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#885021 CTRL 26 - 1.8
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By lonely_man27 15 June 2026 - 13:08 PM UTC 

The skin looks great. But did you remove the club logos from the scoreboard? Or were they only in the Spanish league? Regarding the green and yellow colors in the player position roles, could you change those colors both on the player profile page and in the player profile popup (the screen that appears when you press (i)) to make them more prominent, or perhaps make the background a bit lighter? I think that would improve the quality even more. Thanks for your effort.

 

Scoreboard is only changed in this skin for non-licensed leagues and cups, licensed competition scoreboards are unchanged.

The attribute colours can be changed in Preferences.

#884784 CTRL 26 - 1.8
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No, I'll not be releasing different variations/styles.

#884555 CTRL 26 - 1.8
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By SixtySix 10 June 2026 - 20:36 PM UTC 

Outstanding skin, litteraly cannot play without it since release.

But, has someone else noticed performances issues since today's release (1.8) ? I get serious stutters on matchdays. 

 

What platform? Does it stutter during a certain event?

Not something I personally see on PC, but could be the case, haven't had any other reports of this either.

I'd suggest verifying your game files and re-installing, could be a rogue bad bundle.

#884507 CTRL 26 - 1.8
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CTRL 26 - 1.8 is now available.


This update brings background images to main screens throughout the game, giving CTRL a more consistent look and a slightly brighter overall feel. Player Reports, Tactics, Squad, Club Sites and more now share the same visual treatment, with tiles and panels adjusted to read clearly against the new backgrounds. Also adds competition-themed backgrounds for licensed leagues and cups, CTRL styled pre-match graphics, and FM 26.3.2 compatibility.

 

Fixed

  • 26.3.2 Support - Compatibility with the FM 26.3.2 update.

 

Added

  • Backgrounds - Background images added to main screens throughout the game (Player Reports, Tactics, Squad, Club Sites and more) for a more consistent look across the skin and a slightly brighter overall feel.
  • Competition Backgrounds - Subtle competition-themed backgrounds re-introduced for licensed leagues and cups (Premier League, Champions League, Bundesliga, World Cup and more).
  • Pre-match Graphics - Added CTRL styled pre-match lineup and table assets, replacing the default look.

 

Changed

  • Styling Refresh - Adjusted tiles, tool panels and status colours so existing elements read clearly against the new backgrounds.
  • Tiles - Loans - Increased size of Loans card to show more information.
#884476 CTRL 26 - 1.8
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By GardyFM 10 June 2026 - 10:12 AM UTC 

Hi Matt,

 

Sure you are aware but just wanted to double check, the skin is no longer working with the latest 26.3.2 update.

 

The skin works.

You'd need to re-install after every update, regardless of the skin being updated or not, as the game update replaces the files the skin modified.

#884444 CTRL 26 - 1.8
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By adelmer 10 June 2026 - 03:47 AM UTC 

Hello,

I'd like to test the skin and install it for my game, but before doing so, I'd like to know if the current version is compatible with yesterday's update?

Thanks for your reply.
Alex

 

Yes, should be fine.

Haven't tested every possible screen/scenario myself but have yet to see any issues with CTRL or other skins.

#884377 CTRL 26 - 1.8
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By boss88 09 June 2026 - 19:53 PM UTC 

still crashing for me when i click the button

 

Verify your game files and re-install the skin.

#884151 CTRL 26 - 1.8
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By MrDonNelson 07 June 2026 - 13:37 PM UTC 

Hi, I love using this Sking, but I am in Bundesliga, and the score in the game it's the Bundesliga scoreboard, how to change to scoreboard that you created? 

thank you

 

The CTRL scoreboard is for non-licensed competitions only.

#883894 FM26 - ManagerPortrait Plugin
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By conway970 05 June 2026 - 12:40 PM UTC 

hi iv just downloaded the latest version of this mod and its stopping the interviews when chatting it just says thinking… please see screenshot, iv removed the mod and it works fine now,  is there anything you can do to correct it from the thinking,,, 

 

This is from the AI Dialogue mod.

