The Technical Area

Welcome to the Technical Area, your FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. I've lost my way in FM22. It's almost been 2 years since I won a trophy (IRL time) and I've also built a squad without a real tactical identity. With ambivalent results in my 4th season with Utrecht, I don't know whether or not the time has come to move on, or move Heaven and Earth to finally end that trophy drought with a club I've fallen in live with. Just before you head off, why not subscribe (if you haven't already), leave a positive review, or share on your socials with your followers if you've enjoyed the podcast? Check out our site! Get in touch via email (GG/TTA), Twitter (GG/TTA) & Anchor's Voice Message Feature! #WeAreTheCommunity interactions form a vital part of the pod, so get involved! Feel free to get in touch (GG/TTA) Music from Pond5 - Electronic Dance Music (Happy Background Summer Party Sport Club Short) - P5 Music by Pond5 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-technical-area/message

Welcome to the Technical Area, your FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. It's that time again, where a manager is put in the limelight, and the Community have voted for Jorge Sampaoli to enter the limelight! What has Bielsa said about him? What makes him such an interesting manager? And, is there anything I can learn from him as a Football Manager player? It's time to find out! Sources: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2021/sep/23/jorge-sampaoli-something-special-marseille-ligue-1 https://www.klipdraw.com/blog/en/Users/olympique-marseille-jorge-sampaoli https://totalfootballanalysis.com/head-coach-analysis/jorge-sampaoli-at-marseille-202122-tactical-analysis-tactics https://www.rdftactics.com/post/jorge-sampaoli-master-tactician-tactical-analysis-and-fm-tactics https://www.coachesvoice.com/jorge-sampaoli-marseille-chile-marcelo-bielsa/ https://coffeehousefm.com/fmgrasshopperblog/2021/11/12/football-manager-tactics-sampaolis-3-3-3-1-olympique-de-marseille-fm22 Just before you head off, why not subscribe (if you haven't already), leave a positive review, or share on your socials with your followers if you've enjoyed the podcast? Check out our site! Get in touch via email (GG/TTA), Twitter (GG/TTA) & Anchor's Voice Message Feature! #WeAreTheCommunity interactions form a vital part of the pod, so get involved! Feel free to get in touch (GG/TTA) Music from Pond5 - Electronic Dance Music (Happy Background Summer Party Sport Club Short) - P5 Music by Pond5 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-technical-area/message

Welcome to the Technical Area, your FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. Football has evolved. Possession of the ball is not enough. Energy and aggression now fuel the game. With an increasing number of teams opting for 3-player midfields, and so we often see teams operating with a “lone striker”, we're seeing a steady decline in teams operating with a standard #10. So, where have they gone? Are they coming back? Sources: https://www.guidetofm.com/tactics/central-attack-roles/ https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/football-squad-numbers-explained-how-positions-are-traditionally-/1rrwwpkupqgbczd542hkjiwl2 https://www.fourfourtwo.com/features/ranked-the-10-best-players-to-have-worn-the-no10-shirt https://totalfootballanalysis.com/tactical-theory/tactical-theory-the-death-of-the-number-10-tactical-analysis-tactics https://www.guidetofm.com/tactics/roles-duties/ https://www.guidetofm.com/tactics/role-combinations/ https://www.guidetofm.com/tactics/playing-style-implementation/ https://strikerless.com/category/tactics/the-withdrawn-targetman-saga/ https://www.performanceanalysisuk.co.uk/single-post/what-happened-to-the-number-10-role-in-the-modern-game Just before you head off, why not subscribe (if you haven't already), leave a positive review, or share on your socials with your followers if you've enjoyed the podcast? Check out our site! Get in touch via email (GG/TTA), Twitter (GG/TTA) & Anchor's Voice Message Feature! #WeAreTheCommunity interactions form a vital part of the pod, so get involved! Feel free to get in touch (GG/TTA) Music from Pond5 - Electronic Dance Music (Happy Background Summer Party Sport Club Short) - P5 Music by Pond5 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-technical-area/message

Welcome to the Technical Area, your FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. If the 4-3-3 is the perfect formation, what makes a Perfect Midfield Three at the heart of it? Or, if you're thinking in another way, how can a midfield three be the heart of something else? Whatever it is you're thinking, we're discussing all things balance, creativity, and movement alongside Sources: https://www.guidetofm.com/tactics/central-midfield/ https://www.footballmanager.com/the-byline/crafting-effective-midfield-fm21 https://themastermindsite.com/2018/10/14/playing-in-a-midfield-three/ https://www.coachesvoice.com/cv/4-3-3-football-tactics-explained-formation-liverpool-klopp-barcelona-guardiola/ https://www.footballmanager.com/the-byline/choosing-right-roles-when-using-double-pivot-fm22 https://www.footballparadise.com/the-4-3-3-revolution-triangles-arrogance/ https://dictatethegame.com/ernst-happels-433-and-the-invention-of-total-football/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ernst-happels-433-and-the-invention-of-total-football https://www.footballparadise.com/the-4-3-3-revolution-triangles-arrogance/ https://www.coachesvoice.com/cv/4-3-3-football-tactics-explained-formation-liverpool-klopp-barcelona-guardiola/ Just before you head off, why not subscribe (if you haven't already), leave a positive review, or share on your socials with your followers if you've enjoyed the podcast? Check out our site! Get in touch via email (GG/TTA), Twitter (GG/TTA) & Anchor's Voice Message Feature! #WeAreTheCommunity interactions form a vital part of the pod, so get involved! Feel free to get in touch (GG/TTA) Music from Pond5 - Electronic Dance Music (Happy Background Summer Party Sport Club Short) - P5 Music by Pond5 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-technical-area/message

Welcome to the Technical Area, your FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. Today, hope to have a lighter tone and start with the biggest outlier on a football pitch - the Goalkeeper. As football's definition of a Goalkeeper has evolved from the non-footballer to the deepest-lying playmaker, just what makes a good goalkeeper and how can we build a School of Goalkeepers at our club? Sources: https://www.passion4fm.com/football-manager-goalkeeper-attributes/ https://www.footballmanager.com/the-byline/looking-out-number-one-wednesday-wisdom https://www.guidetofm.com/tactics/goalkeeper-roles/ https://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/taffarel-how-legend-helping-shape-lfcs-goalkeeping-philosophy https://theathletic.com/3053127/2022/01/10/liverpool-want-proper-goalkeeping-school-world-football/ https://thegoalkeepingblog.com/developing-balanced-goalkeepers-theory-and-practice/ Just before you head off, why not subscribe (if you haven't already), leave a positive review, or share on your socials with your followers if you've enjoyed the podcast? Check out our site! Get in touch via email (GG/TTA), Twitter (GG/TTA) & Anchor's Voice Message Feature! #WeAreTheCommunity interactions form a vital part of the pod, so get involved! Feel free to get in touch (GG/TTA) Music from Pond5 - Electronic Dance Music (Happy Background Summer Party Sport Club Short) - P5 Music by Pond5 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-technical-area/message

Welcome to the Technical Area, your FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. Today, we take a narrowing look at fullbacks/wingbacks. What is the lure of inverting the run? Is there a better way to narrow the runs of a fullback? How best do we use Inverted Fullbacks/Wingbacks? Let's get into it here! Sources: https://breakingthelines.com/tactical-analysis/tactical-analysis-inverted-fullbacks/ https://community.sigames.com/forums/topic/542855-overlap-and-underlapwhen-to-use/ https://www.touchlinefracas.co.uk/out-of-position/inverted-fullbacks/ https://thecelticstar.com/analyzing-the-pros-and-cons-of-postecoglous-inverted-full-backs-tactic/ https://theathletic.com/3002654/2021/12/08/the-rise-of-the-underlap/ https://totalfootballanalysis.com/tactical-theory/tactical-theory-inverted-full-backs-tactical-analysis-tactics https://footballiconic.com/fullback-vs-wingback-vs-inverted-fullback-what-is-the-difference/ https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/what-is-an-inverted-fullback-football-positions-explained https://www.guidetofm.com Just before you head off, why not subscribe (if you haven't already), leave a positive review, or share on your socials with your followers if you've enjoyed the podcast? Check out our site! Get in touch via email (GG/TTA), Twitter (GG/TTA) & Anchor's Voice Message Feature! #WeAreTheCommunity interactions form a vital part of the pod, so get involved! Feel free to get in touch (GG/TTA) Music from Pond5 - Electronic Dance Music (Happy Background Summer Party Sport Club Short) - P5 Music by Pond5 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-technical-area/message

