5 Star Potential | A Football Manager Podcast

A weekly Football Manager Podcast brought to you every Monday focusing on Football Manager past, present and future as well as little bit of real football for good measure!

Sacked Again, Madd?

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/⁠⁠

09-04
01:17:32

Who's the Boss?

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/

02-28
52:55

Sliding Into The DMs

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/

02-21
01:05:20

Bottom At Christmas

We're approaching the festive period so the boys have a challenge to complete! Crystal Palace are bottom of the Premier League at Christmas, can Doop, Dave and Madd keep them up? Which tactics and players did they use to fight for survival? Our next challenge: https://www.mediafire.com/file/37vsbwrfb3ea7sa/5_Star_-_Arsenal_2024.03.01.fm/file 5 Star Pod FPL: https://t.co/zzbihRHQgo code: prnmep 5 Star Potential - www.twitter.com/5starpod - www.5starpotential.com DaveAzzopardi - Twitch: www.twitch.tv/daveazzopardi Twitter: twitter.com/daveazzopardi FMDoop - Twitter: www.twitter.com/fmdoop - Twitch: www.twitch.tv/doop MaddFM - Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaddFM_ Website: https://maddfm.com/

12-16
01:11:53

PentaDONE?

An old fashioned save update on this week's podcast as we have HUGE updates as Dave pushes for his final Pentagon Challenge trophy. The lads also discuss their Bottom At Christmas challenge which will be the topic of discussion next week. If you want to get involved, download the database with the link below and let us know how you get on! Bottom at Christmas: https://www.mediafire.com/file/e398fhqltdt02ey/BAC_2023.12.25.fm/file 5 Star Pod FPL: https://t.co/zzbihRHQgo code: prnmep 5 Star Potential - www.twitter.com/5starpod - www.5starpotential.com DaveAzzopardi - Twitch: www.twitch.tv/daveazzopardi Twitter: twitter.com/daveazzopardi FMDoop - Twitter: www.twitter.com/fmdoop - Twitch: www.twitch.tv/doop MaddFM - Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaddFM_ Website: https://maddfm.com/

12-09
01:03:42

Retro Football Manager

This week's podcast sees Dave and Madd alongside a special guest. The Mad Scientist joins the panel to discuss his latest FM database taking you back to the 94/95 season whilst we have a chat about all the other work he has completed over the years. Check out the database here: https://themadscientistfm.wixsite.com/website/1994-95-db-for-fm24 5 Star Pod FPL: https://t.co/zzbihRHQgo code: prnmep 5 Star Potential - www.twitter.com/5starpod - www.5starpotential.com DaveAzzopardi - Twitch: www.twitch.tv/daveazzopardi Twitter: twitter.com/daveazzopardi FMDoop - Twitter: www.twitter.com/fmdoop - Twitch: www.twitch.tv/doop MaddFM - Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaddFM_ Website: https://maddfm.com/

12-01
52:52

The Spanish Inquisition

It's double trouble this week as Doop and Madd discuss the latest on their journeys in Spain. Madd also gives Doop his favourite thing... a quiz! 5 Star Pod FPL: https://t.co/zzbihRHQgo code: prnmep 5 Star Potential - www.twitter.com/5starpod - www.5starpotential.com DaveAzzopardi - Twitch: www.twitch.tv/daveazzopardi Twitter: twitter.com/daveazzopardi FMDoop - Twitter: www.twitter.com/fmdoop - Twitch: www.twitch.tv/doop MaddFM - Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaddFM_ Website: https://maddfm.com/

11-25
01:01:23

Outside Of The Box

Doop, Dave and Mad gives us the latest on their FM adventures in this week's episode and also talk of some obscure leagues to consider for your next Football Manager save! 5 Star Pod FPL: https://t.co/zzbihRHQgo code: prnmep 5 Star Potential - www.twitter.com/5starpod - www.5starpotential.com DaveAzzopardi - Twitch: www.twitch.tv/daveazzopardi Twitter: twitter.com/daveazzopardi FMDoop - Twitter: www.twitter.com/fmdoop - Twitch: www.twitch.tv/doop MaddFM - Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaddFM_ Website: https://maddfm.com/

11-18
01:05:06

Spanish Surge

In this week's pod we hear the latest in Madd's journey over in Spain and a returning Doop catches us up with how his journey in the Iberian is also going. The quiz also returns as Madd tests the lads knowledge on manager nationalities. 5 Star Pod FPL: https://t.co/zzbihRHQgo code: prnmep 5 Star Potential - www.twitter.com/5starpod - www.5starpotential.com DaveAzzopardi - Twitch: www.twitch.tv/daveazzopardi Twitter: twitter.com/daveazzopardi FMDoop - Twitter: www.twitter.com/fmdoop - Twitch: www.twitch.tv/doop MaddFM - Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaddFM_ Website: https://maddfm.com/

