FIFA 09

[Darloboy]

Pretty fun game so far, had a couple of games online to try and get one or two of the online achievements. Played three games, finished 1-4, 4-1 and 2-6. So still a bit of work to do.

[Baddar]

Has anyone noticed a leniency in the refereeing when playing in Manager Mode, compared to a normal Exhibition match? I know I don't fly in with too many mis-timed sliding tackles after getting used to it, but it seems even when challenges that you sometimes fear could even result in a red get you nothing.

I personally like it that way anyway. Makes up for the past few years where you only had to sneeze on a player to get booked/sent off.

[Captain Kirk]

Anyone up for creating a EWB Be a Pro team?

[Adam]

Has anyone noticed a leniency in the refereeing when playing in Manager Mode, compared to a normal Exhibition match? I know I don't fly in with too many mis-timed sliding tackles after getting used to it, but it seems even when challenges that you sometimes fear could even result in a red get you nothing.

I personally like it that way anyway. Makes up for the past few years where you only had to sneeze on a player to get booked/sent off.

If anything, its the opposite for me. Im into December in my first season, and everyone in my first 11 has been booked at least once, along with several of the subs/reserves.

EDIT: Hell, I had Aurelio given a straight red for somehow kneeing an opposition player in the crotch when I didnt even press any buttons, the guy he fouled didnt even have the ball. >_<

Edited October 4, 2008 by 1PWCorino

[Molineux]

Sorry if this has already been mentioned, but anyone else noticed a certain chubby brazillian missing from the game?

This might just be the 360 version, perhaps even just my version, but i'm gutted about it, figured he might join Wolves if the price was right

[Baddar]

Sorry if this has already been mentioned, but anyone else noticed a certain chubby brazillian missing from the game?

This might just be the 360 version, perhaps even just my version, but i'm gutted about it, figured he might join Wolves if the price was right

He's at Milan.

And on the cover.

And on the main screen when you load up the game.

Oh, you didn't mean Ronaldinho...

[Molineux]

Sorry if this has already been mentioned, but anyone else noticed a certain chubby brazillian missing from the game?

This might just be the 360 version, perhaps even just my version, but i'm gutted about it, figured he might join Wolves if the price was right

He's at Milan.

And on the cover.

And on the main screen when you load up the game.

Oh, you didn't mean Ronaldinho...

That's meant to be Ronaldinho on the main screen? I don't really see much resemblence.

And hehe, nope, i meant Ronaldo, and now i'm looking at it... i don't see any free agents whatsoever

Also another thing, do you guys have to get really close to the tv to see the names on the team selection screen? Small text or what (N)

[Baddar]

I don't. And my eyes are shit.

Oh, and this my friends might just be the single greatest thing EVER~!

You remember Ronaldo's FK against Portsmouth, don't you?

Below;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1xSM2LvQyI

Here it is, in Fifa 09;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wZC_VdJPNc

[alldaws1]

Has anyone noticed a leniency in the refereeing when playing in Manager Mode, compared to a normal Exhibition match? I know I don't fly in with too many mis-timed sliding tackles after getting used to it, but it seems even when challenges that you sometimes fear could even result in a red get you nothing.

I personally like it that way anyway. Makes up for the past few years where you only had to sneeze on a player to get booked/sent off.

If anything, its the opposite for me. Im into December in my first season, and everyone in my first 11 has been booked at least once, along with several of the subs/reserves.

EDIT: Hell, I had Aurelio given a straight red for somehow kneeing an opposition player in the crotch when I didnt even press any buttons, the guy he fouled didnt even have the ball. >_<

Possibly on the lenient side for me, but again most of my tackles are timed well enough and I've learnt to limit the amount of sliding tackles I attempt. I had three red cards this season (2 for Corluka, 1 for Woodgate) and had about five players get three or four yellows with a bunch of others getting one or two. No complaints about any of them really, some decent refereeing (not very realistic, then? >_>)

Also another thing, do you guys have to get really close to the tv to see the names on the team selection screen? Small text or what (N)

Buy an HDTV.

[Molineux]

Also another thing, do you guys have to get really close to the tv to see the names on the team selection screen? Small text or what (N)

Buy an HDTV.

Connected it to my laptop now which is HD, seems a little better, thanks!

[The Quasi Juice]

Anyone up for creating a EWB Be a Pro team?

I would be somewhat, just have no idea how to.

[AJ]

I'm up for any games happing on the PS3. PSN: junkd03.

I'm still less than impressed with 09 so far like, it's gonna take a while to win me over but I'm sure I'll get used to it in the end.

Also, it seems gays are still allowed online. I played vs Juve and was 1-0 down for 89 minutes but I stuck it through, in a rematch against the same guy I went 2-0 up at the half hour mark and he quit.

[King Ellis]

Apparently the 1gs achivement is play the game for 50 hours. Gonna be a little while before AD rights his odd GS.

[alldaws1]

I should get it by the end of the week

That's rather a lame total for 50 hours of gameplay though.

I started my second season in manager mode (upping the difficulty to World Class), beat Sunderland, Villa & Man Utd all 1-0, Luka Modric getting all the goals. Robinho, Michael Johnson and Stewart Downing are yet to score for me >_>

Edited October 5, 2008 by AD

[DavidMarrio]

If anyone wants to add me to there Be a Pro team on the Xbox360 gamertags Davidmarriott

[AJ]

After having took Darlo all the way to the top of the Prem in my 08 Manager Mode I decided I'd start a little higher up the tree this time.

Stayed local though and picked Middlesbrough. So far (playing on WC) I've drawn once, lost once and won twice. The latest was a 2-0 win which saw my new (and only) signing Kalou score on his debut. As mentioned in this thread though, I find it very irritating that he's stuck playing in the No. 2 shirt.

[alldaws1]

After having took Darlo all the way to the top of the Prem in my 08 Manager Mode I decided I'd start a little higher up the tree this time.

Stayed local though and picked Middlesbrough. So far (playing on WC) I've drawn once, lost once and won twice. The latest was a 2-0 win which saw my new (and only) signing Kalou score on his debut. As mentioned in this thread though, I find it very irritating that he's stuck playing in the No. 2 shirt.

All the best players are number 2! See: Spurs striker Robinho >_>

[Captain Kirk]

Started a manager mode with Hull spent most of my cash on Fitness so I don't have to bring in the reserves much. Beat Blackburn 4-1, Stoke 2-1 and Middlesborough 1-0(Windass scored ) my run of wins is sure to end though with a visit to Old Trafford next.

Signed Johann Djorou from Arsenal though I already had two decent CB's but he's cheap and young.

[AJ]

Just beat Man Utd at home comfortably with goals from Tuncay and O'Neill. (Kalou is injured *grumble*).

I'm making much more use of the right analogue stick for bursts of speed now, especially lethal with fast wingers on the counter attack and for cutting inside.

Had any mistimed tackles yet? Some of the animations are horrendous, it's like bad rag-doll physics.

[Adam]

I think the animations are a lot better this year, especially in the tackle. My biggest gripe is when my players run into each other and take ages to get back up again.