Tag Archives: FM17

Here we go then. We’ll start off in our default shape, with a team that’s as close to first choice as is possible. Michael Keane gets a debut in place of Koscielny. West Brom 1-1 Arsenal Well, that wasn’t very … Continue reading →

I’m not going into any details about the preseason games. Eight games against very weak opponents. Needless to say, eight wins and plenty of goals. Match fitness raised, tactical awareness increased, and only a couple of minor knocks. That is, … Continue reading →

First up is a substantial investment in the backroom staff. We sign loads of people from coaches to physios, improving our staff no end. The Head of Youth Development is sacked for an eye-watering £3.1m and seriously upgraded. All’s well … Continue reading →

The board have certain expectations… First off, they expect me to win the league. So this could be a one season run… They also have some philosophies to adhere to. Possession football, attacking football and develop young players. I don’t … Continue reading →

It’s been eight long years since I’ve had a successful and enjoyable Football Manager save as Arsenal. In that time I’ve managed to have fun and win with teams such as Everton, Newcastle, Foggia, Celano, Tiverton Town and even West … Continue reading →