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“Original Pirate Material” - Faceless #FM22
It's time to use statistical performance data and recruit wisely, as Cuiabá embark on a return to Brazil's Série A. Moneyball meets Director of Football in Football Manager 2022
“Sampaio Corrêa and The Shinigami 4-2-3-1” - Faceless #FM22
FM22 Brazilian journeyman? Maybe. A new series called 'Faceless' sees the return of a familiar protagonist in the depths of Serie C, Brazil with a 4231 and a Segundo Volante...
“The Faceless Gunsmith” - La Plata: Vice #FM22
The "La Plata" series ends where it started: Ángel Bastardo and Hugo Ojeda in the jungle...
Riding the Rhine | #9 - Defensively Direct
Frank continues what he started at Fortuna Dusseldorf as he looks to build on last season, and continue their climb up the Bundesliga. Can he pacify the board with the playing style they desire, or will it be a season of mediocrity and disappointment?
Guns Go Bang - Portland Timbers #FM22
The MLS save has finished. The trophy cabinets full. Now it is time to exit with the loot. "Guns Go Bang" as FM22 Creative FM climaxes in Florida.
North meets South - Portland Timbers bring Samba to MLS #FM22
North meets South as Russian Chepiga brings South American Samba to Major League Soccer. Season two round up as Football Manager's FM22 MLS Save comes to an end.
“Boats Go Bang” - La Plata: Vice #FM22
The trophies have been won, and the money has been laundered. Now it's time for the boats to go bang in La Plata: Vice's conclusion...
RCDM: ¡Hala Madrid!
Once again, the title of this blog post is not a typo. We have a lot to be thankful to Real Madrid for. I have returned Mallorca to European football for the first time since the 2002/03 season. This was, in large part, thanks to Real Madrid’s succes in the Copa del Rey meaning that the final Europe
General Allocation Money and Targeted Allocation Money Explained in MLS
Part Four of The MLS bitesized guides looks at General Allocation Money and Targeted Allocation Money and how they can be used in Major League Soccer during your Football Manager saves.
Riding the Rhine | #8 - Pastures New
Frank arrives at his third club along the River Rhine as he looks to take his career to the next level, along with his new club, Fortuna Düsseldorf. His short term focus will be on making sure the Fortunen are a top flight side next term, but are the odds stacked too heavily against him to succeed?
FM22 | Notes from Poznan - (not a boring) season 2024/2025
The summary of the fourth season of my Football Manager 2022 save with Warta Poznan in Poland.
FM22 | Ternana Calcio: 2025/2026
Aaand we’re back! Last season we took home the Serie A title. The team played some beautiful football, we had best attacking record and third best defense. Could we build from the success and bring home another title? Let’s find out.
“Miami Heat” - La Plata: Vice #FM22
A recap of the first few months of Season 2 in The MLS Save, as Inter Miami embark on a maiden voyage into the CONCACAF Champions League. It's time for more La Plata: Vice as Miami bring the heat...
Three Cup Finals - A Tactical Evolution - Portland Timbers #FM22
A look at my Football manager 22 tactics during my first season managing the Portland Timbers in Major League Soccer (MLS) in Football Manager 2022. The save is also streamed on Twitch three times a week.
Riding the Rhine | #7 - The Road to Nowhere
Frank seeks to build on last season's push for European football, and hopes his Sparta Rotterdam squad have enough about them to go one step further this time out.
FM22 | Three seasons with the false central defender
A brief look at how I spent three seasons with the 2-3-3-2 formation using the Half Back role. Written by FMRensie.
FM22 | Ternana Calcio: Ljubiša Dragićević
Welcome back! I finished the 2025/2026 season a few days ago, a review of it will come out soon but first I wanted to highlight one of my favorite players of the last two seasons, Ljubiša Dragićević. As someone who prefers to play long-term saves, I often find myself obsessing
RCDM: The Wings of Change
No, that is not a typo. This post is about how I transformed the fortunes of my fourth season with Mallorca with a complete tactical switch. Again. It’s unbelievable to talk about finishing a fourth season when there was a point during this FM22 cycle (and indeed this very save) where I feared I’
FM22 | Notes from Poznan - season 2023/2024
The summary of the third season of my Football Manager 2022 save with Warta Poznan in Poland.
RCDM: Two Steps Forward, One Step Back
The title of this blog suggests progress. Don’t get me wrong, there has been undeniable progress but, for me, it also represents that frustration at seeing our progress held back from its true potential. Last season we managed to climb our way to 10th in the league but the obvious blemish on our r
Riding the Rhine | #6 - Building a Foundation
Frank Athlete prepares for his first full season in charge at Sparta Rotterdam, having steered them to safety last time out. Can he do better this year or will it be another scrap for survival?
FM22 | Ternana Calcio: 2024/2025
Ciao, welcome back! Last season could have ended up in heartbreak if we didn’t qualify for the Champions League. Luckily, the FM gods were on our side this time and we’re through for another season of European football.
FM22 | Far Post Corner Kick Routine
Far Post Corner Kick Routine for the Football Manager 2022 by FM Rensie.
