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Bloop33's Dynasty Blog

West Ham United Dynasty Blog

Posted on November 23, 2012 at 11:28 PM.

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This is my ongoing West Ham United Dynasty Blog. I've managed the team since the start of my career mode and haven't used any investor aids thus far.

So far, I've managed 280 matches as West Ham, compiling 114 wins, 71 draws and 95 losses. My teams have had 417 Goals For and 392 Goals Against.

My best season came in 2016/17 when I managed to finish 3rd in the league table and got to the Capital One Cup semi finals, FA Cup Round 4 and Euro League Round 16.

Last season I lost my top attacking midfield player and keeper and only managed a 9th place finish, only retaining my job by some mistake.

As so happens, I'm back for another season, and we aim to take the top spot with an improved defensive game and a plethora of striking talent leading the charge forward.

My team has a ton of depth at this point, and since I'm running a modified 4-5-1 formation to increase defensive responsibility. While I don't have a set in stone Starting XI due to preferences against certain teams, I will do my best to introduce my lead group of players and explain their role with the club.

Starting XI:

GK - Alberto Frison (87) Italy, 30 years old : Alberto came over last January after the loss of Joe Hart and the failed experiment of Marc-Andre Ter Stegen. While he still has problems, he has provided some stability and has continued to grow with the team.

RB - Damon Massey (77) England, 25 years old : Damon was brought over last summer in the transfer window and honed his skills for a year. While he did make Silva Umbelino expendable, I have added another RB just incase his form dips

CB - Ciaran Clark (85) Republic of Ireland, 28 years old : Clark was brought in at the start of the second season to bolster what was then an aging backfield with youngsters not quite ready to star. Doesn't start as much lately but still is very effective when playing.

CB - Daniele Rugani (84) Italy, 24 years old : Rugani was one of my first transfers, being a solid young CB from Juventus. He's grown into a great player for me and is my most reliable central defender in big situations.

LB - Luke Humphreys (86) England, 22 years old : The pride and joy of my youth squad, Humphreys is the sole reason I couldn't give up on this team. The English international is definitely the cornerstone of my defensive movement.

RDM - Will Akinde (81) England, 23 years old : Another very good young English player, the 6'6" defensive mid has shown some offensive upside, but is most notable defensively, obviously. Very aggressive, and very fast for a big man.

LDM - Koikili Adan Garrido (81) Spain, 23 years old : Another good defensive mid, was brought in recently from Bayern to bring a speedy element to my back mid group. Solid passer as well helps to clear out zone quickly.

RAM - Federico Vazquez (87) Argentina, 23 years old : My speedy right midfielder, he isn't the greatest passer or shooter in the world, but has good ball control and dribbling and amazing speed, making him a threat to create chances down the wing. As his cross develops, he becomes increasingly dangerous.

CAM - Fransisco Prats Bastidas (C) (86) Spain, 22 years old : Every good team has their offensive catalyst, and Fransisco is that guy for me. Fast, balanced, great ball control, fantastic dribbling and off the chart long passing and short passing make him a huge threat. Also has a good defensive game.

LAM - Alexander Konrad (87) Germany, 25 years old : Another speedy wide midfield player, at only 5'4" he does get dominated by good fullbacks at times, but is my best crosser and has great passing ability. Solid player to have playing opposite of Vazquez

ST - Andrea Martinetti (89) Italy, 24 years old : An absolutely stunning striker, has amazing Physical attributes, and unbelievable skill attributes. Is everything I need in a striker, but sometimes has problems scoring for some reason, even with 90 finishing. Absolute steal considering what I originally paid for him.

Key Subs:

CF - Esteban Lanzini (85) Argentina, 25 years old : Another amazing forward, Lazini has led the team in goals each of the past two seasons, despite injury problems last year which likely resulted in our fall down the table. Lanzini is great, but proving to get injured a lot, which has me worried.

CM - Alexander Jaakkola (83) Finland, 25 years old : While I do like using Jaakkola, his low work rate makes him kind of miserable off the ball. Even though he's a CM I also prefer using him as a winger when I play a tight formation. Might be on the way out, but for now he'll keep filling in nicely.

CM - Pavle Lazovic (83) Serbia, 24 years old : Lazovic is one of my most physical midfielders. I've actually used him more as a wide back or CDM than an offensive guy, but he does have a great passer rating. A work horse, I'm never upset to have him in the team.

ST - Maic Kacaniklic (83) Sweden, 22 years old : This years biggest signing, Maic, or young-Zlatan, has great speed and football skills. A bit smaller than my other strikers, he allows me to have different options on the pitch. Great finishing ability makes him a fantastic pick-up.

ST - Bagasan Carrington (82) England, 23 years old : Carrington is a great player, and is also my tallest striker. Not the most skillful, he uses his size to his advantage and is my target player when I use my aerial assault squad that includes Vazquez and Konrad. Has great speed for a taller man at 6'2".

CAM - Jordan Webster (82) England, 23 years old : A player I've been using and developing for quite a few years, Webster is a hardnosed player and seems to be at his best in big games. I don't use him as much as I would like due to the talent class, but he's been apart of many big moments for me.

