More than two decades after its original release, Championship Manager 01/02 is still one of the most loved football management games of all time. But despite its longevity and the community's enthusiasm, there is no denying that the graphics engine and the interface got stuck in time. That is exactly why we now have CM 01/02 Reborn, a deep overhaul patch that transforms the experience without losing its retro soul.
A new lease of life for the interface
The first big change is obvious straight away: the completely refreshed look. The patch brings new fonts, updated colour schemes and a more modern layout that freshens up the screen without disrespecting the original spirit. The interface becomes easier to read and clearer, making navigation more pleasant for veterans and newcomers alike.
Expanded features
But it isn't only the looks that change. The CM 01/02 Reborn brings new features designed to enrich the gameplay and ease the original game's limitations. Small quality of life touches have been added, smoothing the experience and modernising mechanics that were already showing their age in the base version.
Gameplay changes
Beyond the visuals, the patch brings tweaks to the gameplay mechanics. These refinements keep the challenge balanced but make the simulation more realistic and dynamic. Squad management, the impact of tactics and even progression over the seasons have gained new depth, so the game stays as addictive as it was in 2001, only now with more nuance.
A modern tribute to a classic
The CM 01/02 Reborn isn't just an update: it is a reinvention. It proves that, with passion and dedication, a classic can be reborn and stay relevant more than 20 years later. For fans who want to relive their memories of the game with a more modern look, this patch is a must.
⚙️ Melhorias de Jogabilidade & Qualidade de Vida
Idle Sensitivity (more responsive menus and screens: transfer screen, transfer status, discipline screen)
Show Star Players (highlights key players)
Hide Private Bids (private bids hidden)
Position in Tactics View (easier to read tactics)
Add Extra Space Header (cleaner layout)
Make Your Potential 200 (potential fixed for human managers)
Tapani Highlight Players in Search
Tapani Space Patch
Page Down Patch (navigation shortcuts: if the game stops, press Page Down to move on)
Unlock Your Creativity (more freedom when creating tactics)
Give More Options in Offer DropDown (more options in offers)
No Complaining About Training New Positions
Ensure Cash Does Not Reset To Zero (fixes a financial bug)
Halve Signing-On Fees (cuts absurd signing-on fees)
Jobs Abroad Boost (makes jobs abroad more attractive)
Job Application Nudge Edit
- Find all players (Cheat or not, you can now find any player in the search panel without having to send your scouts out)
️ Correções de Bugs & Estabilidade
Regen Fixes
Tapani New Regen Code
General bugfixes
Fix Goalie Stats V3
Fix Network Games
Nicks Fitness Patch V3
Marking & Position Clamp To 100
Make Future Line Properly Transparent
Stop Youngsters Always Rejecting Offers
Physical Training Fix
Memory Check Fix
Remove Mutex Check
Clean Up On Close Window
Spelling Fixes (reverted from Saturn v5)
Find Players Fix (Saturn v8)
Transfer & Contract Rules
Disable Unprotected Contracts
Allow Italian Loans + January Loans until the end of the season
Allow January Transfers in Champions League
Allow Loans to Play in Europe
Allow Non-EU Loans
French Loans / Irish Loans / Scottish Loans / English Loan Limit Adjustments
Remove 4-Month Loan Limit
Remove Loan Protection
Loans Update
B Teams Increase to 50 Players
Remove England Foreign Player Restrictions
Remove Second Name Requirement
Competition & League Structure
Tapani Relegation Patch
Saturn v2: Champions League Fixtures / Europa League Fixtures
Saturn v3: Dutch Eerste Divisie Relegation Place Removal
Saturn v3: Golden Goals Tweak (normal)
Saturn v4: English National League North: substitutes named
Saturn v7: Atlanta United nation edit
Saturn v8: European Championship Qualifying Playoff Nations
Saturn v8: Coppa Italia Team Selection Adjustment
Saturn v1: CONCACAF Competitions Reactivation
Include San Marino in Euro Qualifiers (Tapani)
Jogadores & Regens
Always Regen To New Good Country (a world class player with Guinea-Bissau/Portugal nationality will always choose to represent the latter)
Use Common Names For Brazil Regens (instead of the long Brazilian names we were used to, names are now shorter, like Silva or Fabinho)
Younger Regens (Saturn v1)
Regen Tweak 2 (Saturn v6)
Pregens Multiplier 1.50 (some free agents created by the game)
Graphics & Interface
New fonts and colours (Reborn custom)
Saturn v1: Background Hires (high resolution backgrounds)
Scoreboard Patch (new scoreboard)
Display Your Star Players (Saturn v1)
Miscellaneous
Disable CD Remove
Disable Splash Screen
Manage Any Team
Remove 3 Player Limit
Change Registry Location
Human Manager Attributes
Currency Multiplier: 2.5x
Speed Hack: 1x
Year Reset: 2001
