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Struggling with Football Manager? Leaking goals and dropping points? You need The Football Manager Show. Every week, Iain Macintosh speaks to the people who know the game best; the people who literally made the game. We give you the lowdown on tactics, recruitment, training, and anything else that might give you an edge. Don't sigh and quit without saving. Get better. Listen now.

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    The FM Show Announcement

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2023 1:24


    Missing your regular Football Manager Show fix? Well... Tony, Arron and Steve have some news. We're back! In a new home. We'll be releasing new episodes on a new feed, which you can get to here - https://podfollow.com/the-fm-show Or if you want to WATCH US, go here - https://www.youtube.com/@TheFMShowPod You can also follow us in all of these places:

    Understanding Wonderkids in Football Manager

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 53:18


    In this episode, Tony and Arron speak to Andrew Sinclair from Sports Interactive to talk us through searching for Wonderkids on Football Manager. The Tactics Showroom brings you the dark arts of spithousery. And your correspondence looks at conquering Klopp's Liverpool, when they were good, and some very difficult suggestions for a; new Community Challenge.  The Football Manager Show is presented by Tony Jameson & Arron/RDF Tactics and it's produced by Steve Hankey. To get tickets to our live show at the Insomnia Gaming Festival, go here - https://insomniagamingfestival.com/

    Understanding Promotion and Relegation in Football Manager

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2023 69:36


    In this episode, Tony and Arron speak to Andrew Sinclair from Sports Interactive to talk us through the ups and downs of relegation and promotion on Football Manager. The Tactics Showroom brings you a Brazilian Box Midfield. And the Sheffield Wednesday Community Challenge comes to an end.  The Football Manager Show is presented by Tony Jameson & Arron/RDF Tactics and it's produced by Steve Hankey. To get tickets to our live show at the Insomnia Gaming Festival, go here - https://insomniagamingfestival.com/ 

    Understanding Staffing in Football Manager

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2023 51:32


    In this episode, Tony and Arron speak to Russell Hammant from Sports Interactive to steer us through getting the best staff you can on Football Manager. The Tactics Garage goes to Napoli to try and help a listener struggling away from home. And we have our penultimate Sheffield Wednesday Community Challenge round up. Which is clearly a relief for some… The Football Manager Show is presented by Tony Jameson & Arron/RDF Tactics and it's produced by Steve Hankey. You can follow Tony Jameson in all of these places: Twitch - http://twitch.tv/TonyJamesonFM  YouTube - http://youtube.com/TonyJamesonFM  Discord - https://discord.gg/Ud9YTYQbg2  RDF Tactics can be found in all of these places: Twitch - http://Twitch.tv/RDFTactics  YouTube - http://youtube.com/c/RDFTactics 

    Understanding Set Pieces in FM23

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2023 54:23


    In this episode, Tony and Arron speak to Sport Interactive's Jack Joyce about mastering the marginal gains of set pieces. We try and build a first XI made up of players solely from the various towns of Kingston all over the world… And the Sheffield Wednesday Community Challenge is really taking its toll on some of you…  The Football Manager Show is presented by Tony Jameson & Arron/RDF Tactics and it's produced by Steve Hankey. You can follow Tony Jameson in all of these places: Twitch - http://twitch.tv/TonyJamesonFM  YouTube - http://youtube.com/TonyJamesonFM  Discord - https://discord.gg/Ud9YTYQbg2  RDF Tactics can be found in all of these places: Twitch - http://Twitch.tv/RDFTactics  YouTube - http://youtube.com/c/RDFTactics

    Transfers and Contracts in FM23

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2023 58:39


    In this episode,Tony and Arron speak to FM Content Creator Jack aka WorkTheSpace to get some top tips for being a wheeler dealer in the transfer market and cracking those contract negotiations. The Tactics Garage goes to Dortmund to help get the most out of Borussia's lightning quick left hand side. And the third season of the Sheffield Wednesday Community Challenge is coming to an end. But where have you all ended up?    The Football Manager Show is presented by Tony Jameson & Arron/RDF Tactics and it's produced by Steve Hankey. You can follow Tony Jameson in all of these places: Twitch - http://twitch.tv/TonyJamesonFM  YouTube - http://youtube.com/TonyJamesonFM  Discord - https://discord.gg/Ud9YTYQbg2  RDF Tactics can be found in all of these places: Twitch - http://Twitch.tv/RDFTactics  YouTube - http://youtube.com/c/RDFTactics

