Basic Tactics ============= The default Tactic is 4-4-2, but CM4 offers more pre-made tactics than ever before. This are easily accessed through the Quick Load option on the menu at the top left of the tactics screen. Choose which ever one suits your players. In other words, build your tactic around your team, not vice-versa. You can only work with the players you have. If you are on the verge of buying new players, then you can work it the other way around, and pick the tactic first. Making your own Tactic ====================== Use the pitch to the right to move players around by dragging them using the left mouse button. If you want the players to make runs, drag them with the right mouse button. The Game Manual explains how to your own tactics and which options to use. (pp 55-61) But I will also list the Team and Player Instructions options more in-depth. Passing Style ============= Short: The players will use short passes more often than long passes. For this to work effectively all your players will need reasonable Passing and Off the Ball stats. High Decisions stats are also quite helpful. Direct: The players will pass the ball to the feet of other players in order to get the ball into the box quicker. Reasonable Passing and Creativity stats are needed for this to work. Long: The players will boot the ball up the field and hope for the forwards to get on the end of it. Use this if you have speedy forwards with good Off the Ball stats, or if you are playing extrememly tough opposition in order to keep the ball away from your goal. Heading and Anticipation are helpful. Mixed: This is a combination of all the passing styles, and is the default style. Sometimes short, quick passes will be played, and long balls will be played at other times. Your players will decide when to play short or long, so high Decision making is a valuable attribute. Focus Passing ============= Down Both Flanks: Your players will pass the ball down both the right and left wings rather than play a ball through the middle. Neither side is valued more than the other. For this to work you will need a safety scissors, only joking, you'll need two talented, speedy, creative wingers. Down Left Flank: Your players will pass the ball down the left wing rather than use the middle or right. This is useful if your Left Winger is very talented, whereas your right one is not. Down Right Flank: The direct opposite to the Down Left Flank option. The players will pass it to the right-hand side winger rather than play through the middle or down the left. Through the Middle: Your players will use the central midfielders to distribute the ball rather than use the wingers. Your central midfielders will need to have high passing stats for this to work. Mixed: A combination of all the above, there will be no bias where the ball will be passed to. The players themselves will choose the correct course of action (if they're good enough, that is). Tackling ======== Easy: Your players will be more cautious when going for the ball, they will often pull out of 50-50 challenges. Only use this in friendly matches when you don't want your players injured, or set as a Player Option if your star player is one yellow away from missing the Cup Final. Hard: Your players will almost always challenge for the ball, they will be more inclined to go for risky tackles and get booked. I use this setting all the time, a few bookings never harmed anyone! Normal: Under this etting, the players themselves will decide whether to go in for challenges (risky or not). Players like Roy Keane will still go in with Hard Challenges, but less determined players wont. Closing Down ============ Own Half: Your players will only close down opposition players in your own half. Some players may close down in the other half, but not all. This will not leave you as exposed if you make a mistake as Closing Down: Always will. Always: Your players will always close down the opposition to get the ball. This can leave you exposed at the back and open to a counter attack. But on the plus side, it also helps you start your own counter attacks. Stand Off: Your players will stick to their positions and not close down opposition players on the ball. Mentality ========= Ultra Defensive: Your players will not attack very often, sticking to the safe options and try to keep the game at 0-0. This is only recommend against top class sides or when you are defending an important lead. Defensive: Your players will be quite defensive, and will only attack when a clear chance is on. They will also be very cautious when they do attack, and try not to leave any gaps at the back. Attacking: Your players will go forward more, and sometimes leave you wide open to the counter attack. I usually use this menatlity as I feel my defenders are usually capable of stopping the other team scoring. Gung Ho: Your players will always try to attack and score, even your defenders. This causes havoc on the CM4 Message Board for foreigners who do not know English colloquialisms. Now, I've caused havoc, by using the word colloquialism - consult a dictionary, guys. Normal: Your players will attack when the opportunity arises, but will not go looking for the opportunities, or try to keep out every shot. (That's why it's called "Normal") =---------------------------------= =- PLAYER ATTRIBUTES -= =---------------------------------= Search Field: ii-e Technical ========= Crossing: How good the players are at getting the ball into the box from wide areas. Essential for Wing backs and wide midfielders. Dribbling: How good the player is with the ball at his feet, and how well he can get around players with it there. Players who run with the ball and playmakers need this attribute. Finishing: How good the player is at putting the ball in the onion bag (slang for goal). This is essential for all forwards. Heading: How well the player can head the ball - how accurate he is at putting the ball where he wants it to go. This goes hand in hand with the jumping attribute. And is essential for target strikers and central defenders. Long Shots: How well the player can strike the ball from Long Range. Matt Holland is an excellent example of a player who has great long range shooting in real life. (Yes, CM is not real! SHOCK!) This is a good attribute for attacking midfielders and also strikers. Long Throws: How well the player can throw the ball over distance. This stat is essential for the player you have selected to take your throw ins. Marking: How well the player can stick to opposition players. This is not essential for defenders, but is essential if you are playing a man-marking system. But it wouldn't be a bad thing if your defenders did have it. Passing: How well the player can distribute the ball to teammates. This is essential if you are using short or direct passing styles, and is needed by all players. Penalty Taking: Whether the player is any good at taking Penalties. Your penalty taker will need 17+ in this attribute. But note, anyone can miss a penalty, isn't that right Roberto Baggio? Set Pieces: How good the player is at taking corner and free kicks. After a few matches you will know whether players can take corners or frees by watching the 2D match engine. Any player selected to take a set piece will need this stat. Tackling: How well the player can tackle. EVERY defender needs this, if he can't tackle why is he a defender. Although Roberto Carlos seems to be able to do it without being able to tackle. All defensive midfielders will need this too. Technique: How well the player can control the ball when he gets it and when he has it. Players who are often in possession of the ball need this stat. Mental ====== Aggression: How aggressive the player is when going in for tackles. Players like Eric "Le God" Cantona are aggressive players. Your defenders and defensive midfielders will need to be somewhat aggressive. Anticipation: This determines whether the player will be able to anticpate (or predict) where the ball will go when either teammate or opposition have the ball. Your forwards will need this stat in order to receive the ball, and your defenders need it to cut out passes. Bravery: Whether the player will go in for difficult challenges. Players with high bravery are likely to win more challenges. Defenders need to be reasonable in this stat. Creativity: How good the player is at creating openings and making chances. Creative players are the players who can turn a game. Much like Damien Duff. Attacking midfielders and playmakers need this stat. Decisions: How well the player can make decisions quickly, on and off the ball. Central midfielders need to have good decisions ratings in order to create openings. Determination: How determined the player is - will he do anything to win? Players with high determination will never give up, even if they are on the losing side. Your captain will need high determination, as he is an inspiration to the other players. Flair: How good the player is at doing the unexpected. I think I mentioned Damien Duff already. Sometimes these players can over-elaborate though, but their incredible play otherwise will more than make up for it. Influence: Whether the player influences the other players. The higher this attribute is the more respect the players will have for that player. Essential for captains. Off the Ball: How well the player moves off the ball - i.e. gets into good positions. Your attacking players and forwards will need good Off the Ball statistics. Positioning: This is similar to Off the Ball but applies to defenders instead. It also is required if you wish to play the offside trap. Defenders will need this stat, especially with Zonal marking or the offside trap. Teamwork: How well a player works with his teammates. These players can also encourage the other players on your team to play better. All players need to have good team work stats in order to play as a unit. Work Rate: How hard the player works. This goes hand in hand with the Teamwork attribute. All players will need this stat, especially players who are order to close down opponents. Physical ======== Acceleration: How quickly the player reaches his top speed. This stat is complimented and compliments the Pace stat. Wingers and forwards will need high Acceleration. Agility: How well the player can move on and off the ball. Players with high agility can seem to get out of the most difficult of situations. Balance: How good the player is at staying upright when challenged. Players with high balance will not be knocked off the ball easily, whereas players