Welcome to the Technical Area, your FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. Today, we take a broad look at formations before honing in on 4-3-3. What makes it so popular? Why do teams use it? And, is it an inevitability that you'll end up using it in FM? Just before you head off, why not subscribe (if you haven't already), leave a positive review, or share on your socials with your followers if you've enjoyed the podcast? Check out our site! Get in touch via email (GG/TTA), Twitter (GG/TTA) & Anchor's Voice Message Feature! #WeAreTheCommunity interactions form a vital part of the pod, so get involved! Feel free to get in touch (GG/TTA) Music from Pond5 - Electronic Dance Music (Happy Background Summer Party Sport Club Short) - P5 Music by Pond5 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-technical-area/message

Welcome to the Technical Area, your FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. Today, we're all about the bumpy starts, when your tactical principles come into question as results bring everything into question. So, should you stick, or should you twist? Just before you head off, why not subscribe (if you haven't already), leave a positive review, or share on your socials with your followers if you've enjoyed the podcast? Check out our site! Get in touch via email (GG/TTA), Twitter (GG/TTA) & Anchor's Voice Message Feature! #WeAreTheCommunity interactions form a vital part of the pod, so get involved! Feel free to get in touch (GG/TTA) Music from Pond5 - Electronic Dance Music (Happy Background Summer Party Sport Club Short) - P5 Music by Pond5 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-technical-area/message

Welcome to the Technical Area, your FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. This week, we're talking about the end - the end of the save you've just started? Do you go all season on one save, or will your save have twists and turns as you embark on an adventure? How do you know then when the time is right to begin the next adventure? Extra reading on the topic: Living on the Volcano by Michael Calvin (Google/Amazon) The SI Forums Reddit Dictate the Game Just before you head off, why not subscribe (if you haven't already), leave a positive review, or share on your socials with your followers if you've enjoyed the podcast? Check out our site! Get in touch via email (GG/TTA), Twitter (GG/TTA) & Anchor's Voice Message Feature! #WeAreTheCommunity interactions form a vital part of the pod, so get involved! Feel free to get in touch (GG/TTA) Music from Pond5 - Electronic Dance Music (Happy Background Summer Party Sport Club Short) - P5 Music by Pond5 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-technical-area/message

Welcome to the Technical Area, your FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. This week, we're talking all things the First Season, something many of us will have to navigate in the coming week as FM22 finds its way onto our laptops on Tuesday! Just before you head off, why not subscribe (if you haven't already), leave a positive review, or share on your socials with your followers if you've enjoyed the podcast? Check out our site! Get in touch via email (GG/TTA), Twitter (GG/TTA) & Anchor's Voice Message Feature! #WeAreTheCommunity interactions form a vital part of the pod, so get involved! Feel free to get in touch (GG/TTA) Music from Pond5 - Electronic Dance Music (Happy Background Summer Party Sport Club Short) - P5 Music by Pond5 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-technical-area/message

Welcome to the Technical Area, your FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. So, I'm back. New Season, New Me but no FM Touch 22 to fuel the journey. So, a short rant to get things started again, before the opportunity comes to get this show back on the road. Just before you head off, why not subscribe (if you haven't already), leave a positive review, or share on your socials with your followers if you've enjoyed the podcast? Check out our site! Get in touch via email (GG/TTA), Twitter (GG/TTA) & Anchor's Voice Message Feature! #WeAreTheCommunity interactions form a vital part of the pod, so get involved! Feel free to get in touch (GG/TTA) Music from Pond5 - Electronic Dance Music (Happy Background Summer Party Sport Club Short) - P5 Music by Pond5 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-technical-area/message

Welcome to the Technical Area, your FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. Starting something new this episode, with the 60s dedicated to some controversial discussions. So, although Ep62 is recorded, why not get involved in the upcoming Episodes? Send in you thoughts through Twitter polls or comments, DMs on Twitter, through email or even a voice message/recording! Every contribution is welcome Check Out: Ep23: Attributes in Focus Guide to FM (https://www.guidetofm.com/players/attributes/) Football Manager Player Attributes & Hidden Attributes Explained (https://www.passion4fm.com/football-manager-player-attributes/) The List: Ep63: Why you should turn off the First Transfer Window Ep64: Delegating Everything to the Staff Makes FM Better Ep65: Why the 2D Match Engine is Better than the 3D Match Engine Ep66: You Should Only Use Default Tactics Ep67: Newgens Ruin FM. Change My Mind Ep68: Trophies, not Tactics, Shows You’re Better At FM Ep69: I’d Rather Have an FM Son Than a Stadium Named After Me Just before you head off to grab your pitchforks, why not subscribe (if you haven't already), leave a positive review, or share on your socials with your followers if you’ve enjoyed the podcast? Check out our site! Get in touch via email (GG/TTA), Twitter (GG/TTA) & Anchor's Voice Message Feature! #WeAreTheCommunity interactions form a vital part of the pod, so get involved! Feel free to get in touch (by email for the moment! GG/TTA) Music from Pond5 - Electronic Dance Music (Happy Background Summer Party Sport Club Short) - P5 Music by Pond5

Welcome to the Technical Area, your FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. Starting something new this episode, with the 60s dedicated to some controversial discussions. So, although Ep61 is recorded, why not get involved in the upcoming Episodes? Send in you thoughts through Twitter polls or comments, DMs on Twitter, through email or even a voice message/recording! Every contribution is welcome The List: Ep62: Attribute Masking On is Better than Off Ep63: Why you should turn off the First Transfer Window Ep64: Delegating Everything to the Staff Makes FM Better Ep65: Why the 2D Match Engine is Better than the 3D Match Engine Ep66: You Should Only Use Default Tactics Ep67: Newgens Ruin FM. Change My Mind Ep68: Trophies, not Tactics, Shows You’re Better At FM Ep69: I’d Rather Have an FM Son Than a Stadium Named After Me Just before you head off to grab your pitchforks, why not subscribe (if you haven't already), leave a positive review, or share on your socials with your followers if you’ve enjoyed the podcast? Check out our site! Get in touch via email (GG/TTA) & Twitter (GG/TTA) #WeAreTheCommunity interactions form a vital part of the pod, so get involved! Feel free to get in touch (by email for the moment! GG/TTA) Music from Pond5 - Electronic Dance Music (Happy Background Summer Party Sport Club Short) - P5 Music by Pond5

Welcome to the Technical Area, your weekly FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. Back to one of our favourite miniseries, the Managers in Focus series. This time, it’s not just one, but some of the big figures on the MLS ahead of the 2021 season. Maybe we can find some inspiration in these undervalued characters. Sources: https://www.mlssoccer.com/mls-coaching-tree https://footballbh.net/2020/04/15/how-to-dominate-the-mls-tactical-analysis-tactics/ Warshaw: The five cool MLS tactical moves of 2019 that teams should copy in 2020 | MLSsoccer.com MLS is Back Tournament team-by-team preview - Why your club can win it all and why it probably won't MLS 2020: Seattle Sounders vs LAFC - tactical analysis https://totalfootballanalysis.com/uncategorized-en/mls-2020-toronto-fc-vs-montreal-impact-tactical-analysis-tactics https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Major_League_Soccer_coaches https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sigi_Schmid_Coach_of_the_Year_Award Just before you head off to find some inspiration, why not subscribe (if you haven't already, leave a positive review, or share on your socials with your followers if you’ve enjoyed the podcast? Check out our site! Get in touch via email (GG/TTA) & Twitter (GG/TTA) #WeAreTheCommunity interactions form a vital part of the pod, so get involved! Feel free to get in touch (by email for the moment! GG/TTA) Music from Pond5 - Electronic Dance Music (Happy Background Summer Party Sport Club Short) - P5 Music by Pond5

