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Nando
01-27-2007, 05:13 PM
The Path Of a Defender


Player Stats:
Fernando Alves (Nando)
Nationality: Portuguese
Age: 17
Position: Centre Defender (CD)
Foot: Right
Difficulty: Pro
Skills:
Set Pieces: || (2)
Shooting: || (2)
Heading: || (2)
Dribbling: || (2)
Passing: || (2)
Tackling: || (2)
Flair: |||(3)
Control: ||||||(6)
Both Feet: ||||||(6)
Pace: |||||||(7)
Strength: |(1)
Stamina: |||||||(7)
Positioning: |||(3)
Vision: |||||||(7)

Wealth & Health:
Money: 1,000$
Wage: 500$
Goal Bonus: 195$
Assist Bonus: N/A
Clean Sheet Bonus: 150$
Estimated Value: 10,000$
Possessions: N/A
Confidence: 50%
Gambling Addiction: 0%
Alcohol: 0%
Drug Use: 0%

Team Stats:
Team: Oxford United, Conference Division (England)
Current Form: 0-0-0-0-0
Average Ranting: 0.0
Ranking: N/A

August 2005:
A young 17 years old player from the lower divisions of Portugal has just arrived at England. He has set a goal for himself, to become the greatest defender of all times! The next couple of weeks he performed trials for several teams, but only one could see the potential in him, Oxford United. So they presented him a contract and after a few negotiations it was on every news stand in town, Oxford has got a new player, and his name is Fernando Alves! His contract consists on 500$ weakly wage, and a room in a nearby hotel fully paid for the first weak, whit a goal bonus of 195$ and a clean sheet bonus of 195$.

Alves missed his first match, because he hadn’t recovered yet from the flight, the intensive training, and the two weeks going around the country to trials. So, against his own will he was forced to watch the game from the stands. The match was in Rushden and Diamonds turfs and Oxford was victorious! Defeating the team by 1-0.

Sadly, after Nando’s intensive training he was beat and could not play so a team mate (not going to say who) offered him a pack of drugs and said that he could pay him next month. Fernando, knowing it was illegal took them anyway and, if anybody finds out, he could be in a lot of trouble.

Nando was now in the poor house, he was set up by his friends to meat Mike Nash, a professional guru to get his confidence up and running. It was a success! But the only problem, was that they did not tell him that the bill was for him, so he made an agreement whit him to pay him when he got the cash for it and shockingly… He accepted.

The next game was against St. Albans and this time Nando was picked to represent his team in the starting eleven. He made, what a local news paper said, “an excellent debut”, due to his “good Performance” and “good passing”. He was taken off the pitch at the 79th minute, whit the fans chanting his name. The match was already won, a staggering 3-0 putted Oxford in second place. Alves in a post-match interview said that having a good team like Oxford and the fantastic fans this team that supported him since day 1 is all that it takes to become the best.

The game against Morecambe was the second game that Fernando participated on his career. Alves was considered by a local newspaper a “clever player” and his “reasonable passing” made some quick attacks that troubled the Morecambe defenders. Both teams where separated by just one goal, however three points are always won either you win by one or five goals of difference. The game ended 1-0 for Oxford United. Oxford is still in second place whit 9 points, along side Stevenage (first place) and Dagenham and Redbridge (third place), both whit 9 points.

Two days after the game, what started as a friendly tease ended in an argument whit Alves coach and he received two stitches over his eye after he was hit whit a plastic cone in that particular spot. The coach says is sorry and ask for forgiveness, Fernando had two choices; he could either go to the press or keep quiet. To the coach happiness he laid low and did not tell the press.

It was 24 of August and there wasn’t a cloud in sight, in other words, there were spectacular conditions for a great match of football to be played. Fernando Alves played one of the worst matches of his career but he still managed to play a rather fine game. According to a local newspaper Nando performed “good passing”, but was “completely exhausted in the end”. This game was just “a mere glimpse of Alves’s potential” and if he trains more, he might join he greats on the world best football clubs. Fernando might not have played his best but the game still ended at 2-0 against Halifax Town. The 1st, 2cd and 3rd positions did not change despite the positive result of Oxford.

Just three days ago Nando played the worst game of his short career, but today it was totally different! Alves “was influential”, thanks to his “good passing” he made an assist that decided the game. His “performance was outstanding”! This is a memorable day because he “got the first man of the match award of his career”, and when asked about it in the post match interview he said he owed it all to the team! However, every player knows that there is always room for improvement; therefore he still “needs to work on his stamina”. “Just one goal separated” Gravesend and Northfleet from Oxford United. The game ended at 0-1.

The last day of month a game occurred, it was Oxford United against Exeter City. In the centre of the defence was Fernando, a bright young star, trying to make it in the football business. He looks like he is doing right! “Alves at times was brilliant”; “Alves passing was solid”; “Alves made his mark, setting up a goal” – these are some quotes of newspapers about Nando’s performance. But not all is roses in his world. “Alves got his name in the book” after a horrible foul made against an Exeter City player. On the other hand, Oxford made a spectacular ending of the month winning 3-0 and capturing the first place of he conference division.

