

In 2001, Wearside are the North East number one having just finished 7th. Next up was Steve, a Sunderland season ticket holder who has seen his side drop down the divisions in recent years. Chelsea are the best of the four teams chosen and have the largest budget, even in this pre-Abramovich era. His commitment to this game is remarkable, citing that his laptop is old and knackered and took it to the shop to “make it play Champ.” A devastating 90 minutes saw a match ebb and flow and despite chances for both sides, Michael eventually managed to connect to the game. Michael, who has staunchly refused to play anything beyond CM01/02, is a Chelsea fan so takes up the Stamford Bridge hot seat. We all support Premier League teams (of 2001) so the actual selection process was quite easy. There are four leagues loaded – Spain, Scotland and Italy joining England with every other league in the background. It was decided we would compete in the Premier League. Trying to get four 30-somethings to get on the same virtual network to join the same game was a challenge in itself, but these four would not be beaten. A fine idea indeed, we all love Championship Manager 01/02 even if it is nearly 20 years old. A lot of my Rangers side had been brought through the academy and some were world class, full of 20s.“ Let’s start a network game”said some genius. O'Feel got sacked as I kept winning the title and they never really recovered.Īt that stage in the game, 2020, it's quite interesting because all of the original players have long retired so the game spawns its own fictional ones to replace them.

The Mhanks had long been relegated! They sold Larsson and Mutton after a season or two. The monthly interest the club was earning was far more than its total outgoings! We were by far the richest club in the world and could sign anyone. Made massive money from CL prize money and selling on the likes of Aghahowa. I'd won about six CL titles in a row and fifteen league titles. Sack some of the coaches who are already there and look to hire coaches who have 18+ ratings for Coaching Outfield Players, Man Management and Motivating. If you buy the above players it's also important to have decent coaches to improve them. Some of the coaches at the club when you begin a new game have pretty poor stats. John Terry can usually be bought for no more than £10 million. If you have a decent enough team and sign him you're practically guaranteed CL titles. Sometimes you can get him for about £20 million. Once got over £40 million selling him on to Barcelona.Īnelka - you can usually get him quite cheaply because he hands in a transfer request at PSG a season or two in
