The FM Technical Area – A Football Manager Podcast
A weekly Football Manager podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo
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S5E10: What Now? Reflecting on FM25 and Looking Ahead to FM26
In this season finale of The FM Technical Area, we take a reflective and forward-looking journey through one of the most unusual years in Football Manager history. FM25 was hyped as a landmark release — and instead, we faced a cancellation, community frustration, and a holding pattern that tested our creativity.
But through it all, the FM community kept going. From deep saves to custom content, tactical tinkering to narrative roleplay, the game lived on — even without major updates.
Join us as we:
- Reflect on the FM25 cycle and what it taught us
- Share top tools, podcasts, books, and YouTubers to prep for FM26
- Explore 3 creative save ideas to keep you engaged this summer
- Highlight community insights and how you’ve stayed inspired
- Launch our summer challenge: #FMScoutingChallenge
💡 Featured Segments:
FM25 Fallout: Lessons from a season of delays and creativity
Summer Scouting: Podcasts, videos, and books to sharpen your FM brain
Save Ideas: Off-meta concepts to keep things fresh until FM26
Community Voices: What kept you playing through the limbo
- The FM Scout Challenge: A summer project to plan your FM26 save
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S5E9: Manager in Focus — Kjetil Knutsen & the Bodø Blueprint
In this episode of Manager in Focus, we turn our attention to the Arctic Circle and the remarkable rise of Kjetil Knutsen, the architect behind Bodø/Glimt’s tactical revolution. From a club with one of the smallest budgets in European competition to conquering Roma 6–1, Knutsen’s philosophy offers inspiration for every Football Manager save.
🔍 We break down:
Knutsen’s tactical identity and principles
How to replicate his 4-3-3 system in FM
Recruitment strategies that echo Glimt’s brilliance
Weekly training schedules with tactical purpose
A listener Q&A on pressing without losing shape
And a brand-new Community Challenge: The Bodø Blueprint
🟡 Community Challenge: The Bodø Blueprint
Start with a small club, limited budget, and big ambition. Build a vertical, high-pressing 4-3-3 with youth at its core — and conquer your domestic league and beyond.
Challenge rules & details in the episode.
Tag your progress using #FMBodoBlueprint
Resources Mentioned:
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3589385/2022/09/14/knutsen-de-zerbi-brighton-potter-tactics/
https://www.reddit.com/r/Glimt/comments/1cedw7g/why_is_no_club_looking_at_kjetil_knutsen/
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S5E8: Training Ground Truths - Keeping Players Happy & Improving in FM24
In this episode of The FM Technical Area, we’re exploring the art/science of perfecting the an often overlooked & underappreciated element of Football Manager - Training
🏗️ We explore:
Training Ground Unhappiness & How to Solve It
Training Week Approaches
Training Philosophies
Attribute Synergy
With real-world inspirations and Community-inspiration, this episode gives you a blueprint to develop your players and turn them into stars.
We also have:
🔥 Community Challenge: The Development Blueprint
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S5E7: Hidden Gems & Transfer Market Mastery
In this episode of The FM Technical Area, we’re diving into one of the most rewarding aspects of Football Manager 2024: discovering hidden gems and mastering the transfer market. Whether you're rebuilding a fallen giant or starting from the bottom, smart recruitment is everything.
🏗️ We explore how to use Recruitment Focuses to find:
Under-the-radar youth prospects
Physical monsters from obscure leagues
Versatile bargain buys
Contract-expiring stars
Players perfectly tailored to your tactical vision
With real-world inspiration from Borussia Dortmund, RB Salzburg, Brentford, Atalanta, and more, this episode gives you a blueprint to scout like the pros.
We also have:
🌍 Community Spotlight - Ponta de Lança
🔥 Community Challenge: Revive a forgotten league
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S5E6: The Art of Set Pieces
Set pieces can be the great equaliser, the secret weapon, or the marginal gain that wins you the title—and in this episode of The FM Technical Area, we’re diving deep into how to master them in Football Manager 2024.
From short corner experiments and free-kick strategies to throw-in routines and penalty psychology, this episode is packed with real-life inspiration, FM-specific tips, and tactical insights to help you squeeze every last goal from dead-ball situations. If you're just trying to turn frustrating 0-0 draws into gritty 1-0 wins, this is for you.
We cover:
Why set pieces matter more than ever in FM24
How to build routines that mimic real-world successes (like Arsenal’s set-piece clinic)
Traits and attributes to prioritise for each set-piece type
How to defend like a fortress against aerial bombardment
Listener questions on tinkering routines and signing specialists
Plus, there’s a challenge for all you tacticians out there: The #FM24SetPieceChallenge.
Ready to turn chaos into goals? Let’s go.
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S5E5: The B-Team
B Teams: Development, Depth & Disruption
In this episode, we’re diving into the fascinating world of B Teams in Football Manager and real-life football. From youth development and tactical flexibility to strategic squad management and league disruption—B Teams are more than just reserves.
We’ll explore how you can use B Teams effectively in FM24 to accelerate player growth, experiment with tactical ideas, and build a sustainable long-term club vision. Plus, we’ll shine a light on how real-world clubs like Barcelona, Real Sociedad, and RB Leipzig use their second teams to stay ahead of the curve.
