Scudetto Diaries
Doop and Madd complete their first season in Italy and talk through a barnstorming transfer window for Lazio and Roma.
Apr 26, 2025•1 hr
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Where is Paul Pogba in all of this?
Doop and Madd return to discuss their battles in Italy. A familiar face rocks up for one of the boys, but who does he lean towards?
Apr 15, 2025•50 min•Ep. 391
Derby Della Capitale
Who will draw first blood in an all new 5 Star Pod derby as the network game between Doop's Lazio and Madd's Roma kicks off!
Apr 07, 2025•49 min•Ep. 390
We're Back!
Doop and Madd are bringing the band back together with a brand new Network Save which will be streamed live on Twitch. 5 Star Potential - www.twitter.com/5starpod - www.5starpotential.comDaveAzzopardi - Twitch: www.twitch.tv/daveazzopardiTwitter: twitter.com/daveazzopardiFMDoop - Twitter: www.twitter.com/fmdoop - Twitch: www.twitch.tv/doopMaddFM - Twitter: / maddfm_ Website: https://maddfm.com/
Apr 01, 2025•49 min•Ep. 389
The Returning OG
With Dave and Doop out 'orange injured', Madd decides to call up an OG! Matt aka Nerdphonic returns to the squad to update us with what's been going on with his FM24 journey, his opinion on the delay to FM25 and some tech tips ahead of the release of the new game! 5 Star Pod FPL: https://t.co/zzbihRHQgo code: prnmep 5 Star Potential - www.twitter.com/5starpod - www.5starpotential.com DaveAzzopardi - Twitch: www.twitch.tv/daveazzopardi Twitter: twitter.com/daveazzopardi FMDoop - Twitter: www.twit...
Jan 27, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 388
FM25 Save Seeking
Better late than never... This week we catch up on Doop's save with Manchester United, the lads discuss potential plans for FM25 and preview a brand new challenge! Get involved with the new challenge here: https://www.mediafire.com/file/37u6zbi4um7fw2u/Club_Atl%25C3%25A9tico_de_Madrid_-_5_star.fm/file 5 Star Pod FPL: https://t.co/zzbihRHQgo code: prnmep 5 Star Potential - www.twitter.com/5starpod - www.5starpotential.com DaveAzzopardi - Twitch: www.twitch.tv/daveazzopardi Twitter: twitter.com/da...
Jan 21, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 387
Rising Stars In FM25
We're finally creeping closer to the release of FM25 so this week the squad discuss players who should see a big boost in their Football Manager profiles going into the new game. Doop also updates us on his Arsenal challenge and we finish on an Italian themed quiz.
Jan 13, 2025•58 min•Ep. 386
Gunning For Glory
Happy New Year! In our first podcast of 2025, Madd and Dave discuss the results of the Arsenal challenge that Doop set before Christmas. Arsenal challenge: https://www.mediafire.com/file/37vsbwrfb3ea7sa/5_Star_-_Arsenal_2024.03.01.fm/fileRegionnaire challenge: https://5starpotential.com/fm22-blogs/the-football-manager-regional-challenge 5 Star Pod FPL: https://t.co/zzbihRHQgo code: prnmep 5 Star Potential - www.twitter.com/5starpod - www.5starpotential.com DaveAzzopardi - Twitch: www.twitch.tv/d...
Jan 06, 2025•54 min•Ep. 385
The Christmas Draft
It's Christmas! Doop and Dave challenge each other to a Christmas themed draft, who will come out on top? Our next challenge: https://www.mediafire.com/file/37vsbwrfb3ea7sa/5_Star_-_Arsenal_2024.03.01.fm/file 5 Star Pod FPL: https://t.co/zzbihRHQgo code: prnmep 5 Star Potential - www.twitter.com/5starpod - www.5starpotential.com DaveAzzopardi - Twitch: www.twitch.tv/daveazzopardi Twitter: twitter.com/daveazzopardi FMDoop - Twitter: www.twitter.com/fmdoop - Twitch: www.twitch.tv/doop MaddFM - Twi...
