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The Football Manager Show by The Athletic

The Athletic
Struggling with Football Manager? Leaking goals and dropping points? You need The Football Manager Show. Every week, Tony Jameson and Arron Falloon speak to the people who know the game best; the people who literally made the game. We give you the lowdown on tactics, recruitment, training, and anything else that might give you an edge. Don't sigh and quit without saving. Get better. Listen now.

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Episodes

The FM Show Announcement

Missing your regular Football Manager Show fix? Well... Tony, Arron and Steve have some news. We're back! In a new home. We'll be releasing new episodes on a new feed, which you can get to here - https://podfollow.com/the-fm-show Or if you want to WATCH US, go here - https://www.youtube.com/@TheFMShowPod You can also follow us in all of these places: 😊 PATREON → patreon.com/TheFMShowPod šŸ’¬ DISCORD → https://discord.gg/TKPCUEZDvt 🐦 TWITTER → http://www.twitter.com/thfmshowpod šŸ“ø TIK TOK → http:...

Jul 26, 2023•1 min

Understanding Wonderkids in Football Manager

In this episode, Tony and Arron speak to Andrew Sinclair from Sports Interactive to talk us through searching for Wonderkids on Football Manager. The Tactics Showroom brings you the dark arts of spithousery. And your correspondence looks at conquering Klopp’s Liverpool, when they were good, and some very difficult suggestions for a; new Community Challenge. The Football Manager Show is presented by Tony Jameson & Arron/RDF Tactics and it’s produced by Steve Hankey. To get tickets to our live...

Mar 22, 2023•49 min•Ep. 90

Understanding Promotion and Relegation in Football Manager

In this episode, Tony and Arron speak to Andrew Sinclair from Sports Interactive to talk us through the ups and downs of relegation and promotion on Football Manager. The Tactics Showroom brings you a Brazilian Box Midfield. And the Sheffield Wednesday Community Challenge comes to an end. The Football Manager Show is presented by Tony Jameson & Arron/RDF Tactics and it’s produced by Steve Hankey. To get tickets to our live show at the Insomnia Gaming Festival, go here - https://insomniagamin...

Mar 15, 2023•1 hr 5 min

Understanding Staffing in Football Manager

In this episode, Tony and Arron speak to Russell Hammant from Sports Interactive to steer us through getting the best staff you can on Football Manager. The Tactics Garage goes to Napoli to try and help a listener struggling away from home. And we have our penultimate Sheffield Wednesday Community Challenge round up. Which is clearly a relief for some… The Football Manager Show is presented by Tony Jameson & Arron/RDF Tactics and it’s produced by Steve Hankey. You can follow Tony Jameson in ...

Mar 08, 2023•47 min

Understanding Set Pieces in FM23

In this episode, Tony and Arron speak to Sport Interactive’s Jack Joyce about mastering the marginal gains of set pieces. We try and build a first XI made up of players solely from the various towns of Kingston all over the world… And the Sheffield Wednesday Community Challenge is really taking its toll on some of you… The Football Manager Show is presented by Tony Jameson & Arron/RDF Tactics and it’s produced by Steve Hankey. You can follow Tony Jameson in all of these places: Twitch - http...

Mar 01, 2023•50 min

Transfers and Contracts in FM23

In this episode,Tony and Arron speak to FM Content Creator Jack aka WorkTheSpace to get some top tips for being a wheeler dealer in the transfer market and cracking those contract negotiations. The Tactics Garage goes to Dortmund to help get the most out of Borussia’s lightning quick left hand side. And the third season of the Sheffield Wednesday Community Challenge is coming to an end. But where have you all ended up? The Football Manager Show is presented by Tony Jameson & Arron/RDF Tactic...

Feb 22, 2023•54 min

Understanding Training In FM23

In this episode,Tony and Arron speak to Andrew James from Sports Interactive to get some top tips for tweaking your training. Normal service has been resumed at the Tactics Garage, but has the apprentice become the master? We’re into the congratulations, commiserations and fond farewells in the the Sheffield Wednesday Community Challenge. Plus Arron has made a substantial error in his recruitment process… The Football Manager Show is presented by Tony Jameson & Arron/RDF Tactics and it’s pro...

