Recent content by Minstrels

I've not seen anything like it, so glad I signed him.

Just trying to get to the bottom of this before I start the new season. I only lost twice up till the middle of January in all competitions and then signed four players, my season then trailed off. Is this due to the signings? Will they be back next year or could it be deeper than that, could...

Hit a bit of a slump and now I'm stuck with what tactic to use. Preferably looking to house De Jong, Rochina, Wijnaldum, Kovacic, Cristofari & Sturridge. I've been training Kovacic as a DLP lately so he can play there. Cristofari can play as an anchorman. I'll take anything into consideration...

Buying a new laptop for University where I'll be doing graphic design so I'll need to be able to run PS and Illustrator, I'll also want to be running FM comfortably. I'm thinking it's a toss up between 6GB and 8GB?

Sounds stupid I know however I'm just wondering. Say you play a 4-5-1 tactic with a normal defensive line and a normal tempo. Your scout comes back and your next opponent struggles against a deep defensive line and does well against a normal tempo. Should you then play a deep defensive line then...

This is somewhat annoying. Centre backs are out, both of my strikers are out, my leading goalscorer and assist maker is out and I'm missing by backup defensive midfielder meaning my 'hardman' is tired and my backup creative midfielder. So effectively I'm missing seven of my team! It's starting...

Basically it's a formation I used in FM 10. Goalkeeper RB CB CB LB Anchor Man DM Deep Playmaker Inside Forward Inside Forward Target Man The inside forwards would have opposite feet (player on right would have a left foot). I'm just wondering if anyone else plays something similar. Worked...

I'm wanting to load up a number of leagues. These include all the basics (England, Germany, Italy, Scotland, France and Spain) but also the nations such as Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Belgium, Slovakia & more. Anyone know what I'd need to purchase in terms of parts to make it run smoothly?

Saw a thread about a lad needing advice on managing City (...) and was just wondering what everyone's team looks like. Haven't played it for a while because I got bored as it was too easy. Here's mine (I'm going to try and offload in the summer so I can afford Messi's wages);

Just wondering if anyone else has successfully managed to assemble a side like Everton. What I mean is taking control of a side like Wolves, Newcastle etc and turning them into a fortress, a tight knitted unit. I'm guessing you'll need to assemble a squad full of players with high stats in...

Anyone else do this? First game for me where I've decided to take full control of the teams and I'm enjoying it. I feel like I have more control over the youth players and how I want to mould them for the future. Is there any downside of taking control of the youth team?

Anyone know any? Brought in Verratti but wanting a few more.

For some reason I've never really been able to 'get into' a FM season even though I love the game! The furthest I've got with a team is around May in the first season then I just sort of create a new game, normally I get bored at around December. Anyone else like this or is it just me? Even...

What's everyones views on this? I know most people leave them in the youth team under they're around eighteen however I've got a young lad who sits on my bench which normally always gets a sub appearance for the last 15-30 minutes if I'm controlling the game. Do you think this will stump his...

Hello everyone. I'm Matty from Manchester, a proud supporter of Manchester City! Been playing Football Manager for a couple of years now. I found this site about two days ago while looking for face packs and a skin and decided to sign up today and say thanks to Sean for them and the guides on...