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FM Guide: 26 Teams To Manage On Football Manager 26
It’s been a long time coming, but Football Manager 26 will finally be available from 4 November. So now’s the time to put our thinking caps on to consider who we want to manage in our first FM26 saves and interesting challenges for the remainder of the game cycle.
A Guide To Women’s Football In Football Manager 26
I’m no expert on women’s football but, with it being introduced to Football Manager for the first time in the upcoming Football Manager 26, I wanted to get myself up to pace. And, having done so, the women’s game offers interesting new managerial experiences, a different way of playing the game, and opportunities to develop exciting stories in FM26.
Cornish Crusade | Part 23 | Trevelyan’s Truro Journey: Semi-Pro To World Champions
Semi-professional Truro City sat in the Vanarama South, having never previously played at a higher standard of football in June 2023. But the arrival of hometown hero Perran Trevelyan marked a significant shift in fortunes as they blazed their way through the English football system to become the greatest club in the world over the […]
Alphabet Challenge | Part 60 | Super Nova to Global Superstar: Reviewing Trebor Mahtal’s Illustrious Career
Fifty-seven years ago, on his 39th birthday, Trebor Mahtal left the streets of Mazabuka, in southern Zambia, for the first time to board a flight to Germany. After studying a few languages, watching as much football as possible and earning his National C licence, he went in search of his big break in football management.
Cornish Crusade | Part 22 | Club World Cup And One Last Hurrah At Truro City
Truro City became the 10th most successful club in English history as they tied Sheffield Wednesday on four league titles in 2045. However, Perran Trevelyan’s side suffered the heartbreak of back-to-back Champions League Final defeats.
Alphabet Challenge | Part 59, Club 28 | Xamax Chase Swiss Double
Trebor Mahtal’s Project X, his bid to tick off the final letter of his Alphabet Challenge, began pretty well as he led Neuchâtel Xamax to a 2nd-place finish in Raiffeisen Super League and caused a few upsets in the Europa League.
Alphabet Challenge | Part 58, Club 28 | Project X: Unearthing A Surprise Star Striker
Cup success in Japan with Kawasaki Frontale saw Trebor Mahtal win a major trophy with clubs beginning with 25 different letters. That left just the troublesome X – which is actually impossible as there is no playable club beginning with the letter X – remaining to complete the Alphabet Challenge, which Mahtal had no dubbed as Project X.
Cornish Crusade | Part 21 | Building A Truro City Dynasty
Fans of Truro City had become accustomed to trophy celebrations, but nobody in Cornwall could surely have expected to see their heroes parading the famous European Cup around the country. Yet that was the case in the summer of 2043 as captain Alejandro Silva and manager Perran Trevelyan led yet another opentop bus tour and the mother of all parties.
Alphabet Challenge | Part 57, Club 27 | A Successful Return To Japan
Two tense cup finals went all the way to extra time in 2076, and late goals saw 92-year-old Trebor Mahtal Dynamo Dresden to their maiden major trophy in DFB-Pokal. The Zambian stood down a couple of days later, allowing him to go in search of clubs beginning with K and X to try and complete his Alphabet Challenge.
Alphabet Challenge | Part 56, Club 26 | Two Cup Finals Go All The Way To Extra Time
Dynamo Dresden defied all expectations to finish 6th in Bundesliga and qualify for European football in 2074/75. Manager Trebor Mahtal now had to strengthen key areas of the squad to compete on all fronts, try and close the gap to Germany’s big boys and, ideally, give them a more offensive threat.
Cornish Crusade | Part 20 | Nervy Title Race and Two Cup Finals
The streets of Cornwall hosted the biggest party the county had ever seen as Truro City legend Perran Trevelyan and his team paraded the Premier League trophy around its towns and villages. The Truro board celebrated the success by launching brand new home and away kits with gold trim and local sponsors. Homegrown heroes like […]
Alphabet Challenge | Part 55, Club 26 | Dynamo Dresden Back In Bundesliga
Dynamo Dresden lifted the 2. Bundesliga title for the second time in five years after Trebor Mahtal built a trademark exciting young squad in his second season in East Germany. The 90-year-old manager now had to strengthen key areas of the squad to try and battle Germany’s best.
