Batistuta regen hitting 100 in under 100 and flying in this save.

Don't see that very often

In a precursor to the 2010 world cup final, when Holland smashed Spain to bits, here they are back in 2002 practising against Italy. 3 injuries and 6 yellow cards. Lovely stuff. Worked mind, Italy were 4-1 up at half time before they got scared.

Man Utd doing Man Utd things in the cm9798 world.

Building.....

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Wrap up to season 1. Good young squad, with Pizarro settling well.

I do love a disgruntled employee outside of the Spain/Italy/France transfer window......

That round was a lot harder than it should of been...

After a draw and a loss (tough fixtures) we seem to settle. Git some ace players in, and moved out people who don't want to be here for a good profit. Old tactic, but seems to be doing well, apart from shipping goals.

I'll start Jan with a new save with Leicester, hopefully not to replicate real life. It almost feels like cheating with V2, but not many of them are interested at the minute.

Tablet threw a wobbly, so I had to reset and lost my Carlise save. Hey ho, on to the next save, I will keep you posted....

@cm9798editor.bsky.social how does the reputation work? Is it based on manager reputation, and only updated each season? Premier league winners, FA Cup winners, UEFA Cup winners, League Cup winners....... yet he thinks we are a small club.

Managed to get rid of some deadwood, Duff wanted to move to a bigger club, as did Drogba. Still, some solid signings came on. Lamport was put up for loan by Liverpool..... and now Gerrard finally available.

clark Carlisle still punching some good numbers

Premier League, Shearer and Owen still leading the way, but we had 3 goalscorers giving 20+ goals. Terry and Woodgate rocks at the back.

So, season recap. Since changing to the wide diamond, it's been a romp. For whatever reason, this has just clicked.

And it's a hatrick at the 2nd attempt. Late rally in the replay.

Home cup final bug as well. Love it.

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So, update on Prem season 2. Opening day defeat to newly promoted Forest, so switched tactic and record now stands at W12 D2 L0. Everything seems to click in this new formation.

Hello, look who's transfer listed......

Some interesting free transfers available. None interested mind....

Good start to a squad rebuild.

My ex player Clarke Carlisle smashing it up north. Woodgate and Terry solid at the back. Facey is Barnes regen.

Shearer and Owen leading the way, Owen on fire!

So it's all down to this on the final day. 86th minute equaliser does it for us and we secure 5th in our first season.

3 in 3!

2 hatricks in 2 games, Kanu starting to feel at home after a poor start.

Using @assmundbjorkan's tactic, what a result.

Looking strong in this save, bargain as well.

Quick update on progress. Duff was transfer listed, and we managed to get Drogba from Villa.

Pizarro is now injured for months with shin splints, and we still don't have a great reputation to attract anyone decent. This guys stats look good....... oh. Must have been playing him as a keeper. Tempted to get him just for a laugh.

So, progress so far. After a nasty welcome, we seem to have settled. The board were "satisfied" with our position.

Oooof welcome to the Premier League

Solid Scottish name

One out, one in.

We did it. On to the Prem!

Getting pretty intense. I'm assuming it's goals scored vs actual goal difference that separates us?

I do love a good transfer deadline day. Man utd £4m in the red, so everyone up for sale, managed to get Helveg cheap. Pizarro was a big surprise. He was unstoppable in a Leicester save, after offloading Trundle, be good to see how he does.

Finally made it to the summit. Sheffield Wed smashing it with a certain big Dunc.

Made a loss as well

Apologies for the lack of Carlisle CM9798 action, mega busy time at work at the minute. There will be updates soon to our Div 1 assault. 👊

Blue-sky is so much better than twitter.

Ooooft. Late rally though.

As expected........ Will shift to a back 3 for the foreseeable.

Current progress season 2. But the game then gives me a quick nudge.

Not the debut I was hoping for, but at least he didn't do the Real Madrid debut.

Building a strong base. No clauses wanted either.

Think I'll keep him on the shortlist for the inevitable "released on a free"....