Footballer of the Year
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You're a 17 year old apprentice in the 4th Division with only ś5,000 and 10
goals to your name. Have you got what it takes to cope with the trauma of
transfer deals, injuries and other match day problems, while displaying skill
and professionalism in matches throughout Europe.

Rise through the divisions, out classing rivals on the way to prove you are
the best and gain the highest accolade... FOOTBALLER OF THE YEAR!!


SCENARIO

In this exciting game you adopt the role of a professional footballer. You
start your career at the age of 17 with ś5000 in cash, 10 goal cards and the
footballing world at your feet. The aim is to develop your career and be
nominated FOOTBALLER OF THE YEAR.


GAMEPLAY

Upon loading the game you will be asked "LOAD A SAVED GAME (Y/N)?". If you
have played the game before, your previous game can be loaded and continued
from where you left off.

Follow the prompts on the screen and enter your name and select the starting
division. It is recommended that you start in division 4 and develop your
skills from this the easiest level.


CONTROL MENU

The on screen icons correspond to the following:

GLOBE - This shows the state of affairs for your team.

FOOTBALLERS HEAD - Player status details.

SCROLL - Transfer cards

CASSETTE - Load or save a game.

INJURED FOOTBALLER - Quit game.

QUESTION MARK - Incident cards.

FOOTBALL BOOT - Play matches.


STATE OF AFFAIRS

This section shows your team league positions, the morale of the team, goals
scored in cup matches and league matches.


PLAYER STATUS DETAILS

Your rating as a footballer is displayed as bar graphs depicting status
points, your current league and your weekly earnings.


TRANSFER CARDS

These can be purchased at varying prices depending on which division you are
in. Upon buying a card you have the chance of being spotted by a 'scout'. If
the 'scout' finds that you are a suitable player then you will be transferred
to another club either in the same division, or a higher division. If you are
successfully transferred you will recieve a players fee plus the chance of a
higher salary.


INCIDENT CARDS

An incident card can be purchased for ś200. This section is a bit of a
gamble, but can prove very lucrative. However, on the other hand you risk
losing money.


PLAY MATCHES

When this option is selected, you are given the chance to purchase goal
cards. Goal cards can then be used in any of the matches you will play. The
value of a goal card will be between one and three, it is up to you to use
your skill and judgement as to when the cards are used. For example if the
value of a goal card is two, then you have the chance of scoring two goals
in that game.

This is where your skill as a player will be needed when you enter the
arcade sequence and attempt to beat the defenders and score a goal or take
a penalty.

Results for the matches will then be printed on the screen and from these
you will be able to deduce if your goal cards have been played wisely. This
will enable you to alter your strategy for future games if necessary.

REMEMBER ALL THE TIME YOU ARE AIMING FOR THE ULTIMATE ACCOLADE, TO BE
AWARDED THE TITLE: FOOTBALLER OF THE YEAR.


CONTROL KEYS

Q - Left
W - Right
P - Up
L - Down
SPACE - Fire

Alternatively a joystick can be used.


(C) 1986 Gremlin Graphics Software Limited.

(Transcribed by Robin Stuart)