In my first Newcastle game, I used this database called Wally. I found out later that he had updated certain player stats, especially of his favourite team. This caused massive unbalance to the FM transfers world, so I made a restart. This time, I used the database similar to what Marvin used, which was called FM Weegie.
After being inspired by fellow manager Marvin Yip, I went to start a new game in FM with Newcastle.
I have never been a fan of Newcastle because they are an underachieving club. However, it seems that this is the perfect time to lead them. They have just been relegated, are in need of a new face lift and in need of some leadership. Similar to Yip, when the board was undergoing a takeover, my job was on the line. However, I am very certain I will be able to persuade them to let me keep my job.
I immediately got to work offloading the bad apples of the squad. I have always disliked Joey Barton as he is a bad influence, so I didn't had any hesitation selling him immediately. Geremi and Cacapa were also not needed so off they went.
I'm looking to sell some of the old players that are on massive wages like Duff, Viduka and Alan Smith. I was quite disappointed with Alan Smith. I used to look up to him when he was at Man Utd, but he has been letting me down in recent games, shooting wide and missing good chances.
I bought some youth players to replace the older ones, with an eye for the future. In came Mark Beevers, Danny Rose and Frederico Laurito. I wanted to buy a midfield centre, but couldn't find any good ones. While I was browsing the Barcelona youth team I saw this young striker called Ruben Rochina. He was on the transfer list for only 2,000 dollars ! That is dirt cheap.
I'm quite happy with this discovery and I already have Martins tutoring him.
The job has been quite taxing on me, and I find myself very tired/lazy to meet Limin nowadays. Hope she understands. Finally, I hope that FM will take my mind off some depressing matters.
Fighting!
I find that I didn't really relax to the max in Australia. Everyday had something to do and everyday we walked until our legs are so tired.
I want a holiday where its just relaxing, spa/massage, sleeping, just lazing about, eating good food and just living like a king.
The place has to be cheap, because I want to live like a king, but I'm not rich like a king.
I'm thinking of a few places, mainly Langkawi, Thailand (Bangkok and Phuket), and Bali. Any more ideas?
If I save up alot during my 6 months of internship, I would not mind going on a holiday to HK or Taiwan, or somewhere within a 2-3k budget.
Hope I get my permanent job though! Last year the intern got offered a full time job even though the economy was going to collapse, so I'm praying with all my might that I get offered too! Salary is not really important, as the potential for growth in my position is very big. The colleagues in my department all stay in Newton, Harbourfront area.
Fighting!
So pissed off with Qantas!
When we went to Australia and decided to change our flights, the girl quoted us 168 SGD. However, when the bill came, it was 168 AUD!
I called Qantas today, and the lady that picked up the phone keep saying that I heard wrongly. But, I remembered asking her twice because Josh was beside me reminding me to ask. So I am definitely correct. After I told the lady that I want to speak with her superior, she said that it will not happen, and she just put down the phone on me!
PISSED TO THE MAX! I am never ever going to take Qantas, and if possible, I will spread this story to as many people as possible. Already at work, several Germans agreed to me that Qantas was the worst airline flight that they took. Got this German girl, her luggage was delayed by several hours, so when she wrote an email to Qantas requesting a letter to show the insurance company so she could make a claim, they didn't reply at all. She sent 6 different emails but nobody replied at all.
I emailed Qantas because no choice, the call centre say only they can help me. So really bo bian. I dare Qantas to retrieve the phone call if the conversation was recorded. I dare them to apologise to me for their mistake and for the lady whose manners are just atrocious.
Honestly, I really think they won't. I don't even think they will waive the exchange rate difference and charge us what they originally quoted.
So now, instead of the planned 2,800 SGD, I have spent 3000 SGD on the Australia Trip. DULAN MAN!
