Sharpy said: That makes sense thanks @ZaZ I never looked at it in that way before, ill start to analyse those types of passing stats more closely for my RPM's from now on. Guimaraes has good attributes for all things needed of a good RPM, such as work rate 15, teamwork 14, stamina 14, decisions 15 etc, but i was unsure that his acceleration and pace only being 12 was causing a huge problem requiring me to sign someone else. His last season average was 6.91 for me, so with what you state here, im assuming i dont have a problem with him and hes doing well for me in terms of what he's offering.. Expand
6.91 is good score for a RPM, and the lower speed isn't such a big deal because they don't do many high speed runs for the ball (either offensively or defensively), like strikers, defenders or wingers.
Can you help with something im still struggling with? Im findingf the RPM a tricky position to scout players for. I have previously used the recommended attributes you posted in the tables in ypur original post for DM, but im wondering how you manage to find new potential wonderkids for RPM positions. For example, if using scout genie, should i look for players with high potenetial % rating for RPM role, or should i focus more on the attributes which the table promotes such as work rate, acc, pace, stamina etc?
I currently have bruno guimaraes in RPM in my newcastle save but his rating sare always very low. I know the DM position is always goign to score lower than other positions but to maximise my team, im looking for another option to upgrade him, or find a new youth player who can grow into that position. Any more recommendions for this position please? Expand
DMs usually get low rating, despite being probably the most important players of the tactic. If you check the stats, they give the most passes per match, but very few assists, goals, tackles and so on. Their main role is to move close to player in possession to provide short passing options, and pass the ball for someone in a good position to assist for a goal. Without the ball, their main role is to occupy the space so opponents are forced to use the flanks instead of the middle.
Anyway, my tip is to not look at their ratings unless they are under 6.4. Anything around 6.6 or 6.8 is what you should expect of the RPM, even if the whole team is getting scores over 7.0. In the end, it's thanks to the RPM that they can all get such good scores.
About your question of how to hire the RPM, go for the main attributes, and if you can see potential rating, you need to balance well immediate needs and future needs (it depends on your team).
130 points in the first season in the Championship
Sitting top after my last game before the world cup break in season 2 (although teams around me have games in hand)
I made a couple of tweaks in removing stay wider and dribble more from the central defenders, and during games I remove tackle harder from anyone who gets a booking. I also plugged in some of my own set piece routines. We scored 29 goals from corners in season one and 13 in 15 so far in season 2 which definitely helps to win us a few extra points.
Chris Smalling currently 3rd top goalscorer in the league, all from corners
Fantatsic work ZaZ! Expand
Good results, hopefully you can keep your team spirits up so they don't get nervous!
kvasir said: Sorry if it has been already asked - what's the pitch size you recommend? I remember last year it was the biggest one available, but that was because the SSs were making a lot of runs in behind. Expand
I still use the biggest one available, but I don't think anyone ever tested to see if it actually makes any noticeable difference.
korealem1 said: The first position I need to recruit?, ( for green 5.0 ) Expand
I like to make a balanced team, so I always start by the position I'm the weakest. If you want to know what position is the most important, then it's probably the midfielders.
deegenom said: I understand. So what would be alternative then for blue 4.0 when playing as underdogs against way stronger opponents? Because I feel like blue 4.0 is a bit too attacking to play when you are for example Norwich or Bournemouth and facing Liverpool. What would you use in that situation? Expand
I would start with Green to unsettle the opposition, then go with Blue the second half (of if I concede goals before that). It works because players from stronger teams get nervous if the match advances and they are not yet winning.
deegenom said: Hey @ZaZ , can you just explain me one thing please? If Green 5.0 is alternative for solid blue 4.0, why is green 5.0 positive mentality (same like main tactic blue 4.0) and not Cautious like solid blue 4.0? What would then be alternative for Blue 4.0 (from green perspective)? Expand
Solid Blue sacrifices performance (win rate) to become more solid in defense. Green, on the other hand, is naturally good in defense, and has around the same performance as Blue.
Middleweight165 said: @ZaZ did you catch the latest video from Evidence Based Football Manager? Has anything changed with your training schedule? Expand
I just watched after reading your message. His results are very similar to mine, so there is nothing to change in my training schedule right now. Keep in mind that players taking longer time to recover with training doesn't make a difference since I recommend setting players to "no pitch or gym work".
joganita said: What is the most appropriate tactic for bot4-bot5 team @ZaZ Expand
Any tactic from the table with score above 60 will overachieve, so you can pick any that suits your preference in play style. Personally, I like Blue 4.0 and Green 5.0, and they work very well even with the weakest teams.
Rhumble said: I've not used it before, how do I put players on automatic rest when they drop below a certain point ? I've had a look I know there is auto intensity but that doesn't put players on rest , trouble with FM is the layout changes and it becomes difficult to find things. Expand
Flourix said: Hey ZaZ! Nice to see some updates to the new Green versions and training schedules. Had some problems with very red numbers on training for majority of players in the underdogs and lower leagues.
Been running the Green and Light green before with your instructions from FM Base, where you said that Green is more stable with underdogs or if you just don't want to sacrifice/risk as much to see many goals as a top team. Does this still apply for the new green versions? I mean can I start with New green always and change to light when in big lead, and only use Blue 4.0 when down by goals trying to score? Or is it better to start with Blue now as well if new green is more defensive than old Green version? Expand
Green here is the same 5.0, I just changed the position so CMs become SS and AF, making it easier to change during match.
