About

The Dugout is the oldest active Football Manager fan community online today. Founded in 1999, The Dugout has always been a major presence on the so called CM and later FM Scene. Over the years, literally millions have visited The Dugout, or have seen our work through the PC Zone publications. Many of these people still call it their Football Manager home today, be it as member or simply browsing the numerous topics regarding the game as an anonymous visitor.

The Dugout covers numerous FM related topics in dedicated areas and our selected staff handle these with great care, as we strictly put quality above quantity. Whether you are looking for tactics, players, training schedules, custom made leagues, guides or just want to talk about your FM savegame experience, we have a place for you.

The Dugout has, over the years, become known for its vibrant, friendly community where users of varying ages and from a variety of nations discuss the ins-and-outs of the game in great detail. You'll find The Dugout full of fellow FM players well versed in the inner-workings of the game who are more than willing to share their knowledge with you through guides, walk-throughs or simply in-thread discussions where we are just as willing to learn from you.

Whether you are an avid Football Manager veteran, a die-hard football fan or a complete novice to the game and the sport; you'll find that The Dugout has something for every FM player.

Mark Geneste
Co-founder