5 Star Potential | A Football Manager Podcast

We hear about Madd's tough time at Milan. Plus we catch up with Doop and Joe about their adventures across Europe. We also jump over to Japan to check out Kuryu Matsuki. If you've enjoyed the podcast, please leave a 5 star review on iTunes. Please use the links below to check out your wonderful hosts!  5 Star Potential - ⁠⁠www.twitter.com/5starpod⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠www.5starpotential.com⁠⁠  Nerdphonic - ⁠⁠www.twitch.tv/nerdphonic⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠www.twitter.com/nerdphonic⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/nerdphonic⁠⁠  FridayNightFM - ⁠⁠www.twitter.com/fridaynightfm⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠www.fridaynightfm.com⁠⁠  FMDoop - ⁠⁠www.twitter.com/fmdoop⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠www.twitch.tv/doop⁠⁠  MaddFM - ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/MaddFM_⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠https://maddfm.com/⁠⁠

This week we react to reports that international management won’t feature in FM25. Is it the right call or a big miss? Plus, Doop takes on quizmaster duties… with predictably chaotic results! 😂🎧 Listen now on all platforms📱 Follow our new TikTok: tiktok.com/@5starpod

The boys are back and we have an old school save update with Matt, Dave, Doop and Madd all giving us the latest in their saves. The squad also chat about discipline in FM and how to manage unsettled players, poor performances and squad revolts. We finish off with a Wonderkid Winter Update quiz from Paddles! If you've enjoyed the podcast, please leave a 5 star review on iTunes. Please use the links below to check out your wonderful hosts! 5 Star Potential - www.twitter.com/5starpod - www.5starpotential.com Nerdphonic - Twitch: www.twitch.tv/nerdphonic - Twitter: twitter.com/nerdphonic - YouTube: http://bit.ly/NerdphonicYT DaveAzzopardi - Twitch: www.twitch.tv/daveazzopardi - Twitter: twitter.com/daveazzopardi - YouTube: bit.ly/2vYcz4G FridayNightFM - Twitter: www.twitter.com/fridaynightfm - Blog: www.fridaynightfm.com FMDoop - Twitter: www.twitter.com/doop - Twitch: www.twitch.tv/doop MaddFM - Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaddFM_ Website: https://maddfm.com/

On this week’s pod Doop and Madd give their thoughts on defensive midfield roles in FM22, which ones work well and how to use them. Madd gives us the latest from his Northern Boys save and then tests Doop's DM knowledge in this week's quiz. DM article (5 Star Pod): https://5starpotential.com/news-blog/maddfm-dmc FM Byline - Defensive Midfielders: https://www.footballmanager.com/guides/defensive-midfielders-fm21-all-you-need-know If you've enjoyed the podcast, please leave a 5 star review on iTunes. Please use the links below to check out your wonderful hosts! 5 Star Potential - www.twitter.com/5starpod - www.5starpotential.com Nerdphonic - Twitch: www.twitch.tv/nerdphonic - Twitter: twitter.com/nerdphonic - YouTube: http://bit.ly/NerdphonicYT DaveAzzopardi - Twitch: www.twitch.tv/daveazzopardi - Twitter: twitter.com/daveazzopardi - YouTube: bit.ly/2vYcz4G FridayNightFM - Twitter: www.twitter.com/fridaynightfm - Blog: www.fridaynightfm.com FMDoop - Twitter: www.twitter.com/doop - Twitch: www.twitch.tv/doop MaddFM - Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaddFM_ Website: https://maddfm.com/

Doop and Dave continue to progress their FM journeys and we get updates on their times in Germany and Scotland once again this week. We also kick off with a quick word on the latest FM update and a question from the listeners!5 Star Potential - www.twitter.com/5starpod - www.5starpotential.comTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@5starpodDaveAzzopardi - twitter.com/daveazzopardiFMDoop - Twitter: www.twitter.com/fmdoop - Twitch: www.twitch.tv/doop

Doop and Dave end their seasons in Germany and Scotland, respectively. Was it a successful campaign for them both? Have trophies been won? And what does the future look like for them?As per the podcast, please get in touch if you have any FM related questions you'd like us to answer or discuss!

Doop and Dave are in the dugout again this week to discuss how their saves have progressed since the last episode. 5 Star Potential - www.twitter.com/5starpod - www.5starpotential.comTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@5starpodDaveAzzopardi - Twitch: www.twitch.tv/daveazzopardi Twitter: twitter.com/daveazzopardiFMDoop - Twitter: www.twitter.com/fmdoop - Twitch: www.twitch.tv/doop

This week, Doop and Dave take control once again with updates on their respective saves. Is Dave finally pushing for glory in Scotland? Is Doop adapting to life in Germany or will his wandering eye look to take him elsewhere again?

Madd returns this week to lead the show as Doop and Dave discuss the latest from their respective saves. There's also been a big FM update this week which the lads discuss and give their early thoughts on.

