Struggling to get the best out of your FM side? We've got you covered with tips that sound simple but are often overlooked by virtual bosses
Every Football Manager player has been there. Whether you were a newcomer struggling to get your head wrapped around the game's endless screens or an experienced pro stuck in a rut, at one point or another we've all found ourselves managing a side it seems impossible to get into a winning groove, no matter what we try.
Often the problem is exactly that - we try to do to much. When losing patience and running out of ideas, it's easy to be tempted to introduce wacky formations and unorthodox instructions in an attempt to stumble across the magic formula.