Dec 23, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 384
Bottom At Christmas
We're approaching the festive period so the boys have a challenge to complete! Crystal Palace are bottom of the Premier League at Christmas, can Doop, Dave and Madd keep them up? Which tactics and players did they use to fight for survival? Our next challenge: https://www.mediafire.com/file/37vsbwrfb3ea7sa/5_Star_-_Arsenal_2024.03.01.fm/file 5 Star Pod FPL: https://t.co/zzbihRHQgo code: prnmep 5 Star Potential - www.twitter.com/5starpod - www.5starpotential.com DaveAzzopardi - Twitch: www.twitch...
Dec 16, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 383
PentaDONE?
An old fashioned save update on this week's podcast as we have HUGE updates as Dave pushes for his final Pentagon Challenge trophy. The lads also discuss their Bottom At Christmas challenge which will be the topic of discussion next week. If you want to get involved, download the database with the link below and let us know how you get on! Bottom at Christmas: https://www.mediafire.com/file/e398fhqltdt02ey/BAC_2023.12.25.fm/file 5 Star Pod FPL: https://t.co/zzbihRHQgo code: prnmep 5 Star Potenti...
Dec 09, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 382
Retro Football Manager
This week's podcast sees Dave and Madd alongside a special guest. The Mad Scientist joins the panel to discuss his latest FM database taking you back to the 94/95 season whilst we have a chat about all the other work he has completed over the years. Check out the database here: https://themadscientistfm.wixsite.com/website/1994-95-db-for-fm24 5 Star Pod FPL: https://t.co/zzbihRHQgo code: prnmep 5 Star Potential - www.twitter.com/5starpod - www.5starpotential.com DaveAzzopardi - Twitch: www.twitc...
Dec 01, 2024•53 min•Ep. 381
The Spanish Inquisition
It's double trouble this week as Doop and Madd discuss the latest on their journeys in Spain. Madd also gives Doop his favourite thing... a quiz! 5 Star Pod FPL: https://t.co/zzbihRHQgo code: prnmep 5 Star Potential - www.twitter.com/5starpod - www.5starpotential.com DaveAzzopardi - Twitch: www.twitch.tv/daveazzopardi Twitter: twitter.com/daveazzopardi FMDoop - Twitter: www.twitter.com/fmdoop - Twitch: www.twitch.tv/doop MaddFM - Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaddFM_ Website: https://maddfm.com/...
Nov 25, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 380
Outside Of The Box
Doop, Dave and Mad gives us the latest on their FM adventures in this week's episode and also talk of some obscure leagues to consider for your next Football Manager save! 5 Star Pod FPL: https://t.co/zzbihRHQgo code: prnmep 5 Star Potential - www.twitter.com/5starpod - www.5starpotential.com DaveAzzopardi - Twitch: www.twitch.tv/daveazzopardi Twitter: twitter.com/daveazzopardi FMDoop - Twitter: www.twitter.com/fmdoop - Twitch: www.twitch.tv/doop MaddFM - Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaddFM_ Web...
Nov 18, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 379
Spanish Surge
In this week's pod we hear the latest in Madd's journey over in Spain and a returning Doop catches us up with how his journey in the Iberian is also going. The quiz also returns as Madd tests the lads knowledge on manager nationalities. 5 Star Pod FPL: https://t.co/zzbihRHQgo code: prnmep 5 Star Potential - www.twitter.com/5starpod - www.5starpotential.com DaveAzzopardi - Twitch: www.twitch.tv/daveazzopardi Twitter: twitter.com/daveazzopardi FMDoop - Twitter: www.twitter.com/fmdoop - Twitch: www...
Nov 11, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 378
Republic Of Deportivo
This week Madd returns to the starting squad to give us the latest as he begins a new FM adventure in Spain. We also catch up with Madd on his thoughts on the FM25 delay and Dave poses a question for his future FM save. 5 Star Pod FPL: https://t.co/zzbihRHQgo code: prnmep 5 Star Potential - www.twitter.com/5starpod - www.5starpotential.com DaveAzzopardi - Twitch: www.twitch.tv/daveazzopardi Twitter: twitter.com/daveazzopardi FMDoop - Twitter: www.twitter.com/fmdoop - Twitch: www.twitch.tv/doop M...