It's Doop and Dave in charge once again this week. We find out if Dave can continue his push for glory in Scotland and what is missing for him to take the next step. We also look to see what Doop has done after a dreadful start to life in Germany.5 Star Potential - www.twitter.com/5starpod - www.5starpotential.comTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@5starpodDaveAzzopardi - Twitch: www.twitch.tv/daveazzopardi Twitter: twitter.com/daveazzopardiFMDoop - Twitter: www.twitter.com/fmdoop - Twitch: www.twitch.tv/doop

Doop and Dave are back and lead the line for this week's pod, updating us on the latest from their respective saves. Has Dave continued to put the pressure on at the top end of Scottish football and how is Doop adapting to life since joining the Bundesliga?5 Star Potential - www.twitter.com/5starpod - www.5starpotential.comTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@5starpodDaveAzzopardi - Twitch: www.twitch.tv/daveazzopardi Twitter: twitter.com/daveazzopardiFMDoop - Twitter: www.twitter.com/fmdoop - Twitch: www.twitch.tv/doop

Madd and Matt are in charge this week as their mainly discuss lower league management. 5 Star Potential - www.twitter.com/5starpod - www.5starpotential.comTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@5starpodDaveAzzopardi - Twitch: www.twitch.tv/daveazzopardi Twitter: twitter.com/daveazzopardiFMDoop - Twitter: www.twitter.com/fmdoop - Twitch: www.twitch.tv/doopMaddFM - Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaddFM_ Website: https://maddfm.com/Matt - Twitter: https://x.com/nerdphonic

It's a full house this week with new saves or adventures in the offing. Doop has decisions to make in his save, Dave faces huge upheavel and Madd is stuck with what is next.5 Star Potential - www.twitter.com/5starpod - www.5starpotential.comTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@5starpodDaveAzzopardi - Twitch: www.twitch.tv/daveazzopardi Twitter: twitter.com/daveazzopardiFMDoop - Twitter: www.twitter.com/fmdoop - Twitch: www.twitch.tv/doopMaddFM - Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaddFM_ Website: https://maddfm.com/Matt - Twitter: https://x.com/nerdphonic

Matt and Dave lead the line this week, giving us all the details on their latest management adventures.5 Star Potential - www.twitter.com/5starpod - www.5starpotential.comTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@5starpodDaveAzzopardi - Twitch: www.twitch.tv/daveazzopardi Twitter: twitter.com/daveazzopardiFMDoop - Twitter: www.twitter.com/fmdoop - Twitch: www.twitch.tv/doopMaddFM - Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaddFM_ Website: https://maddfm.com/Matt - Twitter: https://x.com/nerdphonic

It's the first podcast of 2026! Madd and Dave have a quick chat about their saves and what they would do if they were in charge of their clubs this January.5 Star Potential - www.twitter.com/5starpod - www.5starpotential.comTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@5starpodDaveAzzopardi - Twitch: www.twitch.tv/daveazzopardi Twitter: twitter.com/daveazzopardiFMDoop - Twitter: www.twitter.com/fmdoop - Twitch: www.twitch.tv/doopMaddFM - Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaddFM_ Website: https://maddfm.com/Matt - Twitter: https://x.com/nerdphonic

Merry Christmas! It's time for the 5 Star Pod quiz of the year. Madd tests the knowledge of Doop, Dave and Matt to see who will take this year's quiz crown.

It's a bumper save update this week. With Matt returning we hear about his early ventures in non-league, Dave talks about the latest in Scotland and Doop talks Portugal.5 Star Potential - www.twitter.com/5starpod - www.5starpotential.comTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@5starpodDaveAzzopardi - Twitch: www.twitch.tv/daveazzopardi Twitter: twitter.com/daveazzopardiFMDoop - Twitter: www.twitter.com/fmdoop - Twitch: www.twitch.tv/doopMaddFM - Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaddFM_ Website: https://maddfm.com/Matt - Twitter: https://x.com/nerdphonic

Doop and Dave lead the squad this week as they chat about the latest in the FM saves. With the teams in similar situations, they switch notes on players and tactics whilst also having a discussion on how they'd manage a team struggling at the bottom.5 Star Potential - www.twitter.com/5starpod - www.5starpotential.comTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@5starpodDaveAzzopardi - Twitch: www.twitch.tv/daveazzopardi Twitter: twitter.com/daveazzopardiFMDoop - Twitter: www.twitter.com/fmdoop - Twitch: www.twitch.tv/doopMaddFM - Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaddFM_ Website: https://maddfm.com/Matt - Twitter: https://x.com/nerdphonic

This week Dave and Madd lead the line discussing the latest announcement from SI with shouts set to return to FM! The lads give their thoughts on that and bring us up to date with what is happening in their own FM worlds.5 Star Potential - www.twitter.com/5starpod - www.5starpotential.comTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@5starpodDaveAzzopardi - Twitch: www.twitch.tv/daveazzopardi Twitter: twitter.com/daveazzopardiFMDoop - Twitter: www.twitter.com/fmdoop - Twitch: www.twitch.tv/doopMaddFM - Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaddFM_ Website: https://maddfm.com/Matt - Twitter: https://x.com/nerdphonic

This week on 5 Star Potential, Doop and Madd dive headfirst into the ups and downs of Doop’s Vitória save. Doop unpacks the twists and turns of his season of two halves