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AEFA Biography
An exclusive Interview with AEFA Moderator John Batty
Name: John Batty
Age: 29
Club Supported: Tottenham Hotspur
FML Club: Wooley Hotspur

How long have you been playing FML?

I've been playing FML since Feb 08, remember the day well when i saw the e-mail, downloaded it and that was it I was instantly hooked. Just in case you were wondering where Woolley Hotspur came from I live in a small village called Woolley Colliery ( an old mining village in yorkshire ) and i've no need to tell you where the hotspur came from.

What did you used to do in your spare time before FML? It must be hard to remember a time now without FML?

Well you won't be surprised to hear that i was a big football manager player on the PC, i took NorthwichVictora to the premiership in consecutive seasons on FM2008 before Roma offered me the job, also was akeen player on pro evo for the xbox 360. but i have 3 lovely kids to keep me busy when FML was down.And to the last bit, its scary thinking of life without FML, hope they play it in heaven :)

As an AEFA moderator what are your hopes and ambitions for the AEFA?

As a mod and organiser in AEFA I hope for a few thing, i would like to get a good community spirit in here+ some rivalry between teams, which i know there is already.(mostly against me but everyone whats to beat a mod :p I am looking to make a good youth system in AEFA so its going to be the place to be for youth football and all the futurestars in FML will have began there career in AEFA.

Woolley Hotspur where one of the most famous and successful clubs to come out of Beta, what are your plans for the club in Lineker?

Well for the first couple of seasons am happy to take a back seat to let newbie's and other managersget a feel for the game, so i will be here as a helper than more of a challenger to start with, but be affraidWoolley Hotspur will be starting there more serious challenge after xmas. so i'm just going to start witha nice youth system and work on skills.

What has been the best moment of your FML career?

mmmmmm, tough one. probably doing the league and cup double in season 6 of psycho.I only won the championship as i only just transfered to the AEFA but winning the cup too was aspecial time down at the XBOX 360 stadium for our players and fans.

To experience the highs you must have gone through the lows, what has been your worst moment?

Too true. can't remember the season but it was june and went 3 weeks of getting murdered by everyonei just could'nt get it going and i had martins, karimi, pavone and any other stars, but no matter what i did it waswrong, i was close to calling it a day.But i know it sound silly but it was 1 of the best times, when your winning all your doing is clicking the mouse awaybut i went i depth with tactic's and i learned myself i few secrets in the time.so even tho i was losing alot it was a great time to work things out. (just remember that, there is a tactic for everyone)

Who has been the best player you have ever signed for Wooley Hotspur?

Without a doubt, Ali Karimi i know he's 30yo now but the guy could do everything.a world class playmaker, free-kick taker, corner taker, pens he'd got the lot.

Have you ever signed anyone who did not live up to your expectations?

I signed andri Shevchenko and Micheal Owen and both were shocking!

If you could sign anyone in the GW, which player would it be?

Probably Torres but who would'nt, there is a few more but i cant let all my secrets out (can i) ;)

Are there any clubs in the AEFA who you fear and which other clubs in the GW impress you?

Real Men Wear Pink should be watched closely

Finally do you have any advice for the newcomers?

Yes take your time to start with and dont keep changing tactics.

Thank you for taking the time to answer our questions

Questions provided by Gary McMahon

AEFA Rule the Youth World!

Even at this early stage of Lineker GW, AEFA has found itself a firm foothold in the youth world, and it looks like we're here to stay. 4 of the top 7 comprise of AEFA teams Including John Batty at number one. Although the opening week is very volatile in terms of ranking, It is to my belief as an FA we are here to stay.

For those who haven't considered Youth Fotball in FML it is definitely something to consider as a new challenge for your second season if you don't have the funds now (although with AFs of around 3k and wages of £200, it's not that expensive to begin with to get 15 or so players together and get underway).

Those of you still considering it for this season give an in game message to John Batty so he can add you to this season's AEFA Youth league.

HOW TO GO ABOUT SETTING UP A YOUTH TEAM

Creating a youth team is a great way to generate extra revenue and make FML even a better game to play
First thing to do is set up your squads, all you have to do is go to the manager tab - edit profile. Then go to club - squads and add the tabs for u21, 19 and u17 or whichever ones you wish to participate in.

Next you have to sign the players. There are a lot of good youths out there for free so just look. AEFA is here to help, any questions just ask in AEFA chat.

Go to all players which can be found at the bottom of your in game screen and click filter - customise.

To find Youth free agents:
World tab- All players and filter customize
Contract Status IS Free Agent (then add another filter)
Age Is Below 21(or lower)

Now look at the players who are available and sign the ones you need. Best thing to do is trial them first and then bid for their contract towards the end of there trial if you like them that way you sign them straight away
Hope you find this useful and hope to see you all in the youth competitions in the future!
Any questions don't hesitate to ask.

See you in AEFA chat :)

My First Day

Im intrested to find out how everyones first day went. What difficulties did you have , did your main player get taken by some noob? tell us and we can all discuss it :)

AND WE ARE GO!

Soz about the late post lol but we are all busy sorting squads just thought i would tell everyone AEFA was full within the first hour and a half it was also the first fed to be full so :) soz all those who didnt get in your going to have to wait til we expand and get those extra 20 places we need. Shame rik didnt get in either :(

JUST UNDER TWO DAYS TO GO!!!!

Can't wait anymore lol now that i think my account is sorted and i am back in lineker i can put those chaotic few days behind me and move on with preparing for us to go live :)