Football Manager #25: Super Steve
Summary
In this episode of the Square Ball Podcast, the hosts continue their Football Manager 2015 saga as the manager of a restarted Leeds United in the sixth tier. They finalize pre-season friendlies, sign veteran players like Steve Morrison and Emil Heskey, and navigate squad management issues, including the appointment of Ian Hart as assistant manager. The episode concludes with Leeds' first league match, a 2-0 victory over Chorley, securing top spot in the division.
Topics discussed
Sponsors and show intro
Leeds United Phoenix Club background and anagram
Pre-season friendlies and squad updates
Trialist negotiations and contract disputes
Marlon Harewood and tactical setup
New signings and squad depth review
Nairsborough friendly team selection
Friendly match highlights and goals
Post-match review and captain selection
DJ Campbell trial and Mickey Doyle return
Squad management and sponsor breaks
Midfield rotation and Mickey Gash trial
Steve Morrison performance and team talk
Substitutions and Morrison man of the match
Francois Zoko trial and Morrison contract
Wage budget and Morrison deal negotiations
Finalizing Morrison contract and DJ Campbell
First league game preparation and lineup
Chorley match start and early goals
Match substitutions and injury updates
Post-match press conference and league table
Closing sponsor reads
Land Rover Defender advertisement
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