Club Challenges Football's Armchair Owners with New Campaign
Club, a free-to-play football owner sim, launches a new campaign with Jeff Stelling, where fans can put their ownership theories into practice.
The world of football is about to get a lot more interesting as Club, a free-to-play football owner sim, launches a new campaign with none other than Jeff Stelling. For the 26/27 season, Stelling will be fronting a new campaign for Club, where football's loudest voices will get to put their ownership theories into practice.
## The Challenge Begins
Club already has 750,000 club owners, a number that has grown significantly during the World Cup. The game has also reached number one on the UK App Store, a testament to its growing popularity. Formation Games, the developer behind Club, was co-founded by former FA chief executive Alex Horne. The game is also sponsoring Dagenham & Redbridge this season.
In Club, players are not just limited to picking a squad. They are also responsible for upgrading the stadium, hiring backroom staff, arranging transfers and loans, managing the salary cap, and designing a crest. The last one may not rescue a poor defense, but at least the defeat can look branded.
## Real-World Performances Matter
Real-world performances decide how your footballers score, with live results feeding into your club's progress. Weekly PvP competitions take you from Iron League towards Diamond League, and private leagues let friends compare their ownership records. One bad Saturday can undo a very clever week in the boardroom.
Giving players control of the wider club is a smart extension of fantasy football. It also removes several convenient excuses. The manager, facilities, and transfer policy are all yours, so the imaginary board cannot be blamed unless you start arguing with yourself.
## In-Game Features
Club includes purchasable Gems and randomised Agent Calls, with rarity rates listed under each Agent profile. Those calls can also be earned through play.
The campaign with Jeff Stelling will be a great opportunity for fans to test their ownership skills and see how they stack up against others. Will they be able to survive contact with a budget? Only time will tell.
| Feature | Description | | --- | --- | | Gems | Purchasable in-game currency | | Agent Calls | Randomised calls with rarity rates listed under each Agent profile | | PvP Competitions | Weekly competitions that take you from Iron League to Diamond League | | Private Leagues | Leagues where friends can compare their ownership records |
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