I Visited My Football Manager Club in Real Life

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  • Опубліковано 27 сер 2024
  • It’s the dream of everyone that plays Football Manager, I made the pilgrimage to the 6th tier side that I have taken to the Premier League on Football Manager. I had never even been to a non-league match in England before so this was a whole bunch of new experiences all rolled up into one!
    Playing Football Manager essentially for a living is a dream too good to be true and I hope to keep chasing all the cool things we can do with it. For example, this is the first in a series of videos with the team, all of which I had a tremendous time filming and will hopefully answer some questions you have asked yourself while playing Football Manager.
    Much Love,
    The Zealand
    🎮 Zealand Playing:
    ► Twitch: / zeaiand
    ► UA-cam: / @zealandlive
    🎙️ Podcasts:
    ► 20 Good Minutes: spoti.fi/3CYz4iY
    ► The Zealand Podcast: spoti.fi/3KMMnl6
    ► Armchair History: spoti.fi/3tJJw6O
    📸 Zealand Stuff:
    ► FM Skin: zealand.gg/fmskin
    ► Instagram: / theoldzealand
    ► Twitter: / theoldzealand
    ► Discord: / discord
    ► Reddit: / theoldzealand
    🌟 Adler (Editor) & Tomleggosaurus (Animator):
    ► Adler’s Twitter: / adlershannon25
    ► Tom's UA-cam: / @tomleggosaurus1
    🙌 Thanks for watching & scrolling!
    #FootballManager #Football #Soccer #Hashtags

КОМЕНТАРІ • 271

  • @yzkeisdead
    @yzkeisdead Рік тому +684

    this is an actual masterpiece though, you cant deny the fact

  • @HungryWithCrumpy
    @HungryWithCrumpy Рік тому +353

    What a day we had together! It was a pleasure to show you around 💜💜

    • @ElementryLennon
      @ElementryLennon Рік тому +33

      you done a great job being the face of the club in this video

    • @zaphster11
      @zaphster11 Рік тому +8

      You did well mate! If ever you see a 6 foot tall Filipino watching your game their, it'll be me

    • @JMalikZ
      @JMalikZ Рік тому +1

      Salute.

    • @JWalksClips
      @JWalksClips Рік тому

      ​@@ElementryLennonwell said 👏

  • @futcrunch
    @futcrunch Рік тому +176

    this felt difference and was a real masterpiece, well done!

    • @inal1907
      @inal1907 Рік тому +2

      play fm futcrunchhh

    • @augero-jr8ti
      @augero-jr8ti 11 місяців тому +1

      Yooo I live there lol

  • @GIBBO4182
    @GIBBO4182 Рік тому +374

    Taunton is actually a really nice part of the country! My friend lived there for 3 years while his girlfriend attended university, he had nothing but praise for it

  • @sync232
    @sync232 Рік тому +109

    Every little town or village having its own semi-pro or amateur team, AND having a loyal fanbase, is the most wholesome thing in the world.

    • @JimTheFly
      @JimTheFly Рік тому +11

      This is one thing I really wish we had here in the US. Probably the only thing close to it would be high school and college football. But having something on a much wider scale would be totally awesome.

    • @billsager5634
      @billsager5634 Рік тому +3

      @@JimTheFly Considering there are high schools that draw 20,000+ fans per game, and college teams that draw 50,000+ per games - these non-league teams don't even get that many fans per season! Heck, I graduated from a small D3 school, yet would have 15,000 at our home football games.
      That said, watching Zealand's (and other content creators) visits to non-league clubs - just makes you want to take a non-league stadium tour, catching as many non-league games as possible.

    • @JimTheFly
      @JimTheFly Рік тому

      @@billsager5634 Good point. Especially in areas like Texas and Florida where HS FB is HUUUUGE. And wow, honestly, I wouldn't have thought that a D3 would have that kind of turnout.
      But yeah, this is the kind of video that makes me wish I was over there bouncing around the little clubs in smaller towns and experiencing that lower-league feel.

    • @Mongo42089
      @Mongo42089 Рік тому

      @@JimTheFly Same. I'd rather watch non-league than MLS but options here are very limited. In an alternate universe, only barring outside factors/influences or the ASL not being a shitshow, it could have found a much better foothold here. Nothing close to England of course, but HS/college/semi-pro at least would be far more prominent than it is today.

    • @RetroProg
      @RetroProg Рік тому

      @@billsager5634 I do love the irony of the US having the most Communist approach to Sport anywhere in the world.