with low balance can often win freekicks. Jumping: How good the player is at getting up in the air for headers. This has to be joined by a high Heading ability to make the most out of it. If a player can jump well but not head the ball, what use is the jumping stat? Defenders, forwards, and especially goalkeepers need good jumping. Pace: How quick/speedy the player is. A great example of a Pacey player would be Roberto Carlos. Wingers and forwards especially need high pace. Defenders also need to be pacey to cope with quick attackers. Stamina: The higher this stat is, the less likely a player is to become tired as the match progresses. Older players will have lower stamina due to their age. Every player need to have good stamina, especially players that have to run alot. Strength: How strong the player is. The higher this is the more chance he has of winning the ball in a 50-50 challenge. This combines with Tackling and Balance. Central players will need this stat. Goalkeeping =========== Aerial Ability: How good the goalkeeper is at making difficult saves from high or difficult balls. This is needed to defend against crosses. Command of Area: How good the goalkeeper is at controlling his penalty box. Goalkeepers with a high stat in this are good at defending set pieces and coming out on opposing players. Communication: How well the keeper works with his defenders. Goalkeepers with high communication will be good at organising their defence and forming walls. Eccentricity: How crazy the keeper is. Fabien Barthez and JL Chilavert are examples of eccentric keepers. This can be both good and bad, so keepers with a stat around 10 are best. Handling: How well the keeper can hold onto the ball. This is the main attribute in a goalkeeper, and was the one you always looked at in old CMs. Kicking: How good the keeper is at goal kicks and kickouts. A high kicking stat is needed if you are playing long ball. If your keeper has low kicking make sure you tell him to "ask defenders to collect". One On Ones: How good the goalkeeper is at coming out on players through on goal. The higher this stat is the less likely the forward is to score. Reflexes: How good the goalkeeper is at making reflex saves - ones that have to be made on the spur of the moment, due to a deflection or offensive trickery. Rushing Out: This is similar to the One on Ones attribute. Keepers who have high Rushing Out stats will almost always come out on the forward. Tendency To Punch: The higher this stat is the less likely the goalkeeper will catch the ball. He will have a tendency to punch it away instead. I try to have this stat as low as possible, but some managers like it. Throwing: How well the keeper can throw it out. The better this is the further the keeper will be able to throw the ball accurately. Look at Peter Schmeichel to see what I mean. =---------------------------------= =- COACH ATTRIBUTES -= =---------------------------------= Search Field: ii-f Attributes ========== Adaptability: How well he adapts to living in a country which isn’t his own. Coaching Goalkeepers: How well he can train Goalkeepers Coaching Outfield Players: How well he can train Outfielders Determination: His determination to reach his goals. How hard he works. Judging Player Ability: How well he judges how good players are. Judging Player Potential: How well he judges how good staff could become. Level of Discipline: How severely he punishes players who misbehave. Man Management: His ability to psychologically handle those below him. Motivating: His ability to motivate players. Physiotherapy: How good he is at physiotherapy. Tactical Knowledge: The coach's knowledge of tactics. Working with Youngsters: How well he works with young players. -=================================================- -= TACTICS =- -=================================================- Index Number: iii =---------------------------------= =- Basic Tactics -= =---------------------------------= Search Field: iii-a 2-3-5 ===== Passing: Mixed Focus Passing: Mixed O O O O O Tackling: Normal v v Closing Down: Stand-Off O O O Mentality: Normal v v Offside Trap: No O O Zonal Marking: Yes O Counter Attack: No Men Behind Ball: No 2-4-4 ===== Passing: Mixed Focus Passing: Mixed O O O O Tackling: Normal Closing Down: Stand-Off O O O O Mentality: Normal v v Offside Trap: No O O Zonal Marking: Yes O Counter Attack: No Men Behind Ball: No 2-5-3 ===== Passing: Mixed Focus Passing: Mixed O O O Tackling: Normal Closing Down: Stand-Off O O O O O Mentality: Normal v Offside Trap: No O O Zonal Marking: Yes O Counter Attack: No Men Behind Ball: No 3-2-5 ===== Passing: Mixed Focus Passing: Mixed O O O O O Tackling: Normal v v Closing Down: Stand-Off O O Mentality: Normal Offside Trap: No O O O Zonal Marking: Yes O Counter Attack: No Men Behind Ball: No 3-3-4 ===== Passing: Mixed Focus Passing: Mixed O O O O Tackling: Normal Closing Down: Stand-Off O O O Mentality: Normal Offside Trap: No O O O Zonal Marking: Yes O Counter Attack: No Men Behind Ball: No 3-4-1-2 ======= Passing: Mixed Focus Passing: Mixed O O Tackling: Normal O Closing Down: Stand-Off O O O O Mentality: Normal Offside Trap: No O O O Zonal Marking: Yes O Counter Attack: No Men Behind Ball: No 3-4-2-1 ======= Passing: Mixed Focus Passing: Mixed O Tackling: Normal O O Closing Down: Stand-Off O O O O Mentality: Normal Offside Trap: No O O O Zonal Marking: Yes O Counter Attack: No Men Behind Ball: No 3-4-3 ===== Passing: Mixed Focus Passing: Mixed O O O Tackling: Normal Closing Down: Stand-Off O O O O Mentality: Normal Offside Trap: No O O O Zonal Marking: Yes O Counter Attack: No Men Behind Ball: No 3-5-2 ===== Passing: Mixed Focus Passing: Mixed O O Tackling: Normal Closing Down: Stand-Off O O O O O Mentality: Normal v Offside Trap: No O O O Zonal Marking: Yes O Counter Attack: No Men Behind Ball: No 4-1-2-1-2 ========= Passing: Mixed Focus Passing: Mixed Tackling: Normal O Closing Down: Stand-Off O O Mentality: Normal O Offside Trap: No O O O O Zonal Marking: Yes O Counter Attack: No Men Behind Ball: No 4-2-4 ===== Passing: Mixed Focus Passing: Mixed O O O O Tackling: Normal Closing Down: Stand-Off O O Mentality: Normal Offside Trap: No O O O O Zonal Marking: Yes O Counter Attack: No Men Behind Ball: No 4-3-2-1 ======= Passing: Mixed Focus Passing: Mixed O Tackling: Normal O O Closing Down: Stand-Off O O O Mentality: Normal Offside Trap: No O O O O Zonal Marking: Yes O Counter Attack: No Men Behind Ball: No 4-3-3 ===== Passing: Mixed Focus Passing: Mixed Tackling: Normal Closing Down: Stand-Off O O O Mentality: Normal Offside Trap: No O O O O Zonal Marking: Yes O Counter Attack: No Men Behind Ball: No 4-4-2-A ======= Passing: Mixed Focus Passing: Mixed O O Tackling: Normal ^ ^ Closing Down: Stand-Off O O O O Mentality: Normal Offside Trap: No O O O O Zonal Marking: Yes O Counter Attack: No Men Behind Ball: No 4-4-2-VA ======== Passing: Mixed Focus Passing: Mixed ^ O O ^ Tackling: Normal | | Closing Down: Stand-Off O O O O Mentality: Normal Offside Trap: No O O O O Zonal Marking: Yes O Counter Attack: No Men Behind Ball: No 4-4-2 ===== Passing: Mixed Focus Passing: Mixed O O Tackling: Normal Closing Down: Stand-Off O O O O Mentality: Normal Offside Trap: No O O O O Zonal Marking: Yes O Counter Attack: No Men Behind Ball: No 4-5-1 ===== Passing: Mixed Focus Passing: Mixed O Tackling: Normal ^ ^ ^ Closing Down: Stand-Off O O O O O Mentality: Normal v v Offside Trap: No O O O O Zonal Marking: Yes O Counter Attack: No Men Behind Ball: No 5-2-3 ===== Passing: Mixed Focus Passing: Mixed O O O Tackling: Normal ^ ^ Closing Down: Stand-Off | O O | Mentality: Normal O O Offside Trap: No O O O Zonal Marking: Yes O Counter Attack: No Men Behind Ball: No 5-3-2-A ======= Passing: Mixed Focus Passing: Mixed O O Tackling: Normal ^ O ^ Closing Down: Stand-Off | O O | Mentality: Normal O O Offside Trap: No O O O Zonal Marking: Yes O Counter Attack: No Men Behind Ball: No 5-3-2-D ======= Passing: Mixed Focus Passing: Mixed O O Tackling: Normal Closing Down: Stand-Off O O Mentality: Normal O O O Offside Trap: No VO O Ov Zonal Marking: Yes O Counter Attack: No Men Behind Ball: No 5-3-2SW ======= Passing: Mixed Focus Passing: Mixed O O Tackling: Normal ^ Closing Down: Stand-Off ^ O O O ^ Mentality: Normal O O Offside Trap: No O^O Zonal Marking: Yes O Counter Attack: No O Men Behind Ball: No 5-3-2 ===== Passing: Mixed Focus Passing: Mixed O O Tackling: Normal ^ Closing Down: Stand-Off ^ O O O ^ Mentality: Normal O O Offside Trap: No O O O Zonal Marking: Yes O Counter Attack: No Men Behind Ball: No 5-4-1 ===== Passing: Mixed Focus Passing: Mixed O Tackling: Normal Closing Down: Stand-Off O O O O Mentality: Normal Offside Trap: No O O O O O Zonal Marking: Yes O Counter Attack: No Men Behind Ball: No =---------------------------------= =- User Tactics -= =---------------------------------= Search Field: iii-b These will be added in the next version, so get cracking on making your own tactics. -=================================================- -= LEAGUE GUIDE =- -=================================================- Index Number: iv =---------------------------------= =- Introduction -= =---------------------------------= Search Field: iv-a This is just a descprition of the League Guide and what each feature means. General Info ============ Divisions: How many divisions are playable in the country Game Start: What date the game starts from Competitions: A list of the competitions playable in the country (including stages or playoffs) Awards: Every award that is given out in the game (weekly, monthly and yearly) Continental: What continental competitions teams from the country can qualify for Worldwide: What worldwide competitions teams can play in/qualify for Division Info ============= Highest Reputations: The teams who are best known and most popular in the division. For the top division only teams with a Continental or World-Wide reputation are listed. For lower divisions, teams with National reputations are listed. Best Finances: Any teams with Secure or Rich finances. Best Training: Any teams with a training ground of "Top Facilities plus Youth Academy" is listed here. If no clubs have Top Facilities, no clubs will be listed. For lower divisions, teams with "Good Facilities" are listed. Continental Qualifiers: The teams who have qualified to play in continental competitions at the start of the game (the competition they will participate in is in brackets) Title Challengers: The teams whose boards want the title or to challenge for it. Continental Hopefuls: Teams who want to qualify for continetal