Hello friends, I’m writing today to thank all of you for the last four years. Football Manager Stories started on December 28th 2008 and I never thought back then that it will keep going for 4 whole years. Moreover, I never thought that we’d serve more than 3 million people in those 4 years!
This 4th year has been the best of them all in terms of traffic, as we’ve broken the records we have previously set for most visits in a day/month/year. But what’s more pleasing is that we were able to give away no less than 8 free copies of FM 2013 this year, making 8 people happy, which, obviously, makes us 8-times very happy!
In other news, I’m pleased to let you know that Darren Smith is back as co-owner of FMS after taking a small step back last year. This decision means that we’ll be taking care of the future of this website together, and that can only be good news.
Thank you again for your support, we hope we won’t disappoint you from now on!
Have a great New Year!
saltwater
28 декабря, 2012 at 16:16
Only 3 million? Poor :D
Seriously Johnny it has been my honor to visit this site and realise I’m not the only addict :). I’ve visited many other FM blogs and none has the same community feel and atmosphere that this site has. You’ve created a very successful website and my accidental discovery of this FMS was one of the best mistakes I ever made. Here’s to another 4 years!
Johnny Karp
28 декабря, 2012 at 19:26
It’s closer to 3.5 million actually :D
Thanks for the kind words mate, I hope we’ll be able to keep it going for at least 4 more years.
Darren Smith
28 декабря, 2012 at 18:58
Its been a crazy ride thats for certain, I’ve seen this site grow even from before I was involved, so its a pleasure to be back alongside you Johnny…here’s to steady progression for four more years ;)
Johnny Karp
28 декабря, 2012 at 19:27
Cheers :)
kevin
28 декабря, 2012 at 19:41
How could I forget such an important date! Oh wait a minute I’ve been shoveling 15cm of snow which totally sucks. They had 50cm in Montreal!
Congratulations on this remarkable achievement and I’m just delighted to still be a part of this site and the community. I think my 3rd year anniversary with FMS is coming up in Janaury?
Johnny Karp
29 декабря, 2012 at 13:04
Thanks Kevin, take it easy with the shoveling :P
Ben
28 декабря, 2012 at 19:45
Big congratulations are in order I think :). I’ve been coming to this site now for 2-3 years and it is honestly the best FM site around by a country mile. Keep up the good work it’s much appreciated by all that visit.
Johnny Karp
29 декабря, 2012 at 13:05
Thanks Ben.
Miles Smith
28 декабря, 2012 at 21:49
Honestly guys this is the best FM site by far. I read every article, look at every player that is added to the scouting network and listen to all the podcasts & I rarely even play football manager, although this past week has been the exception I have played lots.
Johnny Karp
29 декабря, 2012 at 13:05
Thanks Miles, glad you’re enjoying our work.
Gaurav Chaddah
29 декабря, 2012 at 11:07
Been following for a couple of years now and never fails to dissapoint. After finding this site the you guys have really helped me become a better player on fm and inspired me with all your great stories. I hope you guys continue for at least another few years and I look forward to what you have to offer in 2013!
Nice to see Darren back as co owner and Happy New Year.
Johnny Karp
29 декабря, 2012 at 13:05
Thanks buddy, Happy New Year to you too!
Sayam
30 декабря, 2012 at 23:31
Hi Johnny
Hope you’re well. Congratulations on this magnificent achievement. Good luck for the new year!
By the way, I can’t find the log-in button anywhere?
Johnny Karp
31 декабря, 2012 at 11:05
Thanks. That button is somewhere down the right side.
Sayam
31 декабря, 2012 at 23:20
Have the 2011 story’s been deleted? I can’t find my Bury story… It says page not found?
Johnny Karp
1 января, 2013 at 11:23
They were not deleted but the old categories were merged into an archive section. You can find all your posts here: https://www.footballmanagerstory.com/author/sayam/
Ryan Daly
31 декабря, 2012 at 13:56
Fantastic achievement :D
You have created the best website for FM players around the world, to build it from where it started to making it into this is remarkable. The people that are part of the community here are welcoming, kind-hearted and great people, its fantastic to be a part of it !
Johnny Karp
31 декабря, 2012 at 14:31
Thanks mate. And you are right, it’s the wonderful people that come around here that make this place so nice.