Insert disk 1 at the disk loading screen and follow the on screen instructions.
After following the on loading instructions you will access a screen with two option icons, select the icon relative to your situation.
NEW GAME: Select this icon to start a new game.
LOAD SAVED GAME: Select this option to load a saved game and follow on
screen instructions.Next you select the Team of your choice from the list of league teams. This is followed by the SELECT CHARACTER screen. When you have selected the character icon of your choice PLEASE ENTER YOUR FIRST NAME and your LAST NAME. You will then return to Club Details Screen where you select EXIT.
The "SETUP" screen will now appear in the form of a multi-panelled football which will gradually fill in the panels. When the football is complete the game will be loaded and you are ready to commence playing. This setup takes approximately three minutes to complete on the A1200 version.
When player one has selected their team, character, entered their name and returned to the Club Details Screen, then player two selects the 2ND PLAYER ICON. Follow the procedure as player one, select Team, character and enter their name. The "SETUP" screen will now appear and will proceed as above.
The office screen contains certain objects which when selected with the mouse access the following topics.
Select this Icon to access the following league information :-
League Tables Highest Average Rating
Leading Goalscoreres Latest Form
Worst Discipline Highest AttendanceSelect this to access the following information :-
Here you can access all the information about your chosen club or similar details for all the league clubs.
Fixtures Staff
Transfers Finance
League Status General information
Goalscorers Discipline
Ratings Previous results
PenaltiesAdditionally you can access your squad of players and select your team for the next match. to view details on any player, click players name. Here you can access Historical details of the player by selecting the HISTORY ICON or transfer list, fine and treat injuries by selecting the TRANSFER/LIST ICON.
To view and compare the abilliti9es of your squad select "ATTRIBUTES". The abbreviations on the ATTRIBUTES SCREEN are
POS = Position HD = Heading
ABL = Ability TA = Tackling
AVE = Average Rating PA = Passing
HA = Handling ST = Stamina
SH = Shooting SP = Speed
FIR = FitnessTo select the players and substitutes for your team click on the number from 01 - GK then click on the square to the left handside of the players name. Should you wish to select a player from the RESERVES" and select player as above.
Here you can arrange to play pre-season friendly matches. This will enable you to guage the strength of your squad and improve match fitness of your players. First select which week you wish to play by clicking on the week numbers to the right of "CHOOSE OPPONENT". Select either the HOME or AWAY ICONS and from the list of teams select which teams you wish to play. you will then be informed whether the friendly match has been arranged or not, and you can either select further friendlies or exit to play the match.
When this icon is selected on your player's detail screen you will have the options to:
Place the player on the Transfer market.
Make the player available for loan.
Fine him for misconduct.
Re-value a player.
Increase his wages.
Remove a player from Transfer Market.
Treat injuries.
When another club approaches you to buy one of your players the PLAYER APPROACH screen appears first. To view the player details click on the player's name. Select either to allow or reject the approach dependant on the comments in the APPROACHES box. Should you permit the approach and the player is interested it will move to the TRANSFER NEGOTIATIONS screen.
This screen appears when another club wishes to buy one of your players and also when you wish to buy a layer from another club. To view the player details click on the player's name. Next adjust the value you either want for the player or you wish to pay for the player by increasing or reducing the value. Follow the comments or bids in the NEGOTIATION box until a successful or unsuccessful conclusion.
You will access this screen when one of your player's contracts expires or to negotiate a contract for a new player. The operation of the screen is similar to the TRANSFER NEGOTIATION screen.
Here you can access details of past matches and future fixtures. You can also access details of the 'end of season' Playoffs and the pre-season Charity Shield. To view details of a past match click on the relevant match.
Here you can access the fixtures, previous matches, seedings and past
winners of the major ENGLISH and EUROPEAN Cup Competitions. To access a particular Cup Competition click on the relevant cup icon and to view the details of a particular result click on the relevant match.
Here you can access details on all the league Managers and compare your performance against theirs on the following :
POINTS RANKING
JOB NEWS SALARIESHere you can access the following :
SCOUTS
TRANSFER MARKET
CHAIRMAN
Here you can allocate one of your scouts to find players who fit the criteria set by you. You will first select the Scout you wish to complete the search and then you will select the specific criteria and qualities you require. The Scout will then present you with a list of players who fit your requirements. To view details of any player on the list, click on their name and should you wish to buy, follow the procedure detailed in TRANSFER NEGOTIATIONS under "PLAYER NEGOTIATIONS"
Here you can view any reports prepared by your scouts and on designated players. To view a report select REPORTS and then you will be presented with a screen listing your Scouts and whether they are watching a player or not, and the name of the player being watched. To view a report click on the Scout's name and to view details of the player click on his name.
Here will be listed the players you have shown an interest in buying by selecting "ENQUIRE TO BUY" on a player's detail screen.
Here you can view the following lists :
A list of players who have been put on the transfer list either by their club or by their request.
A list of overseas players who want to play for an English Club.
A list of players who have recently transferred from one club to another.
Should you wish to buy any of the players on the TRANSFER MARKET or OVERSEAS PLAYERS lists, follow the procedure detailed in TRANSFER NEGOTIATIONS under PLAYER NEGOTIATIONS.
Here you can view any comments on the team's and your performance from the chairman and the board.
Click on this icon to advance date. When you reach a date when there are no matches arranged, a screen will appear informing you of such.
To play a match you must first advance the DATE ICON to a date when matches are available and then click on the BALL ICON on the COUCH in the office. If you select the BALL ICON when there are no matches on
that date a screen will appear informing you of this. If you select the BALL ICON and there are matches available that date and your team are involved the PRE-MATCH TACTICS SELECTION screen will appear automatically. Here you can make final adjustments to your team, select the tactics and view details of opponents, before you exit to play the match.
To change the positions of any of the players :First select the player you wish to move by clicking on his number box. Next select the REPLACE/SUB ICON. Then select the player you wish to replace by clicking on his number box.
To select or change the information of your team :First select the CHANGE FORMATION ICON. Next form the formation screen select the FORMATION FOOTBALL ICON of your choice and type of PASSING ICON. These icons will be highlighted until you next change them. These changes to the formation will be reflected in the positions of the players on the field on the screen.
You can also make further adjustments to your teams formation by selecting the following icons after first selecting a particular players number box.
This player will play a supporting role just behind the defence.
This player will play a supporting role just behind the midfield.
This player will play a supporting role just behind the attack.
This player will play in the position selected by your choice of formation and number, and will not move in to play in a more attacking or defensive position.
This player will play in the position selected by your choice of formation and number but will also move forward to play in a more attacking position.
This player will play in the position selected by your choice of formation and number but will also move back to play in a more defensive position.
To select or change the playing style of your team :-
First select CHANGE STYLE ICON
Next from the style screen select the STYLE FOOTBALL ICON of your choice and the type of TACKLING ICON and MARK will see details of any news regarding your team or players.
