Quickly recognize if a midfielder fits a physical "Direct" or a technical "Short Passing" tactical setup based on their dominant color groups. How to Enable and Customize Attribute Colours
Instead of a hardcoded "20 is always Red," the system recalculates "elite" colors based on the average quality of players in your current division. Vibrant Cyan/Bright Red Good (Above Average): Deep Green Average (League Standard): Neutral Yellow Poor (Below Average): Faded Grey/Brown Key Feature Components
When configuring your colors, a four-tier setup offers the best balance for quick visual scanning. Below is a highly recommended layout used by veteran managers on the Championship Manager 2001/2002 Forums :
Here is how the structure breaks down:
However, the CM 01 02 colour attributes remain a nostalgic favourite among fans of the series. For many, they represent a simpler, more innocent time in the world of Football Manager, when the game was still in its formative stages.
Go to the menu from the main screen or your active save. Click on Preferences . Look for the Display or Visuals tab.
Execute the patching tools with administrative privileges. cm 01 02 colour attributes
Go to the menu from the main screen or your active save. Click on Preferences . Look for the Background/Attribute Colouring options. Toggle the setting to enable colored text for player stats. Method 2: Using Nick's CM0102 Patcher (Recommended)
The colour attributes in CM 01 02 have had a lasting impact on the Football Manager series. While the game has evolved significantly since its release, the core principles of the colour attribute system remain in place.
: This is a measure of how vibrant or pure a color is. A highly saturated color is bright and vivid, while a less saturated color appears more muted or washed out. Quickly recognize if a midfielder fits a physical
Signals that this attribute is a weakness or entirely average.
The most popular modern choice is Nick's CM0102 Patcher. This tool applies comprehensive mechanical fixes, data corrections, and user interface upgrades simultaneously. Close your game entirely.