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CM99/00 Revisited: Fitba’s Coming Home – Part 1
In a new series, I try to change 20 years of Scottish football history, starting by leading the Tartan Army through the Euro 2000 qualifiers.
The Counties Championship: County Cup Quarters & Semis
The cup competition reaches its latter stages as eight teams battle it out to reach the Final at Wembley.
The Counties Championship: February
This month sees the first teams secure their play-off spots, while there’s a record-breaking rout in the West division.
The Counties Championship: January – Part 2
It’s the busiest month of the Counties Championship season, and the play-off race is heating up in the South and West divisions.
Review: Premier Manager 10
My review of Premier Manager 10, which was first released over a decade ago and is now available to buy on Steam.
The Counties Championship: January – Part 1
It’s the busiest month of the Counties Championship season, and the play-off race is heating up in the North and East divisions.
The Counties Championship: December – Part 2
The season reaches its midway point with seven rounds of league fixtures in the South and West divisions.
The Counties Championship: December – Part 1
The season reaches its midway point with seven rounds of league fixtures in the North and East divisions.
The Counties Championship: County Cup Round 3
More knockout drama unfolds as Quarter Final places are at stake for the 16 teams left in the County Cup.
The Counties Championship: November
This month’s update sees the London clubs try to reassert their dominance in the South division, while there’s a huge upset in the West.
The Counties Championship: October
As East division leaders Essex put their 100% record on the line, a serious injury threatens to derail Greater Manchester.
The Counties Championship: County Cup Round 2
It’s the second round of cup ties, and a couple of the pre-competition favourites are about to meet a sticky end!
The Counties Championship: September
It’s the second month of league fixtures. Four teams – including surprise packages West Sussex – look to continue their unbeaten starts.
The Counties Championship: County Cup Round 1
It’s a knockout, as the first round of cup matches take place. Which counties will be heading for an early bath?
The Counties Championship: August
The new Counties Championship gets underway with the first month of league fixtures. Which teams will hit the front early on?
The Counties Championship
“The Counties Championship” was a unique Football Manager 2017 project published exclusively on Fuller FM from April to June 2020. For this project, the English league structure was replaced by a Counties Championship, featuring 48… More
The Counties Championship: West Preview
Ahead of my new Football Manager series set in an English counties league, this article previews all 12 squads in the West division.
The Counties Championship: South Preview
Ahead of my new Football Manager series set in an English counties league, this article previews all 12 squads in the South division.
The Counties Championship: East Preview
Ahead of my new Football Manager series set in an English counties league, this article previews all 12 squads in the East division.
The Counties Championship: North Preview
Ahead of my new Football Manager series set in an English counties league, this article previews all 12 squads in the North division.
The Counties Championship: Introduction
An introduction to my new Football Manager 2017 series, where the 48 counties of England compete in a unique tournament featuring the country’s best players.
Saving Burnley: Part 4
The season’s almost over, and Burnley need a miracle. Can they complete the greatest escape in Premier League history?
FM Mythbusting: Youth Intakes
Unhappy with your latest batch of newgens on Football Manager? This article should give you a better idea of how youth intakes work, and what to expect from them.
Saving Burnley: Part 3
A new-look Burnley desperately need points, but a tricky run of fixtures threatens to kill off their slim hopes of survival.
Living with Asperger’s
And now for something completely different… on World Autism Awareness Day, I write about my experiences of living with Asperger syndrome.
Saving Burnley: Part 2
In this chapter, five new players join Burnley in the January window as the survival push begins in earnest.
Saving Burnley: Part 1
The first chapter of a new FM20 blog story where I attempt to save rock-bottom Burnley from relegation out of the Premier League
Review: Soccer Manager 2020
My review of the PC version of Soccer Manager 2020 – a free-to-play football management game which is available to download on Steam.
Review: New Star Manager
Check out my review of the Steam version of New Star Manager – an addictive football management game from the developers of New Star Soccer.
