Containing innovative new features, such as the revolutionary Gameplan engine which gives you 3D TV aspects providing the most exciting match day coverage available, Simulated World – So you can keep track of other competitions and leagues that exist in the game, tracking potential new signings, and greater manager/player interaction for speaking to disgruntled players.

Also featured are accurate fitness regimes devised by Mervyn Day, first team coach at Charlton Athletic, a much more realistic transfer system where clubs will haggle over players, parallel match processing to study your opposition's current form before you face them (all whilst the game progresses) and the ability to choose a wealthy Club Benefactor for an instant cash injection - but be warned, with more money comes more demands and a greater need for immediate success.

Championship Manager 2006 allows you to manage your club to glory, dealing with everything from tactics and training to transfers - everything you would expect a real-life football manager to do without owning a sheepskin coat.