S4E11: Pressing Innovations feat. Sacchi, Capello (at AC Milan) & Klopp

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 Football Manager 2024.From short corner experiments and free-kick strategies to throw-in routines and penalty psychology, this episode is packed with real-life inspiration, FM-specific tips, and tactical insights to help you squeeze every last goal from dead-ball situations. If you're just trying to turn frustrating 0-0 draws into gritty 1-0 wins, this is for you.We cover:Why set pieces matter more than ever in FM24How to build routines that mimic real-world successes (like Arsenal’s set-piece clinic)Traits and attributes to prioritise for each set-piece typeHow to defend like a fortress against aerial bombardmentListener questions on tinkering routines and signing specialistsPlus, there’s a challenge for all you tacticians out there: The #FM24SetPieceChallenge.Ready to turn chaos into goals? Let’s go.Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠site⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Get in touch via email (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TTA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), ⁠BlueSky (⁠GG⁠/⁠TTA⁠)⁠ & Slack (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#gaffergraemo⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠& ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#thefmtechnicalarea⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#WeAreTheCommunity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (⁠Slack⁠/⁠BlueSky⁠) interactions form a vital part of the pod, so get involved! Music from Pond5 - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Electronic Dance Music (Happy Background Summer Party Sport Club Short) - P5⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pond5⁠⁠⁠⁠

B Teams: Development, Depth & DisruptionIn this episode, we’re diving into the fascinating world of B Teams in Football Manager and real-life football. From youth development and tactical flexibility to strategic squad management and league disruption—B Teams are more than just reserves.We’ll explore how you can use B Teams effectively in FM24 to accelerate player growth, experiment with tactical ideas, and build a sustainable long-term club vision. Plus, we’ll shine a light on how real-world clubs like Barcelona, Real Sociedad, and RB Leipzig use their second teams to stay ahead of the curve.You’ll also get:🎧 Listener Questions: Answering your top questions on B Teams in FM.🌍 Community Spotlight: Highlighting incredible save ideas and creators who are building dynasties through B Team magic.🎯 Community Challenge: A brand-new challenge focused on turning a B Team into a developmental powerhouse while competing for promotion!Whether you're managing a European giant or starting a lower-league save, this episode is packed with ideas and insights to take your squad-building to the next level. Have questions or want to share your experience? Drop them in, and we’ll feature them in our Listener Questions segment!Just before you head off, why not subscribe (if you haven't already), leave a positive review, or share on your socials with your followers if you’ve enjoyed the podcast?Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠site⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Get in touch via email (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TTA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), ⁠BlueSky (⁠⁠GG⁠⁠/⁠⁠TTA⁠⁠)⁠ & Slack (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#gaffergraemo⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠& ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#thefmtechnicalarea⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#WeAreTheCommunity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠Slack⁠⁠/⁠⁠BlueSky⁠⁠) interactions form a vital part of the pod, so get involved! Music from Pond5 - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Electronic Dance Music (Happy Background Summer Party Sport Club Short) - P5⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pond5⁠⁠⁠⁠

Welcome to the FM Technical Area, your FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. In this episode, we delve into the powerful concepts of Structured Rotation and the Core-16 Approach —strategies designed to revolutionize how you build and manage your Football Manager 2024 squads. We’ll explore: ✅ What Structured Rotation is and why it’s essential for fitness, morale, and tactical consistency. ✅ The Core-16 Model: Building your squad around 16 key players, ensuring everyone stays match-fit and developing. ✅ How real-world clubs like Feyenoord, Ajax, Bayer Leverkusen, Villarreal, and Red Bull Salzburg use this approach to punch above their weight. ✅ How to apply these methods in your FM24 saves to create a cohesive, flexible, and successful team. Plus, we’ll also touch on alternative squad-building philosophies from Vasco da Gama, Dynamo Berlin, Athletic Club, and more! Whether you’re chasing glory with a giant club or building something special with an underdog, this episode offers valuable insights to transform your saves. Hit play, take notes, and get ready to optimize your FM24 experience! Necessary ReadingThe Ponta de Lanca Tweets that Inspired the podhttps://x.com/pontadelanca10/status/1740512062487621980https://x.com/pontadelanca10/status/1837842827981566119 A FM Old Timer's Piece:http://afmoldtimer.home.blog/2023/06/01/the-art-of-youth-development-football-manager/🎙️ Have questions or want to share your experience? Drop them in, and we’ll feature them in our Listener Questions segment!🎙️ Listen now & get involved in the challenge!Just before you head off, why not subscribe (if you haven't already), leave a positive review, or share on your socials with your followers if you’ve enjoyed the podcast?Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠site⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Get in touch via email (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TTA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), ⁠BlueSky (⁠⁠GG⁠⁠/⁠⁠TTA⁠⁠)⁠ & Slack (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#gaffergraemo⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠& ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#thefmtechnicalarea⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#WeAreTheCommunity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠Slack⁠⁠/⁠⁠BlueSky⁠⁠) interactions form a vital part of the pod, so get involved! Music from Pond5 - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Electronic Dance Music (Happy Background Summer Party Sport Club Short) - P5⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pond5⁠⁠⁠⁠

