Lewis Richards
@lestri.bsky.social
Just like an encyclopaedia - full of random knowledge and good at holding doors open. Socials are predominantly my cat, sports and random ramblings of Football Manager, Australian women's soccer, and how good the Victorian High Country is.
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Good to see the A-Leagues posting about the Dub being playable on Football Manager for the first time ever.
The game itself has had.... mixed reactions, especially from the long time playing community, but I am so excited to finally play as Canberra United on a football video game.
#FM26 #FM
The game itself has had.... mixed reactions, especially from the long time playing community, but I am so excited to finally play as Canberra United on a football video game.
#FM26 #FM
November 5, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Love you Canberra United but a centre back with the #11 shirt? Utter woke nonsense.
#CANvNEW #ALW #ALeagueWomen
#CANvNEW #ALW #ALeagueWomen
November 2, 2025 at 5:32 AM
Love you Canberra United but a centre back with the #11 shirt? Utter woke nonsense.
#CANvNEW #ALW #ALeagueWomen
#CANvNEW #ALW #ALeagueWomen
A Palace win, clean sheet and both Ellie and Sam scoring? What a night.
November 1, 2025 at 9:25 PM
A Palace win, clean sheet and both Ellie and Sam scoring? What a night.
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Found this an interesting interview and the comments by Freier. At first I read it that she felt unsupported by Wolfsburg but on a second read, it reads like a pretty switched on person who realised that things weren't right for her, and then wanted to get back to where she felt right.
Fair Play.
Fair Play.
Why Sharn Freier is back in the A-Leagues after European ‘whirlwind’: ‘I found out quickly’
The CommBank Matildas star is back at the Roar on loan from German giants VfL Wolsfburg with one clear objective after a challenging stint abroad.
aleagues.com.au
October 31, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Found this an interesting interview and the comments by Freier. At first I read it that she felt unsupported by Wolfsburg but on a second read, it reads like a pretty switched on person who realised that things weren't right for her, and then wanted to get back to where she felt right.
Fair Play.
Fair Play.
Updated #Matildas depth based on the recent October window against Wales and England
- Kennedy drops down a few. Personally gives Rule a late opportunity to make the Asian Cup squad if picked
- still think Grant is the first choice at left back with Catley needing to be central
Thoughts?
- Kennedy drops down a few. Personally gives Rule a late opportunity to make the Asian Cup squad if picked
- still think Grant is the first choice at left back with Catley needing to be central
Thoughts?
October 31, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Updated #Matildas depth based on the recent October window against Wales and England
- Kennedy drops down a few. Personally gives Rule a late opportunity to make the Asian Cup squad if picked
- still think Grant is the first choice at left back with Catley needing to be central
Thoughts?
- Kennedy drops down a few. Personally gives Rule a late opportunity to make the Asian Cup squad if picked
- still think Grant is the first choice at left back with Catley needing to be central
Thoughts?
Confirmed ACL for Michelle Agyemang. Didn't look good when it happened and unfortunately it's the dreaded ACL.
Absolute shame
Absolute shame
October 30, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Confirmed ACL for Michelle Agyemang. Didn't look good when it happened and unfortunately it's the dreaded ACL.
Absolute shame
Absolute shame
The quandary of Sarah Hunter not getting minutes at Paris FC has been solved with Sydney FC announcing her return.
Good for the Dub, but a shame her experience didn't go as well as we hoped.
Good for the Dub, but a shame her experience didn't go as well as we hoped.
October 30, 2025 at 2:02 AM
The quandary of Sarah Hunter not getting minutes at Paris FC has been solved with Sydney FC announcing her return.
Good for the Dub, but a shame her experience didn't go as well as we hoped.
Good for the Dub, but a shame her experience didn't go as well as we hoped.
Best finisher in the Dub according to FM26?
Melina Ayers with 17/20. Solid choice
Melina Ayers with 17/20. Solid choice
October 29, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Best finisher in the Dub according to FM26?
Melina Ayers with 17/20. Solid choice
Melina Ayers with 17/20. Solid choice
Gonna load up #FM26 later this evening and compile the highest rated A-League Women players by certain attributes.
So what attributes are you interested in seeing who #FM26 considers the best to be in the Dub?
And heck, what's your prediction for:
- heading
- finishing
- pace
- aggression
So what attributes are you interested in seeing who #FM26 considers the best to be in the Dub?
And heck, what's your prediction for:
- heading
- finishing
- pace
- aggression
October 29, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Especially after this morning's game, which I've only caught highlights of, but still holds true.
#Matildas #ENGvAUS
#Matildas #ENGvAUS
Tbh I wouldn't say no to a starting line up at the Asian Cup of Catley Hunt in CB and Heatley in the 6 role. That'll allow full backs, especially Ellie, to be more free pushing forward knowing those three can cover the counter.
October 28, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Just caught up with the #Matildas game. My thoughts:
- formation good
- Wheeler/Kennedy as 6 to push KCC forward as a 8/10 - good
- Nevin two mistakes for Wales goal - not ideal
- Torpey is nowhere near an Ellie deputy
- Gorry - looks like an identity crisis of sorts, maybe bench time?
#WALvAUS
- formation good
- Wheeler/Kennedy as 6 to push KCC forward as a 8/10 - good
- Nevin two mistakes for Wales goal - not ideal
- Torpey is nowhere near an Ellie deputy
- Gorry - looks like an identity crisis of sorts, maybe bench time?