11-11
01:03:17

Republic Of Deportivo

This week Madd returns to the starting squad to give us the latest as he begins a new FM adventure in Spain. We also catch up with Madd on his thoughts on the FM25 delay and Dave poses a question for his future FM save. 5 Star Pod FPL: https://t.co/zzbihRHQgo code: prnmep 5 Star Potential - www.twitter.com/5starpod - www.5starpotential.com DaveAzzopardi - Twitch: www.twitch.tv/daveazzopardi Twitter: twitter.com/daveazzopardi FMDoop - Twitter: www.twitter.com/fmdoop - Twitch: www.twitch.tv/doop MaddFM - Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaddFM_ Website: https://maddfm.com/

11-04
53:08

FM Bragging Rights

The week we hear more about Doop and Dave's adventures in their Premier League network save. Who has won some silverware and who has the bragging rights after season one? We also catch up with Football Manager content creator Tom FM to find out how he's enjoyed FM24 and how the long delay in FM25 affects his future. 5 Star Pod FPL: https://t.co/zzbihRHQgo code: prnmep 5 Star Potential - www.twitter.com/5starpod - www.5starpotential.com DaveAzzopardi - Twitch: www.twitch.tv/daveazzopardi Twitter: twitter.com/daveazzopardi FMDoop - Twitter: www.twitter.com/fmdoop - Twitch: www.twitch.tv/doop MaddFM - Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaddFM_ Website: https://maddfm.com/

10-28
51:14

FM Food For Thought

This week we will be catching up with the latest on Doop and Dave's Football Manager saves and also discussing a number of FM saves and challenges you can start and get involved with to keep you busy before FM25 drops. Dave's Prostate United link: https://prostateunited.prostatecanceruk.org/fundraising/dave-azzopardi-prostate-united-october-2024-wolves?edit=page 5 Star Pod FPL: https://t.co/zzbihRHQgo code: prnmep 5 Star Potential - www.twitter.com/5starpod - www.5starpotential.com DaveAzzopardi - Twitch: www.twitch.tv/daveazzopardi Twitter: twitter.com/daveazzopardi FMDoop - Twitter: www.twitter.com/fmdoop - Twitch: www.twitch.tv/doop MaddFM - Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaddFM_ Website: https://maddfm.com/

10-21
56:15

FM25 - Better Late Than Never?

Doop and Dave lead the line this week with a MASSIVE Football Manager update to talk about and some chat on the latest FM24 saves including the network save. Dave's Prostate United link: https://prostateunited.prostatecanceruk.org/fundraising/dave-azzopardi-prostate-united-october-2024-wolves?edit=page 5 Star Pod FPL: https://t.co/zzbihRHQgo code: prnmep 5 Star Potential - www.twitter.com/5starpod - www.5starpotential.com DaveAzzopardi - Twitch: www.twitch.tv/daveazzopardi Twitter: twitter.com/daveazzopardi FMDoop - Twitter: www.twitter.com/fmdoop - Twitch: www.twitch.tv/doop MaddFM - Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaddFM_ Website: https://maddfm.com/

10-14
58:18

Podcasts Collide

The lads welcome another special guest this week as host of the FM Show podcast Tony Jameson joins us for episode 373. We chat to Tony about his FM24 adventures and overall opinions on the game as we enter the twilight of it’s life cycle; for our Spotlight we’ll be discussing the recent announcement from Sports Interactive which has finally confirmed a release date for FM25 along with a few other bits and pieces that naturally have divided the FM community for another year running. Dave's Prostate United link: https://prostateunited.prostatecanceruk.org/fundraising/dave-azzopardi-prostate-united-october-2024-wolves?edit=page Tony's Live Show: https://www.nottinghamcomedyfestival.co.uk/the-fm-show-live Tony's Twitter: https://x.com/tonyjameson 5 Star Pod FPL: https://t.co/zzbihRHQgo code: prnmep 5 Star Potential - www.twitter.com/5starpod - www.5starpotential.com DaveAzzopardi - Twitch: www.twitch.tv/daveazzopardi Twitter: twitter.com/daveazzopardi FMDoop - Twitter: www.twitter.com/fmdoop - Twitch: www.twitch.tv/doop MaddFM - Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaddFM_ Website: https://maddfm.com/

