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Guide to Player Interactions on Football Manager

Guide to Player Interactions on Football Manager

FM21 replaced the classic “voice tone” system with the gestures, an improved, more humane new mechanic for interactions. They say around 70% of human communication is non-verbal, so it only made sense that we were no longer simply being “assertive” or “passionate”, but pointing fingers and flinging bottles at people… or, you know, less aggressive tactics. However, how can we make the best of this new system, and best communicate with our players? It’s now been over a year, so…

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The TOUGHEST teams to manage in FM22

The TOUGHEST teams to manage in FM22

These might be the toughest teams to manage in the fully licensed leagues in Football Manager 22. If you want a real challenge, I think taking on one of these clubs could be a great challenge for any self-proclaimed FM expert! Derby County – England You are in for quite the task to turn Derby County into a force again in the EFL. The club is in administration, and they are under a transfer embargo. They have been docked 21…

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FM 22: Hidden Gems in Wales

FM 22: Hidden Gems in Wales

Read along as I unearth the hidden gems in Wales. Fire up your laptop and set your destination for Cardiff as we jump through time 5 years into the future to see how our aspiring Gareth Bale’s have developed.  Deuparth gwaith yw ei ddechrau. Starting the work is two thirds of it… Traditional Welsh Proverb Yes, this old proverb lends itself nicely to our article which will hopefully make your time managing a side in Wales a lot more enjoyable….

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Ernst Happel’s 433 and The Invention of Total Football

Ernst Happel’s 433 and The Invention of Total Football

From time to time my readers will ask me one particular question. Or a variation of it. Basically it goes like this. What is the absolute essence of Total Football? If I want my team to play Total Football, where do I start? How do I build it into a Total Football powerhouse? What foundation stones, in tactics, training and personnel, do I implement? The following article will hopefully answer some of these questions. To do so we might as…

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Football Manager – Tactical Style – Gegenpress

Football Manager – Tactical Style – Gegenpress

Football Manager comes with a set of pre-set tactical styles. These styles were first introduced in FM19 and they support both the tactical novice as well as the tactical veterans out there. In this article, we’ll go through the creation of Gegenpress tactical style, its roots and its use in the modern game.

Football Manager 2022: National League South Guide

Football Manager 2022: National League South Guide

As a follow up to my guide covering the National League North in Football Manager 2022, we have the sister league, National League South. Featuring teams in the south and up to the lower midlands of England, we guide you through the league itself and a few select clubs you want to have a look at for your save in FM22.

Best Assistant Managers | FM22

Best Assistant Managers | FM22

Looking for the perfect assistant manager? That would make sense considering you’re reading an article about the best assistant managers in FM22! Of course, you’re the gaffer but the increased staff interaction and re-designed responsibilities screen in FM22 means getting the right assistant manager is more important than ever.   Imagine this… you’ve made your dream move to the Big Apple and are the manager of the New York Red Bulls – okay, this may just be my dream job!…

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