Welcome to the Technical Area, your weekly FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. Your heart breaks when you see the news. Your talisman, your icon, the heartbeat of your team is leaving. Whether it's a retirement, transfer or contract-ending decision. you are now left in the unenviable position of needing to fill the gap they're leaving. Whether you saw it coming or not, we discuss how best to fill the gap, to preempt the departure and maybe use this end to start your next great beginning... Sources: https://www.slamonline.com/nba/tyronn-lue-hard-replace-lebron-james/ https://www.si.com/nba/2020/05/18/life-after-michael-jordan-chicago-bulls-1999 https://www.theringer.com/platform/amp/nfl/2020/7/31/21349199/patriots-defensive-turnover-donta-hightower-jamie-collins-kyle-van-noy https://footballwhispers.com/blog/fm20-how-do-barcelona-replace-lionel-messi/ https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1489766-patriots-depth-living-up-to-next-man-up-philosophy https://lastwordonsports.com/2013/12/28/next-man-up-is-not-a-philosophy/ Just before you head off to find your next star, why not subscribe (if you haven't already, leave a positive review, or share on your socials with your followers if you’ve enjoyed the podcast? Check out our site! Get in touch via email (GG/TTA) & Twitter (GG/TTA) #WeAreTheCommunity interactions form a vital part of the pod, so get involved! Feel free to get in touch (by email for the moment! GG/TTA) Music from Pond5 - Electronic Dance Music (Happy Background Summer Party Sport Club Short) - P5 Music by Pond5

Welcome to the Technical Area, your weekly FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. Fixture Congestion is becoming a regular topic of conversation as impact of COVID-19 on football is still felt one year on. As the next few seasons will continue to feel the burden of extra games in shorter timeframes with the alterations of seasons due to the Winter World Cup in 2022 and the arrival of the Europa Conference League from the 2021/22 season, coping in FM has suddenly become sink or swim. Sources: https://www.hud.ac.uk/news/2020/november/football-fixture-congestion-new-study/ https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40279-020-01359-9 https://www.footballmanager.com/the-byline/fighting-fatigue-and-preventing-injuries-fm21 Just before you head off to experience the lighter side of FM life, why not subscribe (if you haven't already, leave a positive review, or share on your socials with your followers if you’ve enjoyed the podcast? Check out our site! Get in touch via email (GG/TTA) & Twitter (GG/TTA) #WeAreTheCommunity interactions form a vital part of the pod, so get involved! Feel free to get in touch (by email for the moment! GG/TTA) Music from Pond5 - Electronic Dance Music (Happy Background Summer Party Sport Club Short) - P5 Music by Pond5

Welcome to the Technical Area, your weekly FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. It's one thing getting to the top. It's another thing staying there. It's also easy to go all out and put your eggs in the short term basket of success. But how do you ensure the trophies keep coming in? We discuss some of the models to success that could send us to the top, and keep us there, in FM. Sources: https://www.championshipcoachesnetwork.com/public/293.cfm https://bleacherreport.com/articles/119656-the-ten-steps-to-becoming-an-nfl-dynasty https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynasty_(sports)#Association_football https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/sir-alex-fergusons-1993-comments-22328600 https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1632802-manchester-united-the-highs-and-lows-of-alex-fergusons-career-at-old-trafford Just before you head off to experience the lighter side of FM life, why not subscribe (if you haven't already, leave a positive review, or share on your socials with your followers if you’ve enjoyed the podcast? Check out our site! Get in touch via email (GG/TTA) & Twitter (GG/TTA) #WeAreTheCommunity interactions form a vital part of the pod, so get involved! Feel free to get in touch (by email for the moment! GG/TTA) Music from Pond5 - Electronic Dance Music (Happy Background Summer Party Sport Club Short) - P5 Music by Pond5

Welcome to the Technical Area, your weekly FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. Having a steady stream of young players developing through a club can have many positives - financially, philosophically, tactically. So, why set one up? How to set one up? How do others go about doing it and why do they do it? Let's take a look. Sources: https://www.the42.ie/league-of-ireland-brexit-youth-players-4985754-Jan2020/ https://www.statista.com/statistics/1040678/average-age-of-serie-a-football-players-italy-by-team/ https://football-observatory.com/Youngest-teams-across-Europe https://footballwhispers.com/blog/the-best-football-academies-in-the-world/ https://www.givemesport.com/1530121-the-top-10-most-successful-academies-in-world-football https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/5-best-youth-academies-football-right-now https://www.thecoachdiary.com/the-top-youth-academies-in-the-world/ Just before you head off to experience the lighter side of FM life, why not subscribe (if you haven't already, leave a positive review, or share on your socials with your followers if you’ve enjoyed the podcast? Check out our site! Get in touch via email (GG/TTA) #WeAreTheCommunity interactions form a vital part of the pod, so get involved! Feel free to get in touch (by email for the moment! GG/TTA) Music from Pond5 - Electronic Dance Music (Happy Background Summer Party Sport Club Short) - P5 Music by Pond5

Welcome to the Technical Area, your weekly FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. Ah, the 4-4-2, a simpler time when everyone played the same tactic and no surprises were sprung. But while the world has become more obsessed with complexity, I want to get into the simpler side of life, where the 4-4-2 isn't just the 4-4-2. Sources: https://www.footballmanager.com/the-byline/how-create-simple-winning-tactics-fm21 http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/rules_and_equipment/4197518.stm https://www.fourfourtwo.com/features/football-tactics-formations-explained-442-433-451-4231-most-common-how-beat-them https://101-tactics.com/2020/05/21/the-basics-of-the-4-4-2-soccer-formation/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formation_(association_football)#4%E2%80%934%E2%80%932 https://7500toholte.sbnation.com/2015/4/24/8478047/tactics-basics-the-4-4-2 https://thesefootballtimes.co/2020/10/12/viktor-maslov-the-pioneer-of-the-4-4-2-who-took-pressing-to-a-new-level/ https://www.fourfourtwo.com/features/football-tactics-formations-explained-442-433-451-4231-most-common-how-beat-themJust before you head off to experience the lighter side of FM life, why not subscribe (if you haven't already, leave a positive review, or share on your socials with your followers if you’ve enjoyed the podcast? Check out our site! Get in touch via email (GG/TTA) #WeAreTheCommunity interactions form a vital part of the pod, so get involved! Feel free to get in touch (by email for the moment! GG/TTA) Music from Pond5 - Electronic Dance Music (Happy Background Summer Party Sport Club Short) - P5 Music by Pond5

Welcome to the Technical Area, your weekly FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. We're back to our regular programming this week, with an Episode dedicated to a topic that I've been spending a lot of time considering and researching - Abandoning the specialist roles of FM tactics and throwing it back to the plain and simple approach. Why not?! Just before you head off to experience the lighter side of FM life, why not subscribe (if you haven't already, leave a positive review, or share on your socials with your followers if you’ve enjoyed the podcast? Check out our site! Get in touch via email (GG/TTA) #WeAreTheCommunity interactions form a vital part of the pod, so get involved! Feel free to get in touch (by email for the moment! GG/TTA) Music from Pond5 - Electronic Dance Music (Happy Background Summer Party Sport Club Short) - P5 Music by Pond5

