It’s mid February in Almelo, Netherlands. It’s still very much winter, temperatures rarely get above 6 degrees. The lake running through the city is frozen over, but the cold shiver running down the spines of Heracles fans isn’t from the weather. Their team is bottom of the league with 5 points, winless after 22 games, 15 points off safety.
Their last point came more than 2 months ago. Striker Thomas Verheydt did his cruciate ligaments in the last game, the first game after the transfer window closed, no time for a replacement and he doesn’t stand a chance of returning in time to add to his tally of 1 goal for the season.
What hope would you give Heracles of survival now? 30 points is often enough for survival in the Eredivisie, but with only 12 games to go they’ll need to win at least 2/3 of their remaining games. Fortunately there’s no cup games to worry about, that's one less game for this knackered squad and one less chance of humiliation for these beleaguered fans.
Your charge is to take charge of Heracles Almelo and guide them to safety over the remainder of the season.
If you do you'll be added to our FM24 Challenges Leaderboard with a chance to win a copy of FM25.
How it works
Every week we will release a new FM24 Challenge.
Each challenge is designed to be quick to play. Usually half a season or less.
Complete the challenge to score points and be in with a chance to win prizes.
You do not have to complete the challenge that week. Each challenge will remain open until FM25 BETA is released.
All you have to do is play FM for a few hours and then submit a few screenshots of how you got on. Easy right?
Point Scoring
The scoring system works the same as the Olympics. You have the chance to win Gold, Silver or Bronze. Fail to make it to Europe? You won't get a medal and will score 0 points.
Gold 🥇 - 5 points - Survive relegation with positive goal difference
Silver🥈 - 3 points - Survive relegation whilst avoiding the relegation play offs
Bronze 🥉 - 2 points - Survive relegation
These points will take you on to the Overall Leaderboard. Each week we will release a new FM24 Challenge giving you more chances to win Gold, Silver and Bronze and total up your overall points.
Each Challenge has its own leaderboard. Since lots of people will inevitably win gold there are a series of tie breakers to decide your position.
Tie Breakers
- Total Points won (including FA Cup 3 for win, 1 draw, 0 for loss)
- Distance in FA Cup
- Total Games Won
- Total Goal Difference
- Total Goals Scored
- Total Chances Created
- Total Average Possession
God help me if we actually get to Total Average Possession as a tie breaker, i'll make something else up at the time.
Prizes
Overall Winner = A copy of Football Manager 2025
Weekly Challenge Winner = Premium Membership
The winner will be chosen before the FM25 BETA is released so the winner can play FM25 straight away. We do not know the date for this yet. If the date is given as something vague like “Roughly 2 weeks before full release date” we will conservatively announce the winner the Saturday before 2 weeks. I know this is vague but we will get given an official announcement by SI soon and this text will be updated and made clearer.
Rules
- You must use the manager already in the save file. You cannot create a new manager. This so that all managers have the same attributes and experience.
- You cannot use the in game editor.
- You cannot create any new managers.
- You cannot save before a match and then reload.
- You cannot use Genie Scout or FMRTE.
How to install
The download is a .fm file which is an FM Save Game.
Option 1) When you open FM and click “Load Game” and click “browse” in the top right hand corner. Then find where you saved the file, probably your downloads folder.
Option 2) Move the file to your default saved game folder, it should then appear when clicking “Load Game”. The location is:
Windows: Documents/Sports Interactive/Football Manager 2022/editor data
Mac: /Users/<yourname>/Library/Application Support/Sports Interactive/Football Manager 2024/games
On mac you may find it easier to Open Finder > Click Go in the toolbar > Go to folder > Paste this “~/Library/Application Support/Sports Interactive/Football Manager 2024/games”
Youtube / Twitch Creators
If you run a YouTube or a Twitch feel free to drop a comment letting us know what time you're streaming or linking to your video. We'll give a shout out on Twitter as well. Also feel free to send me a PM on here or DM on here with any other queries.
Changing Your Manager Name
The manager is called “Sort It Out SI Challenge”. You cannot retire and create a new manager.
However if you find being called “Mr Challenge” annoying then you can set a nickname to give yourself a new name.
- Click “Club Info” in the sidebar
- Right click on “Sort It Out SI Challenge”
- Navigate to Misc > Set Nickname
How to submit results
You must submit the following information. Where screenshots are required you must upload an image.
Do not take a photo on your phone. You can take screenshots in FM by clicking FM > Print Screen or by following instructions for Windows or Mac.
