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Three ‘MUST TRY’ FM27 English LLM Challenges
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If you’re one of the many Football Manager players, like myself, who prefer the struggle at the bottom of the football pyramid then you’re in luck! Today, I’ll be covering three English clubs and highlighting why I feel provide a noteworthy contender for your FM27 lower league management save.
Three ‘MUST TRY’ FM27 European Club Challenges
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Where do you fancy taking a European adventure in FM27? Picking a first career, save or just a club to manage is always one of the biggest dilemmas for Football Manager addicts at this time of year but don’t worry as in this post, I’m here to help you!
2026/27 EFL League Two Predictions | Pre-Season Preview
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We’re back for the new season and like last year, we’re producing our annual pre-season prediction shows for all three EFL divisions. We conclude today with EFL League Two. I’ll give my full 1-24 predicted table for each division, with my informal research notes made before deciding each team’s position.
2026/27 EFL League One Predictions | Pre-Season Preview
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We’re back for the new season and just like last year, we’re producing our annual pre-season prediction shows for all three EFL divisions. We continue today with EFL League One. I’ll give my full 1-24 predicted table for each division, with my informal research notes made before deciding each team’s position.
2026/27 EFL Championship Predictions | Pre-Season Preview
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We’re back for the new English football season and like last year, we’re producing our annual pre-season prediction shows for the EFL. We begin three successive days of EFL previews with the Championship today, which contains a new extended playoff format this season. See if you agree with my 1-24 table!
2026/27 Enterprise National League Predictions | Pre-Season Preview
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Click here to see my my full 1-24 predicted table for the 2026/27 Enterprise National League season, with my informal research notes made before deciding each team’s position. Written 28th July 2026.
FD 27 – The Football Director Game We’ve Been Waiting For?
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Today, I’m going to be looking at a game that promises to cover one of the alternative football roles many have been desperate to try, club ownership! Football Director, now named FD27 – Direct Your Football Club, offers the prospect to become the majority shareholder at a football club in one of several leagues.
A Guide to Multiple Shortlists in FM26!
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There’s one particular feature in the recruitment section of FM26 that assists you in organising your transfer targets and players of interest easily, by category and neatly, to make things far more simple for you during busy transfer windows. Why then, you may ask, does hardly anyone use it?
My FM26 Save Plans!!
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It’s that time of year again (aside from the last one of course), where we confirm our FM26 save plans and detail what you can expect to see over the next year or so.
Four Teams That Need a Hero in FM26!
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We’ve covered a lot of different types of struggling sides in our FM26 Save Idea Articles so far but there are many great candidates and teams that just didn’t quite fit into those specific categories we’ve discussed. As a result, today we’re going to look at four sides from the major European league pyramids that have fallen on hard times and need you to help rebuild them from in the trenches.
Try These FM26 Survival Challenges!
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We all know it’s easy to pick someone with a big budget when selecting your Football Manager save. Maybe you choose a team that’s had a big takeover or one that has some of the best wonderkids in the world. What about those of us that like a bit of a challenge or a little bit of pain and frustration in our save though?
POINTS DEDUCTION Challenges in FM26 – Part 2
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We’re back with more FM26 save ideas and this week, the focus continues to be on crisis. Just as with the last blog, today we’ll be introducing several more teams with points deductions, financial problems and squad issues ahead of the 2025/26 season and detail why they could be contenders for your Football Manager 26 career.
POINTS DEDUCTION Challenges in FM26 – Part 1
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As unfortunate as it is, every year there seems to be plenty of choice when it comes to starting your Football Manager career at a club with a points deduction. In FM26, this is no different! Over the next couple of blogs, I’ll be picking out some that I think may make for particularly interesting saves.
Try THESE English LLM Saves in FM26!
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It’s time for more FM26 save ideas, as we continue our week of rebuilding challenges. Today, we’re going to focus on one of the classic save types, Lower League Management in English Football. We’re going to look at four sides from the fourth tier or below, that I think may make a good career in Football Manager 26.
