The FM Show Podcast Episode 42 - Is FM24 Too Easy? Its the question on everyone lips. Is FM24 too easy? TJ and RDF Tactics discuss whether this is actually true or not. Is it that we've got access to more content now? Is it because we've all been playing the game longer? Or is it just easier? We're sure that this episode will create a fair amount of discourse, so please, leave a comment below and let us know what you think, and join the Discord too. We also chat about ways that you can...

The FM Show Podcast Episode 41 - JACK KENMARE SportBible Jack Kenmare, Senior Journalist at SportBible joins TJ and RDF Tactics on todays show. Jack has interviewed all the greats with regards to FM. He's interviewed Will Still. He's written about a groom who played FM at his wedding. And of course, he interviewed Freddy Adu. This is a brilliant chat, and Jack is a great person to have on the pod. He reckons CM 03/04 is the GOAT. Are we having that? Is that the GOAT FM? Comment...

The FM Show Podcast Episode 40 - Fixing Your 433 Tactic The Tactics Garage is back open for business. TJ and RDF Tactics help fix your tactical issues on Football Manager, and in todays episode, we're looking at how to improve a 433 if you're playing in the lower leagues. If youre struggling on FM24 and want the lads to take a look at your tactic, send an email, or post in the Discord with exactly what is wrong with your tactic, and maybe yours will be fixed on a future episode. TJ updates...

The FM Show Podcast Episode 39 - The Community Challenge Is LIVE The Community Challenge has returned! TJ and RDF Tactics announced on last weeks show, that we'll be heading to Portugal for The FM Shows inaugural Community Challenge. In this episode we take a look at the three teams we picked for the challenge, Porto, Benfica and Sporting. Plus we also give you some outside picks for clubs that might be interesting. Not just that. We also look at league structure. Registration rules. Where...

The FM Show Episode 38 - Youth Only Save Ideas FMLLAMA FMLlama proves once again why he should rename himself as FMGoat. TJ and RDF Tactics sit down with FMLlama to discuss one of the hardest challenges of all on Football Manager, the Youth Only save. We give you some great hints and tips as to what to look out. How to approach the save. And also some nations that we think would be a great starting point for this type of save. Plus, there's a huge announcement. The Community Challenge...

The FM Show Episode 37 - Breaking The Game BUSTTHENET We have one of the longest serving members of the Football Manager community joining us on the show today. You might know him as Rashidi from the SI Forums. You might know him as Daljit. OR maybe you know him as the tactical guru, BustTheNet. However you know him, you know we're in for a fun episode. We talk about pretty much everything in this show. Is data broken? Does the match engine actually show us what we want to see? Can the...

The FM Show Episode 36 - Are Player Instructions The Secret To Success? It probably wont surprise you to know that TJ doesnt use player instructions, but RDF Tactics does. In this episode, Arron will do his best to convince TJ that he can get more out of his team by asking certain players to do certain things. As always, let us know your thoughts below. Have you had success with player instructions? Or do you think its just more stuff for your players to ignore? The lads do deviate at the...

The FM Show Episode 35 - What Tactic Scares You The Most? There's a question that plagues every manager. What tactic scares you? Have you ever found yourself staring at a 5-2-1-2 and just thinking 'how am I supposed to get that work'? Or maybe the idea of a low block 4-4-2 sends shivers down your spine. Well be thankful that this is also the case for TJ and RDF Tactics.In this episode, the boys break down the tactics that give them nightmares, and want you to tell them what tactics keep you...

The FM Show Podcast Episode 34 - Do Match Ratings Matter In Football Manager? TJ and RDF Tactics get into it on this episode after RDF asked on social media, 'Do Match Ratings Matter?' Its an interesting discussion, which, obviously has many strands to consider. RDF is horrified that TJ would consider subbing off a defender during a match. TJ then almost manages to make absolute sense that their might be more to match ratings than meets the eye. And the lads enjoy the creation of a...

The FM Show Podcast Episode 33 - WORKTHESPACE Work The Space joins the lads on todays show to chat about Park To Prem, and his love of J League. The conversation is flowing, as are the laughs as RDF Tactics is delighted to know that despite living like he's still in lockdown, Work The Space definitely has legs! TJ updates us on Greece, and Jack gives us a walk through in how to approach a Park To Prem style save. Oh yeah, and we consider a new game show, and there's some Michael Owen...

The FM Show Podcast Episode 32 - How To Find Wonderkids In FM24 We all love a wonderkid. That feeling you get when you unearth a gem from the youth academy and you just know that you've got the next Messi, Haaland, Mbappe, or Bellingham in your team. If you cant grow your own, you want to be able to find them. Where do these wonderkids live? What do you need to instruct your scouts? And what attributes / personality types can let you know that you've got a generational talent on your...

