Horror Start

Going ok in the cup when I usually get knocked out in the first round but 2 defeats from 2 League games and a draw in my opening CL group game. Can't understand it as my players all getting 7 or 8 ratings with the odd 6. My strikers score for fun in friendlies but every shot getting blocked or skimming the crossbar in League and CL.
Anyone else got this situation ? I've been runner up last 2 seasons and also CL Finalist in both, unlucky to be pipped by a couple of superb teams. My tactics are the same and also the same team apart from a couple of new players added.
I know this is T11 after all and nothing is taken for granted as I'm level 16 with 11 League titles and not a mug, but the player rating thing is puzzling me. Maybe I've just been unlucky enough to be up against stronger teams from the start but the stats and stars are all similar. My team are making chances and apparently playing well but still losing. I can't rest bad performers because there aren't any.
Any suggestions ?


FC Loella. Server 121. Level 16
11 League Titles
2 Champions Leagues

I won my first match, and have lost the next four, so my start is also horific :(

I have had a couple seasons where I just couldn't win. I have no advice as both of those seasons the team failed to promote. :( The season BvB failed to promote, my players got good ratings too.. but almost all of the other teams were better Q by a star or more.
I'm out of Cup already and two draws in League. Some seasons are just worse than others I think.

Cheers for sharing guys.


FC Loella. Server 121. Level 16
11 League Titles
2 Champions Leagues

I went thru this for the last three seasons - lost 3-4 of first 5 league matches.

Luckily I finished second, champions and fourth respectively. I remember the struggle to get it right. It helped that some teams imploded. I dissected the issue and each time it was a personnel & formation. Either I had the wrong player playing in the formation or had the wrong formation for the player at my disposal. The first time I brought in 3 or so players (on top of the few that I had earlier bought), to fit into the formation I wanted to play. The second time, I tweaked my formation to suit the players. Last season, also had to tweak my formation (was up against a lot of 4-4-2s). Happy to say that I have been promoted for 20 consecutive seasons with this team.

Having said that, sometimes, no matter wht you do, you cant win to save your life.

Good luck, all you need is a winning streak to get it going.

Normally i`m a slow starter but a strong finisher but this season i`v had a good start winning my 1st six games

Knocked out of Cup.
Top of CL so far, 2 Games Played.
League is 1 Win to 1 Loss and Sitting 8th over all.

But my Team is just having issues scoring Goals.
Think it is time to work on rotation and Power Training.

The stats do seem to be a bit stranger than usual, win lose or draw. I'll maybe post a pic later but after an unexpected draw this morning where the opposition gained more shots on target, same FKs and more corners....with my GK making 5 saves.....I was surprised to see I had only 1 player rate under 7, a 6, and then 2x8s; while the opposition had 5 rating under 7 (a 4, 2x5, 2x6) and a single 8.

Yes I had much more possession but its hardly the answer if we don't do anything with it ;)

While watching the match I felt lucky, after seeing the stats I felt like I Trolled a lower Q team :D

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The stats do seem to be a bit stranger than usual, win lose or draw. I'll maybe post a pic later but after an unexpected draw this morning where the opposition gained more shots on target, same FKs and more corners....with my GK making 5 saves.....I was surprised to see I had only 1 player rate under 7, a 6, and then 2x8s; while the opposition had 5 rating under 7 (a 4, 2x5, 2x6) and a single 8.

Yes I had much more possession but its hardly the answer if we don't do anything with it ;)

While watching the match I felt lucky, after seeing the stats I felt like I Trolled a lower Q team :D

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I also want to have a troll result go my way :rolleyes: must be an awesome feeling

Our team this season is currently comparable to a David Moyes at Man Utd situation, very bleak.

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Our team this season is currently comparable to a David Moyes at Man Utd situation, very bleak.

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Comparable with LVG then?

Your start is not good. But it is still very early. A big turnaround is very possible. Your team may run more consistently after your player lineup and rotation become stable.

In one season, my team started badly in first 2 matches but eventually finished strong and undefeated in the rest of the season. From my experience, performance of weak teams is even worse in 2nd half season. Probably many of the managers will give up.

