Football Manager 2008 [PC/Mac]
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Match Flow – The largest change to match-day in a Sports Interactive game since the introduction of the second match engine. Match flow brings more atmosphere to match-days with match previews, team talks, opposition player instructions, the match itself, half time and post match. These now seamlessly follow on from one another, with no more pausing to make tactical changes, and a mini-radar pitch whilst making those tactical changes to keep you in touch with what’s going on in the match
International Management – The international management gameplay has been completely revamped for Football Manager™ 2008, including, but not limited to, media improvements, international retirements, player interaction, international scouting, improved pool selection, captain selection and a separation of international and club morale for players.
Easier to Use – A much cleaner skin, a brand new advisor system to help players through various areas of the game. A new notes and notebook system, better button positioning for simpler navigation and an updated tutorial and manual. Also, coach reports make taking over a new team easier, and the new calendar system lists all important dates throughout the season. These all help to make Football Manager™ 2008 the easiest Sports Interactive game to use yet.
Confidence – Players can now easily tell what the board and supporters think about their performance in the game through the new confidence section. This gives players feedback not just on their current progress in competitions, but also their financial management and signings.
Transfer Centre – A new way of managing all current transfer and loan bids for a players club, both incoming and outgoing, making it easier to compare bids and reject or accept them.
Match Engine Improvements – A greatly improved match engine, once again utilising the footballing brain of former Republic of Ireland international player Ray Houghton as well as other tools used by real-life managers to make the most accurate simulation of football in a computer game. The ability to change the pitch dimensions at the start of the season to suit players styles of play better has also been added.
Awards re-write – An overhaul of the awards system inside the game which is not only more accurate now, but also includes new awards such as the European golden boot, and a “best eleven”, which shows the all-time (in game) best eleven for all teams and nations.
Finances revamp – To reflect the changes in modern day football, Sports Interactive have updated the finance area of Football Manager™ 2008 to better reflect the ever changing football world, with more information available to the manager too, including, but not limited to, corporate match day income, season ticket news, investment funds, improved sponsorships, collective win bonuses, and the ability to move around funds from the wage budget and transfer budget (and vice versa) at any point to help you in your quest for the ideal squad.
Fan days – The board can now arrange fan days to boost ailing attendances, or for matches that are likely to attract a low crowd, with a long term affect to attendances if all goes well.
Expanded media – More media and feedback than ever before, plus more detail in existing media, and a new competition news section to find out what major things are going on in all league competitions
Regenerated player photo’s – All in game generated players now have pictures using FaceGen technology to give each player more personality, and the ability for the players to be seen to grow up in front of your eyes as the game is going on.
Faster – Saving and loading is now significantly faster, with network gaming faster and smoother to play, as well as tactical changes and match reports being quicker than ever before.
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International Management – The international management gameplay has been completely revamped for Football Manager™ 2008, including, but not limited to, media improvements, international retirements, player interaction, international scouting, improved pool selection, captain selection and a separation of international and club morale for players.
Easier to Use – A much cleaner skin, a brand new advisor system to help players through various areas of the game. A new notes and notebook system, better button positioning for simpler navigation and an updated tutorial and manual. Also, coach reports make taking over a new team easier, and the new calendar system lists all important dates throughout the season. These all help to make Football Manager™ 2008 the easiest Sports Interactive game to use yet.
Confidence – Players can now easily tell what the board and supporters think about their performance in the game through the new confidence section. This gives players feedback not just on their current progress in competitions, but also their financial management and signings.
Transfer Centre – A new way of managing all current transfer and loan bids for a players club, both incoming and outgoing, making it easier to compare bids and reject or accept them.
Match Engine Improvements – A greatly improved match engine, once again utilising the footballing brain of former Republic of Ireland international player Ray Houghton as well as other tools used by real-life managers to make the most accurate simulation of football in a computer game. The ability to change the pitch dimensions at the start of the season to suit players styles of play better has also been added.
Awards re-write – An overhaul of the awards system inside the game which is not only more accurate now, but also includes new awards such as the European golden boot, and a “best eleven”, which shows the all-time (in game) best eleven for all teams and nations.
Finances revamp – To reflect the changes in modern day football, Sports Interactive have updated the finance area of Football Manager™ 2008 to better reflect the ever changing football world, with more information available to the manager too, including, but not limited to, corporate match day income, season ticket news, investment funds, improved sponsorships, collective win bonuses, and the ability to move around funds from the wage budget and transfer budget (and vice versa) at any point to help you in your quest for the ideal squad.
Fan days – The board can now arrange fan days to boost ailing attendances, or for matches that are likely to attract a low crowd, with a long term affect to attendances if all goes well.
Expanded media – More media and feedback than ever before, plus more detail in existing media, and a new competition news section to find out what major things are going on in all league competitions
Regenerated player photo’s – All in game generated players now have pictures using FaceGen technology to give each player more personality, and the ability for the players to be seen to grow up in front of your eyes as the game is going on.
Faster – Saving and loading is now significantly faster, with network gaming faster and smoother to play, as well as tactical changes and match reports being quicker than ever before.
Screenies:
Tallulah Belle
Wicky Wicky Yoyo Bangbang
I cannot wait till next Friday!!!!!!
