Podcast appearances and mentions of Iain Macintosh

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.nutmegfc.co.ukYou don't need to be half French to worship Zizou the magnificent, but it probably helpsWelcome to a new episode of the My Sporting Hero podcast, part of Nutmeg FC. The home of brilliant football stories – made in Scotland.So far this month, Nutmeg FC subscribers have enjoyed....* Former Dundee United, Aberdeen and Hibs star Mixu Paatelainen telling us why his dad Matti is his sporting hero.* Iain Macintosh giving us the skinny on Duncan Ferguson's sensational autobiography, with nine things we didn't know about the Everton legend.* Adam Clery analysing how Scotland's Lewis Ferguson became the tactical lynchpin to Bologna's brilliant season.Great content still to come includes....* The Slow Match Report from Daniel Gray reporting on the Premiership playoff final.* Stephen McGowan's three-part investigation into plastic pitches in Scottish football.Only paid subscribers to Nutmeg FC get every piece we produce straight to their inbox – including the full version of today's episode.This time on My Sporting Hero, our guest is Christophe Berra.Christophe was a central-defensive stalwart for Hearts during two spells at Tynecastle, which bookended eight years south of the border at Wolverhampton Wanderers and Ipswich Town. He sat on the bench for Hearts' 2006 Scottish Cup triumph over Gretna but received a winner's medal, and won the second tier with the Jambos in Scotland and with Wolves in England, going on to grace three Premier League seasons with the Molineux club. He also won the Scottish Challenge Cup with Raith Rovers in 2022.Christophe has such a cool name because his dad Christian is French. However, while he retains a soft spot for Les Bleus, Edinburgh-born Christophe's allegiances are firmly with Scotland, and he proudly donned the dark blue of his nation 41 times.Christophe retired from playing three years ago and is currently based in Alabama, as interim head coach of professional outfit Huntsville City.Christophe's sporting hero is former midfielder Zinedine Zidane – France's World Cup-winning Monsieur Magnifique.Nutmeg FC | Substack

The Daily Football Briefing has come to an end, but you can still get your daily dose of football news and analysis - albeit with less Iain Macintosh - from the award-winning Athletic FC. Here's the latest episode, covering the dramatic end to the Merseyside derby and yet another injury for Arsenal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes is alongside Iain Macintosh to discuss his new book, Chasing Salah: The Biography.In the book, Simon expertly pieces together a fascinating portrait of Salah. From his relationships with his teammates to what motivates him; from how the events of the past decade in Egypt have impacted his life, to what's next in his career.Available here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Chasing-Salah-Biography-Simon-Hughes/dp/1408721155Host: Iain MacintoshWith: Simon HughesProducer: Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon Hughes is alongside Iain Macintosh to discuss his new book, Chasing Salah: The Biography. In the book, Simon expertly pieces together a fascinating portrait of Salah. From his relationships with his teammates to what motivates him; from how the events of the past decade in Egypt have impacted his life, to what's next in his career. Available here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Chasing-Salah-Biography-Simon-Hughes/dp/1408721155 Host: Iain Macintosh With: Simon Hughes Producer: Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the NFL's top receivers is on the trading block. Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel share what they know about who's looking to make a deal with the Raiders for Davante Adams, who could benefit from getting him the most and what it would take to get a deal done. They also check back in on the Kansas City Chiefs, who have receiver issues of their own now that they've placed Rashee Rice on injured reserve and take the temp of what other big names might move before the trade deadline. In the latest edition of Chase is on the Case, Chase breaks down why Justin Fields, Jayden Daniels and Brock Purdy are all thriving for their teams this season. And ahead of the Jets taking on the Vikings in London this weekend, Dianna rings up UK-based Athletic managing editor for audio and Jets partisan Iain Macintosh to chat about his team and the international market for the NFL. Hosts: Dianna Russini, Chase DanielProducer: Marissa DunnExecutive Producer: Michael MartinezFollow Scoop City on YouTube Follow Dianna Russini: @DMRussini Follow Chase Daniel: @ChaseDaniel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of the NFL's top receivers is on the trading block. Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel share what they know about who's looking to make a deal with the Raiders for Davante Adams, who could benefit from getting him the most and what it would take to get a deal done. They also check back in on the Kansas City Chiefs, who have receiver issues of their own now that they've placed Rashee Rice on injured reserve and take the temp of what other big names might move before the trade deadline. In the latest edition of Chase is on the Case, Chase breaks down why Justin Fields, Jayden Daniels and Brock Purdy are all thriving for their teams this season. And ahead of the Jets taking on the Vikings in London this weekend, Dianna rings up UK-based Athletic managing editor for audio and Jets partisan Iain Macintosh to chat about his team and the international market for the NFL.  Hosts: Dianna Russini, Chase Daniel Producer: Marissa Dunn Executive Producer: Michael Martinez Follow Scoop City on YouTube  Follow Dianna Russini: @DMRussini Follow Chase Daniel: @ChaseDaniel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Arsenal, Manchester United and Liverpool are just some of the teams in America during pre-season supposedly giving back to their fans abroad. But is it enough? Do Premier League teams need to play competitive matches away from England to truly make this a global game? Ayo Akinwolere is joined by Adam Crafton to discuss the importance of pre-season tours in the US for Premier League clubs with the likes of James McNicholas, Laurie Whitwell, Sam Lee and James Pearce also sharing their views while on tour. Iain Macintosh also catches up with supporters in LA to ask how willing supporters in the USA are to see the teams they support play overseas. Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Adam Crafton Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Arsenal, Manchester United and Liverpool are just some of the teams in America during pre-season supposedly giving back to their fans abroad.But is it enough? Do Premier League teams need to play competitive matches away from England to truly make this a global game?Ayo Akinwolere is joined by Adam Crafton to discuss the importance of pre-season tours in the US for Premier League clubs with the likes of James McNicholas, Laurie Whitwell, Sam Lee and James Pearce also sharing their views while on tour.Iain Macintosh also catches up with supporters in LA to ask how willing supporters in the USA are to see the teams they support play overseas.Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: Adam CraftonExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducer: Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In hour one, Mike & guest host Josh Elliott-Wolfe look back at the previous day in sports (3:00), they chat with The Athletic FC's Iain Macintosh live from London, as England gets set to take on Spain in their second straight Euro Cup final (27:00), plus the boys discuss some more Canucks hypotheticals (45:00). This podcast is produced by Andy Cole and Greg Balloch. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

