| Sports Interactive today confirmed that Championship Manager 02/03 is on-course 
for a November 22nd release on the Xbox, priced in the region of £39.99. Publisher 
Eidos also revealed the following details:  
  Latest team and player data for over 100,000 players, managers and coaches 
  compiled by Sports Interactive's growing global research team which now numbers 
  more than 1,000 Manage any team from twenty-seven worldwide leagues Includes the new FIFA transfer system - can you make the best use of your 
  window? Interface designed specifically for the Xbox controller enabling quick screen 
  navigation and short-cuts Choose to play the game with stats of new and unknown players hidden, with 
  only players that a manager would realistically know about being shown. Scouting 
  these players will reveal their full stats The ability to compare two players at a glance Scouting feature gives the manager the ability to get in depth analysis on 
  the opposition including key players and team tactics Increased Manager powers and interaction - Ability for managers to make notes 
  on players in the game, approach the governing bodies to appeal against bans imposed 
  on their players, issue the board with ultimatums and vice versa and send players 
  away for surgery to repair recurring injuries Escalating wages feature, reflecting new wage structures within football
  Player Personalities - players will complain about not playing in their favourite 
  position or thank their manager for being given a chance to play in the first 
  team Club Fines - the FA will fine a club if they have a bad disciplinary record 
  or their players are involved in a brawl In-depth media involvement - messages and feedback from local and national 
  press Full international simulation featuring all the major tournaments plus B-team 
  and U-21 teams All the latest competitions, awards, transfer and disciplinary rules; the 
  game begins in the 2002/03 season  |