How to add search filters in FM16
Filters are easy to install.Move the downloaded file to:
\Documents\Sports Interactive\Football Manager 2016\filters.
Create the folder “filters” if it doesn’t exist.
When you load up Football Manager 2016, go to the “Staff” screen > “Staff search” and click “Filter” on the right side.
Then “Manage Filters” > “Import” and select the file.
You should be able to see a list of all staff roles.
All criteria start at 13. You can easily to change this value using the “+/-“ buttons.
Staff Roles list:
- Attacking Coach
- Ball Control Coach
- Assistant Manager
- Defending Coach
- Director of Football
- Fitness Coach, GK – handling
- GK – shot sopping
- Head of Youth Development
- Physio
- Manager – reserves & youth team
- Chief Scout
- Scout – next opponent & roaming
- Shooting Coach
- Tactical Coach
- Youth Coach



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