    Understanding Training In FM23

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2023 55:23


    In this episode,Tony and Arron speak to Andrew James from Sports Interactive to get some top tips for tweaking your training. Normal service has been resumed at the Tactics Garage, but has the apprentice become the master? We're into the congratulations, commiserations and fond farewells in the the Sheffield Wednesday Community Challenge.   Plus Arron has made a substantial error in his recruitment process…  The Football Manager Show is presented by Tony Jameson & Arron/RDF Tactics and it's produced by Steve Hankey. You can follow Tony Jameson in all of these places: Twitch - http://twitch.tv/TonyJamesonFM  YouTube - http://youtube.com/TonyJamesonFM  Discord - https://discord.gg/Ud9YTYQbg2  RDF Tactics can be found in all of these places: Twitch - http://Twitch.tv/RDFTactics  YouTube - http://youtube.com/c/RDFTactics

    Understanding The Data Hub In FM23

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2023 47:27


    In this episode, RDF Tactics speaks to Nic Madden from Sports Interactive about why you should delve into the Data Hub. Tony's away so Producer Steve lets RDF shows off a bit with the Tactics “Showroom” instead of Garage. He does not disappoint by bringing a strikerless tactic to the table.  Season Two has ended for some the Sheffield Wednesday Community Challenge.   The medals are starting to rain in but at a very high cost to some of our listeners… The Football Manager Show is presented by Tony Jameson & RDF Tactics and it's produced by Steve Hankey. You can follow Tony Jameson in all of these places: Twitch - http://twitch.tv/TonyJamesonFM  YouTube - http://youtube.com/TonyJamesonFM  Discord - https://discord.gg/Ud9YTYQbg2  RDF Tactics can be found in all of these places: Twitch - http://Twitch.tv/RDFTactics  YouTube - http://youtube.com/c/RDFTactics

    FM23 Tactics: Advanced

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2023 59:51


    In this episode, Tony Jameson speaks to Jack Sarahs from Sports Interactive for our final instalment in our Tactics guide.  We're on Advanced and we've drawn up a tactic for you which is a little… experimental. We're into Season Two of the Sheffield Wednesday Community Challenge.  How are those that have made it faring with The Owls in The Championship? The Football Manager Show is presented by Tony Jameson & RDF Tactics and it's produced by Steve Hankey. You can follow Tony Jameson in all of these places: Twitch - http://twitch.tv/TonyJamesonFM  YouTube - http://youtube.com/TonyJamesonFM  Discord - https://discord.gg/Ud9YTYQbg2  RDF Tactics can be found in all of these places: Twitch - http://Twitch.tv/RDFTactics  YouTube - http://youtube.com/c/RDFTactics 

    Injury Prevention in Football Manager

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2023 49:42


    In this episode, Tony Jameson speaks to Andrew James from Sports Interactive about how to keep your players out of the treatment room.  RDF Tactics failed a late fitness test so Tony and Producer Steve attempt to do some tactics.  And our letters take us through some excellent suggestions for Yorkshiremen to sign plus playoff pleasure and pain in the Sheffield Wednesday Community Challenge. The Football Manager Show is presented by Tony Jameson & RDF Tactics and it's produced by Steve Hankey. You can follow Tony Jameson in all of these places: Twitch - http://twitch.tv/TonyJamesonFM  YouTube - http://youtube.com/TonyJamesonFM  Discord - https://discord.gg/Ud9YTYQbg2  RDF Tactics can be found in all of these places: Twitch - http://Twitch.tv/RDFTactics  YouTube - http://youtube.com/c/RDFTactics

    IRL Scouting versus FM Scouting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2023 52:08


