Football Manager 14

So who's got the Beta going?

I had a couple of hours on it last night played around a bit and made some shocking signings before losing 3-0 at half time to West Brom and rage quitting

Anyone doing any better?

What formations are people going for?

Looking at how the players are rated I think a 451 seem to fit best but we have about half a dozen strikers, none of which are good enough.


The transfer budgets changes got me too. I always used to bump up the loyalty bonuses and agent fees to get the wages down in the past. I spent my entire budget on one low priced player doing that last night

Went for a different route myself. Started as Wales manager. Skipped through until the summer of 2014. So now in Euro 2016 qualifiers. Got Switzerland, Ireland, Norway, Azerbaijan and San Marino in my group.

Lost first match 2-1 against Switzerland, then lost 4-2 to Ireland - Joe Allen sent off after 16 minutes. Latest qualifier I beat San Marino 5-0 away.

Arranged a friendly against Montenegro away and won 4-1. Robson-Kanu is great if you play him as a striker, scored a hattrick for me. My Wales XI v Montenegro was:

Fon Williams
Matthews Collins Williams Taylor
King Ramsey
Bale
Robson-Kanu Morison Vokes

Now taken on the Sheff Wed job as well in November 2014.

Will continue when I get back from work at 11pm

I'm itching to buy it, managed to resist so far but won't be long. There's plenty of changes this year especially to the tactics I've heard.

Not bought it yet. But I seen on twitter that Louis Tomlinson from One Direction is in the game playing for Doncaster

I've flicked through the beta. Had an hour on it, just lookin at staff and players.

I'm away for a month with work from next weds so intend to get royally stuck in during the time away from the wife.
Looks better than last year so any wonder kids and staff hints will be gladly received.

Last years always tried for.Mark Bowen.as assistant, Wellington nem as my main transfer

Not bought it yet. But I seen on twitter that Louis Tomlinson from One Direction is in the game playing for Doncaster

Yeah he signed for them on non contract terms and is due to play in some reserve matches for them and potentially a nothing first team game at the end of the season.

They expect thousands of One Direction fans to turn up just to watch him

The graphics are impressive this year.

can really see the players following your instructions in game aswell.

I have Medel man marking Aguero tightly and his anticipation is brilliant

He just left some studs in him too.

Didn't realise, f**k it buying it now then. Will obviously go Cardiff straight away

If anyone hasnt bought it yet you can get in on http://www.greenmangaming.com for £26

If anyone hasnt bought it yet you can get in on http://www.greenmangaming.com for £26

How much will it be when it comes out? Is it worth getting it on that site?

If anyone hasnt bought it yet you can get in on http://www.greenmangaming.com for £26

How much will it be when it comes out? Is it worth getting it on that site?

I paid £29.99 from Amazon so I feel a right mug now

Although I think I can still cancel

I don't really want to say how good I am on it. I don't want Malky sacked and me made manager.

That's a topical joke btw before anyone gets upset.

Can you set your previous experience as 'Apprentice Painter' on the game?

Can you set your previous experience as 'Apprentice Painter' on the game?

Only if you call your manager Neil Buchanan.

So far sold Tommy Smith, Kev, Kiss, Rudy and bought Mcmanaman. Just played friendlies.

Noticed the seats are red so they got that wrong. And favorites to win league were man u at 16/1 so thats defo a mistake.

playing 4-5-1 atm.

So far sold Tommy Smith, Kev, Kiss, Rudy and bought Mcmanaman. Just played friendlies.

Noticed the seats are red so they got that wrong. And favorites to win league were man u at 16/1 so thats defo a mistake.

playing 4-5-1 atm.

Seats are red? Looks like I will be using the editor to create my own blue Cardiff City starting from the Conference South then! It's a much more interesting and exciting challenge anyway trying to rise through the leagues!

So far sold Tommy Smith, Kev, Kiss, Rudy and bought Mcmanaman. Just played friendlies.

Noticed the seats are red so they got that wrong. And favorites to win league were man u at 16/1 so thats defo a mistake.

playing 4-5-1 atm.

I've sold Campbell, Rudy, Connolly and someone else.

Brought Joe Cole, Peter Crouch, Michael Turner, Ben Davies and some brazillian in.

4 games in sitting in 4th place.

