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….
Football Manager allows you to approach the game in many ways. What type of manager are you on Football Manager?
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…
You’re down 1-0 at half-time, the team is not performing well at all. In the past we had to rely on the eyeball test. Who looks like their struggling out there? Who’s getting beaten to the punch? Where were the gaps? Let’s look at the Data Analysis.
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.
A look at asymmetrical tactics and their use in real-life and Football Manager
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.
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,…
Part One. I was happy living in my lighthouse, tending to my garden of vegetables and walking down by the seafront. I was happy being away from football for the first time in 52 years. On March 22, 2021, I had been out of the game for less than two years after being dismissed by Delia bloody Smith at Norwich. Not even in the kitchens. Or the canteen. In the back of her limousine. “Mr. Storm,” a voice accustomed to…
Another cycle has come and gone, but the release of Football Manager 2022 has unleashed many a fans excitement for the new game release. If you’re a newbie to the Football Manager scene, first things first: Welcome! Dive in and start your new save for your managerial career… but you might not know what to do next! Let’s take things easy and start with the basics. This article will guide you through Day One in your new save on Football Manager…