Buffs FC (Scottish Team) - server 112

[David Malone]

Had a similar result today, however the teams where really close in Q so I am not mad, likely title contender Good luck for the season ahead

[Buffs Mad]

Yeah David, these things happen, and again below, we'll recover.....I think *hopes*.

Shock Shock Horror Horror

Champions League: Buffs go down 2-1 away to Ahtariyo, closest rival of last 2 seasons .

Buffs started against the oppositions ND with 4-5-1V but after being 2-0 down after 30 mins a switch to 3-5-2V was made. The Buffs however just didn't have the killer touch today.

Goals: Dalglish (44)

League: Buffs FC held to a draw again, 0-0 at home.

Another of those frustrating games against a mid-table side - 11 corners & 3 FKs for the Buffs and 3 oustanding saves for their keeper, with everything being 'deflected' or 'spins off' alongside 42 million 'he had to he was the last'. >.<

Goals: .............................

Buffs faced a 3N-2W-2N-1-2 and started 4-ND before switching to 4-1-2N-3

Note to self: Shake it off Buffs Mad and move on.

[Buffs Mad]

Back to Cup business tomorrow and the draw could have been worse. Just need to decide how we'll play.

Opponent

[Buffs Mad]

League: Buffs FC get back (kind of) to winning ways with a 6-2 away win. New Academy recruit Kieron Lithgow (undecided on new name yet) scored on his debut.

Goals: McStay (23), McFadden (34, 48), Henderson (55, 81), Lithgow (59).

Opposition were set up in a 4-4-2 flat and Buffs strode out in a 3N-4-1-2.

Cup P/O: Buffs FC lose the first leg 1-0 at home.

After conceding in 19 mins the Buffs defense hold up well to the opposition but Dalglish fails to convert any of the few chances that fel his way as Buffs are reduced to shooting on sight from distance, without much joy.

With a 7Q starting 11 advantage the away side strut out in a 4-3W-1-2 and Buffs dig the trenches with a 4-1-4-1.

Despite the set back in the Cup there is still hope: win the match in 90 mins and we're either through or its into extra time. It will be time to pop the brave pills.

Squad News

The new DMC was named Dave Mackay (again) and has achieved 6* recognition for his dedication in training.. The new NordGem MC has been named Archie Gemmill and should achieve 6* soon.

It is hoped in the next couple of days that Alex McLeish, who converted from DC to DL recently, and AMC James McFadden will regain their 6*. Star MC Paul McStay is lagging a bit now and might need extra training to match them.

(Still undecided on what the new Academy training experiment should be called so maybe its time 100+ game Jim Baxter moved on and I can get all creative and call the new boy Jim Baxter - but he has achieved 5* recognition now.)

Its likely that Richard Gough might be moved on too as he's just not kept pace with the rest of the team. Buffs Mad i also on the look out for a new striker so we can expect Kenny Dalglish, Denis Law or Joe Jordan to be moved on.

Scouts

A formal complaint has been sent to NordFA about the performance (or lack of) by Mr Scout. Does he even look at our 'Required List': to come back with only one 22 yo with only 46Q and the only 49Q prospect is a 25 yo DMR which just isn't good enough.

[Buffs Mad]

Out

Steady Left Winger Jim Baxter has been moved on for a paltry fee of 2.2m. Buffs Mad's parting words were "Slim Jim has been an excellent servant to the Club with over 100 games, if only he laid off the drink his time here could've been longer."

Bit-part player Billy Bremner has also been moved on for peanuts @ 2.1m. Buffs Mad said "Bremner? I though he left a while ago since I've not heard any fighting on the training ground for ages.".

Former Right Back regular Richard Gough also found a new Club with Buffs accepting a fee of 3.1m. On hearing the transfer news Buffs Mad said "Gough was both a rock in defence and a tireless worker on the flanks. He just wasn't keeping up anymore but will do a wonderful job for his new Club if used properly."

In

Scouted Striker Ally McCoist has arrived in what looks to be the Club's only Marquee signing this season.

Shuffles

New Academy recruit, 18 yo Jim Baxter , now has an opportunity to cement his place in the first team.

