Shrewdolph 🦌🎄
@shrewnaldo.bsky.social
Gaming addict, mostly Football Manager, some other games at which I'm absolutely awful.
Football, Football Manager and books. That's about it really.
Misanthrope. "... to read without joy is stupid", John Williams
Football, Football Manager and books. That's about it really.
Misanthrope. "... to read without joy is stupid", John Williams
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Shrewdolph 🦌🎄
@shrewnaldo.bsky.social
· Jan 4
Thread of my reading in 2025
I'll include both fiction, which I read hard copy or kindle, and non-fiction for which I primarily use audible
All posts will be spoiler-free
I'll include both fiction, which I read hard copy or kindle, and non-fiction for which I primarily use audible
All posts will be spoiler-free
This would sure be helpful for the Bills right now
December 21, 2025 at 7:22 PM
This would sure be helpful for the Bills right now
December 20, 2025 at 9:07 PM
O'Brien shove on Gjokeres and then the two-handed swipe at the corner... that's another one I'd be checking for betting patterns, to be honest
December 20, 2025 at 8:59 PM
O'Brien shove on Gjokeres and then the two-handed swipe at the corner... that's another one I'd be checking for betting patterns, to be honest
Fuxache Liverpool. Unable to keep a clean sheet against 10-man Spurs ffs, costing me fpl points. Absolute shambles
December 20, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Fuxache Liverpool. Unable to keep a clean sheet against 10-man Spurs ffs, costing me fpl points. Absolute shambles
That Eketike goal shouldn't stand. Can't have two hands on the back of the defender and push him down like that. Bad decision that one
December 20, 2025 at 6:59 PM
That Eketike goal shouldn't stand. Can't have two hands on the back of the defender and push him down like that. Bad decision that one
Why does the stretcher at Spurs have a black shroud over it? Looks like they're carrying a dead body on to the pitch
December 20, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Why does the stretcher at Spurs have a black shroud over it? Looks like they're carrying a dead body on to the pitch
Reckon Newcastle could have done with those subs 10-15 minutes ago
December 20, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Reckon Newcastle could have done with those subs 10-15 minutes ago
This is one of those offsides where they really need to introduce a margin of error within which they go with the on-field decision, similar to cricket LBW reviews
There must be a margin of error within just the frame selection #NEWCHE
There must be a margin of error within just the frame selection #NEWCHE
December 20, 2025 at 12:54 PM
This is one of those offsides where they really need to introduce a margin of error within which they go with the on-field decision, similar to cricket LBW reviews
There must be a margin of error within just the frame selection #NEWCHE
There must be a margin of error within just the frame selection #NEWCHE
Another 8% week-on-week drop in peak players.
Weekly peak is always a Sunday - last Sunday's being 54,630, which is a 36% drop since peak.
Such a shame #fm26
Weekly peak is always a Sunday - last Sunday's being 54,630, which is a 36% drop since peak.
Such a shame #fm26
December 20, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Another 8% week-on-week drop in peak players.
Weekly peak is always a Sunday - last Sunday's being 54,630, which is a 36% drop since peak.
Such a shame #fm26
Weekly peak is always a Sunday - last Sunday's being 54,630, which is a 36% drop since peak.
Such a shame #fm26
This commentary pretending that England has a chance of a world record 4th innings chase... bizarre
*This England*. More likely they'll lose 3 wickets in the first 5 overs. Be 100/5. Be bowled out for 180 today
*This England*. More likely they'll lose 3 wickets in the first 5 overs. Be 100/5. Be bowled out for 180 today
December 20, 2025 at 1:20 AM
This commentary pretending that England has a chance of a world record 4th innings chase... bizarre
*This England*. More likely they'll lose 3 wickets in the first 5 overs. Be 100/5. Be bowled out for 180 today
*This England*. More likely they'll lose 3 wickets in the first 5 overs. Be 100/5. Be bowled out for 180 today
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December 5, 2025 at 12:13 PM
My two favourite teams finished bottom of the Europa Conference League 🤣
December 18, 2025 at 10:04 PM
My two favourite teams finished bottom of the Europa Conference League 🤣
I remain concerned about the ongoing use of the term "international management *module*" which sounds like a mini game in which you can play the world cup as a selected team rather than just adding international management #fm26
community.sports-interactive.com/forums/topic...
community.sports-interactive.com/forums/topic...
