Starter's Guide
Helping kick-start managers into action
🚀 New Manager Starter Guide
Welcome to Soccer Supremos. This guide covers everything you need to get started — from picking your club to submitting your first turnsheet. It won’t take long to read, and it’ll save you a lot of head-scratching in those first few weeks.
📘 The full rules are in the 5th Edition Rulebook — well worth downloading once you’re up and running. But start here first.
✅ Getting Set Up
If you haven’t already, here’s the sequence to get your club off the ground:
| Step | What to do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Register as a manager at soccersupremos.com — it’s free |
| 2 | Visit the Club Listing, choose a league, and pick an available club |
| 3 | Complete the 3-step club setup: club name, player nicknames, and (for new leagues) spend your 100 setup points |
| 4 | You’ll receive your most recent Manager’s Report by email straight away — read it carefully |
| 5 | Log in, fill in your first turnsheet, and submit before the weekly deadline |
💡 Your first 2 turns are free. After that, you’ll need to top up with credits to keep playing. See the Costs page for pricing.
⚙️ How the Game Works
Soccer Supremos runs on a weekly cycle. Each turn, you submit your instructions via an online form called the turnsheet — and a few hours later, you get your results back by email.
| Stage | What happens |
|---|---|
| 📬 Results in | You receive two PDFs: your personalised Manager’s Report and the league-wide Matchday Magazine |
| 🧠 Plan | Review your squad, finances, match performance, and league table |
| 📝 Submit | Fill in your turnsheet — team selection, tactics, training, transfers, and any other orders |
| ⏰ Deadline | Turnsheets lock at 4pm UK time on your league’s processing day |
| 🔄 Repeat | Results come back, and the cycle begins again |
Each league processes on a set day each week. The current schedule is:
| League | Processing Day |
|---|---|
| League 1 | Monday |
| League 2 | Tuesday |
| League 3 | Wednesday |
| League 4 | Monday |
⚠️ Miss the deadline and your club plays on last week’s instructions — or defaults if none exist. It only takes a few minutes once you’re familiar with the form, so don’t leave it to the last minute.
📋 Your First Turnsheet
The turnsheet is where all your weekly decisions happen. It can look a bit overwhelming at first, but most sections are straightforward once you’ve read the Manager’s Report. Here’s what you’ll be filling in:
| Section | What it covers |
|---|---|
| ⚽ Team Selection | Pick your starting XI and name substitutes |
| 🎯 Tactics | Set your formation, aggression levels, and up to 15 tactical instructions |
| 🏋️ Training | Allocate your 25 weekly training hours across different session types |
| 🤝 Deals | Buy, sell, swap, or loan players — you get 3 deal slots in season 1 |
| 🏟️ Ground & Finance | Manage your stadium, set ticket prices, arrange sponsorship |
| 🔍 Scouting | Hire scouts to investigate opponents or monitor your own players |
| 💬 Messages | Send a message to the league notice board (500 characters max) |
💡 You can save your turnsheet and come back to it as many times as you like before the deadline. Your previous week’s team selection auto-populates to save time.
💳 Credits
Each turn costs 1 credit (£1.50). Your first 2 turns are free — after that, you’ll need to top up to keep your turnsheet access active.
Credits are purchased via UK bank transfer (Monzo) or PayPal, and credited to your account manually once payment is confirmed. Bulk bundles are available at a discount:
| Bundle | Credits | Cost per turn |
|---|---|---|
| 10% discount | 22 credits | £30 |
| 20% discount | 50 credits | £60 |
| 25% discount | 80 credits | £90 |
| Season ticket | 30 credits | £38 |
See the Costs page for full payment details.
📚 Essential Reading
Once you’ve got your first turn in, these are worth working through in order:
| Resource | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| 📥 Rulebook (5th Edition) | The complete rules — download and keep it handy |
| 🎮 Sample Results | See what a Manager’s Report and Matchday Magazine look like before yours arrives |
| 📖 Manager’s Playbook | Strategy guides on ratings, training, rivals, form analysis and more |
| ❓ FAQ | Common questions answered in one place |
🧑🤝🧑 The Community
Soccer Supremos is as much about the community as the game itself. Here’s where to find everyone:
| Channel | What it’s for |
|---|---|
| The main hub — announcements, general chat, and a dedicated group for your league. Ask @ref for the link | |
| 🗣️ In Off The Post forum | Ask questions, share ideas, general banter |
| 👤 Manager profiles | Browse and connect with other managers |
| 👥 Groups | League-specific groups and manager-run clubs. Want to start one? Message @ref |
| 🗞️ Newsdesk | Game updates, feature announcements, monthly newsletter |
📣 Spread the Word
Word of mouth is how most managers find Soccer Supremos. If you know anyone who played PBM football games back in the day — or anyone who’d enjoy a proper slow-burn management game — point them this way. The more managers in the leagues, the better the game gets for everyone.