Rebuild THESE Third Tier Teams in FM26!
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Today, we’re dropping one level, to focus on third tier clubs that need you to help them rebuild after periods of uncertainty on and off the pitch. We’re going to focus on three sides currently in the third division of their respective football pyramids, all with the potential to one day return to a ‘big 5’ European League.
Rebuild THESE Second Tier Clubs in FM26!
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Rebuilding challenges have become ever more popular in recent editions of Football Manager but to be frank with you, some of these saves have started to bend the definition of a ‘rebuild’ recently. So today, instead of suggesting that you rebuild a world class or elite side that’s just had a poor season or two, we’re going to focus on clubs that have been relegated to the second tier of their respective football pyramids, who may provide a unique rebuilding challenge in FM26.
Top 3 STOP The Rot Challenges in FM26!
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There’s one thing that’s unique about Football Manager 26 compared to the previous nineteen editions of the game. With a two year and two season gap between releases, we now have a number of teams that have managed to get relegated twice since FM24!
Top 3 REVIVAL Challenges in FM26!
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Do you prefer to just continue building, rather than completely rebuild in Football Manager? If so, this article may be for you. Over the years, there are so many once great clubs that have fallen upon hard times. Fortunately though, we’re going to spend today’s article discussing some of those that have started to bounce back.
Which WSL Team Should You Manage in FM26?
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To celebrate the launch of Women’s football in Football Manager 26, I wanted to create a little article for those that are looking to try a Women’s football save in FM26 but perhaps don’t know where to start. I’m going to give you three slightly different club challenges to consider from the WSL for the 2025-26 season.
Why THIS Build A Nation Save Just Got 3x BETTER in FM26!
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We all love a Build a Nation save in Football Manager, but it’s not often we get an opportunity like this. In FM26, one nation offers 3x the chance to speed up your progress and give you a boost in your early objectives with a smaller club in the country.
FM26 Release Date Confirmed… Available to Pre-Order Now!!
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It’s party time!! After the long and painful wait, Football Manager 26 is finally available to pre-order, with lots of new features and trailers announced alongside. This all means I’m going to be getting busy too!
Football Manager 26 ANNOUNCED!!!
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A short but joyous post today. FM26 has been announced with a short trailer video from Sports Interactive.
Sports Direct Irish Premiership 2025/26 Pre-Season Prediction Notes
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After running through the English Leagues over the past 2 weeks, our annual pre-season prediction videos move to focus on Northern Ireland on our football podcast YouTube channel for this episode. In that video, myself and co-host Charlie discuss our table predictions, following a team-by-team preview for the 2025/26 season. You can also join the […]
Enterprise National League 2025/26 Pre-Season Prediction Notes
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We’re back and just like last year, we’re producing our annual pre-season prediction videos for all three EFL divisions and the National League on our football podcast YouTube channel. In those videos, myself and co-host Craig discuss our predictions for Promotion, the Playoffs and Relegation before a ball is kicked in the 2025/26 season. You […]
EFL Sky Bet Championship 2025/26 Pre-Season Prediction Notes
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We are back and just like last year, we’ll be producing our annual pre-season prediction videos for all three EFL divisions and the National League on our football podcast YouTube channel. In those videos, myself and co-host Craig discuss our predictions for Promotion, the Playoffs and Relegation before a ball is kicked in the 2025/26 […]
EFL Sky Bet League Two 2025/26 Pre-Season Prediction Notes
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As we did last season, we’re continuing to produce our annual pre-season prediction videos for all three EFL divisions and the National League on our football podcast YouTube channel. In these videos, myself and co-host Craig discuss our predictions for Promotion, the Playoffs and Relegation before a ball is kicked in the 2025/26 season. You […]
EFL Sky Bet League One 2025/26 Pre-Season Prediction Notes
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Just like last year, we’ll be producing our annual pre-season prediction videos for all three EFL divisions and the National League on our football podcast YouTube channel. In those videos, myself and co-host Craig discuss our predictions for Promotion, the Playoffs and Relegation before a ball is kicked in the 2025/26 season. You can also […]
Football Manager 25 DELAYED Until March 2025
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Football Manager 25’s release has been postponed to March 2025, marking a second delay. However, in January 2025, fans can expect full gameplay features and screenshots, alongside an early access beta. While disappointing, the delay aims to prevent a rushed product, ensuring quality consistent with the franchise’s legacy.