You’ll also get:
🎧 Listener Questions: Answering your top questions on B Teams in FM.
🌍 Community Spotlight: Highlighting incredible save ideas and creators who are building dynasties through B Team magic.
🎯 Community Challenge: A brand-new challenge focused on turning a B Team into a developmental powerhouse while competing for promotion!
Whether you're managing a European giant or starting a lower-league save, this episode is packed with ideas and insights to take your squad-building to the next level.
Have questions or want to share your experience? Drop them in, and we’ll feature them in our Listener Questions segment!
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S5E4: An Alternate Approach to Squad Management
Welcome to the FM Technical Area, your FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo.
In this episode, we delve into the powerful concepts of Structured Rotation and the Core-16 Approach —strategies designed to revolutionize how you build and manage your Football Manager 2024 squads.
We’ll explore:
✅ What Structured Rotation is and why it’s essential for fitness, morale, and tactical consistency.
✅ The Core-16 Model: Building your squad around 16 key players, ensuring everyone stays match-fit and developing.
✅ How real-world clubs like Feyenoord, Ajax, Bayer Leverkusen, Villarreal, and Red Bull Salzburg use this approach to punch above their weight.
✅ How to apply these methods in your FM24 saves to create a cohesive, flexible, and successful team.
Plus, we’ll also touch on alternative squad-building philosophies from Vasco da Gama, Dynamo Berlin, Athletic Club, and more!
Whether you’re chasing glory with a giant club or building something special with an underdog, this episode offers valuable insights to transform your saves.
Hit play, take notes, and get ready to optimize your FM24 experience!
Necessary Reading
The Ponta de Lanca Tweets that Inspired the pod
A FM Old Timer's Piece:
🎙️ Have questions or want to share your experience? Drop them in, and we’ll feature them in our Listener Questions segment!
🎙️ Listen now & get involved in the challenge!
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S5E3: Tactical Experimentation & New Playstyles
Welcome to the FM Technical Area, your FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo.
In this episode, we’re diving deep into Tactical Experimentation & New Playstyles in FManager 24! If you’re feeling stuck in your tactical approach or just want to try something different, this one’s for you.
We’ll discuss:
⚽ Why stepping outside your tactical comfort zone makes you a better FM manager
⚽ The Match Engine's influences on tactical effectiveness (and how to manipulate it)
⚽ Unique tactical styles to try—from Lillo’s Ultra-Positional 4-3-3 to Zeman’s Chaos Football
⚽ This week’s Community Challenge: Recreating Bielsa-Inspired Chaos Football with Newell’s Old Boys
Plus, we answer listener questions about tactical consistency, transitioning between styles mid-season, and the mechanics behind B-teams in FM24.
🎙️ Listen now & get involved in the challenge!
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S5E2: Long-Term Save Ideas ft. Custom Databases
Welcome to the FM Technical Area, your FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo.
In this episode, we dive deep into long-term saves and custom databases in FM24. From reviving fallen giants like Red Star Belgrade to navigating alternate realities with unique league structures, there's a challenge for every manager. We also discuss listener questions on motivation and unique save ideas, spotlight incredible community content, and introduce this week’s Community Challenge. Can you rebuild history or master an alternate footballing world? Join the conversation, take on the challenge, and share your journey using #FM24Dynasty!
This Week’s Links:
- https://www.reddit.com/r/footballmanagergames/comments/1iuv33c/a_new_dawn_has_arrived_the_official_launch_of_fm/
- https://www.reddit.com/r/footballmanagergames/comments/1ilm6cp/fm24_modded_simatch_file_review_of_the_asian/
- https://bsky.app/profile/priisek.bsky.social/post/3li7e4tvu332d
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhSPpkXuX0Q
- https://www.fmscout.com/a-new-usa-league-system-fm24.html
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S5E1: An Alternative Alternate Reality - Reigniting Your FM Passion
Welcome to the FM Technical Area, your FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo.
So, FM25 is really FM24 in disguise. Amidst the anguish and anger that have come with FM25’s cancellation comes the challenge of finding a way to reignite FM24 to sustain us for the next 8 months.
We’ll explore fresh ways to enjoy the game, answer some listener questions, highlight some amazing community content, and introduce this week’s Community Challenge, the #FM24ReigniteChallenge featuring a fallen giant: 1860 Munich.
This Week’s Links:
- https://afmoldtimer.home.blog/2024/12/31/tottenham-3-6-liverpool-recreating-liverpools-tactic/
- https://community.sports-interactive.com/forums/topic/590852-fm24-the-colossus-doctrine-all-rhodes-lead-to-glory/
- https://coffeehousefm.com/#/fmrensie/
- https://coffeehousefm.com/fmrensieblog/my-football-manager-2024-honorary-save
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S4E14: Recruitment Focuses & Squad Building - Insights from Real-World Strategies
Welcome to the Technical Area, your FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo.
Dive deep into the art of squad building in Football Manager with insights from the real-world strategies of clubs like Brentford, Brighton, and RB Leipzig. This episode unpacks how data-driven recruitment, youth development, and value scouting can be applied to your FM save. Plus, explore what football can learn from other sports, featuring lessons from Moneyball's Billy Beane, Belichick's Patriots, and Kerr’s Warriors. Discover actionable tactics, from custom scouting to development pathways, to build a team aligned with your unique tactical vision.
