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Championship Manager: Season 97/98 is a football management simulation game released in 1997 for MS-DOS. Developed by Sports Interactive Limited and published by Eidos Interactive Limited, it serves as the final updated version of Championship Manager 2. The game features updated team and player data reflecting the 1997-98 football season across nine different national leagues.

Players assume the role of a football manager, taking control of a club's operations. The primary objective is to guide the team through a season by making tactical decisions, managing finances, and handling player transfers and contracts. The game includes a full data editor, allowing for customization of the database. Players can simulate matches and manage up to three of the nine available leagues simultaneously on compatible hardware, which incorporates a larger pool of teams and players into the system compared to previous versions.

Progression is structured around the football calendar, with players navigating pre-season, league matches, and cup competitions. Key gameplay systems involve squad management, including scouting and signing players, and tactical preparation for matches. The simulation focuses on administrative and strategic decisions rather than direct control of on-pitch action, with the updated roster presenting a revised set of available personnel for team building.