A revamped tactics engine allowed for intricate "drag-and-drop" positioning and specific instructions to target opposition weaknesses, such as winding up temperamental players or harrassing inexperienced defenders.
Perhaps the most significant addition was the integration of ProZone , a real-world tool used by professional managers to dissect every pass, tackle, and shot from a match. This provided "seriously hardcore" players with immense amounts of data to refine their strategies. Championship Manager 2007
Reviewers at GameSpot noted that while the game was not a "graphical powerhouse," it offered functional 3D match highlights that used "Subbuteo-style" player representations rather than realistic models. Championship Manager 2007 review | Eurogamer.net Reviewers at GameSpot noted that while the game
CM2007 offered a vast database with 26 playable nations and up to 63 league tiers, including the new addition of the English Conference North and South divisions. The experience focused on standard managerial duties: Championship Manager 2007