The FM Technical Area - A Football Manager Podcast
95 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingA weekly Football Manager podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo
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Episode 10: The Box Midfield
March 10, 2023 14:38 - 43 minutes - 81.8 MBWelcome to the Technical Area, your FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. The Box Midfield. It's taking over. From the Brazilian Box to Guardiola's interpretations, amongst others, the key to dominating a midfield now seems to be kept in a box. Where did it come from? How's it going? How do I use it in FM? Let's find out... If you want to take a deeper dive into Duff's Shelbourne, check out: https://dictatethegame.com/jogo-bonito-beautiful-game-guide-to-playing-4-2-3-1-like-a-brazil...
Episode 9: Damien Duff - A Manager in Focus
February 17, 2023 17:40 - 35 minutes - 66.7 MBWelcome to the Technical Area, your FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. From flying winger to divisive Head Coach, Damien Duff is cutting his managerial cloth at Ireland's top level with Shelbourne. Taking over from a side fresh from Promotion, Duff turned Shels into the League's grittiest side. But with his ideals, Duff has needed to be pragmatic as well. What can we, as FM players, learn from Duff's first season in management? And why should we be watching his second season closel...
Episode 8: Recruitment
February 14, 2023 07:00 - 50 minutes - 95 MBWelcome to the Technical Area, your FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. Finally back from a Bundesliga-esque Winter Break, I've managed to waffle on for 50 mins about Recruitment - The steps I follow to identify a new signing, the process I take in doing my due diligence and how I try to not break the rules... There's some fantastic FM23 content on Recruitment out there and here's some of my favourites: https://www.footballmanager.com/the-byline/how-use-new-recruitment-focus-fm23?...
Episode 7: FM (Out of) Touch
December 04, 2022 19:31 - 28 minutes - 53 MBWelcome to the Technical Area, your FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. It's here! FM23 Touch is a thing again, and we should all be delighted...shouldn't we? After a one year hiatus, SI have released FM Touch again, but this time it's for Apple Devices only (sorry Android users), and then not all Apple Users, but only for those paying for an Apple Arcade Subscription. Have SI scored an own-goal here? Have they made the game more appealing? Or, is it a case of FM being out-of-touch?...
Episode 6: The Front Line
November 21, 2022 15:00 - 27 minutes - 52.1 MBWelcome to the Technical Area, your FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. Goals win games. Attackers win Awards. So, how can we make sure we have the best front line in the game? How can we go about making sure our attack is balanced? And is a 4-2-3-1 a four-forward tactic? Let's get into it! Some great reads that helped me: https://www.fourfourtwo.com/features/best-strikers-in-the-world-ronaldo-lewandowski-harry-kane https://www.viewfromthetouchline.com/2022/09/09/choosing-the-bes...
Episode 5: Positions v Roles
October 30, 2022 17:13 - 35 minutes - 67.5 MBWelcome to the Technical Area, your FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. In FM23, we are all starting on a blank tactical slate. Tactical creation begins with positions, roles and instructions, some of which have been slightly tweaked since we loaded up FM22 for the first time. So, what do we need to think about with our new tactics? Some great reads that helped me: https://www.squawka.com/en/football-manager-2020-niche-player-roles-explained/ https://strikerless.com/2020/03/01/un...
Episode 4: The Data Hub, Analytical Coaching & Scouting
October 22, 2022 09:58 - 24 minutes - 47.4 MBWelcome to the Technical Area, your FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. In FM23, I'm shunning Attributes. It's all about Stats for me. It'll be Stats for Scouting and Stats for Coaching, but with the Beta now in the wild, how am I feeling about Data now the time is upon us? 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 em...
Episode 3: Dynamics, Hierarchy & Club Culture
October 15, 2022 08:57 - 34 minutes - 64.5 MBWelcome to the Technical Area, your FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. Planning for FM23? Ever consider how important your Dynamics, Hierarchy & Culture are to the development of the club? I haven't spent much time thinking about it before, but after seeing an image of the whole squad in one Social Group, it got me thinking...Ability may mean success on the pitch, but is adding the most talented player the best thing for your squad? The Reading List: Guide to FM Scouted Footbal...