451
Marsh

CRESSWELL
Hudson
Caulker
Brayford (Catherine is poor on the game, loaned to Lille)

Medel
Gunnar
Whitts/Kimbo

Bellers
Odemwingie

Cornelius

Played 7 league games, drew v Man City! Andreas scored 6 so far and Beller's got 5 assists

Cowie and Conway gone to Derby for £800k each, bought Harry Maguire with loan back clause, Connoly went to plarase for £3m.
I advise you sort out coaching staff first!
Seems a great game so far.

451
Marsh

CRESSWELL
Hudson
Caulker
Brayford (Catherine is poor on the game, loaned to Lille)

Medel
Gunnar
Whitts/Kimbo

Bellers
Odemwingie

Cornelius

Played 7 league games, drew v Man City! Andreas scored 6 so far and Beller's got 5 assists

Cowie and Conway gone to Derby for £800k each, bought Harry Maguire with loan back clause, Connoly went to plarase for £3m.
I advise you sort out coaching staff first!
Seems a great game so far.

What are Theophile's stats like?

If anyone hasnt bought it yet you can get in on http://www.greenmangaming.com for £26

How much will it be when it comes out? Is it worth getting it on that site?

It would be £34 normally. They're official partners so its safe

Started playing today. I always start without a club and try to work my way up. Just been taken on as the Wales Under 19 manager, should be fun.

Anyone find the defending a shambles in this game? Most of the time they dont even seem to try and tackle! Hopefully sorted for the release.

Anyone find the defending a shambles in this game? Most of the time they dont even seem to try and tackle! Hopefully sorted for the release.

I've only conceded 2 so far so i'm fairly happy with it

Can you set your previous experience as 'Apprentice Painter' on the game?

No but after 100hrs experience you can tell Malky how to do his job and criticise his tactics especially after we lose.

Anyone find the defending a shambles in this game? Most of the time they dont even seem to try and tackle! Hopefully sorted for the release.

I've only conceded 2 so far so i'm fairly happy with it

Maybe i need to keep playing round with tactics then

So who's got the Beta going?

I had a couple of hours on it last night played around a bit and made some shocking signings before losing 3-0 at half time to West Brom and rage quitting

Anyone doing any better?

What formations are people going for?

Looking at how the players are rated I think a 451 seem to fit best but we have about half a dozen strikers, none of which are good enough.


The transfer budgets changes got me too. I always used to bump up the loyalty bonuses and agent fees to get the wages down in the past. I spent my entire budget on one low priced player doing that last night

So how does this Beta thing work? You buy the game off Amazon and then..?

So who's got the Beta going?

I had a couple of hours on it last night played around a bit and made some shocking signings before losing 3-0 at half time to West Brom and rage quitting

Anyone doing any better?

What formations are people going for?

Looking at how the players are rated I think a 451 seem to fit best but we have about half a dozen strikers, none of which are good enough.


The transfer budgets changes got me too. I always used to bump up the loyalty bonuses and agent fees to get the wages down in the past. I spent my entire budget on one low priced player doing that last night

So how does this Beta thing work? You buy the game off Amazon and then..?

Basically you get the game early but it will still have bugs and some parts of the game are inaccessible

So who's got the Beta going?

I had a couple of hours on it last night played around a bit and made some shocking signings before losing 3-0 at half time to West Brom and rage quitting

Anyone doing any better?

What formations are people going for?

Looking at how the players are rated I think a 451 seem to fit best but we have about half a dozen strikers, none of which are good enough.


The transfer budgets changes got me too. I always used to bump up the loyalty bonuses and agent fees to get the wages down in the past. I spent my entire budget on one low priced player doing that last night

So how does this Beta thing work? You buy the game off Amazon and then..?

They send you an email with a code you type into steam and then you can download the BETA.

It's pretty much the game just with a few bugs here and there.

451
Marsh

CRESSWELL
Hudson
Caulker
Brayford (Catherine is poor on the game, loaned to Lille)

Medel
Gunnar
Whitts/Kimbo

Bellers
Odemwingie

Cornelius

Played 7 league games, drew v Man City! Andreas scored 6 so far and Beller's got 5 assists

Cowie and Conway gone to Derby for £800k each, bought Harry Maguire with loan back clause, Connoly went to plarase for £3m.
I advise you sort out coaching staff first!
Seems a great game so far.

What are Theophile's stats like?

Physical around 15-6
Mental 7-12
Technical average of 10 9dribblng 12crossing 12marking

Utter shit got him back from the loan and he's suddenly a wizard!

Had FM13 on my laptop...
But never really got into it.

I've been fan of the games for years...