I have recently seen quite a few people saying that they struggle to get into Football Manager. I myself have had the same problem up until recently and I thought people may want some tips that I found useful. If you have found anything else that helps you, please feel free to comment. 
A huge part to Football Manager is tactics. Without good tactics, it is almost impossible to win lots of games, which can lead to frustration and ultimately, quitting the game. I recommend starting of with a simple 4-4-2 formation. If you need more help then go through the 'backroom advice' screen at the start of the game where the ideal formation will be recommended to you. If you want to try something else, look through the tactics page where you can find the right tactics for your team.
Secondly, don't just give up because you have lost a few games. Everyone goes through this and a good idea would be to stop and check your tactics and then tweak them slightly. The reason for this could be because other teams have worked your tactics out. Once you have done this, hopefully you should start winning games again you should start enjoying the game more.
Thirdly, my favourite part to the game is signing a big player. If you are getting bored of your game you need something to liven it up and make it more exciting. Signing someone with a huge reputation may be useful as you get their full potential now and not years later into the game. You should feel like you want to carry on as there is something to look forward to.
Finally, get other people involved! Start a story which you know you are going to stick to because now there is a reason to carry on the game. Making a good story means that in future, more and more people will want to follow as you have a good reputation. Because other people are following, you will want to aspire to do better and that means a more enjoyable game for you.
I hope some of this advice helps and feel free to ask questions.
A huge part to Football Manager is tactics. Without good tactics, it is almost impossible to win lots of games, which can lead to frustration and ultimately, quitting the game. I recommend starting of with a simple 4-4-2 formation. If you need more help then go through the 'backroom advice' screen at the start of the game where the ideal formation will be recommended to you. If you want to try something else, look through the tactics page where you can find the right tactics for your team.
Secondly, don't just give up because you have lost a few games. Everyone goes through this and a good idea would be to stop and check your tactics and then tweak them slightly. The reason for this could be because other teams have worked your tactics out. Once you have done this, hopefully you should start winning games again you should start enjoying the game more.
Thirdly, my favourite part to the game is signing a big player. If you are getting bored of your game you need something to liven it up and make it more exciting. Signing someone with a huge reputation may be useful as you get their full potential now and not years later into the game. You should feel like you want to carry on as there is something to look forward to.
Finally, get other people involved! Start a story which you know you are going to stick to because now there is a reason to carry on the game. Making a good story means that in future, more and more people will want to follow as you have a good reputation. Because other people are following, you will want to aspire to do better and that means a more enjoyable game for you.
I hope some of this advice helps and feel free to ask questions.
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