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3 BANQUETES – 3 ENDINGS
The season comes to an end, and the three season finales across the three universes we’ve created are finally decided. PART 2: PEP AND ANGE SEASON FINALES The most underwhelming season finale came for Pep Guardiola. After lifting the FA Cup, the Premier League had little significance left, as the Champions League spot was already […]

3 BANQUETES – 3 FINALS
S’acaba la temporada i es resolen els 3 finals de temporada als 3 universos que he creat. PART 2: ELS FINALS DE TEMPORADA DE PEP I ANGE El final de temporada més descafeïnat ha estat el de Pep Guardiola. Un cop guanyada la FA Cup, la Premier League prenia poca importància, ja que la plaça […]

3 BANQUETES – 3 ENDINGS
The season comes to an end, and the three season finales across the three universes we’ve created are finally decided. PART 1: HANSI FLICK’S SEASON FINALE After the victory in El Clásico, Hansi Flick’s Barça leads the league on goal average. The 4-2 win over Madrid, combined with the 0-4 win in the first leg […]

3 BANQUETES – 3 FINALS
S’acaba la temporada i es resolen els 3 finals de temporada als 3 universos que he creat. PART 1: EL FINAL DE TEMPORADA DE HANSI FLICK Després de la victòria al clàssic, el Barça de Hansi Flick és líder pel gol-average. La victòria per 4-2 al Madrid, sumada al 0-4 de l’anada al Bernabéu, desfà […]

Alphabet Challenge | Part 28, Club 14 | A Major Mexican Opportunity
After two fairly tricky years at Necaxa, including 15 months without winning an away game, Trebor Mahtal led an exciting young team to an unexpected Liga MX Clausura success. That ticked N off his Alphabet Challenge, alongside A, B, E, J, L, M, P, S, U and W, meaning he’d completed 11 of the 26 legs of the challenge.

Promising wingers on FM24
We have reached wingers in our recent series on the most promising players in each position on FM24. Once again, these will not all be renowned wonderkids or world stars. We omitted some players who are well-known and need no introduction. Without further ado, here are some of our favourite promising FM24 wonderkids: Gianluca Prestianni […]

When Analytics Meet Intuition: Managing Like a Modern Football Boss
In the early days of Football Manager, you could get by on vibes alone. Scout a few wonderkids, pick a balanced formation, and ride the wave. But times have changed. Today, managing a club, whether virtually or in real life, demands a sharper blend of data analysis and gut instinct. Fans have become analysts in […]

Cornish Crusade | Part 5 | Cornwall’s First Football League Club
The rapid rise of Truro City showed no signs of slowing down as Perran Trevelyan led his hometown club to Vanarama National League glory, establishing The Tinners as Cornwall’s first-ever Football League side. The Cornish folk were out in full force as Trevelyan and his young team celebrated their third trophy with an open-top bus tour around the county.

Nacka’s Yard: Season 12, Part 2 (2035)
We’re now well into the 12th season of my Football Manager 2024 adventure with Nacka FC in Sweden. Last time out, our incredible run in the Conference League finally came to an end. (Bloody Craiova.) We have soared up the UEFA coefficients to become the most-improved team in Europe… but if we want to get […]

Alphabet Challenge | Part 27, Club 13 | Away Despair And Draw Happy Before Mahtal Celebrates 1,000 Matches
Five months in Mexico had seen Trebor Mahtal consolidate Club Necaxa’s position as an upper-mid-table Liga MX side while bringing £8m into the club. However, a weak squad was in dire need of improvements to be competitive.

The Biggest Rivalries In Irish Football
Despite Irish football not always receiving the same attention and spotlight as its British or European neighbours, the passion and intensity in these rivalries are not to be mistaken. As fierce as anywhere else in the footballing world, a range of fiery fixtures have cultivated in the League of Ireland and defined the sporting identity […]

Alphabet Challenge | Part 26, Club 13 | Exploring A New Continent
Trebor Mahtal completed the 10th leg of his Alphabet Challenge in May 2046, leaving him with the task of winning a major trophy with clubs whose names begin with 16 more letters of the alphabet. Big success at Borussia Dortmund meant he’d now ticked off A, B, E, J, L, M, P, S, U and W.

The Most Incredible Comebacks From Premier League Sides
Football is known for its dramatic twists and turns, with pure excitement and emotion destined for every big matchup, whether it’s from the fans or the players. F ootball is the biggest sport in the world, with the love for the game spreading to films and even as far as casino slots online. The adoration […]

Liverpool Matters – Summer 2025 Squad Analysis & Transfers
Moving on from a club legend Liverpool probably couldn’t have hoped for a better season. For Arne Slot to come in to replace a club icon in the form of Jurgen Klopp, who left after nine years in charge after reinvigorating the club, alongside FSG, into what became largely his image after Michael Edwards left, […]

When Tactics Meet Probability: Football Manager as a Simulation of Strategic Wagering
Football Manager (FM) isn’t just a game—it’s a layered, complex simulation of football strategy, management psychology, and decision-making under pressure. What makes it even more fascinating is how its mechanics echo principles seen in strategic wagering. At its core, both FM and gambling are about understanding probability, analyzing patterns, and managing risk over time. Tactical […]

Cornish Crusade | Part 4 | Big Cup Upset And Promotion Push
Football fans in Cornwall weren’t accustomed to celebrating success for their local sides, but Perran Trevelyan and his exciting young Truro City squad were slowly putting a dent in that mindset.

Five promising midfielders on FM24
Recently, we have been covering promising players in various positions on FM24. These players may not be ‘wonderkids’, but they add their own value to the team they play in with their performances. (Please note this will exclude players who are already established at big clubs) Sverre Halseth Nypan (Rosenborg) The Norwegian midfielder starts the […]

Nacka’s Yard: Season 12, Part 1 (2035)
I’ve been blogging about Football Manager for seven years now, and I’ve never gone this far into a save, but here goes… [deep breath] …welcome to Season 12 of “Nacka’s Yard”! Yes, I’ve been at Nacka FC for over a decade ago, but I’m still going strong… only with a few more grey hairs. Although […]