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E104: Two years of talking about Football Manager and we’ve still not cracked it

We're going head to head again this week as Porto host Sporting in the latest round of the Taca de Portugal while Ken's still struggling with early-game form.

Ken (@tacticalmanager) by Ken (@tacticalmanager)
27 January 2023
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Football Manager Football Show Episode 104

Football Manager Football Show Episode 104

Happy anniversary to us! It’s two years since we threw caution to the wind and started talking all things Football Manager. 104 episodes later and we’re still doing it, plus we’re now cruising into February in Portugal with silverware on the line.

Shane’s got the second shot at a trophy this season with the surprise addition of an Allianz Cup final with Ken and Robbie both knocked out in the semi-finals last week.

But this week we’re left wondering if there is a hangover from the World Cup in Qatar or is there something rotten in the state of Portugal as points drop, chances are missed and the goals look like they’re starting to dry up for one of us. Will we even have a title race this season? Will the January transfer signings reinforce league and cup ambitions or will they cause more problems?

And after their scoreless draw last time out, how will it go this week when Shane and Robbie lock horns for the second time this season?

It’s all on the latest edition of the Football Manager Football Show, episode 104. Grab new episodes every Friday wherever you get your podcasts and if you’re up for progress midweek, join the conversation on Twitter @FMFshow. You can also follow Ken @tacticalmanager and Shane @sirsok1. You’re going to have to get on Robbie’s case or send a carrier pigeon if you want to get a word from him.

January Transfers – Benfica Signings

In: Evander (€10m over three years), Marko Livaja (€7.5m + €2m in bonuses), Danjuma (loan with option to buy), Laurin Ulrich (loan with option to buy).

Evander arrives as potential midfield cover with Florentino Luis wanting away.
Livaja adds depth and experience up top, just needs to get over the language barrier and get some game time.
Danjuma is surplus to requirements at PSG.
One for the future though possibly more of an after-thought.

January Transfers – Sporting Signings

Snipped from under Ken’s nose when Benfica were broke and didn’t have the money to complete his transfer. A €5m Mexican bargain.
Alejandro Garnacho might not see much game time but could make an impact off the bench.
Salif Sané provides some experience as a backup centre back.
Bayern were happy to unload Ryan Gravenberch for a small monthly fee and they’ll even cover all of his salary.

Just like the summer window, there’s no incoming transfer business for FC Porto.

Some league stats after 20 games

Latest Liga bwin Standings

Spoiler alert – if you’re scrolling and don’t want to see how the tables are looking by the time this episode of the podcast comes to a close, don’t go all the way to the bottom. You’ve been warned.

Back again next Friday.

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Ken (@tacticalmanager)

Ken (@tacticalmanager)

Life-long Liverpool fan and devotee to the world of Football Manager and Championship Manager in the years preceding. Currently managing Kilkenny City offline, Eintracht Frankfurt (podcast). Previously: River Plate, Leicester, Real Madrid, Inter, Fenerbahce, Hibernian, Toulouse, Benfica.

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