Welcome to the Technical Area, your weekly FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. It's been a while since I last spoke to you. So, this is just a short & sweet episode to say hello, touch base, and fill you in on everything that's been happening since December 18th. Not a content-driven episode, but there's some excitement about what could happen next week! Just before you head off to experience the lighter side of FM life, why not subscribe (if you haven't already, leave a positive review, or share on your socials with your followers if you’ve enjoyed the podcast? Check out our site! Get in touch via email (GG/TTA) #WeAreTheCommunity interactions form a vital part of the pod, so get involved though votes on polls, comments, questions or whatever Music from Pond5 - Electronic Dance Music (Happy Background Summer Party Sport Club Short) - P5 Music by Pond5

Welcome to the Technical Area, your weekly FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. FM Touch offers players the spirit of FM, despite some compromises on what may be offered. Since 1992, Championship Manager & Football Manager have become aa part of the footballing landscape, drawing in avid players from inside and outside the world of professional football. Since 2005’s release of Football Manager, the game has continued to push the boundaries, with SI & Sega backing the game’s development since the Eidos split following CM4. Not content to continue to push out the sole desktop version of the game, SI/FM have sought new avenues to launch the game, and now in 2021, we see perhaps the biggest suite of FM versions in the history of the game. Since 2006, we have had the ability to play FM on-the-go, a game that kept the essence of the PC/Mac versions, but designed to be more similar in nature to the original iterations of the computer-based versions. So what does FM21 Touch offer? And does it have a place in the Community when it comes to content creation? Sources: https://www.footballmanager.com/the-byline/what-are-differences-between-our-games https://www.footballmanager.com/features/fm21-touch-new-headline-features Just before you head off to experience the lighter side of FM life, why not subscribe (if you haven't already, leave a positive review, or share on your socials with your followers if you’ve enjoyed the podcast? Check out our site! Get in touch on Twitter (GG/TTA) #WeAreTheCommunity interactions form a vital part of the pod, so get involved though votes on polls, comments, questions or whatever Music from Pond5 - Electronic Dance Music (Happy Background Summer Party Sport Club Short) - P5 Music by Pond5

Welcome to the Technical Area, your weekly FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. Way back when, SI teased us with the prospect of FM21’s new features, among them, the introduction of the Recruitment Meeting featuring the key stakeholders of the Football Club – The Chairman, Chief Scout, Director of Football (if one is at the club) and of course, you the Manager stood out as a significant evolution from FM Editions before. While building a squad has always been an essential (and fun) part of FM, now our process has a new layer of realism, so what is it that we need to do to maximise our ability to bring in the future stars of the club? Sources: https://www.footballmanager.com/the-byline/key-nailing-recruitment-meetings https://theathletic.com/2216701/2020/11/30/liverpool-scouting-secrets/?source=user_shared_article https://lattequarterly.com/latte-quarterly-issue-five/ Just before you head off to unearth the next FM gem in your side, why not subscribe (if you haven't already, leave a positive review, or share on your socials with your followers if you’ve enjoyed the podcast? Check out our site! Get in touch on Twitter (GG/TTA) #WeAreTheCommunity interactions form a vital part of the pod, so get involved though votes on polls, comments, questions or whatever Music from Pond5 - Electronic Dance Music (Happy Background Summer Party Sport Club Short) - P5 Music by Pond5

Welcome to the Technical Area, your weekly FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. Jack Charlton is a rare individual, living fondly in the hearts of both Englishmen and Irishmen thanks to his contributions to the football teams of both nations, but also because of what he brought to the people of Ireland at a time in our country when life was at it most bleak. Jack’s playing legacy brought success to Leeds and England, but in Ireland, he got us over the line, brought us to international tournaments for the first time and helped Ireland become a nation that believed in itself again. So, how did he do it? Sources: http://www.mightyleeds.co.uk/players/charlton1.htm https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-20340051.html?type=amp https://www.irishmirror.ie/sport/soccer/soccer-news/always-thought-process-behind-jack-22344643.amp https://www.planetfootball.com/nostalgia/tribute-jack-charltons-republic-ireland-memorable-era/ https://www.the42.ie/how-ireland-learned-to-stop-worrying-and-love-jack-charlton-5148160-Jul2020/?amp=1 Just before you head off to put 'em under pressure, why not subscribe (if you haven't already, leave a positive review, or share on your socials with your followers if you’ve enjoyed the podcast? Check out our site! Get in touch on Twitter (GG/TTA) #WeAreTheCommunity interactions form a vital part of the pod, so get involved though votes on polls, comments, questions or whatever Music from Pond5 - Electronic Dance Music (Happy Background Summer Party Sport Club Short) - P5 Music by Pond5

Welcome to the Technical Area, your weekly FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. “In sports, a dynasty is a team or individual that dominates their sport or league for an extended length of time. Some leagues maintain official lists of dynasties, often as part of a hall of fame, but in many cases, whether a team or individual has achieved a dynasty is subjective.” “Legacy is that which is handed down from the past. In terms of major sporting events it is what is left after the event is concluded.” So, when The First Day is long in the past, and it’s time to reflect on the Dynasty you’ve built and the Legacy you’ve left behind, where can we find inspiration? Sources: https://www.thestreet.com/opinion/building-a-sports-dynasty-the-innovators-10768671 https://drstankovich.com/learn-the-5-key-steps-to-building-a-sports-dynasty/ https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1368030-world-footballs-35-greatest-soccer-dynasties-of-all-time https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1806190-world-footballs-10-greatest-dynasties-of-all-time Just before you head off to reflect on your legacy, why not subscribe (if you haven't already, leave a positive review, or share on your socials with your followers if you’ve enjoyed the podcast? Check out our site! Get in touch on Twitter (GG/TTA) #WeAreTheCommunity interactions form a vital part of the pod, so get involved though votes on polls, comments, questions or whatever Music from Pond5 - Electronic Dance Music (Happy Background Summer Party Sport Club Short) - P5 Music by Pond5

Welcome to the Technical Area, your weekly FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. Look across Europe, and the trend is obvious - Managers don’t last long in the job. The days of Wenger, of Sir Alex Ferguson are over. When you loaded up FM21 for the first time, you began the process of beginning a project. On The First Day, it’s all about setting the foundation for success, so beginning the save with some key tasks can set the tone for how the future plays out. Key Pieces: https://www.footballmanager.com/the-byline https://www.footballmanager.com/the-byline/why-your-squad-needs-older-players-wednesday-wisdom https://theresonlyoneball.com/2020/11/16/football-manager-2021-coach-star-rating-calculator/ Just before you head off to define your project, why not subscribe (if you haven't already, leave a positive review, or share on your socials with your followers if you’ve enjoyed the podcast? Check out our site! Get in touch on Twitter (GG/TTA) #WeAreTheCommunity interactions form a vital part of the pod, so get involved though votes on polls, comments, questions or whatever Music from Pond5 - Electronic Dance Music (Happy Background Summer Party Sport Club Short) - P5 Music by Pond5

Welcome to the Technical Area, your weekly FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. This week, we're looking at a few bits and pieces, from FM21 Beta reaction, the revised data & Advanced Metrics the headline FM21 and of course, the recognising those who've felt underwhelmed by FM21's beta Sources: https://footballdata.wyscout.com/advanced-metrics/ https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/what-are-expected-goals-xg-and-expected-assists-xa-why-are-they-a-good-measure-of-player-performances https://www.optasports.com/services/analytics/advanced-metrics/ https://www.goal.com/en-ie/news/what-is-xg-football-how-statistic-calculated/h42z0iiv8mdg1ub10iisg1dju https://understat.com https://fmfc.footballmanager.com/blog/analysis-and-stats-fm21 https://footballmanager.com/features/matchday Just before you head off to load up the Beta, dave into the data or face the haters, why not leave a positive review, or share on your socials with your followers if you’ve enjoyed the podcast? Check out our site! Get in touch on Twitter (GG/TTA) #WeAreTheCommunity interactions form a vital part of the pod, so get involved though votes on polls, comments, questions or whatever Ahead of FM21’s release, a reminder that on November 24th (release day), there’ll be a live podcast, at 4 p.m. with the details to follow Music from Pond5 - Electronic Dance Music (Happy Background Summer Party Sport Club Short) - P5 Music by Pond5

