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How many points can Fulham take off Manchester United?

Manchester United travel to west London desperate to keep the pressure on current Premier League leaders Chelsea, while Fulham will be just as determined to keep pace with the rest in what is developing into an intensive battle for the European slots.

Football Manager – Transfers Guide

Where would football be without transfers? Well you can look at this in two ways really. For a start you wouldn’t have outrageous transfer fees and seismic wage demands and that charismatic and ambitious star striker you have among your ranks wouldn’t be the subject of a protracted, summer long pursuit by a so-called European…

A Beginner’s Guide to Football Manager

Don’t fret if you’re beginning to realise that you’re the Tony Adams of Football Manager. Although unlike old Donkey, you can drastically improve your management skills as, after all, FM is a computer game. For all of you that are new to FM and the world of the football management SIM then cast your eyes on this beginners…

Football Manager Player Training Guide

Training’s a bit like marmite really. Some players absolutely despise the hard work that has to go into it (and especially pre-season!), while others see it as the perfect opportunity to develop their game away from the hustle and bustle of a match day situation. However much a player loves training or, indeed, hates it,…

Football Manager Tactics Guide

Getting your tactics exactly right on FM is absolutely paramount, that’s for sure. I don’t think there’s ever been a game in the sports simulation genre that has required so much patience, accuracy and attention to detail when it comes to tweaking your tactical plan. While transfers, training and the team you pick on match…

Football Manager – What makes a good manager?

It would be foolish of me to insult your intelligence within this article by banging on about the fact that a good FM manager is determined by the games they win and the trophies they manage to pick up along the way. You’re not stupid, you know that already. Although you may not be too…

Football Manager – What makes a good winger?

It’s fair to say that Cristiano Ronaldo has taken the meaning of the word ‘winger’ to a whole new level during the last couple of years. The primary role of the man on the flank was once to create chances for the striker and deliver as many accurate crosses as possible. Ronaldo undoubtedly raised the…

Football Manager – What makes a good striker?

Wayne Rooney, Fernando Torres, David Villa, Samuel Eto’o. We can all name them but what is it that makes them rank among the best strikers in the world? Well while I appreciate that different front men bring different qualities to a side, here’s a list of five key attributes that you should definitely take note of…

Football Manager – What makes a good attacking midfielder?

So what exactly makes a good attacking midfielder? Well obviously an abundance of goals, clever through balls and a bucket load of assists wouldn’t be a bad starting point. Although what are the specific attributes you should be looking out for to determine whether player X or Y are capable of being the creative force…

Football Manager – What makes a good defensive midfielder?

When it comes to selecting your central midfield pairing it is essential that you consider playing a holding player as well as an attack minded midfielder. Whether he plays as a defensive midfielder with a duty to protect the back four or just simply as a more disciplined central midfielder, you will need a midfield…