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This is hilarious. Some of the comments in the review column surprised me tbh. 'an NPC talked about climate change', for example. I must have sheltered myself from the culture war messaging because I didn't even know this was so offensive to these people. Is a spherical earth woke too?

The ones by MasterIgor seem well researched and reliable

The Mac performance has always impressed me in these threads. Tempted by an M4 Mac mini in a few months but worried about excel on Mac (never had a Mac). Off topic but would be keen to know Mac users experience with excel on Mac?

Could be very interesting and defo keen to see how this is represented and plays out for different league

I'm interested to see how women's and men's teams are linked in game. Pretty sure in England they are linked financially. I think the womens team for EPL clubs, as with academy, doesn't count for PSR, for example. I'm sure SI will aim for realism, so would be great to see how structures differ around the world.

Tbh my knowledge of women's football is so limited I wouldn't know where to start. Defo looking forward to some academy saves and learning about the women's leagues around the world.

Love this. Reminded me a bit of Cantona and trawlers, which is never a bad thing.

It's international management, rather than international football, that has been removed. At least that's my understanding. Agree though, adding women's football is really interesting but I imagine many would find it more accessible if international management was an option.

I remember that split too. As you say, the Eidos CM games were so bad. I think they limped along for a few years but gave up eventually.

that's giving me flashbacks. CM4 was a shocker

Being autistic probably helps me. I only have a few narrow interests (namely FM, football and my 🦎 🦎) so I just do what I enjoy 😁. Socialising just gets in the way of having fun! My youngest son is 14 now and has been hooked on FM (and CM, I started him there as it's easier for a young kid) for about 4 years now. I think we can all agree that I am the best parent lol.

Congrats @naterr

Do AI teams use Player Instructions?

A life well spent my friend

FM still feels like it's designed around the old English model of an all powerful Manager. It was fine when playing CM and early FMs, but feels a bit archaic now. I agree, a better representation of the modern structure to include a proper Sporting Director role would be fun. I am actually wanting to find a way to play as a SD (so the opposite to the coach role) but it's so limited.

As a Villa fan, I feel like I might do a Monchi save as a Sporting Director. A save where I sign players. I'm not sure I remember how to :). Am I having a mid-life crisis!?

Cool. Is that the film I mentioned in this post (Africa United)? I've seen the preview and it looks really funny. I checked how Afrika are getting on the other day. They're showing great consistency, in that they're still getting thumped most games! 1st round of cup: The high number of Polish players might be somewhat reasonable, based on some of the things I read recently (its in that link above), but I too was hoping to see more African players coming through. It feels odd being called Afrika, and then having a club full of Poles