The FM Show Podcast Episode 48 - IAIN MACINTOSH Football Manager Stole My Life Todays show features the Football Manager legend, Iain Macintosh. Writer, podcaster, presenter, all round good guy. Tony and RDF Tactics worked with Iain at The Athletic when we were The Football Manager Show, and it was awesome to get Iain onto the show. We chat all things FM, including near post corners. Managing every aspect of the job and your youth team. Retro databases. Football Manager Stole My Life. Live Q&As. And we consult the Rothmans annuals that sit behind Iains head on camera. Its a great episode. If you've enjoyed todays show, please leave a like on the video and consider hitting subscribe to the channel. Also leave a comment about your favourite part of the episode. Support us on Patreon and join the The FM Show squad! Enjoy early access to our public episodes, bonus weekly episodes, exclusive content, and you get access to secret channels on our Discord for just £3 a month! Sign up now: http://www.patreon.com/TheFMShowPod Thanks to our sponsors Manscaped | http://www.manscaped.com 20% off with promo code: SHOW20 FullTimePrints | http://www.fulltimeprints.com 10% off with promo code THEFMSHOW Surprise Shirts | http://www.surpriseshirts.co.uk 10% off with promo code FMSHOW Follow Our Socials https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJwruCy5lH44iFcyE150oeg http://www.twitter.com/thefmshowpod https://www.tiktok.com/@thefmshowpod http://www.instagram.com/thefmshowpod Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/TKPCUEZDvt Listen Now Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6t7BLXSECt0y9AWHU1WgRj Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-fm-show-a-football-manager-podcast/id1698580502 Amazon: https://a.co/d/9hJSX0U Tony Jameson http://www.tonyjameson.co.uk http://www.twitter.com/tonyjameson http://www.instagram.com/tonyjameson https://www.tiktok.com/@tonyjamesonfm https://www.facebook.com/tonyjamesonfm http://twitch.tv/tonyjamesonfm https://www.youtube.com/@tonyjamesonFM RDF Tactics https://www.rdftactics.com http://www.twitter.com/rdftactics http://www.instagram.com/rdftactics http://twitch.tv/rdftactics http://www.youtube.com/@RDFTactics Follow Iain Macintosh http://www.twitter.com/iainmacintosh_ The Football Manager podcast for all of your Football Manager needs. #podcast #FM24 #footballmanager Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to your all-new Daily Football Briefing. All summer long, Iain Macintosh will be here each and every day and in 10 minutes, he'll tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in the football universe, with the latest from the Euros and the Copa America, as well as analysis of all the day's transfer news, managerial moves and boardroom shenanigans. He won't be doing it by himself, of course. You'll hear from David Ornstein, Adam Crafton, Matt Slater and other expert voices from The Athletic's award-winning newsroom - and we want to hear from you too. Post a comment on the app, send Iain an email (imacintosh@theathletic.com) or write a review on Apple. Presenter: Iain Macintosh With: Tomas Hill Lopez-Menchero Producer: Ben Green Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iain Macintosh is here to kickstart your week, with news of Arsenal's victory at Old Trafford which will take the Premier League title race down to the wire. Plus, all the results from around Europe - including defeats for Dortmund and PSG - and Jessy Parker Humphreys tells us about the significance of Man United's first ever women's FA Cup win. Presenter: Iain Macintosh With: Seb Stafford Bloor and Jessy Parker Humphreys Producer: Ben Green Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom Williams has written a fantastic new book all about French football from the 1980s to the present day, and he popped by the Totally studios to tell Iain Macintosh - and, by extension, you, dear listener - all about it. So plump up a cushion and brace yourself for tales of Marseilles-era Chris Waddle, Jean-Pierre Papin, Bernard Tapie, Basile Boli, Guy Roux, Claude Bez, PSG's multiple European failures and much, much more. Or beaucoup plus, as they say en français.Get your hands on Va-Va Voom: The Modern History of French Football right now!Presented by Iain MacintoshProduced by Ben Green Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom Williams has written a fantastic new book all about French football from the 1980s to the present day, and he popped by the Totally studios to tell Iain Macintosh - and, by extension, you, dear listener - all about it. So plump up a cushion and brace yourself for tales of Marseilles-era Chris Waddle, Jean-Pierre Papin, Bernard Tapie, Basile Boli, Guy Roux, Claude Bez, PSG's multiple European failures and much, much more. Or beaucoup plus, as they say en français. Get your hands on Va-Va Voom: The Modern History of French Football right now! Presented by Iain Macintosh Produced by Ben Green Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iain Macintosh presents the round-up of the biggest stories from the world of football on Tuesday April 11 2023: • The Champions League is back! Manchester City take on Bayern Munich tonight in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final. Sam Lee tells us why City are hitting their stride. • The biggest non league game in history was probably one of the best non league games in history. What does Wrexham's thrilling 3-2 win against Notts County mean? • Rob Tanner takes us through Leicester City's managerial search, and why a Dean Smith interim appointment may come very soon. Produced by Mike Zimmermann Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iain Macintosh presents the round-up of the biggest stories from the world of football on Thursday April 6 2023: • The man who broke the news of Frank Lampard's imminent return to Chelsea, David Ornstein, has the details on that deal, while The Athletic's Dom Fifield discusses whether the return of the former Blues boss could be a good thing • Laia Cervelló Herrero is on hand to dissect the drama from Camp Nou as Barcelona crashed out of the Copa del Rey after a 4-0 second-leg defeat to bitter rivals Real Madrid • And Roshane Thomas reflects on a shocking 5-1 loss at home to Newcastle for West Ham, which could spell big trouble for David Moyes Produced by Mike Stavrou Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to The Briefing Show from The Athletic - giving you everything you need to know from the world of football. On Monday April 3 2023: • David Ornstein has the inside scoop on the end of Graham Potter's short-lived tenure at Chelsea • Rob Tanner tells us about who's likely to replace Brendan Rodgers at Leicester • Rafa Honigstein gives us his first impressions of Bayern under Thomas Tuchel Presented by Iain Macintosh and produced by Ben Green Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