Welcome to the Technical Area, your (mostly) weekly FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. This week, we're taking a step back, to take some time to breathe, reflect, and see what’s happened over the past version of the game and what we can do to improve going into the next version. A little over a year ago, I wrote a piece entitled “Management Self-Evaluation”, after a time where engagement with CPD Courses encouraged me to reflect and take time to see how I can improve my teaching practices, so I decided to translate this to an FM standpoint. The pod is adapted from this blog post Sources: https://thefmtechnicalarea.wordpress.com/2019/07/24/management-self-evaluation/ Just before you head off to reflect, why not leave a positive review, or share on your socials with your followers if you’ve enjoyed the podcast? Check out our site! Get in touch on Twitter (GG/TTA) #WeAreTheCommunity interactions form a vital part of the pod, so get involved though votes on polls, comments, questions or whatever Ahead of FM21’s release, a reminder that on November 24th (release day), there’ll be a live podcast, with the time still TBD, so let me know if a morning/evening podcast would be a better idea? Music from Pond5 - Electronic Dance Music (Happy Background Summer Party Sport Club Short) - P5 Music by Pond5

Welcome to the Technical Area, your weekly FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. This week, we're pushing forward from Ep44 to the Unorthodox Wingers, the wide players who are not exactly what we stereotype as wide players. When FM introduced the Inside Forward, suddenly our wing play had a new dimension. With the additional developments in the wide areas, suddenly, our options on the wings were transformed by the new opportunities available to us. FM/SI have always driven the game towards reflecting realism, so as the game has evolved to reflect these changes (and the ME has adapted to these roles), creating new dynamics on the wing has allowed us develop and shape our sides in new ways. Sources: https://www.footballmanager.com/news/match-engine-ai-fm21 Cox: How Bayern’s unorthodox wing play won the Champions League: https://theathletic.com/2018639/2020/08/24/bayern-coman-champions-league-final-psg-tactics/?source=user_shared_article Just before you head off to reinvent your wingers, why not leave a positive review, or share on your socials with your followers if you’ve enjoyed the podcast? Check out our site! Get in touch on Twitter (GG/TTA) #WeAreTheCommunity interactions form a vital part of the pod, so get involved though votes on polls, comments, questions or whatever Ahead of FM21’s release, a reminder that on November 24th (release day), there’ll be a live podcast, with the time still TBD, so let me know if a morning/evening podcast would be a better idea? Music from Pond5 - Electronic Dance Music (Happy Background Summer Party Sport Club Short) - P5 Music by Pond5

Welcome to the Technical Area, your weekly FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. This week, we're indulging in the new era of football, where the game changers are not high up the pitch, but more the humble fullback, a player who has become more dynamic as time has gone on. Sources: https://sports.yahoo.com/manchester-city-tottenham-show-how-fullbacks-are-critically-important-in-modern-soccer-185646249.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAGpzgfUUStHIIZqaXWNk7284h7cbfQtuo0ILErUfq0r07NGdTp7MtoTY_yjg3CcMgWPggbYBzPs8cXNk0u5nECDRmPn1n0ubg3lcUnOEwe_Ai_5y_tYYPzdHbkeomwr0LLTQXiRkgqmcuHa-9IQEHR4nbuV5eLwqZeLlc1So3ePH https://footballwhispers.com/blog/alexander-arnold-perfect-modern-day-full-back/ https://statsbomb.com/2019/04/what-does-a-fullback-do-in-2019/ https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/the-evolving-role-of-fullback-in-football https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/what-is-an-inverted-fullback-football-positions-explained https://totalfootballanalysis.com/tactical-theory/tactical-theory-inverted-full-backs-tactical-analysis-tactics https://www.thefalse9.com/2016/04/football-tactics-beginners-inverted-fullback.html https://fmpressure.com/2020/05/21/modern-full-backs-part-1/ https://fmpressure.com/2020/05/28/modern-full-backs-part-2/ Just before you head off to redefine the role of the fullback in your system, why not leave a positive review, or share on your socials with your followers if you’ve enjoyed the podcast? Check out our site! Get in touch on Twitter (GG/TTA) #WeAreTheCommunity interactions form a vital part of the pod, so get involved though votes on polls, comments, questions or whatever Ahead of FM21’s release, a reminder that on November 24th (release day), there’ll be a live podcast, with the time still TBD, so let me know if a morning/evening podcast would be a better idea? Music from Pond5 - Electronic Dance Music (Happy Background Summer Party Sport Club Short) - P5 Music by Pond5

Welcome to the Technical Area, your weekly FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. This week, it's all about those final moments, when a result may be slipping away or you're trying to hold on to what you got, there's plenty you can do to inspire your side to get the result. Now it's time we talked about them. Just before you head off to weave some magic in the final moments, why not leave a positive review, or share on your socials with your followers if you’ve enjoyed the podcast? Check out our site! Get in touch on Twitter (GG/TTA) #WeAreTheCommunity interactions form a vital part of the pod, so get involved though votes on polls, comments, questions or whatever Ahead of FM21’s release, a reminder that on November 24th (release day), there’ll be a live podcast, with the time still TBD, so let me know if a morning/evening podcast would be a better idea? Music from Pond5 - Electronic Dance Music (Happy Background Summer Party Sport Club Short) - P5 Music by Pond5

Welcome to the Technical Area, your weekly FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. This week, it's a calmer pod, with the focus going to a manager who's impressing me and many others alike - Graham Potter. From Ostersunds to Brighton (via Swansea), Potter has emerged as an interesting manager to watch, from his philosophy to emphasis on building up cohesion & atmosphere, Potter has become a manager we can learn a lot from as FMers. Sources: http://premierleague.com/ https://www.reddit.com/r/swanseacity/comments/8okogi/our_new_manager_graham_potter_explaining_his/ https://youtu.be/ZAfuYJxUO8I https://www.balls.ie/premier-league/scouting-report-exploring-aaron-connollys-role-in-brightons-attack-449192 https://www.wscountytimes.co.uk/sport/football/brighton-and-hove-albion/graham-potters-tactics-liverpool-are-easy-target-pundits-graeme-souness-2908853 https://www.holdingmidfield.com/graham-potter-brighton-tactics-tactical-analysis/ https://www.brightonandhoveindependent.co.uk/sport/football/brighton-and-hove-albion/striking-issue-and-how-graham-potter-inspired-tactical-evolution-brighton-2946964 Just before you head off to weave some of Potter's magic into your save, why not leave a positive review, or share on your socials with your followers if you’ve enjoyed the podcast? Check out our site! Get in touch on Twitter (GG/TTA) #WeAreTheCommunity interactions form a vital part of the pod, so get involved though votes on polls, comments, questions or whatever Ahead of FM21’s release, a reminder that on November 24th (release day), there’ll be a live podcast, with the time still TBD, so let me know if a morning/evening podcast would be a better idea? Music from Pond5 - Electronic Dance Music (Happy Background Summer Party Sport Club Short) - P5 Music by Pond5

Welcome to the Technical Area, your weekly FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. This week, it's all gone off! With an angry set of notes written after a game which will not be mentioned last Sunday night, I've tried to channel the frustration to discussing how to cope with fixture congestion, shortened weeks and wondering if FM21 will begin with a truncated season to reflect real life, or not? Who knows right now?! Just before you head off to scribble these notes in your diaries, why not leave a positive review, or share on your socials with your followers if you’ve enjoyed the podcast? Check out our site! Get in touch on Twitter (GG/TTA) #WeAreTheCommunity interactions form a vital part of the pod, so get involved though votes on polls, comments, questions or whatever Music from Pond5 - Electronic Dance Music (Happy Background Summer Party Sport Club Short) - P5 Music by Pond5