Cornish Crusade | Part 19 | Celebrating Cornwall’s Champions of England
Eighteen years ago, little semi-professional club Truro City sat in the Vanarama South having never played at a higher standard of football. But the arrival of hometown hero Perran Trevelyan marked a significant shift in fortunes as they blazed their way through the English football system and, in their fourth season in the Premier League, became Champions of England in May 2042.
Alphabet Challenge | Part 54, Club 26 | East German Challenge In 2. Bundesliga
Unexpected cup success at Hannover 96 saw Trebor Mahtal tick off leg number 23 of 26 on his Alphabet Challenge. That left the veteran 89-year-old manager with just three letters remaining: D, K and X.
Cornish Crusade | Part 18 | Truro City In The Champions League
Little Truro City came so close to pulling off the greatest fairytale story in English football as they came 2nd to Newcastle United in the Premier League in 2041. That meant they secured not only the club’s first taste of European football in its third season in the top tier, but went straight into the Champions League.
Alphabet Challenge | Part 53, Club 25 | An Unlikely Hero of Hannover
87-year-old Trebor Mahtal showed no signs of slowing up as he led Hannover 96 to their fifth 2. Bundesliga title and back into Germany’s top tier. He was keen to build on a solid defence while adding a bit more of an attacking threat for the step up.
Alphabet Challenge | Part 52, Club 25 | Solid Defence Delivers Success
Trebor Mahtal led Hannover 96 clear of any relegation concerns as he returned to Germany for the first time in 24 years. But, going into the summer of 2070, the experienced Zambian manager knew he was under pressure to propel Hannover to the upper reaches of 2. Bundesliga. Indeed, he’d already signed several players who […]
Cornish Crusade | Part 17 | Brazil Internationals Deliver Massive Improvement
Truro City established themselves in the top flight, securing yet another club-record high finish of 8th in the Premier League in 2040. The club was also preparing to move back into the newly expanded Truro City Stadium ahead of season three in the top tier.
Alphabet Challenge | Part 51, Club 25 | Stabilising A Sinking Ship
An exciting Independiente side strolled to a Liga Profesional success in 2069, which saw Trebor Mahtal tick off 22 out of the 26 letters he needed to complete his Alphabet Challenge. He now only needed to win trophies with clubs beginning with D, H K and the particularly troublesome X.
Alphabet Challenge | Part 50, Club 24 | Iardino Gets Independiente Firing
Independiente finished second in both of Argentina’s league competitions in 2068, in a season that was very much a case of “so close, yet so far.” But manager Trebor Mahtal, now 84, chose to remain positive, especially given the high amount of potential at the club.
Cornish Crusade | Part 16 | Establishing Truro In The Premier League
Truro City’s exciting youngsters took the Premier League by storm in 2038/39, starting the season brilliantly before fading a little to finish in an impressive 9th place. And manager Perran Trevelyan was hoping for further improvement, given he had nine wonderkids at his disposal at the end of the campaign.
Alphabet Challenge | Part 49, Club 24 | Joining An Argentinian Giant
After 18 months in Chile, Trebor Mahtal led Colo Colo to a dominant title success in 2067, which left him with 5 more letters to tick off his Alphabet Challenge: D, H, I, K and X. The biggest headaches were K and X, albeit the unlocking of Japan opened up more options for K.
Alphabet Challenge | Part 48, Club 23 | An Uncharacteristic Reliance On Older Players
Three years in Japan ended on a high as Trebor Mahtal led Gamba Osaka to a maiden Asian Champions League Final success. That left the 82-year-old needing to tick off six more letters in his bid to complete his Alphabet Challenge: C, D, H, I, K and X.
Cornish Crusade | Part 15 | Truro City In The Premier League
After 15 years in charge of Truro City, Perran Trevelyan had successfully led his hometown club all the way from the Vanarama South into the Premier League. The city of Truro enjoyed one of the wildest parties Cornwall had ever seen as cider, traditional ales and gin flowed freely among the fans and their footballing heroes.