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S4E13: Finding a New FM24 Save - The Great FM Pivot
Welcome to the Technical Area, your FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo.
With Football Manager 2025 delayed, many of us are left wondering how to make the most of the extra time in FM24. In this episode, we dive into how to find the perfect save for this window—one that keeps you engaged for 4-5 months IRL, or about three in-game seasons.
We break the episode down into three key sections to guide you through the process:
1. Determining Your Goals:
We start by helping you identify what you want out of your next save. Whether you're seeking immediate success, looking to build a legacy, or eager to develop young talent, this segment covers popular save ideas and matches them to your desired experience. We also look at key factors like competitiveness of the league, financial resources, board expectations, and player availability to narrow down your options.
2. Alternative Realities:
Feeling like you’ve done it all in FM? This section explores unconventional saves, from downloadable databases and custom leagues to managing non-realistic players. We discuss how stepping outside the real-world framework can add a refreshing twist to your next save, offering new challenges and endless possibilities for creativity.
3. The Great Experiment:
If you love pushing the boundaries of FM’s mechanics, this segment is for you. We explore ways to experiment within the game, such as the Director of Football Challenge, tactical transformations, and unique squad-building strategies. It’s all about testing your management skills in new and exciting ways, making for a unique save that stands out.
By the end of this episode, you’ll be armed with the inspiration and guidance you need to find a save that suits your style, whether you’re looking for a challenging short-term project or a new way to experience the game. Join us as we explore the possibilities and discover the next great FM24 adventure—together!
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S4E12: Adapt to Thrive with Sir Alex Ferguson
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Sir Alex Ferguson. The last man to defeat Real Madrid in a European Final with Aberdeen in 1983, before 38 trophies in 26 years at Man Utd. No matter your opinion of the Red Devils, Ferguson's managerial career has many of the hallmarks of the perfect FM save. From tactical recreations to philosophical discussions, we get into it this week
Here's what I read this week:
- https://www.coachesvoice.com/rene-meulensteen-manchester-united-alex-ferguson-solskjaer/
- https://hbr.org/2013/10/fergusons-formula
- https://www.coachesvoice.com/cv/rene-meulensteen-alex-ferguson-tactics/#:~:text=It%2520was%2520always%2520about%253A%2520%E2%80%9CThink,or%2520high%2520the%2520opposition%2520are.%E2%80%9D
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S4E11: Pressing Innovations feat. Sacchi, Capello (at AC Milan) & Klopp
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Creating a winning FM24 tactic? 4-2-3-1 Gegenpressing. Easy. But how does it work, and why? What makes pressing a good philosophy to follow? Let's find out!
Here's what I read this week:
- https://www.coachesvoice.com/arrigo-sacchi-ac-milan-italy-coach-tactics/
- https://www.thefa.com/bootroom/resources/coaching/the-philosophy-of-arrigo-sacchi
- https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1425160-great-team-tactics-breaking-down-how-arrigo-sacchis-ac-milan-took-down-europe
- https://footballbh.net/2024/07/18/fabio-capello-ac-milan/
- https://thesefootballtimes.co/2015/06/28/in-praise-of-fabio-capello/
- https://thetitansfa.com/jurgen-klopp-formation-and-tactics-for-success/
- https://www.coachesvoice.com/cv/jurgen-klopp-tactics-liverpool/
- https://the-footballanalyst.com/liverpool-jurgen-klopp-tactical-analysis/
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S4E10: Philosophy 2 - Control & Freedom feat. Bielsa, Guardiola & Diniz
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Control & Possession. Key tenents of a philosophy where the opposition are subjected to the mind of a great footballing coach. But how is it done? Let's find out!
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S4E9: Philosophy 1 - The Beautiful Game feat. Busby, Wenger & Sarri
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The Beautiful Game. Can we still call football this anymore? Are results more important than the style in which they are achieved? This week, we're going to focus on three managers who focused on style first before the success followed: Sir Matt Busby, Arsene Wenger & Maurizio Sarri.
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S4E8: FM25 - The Time is Now
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It's the Summer. The Euros & Copa America are over, pre-season tours are underway, while the Qualifying Rounds for the upcoming Champions League, Europa League & Conference League are shining a light on some of Europe's "smaller" clubs. It's time to start thinking about FM25. There's a lot of unknowns awaiting us, so we need to get the foundations right, whether it's picking a save, identifying a tactical identity, studying tactical trends and plotting a managerial journey. Let's not waste a moment!
Check out some of these great articles:
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Episode 8: RdZ & Deep Space (for the) Nine
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The managerial merry-go-round is almost occupying as much of the columns on the back pages as transfer sagas these days. The cult of the manager is in full swing, and this week we join in. Roberto de Zerbi has been growing a reputation which has caught the attention of many across the world, and this week, we jump in and see why is has and how it can be translated to Football Manager.
This week, we:
- Highlight why de Zerbi's philosophy is so effective in modern football
- Analyse the elements that make de Zerbi stand out from the rest
- Dissect the roles of the player roles de Zerbi's style is built around
- Discuss the considerations needed to translate de Zerbi's style to FM24
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Episode 7: Midfield Mastery - Strategies for Building Around the Advanced Playmaker Role
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Every team needs a star. Last time it was a Shadow Striker, this time it's an Advanced Playmaker. We're evolving from building around a deep-lying goalscorer to the orchestrator pulling the strings from the pockets behind the front line. Isn't this the player we all need to build around?