Afrika Reykjavik (Iceland) - Season 20 (2043) - FM24 Premier Division - Winners Cup - Winners League Cup - Semi-final Europe - Europa Conference League, League Phase (ongoing) My save in Guinea Bissau has ended after just a season and a half so I'm back to my home in Iceland for our fifth season in the top flight. Domestic and Continental Performances Afrika Reykjavik, commonly known as Afrika, have had an exceptional season in 2043. Based in Garðabær, within the city of Reykjavik, the club solidified its status as the 2nd highest reputation team in Iceland with a national reputation of 2.5 stars, maintaining the same level as last season. In the domestic league, Besta deild karla, Afrika clinched the title, finishing 1st with 67 points, just one point ahead of their nearest rivals, Vikingur R.. The championship battle went down to the wire, with Afrika securing a crucial 5-2 victory against HK on the final day to seal their back-to-back league triumph. Afrika also had a historic run in the domestic cup, Mjólkurbikarinn, winning it for the first time after finishing as runners-up twice in the past 12 seasons. On the continental stage, Afrika faced challenges in the UEFA Champions League, exiting in the 2nd Qualifying Round. They dropped into the UEFA Europa League but could not progress past the playoffs. However, they made a notable appearance in the UEFA Europa Conference League, reaching the league phase for the first time in the club's history. Players Fans' Player of the Year Marcin Warzycha [66] was voted the Fans' Player of the Year. The enthusiastic 19-year-old Polish striker, known for his speed, passing, dribbling, shooting, and endurance, had an impressive season. He played 28 matches (with 6 substitute appearances), earning a Sofascore rating of 7.37. Top Three Performing Players Patryk Nowakowski [64] - The 22-year-old versatile attacker, who plays as an AM (R) and ST (C), was the standout performer this season. Known for his speed, passing, dribbling, and aerial duels, Nowakowski made 22 starts (10 as a substitute), scored 16 goals, and provided 8 assists. His Sofascore rating of 7.43 highlights his critical role in Afrika's successes this season. Marcin Warzycha [66] - The Fans' Player of the Year also ranks second in overall performance. His contributions as an AM (L) and ST (C) were vital, with his speed, dribbling, and shooting abilities shining through, earning him a Sofascore rating of 7.37. Tomasz Seweryn [62] - The 21-year-old defender, playing as D (RL), displayed consistent excellence throughout the season. Renowned for his speed, Seweryn contributed significantly both defensively and offensively, assisting 14 times and achieving a Sofascore rating of 7.32. Top Goalscorer Kamil Szary [64] emerged as the top goalscorer with 19 goals across all competitions in 27 starts (4 substitute appearances). The 20-year-old Polish player, who excels in skill and passing, played as a DM, AM (L), and ST (C), showing his versatility and goal-scoring prowess. Szary suffered damaged cruciate ligaments in early August and missed the end of the season, and will also miss most of next season as the injury is expected to keep him sidelined for ~12 months. Top Assister Tomasz Seweryn [62] not only performed admirably in defence but also led the team in assists. The 21-year-old provided 14 assists in 30 starts (5 substitute appearances), showcasing his ability to support the attack effectively from the back. Youth Intake The youth intake this year was rated as 4.5 out of 5, with a promising batch of future stars coming through the ranks. The club welcomed 13 new prospects, which included 4 Elite, 4 Top, and 5 Good players. Top U18 Prospects Tomasz Jakubowski [56] - At 16 years old, this young Polish striker and midfielder from Rosko has already shown significant potential. Known for his speed, Jakubowski is regarded as one of the brightest talents with an estimated potential ability ranging from 4 to 5. Robert Biegański [51] - Another 16-year-old Polish talent from Międzyrzecz, Biegański is a young winger playing as M (R). His speed stands out, and he is expected to have a potential ability between 4 to 5. Wojciech Marczak [53] - This 16-year-old defensive midfielder from Zebrzydowice is noted for his teamwork and ground duels. Marczak's potential ability is estimated to be between 3.5 to 4.5. Mateusz Kowalczyk [52] - A young attacking midfielder from Buczek, Kowalczyk, 16, is known for his intelligence on the field. His potential ability is rated between 3.5 to 4.5. Szymon Król [52] - Król, a 16-year-old from Wisła, plays as a defender, defensive midfielder, and central midfielder. His teamwork and ground duels are his strengths, with an estimated potential ability of 3.5 to 4.5. Around the World Continental Football In the UEFA Champions League, Manchester United claimed their 6th title, defeating Paris SG 3-2 in a thrilling final. This victory marks United’s third Champions League win in the last six seasons, reaffirming their dominance on the European stage. Major League Winners The national titles in Europe’s major leagues were claimed by the following teams: England (Premier League): Manchester City (22nd title) Spain (La Liga): Barcelona (40th title) Italy (Serie A): Inter Milan (33rd title) Germany (Bundesliga): Bayern Munich (51st title) France (Ligue 1): AS Monaco (10th title) SUMMARY

Must be those intense Libbyball training sessions!

That save is looking fun. Probably not everyones thing, but I really like the fact that resources are so limited outside Europe.

gutted

Im not aware of a workaround - perhaps worth raising a bug report? I tend to control everything, so there is normally something I need to respond to every few days and I never have more than a few messages that I need to skip back and read. In the off season it can be more of a pain, especially if I miss an offer coming in for a coach and come back to find he has left without me knowing

@Neo_Geoforgot to mention that I use this to help move things along a little bit quicker. I don't select the fewer stops in play option as I like to jump in if I see something that needs attention:

I think RUS teams are unable to enter euro comps, unless SI changed something? Indonesia is fun, I'd recommend a save there.

Yeah, a season a week is about the quickest I can progress too, and that's with some instant results and viewing some matches on comprehensive highlights on just over avg. speed (normally continental, big cup games and the occasional important league game). I do handle all contracts, training, talk to players before all games to boost morale, control friendlies (albeit using instant results normally) and have quite a few playable leagues. So I guess that will slow things down a bit. I quite like taking it slow tbh. I find I get more immersed that way.