The Football Manager Show by The Athletic

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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.

Recent Episodes
  • The FM Show Announcement
    Jul 26, 2023 – 01:24
  • Understanding Wonderkids in Football Manager
    Mar 22, 2023 – 53:18
  • Understanding Promotion and Relegation in Football Manager
    Mar 15, 2023 – 01:09:36
  • Understanding Staffing in Football Manager
    Mar 8, 2023 – 51:32
  • Understanding Set Pieces in FM23
    Mar 1, 2023 – 54:23
  • Transfers and Contracts in FM23
    Feb 22, 2023 – 58:39
  • Understanding Training In FM23
    Feb 15, 2023 – 55:23
  • Understanding The Data Hub In FM23
    Feb 8, 2023 – 47:27
  • FM23 Tactics: Advanced
    Feb 1, 2023 – 59:51
  • Injury Prevention in Football Manager
    Jan 25, 2023 – 49:42
  • IRL Scouting versus FM Scouting
    Jan 18, 2023 – 52:08
  • FM23 Tactics: Intermediate
    Jan 11, 2023 – 56:49
  • FM23 Tactics for Beginners
    Dec 14, 2022 – 01:13:10
  • FM23 Winter Update
    Dec 7, 2022 – 56:43
  • Understanding Youth Development in FM23
    Nov 30, 2022 – 58:13
  • How similar is FM23's scouting to real life scouting?
    Nov 23, 2022 – 01:01:54
  • Understanding Scouting in FM23
    Nov 16, 2022 – 57:49
  • Making The Perfect Start on FM23 and How To Master Barcelona
    Nov 9, 2022 – 01:02:34
  • La Dea Atalanta, managing Wolves and your daftest FM moments
    Nov 2, 2022 – 57:11
  • The FM23 Match Engine and playing as Aston Villa
    Oct 26, 2022 – 55:35
  • FM23 Alpha tease, more Tactics Garage and playing FM as a pro
    Oct 19, 2022 – 46:23
  • The First Features of FM23
    Oct 12, 2022 – 56:34
  • Football Manager Show Rebuild
    Oct 5, 2022 – 03:24
  • How to FPL
    Jul 27, 2022 – 14:37
  • Season’s End
    Jun 8, 2022 – 56:51
  • Ending A Season and a New Community Challenge!
    Jun 1, 2022 – 41:03
  • The Case For The Defence (-ive Set Pieces)
    May 25, 2022 – 42:23
  • Understanding Asymmetry in FM 22
    May 18, 2022 – 55:31
  • Understanding Team Cohesion on FM 22
    May 11, 2022 – 47:30
  • 4-2-4 and the FM Playoffs
    May 4, 2022 – 42:51
  • What’s it like being a researcher for FM?
    Apr 27, 2022 – 42:34
  • Would you manage Chelsea?
    Apr 20, 2022 – 46:47
  • Final FM 22 Update and the FM Confessional
    Apr 13, 2022 – 39:00
  • B Teams and Four Four Fudging Two
    Apr 6, 2022 – 40:51
  • The new Queen of Football Manager
    Mar 30, 2022 – 34:52
  • Understanding Free Kicks in FM22
    Mar 23, 2022 – 42:31
  • Opposition Scouting in FM22 and Derby County Challenge Part 2
    Mar 16, 2022 – 39:29
  • Understanding Goalkeepers in FM22 and Derby County Challenge Part 1
    Mar 9, 2022 – 37:44
  • FM22 Winter Update and Derby County Challenge
    Mar 2, 2022 – 49:00
  • (Back) Three, It’s A Magic Number
    Feb 23, 2022 – 37:27
  • Episode 50! Our Top Ten Tips for Football Manager
    Feb 16, 2022 – 49:27
  • Multiplayer Mayhem and Getting Back On The Horse
    Feb 9, 2022 – 41:19
  • Transfer Strategy with David Ornstein
    Feb 2, 2022 – 49:47
  • Understanding Preseason
    Jan 19, 2022 – 45:41
  • Is Managing Newcastle Bad For Your Health?
    Jan 12, 2022 – 44:23
  • How To Stop It All Falling Apart…
    Jan 5, 2022 – 53:03
  • Network Gaming in FM 22
    Dec 22, 2021 – 41:40
  • Understanding Dynamic Management Stats in FM 22
    Dec 15, 2021 – 49:44
  • FM 22 Update 22.2
    Dec 8, 2021 – 32:35
  • Understanding The Data Hub In FM 22
    Dec 1, 2021 – 38:37
Recent Reviews
  • GreenTea73
    Great podcast about Football Manager
    This is my favorite podcast to listen to when it comes to Football Manager.