Marching On: Feeling 22-ish
It’s rare that any FMer has an approach to the game that doesn’t include some form of youth development, whether it’s producing your own players or signing young talent to give them a platform. If you’ve been following my FMing over the years you’ll know that I’m no different to the norm here. There
FM22 | Should I stay or should I run wide with ball
A short post with examples of how I’m using the simple individual instruction for the Central Midfielder role with the support duty within my FM22 save with Warta Poznan.
“Miami Galácticos” - La Plata: Vice #FM22
Inter Miami have won the 2021 MLS Cup, but how did they do it? Includes 2022 4-4-2 squad building rambles, and my thoughts about the MLS league system in Football Manager 2022
Riding the Rhine | #5 - Finding a Rhythm
Frank gets to work at Sparta Rotterdam as he assess the squad and plans an escape from relegation. Can he find a rhythm to go forward with or will it be instant failure and a return to the second division?
FM22 | The opening two seasons with Warta
The summary of the opening two seasons with Warta Poznan within the Football Manager 2022 save by FM Rensie.
“Trading Places” - La Plata: Vice #FM22
An update from Inter Miami, as Bastardo heads to the 2021 MLS playoffs holding a massive shield up high for the world to see. MAJOR.LEAGUE.SOCCER
MLS Football Manager 22 Guide - Acquiring Players
Part Three of The MLS bitesized guides looks at buying, selling, trading and drafting players in FM22s Major League Soccer (MLS) for Football Manager players. Further tips to come on general and targeted allocation money and Super Drafts.
Riding the Rhine | #4 - Christmas Come Early
Frank embarks on his first season in the Eredivisie following FC Dordrecht's promotion last term. Can the Sheep Heads ensure their survival or will it be a swift return to the second division?
FM22 | When you find THAT player
The story about the successful free signing in the Football Manager 2022 save with Warta Poznan and the great season by Sebastian Musiolik.
RCDM: Trust The Process
The rescue save with Mallorca really begins to kick into force. Zirkzee and Vidovic are massive signings for the club while a certain Northern Irish prospect trades one island for another.
FM22 | Ternana Calcio: 2023/2024
Welcome back! If you’re not up-to-date with the series, you can click here to catch up. Before we get going I want to thank @okay-fm for putting together our new kits for the 2023/2024 season. The away and third 3D-kits look amazing in the match engine.
FM22 | Long Throw-In Routine. Yes or no?
The Long Throw-In Routine for the Football Manager 2022 by FM Rensie, some thoughts about possible improvements and "behind the scene".
“Angels Are Terrifying” - La Plata: Vice #FM22
Ángel Bastardo plots for war in the Black Bear's lair. La Plata: Vice heads to Portland on the eve of The MLS Save's biggest match so far...
Riding the Rhine | #3 - Familiar Territory
As his third season in charge beckons, Frank Athlete looks to build on the solid foundations he's put in place, but can he go one better than the Third Round of the playoffs this year?
FM22 | Searching for my ideal CM(A) player
How to search the ideal player for the CM(A) role including the key and preferable attributes, custom search filter or custom view by FM Rensie.
FM22 | My Short Throw-In routine
The Short Throw-In routine set-up in the Football Manager 2022 by FM Rensie.
Marching On: The Goal Machine
In season one , I recovered from selling James Ward-Prowse, the best player at the club, to qualify for the Europa Conference League by way of a 7th place finish in the Premier League. Season two has surpassed season one, and then some. We’ve played some brilliant football and had a European adven
#NewDayNewAdventure
Mallorca is more than just a heavily fancied holiday destination for families the world over. It's also my happy place. Welcome back to fmadventure in Mallorca!
When making custom skins steals the joy from playing the game
FM Rensie skin.
FM22 | Ternana Calcio: 2022/2023
Hello there! In the last post we dove into Ternana’s incredible promotion campaign. In Part 1 of the 2022/2023 season we will take a look at the summer transfer window and how the team performed until the 2022 World Cup break.
East meets West - Portland Timbers #FM22
A round up of the thrills and spills of my first season managing the Portland Timbers in Major League Soccer (MLS) in Football Manager 2022. The save is also streamed on Twitch three times a week.
Riding the Rhine | #2 - A Tale of Two Halves
After a decent start to his managerial career in the Netherland’s Eerste Divisie, Frank Athlete was keen to build on his mid-table finish from season 1 and try and push for a top half finish. In this update we explore how he got on in his second season in charge at FC Dordrecht.
Football Manager Data Analysis: Trequartista feat. @afmoldtimer #FM22
Using the FM22 Data Hub, this analytical report from A FM Old Timer looks at the Trequartista player role in Football Manager 2022, used in a 4-3-1-2 tactic with Western United, Australia.
FM22 | Notes from Poznan and Twin Cities idea
The notes from the Football Manager 2022 save with Warta Poznan in Poland by FM Rensie.
SC Bastia's Deception of Pre-Season
The Iliad, The Usual Suspects, How I Met Your Mother?! In medias res or How We Got Here: FM Edition.
“Welcome To Miami” - La Plata: Vice #FM22
The laughs, the leg break and all the bits in between from 6 months of Major League Soccer with Inter Miami in Football Manager 2022.
“Libertad” - La Plata: Vice #FM22
Once again football acts as the public facing façade for what goes on behind the scenes. La Plata: Vice continues with the arrival of a fast powerboat...