Our Intended Approach to FM26 updates in 2026
Following the release of our latest update on 15 December, we want to outline what’s next for FM26.We anticipate resuming updates in the middle of January with planned releases approximately every 2–3...
community.sports-interactive.com
December 18, 2025 at 3:37 PM
I remain concerned about the ongoing use of the term "international management *module*" which sounds like a mini game in which you can play the world cup as a selected team rather than just adding international management #fm26
community.sports-interactive.com/forums/topic...
community.sports-interactive.com/forums/topic...
Who knew the FIFA Intercontinental Cup Final was a thing? Flummoxed
December 17, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Who knew the FIFA Intercontinental Cup Final was a thing? Flummoxed
Honestly, I wonder how some people function in life
December 15, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Honestly, I wonder how some people function in life
What a shite game of football that was
December 14, 2025 at 6:27 PM
What a shite game of football that was
Fuxache. Gambled my fpl transfers on Arsenal CS and Rice set pieces. Had a 'mare of a month
December 13, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Fuxache. Gambled my fpl transfers on Arsenal CS and Rice set pieces. Had a 'mare of a month
Sub-50k 24 hour peak for #fm26
Huge yikes. Is there now genuine concern for the long-term future of the franchise?
steamdb.info/app/3551340/...
Huge yikes. Is there now genuine concern for the long-term future of the franchise?
steamdb.info/app/3551340/...
Football Manager 26 Steam Charts
Steam player count for Football Manager 26 is currently 36600 players live. Football Manager 26 had an all-time peak of 84909 concurrent players on 4 November 2025.
steamdb.info
December 13, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Sub-50k 24 hour peak for #fm26
Huge yikes. Is there now genuine concern for the long-term future of the franchise?
steamdb.info/app/3551340/...
Huge yikes. Is there now genuine concern for the long-term future of the franchise?
steamdb.info/app/3551340/...
Aouchiche and Armstrong at 6... it's a bold strategy, Cotton
You'd expect we're going to be defending deep for most of this game
You'd expect we're going to be defending deep for most of this game
December 11, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Aouchiche and Armstrong at 6... it's a bold strategy, Cotton
You'd expect we're going to be defending deep for most of this game
You'd expect we're going to be defending deep for most of this game
This looks so much better than the previous shambles, so kudos
But why is OPPDA so high? I assume it's calculated different to IRL?
Also, Everton seem to have 10 men but no red card in the events... Maybe an injury with subs exhausted?
Third - Spurs lost 3-0 but are going up the table?
But why is OPPDA so high? I assume it's calculated different to IRL?
Also, Everton seem to have 10 men but no red card in the events... Maybe an injury with subs exhausted?
Third - Spurs lost 3-0 but are going up the table?
December 10, 2025 at 7:08 PM
This looks so much better than the previous shambles, so kudos
But why is OPPDA so high? I assume it's calculated different to IRL?
Also, Everton seem to have 10 men but no red card in the events... Maybe an injury with subs exhausted?
Third - Spurs lost 3-0 but are going up the table?
But why is OPPDA so high? I assume it's calculated different to IRL?
Also, Everton seem to have 10 men but no red card in the events... Maybe an injury with subs exhausted?
Third - Spurs lost 3-0 but are going up the table?
December 9, 2025 at 8:04 AM
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NEW #FM26 BLOG POST!
In this lengthy post, I give my thoughts about the current state of Football Manager 26, the community, and the future of the series.
In this lengthy post, I give my thoughts about the current state of Football Manager 26, the community, and the future of the series.
The State of Football Manager 26
It's time to discuss the state of Football Manager 26 - and the series as a whole. After a launch period that was nothing short of a PR disaster, and a full release that alienated much of its core audience, Sports Interactive's long-running franchise is at its lowest ebb for over 20 years. The community has been firmly split on FM26 - with many players pointing their fingers at SI or SEGA for producing a pile of rubbish, and other players putting their fingers in their ears and insisting that everything is fine.
fullerfm.com
December 8, 2025 at 12:00 PM
NEW #FM26 BLOG POST!
In this lengthy post, I give my thoughts about the current state of Football Manager 26, the community, and the future of the series.
In this lengthy post, I give my thoughts about the current state of Football Manager 26, the community, and the future of the series.
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Love that Harry Wilson goal. Absolutely beautiful
December 7, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Love that Harry Wilson goal. Absolutely beautiful
Scotland's world cup scheduling is going to lead to some interesting political discussions about licensing and whether bars can stay open
December 6, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Scotland's world cup scheduling is going to lead to some interesting political discussions about licensing and whether bars can stay open