Football Manager #22: Scorched Earth
Summary
Hosts Brendan Chisholm and Chris Mack discuss their Football Manager save, managing a phoenix Leeds United club in the National League. They implement a "scorched earth" policy, releasing numerous players on short-term contracts to clear the squad. The episode covers summer news, including RB Leeds sacking Jesse Marsh for Keith Hill, and the hosts' ruthless contract negotiations with remaining staff and trialists.
Topics discussed
Intro, ads, and League United setup
Season recap and unbeaten league finish
Manager Eddie Gray's retirement announcement
Jesse Marsh sacked and Keith Hill appointed
Conference Manager of the Season award controversy
New contract terms and club category downgrade
Player retirements and squad clearout
Current squad review and friendly match
Contract negotiations with De Smet and Zubar
Releasing loan players and Italian youth
Trials for released players like Parkin
Failed signing of Paul Huntington
Assessing remaining squad needs
Recruitment strategy and episode wrap-up
Outro and sponsor advertisements
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