Nov 04, 2024•53 min•Ep. 377
FM Bragging Rights
The week we hear more about Doop and Dave's adventures in their Premier League network save. Who has won some silverware and who has the bragging rights after season one? We also catch up with Football Manager content creator Tom FM to find out how he's enjoyed FM24 and how the long delay in FM25 affects his future. 5 Star Pod FPL: https://t.co/zzbihRHQgo code: prnmep 5 Star Potential - www.twitter.com/5starpod - www.5starpotential.com DaveAzzopardi - Twitch: www.twitch.tv/daveazzopardi Twitter:...
Oct 28, 2024•51 min•Ep. 376
FM Food For Thought
This week we will be catching up with the latest on Doop and Dave's Football Manager saves and also discussing a number of FM saves and challenges you can start and get involved with to keep you busy before FM25 drops. Dave's Prostate United link: https://prostateunited.prostatecanceruk.org/fundraising/dave-azzopardi-prostate-united-october-2024-wolves?edit=page 5 Star Pod FPL: https://t.co/zzbihRHQgo code: prnmep 5 Star Potential - www.twitter.com/5starpod - www.5starpotential.com DaveAzzopardi...
Oct 21, 2024•56 min•Ep. 375
FM25 - Better Late Than Never?
Doop and Dave lead the line this week with a MASSIVE Football Manager update to talk about and some chat on the latest FM24 saves including the network save. Dave's Prostate United link: https://prostateunited.prostatecanceruk.org/fundraising/dave-azzopardi-prostate-united-october-2024-wolves?edit=page 5 Star Pod FPL: https://t.co/zzbihRHQgo code: prnmep 5 Star Potential - www.twitter.com/5starpod - www.5starpotential.com DaveAzzopardi - Twitch: www.twitch.tv/daveazzopardi Twitter: twitter.com/d...
Oct 14, 2024•58 min•Ep. 374
Podcasts Collide
The lads welcome another special guest this week as host of the FM Show podcast Tony Jameson joins us for episode 373. We chat to Tony about his FM24 adventures and overall opinions on the game as we enter the twilight of it’s life cycle; for our Spotlight we’ll be discussing the recent announcement from Sports Interactive which has finally confirmed a release date for FM25 along with a few other bits and pieces that naturally have divided the FM community for another year running. Dave's Prosta...
Oct 07, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 373
Potential FM25 Wonderkids
This week Doop and Dave will be having a well overdue catch up on their latest FM saves, including a new network save (eyes emoji) and we’ll be previewing some potential FM wonderkids for FM25. 5 Star Pod FPL: https://t.co/zzbihRHQgo code: prnmep 5 Star Potential - www.twitter.com/5starpod - www.5starpotential.com DaveAzzopardi - Twitch: www.twitch.tv/daveazzopardi Twitter: twitter.com/daveazzopardi FMDoop - Twitter: www.twitter.com/fmdoop - Twitch: www.twitch.tv/doop MaddFM - Twitter: https://t...
Sep 30, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 372
The FM Network
On this week's podcast we welcome two FM 'legends' with Doctor Benjy and Work The Space to chat to Doop about their FM24 journeys so far, including their new network save, the FIFAe World Cup and FM25. Doop's Fundraiser: https://t.co/kRwfSSl5cH Please support if you can 5 Star Pod FPL: https://t.co/zzbihRHQgo code: prnmep 5 Star Potential - www.twitter.com/5starpod - www.5starpotential.com DaveAzzopardi - Twitch: www.twitch.tv/daveazzopardi Twitter: twitter.com/daveazzopardi FMDoop - Twitter: ww...
Sep 23, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 371
Up The Clayts
On this week's podcast we welcome FM content creator Clayts to discuss all things Football Manager! Clayts tells us about his experience at the recent FIFAe World Cup, how FM24 has gone for him and his early thoughts on FM25. Doop's Fundraiser: https://t.co/kRwfSSl5cH Please support if you can 5 Star Pod FPL: https://t.co/zzbihRHQgo code: prnmep 5 Star Potential - www.twitter.com/5starpod - www.5starpotential.com DaveAzzopardi - Twitch: www.twitch.tv/daveazzopardiTwitter: twitter.com/daveazzopar...
