The Gaffer - Football Manager

Updates

Patch notes

Version history for The Gaffer beta. Newest releases appear first.

0.9.0-beta

Beta Sprint 5 — Public pages & landing polish

Marketing landing refresh, screenshot gallery, and full public information pages for beta launch.

  • UIPremium landing page with league pyramid, feature grid, and in-game screenshot gallery.
  • FeaturePublic About, FAQ, Roadmap, Patch Notes, Community, Privacy, Terms, and Support pages.
  • UIDivision logos on the landing page pyramid journey.
  • FixLanding hero logo sizing tuned for sharp display across breakpoints.

0.8.0-beta

Beta Sprint 4 — Onboarding & club history

New-manager guidance and a persistent club timeline.

  • FeatureFirst Day interactive tour with Secretary spotlight guidance and keyboard navigation.
  • FeatureFirst Week checklist in Club HQ replacing the old first-login tutorial modal.
  • FeatureClub timeline with filters for matches, transfers, training, league events, and achievements.
  • UITour replay available from Settings → Help.

0.7.0-beta

Club management depth

Expanded systems for running a club beyond match day.

  • FeatureClub HQ overview with department health, smart recommendations, and secretary briefings.
  • FeatureBoard objectives, confidence, and monthly reports tied to club vision.
  • FeatureFacilities upgrades with training, academy, analytics, and stadium effects.
  • FeatureYouth academy expansion with intake decisions and promotion readiness.
  • BalanceFinancial health indicators and runway warnings in Club HQ.

0.6.0-beta

Core match & league foundation

Live matches, league pyramid play, and manager progression basics.

  • FeatureLive Match Centre with commentary, ratings, and post-match analysis.
  • FeatureSix-division league pyramid from Touchline League to The Gaffer's Hall.
  • FeatureTraining centre with individual focuses and squad development.
  • FeatureTransfer market, contracts, and squad management.
  • FeatureThe Gaffer Daily world news and manager inbox.
  • InfrastructureWeekly season worker, fixture generation, and promotion processing.