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Using the Similar Player Filter: Buying Like for Like in FM21

Using the Similar Player Filter: Buying Like for Like in FM21

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Player transfers play a huge part in most FM21 saves. That’s part of the draw of Football Manager. Whether you are in the Premiership making big money deals or down in the lower leagues fighting for scraps and free transfers. Almost all of us (I’m ignoring you hardcore youth academy challengers) have dabbled in the transfer market to improve our teams. But what if we don’t want to, or can’t afford to, upgrade our teams? What if we have a…

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Five of the most satisfying moments in Football Manager

Five of the most satisfying moments in Football Manager

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Football Manager is always full of ups and downs, but there are moments in the game where you get that immense joy. I want to talk about the five most satisfying moments in Football Manager, which have really filled me with happiness. This article is slightly different to my usual style. An old article I wrote on our previous site about why Football Manager is more than a game gave me inspiration to write this. We all know during this…

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From Kingston to Kirkcudbright | PART ONE | And So It Begins…

From Kingston to Kirkcudbright | PART ONE | And So It Begins…

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As a new writer for “Dictate the Game”, I am delighted to start my first article. Entitled, ‘From Kingston to Kirkcudbright‘, this debut piece is going to take readers on a journey that comes in the form of an FM21 experiment. The article will be looking to answer a question we possibly think we already know the answer to… “Are football players from the UK overhyped?” And whilst plenty of research into this topic has been done in real-life (see…

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Every Club Vision | Premier League | FM21

Every Club Vision | Premier League | FM21

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In this FM21 guide, we will be showing you every FM21 Premier League team’s club vision. Club Vision is a vital part of Football Manager 2021 and underlines your time at the club for many years to come. Failure to meet the proposed club vision could lead to putting your job at serious risk. You can also check out our Club Vision guide for the MLS here. Arsenal Arsenal haven’t fared too well since the departure of their greatest ever…

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FM21 – Get the most out of your players

FM21 – Get the most out of your players

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Footballers are humans. Albeit sometimes very well paid, slightly pampered, self entitled and warped, but human non the less. Football Manager gives you the opportunity to dictate these humans virtual lives, and I’ll wager that some of them have tried and tested your patience to the point of almost disliking the real life version of said player, even though he hasn’t wronged you in any way. Read on to find learn some secrets of how to get the most out…

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FM21: 10 Databases to freshen up your save

FM21: 10 Databases to freshen up your save

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It’s that time of year for some people; you’re either 5 years deep in a save on vanilla databases, building your squad season upon season. You’re pushing for a title and with one more regen (sorry newgen, force of habit) striker and a good injury free run you’re in with a shout as champion. You’ve won a cup or two but don’t really matter, it’s all about that elusive league trophy.  In an alternative universe you are at a crossroads:…

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FM21: Starting a Non-League Save

FM21: Starting a Non-League Save

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We all enjoy leading our team to major trophies in FM21, but for those who have not started a non-league save (in any country), it is a different world from managing a top tier club. From little money to less training time, starting a non-league save can be jarring for new and older fans.

Zona Mista: FM21 Recreation

Zona Mista: FM21 Recreation

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This is the follow-up to my last piece, which was the first part in the Zona Mista tactic guide. It can be found here. Whereas that article gave an introduction to the Catenaccio roots of Italian Game, this one will examine the player roles you will actually need to set up the Italian counter-attacking style in FM21.

Alternative Signings: Positional Switches on FM

Alternative Signings: Positional Switches on FM

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Navigating the turbulent waters of the transfer market is one of the great pleasures of playing Football Manager; finding that future world-beater, snatching that top-class player on a free from a rival, or simply closing a long wanted signing. But sometimes, be it through budget limitations or time constraints, it’s hard to find the players you need. When necessity becomes urgent, it’s time for some improvisation. Here are five positional switches you can try and pull off with alternative signings…

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