#WALvAUS
October 25, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Kyah Simon got her first minutes for Dijon over the weekend. She came on in the 88th minute. Good to see her back on the pitch!
October 20, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Kyah Simon got her first minutes for Dijon over the weekend. She came on in the 88th minute. Good to see her back on the pitch!
"The inclusion of.. titled FIFA competition...in FM26 with the FIFA World Cup, FIFA Women’s World Cup and FIFA Club World Cup.
...International Management module in a Content Update next year for FM26, FM26 Console and Touch in advance of FIFA World Cup 26"
Tillies in FM26 at some point next year!
...International Management module in a Content Update next year for FM26, FM26 Console and Touch in advance of FIFA World Cup 26"
Tillies in FM26 at some point next year!
Football Manager and FIFA sign multi-year partnership
Elevating authenticity to truly global heights, we’re delighted to have signed our first partnership with FIFA, football’s world governing body.
www.footballmanager.com
October 17, 2025 at 9:08 PM
"The inclusion of.. titled FIFA competition...in FM26 with the FIFA World Cup, FIFA Women’s World Cup and FIFA Club World Cup.
...International Management module in a Content Update next year for FM26, FM26 Console and Touch in advance of FIFA World Cup 26"
Tillies in FM26 at some point next year!
...International Management module in a Content Update next year for FM26, FM26 Console and Touch in advance of FIFA World Cup 26"
Tillies in FM26 at some point next year!
Kyah Simon has signed for Dijon in the French top league. Not bad to get back into a professional team when you've had around 800 minutes of football since the World Cup debacle.
October 17, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Kyah Simon has signed for Dijon in the French top league. Not bad to get back into a professional team when you've had around 800 minutes of football since the World Cup debacle.
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It's a blog!
I started writing this back in January. It took some time and motivation to finish it.
#FM24 | The five years of developing Burgos
[Also, a little bonus at the end of the post for anyone sticking with the FM24 instead of the new edition]
coffeehousefm.com/fmrensieblog...
I started writing this back in January. It took some time and motivation to finish it.
#FM24 | The five years of developing Burgos
[Also, a little bonus at the end of the post for anyone sticking with the FM24 instead of the new edition]
coffeehousefm.com/fmrensieblog...
FM24 | The five years of developing Burgos — CoffeehouseFM - Football Manager Blogs
My main Football Manager 2024 save has been a journeyman save in many ways. I spent three years with Perugia, two seasons with Dijon and six seasons with Reading. The longer period spent with Reading ...
coffeehousefm.com
October 16, 2025 at 8:37 AM
It's a blog!
I started writing this back in January. It took some time and motivation to finish it.
#FM24 | The five years of developing Burgos
[Also, a little bonus at the end of the post for anyone sticking with the FM24 instead of the new edition]
coffeehousefm.com/fmrensieblog...
I started writing this back in January. It took some time and motivation to finish it.
#FM24 | The five years of developing Burgos
[Also, a little bonus at the end of the post for anyone sticking with the FM24 instead of the new edition]
coffeehousefm.com/fmrensieblog...
Threw together a #Matildas squad depth tracker and I'm keen for any thoughts/changes.
Assumptions:
- 4-3-3 formation
- a player can be included in two positions (e.g. Heatley as CB and CDM)
- everyone is fit
- recently called up or if eligible (e.g. Kayla
Will adjust based on injuries/form
Assumptions:
- 4-3-3 formation
- a player can be included in two positions (e.g. Heatley as CB and CDM)
- everyone is fit
- recently called up or if eligible (e.g. Kayla
Will adjust based on injuries/form
October 15, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Threw together a #Matildas squad depth tracker and I'm keen for any thoughts/changes.
Assumptions:
- 4-3-3 formation
- a player can be included in two positions (e.g. Heatley as CB and CDM)
- everyone is fit
- recently called up or if eligible (e.g. Kayla
Will adjust based on injuries/form
Assumptions:
- 4-3-3 formation
- a player can be included in two positions (e.g. Heatley as CB and CDM)
- everyone is fit
- recently called up or if eligible (e.g. Kayla
Will adjust based on injuries/form
October 15, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Of course Taylor Hinds, who repped England at youth level, then switched to Jamaica last year, got a cap in a friendly, and now has switched back to England, is able to do that under the current rules. But it just feels a bit dodgy.
NEWS 🗞️ | Sarina Wiegman has named a 25-player Lionesses squad for their upcoming friendlies against Brazil and Australia.
Katie Reid, Lucia Kendall + Taylor Hinds all receive their 1st call-ups.
Blindkilde Brown + Kearns return to the set up. Hemp, James + Williamson are missing through injury.
Katie Reid, Lucia Kendall + Taylor Hinds all receive their 1st call-ups.
Blindkilde Brown + Kearns return to the set up. Hemp, James + Williamson are missing through injury.
October 14, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Of course Taylor Hinds, who repped England at youth level, then switched to Jamaica last year, got a cap in a friendly, and now has switched back to England, is able to do that under the current rules. But it just feels a bit dodgy.
Part of a treat pack from the homeland. Solid flavour, not one of the OG McCoy's flavours, but still good. Still no Salt & Malt Vinegar tho.
October 13, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Part of a treat pack from the homeland. Solid flavour, not one of the OG McCoy's flavours, but still good. Still no Salt & Malt Vinegar tho.
You majestic bastard
October 13, 2025 at 10:09 AM
You majestic bastard