Iain Macintosh and Mark Carey join Tifo Football Podcast veteran Seb Stafford-Bloor in discussing Barcelona's remarkable transfer window, where should Zinchenko play for Arsenal and the atmosphere of hope and optimism for England in the Euros. Also stay for a passionate monologue about Southend United and the state of non-league football from our resident tragedian. If that's what you're into. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iain Macintosh and Mark Carey join Tifo Football Podcast veteran Seb Stafford-Bloor in discussing Barcelona's remarkable transfer window, where should Zinchenko play for Arsenal and the atmosphere of hope and optimism for England in the Euros.Also stay for a passionate monologue about Southend United and the state of non-league football from our resident tragedian. If that's what you're into. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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?

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.

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…

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…

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.

Paul Hawksbee and Andy Jacobs are joined in the pod by Farnborough supporting comedian Andy Smart, Chelsea supporting comedian Andy Hamilton, Author of 'Football Manager Stole My Life' Iain Macintosh and the club runner that beat Mo Farah, Ellis Cross. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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.

In Episode 93 of The Ski Podcast we discuss Ischgl, Les 2 Alpes, Vallandry and a unique mountain triathlon in Courchevel.  Iain was joined ‘live' by Lynsey Devon from Heaven Publicity and Al Morgan from SkiKitInfo. Thanks to Switzerland Tourism for their continued support of the Podcast.   SHOW NOTES There are 65,000km of waymarked trails in Switzerland Listen to Iain's from the Via Valais trail hike last summer in Episode 76 Al travelled to Vallandry in the Paradiski ski area Lynsey stayed in Le Chable below Verbier James Gambrill reported from Baqueira Beret in Spain Jen Tsang reported from La Plagne If you are travelling either for a late ski holiday or summer holiday then make sure you go to battleface.com for a quote and also to check their Sherpa Travel Tool Iain skied in Les 2 Alpes from 09-16 April, benefitting from glacier skiing up to 3600m He travelled there and back in a Ford Mustang Mach-E electric vehicle. Watch out for his article on this appearing in The Telegraph in due course Listen to our bonus episode about Electric Vehilces in Ski Resorts https://twitter.com/skipedia/status/1513419865117319170  Christophe Aubert is the mayor of Les 2 Alpes and discusses the resort's bid for ‘Flocon Vert' status.  https://www.instagram.com/p/CcgbE7hs9T3/  Ischgl was criticised as being a ‘super-spreader' location in 2020 The Spring Blanc is a end of season celebration that is running all through April and features live performances from Simply Red and Kings of Leon Previous headline acts have included Robbie Williams, Kylie Minogue and Sir Elton John Al reviewed the new Atomic ‘Bent' family of skis, as well as the new Strive bindings Iain used the Dewerstone wooden sunglasses while in the Alps. Listen to our interview with Dewerstone founder in Episode 89 Iain took part in the Dynastar X3 triathlon in Courchevel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVw6U9iMbCM Listen to Iain's interview with Yvonne from Salzburg about train travel from Sweden to Austria in Episode 90 REVIEWS We enjoy all feedback about the show, so please do email us to theskipodcast@gmail.com or leave your reviews/comments at Apple Podcasts, Spotify or via social media. Jen (via Instagram): “Really enjoy the podcast - thanks for creating it and congrats on the award!” Michael (via email): "Congrats on podcast award, it is well deserved"  Also thanks to all the following for their congratulations on the Sports Podcast Award win: Cathy Paget, Jon Sheehan, Adam W, Rachael W, Megan, Betony, Vanessa, Jon Walton, Abi B, Oli Russel-Cowan, Krystelle, Chris Thompson, Paul Glynn, Dan Fox, James Hawkins, Greg Hilton, Stephen S, Iain MacIntosh, Martin Bell, Sara B, Rob S, Neil D, Paddy & Chemmy Alcott   Coming up in E94 - Jasmin Taylor on her best season ever, plus Rob Rees in Narvik Norway and Svalbard   If you've enjoyed listening to The Ski Podcast, you can make your own small gesture, by going to buymeacoffee.com/theskipodcast - all contributions welcome (thanks to Andrew B for your contribution!) You can follow Iain @skipedia and the podcast @theskipodcast

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.

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?

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.

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.

In today's episode of the Tifo Football Podcast, we have a new host! Iain Macintosh, Lord of the Games, and JJ Bull discuss all the drama surrounding last week's World Cup Qualifiers, Gareth Bale's future, TikTok, Time Travel, and what would you do if you bought a football club.

In today's episode of the Tifo Football Podcast, we have a new host! Iain Macintosh, Lord of the Games, and JJ Bull discuss all the drama surrounding last week's World Cup Qualifiers, Gareth Bale's future, TikTok, Time Travel, and what would you do if you bought a football club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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?

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.

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…

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…

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.

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?

In this episode, Iain Macintosh speaks to The Athletic's David Ornstein who gently pulls back the transfer window curtain so you can hear how close the FM experience is to it. The latest edition of More Than A Score takes us all over the gorgeous peninsula of Italy before settling in the city of Genoa with Sampdoria. The Athletic's James Horncastle tells us why you should be the one to bring back the era of Samp D'Oro. Sports Interactive's Tina Keech gives us an update on bringing women's football into the FM universe. Could you possibly be able to help?  And your letters look at left-footed centre backs, putting faith in the youngsters and praise for the Inverted Wingback!

