Generation Boards

A_Sober_Paddy

The 1st of July 2012, may go down as an important day in the history of Irish football...

Two years ago, to the date. A number of budding football coaches gathered together to discuss the idea of gathering some of the most talented players in Ireland, who had slipped through the the scouting net's of some of England's top clubs as well as that of many League of Ireland sides.

The scouting was carried out by these coaches over an 18 month period, after this period the plan was to select a panel of the best players and bring them to England to play a number of England's top academies. But this endeavor would need funding, after many unsuccessful attempts to secure financial support and the future of project in doubt...A savior was found...Boards.ie

So with a panel assembled, the group travailed to London for a 3 game schedule. Many of these games, were to be attending by some of the top scouts in English football. A 30 man panel was selected for the trip to Engalnd, with all 30 players getting game time in front of the scouts over the three games, most of the players really shune and were looked at further by many of the clubs.

Of the 30 man panel, 26 where signed by clubs, the remaining 4 players have been left without a club, but as they are still so young their dreams of making it as a professional footballer certainly aren’t over.

Goalkeeper
Rob McMahon(Profile/Personal)

Defenders
Frank Heffernan(Profile/Personal)
Alan Brierton(Profile/Personal)
Paudie Murphy(Profile/Personal)
Jamie Kennedy(Profile/Personal)
Estaban O'Hici(Profile/Personal)
Callum Bashford(Profile/Personal)
Brian Purcell(Profile/Personal)
Roger Sterling(Profile/Personal)
Colin Ryan(Profile/Personal)

Midfielders
Jason Orr(Profile/Personal)
Pablo Makavelli(Profile/Personal)
Joshua Connell(Profile/Personal)
Julien Harper(Profile/Personal)
Martin Browne(Profile/Personal)
Mark Janzani(Profile/Personal)
Eoin Naughton(Profile/Personal)
David Poland(Profile/Personal)
Max Alexander(Profile/Personal)
Aaron Harrison(Profile/Personal)
Adam Doyle(Profile/Personal)
Gavin Delaney(Profile/Personal)

Strikers
Paul Collins(Profile/Personal)
Mark Kelly(Profile/Personal)
Kevin Regan(Profile/Personal)
Padraig McNamara(Profile/Personal)

Nice one!

What did you put the potential abilities at?

A_Sober_Paddy

AdamD wrote: »

Nice one!

What did you put the potential abilities at?

All random(my mate did them)

Oat23

Team-mate comparison:
Similar type of player to Marouane Fellaini.

Class

cherryghost

Impressive. Fair play!

GavRedKing

A_Sober_Paddy wrote: »

Gavin Delaney(Profile/Personal)

I predict myself going down the Michael Johnson route in the next few years. :pac:

Maximus Alexander

It looks like the potential abilities are all between 1 and 2 stars, in which case none of us are going anywhere at all.

dulpit

A_Sober_Paddy wrote: »

Paul Collins(Profile/Personal)

Wonder how long they'll hang onto me? :pac:

Mars Bar

Do you not read your messages Paddy? That would annoy the bejaysus out of me!

dulpit

Just looking at my player's morale and it's "Okay". You got signed to the Chelsea underage squad and you're morale is okay? What more do you want??

Typical selfish footballers... :pac:

A_Sober_Paddy

Mars Bar wrote: »

Do you not read your messages Paddy? That would annoy the bejaysus out of me!

As I've attribute masking on, I had to take charge of each team with a different manager in order to get the full profiles unmasked so that's why there is so many messages...

Don't worry before adding managers I saved the game and reloaded once I was finished gathering screen shots.

I won't be starting my save file until the second season anyways, as I attempt the dafuge challenge

A_Sober_Paddy

Generation Boards players have been with there respective clubs for 1 year, and with a season under there belts here are there updated profiles, personal & stats correct as of end of season 2012/13.

Over the course of the season a number of players made their breakthrough onto the international scene with their respective nations.

Aaron Harrison was the first of Generation Boards to make their premiership debut in a 1-0 home defeat to Stoke, which was his only senior game of the season. Aaron Harrison wasn't the only player to make their senior debut.

Colin Ryan played 2 Championship games as well as an FA Cup game all coming off the bench.

Roger Sterling made his League 1 debut.

On the international front, many of the players made their breakthrough with their respective nations at underage level, but only Julian Harper went on to play competitive action in an U19 European Championship Qualifier against Portugal in a 3-1 victory. With all the others earning their underage caps in friendlies.


