Game Help

Everything you need to manage your club in FootieManager, the online football manager game: how to get started, how each part of the game works, and answers to common questions.

New to the game? Start here A step-by-step guide, from signing up to your first match.

Player Guides

Getting Started A step-by-step guide for new managers: start here.
Hall of Fame The most successful managers of all time.
Referring Friends Rewards for inviting your friends to play.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions Quick answers to the questions new managers ask most.
Pre-game questions What FootieManager is, who can play and what it costs.
SMS Messages Getting game news by text message.
Retiring Players What happens when a player decides to retire.
Cup Competitions How clubs qualify for each cup competition.
Premier Game What the premier games add, and how they work.
Miscellaneous Other common questions about the game.

Technical Support

Changing your Email Address Changing the email address you log in with.
Forgotten Passwords Getting back in if you forget your password.
Going On Holiday Letting your assistant look after your club while you are away.
I have not received my password What to do if your sign-up email does not arrive.
Master Accounts Running several manager logins from one account.
Using the Chatroom How to use the chat room.

Game Rules

Advanced Tactics Captains and the other advanced tactics.
Awards End-of-season awards for where your club finishes.
Cup Matches The four cup competitions and how cup matches work.
Derby Teams Derby matches against local rivals.
Finances The money coming in and going out of your club, and what the board thinks.
Friendly Matches Arranging friendlies to try out players and tactics.
Game Parameters How the settings differ from game to game.
Job Applications Applying for a job at another club in your game.
League Tables How the leagues are played and points are won.
Manager Abilities Extra abilities you unlock as you improve as a manager.
Manager Achievements Achievements for reaching targets in the game.
Manager Groups Comparing your progress with your friends.
Manager Profile Your manager profile, and what other managers can see.
Match Weather How the weather can affect a match.
Messages Sending and receiving messages with other managers.
Mobile Phone SMS Messages Setting up text messages to your phone.
Player Player positions, skills and attributes.
Player Awards End-of-season awards for the best players.
Player Contracts Player contracts, renewals and players leaving.
Player Morale Keeping your players happy, and why it matters.
Player Shortlist Keeping track of players you are interested in.
Referees How referees differ, and why it matters.
Score History How your manager score is worked out.
Sponsorship Kit and stadium sponsors, and the money they bring.
Stadium Your ground, its facilities and ticket prices.
Team Selection and Tactics Picking your line-up, formation, tempo and tactics.
Team Staff Hiring coaches, a physio, a scout and other staff.
The Squad Your squad page, squad sizes and core players.
Training Training your squad and individual players.
Transfers Buying, selling, loans and swaps, and the transfer rules.
Youth Facility Building a youth academy to find young talent.
Youth Squad Developing the young players your academy finds.

Terms and Conditions

Terms and Conditions A summary of the terms of using FootieManager.
Privacy Policy A summary of how we use your information.
Code of Conduct How to behave in the community.
Multiples The rules on running more than one account.
Premier Game Payments Premier game prices and how payments work.