Training News

Left Back Alex McLeish has regained 6* status, as has recent midfield signing Archie Gemmill.

Scouting

The Buffs remain on the lookout for 2 new young recruits - a DR/DC or /DMR and an AMR/MR. Young Striker Joe Jordan has proved reliable but not the exceptional prospect Buffs Mad thought and has been transfer listed for 7m - his sale, it is hoped, will boost the transfer kitty to the 20m required.

EDIT: And Joe Jordan leaves Buffs FC for a fee of 7.5m.

[Buffs Mad]

Fixture Update

Champions League: Buffs FC salvage a draw (3-3) against great rivals Ahtariyo.

Buffs Mad was away trolling some crappy forum as his brave charges kicked off and by the time he returned to the dug-out the Buffs were 3-2 down after 70 mins, had 1 off injured while 2-0 up, Otto Teem subbed in an OOP player and opposition scored 3 thereafter. A quick change to 4-3N-3 almost snatched the win.

Buffs Mad said afterwards "They put something in my Irn Bru. They've banned my star defender. They've injured my newly trained DC/DML/DMC. They've given my ever-consistent GK another 4. And my bottoms sore."

League: Buffs FC win 5-0 away to try to put a bit of pressure on the leaders. New signing Ally McCoist scores an early double and Academy recruit Jim Baxter also bags 2.

Buffs Mad was not happy and could be heard mumbling as he walked away "Their striker tried a bicycke kick....why don't my guys try bicycle kicks?"

League: Buffs FC today entertained a visiting side from Malaysia. In fact the Buffs entertained everyone with a 7-0 win that had 4th placed Fire Truck FC powerless to deal with a hot Buffs attack.

*inset other puns regarding 999/911, 'scorching', 'inferno, 'burned' etc*

Goals: McCoist (28), McStay (36), Baxter (50, 76), Nicol (73), Dalglish (79, 83).

Fire Truck emerged in 4-4-2 flat and so Buffs started in 4-4-1-1 through the middle. McCoist was injured (3 days) in the 51st minute and replaced by Dalglish. With the score at 3-0 in the 70th minute wide-men Baxter and Henderson were pushed forward as wingers and focus changed to the flanks to add a further 4 goals.

Nicol, Baxter and Dalglish (sub 52) all rated 9 with the Bubbly going to recent Academy recruit Baxter.

Buffs Mad said "This match was a worry after the opposition had shown great resilience defensively. But now its over and my thoughts are on how to unlock our higher Quality/level Cup opponent from 1-0 down."

Cup Update

Bugger.

Cup PO 2nd Leg: Buffs go down fighting after an 1-1 away draw sends them out of the Cup 1-2 on aggregate. Both Managers watched.

The Buffs lined up against FC IB Mial's 4-3W-1-2 in a 4-1-4-1 hoping to hold out until half-time. A goal for the home side on 11 minutes put paid to those plans and Buffs Mad ordered a switch to 3N-1-4-1-1 since nothing less than a win would do. The match was full of fight and grit but not many clear cut chances - the defences were on top. 1-0 it stayed at half-time.

Nevertheless lone striker McCoist was buzzing and in 56 mins he was clean through and one on one with the keeper when he was hauled down from behind. The penalty was given but the opposition pleas were headed and no card was shown. Buffs Mad screamed "How much do you have to pay for that to happen?" McCoist himself slotted home. 1-1. Game on.

Buffs Mad went apoplectic when Bremner was first to go in the book. Souness came on for Bremner in 68 mins and Buffs Mad was deep in thought. With 15 minutes left both Baxter on the left and Henderson on the right were pushed forward - 3N-1-2N-3W-1. The Buffs harried and pressed up front and it was almost one-way traffic. Hansen and Nicol at the back were still being pressured on the break but were decisive and resolute. But with 8 minutes left the home side broke and tore though the Buffs heart seemingly ripping all hope with it. But McGregor had other ideas as he clawed away what seemed a certain goal. Up the other end it went and Baxter fed McCoist - who again was hacked down.....but this time he didn't get up. (That's 2 injuries in 2 matches for Ally.)