    In this episode, Tony Jameson and RDF Tactics speak to Jakub Szewczyk about scouting for the Polish men's team, for real; and how that might help you on Football Manager. In the Tactics Garage, we tackle a listener's Seattle Sounders save and offer some tips for how to overcome his bogey team The Portland Timbers. And our letters take us through troubles in the treatment room on our Sheffield Wednesday Community Challenge. The Football Manager Show is presented by Tony Jameson & RDF Tactics and it's produced by Steve Hankey. You can follow Tony Jameson in all of these places: Twitch - http://twitch.tv/TonyJamesonFM  YouTube - http://youtube.com/TonyJamesonFM  Discord - https://discord.gg/Ud9YTYQbg2  RDF Tactics can be found in all of these places: Twitch - http://Twitch.tv/RDFTactics  YouTube - http://youtube.com/c/RDFTactics

    FM23 Tactics: Intermediate

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2023 56:49


    In this episode, Tony Jameson and RDF Tactics speak to Jack Sarahs from Sports Interactive about taking the next step up in your tactical journey.   In the last Search For A Star before we give it a bit of a rest, we review our potential new Enganches. Plus our letters take us through your Community Challenge successes and to Major League Soccer. The Football Manager Show is presented by Tony Jameson & RDF Tactics and it's produced by Steve Hankey. You can follow Tony Jameson in all of these places: Twitch - http://twitch.tv/TonyJamesonFM  YouTube - http://youtube.com/TonyJamesonFM  Discord - https://discord.gg/Ud9YTYQbg2  RDF Tactics can be found in all of these places: Twitch - http://Twitch.tv/RDFTactics  YouTube - http://youtube.com/c/RDFTactics

    FM23 Tactics for Beginners

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2022 73:10


    In this episode, Tony Jameson and RDF Tactics speak to CJ Ramson and Jack Sarahs from Sports Interactive about mastering the Tactical basics if you're new to FM23. In the latest Search For A Star we review our potential new Half Backs and based on a suggestion from you listener, decide to try and source an Enganche. Plus our letters take us to the second division of football in The Republic of Ireland and the Community Challenge throws up its first faux Yorkshiremen…  The Football Manager Show is presented by Tony Jameson & RDF Tactics and it's produced by Steve Hankey. You can follow Tony Jameson in all of these places: Twitch - http://twitch.tv/TonyJamesonFM  YouTube - http://youtube.com/TonyJamesonFM  Discord - https://discord.gg/Ud9YTYQbg2  RDF Tactics can be found in all of these places: Twitch - http://Twitch.tv/RDFTactics  YouTube - http://youtube.com/c/RDFTactics

    FM23 Winter Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2022 56:43


    In this episode, Tony Jameson and RDF Tactics speak to CJ Ramson from Sports Interactive about the first major update to FM23. In the latest Search For A Star we review our potential new wide centre backs and based on a suggestion from you the listener, decide to try and source some half backs. Plus the first raft of reactions to the Community Challenge are in! The Football Manager Show is presented by Tony Jameson & RDF Tactics and it's produced by Steve Hankey. You can follow Tony Jameson in all of these places: Twitch - http://twitch.tv/TonyJamesonFM  YouTube - http://youtube.com/TonyJamesonFM  Discord - https://discord.gg/Ud9YTYQbg2  RDF Tactics can be found in all of these places: Twitch - http://Twitch.tv/RDFTactics  YouTube - http://youtube.com/c/RDFTactics 

    Understanding Youth Development in FM23

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 58:13


    In this episode, Tony Jameson and RDF Tactics speak to Andrew James from Sports Interactive about how to make sure those wonderkids shine on FM23. In the latest Search For A Star we review our potential new box to box midfielders and decide to try and source some nouveau wide centre backs. Plus the first Community Challenge of the new era is announced! The Football Manager Show is presented by Tony Jameson & RDF Tactics and it's produced by Steve Hankey. You can follow Tony Jameson in all of these places: Twitch - http://twitch.tv/TonyJamesonFM  YouTube - http://youtube.com/TonyJamesonFM  Discord - https://discord.gg/Ud9YTYQbg2  RDF Tactics can be found in all of these places: Twitch - http://Twitch.tv/RDFTactics  YouTube - http://youtube.com/c/RDFTactics 

    How similar is FM23's scouting to real life scouting?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2022 61:54


    In this episode, Tony Jameson and RDF Tactics speak to Vélez CF's Chief Scout Lee Scott about his journey from playing football manager to being in charge of recruitment at a Spanish 4th tier side. He reveals his exclusive scouting tips, which metrics he pays particular attention to and whether transfer and loan lists exist in real life... plus so much more! The scouting theme continues as we reveal our results from last week's Search For A Star and begin our new mission; find players that we can successfully turn into box to box midfielders. Plus your letters look at training regimes, structuring payments and the potential return of community saves... The Football Manager Show is presented by Tony Jameson & RDF Tactics and it's produced by Dougie Critchley.

