retired_Stan21261

I started my first game of FM08 yesterday and I couldn't see this option on a transfer.
Has it been removed, if so does anyone know why?

It was good for getting your paws on some good youth players that you can't afford to buy right now.

retired_mssa007

I wasn't aware it ever existed.
If it did, I guess I never bothered to use it much!

retired_Christia17

It wasn't in FM 2007 either, at least not in the way it used to be - it only existed between parent and feeder clubs. I think it's the same for FM 2008.

retired_rkp278

I think it was available in CM4, just before SI and EIDOS split.

It was a nice feature. I used to have first option on many players without actually buying them.

retired_wallercp

It was definitely in FM05, dunno about 06 though.

Very useful function if you spotted a decent young player as then you could sort of guarentee buying him but give him another 2 or 3 years of first team football to develop. So by the time he was 20/21/22 he was a great signing.

Now we have feeder clubs theres not much need I guess, you can buy the player at 18 and loan him out much easier than in 05.

dejasade

i rmemeber it ages ago but never really used it.

retired_mdelmege

yeah, i have same question too.. sometimes first options very usefull if i want to buy a player, and i dont want the other club buy him, but i'm still watching his performance..
is first-option is prohibited in reality? if not, why this feature was disappeared?

retired_shelagh

I really liked this option, used to make first option deals when I wanted to spread my spending or protect scouted prospects. I used the first option all the time on youngsters aswell, especially when they were too young to get a work permit. Feeder clubs don't really do the same thing, as it is only their youngsters that are available to definately buy.