  • Troy Noble
    First Rate Mate !
    Good job.
  • All is Temp
    A Must Listen
    Iain is a charming and honest host and he gets the people who make the game as guests! I’ve had so much fun with this podcast and playing FM has been just what I needed. Give it a listen.
  • AllyBain1985
    Magnificent
    Iain is a wonderful host and I love the creative, funny and genuinely helpful content 👍🏻
  • ConnorP31
    Football Magnificent
    I’m new to the FM scene this year buying it for the Switch. I wasn’t sure how to get started, which tactics to use, or how to even play at some points, but listening to this podcast made it a whole lot easier to play with the tips and suggestions the podcast brings about. Iain and his guests are very knowledge and are very funny at points with the demises in their saves. A great listen that I highly recommend.
  • AlolanMarowak
    One of the Best
    There are only a select few of podcasts that I have listened to every episode of. There are even fewer podcasts that when I see a new episode, I immediately start listening to it. This is one of these podcasts.
  • RodTheCid
    Making my commute better
    Just recently found FM and start playing it for the first time, this podcast has not only being very helpful but also has made my commute to and from work much better. Thanks for this wonderful FM space PS. Also playing Sunderland so I identify with Ian’s pain, although I haven’t been sacked... yet
  • Jake111234
    Fantastic
    I listen to podcasts all the time but this is the first one I’ve ever reviewed. As a first time FM player this year this podcast has been exactly what I needed to lead Dundee United to a Euro Cup quarterfinal appearance. I can’t thank you enough Ian. This is just fantastic and has quickly become a must listen to me. Can’t wait to see what else you have planned for the future! Cheers mate!
  • bfcookie
    Football Manager school in podcast form
    I rarely review podcasts on here but I wanted to take the time to express my appreciation for this show. I listen and consume a variety of content in the community but this show has found its corner of the community by basically educating you on a game we all know everything about already. I listen on my downtime at work and during my commutes and it provides a beautiful bridge between my time on the game by providing entertainment from the host - but also spotlight on a wonderful studio at SI. I also feel like I learn something each time I listen that helps me get better at the game. If you have somehow read to this point - you should have hit play already. Listen to this podcast and then listen again.
  • I am Number 18
    Great Podcast
    Keep up the good work
  • PGDJ88
    Why have you done this to me?
    I got out of FM for about 4 years played a little in 2019 and just couldn't get back into it like I was before. I’ve never even reviewed a podcast on here before. I made it about 7 episodes before you dragged me back into this pit of agony. I sit around “is this balanced” is this tactic “a thing”. Now I also have it on my mobile and tablet. Once you dragged Alex Stewart into it I knew I was done for. I hate what you’ve done to me. But, I respect the way you did it.
  • seander77
    So much learning
    This podcast has made be a much better FM player. I credit much of my recent success on this podcast.
  • JdgmntDay
    My favorite podcast
    I’m not a huge podcast listener but I do enjoy a small curated collection of which this is one of the crowning jewels. I’ve been playing FM for about six years now but I’m learning so many things I never knew before! The host, Ian, feels so relatable and has a hilarious sense of humor. The guests are fantastic and have such interesting insight, both into the game and when discussing book suggestions. My kindle library is filling up faster than I can read! If I had one complaint of this show it would be that it only comes out once a week and then I have to wait a full seven days for the next one. Keep up the good work.
  • Hondafan18
    Great podcast
    This is one of my favorite podcasts, I look forward to it every week. Can up the good work. ⚽️
  • RhythmicDNA
    Exactly What I Needed
    This show is awesome. It’s exactly what I needed. Relatively new to Football Manager this show explains how the game works, and the result is practical strategies and concepts I can apply. Looking forward to more shows.
  • SmaugBoggs
    Great Show
    Really fun listen for any Football Manager dork such as myself.
  • Sad I Had To Do This
    5/5
    Great show! Been playing for a few years now so I’m still learning and this show has been great. Presenter has a great voice and friendly disposition, the guest being knowledgeable and or part of the game is great as well. Hope to hear the show continue into the new year
  • tf10218
    Great Show
    Please keep this podcast running 👌🏻
  • Jeremy Parente
    A fantastic show.
    I couldn’t be happier about this lovely show about our favorite little football simulation. It’s lovely to hear about the details behind the game as well as the passion and care that goes into it. I’m hoping we can eventually get interviews with some of the most prominent players of football manager on the show as well. Athletic, please keep this show going.
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