Iain Macintosh speaks to Andrew Sinclair from Sports Interactive about Preseason. How do you use those crucial weeks of summer to make sure your players hit the ground running? The Saints come marching in to the podcast as The Athletic's Southampton reporter Dan Sheldon talks us through their recent takeover and whether that makes the south coast club a more or enticing FM save. The latest edition of More Than A Score takes us to Germany, all of it. Seb Stafford-Bloor off the Tifo talks us through why if you haven't taken the reins of a team in any of the Bundesligas, now is the time.  Plus your letters look at ghosts in the FM machine, whether you can put the ill-timed motivational shouts right back in your mouth and if letting the fans decide which players to sign can actually be a good idea…

Iain Macintosh speaks to The Athletic's Newcastle United correspondent Chris Waugh to find out if Newcastle United in real life are having as hard a time of it as he is on FM… The latest edition of More Than A Score takes us to the city of Malmö in Sweden. Frida Fagerlund from Aftonbladet gives us the inside track as to how we can become the next Roy Hodgson with Malmö FF. The Athletic's Holly Percival joins us for What Did You Learn? Holly has chronicled her first ever Football Manager save with her beloved Aston Villa. It did not go well, hearts were broken but lessons were learned and you can benefit from them! Plus your letters look at how to bring Bielsa Ball to FM, perfecting pressing tactics and upgrading your hardware to leave lag behind.

In this episode, Iain Macintosh speaks to Sports Interactive's CJ Ramson to get expert guidance on how to deal with a save when it ALL JUST GOES WRONG. The latest edition of More Than A Score takes us to the bucolic Welsh village of Taff's Well. FM Friday author Barry Collins takes us through the challenges of managing a side in Cymru South, the Welsh second tier. Our new feature “What Would Fergie Do?” looks at how early era Alex Ferguson would deal with the current shower in the red half of Manchester. We speak to The Athletic's Andy Mitten to get his expert perspective. And your letters look at release clauses, not leaving a job too soon and the glory years of Doncaster Rovers…

Taylor Payne hosts your go-to Newcastle United podcast from The Athletic with club correspondent Chris Waugh, Senior Writer George Caulkin, and special guests Peter Rutzler and Iain Macintosh.Peter is The Athletic's Fulham writer but was posted to Bournemouth during Eddie Howe's time at the club, and he gives chapter and verse on the way Newcastle's new manager operates.We also heard from Amanda Staveley this week, with the owners appearing at the NU Foundation dinner as well. And, we check up on The Athletic's gaming section, currently dominated by the launch of Football Manager 22, in which Newcastle are proving a popular choice for some reason. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Italy squeezed passed Spain on penalties in today's semi-final clash, after open-play goals from Morata and Chiesa. Iain Macintosh joins JJ Bull and Joe Devine to analyse the first semi-final, and look forward to England's game against Denmark. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Euros are just around the corner and to get yourself in the mood, here's a taster of The Athletic's excellent new Euro Stories series, in which we relive every European Championship from 1988 to the present. So set your time machine to the summer of 1996 and allow Iain Macintosh and a few your Totally favourites to transport you back to a time of Gazza and Gareth, Baddiel and Skinner and the highest of highs and the lowest of lows.Subscribe to Euro Stories by following The Athletic's Beyond The Headline feedAnd while you're doing that, check out our daily England podcastAnd brace yourself for our two Totally previews which are dropping next week - followed by nightly pods at the end of every matchday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Michael Cox, Tom Worville and Ali Maxwell gather to offer their distinctive take on football's traditional end of season awardsTasked by Ali with picking an alternative team of the season, with the stipulation being that they can't pick any players who got more than one vote in The Athletic's writers poll, Tom and Michael have picked the players they think have gone under the radar this season and were perhaps more deserving of a bigger share of the votes.As well as the teams we go through a few alternative categories of our own including Tactical Change of the season, Underrated Player of the Season and the inaugural Zonal Marking Data Darlings award.DO YOU LOVE FOOTBALL MANAGER? WE'VE GOT THE PERFECT EVENT FOR YOU...Join The Athletic's Iain Macintosh on May 25th for the ultimate Football Manager masterclass.Sports Interactive's Tom Davidson will deliver a top level briefing on the secrets of FM21 and then former Rangers, Aston Villa and Birmingham manager Alex McLeish will be in the studio to pass on some real life lessons from nearly 25 years in management.There are top prizes to be won too, not least the opportunity to take on McLeish in a live streamed, winner-takes-all game of FM21.Your ticket will give you full access to the Football Manager Masterclass. This includes an audience quiz and a chance to take on Alex McLeish in a live streamed Football Manager game. You will also get top tips and game insight from Sports Interactive insider, Tom Davidson and a touch of football management reality from Alex McLeish. All for £7.link.dice.fm/masterclass Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.