Welcome to the Technical Area, your weekly FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. This week, I'm going off script again with another contentious FM topic, Save Reveals. There's also an FM21 exclusive (not from SI) and some thank yous for World Podcast Day! Just before you head off to scribble these notes in your diaries, why not leave a positive review, or share on your socials with your followers if you’ve enjoyed the podcast? Check out our site! Get in touch on Twitter (GG/TTA) #WeAreTheCommunity interactions form a vital part of the pod, so get involved though votes on polls, comments, questions or whatever Music from Pond5 - Electronic Dance Music (Happy Background Summer Party Sport Club Short) - P5 Music by Pond5

Welcome to the Technical Area, your weekly FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. This week, I'm going off script again with a contentious FM topic, but recording was gatecrashed by SI releasing the first FM21 teaser, so that takes over the start of the pod too... Just before you head off to plan your future, why not leave a positive review, or share on your socials with your followers if you’ve enjoyed the podcast? Check out our site! Get in touch on Twitter (GG/TTA) #WeAreTheCommunity interactions form a vital part of the pod, so get involved though votes on polls, comments, questions or whatever Music from Pond5 - Electronic Dance Music (Happy Background Summer Party Sport Club Short) - P5 Music by Pond5

Welcome to the Technical Area, your weekly (once again) FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. This week, I'm going off script to look back on the 2nd half of my second season with Bayern, where PIs and Tis became a lot less rigid and players were given the opportunity to be themselves Just before you head off to free your players, why not leave a positive review, or share on your socials with your followers if you’ve enjoyed the podcast? Check out our site! Get in touch on Twitter (GG/TTA) #WeAreTheCommunity interactions form a vital part of the pod, so get involved though votes on polls, comments, questions or whatever Music from Pond5 - Electronic Dance Music (Happy Background Summer Party Sport Club Short) - P5 Music by Pond5

Welcome to the Technical Area, your weekly (once again) FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. This week, we're exploring the humble FM Notebook. I remember when I first heard about someone keeping a notebook for their CM/FM playing experiences. I was 16 years old…10 years later I named an FM Podcast after my own notebook and 12 years later, I have 2 on the go and 3 ready and waiting on the shelf. So, what makes them special? Source: https://www.smartclassroommanagement.com/2019/03/23/best-classroom-management-strategy-for-a-crazy-class/ Just before you head off to write your thoughts, why not leave a positive review, or share on your socials with your followers if you’ve enjoyed the podcast? Check out our site! Get in touch on Twitter (GG/TTA) #WeAreTheCommunity interactions form a vital part of the pod, so get involved though votes on polls, comments, questions or whatever Music from Pond5 - Electronic Dance Music (Happy Background Summer Party Sport Club Short) - P5 Music by Pond5

Welcome to the Technical Area, your weekly FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. This week, we're exploring reinvention, when clubs or managers feel the need to take stock and move in a new direction. While sticking to your principles is to be admired, evolving them can bring a fresh change to your perceptions of football, help you and potentially your side, to create a new identity. Source: https://theathletic.co.uk/1938152/2020/07/24/granada-tony-adams-european-qualification-transform/ Just before you head off to write some more chapters of your FM20 adventure, why not leave a positive review, or share on your socials with your followers if you’ve enjoyed the podcast? Check out our site! Get in touch on Twitter (GG/TTA) #WeAreTheCommunity interactions form a vital part of the pod, so get involved though votes on polls, comments, questions or whatever As the Summer continues, though a little more hesitantly now than previously hoped, my time to record the podcast will be curbed as I try to eke the most I can from the moments I have left before the return to work at the end of the month. Episodes may appear irregularly and be for shorter sessions, but my commitment to the podcast will continue, and your patience and support over the past number of months has been greatly appreciated and will be over the final few weeks of Summer. Music from Pond5 - Electronic Dance Music (Happy Background Summer Party Sport Club Short) - P5 Music by Pond5

Welcome to the Technical Area, your weekly FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. This week, we're exploring the Dark Arts of Anti-Fútbol, touching on the cynical origins of Vélez & Estudiantes and how Simeone is taking over with his take on the style. Sources: https://www.thefalse9.com/2017/01/diego-simeone-tactics-atletico-madrid-formation.html https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2589852-analysing-atletico-madrids-defensive-structure-under-diego-simeone https://dictatethegame.com/2020/02/26/fm20-anti-football-simeones-symphony/ https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2016/04/27/how-did-diego-simeone-make-atletico-madrid-the-most-brutally-eff/ https://worldsoccertalk.com/2014/02/02/atletico-madrid-beat-real-sociedad-to-take-sole-possession-of-first-place-in-la-liga/ https://thesefootballtimes.co/2018/10/09/investigating-the-origins-of-cholismo/ https://thesefootballtimes.co/2017/10/06/carlos-bilardo-anti-futbol-and-the-pragmatic-heart-of-argentina/ https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/champions-league/i-am-a-bad-loser-jurgen-klopp-criticises-atleticos-tactics-as-liverpool-crash-out-of-the-champions-league-39037991.html Just before you head off to frustrate the ME in FM20, why not leave a positive review, or share on your socials with your followers if you’ve enjoyed the podcast? Check out our site! Get in touch on Twitter (GG/TTA) #WeAreTheCommunity interactions form a vital part of the pod, so get involved though votes on polls, comments, questions or whatever As Lockdown restrictions in Ireland ease and Summer resumes, my time to record the podcast will be curbed. Episodes may appear irregularly and be for shorter sessions, but my commitment to the podcast will continue, and your patience and support over the past number of months has been greatly appreciated and will be going forward over the Summer period Music from Pond5 - Electronic Dance Music (Happy Background Summer Party Sport Club Short) - P5 Music by Pond5

Welcome to the Technical Area, your weekly FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. This week, we're finding inspiration from outside the football sphere, with a particular focus on Basketball & the approaches of the Golden State Warriors Head Coach Steve Kerr. Sources: https://totalfootballanalysis.com/article/tactical-theory-transferring-basketball-concepts-positional-play-football-tactical-analysis-tactics https://www.forbes.com/sites/kevinandjackiefreiberg/2018/06/21/4-things-nba-champion-steve-kerr-can-teach-ceos-about-team-chemistry/ https://arizonaalumni.com/article/enlightened-coaching-style-steve-kerr Just before you head off to find your inspiration, why not leave a positive review, or share on your socials with your followers if you’ve enjoyed the podcast? Check out our site! Get in touch on Twitter (GG/TTA) #WeAreTheCommunity interactions form a vital part of the pod, so get involved though votes on polls, comments, questions or whatever As Lockdown restrictions in Ireland ease and Summer resumes, my time to record the podcast will be curbed. Episodes may appear irregularly and be for shorter sessions, but my commitment to the podcast will continue, and your patience and support over the past number of months has been greatly appreciated and will be going forward over the Summer period Music from Pond5 - Electronic Dance Music (Happy Background Summer Party Sport Club Short) - P5 Music by Pond5

Welcome to the Technical Area, your weekly FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. This week, we're looking at pre-season. Pre-Season is, for most of us, where our save begins, and as each season comes and the squad/challenges evolve and change, the basis for any success is based on the work done on the training pitch. Any building, empire, dynasty is built upon a foundation, where hard-work is a prominent principle and pre-season gives every manager and club the chance to put the hard yards in in a manner in which they can control. While presets are available and Assistants can take control, how can we influence pre-season to give us the underlying success we need for the season ahead? Sources: https://www.guidetofm.com/squad/pre-season/ https://theresonlyoneball.com/2020/05/23/my-approach-to-preseason-training-in-football-manager-2020-part-i/ Just before you head off to plan a successful pre-season, why not leave a positive review, or share on your socials with your followers if you’ve enjoyed the podcast? Check out our site! Get in touch on Twitter (GG/TTA) #WeAreTheCommunity interactions form a vital part of the pod, so get involved though votes on polls, comments, questions or whatever As Lockdown restrictions in Ireland ease and Summer resumes, my time to record the podcast will be curbed. Episodes may appear irregularly and be for shorter sessions, but my commitment to the podcast will continue, and your patience and support over the past number of months has been greatly appreciated and will be going forward over the Summer period Music from Pond5 - Electronic Dance Music (Happy Background Summer Party Sport Club Short) - P5 Music by Pond5