McStay took the FK but was denied by a wonder save from the home-keeper tipping it over the bar. With 3 mins left the corner was cleared. Buffs Mad almost exploded with rage at not being able to get a replacement on and seeing possession conceded. The win was there for the taking but the referee was not playing the game. 1-1 it finished, Buffs were out....but so too was the opposition manager as Buffs Mad butted the grinning imbecile on the way by. Let's hope te referee missed that too.

So same as last season out after missing the FK in the last few minutes that would've taken us through. Hulk Sad.



Permission to cry?

[Buffs Mad]

Fiddled in Post 1 - updated squad, all-time stats and stadium.

Fixture Update

League: Buffs FC take on a well oiled, intensively drilled, solid, well balanced unit, with trepidation away from home - and win 11-0.

The cones are set out in 4-1-3W-2 and Buffs dance around them in a 3N-4-1-2.

Goals: McFadden (8, 11, 38), Henderson (18, 64), Dalglish (45, 80), McCoist (57, 68), McStay (81), Law (88).

Buffs remain 4 pts off the leader and must wait until Round 12 to meet them.

Champions League: Buffs FC calm the nerves after a draw and a loss in the previous rounds with a Sprite-ly performance, finishing 7up. (7-0).

The Buffs were faced with a stuffy 4-1-4-1 formation and opted to start steady with 4-3W-1-2 before changing to 3N-4-1-2 later when Souness came on for McGrain.

Goals: Nicol (1), McCoist (38), Souness (46, 52), McFadden (65, 84), Dalglish (76).

[Buffs Mad]

League: Buffs FC welcome the bottom club to Buffs Park and entertain the crowd with an 8-0 win. It proved to be a rather dirty match - Ally McCoist missed a penalty and Paul McStay converted 3 free kicks. The opposition received 4 yellows and a straight red (spitting).

Buffs played a 4-ND against the opposition 3W-4-1-2.

Goals: McCoist (3, 90), McStay (26, 33, 63), McFadden (43, 66), Dalglish (87).

Note: Its been a good start to Ally McCoist's Buffs career: 9 goals from 6 competitive matches and ratings of 3x8 & 3x9.

[Buffs Mad]

Champions League: With Buffs Mad too busy spouting crap about Counter-attacking elsewhere and washing the dishes, he missed the match.

Buffs FC were therefore free from the shackles of Buffs Mad's doctrine and romped to a 13-0 home win. The wingers were outstanding, bagging 9 of the 13 goals.

Buffs reverted to 4-5-1V (which they've not played for a while) against opposition's 4-ND. Only downside was DMC picked up a 4 day Groin Strain.

Goals: Baxter (4, 10, 39, 50, 76), Henderson (9, 61, 77, 90), McCoist (17, 45), McStay (24), Gemmill (29).

League: Buffs FC travel to Germany to meet AC Milan. O.o In a stuffy encounter Buffs eventually prevail 2-0 with goals towards the end of each half. The Buffs remain unbeaten but 2pts behind the leader - and they meet in the next match.

Goals: McNeill (41), McStay (88).

AC Milan set up in 4-3N-1-2 and Buffs Mad asked the side to experiment with a 4-1-3W-2. But there was a possession deficit (Manager + Supporter watching) so it was quickly (25 mins in) switched to 4-5-1V while Buffs Mad pondered on whether to go 4-1-3N-2 or something else....in the end 4-5-1V did enough.

[Buffs Mad]

League: Buffs FC take on the league leaders at home and win 2-1. Buffs move into top spot by 1 pt & 20 goals and remain unbeaten.

The Buffs started with 4-ND against the opposition 4-3N-3 and took a 2 goal lead by half-time. Buffs Mad then switched to 4-1-3-2 to see how it did - resulted in a second half stalemate until opposition got a consolation goal in 89 mins. Unfortunately DMC Dave 'Lazarus' Mackay crawled out the treatment room to last 16 mins before pulling a Hamstring (4 days).

In the second half GK McGregor was given corner and FK duties. He also made a superb save from a FK. Rated 5.

Goals: McFadden (6), Gemmill (36).