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Month: August 2019

Using data to improve in FM19

Using data to improve in FM19

Data is a powerful tool in the world of football. It can be even more powerful when utilised within Football Manager. This makes using data in FM19 essential. FM is essentially a huge database of attributes and statistics, which can be manipulated and analysed to produce better results for your team. In this post I’m going to outline my tips for utilising this data to improve your save.

Marseille- the most fun team in FM19?

Marseille- the most fun team in FM19?

If you’re looking to squeeze out a bit – or a lot – more fun in Football Manager 2019 before FM20 comes out, Marseille could be the perfect team to coach. They have so much attacking flair and some exciting young talents, but you’ll have to be man enough to deal with the unpredictable Mario Balotelli. Read on to find out why Marseille might be the most fun team to manage in FM19. No pressure You play in a competition…

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Dtg Writers Cup! Group Stage

Dtg Writers Cup! Group Stage

Welcome back to the DtG Writers Cup! Firstly, in this tournament, each person was assigned two letters to build a squad. Secondly they have been pitted against each other with some interesting results! After week one we had 4 games but as its been three weeks we’ve finished EIGHT matches to share with you in this article! Some will be more detailed than others but we’ll try and cover the important bits. Part 1: ( http://dictatethegame.com/2019/08/02/fm19-writers-cup-season-1-introduction/ ) Week 2 Fixtures…

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The Sweeper Keeper in FM19 – Running with the Wolves #3

The Sweeper Keeper in FM19 – Running with the Wolves #3

Just as Roma was not built in a day, you cannot create a successful tactic in one season. Especially not without taking into account the input of the innovations that came before. My 4-2-3-1 tactic is no different. It took me a few months of experimenting with various tactical setups and teams to arrive to its current form. In my second season as AS Roma manager I am about to take a brave new step into the future. But first…

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Football Manager Predicts English Premier League

Football Manager Predicts English Premier League

Who will win the league? Will it be Liverpool, City? Who will go down? In this instalment, Football Manager Predicts the English Premier League. Using an updated database, it will be interesting to see what Football Manager predicts will happen in the Premier League. Obviously, player attributes haven’t been adjusted. That will happen in Football Manager 2020, which is to be announced towards the end of this month.

Dictate the Game Podcast 15 | Interview with Dave Azzopardi

Dictate the Game Podcast 15 | Interview with Dave Azzopardi

This week on the Podcast, a slightly smaller crew of producer Dom and Guy (FMVars) talk to Dave Azzopardi; a fantastic content creator for Football Manager, Watford fan and youth football coach. He’s a researcher for Football Manager, specifically at Watford FC. His job is to record the players statistics and the clubs finances to ensure the game matches the real world accurately. He also recently started a fan site; Talking Wolves. This was a fairly lengthy interview, as Dave…

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Mason Bradshaw | Livin’ the Dream | #6

Mason Bradshaw | Livin’ the Dream | #6

Livin’ the Dream is the third and final installment following the journey of Mason Bradshaw. His most recent role was with Braintree Town FC, in the Vanarama South, where he managed to keep them up. He’s now down under managing Sydney FC, living on the harbour with his wife Sophie, and young daughter, Vicki. In this installment, Mason jets back down under after his Christmas break back home. We hear from new signing Dax McCarty and Andrew Smith reflects on…

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How to make FM19 interesting, with FM20 just around the corner

How to make FM19 interesting, with FM20 just around the corner

Every summer, we usually find ourselves asking the same question; this year it is ‘How to make FM19 interesting?’ Each year, there comes a time when many Football Manager fans find the game growing a little tiresome. Usually after having sunk hundreds of hours into the annual title. This year, I’ve racked up around 400 hours on FM19 across various versions. I have found myself in that slump more than once. Therefore, my only have been taking a little break…

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How many player instructions to set in FM19?

How many player instructions to set in FM19?

The tactical depth in FM19 is simply phenomenal. You can get so immersed in the new roles and sorting out your defensive width, while forgetting about all the other parts of your tactic. Don’t forget player instructions in FM19! When it doesn’t work, some people will go straight to Miles Jacobson to lament how the new features don’t work.However, we’re not like that. These issues test all of our patience, though; no one’s more than mine. You want to know…

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