FM Quick Tips

What are these 2 new staff roles about? Which are the key attributes to look for when searching for a data analyst and a sports scientist? Read on to find out.

Guide on getting your club rich and buying the most expensive and best players

Black stars were introduced in Football Manager 2015 to indicate uncertainty. In this post I explain what they mean and which factors affect them.

Since I’m a huge proponent of Gegenpressing, I’ve oftentimes been asked to break down what exactly it is that will make a Gegenpressing tactic work. Originally written for FM17.

The new competition is in FM 2020 - it is imperative to understand how it works and what it means for you.

Revenge is a dish best served cold. Take your revenge on those money-grabbing agents!

FPI is an idea I came up with to leverage being able to export FM data to Excel, in order to adopt a recruitment strategy matching a particular tactical DNA.

Brand new player roles are coming to Football Manager 2018. We take a deeper look into each one of the four new roles added on FM 2018.

Preset tactical styles make their debut on Football Manager 2019. We take a look at the new tactical styles on FM 2019 to explain what each of them does. WIP.

We look at how, by using your physio properly, you can reduce the number of injuries suffered by your squad by up to 70% over the course of a season. Preventing injuries in Football Manager 2020.

Financial management is one of the most important things on Football Manager. This article will hopefully give you some key tips to improve your club's finances.

Easiest way to finding players in Football Manager, really useful for lower division clubs!

Official insights on injuries in FM 2018 by Sports Interactive. Which factors affect injuries, what to expect, how to deal with it. A brief guide to understanding injuries in FM18.

Analyzing the opponent and adjusting your Football Manager tactic to exploit weaknesses you're able to find. A tactical approach by @DistanceCovered.

What is player determination and, as it cannot be trained, can we do anything to improve this most wanted player attribute in Football Manager?

Myth or Fact? Does the Football Manager match engine AI work out your tactic after a while or not? We reveal official insights by Sports Interactive.

Did some testing on FM 2018 in an attempt to achieve a better, more healthier transfer market that doesn't end up with tons of English talent and only a few others.

A step by step quick guide by FuSS outlining how to select lineup, how to do team-talks, set up OIs, rotate shouts, and adapt to your opponent. Written for FM 2020.

My step by step process to creating a successful tactic on Football Manager 2022. A tactic creation guide for beginners with screenshots. Create your own tactic on FM22.

The Squad Planner is all about helping you plan your recruitment out for the season. It's a brand new area in Football Manager 2023.

The new tactical instructions for FM23 will help empower defensive managers. We take a deeper look into the changes in team instructions on Football Manager 2023.

Every year there are changes made to football, in this article we cover some major changes made and what to expect in your FM23 saves.

53bast1an outlines three creative ways to enjoy a new save of Football Manager. Can you relate with one of those? What is your preferred way to play FM?

Advice by Knap on how to see out away games in Football Manager. Ideas by an expert tactician for a SUS (shut up shop) tactic. These tips specifically apply to FM 2022.

This guide explains more about how you can use ChatGPT for Football Manager as a reference point / guide or even as a smart assistant.

Thanks to UEFA's announcements in May 2021 - FM22 may implement the new changes. Here we describe all the changes and potential impact on your saves in FM22.

One brand new player role is coming to Football Manager 2022. We take a deeper look into the new role added on FM 2022; the Wide Centre-Back.

There are 2 makeshift ways to play a Director of Football save. One is for those without access to the in-game editor, while the other requires the editor.

Looking to rebuild but not sure where to start and what to focus on first? This easy to follow roadmap will get your Football Manager rebuild running smoothly.

In today's Treasure Hunting blog post, we want to explore the question: Does Football Manager favour attacking tactics over defensive ones?