Just read the article on steam for #FM26 all about the matchday experience. It’s 90% about the visuals. Players haven’t played this for visuals. The other bit mentioned the “advice” from assistant. Gave it a go and it crashed.

Hope

Just landed back in England after a week in Portugal. I don’t appreciate how cold and wet it is.

Fiorentina v Juve is as dull as you imagined it would be.

It was great watching Gasperini and his Atalanta. The club are quickly learning how hard life will be without Gasperini. Certainly moving back in their lane.

It’s a bit of relief Serie A has seen some goals this weekend.

It’s always about deserving more, we are often left saying this. Wake up

Yet all involved say we deserved more. 😂

I prefer nice football, that’s what I find entertaining and most enjoyable BUT rarely do you win titles playing nice all the time. We lack an edge, I don’t see desire. I see arrogance and I’m sick of the same outcome in the big games. Waiting for them to wake up

Anyone else struggling with the new UCL format? I’ve hardly watched anything and rarely check the scores. Wouldn’t miss a round previously. All feel like glorified friendlies. Seeing more “big teams” playing each other doesn’t float my boat when the outcome is less impactive

Inter’s tactics the last 120 minutes of football has been Dimarco and Bastoni and eventually one nice cross will go in. Look really poor

Problem with FM other than a lack or immersive experience, is the time it takes to do something simple. The whole game just slowly becomes tedious.

Copa Libertadores final time! Stadium looks amazing

Having tough away games is part of football, but the body language of these guys has me worried. I think we’ll regret not shifting a few players about and changing formation.

You’d imagine a team like Fiorentina couldn’t get relegated, then you watch them and wonder just maybe it could happen. Crazy

I might be in New York for a week in February. Any recommendations for grabbing tickets to games of any sport, keen for NBA.

Three questions the season demands. One conversation. TOMORROW: My thoughts on family gatherings. Rock bottom. Goals for 2026 (what might I have planned? 🤔). Adam Skolnick and I tackle all of it—and celebrate the release of his debut novel “American Tiger.” Episode 953✌🏼🌱