Roturn should go my way, getting Ciolek for a lot of money
And get a rider like Roelandts and trade him away for a pat on the back
Isn't that bad actually! (With seeing my team now)
Edited by Rin on 15-06-2011 21:42
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My only tip is have a very long shortlist of riders (minimum of 15 riders, preferably at least 30). You're unlikely to get the top 5 riders on your list, and should always have plenty of back-ups
Crommy wrote:
My only tip is have a very long shortlist of riders (minimum of 15 riders, preferably at least 30). You're unlikely to get the top 5 riders on your list, and should always have plenty of back-ups
It's going to be tough for me to sign quality riders from Asia consider most of those quality riders are already employed to other teams for next year.
Still I do manage to have a few shortlisted that aren't on a team currently, but my total list is only about 15-20 so if you say 30, I think I'll find some time tommorow and try to get 30.
Anyway the tips from Heine are very helpful. I think I have been following those a bit already, but to have it written down somewhere is always helpful for me so thanks. Edited by valverde321 on 15-06-2011 23:46
Crommy wrote:
My only tip is have a very long shortlist of riders (minimum of 15 riders, preferably at least 30). You're unlikely to get the top 5 riders on your list, and should always have plenty of back-ups
It's going to be tough for me to sign quality riders from Asia consider most of those quality riders are already employed to other teams for next year.
Still I do manage to have a few shortlisted that aren't on a team currently, but my total list is only about 15-20 so if you say 30, I think I'll find some time tommorow and try to get 30.
Anyway the tips from Heine are very helpful. I think I have been following those a bit already, but to have it written down somewhere is always helpful for me so thanks.
Dont waste your time tomorrow, wait til Friday when I post the latest Excel database. Japan is one of many countries Ive improved, and theres new talents added from a whole range of countries
Crommy wrote:
My only tip is have a very long shortlist of riders (minimum of 15 riders, preferably at least 30). You're unlikely to get the top 5 riders on your list, and should always have plenty of back-ups
It's going to be tough for me to sign quality riders from Asia consider most of those quality riders are already employed to other teams for next year.
Still I do manage to have a few shortlisted that aren't on a team currently, but my total list is only about 15-20 so if you say 30, I think I'll find some time tommorow and try to get 30.
Anyway the tips from Heine are very helpful. I think I have been following those a bit already, but to have it written down somewhere is always helpful for me so thanks.
A long list is less important for riders contracted to other teams. There'll only be 1 or two teams bidding on that rider. It's more to do with free agents. If you consider Cunego, and you want him, you'll be prepared to pay about a million for him. But there'll also be about 10 other managers willing to pay about a million for him, so the chances of you getting him will be slim. So you'll turn to the next best rider, as will 9 other managers. It then goes on...
Crommy wrote:
My only tip is have a very long shortlist of riders (minimum of 15 riders, preferably at least 30). You're unlikely to get the top 5 riders on your list, and should always have plenty of back-ups
It's going to be tough for me to sign quality riders from Asia consider most of those quality riders are already employed to other teams for next year.
Still I do manage to have a few shortlisted that aren't on a team currently, but my total list is only about 15-20 so if you say 30, I think I'll find some time tommorow and try to get 30.
Anyway the tips from Heine are very helpful. I think I have been following those a bit already, but to have it written down somewhere is always helpful for me so thanks.
Dont waste your time tomorrow, wait til Friday when I post the latest Excel database. Japan is one of many countries Ive improved, and theres new talents added from a whole range of countries
Will do. Your work is very much appreciated, and I'm also very excited!
Edit: @Crommy - Thanks for the advice.
Edited by valverde321 on 15-06-2011 23:53
Crommy and Heine's advice is very good. A thurough shortlist is imperative, but you also have to be flexible. Look at the free agent prices from last year for ideas of wages riders command on the open market.
And make sure you keep track of any bids and even hypothetical situations on the budget sheet you will get. The loss of top riders if you end up over cap or budget will seriously damage your team (Lefarge were relegated this past year).
Looking forward to the full db.
Edit: and don't panic if you seem to be losing out on all the riders you want. It (has been in the past) a 2 week process.
Edited by dave92 on 16-06-2011 02:52
I remember getting some angry PMs last year, on a bidding war involving Voeckler.... Ah! The memories!
Looking forward to the next trasfer season.
Edit: By checking my inbox, my tip would be to stay away from Deadpool's targets if you prefer to keep him happy. (If he's still in the game, that is) Edited by Christer on 16-06-2011 04:40
Christer wrote:
Edit: By checking my inbox, my tip would be to stay away from Deadpool's targets if you prefer to keep him happy. (If he's still in the game, that is)
If he was, that would have been a great advice:
Deadpool wrote:
And fuck you Mike, I hope this backfires the shit for you.
Great advice in this thread, so thanks everyone.
I'm genuinely nervous about the coming transfers, since like most of the new managers, I'm unsure of how exactly to play it, so all this advice is really helpful
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Crommy wrote:
My only tip is have a very long shortlist of riders (minimum of 15 riders, preferably at least 30). You're unlikely to get the top 5 riders on your list, and should always have plenty of back-ups
It's going to be tough for me to sign quality riders from Asia consider most of those quality riders are already employed to other teams for next year.
Still I do manage to have a few shortlisted that aren't on a team currently, but my total list is only about 15-20 so if you say 30, I think I'll find some time tommorow and try to get 30.
Anyway the tips from Heine are very helpful. I think I have been following those a bit already, but to have it written down somewhere is always helpful for me so thanks.
Also. Very few of those Asian "topriders" in other teams are very likely to be anything more than helpers, and could possibly go to you in either a buy or a loan of some sort. I know that Wen Hao Li of my team is available as a loanie, and he should be among the better asian riders...
Edited by SotD on 16-06-2011 13:33
Crommy wrote:
My only tip is have a very long shortlist of riders (minimum of 15 riders, preferably at least 30). You're unlikely to get the top 5 riders on your list, and should always have plenty of back-ups
It's going to be tough for me to sign quality riders from Asia consider most of those quality riders are already employed to other teams for next year.
Still I do manage to have a few shortlisted that aren't on a team currently, but my total list is only about 15-20 so if you say 30, I think I'll find some time tommorow and try to get 30.
Anyway the tips from Heine are very helpful. I think I have been following those a bit already, but to have it written down somewhere is always helpful for me so thanks.
Dont waste your time tomorrow, wait til Friday when I post the latest Excel database. Japan is one of many countries Ive improved, and theres new talents added from a whole range of countries
Crommy wrote:
My only tip is have a very long shortlist of riders (minimum of 15 riders, preferably at least 30). You're unlikely to get the top 5 riders on your list, and should always have plenty of back-ups
It's going to be tough for me to sign quality riders from Asia consider most of those quality riders are already employed to other teams for next year.
Still I do manage to have a few shortlisted that aren't on a team currently, but my total list is only about 15-20 so if you say 30, I think I'll find some time tommorow and try to get 30.
Anyway the tips from Heine are very helpful. I think I have been following those a bit already, but to have it written down somewhere is always helpful for me so thanks.
Dont waste your time tomorrow, wait til Friday when I post the latest Excel database. Japan is one of many countries Ive improved, and theres new talents added from a whole range of countries
Midget, why are you torturing me?
If I release it now, it wonde be as good as if I release is tomorrow