CM99/00 Revisited: Now Or Neverkusen – Part 10
There are seven games left to play in the 2001/2002 season. Can I end my reign at Bayer Leverkusen by delivering the Bundesliga title?
CM99/00 Revisited: Now Or Neverkusen – Part 9
My final season at Bayer Leverkusen continues with us trying to break down a Yellow Wall in the Pokal and fend off an Old Lady in Europe.
Review: Club Soccer Director PRO 2020
My review of Club Soccer Director PRO 2020 – a quirky indie football simulation where you get to play as the ‘director of football’.
CM99/00 Revisited: Now Or Neverkusen – Part 8
2001 ends with goals and clean sheets galore for @bayer04_en – and a real Boxing Day fight against champions Bayern München.
CM99/00 Revisited: Now Or Neverkusen – Part 7
My third and final season at Bayer Leverkusen begins with a tricky Champions League tie – and injuries galore. Can our new Colombian angel save us?
CM99/00 Revisited: Now Or Neverkusen – Part 6
It’s February 2001, and Bayer Leverkusen are chasing the Bundesliga again. In this Season 2 finale, can a resurgent Ulf Kirsten lead them to the championship?
CM99/00 Revisited: Now Or Neverkusen – Part 5
Tensions are rising in Bayer Leverkusen’s Champions League campaign… and all the big boys are after our star striker Oliver Neuville!
CM99/00 Revisited: Like Father, Like Son
In this article, I find 20 players from the Championship Manager 99/00 database whose sons are currently playing for Premier League clubs on Football Manager 2020.
CM99/00 Revisited: Now Or Neverkusen – Part 4
My second season at Bayer Leverkusen begins with a couple of exciting young signings before we meet a 90s rap icon in the Champions League.
Championship Manager 99/00 Revisited
Championship Manager: Season 99/00 was released in December 1999. Developed by Sports Interactive and published by Eidos Interactive, it was the second edition from the popular CM3 era of Championship Manager titles. CM99/00 was the… More
CM99/00 Revisited: Now Or Neverkusen – Part 3
As my first season at Bayer Leverkusen comes to an end, can we win the DFB-Pokal… or will we throw away another big opportunity?
My thoughts on Football Manager 2020
I’ve been playing the Football Manager 2020 demo since the game’s release last week. Here are my thoughts on what I like (and don’t like) about the game so far.
CM99/00 Revisited: Now Or Neverkusen – Part 2
In this chapter, Bayer Leverkusen battle for Champions League progression – and an iconic Italian goalkeeper arrives at the BayArena.
CM99/00 Revisited: Now Or Neverkusen – Part 1
In this new blog series, I go back to 1999 and try to turn Bayer Leverkusen’s nearly men into major winners on Championship Manager 99/00.
Blog Update #3
In this blog update, I deliver my final verdict on Football Manager 2019, look back on my FM19 stories, and then look ahead to the future of my blog.
Lyn On Me: Season Review 2024
A review of the 2024 season at Lyn 1896 – including results, awards and statistics.
Lyn On Me: Season 6, Part 6 – BATTLE FOR SURVIVAL
It’s crunch time for Marit Enstad. With two league matches to play, can she keep Lyn 1896 in the Eliteserien for another year?
Lyn On Me: Season 6, Part 5
The end of the 2024 season is drawing closer. Can Lyn 1896 book their place in the Cupen Final before pulling themselves clear of the relegation zone?
Lyn On Me: Season 6, Part 4
Summer begins with Lyn 1896 hosting Molde in the Cupen Quarter Final before they try to revive their flagging league campaign.
FM Mythbusting: Being “FMed”
Have you ever lost a Football Manager match that your team apparently dominated? This article will explain why such results are far from unusual.
Lyn On Me: Season 6, Part 3
After a promising start, Lyn 1896 see their Eliteserien survival charge hit the rocks. Can the Cupen offer sweet solace for Marit’s men?