  • @mosesthepotato8200
    @mosesthepotato8200 Рік тому +168

    Visiting the club that you've been playing on FM23 save is just mind-blowing and unbelievable
    hope one day I can do it as well (I live in Asia)

    • @shahir1395
      @shahir1395 Рік тому +8

      if you are an export quality Potato then you have a chance!

  • @brianbru
    @brianbru Рік тому +201

    Great video mate - the fact people like you exist to boost the reputations of these smaller clubs is awesome. 33 minutes this video has been live and it's had thousands of views. Like 5 times as many views at this stage as Taunton's average attendance.

  • @broefkip
    @broefkip Рік тому +33

    I love this social media manager guy. As someone who is studying communication, the fact they were on top of you playing taunton so fast is incredible and for them to see the opportunity to be played by a UA-camr to grow their reputation is awesome and inspiring to me. I think I might keep an eye out for Taunton in the future

  • @outtanowhere6885
    @outtanowhere6885 Рік тому +42

    Picked Weymouth for my non-league save, so it's really a delight to see them in a video of yours. Took your advice and brought Hamzad Kargbo in, so far 3 straight promotions :))

    • @billsager5634
      @billsager5634 Рік тому +5

      I've been a Weymouth fan for years - essentially finding them via FM. I have at least one Weymouth save for every FM. At least I can listen to their games here in the US via Mixr.

    • @outtanowhere6885
      @outtanowhere6885 Рік тому +2

      @@billsager5634 I've even managed to keep original players such as Kyprianou, Howe and Bearwish in my starting 11.

  • @Its-Sheamus-78
    @Its-Sheamus-78 Рік тому +24

    Zealand! I just wanted to reach out and say a massive thank you for showcasing our home town in your latest UA-cam video. It was such a delight to see our town being highlighted, and I appreciate the time and effort that went into filming and editing the content. I can't wait to see what you have in store for us in your next video! 👏🦚🎥💯 #UpThePeacocks

  • @willdee29
    @willdee29 Рік тому +17

    This is a really amazing video. If you compare to Zealand's video when visiting FAC around last year, you can see a lot of difference between professional team in Austria 2nd division and semi-pro team in England 6th division. I hope you keep doing this kind of video in the future as well

  • @BobbyHD00
    @BobbyHD00 Рік тому +22

    After all of this, Weymouth managed to stay up after going on a run of wins.

  • @Toboloco
    @Toboloco Рік тому +7

    Taunton and Somerset is a really great place to live. So cool to see Zealand in Taunton!

  • @RevStickleback
    @RevStickleback Рік тому +8

    I did a similar thing last year, finally getting to visit Whitby Town, who I'd managed to unfeasible glories (multiple Premier League titles) back when I used to play the game 20 years back. I'd taken them over in the national league, when they'd just been promoted, and had no real players.

  • @nathanmonstrey1785
    @nathanmonstrey1785 Рік тому +9

    Although I really like your FM videos this together with the visit to the FAC Platz is such a fun watch. I really hope that future teams are equally interested in creating this unique connection.

  • @rickyn4560
    @rickyn4560 Рік тому +5

    Great video, you’ve made my sons day he’s one taking a picture with Zealand at the start of the video and it’s also his birthday today

  • @GreyveeeDL
    @GreyveeeDL Рік тому +6

    As someone that has been born and raised in Taunton and supported this club since I was a kid, watching your save and this video has been so much fun, thank you for bringing eyes and fans to our club and town! Sad I couldn't make the game due to work (I actually work on the same road as the ground) but glad you enjoyed your day at the mighty Wordsworth Drive arena!

  • @cameronsummerhayes
    @cameronsummerhayes Рік тому +18

    I live here, and it’s crazy to see you posting a video of visiting 😂😂

  • @Mehbrame
    @Mehbrame Рік тому +7

    I work in Taunton so I've loved following this save. The production for this is amazing mate!

  • @claudej8338
    @claudej8338 Рік тому +6

    The drone shots are great!
    PS: I liked your guest appearance in StuntPegg's vlog at Peckham. Cheers

  • @kmg1211
    @kmg1211 Рік тому +37

    If you're looking to do something similar to your Taunton Town save, next season, you can play as Rushall Olympic, who have also never been up in the National League North in their entire existence, also one of my local clubs too!

    • @tylersimmons6524
      @tylersimmons6524 Рік тому +3

      That would be very cool! But he generally tries to mix it up for his stream saves. Belarus, Columbia, Portugal, Austria, now finally non-league in England.