About starting with Green and using Light when winning well and Blue when losing, it's a good strategy and will probably make you win more than just using Green or Blue the entire season.
I never looked at it in that way before, ill start to analyse those types of passing stats more closely for my RPM's from now on. Guimaraes has good attributes for all things needed of a good RPM, such as work rate 15, teamwork 14, stamina 14, decisions 15 etc, but i was unsure that his acceleration and pace only being 12 was causing a huge problem requiring me to sign someone else. His last season average was 6.91 for me, so with what you state here, im assuming i dont have a problem with him and hes doing well for me in terms of what he's offering..
6.91 is good score for a RPM, and the lower speed isn't such a big deal because they don't do many high speed runs for the ball (either offensively or defensively), like strikers, defenders or wingers.
Can you help with something im still struggling with? Im findingf the RPM a tricky position to scout players for. I have previously used the recommended attributes you posted in the tables in ypur original post for DM, but im wondering how you manage to find new potential wonderkids for RPM positions. For example, if using scout genie, should i look for players with high potenetial % rating for RPM role, or should i focus more on the attributes which the table promotes such as work rate, acc, pace, stamina etc?
I currently have bruno guimaraes in RPM in my newcastle save but his rating sare always very low. I know the DM position is always goign to score lower than other positions but to maximise my team, im looking for another option to upgrade him, or find a new youth player who can grow into that position. Any more recommendions for this position please?
DMs usually get low rating, despite being probably the most important players of the tactic. If you check the stats, they give the most passes per match, but very few assists, goals, tackles and so on. Their main role is to move close to player in possession to provide short passing options, and pass the ball for someone in a good position to assist for a goal. Without the ball, their main role is to occupy the space so opponents are forced to use the flanks instead of the middle.
Anyway, my tip is to not look at their ratings unless they are under 6.4. Anything around 6.6 or 6.8 is what you should expect of the RPM, even if the whole team is getting scores over 7.0. In the end, it's thanks to the RPM that they can all get such good scores.
About your question of how to hire the RPM, go for the main attributes, and if you can see potential rating, you need to balance well immediate needs and future needs (it depends on your team).
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Nice results, congratulations!
TTP said: This tactic is absolutely mad.
130 points in the first season in the Championship
Sitting top after my last game before the world cup break in season 2 (although teams around me have games in hand)
I made a couple of tweaks in removing stay wider and dribble more from the central defenders, and during games I remove tackle harder from anyone who gets a booking. I also plugged in some of my own set piece routines. We scored 29 goals from corners in season one and 13 in 15 so far in season 2 which definitely helps to win us a few extra points.
Chris Smalling currently 3rd top goalscorer in the league, all from corners
Fantatsic work ZaZ!
Good results, hopefully you can keep your team spirits up so they don't get nervous!
Especially for the youth team, since attribute growth is way faster until 23 years old.
I still use the biggest one available, but I don't think anyone ever tested to see if it actually makes any noticeable difference.
I like to make a balanced team, so I always start by the position I'm the weakest. If you want to know what position is the most important, then it's probably the midfielders.
It should be working well. Maybe this thread here might help: https://fm-arena.com/thread/1076-my-tactic-doesn-t-work-help-me-please/
I would start with Green to unsettle the opposition, then go with Blue the second half (of if I concede goals before that). It works because players from stronger teams get nervous if the match advances and they are not yet winning.
Are you using it in FM21 or FM22?
Solid Blue sacrifices performance (win rate) to become more solid in defense. Green, on the other hand, is naturally good in defense, and has around the same performance as Blue.
I just watched after reading your message. His results are very similar to mine, so there is nothing to change in my training schedule right now. Keep in mind that players taking longer time to recover with training doesn't make a difference since I recommend setting players to "no pitch or gym work".
which tactics work best for me?
This one will definitely go well, but in the end, any tactic works with Liverpool.
It works with any team, from IK Brage to Real Madrid or Juventude.
Should they sit behind the opponent's goal?
Then Blue 4.0 will do very well for you, even in the lower leagues.
Any tactic from the table with score above 60 will overachieve, so you can pick any that suits your preference in play style. Personally, I like Blue 4.0 and Green 5.0, and they work very well even with the weakest teams.
Gratz! Nice goal difference too, more than double of PSG!
Training > Rest > No pitch or gym work
Just make sure to train the CMs as AF and SS, so they can be used in Blue without problem.
Nice to see some updates to the new Green versions and training schedules. Had some problems with very red numbers on training for majority of players in the underdogs and lower leagues.
Been running the Green and Light green before with your instructions from FM Base, where you said that Green is more stable with underdogs or if you just don't want to sacrifice/risk as much to see many goals as a top team. Does this still apply for the new green versions? I mean can I start with New green always and change to light when in big lead, and only use Blue 4.0 when down by goals trying to score? Or is it better to start with Blue now as well if new green is more defensive than old Green version?
Green here is the same 5.0, I just changed the position so CMs become SS and AF, making it easier to change during match.
About starting with Green and using Light when winning well and Blue when losing, it's a good strategy and will probably make you win more than just using Green or Blue the entire season.