December '99

December 30th

>>1:00pm UK

Check this out!!!

>>I have updated the downloads page! There are heaps of new files, including kits, stadiums, rosters, patch updates... let's just hope the next update will come sooner than the last!

>>12:20pm UK

Another new FIFA 99 patch coming soon!

>>Tristan Bicknell e-mailed me saying:
I'm going to try make a patch for the Qualifying Round of the World Cup in Japan/Korea. Please, if anyone would like to help, send info on squad rosters, kits, formations, backgrounds, stadiums, etc to either Lerhone@internet.co.zw or kenacon@pci.co.zw to help get the patch underway. I'll Keep you Posted!

>>I've been mailed about a site on FIFA 99 and FIFA 2000. It has lots of tips and controler help. Check it out!

>>I get many requests for the FIFA 99 version of the English Super Patch. If you have any of the files on your server please tell me the address so others can download it. Thanks!

Posted by Andy

December 29th

>>5:00pm UK

FIFA 99 patch in the process!

>>Joey of FIFA Centre Spot has informed Ric at Soccer Gaming that the Ultimate European Club Patch (aka ECLMP) for FIFA 99 is currently under way. It wil contain over 300 European teams - and they claim it is "going to be hot!"... I'll take his word for it!

Posted by Andy

December 23rd

>>12:20pm UK

Wow! I have been told of a cheat for FIFA 99!

>>Rahul writes:
"When the computer goalkeeper takes a goal kick press the no.4 button for a replay. Just watch the replay and then say 'back'. When you return back to the game (i.e. when the goalkeeper takes the goal kick) the camera view does not change. It stays behind the goal. You've gotta try it three or four times to get it. (I repeat, it only works for the computer goalkeeper)"
So give it a try!

>>FIFA 99 Dome are running a new pole:
'Which of the FIFA Series was the most enjoyable ay it's time?'
Head on over to vote!

>>Remember, as I said last night, if you want a plug for your FIFA 99 site/modem league here then send me an e-mail.

Posted by Andy

December 22nd

>>11:50pm UK

Still no news! Sorry I've neglected this site a little recently, but I've been busy with various other sites, like FIFA 2000 Online and Hull City Online. Hopefully I'll bring some festive cheer to you all soon... that is if I get some FIFA 99 news!

>>If you have any news for this site please give me an e-mail. I have run out of FIFA 99 news. Please just send me FIFA 99 news. Thank you.

>>If this is my last update before Christmas, I'd like to wish EVERYONE a very merry Christmas and a happy new year! Enjoy your Christmas Day, wherever you spend it! :o)

>>Two people have e-mailed me claiming they were the 2millionth visitor! I will have confirmation soon to tell you all just who it is!

>>I've been doing some work at FIFA 2000 Online, just updating the news. Please check out this site as it really is quality, and does the Soccer Gaming name proud.

>>Would you like a link to your FIFA 99 site adding here? Or perhaps a plug for your modem league? Just give me an e-mail and I'd be happy to promote your page.

Posted by Andy

December 20th

>>9:15pm UK

Some of you ppl are making me very angry now >:-(

>>A little while ago I sent a friendly reminder about what you should be posting to me and what you shouldn't. Well, it seems some of you have IGNORED that. So I think I shall post it once more, I have written it a little longer and a little more clearly for you ppl who can't quite grasp it.

>>Please DO NOT e-mail me technical questions about FIFA 99 - post those to the Forum. I will NOT know how to help you at all. You will be wasting your time e-mailing me. It's nothing personal, I just simply do not know how to help.
>>If you are stuck on where/how to install a file, look at its readme file. If you still can't understand where to put it, post to the Forum, they will have a better understanding of it than me.
>>Please do NOT e-mail me FIFA 2000 news. This news is not appropriate here, and should be sent to FIFA 2000 Online. They will be happy to post your news there.
>>Those people who want to play someone on the internet should look on the modem data base here.
>>Please don't e-mail me messages in non-English - I won't understand them, you'll just be wasting your time.
>>Please, when you send me a file, tell me which section it should go into and what it is/does. Also, it must be zipped.
>>Please don't ask me how to score more free kicks or corners etc., I don't know!
>>I DIDN'T make the game, FIFA 99. I just run this unofficial site. EA Sports made the game.

I don't enjoy having to post such unhappy news, but it is ESSENTIAL that you follow these 'rules' before you e-mail me. It can save me and the fans of FIFA 99 and this site a LOT of hassle. THANK YOU!

>>On a happier note, we are just a couple of hundred hits away from 2 million! Click here to have a look at the site statistics, and if you are the 2,000,000th visitor please take a screenshot and e-mail it to me! You will be credited some-where on this site if you can prove you took this site to two million. Thanks!

Posted by Andy

December 14th

>>4:30pm UK

Another little update for you guys...

>>There's a new league called the 'Irish FIFA Modem League' (Irish-based players only). It can be found at www.esatclear.ie/~ifml

>>I recently looked at the site stats for this website and it really is amazing! We are just a few thousand 'hits' off 2 million! So within a few days we should have reached it. Click here to have a look, and if you are the 2,000,000th visitor please take a screenshot and e-mail it to me! Thank you!

Posted by Andy

December 7th

>>6:20pm UK

Quick update now...

>>Mark Muyres e-mailed me:
"The International Modem League Federation is organising its first international modem league and we invite you to participate. The World Trophy will start half December, there are 128 free places and you can sign in now. IMF will share its profit with the winners of the World Trophy. The profit will come from the banner from the site and IMF will give 50% to the winners. The telephone costs are very low because we will use Heat software and so you can play over the Internet with people from all over the world! If you're interested in joining, please visit our website.

>>There is a great 'series' going on at FIFA-Sites.com where he plays out the games and posts a report. Read it here.

>>New FIFA 99 tournamount here.

>>Colin's superb modem leagues' site can now also be accessed at www.fifaprem.co.uk (UK players only).

Posted by Andy

December 2nd

>>5:00pm UK

There is very little news for me to work with now :( Have a read of what I've managed to find over the last few days.

>>I've finally got my SG e-mail address! So you can e-mail me any news you'd like posting on this site, or on the Soccer Gaming site at andy@soccergaming.com - thanks!

>>Sonique FSH v1.2 has been released on the FSH Soft website.

>>The English Super Patch download isn't currently working. It's incredible how many people still want it (but who'd blame them?)! If anyone has the files on their site please send me the url(s) for me to put on the site and others can download it. I can tell you that there WILL be an E.S.P. for FIFA 2000, hopefully out before Christmas. There will also be a NEW E.S.P. website, run by my friend Drinky. I will give the address when it's released!

>>New Belgiun FIFA 99 modem league here.

>>Colin's superb modem leagues' site can now also be accessed at www.fifaprem.co.uk (UK players only).

>>Looking for someone to play FIFA 99 with in a modem game? Then look no further than the FIFA 99 Online modem data-base. Full of people wanting to play!

>>I have a reminder for you: Please DO NOT e-mail me technical questions about FIFA 99 - post those to the Forum. If you are stuck on where to install a file, look at it's readme. Please don't e-mail me FIFA 2000 news. Please don't e-mail me messages in non-English - I won't understand them, you'll just be wasting your time. Please, when you send me a file, tell me where it should go and what it is. Please don't ask me how to score more free kicks or corners, I don't know!

Posted by Andy