Feb 15, 2023•51 min

Understanding The Data Hub In FM23

In this episode, RDF Tactics speaks to Nic Madden from Sports Interactive about why you should delve into the Data Hub. Tony’s away so Producer Steve lets RDF shows off a bit with the Tactics ā€œShowroomā€ instead of Garage. He does not disappoint by bringing a strikerless tactic to the table. Season Two has ended for some the Sheffield Wednesday Community Challenge. The medals are starting to rain in but at a very high cost to some of our listeners… The Football Manager Show is presented by Tony J...

Feb 08, 2023•43 min

FM23 Tactics: Advanced

In this episode, Tony Jameson speaks to Jack Sarahs from Sports Interactive for our final instalment in our Tactics guide. We’re on Advanced and we’ve drawn up a tactic for you which is a little… experimental. We’re into Season Two of the Sheffield Wednesday Community Challenge. How are those that have made it faring with The Owls in The Championship? The Football Manager Show is presented by Tony Jameson & RDF Tactics and it’s produced by Steve Hankey. You can follow Tony Jameson in all of ...

Feb 01, 2023•55 min

Injury Prevention in Football Manager

In this episode, Tony Jameson speaks to Andrew James from Sports Interactive about how to keep your players out of the treatment room. RDF Tactics failed a late fitness test so Tony and Producer Steve attempt to do some tactics. And our letters take us through some excellent suggestions for Yorkshiremen to sign plus playoff pleasure and pain in the Sheffield Wednesday Community Challenge. The Football Manager Show is presented by Tony Jameson & RDF Tactics and it’s produced by Steve Hankey. ...

Jan 25, 2023•45 min

IRL Scouting versus FM Scouting

In this episode, Tony Jameson and RDF Tactics speak to Jakub Szewczyk about scouting for the Polish men’s team, for real; and how that might help you on Football Manager. In the Tactics Garage, we tackle a listener’s Seattle Sounders save and offer some tips for how to overcome his bogey team The Portland Timbers. And our letters take us through troubles in the treatment room on our Sheffield Wednesday Community Challenge. The Football Manager Show is presented by Tony Jameson & RDF Tactics ...

Jan 18, 2023•47 min

FM23 Tactics: Intermediate

In this episode, Tony Jameson and RDF Tactics speak to Jack Sarahs from Sports Interactive about taking the next step up in your tactical journey. In the last Search For A Star before we give it a bit of a rest, we review our potential new Enganches. Plus our letters take us through your Community Challenge successes and to Major League Soccer. The Football Manager Show is presented by Tony Jameson & RDF Tactics and it’s produced by Steve Hankey. You can follow Tony Jameson in all of these p...

Jan 11, 2023•52 min•Ep. 80

FM23 Tactics for Beginners

In this episode, Tony Jameson and RDF Tactics speak to CJ Ramson and Jack Sarahs from Sports Interactive about mastering the Tactical basics if you’re new to FM23. In the latest Search For A Star we review our potential new Half Backs and based on a suggestion from you listener, decide to try and source an Enganche. Plus our letters take us to the second division of football in The Republic of Ireland and the Community Challenge throws up its first faux Yorkshiremen… The Football Manager Show is...

Dec 14, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 79

FM23 Winter Update

In this episode, Tony Jameson and RDF Tactics speak to CJ Ramson from Sports Interactive about the first major update to FM23. In the latest Search For A Star we review our potential new wide centre backs and based on a suggestion from you the listener, decide to try and source some half backs. Plus the first raft of reactions to the Community Challenge are in! The Football Manager Show is presented by Tony Jameson & RDF Tactics and it’s produced by Steve Hankey. You can follow Tony Jameson ...

Dec 07, 2022•52 min

Understanding Youth Development in FM23

In this episode, Tony Jameson and RDF Tactics speak to Andrew James from Sports Interactive about how to make sure those wonderkids shine on FM23. In the latest Search For A Star we review our potential new box to box midfielders and decide to try and source some nouveau wide centre backs. Plus the first Community Challenge of the new era is announced! The Football Manager Show is presented by Tony Jameson & RDF Tactics and it’s produced by Steve Hankey. You can follow Tony Jameson in all of...

