I have recently started work on a new improved version of the international manager, which should be ready in early 2009.

 

Instead of the old version in a separate game, the new game will be WITHIN EVERY CURRENT GAME.

 

This means the England manager in Game 1 will have every ENGLISH player in game to choose from and select for matches. The Game 2 England managers will have every game 2 English player etc etc.

 

HOW WILL THIS WORK?

 

To start with each manager will get a list of every player in the game of that nationality. The manager in pre season will then pick his 22 man squad along with another 20 odd extra players. He will be able to swap players between the main squad and the rest as much a he wants and they will be available for selection that game, not like in deals when you have to wait a turn. Matches will be played in a much smaller format, probably like the Super Cup, this allowing for possibly two competitions within a season (one in weeks 1-11, and another between weeks 12-22).

 

COST?

At present the plan is to charge a one off fee, (like the Super Cup). This will stop the problem of people dropping out if they lose a match! Plans are for betwen £8-10 with the winner getting a prize of £20, runner up £15 and possibly other prizes (need to do the match!). The charge will cover ALL matches and a number of scout reports that turn. You will be able to scout any team, player(s) or match report in that game.

 

YOUR VIEWS:

Still plenty of things to ponder and decide upon. So your thoughts are always welcome.

 

For instance:

You wont be able to play injured players, but can suspended players. But should players get injured in international games? If so, how much compensation should their clubs get?

 

The big nations are obvious, but there is the possibility of doing a 'combined' squads also. Like Africa etc instead, would that work or be of interest.

 

Plenty of more things to sort out in the coming weeks, will post more in the coming weeks.

 

Get back to me.

 

Trev