competitions but are not outright title hopefuls. (Top Division only) =---------------------------------= =- Argentina -= =---------------------------------= Search Field: iv-b General Info ============ Divisions: 2 Game Start: 30 June 2002 (Sunday) Competitions: Argentinian Premier Division (Opening Stage, Closing Stage + Playoffs) Argentinian Second Division (Opening Stage, Closing Stage + Playoffs) No Cup Competitions Awards: Premier Division Team of the Week Second Division Team of the Week Continental: Copa Libertadores Worldwide: Copa Panamericana Inter-Continental Cup Premier Division ================ Highest Reputations: Boca Juniors Best Finances: River Plate Best Training: Boca Juniors, River Plate Continental Qualifiers: Boca Juniors (Libertadores) Estudiantes de La Plata (Libertadores) Racing Club (Libertadores) River Plate (Libertadores) Title Challengers: Boca Juniors, River Plate Continental Hopefuls: Racing Club, San Lorenzo de Almagro Second Division =============== Highest Reputations: Argentinos Juniors, Belgrano de Córdoba Best Finances: None Best Training: Almagro, Gimnasia y Esgrima de Jujuy Continental Qualifiers: None Title Challengers: Argentinos Juniors, Belgrano de Córdoba, Quilmes =---------------------------------= =- Australia -= =---------------------------------= Search Field: iv-c General Info ============ Divisions: 1 Game Start: 31 August 2002 (Saturday) Competitions: National Soccer League (Minor Premiership, Group Playoff, and Grand Final) Awards: Australian NSL Goalkeeper of the Year Australian NSL Leading Goalscorer Australian NSL Manager of the Month Australian NSL Manager of the Year Australian NSL Player of the Month Australian NSL Player of the Year Australian NSL Team of the Week Australian NSL Young Player of the Month Australian NSL Young Player of the Year Continental: Ocenaia Club Championship Worldwide: None National Soccer League ====================== Highest Reputations: None Best Finances: All teams finances are "Okay" Best Training: All teams have "Good Facilities" Continental Qualifiers: Sydney Olympic Sharks (OFC Championship), Wollogong Wolves (OFC Championship) Title Challengers: None Continental Hopefuls: None =---------------------------------= =- Austria -= =---------------------------------= Search Field: iv-d General Info ============ Divisions: 2 Game Start: 8 June 2002 (Saturday) Competitions: Austrian Premier Division Austrian First Division ( + Playoffs) Austrian FA Cup Austrian Super Cup Awards: Austrian Goalkeeper of the Year Austrian Manager of the Year Austrian Player of the Year Austrian Premier Division Team of the Week Austrian Premier Division Team of the Year Austrian Sports Writer's Player of the Year Austrian Top Goalscorer Austrian First Division Goalkeeper of the Year Austrian First Division Manager of the Year Austrian First Division Player of the Year Austrian First Division Team of the Year Austrian First Division Top Goalscorer Austrian First Division Young Player of the Month Austrian First Division Young Player of the Year Continental: Champions Cup UEFA Cup Inter-Toto Cup Super Cup Worldwide: Inter-Continental Cup Premier Division ================ Highest Reputations: None Best Finances: FK Austria Vienna Best Training: FK Austria Vienna Continental Qualifiers: SW Bregenz (Inter-Toto) FC Austria Karnten (UEFA) Grazer AK (Champions Cup) SV Salzburg (Inter-Toto) SK Sturm Graz (Champions Cup) Title Challengers: SK Sturm Graz Continental Hopefuls: FK Austria Vienna, SK Rapid Vienna First Division ============== Highest Reputations: None Best Finances: All teams have "Okay" finances Best Training: Kapfenberger SV Continental Qualifiers: None Title Challengers: None =---------------------------------= =- Belgium -= =---------------------------------= Search Field: iv-e General Info ============ Divisions: 3 Game Start: 15 June 2002 (Saturday) Competitions: Belgian First Division Belgian Second Division ( + Playoffs) Belgian Third Division A ( + Playoffs) Belgian Third Division B ( + Playoffs) Belgian Cup Belgian Super Cup Awards: Belgian Ebony Boot Belgian First Division Goalkeeper of the Season Belgian First Division Goalkeeper of the Year Belgian First Division Revelation of the Year Belgian First Division Top Goalscorer Belgian Golden Boot Belgian Man of the Season Belgian Manager of the Year Belgian Player of the Year Belgian Professional Player of the Year Belgian Rookie of the Year Belgian Young Player of the Year Belgian Second Division Revelation of the Year Belgian Second Division Team of the Week Belgian Second Division Top Goalscorer Belgian Third Division Top Goalscorer Continental: Champions Cup UEFA Cup Inter-Toto Cup Super Cup Worldwide: Inter-Continental Cup Premier Division ================ Highest Reputations: All teams have "National" reputations Best Finances: RSC Anderlecht, Club Brugge KV, RAEC Mons, R Excelsior Mouscron, R Standard de Liege Best Training: None Continental Qualifiers: Unknown Title Challengers: RSC Anderlecht, Club Brugge KV, K Racing Club Genk Continental Hopefuls: R Standart de Liege Second Division =============== Highest Reputations: None Best Finances: KSK Ronse Best Training: Daring Brussels FC, KSK Heusden-Zolder, RFC Liege, KSK Ronse Continental Qualifiers: None Title Challengers: None Third Division A ================ Highest Reputations: VC Eendracht Aalst, KV Kortrijk Voetbalt, R Cappellen FC, KV Oostende Best Finances: KSK Wevelgem City Best Training: KV Red Star Waasland, KSK Maldegem, Thor Korkerij Meldert, KSK Wevelgem City Continental Qualifiers: None Title Challengers: VC Eendracht Aalst Third Division B ================ Highest Reputations: Royale Union Saint-Gilloise Best Finances: All teams have "Okay" finances Best Training: K Bocholter VV, K Lyra TSV, ZD Oud-Heverlee Leuven, AC Olen, Racing Mechelen, R Spa FC, Exc Veldwezelt Continental Qualifiers: None Title Challengers: None =---------------------------------= =- Brazil -= =---------------------------------= Search Field: iv-f General Info ============ Divisions: 3 Game Start: 6 January 2003 (Monday) Competitions: Brazilian National First Division Brazilian National Second Division Brazilian National Third Division (Groups 1-8 + Playoffs) Brazilian Acre State Championship Brazilian Alagoas State Championship Brazilian Amapá State Championship Brazilian Amazonas State Championship Brazilian Bahia State Championship Brazilian Ceará State Championship Brazilian Distrito Federal State Championship Brazilian Espírito Santo State Championship Brazilian Gaúcho State Championship Brazilian Goiás State Championship Brazilian Maranhao State Championship Brazilian Mato Grosso State Championship Brazilian Mato Grosso do Sul State Championship Brazilian Minas State Championship Brazilian Pará State Championship Brazilian Paraíba State Championship Brazilian Paraná State Championship Brazilian Pernambuco State Championship Brazilian Piauí State Championship Brazilian Potiguar State Championship Brazilian Rio State Championship Brazilian Rondonia State Championship Brazilian Roriama State Championship Brazilian Santa Catarina State Championship Brazilian Sao Paulo State Championship Brazilian Sergipe State Championship Brazilian Tocantis State Championship Brazilian Cup Awards: Brazilian 1st Division Manager of the Year Brazilian 1st Division Player of the Year Brazilian 1st Division Team of the Week Brazilian 1st Division Team of the Year Brazilian 1st Division Top Goalscorer Brazilian 1st Division Young Player of the Year Brazilian 2nd Division Manager of the Year Brazilian 2nd Division Player of the Year Brazilian 2nd Division Team of the Week Brazilian 2nd Division Team of the Year Brazilian 2nd Division Top Goalscorer Brazilian 2nd Division Young Player of the Year Brazilian 3rd Division Manager of the Year Brazilian 3rd Division Player of the Year Brazilian 3rd Division Team of the Week Brazilian 3rd Division Team of the Year Brazilian 3rd Division Top Goalscorer Brazilian 3rd Division Young Player of the Year Continental: Copa Libertadores Worldwide: Copa Panamericana Inter-Continental Cup Premier Division ================ Highest Reputations: CR Flamengo, Sao Paulo FC Best Finances: C Atlético Paranaense, Cortiba FC Best Training: Unknown [TODO] Continental Qualifiers: SC Corinthians Paulista (Libertadores) Gremio FBPA (Libertadores) Paysandu SC (Libertadores) Santos FC (Libertadores) Title Challengers: Unknown [TODO] Continental Hopefuls: C Atlético Mineiro, [TODO] Second Division =============== Highest Reputations: América FC (MG), América FC (RN), Botafogo FR, Ceará SC, SE Gama, C Naútico Capibaribe, SE Palmeiras, A Portuguesa D, C Remo, Santa Cruz FC, Sport C Racife Best Finances: Brasiliense FC, SER Caxias do Sul Third Division Group 1 ====================== Highest Reputations: ABC FC Best Finances: All teams have "Okay" Finances Third Division Group 2 ====================== Highest Reputations: Numerous Teams with Regional Reputation Best Finances: EC Guarani Third Division Group 3 ====================== Highest Reputations: Alegrense FC, ADC Bandeirante, CA Bragantino, Friburguense AC, SE Matonense, EC Pelotas, River AC Best Finances: Colo-Colo FR, Real C Third Division Group 4 ====================== Highest Reputations: Ji-Paraná FC, Maranhao AC, Olaria AC, A Rio Negro C (AM), Sampaio Correa FC, CS Sergipe, Treze FC Best Finances: Bandeirante EC Third Division Group 5 ====================== Highest Reputations: Goiania EC, Malutrom SA, Nacional FC (AM), Serra FC, Uniao A Barbarense FC, AD Vasco da Gama, EC XV de Novembro Best Finances: All teams have "Okay" Finances Third Division Group 6 ====================== Highest Reputations: Botafogo FC (PB), AD Confianca, SC Corinthians Alagoano, Fluminense de Feira FC, SER Juventude, Rio Branco FC (AC), TunaLuso Brasileira Best Finances: CF Zico (RJ), SE Picos Third Division Group 7 ====================== Highest Reputations: AS Arapiraquense, Bargu AC, Botafogo FC (SP), AA Portuguesa, Uberlandia EC, Villa Nova AC Best Finances: Cachoeiro FC Third Division Group 8 ====================== Highest Reputations: Atlético C Goianiense, CS Alagoano, Desportiva Capixaba, EC Genus Rondoniense, Madureira EC, Mamoré EC Best Finances: Andirá EC, Passo Fundo SC =---------------------------------= =- China -= =---------------------------------= Search Field: iv-g General Info ============ Divisions: 2 Game Start: 9 February 2003 (Sunday) Competitions: Chinese National First Division A League Chinese National First Division B League Chinese FA Cup Chinese Super Cup Awards: Chinese First Division A