Important Marks:
Started using drugs (Day 15)
Went to Mike Mash, a professional Guru (Day 16)
Got in a fight with the coach (Day 22)
Won player of the match award (Day 27)

*All stats are from the beginning of the month.

Fabrizio Gatti
01-28-2007, 03:04 AM
Really cool Nando!! Keep us informed ;)

Nando
01-28-2007, 02:43 PM
Really cool Nando!! Keep us informed ;)

Will do...

Ps. By the way... only one response... now I am sad :(

JJU
01-28-2007, 02:48 PM
Don't be silly Nando, some of us just want to see more :D

Nando
01-28-2007, 02:59 PM
PlayerStats:
Fernando Alves (Nando)
Nationality: Portuguese
Age: 17
Position: Centre Defender (CD)
Foot: Right
Difficulty: Pro
Skills:
Set Pieces: || (2)
Shooting: || (2)
Heading: || (2)
Dribbling: || (2)
Passing: || (2)
Tackling: || (2)
Flair: |||(3)
Control: ||||||(6)
Both Feet: ||||||(6)
Pace: ||||||||(8)
Strength: ||(2)
Stamina: |||||||||||||||||||||||||(25)
Positioning: |||(3)
Vision: |||||||(7)

Wealth & Health:
Money: -7,250$
Possessions: N/A
Wage: 500$
Goal Bonus: 195$
Assist Bonus: N/A
Clean Sheet Bonus: 150$
Estimated Value: 30,000$
Confidence: 99%
Gambling Addiction: 0%
Alcohol: 0%
Drug Use: 85%

Team Stats:
Team: Oxford United, Conference Division (England)
Current Form: 7-8-6-10-8
Average Ranting: 7.8
Ranking: Below Average

September 2005:
In the beginning of the month, Portugal faced Germany, and obviously Fernando Alves was not added to the roster. His national team lost 1-2, however, it is just the first match so they can still come back and qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2006.

After a long intensive training, on the 7th of September, he finally won the endurance race (maxed stamina) and defeated a former Olympic champion.

The first lost of points for Oxford were against Crawley Town, 1-1, due to a last minute goal by Crawley. Nando using “Solid passing” “showed glimpses of brilliance” but “was visibly shattered by the end of the game” like the rest of his team mates. It was a sad day for Oxford. None the less, Oxford is still in front whit the same points as the 2cd placed team, Stevenage.

Whit Alves’s “reasonable passing” the team was able to get the victory and add three points to the league tables. He showed an “occasional glimpse of his talent”, and he promises to show even more. The game ended at 2-0 for Oxford United. Burton Albion never knew what hit em!
Another match, another draw, another bad performance by Alves. The match against Aldershot was an unlucky one; Oxford completely dominated it but had no luck when going for the goal. It ended at 0-0, and it was the first game that Oxford United did not score a goal. However, United is still in first place. Also Fernando had such a bad performance that not even one newspaper made a quote about his performance, not even ‘The Weakly Oxford United”, the club magazine. Well, the fans did, but they are not fit for quoting.

This time both Alves and Oxford United had a great game. Let’s start whit Fernando: He played a fine game and got back in the newspapers. With quotes like “Alves was a reliable on the ball” and “Alves is a rare talent” he got back his confidence and looks like he is going to end this month whit a blast! As for Oxford, it won 3-0 against Woking and continues to be in first place.

Looks like Nando is going to have to punch the old punching bag because he might have lost some strength after a hard tackle by a team mate during training.

Last game of the month and it was a success for Oxford. It was a “lively league match” that started whit United losing 1-0 against Tamworth but in the second half Oxford showed what it is made of and got a huge victory by 3-1. Nando “made few passes” and he “will hopefully fill his potential” but he is having a hard time.

In the last day of the month the coach tells Alves that he is trying to get him a raise in his salary to motivate him, because he believes he has potential.

Important Marks:
Portugal lost against Germany (Day 3)
Maxed Stamina skill (Day 7)
Lost 1 Strength Point (Day 27)
Gain 1 Pace Point (Day 28)

*All stats are from the beginning of the month.

Nando
01-28-2007, 03:13 PM
Don't be silly Nando, some of us just want to see more :D

Oh okay then... :D:dance:B)

Nando
01-28-2007, 07:25 PM
Player Stats:
Fernando Alves (Nando)
Nationality: Portuguese
Age: 17
Position: Centre Defender (CD)
Foot: Right
Difficulty: Pro
Skills:
Set Pieces: || (2)
Shooting: || (2)
Heading: || (2)
Dribbling: || (2)
Passing: || (2)
Tackling: || (2)
Flair: |||(3)
Control: ||||||(6)
Both Feet: ||||||(6)
Pace: |||||||||||||||(15)
Strength: |(1)
Stamina: ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||(30)
Positioning: |||(3)
Vision: |||||||(7)

Wealth & Health:
Money: -4,484$
Possessions: N/A
Wage: 500$
Goal Bonus: 195$
Assist Bonus: N/A
Clean Sheet Bonus: 150$
Estimated Value: 30,000$
Confidence: 98%
Gambling Addiction: 0%
Alcohol: 0%
Drug Use: 55%

Team Stats:
Team: Oxford United, Conference Division (England)
Current Form: 8-7-4-9-6
Average Ranting: 6.8
Ranking: Below Average

October 2005:
The first day of the month and Alves isn’t playing, but Portugal has won 1-0 against Bulgaria. Portugal is back on the run for the qualification for the FIFA World Cup. Still, Nando isn’t in the roster yet.

