BOSS93: Retro Football Manager

BOSS93: Retro Football Manager

Retro text football manager

6 ratings
26 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 24, 2026
  • September 14, 2026

Features

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Experience the deep strategy of 1990s football management games with a modern, streamlined interface. Take control of a club, manage transfers, tactics, and finances to lead them to victory. Play offline with cloud save options.

Deep club management
Realistic transfer market
Zonal match engine
Live match commentary and tactical changes
Four divisions plus non-league
Offline play with cloud saves
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What's New in BOSS93

v2.049

September 14, 2026

BOSS93 v2.049 Players abroad play for their real clubs, on every edition. Batistuta and the rest now line up at the actual club they were at, not just a club in the right country. Your pre-season friendly headlines a full card. Arrange one and the rest of the league — plus non-league sides and clubs from abroad — book their own warm-ups against sides of similar standing. Cancel yours and the card goes with it. Three new formations: 4-2-3-1, 4-3-2-1 and 5-3-2 Attacking, in every picker and mid-match. 5-3-2 Attacking pushes the wing-backs up and a midfielder in behind the front two: it scores like a 5-3-2 and concedes a good deal more. Search the foreign market. Select Division has a new FOREIGN MARKET option, so Normal Search runs over the Players Abroad pool alongside your own divisions. The board reacts to your European nights. Knock out one of the giants and the boardroom says so; losing a cup tie to a non-league side is finally judged for what it is. A top player only signs for a top-flight club. No more championship-quality 22-year-olds dropping into the lower leagues; going home to a former lower-league club is for the over-31s. Mouse drag works again on touch-screen PCs (touch laptops, 2-in-1s, touch monitors) — shirts, numbers, tactics and the penalty list had gone finger-only.

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User reviews

Perfect

An absolute belter of a game. Suddenly I’m 18 years old again and playing Championship Manager on my Amiga, but this is on my iPad. It’s absolutely perfect. Thank you.

These updates keep getting better and better

So many times I think you’ve peaked but then you update again - incredible!

Please add multi player so I can manage more than one team at once!

Response from developer

Thank you so much for the review! I'm so happy to read this because this was precisely the goal of this app: keep the amazing game experience of the original game while adding some improvements here and there. More to come!

Finally, you’re a godsend!

Great to have a developer that doesn’t ruin the game with adverts! Not only that, but is constantly developing the game to make it better.
Would be great to be able to see more classic stats, like shooting, technique, aggression, strength, intelligence.
Being able to draw running arrows on tactics and select set pieces takers.
And more seasons which I think you’re planning on adding since you’ve recently added English 95/96. Would love to see more Italian and Spanish seasons.
The game is brilliant old school fun!
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Response from developer

Thanks so much for your review! Some solid ideas here, being the more flexible arrows my favorite one, for the kind of game. Surely many more additional seasons in a near future. Again, thanks a lot.

Best app ever?

Now at the point where I’m wondering if this is the best app I’ve ever downloaded?

It’s reaching peak and they keep coming up with new updates

Probably don’t download this if you’re worrying you spend too much time on your phone

Response from developer

Thank you so much for the review! I'm so happy to read this because this was precisely the goal of this app: keep the amazing game experience of the original game while adding some improvements here and there. More to come!

Retro gaming at its best

An absolutely brilliant retro recreation of a classic. Please can you add 94/95 update and include Italian and Spanish leagues please? Thank you for bringing this back on iOS.

Response from developer

Many more leagues and editions to come! Thanks so much for your review.

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FAQ

What is BOSS93: Retro Football Manager?

BOSS93: Retro Football Manager is a free sports simulation game that emulates the depth and feel of 1990s football management titles. It features a green-on-black text interface and focuses on core management mechanics.

Can I play BOSS93: Retro Football Manager offline?

Yes, BOSS93: Retro Football Manager is fully playable offline. Your game saves are stored locally on your device, ensuring you can manage your club anywhere without an internet connection.

What kind of management features does BOSS93: Retro Football Manager offer?

The game allows you to manage player transfers, negotiate fees and wages, scout players, manage the wage bill and bank balance, and respond to board expectations. It includes player development, injuries, and squad happiness.

How does the match simulation work in BOSS93: Retro Football Manager?

It utilizes a zonal match engine to simulate every fixture. You can watch games play out minute by minute with live commentary and change tactics mid-game, or sim the season at speed for quick results.

Are there any in-app purchases or ads in BOSS93: Retro Football Manager?

No, BOSS93: Retro Football Manager explicitly states 'No microtransactions. No energy timers. No nonsense.' This indicates it is free to play without any in-app purchases or advertisements.

What platforms is BOSS93: Retro Football Manager available on?

While specific platforms are not detailed, the description mentions cloud saves for carrying on across devices, suggesting it is designed for mobile platforms like iOS and Android.

How often is BOSS93: Retro Football Manager updated?

The latest version, v2.030, was released on July 16, 2026, indicating recent development activity. The game was initially released on June 24, 2026.

What is the age rating for BOSS93: Retro Football Manager?

BOSS93: Retro Football Manager has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for a teenage audience and older.