Manager of the Month Chinese First Division A Player of the Month Chinese First Division A Team of the Week Chinese First Division A Team of the Year Chinese First Division A Young Player of the Month Chinese Foreign Player of the Year Chinese Golden Boot Chinese Manager of the Year Chinese Player of the Year Chinese Young Player of the Year Chinese First Division B Manager of the Month Chinese First Division B Player of the Month Chinese First Division B Team of the Week Chinese First Division B Team of the Year Chinese First Division B Top Goalscorer Chinese First Division B Young Player of the Month Chinese FA Cup Top Goalscorer Continental: AFC Champions League Worldwide: None First Division A League ======================= Highest Reputations: All teams have "National" Reputations Best Finances: Dalian Shide, Bejing Guo'an, Qingdao Yizhang, Shandong Lueng, Shenyang Jinde, Shenshen Jianlibao, Yunnan Hongta, Shanghai Zhongyuan Best Training: August First, Chonqing Lifan, Dalian Shide, Qingdao Yizhang, Shanghai Shenhua, Yunnan Hongta Continental Qualifiers: Dalian Shide (AFC Champions League) Title Challengers: Dalian Shide Continental Hopefuls: Bejing Guo'an, Shandong Luneng, Shenzhen Jianlibao First Division B League ======================= Highest Reputations: All teams have "National" Reputations Best Finances: Jiangsu Shuntian, Wuhan Gaoke, Xiamen Hongshi, Zhejiang Lucheng, Zhuhai Anping Best Training: Chengdu Wuniu, Gansu Tianna, Qingdao Hailifeng, Harbin Lan'ge, Nanjng SVT, Xiamen Hongshi, Guangdong Xiongying, Zhuhai Anping Continental Qualifiers: None Title Challengers: None =---------------------------------= =- Colombia -= =---------------------------------= Search Field: iv-h General Info ============ Divisions: 2 Game Start: 18 January 2003 (Saturday) Competitions: Colombian First Division (First & Second Phases + Playoffs) Colombian Second Division (Groups 1-3; First & Second Phases + Playoffs) No Cup Competitions Awards: First Division Team of the Week Second Division Team of the Week Continental: Copa Libertadores Worldwide: Copa Panamericana Inter-Continental Cup First Division ============== Highest Reputations: All teams have "National" Reputation Best Finances: All teams have "Okay" Finances Best Training: All teams have "Awful" Facilities Continental Qualifiers: CD América de Cali (Libertadores) AC Deportivo Cali (Libertadores) CDI Medellín (Libertadores) Title Challengers: CDC Atlético Nacional Continental Hopefuls: AC Deportivo Cali Second Division Group 1 ======================= Highest Reputations: Itaguí FC Best Finances: All teams have "Okay" Finances Best Training: All teams have "Awful" Facilities Continental Qualifiers: None Title Challengers: None Second Division Group 2 ======================= Highest Reputations: CF Deportivo Rionegro Best Finances: All teams have "Okay" Finances Best Training: Escuela Carlos Sarmiento Lora, D Real Popayán FC Continental Qualifiers: None Title Challengers: None Second Division Group 1 ======================= Highest Reputations: CN Cúcuta Deportivo Best Finances: All teams have "Okay" Finances Best Training: CD El Cerrito, Los Pumas de Casanere Continental Qualifiers: None Title Challengers: None =---------------------------------= =- Croatia -= =---------------------------------= Search Field: iv-i General Info ============ Divisions: 2 Game Start: 23 June 2002 (Saturday) Competitions: Croatian First Division ( + Playoffs) Croatian Second Division North Croatian Second Division South Croatian Cup Croatian Super Cup Awards: Croatian First Division Player of the Year Croatian First Division Team of the Week Croatian First Division Top Goalscorer Croatian Second Division NE Player of the Year Croatian Second Division NE Team of the Week Croatian Second Division NE Top Goalscorer Croatian Second Division Player of the Year Croatian Second Division Team of the Week Croatian Second Division Top Goalscorer Croatian Second Division WS Player of the Year Croatian Second Division WS Team of the Week Croatian Second Division WS Top Goalscorer Continental: Champions Cup UEFA Cup Inter-Toto Cup Super Cup Worldwide: Inter-Continental Cup First Division ============== Highest Reputations: All teams have "National" Reputation Best Finances: All teams have "Okay" Finances Best Training: NK Dinamo, NK Kamen Ingrad, NK Osijek Continental Qualifiers: NK Dinamo (UEFA Cup) HNK Hadjuk (UEFA Cup) HNK Rijeka (Inter-Toto Cup) NK Slaven Belupo (Inter-Toto Cup) NK Varteks (UEFA Cup) NK Zagreb (Champions Cup) Title Challengers: NK Dinamo Continental Hopefuls: HNK Rijeka, NK Zagreb Second Division North ===================== Highest Reputations: All teams have "National" Reputation Best Finances: All teams have "Okay" Finances Best Training: NK Belisce, NK Cakovec, NK Dilj, NK Graficar Vodovod, NK Metalac, NK Valpovska Satnica Continental Qualifiers: None Title Challengers: NK Marsonia Second Division South ===================== Highest Reputations: All teams have "National" Reputation Best Finances: All teams have "Okay" Finances Best Training: NK Inker, NK Istra, NK Orijent, NK Croatia Sesvete Continental Qualifiers: None Title Challengers: None =---------------------------------= =- Czech Republic -= =---------------------------------= Search Field: iv-j General Info ============ Divisions: 2 Game Start: 8 June 2002 (Saturday) Competitions: Czech First Division Czech Second Division Czech FA Cup Awards: Czech First Division Manager of the Month Czech First Division Player of the Month Czech First Division Team of the Month Czech First Division Team of the Year Czech First Division Young Player of the Month Czech Manager of the Year Czech Player of the Year Czech Young Player of the Year Czech Second Division Manager of the Month Czech Second Division Player of the Month Czech Second Division Team of the Month Czech Second Division Team of the Year Czech Second Division Young Player of the Month Continental: Champions Cup UEFA Cup Inter-Toto Cup Super Cup Worldwide: Inter-Continental Cup First Division ============== Highest Reputations: All teams have "National" Reputation Best Finances: All teams have "Okay" Finances Best Training: Chmel Blsany, Sigma Olomouc, Slavia Prague, Teplice Continental Qualifiers: Unknown [TODO] Title Challengers: Slovan Liberec, Sparta Prague Continental Hopefuls: Bohemians Prague, Slavia Prague, Teplice Second Division =============== Highest Reputations: All teams have "National" Reputation Best Finances: All teams have "Okay" Finances Best Training: Neratovice, Sigma Olomouc B, Vitkovice Continental Qualifiers: None Title Challengers: Opava =---------------------------------= =- Denmark -= =---------------------------------= Search Field: iv-k General Info ============ Divisions: 3 Game Start: 23 June 2002 (Saturday) Competitions: Danish Premier Division Danish First Division Danish Second Division Danish Cup (DONG Cup) Awards: Danish Goalkeeper of the Year Danish Manager of the Year Danish Player of the Year Danish Premier Division Player of the Year Danish Premier Division Team of the Week Danish Premier Division Young Player of the Year Danish Team of the Year Danish Young Player of the Year Danish First Division Player of the Year Danish First Division Team of the Week Danish First Division Young Player of the Year Danish Second Division Player of the Year Danish Second Division Team of the Week Danish Second Division Young Player of the Year Continental: Champions Cup UEFA Cup Inter-Toto Cup Super Cup Worldwide: Inter-Continental Cup Premier Division ================ Highest Reputations: All teams have "National" Reputation Best Finances: Aalborg Boldspilklub, Brondbyernes Idraetsfoerning, Football Club Copenhagen Best Training: Brondbyernes Idraetsfoerning, Football Club Copenhagen Continental Qualifiers: Akademisk Boldklub (Inter-Toto) Aalborg Boldspilklub (Inter-Toto) Brondbyernes Idraetsfoerning (Champions Cup) Football Club Copenhagen (UEFA Cup) Football Club Midtjylland 1999 (UEFA Cup) Odense Boldklub (UEFA Cup) Title Challengers: Brondbyernes Idraetsfoerning, Football Club Copenhagen Continental Hopefuls: Aalborg Boldspilklub First Division ============== Highest Reputations: All teams have "National" Reputation Best Finances: All teams have "Okay" Finances Best Training: All teams have "Good" Training except FC Aarhus and Boldklubben Skjold of 1915 Continental Qualifiers: None Title Challengers: None Second Division =============== Highest Reputations: Numerous teams have "National" Reputation Best Finances: All teams have "Okay" Finances Best Training: All teams have "Good" Training except FC Nordjylland and Korup Continental Qualifiers: None Title Challengers: Kolding FC =---------------------------------= =- England -= =---------------------------------= Search Field: iv-l General Info ============ Divisions: 5 Game Start: 14 July 2002 (Sunday) Competitions: English Premier Division English First Division English Second Division English Third Division English Conference English FA Cup English League Cup English Community Shield English Vans Trophy English FA Trophy Awards: English Footballer of the Year English Players Player of the Year English Players Premier Division Select English Players Young Player of the Year English Premier Division Manager of the Month English Premier Division Manager of the Year English Premier Division Player of the Month English Premier Division Team of the Week English Premier Division Young Player of the Month English First Division Manager of the Month English First Division Manager of the Year English First Division Player of the Month English First Division Team of the Week English First Division Young Player of the Month English Players First Division Select English Second Division Manager of the Month English Second Division Manager of the Year English Second Division Player of the Month English Second Division Team of the Week English Second Division Young Player of the Month English Players Second Division Select English Third Division Manager of the Month English Third Division Manager of the Year English Third Division Player of the Month English Third Division Team of the Week English Third Division Young Player of the Month English Players Third Division Select English Conference Manager of the Month English Conference Manager of the Year English Conference Player of the Month English Conference Team of the Week English Conference Young Player of the Month English Players Conference Select Continental: Champions Cup UEFA Cup Inter-Toto Cup Super Cup Worldwide: Inter-Continental Cup Premier Division ================ Highest Reputations: Arsenal, Chelsea, Leeds United, Liverpool, Manchester United, Newcastle United Best Finances: Arsenal, Aston Villa, Birmingham City, Blackburn Rovers, Bolton Wanderers, Charlton Athletic, Fulham, Liverpool, Manchester United, Middlesborough, Newcastle United, Southampton, Tottenham Hotspur, West Bromwich Albion Best Training: Arsenal, Blackburn Rovers, Leeds United, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Middlesborough, Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur Continental Qualifiers: Arsenal (Champions Cup) Aston Villa (Inter-Toto) Blackburn Rovers (UEFA Cup) Chelsea (UEFA Cup) Fulham (Inter-Toto) Leeds United (UEFA Cup) Liverpool (Champions Cup) Manchester United (Champions Cup) Newcastle United (Champions Cup) Title Challengers: Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United, Newcastle United Continental Hopefuls: Aston Villa, Chelsea, Leeds United, Tottenham Hotspur First Division ============== Highest Reputations: Numerous teams have "National" Reputations Best Finances: Numerous teams have "Okay" finances Best Training: Burnley, Leicester City, Millwall, Norwich City, Nottingham Forest, Reading, Rotterham United, Sheffield United, Sheffield Wednesday, Stoke City, Watford, Wimbledon Continental Qualifiers: Ipswich Town (UEFA Cup) Title Challengers: Ipswich Town, Leicester City Second Division =============== Highest Reputations: All teams have "Regional" Reputation Best Finances: Cardiff City, Wigan Athletic Best Training: Barnsley, Brentford, Cheltenham Town, Crew Alexandra, Notts County, Oldham Athletic, Peterborough United, Port Vale, Queens Park Rangers, Stockport County, Wigan Athletic Continental Qualifiers: None Title Challengers: Bristol City, Cardiff City, Wigan Athletic Third Division ============== Highest Reputations: Numerous teams have "Regional" Reputation Best Finances: Carlisle United, Darlington Best Training: AFC Bournemouth, Bristol Rovers, Bury, Exeter, Leyton Orient, Lincoln, Rushden & Diamonds, Scunthorpe United, Southend United, Torquay United, Wrexham, York City Continental Qualifiers: None Title Challengers: AFC Bournemouth Conference ========== Highest Reputations: All teams have "Local" Reputation Best Finances: Numerous teams have "Okay" finances Best Training: Burton Albion, Farnborough Town, Gravesend and Northfleet, Hereford United, Kettering Town, Leigh RMI, Margate, Morecambe, Stevenage Borough, Telford United, Yeovil Continental Qualifiers: None Title Challengers: None =---------------------------------= =- Finland -= =---------------------------------= Search Field: iv-m General Info ============ Divisions: 2 Game Start: 22 March 2003 (Saturday) Competitions: Finnish Premier Division Finnish First Division Finnish Cup Awards: Finnish Player of the Year Finnish Premier Division Goalkeeper of the Year Finnish Premier Division Manager of the Month Finnish Premier Division Manager of the Year Finnish Premier Division Player of the Month Finnish Premier Division Player of the year Finnish Premier Division Team of the Month Finnish Premier Division Team of the Year Finnish Premier Division Top Goalscorer Finnish Young Player of the Year Finnish First Division Manager of the Month Finnish First Division Player of the Month Finnish First Division Top Goalscorer Continental: Champions Cup UEFA Cup Inter-Toto Cup Super Cup Worldwide: Inter-Continental Cup Premier Division ================ Highest Reputations: All teams have "National" Reputation Best Finances: All teams have "Okay" Finances Best Training: FC Lahti, HJK Continental Qualifiers: FC Haka (Inter-Toto) HJK (UEFA Cup) MyPA (UEFA Cup) Tampere United (Champions Cup) Title Challengers: None Continental Hopefuls: HJK, Tampere United First Division ============== Highest Reputations: All teams have "National" Reputation Best Finances: All teams have "Okay" finances Best Training: OLS Continental Qualifiers: None Title Challengers: None =---------------------------------= =- France -= =---------------------------------= Search Field: iv-n General Info ============ Divisions: 3 Game Start: 15 June 2002 (Saturday) Competitions: French First League French Second League French National French Cup French League Cup French Champions Trophy Awards: French Foreign Player of the Year French League One Club of the Year French League One Player of the Month French League One Star Goalkeeper of the Season French League One Star of the Season French League One Stars Team of the Season French League One Team of the Week French League One Top Goalscorer French Manager of the Season French Manager of the Year French Player of the Year French Players League One Goalkeeper of the Season French Players League One Player of the Season French Players Most Promising Player French Revelation of the Year French League Two Club of the Year French League Two Manager of the Season French League Two Manager of the Year French League Two Player of the Year French League Two Star Goalkeeper of the Season French League Two Stars Team of the Season French League Two Team of the Week French League Two Top Goalscorer French Players League Two Goalkeeper of the Season French Players League Two Player of the Season French Amateur Club of the Year French National Star Player of the Year French National Top Goalscorer Continental: Champions Cup UEFA Cup Inter-Toto Cup Super Cup Worldwide: Inter-Continental Cup First League ============ Highest Reputations: Marseille, Paris SG Best Finances: Ajaccio, Auxerre, Bastia, Bordeaux, Guingamp, Le Havre, Lens, Lille, Marseille, Montpellier, Nantes, Nice, Paris SG, Rennes, Sedan, Sochaux Best Training: Auxerre, Bordeaux, Lens, Marseille, Nantes, Rennes, Strasbourg, Troyes Continental Qualifiers: [TODO] Title Challengers: Lyon, Marseille, Paris SG Continental Hopefuls: Auxerre, Bordeaux, Lille Second League ============= Highest Reputations: Amiens, Beavais, Caen, Chateauroux, Geugnon, Istres, Laval, Le Mans, Lorient, Metz, Nancy, Niort, Saint-Etienne, Toulouse, Valence, Wasquehal Best Finances: Ameins, Caen, Clermont, Créteil, Grenoble, Istres, Le Mans, Lorient, Metz, Nancy, Niort, Reims, Saint-Etienne, Toulouse Best Training: Saint-Etienne Continental Qualifiers: None Title Challengers: Metz, Saint-Etienne National ======== Highest Reputations: Alés, Angers, Cannes, Louhans, Martigues, Nimes, Rouen, Valenciennes Best Finances: Angouleme, Beaucaire, Besancon, Cherbourg, Dijon, La Roche, Pau, Romorantin, Sete, Trélissac, Viry Best Training: Nimes Continental Qualifiers: None Title Challengers: Cannes, Nimes =---------------------------------= =- Germany -= =---------------------------------= Search Field: iv-o General Info ============ Divisions: 3 Game Start: 30 June 2002 (Saturday) Competitions: German First Division German Second Division German Regional Division North German Regional Division South German Cup German League Cup Awards: German Defender of the Year German First Division Manager of the Year German First Division Player of the Month German First Division Team of the Week German First Division Top Goalscorer German Goalkeeper of the Year German Midfielder of the Year German Player of the Year German Striker of the Year German Second Division Manager of the Year German Second Division Player of the Month German Second Division Team of the Week German Second Division Top Goalscorer Continental: Champions Cup UEFA Cup Inter-Toto Cup Super Cup Worldwide: Inter-Continental Cup Premier Division ================ Highest Reputations: Dortmund, FC Bayern, HSV, Hertha BSC, Leverkusen, Schalke 04, Werder Bremen Best Finances: Dortmund, FC Bayern, Schalke 04 Best Training: Dortmund, FC Bayern, HSV, Leverkusen, Schalke 04, Werder Bremen Continental Qualifiers: Dortmund (Champions Cup) FC Bayern (Champions Cup) Hertha BSC (UEFA Cup) Kaiserslautern (Inter-Toto) Leverkusen (Champions Cup) Schalke 04 (UEFA Cup) VfB Stuttgart (Inter-Toto) Werder Bremen (UEFA Cup) Title Challengers: Dortmund, FC Bayern, Schalke 04 Continental Hopefuls: Hertha BSC, Leverkusen Second Division ============== Highest Reputations: None [TODO] Best Finances: None Best Training: None Continental Qualifiers: None Title Challengers: None -=================================================- -= PLAYER GUIDE =- -=================================================- Index Number: v Introduction ============ Player Values are rouned off to the nearest 100k (for below 1m values) or .5m or .0m for higher values. This means a player marked 100k may be valued as low as 2k. The reason I did this is that player values vary very much from game to game. =---------------------------------= =- Attackers -= =---------------------------------= Search Field: v-a Name | Age | Nationality | Club | Value ========================================================================= Adrian Mutu 23 ROM Parma 24m Adriano 20 BRA Parma 18m Alan Shearer 32 ENG Newcastle 11m Alexander Farnerud 18 SWE Landskrona 500k Alexandros Papadopoulos16 GRE Eth Asteras 100k Andreas Holm 16 NOR Ost Free Andrei Pereploytkin 17 UKR Southampton 800k Andres Mendoza 24 PER Club Brugge 700k Andriy Shevchenko 26 UKR Milan 41m Arjen Robben 18 HOL PSV 11m Beli MouMouni Dagano 21 BFA Genk 1.5m Ben May 18 ENG Millwall 500k Bobby Zamora 21 ENG Brighton 2m Claudio Lopez 28 ARG/SPA Lazio 10m Darius Vassell 21 ENG Aston Villa 9m Emmanuel Olisadebe 23 POL Panithanikos 11m Gary Doherty 22 IRL Tottenham 3.5m Kaka 20 BRA Sao Paulo 8m Onandi Lowe 27 JAM Rushden 100k Robbie Keane 22 IRL Tottenham 11m Robinho 18 BRA Santos 3.5m Ronaldinho 22 BRA Paris SG 11m Wayne Rooney 16 ENG/IRL Everton Free Wilfred Bouma 24 HOL PSV 11m Yoo Sang-Chul 30 SK Ulsan 5m =---------------------------------= =- Midfielders -= =---------------------------------= Search Field: v-b Name | Age | Nationality | Club | Value ========================================================================= Aggellos Basinas 26 GRE PAO 4.5m Aldo Ducher 23 ARG/AUT Deportivo 3.5m Alessandro Santos 24 JAP/BRA S-Pulse 2m Alessio Tacchinardi 27 ITA Juventus 4.5m Alexander Farnerud 18 SWE Landskrona 500k Alexei Smertin 27 RUS/UKR Bordeaux 3m Alou Diarra 21 FRA/SEN Le Havre 100k Anderson 19 BRA Flamengo 100k Andrea Pirlo 23 ITA Milan 12m Andres D'Alessandro 21 ARG River 12m Andres Iniesta 18 SPA Barcelona 1.5m Andriy Husin 29 UKR Dinamo Kiev 4.5m Antoliy Tymoschuk 23 UKR Shakhtar 5m Artur Numan 32 HOL Rangers 2.5m Barry Ferguson 26 SCO Rangers 12m Brett Emerton 23 AUS Feyenoord 7m Bruno Cheyrou 25 FRA Liverpool 9m Chris Bart-Williams 28 ENG Charlton 2.5m Christian Karembu 31 FRA/NCL Olympiakos 4m Christian