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Canadian Premier League in Football Manager
Canadian Premier League in Football Manager

Canadian Premier League in Football Manager

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I’ve seen a few people wax lyrical about having great saves in the Canadian Premier League in FM21 (or CanPL as it’s known to the locals). Have you taken FC Edmonton to the promise land and won the League title? How did the Island Games go? Have you conquered the mighty MLS teams in the Canadian Championship yet? All this awaits you in the fledgling competition fully licensed since Football Manager 2021. Past Struggles, Roots of Canadian Soccer Canadian soccer…

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Tips for International Management

Tips for International Management

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The Euros and Copa America are in full swing! I thought I’d try to treat you guys with a bit of a look at International Management, so let’s dive in! Scouting the National Pool The tricky thing about international management is keeping track of your players while they’re away at their parent club. Also knowing who is coming through that you should pay attention to. Obviously, the player search functions come in handy here and you can make sure you…

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Top 10 Underrated Clubs in FM21
Top 10 Underrated Clubs to Manage in FM21

Top 10 Underrated Clubs to Manage in FM21

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That time of the year is upon us and we’ve been playing Football Manager 21 for about 6 months now, maybe we need something to spice up the game and make it feel fresh and exciting again? That’s why I’ve decided to do a Top 10 Underrated Clubs to try in Football Manager 2021 list. So let’s dive in. Underrated Club – Atalanta The first club in our Underrated Clubs to Manage list is Atalanta. They seem like they are…

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Guardiola's Tactics Part 2
Recreating Guardiola’s Tactics in FM21 – Part 2

Recreating Guardiola’s Tactics in FM21 – Part 2

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In our previous article, we talked about the history of Pep Guardiola’s tactics and the 4-3-3 tiki taka tactic he utilized at Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Manchester City. In this installment, we will explore the 3-4-3 tactic he has used more recently at Manchester City. Part 1 – http://dictatethegame.com/recreating-guardiolas-tactics-in-fm21/ This of course has roots at Barcelona as well when Pep was a player. Johan Cruyff developed a similar 3-4-3 when he was Barca’s manager. In Guardiola’s tactics it’s slightly different…

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Recreating Guardiola's Tactics in FM21
Recreating Guardiola’s Tactics in FM21

Recreating Guardiola’s Tactics in FM21

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From Barcelona to Bayern Munich to Manchester City, Pep Guardiola’s tactic have evolved football over the past decade. His key principles are rooted in ‘The Barcelona Way” possession, fluidity, and numerical advantages. His teams let the ball do the hard work and this has provided much success over the years, winning numerous Champions Leagues, League Titles and Domestic Cups. Today we will make an attempt at recreating Guardiola’s tactics in FM21.

Managing in the Lower Leagues
Managing in the Lower Leagues in Football Manager

Managing in the Lower Leagues in Football Manager

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This is my lower league love story. It may be intimidating to start all the way down in the depths of Lower Leagues in Football Manager. You might be scared of how hard this could be to start winning, and how long it could take to work your way up to the top. Maybe you don’t have the patience? However, you may be able to find a diamond in the rough. There are many nations in Football Manager that have…

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