S5E9: Manager in Focus — Kjetil Knutsen & the Bodø Blueprint
Description
In this episode of Manager in Focus, we turn our attention to the Arctic Circle and the remarkable rise of Kjetil Knutsen, the architect behind Bodø/Glimt’s tactical revolution. From a club with one of the smallest budgets in European competition to conquering Roma 6–1, Knutsen’s philosophy offers inspiration for every Football Manager save.
🔍 We break down:
Knutsen’s tactical identity and principles
How to replicate his 4-3-3 system in FM
Recruitment strategies that echo Glimt’s brilliance
Weekly training schedules with tactical purpose
A listener Q&A on pressing without losing shape
And a brand-new Community Challenge: The Bodø Blueprint
🟡 Community Challenge: The Bodø Blueprint
Start with a small club, limited budget, and big ambition. Build a vertical, high-pressing 4-3-3 with youth at its core — and conquer your domestic league and beyond.
Challenge rules & details in the episode.
Tag your progress using #FMBodoBlueprint
Resources Mentioned:
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3589385/2022/09/14/knutsen-de-zerbi-brighton-potter-tactics/
https://www.reddit.com/r/Glimt/comments/1cedw7g/why_is_no_club_looking_at_kjetil_knutsen/
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