This season in FM i will be taking on Messina from the Italian Third Division. They have just been promoted from the fourth tier (after me reloading the game several times, i was looking to do the Dafuge challenge with Haringey but came accross this one instead).
I have had some attempts at taking this club before in FM. For some reason i am drawn to them, It could be that i love Italy as a country or that there is huge potential to build a big club due to the size of their stadium and decent facilities.
This is their history, a fairly chequered on as is the case with a lot of Italian clubs. In July 2008, Messina were excluded from professional football due to financial issues, being later registered into amateur Serie D. Messina have appeared in the Italy’s top league, Serie A, for a total of five seasons. The club’s first spell in the league was in the 1960s; the second began in the 2000s decade. The highest ever position they have finished is 7th, which happened during the 2004–05 season. The farthest Messina has reached in the Coppa Italia is the last 16. This was achieved in the 2000s decade. In the past, they have also reached the semi-finals in the Coppa Italia Serie C.
Their most famous ex-player is Salvatore Schillaci. Remember him?
These are my expectations. Not expecting too much from me. They want me to sign under 23 players which is fine by me as i like to bring through young players anyway. Basically, they are not expecting much at all, if i stay up they will be as happy as pigs in shit.
I will write some more as i get into the save, i will be documenting what happened during pre season as my the looks of it i will need to get a few players in! Along the way, i might share a bit of wisdom about scouting, training and tactics too so i hope you will follow the journey!
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