The FM Show Podcast Episode 31 - The Band Are Back Together After 5 weeks, the band are back together. RDF Tactics and Producer Steve return to the podcast. On todays show, we dive back into game management to hopefully get a win for Dortmund using live tactical tweaks. We introduce a new feature of Football Manager Would You Rather. Plus we answer your letters and correspondence. Its a brilliant episode this one, and we hope you enjoy it. If you've enjoyed it, please leave a like on the...

The FM Show Podcast Episode 30 - HOOD GAMING UK On todays show, we have a content creator who has all of his fingers in all of the content pies, its Hood Gaming UK. Steve Hood makes tactics videos. He makes rebuild videos. He does Football Manager experiment videos. He's on TikTok. He's a streamer. He's part of a network save. Oh, and he's won the FM Playoffs three times, so he's clearly also very good at PvP. What stands out more than any of this though, is that he's a thoroughly lovely...

The FM Show Episode 29 - SECOND YELLOW CARD On todays show, we've got a returning guest. A guest you'll be familiar with if you're fan of Building A Nation saves, and one you'll be familiar with if you're part of our Patreon. Everyone, say hello to Second Yellow Card. In this episode, we discuss the progress Second Yellow Card has made in his Build A Nation save in Malta. Plus we identify some of the potential pitfalls, and opportunities, that may lay ahead. There's something about...

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The FM Show Episode 27 - Tactics Dont Matter w/ McKinsFM __________________________________________________ This weeks episode is brought to you by Manscaped. Get 20% off at manscaped.com using promo code SHOW20. __________________________________________________ Hello everyone, as you may have heard, Arron is taking some time off and Producer Steve is in the middle of moving house, so that means Tony has been left on his own. Obviously we can't allow that to happen, so we brought in a...

The FM Show Episode 26 - Game Management 101 In this weeks episode, we're looking at game management and how you can impliement it into Football Manager 24. Whether you're looking to preserve a lead, or whether you're trying to resue a point, TJ, RDF Tactics and Producer Steve are here to offer some insight and help into getting the best out of your game management. There's a wonderful IRL story for RDF Tactics where his FM save becomes sentient. Producer Steve continues to enjoy success...

The FM Show Episode 25 - 50 New Save Ideas w/ FMLlama Happy New Year everyone. Hope you've had a great time relaxing over the festive period. RDF Tactics and Producer Steve have been given an extended leave of absence, but fear not, Tony has brought FMLlama in to offer you 50 new save ideas for FM24. Perhaps you're not fully sold on your current save. Maybe you got FM24 for Christmas? Or maybe, you just want something a little different, well this episode will be right up your street. You...

The FM Show Episode 25 - 50 New Save Ideas w/ FMLlama Happy New Year everyone. Hope you've had a great time relaxing over the festive period. RDF Tactics and Producer Steve have been given an extended leave of absence, but fear not, Tony has brought FMLlama in to offer you 50 new save ideas for FM24. Perhaps you're not fully sold on your current save. Maybe you got FM24 for Christmas? Or maybe, you just want something a little different, well this episode will be right up your street. You...

The FM Show Christmas Episode - Football Manager Legends This weeks episode is brought to you by Manscaped. Get 20% off at manscaped.com using promo code FMSHOW. You know that meme of 'dudes can just name old sports players and have the best time', well welcome to essentially the FM version of that! TJ, Arron and Steve reminisce about some of the legends of their Football Manager (and Championship Manager) saves and discuss what made them the stars we all remember. Inspired by Tonys...

The FM Show Episode 23 - Making Your Training Even Better This weeks episode is brought to you by Manscaped. Get 20% off at manscaped.com using promo code FMSHOW. Hello everyone, and welcome to the latest episode of The FM Show. On last weeks episode, we explained how taking ownership of your own training could give you the edge when it comes to better performances from your players. This week, TJ, Arron and Steve construct a fairly general schedule that should be good enough for you...

The FM Show Episode 22 - Understanding Training in FM24 This weeks episode is brought to you by Manscaped. Get 20% off at manscaped.com using promo code FMSHOW. Its safe to safe there's a bit of festive giddiness in the air on this weeks episode. TJ, Arron and Producer Steve recap their saves, and then Arron gives us a deep dive into the world of training. Arron has created some custom schedules which you can download, and there's a video to watch that explains it even further. As...

The FM Show Episode 21 - Tactical Playing Styles Explained Part 2 This episode is brought to you by Manscaped. Get 20% off and free shipping using codeword FMSHOW at manscaped.com. In this weeks episode we follow on from our discussion last week about tactical playing styles. This week TJ, RDF and Producer Steve focus on the more defensive set ups, such as Catenaccio and Park The Bus. Or TonyBall as its sometimes called. We also have a fantastic moment where Arron forgets how long a week...

The FM Show Episode 20 - Tactical Playing Styles Explained Are you struggling to understand whether your team is cut out for a vertical tiki taka system or whether you should control possession? Maybe you aren't 100% sure what the difference is between direct and fluid counter attack. Or do you want to just bypass all that and lump it up top to the big lad. In todays show TJ, RDF Tactics and Producer Steve break down the tactical playing styles available to you on FM24 and offer some...