Welcome to the Technical Area, your weekly FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. This week, we're looking at rejuvenating a winning squad. Successful times for clubs often arise when players are in their prime collectively. Sustaining this period is difficult, as other challenges rise up and luck can run out. So, when the time comes to make changes, timing is crucial. Squad Building is a natural part in any team’s cycles, but with established hierarchies and intricate dynamics, changing a squad can be a risk too far for many managers - One which must be navigated carefully. Sources: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2020/01/23/ole-gunnar-solskjaer-warns-manchester-united-will-take-years/ https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/2308498-the-memphis-blueprint-for-rebuilding-a-college-football-team.amp.html https://amp.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/where-are-the-players-rebuilding-the-supply-of-talent-in-irish-football-464661.html https://www.eurosport.co.uk/football/premier-league/2019-2020/football-news-pep-guardiolas-rebuilding-plans-hit-by-man-citys-european-ban_sto7665063/story-amp.shtml https://www.skysports.com/amp/football/news/11095/11972682/are-real-madrid-targeting-another-rebuild https://amp.theguardian.com/football/2019/oct/22/genks-constant-rebuilding-work-faces-tough-inspection-by-liverpool Just before you head off to plan any rebuild, why not leave a positive review, or share on your socials with your followers if you’ve enjoyed the podcast? Check out our site! Get in touch on Twitter (GG/TTA) #WeAreTheCommunity interactions form a vital part of the pod, so get involved though votes on polls, comments, questions or whatever As Lockdown restrictions in Ireland ease and Summer resumes, my time to record the podcast will be curbed. Episodes may appear irregularly and be for shorter sessions, but my commitment to the podcast will continue, and your patience and support over the past number of months has been greatly appreciated and will be going forward over the Summer period Music from Pond5 - Electronic Dance Music (Happy Background Summer Party Sport Club Short) - P5 Music by Pond5

Welcome to the Technical Area, your weekly FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. This week, we're looking at retraining positions, a familiar topic of conversation amongst FMers as the years go by. When gaps begin to appear in a team, finding a player to fill them is not always straightforward. What may seem to be a logical choice may not be a seamless fit. Even in the Transfer Market, finding a fit may be unrealistic/unachievable. It could even be there’s a player in your squad who you don’t want to lose, but keeping them in their prime position/role is becoming less & less effective. The answer to these questions could come in the shapes of square pegs, malleable enough to fill the square hole. Sources: https://community.sigames.com/topic/517504-question-on-retraining-players-in-fm20/ https://theresonlyoneball.com/2020/06/07/my-approach-to-retraining-players-in-football-manager-2020/ https://twitter.com/SebWassell/status/1261007500486344704?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1261007500486344704&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Ftheresonlyoneball.com%2F2020%2F06%2F07%2Fmy-approach-to-retraining-players-in-football-manager-2020%2F https://community.sigames.com/topic/22870-quickfire-questions-and-answers-thread-tactic-and-training-questions-only/page/286/?tab=comments#comment-12436274 https://www.footballmanager.com/the-byline/make-your-players-versatile-wednesday-wisdom https://www.guidetofm.com/training/positions-roles/ https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/5-players-who-rejuvenated-their-career-by-changing-position Please like, review & share the pod & check out our site! Get in touch on Twitter (GG/TTA) #WeAreTheCommunity interactions form a vital part of the pod, so get involved though votes on polls, comments, questions or whatever Music from Pond5 - Electronic Dance Music (Happy Background Summer Party Sport Club Short) - P5 Music by Pond5

Welcome to the Technical Area, your weekly FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. Back to a usual feature of the pod, this time we’re heading to the Bundesliga and a manager who’s winning plaudits from his own fans and peers thanks to the way his first season has gone (adjusting to the pandemic nature of football aside) - Marco Rose. His development as a manager, style of play and successes to date mean he could be a man many of us could take some inspiration from as we engage with FM . Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marco_Rose https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/news/marco-rose-5-things-on-borussia-monchengladbachs-inbound-new-head-coach-3651 https://www.elartedf.com/marco-rose-future-world-beater/ https://www.90min.com/posts/the-rise-of-julian-nagelsmann-marco-rose-in-the-bundesliga-season-highlights-01e7397jrn24 https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/bundesliga-2019-20-marco-rose-leading-clinical-borussia-mnchengladbach-s-title-challenge https://www.holdingmidfield.com/marco-rose-borussia-monchengladbach-gladbach-tactics-tactical-analysis/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUsgMkZWnyk https://themastermindsite.com/2020/04/17/marco-rose-borussia-monchengladbach-tactical-analysis/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ren%C3%A9_Mari%C4%87 https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/sep/19/chatroom-bootroom-rene-maric-modern-coach-salzburg https://spielverlagerung.com/about/?doing_wp_cron=1592385841.7515590190887451171875 https://www.goal.com/en-ie/news/everyone-has-a-plan-until-theyre-punched-in-the-mouth/1dqng710l9f4v1gvsal5hqeppe Please like, review & share the pod & check out our site! Get in touch on Twitter (GG/TTA) #WeAreTheCommunity interactions form a vital part of the pod, so get involved though votes on polls, comments, questions or whatever Music from Pond5 - Electronic Dance Music (Happy Background Summer Party Sport Club Short) - P5 Music by Pond5

Welcome to the Technical Area, your weekly FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. Back to normal programming this week, and after facing months of issues with Training Programmes & Fixture Congestion, it's time I sink my teeth back into a dedicated podcast on Tactical Periodisation. Sources: https://trainingground.guru/articles/tactical-periodisation-man-who-taught-eddie-jones https://trainingground.guru/articles/graeme-murty-how-rangers-use-tactical-periodisation https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/11764172/jose-mourinho-vitor-frade-and-the-influence-of-tactical-periodisation https://www.thefalse9.com/2017/06/football-tactics-beginners-tactical-periodization-coaches-books-pdf.html https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2020/02/18/tactical-periodisation-coaching-philosophy-beloved-jose-mourinho/ https://fmsamo.com/fm19-training-my-approach/ https://fmsamo.com/fm20-training-my-approach/ https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1756606-an-inside-look-at-game-week-in-the-nfl Please like, review & share the pod & check out our site! Get in touch on Twitter (GG/TTA) #WeAreTheCommunity interactions form a vital part of the pod, so get involved though votes on polls, comments, questions or whatever Music from Pond5 - Electronic Dance Music (Happy Background Summer Party Sport Club Short) - P5 Music by Pond5

