Latest update 15/02/08

Download HERE. It's pretty complete; I may have missed off the odd transfer but none of note, I don't think. Plus, I haven't punched in all that many player attributes, which means many top players will actually look pretty shite due to random generation of said attributes, but on the whole it's probably the most complete one I've done.

As ever if I've missed any moves e-mail me and if you have any problems post them on the forum and I or someone in the know will help you out if possible.

Encountering problems?

Surely not? If you have noticed any problems and/or the game crashes the best method to get this resolved is to discuss the issue in the forum. Any other feedback is welcome too!

Previous update 02/01/07

The players and managers databases are now updated to the start of the transfer window; I'm working on some changes to the tmdata file (changing 'reputation's, stadia etc.), but at the moment it's practically the same as the one released with the last update.

Post-transfer window update 15/09/06

The post-transfer window update is now available for download.

To be honest I've been focusing most of my attention on other areas of the update, so apologies if I missed any notable moves. To be fair, I think I snagged the majority.

I'll probably post a revised update in another couple of weeks with further player additions and taking care of any missed transfers.

I'm sure there was something else I had to mention. But I can't frigging remember what it was. Bugger…

First update for the 2006/07 season 07/09/06

A few people have asked when the post-transfer deadline update will be out - this should be within a matter of days. The list of issues below (01/08/06) has been edited down slightly, as I've added and rated practically every first team player from every team in all the playable leagues.

That said, I'm still yet to add the squads for the teams just promoted from non league to the Spanish, French, Italian and Belgian leagues, plus the bottom two divisions in Scotland and the Portuguese second division. Hopefully the latter ones won't affect too many of you!

I've also added a shit load of internationals from all over the world that don't play in the playable leagues and weren't in the game already (e.g. from Finland, Hungary, Norway... USA... etc.), but haven't yet allocated their positions or ratings.

So, yeah, I'll get an update out ASAP, polishing off those as many of those transfers as possible, and rectify the other aspects shortly after.

Post-transfer deadline update 01/08/06

The first update for the 2006/07 season is ready and available for download from the link below. Before using it and/or providing feedback, please note the following:

- Attributes have only been manually entered for a small minority of players. Unfortunately the game engine is pretty random in its allocation of attribute ratings so don't be stunned to see Nationwide Conference players with pace, shooting and technique at 20. Far more important are the (hidden) ability and potential ratings, so if they're in the Conference with such stats don't necessarily become interested if you're playing as Chelsea, Real Madrid or Barcelona: said player will probably be utter shite.

- Most of the major countries have been listed as E.U., even if they're not in Europe. The game engine is set such that teams won't buy (non-E.U.) foreigners regardless of how good they are. Whilst having Brazil as an E.U. country isn't exactly realistic, I personally consider that less unrealistic than having hardly any non-E.U. foreigners in the European game within a few years.

- Arsenal have been set as European champions rather than Barcelona. Unfortunately, regardless who I set as Cup Winners Cup winners, Barcelona still get dumped in the European Super Cup as Cup Winners Cup winners-- and Champions League winners. Whilst Barcelona vs. Barcelona is an 'interesting' potential encounter, it crashes the game.

- The extent/number of injuries and suspensions within the game is a little crazy. I set 14/15-or-so as the typical injury proneness value for a number of players, believing that it wouldn't be that significant (anything under 10 and players go their whole career, let alone a season, without even the slightest knock. This will be rectified later.

- I haven't changed that many ability/potential ratings for players (just Premiership players) so for the most part they'll be rated as they were eighteen months ago- this can lead to some slightly unusual transfers that may have been a little more likely eighteen months ago.

- I added my own hi-scores file; be sure to back up yours if you wish to copy mine into your cm9798 folder.

- I have added a Save Game editor. This isn't to encourage cheating, rather to allow you to add some realism to the prize money, in conjunction with the wage fix patch. Unless you boost prize money for the Champions League, league placing etc., even Chelsea will be broke within a season or two.