    • @Stephen-lx9nm
      @Stephen-lx9nm Рік тому +1

      Do you like Mcdonald 😂😂

  • @Mombot_z
    @Mombot_z Рік тому +8

    Fantastic video Zealand and Adler! The quality is top notch, and the story so well told! Love Taunton for being so welcoming, love the Hammers that traveled to see the game with you, and can’t wait to see the next video! #upthepeacocks

  • @BreetonBoi
    @BreetonBoi Рік тому +4

    This is amazing, I love this so much. It’s crazy how much you can do from playing Football Manager to meeting and interacting with the actual football club yourself

  • @danielharris6049
    @danielharris6049 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for this video i live just over the road from the ground and the noise this town makes when its match day is unreal. It looks like you enjoyed yourself a lot as well. Always welcome to Taunton zealand.

  • @PirateDrive
    @PirateDrive Рік тому +16

    Awesome video. It's amazing that all the support from people on here and Twitch have given you the platform to do things like this, the Dorfers visit and the other match day vlogs last year. Looking forward to the other Taunton videos!

  • @BestBoyPatrick
    @BestBoyPatrick Рік тому +9

    Seeing my lovely little west country represented by the Z is beautiful

  • @JeremyCouderc
    @JeremyCouderc Рік тому +5

    this is so wholesome. well done zealand, you're a lovely guy.

  • @HankzFM
    @HankzFM Рік тому +2

    Probably My Favorite video from Z The professionalism on the content is Mind blowing

  • @djgawaydaysecfc6599
    @djgawaydaysecfc6599 Рік тому +3

    Class video Zealand. Taunton are massively in need of a stadium upgrade in order to be allowed to progress up the leagues have you thought about doing a fund raiser for them in order to improve the stadium?

  • @Thylin2
    @Thylin2 Рік тому +2

    Fantastic video, I loved it! Can't wait for the the next video with the players!

  • @FromTheStandsTV
    @FromTheStandsTV Рік тому +2

    Was great to see you there!

  • @jakeunderwood9
    @jakeunderwood9 Рік тому +1

    Great vid Z. I love this kind of thing. One of the underratedly beautiful things about FM is its connection to the real world. And videos like this from people like you help further that connection to the game.

  • @Tajul2810
    @Tajul2810 Рік тому +1

    This might be your best video to date Z. Love to see it. Up the Peacocks!

  • @jacobthorne9930
    @jacobthorne9930 Рік тому +1

    being from the South West and growing up near Taunton I am so happy to see the love towards not just the non-league game but the fact that the best FM UA-camr went there and praised the area. Gutted to have not known about this! Would have happily made the trip back to have met the big Z.

  • @harryrowe6049
    @harryrowe6049 Рік тому +4

    Thank you for visiting our little town, it was great meeting you! ⚽️

  • @JimTheFly
    @JimTheFly Рік тому +3

    This was great to see, and it's so obvious that it meant so much to you, Z. So glad you got to have this experience.

  • @callumhawker3030
    @callumhawker3030 Рік тому +1

    This is crazily random! Never thought I’d see My home towns club in a UA-cam video. Good job mate!

  • @cj123456789012345678
    @cj123456789012345678 Рік тому +2

    Jake was great!
    Nice video Z

  • @sirtonyholohan69
    @sirtonyholohan69 Рік тому +1

    What a video, that’s the best Zealand video I’ve ever seen. I only follow the UA-cam videos and admittedly haven’t followed the Taunton series but thoroughly enjoyed this. I’d love if you somehow got involved with all non league clubs and did these inside looks a lot more! If I could like 10 times I would

  • @lemonfuttie8457
    @lemonfuttie8457 Рік тому +2

    "Here we have tonights tactics:
    Hope."
    Managerial Masterclass.

  • @dronesclubhighjinks
    @dronesclubhighjinks Рік тому +2

    At first, I thought this might be a kinda boring video, but it turned out to be both heartwarming and charming! I have already slapped myself on the wrist for my unjustified, preconceived fear of boredom.
    When you said you spent the evening in "Tauntaun," I finally realized why you remind me of Luke Skywalker.
    Thanks for the video and I'm glad you and your club had a great time!

  • @PaulSmithWGA
    @PaulSmithWGA Рік тому +2

    Nice to meet you Zealand and good to see our board in a few shots 👍😏

  • @Resopheed
    @Resopheed Рік тому +4

    Love seeing their manager actually do the FM thing of just handing over press duties to his "assistant" 🤣

  • @ldkellandshaw
    @ldkellandshaw Рік тому +1

    My home town, I miss Taunton. The County Ground, Vivary Park. Things are very different here in Georgia USA!

  • @punkbassandcovers
    @punkbassandcovers Рік тому +5

    Wish we had the pyramid system here in the states...where teams actually get promoted/relegated. Something to always play for.