#883870 CTRL 26 - 1.8
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By Koivu 05 June 2026 - 07:23 AM UTC 

game crashes instantly if you press the 3 dots at the top of the ui during a match

 

This was fixed in 1.7.2

#883791 CTRL 26 - 1.8
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By PzG Relevationz 04 June 2026 - 14:52 PM UTC 

Cheers Matt, it's mainly the emails that have graphic attachments like the below screenshot or if you try and start a discussion like praising a player it can sometimes take 2 minutes to load that conversation or another example is when speaking to a players agent to ask their availability can take a couple mins to load that conversation.

 

 

Did you restore the original game files?

Are you using the UI speed mod? Latest version?

Neither of these are slow on my end, especially not 2 mins, on the default skin or CTRL.

#883662 CTRL 26 - 1.8
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By PzG Relevationz 03 June 2026 - 13:33 PM UTC 

cheers mate but playing through xbox game pass

 

https://support.sega.com/hc/en-gb/articles/29454156611985-How-to-verify-the-integrity-of-Football-Manager-s-files

Slowdown isn't something I've seen on my side, so it's difficult to try see if it's something that could be fixed. If you can screenshot which specific inbox item it is next time it happens that might help find the issue.

#883357 CTRL 26 - 1.8
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By Faisalx3 01 June 2026 - 12:58 PM UTC 

i have a problem

 

Arabic likely isn't supported.

Game version must be 26.3.1

#883278 CTRL 26 - 1.8
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By GardyFM 31 May 2026 - 22:23 PM UTC 

**EDIT DON'T BELIEVE THIS TO BE A SKIN ISSUE SOLEY AS IT WORKS FINE WITHOUT THE NEWGEN FACEPACK BUNDLE**

 

Hi Gents,

 

LOVE the skin so first off thank you! 

 

Since updating to 1.7.2 i seem to have a huge delay opening email's especially with attachments. I have tried changing response times from low, medium to fast with no difference. Just wanted to ask if anyone else had reported this?

 

Many thanks 

 

Gardy

 

Is this only during the World Cup? SI added a background element to the panel, which has a visibility check for the FWC, this could in theory increase loading times there.

Not something I have noticed myself though, especially nothing significant.

#883187 CTRL 26 - 1.8
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By Toggy81 31 May 2026 - 14:50 PM UTC 

This is by far the best skin!

 

However, this error only occurs on my BepInEx when I use it.

 

It happens when loading certain screens, which obviously take a long time.

 

Does anyone have any idea what it could be?

 

 

These can be ignored.

#883165 CTRL 26 - 1.8
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By Blaxor 31 May 2026 - 12:21 PM UTC 

Doesnt show up. It used to be at the highlighted area. Next fixture section right near the date.

 

Appears to show in other people's screenshots, so I don't think this is a skin issue.

#883131 CTRL 26 - 1.8
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CTRL 26 - 1.7.2 is now available.

 

Fixed

  • Match - Controls - Fixed crash with playback controls button/menu.
  • Match - Team Stats - Replaced the team stats tile with a working version.
  • Scoreboard - Fixed aggregate score display.
  • Scoreboard - Fixed Nation flags/logos loading on unlicensed fixtures.
  • Player Report - Performance - Tidied up the Performance tile layout to avoid overlapping elements.
#883084 CTRL 26 - 1.8
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By Blaxor 30 May 2026 - 19:09 PM UTC 

ingame editor doesnt work for me after the skin update. Is it just me?

 

In what way? I don't have the IGE so not able to test.

#883083 CTRL 26 - 1.8
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By Heiko Werner 30 May 2026 - 14:14 PM UTC 

Hallo Matt, beim mir stürzt das Spiel jedes Mal ab, nachdem die E-Mail “Scoutbericht über Gegner” erscheint. Siehe meine 3 Screenshots. 

Wenn ich die Nachricht (Scoutbericht zum Gegner) im Spiel “als gelesen” markiere geht es bis zum nächsten Gegnerbericht ca. 1 Woche später. Ich habe dies mehrmals mit verschiedenen Spielständen ausprobiert und konnte so den Fehler eingrenzen. 

 

Ich habe Windows 11, nutze den FM über Steam, FM Version 26.3.1. und CTRL Skin 1.7.1 installiert. Alles auf dem aktuellen Stand. 