CB - Hordur Magnusson (81) Iceland, 25 years old : The second central back I bought from Juventus, Magnusson is a fairly regular part of my line-up, and will also get some time at CDM this season. Win's a lot of headers for me, so is good to have in when going against a good crossing team.

CAM - Craig Morris (81) Wales, 24 years old : Young-Scholes is a great workhorse for me. He loves to run right up and through opposing defenses or passing off to the waiting striker. Great playmaker, another guy I want to play more than in the past.

CM - Danny Griffiths (81) England, 23 years old : A skilled player, but not a big time impact guy. He can set up his teammates to make runs but doesn't do too many himself. A nice player to have when trying to hold onto a lead as he rarely makes a mistake on or off the ball.

CB - Christofer Haas (80) Germany, 24 years old : This man is a giant for my team and 6'9". I bought him last January and haven't used him a whole lot, but he'll see more time this year, especially when I use my aerial team, he'll be great in corners.

ST - Adam Evans (78) England, 21 years old : A small striker, Adam Evans is a very complete player from the youth squad who hasn't had great opportunity yet, as he hasn't been able to go off on loan. Will get time in cup games this year and maybe some lower level league games when I'm securely in a points spot.

CAM - Heath Kennedy (78) United States, 22 years old : A player I bought from free agency a year ago, gets sporadic time on the pitch, usually during cup games. Trying to loan him out.

CDM - Paul Cadamarteri (77) England, 22 years old : Lucky enough to be a defensive mid, will likely get a decent amount of stars. Has been honing his skills on loan for 5 years since being signed from the youth squad.

CB - Milos Stevanovic (77) Serbia, 19 years old : My biggest free agent signing this season, in more ways than one. At 6'6", he'll likely develop into a nice defender for me, but will take my time with him, hopefully loan him out.

ST - Josh Kitson (77) England, 22 years old : A marvelous young striker, Kitson helped to save my job last season with a hat trick against Everton to close the season. Will get quite a few chances of first team football this year, he is an absolute beast for me, from the youth squad.

CDM - Jonathan Speas (77) United States, 22 years old : Another defensive midfield player who will get a good amount of starts this year, at 6'5" is a pretty imposing figure, especially when next to Will Akinde defending the midfield.

RB - Haris Radetinac (77) Serbia, 23 years old : Another fullback, he is much taller than Humphreys and Massey. Has the potential to develop quite a bit for me, should see some quality first time minutes this year.

CB - Steve Lansbury (76) England, 22 years old : A centreal defender who should be a fullback, Lansbury will hopefully be loaned or sold in the January window, as I have other guys I'd rather use.

CB - Jake Scott (75) England, 22 years old : Jake Scott is one of these guys. He would probably enjoy a loan, but until then will get some good first team action this year. One of the most exciting defensive prospects in England right now.

CM - Christian Heimeroth (75) Germany, 20 years old : Another player I'd like to loan, but can't for some reason. Was very impressive in his debut, may actually wind up playing 10-20 games for me this year as mostly a sub.

CAM - Jonathan Hopper (75) England, 18 years old : My midfield army continues to grow with young guys like Hopper joining the ranks. Could use a loan, but his skill gives him a good chance to start some cup games.

LW - Stephan Vieira da Costa (74) Germany, 18 years old : A nice prospect, I'm going to use him as a LM. could definitely use a loan or two to grow, but has skills to play now if needed.

ST - Jason Bishop (73) England, 22 years old : A quick striker, probably going to be sold in January. Didn't grow as expected since getting him.

GK - Emile Southern (69) England, 19 years old : The young keeper will probably start all my Capital One Cup Games and FA Cup Games before the Round of 16, as well as late season games. Hope he's my goalie of the future.

LW - Harry Wright (67) England, 18 years old : Fresh off the youth squad, a quick loan wasn't found, and he'll maybe get some cup starts. Probably going to be sold quickly though, doesn't play a position I use.

Loaned Players:

CM - John Thalassitis (78) England, 22 years old : A tall midfield player, just needs a bit of seasoning away from the club and should become a regular next year after a loan at Getafe

RM - Miles Paterson (73) England, 22 years old : A nice prospect for the future, Miles is on loan at Newcastle and looks to get in about 10-15 games there.

CAM - Korede Southern (76) England, 22 years old : My first youth squad player, he is spending the year playing for Manchester United. Not sure how much he'll play, but I hope he grows!

CB - Ben Kane (73) England, 21 years old : Another good young player, he's a 5'9" central defender, which is worrisome. Might use him as a fullback in the future. On loan in Liverpool.

ST - Shaun McGlashan (74) England, 19 years old : A player I hope becomes a star one day, this is his 2nd year of being out on loan, and after a +5 year last year, I hope it repeats at Celtic.

LM - Bradley Chapman (73) England, 22 years old : My future left side wing mid, a loan at Sheffield Wed should give him a ton of playing time and hopefully grow him to a starting role next season or so.