Episode 2: StAt-tributes
October 03, 2022 05:05 - 22 minutes - 41.7 MBWelcome to the Technical Area, your FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. With a goalscoring drought on my hands in my final FM22 season, I turned to a former striker with modest attributes and a C- Scout rating. While his attributes said he wouldn't be the answer, his goalscoring exploits from the previous 3 seasons said otherwise, and lo and behold, he had 6 goals and 2 assists in his first 6 games for me. Are attributes a thing of the past now? And should FM just be a stats-based g...
Episode 1: I've Lost My Way
September 05, 2022 05:00 - 17 minutes - 32.1 MBWelcome to the Technical Area, your FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. I've lost my way in FM22. It's almost been 2 years since I won a trophy (IRL time) and I've also built a squad without a real tactical identity. With ambivalent results in my 4th season with Utrecht, I don't know whether or not the time has come to move on, or move Heaven and Earth to finally end that trophy drought with a club I've fallen in live with. Just before you head off, why not subscribe (if you haven...
Episode 10: A Manager in Focus - Jorge Sampaoli
May 03, 2022 14:03 - 34 minutes - 64.2 MBWelcome to the Technical Area, your FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. It's that time again, where a manager is put in the limelight, and the Community have voted for Jorge Sampaoli to enter the limelight! What has Bielsa said about him? What makes him such an interesting manager? And, is there anything I can learn from him as a Football Manager player? It's time to find out! Sources: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2021/sep/23/jorge-sampaoli-something-special-marseille-ligu...
Episode 9: The Death (and Revival?) of the #10
April 07, 2022 17:25 - 29 minutes - 54.8 MBWelcome to the Technical Area, your FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. Football has evolved. Possession of the ball is not enough. Energy and aggression now fuel the game. With an increasing number of teams opting for 3-player midfields, and so we often see teams operating with a “lone striker”, we’re seeing a steady decline in teams operating with a standard #10. So, where have they gone? Are they coming back? Sources: https://www.guidetofm.com/tactics/central-attack-roles/ htt...
Ep8: The Perfect Midfield Three
March 19, 2022 13:44 - 30 minutes - 57.7 MBWelcome to the Technical Area, your FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. If the 4-3-3 is the perfect formation, what makes a Perfect Midfield Three at the heart of it? Or, if you're thinking in another way, how can a midfield three be the heart of something else? Whatever it is you're thinking, we're discussing all things balance, creativity, and movement alongside Sources: https://www.guidetofm.com/tactics/central-midfield/ https://www.footballmanager.com/the-byline/crafting-eff...
Ep7: Goalkeepers - Building from the Back
February 07, 2022 15:56 - 28 minutes - 53.8 MBWelcome to the Technical Area, your FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. Today, hope to have a lighter tone and start with the biggest outlier on a football pitch - the Goalkeeper. As football's definition of a Goalkeeper has evolved from the non-footballer to the deepest-lying playmaker, just what makes a good goalkeeper and how can we build a School of Goalkeepers at our club? Sources: https://www.passion4fm.com/football-manager-goalkeeper-attributes/ https://www.footballmanager...
Ep6: Inverting the Fullbacks
January 29, 2022 11:59 - 31 minutes - 58.3 MBWelcome to the Technical Area, your FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. Today, we take a narrowing look at fullbacks/wingbacks. What is the lure of inverting the run? Is there a better way to narrow the runs of a fullback? How best do we use Inverted Fullbacks/Wingbacks? Let's get into it here! Sources: https://breakingthelines.com/tactical-analysis/tactical-analysis-inverted-fullbacks/ https://community.sigames.com/forums/topic/542855-overlap-and-underlapwhen-to-use/ https://ww...
Ep5: Formations, 4-3-3 & its Inevitability
January 21, 2022 06:00 - 22 minutes - 42.6 MBWelcome to the Technical Area, your FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. Today, we take a broad look at formations before honing in on 4-3-3. What makes it so popular? Why do teams use it? And, is it an inevitability that you'll end up using it in FM? 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 (G...
