Electronic Arts' already feather-festooned cap has yet another feather in it, courtesy of this comprehensive management simulation. EA's more than worthy addition to the genre offers us a simple introduction to the perils of taking charge of a football team. Simple, that is, in the fact that the game is easy to navigate, but if you think you're going to be a success right from the start, better think again.

Firstly, you'll have to keep the chairman of your chosen club happy. Then comes t ... more >>

Electronic Arts' already feather-festooned cap has yet another feather in it, courtesy of this comprehensive management simulation. EA's more than worthy addition to the genre offers us a simple introduction to the perils of taking charge of a football team. Simple, that is, in the fact that the game is easy to navigate, but if you think you're going to be a success right from the start, better think again.

Firstly, you'll have to keep the chairman of your chosen club happy. Then comes the real challenge of keeping your players in contract, overcoming long-term injuries, strengthening your squad, and fending off enquiries from other clubs about the availability of your star performers. << less