Read our full FM09 article here – it was reported that a Premiership club was thrashing out a deal to access the FM database and their worldwide network of 900 scouts.
This club has since been revealed as Everton; a nod, perhaps, to the Collyer bothers’ devotion to their idols?
FM has previous – it successfully predicted the pre-eminence of Rooney, Tevez, Ibrahimovic and most recently Carlos Vela – and who would bet against Everon unearthing another Wayne Rooney?
Its an exciting synergy between the virtual and real world, that’s for sure – and Everton are showing themselves to be a progressive club at the forefront of developments.
Or is it just two die-hard toffees showing their loyalty?
You can purchase the new FM – to see who Everton are going to snap up next – below.
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