Ep4: Stick to Your Guns
November 19, 2021 17:40 - 21 minutes - 41.2 MBWelcome to the Technical Area, your FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. Today, we're all about the bumpy starts, when your tactical principles come into question as results bring everything into question. So, should you stick, or should you twist? 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/T...
Ep3: The Right Time
November 17, 2021 15:24 - 30 minutes - 57.6 MBWelcome to the Technical Area, your FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. This week, we're talking about the end - the end of the save you've just started? Do you go all season on one save, or will your save have twists and turns as you embark on an adventure? How do you know then when the time is right to begin the next adventure? Extra reading on the topic: Living on the Volcano by Michael Calvin (Google/Amazon) The SI Forums Reddit Dictate the Game Just before you head off,...
Ep2: The First Season
November 06, 2021 13:26 - 29 minutes - 55.6 MBWelcome to the Technical Area, your FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. This week, we're talking all things the First Season, something many of us will have to navigate in the coming week as FM22 finds its way onto our laptops on Tuesday! 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) & A...
Ep1: You Can't Touch the Merchandise
October 26, 2021 12:48 - 22 minutes - 42.2 MBWelcome to the Technical Area, your FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. So, I'm back. New Season, New Me but no FM Touch 22 to fuel the journey. So, a short rant to get things started again, before the opportunity comes to get this show back on the road. 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), Twitte...
Ep62: Attribute Masking On is Better than Off
May 14, 2021 06:00 - 27 minutes - 52.2 MBWelcome to the Technical Area, your FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. Starting something new this episode, with the 60s dedicated to some controversial discussions. So, although Ep62 is recorded, why not get involved in the upcoming Episodes? Send in you thoughts through Twitter polls or comments, DMs on Twitter, through email or even a voice message/recording! Every contribution is welcome Check Out: Ep23: Attributes in Focus Guide to FM (https://www.guidetofm.com/players/attr...
Ep61: Starting Unemployed is the Best Way to Play FM
May 06, 2021 11:32 - 24 minutes - 46.6 MBWelcome to the Technical Area, your FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. Starting something new this episode, with the 60s dedicated to some controversial discussions. So, although Ep61 is recorded, why not get involved in the upcoming Episodes? Send in you thoughts through Twitter polls or comments, DMs on Twitter, through email or even a voice message/recording! Every contribution is welcome The List: Ep62: Attribute Masking On is Better than Off Ep63: Why you should turn off t...
Ep60: Managers in Focus - The MLS Edition
March 28, 2021 18:36 - 45 minutes - 85.9 MBWelcome to the Technical Area, your weekly FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. Back to one of our favourite miniseries, the Managers in Focus series. This time, it’s not just one, but some of the big figures on the MLS ahead of the 2021 season. Maybe we can find some inspiration in these undervalued characters. Sources: https://www.mlssoccer.com/mls-coaching-tree https://footballbh.net/2020/04/15/how-to-dominate-the-mls-tactical-analysis-tactics/ Warshaw: The five cool MLS tact...
Ep59: Replacing the Talisman
March 19, 2021 08:00 - 33 minutes - 63.1 MBWelcome to the Technical Area, your weekly FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. Your heart breaks when you see the news. Your talisman, your icon, the heartbeat of your team is leaving. Whether it's a retirement, transfer or contract-ending decision. you are now left in the unenviable position of needing to fill the gap they're leaving. Whether you saw it coming or not, we discuss how best to fill the gap, to preempt the departure and maybe use this end to start your next great begin...
Ep58: Compromise for Congestion
March 12, 2021 13:40 - 35 minutes - 68.1 MBWelcome to the Technical Area, your weekly FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. Fixture Congestion is becoming a regular topic of conversation as impact of COVID-19 on football is still felt one year on. As the next few seasons will continue to feel the burden of extra games in shorter timeframes with the alterations of seasons due to the Winter World Cup in 2022 and the arrival of the Europa Conference League from the 2021/22 season, coping in FM has suddenly become sink or swim. S...