Goalkeeper
Rob McMahon(Profile/Personal/International/Stats)

Defenders
Frank Heffernan(Profile/Personal/International/Stats)
Alan Brierton(Profile/Personal/International/Stats)
Paudie Murphy(Profile/Personal/International/Stats)
Jamie Kennedy(Profile/Personal/International/Stats)
Estaban O'Hici(Profile/Personal/International/Stats)
Callum Bashford(Profile/Personal/International/Stats)
Brian Purcell(Profile/Personal/International/Stats)
Roger Sterling(Profile/Personal/International/Stats)
Colin Ryan(Profile/Personal/International/Stats)

Midfielders
Jason Orr(Profile/Personal/International/Stats)
Pablo Makavelli(Profile/Personal/International/Stats)
Joshua Connell(Profile/Personal/International/Stats)
Julien Harper(Profile/Personal/International/Stats)
Martin Browne(Profile/Personal/International/Stats)
Mark Janzani(Profile/Personal/International/Stats)
Eoin Naughton(Profile/Personal/International/Stats)
David Poland(Profile/Personal/International/Stats)
Max Alexander(Profile/Personal/International/Stats)
Aaron Harrison(Profile/Personal/International/Stats)
Adam Doyle(Profile/Personal/International/Stats)
Gavin Delaney(Profile/Personal/International/Stats)

Strikers
Paul Collins(Profile/Personal/International/Stats)
Mark Kelly(Profile/Personal/International/Stats)
Kevin Regan(Profile/Personal/International/Stats)
Padraig McNamara(Profile/Personal/International/Stats)

General Footballing World News

Premiership(Link)


Championship(Link)


League 1(Link)


League 2(Link)


League Cup(Link)


FA Cup(Link)

Mars Bar

I'm really looking forward to following this. Thanks Paddy!

A_Sober_Paddy

Mars Bar wrote: »

I'm really looking forward to following this. Thanks Paddy!

Full updates will become less frequent as I start managing but I'll keep ye updated as the season rolls on

dulpit

Nice work, this seems like it's going to be a great thread...

I'm worth 45K right now, woo!

Ando's Saggy Bottom

Haha this is class. Roger Sterling will be a star no doubt about it. Hes 2 metres tall!:pac:

Mc Love

Hopefully with rovers getting promoted I will get a premiership start

Julez

A_Sober_Paddy wrote: »

On the international front, many of the players made their breakthrough with their respective nations at underage level, but only Julian Harper went on to play competitive action in an U19 European Championship Qualifier against Portugal in a 3-1 victory.

Greatest 69 mins of my life!!... so far!

Maximus Alexander

I hereby predict young Max Alexander will wind up plying his trade a lower end Championship club.

Ah he'll make himself a decent living.

louthguy25

Glad to see my player at 17 is already worth more than i am in real life... By my stats Paudie Murphy might make a decent championship right back:D how did i not make that Ireland under 19 squad:mad::D

skybhoy121

im worth 3.4 k right now..woo!!
good stuff man....u put in alot of effort! bit disapointed u cut out the zlatan gianfranco and just went with frank spose i cant be too hard on u

A_Sober_Paddy

Hey all,

With work and training I'm actually not getting as much FM as I'd usually get.

Hoping to have second season xmas update up soon(Have to get to Xmas in my game first)

A_Sober_Paddy

Another year in the books and another exciting year for Generation Boards, the update will include updated profiles, personal & stats as of the end of season 2013/14.

Over the course of this season a number of players made huge strides while others have went backwards, some much so a number of players are currently fighting for their futures are their current clubs.

So at the end of their first season, there were only 3 players whom had made senor appearences for the their clubs;
Aaron Harrison
Colin Ryan
Roger Sterling

At the end of their second season there were no new players added to that list, with only Roger Sterling making any senor appearances this season.

West Ham's Adam Doyle is the first player to win a medal, with the FA Youth Cup, coming off the bench in 1-0 victory over Manchester United.

On the international scene, there were more a few more players making their bow at the competitive stage, playing in the Under 19's European Championship Qualifiers;
Paudie Murphy
Pablo Makavelli
Eoin Naughton
Max Alexander
Aaron Harrison
Gavin Delaney
Padraig McNamara
Paul Collins
All joined Julien Harper in playing competitive international football for the Irish Under 19's team.

Under 19's wasn't the only international action seen by Generation Boards. This season saw Eoin Naughton made his bow for the Irish Under 21's in a 2-0 victory over Malta. In an action packed debut were he scored and got sent off.

