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Player Manager #4
Player Manager 4: A Sports Progression Fantasy
Footie’s number-one fanatic continues his climb to become number-one manager in the fourth installment of this fast-paced, electrifying LitRPG series.
Football is a game of Quick steps. Trick steps. Even sneaky, slick steps. Whether you’re on or off the pitch, you best know your footing. And for Max Best, that’s no problem at all. He has the ability to read players to a T—thanks to the sentient stat-tracking display he received after saving an elderly man in the streets.
Now, as director of football for Chester FC, everything’s falling into place for Max. His team is climbing the ranks. He’s executing great transfers and hired a literal old hand for his brand-new women’s team. Plus, his no-holds-barred attitude and unorthodox way of working the league systems is making a serious impression. What could go wrong?
Well . . . everything actually. First, a top-notch prospect gets snaked out from under him. Then, an old adversary starts playing dirty behind the scenes so Max can’t play on the field. And his wheeling and dealing has landed him in the wrong kind of spotlight. But the worst part is that he’s beginning to suspect the one behind all the chaos is the increasingly devilish old fellow he rescued so long ago . . .
The fourth volume of the hit progression-fantasy series—with more than 800,000 views on Royal Road—now available in paperback, ebook, and audiobook!
Football is a game of Quick steps. Trick steps. Even sneaky, slick steps. Whether you’re on or off the pitch, you best know your footing. And for Max Best, that’s no problem at all. He has the ability to read players to a T—thanks to the sentient stat-tracking display he received after saving an elderly man in the streets.
Now, as director of football for Chester FC, everything’s falling into place for Max. His team is climbing the ranks. He’s executing great transfers and hired a literal old hand for his brand-new women’s team. Plus, his no-holds-barred attitude and unorthodox way of working the league systems is making a serious impression. What could go wrong?
Well . . . everything actually. First, a top-notch prospect gets snaked out from under him. Then, an old adversary starts playing dirty behind the scenes so Max can’t play on the field. And his wheeling and dealing has landed him in the wrong kind of spotlight. But the worst part is that he’s beginning to suspect the one behind all the chaos is the increasingly devilish old fellow he rescued so long ago . . .
The fourth volume of the hit progression-fantasy series—with more than 800,000 views on Royal Road—now available in paperback, ebook, and audiobook!
395 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 29, 2024
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August 23, 2025
Oke ben nu wel hooked
January 15, 2025
This is a more plot-driven book than the previous books in the series. There is still good character development, but this book is more about trying to save Chester from relegation.
The relationship between Max and Satan(?) is becoming more complex, and we see more consistent (if indirect) interaction than previously.
Max is still a sympathetic protagonist, and his ties to his associates are becoming better developed.
I'm not a big fan of the conclusion of this volume, which seems a bit facile, but it does advance the storyline rapidly.
Not as good as the previous books, but still a very good read. The series is highly recommended.
The relationship between Max and Satan(?) is becoming more complex, and we see more consistent (if indirect) interaction than previously.
Max is still a sympathetic protagonist, and his ties to his associates are becoming better developed.
I'm not a big fan of the conclusion of this volume, which seems a bit facile, but it does advance the storyline rapidly.
Not as good as the previous books, but still a very good read. The series is highly recommended.
June 5, 2025
At times the erratic behavior of the Best in the business can be frustrating, but the fourth installment in the series had so much more development in terms of plot compared to the previous two (which were also excellent, to clarify). Character relationships deepen, making them more than just stats in a box.
September 28, 2025
Humor and good characters continue
Continuous the nice mix of silliness and serious emotional beats. I also like the increased experimentation with the timeline, hoping back and forth over a few hours/days. I especially enjoyed the increased number of side character viewpoints, via the articles and radio interviews, fun to get the outside perspective more.
Continuous the nice mix of silliness and serious emotional beats. I also like the increased experimentation with the timeline, hoping back and forth over a few hours/days. I especially enjoyed the increased number of side character viewpoints, via the articles and radio interviews, fun to get the outside perspective more.
October 31, 2024
Sigh
My only issue is that there isn't any more... When all the books are released, I bet £20 that the pacing will be awesome but for now it does feel a bit slow. Nevertheless, Max best is best Max.
My only issue is that there isn't any more... When all the books are released, I bet £20 that the pacing will be awesome but for now it does feel a bit slow. Nevertheless, Max best is best Max.
May 3, 2025
This one had a lot more tension. At times it was not what I wanted (too stressful!), but it would be strange to complain about it. So much great stuff. So exciting. I am so happy to see Jackie. Love absolutely everything.
November 14, 2024
So Good!
Reading this series makes me want to play soccer. Or football as Max Best would call it.
Seriously, if you're thinking about it, stop. Just get the book.
Reading this series makes me want to play soccer. Or football as Max Best would call it.
Seriously, if you're thinking about it, stop. Just get the book.
November 18, 2024
I'm up to book 9 on RR.
This is the reason I went back to that site.
As usual, tremendous voice acting.
This is the reason I went back to that site.
As usual, tremendous voice acting.
January 18, 2025
Another fun read. My second favorite litrpg, just behind Dungeon Crawler Carl.
February 18, 2025
I've now caught up to with the releases and have to wait for the next one aaaaah!
But I only have to wait a week thankfully!
Really enjoyed it but it went far too quick 🤣
But I only have to wait a week thankfully!
Really enjoyed it but it went far too quick 🤣
April 1, 2025
This series continues to be phenomenal! Top tier in the genre no doubt. 👍🏽👍🏽
August 18, 2025
insane ending, was not expecting that, excited to see how it turns out
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