10-07
01:09:54

Potential FM25 Wonderkids

This week Doop and Dave will be having a well overdue catch up on their latest FM saves, including a new network save (eyes emoji) and we’ll be previewing some potential FM wonderkids for FM25. 5 Star Pod FPL: https://t.co/zzbihRHQgo code: prnmep 5 Star Potential - www.twitter.com/5starpod - www.5starpotential.com DaveAzzopardi - Twitch: www.twitch.tv/daveazzopardi Twitter: twitter.com/daveazzopardi FMDoop - Twitter: www.twitter.com/fmdoop - Twitch: www.twitch.tv/doop MaddFM - Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaddFM_ Website: https://maddfm.com/

09-30
01:02:30

The FM Network

On this week's podcast we welcome two FM 'legends' with Doctor Benjy and Work The Space to chat to Doop about their FM24 journeys so far, including their new network save, the FIFAe World Cup and FM25. Doop's Fundraiser: https://t.co/kRwfSSl5cH Please support if you can 5 Star Pod FPL: https://t.co/zzbihRHQgo code: prnmep 5 Star Potential - www.twitter.com/5starpod - www.5starpotential.com DaveAzzopardi - Twitch: www.twitch.tv/daveazzopardi Twitter: twitter.com/daveazzopardi FMDoop - Twitter: www.twitter.com/fmdoop - Twitch: www.twitch.tv/doop MaddFM - Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaddFM_ Website: https://maddfm.com/

09-23
13:04

Up The Clayts

On this week's podcast we welcome FM content creator Clayts to discuss all things Football Manager! Clayts tells us about his experience at the recent FIFAe World Cup, how FM24 has gone for him and his early thoughts on FM25.Doop's Fundraiser: https://t.co/kRwfSSl5cHPlease support if you can5 Star Pod FPL: https://t.co/zzbihRHQgocode: prnmep5 Star Potential - www.twitter.com/5starpod - www.5starpotential.comDaveAzzopardi - Twitch: www.twitch.tv/daveazzopardiTwitter: twitter.com/daveazzopardiFMDoop - Twitter: www.twitter.com/fmdoop - Twitch: www.twitch.tv/doopMaddFM - Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaddFM_ Website: https://maddfm.com/

09-15
53:20

FIFAe World Cup Experience!

Fresh from his exploits at the recent FIFAe World Cup featuring Football Manager we welcome Matt aka SecondYellowCard back to the pod! On this week’s pod we will of course be talking to Matt about that amazing FIFAe FM World Cup which took place last weekend, as well as chatting about his FM24 adventures and impressions of the game overall; we also have a big Development Update from Sports Interactive in relation to FM25 which has just dropped on the day of recording with some interesting insights on a few key factors for the new game including the big one - RELEASE DATE. Doop's Fundraiser: https://t.co/kRwfSSl5cH Please support if you can 5 Star Pod FPL: https://t.co/zzbihRHQgo code: prnmep 5 Star Potential - www.twitter.com/5starpod - www.5starpotential.com DaveAzzopardi - Twitch: www.twitch.tv/daveazzopardi Twitter: twitter.com/daveazzopardi FMDoop - Twitter: www.twitter.com/fmdoop - Twitch: www.twitch.tv/doop MaddFM - Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaddFM_ Website: https://maddfm.com/

09-10
01:02:40

Gauntlet Thrown Down

On this week's pod we check in with Doop's save with Cirencester which may be drawing to a close and Dave proposes an enticing challenge to the panel... Doop's Fundraiser: https://t.co/kRwfSSl5cH Please support if you can 5 Star Pod FPL: https://t.co/zzbihRHQgo code: prnmep 5 Star Potential - www.twitter.com/5starpod - www.5starpotential.com DaveAzzopardi - Twitch: www.twitch.tv/daveazzopardi Twitter: twitter.com/daveazzopardi FMDoop - Twitter: www.twitter.com/fmdoop - Twitch: www.twitch.tv/doop MaddFM - Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaddFM_ Website: https://maddfm.com/

09-03
58:31

Love Me Like You Used To

On this week's pod Doop and Madd take a look at ways to get you back into FM24... With the Summer Transfer Window nearing the close, and saves coming to a end they discuss a couple of idea to get you back in the mood for FM. 5 Star Pod FPL: https://t.co/zzbihRHQgo code: prnmep 5 Star Potential - www.twitter.com/5starpod - www.5starpotential.com DaveAzzopardi - Twitch: www.twitch.tv/daveazzopardi Twitter: twitter.com/daveazzopardi FMDoop - Twitter: www.twitter.com/fmdoop - Twitch: www.twitch.tv/doop MaddFM - Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaddFM_ Website: https://maddfm.com/

08-27
45:17

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