    Understanding Scouting in FM23

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2022 57:49


    In this episode, Tony Jameson and RDF Tactics speak to Cyrus Yeganeh from Sports Interactive about how to perfect your scouting plan on FM23. We've got scouting on the brain as we introduce a new feature called Search For A Star. Plus your letters look at befriending the media, international management and how many tactics are too many tactics? The Football Manager Show is presented by Tony Jameson & RDF Tactics and it's produced by Steve Hankey. You can follow Tony Jameson in all of these places: Twitch - http://twitch.tv/TonyJamesonFM  YouTube - http://youtube.com/TonyJamesonFM  Discord - https://discord.gg/Ud9YTYQbg2  RDF Tactics can be found in all of these places: Twitch - http://Twitch.tv/RDFTactics  YouTube - http://youtube.com/c/RDFTactics 

    Making The Perfect Start on FM23 and How To Master Barcelona

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2022 62:34


    Football Manager 23 is officially out! In this episode, Tony Jameson and RDF Tactics speak to Neil Brock from Sports Interactive about how to set yourself for the perfect save right from the start. The Athletic's Dermot Corrigan gives us the inside track on Barcelona for the latest edition of New Vacancy. Plus some skullduggery is afoot in the letters as well as discussing those dreaded team meetings. And finally after the show you'll hear a snippet from The Athletic's brand new documentary series ‘Away from Home' where they've been granted access all areas to Shakhtar Donetsk during their Champions League campaign. This is while their normal lives have been turned upside down by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.  If you like what you hear you can hear the first three episodes right now by searching for ‘Away from Home' wherever you get your podcasts.  The Football Manager Show is presented by Tony Jameson & RDF Tactics and it's produced by Steve Hankey. You can follow Tony Jameson in all of these places: Twitch - http://twitch.tv/TonyJamesonFM  YouTube - http://youtube.com/TonyJamesonFM  Discord - https://discord.gg/Ud9YTYQbg2  RDF Tactics can be found in all of these places: Twitch - http://Twitch.tv/RDFTactics  YouTube - http://youtube.com/c/RDFTactics

    La Dea Atalanta, managing Wolves and your daftest FM moments

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2022 57:11


    In this episode, Book Club returns!  Tony Jameson and RDF Tactics speak to author Tom Underhil about his book: The Working Hands of a Goddess: The Tactics, Culture and Community Behind Gian Piero Gasperini's Atalanta. The Athletic's Tim Spiers tells us why Wolves are worth a go on FM23 in the latest edition of New Vacancy. The FM Show Tactics Garage is tweaking a team to give them more control. Plus our letters discuss the daftest things you've done to make your life harder on FM. The Football Manager Show is presented by Tony Jameson & RDF Tactics and it's produced by Steve Hankey. You can follow Tony Jameson in all of these places: Twitch - http://twitch.tv/TonyJamesonFM  YouTube - http://youtube.com/TonyJamesonFM  Discord - https://discord.gg/Ud9YTYQbg2  RDF Tactics can be found in all of these places: Twitch - http://Twitch.tv/RDFTactics  YouTube - http://youtube.com/c/RDFTactics

    The FM23 Match Engine and playing as Aston Villa

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2022 55:35


    In this episode, Tony Jameson and RDF Tactics speak to Nic Madden from Sports Interactive about the souped up Match Engine in FM23.  Broadcaster Dan Bardell tells us why Aston Villa are worth a go on FM23 in the debut edition of New Vacancy. The FM Show Tactics Garage has another tactician in need. Plus our letters discuss just how much time you do, or should, spend on setting things up before hitting that first match in a new save. The Football Manager Show is presented by Tony Jameson & RDF Tactics and it's produced by Steve Hankey. You can follow Tony Jameson in all of these places: Twitch - http://twitch.tv/TonyJamesonFM  YouTube - http://youtube.com/TonyJamesonFM  Discord - https://discord.gg/Ud9YTYQbg2  RDF Tactics can be found in all of these places: Twitch - http://Twitch.tv/RDFTactics  YouTube - http://youtube.com/c/RDFTactics 