Ep57: Sustaining Success
March 05, 2021 11:08 - 30 minutes - 57.6 MBWelcome to the Technical Area, your weekly FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. It's one thing getting to the top. It's another thing staying there. It's also easy to go all out and put your eggs in the short term basket of success. But how do you ensure the trophies keep coming in? We discuss some of the models to success that could send us to the top, and keep us there, in FM. Sources: https://www.championshipcoachesnetwork.com/public/293.cfm https://bleacherreport.com/articles/...
Ep56: The Conveyor Belt
February 26, 2021 08:00 - 39 minutes - 74.7 MBWelcome to the Technical Area, your weekly FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. Having a steady stream of young players developing through a club can have many positives - financially, philosophically, tactically. So, why set one up? How to set one up? How do others go about doing it and why do they do it? Let's take a look. Sources: https://www.the42.ie/league-of-ireland-brexit-youth-players-4985754-Jan2020/ https://www.statista.com/statistics/1040678/average-age-of-serie-a-footb...
Ep55: 4-4-2
February 19, 2021 13:03 - 36 minutes - 68.6 MBWelcome to the Technical Area, your weekly FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. Ah, the 4-4-2, a simpler time when everyone played the same tactic and no surprises were sprung. But while the world has become more obsessed with complexity, I want to get into the simpler side of life, where the 4-4-2 isn't just the 4-4-2. Sources: https://www.footballmanager.com/the-byline/how-create-simple-winning-tactics-fm21 http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/rules_and_equipment/4197518.stm...
Ep54: No Roles, No Instructions, Just Talent
February 12, 2021 17:56 - 31 minutes - 60.6 MBWelcome to the Technical Area, your weekly FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. We're back to our regular programming this week, with an Episode dedicated to a topic that I've been spending a lot of time considering and researching - Abandoning the specialist roles of FM tactics and throwing it back to the plain and simple approach. Why not?! Just before you head off to experience the lighter side of FM life, why not subscribe (if you haven't already, leave a positive review, or sha...
Ep53: The Short, Unscripted Return
February 05, 2021 11:45 - 19 minutes - 36.1 MBWelcome to the Technical Area, your weekly FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. It's been a while since I last spoke to you. So, this is just a short & sweet episode to say hello, touch base, and fill you in on everything that's been happening since December 18th. Not a content-driven episode, but there's some excitement about what could happen next week! Just before you head off to experience the lighter side of FM life, why not subscribe (if you haven't already, leave a positive r...
Ep52: FM21 - Touch, XBOX & Switch
December 18, 2020 08:00 - 52 minutes - 99.2 MBWelcome to the Technical Area, your weekly FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. FM Touch offers players the spirit of FM, despite some compromises on what may be offered. Since 1992, Championship Manager & Football Manager have become aa part of the footballing landscape, drawing in avid players from inside and outside the world of professional football. Since 2005’s release of Football Manager, the game has continued to push the boundaries, with SI & Sega backing the game’s developm...
Ep51: Recruitment
December 11, 2020 08:00 - 38 minutes - 72.6 MBWelcome to the Technical Area, your weekly FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. Way back when, SI teased us with the prospect of FM21’s new features, among them, the introduction of the Recruitment Meeting featuring the key stakeholders of the Football Club – The Chairman, Chief Scout, Director of Football (if one is at the club) and of course, you the Manager stood out as a significant evolution from FM Editions before. While building a squad has always been an essential (and fun) p...
Ep50: A Manager in Focus - Jack Charlton
December 04, 2020 08:00 - 33 minutes - 62.6 MBWelcome to the Technical Area, your weekly FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. Jack Charlton is a rare individual, living fondly in the hearts of both Englishmen and Irishmen thanks to his contributions to the football teams of both nations, but also because of what he brought to the people of Ireland at a time in our country when life was at it most bleak. Jack’s playing legacy brought success to Leeds and England, but in Ireland, he got us over the line, brought us to internation...
