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Category: FM Challenges

  • FM24: Eachtra Gaelach – Part 6

    FM24: Eachtra Gaelach – Part 6

    The drama and tension is almost unbearable as you desperately discover the fate of Your Favourite Irish Team – will Simon saves Finn Harps?

  • FM24: Eachtra Gaelach – Part 5

    FM24: Eachtra Gaelach – Part 5

    The Finnisher, 75 fans gutted, Parrott goes crazy – what epic drama awaits? Dive into the latest instalment of your favourite virtual League of Ireland rollercoaster series…

  • FM24: Eachtra Gaelach – Part 4

    FM24: Eachtra Gaelach – Part 4

    We have a few league games to get under our belts before the next round of the cup and we start away at Dundalk. The Lilywhites from Louth are performing as expected this season which is in the silver medal position. Quite a way behind Shamrock Rovers (aren’t we all!) but building a nice gap…

  • FM24: Eachtra Gaelach – Part 3

    FM24: Eachtra Gaelach – Part 3

    We begin where we left off. A visit to UCD resulted in an appalling 2-0 defeat. At this point, I’m looking at a D rating and insecure job status. The next match – Shamrock Rovers at home. Top of the table and reigning champions are coming to town and honestly, we’ve nothing to lose. I…

  • FM24: Eachtra Gaelach – Part 2

    FM24: Eachtra Gaelach – Part 2

    Media meeting over with, it’s sink or swim time, straight in at the deep end…and other ominous and challenging clichés. First league match is away at Sligo Rovers. Allegedly a local rivalry according to Football Manager despite being 91km and over an hour’s drive away. “Well they’re up there in north, so they are!”, seems…

  • FM24: Eachtra Gaelach – Part 1

    FM24: Eachtra Gaelach – Part 1

    The Brits are taking over Ireland! Well, one Brit, taking over a lowly League of Ireland club. In a computer game. Our man Si delves into the rabbit warren of FM24, Finn Harps on a shoestring budget. Welcome to a series like none other…

  • FM Challenges – (5) Great geographical and through-the-leagues challenges

    FM Challenges – (5) Great geographical and through-the-leagues challenges

    We are already well into 2021, years go by, yet from a football point of view, certain things never change. At this point we normally begin to see the runners & riders in a title race emerge in Europe and the champions begin to be crowned in leagues in both North & South America. It…

  • FM21 Challenges – (4) Historic feats, massive overachievement, and usurping large neighbours

    FM21 Challenges – (4) Historic feats, massive overachievement, and usurping large neighbours

    A new chapter has begun, years go by, yet from a football point of view, certain things never change. At this point we normally begin to see the runners & riders in a title race emerge in Europe and the champions begin to be crowned in leagues in both North & South America. It is…

  • FM Challenges – (3) Back in the Big Time: Making an Impression, Top Flight Debutants & Underdogs

    FM Challenges – (3) Back in the Big Time: Making an Impression, Top Flight Debutants & Underdogs

    Thankfully 2020 is drawing to a close, years go by, yet from a football point of view, certain things never change. At this point we normally begin to see the runners & riders in a title race emerge in Europe and the champions begin to be crowned in leagues in both North & South America.…

  • FM21 Challenges – (2) Return to European Glory or First Domestic Title

    FM21 Challenges – (2) Return to European Glory or First Domestic Title

    Christmas has gone, years go by, yet from a football point of view, certain things never change. At this point we normally begin to see the runners & riders in title races around Europe emerge as the champions begin to be crowned in leagues in both North & South America. It is also the time…