Tifo Football Podcast Football Manager 26 & Postecoglou to Forest
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Sep 11, 2025 Iain Macintosh, a football writer and commentator, JJ Bull, an insightful analyst, and Zealand Shannon, a popular content creator, dive into the thrilling world of Football Manager 26 and recent managerial changes in the Premier League. They humorously explore who would survive best in the wild among managers and dissect Ange Postecoglou's new role at Nottingham Forest. The guests also share strategies for starting a successful campaign in Football Manager and reveal how gaming experiences shape our connection to real players.
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Forest's Early Overperformance
- Nottingham Forest under Nuno overperformed early last season and regressed toward expected metrics.
- JJ argues their wage bill and metrics suggest a mid-table finish was realistic.
Owner Ambition Raises Manager Risk
- Forest's managerial risks stem from a volatile owner and a newly assertive director of football.
- That ownership ambition raises unrealistic benchmarks and high job risk for managers.
Postecoglou's Rallying Effect
- Ange Postecoglou brings strong motivational leadership that wins player buy-in.
- That rapport can buy him time even if short-term league results lag.