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#830904 3D Matchballs Megapack - VERSION 26.2 (Fully compatible with FM24 and FM26)
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Cancel my last, I just found that you have a copy of this on file under the Adidas folder,  many thanks.

#830902 3D Matchballs Megapack - VERSION 26.2 (Fully compatible with FM24 and FM26)
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Hey Daz,  any chance of making the new BOV Premier League (Malta) match ball for 2025/26 season please?

 

 

It’s the Adidas Tieo Tiro Pro, in a red white and a bit of black on it, as per the attached image attached. 
 

Many thanks, 

 

Stuart  

#822318 Lower League Collapse - Any Advice?
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By DBofficial 04 May 2025 - 01:40 AM UTC 

(Lengthy post warning as I'm trying to provide enough info for advice)
 

History:
I'm absolutely lost on FM24. I'm a veteran player since the Championship Manager days (though skipped since FM21). I've produced many game breaking tactics for the community over the decades that work in any leagues, but in FM24 I'm baffled.

 

My first ever game/team, Season 1 in Tier 11 of the English league, I created a tactic (Damian Diamond V1 - uploaded), built my team around it and absolutely dominated. W21, D2, L5, GF84, GA45.

 

Second Season we move to Tier 10 and more of the same. I'm halfway through the season, clear top of the league and had only lost 1 game. So when a Tier 7 team came in for me I jumped at it. I ran my tactic again and got off to a start of 4 straight wins and then suddenly it collapsed. I began losing or drawing and narrowly survived relegation on the last day.

 

Third Season I replace my weakest players, I tweak a few roles, I'm predicted 8th and we start hot with wins again. Then suddenly we're giving away penalties every single game out of nowhere that bring draws and losses in games we've dominated in shots, possession and xG. From here morale and atmosphere drops and I go 12 games with a win and get fired. I tried a couple of other tactics in the final 8 but it made no difference.

 

I join my third club back down in Tier 9. My original tactic is back in play with a few role tweaks (Damian Diamond V1.2 - uploaded) and despite being 19th, we dominate and smash the team who're 3rd. We drop a narrow loss to 2nd, then we smash the next team who're 3rd, narrow loss due to a penalty to 7th. Things are good… then suddenly they're not. I keep drawing and losing and am on a 9 game streak of this, many games I've dominated in all areas, others were just ridiculous like one I gave away THREE penalties in the first 14 minutes, yet still fought back to draw 3-3.

 

Issue:

The most glaring problem is that I just can't find what the issue is. The Data Hub says we're very good defensively, even better offensively and should walk over people. Breakdowns of our areas are all above average or better, but the only note is we seem to regularly get dominated in the first half (my 2nd team it was always a late collapse in the last 15-5 mins with the same tactic), but zero information on why or what is happening there. This happens regardless what tactic I'm playing. I feel because nobody ever remotely gets motivated or responds to the first team talk.

 

If I ask any advice of my assistant, he'll suggest stuff and then 2 days later contradicts his own advice and reverts back to what I was originally doing anyway.

 

There seems to be no clear cause beyond a few players just grossly underperforming every game, but I'm either unable to attract better ones or I get better ones and someone else just plays bad and costs us. 

 

Both of the clubs with this issue seem to suffer the GK and Back 4 regularly having 6.5's or below, this happens regardless where the line is, the tempo, the approach, the roles or what player I sign. 1-2 DM's make no difference. I tried a defensive, direct, ultra basic 4-3-3 dm wide counter tactic I built at half time (drew 2-2 after being 2-0 down at half time), next game I started it and was 3-0 down in 11 minutes to a team beneath me.

 

Any ideas? Anyone experience similar? It surely can't just be “get even better players” when mine are no worse than the rest of the league who're beating me. Open to suggestions of those more familiar with this engine. Thanks in advance.

Hi there,

             I have noticed that GK's and defenders receive relatively poor markings in FM24, unless they are involved in assisting goals, or actually scoring.  I have had central defenders and fullbacks keep a clean sheet, against good opposition, making decisive tackles and headed clearances, for them to receive a 6, or 6,5 rating.  I always watch the games on extended and show actually watch the performances of the players, and don't pay too much attention to the actual marks that they get. 

