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The Irish FM – Season 1 at Rovers; As it unfolded Part 1.
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Intro I’m almost a season ahead of where the blog post is at, and because of this, It gives me the opportunity to maybe change the tone of writing a bit. In my spare time, I’ve been listening to Audio Books, Roy Keane’s second book is currently playing. I’ve found the conversational tone, that of […]
🥇 The Irish FM – A Golden Opportunity
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There are moments in football management where you feel completely in control — when the work you’ve put in finally begins to bear fruit, when the squad responds to your ideas, when results validate the risk you took stepping into the unknown. But there are also moments in which, no matter how hard you try, […]
The Irish FM- Laying the Foundations for a Future Cut Short
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Taking over the reigns at Drogheda United three quarters of the way through the 2025 season was never going to be straightforward. My lack of experience was going to play a big part in how we would start. How would the players react to a new gaffer in charge with fresh ideas but with no […]
🎙️ The Irish FM | — The Press Conference
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🎤 Official Press Conference: Introduction of Drogheda United’s New Manager Location: O’Sullivan and Lambe Park, Media RoomAttendees: Local press, national outlets, club representatives Club Chairperson (Opening Statement) “Good afternoon, everyone. Thank you for joining us at short notice. As you’ll know, the club has decided to make a managerial change mid-season. Today, we’re delighted to […]
The Irish FM- Drogheda United – A Background.
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🏙️ The Town of Drogheda: Sitting on the banks of the River Boyne, roughly 50 kilometres north of Dublin, it’s one of Ireland’s oldest towns — a place where the echoes of the past still live in the cobblestone streets and medieval walls. Straddling Louth and Meath, Drogheda has always stood as a crossroads — […]
The Irish FM- A New Beginning
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It’s been a while since my last post here on here, and being totally honest, I didn’t think I’d be posting on here again. It’s been 2 years since I started this blog and the first attempt was cut severely short. In short – Life has been busy – But in reality, it’s been more […]
The Normal One.
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Jurgen Klopp’s announcement of his departure from Liverpool at the end of the season marks the end of an era for the club. From the highs of winning the Premier League and Champions League to the heartbreaking defeats and the impact of the pandemic, Klopp’s tenure has been filled with unforgettable moments. While fans grapple with the news, there’s a sense of gratitude for his transformative impact and a shared understanding that his decision comes from a genuine need for a break. As the club and fans prepare for a future without Klopp at the helm, there’s a collective acknowledgment of his lasting legacy and a heartfelt thank you for the memories and successes.
1.4-S.L Benfica: The Factory of Dreams.
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The post content describes the author’s reflections on the beginning of the new year, detailing their time off, thoughts on their football manager game, squad progress, and highlighted matches. The author also narrates their experiences and results throughout the months, covering various games, signings, competitions, and achievements. The blog concludes with the author’s thoughts on their future challenges and invites readers to follow their journey in the upcoming season. Overall, it recounts a season of football management triumphs and challenges, concluding with an optimistic outlook for the future.
1.3-S.L Benfica: The Factory of Dreams.
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The blog explores the writer’s journey through the months of the soccer season, specifically focusing on the simulation game, Football Manager. The writer catalogs the team’s performances month by month, commenting on victories, tactical decisions, and notable events such as winning the Manager of the Month award three times. There are details about games including league matches and Champions League fixtures. Meanwhile, there’s an undercurrent of humor and personal reflection with the writer mentioning their personal commitments and winter flu. Despite being stretched for time due to their profession and personal commitments, the writer is committed to continuing with the game and sharing the experiences with the blog’s readership.
1.2-S.L Benfica: The Factory of Dreams.
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The post details the development of a tactic for Football Manager 2024, inspired by Jurgen Klopp’s “Heavy Metal” Gegenpressing style and Roger Schmidt’s game style at Benfica. The author fuses both styles into his own 4-2-3-1 tactic, emphasizing high-press, quick counters, and scoring. To test the tactic, he reaches out to popular YouTuber Josh Daly. Alongside this, he discusses team improvements in the pre-season and inspects staff recruitments. Finally, the tactic’s effectiveness is evaluated during six friendlies and a game against Porto, marking a promising start to the season.
1.1-S.L Benfica: The Factory of Dreams.
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Chapter 1.1: The Beginning. The Setup. The first step for any save game on Football Manager, is picking the database, this usually for me consists of loading up as many leagues as my PC will allow and then selecting a custom database to ensure that i have a plethora of Newgens and wonderkids to pick […]
1.0-S.L Benfica: The Factory of Dreams.
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Chapter 1: The Dream. Introduction. To have at least six or seven players regularly in the first team, win the Champions League and then one, two or three of them win a Ballon d’Or. Rodrigo Magalhaes That is the dream of S.L Benfica’s academy technical coordinator as he spoke to The Athletics Stuart James in […]
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My story My journey into the world of virtual football management began back in 2006, when I received a PlayStation Portable, or a PSP, for Christmas. While my love for video games, particularly FIFA and Pro Evolution Soccer, was already well-established, it was the purchase of my first Football Manager game that truly ignited my… Continue reading About
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