On the second day of the month, Fernando went out drinking whit his friends and got wasted (100% Alcohol). Let’s hope the coach doesn’t find out.

Today he received a response from his coach saying that the staff wants to get together and discuss his current contract. After a few negotiations, Nando walks out whit his wage doubled (1,016$), the goal bonus cancelled (N/A), the assist bonus was a little raised (180$) and his clean sheet bonus was almost doubled (280$).

Portugal has now won twice in a row. First against Bulgaria and now Andorra. Alves national team defeated Andorra by 1-0. Fernando has yet to fill his long life dream of playing for Portugal.

They say 13th is an unlucky number and what better proof you want than Nando’s bad luck on the 13th day of October. After another win for Oxford, this time over Stafford Rangers, he got a foot injury and is expected to be out for five weeks.

Some say that Alves is not important to his team, but they are wrong. Oxford got its first loss (1-0) after the first game he did not play. Is this going to be the fait for Oxford for the upcoming games or is it just Southport that is to good for Oxford? However, Oxford is still in first place.

First a loss now a draw. Oxford is really out of luck. Now United has got a goalless draw against Norwich Victoria. It is still in first place.

A newspaper has just shown Nando’s pictures in a drunk state. His family doesn’t like to see them and neither his coach.

Today is the English Cup match and Oxford got drafted whit Aston Villa. Not to anyone surprise Oxford lost 1-0 against Aston Villa.

Alves has been asked to appear on a radio show and commentate on several English cup matches by doing so he is paid 1024$. He accepts. Fernando’s bank is now balanced.

Important Marks:
Portugal won against Bulgaria (day 1)
Got drunk (day 2)
Signed a new contract whit Oxford United (day 4)
Portugal won against Andorra (day 8)
Got a foot injury, out for five weeks (day 13)
Oxford United lost the first time for the league (day 15)
Newspapers show pictures of Nando drunk (day 25)
Oxford United got knocked out the English cup by Aston Villa (day 29)
Bank got balanced (day 30)

*All stats are from the beginning of the month.

Nando
02-03-2007, 04:23 PM
This is the end. My computer was going was installed again and I lost my save games and my career texts...

I am going to sue them...:P

Here goes the highlights:

August 2005:
Started using drugs (Day 15)
Went to Mike Mash, a professional Guru (Day 16)
Got in a fight with the coach (Day 22)
Won player of the match award (Day 27)
September 2005:
Portugal lost against Germany (Day 3)
Maxed Stamina skill (Day 7)
Lost 1 Strength Point (Day 27)
Gain 1 Pace Point (Day 28)
October 2005:
Portugal won against Bulgaria (day 1)
Got drunk (day 2)
Signed a new contract whit Oxford United (day 4)
Portugal won against Andorra (day 8)
Got a foot injury, out for five weeks (day 13)
Oxford United lost the first time for the league (day 15)
Newspapers show pictures of Nando drunk (day 25)
Oxford United got knocked out the English cup by Aston Villa (day 29)
Bank got balanced (day 30)


THE END

Paper Luke
02-03-2007, 04:46 PM
Tough luck. I enjoyed reading. Too bad it is gone.

Nando
02-03-2007, 04:53 PM
Tough luck. I enjoyed reading. Too bad it is gone.

I am thinking of doing a new one... but I don't know...:wall: I really liked this one but now it is gone... .I don't want it to happen again.

Paper Luke
02-03-2007, 05:53 PM
I am thinking of doing a new one... but I don't know...:wall: I really liked this one but now it is gone... .I don't want it to happen again.

I have an idea. It may sound silly, but:

1. Get a memory Card
2. Plug it into your USB port.
3. Save your game as normal.
4. Cpoy the save file, and paste onto memory card.

If the memory is earased, you still have the data!

Nando
02-03-2007, 09:05 PM
I have an idea. It may sound silly, but:

1. Get a memory Card
2. Plug it into your USB port.
3. Save your game as normal.
4. Cpoy the save file, and paste onto memory card.

If the memory is earased, you still have the data!

I always did that but I didn't know my computer was going to be installed again so I didn't save anything.

MattGardner15
02-03-2007, 10:27 PM
If you do start a new career keep us informed, but play for a better team, like Grays Athletic :D only joking hope to hear about your new career soon.

Nando
02-03-2007, 11:02 PM
What's wrong whit Oxford United?! :P

I may start a new career... only time will tell.