    FM23 Alpha tease, more Tactics Garage and playing FM as a pro

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2022 46:23


    In this episode, Tony Jameson and RDF Tactics speak to Northern Ireland international and Rotherham United striker Conor Washington about being an actual footballer and an FM fan. The FM Show Tactics garage is gaining a reputation as another customer comes through the doors. Plus our letters discuss when you think an FM save is over. If it can ever be over… The Football Manager Show is presented by Tony Jameson & RDF Tactics and it's produced by Steve Hankey. You can follow Tony Jameson in all of these places: Twitch - http://twitch.tv/TonyJamesonFM  YouTube - http://youtube.com/TonyJamesonFM  Discord - https://discord.gg/Ud9YTYQbg2  RDF Tactics can be found in all of these places: Twitch - http://Twitch.tv/RDFTactics  YouTube - http://youtube.com/c/RDFTactics

    The First Features of FM23

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 56:34


    In this episode, Tony Jameson and RDF Tactics speak to Andrew Sinclair from Sports Interactive about the headline feature announcements for Football Manager 23. We swing open the huge steel doors of the FM Show Tactics garage.  Plus our letters discuss the things that we love, and will miss about; FM22… The Football Manager Show is presented by Tony Jameson & RDF Tactics and it's produced by Steve Hankey. You can follow Tony Jameson in all of these places: Twitch - http://twitch.tv/TonyJamesonFM  YouTube - http://youtube.com/TonyJamesonFM  Discord - https://discord.gg/Ud9YTYQbg2  RDF Tactics can be found in all of these places: Twitch - http://Twitch.tv/RDFTactics  YouTube - http://youtube.com/c/RDFTactics

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    Football Manager Show Rebuild

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2022 3:24


    The Football Manager Show has had a rebuild! Tony Jameson and RDF Tactics are here to help you be better at Football Manager. Much more to come when the new series starts but for now, here's a mini morsel of what you can expect. You can follow Tony Jameson in all of these places: Twitch - http://twitch.tv/TonyJamesonFM  YouTube - http://youtube.com/TonyJamesonFM  Discord - https://discord.gg/Ud9YTYQbg2  RDF Tactics can be found in all of these places: Twitch - http://Twitch.tv/RDFTactics  YouTube - http://youtube.com/c/RDFTactics 

    How to FPL

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2022 14:37


    Iain Macintosh speaks to Mark McGettigan - aka FPL General - for a special beginners guide to FPL. Follow the general on Twitter @FPLGeneral and, more importantly, listen to him on The Athletic FPL Podcast, which is rather fabulous

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    Season's End

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2022 56:51


    In the final episode of this season, Iain Macintosh speaks to Alex Stewart about Moneyballing your way through FM and his post Tifo plans.  Our final Legend Of The Game is decided by you! We have a brief update on the Arsenal Community Challenge. There's another outrageous FM confessional and a real life former footballer is amongst your letters.

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    Ending A Season and a New Community Challenge!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2022 41:03


    In this episode, Iain Macintosh speaks to The Athletic's Art De Roche about how to get the best out of our new FM Community Challenge Team. It's… Arsenal Football Club. Our next Legend Of The Game is a story of potential very much realised: Luis Enrique. We also look at how you end your season: is it full focus to next season as soon as the previous one ends? Or do you gleefully ride through those summer months in relaxation mode after a season long slog?

    The Case For The Defence (-ive Set Pieces)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2022 42:23


    In this episode, Iain Macintosh speaks to Sports Interactive's CJ Ramson about how to tighten up your defensive set pieces. Our next Legend Of The Game is Derby County's midfield powerhouse Tonton Zola Moukoko. The FM Confessional is back, for your sins… Plus our letters discuss: an adventure around Europe's outskirts, what would happen if the Red Bull group descended on Oxford and a lovely story about showing love for your favourite FM regens/ newgens.