I'm bored with Liverpool, especially after starting with them on the demo. I'll come back to them after a few months, once I've unearthed a few gems and come up with some decent tactics. 
I'm gonna be either Villa and buy mostly English players/future starts, or City, although seeing as they only just appointed a manager in the summer, I probably wont be them just yet.
I'm gonna be either Villa and buy mostly English players/future starts, or City, although seeing as they only just appointed a manager in the summer, I probably wont be them just yet.
Yossi
Loopy about Lupoli
I leave for Italy on release date and won't get back until the 26th... that's the whole of half term I'll miss Oh well, worth it I suppose.
As for who I'll be, I always go for Norwich first and balls it up, usually before learning the game, starting over with them and doing well. This time I'll start off with Lecce though because I feel like it.
Oh well, worth it I suppose.As for who I'll be, I always go for Norwich first and balls it up, usually before learning the game, starting over with them and doing well. This time I'll start off with Lecce though because I feel like it.
Stella Artois
Registered User
You could always acquire it now Yossi.
Depends on whether you want to buy it or not of course.
Depends on whether you want to buy it or not of course.
Stella Artois
Registered User
I started one with Villa. Haven't managed to get anyone in yet and still have my entire 21 million pound budget. Anyone know a decent DM, LB and a RB?
I drew my first game with Derby 1-1, :doh: and drew again, this time 0-0, with Boro. Next up I have Spurs and the Chelsea. :erm:
I drew my first game with Derby 1-1, :doh: and drew again, this time 0-0, with Boro. Next up I have Spurs and the Chelsea. :erm:
JoeyM
It's Supposed to Bubble
i normally start with an easy game to get a handle of the tactics and what not, so I started with Milan. I have to say it does seem like they made the tactic system more flexible. I always thought it was too hard to translate how you wanted your team to play into the game, but after just a bit of tinkering I've got my 4-3-2-1 playing just as I hoped. Pirlo is playing deep spreading passes, Gattuso and Ambrosini are winning the ball all over the pitch, and the Kaka-Seedorf-Huntelaar combo is tearing teams apart on the counter at the moment. I won my first game 2-0 with Huntelaar netting a debut goal and then beat Sevilla 4-2 with Seedorf scoring a brace.
edit - 2000 posts (in only 4 1/2 years) :smug:
edit - 2000 posts (in only 4 1/2 years) :smug:
My Results so far...
Derby - Villa - 1-1.
Villa - 'Boro - 0-0.
Spurs - Villa - 2-1. Bouma own-goal. Muppet. :doh:
Villa - Chelsea - 0-0.
Villa - Barnsely - 1-3. Oh dear. :doh: Serves me right for playing my second team.
Villa - Newcastle - 1-0.
Wigan - Villa - 0-1.
Villa - Liverpool - 3-1! :smug: Liverpool had an u-18 in goal and he handed me two. Still, I was down to 10 before half-time so I'm pleased.
Man U - Villa - 5-2. :blush: One of them annoying games were you can't get near your opponents and they smack 4 in within 20 minutes.
Next up are Sunderland. I'll beat them spuds. :smug:
Still haven't found any decent players to bring in. I'm hoping to attract Veloso, and had a bid of 11 million accepted, but he wasn't interested. I wanted Shorey too, but I wasn't paying 11 million for him. :|
EDIT - Forget to mention some stuff about my team. Barry, Carew and Maloney have all being injured for 2 months, only getting back to fitness for the Man yoo game. Which looking at the result, it probably wasn't the best idea to bring them back in then. Gardner has being quality and he could force Barry into the left-back position if he carries on. I've also tried two formation, the standard 4-4-2 which I've had the most success with, and a 4-3-3/4-5-1 which has mostly being gash. This might be because of the players I've missed, or it might just be plain shite, either way I'll test them both out in the coming matches.
Derby - Villa - 1-1.
Villa - 'Boro - 0-0.
Spurs - Villa - 2-1. Bouma own-goal. Muppet. :doh:
Villa - Chelsea - 0-0.
Villa - Barnsely - 1-3. Oh dear. :doh: Serves me right for playing my second team.
Villa - Newcastle - 1-0.
Wigan - Villa - 0-1.
Villa - Liverpool - 3-1! :smug: Liverpool had an u-18 in goal and he handed me two. Still, I was down to 10 before half-time so I'm pleased.
Man U - Villa - 5-2. :blush: One of them annoying games were you can't get near your opponents and they smack 4 in within 20 minutes.
Next up are Sunderland. I'll beat them spuds. :smug:
Still haven't found any decent players to bring in. I'm hoping to attract Veloso, and had a bid of 11 million accepted, but he wasn't interested. I wanted Shorey too, but I wasn't paying 11 million for him. :|
EDIT - Forget to mention some stuff about my team. Barry, Carew and Maloney have all being injured for 2 months, only getting back to fitness for the Man yoo game. Which looking at the result, it probably wasn't the best idea to bring them back in then. Gardner has being quality and he could force Barry into the left-back position if he carries on. I've also tried two formation, the standard 4-4-2 which I've had the most success with, and a 4-3-3/4-5-1 which has mostly being gash. This might be because of the players I've missed, or it might just be plain shite, either way I'll test them both out in the coming matches.
Keyser Soze
Registered User
How much was it, lads?