 

I also invariably don't listen to coaches advice etc …. unless it is glaringly obvious.  I have had coaches suggest language courses, when some players are fluent in that.  Saying that a key player should only be considered a fringe player, although they are a regular starter.  I think these are all little bugs in the game, which I would suggest you just ignore.  I have a demon formation, that works wonders for all the teams that I have managed across different leagues and nations, and found it to be 85-88% success rate (I have attached the tactic in case you want to try it out). 

 

I am sceptical whether changing to a more defensive formation once you go two goals up with 70 mins on the clock really does much.  As you say, I have seen many a late goal, and so with that in mind, always look at the fitness and energy levels of the players on the pitch.  Especially in your ‘wing back’ type positions, where they are up and down the wings regularly.

 

It is a tweak on Arsenal's current formation that Arteta employs.  Positive set up, but sometimes I switch to balanced if playing a good team away from home.

 

 

 

#821996 San Diego FC - MLS Expansion Team & MLS Update (Updated Transfers 27/02/25) ~500 New Players Added w/ Graphics
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By renskay 01 May 2025 - 16:37 PM UTC 

Yes if you could link them I'd appreciate it.

I'll create a config to make them compatible with the San Diego FC file.

 

Here are the 3D ones pal.  Not near my laptop right now, but can send the 2D SS style over tomorrow morning.  Will have to be re-named, as sending from my iPhone.

#821932 San Diego FC - MLS Expansion Team & MLS Update (Updated Transfers 27/02/25) ~500 New Players Added w/ Graphics
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By renskay 30 April 2025 - 19:34 PM UTC 

I emailed San Diego FC to ask if they could send me a kit because they're now my American team but didn't hear anything back 😔

 

You have the 3D and 2D kits though right? I have them if you don’t.  
 

Let me know.  
 

 

#820759 Worldwide Stadium Improvements FM24 edition
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By Bielsa is a legend 19 April 2025 - 09:16 AM UTC 
 

 

I have the error message 'this data file is incompatible. Do I just load up the editor, select this file and then save it as a new name (without the need of any further amendments?).  Many thanks in advance.

#820553 Malta & Gozitan leagues_2024-25 season 2D kits
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New ‘special edition’ Valletta FC V43 kit attached (not in the pack above) ………….

#820552 Malta and Gozitan 3D'2023-24 Relink! (14/11/23)
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By Gabriel Gaigher 16 April 2025 - 23:27 PM UTC 

I need 24/25 kits

 

Have you ever heard of the word please?  Also, an easy search has found this ………………….. Malta & Gozitan leagues_2024-25 season 3D kits - 3D Kits Forum - FM24 - Football Manager 2024 - these kits are the 3D ones and current for this season.

 

2D versions in SS style here …………………  Malta & Gozitan leagues_2024-25 season 2D kits - SS Kits Forum - FM24 - Football Manager 2024

 

Special edition Valletta V43 kit also attached ……………… (you can just save this in a folder you can create called alternatives, within the respective league folder).

 

#819977 USL (USA) 2025 2D kits for current teams in the two leagues (East & West)
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New Mexico Utd's third kit given a slight tweak …………..

#819976 USA - USL Championship 3D'2025 New! (13/04/25)
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Slight minor tweaks for New Mexico Utd's third kit ……  not amended in pack above, so just download and overwrite one held within it.

#819951 USA - MLS 3D'2025 Relink! (11/04/25)
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By Ibarra 11 April 2025 - 13:28 PM UTC 

They are updated in the pack

 

I re-did the away one.  Mainly it was a collar issue.

#819780 USL (USA) 2025 2D kits for current teams in the two leagues (East & West)
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#819779 USA - USL Championship 3D'2025 New! (13/04/25)
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Here is the Memphis ones.  I believe they were omitted due to the team having folded.

 

 

#819175 USL (USA) 2025 2D kits for current teams in the two leagues (East & West)
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By marchino78 04 April 2025 - 07:04 AM UTC 

Yeees … I have the 3D but not sure about the 2D … are they available?

PM sent to you.

 

#819158 USL (USA) 2025 2D kits for current teams in the two leagues (East & West)
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New zip folder uploaded with Hartford Athletic, who had been missed out.  Also contains the revised Las Vegas shirt.