This week, we:
- Define the role of the Advanced Playmaker
- Analyse the squad makeup needed to bring out the best in an Advanced Playmaker
- Dissect the tactical considerations needed to make a Advanced Playmaker the team's star
- Discuss the counterarguments of focusing on one star, but pose an evolutionary solution that may not be as long-term or sustainable as I initially hoped
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Episode 6: Unleashing Shadows: Mastering the Art of Building Around a Shadow Striker
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Every team needs a star. They need the pieces around them to fit just right in order for them to be able to show the world just what it is they are capable of. In FM24, I'm building my first season around Jean-Kévin Augustin - a Shadow Striker. And as of recording time, he's not just my best player, but he's potentially the best player in Switzerland this season!
This week, we:
- Define the role of the Shadow Striker
- Analyse the squad makeup needed to bring out the best in a Shadow Striker
- Dissect the tactical considerations needed to make a Shadow Striker the team's star
- Discuss the counterarguments of focusing on one star, but pose an evolutionary solution that may not be as long-term or sustainable as I initially hoped
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Episode 5: Cracking the Code - Beating Bogey Tactics
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Every year, it may change, but nonetheless, every year, it's a problem we face - The Bogey Tactic. We can't beat it. It just has our number. Whether it's a stubborn defensive setup or a relentless high-pressing game, bogey tactics can frustrate even the most seasoned managers. But fear not, as today we're going to be diving into the strategies you need to overcome them, so that bogey tactics can become a thing of the past!
This week, we:
- Analyse the bogey tactic itself
- Establish the elements of a Game Plan
- Dissect the weakness of the 4-2-3-1 & 3-5-2 shapes that listeners identified as their bogey tactics
- Discuss what to do when playing against a high press or low block
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Episode 4: Cracking the Code- Deciphering the 3-5-2 Formation in FM24 feat. Inzaghi's Inter
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After being blown away by them in person, Simeone Inzaghi's Inter have been one of the most exciting teams to watch in Europe this season. Their interpretation of the 3-5-2 is but one example of how prominent this shape is becoming again in football. This week, let's dive in to how it works, what key considerations are needed to develop your own, and what lessons we can learn from Inzaghi's Inter side.
The reading I did this week:
- https://www.coachesvoice.com/cv/3-5-2-formation-conte-mourinho-guardiola/
- https://www.coachesvoice.com/cv/number-six-position-role-in-football/
- https://www.coachesvoice.com/cv/switches-of-play-football-tactics-explained/
- https://www.coachesvoice.com/cv/what-is-a-regista-explained-jorginho-andrea-pirlo/
- https://www.coachesvoice.com/cv/what-is-a-mezzala-explained-de-bruyne-di-maria-pogba/
- https://totalfootballanalysis.com/article/inter-milan-2020-21-scout-report-tactical-analysis-tactics
- https://totalfootballanalysis.com/team-analysis/internazionale-2023-24-how-will-inzaghi-adapt-in-posession-scout-report-tactical-analysis-tactics
- https://onefootball.com/en/news/inter-milans-success-coaching-tactics-stats-in-20232024-38965006
- https://breakingthelines.com/tactical-analysis/simone-inzaghis-3-5-2-inter-milan-2021-22-tactical-analysis/
- https://the-footballanalyst.com/inter-milan-simone-inzaghi-tactical-analysis/
- https://www.footballcoin.io/blog/simone-inzaghi-tactics-inter-milan/
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjsRnL1TaTM
- https://theathletic.com/4585738/2023/06/07/inter-champions-league-final-strikers/
- https://theathletic.com/5289404/2024/02/21/inter-midfield-functional-art-champions-league/
- https://theathletic.com/5251465/2024/02/05/inter-juventus-analysis-centre-backs/
- https://theathletic.com/5108924/2023/12/04/napoli-inter-serie-a-result/
- https://theathletic.com/4869430/2023/09/18/milan-inter-serie-a-tactics/
- https://theathletic.com/4600037/2023/06/11/inter-lautaro-onana-champions-league/
- https://theathletic.com/5092734/2023/11/27/juventus-inter-milan-derby-ditalia/
- https://theathletic.com/4868670/2023/09/17/inter-inzaghi-milan-ac/
- FM24 Adaptation via RDF Tactics: https://www.rdftactics.com/post/simone-inzaghi-s-magical-352-high-xg-the-best-attack-the-best-defence-best-fm24-tactics
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Episode 3: The Goalscorer
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As I reach the Winter Break of my first FM24 season, my #9 has 17 goals and my #10 has 16. Without them, my season would be floundering, so how have I built around them to reach these heights? What happens in the matches they struggle in? Well, let's get into it!
The View From the Touchline (@VFTT) pieces I mention
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Episode 2: He's a Keeper - An FM24 Guide to the Goalie
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Never before has a Summer passed where Goalkeepers had as much prominence. De Gea or Onana? Raya or Ramsdale? The world may have been split, but we don't have to be in FM. So, as FM24 finds its fledgling wings, how do we know if he's a 'keeper?
