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Every year, it may change, but nonetheless, every year, it's a problem we face - The Bogey Tactic. We can't beat it. It just has our number. Whether it's a stubborn defensive setup or a relentless high-pressing game, bogey tactics can frustrate even the most seasoned managers. But fear not, as today we're going to be diving into the strategies you need to overcome them, so that bogey tactics can become a thing of the past!

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After being blown away by them in person, Simeone Inzaghi's Inter have been one of the most exciting teams to watch in Europe this season. Their interpretation of the 3-5-2 is but one example of how prominent this shape is becoming again in football. This week, let's dive in to how it works, what key considerations are needed to develop your own, and what lessons we can learn from Inzaghi's Inter side.

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As I reach the Winter Break of my first FM24 season, my #9 has 17 goals and my #10 has 16. Without them, my season would be floundering, so how have I built around them to reach these heights? What happens in the matches they struggle in? Well, let's get into it!

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Never before has a Summer passed where Goalkeepers had as much prominence. De Gea or Onana? Raya or Ramsdale? The world may have been split, but we don't have to be in FM. So, as FM24 finds its fledgling wings, how do we know if he's a 'keeper?

FM & Goalkeeping

Goalkeepers in a Metric World

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FM24 is here! And while some eyes are already on FM25's "Great Reinvention", FM24 promises a celebration of the first 20 years of the franchise. So, starting off Season 4, GG talks through his save plans (yes plural), what's new-ish in FM24 and why SI have scored another own goal (you may have heard this rant before).

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Change is inevitable. Sometimes it's forced upon us. Sometimes we need to find it. This week, we're talking about the need to find a way to make the change, and wondering when/how it's best to find a new way forward.

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No one saw Napoli as potential Scudetto Winners last Summer, yet 12 months later, the champions are rebuilding (again). So how did they do it? And what can we learn from them for our Football Manager saves?

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Ridiculed when he spoke of his desire to play a 2-7-2 formation, Thiago Motta has gone and proven himself to be an exciting manager. But is his tactic truly revolutionary? Are there any lessons we can learn from his sides?

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Not since the days of James Richardson sipping an espresso in an Italian piazza, the pink sheets of Gazetta in his hand, has there been as much excitement around Italian football as there is now. With a new focus leading to many teams playing with an attacking swagger, a calibre of coach on the touchline the envy of clubs across the continent and the possibility of Italian clubs clean sweeping Europe's 3 club competitions this season, Italy is fast becoming European football's place to be. So, with all of this, it's time we spent a while getting into the reasons why your next save needs to be in this reawakening giant.

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The Box Midfield. It's taking over. From the Brazilian Box to Guardiola's interpretations, amongst others, the key to dominating a midfield now seems to be kept in a box. Where did it come from? How's it going? How do I use it in FM? Let's find out...

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