The Football Manager Show by The Athletic

In this episode, numero 5-0, Iain Macintosh speaks to comedian, podcaster and streamer Tony Jameson about how his Football Manager obsession/ addiction makes for comedy gold.

The latest edition of More Than A Score takes us to Spain’s Mediterranean coast and the gorgeous city of Valencia. The Athletic’s Dermot Corrigan tells us what to expect if you want to bring Los Che back to the top. 

Alex Stewart off the Tifo brings us some Sensible Transfers to help take a team from having potential to leaping up the league.

And to celebrate our fiftieth episode we’re running through the top ten tips YOU the listener have voted for.

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In this episode, Iain Macintosh speaks to Jack aka Work The Space about his ongoing Network Game with Lollujo, Zealand and Dr Benjy.

The latest edition of More Than A Score takes us to the East Midlands in England to crisis hit club Derby County. Clayts FM guides us, and by us we mean Iain, through how he turned that debt-laden ship around and how you can too.

The Athletic’s Holly Percival checks in to tell us how things are going in her first ever FM save. 

And your letters look at Central Midfielders on Attack and what would the tactical lovechild of Arrigo Sacchi, Pep Guardiola and Sam Allardyce look like?

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In this episode, Iain Macintosh speaks to The Athletic’s David Ornstein who gently pulls back the transfer window curtain so you can hear how close the FM experience is to it.

The latest edition of More Than A Score takes us all over the gorgeous peninsula of Italy before settling in the city of Genoa with Sampdoria. The Athletic’s James Horncastle tells us why you should be the one to bring back the era of Samp D’Oro.

Sports Interactive’s Tina Keech gives us an update on bringing women’s football into the FM universe. Could you possibly be able to help? 

And your letters look at left-footed centre backs, putting faith in the youngsters and praise for the Inverted Wingback!

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Iain Macintosh speaks to Andrew Sinclair from Sports Interactive about Preseason. How do you use those crucial weeks of summer to make sure your players hit the ground running?

The Saints come marching in to the podcast as The Athletic's Southampton reporter Dan Sheldon talks us through their recent takeover and whether that makes the south coast club a more or enticing FM save.

The latest edition of More Than A Score takes us to Germany, all of it. Seb Stafford-Bloor off the Tifo talks us through why if you haven’t taken the reins of a team in any of the Bundesligas, now is the time. 

Plus your letters look at ghosts in the FM machine, whether you can put the ill-timed motivational shouts right back in your mouth and if letting the fans decide which players to sign can actually be a good idea…

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Iain Macintosh speaks to The Athletic's Newcastle United correspondent Chris Waugh to find out if Newcastle United in real life are having as hard a time of it as he is on FM…

The latest edition of More Than A Score takes us to the city of Malmö in Sweden. Frida Fagerlund from Aftonbladet gives us the inside track as to how we can become the next Roy Hodgson with Malmö FF.

The Athletic’s Holly Percival joins us for What Did You Learn? Holly has chronicled her first ever Football Manager save with her beloved Aston Villa. It did not go well, hearts were broken but lessons were learned and you can benefit from them!

Plus your letters look at how to bring Bielsa Ball to FM, perfecting pressing tactics and upgrading your hardware to leave lag behind.

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In this episode, Iain Macintosh speaks to Sports Interactive’s CJ Ramson to get expert guidance on how to deal with a save when it ALL JUST GOES WRONG.

The latest edition of More Than A Score takes us to the bucolic Welsh village of Taff’s Well. FM Friday author Barry Collins takes us through the challenges of managing a side in Cymru South, the Welsh second tier.

Our new feature “What Would Fergie Do?” looks at how early era Alex Ferguson would deal with the current shower in the red half of Manchester. We speak to The Athletic's Andy Mitten to get his expert perspective.

And your letters look at release clauses, not leaving a job too soon and the glory years of Doncaster Rovers…

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In this episode, Iain Macintosh speaks to Alex Stewart off the TIFO about why it’s much more fun to play with others and not just yourself, it’s Network Gaming! 

The latest edition of More Than A Score takes us to the French capital of Paris. Julien Laurens from The Totally Football Show tells us why managing Paris Saint-Germain is more of a challenge than you might think...

Book club is back and it’s the biography of Leeds managerial icon Don Revie written by Chris Evans MP.

And your letters look at computer upgrades, finding the save for you and how to sift through the sea of players released by big clubs to strike gold.

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In this episode, Iain Macintosh speaks to Sport Interactive’s Andre Sinclair about Dynamic Management Stats, the things that make you, YOU.

The latest edition of More Than A Score takes us to Eastern Canada and the city of Halifax to explore managing HFX Wanderers FC. Joshua Kloke from The Athletic is your guide…

YouTuber RDF Tactics joins us for What Did You Learn with some great tips on how to get over those FM 22 gegenpressing woes.

And your letters look at very violent conduct, scouting in South Korea and looking after your Registas….

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In this episode, Iain Macintosh gets an update on the 22.2 update from Sport Interactive’s Nic Madden. And yes near post corners come up…

The latest edition of More Than A Score takes us to the Brazilian city of Belo Horizonte and the club where the Brazilian Ronaldo, El Fenomeno, made his professional debut: Cruzeiro. The Athletic’s Jack Lang gives us the lowdown.

Book Club is back with Jason McAteer’s autobiography: Blood, Sweat and McAteer.

And your letters look at Newcastle (sorry Iain) and delve even deeper into the Data Hub.

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In this episode, Iain Macintosh delves into the Data Hub with Elliot Stapley from Sports Interactive.

The latest edition of More Than A Score takes us to the capital of Argentina and a team founded by railwaymen. Rock’s End FM is our guide to a cult favourite from Buenos Aires Club Ferro Carril Oeste.

Wolverhampton Wanderers most exciting signing of the summer wasn’t new gaffer Bruno Lage but it was in fact FM streamer Clayts. He joins us to talk about streaming for a Premier League club.

And finally Ben aka Doctor Benjy joins us to tell you why you should play Cities: Skylines when taking some time off FM in What Else Do You Play?

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