FM & Goalkeeping
- FM's Goalkeeper Roles
- Stybb Gaming: What Makes a Great Goalkeeper?
- Zealand: What Makes Goalkeepers Good in FM?
Goalkeepers in a Metric World
- Goalkeeper.com
- The Goalkeeper Generational Cycle: Has Time Beaten Lloris And de Gea?
- Will Arteta's Goalkeeper Approach Create More Problems Than It Solves?
- Analysing Onana's Start To Life At Manchester United
- How Are Goalkeepers Portrayed Around The World?
- Is Substituting A Goalkeeper Ever Justified? Five Times A Goalkeeper Got Hooked
- The History Of Goalkeeper Data, Part One
- The History Of Goalkeeper Data, Part Two
- Intro to Goalkeeper Analysis
- The Challenges of Data-Driven Goalkeeper Analysis in Football
- Analysis of individual performance indicators of football goalkeeper
- Analysing Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya’s ‘aggressive’ positioning and decisions for crosses
- Premier League goalkeepers are conceding more own goals – here’s why
- Tottenham struck gold when they signed Guglielmo Vicario – this is why
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S4E1: FM24 - The Final Year Ahead
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FM24 is here! And while some eyes are already on FM25's "Great Reinvention", FM24 promises a celebration of the first 20 years of the franchise. So, starting off Season 4, GG talks through his save plans (yes plural), what's new-ish in FM24 and why SI have scored another own goal (you may have heard this rant before).
- The Inspiration - RealTimeFM
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S3E14: The Next Change You'll Make
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Change is inevitable. Sometimes it's forced upon us. Sometimes we need to find it. This week, we're talking about the need to find a way to make the change, and wondering when/how it's best to find a new way forward.
If you want to deep dive yourself into some of football's biggest changes, then you can check out the links below that helped me put this episode together:
- https://theathletic.com/4395427/2023/04/11/pep-guardiola-tactical-evolution/
- https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11670/12702544/granit-xhaka-thriving-for-arsenal-after-reinvention-as-an-attacking-midfielder-under-manager-mikel-arteta
- https://www.ft.com/content/56acdd82-02d2-11e9-99df-6183d3002ee1
- https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/sep/07/klopp-calls-on-liverpool-to-reinvent-ourselves-after-humbling-by-napoli
- https://www.theguardian.com/football/2021/jun/21/didier-deschamps-reinvented-meaning-french-football-france-euro-2020
- https://www.livescore.com/en/native/news/talking-tactics-rafa-benitez-celta-vigo-laliga-news-2023071005053548243/
- https://betweentheposts.net/roma-in-need-of-tactical-renovation/
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S3E13: Napoli - Building a Title Winning Squad
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No one saw Napoli as potential Scudetto Winners last Summer, yet 12 months later, the champions are rebuilding (again). So how did they do it? And what can we learn from them for our Football Manager saves?
If you want to deep dive yourself into the Napoli way, then you can check out the links below that helped me put this episode together:
- https://www.getfootballnewsitaly.com/2023/feature-why-napolis-scudetto-win-truly-matters-to-the-sport/
- https://www.getfootballnewsitaly.com/2023/feature-why-napolis-scudetto-win-truly-matters-to-the-sport/
- https://totalfootballanalysis.com/article/luciano-spalletti-the-tactics-behind-napolis-title-dream
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S3E12: Thiago Motta & Tactics Reimagined
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Ridiculed when he spoke of his desire to play a 2-7-2 formation, Thiago Motta has gone and proven himself to be an exciting manager. But is his tactic truly revolutionary? Are there any lessons we can learn from his sides?
If you want to deep dive yourself into Thiago Motta's philosophy, then you can check out the links below that helped me put this episode together:
- https://www.givemesport.com/1438681-footage-shows-how-thiago-mottas-272-formation-looks-in-action/
- https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/the-toe-poke/65/post/3705386/goalkeeper-in-midfield-only-two-defenders-thiago-mottas-2-7-2-formation-is-the-future-of-football
- https://www.foxsports.com.au/football/psg-coach-thiago-motta-is-set-to-revolutionise-football-with-a-bizarre-272-formation/news-story/059c5b053a7d17f2a5fee507c427a57c
- https://sportsbrief.com/football/6459-thiago-motta-1st-introduced-2-7-2-formation-sacked-genoa-boss/
- https://www.sportbible.com/football/news-fan-breaks-down-thiago-mottas-2-7-2-formation-for-psg-under-19s-20190106
- https://www.sportbible.com/football/reactions-news-take-a-bow-thiago-motta-to-play-2-7-2-formation-after-being-named-genoa-manager-20191023
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GX8VoEw6Vxk
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6X41JXoRkvA
- https://www.facebook.com/TifoFootball/videos/thiago-mottas-2-7-2-formation-explained/2123716311266596/
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Serie A? Serie B? Italy ✔️
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Not since the days of James Richardson sipping an espresso in an Italian piazza, the pink sheets of Gazetta in his hand, has there been as much excitement around Italian football as there is now. With a new focus leading to many teams playing with an attacking swagger, a calibre of coach on the touchline the envy of clubs across the continent and the possibility of Italian clubs clean sweeping Europe's 3 club competitions this season, Italy is fast becoming European football's place to be. So, with all of this, it's time we spent a while getting into the reasons why your next save needs to be in this reawakening giant.