In this season, my L12 team had an excellent start in the first 6 matches (3 cup, 2 league, 1 CL) and won by total 34-0. However, after the server crash yesterday, 2 match results was changed by simulation. The league win became a loss, and an away goal was lost in the cup match. Then my team struggled today and only have 1 loss and 1 win (No shot until about 35 minutes). My mood is bad, but luckily my other team did not suffer yesterday, and performed well in close matches today.

Cheers. Hope bad lucks will leave soon.

Things have picked up. I bought another ST who fits well with my other ST. I won my cup game 3-1 away, today won league game 7-0 away and CL game 1-0 away. Seems more like normal now.


FC Loella. Server 121. Level 16

11 League Titles

2 Champions Leagues

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Comparable with LVG then?

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We would have some better players in our squad if it was the case here.

once i was first place in the league but lost the last few matches and ended up in 4 place.:( and i never reached farther than top 16 in both champions and cup. some seasons come when you just cant win:(

I got knocked out from cup by a token buyer with 2 managers supporting him...

CL also not going too well although I won the match today, now at 1-0-2. Need a bit of a struggle to qualify for top 16 as my average q is like 7 lower than every other guy in the group.

League is doing well after a troll draw on the first game, I'm on a winning streak claiming the top by 3-1-0, but the next game looks challenging and uncertain.


The first 3 days looks like a disaster. It was just bad luck I suppose.

This season start is the worst for me too O.O so far 6 wins 4 loss and 1 draw ...But looking at the good side i'm still competing in cup ,CL and in top 4 in my league , maybe things will get better .Kind of of i lost some matches but in general image i won , example loosing away match in cup then win at home and pass to the next round .

its definitely a weird season this one. I was unbeaten in 2 seasons in league competion. lost both my opening league matches to teams much weaker than me. for no obvious reason either...

in the cup 1st round I lost 3-2 at home to a team about the same skill level as me but a level higher. Changed nothing for the 2nd leg and won 9-0 away???? his team was identical in lineup and formation to 1st leg....

things have improved in the league . have won the next 3 , but far from convincingly. But in the Champions league we've been awesome.

looks like its going to be an interesting season.

Played 5, won 4, drawn 1....and the draw was weird, better stats, better team, etc.etc., but couldnt help noticing i didnt have ONE shot on target, and all decent stats.
I have just come off 2 good seasons though, winning both leagues and only losing one game in the process....one CL win and one CL semi....so mus'nt grumble....

Hey i got two truths i can help out with my feet and my head can i get a transfer to a top agent

I'm on a superb run now. Won all games apart from one draw. Top of CL group already qualified for last 16 with 2 games left. 5th in League and climbing. Hope this post isn't a bad omen haha.


FC Loella. Server 121. Level 16
11 League Titles
2 Champions Leagues

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Wow the points are hard for you this season, how are you placed in the league now? :rolleyes:

10th. :(

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I'm on a superb run now. Won all games apart from one draw. Top of CL group already qualified for last 16 with 2 games left. 5th in League and climbing. Hope this post isn't a bad omen haha.


FC Loella. Server 121. Level 16
11 League Titles
2 Champions Leagues

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Nooooooo. Got beat in League today to team in 2nd. Still in 5th though.


FC Loella. Server 121. Level 16
11 League Titles
2 Champions Leagues

After our disappointing start to the league, We are now in 1st place for the first time this season, But probably only temporary for the time being since other teams are still to play their league matches today in about 8 hours from now.

In the Champions League we need at least a draw to make sure of our place in the last 16.

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Klopp? :eek:

Alright let's share then , and look at that CUP MATCH OUCH

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2nd in league, 2nd in CL an next round of the still isn't secured (2pts advantage...)
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my 2nd team =))
the most embrassing matches i've ever had. (i didn't watch the match of course)
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Klopp? :eek:

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LOL
Yes totally.. my CL is going just fine and League is a total nightmare.

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LOL
Yes totally.. my CL is going just fine and League is a total nightmare.

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Same here Cat. Won CL group with ease but can't hit a barn door in the league my last 3 games. Since my "superb run" post I've lost one and drawn two in League. Really judas myself with that post.


FC Loella. Server 121. Level 16

11 League Titles

2 Champions Leagues