#819157 USA - USL Championship 3D'2025 New! (13/04/25)
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By Goldmonk 03 April 2025 - 18:35 PM UTC 

You are missing Hartford Athletic (ID 20047501)

 

Thanks for that.  Now added and zipped into the file above.

#819142 USL (USA) 2025 2D kits for current teams in the two leagues (East & West)
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By marchino78 03 April 2025 - 12:59 PM UTC 

thank you @StuartNG great work. Are you planning to release MLS 2D and 3D as well?

 

That has been done already, albeit they were ‘bastardised’ from PES but are adequately good for in-game use.  Let me know if you want me to PM them to you.  They were uploaded to this site about 7-10 days ago but some kind chap.

#819129 USL (USA) 2025 2D kits for current teams in the two leagues (East & West)
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I made just one slight alteration on one of the shirts, as I wasn't happy with the sleeve cuff.  Attached, if people want to swap it out ……

#819128 USA - USL Championship 3D'2025 New! (13/04/25)
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By Paulo_Pavel 03 April 2025 - 12:09 PM UTC 

Great, dude! Many thanks!!!

 

I made just one slight alteration on one of the shirts, as I wasn't happy with the sleeve cuff.  Attached, if people want to swap it out ……

 

#818796 San Diego FC - MLS Expansion Team & MLS Update (Updated Transfers 27/02/25) ~500 New Players Added w/ Graphics
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#818769 San Diego FC - MLS Expansion Team & MLS Update (Updated Transfers 27/02/25) ~500 New Players Added w/ Graphics
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Hi guys,

 

Some of you may find this 3D kits for the 2025 season useful.  Just sorting out the 2D SS kits upload now.

 

Regards,

 

Stuart

 

USL (USA) 2025 3D kits for current teams in the two leagues (East & West) - 3D Kits Forum - FM24/25 Update - Football Manager 2024/25

#817335 Hexagonal Goalnet - fm2023
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By Demetre 15 March 2025 - 11:40 AM UTC 

Will this apply also to FM24?

 

Works in FM24 and looks decent.

#815048 USA - MLS 3D'2025 Relink! (11/04/25)
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Amended cincinnati2 - it hadn't been converted from PES properly.

#815046 USA - MLS 3D'2025 Relink! (11/04/25)
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#814545 Ted Lasso & AFC Richmond FM24 | Complete download package includes databases, faces, kits, and logos
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By Sesevielle Matyr 24 February 2025 - 18:00 PM UTC 

This is great, thanks a lot. I just have one doubt, I want to use this file with the latest update file that includes the new promotions and relegated teams but I think its conflicting England doesn't seem to load when I'm selecting teams, is there a workaround for this or should I just refrain from using the updated database…?

Thanks Again

I think whenever you try and run two mods at the same time, you ‘may’ encounter issues.  Probably worth not loading both up, but you can try and see if you can select both when you start a new save.  If you can select both mods together, then technically it should work.

 

#814496 Ted Lasso & AFC Richmond FM24 | Complete download package includes databases, faces, kits, and logos
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By Sesevielle Matyr 24 February 2025 - 09:15 AM UTC 

Sorry I can't send private messages yet, and I would love use your face pack, any chance you could help out?

 

Here you go.  You will have to give them all new id no's to align with the mod file that you are using.  I have also attached a logos pack, that has stadium and town pics for background, if you use a skin.  I have also thrown in 3D and 2D kits, in case you didn't have proper kits.

 

Enjoy.

 

Stuart 

#812408 Worldwide Stadium Improvements FM24 edition
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Has anyone been able to get this mod to work with the last FM24 SI update?  Thanks in advance.

 

 

#812200 3D Kits Official Thread FM 05-24 (NO REQUESTS)
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By Armamaddon 18 February 2025 - 11:03 AM UTC 

What happened to the graphic? It seems “a bit” blurry.

 

Hopefully a bit better now. 

#812175 3D Kits Official Thread FM 05-24 (NO REQUESTS)
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Real Salt Lake away new kit 2025 season …………..

#811678 3D Kits Official Thread FM 05-24 (NO REQUESTS)
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Auckland FC (Australia) new home and away kit (2025).