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Episode 10: The Box Midfield
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The Box Midfield. It's taking over. From the Brazilian Box to Guardiola's interpretations, amongst others, the key to dominating a midfield now seems to be kept in a box. Where did it come from? How's it going? How do I use it in FM? Let's find out...
If you want to take a deeper dive into the box midfield, check out:
- https://dictatethegame.com/jogo-bonito-beautiful-game-guide-to-playing-4-2-3-1-like-a-brazilian-part-1/
- https://assets.ngin.com/attachments/document/0003/1458/WCC_The_Tactical_Evolution_of_Brazilian_Soccer.pdf
- https://community.sigames.com/forums/topic/133097-dungas-brazil-box-midfield-4-2-2-2-formation/
- https://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2009/jun/24/the-question-brazil-4-2-3-1
- https://www.sportsessionplanner.com/s/H60fb/Playing-through-box-midfield.html
- https://mbooroff.medium.com/box-midfield-advantages-and-ways-to-create-e006ac93ff8
- https://spielverlagerung.com/2014/11/26/juego-de-posicion-a-short-explanation/
- https://strikerless.com/2015/03/15/dominating-the-central-areas-the-box-formation/
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7Q0B97UeEE
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnpTFZ0QNbY
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Episode 9: Damien Duff - A Manager in Focus
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From flying winger to divisive Head Coach, Damien Duff is cutting his managerial cloth at Ireland's top level with Shelbourne. Taking over from a side fresh from Promotion, Duff turned Shels into the League's grittiest side. But with his ideals, Duff has needed to be pragmatic as well. What can we, as FM players, learn from Duff's first season in management? And why should we be watching his second season closely? Let's get into it!
If you want to take a deeper dive into Duff's Shelbourne, check out:
- https://totalfootballanalysis.com/article/damien-duff-at-shelbourne-2022-tactical-analysis-tactics
- https://totalfootballanalysis.com/video/video-damien-duff-and-his-tactics-with-shelbourne-tactical-analysis-tactics
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Episode 8: Recruitment
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Finally back from a Bundesliga-esque Winter Break, I've managed to waffle on for 50 mins about Recruitment - The steps I follow to identify a new signing, the process I take in doing my due diligence and how I try to not break the rules...
There's some fantastic FM23 content on Recruitment out there and here's some of my favourites:
- https://www.footballmanager.com/the-byline/how-use-new-recruitment-focus-fm23?utm_source=pocket_reader
- https://www.viewfromthetouchline.com/2022/11/28/recruitment-and-scouting-on-fm23/?utm_source=pocket_reader
- https://dictatethegame.com/football-manager-2023-recruitment-breakdown/?utm_source=pocket_reader
- https://www.footballmanager.com/the-byline/top-tips-youth-recruitment-fm23?utm_source=pocket_reader
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Episode 7: FM (Out of) Touch
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It's here! FM23 Touch is a thing again, and we should all be delighted...shouldn't we? After a one year hiatus, SI have released FM Touch again, but this time it's for Apple Devices only (sorry Android users), and then not all Apple Users, but only for those paying for an Apple Arcade Subscription. Have SI scored an own-goal here? Have they made the game more appealing? Or, is it a case of FM being out-of-touch?
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Episode 6: The Front Line
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Goals win games. Attackers win Awards. So, how can we make sure we have the best front line in the game? How can we go about making sure our attack is balanced? And is a 4-2-3-1 a four-forward tactic? Let's get into it!
Some great reads that helped me:
- https://www.fourfourtwo.com/features/best-strikers-in-the-world-ronaldo-lewandowski-harry-kane
- https://www.viewfromthetouchline.com/2022/09/09/choosing-the-best-striker-role/
- https://www.asroma.com/en/news/2022/7/analysis-exploring-paulo-dybala-s-likely-roma-role
- https://totalfootballanalysis.com/team-analysis/as-roma-202223-roma-new-attacking-trident-scout-report-tactical-analysis-tactics
- http://recentfootballnews.com/role-of-the-attackers-1st-2nd-3rd-attackers/
- https://www.footballmanager.com/the-byline/how-use-target-forwards-fm22
- https://provenquality.com/tactical-analysis-paris-saint-germains-front-three-are-exceptionally-talented-but-also-a-huge-defensive-liability/
- https://www.guidetofm.com/tactics/central-attack-roles/
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Episode 5: Positions v Roles
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In FM23, we are all starting on a blank tactical slate. Tactical creation begins with positions, roles and instructions, some of which have been slightly tweaked since we loaded up FM22 for the first time. So, what do we need to think about with our new tactics?
Some great reads that helped me:
- https://www.squawka.com/en/football-manager-2020-niche-player-roles-explained/
- https://strikerless.com/2020/03/01/understanding-roles-in-fm-the-defenders/
- https://www.fmscout.com/a-guide-to-player-roles-in-football-manager.html
- https://www.guidetofm.com/tactics/playing-styles-roles/
- https://playerscout.co.uk/football-positions/
- https://www.coachesvoice.com/category/coaching-knowledge/
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Episode 4: The Data Hub, Analytical Coaching & Scouting
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In FM23, I'm shunning Attributes. It's all about Stats for me. It'll be Stats for Scouting and Stats for Coaching, but with the Beta now in the wild, how am I feeling about Data now the time is upon us?