My FM25 WSL Save Suggestions!
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This article introduces potential Women’s Super League (WSL) save options for Football Manager 25, celebrating the game’s new focus on women’s football. It highlights Arsenal’s historical success, Brighton’s recent progress, and Crystal Palace’s challenges following promotion. The author emphasizes the importance of exploring new leagues while offering suggestions for engaging gameplay.
Football Manager 2025 Officially Announced
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Some big news for all of us Football Manager fans this afternoon. The new, slightly delayed game has been announced, with a confirmed release date of Tuesday 26th November 2024. It’s set to be a big year with a new User Interface, Match Animation Engine, the introduction of Women’s football with a database over 25,000 […]
2024/25 EFL Sky Bet Championship Pre-Season Predictions
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Just like last year, we’ll be producing our annual pre-season prediction videos for all three EFL divisions and the National League on our football podcast YouTube channel. In those videos, myself and Craig discuss our predictions for Promotion, the Playoffs and Relegation before a ball is kicked in the 2024/25 season. For those who want […]
2024/25 EFL Sky Bet League One Pre-Season Predictions
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Just like last year, we’ll be producing our annual pre-season prediction videos for all three EFL divisions and the National League on our football podcast YouTube channel. In those videos, myself and Craig discuss our predictions for Promotion, the Playoffs and Relegation before a ball is kicked in the 2024/25 season. For those who want […]
2024/25 EFL Sky Bet League Two Pre-Season Predictions
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Just like last year, we’ll be producing our annual pre-season prediction videos for all three EFL divisions and the National League on our football podcast YouTube channel. In those videos, myself and Craig discuss our predictions for Promotion, the Playoffs and Relegation before a ball is kicked in the 2024/25 season. For those who want […]
2024/25 Vanarama National League Pre-Season Predictions
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Just like last year, we’ll be producing our annual pre-season prediction videos for all three EFL divisions and the National League on our football podcast YouTube channel. In those videos, myself and Craig discuss our predictions for Promotion, the Playoffs and Relegation before a ball is kicked in the 2024/25 season. For those who want […]
Reliving FM09 Nostalgia With Hamilton Academical! Part 1.
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Over the past couple of months, I’ve been feeding my Football Manager Nostalgia bug with a Football Manager 2009 save off camera. I’d been playing the game to learn the ropes again, ahead of a planned Luton Town save to relive the -30 season in 2008/09. However, I’ve become addicted to my warm up save […]
FM24 English Points Deduction Challenges
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For some of us, we like to put ourselves through the ringer with Football Manager, don’t we? With that in mind, we already know that three sides from the playable English leagues are going to have points deductions at the start of FM24.