Alphabet Challenge | Part 47, Club 22 | Superstar Goalkeeper Inspires Continental Success
Trebor Mahtal came within one penalty kick of ticking G off his Alphabet Challenge, only to see his Gamba Osaka painfully lose the J.League Cup in a penalty shootout. He took a bit of time away from football and spent the winter break refocusing on how to continue improving his exciting young squad ahead of his third full season in Japan.
Alphabet Challenge | Part 46, Club 22 | Asian Champions League and a Cup Final
An exciting young Gamba Osaka team, led by a mass of outstanding homegrown talents, booked the club’s place in the AFC Champions League for the first time in 28 years in 2064. Manager Trebor Mahtal now faced the challenge of strengthening his inexperienced squad for even more fixtures as they balanced domestic and continental football towards the end of the league campaign.
Cornish Crusade | Part 14 | Wonderkid Quintet Gets Truro Firing
Truro City were beginning to feel very comfortable in the SkyBet Championship as, following two unsuccessful playoff campaigns, Perran Trevelyan and his exciting young squad prepared for a sixth season in the second tier of English football.
Alphabet Challenge | Part 45, Club 22 | Tapping Into Gamba Potential
Six months in Japan had seen Trebor Mahtal successfully steer Gamba Osaka well clear of any relegation concerns while flooding some of the club’s promising youngsters. His big challenge now was to strengthen the squad to compete with Japan’s best.
Alphabet Challenge | Part 44, Club 22 | Standing Firm In Japanese Relegation Battle
Unexpected Premier League success with Fulham meant Trebor Mahtal was on the move quicker than expected. The 79-year-old Zambian went in search of his 22nd club fresh from ticking off the 19th letter from his Alphabet Challenge. That meant the letters now eluding him were: C, D, G, H, I, K and X. Upon resigning, […]
Cornish Crusade | Part 13 | A New Era At Truro City
Over the last 12 seasons, Truro City had risen from the Vanarama National League South to being one penalty kick away from the Premier League. Ultimately, a couple of missed penalties were their downfall, and they settled for a fifth season in the SkyBet Championship.
Alphabet Challenge | Part 43, Club 21 | Fulham Shock England’s Elite
Fulham enjoyed a solid start under Trebor Mahtal, finishing the 2061/62 season strongly to come home 9th in the Premier League. But the Zambian’s savvy transfer business delivered delayed benefits ahead of his second campaign at London’s oldest club. Indeed, Fulham turned a £709m profit in the current FFP period and a £194m profit over […]
Alphabet Challenge | Part 42, Club 21 | A Slightly Overzealous Firesale
A four-year stint in Scotland ended with Trebor Mahtal leading an exciting young Queen’s Park team to their first domestic title in 194 years of existence. That left Mahtal with just nine more letters to tick off in his Alphabet Challenge: C, D, F, G, H, I, K and X.
Cornish Crusade | Part 12 | Truro’s Club Record Finish Streak Ends
Truro City recorded an 11th successive club record high finish under local hero Perran Trevelyan as they finished 9th in the SkyBet Championship in 2034. But the summer looked set to be one of change as the manager looked to further strengthen his young squad.
Alphabet Challenge | Part 41, Club 20 | 17-Year-Old Superstar Inspires Historic Season
Zambian manager Trebor Mahtal wasn’t getting any younger, so a long stay in Scotland wasn’t exactly at the top of his list of objectives as he aimed to tick off the 18th letter of his Alphabet Challenge. Yet, for just the second time in his career, the 76-year-old began a fourth season at a club as he extended his stay at Scotland’s oldest club Queen’s Park.
Alphabet Challenge | Part 40, Club 20 | Queen’s Park’s First European Football After 192 Years
For the first time in its 192-year history, Zambian manager Trebor Mahtal led Scotland’s oldest club Queen’s Park to European qualification in 2059.
Cornish Crusade | Part 11 | Celebrating A Decade Of Upsetting The Odds At Truro
Ten years ago, in 2023, the city of Truro was only really known for its traditional tin mining. Fast-forward to 2033 and the city’s football team, Truro City FC, was one of the big talking points amongst national commentators and supporters. People across the UK were adopting the club as their second team as The Tinners continued to defy the odds.