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Episode 3: Dynamics, Hierarchy & Club Culture
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Planning for FM23? Ever consider how important your Dynamics, Hierarchy & Culture are to the development of the club? I haven't spent much time thinking about it before, but after seeing an image of the whole squad in one Social Group, it got me thinking...Ability may mean success on the pitch, but is adding the most talented player the best thing for your squad?
The Reading List:
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Episode 2: StAt-tributes
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With a goalscoring drought on my hands in my final FM22 season, I turned to a former striker with modest attributes and a C- Scout rating. While his attributes said he wouldn't be the answer, his goalscoring exploits from the previous 3 seasons said otherwise, and lo and behold, he had 6 goals and 2 assists in his first 6 games for me. Are attributes a thing of the past now? And should FM just be a stats-based game going forward?
Here's a link for the Star Skin I mentioned. It's from FM Scout!
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Episode 1: I've Lost My Way
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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.
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Episode 10: A Manager in Focus - Jorge Sampaoli
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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
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Episode 9: The Death (and Revival?) of the #10
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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
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Ep8: The Perfect Midfield Three
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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/
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Ep7: Goalkeepers - Building from the Back
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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/
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Ep6: Inverting the Fullbacks
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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
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Ep5: Formations, 4-3-3 & its Inevitability
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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?
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Ep4: Stick to Your Guns
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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?
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Ep3: The Right Time
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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
- Dictate the Game
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Ep2: The First Season
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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!
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Ep1: You Can't Touch the Merchandise
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.
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Ep62: Attribute Masking On is Better than Off
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
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Ep61: Starting Unemployed is the Best Way to Play FM
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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
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Ep60: Managers in Focus - The MLS Edition
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
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Ep59: Replacing the Talisman
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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/
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Ep58: Compromise for Congestion
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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
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Ep57: Sustaining Success
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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
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Ep56: The Conveyor Belt
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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/
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Ep55: 4-4-2
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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/
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Ep54: No Roles, No Instructions, Just Talent
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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?!
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Ep53: The Short, Unscripted Return
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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!
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Ep52: FM21 - Touch, XBOX & Switch
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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
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Ep51: Recruitment
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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/
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Ep50: A Manager in Focus - Jack Charlton
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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
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Ep49: Dynasty - Legacy
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“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
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Ep48: Dynasty - The First Day
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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/
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Ep47: The Beta, The Data & The Haters
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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
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Ep46: Reflection
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:
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Ep45: The Unorthodox Winger
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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
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Ep44: The Modern Fullback
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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/
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Ep43: The Final Moments
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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.
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Ep42: A Manager in Focus - Graham Potter
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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
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Ep41: Fixture Congestion & Match Preparation
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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?!
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Ep 40: Save Reveals, FM21 & World Podcast Day
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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!
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Episode 39: FM21 Reaction & Mods
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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...
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EP38: Do What You Want - Attack v Defence
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
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Ep37: The FM Notebook
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:
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Ep36: Reinvention
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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:
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Ep35: Inglorious (?) Bilardismo - The Story of Anti-Fútbol
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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
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Ep34: Inter-Sport Inspirations
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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:
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Ep33: Pre-Season Planning
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/
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Ep32: Rebuilding a Winning Squad
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
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Ep31: Retraining Positions
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
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Ep30: A Manager in Focus - Marco Rose
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
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Ep29: Tactical Periodisation
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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
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Ep28: The Rise of the New Club - Moneyball & Analytics
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
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Ep27: The Rise of the New Club - The B Team
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
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#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
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Ep26: The Rise of the New Club - Part 1 - Affiliates & Networking
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
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#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.
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EP25: Symmetry vs Asymmetry
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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
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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!
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Ep24: Financial Manager 20
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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.
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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!
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Ep23: Attributes - Beyond the Numbers
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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)
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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 😭
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Ep22: Manager in Focus - Gasperini & Atalanta
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Before the season was suspended, Atalanta were becoming the talk of Europe. Their 8-4 aggregate win over Valencia brought their high scoring exploits onto Europe's biggest stage, while Gasperini's side continue to outscore all of their domestic rivals, all on the back of roughly Cristano Ronaldo's wage for 6 months! How has Gasperini done this, and how could we do the same in FM?
Sources: Click here for the whole list
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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 has about 1 week to go - Get involved and support the campaign as best you can and show the SK some love (I wish I’d gotten the mango one 😭
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Ep21: How Do I Live Without You?
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With the rumours of Harry Kane's departure from Spurs, and the interest I've had shown in some of my players, I have the fear I'll be losing some of them and I don't know how I'm going to cope. So, I asked the community and delved into the research to see how others have coped when they've lost their stars.
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Sources:
- https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2509449-should-tottenham-sell-harry-kane-and-rebuild-the-team
- https://statathlon.com/the-most-successful-european-selling-clubs/
- https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2184931-13-biggest-selling-clubs-in-football
- https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/28421516
- https://www.goal.com/en-ie/news/the-coutinho-effect-how-to-sell-your-best-player-challenge/13wf5hkk70r3t1fm3a4q0spyep
Ep20: Goal Drought
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The goals have dried up (they weren't really flowing in the first place) and results have started to fall away as our dreams of CL football next season suddenly seem to be moving further and further away. I've enlisted the help of the community, their advice needed to overcome this challenge I'm facing!