Nerlinger 29 GER Rangers 2.5m Christian Ziege 30 GER Tootenham 7m Clarence Acuna 27 CHI Newcastle 4.5m Clarence Seedorf 26 HOL/SUR Milan 10m Claude Makelele 29 FRA/DRC Real Madrid 6.5m Claudio Husain 27 ARG River 4.5m Cosmin Contra 26 ROM Atletico Madrid 5m Cristian Ledesma 23 ARG HSV 3m Cristiano Zanetti 25 ITA Inter 4.5m Damiano Zenoni 25 ITA Atalanta 7.5m David Prutton 20 ENG Southampton 3m Derek McInnes 31 SCO WBA 2.5m Dimitrios Grammozis 24 GRE Kaiserslautern 2m Edgar Davids 29 HOL/SUR Juventus 18m Emerson 30 BRA/POR Atletico Madrid 6.5m Esteban Cambiasso 21 ARG Real Madrid 5.5m Evanilson 26 BRA Dortmund 5m Fabio Paim 13 POR Sporting Lisbon Free Fabio Rochemback 20 BRA Barcelona 5m Fernando Meira 24 POR VfB Stuttgart 3m Flavio Conceicao 28 BRA/SPA Real Madrid 5m Freddy Adu 13 USA/GHA No Club Free Gabor Gyepes 21 HUN Ferencvaros 3.5m Gabri 23 SPA Barcelona 4m Gerardo Torrado 23 MEX Sevilla 4m Geremi 23 CMR Middlesborough 4m Gianluca Pessotto 32 ITA Juventus 5m Gianluca Zambrotta 25 ITA Juventus 5.5m Gilberto 25 BRA Arsenal 5.5m Giuliano Giannichedda 27 ITA Lazio 4.5m Gonzalo Colsa 25 SPA Vallodolid 5m Guly 28 ARG/ITA Inter 3.5m Hakan Unsal 29 TUR Galatasaray 4m Harold Lozano 30 COL/SPA Mallorca 4m Hierro 34 SPA Real Madrid 3m Ibrahim Said 22 EGY Al-Ahly 250k Igor Demo 27 SVK Munchengladbach 4.5m Igor Tudor 24 CRO Juventus 7m Ivan Helguera 27 SPA Real Madrid 12m Jamie Carragher 24 ENG Liverpool 8m Jarkko Wiss 30 FIN Hibernian 1m Javier Zanetti 29 ARG/ITA Inter 20m Joe Cole 19 ENG West Ham 6m Johan Mjallby 31 SWE Celtic 2.5m Johann Vogel 25 SWI PSV 9.5m John O'Brien 25 USA Ajax 7m Jose Ignacio 28 SPA Celta 4.5m Jose Maria Movilla 27 SPA Atletico Madrid 5m Josep Guardiola 31 SPA Brescia 7m Juan Pablo Sorin 26 ARG Barcelona 5m Julio Cesar Enciso 27 PAR Olimpia 3m Junior 29 BRA Parma 4m Kaka 20 BRA Sao Paulo 8m Kakhaber Kaladze 24 GEO Milan 6m Kevin Nolan 20 ENG Bolton 2.5m Kim Kallstrom 19 SWE Djurgarden 1m Kleberson 23 BRA Atlético Paranaense 5.5m Lauren 25 CMR/SPA Arsenal 3.5m Lionel Scaloni 24 ARG/ITA Deportivo 4m Luca Di Biagio 31 ITA Inter 9m Mancini 21 BRA Atlético Miniero 6.5m Marcel Desailly 33 FRA/GHA Chelsea 2.5m Markus Heikkinen 23 FIN Portsmouth 400k Massimo Donati 21 ITA Torino 4m Matias Jesus Almeyda 28 ARG/ITA Inter 4m Matteo Brighi 21 ITA Juventus 11m Michael Carrick 21 ENG West Ham 3m Mike Zonneveld 21 HOL NEC 2m Ned Zelic 31 AUS/CRO Urawa Reds 300k Niclas Jensen 27 DEN Man City 2.5m Niko Kovac 30 CRO/GER FC Bayern 4m Olivier Dacourt 26 FRA Leeds 3m Owen Hargreaves 21 ENG/CAN FC Bayern 7.5m Pablo Thiam 28 GUI/GER Wolfsburg 4.5m Patrick Viera 26 FRA/SEN Arsenal 21m Paul Codrea 24 ROM Palermo 1.5m Paul Konchesky 21 ENG Charlton 3m Pawel Streak 18 POL Wisla Krakow 300k Penbe Ergun 30 TUR Galatasray 4m Peter Luccin 23 FRA/MAR Celta 3.5m Philip Cocu 31 HOL Barcelona 7.5m Pierre Wome 23 CAM Fulham 3m Radek Bejbl 30 CZE Slavia Prague 3m Radoslaw Kaluzny 28 POL Leverkusen 4m Roger 25 SPA Espanyol 4m Rogerio 26 BRA Corinthians 3.5m Ronnie Wallwork 29 ENG WBA 2m Roy Keane 31 IRL Man Utd 16m Ruben Baraja 27 SPA Valencia 12m Sabri Lamouchi 30 FRA Parma 4m Santiago Solari 26 ARG Real Madrid 11m Scott Parker 21 ENG Charlton 3m Serginho 31 BRA Milan 4m Sergio 25 SPA Deportivo 9.5m Silvinho 28 BRA Celta 4.5m Stephan Appiah 21 GHA Brescia 3.5m Steven Gerrard 22 ENG Liverpool 8m Teemu Tainio 22 FIN Auxerre 2.5m Theo Lucius 25 HOL PSV 2.5m Thomas Gravesen 25 DEN Everton 8m Thomas Hengen 28 GER Kaiserslauten 3.5m Tobias Linderoth 23 SWE Everton 2.5m Viktor Onopko 33 RUS/UKR Rayo Vallecano 1.5m Vincent Candela 28 FRA Roma 9m Wayne Bridge 22 ENG Southampton 8m Wilfred Bouma 24 HOL PSV 11m Xabi Alonso 20 SPA/BSQ Real Sociedad 6.5m Yoo Sang-Chul 30 SK Ulsan 5m Ze Elias 26 BRA/ITA Mallorca 4m =---------------------------------= =- Defenders -= =---------------------------------= Search Field: v-c Name | Age | Nationality | Club | Value ========================================================================= Adam Drury 23 ENG Norwich 400k Aimo Stefano Diana 24 ITA Reggiana 3.5m Aitor Karanka 29 SPA/BSQ Athletic Bilbao 5.5m Alexandre 27 BRA Palmeiras 600k Anderson 19 BRA Flamengo 100k Anderson Polga 21 BRA Gremio 3m Andreas Svensson 16 SWE GAIS 100k Andrew Mumford 23 WAL Swansea 200k Ariel Gracé 23 ARG River 3.5m Arkadiusz Glowacki 23 POL Wisla Krakow 2m Ashley Cole 21 ENG Arsenal 7m Ashley Oarton 16 ENG Notts County Free Asik Emre 28 TUR Galatasray 3.5m Athirson 25 BRA Flamengo 1.5m Bixente Lizarazu 32 FRA/BSQ FC Bayern 7.5m Boris Zivkovic 26 CRO Leverkusen 4m Carl Fletcher 23 ENG Bournmouth 100k Cetin Servet 21 TUR Denizlispor 500k Choi Jin-Chul 31 SK Chonbuk 3.5m Christian Chivu 22 ROM Ajax 7m Christian Panucci 29 ITA Roma 7m Christophe Metzelder 21 GER Dortmund 11m Ciro Ferrarra 35 ITA Juventus 1.5m Clint Hill 23 ENG Oldham 100k Cris 25 BRA Leverkusen 4m Daniele Adani 28 ITA Inter 3.5m Daniel van Buyten 25 BEL Marseille 7.5m Danny Mills 25 ENG Leeds 4.5m Dario Simic 26 CRO Milan 4m Diego Crosa 26 ARG Boca 2m Dominic Matteo 28 SCO/ENG Leeds 4m Eddie Pope 28 USA MetroStars 1.5m Fabio Cannavaro 29 ITA Inter 12m Fabio Coloccini 20 ARG/ITA Atlético Madrid 5m Gabri 23 SPA Barcelona 4m Gabriel Milito 21 ARG/ITA Independiente 7m Gary Doherty 22 IRL Tottenham 3.5m Geremi 23 CMR Middlesborough 4m Gilberto Martinez 22 COS Brescia 4.5m Goran Djorovic 30 YUG Deportivo 3.5m Hannu Tihinen 26 FIN Anderlecht 500k Heinze Gabriel Ivan 23 ITA/ARG PSG 4m Hong Myung-Bo 33 SK Los Angeles 3m Hugo Ibara 28 ARG Boca 700k Ian Harte 24 IRL Leeds 3.5m Ibrahim Said 22 EGY Al-Ahly 250k Ibrahim Sonko 19 GHA Crewe 100k Isaac Okoronkwo 24 NIG Shaktar 4m Ivan Campo 28 SPA Bolton 4m Ivan Hurtado 26 ECU No Club Free Jamie Carragher 24 ENG Liverpool 8m Jari Ilola 24 FIN Elfsborg 500k Joan Capdevila 24 SPA Deportivo 4m John Terry 21 ENG Chelsea 5.5m John Welsh 20 ENG Liverpool 700k Joleon Lescott 20 ENG Wolves 700k Jonathan Woodgate 21 ENG Leeds 5.5m Jonathan Zebina 24 FRA Roma 3.5m Jorge Andrade 24 POR Deportivo 3m Jose García Calvo 27 SPA Atlético Madrid 3.5m Josip Simunic 24 CRO/AUS Hertha 4m Juanfran 26 SPA Celta 4m Juan Valesco 25 SPA Celta 4m Junior 29 BRA Parma 4m Junior Baiano 32 BRA No Club Free Kees van Wonderen 33 HOL Feyenoord 4.5m Lasha Chelidze 17 GEO Gaz Gaz 100k Lazlo Bodnar 24 HUN Dinamo Kiev 4m Lee Wilkie 22 SCO Dundee 2.5m Lillian Thuram 30 FRA/GLP Juventus 9m Lionel Scaloni 24 ARG/ITA Deportivo 4m Litos 28 POR Malaga 3m Luciano Zauri 26 ITA Atalanta 10m Lúcio 24 BRA Leverkusen 11m Luigi Sala 28 ITA Atalanta 3m Mancini 21 BRA Atlético Miniero 6.5m Marcello Castellini 29 ITA Bologna 3.5m Marchena 23 SPA Valencia 4m Martin Laursen 25 DEN Milan 3.5m Michael Dawson 18 ENG Nottingham Forest 1.5m Michael Reiziger 29 HOL Barcelona 5m Michal Stasiak 21 POL Widzew Lodz 300k Michel Salgado 26 SPA Real Madrid 6m Mikael Silvestre 25 FRA/GLP Man Utd 5.5m Mike Duff 24 NIR Cheltenham 300k Mike Zonneveld 21 HOL NEC 2m Mladen Krstajik 29 YUG Werden Bremen 3.5m Murat Yakin 27 TUR/SWI Basel 2.5m Nemanja Vidic 20 YUG Red Star 3.5m Nicolas Burdisso 21 ARG Boca 3.5m Nicolas Gillet 25 FRA Nantes 2.5m Nigel de Jong 18 HOL Ajax 2m Nikolas Dabizas 28 GRE Newcastle 3m Noureddine Naybet 32 MOR Deportivo 6m Pablo Rotchen 29 ARG Monterrey 3m Paul Konchesky 21 ENG Charlton 3m Phillipe Mexés 20 FRA Auxerre 4.5m Puyol 24 SPA Barcelona 18m Rafael Marquez 23 MEX Monaco 4.5m Ricardo Rocha 24 POR Benfica 4m Rio Ferdinand 24 ENG Man Utd 11m Robert Kovac 28 CRO/GER FC Bayern 7.5m Roberto Carlos 29 BRA Real Madrid 17m Roger 25 SPA Espanyol 4m Romero 31 SPA Deportivo 5m Roque Junior 25 BRA Milan 5m Santiago Hernán Solari 26 ARG Real Madrid 11m Sergio 25 SPA Celta 3.5m Stefan Henchoz 27 SWI Liverpool 5m Stephen Carr 26 IRL Tottenham 3.5m Theo Lucius 25 HOL PSV 2.5m Titus Bramble 21 ENG Newcastle 2m Tomas Hubschman 20 CZE Sparta Prague 5m Tomasz Waldoch 31 POL Schalke 04 3m Tom Coulson 17 ENG Chester 100k Vladyslav Vaschuk 25 UKR Dinamo Kiev 4m Washington Tais 29 URU/SPA Betis 3m Wayne Bridge 22 ENG Southampton 8m Zdenek Grygera 22 CZE Sparta Prague 2.5m =---------------------------------= =- Goalkeepers -= =---------------------------------= Search Field: v-d Name | Age | Nationality | Club | Value ========================================================================= Andreas Isaksson 20 SWE Djurgarden 2m Andy Marshall 28 ENG Ipswich 1.5m Bogdon Labont 24 ROM Ajax 3m Brad Friedel 31 USA Blackburn 2.5m Daniel Aranzubía 23 SPA/BSQ Athletic Bilbao 1.5m Dembo Touray 22 GAM Djurgarden 200k Franco Costanzo 22 ARG River Plate 2m Frank Rost 30 GER Schalke 04 3m Gianluca Pagliuca 36 ITA Bologna 3.5m Gianluigi Buffon 24 ITA Juventus 15m Grégory Coupet 29 FRA Lyon 4m Hans-Jorg Butt 28 GER Leverkusen 2.5m Henri Sillanpaa 23 FIN TP 47 Free Iker Casillas 21 SPA Real Madrid 8.5m Imanol Exteberría 28 SPA Rayo Vallecano 400k Ivan Pelizzoli 21 ITA Roma 3.5m Jerzy Dudek 29 POL Liverpool 4.5m Joe Murphy 20 IRL WBA 700k José Manuel Pinto 26 SPA Celta 600k Jussi Jaaskelainen 27 FIN Bolton 3m Kike 31 SPA/BSQ Poli Ejido 100k Lee Woon-Jae 29 SK Suwon 3m Leo Franco 24 ARG/ITA Mallorca 3m Marcos 28 BRA Palmeiras 2.5m Massimo Taibi 32 ITA Atalanta 3.5m Mickael Landreau 23 FRA Nantes 3.5m Nicolas Penneteau 21 FRA Bastia 1.5m Nikki Bull 23 ENG Aldershot 100k Oliver Kahn 33 GER FC Bayern 20m Oscar Córdoba 24 COL Besiktas 4m Pedro Contreras 30 SPA Málaga 3m Rob Green 22 ENG Norwich 5m Roy Carroll 24 NI Man Utd 3.5m Sebastian Saja 23 ARG San Lorenzo 3.5m Sébastien Frey 22 FRA Parma 3m Shay Given IRL Newcastle Stuart Taylor 22 ENG Arsenal 1.5m Tim Howard 23 USA MetroStars 400k Tomislav Butina 28 CRO Dinamo 700k -=================================================- -= TRAINING =- -=================================================- Index Number: vi =---------------------------------= =- Introduction -= =---------------------------------= Search Field: vi-a Guide to schemes ================ Firstly I will list the game's description for the training scheme. Then I will list what the training involves in each area (out of 8) Training Types ============== Some schemes are only for outfield players, some are for goalkeepers and others are for both. Don't give a player a training scheme which isn't for his position, because this can only hinder his development When to Train? ============== How much training am I to do? How much rest am I to give my players? Most people suggest to rest the players after match days (there is an option in the game to do this), give the players Sundays off, and Saturday afternoons. (i.e 5 rest periods a week). Some other players change this around and give the players rest periods each day at varying