Football Manager 2017 (FM17) was a turning point for the series [1, 2]. It brought unprecedented depth to data analytics, scouting, and contract negotiations [1]. Key features that made FM17 a fan favorite included:

Cracking the Pitch: The Legacy of Football Manager 2017’s Scene Releases

STEAMPUNKS was a relatively new group at the time, though many in the community suspected they were veterans from older groups like returning under a new name. Version & Patches (v17.3.1)

The user would be fired within the first few weeks of the season regardless of performance.