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Football Manager 2022: National League North Guide

Football Manager 2022: National League North Guide

When it comes to a league guide in Football Manager 2022, the National League North and South is a popular starting place. Whether it’s a “Road to Glory” or “Journeyman” save, starting in the lower leagues of England is common among players. Whether you have started in one of these leagues, or are considering doing so, a look around this lower league slice of England can give you an advantage. We will look around the league itself and its rules,…

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Youth Development – The Plan, The Procedure, The Delivery

Youth Development – The Plan, The Procedure, The Delivery

Bringing through the next generation of world-class stars is one of Football Manager’s most appealing features – youth development is a journey that takes time to get right. Each year, the FM community spends countless hours improving every part of their youth setup to get the best youth intakes, but it can still be a tricky thing to master. Youth development is a key part of the game for many players. However, because Football Manager is a game in which…

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Football Manager Primer: Playing on The Edge with Wide Centreback

Football Manager Primer: Playing on The Edge with Wide Centreback

Part 2. Using Cruyff’s 3-4-3 Diamond to Highlight New Wide-CB Role Now that we established that Football Manager is a simple game, let me show you an example of how simple it is to recreate a seemingly complicated historic tactic. We will do it step by step. So it might take a few articles to lay out the tactic completely. In this first step we’ll only take a general look at the newest FM role that inspired my FM22. Specifically…

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How to Manage in MLS | FM22 Guide

How to Manage in MLS | FM22 Guide

FM22 Early Access is out. It’s time for your first FM22 save. Do you fancy a Football Manager 2022 journey to America? Don’t know how to manage in the MLS? Don’t worry, this FM22 Guide will show you how to manage in the MLS to make your Football Manager 2022 save perfect! Let’s get the wagons rolling! What drafts do the MLS have? The MLS have followed other American sports in acquiring players – this starts with the drafts. There…

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Tips for International Management

Tips for International Management

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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Total Football Journeyman: Swiss Army Knife Method to FM Tactics

Total Football Journeyman: Swiss Army Knife Method to FM Tactics

Recently, I changed my approach to both tactic creation and playing matches in FM21. I would like to share this approach with you, because it has given me a lot of joy. It’s what I call the Swiss Army Knife Method to Football Management. At its core, my approach uses a very basic 4-5-1 shape. But unlike my previous articles, which often chronicled historic tactics and teams, this guide is not about any one particular formation. It’s really about building a whole…

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Six Teams to Manage in the MLS | FM21

Six Teams to Manage in the MLS | FM21

The 2021 MLS season is starting in a few weeks. Now is the best time for you to start your journey on the other side of the pond on Football Manager 2021. In this FM21 guide, here are six teams to manage in the MLS. If you unsure about MLS rules and regulations, don’t fear! We have you covered with our How to Manage in the MLS guide here.

Total Football Journeyman: From Mighty Magyars to Flying Dutchmen

Total Football Journeyman: From Mighty Magyars to Flying Dutchmen

Guide on Half-Space Control in FM21 What is the one historical football style you always wanted to recreate in Football Manager? If you, my dear reader, were to ask me then you probably won’t be surprised by my answer. Especially if you are familiar with my writing over the recent years. Mostly it’s been about recreating Total Football in the simulated world of Football Manager. Ever since FM14, I have attempted this. If my past tactical musings interest you then…

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Every Club Vision | Premier League | FM21

Every Club Vision | Premier League | FM21

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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Winning titles with ‘unbeatable’ tactics, and how to get the most out of your FM21 saves.

Winning titles with ‘unbeatable’ tactics, and how to get the most out of your FM21 saves.

Firstly, Happy New Year you Tactical Masterminds! I was really struggling for ideas; Christmas has been and gone, Coronavirus is apparently still and thing and is worse than ever in the UK, and New Years at Home seemed like hell on earth. I thought about making some stupid tactic using 6 midfielders or 2 defenders, “that’ll make for a funny article, that might even help some people”, I thought. But alas my horrific attempt of a “around the midfielder tactic”…

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