Football Manager Stole My Life lifts the lid on the cult of Football Manager (FM). It is an easy-to-read, highly illustrated, light-hearted guide to the game s lasting impact on popular culture. We hear from the gamers whose lives have been taken over by FM, a game cited in 35 divorce cases in the UK. There are interviews with the players who become world beaters in the game, but in real life never make the big leagues. The incredible scouting network of Sports Interactive is revealed. We speak to the men who make the game, and put an FM addict on the psychologist s couch to discover what 20 years as a virtual football manager has done to him.
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Iain Macintosh writes about football for numerous publications in Asia, USA and the UK and is one of the Football 50, the top football writers on Twitter according to TEAMtalk. Kenny Millar is a sportswriter for The Sunday Post. Neil White is a former sportswriter for The Sunday Times. All three are Football Manager addicts.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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A fantastically well compiled book knitting together the history and production of Championship/Football Manager. The book contains some fascinating insights from gamers that brought back many memories of a mis-(well?) spent youth. The passion the writers have for the game is evident, highlighted in their efforts to track down stars of the game who never quite made the grade in the real world.
Overall, a brilliant read for lovers and casual players of the computer game series.
Overall, a brilliant read for lovers and casual players of the computer game series.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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This brilliantly witty, well-written and in-depth analysis of the Champ Man / FM series is a joy to behold for any fans of the game. It takes us from the early dark days to the current day multi-million pound franchise.
Entertaining accounts and stories are provided by normal fans, scouts, software developers, celebrities and footballers alike. The numerous Tweets, anecdotes and real-life stories will keep you entertained for days (I couldn't put it down, and read it inside 2 days).
The book covers many fascinating chapters, including FM legends that never cut the mustard in real life (Tonton Zola Moukoko, Cherno Sama and the ilk) and other sections giving an in-depth analysis and user guide on training, tactics, scouting, contracts, youth policy, meeting the press, etc etc.
In summary, if you like the games, you'll love this book and a nostalgic warmth will fill warm your heart as you read each page.
Entertaining accounts and stories are provided by normal fans, scouts, software developers, celebrities and footballers alike. The numerous Tweets, anecdotes and real-life stories will keep you entertained for days (I couldn't put it down, and read it inside 2 days).
The book covers many fascinating chapters, including FM legends that never cut the mustard in real life (Tonton Zola Moukoko, Cherno Sama and the ilk) and other sections giving an in-depth analysis and user guide on training, tactics, scouting, contracts, youth policy, meeting the press, etc etc.
In summary, if you like the games, you'll love this book and a nostalgic warmth will fill warm your heart as you read each page.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant read for all Football (and Championship) Manager fans.
As an avid Football Manager (as well as Championship Manager) fan, who has been playing the game regularly for over 15 years, I can safely say I identified with the title of the... Read more
Published 12 hours ago by Jamezmcc
2.0 out of 5 stars
Decent......ish
Small snippets are worth a read, but there are plenty of parts to skip though though sadly.
You're not missing anything if you don't read it. Read more
You're not missing anything if you don't read it. Read more
Published 1 day ago by Martin Easton
5.0 out of 5 stars
What a great book
My management Life encompassed in a book funny witty and most of all a damn good read if you have ever dabbled in Championship Manager/Football Manager this is a must read.
Published 9 days ago by P. Buddery
5.0 out of 5 stars
Football Manager did steal my life...
Endless days as a student were spent playing FM, the book brought me some of my happiest memories (sadly). This book is the ultimate nostalgia piece for any FM player. Read more
Published 15 days ago by Elliot Dickens
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very good read and plenty of laughs
Full of funny little anecdotes and views from past wonderkids and finally tips on how to guide mansfield to 6 consecutive titles
Published 25 days ago by Mark Chapman
4.0 out of 5 stars
Top class
Makes you feel like you belong. There are many tribes in life; I have always felt bad that mine appeared to be one which sat apparently pointlessly staring at lists of numbers for... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mr David F Pickup
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great read
As someone that wastes hours of my life playing the game I found some of the stories very entertaining. The Heindenheim Chronicles are particularly amusing. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Plumbob
4.0 out of 5 stars
For fm fans and cm fans everywhere
Re-live some great memories of what got you addicted to this darn game, smile at players you signed and recognise yourself in the stories told by those who have played and... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mark
3.0 out of 5 stars
Made me want to get Football Manager fired up on my laptop straight...
Good insight into the game and the extremes that some people go to. Next time I get to a cup final I'm definitely going to get my suit on...
Published 1 month ago by C.Palmer
5.0 out of 5 stars
Happy memories
Excellent read. Good to reminisce about the older versions of the game. Neil Lennon was my personal superstar. Well written and informative, yet funny too.
Published 2 months ago by Katharine John
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