Ep49: Dynasty - Legacy
November 27, 2020 08:00 - 32 minutes - 60.8 MBWelcome to the Technical Area, your weekly FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. “In sports, a dynasty is a team or individual that dominates their sport or league for an extended length of time. Some leagues maintain official lists of dynasties, often as part of a hall of fame, but in many cases, whether a team or individual has achieved a dynasty is subjective.” “Legacy is that which is handed down from the past. In terms of major sporting events it is what is left after the event ...
Ep48: Dynasty - The First Day
November 26, 2020 07:34 - 42 minutes - 80.9 MBWelcome to the Technical Area, your weekly FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. Look across Europe, and the trend is obvious - Managers don’t last long in the job. The days of Wenger, of Sir Alex Ferguson are over. When you loaded up FM21 for the first time, you began the process of beginning a project. On The First Day, it’s all about setting the foundation for success, so beginning the save with some key tasks can set the tone for how the future plays out. Key Pieces: https://www...
Ep47: The Beta, The Data & The Haters
November 20, 2020 08:00 - 38 minutes - 72.8 MBWelcome to the Technical Area, your weekly FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. This week, we're looking at a few bits and pieces, from FM21 Beta reaction, the revised data & Advanced Metrics the headline FM21 and of course, the recognising those who've felt underwhelmed by FM21's beta Sources: https://footballdata.wyscout.com/advanced-metrics/ https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/what-are-expected-goals-xg-and-expected-assists-xa-why-are-they-a-good-measure-of-player-performances...
Ep46: Reflection
November 16, 2020 18:28 - 21 minutes - 40.2 MBWelcome to the Technical Area, your (mostly) weekly FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. This week, we're taking a step back, to take some time to breathe, reflect, and see what’s happened over the past version of the game and what we can do to improve going into the next version. A little over a year ago, I wrote a piece entitled “Management Self-Evaluation”, after a time where engagement with CPD Courses encouraged me to reflect and take time to see how I can improve my teaching pr...
Ep45: The Unorthodox Winger
November 06, 2020 08:00 - 44 minutes - 84.5 MBWelcome to the Technical Area, your weekly FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. This week, we're pushing forward from Ep44 to the Unorthodox Wingers, the wide players who are not exactly what we stereotype as wide players. When FM introduced the Inside Forward, suddenly our wing play had a new dimension. With the additional developments in the wide areas, suddenly, our options on the wings were transformed by the new opportunities available to us. FM/SI have always driven the game to...
Ep44: The Modern Fullback
October 30, 2020 08:00 - 40 minutes - 76.1 MBWelcome to the Technical Area, your weekly FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. This week, we're indulging in the new era of football, where the game changers are not high up the pitch, but more the humble fullback, a player who has become more dynamic as time has gone on. Sources: https://sports.yahoo.com/manchester-city-tottenham-show-how-fullbacks-are-critically-important-in-modern-soccer-185646249.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig...
Ep43: The Final Moments
October 23, 2020 07:00 - 27 minutes - 52 MBWelcome to the Technical Area, your weekly FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. This week, it's all about those final moments, when a result may be slipping away or you're trying to hold on to what you got, there's plenty you can do to inspire your side to get the result. Now it's time we talked about them. Just before you head off to weave some magic in the final moments, why not leave a positive review, or share on your socials with your followers if you’ve enjoyed the podcast? ...
Ep42: A Manager in Focus - Graham Potter
October 16, 2020 17:16 - 47 minutes - 89.4 MBWelcome to the Technical Area, your weekly FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. This week, it's a calmer pod, with the focus going to a manager who's impressing me and many others alike - Graham Potter. From Ostersunds to Brighton (via Swansea), Potter has emerged as an interesting manager to watch, from his philosophy to emphasis on building up cohesion & atmosphere, Potter has become a manager we can learn a lot from as FMers. Sources: http://premierleague.com/ https://www.reddi...
Ep41: Fixture Congestion & Match Preparation
October 09, 2020 18:20 - 34 minutes - 65.6 MBWelcome to the Technical Area, your weekly FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. This week, it's all gone off! With an angry set of notes written after a game which will not be mentioned last Sunday night, I've tried to channel the frustration to discussing how to cope with fixture congestion, shortened weeks and wondering if FM21 will begin with a truncated season to reflect real life, or not? Who knows right now?! Just before you head off to scribble these notes in your diaries, wh...
