FML ICARUS FC

FML ICARUS FC

FML ICARUS FC

FML ICARUS FC

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August, 2008
This comprehensive list (although by no means being conclusive!) was taken from suggestions made by beta testers. Special thanks go to Cyderman, whose suggestions make up the first 14 on this list and inspired me to compile the rest.1. Think about how you want to play, For example, if you want to play a narrow short passing game, think about what formation, players and attributes are important to you. For a short passing game you might need high technical (passing) and mental skills (off the ball) which you could trade off for lower physical skills and still be able to afford the players you want.2. Some positions are higher profile than others. Strikers, play-makers and central defenders are in far greater demand than other positions like fullbacks. The auctions are full of goalies, defensive midfielders and wingers receiving far less attention. Acquire your core players early.3. You can stretch your initial budget further with finance skills, but is it a good medium term approach? Are you better unlocking key tactics like counter attack, playmaker, forward runs and target-man? Or is the real advantage being one of the first to get Judging Potential? Think about what you want to achieve and how the skills can help you.4. There are many advantages of buying youth. Extra locks and potential to develop mean that they become more valuable and therefore sellable. Of course you can also play them in your youth team.5. Build your shortlist as soon as possible. Think about stepping stone players, you can't afford them in your initial squad but when you get your overdraft you might be able to acquire them.6. Buying players is like playing the property market. You want to buy the most stretching property you can afford without risk of foreclosure. If you get in trouble you can always sell the player.7. Some criteria are overvalued, some are undervalued. You pay a premium for famous players. Some managers will pay a premium for their favourite players. You pay a premium for certain attributes: 20 in long shots or 20 in pace. Turn that to your advantage.8. Understand which attributes are important for which position. Converting the Genie setup from FMxx is a good start. Some attribute combinations are awful (pace 20, anticipation 5, off the ball 5), some are deadly (acceleration 15 dribbling 15 crossing 15). Get used to seeing players as only their key attributes. For a central defender, first check heading, tackling and marking stats then check positioning and physical stats.9. A good set piece taker is worth their weight in gold to the team. Particularly look for high freekicks combined with individual traits (e.g. hits freekicks with power).10. Don't get too attached to any player, know the price of each player, their net contribution to the team, and if you had more money what you would do with it.11. Don't be forced into trades you don't want to enter into. Any comments about needing to do a quick deal are designed to pressurise you. Think about point 10. What's the point of getting £5m for your striker if you can't get a better one for the same amount? If you own the player, you dictate the deal.12. A little politeness goes a long way when negotiating a transfer of someone else’s player.13. Spend time building a set of queries that you can quickly check each day on all players and the auctions. Build your own views (e.g. senior stats: pass %, shot %, head %, tackle %, MotMs) and your own queries (MV is greater than £1m and Auto accept is less than £1m) or (Free agent + Potential is greater than 4* + age is less than 18). Take advantage of the transfer alert system that sends you messages when these players become available.14. Play the long game. Don’t make short term decisions that will hurt your long term performance. I know it’s tempting to enter that wage auction with 30 other managers already involved, but is there real value in the deal? Like in poker, if you can't see the fish at the table, it probably means you are the fish!15. Not everyone can be number 1. Set yourself realistic targets and enjoy fulfilling them. Many people have found enjoyment in the game by reaching the top 50 with their team full of Danes or Scots.16. Be aware of friendly competitions you enter and how much it costs. If you’re gambling 50k on an entry fee, make sure you have a realistic chance of competing for something. Entering comps full of teams a lot better than you can be akin to throwing money away.17. Keep your wages low early on, if you’re not making a profit you won’t be able to afford those star names a couple of seasons in. Managing your finances well is key to succeeding in the game.18. Think about potential return on your purchases. It might be worth smashing your transfer record if you can still sell him on at a profit. Quality young players and ones with low wages will always be high in demand and might warrant spending a bit more on.19. Keep your defence tight! It may seem obvious but having a mean defence means you’ll always be in with a chance in a game, even if the other team has Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi running at you from all angles.20. Have fun! Football management can be incredibly frustrating at times but don’t let it take control of you. This is still a game and if you’re not enjoying it then what’s the point?

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