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FM18 League Guide: Scotland

Awrite As one of few Scots to have learned how to write in English, I've been tasked with providing you, our fine reader, with some...

CM0102: Walking in a Windsor Wonderland – ECQ 2004 Part 1

So, after a less than stellar start to my Northern Ireland career, we now prepare for the first full campaign under my control. It...

CM0102: Walking in a Windsor Wonderland – WCQ 2002

Championship Manager 01/02 has often been lauded as one of the best editions of the FM/CM series. With the ability to download and play...
Scotland

Classic Championship Manager: Scotland on the Road to Euro 2004 Part V

Greetings! It’s the summer of 2003 and in a time long before Andy Murray was making Scotland proud, Scottish sports fans are still clinging...

Down by the Riverside – Part Two

Last time out I asked the question - how did this Middlesbrough side get relegated? By the time I'd reached November on CM2 (96/97)...

Under The Lens Part 1: A New Beginning

So, I’m back again with a new FM17 save, and hopefully this one goes better than the last. Rather than start in the non-league...

How do England’s U20 World Cup winners develop?

Following England's U20 success in winning the World Cup on the 11th of June there was some discussion around how to ensure these players...
Scotland Fans

CLASSIC CHAMPIONSHIP MANAGER: Scotland on the Road to Euro 2004 Part IV

Welcome back! It warms my heart to see how Tempo has grown since I started this save. You may recall last summer we went...

Episode 20 Part 4, the 23/24 season with Sunderland

Transfers: Jadon Sancho: Bought on the cheap from Man City for just under £1m, he’ll be useful backup and has some fantastic technical stats. Joshua Hallberg:...
Tactics

Testing Gareth Southgate’s new 343 England Tactic

England played Germany on Wednesday in what was Gareth Southgate’s first game as permanent manager. Having impressed during his time as interim boss, undefeated...

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Top players that are out of my reach in FM24

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The aim of any FM player or save is to ultimately build a highly successful team and dominate the game for years. Signing top-quality players obviously aids this journey to success. However, for me, there are players that I just never seem to be able...

Top German wonderkids in FM24

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Germany, a nation with a rich footballing history, has consistently produced top-quality young players. Their impressive record of winning international trophies is a testament to the quality of their players. With that in mind, here are some of our favourite German wonderkids on FM24, including...

The Soccer Scouting Process: An Explainer

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Football talent doesn’t grow on trees. It tends to be spotted on the ground. Or that was the theory. This is when the work of the soccer scout comes into its own. There is a multitude of talent out there, but the ways of...

How Close is Football Manager to Management in the Real Game?

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While football is a sport and Football Manager is a game about the sport, the pair represent two distinct yet interconnected facets of the beautiful game. While one unfolds on the pitch with raw athleticism and real-life drama, the other immerses its digital players...

Top bargain players with release clauses in FM24

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When it comes to FM, we all love the feeling of picking up a player for a bargain price. One of the best ways to sign quality players is by looking for players with release clauses in their contracts. Here are a few of our...