Ep 40: Save Reveals, FM21 & World Podcast Day
September 30, 2020 19:55 - 24 minutes - 47.2 MBWelcome to the Technical Area, your weekly FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. This week, I'm going off script again with another contentious FM topic, Save Reveals. There's also an FM21 exclusive (not from SI) and some thank yous for World Podcast Day! Just before you head off to scribble these notes in your diaries, why not 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 on Twitter (GG/TTA) #W...
Episode 39: FM21 Reaction & Mods
September 25, 2020 06:00 - 40 minutes - 75.9 MBWelcome to the Technical Area, your weekly FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. This week, I'm going off script again with a contentious FM topic, but recording was gatecrashed by SI releasing the first FM21 teaser, so that takes over the start of the pod too... Just before you head off to plan your future, why not 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 on Twitter (GG/TTA) #WeAreTheCommu...
EP38: Do What You Want - Attack v Defence
September 18, 2020 06:00 - 26 minutes - 50 MBWelcome to the Technical Area, your weekly (once again) FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. This week, I'm going off script to look back on the 2nd half of my second season with Bayern, where PIs and Tis became a lot less rigid and players were given the opportunity to be themselves Just before you head off to free your players, why not 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 on Twitter (...
Ep37: The FM Notebook
September 11, 2020 06:00 - 24 minutes - 45.5 MBWelcome to the Technical Area, your weekly (once again) FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. This week, we're exploring the humble FM Notebook. I remember when I first heard about someone keeping a notebook for their CM/FM playing experiences. I was 16 years old…10 years later I named an FM Podcast after my own notebook and 12 years later, I have 2 on the go and 3 ready and waiting on the shelf. So, what makes them special? Source: https://www.smartclassroommanagement.com/2019/03/2...
Ep36: Reinvention
August 11, 2020 17:54 - 27 minutes - 52.8 MBWelcome to the Technical Area, your weekly FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. This week, we're exploring reinvention, when clubs or managers feel the need to take stock and move in a new direction. While sticking to your principles is to be admired, evolving them can bring a fresh change to your perceptions of football, help you and potentially your side, to create a new identity. Source: https://theathletic.co.uk/1938152/2020/07/24/granada-tony-adams-european-qualification-trans...
Ep35: Inglorious (?) Bilardismo - The Story of Anti-Fútbol
July 28, 2020 16:01 - 22 minutes - 41.4 MBWelcome to the Technical Area, your weekly FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. This week, we're exploring the Dark Arts of Anti-Fútbol, touching on the cynical origins of Vélez & Estudiantes and how Simeone is taking over with his take on the style. Sources: https://www.thefalse9.com/2017/01/diego-simeone-tactics-atletico-madrid-formation.html https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2589852-analysing-atletico-madrids-defensive-structure-under-diego-simeone https://dictatethegame.co...
Ep34: Inter-Sport Inspirations
July 17, 2020 07:00 - 22 minutes - 40.7 MBWelcome to the Technical Area, your weekly FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. This week, we're finding inspiration from outside the football sphere, with a particular focus on Basketball & the approaches of the Golden State Warriors Head Coach Steve Kerr. Sources: https://totalfootballanalysis.com/article/tactical-theory-transferring-basketball-concepts-positional-play-football-tactical-analysis-tactics https://www.forbes.com/sites/kevinandjackiefreiberg/2018/06/21/4-things-nba-...
Ep33: Pre-Season Planning
July 13, 2020 22:15 - 17 minutes - 33.1 MBWelcome to the Technical Area, your weekly FM podcast brought to you by Gaffer Graemo. This week, we're looking at pre-season. Pre-Season is, for most of us, where our save begins, and as each season comes and the squad/challenges evolve and change, the basis for any success is based on the work done on the training pitch. Any building, empire, dynasty is built upon a foundation, where hard-work is a prominent principle and pre-season gives every manager and club the chance to put the hard...