Welcome to the FM Technical Area, your FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. In this episode, we’re diving deep into Tactical Experimentation & New Playstyles in FManager 24! If you’re feeling stuck in your tactical approach or just want to try something different, this one’s for you.We’ll discuss:⚽ Why stepping outside your tactical comfort zone makes you a better FM manager⚽ The Match Engine's influences on tactical effectiveness (and how to manipulate it)⚽ Unique tactical styles to try—from Lillo’s Ultra-Positional 4-3-3 to Zeman’s Chaos Football⚽ This week’s Community Challenge: Recreating Bielsa-Inspired Chaos Football with Newell’s Old BoysPlus, we answer listener questions about tactical consistency, transitioning between styles mid-season, and the mechanics behind B-teams in FM24.🎙️ Listen now & get involved in the challenge!Just before you head off, why not subscribe (if you haven't already), leave a positive review, or share on your socials with your followers if you’ve enjoyed the podcast?Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠site⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Get in touch via email (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TTA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), ⁠BlueSky (⁠GG⁠/⁠TTA⁠)⁠ & Slack (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#gaffergraemo⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠& ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#thefmtechnicalarea⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#WeAreTheCommunity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (⁠Slack⁠/⁠BlueSky⁠) interactions form a vital part of the pod, so get involved! Music from Pond5 - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Electronic Dance Music (Happy Background Summer Party Sport Club Short) - P5⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pond5⁠⁠⁠⁠

Welcome to the FM Technical Area, your FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. In this episode, we dive deep into long-term saves and custom databases in FM24. From reviving fallen giants like Red Star Belgrade to navigating alternate realities with unique league structures, there's a challenge for every manager. We also discuss listener questions on motivation and unique save ideas, spotlight incredible community content, and introduce this week’s Community Challenge. Can you rebuild history or master an alternate footballing world? Join the conversation, take on the challenge, and share your journey using #FM24Dynasty!This Week’s Links: ​https://www.reddit.com/r/footballmanagergames/comments/1iuv33c/a_new_dawn_has_arrived_the_official_launch_of_fm/ https://www.reddit.com/r/footballmanagergames/comments/1ilm6cp/fm24_modded_simatch_file_review_of_the_asian/ https://bsky.app/profile/priisek.bsky.social/post/3li7e4tvu332d https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhSPpkXuX0Q https://www.fmscout.com/a-new-usa-league-system-fm24.htmlJust before you head off, why not subscribe (if you haven't already), leave a positive review, or share on your socials with your followers if you’ve enjoyed the podcast?Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠site⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Get in touch via email (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TTA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), ⁠BlueSky (GG/TTA)⁠ & Slack (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#gaffergraemo ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠& ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#thefmtechnicalarea⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#WeAreTheCommunity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Slack/BlueSky) interactions form a vital part of the pod, so get involved! Music from Pond5 - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Electronic Dance Music (Happy Background Summer Party Sport Club Short) - P5⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pond5⁠⁠⁠⁠

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.This Week’s Links:​ https://afmoldtimer.home.blog/2024/12/31/tottenham-3-6-liverpool-recreating-liverpools-tactic/​https://community.sports-interactive.com/forums/topic/590852-fm24-the-colossus-doctrine-all-rhodes-lead-to-glory/​https://coffeehousefm.com/#/fmrensie/​https://coffeehousefm.com/fmrensieblog/my-football-manager-2024-honorary-saveJust before you head off, why not subscribe (if you haven't already), leave a positive review, or share on your socials with your followers if you’ve enjoyed the podcast?Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠site⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Get in touch via email (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TTA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), BlueSky & Slack (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#gaffergraemo ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠& ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#thefmtechnicalarea⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#WeAreTheCommunity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ interactions form a vital part of the pod, so get involved! Music from Pond5 - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Electronic Dance Music (Happy Background Summer Party Sport Club Short) - P5⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pond5⁠⁠⁠⁠

Welcome to the Technical Area, your FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. Dive deep into the art of squad building in Football Manager with insights from the real-world strategies of clubs like Brentford, Brighton, and RB Leipzig. This episode unpacks how data-driven recruitment, youth development, and value scouting can be applied to your FM save. Plus, explore what football can learn from other sports, featuring lessons from Moneyball's Billy Beane, Belichick's Patriots, and Kerr’s Warriors. Discover actionable tactics, from custom scouting to development pathways, to build a team aligned with your unique tactical vision. Just before you head off, why not subscribe (if you haven't already), leave a positive review, or share on your socials with your followers if you’ve enjoyed the podcast? Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠site⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Get in touch via email (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TTA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), Twitter (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TTA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), Slack (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#gaffergraemo ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠& ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#thefmtechnicalarea⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) & Spotify's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Voice Message⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Feature! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#WeAreTheCommunity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ interactions form a vital part of the pod, so get involved! Music from Pond5 - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Electronic Dance Music (Happy Background Summer Party Sport Club Short) - P5⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pond5⁠⁠⁠⁠