    • @iambicpentakill971
      @iambicpentakill971 Рік тому

      Yeah, I just can't bring myself follow our city's men's team, because I know that they will never be in the top division and they can be terrible and never drop. It feels like nothing is riding on it. (Obviously a lot is riding on it for the players/coaches/etc)

  • @t.c.4321
    @t.c.4321 Рік тому +3

    Zealand is very good at what he does. Great content !

  • @Galantus1964
    @Galantus1964 Рік тому

    the power of a football game called Football Manager ..... this was simply fantastic..

  • @Shamrock-Rover
    @Shamrock-Rover Рік тому +1

    Love these visits!!! Floridsdorfer AC was great, and now this one!!! I'm looking forward to the upcoming videos! Keep up the good work man!!!❤️

  • @harveyharriss6369
    @harveyharriss6369 Рік тому +2

    Big up crumpy- was a pleasure meeting Zealand as well

  • @curtisdavies4233
    @curtisdavies4233 Рік тому +5

    Just give this man a British Citizenship. I’ve watched him go from only FM knowledge to knowing more about the game then I do and I’ve been following it for 20+ years! Hopefully will see you at a Burnley game one day!

  • @DevilVips
    @DevilVips 8 місяців тому

    This is my Hometown football team!! Go Taunton! I played for then personally for couple of seasons, this is absolutely madness!!

  • @honestjohn7513
    @honestjohn7513 Рік тому +1

    Great video. Looking forward to the next one

  • @jordylont1879
    @jordylont1879 Рік тому +2

    Your storytelling is incredibly entertaining

  • @lachysims6327
    @lachysims6327 Рік тому +1

    man ive been waitingggg for this vid

  • @ilikehorses57
    @ilikehorses57 Рік тому +1

    As a Bristol Rovers fan, upsetting to see Taunton actually have a nicer ground than us.....

  • @pwalmsley9
    @pwalmsley9 Рік тому +4

    Can't wait for the rest of the videos from your visit, Z! Should have called this series "Welcome to Taunton" and done it in the style of Rob & Ryan though.

  • @simsimmauk7587
    @simsimmauk7587 Рік тому

    I live in Bristol a few miles away i been playing FM/CM from the start. Use to go to school with Lloyd James Lol. Great to see you in England!

  • @Alphawave2000
    @Alphawave2000 Рік тому +4

    Weymouth stayed up eventually by winning the last match of the season.

    • @billsager5634
      @billsager5634 Рік тому

      Yes, an absolutely must win over Dover Athletic. Weymouth, Dover, and Dulwich Hamlet all ended the season at 48 points, but Dulwich was relegated due to goal difference.

  • @LefthandedTom
    @LefthandedTom Рік тому +1

    Lee Lucas used to live with my cousin when they were at the swans I think.. recognise the name. Cool to see him still playing

  • @daveeastcott9323
    @daveeastcott9323 Рік тому +2

    I literally went there like 28yrs ago...U shld check out summerset, Cornwall and devon - it's the best part of England along with the lake district imo

  • @BrooksCWhitehouse
    @BrooksCWhitehouse Рік тому +1

    This is awesome on every level

  • @Winker_7
    @Winker_7 Рік тому +4

    What is actually epic about this vid is that i was there at the game with my dad and i thought you were there bud but i was like nah must be my eyes innit 😂

  • @robertsimpson5343
    @robertsimpson5343 Рік тому +1

    Very good video mate, really interesting

  • @OddlySpecificGaming
    @OddlySpecificGaming Рік тому +1

    Love these videos

  • @akmalbasyhaazis
    @akmalbasyhaazis Рік тому +1

    Great video Z

  • @chrisgoblin4857
    @chrisgoblin4857 Рік тому +2

    I need to go to some more non league games at my local club. Literally just a 5 minute walk to the ground.

  • @historymatters6627
    @historymatters6627 Рік тому +1

    Your content for a football game is pretty f'in awesome

  • @Elbomberdelvernal
    @Elbomberdelvernal 10 місяців тому

    What u did is fantastic.. I dont know much about fm21 but this video❤

  • @marcinems
    @marcinems Рік тому +1

    fuuuuuucking legendary this is bruv :D livin the dream indeed , waiting for the next episodes

  • @RekzaFS
    @RekzaFS Рік тому +1

    Zealand to the coach as an assistant manager: *we’re being overrun in the midfield*

  • @firstnamesurname1743
    @firstnamesurname1743 Рік тому

    Great video and story. If you have kept tabs on Taunton, you will know that they will be part of an extraordinary National League South this season, with lots of clubs from the South West.

  • @borisbonillacarmona4764
    @borisbonillacarmona4764 Рік тому +1

    Awesome!!! Now we want the Zealand - Mcoots Taunton Legends one to one interview!!!!

