"The Wingback Renaissance" - Gasperini's Tactical Revolution
Welcome back to The FM Technical Area, the Football Manager Podcast!How did Robin Gosens go from Germany's fourth division to starring at the Euros in just five years? The answer lies in Gian Piero Ga...
18 Sep 202544min
Defensive Chaos Theory: Gallardo's Pressing Revolution
Forget perfect organisation—sometimes controlled chaos beats technical superiority. This week we're diving into Marcelo Gallardo's River Plate masterclass: creating systematic disruption that levels t...
14 Sep 202540min
The Evolution of the False 9
The traditional #9 died at football's pinnacle—and the False 9 rose in its place, but the role isn't just about Messi dropping deep or Firmino's pressing. We're exploring how this role has evolved far...
4 Sep 202554min
S5E10: What Now? Reflecting on FM25 and Looking Ahead to FM26
In this season finale of The FM Technical Area, we take a reflective and forward-looking journey through one of the most unusual years in Football Manager history. FM25 was hyped as a landmark release...
22 Maj 202539min
S5E9: Manager in Focus — Kjetil Knutsen & the Bodø Blueprint
In this episode of Manager in Focus, we turn our attention to the Arctic Circle and the remarkable rise of Kjetil Knutsen, the architect behind Bodø/Glimt’s tactical revolution. From a club with one o...
14 Maj 202538min
S5E8: Training Ground Truths - Keeping Players Happy & Improving in FM24
In this episode of The FM Technical Area, we’re exploring the art/science of perfecting the an often overlooked & underappreciated element of Football Manager - Training🏗️ We explore:Training Ground ...
8 Maj 202537min
S5E7: Hidden Gems & Transfer Market Mastery
In this episode of The FM Technical Area, we’re diving into one of the most rewarding aspects of Football Manager 2024: discovering hidden gems and mastering the transfer market. Whether you're rebuil...
2 Maj 202550min
S5E6: The Art of Set Pieces
Set pieces can be the great equaliser, the secret weapon, or the marginal gain that wins you the title—and in this episode of The FM Technical Area, we’re diving deep into how to master them in Footba...
17 Apr 202556min