Welcome to the Technical Area, your FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. With Football Manager 2025 delayed, many of us are left wondering how to make the most of the extra time in FM24. In this episode, we dive into how to find the perfect save for this window—one that keeps you engaged for 4-5 months IRL, or about three in-game seasons. We break the episode down into three key sections to guide you through the process: 1. Determining Your Goals:We start by helping you identify what you want out of your next save. Whether you're seeking immediate success, looking to build a legacy, or eager to develop young talent, this segment covers popular save ideas and matches them to your desired experience. We also look at key factors like competitiveness of the league, financial resources, board expectations, and player availability to narrow down your options. 2. Alternative Realities:Feeling like you’ve done it all in FM? This section explores unconventional saves, from downloadable databases and custom leagues to managing non-realistic players. We discuss how stepping outside the real-world framework can add a refreshing twist to your next save, offering new challenges and endless possibilities for creativity. 3. The Great Experiment:If you love pushing the boundaries of FM’s mechanics, this segment is for you. We explore ways to experiment within the game, such as the Director of Football Challenge, tactical transformations, and unique squad-building strategies. It’s all about testing your management skills in new and exciting ways, making for a unique save that stands out. By the end of this episode, you’ll be armed with the inspiration and guidance you need to find a save that suits your style, whether you’re looking for a challenging short-term project or a new way to experience the game. Join us as we explore the possibilities and discover the next great FM24 adventure—together! Just before you head off, why not subscribe (if you haven't already), leave a positive review, or share on your socials with your followers if you’ve enjoyed the podcast? Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠site⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Get in touch via email (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TTA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), Twitter (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TTA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), Slack (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#gaffergraemo ⁠⁠⁠⁠& ⁠⁠⁠⁠#thefmtechnicalarea⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) & Spotify's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Voice Message⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Feature! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#WeAreTheCommunity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ interactions form a vital part of the pod, so get involved! Music from Pond5 - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Electronic Dance Music (Happy Background Summer Party Sport Club Short) - P5⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pond5⁠⁠⁠⁠

Welcome to the Technical Area, your FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. Sir Alex Ferguson. The last man to defeat Real Madrid in a European Final with Aberdeen in 1983, before 38 trophies in 26 years at Man Utd. No matter your opinion of the Red Devils, Ferguson's managerial career has many of the hallmarks of the perfect FM save. From tactical recreations to philosophical discussions, we get into it this week Here's what I read this week: https://www.coachesvoice.com/rene-meulensteen-manchester-united-alex-ferguson-solskjaer/ https://hbr.org/2013/10/fergusons-formula https://www.coachesvoice.com/cv/rene-meulensteen-alex-ferguson-tactics/#:~:text=It%2520was%2520always%2520about%253A%2520%E2%80%9CThink,or%2520high%2520the%2520opposition%2520are.%E2%80%9D Just before you head off, why not subscribe (if you haven't already), leave a positive review, or share on your socials with your followers if you’ve enjoyed the podcast? Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠site⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Get in touch via email (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TTA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), Twitter (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TTA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), Slack (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#gaffergraemo ⁠⁠⁠& ⁠⁠⁠#thefmtechnicalarea⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) & Spotify's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Voice Message⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Feature! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#WeAreTheCommunity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ interactions form a vital part of the pod, so get involved! Music from Pond5 - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Electronic Dance Music (Happy Background Summer Party Sport Club Short) - P5⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pond5⁠⁠⁠⁠

Welcome to the Technical Area, your FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. Creating a winning FM24 tactic? 4-2-3-1 Gegenpressing. Easy. But how does it work, and why? What makes pressing a good philosophy to follow? Let's find out! Here's what I read this week: https://www.coachesvoice.com/arrigo-sacchi-ac-milan-italy-coach-tactics/ https://www.thefa.com/bootroom/resources/coaching/the-philosophy-of-arrigo-sacchi https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1425160-great-team-tactics-breaking-down-how-arrigo-sacchis-ac-milan-took-down-europe https://footballbh.net/2024/07/18/fabio-capello-ac-milan/ https://thesefootballtimes.co/2015/06/28/in-praise-of-fabio-capello/ https://thetitansfa.com/jurgen-klopp-formation-and-tactics-for-success/ https://www.coachesvoice.com/cv/jurgen-klopp-tactics-liverpool/ https://the-footballanalyst.com/liverpool-jurgen-klopp-tactical-analysis/ Just before you head off, why not subscribe (if you haven't already), leave a positive review, or share on your socials with your followers if you’ve enjoyed the podcast? Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠site⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Get in touch via email (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TTA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), Twitter (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TTA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), Slack (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#gaffergraemo ⁠⁠& ⁠⁠#thefmtechnicalarea⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) & Spotify's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Voice Message⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Feature! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#WeAreTheCommunity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ interactions form a vital part of the pod, so get involved! Music from Pond5 - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Electronic Dance Music (Happy Background Summer Party Sport Club Short) - P5⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pond5⁠⁠⁠⁠