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School of Thought – Develop young managers on FM

School of Thought – Develop young managers on FM

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With the announcement that Julian Nagelsmann will be taking over at Bayern Munich for next season, that will make it three coaches in succession that have taken German football’s most laureate job after having worked for one of Red Bull’s network of teams. His successor at Leipzig, Jesse Marsch, comes from the same school. Others managers linked with that structure, like Marco Rose, Roger Schmidt, Oliver Glasner or Adi Hutter, are succeeding elsewhere. Red Bull academy’s influence can be seen…

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Mastering Substitutions | A Guide To Utilising Your Bench During A Game

Mastering Substitutions | A Guide To Utilising Your Bench During A Game

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Did you know that the players sat with you in the dugout can be just as useful as your Starting XI? I’m sure you did – but are you using them to your full advantage? Friendlies, Cups, League games. Every game you play needs a strategy and this also extends to the bench. In this article I’m going to use the five W’s show you the key to mastering substitutions.

Because No Good Story Starts With A Glass Of Milk

Because No Good Story Starts With A Glass Of Milk

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We’ve all been there. That awkward moment, staring at the main menu. Struggling to decide on a save. Unable to commit. Whether a function of “decision paralysis” or a bog-standard lack of inspiration, it is a feeling any long-term Football Manager aficionado understands all too well, especially at this stage of the annual cycle. Our focus today is on how to resolve this impasse and get back to enjoying a save. How to fall back in love with the game.

Recreating Diego Armando Maradona in FM21

Recreating Diego Armando Maradona in FM21

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I love youth development and I have a weakness for a good story. What happens when I combine the two? Well, in FM20 ”Santástico” happened. It was a blog/Twitch series managing Santos FC in Brazil, with the aim to create the next Pélé. I absolutely loved the series and I’ve been longing to do something similar in FM21. I’m so excited to announce that the time for this is now. It’s time to see if I can recreate the career…

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Ending Poor Form in Football Manager 2021

Ending Poor Form in Football Manager 2021

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Ending poor form with your team in Football Manager 2021 is always a frustrating experience. The highs of winning matches and trophies are addictive, but the lows of poor team form can be tough to end. This is why several tips and tricks are available to aid your cause in this, such as this article! Below I guide you through the different ways to end your team’s poor form, such as reversing low player morale and low dressing room atmosphere….

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Moneyball | FM21 | Part 2

Moneyball | FM21 | Part 2

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Statistics, finances and transfers. Welcome back to Moneyball. In my first post of the series, I outlined what Moneyball is, the club I’d chosen to take forward, and the rules and restrictions I’ll be using this year. If you missed it, I’d recommend starting there, and also reading my FM19 edition for a wider background on the subject. This post will look at results from the end of the 20/21 season and a deep dive into one signing we’ve made…

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The Five Channels: Attacking movement on Football Manager

The Five Channels: Attacking movement on Football Manager

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As much as anyone loves the majestic performances of Maldini, Baresi and Bonucci, there’s nothing quite like a well-scored goal. Much like everything else in football, though, attacking and scoring are about movement as well as skill. What players do with the ball at their feet you can’t control, but you can control where they do it. Create overwhelming attacking movement on Football Manager with what I call the Five Channels..

Managing your Squad during Fixture Congestion on FM21

Managing your Squad during Fixture Congestion on FM21

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Fixture congestion in Football Manager is hard to manage, but there are ways to improve your teams performance throughout these times.  Whether you’re in the best leagues in the world, or playing multiple fixtures each week. We all want to find the best way to keep our team fit, and continue to perform. We all hear of the stories of teams first venture in to continental competitions and not being able to perform as well. This comes down to a…

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Selling your Squad Players in FM21

Selling your Squad Players in FM21

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Selling your squad players in FM21 can be a satisfying or frustrating experience depending on which team you are managing. Your best players are likely to be approached for a transfer, but selling your lesser known squad players can be more difficult. This article aims to give you the best tips on offering out players you want to sell and what to do when negotiating a sale. Also, advice on what to avoid when selling players is provided, as you…

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