Another top five list of cheap gems on Football Manager 2014. If you're battling relegation on a budget or trying to awaken a League One sleeping giant, these guys will be sure to help you out.
1) Luke Freeman - Stevenage. The former Arsenal man is in the last year of his contract at the start of the game and this works brilliantly to your advantage. He's a speedy left footed, left winger but is also adept at playing up front. His finishing isn't great but he has excellent dribbling and is full of flair. At just 21 he's well worth the £200k or thereabouts it will cost to secure his services.
2) Rabiu Ibrahim - Kilmarnock. With PSV, Sporting Lisbon and Celtic in his CV you know that this guy has some quality. Great technique, dribbling and technique make this central attacking midfielder an attractive target. Also young at 22 with good coaches he can develop in to the player those top European clubs saw in him. Valued at just £100k, I've seen him go for as little as £50k. Snap him up and make him an attacking play-maker.
3) Giles Barnes - Houston Dynamo. Formally of Derby County Barnes was once a potential wonder kid on FM's gone by. Transfer listed at the start of the game with an asking price of just £80k, he's still capable of performing well in the Championship. The speedy right winger can play as a conventional winger, or behind the striker. Barnes has good determination and the pace to beat lower league left backs. Remarkably he's just 24 at the start of the game.
4) Albert Crusat - Free Transfer. Crusat cost Wigan £1million last season and he certainly has the stats to back up that kind of price tag. As a left sided winger, Crusat has the pace and the movement off the ball to be a constant threat to defenses. Aged 31, you may not see him as a long term option but would be a good addition to a squad chasing promotion to the Premier League.
5) Liam Boyce - Cliftonville. This 22 year old left footed striker scores goals for fun in Northern Ireland's Premier League and is worth taking a chance on. He's valued at around £75k at the start of the game and would be worth every penny having already got four caps for Northern Ireland under his belt. He's very strong and determined and would be a good target man or advanced forward for a lower league team with ambitions of promotion as he is sure to improve with good coaching and confidence.
Friday 14 February 2014
50 Words On.... Great Moments in Gaming - John Marston's Ride to Mexico
Rockstar's masterpiece Read Dead Redemption features one of the most sensational sections in gaming history. As you leave Irish, heading for Mexico to continue your quest, without introduction or ceremony, José González begins to sing 'So Far Away'. It's understated, poignant and movingly relevant. During the section you are in control this is not a cut scene, you are part of it. The tone of the music matches the atmosphere and setting perfectly, combining to form an interactive, cinematic experience. Stunning.
Shoe of the Day - Grenson Ellery, Grey
We've mentioned how the monk buckle is bang on contemporary swank at the moment and Grenson's have nailed it with this double buckled pair. I love the subtle dark brown rim which complements the shine of the shoe perfectly. Smart shoes which will keep you ahead of the curve whilst retaining British class. grenson.co.uk, priced at £185.00.
50 words on....Savile Rogue
This British firm produce retro, stylish football scarves that look good not just on match day, but any occasion. You won't find any club names or badges here, the look is simple yet classic. A far cry from the nylon scarves in the club shop, these are made from cashmere wool. Available for just about any team you can think of, check out their site and order one today:
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