  • @ciaranhiscox777
    @ciaranhiscox777 Рік тому

    Lee Lucas is a blast from the past, I am from the same Welsh village as him

  • @phatbi971
    @phatbi971 Рік тому +1

    Crazy content Zee 🔥

  • @NotoriousNR3
    @NotoriousNR3 Рік тому +1

    Great video, Z

  • @stevec5034
    @stevec5034 Рік тому +12

    Zealand is honestly an incredible content creator.

  • @RobaMostarRoba
    @RobaMostarRoba Рік тому +2

    great vid

  • @joefothergill4029
    @joefothergill4029 Рік тому +1

    Amazing video 👏🏼

  • @absurdist5134
    @absurdist5134 Рік тому +2

    This is fantastic.

  • @Bobo1993ization
    @Bobo1993ization Рік тому +1

    So great to see that cultural links and friendships formed through a video game. Kudos Zealand!

  • @WoolavyLeeWilliams
    @WoolavyLeeWilliams Рік тому +1

    Rob Dray.... What a lovely guy 👍

  • @SuperJNG18
    @SuperJNG18 Рік тому

    This isn't just great for the obvious reasons, it's also fascinating to FINALLY hear how actual football players feel about Football Manager and how they're used in it. I'm sure there are fun videos related to that out there, but this is the first time I'M hearing about any players reacting, and I find it hilarious.

  • @russhunter5696
    @russhunter5696 Рік тому +1

    This is excellent. Truly excellent.

  • @scygnius
    @scygnius Рік тому +3

    Doesn't even need to be soccer, but man I'd love that type of deep-rooted, "every town has a team" culture for a sport here in the States. Closest we get to it is minor league sports, college, or peewee.

  • @alexwattsblog
    @alexwattsblog Рік тому +1

    Not sure how this made my feed - but glad it did

  • @ShyGuyTravel
    @ShyGuyTravel Рік тому +1

    Next year you could be a bit cheeky and manage a club on a beautiful Caribbean island or something 🏝️

  • @danderson8463
    @danderson8463 Рік тому

    These vids are just the coolest, most heartwarming things. I really hope that the Peacocks and the Dorfers before them, get a boost in interest and support from their local area, following their gracious and baffling welcome of our favourite ball deodorant salesman ❤

  • @billsager5634
    @billsager5634 Рік тому

    Zealand, I actually listened to the broadcast of the game, here in the US (via Mixr). I'm a huge fan of Weymouth - which I always play at least one save in every version of FM. Weymouth desperately needed a win against Taunton Town, and a win in their final game of the season, against Dover Athletic in order to avoid relegation. Needless to say, we won both games!
    Looks like you had a great time! Maybe I should start a UA-cam channel and a Twitch channel, with a Weymouth save... maybe I can get a similar invite😁

  • @Ol-Smokey
    @Ol-Smokey Рік тому +1

    have played weymouth to premier league before nice seaside town

  • @BriswallYT
    @BriswallYT Рік тому

    Incredible. I live just to the north-east of Taunton, but also we should definitely sort a fundraiser out to improve the stadium, of course, since it looks just itty bitty.

  • @shiniselune399
    @shiniselune399 9 місяців тому

    taunton town was my first save on FM23 i picked them because i loved the logo design... MCcootie was a beast he won me the promotion the first year!

  • @christaylor9656
    @christaylor9656 Рік тому +1

    Great vid zealand ❤

  • @loading9110
    @loading9110 Рік тому

    Weymouth didnt go down in the end. They beat us at Dover 2-0 on the last day of the season. Thankfully Chippenham won their game.

  • @xzankhatri8470
    @xzankhatri8470 Рік тому +1

    Been waiting for this 👍👍👍👍❤️

  • @jaredgreen2508
    @jaredgreen2508 Рік тому

    Thank you again for the photo that day! Was great to see you.

  • @elliotblanchfield8432
    @elliotblanchfield8432 Рік тому

    Went to school & grew up in Taunton. Football team was always overshadowed by the county cricket team, which has historically been pretty solid.
    As sad as it is to see Yeovil being relegated to the 6th tier, at least we have a local derby on our hands next year.

  • @Monkeh99
    @Monkeh99 Рік тому +1

    that was really emotional,

  • @johnthompson457
    @johnthompson457 Рік тому

    Welcome to England Zealand. Hope you have a great time.

  • @Asturas
    @Asturas Рік тому +1

    So Awesome! :)

  • @mattjames6349
    @mattjames6349 Рік тому +3

    I'd never thought about it that you don't have really local clubs in the same way?