



The ex-Altrincham and Crewe Alexandra stopper is only 22 but seldom puts a foot wrong and provides you with a solid base on which to build. If you’re in need of a keeper to challenge for the number one spot but aren’t blessed with much in terms of wriggle room with your wage budget, Dawber might be for you. The 29-year-old can make a real difference at the heart of midfield for teams at both National League and National League North/South level.Ī classy customer on the ball, if you can stretch your wage budget slightly with a bit of tinkering then the former Port Vale, Newport County and Sutton United man seldom dips below a 7/10 each week. Was released by Harrogate Town at the end of last season. The former Leeds United and Chester FC man can play at either full-back position and is available for a pretty reasonable weekly wage that even the most stretched of resources should be able to reach. LEWIS TURNERĪn ideal option for clubs in the National League North/South who have limited budgets and are in need of a versatile defender. However, N’Guessan still wants a decent wedge each week on the game, although he would be a good option for a club with a wealthy backer, such as Eastleigh. He was released by IK Start at the end of last season and is one of the standout free agents. You’ll likely have no transfer budget, next to nothing to spend on wages and a limited knowledge of players who could make an impact on a shoestring.īut there are some decent players to be found who have found themselves out of contract.Īt 30, French striker N’Guessan still has plenty of gas in the tank.Ī tall, physical and pacey striker, N’Guessan has taken in spells at Lincoln City, Leicester City and Swindon Town during a solid Football League career. Small squads and even smaller back room teams make for a tough start for rookie managers. It’s getting on for a fortnight since the latest instalment of social-life sapping Football Manager hit the shelves.Īs in previous years, Football Manager 2018 is every bit as addictive as the last, with plenty of new features and an extraordinary level of data ensuring that countless hours can be spent pouring over potential formations for a Checkatrade Trophy clash at Forest Green Rovers.īut to fully appreciate the magic of the game - and to show that you are a tactical genius - you must shun the trappings of the Premier League and look further down the pyramid to start your journey.įorget the Football League, even, the REAL fun is had in the Vanarama National League or, for those who really fancy a challenge, in the National League North and South.
