Buffs FC (Scottish Team) - server 112
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History
Buffs FC was formed on 8th April 2014 and features the managerial debut of Buffs Mad.
(Buffs Mad's original name is unclear but it is rumoured he changed it by Deed Poll to impress the Board.)
Season 8 - Level 8
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Formation
The team uses 4-5-1 V as its goto formation although the players are being coached to cover a variety of positions and offer flexibility.
Squad roles are key to pre-match and in-game tweaking to almost any formation with a minimum of fuss (or subs).
In Season 3 Buffs Mad has been exploring further flexibility, often starting in 4-1-4-1 with the option of slipping seamlessly into V style and also looking at 3-5-2 flat more often. Season 4 has seen more experimentation with 3 man defence formations with 3-5-2V and its one srtiker variant 3-1-3N-2W-1 looking promising.
Feeder teams have constantly experimenting with various defensive counter-attacking forms - these are looking like powerful options against those 'always attacking mentality' formations, regularly producing 'unexpected' results with a squads of decent defensive quality players..
Playing Squad
The Season 14 Squad starting Squad has been bolstered to 15 by a single Academy recruit.
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The Scouting Network is currently working hard to secure 5 Youngsters: 2DCs, 2 Wingers and a Striker. Additionally a minimum of 2 further One Season Wonders are sought for the central midfield roles before any existing player can be allowed to depart.
The following players ave represented the Buffs over 200 times:
Season Plan
While ordinarly Buffs FC's priorities are Promotion, Knockout Stages of CL and Cup the Season 14 target is the Treble.
A small Q-manipulation strategy is in place with the continuing decline of the 3 Stooges - its hoped that if the Buffs can achieve a Level 16 Cup for the 3rd Season in succession that this Season represents the start of a Treble run. Failing that it should at least produce a more consistent showing in the Cup.
Facilities & Infrastructure
Current policy is to build an upgrade stadium for official opening on the first day of the new season.
The Upgrading of Abbey Park to a Pro Arena is complete and refurbishment to a World Arena has already begun.
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Management Outlook
When interviewed about the impending Season, Buffs Mad paraphrased some wise words from another Scottish great...." Squeaky bum time! Bring it on.".
Lead on MacBuff. :cool:
*Feeder Club
The Buffs Franchise also includes 1 active 35T team:
Celtic Rangers, Lvl 1 - ths dormant team which had a Cup run of 4 wins in 5 Seasons has been revived again.
Shangalang FC, Lvl X - this team has been abandoned pending a hoped for server switch.
OMA representatives - the Franchise currently has no team playing in OMA Masters League.
Fluff
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Buffs FC Shaded in top table clash
With both teams evenly matched this game was going to be a Management clash. The home team stole a march on the visiting Buffs with a clever tactical switch in the last minute pre-match pushing forward 2 AMs. Buffs tried to get a DMC on as soon as possible but the referee ignored their pleas until 6 mins in - by which time they were one behind. A tense even match thereafter with chances at either end but no more goals. Following half-time home team again proved they were faster out the blocks with another early goal. Buffs ramped up the pressure looking for some hope to cling to but failed to convert chances immediately - a header past the post and a ball blazed over the bar ("What a miss!"). However, the home team were getting nervous and pulled their AML back but were unable to keep the plucky Buffs out. 2-1! and light at the end of the tunnel. Buffs took off their DMC and pushed on another striker. They tried valiantly to rescue a draw for the travelling fans but to no avail with the home side parking the bus and bring on further defensive cover. In the end the home side deserved the win with greater tactical nous.
Defeated and a 5 point gap opened up but all is not lost. Just like that rubber ball....we'll bounce back. :D
Starting Formations:
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Highlights:
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Game Stats:
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Ratings:
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