For those of you looking for a tougher challenge in FM21, a Vanrama National League South division Dorking Wanderers might just be your next team.
For those of you looking for a tougher challenge in FM21, a Vanrama National League South division Dorking Wanderers might just be your next team.
Founded in 1999 and nicknamed the Wanderers, Dorking Wanderers are a semi-professional team based in Surrey, England and are part of the Vanarama National League South division.
A rapid rise from when they were formed has meant that Dorking find themselves at the highest point in their history and are a club that craves success. Can you be the one that brings that success?
Here is why you should manage them in FM21.
As everyone knows, a decent starting squad, especially in the lower levels of the game, can really set you up for quick success within the game, and this Dorking squad is filled with players who can certainly get you on your way.
Here is why you should manage them in FM21.
The Playing Squad
As everyone knows, a decent starting squad, especially in the lower levels of the game, can really set you up for quick success within the game, and this Dorking squad is filled with players who can certainly get you on your way.
Key player - Jason Prior
One major highlight of the squad for me was striker Jason Prior, a dangerous frontman who has extensive lower league experience with Havant and Waterlooville, Bognor Regis and Margate, and previous experience with AFC Wimbledon earlier in his career.
At the age of 32, this goal machine is still going strong and will help fire you towards gaining that all-important promotion.
Another highlight of this Dorking team is midfielder Wes Fogden. Another player with extensive experience in the football world, Fogden, started out at Brighton coming up their youth ranks and before long earning himself 3 first-team appearances for the south coast side.
Wes Fogden
Another highlight of this Dorking team is midfielder Wes Fogden. Another player with extensive experience in the football world, Fogden, started out at Brighton coming up their youth ranks and before long earning himself 3 first-team appearances for the south coast side.
Several loan spells and stints at teams such as Bournemouth, Havant and Waterlooville and Portsmouth have meant that Fogden is more than equipped for this level and will likely be one of your stand out stars during the early years of the save.
Being such a young club, having only being founded in 1999, Dorking Wanderers have climbed a long way in a very short space of time winning several honours along the way. These include several West Sussex league titles from 2000 to 2007, before setting their sights on the Southern Combination leagues, winning another title in 2010-11. This led to a slightly quieter period before the club finally won promotion to the Vanarama National League South, where they find themselves today.
A success story in the making
Being such a young club, having only being founded in 1999, Dorking Wanderers have climbed a long way in a very short space of time winning several honours along the way. These include several West Sussex league titles from 2000 to 2007, before setting their sights on the Southern Combination leagues, winning another title in 2010-11. This led to a slightly quieter period before the club finally won promotion to the Vanarama National League South, where they find themselves today.
Still hungry for success, the club's board in-game will ask for playoff qualification at the first attempt, and with the playing squad, the financial backing of the board and the right tactics, such as a classic 4-4-2 (cliché I know), there is no reason why you would not be able to achieve this.
What are you waiting for? The Champions League awaits!
What are you waiting for? The Champions League awaits!
