[Sub's bench not appearing in tactics screen]

Does the "Zoom" Function in Preferences make a Difference?

[1st FM23 save file]

Probably Arsenal to get a feel for things until full Release, as well as Facepacks, Skins, Etc, Then off to Colchester for a long term save once again.

[Will you be buying FM23 ?]

Based on Cost/Hours played, it is yearly the best thing I could buy with £32. Basically 1 night in over the course of the year, 100's of hours of entertainment paid for.

[Should Football Manager be released every 2 to 3 years?]

Nah. Personally I'd rather keep the current setup. I cant see major benefits to going to a "Subscription" service. For £26 a year, year in, year out, I know what I'm getting.

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The problem with releasing the game every year is that you don’t have enough time to make big changes and the consumers would feel like it’s just basically the same game with an updated database and annoying bugs. This way after the game is released, the have time to keep improving it and also work on the big exciting features.

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[[FM22][SKIN] The Annual Show Your Skin thread]

God, I download every skin I see and this thread is just teasing. Also, I need to learn how to Skin, or at least edit existing skins for my own use.

 

Good work.

[How many 5 stars CA players do you have]

None. Welcome to Colchester United 2022.

[Is there far too much meaningless interaction in FM?]

In FM21, It's the most infuriating part for me. I'm all for Media and Player interaction, but its too repetitive. Same questions on a weekly basis and it becomes a nuisance after 10 in game years

Yes, I'm happy to see my player score for his country

Personally if there was an option to answer a question something along the lines of "I've answered this question and won't be answering it again in the future"   and you didn't see that question again, it could be a decent trade off.

 

[Football Manager 2021 Official Feedback Thread]

7 Years in, Exceptional scouts and Data Anaylists, Italian league on full detail and I play Inter Milan in the Champions League

"Not enough statistical data exists for this team"

I Mean, SURELY you can have a guess based on the last 4 months of the season how good they will be or who the Danger man is? I've had a scout on "Upcoming opponents" since day 1. Not major, but it seems to be happening a fair bit. Seems odd at such a high level, regardless of stats and other things, not to have a handle on such a famous club in such a important competition.

[Need help with this DoF situation]

This is an Unfortunate side effect of DoF's. They do what they feel is right and seemingly overrule where they see necessary.

[[FM 21] Arsenal - Still Waiting For Arteta's Tiki Taka!]

On 18/03/2021 at 12:25, BrickCommo23 said:

No wonder you won the league if you're playing with 12...

Still great work though and I like the signings. 

Oh, FFS. That's what you get for trying to remember off the top of your head

[How do I make the opponents substitutions more visible?]

I have in about 2/3rds speed. It can sometimes flash by, but I usually see it. I'm awary from PC at the moment, but can you change a panel inside the game to show both teams? Not the horizontal lineup,  but a vertical list of players. I have it, but can't remember if it shows subs. Think it does? 

[A different way of searching for youth, just found out today.]

I'm a fan of using "Media Description" to find "Wonderkids" and "Promising" players alongside Minimum release clauses. Works well for me for a few diamonds.

[How do I make the opponents substitutions more visible?]

I see it on key highlights. How quick is your commentary between highlights? 

[A lot of outside of the box goals?]

I score a fair few, but it seems to be the same players (Kessie mainly) don't seem to have to many conceded, most I conceded are defenders switching off or refusing to press or tackle adequately. 

[[FM 21] Arsenal - Still Waiting For Arteta's Tiki Taka!]

Minor update, we won the league (Just) by virtue of drawing with Leicester and Leeds knicking a draw at Chelsea on the last day, and just 13 days later Waltzed past Bayern 3-0 in the Cbanpions league final. Newgen Chris Zierkis won Premier League young player of the Year, German player of the year and came second in the Golden Boot, Leno won the Golden Gloves award.