    Understanding Asymmetry in FM 22

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2022 55:31


    In this episode, Iain Macintosh speaks to FM Streamer and YouTuber RDF Tactics about how to bring a little asymmetry into your life. Our next Legend Of The Game is Cambridge Utd's CM2 phenomenon Tom Youngs.   The FM Confessional has been overrun with repentant sinners… Plus our letters discuss the managerial moves you regret, FM players returning to the fold and the possibility of a new Community Challenge…

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    Understanding Team Cohesion on FM 22

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 47:30


    In this episode, Iain Macintosh speaks to Sports Interactive's Russell Hammant about how to fine tune your Team Cohesion. Iain recently took part in the FM Playoffs, and lessons were learnt. Comedian and FM streamer Tony Jameson joins us to pick over the wreckage. Our next Legend Of The Game is the king of free transfers… Taribo West. There's another FM Confession plus our letters have a Pentagon Challenge update as well as a tactical tweak explained using a Napoleonic naval metaphor…

    4-2-4 and the FM Playoffs

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2022 42:51


    In this episode, Iain Macintosh speaks to FM YouTuber RDF Tactics about the vices and virtues of playing a 4-2-4 formation. Iain is taking part in his first FM tournament soon, and he's nervous. So he's asked The FM Playoffs organiser Mozza Plays to tell us all we need to know about it. Our next Legend Of The Game is the delightful Danish Deep Lying Playmaker Jan Mølby. The FM Confessional is back plus our letters look at a long running save in Denmark and bringing Bradford City back to the big time.

    What's it like being a researcher for FM?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2022 42:34


    In this episode, Iain Macintosh speaks to Sport Interactive's Ryan O'Connell about being Football Manager's Head Researcher for the National League South. The Athletic's Burnley reporter Andy Jones gives us a taste of what a post Sean Dyche Burnley save might be like. Our next Legend Of The Game is Icelandic icon Andri Sigthorsson. And our letters look at taking on the behemoths, a binge-worthy Derby Community Challenge and crunch time with Cambridge United.

    Would you manage Chelsea?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2022 46:47


    In this episode, Iain Macintosh speaks to The Athletic's Liam Twomey about whether Chelsea's recent “developments” make them a worthy challenge on FM22? Our next Legend Of The Game is a former great hope for American soccer: Freddy Adu. We have our first confessant to the FM Confessional. And our letters look at a historic split in Portuguese football, playing as imitations of legendary managers and a journeyman save that starts in the Chinese second tier.

    Final FM 22 Update and the FM Confessional

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2022 39:00


    In this episode, Iain Macintosh speaks to Andrew Sinclair from Sport's Interactive about the final update to FM22. The Athletic's Holly Percival, the reigning FM Streamer Showdown champion, talks to Iain about what to do when you're starting to flounder in a save. Our next Legend Of The Game is an effortlessly consistent technical maestro and Hammarby icon: Kennedy Bakircioglü. We have a new feature… welcome to the FM Confessional. It's time to confess. And our letters look at: Directors of Football, do you need them? How do you get solid green lines between your players on your tactics page and not the dreaded dotted orange? And if you hire a coach that has a different philosophy to you, will they sabotage everything you've tried to build?

    B Teams and Four Four Fudging Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2022 40:51


    In this episode, Iain Macintosh speaks to The Athletic's Brentford correspondent Jay Harris about their B Team. RDF Tactics talks us through tailoring a perfect 4-4-2 for the modern day. Our next Legend Of The Game is ex Man Utd, Fulham and Viking legend Erik Nevland. And our letters look at a journeyman save through South America, finally solving our near post corner conundrum and an, admittedly diminishing; number of Derby County Challenge holdouts.

    The new Queen of Football Manager

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 34:52


    In this episode, Iain Macintosh speaks to The Athletic's Holly Percival about her phenomenal feat of winning the FM Streamer Showdown….and she only started playing this game six months ago! We're also joined by the legendary MadScientist, creator of the 92/93 FM Database that will take you back to the days of CM1 and the angry man on the box. Our next Legend Of The Game is one of the greatest goal scorers in CM history – Ibrahima Bakayoko. And our letters feature Diego Di Girolamo, Wakefield in 2038 and an incredible Fort William choose your own adventure.

