The Football Manager Podcast

From the people that bring you Football Manager, it's the podcast that keeps one eye on the pitch and the other on the dugout. In this, the penultimate show of the current series, presenter Ankur Desai and FM supremo Miles Jacobson sit down with the London Evening Standard's James Olley and Danny Lynch of Kick It Out for a broad discussion covering such subjects as Pep Guaridola's decision to ply his trade in Munich for the next three years, players who’ve failed to achieve their potential and how the Championship seems to have turned into a game of managerial musical chairs. There's also an exclusive insight into Miles' in-game tactics, a revelation about a new feature that's been lined up for Football Manager 2047 (well… almost)… and, of course, an opportunity to win a copy of Football Manager 2013.

From the people that bring you Football Manager, it's the podcast that keeps one eye on the pitch and the other on the dugout. For our final show of 2012, presenter Ankur Desai and FM supremo Miles Jacobson are joined by two serious FM enthusiasts; the Mirror’s Darren Lewis and comedian Tony Jameson. Between reminiscences of particular FM successes and failures, they manage to take a look back at the managerial goings-on of 2012 and cast a brief eye forward to what we might expect from the next 12 months. Somewhere along the line, they also draw a direct link between Jose Mourinho and Mary Poppins and offer the opportunity to win a copy of the game (and a very special mystery prize). Also, for the first time ever, the podcast is interrupted by a 'news flash' as it emerges that Football Manager Handheld has just hit the top of the charts. What a great way to end the year.

From the people that bring you Football Manager, it's the podcast that keeps one eye on the pitch and the other on the dugout. This time, presenter Ankur Desai and FM supremo Miles Jacobson are joined by Sky Sports News anchor Adam Leventhal and the Irish football journalist Miguel Delaney in a discussion that covers the two new managers in West London, the ramifications of applying 'squad rotation' to Sky Sports News presenters and whether it's really appropriate for owners of football clubs to conduct their business through the medium of Twitter. All rounded off with the opportunity to win a copy of Football Manager 2013.

From the people that bring you Football Manager, it's the podcast that keeps one eye on the pitch and the other on the dugout. In the first podcast recorded since the launch of Football Manager 2013, presenter Ankur Desai and FM supremo Miles Jacobson are joined by two members of Her Majesty's loyal football press; Ash Rose of Kick! Magazine and the Mail Online's world soccer expert, Matt Fortune. Topics discussed include the rise of 'non football', how simply being an international superstar is no longer a guarantee of regular first-team club action, the quickening pace of this season’s managerial merry-go-round (at least in the Championship) and the spooky link between Messi, Ronaldo and their offspring. All this and a chance to win a copy of FM13 too.

From the people that bring you Football Manager, it's the podcast that keeps one eye on the pitch and the other on the dugout. Presenter Ankur Desai is joined by SI's PR man Ciaran Brennan, author and football writer Iain Macintosh (of Football Manager Stole my Life fame) and the legendary Arsenal goalkeeper and broadcaster Bob Wilson. That’s right, there's no Miles Jacobson… at least not until he dials in from a Eurostar train to answer your 'Ask Miles' questions. As we have one of the English game's most renowned 'keepers in the house, we look at why it is that so few goalkeepers go on to be managers, while also casting our eye over this season's slow-starting managerial merry-go-round and the challenges presented to the modern manager by social media. Oh, and we also take some time to mention next week's big event... the launch of Football Manager 2013.

From the people that bring you Football Manager, it's the podcast that keeps one eye on the pitch and the other on the dugout. Even if we say so ourselves, this week’s podcast is a ‘must listen’ for anyone with an interest in how football works, as we take an in-depth look at one of the most contentious roles in the modern game… the Director of Football. Joining presenter Ankur Desai and FM supremo to talk about this are the most famous exponent of the role in the English game – Damien Comolli – and the Norwegian TV journalist Lars Siversten. Think you know what a Director of Football does? You don’t… at least not until you’ve listed to this.

From the people that bring you Football Manager, it's the podcast that keeps one eye on the pitch and the other on the dugout. Presenter Ankur Desai and FM supremo Miles Jacobson team up with a pair of die-hard Gunners, Inbetweeners co-writer Damon Beesley and zonalmarking.net’s Michael Cox, to discuss League Cup schizophrenia, Theo Walcott’s striking ambition and the slow start to this season’s sack race. We also find out who Jason Batley is and – best of all – Miles reveals the news that FM fans everywhere have been waiting for... the release date for FM13.

From the people that bring you Football Manager, it's the podcast that keeps one eye on the pitch and the other on the dugout. Presenter Ankur Desai and FM supremo Miles Jacobson look back at a fairly disappointing international week and forward to the opening salvoes of this season’s Champions League in the company of former Aston Villa, Middlesbrough and England defender Ugo Ehiogu and Absolute Radio presenter Andy Bush. The wide-ranging conversation also takes in how different players respond to criticism, how UEFA’s FFP regulations may impact on Football Manager 2013 and the best time to visit Ikea on a Saturday. Does it get more comprehensive than that?

From the people that bring you Football Manager, it's the podcast that keeps one eye on the pitch and the other on the dugout. Caretaker presenter Neil Cole and FM supremo Miles Jacobson are joined by QPR and Spurs legend Clive Wilson and the acclaimed football writer Jonathan Wilson (no relation) for a look back at the transfer window winners and losers, the rising influence of tax on the transfer market and the post-Olympics 'passion drop'. All of this and some exclusive news on Football Manager 2013 too.

Miles Jacobson, Studio Director of Sports Interactive talks to friends, colleagues and journalists all with one thing in common - an obsession with Football. In this edition, Miles talks footy with guests Richard Innes from Zoo, Jonathan Wilson from The Blizzard and Ben Machell from The Times, as well as revealing new information about Football Manager 2012.

Miles Jacobson, Studio Director of Sports Interactive talks to friends, colleagues and journalists all with one thing in common - an obsession with Football. In this edition, Miles talks footy with guests Frank Dallares from City AM, Phil Harman from Live Magazine (Daily Mail) and Pete Donaldson from Absolute Radio, as well as revealing new information about Football Manager 2012.

Miles Jacobson, Studio Director of Sports Interactive talks to friends, colleagues and journalists all with one thing in common - an obsession with Football. In this edition, Miles talks footy with guests Gershon Portnoi and Jonathan Pile from Shortlist, Matt Hill from T3, as well as revealing new information about Football Manager 2012.

Miles Jacobson, Studio Director of Sports Interactive talks to friends, colleagues and journalists all with one thing in common - an obsession with Football. In this edition, Miles talks footy with guests Ewan Macdonald from Goal.com and Amit Katwala from Sport Magazine, as well as revealing new information about Football Manager 2012.

Miles Jacobson, Studio Director of Sports Interactive talks to friends, colleagues and journalists all with one thing in common - an obsession with Football. In this edition, Miles talks footy with Richard Innes and Matt Beadle from Zoo, as well as revealing new information about Football Manager 2012.

Miles Jacobson, Studio Director of Sports Interactive talks to friends, colleagues and journalists all with one thing in common - an obsession with Football. In this edition, Miles talks footy with guests Steve Kemp (Hard Fi), Warren Clarke (Necessary Records), Toby Moses (Observer Sport) and Danny Griffiths (Metro Sport), as well as revealing new information about Football Manager 2012.