The FM Technical Area - A Football Manager Podcast20 Feb 2025

S5E1: An Alternative Alternate Reality - Reigniting Your FM Passion

Welcome to the FM Technical Area, your FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo.

So, FM25 is really FM24 in disguise. Amidst the anguish and anger that have come with FM25’s cancellation comes the challenge of finding a way to reignite FM24 to sustain us for the next 8 months.

We’ll explore fresh ways to enjoy the game, answer some listener questions, highlight some amazing community content, and introduce this week’s Community Challenge, the #FM24ReigniteChallenge featuring a fallen giant: 1860 Munich.

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