Football Manager 2016 review – a dangerously accessible return

The moreish management sim is back featuring its usual tactical depth, but with a more user-friendly road to success - which is bad news for your loved ones

It's July and the rotund avatar representing me in Football Manager 2016 is unhappy. Leeds United's pre-season friendly against Dutch side Heracles is going badly. Considering the pounding we've taken, the 1-1 score line is flattering to say the least. At least it should raise the value of our goalkeeper, Marco Silvestri, considerably.

Changes are necessary then and, after a dash through the stats and tactics screen, a decision is made. Stuart Dallas, who seemingly can't resist making ambitious punts from 30-yards out, is hauled off in favour of pacey forward Lee Erwin; Lewis Cook comes on to add a sense of calm to the midfield; we also push the defensive line up, depriving Heracles time on the ball.