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Month: July 2019

Russell Osman Interview | Ipswich Town Legend

Russell Osman Interview | Ipswich Town Legend

Russell Osman was part of Ipswich Town’s most successful era as a football club. The club won the 1978 FA Cup and the 1981 UEFA Cup. Under the management of Sir Bobby Robson for the majority of his Town career. Dictate The Game were lucky enough to interview Russell Osman in January 2018… Russell Osman appeared in 1981 film, Escape to Victory, and we asked Russell why he appeared in the film, and the answer was an interesting one. Why…

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Jordan Rideout Interview, Kansas City Player

Jordan Rideout Interview, Kansas City Player

Remember Paul Rideout? the only goalscorer in the FA Cup final where Everton lifted their most recent trophy. Well, it’s not only Paul who has been gifted with the shooting boots. Paul’s son, Jordan Rideout has followed his fathers footsteps in the World of Football. He currently plays for Oklahoma City Energy FC. We caught up with Jordan Rideout and asked him a few questions about his career so far and his plans.

Alternative / Lower League teams to Manage

Alternative / Lower League teams to Manage

With the Football Manager winter update approaching in the coming weeks, and some saves going a little stale, I thought it would be a perfect opportunity to suggest some ‘alternative teams to manage on Football Manager’. In this particular list I have chosen teams that aren’t in the biggest leagues, and more lower league standard. Every club has a unique selling point, some for their history, some for the decline in recent years and other clubs for many different reasons.

Moneyball in FM19: Part 4

Moneyball in FM19: Part 4

After my first full season in the Premier League, we are back with another instalment of Moneyball. Last season we finished 15th, with data driven signings making a bit of an impact. This time around we’ll be taking a quick look at my scouting process, as well as all the ins and outs this summer, and preview the upcoming season. Moneyball in FM19.