⚽ Retro Football Manager v2

A nostalgic single-player football/soccer management simulation game inspired by classic titles like FIFA 2000 Manager and Premier Manager for PS1. Built with vanilla HTML, CSS, and JavaScript — no frameworks, no dependencies, just pure retro gaming vibes.

🎮 Features

Core Gameplay

• 18-team league with full round-robin fixtures (34 matches per season)
• Squad management with 16 players per team (GK, DEF, MID, FWD)
• Match simulation based on team strength, energy, and tactical selections
• Multi-season progression with player aging, retirements, and youth development

Player Management

• Player stats: Energy, Condition, Strength, Age, Market Value
• Balanced energy system: Players drain 8-15 energy per match, recover 25 when rested
• Youth Academy: Random youth prospects (ages 16-18) join from the academy
• Player development: Match experience and training improve player strength
• Aging & retirement: Players age each season, veterans may retire after 34

Financial Systems

• 5 sponsor slots: Shirt sponsor + 4 stadium stands (North, South, East, West)
• Signing bonuses: 25% of contract value paid immediately
• Match day revenue: Dynamic attendance based on ticket pricing
• Prize money: €250K - €5M based on final league position
• Transfer market: Buy and sell players, refresh market for €100K

Training

Type	Strength Gain	Energy Cost	Price
Basic	+3	-10	€20,000
Intensive	+6	-20	€60,000
Elite	+10	-25	€150,000

Stadium Management

• Capacity expansion: Add 1,000 to 10,000 seats
• Ticket pricing: €10-100 range, affects attendance
• Visual stadium display: Shows sponsored stands

Season Features

• Relegation system: Bottom 2 AI teams relegated, replaced by promoted teams
• Season summary: Final position, prize money, squad changes
• Fresh start: All players reset energy/condition for new season

Random Events

Humorous events that can help or hinder your club:

• 🎰 Lottery wins and mysterious benefactors
• 🦨 Skunk invasions and plumbing disasters
• 👽 UFO sightings and duck mascot adoptions
• 🍕 Pizza parties and gaming addiction epidemics

🖼️ Screenshots

The game features a retro aesthetic with:

• CRT scanline effect overlay
• Retro pixel fonts (Press Start 2P, VT323)
• Neon green and gold color scheme
• SVG kit graphics with customizable colors

🚀 Getting Started

Quick Start

1. Download or clone the repository
2. Open index.html in any modern browser
3. Select your team and kit colors
4. Start managing!

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/retro-football-manager.git

# Navigate to directory
cd retro-football-manager

# Open in browser (macOS)
open index.html

# Or simply double-click index.html

No Build Required

This is a pure client-side application. No npm, no bundlers, no servers needed.

📁 Project Structure

football-manager-v2/
├── index.html          # Main HTML file
├── README.md           # This file
├── css/
│   └── styles.css      # All styling (retro theme, components)
├── js/
│   ├── data.js         # Constants, team names, events, sponsors
│   ├── state.js        # Game state management, save/load
│   ├── players.js      # Player & team generation, youth system
│   ├── sponsors.js     # Sponsor system (5 slots)
│   ├── transfers.js    # Transfer market logic
│   ├── training.js     # Training camp system
│   ├── lineup.js       # Lineup selection, auto-select
│   ├── stadium.js      # Stadium capacity, tickets
│   ├── match.js        # Match simulation, season processing
│   ├── graphics.js     # Kit & stadium SVG rendering
│   ├── ui.js           # UI updates, notifications, sorting
│   └── main.js         # Game controller, event handlers
└── assets/             # (Reserved for future assets)

💾 Save System

Games are saved as JSON files with the naming format:

rfm-save-s{season}r{round}.json

Save files include complete game state and can be loaded at any time.

🎯 Gameplay Tips

1. Rotate your squad — Don't play the same 11 every match or they'll burn out
2. Use "Freshest XI" — Auto-selects players with highest energy
3. Invest in youth — Young players have hidden potential and grow faster
4. Balance ticket prices — Higher prices mean more revenue but lower attendance
5. Sign stadium sponsors — Each stand can have its own sponsor for extra income
6. Watch the ticker — The news log tracks all important events

🛠️ Technical Details

Browser Support

• Chrome 80+
• Firefox 75+
• Safari 13+
• Edge 80+

Dependencies

• Google Fonts: Press Start 2P, VT323 (loaded via CDN)
• No JavaScript frameworks
• No build tools required

Performance

• Lightweight (~50KB total)
• No external API calls
• Runs entirely client-side
• Saves to local filesystem (download)

🤝 Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Some ideas for enhancements:

• Cup/tournament competitions
• Player contracts and wages
• Tactical formations
• Manager reputation system
• Sound effects and music
• Mobile-optimized UI
• Multiplayer/hot-seat mode
• More detailed match engine
• Player personalities/morale

Development

# Simply edit the files and refresh browser
# No build step needed!

# For live reload, you can use any simple server:
npx serve .
# or
python -m http.server 8000

📜 License

MIT License — feel free to use, modify, and distribute.

🙏 Acknowledgments

• Inspired by classic management games: Premier Manager, FIFA Manager, Championship Manager
• Retro aesthetic inspired by PS1/PS2 era sports games
• Built with ❤️ and nostalgia

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Ready to lead your club to glory? The pitch awaits! ⚽🏆