Things That I Have Learned In Madrid

July 28th, 2008 in Strategy

Introduction One of the most interesting things I've noticed about my current save with Rayo Vallecano de Madrid in Spain's third tier is the little things. Not the more general game-by-game experience of management, or the philosophy of tactics, but the little things that we always get told... Read more

Tactical Bible 08: Target Men

July 15th, 2008 in Players

Targetmen Introduction When you think of the archetypal target man, players like James Beattie, Duncan Ferguson, or for those of us with longer memories, Paul Mariner, spring to mind. Tall and strong with a good touch for a big man (Mariner possibly excepted) whose job it is to win flick-ons,... Read more

Episode 1-10: FM Community: Is the scene dead?

July 9th, 2008 in Podcasts

In the lull between Football Manager game releases, it's almost inevitable that many people have already become bored and have discussed topics to death... but is there a bigger problem that many community sites are failing to address? Often sites come and go, yet there are a few that have been... Read more