Goalkeeper
Rob McMahon(Profile/Personal/International/Stats)

Defenders
Frank Heffernan(Profile/Personal/International/Stats)
Alan Brierton(Profile/Personal/International/Stats)
Paudie Murphy(Profile/Personal/International/Stats)
Jamie Kennedy(Profile/Personal/International/Stats)
Estaban O'Hici(Profile/Personal/International/Stats)
Callum Bashford(Profile/Personal/International/Stats)
Brian Purcell(Profile/Personal/International/Stats)
Roger Sterling(Profile/Personal/International/Stats)
Colin Ryan(Profile/Personal/International/Stats)

Midfielders
Jason Orr(Profile/Personal/International/Stats)
Pablo Makavelli(Profile/Personal/International/Stats)
Joshua Connell(Profile/Personal/International/Stats)
Julien Harper(Profile/Personal/International/Stats)
Martin Browne(Profile/Personal/International/Stats)
Mark Janzani(Profile/Personal/International/Stats)
Eoin Naughton(Profile/Personal/International/Stats)
David Poland(Profile/Personal/International/Stats)
Max Alexander(Profile/Personal/International/Stats)
Aaron Harrison(Profile/Personal/International/Stats)
Adam Doyle(Profile/Personal/International/Stats)
Gavin Delaney(Profile/Personal/International/Stats)

Strikers
Paul Collins(Profile/Personal/International/Stats)
Mark Kelly(Profile/Personal/International/Stats)
Kevin Regan(Profile/Personal/International/Stats)
Padraig McNamara(Profile/Personal/International/Stats)

General Footballing World News

Premiership


Championship
Winners: Everton
Runner Up: Bristol City
Playoff Winners: Notts Forrest
Relegated: Preston North End, Sheffield Wednesday, Leeds Utd

League One
Winners: Rotherham
Runner Up: Sheffield United
Playoff Winners: Colchester
Relegated: Oldham, Swindon, MK Dons, Bury

League Two
Winners: Crewe
Runner Up: Carlisle
Third: AFC Wimbledon
Playoff Winners: Cheltenham
Relegated: Barnet, Wrexham

FA Cup:


League Cup:

Mars Bar

Thanks Paddy.

I'm hopeful for my fella seeing as he has signed a new contract at Manchester United so they must be happy with him!

A_Sober_Paddy

Mars Bar wrote: »

Thanks Paddy.

I'm hopeful for my fella seeing as he has signed a new contract at Manchester United so they must be happy with him!

I've just continued on my game there, a few days...

I'll have some news for many of ye...mainly bad I'm afraid:(

Mars Bar

A_Sober_Paddy wrote: »

I've just continued on my game there, a few days...

I'll have some news for many of ye...mainly bad I'm afraid:(

:eek:

Ando's Saggy Bottom

I bet Roger Sterling's future is safe! Legend.He'll be club captain in three years.

pablomakaveli

A_Sober_Paddy wrote: »

I've just continued on my game there, a few days...

I'll have some news for many of ye...mainly bad I'm afraid:(

I reckon a lot of us have been let go. Still might be able to forge a career in the lower leagues.

Yeah, may have worked better with higher potentials.

A_Sober_Paddy

AdamD wrote: »

Yeah, may have worked better with higher potentials.

Well potentials were wide ranging, also all hidden attributes were totally random which is something that really affects the chances of reaching full potential.

Mars Bar

It'd be no fun if we were all successful! Being realistic, it's only a tiny majority of players who play the game at the highest level.

dulpit

1 reserve game as sub, and a bunch of U18 games. Looking at screenshot, my contract ends in a few days, uh-oh

Maximus Alexander

Looks like Max got himself a 1 year extension at Spurs. Also, 1 shot and 1 goal at international level - I'll take that!

Dravokivich

Maximus Alexander wrote: »

Looks like Max got himself a 1 year extension at Spurs. Also, 1 shot and 1 goal at international level - I'll take that!

Haven't done a damn thing myself at all yet and was given a contract.

GavRedKing

1 year extension at Man City.

Woo.:pac:

Al;though looking at my stats and under 18's appearances, I wont be making a City senior appearance anytime soon.

Mc Love

Delighted to see I made it onto the Under 21's Irish team scoring a goal. Signed a new 3yr contract too which is fantastic. Hope I can push on now and make a first team appearance!

Also love my fouls/tackling stats

Also WTF re: Wolves 3rd in the Premiership!!!

ASP - for any of those that have FM13 will you be sharing your save game file with us?

A_Sober_Paddy

Mc Love wrote: »

Delighted to see I made it onto the Under 21's Irish team scoring a goal. Signed a new 3yr contract too which is fantastic. Hope I can push on now and make a first team appearance!

Also love my fouls/tackling stats

Also WTF re: Wolves 3rd in the Premiership!!!

ASP - for any of those that have FM13 will you be sharing your save game file with us?

Actually I may upload it for people to play it...

Mc Love

Think it would be interesting so that each individual could track their own player.

Dravokivich

Mc Love wrote: »

Think it would be interesting so that each individual could track their own player.

I'd be too tempted to buy me self.

Mc Love

Any update Paddy?

A_Sober_Paddy

Mc Love wrote: »

Any update Paddy?

Hey guys sorry...

I had an update typed up and ready to roll out, then my hard drive went to the crapper...

I'm hoping to have it sorted out soon, really hopeful that the save file can be retrieved

Mc Love

AH feck hope you are able to retreive it and many others!

louthguy25

any updates?