Alphabet Challenge | Part 39, Club 20 | Potential Homegrown Superstars
Queen’s Park recorded the best league finish in club history as Trebor Mahtal led them to 5th place in the cinch Premiership in 2058. However, they only managed to get 6 points out of 48 against Scotland’s big four sides, Aberdeen, Celtic, Hibernian and Rangers.
Alphabet Challenge | Part 38, Club 20 | Blooding Youth In Scotland
Eleven months was all Trebor Mahtal needed to win his second Swiss title with Young Boys, and tick letter Y off his Alphabet Challenge. That meant the 73-year-old Zambian now only had more letters to tick off his challenge: C, D, F, G, H, I, K, Q and X. Upon resigning from the Swiss side, […]
Cornish Crusade | Part 10 | Truro City In The Championship
A fairy tale was well and truly coming to life in Cornwall as little Truro City earned their place in the second tier of English football for the first time. The club with comfortably the smallest budget in League One earned automatic promotion with a squad of promising youngsters
Alphabet Challenge | Part 37, Club 19 | Gashi’s Goalscoring Exploits
Trebor Mahtal led AC Milan to its first-ever Europa League success in 2056, ticking off the 16th letter of his Alphabet Challenge. That meant that, after 32 years as a Football Manager, the 72-year-old now had 10 more letters remaining to complete this epic journey: C, D, F, G, H, I, K, Q, X and Y.
Alphabet Challenge | Part 37, Club 19 | Gashi’s Goalscoring Exploits
Trebor Mahtal led AC Milan to its first-ever Europa League success in 2056, ticking off the 16th letter of his Alphabet Challenge. That meant that, after 32 years as a Football Manager, the 72-year-old now had 10 more letters remaining to complete this epic journey: C, D, F, G, H, I, K, Q, X and Y.
Alphabet Challenge | Part 36, Club 18 | Record-Breaking Goal Tallies
AC Milan secured a solid 5th place after a massive summer clearout as Trebor Mahtal took control of his fourth Italian club. The Zambian now faced another big summer as he looked to bridge a big gap to the big two of Juventus and Napoli.
Cornish Crusade | Part 9 | Huge Record Sales Before Promotion Race
Local hero Perran Trevelyan had led Truro City to eight consecutive club record high finishes and a second cup competitions as they won the EFL Trophy in 2031. And he was keen to develop his young squad to build on last season’s League One playoff place.
Alphabet Challenge | Part 35, Club 18 | Mahtal’s Fourth Italian Club
It was a case of one year and out as Trebor Mahtal celebrated his 70th birthday by winning the Slovenian league and cup double with NK Olimpija Ljubljana. The Zambian wrapped up the 13th league and 13th cup of his 30-year career and went in hunt of his 18th club to begin the task of ticking the 16th team off his Alphabet Challenge.
FM Experiment | What If Clubs Were PUNISHED For Winning Matches?
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Alphabet Challenge | Part 34, Club 17 | Defence First In Slovenia
A Swiss domestic double saw Trebor Mahtal move into the second half of his Alphabet Challenge. An army of homegrown youth led him to a league and cup win before going in search of his 17th club in 29 years of management.
Cornish Crusade | Part 8 | Record Appearances Holder & Truro Head Back To Wembley
Truro City came close to a surprise playoff push in their first season in England’s tier three. But a tricky summer looked to be in store as manager Perran Trevelyan looked to restore the youth in his squad.
Alphabet Challenge | Part 33, Club 16 | Exciting Attack Inspires Zürich Excellence
After overseeing a massive firesale of around 40 players and signing zero replacements in his first six months in Switzerland, Trebor Mahtal led his young FC Zürich side to an unexpected second place in Raiffeisen Super League. He now faced the dilemma of whether to continue putting faith in homegrown youth or bolster the squad with additions.
Alphabet Challenge | Part 32, Club 16 | Z Target Begins With 40-Player Firesale
Free-scoring Valencia ran riot to lift LaLiga and help Trebor Mahtal hit the halfway mark on his Alphabet Challenge, in which he bids to win a major trophy with a club beginning with every letter of the alphabet. But the world-class manager was only out of work for two days before being offered an interview.