 

Ansonsten bin ich sehr zufrieden mit deiner Arbeit und dem besten Skin für den Football Manager. Großen Respekt für deine Arbeit!

 

Similar to the other case, this is a new message layout/type for this game update and not something I have changed in the skin. Again I can't replicate it, which makes fixing a possible issue difficult.

Try to verify your files, and reinstall the skin (1.7.1). - https://support.sega.com/hc/en-gb/articles/29454156611985-How-to-verify-the-integrity-of-Football-Manager-s-files

 

#883082 CTRL 26 - 1.8
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By baros15 30 May 2026 - 14:01 PM UTC 

I think the problem is here;

 

 

This isn't something I am able to replicate.

The content of this message is new in this game update (not the skin) - I would highly recommend you to verify your game files in Steam/Epic/Xbox and then install the latest skin version (1.7.1).

 

#883041 CTRL 26 - 1.8
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By baros15 30 May 2026 - 13:19 PM UTC 

Windows.

 

Version:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The error I received:

 

Application Error: A serious error has occurred and the application will now close. An error log has been created at:
https://fmofficial.support/Ticket

 

We sincerely apologize for this and ask that you please contact
https://fmofficial.support/Ticket for technical support.

 

Which Inbox item in game?

#883031 CTRL 26 - 1.8
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By baros15 30 May 2026 - 13:00 PM UTC 

I ran into this issue in the 1.7.1 update :/

 

Not sure then. 

Which message type is causing issues? 
What platform? 
What game version?

#883028 CTRL 26 - 1.8
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By baros15 30 May 2026 - 12:52 PM UTC 

Hi @Matt, I was checking my usual emails after the latest update when the game suddenly crashed. I just wanted to let you know that this might be an issue you should look into.

 

Update to 1.7.1

#883027 CTRL 26 - 1.8
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By thomasrichie94 30 May 2026 - 12:48 PM UTC 

Hi mate, loving the skin just making you aware theres a glitch in the tiles on coach report it overlaps shown a screenshot for you. 

 

Will try re-sizing/ordering the tiles on this screen to improve this, thanks.

#882978 CTRL 26 - 1.8
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Looking into the following issues:

 

  • Match Playback Controls - Clicking the “3 dots” menu will crash the game
  • Scoreboard (2nd legs) - Matches with aggregate scores will break the scoreboard layout/design.
  • Match Team Stats - Tile is not showing any data

 

Would avoid using the match controller if possible, or revert back to the default skin for now.

Will hopefully have an update today/tomorrow for this (and anything else that might come up) if I have enough time over the weekend.

#882952 CTRL 26 - 1.8
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By Dvinci 30 May 2026 - 00:14 AM UTC 

sure will. I liked the skin  

in case I can't is there a link for a version that is compatible?

 

No.

#882949 CTRL 26 - 1.8
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By Dvinci 29 May 2026 - 23:57 PM UTC 

oh that's why , but the way I installed it there is only two tabs crashing out which are recommendations and promises is there a workaround it?

 

Sure, update your game.

#882947 CTRL 26 - 1.8
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By Dvinci 29 May 2026 - 23:35 PM UTC 

Its 2.0.0

 

26.2?

 

The current version of the skin is for 26.3.1 only.

#882945 CTRL 26 - 1.8
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By Dvinci 29 May 2026 - 23:21 PM UTC 

I haven't made any screenshots from my last try, but when I added the iconsspriteatleases , mainmenu, paneliids ,match assets and tiles assets all

every thing disappeared on the main menu 

 

 

with the rest installed just found the recruitment area also disappears 

 

Game version?

 

The skin works fine on macOS for me.

#882935 CTRL 26 - 1.8
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By Dvinci 29 May 2026 - 21:38 PM UTC 

Hey Guys Im on a MAC and found that some files are conflicting with each other 

So I started Installing One By one WORKING for now with

- the background bundles

-FONTS bundles

-Tableview bundle

.-texture bundle

and the UI styles and tiles layout bundles

 

I'll keep trying till I see the faulty one 

 

Faulty how, what's the actual issue you're seeing?