I recently began playing BAL, again. It may have its faults, of which I have highlighted my fair share (and which I still stand by being a problem), but it is also highly addictive.
To update on how things have been going.
Bolton have strengthened, though, but we still lack a quality centre-back, and could do with a new striker, preferably a target man (as we play a 4-5-1). We really need another option up front, because when Elmander is out the ball doesn't stick when played up top. Davies can't cut it any longer, Riga is absolute crap, and Smolarek, although technically sound, lacks physical presence. In our favour we have options on the flanks, and a solid midfield, as well as a fantastic goal keeper in Coupet. And the defence have thus far managed to punch above their weight. I really can see Bolton push on once again, if Elmander remains fit and on form.
Spurs have a wicked side, although they did just lose Woodgate, Huddlestone, and Dos Santos. They have signed Silva, Rosicky, and Reina.
It's a difficult decision, because the grass may not be greener on the other side, as they say. I'm settled at Bolton and play a big part in the first team. And we may be able to go up another gear as a side.
I moved to Spurs, and I have just seen out what was my fourth season (my first with Spurs). I left Bolton with dismay as I enjoyed my two seasons there, but Spurs had European football (Champions League) and a much better squad who had broke into the top four. We finished 7th, which is a bit of a disapooint as the club finished 4th last season. And we made it to the Final Four in the D1 League Cup, narrowly losing out to Liverpool, the eventual winners.
Bolton finished 10th, one position higher than the previous season.
But now, going into my fifth season, I have a big decision to make. Manchester United have just put in an offer for my services. I'm not sure if it's the right time to make the move, but, the offer may never come, again.
These are my BAL starting stats. I figured I'd post them should others wish to compare what PES decided to bless us with upon creation. I'll post my current BAL stats come the end of this (my third) season.
SMF
Age - 17
Nationality: Northern Irish
Height: 182
Weight: 62
Stronger Foot: Right
Attack - 66
Defence - 50
Body Balance - 66
Stamina - 85
Top Speed - 82
Acceleration - 72
Response - 65
Agility - 89
Dribble Acc. - 61
Dribble Sp. - 75
S. Pass Acc. - 56
S. Pass Sp. - 65
L. Pass Acc. - 57
L. Pass Sp. - 68
Shot Acc. - 58
Shot Pwr. - 64
Shot Tech. - 56
FK Acc. - 56
Swerve - 56
Header - 65
Jump - 65
Technique - 58
Aggression - 77
Mentality - 73
GK Skills - 51
Team Work - 63
Injury - A
My current stats read as such.
Age - 21 (Just about to turn 21)
Nationality: Northern Irish
Height: 182
Weight: 62
Stronger Foot: Right
Attack - 76
Defence - 55
Body Balance - 71
Stamina - 89
Top Speed - 92
Acceleration - 82
Response - 73
Agility - 89
Dribble Acc. - 72
Dribble Sp. - 85
S. Pass Acc. - 65
S. Pass Sp. - 71
L. Pass Acc. - 66
L. Pass Sp. - 72
Shot Acc. - 67
Shot Pwr. - 68
Shot Tech. - 65
FK Acc. - 65
Swerve - 65
Header - 69
Jump - 70
Technique - 68
Aggression - 77
Mentality - 73
GK Skills - 52
Team Work - 68
Injury - A
And a little look at my career history.
2008-2009 | Wigan Athletic | 150 Points | 18 Matches / 607 Minutes Played
2009-2010 | Bolton Wanderers | 350 Points | 24 Matches / 1,408 Minutes Played
2010-2011 | Bolton Wanderers | 500 Points | 40 Matches / 2,560 Minutes Played
2011-2012 | Tottenham Hotspur | 900 Points | 52 Matches / 4,165 Minutes Played
2008-2009 | Wigan Athletic | 5.25 Av. Rating | 0 Goals | 0 Assists | 0 MoM | 0 MIP
2009-2010 | Bolton Wanderers | 6.04 Av. Rating | 2 Goals | 1 Assist | 2 MoM | 1 MIP
2010-2011 | Bolton Wanderers | 6.35 Av. Rating | 6 Goals | 4 Assists | 9 MoM | 1 MIP
2011-2012 | Tottenham Hotspur | 6.31 Av. Rating | 8 Goals | 9 Assists | 7 MoM | 4 MIP
I'm probably going to make the move to Manchester United, where I could happily see out my BAL career. I wish they'd came knocking a season or two later, though, as my stats would've been that much better, meaning more chance of performing, and remaining in the first team. But if they believe I'm ready now, then onwards and upwards! 4 and 14 are the squad numbers available, that I'd care for. I had 7 at Bolton, and 5 at Spurs.