League Table
The Full League Table including Goals For/Against (Premier League > Overview > Stages)
Game Status
The Game Status Screen (FM Logo > Game Status)
Manager Attributes
Manager Attributes (Home > Profile > Attributes tab)
Manager Overview
Manager History Overview (Home > My History > Overview)
Fixture Schedule
The full fixture schedule including the play off
# | Manager | Medal | Points | GD | Status |
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1 | 🥇 | 41 | 9 |
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2 | 🥇 | 41 | 7 |
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3 | 🥇 | 39 | 4 |
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4 | 🥇 | 39 | 1 |
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5 | 🥇 | 38 | 1 |
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6 | 🥇 | 37 | 1 |
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7 | 🥇 | 37 | 0 |
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8 | 🥇 | 31 | 8 |
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9 | 🥈 | 41 | -3 |
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10 | 🥈 | 39 | -7 |
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11 | 🥈 | 38 | -6 |
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12 | 🥈 | 38 | -7 |
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13 | 🥈 | 38 | -9 |
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14 | 🥈 | 38 | -14 |
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15 | 🥈 | 37 | -5 |
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16 | 🥈 | 36 | -6 |
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17 | 🥈 | 36 | -9 |
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18 | 🥈 | 36 | -15 |
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19 | 🥈 | 35 | -12 |
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20 | 🥈 | 35 | -15 |
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21 | 🥈 | 34 | -7 |
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22 | 🥈 | 33 | -9 |
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23 | 🥈 | 33 | -12 |
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24 | 🥈 | 32 | -10 |
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25 | 🥈 | 32 | -11 |
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26 | 🥈 | 32 | -18 |
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27 | 🥈 | 31 | -11 |
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28 | 🥈 | 31 | -11 |
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29 | 🥈 | 31 | -14 |
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30 | 🥈 | 31 | -17 |
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31 | 🥈 | 31 | -18 |
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32 | 🥈 | 30 | -12 |
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33 | 🥈 | 30 | -13 |
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34 | 🥈 | 30 | -14 |
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35 | 🥈 | 30 | -15 |
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36 | 🥈 | 30 | -16 |
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37 | 🥈 | 29 | -6 |
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38 | 🥈 | 29 | -14 |
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39 | 🥈 | 29 | -17 |
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40 | 🥈 | 29 | -18 |
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41 | 🥈 | 29 | -22 |
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42 | 🥈 | 28 | 11 |
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43 | 🥈 | 28 | -14 |
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44 | 🥈 | 28 | -20 |
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45 | 🥈 | 28 | -21 |
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46 | 🥈 | 27 | -4 |
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47 | 🥈 | 27 | -22 |
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48 | 🥈 | 27 | -27 |
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49 | 🥈 | 26 | -29 |
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50 | 🥉 | 36 | -9 |
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51 | 🥉 | 36 | -14 |
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52 | 🥉 | 29 | -17 |
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53 | 🥉 | 29 | -19 |
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54 | 🥉 | 28 | -11 |
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55 | 🥉 | 28 | -20 |
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56 | 🥉 | 27 | -17 |
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57 | 🥉 | 26 | -21 |
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58 | 🥉 | 25 | -17 |
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59 | 🥉 | 25 | -24 |
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60 | 🥉 | 24 | -21 |
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61 | 23 | -20 |
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62 | 17 | -30 |
