This is the hub of Football Manager 2006. From here you can set up a new game, load a previous game, find out about FM's creators, fans and plenty more.

New Game
Get started! Hit this button to set up a new game. You'll be able to create a managerial profile, choose which leagues you'd like to run and select a club to manage before embarking on your managerial career.

Load Last Game
A simple option that enables you to continue your previous game without having to locate the saved game file.

Load Game
Select from your saved games and load up your progress.

Load Quick Start
A no-nonsense option that will throw you straight into a game with the clubs from one nation selected.
For PC players, this is an ideal option if you have a dated or low spec machine as the compact quantity of player and club data will place less demands on your computer.

Network
Click here to find other players enjoying Football Manager online and join their game. For more information on starting or getting involved in online games of Football Manager, visit http://community.sigames.com

View Match
Click here to review the action from a saved match. This enables you to watch your own saved encounters or view files shared by other Football Manager players. See the section on the Football Manager Community or visit our official website directly. Not sure how to save a match? Click here to find out.

As well as enabling you to relive your own glorious games and great goals from other players, this option serves a crucial tactical function, enabling you to review the contribution of your players.

Check for Updates
This option allows you to link up with Sports Interactive's website www.sigames.com and automatically scan for game patches and updates.

Chatrooms
Talk to other Football Manager players live on the internet. A great place to swap ideas, tactics and player recommendations and chat with other fans.

For more information on playing online visit www.sigames.com or see the community section.

Credits
Find out exactly who is responsible for the research and development of this game.

Quit Game
Took a wrong turn on your desktop? Click here to exit the game. You will lose any unsaved data, so be sure to save your game if you don't want to lose recent progress.

Preferences
This menu enables you to adjust in-game settings such as the currency used for finances and technical settings, such as the game skin.
Access the Preferences menu during the game by clicking Options at the top of your screen and then selecting Preferences from the menu (see right).

Community Info
Also located by accessing the Options menu, the Community Info feature lists some of the websites dedicated to games created by Sports Interactive.