Sep 15, 2024•53 min•Ep. 370
FIFAe World Cup Experience!
Fresh from his exploits at the recent FIFAe World Cup featuring Football Manager we welcome Matt aka SecondYellowCard back to the pod! On this week’s pod we will of course be talking to Matt about that amazing FIFAe FM World Cup which took place last weekend, as well as chatting about his FM24 adventures and impressions of the game overall; we also have a big Development Update from Sports Interactive in relation to FM25 which has just dropped on the day of recording with some interesting insigh...
Sep 10, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 369
Gauntlet Thrown Down
On this week's pod we check in with Doop's save with Cirencester which may be drawing to a close and Dave proposes an enticing challenge to the panel... Doop's Fundraiser: https://t.co/kRwfSSl5cH Please support if you can 5 Star Pod FPL: https://t.co/zzbihRHQgo code: prnmep 5 Star Potential - www.twitter.com/5starpod - www.5starpotential.com DaveAzzopardi - Twitch: www.twitch.tv/daveazzopardi Twitter: twitter.com/daveazzopardi FMDoop - Twitter: www.twitter.com/fmdoop - Twitch: www.twitch.tv/doop...
Sep 03, 2024•59 min•Ep. 368
Love Me Like You Used To
On this week's pod Doop and Madd take a look at ways to get you back into FM24... With the Summer Transfer Window nearing the close, and saves coming to a end they discuss a couple of idea to get you back in the mood for FM. 5 Star Pod FPL: https://t.co/zzbihRHQgo code: prnmep 5 Star Potential - www.twitter.com/5starpod - www.5starpotential.com DaveAzzopardi - Twitch: www.twitch.tv/daveazzopardi Twitter: twitter.com/daveazzopardi FMDoop - Twitter: www.twitter.com/fmdoop - Twitch: www.twitch.tv/d...
Aug 27, 2024•45 min•Ep. 367
Two Guys, Two Cups
On this week's pod Dave will be giving us an update on how the Penty is going and if he’s still pushing for that fourth trophy and Doop will give us a Cirencester update and maybe even some news about a Champions League final... 5 Star Pod FPL: https://t.co/zzbihRHQgo code: prnmep 5 Star Potential - www.twitter.com/5starpod - www.5starpotential.com DaveAzzopardi - Twitch: www.twitch.tv/daveazzopardi Twitter: twitter.com/daveazzopardi FMDoop - Twitter: www.twitter.com/fmdoop - Twitch: www.twitch....
Aug 19, 2024•56 min
Wonderkids! They're A Thing
On this week’s pod we’ve got wonderkids on the brain with Football Manager recently tweeting the most signed wonderkids from the last 6 versions of FM - we are going to go through the nominations and chat about our own favourite wonderkids of recent years gone by, crowning our Wonderkid of the Year for each version including most recently FM24, before deciding who will be our official 5 Star Potential All-Time Wonderkid from the last decade! 5 Star Potential - www.twitter.com/5starpod - www.5sta...
Aug 12, 2024•1 hr
Doop's New Challenge
On this week’s pod we will be diving into both of our respective save updates seeing as we were both live this week with very mixed fortunes across our respective adventures at Cirencester and South Shields and seeing as we are on a roll with the quizzes lately, there will even be a MaddFM quiz special!! Everything, here, all at once. Doop's just giving page - https://t.co/kRwfSSl5cH A place to get support - https://www.mind.org.uk/need-urgent-help/using-this-tool/ 5 Star Potential - www.twitter...
Aug 05, 2024•59 min•Ep. 323
Your League Winner Is...
It's a special episode with Doop and Dave giving us their bumper save updates! Is Dave any closer to getting trophy number four in his Pentagon Challenge and are Doop's Cirencester continuing their strong form? 5 Star Potential - www.twitter.com/5starpod - www.5starpotential.com DaveAzzopardi - Twitch: www.twitch.tv/daveazzopardi Twitter: twitter.com/daveazzopardi FMDoop - Twitter: www.twitter.com/fmdoop - Twitch: www.twitch.tv/doop MaddFM - Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaddFM_ Website: https://...
Jul 29, 2024•57 min•Ep. 363
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