 

A REAL mixed bag. Scored the most and conceded the least in the league but it just didn't FEEL like we were playing well, despite several 5/6 -1 wins and victories over Chelsea, Liverpool, City and a Vital 5-1 win over United towards the end. I never felt "In control" if that makes sense. 

Only 1 major signing this year as, despite being within wage budget and winning 2 trophies, finances are pretty poor. Need to work on that, but Francisco Conceição signed from Liverpool for £59 million, taking up all my budget. I don't really need anyone, but that Right wing position may be problematic as Ferran Torres has been out for 5 months and may not be the same for a while, if ever. As Good as a few of the youngsters are, and they are really good, I will need to rotate at their age, and a good player who can play in multiple positions is a must. 

Team going into the First pre season friendly is...

 

                   Zierkis           Fabiani

 

Gravenberch          Lund             Conceição

 

                 Koopmeiners   Kessie 

 

Galli      Upacamecano     Pembele      Duran

 

                                  Leno

   

And I need a new keeper. Leno is 35 now and dwindling 😔 currently trying to shift 3-4 prospects that won't make it to drum up 100m. I'm lucky in that department, I've brought young, developed and moved on.

[Where can one see pre-match odds in FM21?]

I'll come back to you both tonight. I'll see if I can pull the view and upload it for you.

[Where can one see pre-match odds in FM21?]

1 hour ago, JRHaggs said:

Interesting... Thanks for the info.

I just started with FM21, so I'm still figuring out what's been added, what's been moved to where, and what's just plain been removed.

 

Just had a look. I can see odds in the schedule, but only for the next 2 games. Not really what you are after, but its all I can see.

[Where can one see pre-match odds in FM21?]

Is it not available on the "Schedule" screen? Mine are, but not sure if it's an optional view that came with the Skin I'm using (OPZ Elite)

[[FM 21] Arsenal - Still Waiting For Arteta's Tiki Taka!]

Oh, for Fu...

[[FM 21] Arsenal - Still Waiting For Arteta's Tiki Taka!]

@stgahoy, as Requested

Took a bit of time, but he finally hit form after battling for a starting place. He was Clearly good enough from the get go, but just didn't click in the team. Found some form end of last season and is now in the form of his life so far this season, all from a Central midfield Attacking playmaker (Support) role. 7 Goals and 5 Assists in 9 Premier League games.

 

 

Rest of the team for anyone Interested. A lot of them prove that Star ratings rarely matter in a decent tactic.

[[FM 21] Arsenal - Still Waiting For Arteta's Tiki Taka!]

2 hours ago, stgahoy said:

Could you post a screenshot of Gravenberch? Intrerested in him and curious how good can he be, thanks

I'll post tonight for you bud, but he's come on a treat this season, arguably out of his best position

[Recently Purchased Championship Manager 3]

51 minutes ago, Mons said:

When drifting off down memory lane, all you need to remember to sober up is that there might well be members on this forum who not only were born after it was released but who have also had a child of their own. #justsaying

 

Meh. I remember Finding CM2 back in the day. I forget it was over 25 Years ago then all of a Sudden, reality hits that MY kids are the same age I was back then

[[FM 21] Arsenal - Still Waiting For Arteta's Tiki Taka!]

Well, I made it to 2026, 6 games in. Last season was rollercoaster. At one point 9th after a Miserable run and was this close to resigning. Games were being thrown away, the board were borderline furious and my rating was C- for a large period and people were after my blood. Somehow, after a few tweaks, things were back on track. I found myself resorting to a Causious 4-4-1-1 and happy to Shithouse my way via counter attacks to 1-0 wins, ANYTHING to keep my job The fans and Board were not impressed with the "Less than Attractive football on Offer" But I had to do what I had to do. After a Decent run, we finished 2nd, 4 points off Utd, Won the FA cup and got as far as the Champions League Quarter finals, where I was pipped by Bayern.

After getting a d ecent chunk of money from my generous Overlords, and a few Decent sales...