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63 | 16 | -32 |
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64 | 11 | -35 |
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65 | 11 | -37 |
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66 | 🥇 | 28 | 12 |
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67 | 🥈 | 39 | -4 |
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68 | 28 | -20 |
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69 | 🥇 | 41 | 14 |
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arf98.id
Finally, I didn't get sacked after 4th or 5th attempt XD
Sam Goldney
FM24 Weekly Challenge #2 - Mission Impossible: Heracles
Starting on 12 Feb 2024
Eredivisie
Toto KNVB Beker
Avoid Relegation - YES
Not Judging
Finishing in 15th place
Knocked out in First Round by Helmond Sport
Transfers Ins – Players – Season 2023/24
Date
Person
From
Fee
12/02/24
Jose Aurelio Suarez
Free Transfer
Free
14/02/24
Jeff Hendrick
Free Transfer
Free
17/02/24
Andre Ayew
Free Transfer
Free
25/02/24
Alfredo Morelos
Free Transfer
Free
Transfers Outs – Players – Season 2023/24
Date
Person
To
Fee
Transfers Ins – Staffs – Season 2023/24
Date
Person
From
Job
12/02/24
Sam Goldney
Unattached
Manager
12/02/24
Steve Holland
Unattached
Assistant Manager
12/02/24
Austin MacPhee
Aston Villa
Set Piece Coach
14/02/24
Felix Magath
Unattached
Director of Football
13/03/24
Aron Winter
Unattached
Assistant Manager
22/03/24
Jelle Joosten
Unattached
Technical Director
02/04/24
Joel Smit
Unattached
Loan Manager
13/04/24
Hans Westerhof
Unattached
Head of Youth Development
03/05/24
Brent Zegers
Unattached
Head of Sports Science
13/05/24
Michael Lindeman
Unattached
Fitness Coach
Transfers Outs – Staffs – Season 2023/24
Date
Person
To
Job
17/12/23
Erwin Van De Looi
Unattached
Manager
12/12/24
Dorinel Munteanu
Unattached
Manager
12/12/24
Hendrie Kruzen
Unattached
Assistant Manager
12/12/24
Rene Kolschot
Unattached
Assistant Manager
12/12/24
Peter Reekers
Unattached
Assistant Manager
12/12/24
Ivo Rossen
Unattached
Assistant Manager
Eredivisie – Before – Season 2023/24
Position
Team
Played
Won
Drawn
Lose
Goal Lost
Goal Against
Goal Difference
Points
1st
PSV
22
17
2
3
40
11
29
53
2nd
Ajax
22
15
4
3
39
16
23
49
3rd
Feyenoord
22
15
4
3
32
14
18
49
4th
Sparta Rotterdam
22
12
5
5
30
23
7
41
5th
FC Twente
22
10
8
4
30
20
10
38
6th
FC Utrecht
22
9
5
8
25
21
4
32
7th
AZ Alkmaar
22
8
7
7
32
27
5
31
8th
NAC Breda
22
8
6
8
18
20
-2
30
9th
Fortuna Sittard
22
6
11
5
28
26
2
29
10th
SC Heerenveen
22
7
7
8
18
21
-3
28
11th
PEC Zwolle
22
6
9
7
21
22
-1
27
12th
N.E.C. Nijmegen
22
7
6
9
23
29
-6
27
13th
Go Ahead Eagles
22
6
6
10
26
32
-6
24
14th
Willem II
22
6
3
13
17
31
-14
21
15th
Almere City
22
3
11
8
19
26
-7
20
16th
RKC Waalwijk
22
5
5
12
15
31
-16
20
17th
FC Groningen
22
2
8
12
17
34
-17
14
18th
Heracles Almelo
22
0
5
17
7
33
-26
5
Eredivisie – After – Season 2023/24 – End of the Season
Position
INF
Team
Played
Won
Drawn
Lose
Goal Lost
Goal Against
Goal Difference
Points
1st
C
PSV
34
26
3
5
62
19
43
81
2nd
UCL
Feyenoord
34
23
6
5
60
27
33
75
3rd
UCL
Ajax
34
23
5
6
64
30
34
74
4th
UEL
FC Utrecht
34
18
6
10
53
36
17
60
5th
Sparta Rotterdam
34
17
8
9
46
37
9
59
6th
Fortuna Sittard
34
12
15
7
44
38
6
51
7th
NAC Breda
34
13
8
13
40
36
4
47
8th
FC Twente
34
12
11
11
47
44
3
47
9th
UEL
AZ Alkmaar
34
12
10
12
47
41
6
46
10th
N.E.C Nijmegen
34
11
9
14
41
47
-6
42
11th
PEC Zwolle
34
10
11
13
37
42
-5
41
12th
SC Heerenveen
34
10
10
14
29
41
-12
40
13th
Go Ahead Eagles
34
9
9
16
43
50
-7
36
14th
Willem II
34
10
4
20
31
56
-25
34
15th
Heracles Almelo
34
9
6
19
33
49
-16
33
16th
PL
RKC Waalwijk
34
8
7
19
30
55
-25
31
17th
R
Almere City
34
6
12
16
28
48
-20
30
18th
R
FC Groningen
34
3
8
23
26
65
-39
17
Key – Matches
Win
Lose
Draw
Eredivisie 2023/24 – Stating from the 12th February 2024 – Finished on 19th May 2024
Games
Dates
Matches
Venue
Stadium
February 2024
23
Sunday 18th February 2024
Sparta Rotterdam 1 Heracles Almelo 1
Away
Het Kasteel
24
Sunday 25th February 2024
Heracles Almelo 3 RKC Waalwijk 2
Home
Erve Asito
March 2024
25
Sunday 03rd March 2024
N.E.C Nijmegen 2 Heracles Almelo 1
Away
Het Goffertstadion
26
Sunday 10th March 2024
Heracles Almelo 2 Ajax 1
Home
Erve Asito
27
Sunday 17th March 2024
FC Groningen 1 Heracles Almelo 3
Away
Euroborg
28
Sunday 31st March 2024
Willem II 4 Heracles Almelo 2
Away
Koning Willem II Stadion
April 2024
29
Sunday 07th April 2024
Heracles Almelo 2 PSV 1
Home
Erve Asito
30
Friday 12th April 2024
PEC Zwolle 0 Heracles Almelo 2
Away
MAC Park Stadion
31
Friday 26th April 2024
Heracles Almelo 3 FC Twente 1
Home
Erve Asito
May 2024
32
Sunday 05th May 2024
AZ Alkmaar 1 Heracles Almelo 2
Away
AFAS Stadion
33
Sunday 12th May 2024
Heracles Almelo 3 Go Ahead Eagles 2
Home
Erve Asito
34
Sunday 19th May 2024
Almere City 0 Heracles Almelo 2
Away
Yanmar Stadion