Getting Started with Football Manager

Welcome to Football Manager Discord Bot! This guide will walk you through the basics of setting up your team and playing your first match.

Step 1: Add the Bot to Your Server

Before you can start playing, you need to add the Football Manager bot to your Discord server. You can do this by clicking the "Add to Discord" button on our website or by using this invite link.

Make sure you have the appropriate permissions on the server to add bots. Once added, the bot will be available in your server's member list.

Step 2: Create Your Team

To create your team, use the following command in any text channel where the bot has access:

/start

The bot will guide you through the team creation process, asking you to:

Choose a team name
Select your team's primary formation
Pick your team's colors

Once completed, you'll receive a confirmation message with your new team's details.

Pro Tip

Choose a formation that matches your playing style. If you prefer attacking football, consider 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1. For a more defensive approach, 5-3-2 or 4-5-1 might be better options.

Step 3: View Your Team

To see your team's current status, use:

/team

This command displays:

Your team name and formation
Player roster with ratings
Team statistics
Current finances

Take some time to familiarize yourself with your starting players and their positions.

Step 4: Set Your Lineup

Before playing your first match, you should set your lineup:

/lineup

This interactive command allows you to:

Select your starting 11 players
Arrange players in specific positions
Set your team captain
Designate penalty and free kick takers

Make sure to put players in their natural positions for the best performance.

Step 5: Play Your First Match

Now you're ready to play your first match! You have two options:

Option 1: Play Against AI

/match ai

This command starts a match against an AI-controlled team. You can specify the difficulty level:

/match ai easy - For beginners
/match ai medium - Standard difficulty
/match ai hard - Challenging opposition

Option 2: Challenge Another Player

/challenge @username

This sends a match challenge to another player in your server. They'll need to accept the challenge to start the match.

Step 6: Match Gameplay

During the match, you'll see:

Live commentary of key events
Score updates
Player performance statistics
Tactical options

You can make substitutions and tactical changes during the match using:

/sub [player out] [player in]

/tactics [formation]

Step 7: Post-Match

After the match, you'll receive:

Final score and match statistics
Player ratings
Experience points gained
Financial rewards

Use this information to plan your team's development and strategy for future matches.

Next Steps

Now that you've played your first match, here are some next steps to explore:

Join a league with /league join
Scout new players with /scout
Train your players with /train
Explore the transfer market with /transfer
Develop your youth academy with /youth

Need Help?

If you're stuck or have questions, join our Discord community where experienced players and our support team can assist you.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You've now learned the basics of Football Manager Discord Bot. Remember that practice makes perfect, and don't be discouraged if you lose your first few matches. As you play more, you'll develop better strategies and build a stronger team.

Good luck on your journey to becoming a legendary football manager!