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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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 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 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…

In this episode, Iain Macintosh speaks to Alex Stewart off the TIFO about why it’s much more fun to play with others and not just yourself, it’s Network Gaming!  The latest edition of More Than A Score takes us to the French capital of Paris. Julien Laurens from The Totally Football Show tells us why managing Paris Saint-Germain is more of a challenge than you might think... Book club is back and it’s the biography of Leeds managerial icon Don Revie written by Chris Evans MP. And your letters look at computer upgrades, finding the save for you and how to sift through the sea of players released by big clubs to strike gold.

In this episode, Iain Macintosh speaks to Sport Interactive’s Andre Sinclair about Dynamic Management Stats, the things that make you, YOU. The latest edition of More Than A Score takes us to Eastern Canada and the city of Halifax to explore managing HFX Wanderers FC. Joshua Kloke from The Athletic is your guide… YouTuber RDF Tactics joins us for What Did You Learn with some great tips on how to get over those FM 22 gegenpressing woes. And your letters look at very violent conduct, scouting in South Korea and looking after your Registas….

In this episode, Iain Macintosh gets an update on the 22.2 update from Sport Interactive’s Nic Madden. And yes near post corners come up… The latest edition of More Than A Score takes us to the Brazilian city of Belo Horizonte and the club where the Brazilian Ronaldo, El Fenomeno, made his professional debut: Cruzeiro. The Athletic’s Jack Lang gives us the lowdown. Book Club is back with Jason McAteer’s autobiography: Blood, Sweat and McAteer. And your letters look at Newcastle (sorry Iain) and delve even deeper into the Data Hub.

In this episode, Iain Macintosh delves into the Data Hub with Elliot Stapley from Sports Interactive. The latest edition of More Than A Score takes us to the capital of Argentina and a team founded by railwaymen. Rock’s End FM is our guide to a cult favourite from Buenos Aires Club Ferro Carril Oeste. Wolverhampton Wanderers most exciting signing of the summer wasn’t new gaffer Bruno Lage but it was in fact FM streamer Clayts. He joins us to talk about streaming for a Premier League club. And finally Ben aka Doctor Benjy joins us to tell you why you should play Cities: Skylines when taking some time off FM in What Else Do You Play?

Iain Macintosh speaks to Russell Hammant from Sports Interactive to give you the comprehensive guide to hiring, and firing, in those crucial non-playing roles. Alvaro Romeo from The Totally Football Show takes us to the beautiful Galician town of La Coruña in Northern Spain for More Than A Score. Joe Devine, the big cheese or queso grande of Tifo, passes on his FM 22 advice in What Did You Learn? Plus your letters cover Build A Nation saves, increasing your reputation and a ballad for ex-Oxford United and Oxford City winger Jamie Cook...

In this episode, Iain Macintosh speaks to Andrew James from Sports Interactive to get all the top tips when it comes to training. Seb Stafford-Bloor off the Tifo says hello from his home of Hamburg in More Than A Score.  Alex Stewart, also off the Tifo from, passes on his FM 22 advice in What Did You Learn? Jack aka Work The Space talks about the twenty year old grand old game Halo in What Else Do You Play? Plus your letters cover Hungarian title races, Cruyff throw-ins and save-scumming!

In this episode, Iain Macintosh unveils the shiny new Football Manager show! Speaking of shiny and new, CJ Ramson takes us through all you need to know when it comes to tactics in the fully fledged FM 22.  JJ Bull takes us on a tour of Aberdeen in the first destination for More Than A Score.  Amita Winehouse from The Athletic is the debut guest in our new feature What Did You Learn? The Athletic’s Holly Percival tells us why we should all give Valorant a go in What Else Do You Play?  Plus your letters ask about the best open-top bus parades in Europe, what the hell you do with Southend Utd and how best to organise training.

In this episode, Iain Macintosh gathers four of FM’s mightiest streamers, Zealand, Work The Space, Lollujo and Dr Benjy, for them to tell us about their very exciting network gaming plans once FM 22 launches.     The Book Club returns and Iain positively drools over the calcio chronicle of Arigo Sacchi: The Immortals, written by the man himself and Luigi Garlando. Plus your letters look at the future of throw-ins and there’s positive news from one of the last survivors of the Community Challenge: success with SUNDERLAND.

CJ Ramson from Sports Interactive joins us to tell us how to delve into the dark arts and make your side a real pain to play against. Our new Community Challenge managing Sunderland AFC continues to run amok in the Football Manager community. What have we done… Sunderland also continues to dominate your letters... Plus there’s the Bundesliga Challenge and Alex Stewart from the TIFO Football Podcast has had a bit of a rally.

Is FM21 too big for you? Do you look on from the sidelines as everyone else piles in; too scared to let it back into your life? Perhaps FM Touch or FM Mobile are for you. Iain Macintosh chats to Alex Pitt from Sports Interactive about the compact, less time-consuming versions of the game.  PLUS, Ben Mouncer from the Norwich City flavoured 'On The Ball' podcast talks about the six player online game he started in March 2020.  PLUS, Your letters and a Big Sam Special Book Club.  Listen now, it's only half an hour of your life.  And visit theathletic.com/fmpod for a special half price deal on a subscription to The Athletic

Welcome to the Football Manager Show by The Athletic. Launches in November 2020