Welcome to the Technical Area, your weekly FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. Part 3 of 3 in the mini-series on the pod, the focus is on The Rise of the New Clubs, clubs who have gotten clever in order to buck the trend of the rich rising to the top, clubs evolving and changing in order to reach new heights. Part 3 we focus on the Moneyball & Analytics methods clubs are using to fuel their rise to the top, after diving into Part 1: Affiliates & Networking & Part 2: the use of B-Teams to grow sustained success. Sources: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2718752-brentfords-moneyball-way-to-beat-football-teams-with-huge-budgets https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/football-answer-moneyball-code-brentford-520378 https://www.fourfourtwo.com/features/fourfourtwo-billy-beane-can-moneyball-analytics-approach-work-football https://totalfootballanalysis.com/match-analysis/tactical-analysis-premier-league-moneyball https://www.eurosport.co.uk/football/what-is-moneyball-and-how-might-barnsley-benefit_sto6334978/story.shtml https://www.forbes.com/sites/robertkidd/2018/11/19/soccers-moneyball-moment-how-enhanced-analytics-are-changing-the-game/ https://statathlon.com/fc-porto-the-worlds-most-efficient-football-club-based-on-the-moneyball-model/ https://thesetpieces.com/latest-posts/football-manager-meets-moneyball-pt-1/ https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/flying-coach-with-steve-kerr-and-pete-carroll/id1507792638?i=1000473864075 https://thepfsa.co.uk Please like, review & share the pod & check out our site! Get in touch on Twitter (GG/TTA) #WeAreTheCommunity interactions form a vital part of the pod, so get involved though votes on polls, comments, questions or whatever Music from Pond5 - Electronic Dance Music (Happy Background Summer Party Sport Club Short) - P5 Music by Pond5

Welcome to the Technical Area, your weekly FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. Part 2 of 3 in a new mini-series on the pod, the focus is on The Rise of the New Clubs, clubs who have gotten clever in order to buck the trend of the rich rising to the top, clubs evolving and changing in order to reach new heights. Part 2 we focus on the club's using the B-Teams to grow sustained success, after diving into Part 1: Affiliates & Networking & before finishing off with Part 3: Moneyball & Analytics. Sources: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2718752-brentfords-moneyball-way-to-beat-football-teams-with-huge-budgets https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/feb/26/pep-guardiola-reserve-teams-championship-spain https://www.extratime.ie/articles/11538/rules-vary-for-european-reserve-teams/ https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1785384-premier-league-reserve-teams-should-be-allowed-to-play-in-english-lower-leagues https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2020/0110/1105644-reserve-teams/ https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/spanish-b-teams-and-their-eligibility Please like, review & share the pod & check out our site! Get in touch on Twitter (GG/TTA) #WeAreTheCommunity interactions form a vital part of the pod, so get involved though votes on polls, comments, questions or whatever #WeAreTheCommunity Plug - @LatteQuarterly 3rd issue is out today. I’m sure everyone is familiar with it, or at least the bloggers behind it, so go and check out the latest issue with whatever brew suits you, especially with the stretch of good weather we’re having at the moment Music from Pond5 - Electronic Dance Music (Happy Background Summer Party Sport Club Short) - P5 Music by Pond5

Welcome to the Technical Area, your weekly FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. Part 1 of 3 in a new mini-series on the pod, the focus is on The Rise of the New Clubs, clubs who have gotten clever in order to buck the trend of the rich rising to the top, clubs evolving and changing in order to reach new heights. Part 1 we focus on the affiliate links between clubs, before diving into Part 2: The B Team & finishing off with Part 3: Moneyball & Analytics over the next 2 episodes. Sources: https://www.footballmanager.com/the-byline/utilising-affiliate-clubs-wednesday-wisdom-tips-tricks https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11096/11975776/fc-nordsjaelland-the-danish-club-doing-it-differently-with-youngest-team-in-europe https://sustainabilityreport.com/2019/03/25/doing-things-differently-the-fc-nordsjaelland-story/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Nordsjælland https://www.righttodream.com https://thesefootballtimes.co/2018/11/14/why-red-bulls-football-empire-isnt-the-force-of-evil-many-believe-it-to-be/ https://www.offtheball.com/soccer/evolution-demise-red-bull-created-complex-situation-905043 https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/inside-red-bull-academy-produced-21136978 https://www.fourfourtwo.com/features/red-bull-salzburg-jesse-marsch-erling-haaland-sadio-mane-champions-league Please like, review & share the pod & check out our site! Get in touch on Twitter (GG/TTA) #WeAreTheCommunity interactions form a vital part of the pod, so get involved though votes on polls, comments, questions or whatever #WeAreTheCommunity Plug - @blackseafm: Community content: enjoying @Mark_Milligan_'s Queen's Park stream. V. thoughtful, considered approach to the game, especially tactics. Plus his team's producing successful, aesthetically appealing, soccer. Music from Pond5 - Electronic Dance Music (Happy Background Summer Party Sport Club Short) - P5 Music by Pond5

Welcome to the Technical Area, your weekly FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. Humans love symmetry. Psychologists believe we're more attracted to symmetry than asymmetry. The same applies in football. We confine tactical shifts to crude shapes: 4-4-2, 4-3-3, etc. However, when we look under the hood of the game, symmetry is an ideology, not what really happens. In a sport where asymmetry really rules, it's time to get under the hood and look at what we can do as FMers. Sources Here Please like, review & share the pod & check out our site! Get in touch on Twitter (GG/TTA) #WeAreTheCommunity interactions form a vital part of the pod, so get involved though votes on polls, comments, questions or whatever The latest book review goes up soon on the site as I try to re-launch #FMBookClub. All submissions/recommendations welcome! Books will be linked on Amazon through an affiliate link that supports a charity of your choice. Just check out smile.amazon.co.uk and select your charity from there, tying it up to your Amazon account! Music from Pond5 - Electronic Dance Music (Happy Background Summer Party Sport Club Short) - P5 Music by Pond5

Welcome to the Technical Area, your weekly FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. Finances are a dirty word in FM circles. While Transfer fees may be exorbitant, wage demands verging on ridiculous and the Bank Manager personally knocking on the door, the key to your success as a Manager could come with the numbers on every payslip to the players in your squad. This week, we look at these numbers and discuss what the experts say when it comes to balancing the books at your club. Sources Here Please like, review & share the pod & check out our site! Get in touch on Twitter (GG/TTA) #WeAreTheCommunity interactions form a vital part of the pod, so get involved though votes on polls, comments, questions or whatever The latest book review goes up soon on the site as I try to re-launch #FMBookClub. All submissions/recommendations welcome! Books will be linked on Amazon through an affiliate link that supports a charity of your choice. Just check out smile.amazon.co.uk and select your charity from there, tying it up to your Amazon account! Winston1984 (@blairinho) has worked on a Python project based on attributes, something we spoke about on last weeks pod. If you’re looking to analyse with the attributes of your players/staff, there’s a link here to where you can find it on the Forums! Music from Pond5 - Electronic Dance Music (Happy Background Summer Party Sport Club Short) - P5 Music by Pond5

Welcome to the Technical Area, your weekly FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. Attributes are perhaps the most determining factor in FM, but how often do we think beyond the numbers? Thanks to a Twitter suggestion, we delve beyond the numbers to understand how they work together, why Hidden Attributes are important to be kept hidden and how deciding on a formula for your squad building can be the key to your success. Sources: Guide to FM (https://www.guidetofm.com/players/attributes/; https://www.guidetofm.com/players/attribute-combinations/) Passion4FM (https://www.passion4fm.com/football-manager-player-attributes/) AddictedtoFM (https://www.addictedtofm.com/attributes-what-they-do-in-football-manager/) Perfect for Gaming (https://perfectforgaming.com/player-attributes-guide-football-manager) FMGrasshopper’s Fibra from FM17 (https://fmgrasshopper.com/blog/2016/10/16/fame-fiber-in-fm17-wearethecommunity) If you've enjoyed the podcast, why not leave a positive review, or share on your socials with your followers? Please like, review & share the pod & check out our site! Get in touch on Twitter (GG/TTA) #WeAreTheCommunity interactions form a vital part of the pod, so get involved though votes on polls, comments, questions or whatever The first book review goes up on the site today as I try to re-launch #FMBookClub. All submissions/recommendations welcome! Books will be linked on Amazon through an affiliate link that supports a charity of your choice. Just check out smile.amazon.co.uk and select your charity from there, tying it up to your Amazon account! Jim_G’s t-shirt campaign ends today, the 1st of May! - Get involved and support the campaign as best you can and show the SK some love (I wish I’d gotten the mango one