times. It's really up to you. At the end I have included some custom training schemes to help you. If you have a scheme you find works, tell me about it on my message board. =---------------------------------= =- All Players -= =---------------------------------= Search Field: vi-b 5-a-side (Large Pitch) ====================== Small sided games on larger pitches. Though the players will tire quicker, they will build up stamina, improve their work rate and develop good passing and movement. Ball control: 2 Fitness: 5 Movement: 5 Reflexes: 2 Set Pieces: 2 Shooting: 2 Shot Stopping: 5 Tactics: 2 Team Work: 5 5-a-side (Small Pitch) ====================== Small sided games on smaller pitches. Players will improve their marking, movement and ability to think quickly. Outfield players are also encouraged to get plenty of shots on target, enabling goalkeepers to hone their reflexes and practice one-on-one situations. Ball control: 2 Fitness: 2 Movement: 5 Reflexes: 2 Set Pieces: 2 Shooting: 2 Shot Stopping: 5 Tactics: 2 Team Work: 5 Cross Country ============= Particularly effective during pre-season to get your players fit for the campaign ahead, cross-country running improves stamina and encourages weight loss. This exercise is claimed to have a multiplying effect on other aspects of training. Ball control: 0 Fitness: 7 Movement: 0 Reflexes: 0 Set Pieces: 0 Shooting: 0 Shot Stopping: 0 Tactics: 0 Team Work: 0 Crosses ======= This exercise encourages your players to deliver lofted or driven balls into the box. Your midfield players will be taught to hit the right areas with their crosses and your attackers will learn to time their runs to receive the ball in the best positions. Ball control: 2 Fitness: 0 Movement: 2 Reflexes: 5 Set Pieces: 7 Shooting: 2 Shot Stopping: 7 Tactics: 0 Team Work: 2 Overloading (Attacking) ======================= By outnumbering the defence in this exercise, your attackers will be encouraged to make use of the extra men down the flanks and get crosses into the box. Your strikers will improve their movement and get used to finishing off moves. Ball control: 5 Fitness: 2 Movement: 7 Reflexes: 2 Set Pieces: 2 Shooting: 2 Shot Stopping: 2 Tactics: 5 Team Work: 7 Overloading (Defensive) ======================= By using more attackers than defenders, this exercise encourages defenders to hold their defensive line and learn which parts of the pitch are most vulnerable to attack. By encouraging tight marking, teamwork and positional play, overloading will also improve the link between your goalkeeper and his defence. Ball control: 5 Fitness: 2 Movement: 7 Reflexes: 5 Set Pieces: 0 Shooting: 2 Shot Stopping: 5 Tactics: 5 Team Work: 3 Penalties ========= Gives your players the opportunity to practise taking penalties and increase their composure. This session is most useful before those dreaded penalty shoot-outs in cup competitions. Ball control: 0 Fitness: 2 Movement: 0 Reflexes: 5 Set Pieces: 5 Shooting: 0 Shot Stopping: 7 Tactics: 0 Team Work: 0 Pig In The Middle ================= This moderate session involves several players passing the ball amongst themselves within a set perimeter whilst one or two others try to win the ball back. While creating a fun and relaxed atmosphere, your players will particularly improve their anticipation and first touch. Ball control: 7 Fitness: 5 Movement: 5 Reflexes: 0 Set Pieces: 0 Shooting: 0 Shot Stopping: 0 Tactics: 0 Team Work: 5 Set Pieces (Attacking) ====================== In this routine, your players will work on their attacking set pieces for the big match. By training your set piece takers to deliver accurate free-kicks, corners, penalties and long throws, your team will improve its chances of scoring from these situations. Ball control: 5 Fitness: 0 Movement: 3 Reflexes: 2 Set Pieces: 7 Shooting: 2 Shot Stopping: 5 Tactics: 5 Team Work: 3 Set Pieces (Defensive) ====================== In this session, both your goalkeepers and outfield players will practice defending the set piece scenarios that occur within a game. This will improve their anticipation, marking and positioning. Ball control: 5 Fitness: 2 Movement: 2 Reflexes: 2 Set Pieces: 7 Shooting: 2 Shot Stopping: 2 Tactics: 5 Team Work: 5 Sprints ======= Sprinting over short distances with lots of repetition, this exercise improves the acceleration, pace and balance of your players. Ball control: 0 Fitness: 7 Movement: 0 Reflexes: 2 Set Pieces: 0 Shooting: 0 Shot Stopping: 0 Tactics: 0 Team Work: 0 Tactical Training ================= This session is tactics specific and gives the players a chance to analyse the strengths and weaknesses of the opposition. This will include watching videos of previous games, studying tactics and identifying danger men. As a very important part of preperation for both the team and the individual, players will improve their ability to make decisions and work as a team. Ball control: 0 Fitness: 0 Movement: 0 Reflexes: 0 Set Pieces: 0 Shooting: 0 Shot Stopping: 0 Tactics: 5 Team Work: 5 Technique ========= This exercise encourages your players to improve their ball control, passing and dribbling. Players will work mainly on skill, using all parts of the body to improve first touch and control. Ball control: 7 Fitness: 2 Movement: 0 Reflexes: 2 Set Pieces: 0 Shooting: 0 Shot Stopping: 7 Tactics: 0 Team Work: 0 Training Match ============== By playing the selected first team against a second string in a full match, this high intensity session will give your players a chance to play together but is also guaranteed to tire them out. Amongst other things, this exercise improves passing, communication and positioning. Ball control: 2 Fitness: 5 Movement: 2 Reflexes: 2 Set Pieces: 2 Shooting: 2 Shot Stopping: 2 Tactics: 2 Team Work: 2 Weight Training =============== Weight training builds up muscle definition, including the hamstrings, calf, upper body and neck muscles. At low intensity it can reduce a player's chance of injury, but too much weight training can result in loss of balance, mobility and pace. Ball control: 0 Fitness: 5 Movement: 0 Reflexes: 0 Set Pieces: 0 Shooting: 0 Shot Stopping: 0 Tactics: 0 Team Work: 0 =---------------------------------= =- Goalkeepers -= =---------------------------------= Search Field: vi-c Agility (GK) ============ Training with goalkeeping coach to improve reflexes and agility. Ball control: 0 Fitness: 2 Movement: 0 Reflexes: 7 Set Pieces: 0 Shooting: 0 Shot Stopping: 5 Tactics: 0 Team Work: 2 Distribution ============ Training with your goalkeeping coach to ensure good recycling of possession and improve distribution from goalkicks. Ball control: 2 Fitness: 2 Movement: 0 Reflexes: 5 Set Pieces: 0 Shooting: 0 Shot Stopping: 5 Tactics: 2 Team Work: 5 Handling ======== Training with the goalkeeper coach to practice positioning and get a feel for the ball. Ball control: 2 Fitness: 2 Movement: 0 Reflexes: 7 Set Pieces: 0 Shooting: 2 Shot Stopping: 7 Tactics: 0 Team Work: 0 Shot Stopping ============= This exercise encourages your goalkeepers to get their body behind the ball and stop powerful shots confidently. Ball control: 0 Fitness: 2 Movement: 0 Reflexes: 7 Set Pieces: 0 Shooting: 0 Shot Stopping: 7 Tactics: 0 Team Work: 0 =---------------------------------= =- Outfielders -= =---------------------------------= Search Field: vi-d Agility ======= Although not fitness intensive, your players will develop a better fluid motion through running, turning and shifting their body weight. This exercise particularly improves acceleration, balance and coordination. Ball control: 0 Fitness: 2 Movement: 0 Reflexes: 5 Set Pieces: 0 Shooting: 0 Shot Stopping: 0 Tactics: 0 Team Work: 2 Closing-Down Session ==================== In this exercise, three small sided teams play within a set perimeter. Two teams attempt to keep hold of the ball whilst the third team endeavours to dispossess them. Constant movement ensures players will build up their stamina and also develop their vision, communication and ball skills. Positional play, tackling and team work will also be improved. Ball control: 5 Fitness: 5 Movement: 5 Reflexes: 0 Set Pieces: 0 Shooting: 0 Shot Stopping: 0 Tactics: 0 Team Work: 5 Heading ======= Heading exercises help your players to strengthen their neck muscles and get distance on headers. As well as improving their ability to clear the ball quickly and efficiently from dangerous situations, your players will get better at flick-ons, knock-downs and scoring headers. Ball control: 5 Fitness: 2 Movement: 0 Reflexes: 0 Set Pieces: 0 Shooting: 0 Shot Stopping: 0 Tactics: 0 Team Work: 2 Shadow Play =========== This low-pace session, best implemented only a couple of days before a match, literally walks the players through what is expected of them in the next match. As well as getting the players comfortable on the ball, this exercise improves teamwork, decisions and movement. Ball control: 0 Fitness: 2 Movement: 7 Reflexes: 0 Set Pieces: 0 Shooting: 0 Shot Stopping: 0 Tactics: 5 Team Work: 5 Shooting ======== This exercise increases the awareness of your players in and around the box and your strikers will gain confidence from hitting the net regularly in training. As well as improving their touch and ability to volley, this session will also encourage your players to practise shooting with their weaker foot. Other benefits include increased composure, anticipation and ability to shoot from distance. Ball control: 2 Fitness: 2 Movement: 0 Reflexes: 0 Set Pieces: 0 Shooting: 7 Shot Stopping: 0 Tactics: 0 Team Work: 0 =---------------------------------= =- Custom Training -= =---------------------------------= Search Field: vi-e Goalkeepers (by Christos Papouis) =========== Day Morning Afternoon Evening --------------------------------------------------- Sunday: [Rest] [Rest] [Rest] Monday: Agility (GK) 5-a-side small Distribution Tuesday: Distribution Agility(GK) Handling Wednesday: Handling Overloading (def) Shot Stopping Thursday: Shot stopping Weight training Agility(GK) Friday: Penalties Handling Shot stopping Saturdy: Shot stopping [Rest] [Rest] Defenders (by Christos Papouis) ========= Day Morning Afternoon Evening --------------------------------------------------------- Sunday: [Rest] [Rest] [Rest] Monday: Overloading (def) Heading 5-a-side large Tuesday: Heading Pig in the middle 5-a-side small Wednesday: Heading Clossing down Tactical training Thursday: Heading Sprints Set pieces (Def) Friday: Overloading (def) Technique Sprints Saturday: Set pieces (def) [Rest] [Rest] Midfielders (by Christos Papouis) =========== Day Morning Afternoon Evening --------------------------------------------------------- Sunday: Penalties [Rest] [Rest] Monday: Crosses Set Pieces (att) Technique Tuesday: Crosses Sprints Agility Wednesday: Crosses Set Pieces (att) Pig in the Middle Thursday: Crosses Shooting Pig in the middle Friday: Crosses Sprints Set pieces (att) Saturday: Shooting Sprints [Rest[ Strikers (by Christos Papouis) ======== Day Morning Afternoon Evening --------------------------------------------------------- Sunday: Penalties [Rest] [Rest] Monday: Shooting Overloading (att) Crosses Tuesday: Shooting Sprints Heading Wednesday: Shooting Sprints Shadow play Thursday: Shooting Overloading (att) Technique Friday: Shooting Set pieces (att) tactical training Saturday: Sprints Heading [Rest] Under 21s (by Christos Papouis) ========= Day Morning Afternoon Evening --------------------------------------------------------- Sunday: Penalties [Rest] [Rest] Monday: Heading Overloading (att) [Rest] Tuesday: Shooting Overloading (def) Weight training Wednesday: Shooting Sprints tactical training Thursday: Shooting Sprints Cross country Friday: Shadow play Crosses Training match Saturday: Clossing down Heading [Rest] *NOTE: Also remember that when the season finishes turn all your players to a pre-season training and wait about 10 to 7 days before the first OFFICIAL game (not a friendly) to turn each player back to it's program. -=================================================- -= CHEATS =- -=================================================- Index Number: vii Free Players ============ Make a high offer to purchase a player and make sure it is accepted. When acceptance go to offer the player wages. Now use the menu to the right to go to the news screen. Click on the player's name and change your bid to €0, and press back until you reach the contract offer screen. Offer a good contract with a large signing-on fee (after all you're not paying for the player), and hope he accepts. Super Training ============== Open the training files with Notepad. Edit all the stats to be 8 and save. Then train away. But make sure you give the players extra rest, as these schedules will be very intensive. Speed Up The Game ================= (from sigames.com and cm4u.com ) 1. Load up your game. 2. Press Ctrl+Alt+Del to return to desktop. 3. Open My Computer. 4. Open the CM4\temp folder in your CM4 directory. 5. Open the file in there (called something like E97846-9578549). 6. Sort by file type then delete all the PKM files. (There may be thousands of these). 7. Close My Computer. 8. Return to your game and save. You should notice a vast improvement in save time and also when you next load the game. Note: these PKM files are the 2d files of the games played and are required if you want to watch games that you've previously played. If, like me you would rather have the game work much quicker than watch your defeat at hame against Rotherham, you'll lose nothing by deleting these files. -=================================================- -= FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS =- -=================================================- Index Number: viii Introduction ============ This section is for all questions about Blitzball. Unlike the other sections, it contains its own Table of Contents to help you find the question you're looking for. If you have a question that is not listed here, don't hesitate to post it on my message boards. Contents ======== viii-a) Installation problems -b) Game Crashes -C) Windowed Mode -d) Corrupt Saves -e) Small Ball -f) Demo Saves -g) Screenshots -h) Editors -i) Logo Packs -z) How do I ask a Question? Question 1 ========== Search Field: viii-a Q. I can't install the game! It says I don't have the correct Windows Installer, help! A. On older versions of Windows i.e. ME, 98, and NT you may get this error. The solution to the problem is very easy. You just need to download and update a newer version of Windows Installer. Version 2 of Windows Installer can be found at this link: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/ details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=CEBBACD8-C094-4255-B702-DE3BB768148F (MAKE SURE YOU TAKE OUT THE SPACE IN THE MIDDLE) The file is around 1.6MBs and should not take too long to download even with a dial-up connection. (It took me 7 minutes with 56.6 when I downloaded it for a friend) Question 2 ========== Search Field: viii-b Q. The game crashed and I lost XX hours of gameplay, arrrggghhhh! A. There is no solution to game crashes. SI Games are trying to eliminate these by releasing enhancement packs (found through links on sigames.com). The only thing that can help is to regularly save your game so as if the game does crash, you wont lose as much info. Question 3 ========== Search Field: viii-c Q. Why can't I run the game in Windowed Mode? A. In order to run the game in windowed mode your screen resolution must be greater than 1024x768. Anything less than this and the game must play in Full Screen Mode. Question 4 ========== Search Field: viii-d Q. My save game says it's corrupt! Fuckin' SI Games are corrupt, not my game! Grrrrrr. A. There is no solution to this either. Just make backups of your gamesave every season or quarterly if you're that paranoid. Secondly, I'm not sure if they're corrupt. Why don't you ask them, email SI Games, go on. Question 5 ========== Search Field: viii-e Q. I'm playing on a laptop/small screen and can't see the ball in 2d Match. Is there any way to help me apart from going to Specsavers? A. There certainly is. Go to your Game\Data folder and edit a file called init.cfg with Notepad. To do this right click and choose Open With, then select Notepad. Then you need to type in "BIG_BALL" in the text file and save it as init.cfg Question 6 ========== Search Field: viii-f Q. Can I use my save from the Gold Demo/Normal Demo in the full version? A. Indeed you can, just copy it to the save directory. Although, some stats may not be the same as in the full version. Question 7 ========== Search Field: viii-g Q. Where's Print Screen/Screenshot option gone? A. i don't know. They should have left it in, I loved saving my squad and stats to text files. Silly SI. But you can take screenshots by using the Print Screen button on the keyboard to save to the clipboard. Then paste your screenshot into a image editor/paint program and save. Question 8 ========== Search Field: viii-h Q. Where's the bloody editor? I want to buy me! A. Unfortunately there is no official editor for the game out yet. But this helpful site, made by a GameFAQs board member will give you links to some unofficial ones: http://www.cm4ever.tripod.com (Watch out for all the pop-up ads though) Question 9 ========== Search Field: viii-i Q. How do I install Logo Packs? A. Unzip the files into the following subsection of your CM4 directory /graphics/pictures/clubs If there is no such folder, create it with "Make A New Folder" Question 10 =========== Search Field: viii-j Q. I just scored, but it didn't count because I subbed the player. Why? A. (thanks to SI Games) SI Games still haven't been able to fix this bug (maybe in EP4), so here's what to do to make sure it doesn't happen. But it does slow down your 2d matches. Right click on your cm4.exe icon and check the file path to it, and then change it from (this is the default path) "c:/Eidos/Cm4/cm4.exe" to "c:/Eidos/Cm4/cm4.exe -safe_match" Question 26 =========== Search Field: viii-z Q. I have a question, how can I ask it? A. Ask on my boards, the link is at the top. (off up there) -=================================================- -= GAME HELP =- -=================================================- Index Number: ix Introduction ============ This is similar to the Frequently Asked Questions section above, but only deals with in-game problems. Like bad players/tactics/media etc. Contents ======== ix-a) Scoring Problems -b) Defending Problems -C) Captain Selection -d) Player Positions -e) .... -f) .... Question 1 ========== Search Field: ix-a Q. I'm having problems putting the ball in the onion bag, what do I do? A. If you are not getting many chances, you need to improve your midfield and/or wing players. Look for players with high creativity and passing to help you out. If you can create chances, but can't put them away, then you need better forwards. Get some strikers with good finishing and heading. Question 2 ========== Search Field: ix-b Q. Every game I seem to concede large amounts of goals. Why? A. If every shot seems to go in, you have a bad goalkeeper. Try to find one that has all-round goalkeeper ability. Not just high handling. If you're always defending, you have a poor midfield. That's right, it's not a bad defence, it just means your midfield keep losing the ball. Get some better midfielders or change to a long-ball tactic. Also, your defence are causing the problem if every time the ball is in your half it results in a shot. Get some better defenders with good tackling and anticipation. Question 3 ========== Search Field: ix-c Q. Who do I choose as captain? A. You need a player who has both high Influence and Determination. Roy Keane is a great example of this, and after all, he is Man Utd's captain. You may find that age also helps, as a young player with these stats may not be able to control your team as well as a more experienced player. Question 4 ========== Search Field: ix-d Q. What's the difference between a forward and a striker? A. Forwards can also play in attacking midfield. Here's a handy list of all the positions: POS Name Suitable Players ============================================== GK Goalkeeper GK DR Defender (Right-Sided) DR, DMR DL Defender (Left-Sided) DL, DML DC Defender (Centre) DC MC Midfielder (Centre) DMC, MC, AMC MR Midfielder (Right-Sided) DMR, MR, AMR, FR ML Midfielder (Left-Sided) DML, ML, AML, FL FC Forward (Centre) FC, SC -=================================================- -= OUTRO =- -=================================================- Index Number: x Next Version: -Finished League Guide -More Players -More Questions answered Credits: -"A" Tadeo for the Disclaimer -CJayC for putting this FAQ on his site, www.gamefaqs.com -SNg for putting it on www.ign.com -GuitarFreak86 for his ASCII Art (check out his PES and WE guides!) -SI Games and Eidos for this Game -Microsoft for Windows and Notepad -Dell for my 1.8Ghz animal of a PC -You for reading it ___ _ ___ ______ _____ ____ ____ _ _ / _ \| | / _ \/ __/ |/ / _ \| __| | \/ / | ___ | |__| ___ |__ \ | ___ | __| || || | |_| |_|____|_| |_|___/_|\_\| |_|_| |____|_/\_\TM ©Ronan Murphy - AlaskaFox 2003