The Secrets to Long Term Success in Football Manager
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Throughout the history of these top tips blogs, a lot of focus has been on small adjustments or short term changes we can make to help improve our chances in management. Let’s change that up today because in this article, we’re going to focus on our recipe for long term success. For those of you […]
Tips to Improve Dynamics in Football Manager
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We all know that when we’re settled in a job, winning games and playing well, managing dynamics in Football Manager is easy! As soon as that changes though, dynamics and morale can become the bane of a manager’s life. Today, I’m going to give you some of my top tips to help manage your dynamics […]
Tips to Reduce Player Fatigue in Football Manager
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If you’re managing in certain leagues or countries, you’ll have felt the pain of player fatigue at some point in Football Manager. As you head through the years and get deeper into competitions, the increasingly tight schedule can become a real issue for your players. When polled, nearly half of you said you struggled with […]
Vanarama National League Predictions 2023/24 – Podcast Notes (Behind The Scenes)
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Every season, we make our pre-season prediction videos on our Honest Football Podcast YouTube Channel. This season is no different and you find the full National League video here. However, I always promise to share by notes but never really had the means to do so previously. This year though, I have this blog. It’s […]
EFL Sky Bet Championship Predictions 2023/24 – Podcast Notes (Behind The Scenes)
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Every season, we make our pre-season EFL prediction videos on our Honest Football Podcast YouTube Channel. This season is no different and you find the full Championship video here. However, I always promise to share by notes but never really had the means to do so previously. This year though, I have this blog. It’s […]
EFL Sky Bet League One Predictions 2023/24 – Podcast Notes (Behind The Scenes)
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Every season, we make our pre-season EFL prediction videos on our Honest Football Podcast YouTube Channel. This season is no different and you find the full League One video here. However, I always promise to share by notes but never really had the means to do so previously. This year though, I have this blog. […]
EFL Sky Bet League Two Predictions 2023/24 – Podcast Notes (Behind The Scenes)
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Every season, we make our pre-season EFL prediction videos on our Honest Football Podcast YouTube Channel. This season is no different and you find the full League Two video here. However, I always promise to share by notes but never really had the means to do so previously. This year though, I have this blog. […]
My Top 3 FM23 Superstitions
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Right then, is anybody here superstitious? You may have noticed over the past week or so, I’ve been asking about your favourite Football Manager superstitions on Discord, the YouTube community page and social media. Well, there was a reason for that! In this mini two part series, I’m going to be sharing my biggest FM23 […]
PREMIER LEAGUE – AGAINST ALL ODDS
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The story behind my best day as a football fan… The date – Saturday 27th May 2023. The location – Wembley Stadium. The event – The EFL Championship Playoff Final. That’s right, my club was about to take part in the richest game in football. A mix of surrealism, nerves and excitement filled the air […]
Safety Secured| FM23 Youth Academy Challenge | All Saints – Part 7
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Welcome to our end of season one update from my FM23 blog story. Last time out, we had saved our job with the final kick of a match. Adam Lallana was the hero in that one! Since then, we’ve finished our season comfortably, been offered a new contract and looked towards some potential stars of […]
Lallana’s Lucky Last Kick?| FM23 Youth Academy Challenge | All Saints – Part 6
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Welcome to potentially the most important update of this FM23 blog story. Last time out, we were set a five game target to save our job at Southampton. We had tricky games to come in that spell and things were looking ominous. We’ve played those 5 matches and in a moment I’ll reveal how we […]
The 5 Game Sack Warning! | FM23 Youth Academy Challenge | All Saints – Part 5
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I’ve said it before in this Southampton season already… What a difference a week makes! That optimism, those returning stars and the positive results seem a lifetime ago. We’re now in crisis just 25 days after our last update, haven’t won a game in that time and we’ve also been given the dreaded five games […]
Having a Bale of a Time! | FM23 Youth Academy Challenge | All Saints – Part 4
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The January transfer window has been and passed at Southampton and we’ve managed to bring two former home-grown players back to the club. We’ve also kept ourselves just above the dreaded relegation line and gone on a little cup run as well. Before we see our new star arrival though, a quick word for HelloFresh […]
Here Comes Trouble – FM23 Youth Academy Challenge | All Saints – Part 3
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What a difference a week makes! Last time we were here together, we were reflecting on a positive start to our Southampton career. We knew the upcoming run of fixtures were tough but we were still optimistic. Well, not anymore!! Today we’ll reflect on a huge dip in form, which caused both a dressing room […]