Inbox
The Inbox is where you will manager your day-to-day affairs. Here yo uwill be notified abotu potencial transfers, media interation, messages from fellow managers, fixtures, results and much much more.

Squad
This section is used to pick your team. you can view the players stats on the right hand side and pick your team accordingly. Should you want a more in-depth look at your players simply click the players name to view stats associated with this player.

Players positions are as follows:

GK - Goalkeeper
DL - Defender Left
DR - Defender Right
DC - Defender Center
ML - Midfield Left
MC - Midfield Right
MR - Midfield Center
FL - Forward Left
FR - Forward Right
SC - Striker Center

Here are some of the key attributes to look out for when selecting your squad:

GK - Goalkeeper

• goalkeeping
• off the ball
• jumping

DL, DR, DC - Defenders

• heading
• tackeling
• aggression
• passing
• concentration
• teamwork
• pace
• jumping
• strength

ML, MR, MC - Midfields

• corners
• dribbling
• heading
• shooting
• passing
• aggression
• composure
• concentration
• creativity
• flair
• off the ball
• teamwork
• pace
• stamina
• strength
• jumping

FL, FR, SC - Forwards

• corners
• dribbling
• heading
• shooting
• passing
• aggression
• composure
• creativity
• off the ball
• pace
• strength
• jumping

Some players may have a box by there name. This is to indicate the players status. here is a quick guide.
Unh - The player is not happy as he has not been playing league matches
Lst - The player is on the transfer list
Yel - The player is 1 yellow card away from being banned
Ban - The player is banned
Inj - The player is Injured

Tactics

The tactics section is where you pick your match tactics. Here you can also select the squad, but you can pick your formation and your attack style of play.

Scouting

The scout will report on your next league fixture where you are away from home (and able to play the match). He will report back on the likely team selection and team tactics.You can use this information to pick your team tactics to counteract your opponents.

Fixtures/Results

The fixtures section will display your up and coming fixtures. A friendly fixture must be confirmed by the opposition before this can be played. A league fixture will be assigned a match day. In the header of the website (the very top, near your name, club and league that you are in) you will see the text "Match day (then a number)" This is the current match day that you are on. You will be able to take controll of all away matches that areon tht match day. e.g you have an "A" in the Venue collum and the match day is matchedl, there for in the top navigation you will see the text "play game". simply click this to play your match.

Friendly games can be removed by clicking the cross next to the team.

Stats

The stats section will show the top performers in all divisions. A players stats can be seen by clicking on the players name.

League

The league section will show you the league table of all divisions. Teams will suffer religation and promotion. The league promotions and religations works as follows:
The bottom 3 from all divisions will be relegated to the division below.
The top 2 from all divisions (excluding the Premiership) will get automatic promotion.
Positions 3-6 from all divisions (excluding the Premiership) will be entered into a playoff for promotion.

The league will be run over 48 games in a season. that would be equal to about 24 day season + play off games.

Transfers

The transfers section is used to search and bid for players. You can browse the free transfer market, the transfer list and all players. Take advantace of the advanced search to hand pick the player who is right for your team.

You can also add a player to your shortlist for you to monitor. When adding the player to your shortlist, you automaticly declair your interest to the contracted club.

Training

This section will allow you to develop your players through training.

Boardroom

You can request the board to give you more money for transfers. Depending on the owners wealth and money, he may just help you out.

Finances

Keep track of your finances. Here you can also set your ticket price. Beware, if you put your prices too high... fans may stay away. Should you be getting low attendances reduce your ticket price to attrackt fans back into the ground.

You can also improve your stadium here, subject to your financial status. If you have the finances, improve your stadium and see the matchday revenue shoot up.

Options

If you go on holiday, turn on your holiday to leave the controls to the computer while you are not there. The computer will keep your team the same and your tactics.

You can also turn off the email alerts here. You will receive emails letting you know when your fixtures are. To turn them off, use the option on this page.

Playing a game

When you have a match fixture available, in the top navigation the text "play game" will appear. Once you have selected your tactics and team, simply press th eplay game text, or the icon next to this. This will take you to the match center. Click play game, sit back and enjoy the match.

Want to know when your games are available? See the fixtures sextion.

If you have any questions or need further help, please email webmaster@footy-manager.com or simply ost something in the forum for users to assist.