One of the most interesting things available in Football Manager 2021 is the ability to track expected Goals, or xG. In combination with Pelham, I think I’ve worked out a useful way to measure what I’m going to call Goalkeeper Resiliency (GR), that is, the degree of difficulty that a goalkeeper is facing, relative to that normally faced by goalkeepers in their league.
When one thinks of “simple” football, English 4-4-2 usually comes to mind. A long-time favourite formation in Albion, its origin was mistakenly, credited to Sir Alf Ramsey. It was also associated with the transition to modern football. A game that is currently, single-mindedly obsessed with possession, relentless pressing and teamwork. But what led us to the world where Gegenpress has become a household word? The answer is simple. It all began with Viktor Maslov and the Soviet invention of the…
FM21 Early Access is out. It’s time for your first FM21 save. Do you fancy a Football Manager 2021 journey to America? Don’t know how to manage in the MLS? Don’t worry, this FM21 Guide will show you how to manage in the MLS to make your Football Manager 2021 save perfect! Are you not sure who to sign in your MLS journey, see our guide on MLS players you should sign, here. What drafts do the MLS have? The…
Welcome to this Football Manager 2021 guide to help you to decide who to sign in MLS. In this FM21 post we save you clicking, searching and failing to find the gems to help you get to the top if you are starting the other side of the pond! If you’re also not sure on the rules of MLS in your FM21 journey in the states, check out our MLS Guide here This was done with Nashville SC in the…
Football Manager 2021 is finally here, and we have found the best Premier League free agents in FM21. If you are unsure what type of player you want to sign, we have you covered with various players from around the world. There are a few surprise names in here, who you would expect to find a club. Be quick, as I am sure these players won’t be around long. Will these be your FM21 free agent signings?
Those of you who followed my Anti-Football posts last season will know that I’m not usually a lover of the darker side of Football. For me, football manager is a playground to experiment with wild and wacky tactics, to find new and interesting ways to play, or recreate great historic systems. This time round will be a little different. Those two seasons at Newport awoke something within me. My taster of the dark arts left me wanting more. I saw…
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