 

 

I looked to add a bit of Quality to the squad and work out what I coudl to to Keep that strong defensive base, but add more attacking intent. Hence this:

 

Brought in Pembele, Lund, Rice (Loan) Fabiani and Almada to Try and give me some attacking edge.

 

And so Far, It been decent. A bit of a Wobble in the firest few friends when I went the Leeds route of Conceding several but scoring 1 more, but after a few Tweaks Results have been all I could ask for:

 

Scored 25 and Conceded 3 in 6 Premier League Matches and 1 Champions League. Scored 61 Conceded 9 in all 15 games.

 

A few of the Better Players:

 

Joe Jackson, My only regen through the Youth team of any note. On a side, thats been poor for me. Need moar Hale End. Decent backup on the right for Ferran Torres. Hopeful.

Carlo Fabiani. Been on my radar for 2-3 years but Roma wouldnt sell and I didnt want to spend 80+ million they were asking for on the Off chance, especially as £80 million is all my given budget a year. Eventually, PSG unsettled him after 2 Good seasons and I leapt at the chance. Payed a bit more per week on wages, but didnt want him to slip through my fingers for £60 Million. So far, Decent. Hopeful,as his Pre-Season was Immense, as was his world cup as he bagged the Golden boot. Up yours PSG.

Alexander Lund. Replacing the Lovable Nebil Fekir who has been my Favourite signing so far this save, but how now at the age off 33 is a) Deteriating and b) Sulking. Whatevs. Looks good and covers the Vital AMC/RM positions.

Johnny Hojer. Now, this is either a Masterstroke, or a Massive Cockup and only time will tell. Signed him as a "Wonderkid" for £14 Million and his Value, without even kicking a ball is £45+ Million. The reason he Hasnt kicked a Ball? He Doesnt have a Work Permit... No one wants him on loan, He ALREADY is refusing to go on loan unless he gets a new contract (Been here about 4 Months) and my new affilliate cant have him until Jan in the window and THEN I might get a permit in the future. I might not. I might kill him before that. Sigh.

 

Thiago Almeda. Good Prospect, Beat Spurs to him ( ) but more Importantly can play ANYWHERE in the Midfield/Attack. Utilitly man at its finest.

Timothee Pembele. Kinda a "Rush" buy as Ansel Ashmodicncewsofhf-Whatever sulked off and demanded a move. Was in for De Ligt, Transfer became news and then he sodded of to Madrid. He was second on my list, albeit more expensive, he was 3 years younger. So far, Solid. Good Signing and Keeps Pau Torres out the team for now.

Simon Galli. Signed as Backup of Tierney who, Predictabily, is always injured or Jaded. Replaced him as first choice after about 2 Months. Tierney now at Chelsea and the Bonus is Pembele can cover at both WB positions.

Luis Duran. my First "Wonderkid" and we have had a Love hate relationship. Never really done it for me, had 4! people infront of him such was my distrust of him (Saliba, Dest, Emerson and Bellerin) I loaned him out JUST to stop seeing his name. Turned out OK for all involved as he is now Key and is First choice, despite spending many MANY months on the Transfer list and Unhappy. We are planning a Holiday to Cleethorpes when this is all over, just us.

Chris Zieris. First Decent chunk I spent  and has been a quality striker. Struggling to get him and Fabiani in the same squad, but its a nice problem to have I suppose. The Immense Darwin Nunez and Agustin Hauch Partnership has been disbanded. Look out Under 23's!

So yeah, that's that. Been a good start to this season and Maybe, just maybe this is the year

 

Feel free to ask Questions/Enquire on Current Former players.

[Star ratings]

Think there are a few skins that remove stars and numbered attributes amd used coloured charts for a "rough" guide if that's your thing.

[Recently Purchased Championship Manager 3]

1 hour ago, Mons said:

Course there was 

 

Was released towards the middle of the 1998/99 season iirc

and it was GLORIOUS!