Id like to think your basic education of football would come from actually watching games, going to games and watching all formats of football.
Agreed.
I think FM is of most use to scouts, thanks to its large database with player info.
I agree it's a good tool but it's still a game with its own rules, based on reality yes but still a simulation.
Communicating with players, motivating players, building team spirit etc is obviously a big, big part of the job.
He's getting FM mixed up with the first Diablo game. I broke a mouse playing that where you had to click to take steps.
I love the CM/FM games. That's what they are though, games. You could probably pick up a thing or two about football management, but there are loads of teenagers out there winning the CL with Wrexham.
Experience as a teacher or manager of any kind would obviously prepare you a lot better for the job as a football manager than playing a computer game. The job is to manage people (well, footballers anyway), not clicking a mouse.
Oh for god's sake cheers up for at least a couple of hours after a good win, mate
As far as I see it this just makes Pardews job secure again.
And I can't stomach having a manager job charge who doesn't want to compete for any sort of silverware.
Ignore them, man.
He was never going to get sacked anyway. Just enjoy this ffs.