    Understanding Free Kicks in FM22

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 42:31


    In this episode, Iain Macintosh speaks to Sport Interactive's CJ Ramson about mastering free kicks. We've hit the third milestone of the Community Challenge with Derby County and we're halfway through the World Cup interrupted 22/23 season. The Athletic's Derby County reporter Elias Burke is back and we hear how you've all been getting on. Our next Legend Of The Game is ex Liverpool, Everton and West Ham midfielder Don Hutchinson. And our letters look at another Wakefield Create a Club, more players who have followed you all the way up the leagues and how to keep your own morale up on a tricky save.

    Opposition Scouting in FM22 and Derby County Challenge Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 39:29


    In this episode, Iain Macintosh speaks to Sport Interactive's Jack Joyce about why it's worth swatting up on your opposition scouting.  We've hit the second milestone of the Community Challenge with Derby County and the first season is over. Have you managed to beat the drop?  The Athletic's Derby County reporter Elias Burke is back and we hear how you've all been getting on. Our next Legend Of The Game is CM 4 icon Supat Rungratsamee. And our letters look at an unexpected dismissal, an update on bringing a player all the way through the leagues and: How good would The Beatles be on FM?

    Understanding Goalkeepers in FM22 and Derby County Challenge Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 37:44


    In this episode, Iain Macintosh speaks to Sport Interactive's Nic Madden and CJ Ramson to get a grip on getting marginal gains from your goalkeepers. We've hit the first milestone of Community Challenge with Derby County. The Athletic's Derby County reporter Elias Burke and Producer Steve join Iain to run through how we've all been progressing, if you can call it that… Our next Legend Of The Game is Belgium bulwark Anthony Vanden Borre. And our letters look at taking a player with you all the way up the English football pyramid, your FM superstitions and trying to back out of buyback clauses.

    FM22 Winter Update and Derby County Challenge

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2022 49:00


    In this episode, Iain Macintosh speaks to Sport Interactive's Andrew Sinclair about what's new in the winter update including updated player stats, positional tweaks and versus mode. We're starting a new Community Challenge and it's… Derby County. The Athletic's Derby County reporter Elias Burke is going to join us on the way and he's on to talk through what sort of shape the squad is in. Our next Legend Of The Game is Ghanaian speedster Nii Lamptey. And our letters look at the cold financial realities of Scottish football, the difficulties of dealing with Dover Athletic and the intelligence of AI agents…

    (Back) Three, It's A Magic Number

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2022 37:27


    In this episode, Iain Macintosh speaks to RDF Tactics to learn about the fun that can be found using a back three. There's a NEW FEATURE where we look back with a nostalgic tear in our eye at iconic people from this wonderful game of ours. First up in Legends Of The Game is: Mike Duff. We tell you how you can livestream Iain's Newcastle Utd attempting to win the League Cup, but let's be honest you'd only be there to watch him squirm for your entertainment…  And our letters welcome a fellow FM fan out of retirement, give a lorra lorra love to Andrea Belotti and look at how to make a team full of Leaders, with a capital L…

    Episode 50! Our Top Ten Tips for Football Manager

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2022 49:27


    In this episode, numero 5-0, Iain Macintosh speaks to comedian, podcaster and streamer Tony Jameson about how his Football Manager obsession/ addiction makes for comedy gold. The latest edition of More Than A Score takes us to Spain's Mediterranean coast and the gorgeous city of Valencia. The Athletic's Dermot Corrigan tells us what to expect if you want to bring Los Che back to the top.  Alex Stewart off the Tifo brings us some Sensible Transfers to help take a team from having potential to leaping up the league. And to celebrate our fiftieth episode we're running through the top ten tips YOU the listener have voted for.

    Multiplayer Mayhem and Getting Back On The Horse

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2022 41:19


    In this episode, Iain Macintosh speaks to Jack aka Work The Space about his ongoing Network Game with Lollujo, Zealand and Dr Benjy. The latest edition of More Than A Score takes us to the East Midlands in England to crisis hit club Derby County. Clayts FM guides us, and by us we mean Iain, through how he turned that debt-laden ship around and how you can too. The Athletic's Holly Percival checks in to tell us how things are going in her first ever FM save.  And your letters look at Central Midfielders on Attack and what would the tactical lovechild of Arrigo Sacchi, Pep Guardiola and Sam Allardyce look like?

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