Nov 30, 2022•53 min•Ep. 77

How similar is FM23's scouting to real life scouting?

In this episode, Tony Jameson and RDF Tactics speak to VƩlez CF's Chief Scout Lee Scott about his journey from playing football manager to being in charge of recruitment at a Spanish 4th tier side. He reveals his exclusive scouting tips, which metrics he pays particular attention to and whether transfer and loan lists exist in real life... plus so much more! The scouting theme continues as we reveal our results from last week's Search For A Star and begin our new mission; find players that we ca...

Nov 23, 2022•57 min

Understanding Scouting in FM23

In this episode, Tony Jameson and RDF Tactics speak to Cyrus Yeganeh from Sports Interactive about how to perfect your scouting plan on FM23. We’ve got scouting on the brain as we introduce a new feature called Search For A Star. Plus your letters look at befriending the media, international management and how many tactics are too many tactics? The Football Manager Show is presented by Tony Jameson & RDF Tactics and it’s produced by Steve Hankey. You can follow Tony Jameson in all of these p...

Nov 16, 2022•53 min

Making The Perfect Start on FM23 and How To Master Barcelona

Football Manager 23 is officially out! In this episode, Tony Jameson and RDF Tactics speak to Neil Brock from Sports Interactive about how to set yourself for the perfect save right from the start. The Athletic’s Dermot Corrigan gives us the inside track on Barcelona for the latest edition of New Vacancy. Plus some skullduggery is afoot in the letters as well as discussing those dreaded team meetings. And finally after the show you’ll hear a snippet from The Athletic’s brand new documentary seri...

Nov 09, 2022•58 min•Season 2Ep. 74

La Dea Atalanta, managing Wolves and your daftest FM moments

In this episode, Book Club returns! Tony Jameson and RDF Tactics speak to author Tom Underhil about his book: The Working Hands of a Goddess: The Tactics, Culture and Community Behind Gian Piero Gasperini's Atalanta. The Athletic’s Tim Spiers tells us why Wolves are worth a go on FM23 in the latest edition of New Vacancy. The FM Show Tactics Garage is tweaking a team to give them more control. Plus our letters discuss the daftest things you’ve done to make your life harder on FM. The Football Ma...

Nov 02, 2022•52 min•Ep. 73

The FM23 Match Engine and playing as Aston Villa

In this episode, Tony Jameson and RDF Tactics speak to Nic Madden from Sports Interactive about the souped up Match Engine in FM23. Broadcaster Dan Bardell tells us why Aston Villa are worth a go on FM23 in the debut edition of New Vacancy. The FM Show Tactics Garage has another tactician in need. Plus our letters discuss just how much time you do, or should, spend on setting things up before hitting that first match in a new save. The Football Manager Show is presented by Tony Jameson & RDF...

Oct 26, 2022•51 min•Ep. 72

FM23 Alpha tease, more Tactics Garage and playing FM as a pro

In this episode, Tony Jameson and RDF Tactics speak to Northern Ireland international and Rotherham United striker Conor Washington about being an actual footballer and an FM fan. The FM Show Tactics garage is gaining a reputation as another customer comes through the doors. Plus our letters discuss when you think an FM save is over. If it can ever be over… The Football Manager Show is presented by Tony Jameson & RDF Tactics and it’s produced by Steve Hankey. You can follow Tony Jameson in a...

Oct 19, 2022•42 min•Ep. 71

The First Features of FM23

In this episode, Tony Jameson and RDF Tactics speak to Andrew Sinclair from Sports Interactive about the headline feature announcements for Football Manager 23. We swing open the huge steel doors of the FM Show Tactics garage. Plus our letters discuss the things that we love, and will miss about; FM22… The Football Manager Show is presented by Tony Jameson & RDF Tactics and it’s produced by Steve Hankey. You can follow Tony Jameson in all of these places: Twitch - http://twitch.tv/TonyJameso...

