First DS football manager title announced

One of the game designers responsible for creating the bestselling Championship Manager series has announced that he has been working on the first soccer management title for the Nintendo DS.

Roger Womack, who is also credited with designing FA Premier League Manager, has created Football Director "from the ground up to take advantage of the DS's unique hardware".

The game, which includes a 3,800 player database drawn from leagues around the world, gives users the chance to take control of their favourite team.

The title sees players use tactics to develop their squad, dabble in the transfer market, hire or fire backroom staff, deal with a youth team and engage in a financial system where users will have access to club wages, contracts and more.

Football Director will be released in September.