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Ep19: Rate My Training
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With all the extra time I've had on my hands to play FM, Training is something I've begun to dedicate more time to, as well as to place more emphasis on players' training ratings. So, with this new focus, I've dedicated a whole pod to my Training Approaches, the Training Ratings and overall influence on the team's playing philosophies.
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Ep18: Where do I start & how do I end it?
Welcome to Episode 18 of The Technical Area, a weekly football manager podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo.
This week, Charlie Tango & blackseafm sent in two suggestions I couldn't not feature: Short-Term Saves & Ending Your Time at a Club. Guido Merry also chimed in with his feelings on both. It was an interesting topic to delve into, which hopefully helps anyone in similar positions!
#TheTechnicalAreaChallenges: https://twitter.com/FMTechnicalArea/status/1242847073168474117
Shrewnaldo & the #WeAreTheCommunity Thread: https://twitter.com/Shrewnaldo/status/1242554280818683917
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Ep17: Let's Be The Community
Welcome to Episode 17 of The Technical Area, a weekly football manager podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo.
This week, it’s all about the Community. With so much darkness in the world, the FM Community has shone bright, so I wanted to take the time to celebrate each and every one of you who takes the time to talk FM in the world. There's also a brief run through of the League of Ireland clubs, just in case you wanted to move to Ireland for any future FMing.
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Ep16: Interseasoning
Hello! Remember me? It's GG here, and The Technical Area is back with Ep15!
I've had to wait to play FM before I could pod about it, and now that I have, I wanted to come on and share my thoughts with you on where things are in my save. So, between one season and the next, what do you do to spend the time?
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Ep15: Can you keep the same tactic all season?
Can you keep the same tactic all season, or od you need 2 or 3?
We're back! The podcasting Dry January is over, and thanks to the unlucky gambler, we've something to talk about!
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Episode 14: Community Control
This week, I handed control over to the Community, so I was at the mercy of your questions...
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Episode 13: Game Plans - The Low Block
Gegenpressing. Tiki-Taka. Total Football. Catenaccio. The Low Block. (Yep, it's up there)
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Ep12: Youth Development
Welcome to Episode 12 of The Technical Area, a weekly football manager podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo.
This week, Youth Development takes centre stage. Given how central this can be to our continued success, I felt it’s time we had a chat about it.
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Ep11: Training Regimes
Welcome to Episode 11 of The Technical Area, a weekly football manager podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo.
This week, it’s all about Training Regimes. Given we now can train our players in a more detailed & holistic manner, I wanted to dive in and see what ways training can be done.
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Ep10: A Manager in Focus - Chris Wilder
Welcome to Episode 10 of The Technical Area, a weekly football manager podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo.
This week, all I want to talk about is Chris Wilder. A potential Manager of the Year, his innovative style of play with Sheffield Utd has the pundits talking, so we take a look at his example and how it could be followed in FM.
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Ep9: Coaching Criteria
Welcome to Episode 9 of The Technical Area, a weekly football manager podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo.
This week, Coaches are the focus. Finding the best coaches is obviously what we all want, but what criteria do people use? It’s time we had a chat.
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Ep8: What FM has taught me
Welcome to Episode 8 of The Technical Area, a weekly football manager podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo.
This week, I want to share with you the lessons FM has taught me. The game is a great learning tool about football, so I felt this was a good week to share my own lessons from FM.
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Ep7: Transfer Systems
Welcome to Episode 7 of The Technical Area, a weekly football manager podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo.
This week, we talk establishing a Transfer System. With clubs having obvious plans and others not doing so well in the market, I wanted to put down some good approaches for preparing for any FM save.
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Ep6: Centre Pieces, Corner Stones & Hidden Gems
Welcome to Episode 6 of The Technical Area, a weekly football manager podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo.
This week, it’s all talk about Centre Pieces, Corner Stones & Hidden Gems, the players who keep us loading FM every time.
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Ep5: FM20 Preview - The A Leagues
Welcome to Episode 5 of The Technical Area, a weekly football manager podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo.
This week, it’s an FM20 preview of the A Leagues, a place worth your consideration ahead of FM20.
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Ep4: FM20 Preview - Europe
Welcome to Episode 4 of The Technical Area, a weekly football manager podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo.
This week, it’s a whistle-stop Tour of Europe as we visit some of the teams worth considering for an FM20 save.
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Ep3: Find My Beta
Welcome to Episode 3 of The Technical Area, a weekly football manager podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo.
This week, I want to talk about that FM20 Beta. It’s good, but just what are my thoughts?
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Ep2: The Virtual Tinkerman
Welcome to Episode 2 of The Technical Area, a weekly football manager podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo.
This week, it’s the Virtual Tinkerman. Stick or Twist? Let’s find out!
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Ep1: My Way
Welcome to Episode 1 of The Technical Area, a weekly football manager podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo.
I'm back! I needed time to reset and the pod is back with me, I've just given her a fresh lick of paint and I'm hoping to go back to do these things My Way!
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