Oct 12, 2022•52 min•Season 4Ep. 1

Football Manager Show Rebuild

The Football Manager Show has had a rebuild! Tony Jameson and RDF Tactics are here to help you be better at Football Manager. Much more to come when the new series starts but for now, here’s a mini morsel of what you can expect. You can follow Tony Jameson in all of these places: Twitch - http://twitch.tv/TonyJamesonFM YouTube - http://youtube.com/TonyJamesonFM Discord - https://discord.gg/Ud9YTYQbg2 RDF Tactics can be found in all of these places: Twitch - http://Twitch.tv/RDFTactics YouTube - ...

Oct 05, 2022•3 min•Season 4Ep. 1

How to FPL

Iain Macintosh speaks to Mark McGettigan - aka FPL General - for a special beginners guide to FPL. Follow the general on Twitter @FPLGeneral and, more importantly, listen to him on The Athletic FPL Podcast , which is rather fabulous Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 27, 2022•15 min

Season’s End

In the final episode of this season, Iain Macintosh speaks to Alex Stewart about Moneyballing your way through FM and his post Tifo plans. Our final Legend Of The Game is decided by you! We have a brief update on the Arsenal Community Challenge. There’s another outrageous FM confessional and a real life former footballer is amongst your letters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 08, 2022•57 min•Ep. 66

Ending A Season and a New Community Challenge!

In this episode, Iain Macintosh speaks to The Athletic’s Art De Roche about how to get the best out of our new FM Community Challenge Team. It’s… Arsenal Football Club. Our next Legend Of The Game is a story of potential very much realised: Luis Enrique. We also look at how you end your season: is it full focus to next season as soon as the previous one ends? Or do you gleefully ride through those summer months in relaxation mode after a season long slog? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...

Jun 01, 2022•41 min•Ep. 65

The Case For The Defence (-ive Set Pieces)

In this episode, Iain Macintosh speaks to Sports Interactive’s CJ Ramson about how to tighten up your defensive set pieces. Our next Legend Of The Game is Derby County’s midfield powerhouse Tonton Zola Moukoko. The FM Confessional is back, for your sins… Plus our letters discuss: an adventure around Europe’s outskirts, what would happen if the Red Bull group descended on Oxford and a lovely story about showing love for your favourite FM regens/ newgens. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

May 25, 2022•42 min•Ep. 64

Understanding Asymmetry in FM 22

In this episode, Iain Macintosh speaks to FM Streamer and YouTuber RDF Tactics about how to bring a little asymmetry into your life. Our next Legend Of The Game is Cambridge Utd’s CM2 phenomenon Tom Youngs. The FM Confessional has been overrun with repentant sinners… Plus our letters discuss the managerial moves you regret, FM players returning to the fold and the possibility of a new Community Challenge… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

May 18, 2022•56 min•Ep. 63

Understanding Team Cohesion on FM 22

In this episode, Iain Macintosh speaks to Sports Interactive’s Russell Hammant about how to fine tune your Team Cohesion. Iain recently took part in the FM Playoffs, and lessons were learnt. Comedian and FM streamer Tony Jameson joins us to pick over the wreckage. Our next Legend Of The Game is the king of free transfers… Taribo West. There’s another FM Confession plus our letters have a Pentagon Challenge update as well as a tactical tweak explained using a Napoleonic naval metaphor… Hosted on ...

May 11, 2022•48 min•Ep. 62

4-2-4 and the FM Playoffs

In this episode, Iain Macintosh speaks to FM YouTuber RDF Tactics about the vices and virtues of playing a 4-2-4 formation. Iain is taking part in his first FM tournament soon, and he’s nervous. So he’s asked The FM Playoffs organiser Mozza Plays to tell us all we need to know about it. Our next Legend Of The Game is the delightful Danish Deep Lying Playmaker Jan MĆølby. The FM Confessional is back plus our letters look at a long running save in Denmark and bringing Bradford City back to the big ...

May 04, 2022•43 min•Ep. 61
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