simple question: Are we at a point where we can just pick the best-tested tactic and stick with it indefinitely in our saves?
Or maybe not? Perhaps it’s more reasonable to adapt in one of the following ways:
1. Use the best tactic (based on your preferred formation) as your main setup, but have two variations (of course from testing league each): one with the highest goal-scoring potential for when you need to chase a game and another focused on defensive solidity for protecting a lead late on.
2. Adjust your formation for every match to counter your opponent while keeping it somewhat similar to maintain tactical familiarity.
I used to use this chart (on fm 19, 20, 21 and 22) but didn't see any significant difference in my scores. Just sense of having more control during a match.
Organize team meeting and try to boost morale (probably by reducing expectations if you're underdog). Check your team dynamic if there are any problems. Check individual morale and praise players for sth (or criticize if there's space for it).
My first attempt to create my own tactics. Keep fingers crossed!
Tactics:
Player Instructions added to default: VOL (At) - Move into channels BWM (Su) - More direct passes IF (At) - Roam from position DLF (At) - Roam from position
However I always struggle against good teams playing 4231 with Wing play style. It's quite easy to stop crosses from wingers using OI (press, hard tackle, inside foot) but they always find a way to score somehow finding blind spots in my tactics. Any advice?
CBP87 said: Added mark specific position to IF Expand
It's crucial to remember to change marked position to WB when opponent plays 5 at back. That small change in last match recovered my team from 1-2 to 3-2 in the last 10 minutes
I don't like all this updates (changes in ME) and waiting for new database (leagues mostly) extensions so I buy new version around June, when there's a promo on steam
ZaZ said: DMs usually get low rating, despite being probably the most important players of the tactic. Expand
In one season in Polish 5th tier league (semi-pro club) my DM was the best player of the team. Many key passes and assist, and also a long-distance goal every few games
simple question: Are we at a point where we can just pick the best-tested tactic and stick with it indefinitely in our saves?
Or maybe not? Perhaps it’s more reasonable to adapt in one of the following ways:
1. Use the best tactic (based on your preferred formation) as your main setup, but have two variations (of course from testing league each): one with the highest goal-scoring potential for when you need to chase a game and another focused on defensive solidity for protecting a lead late on.
2. Adjust your formation for every match to counter your opponent while keeping it somewhat similar to maintain tactical familiarity.
3. Your approach – how do you handle tactics?
I’d love to hear your thoughts!
Tactics:
Player Instructions added to default:
VOL (At) - Move into channels
BWM (Su) - More direct passes
IF (At) - Roam from position
DLF (At) - Roam from position
Prediction:
Table:
Results:
Squad:
General performance:
Search for "Evidence Based Football Manager" on YouTube.
However I always struggle against good teams playing 4231 with Wing play style. It's quite easy to stop crosses from wingers using OI (press, hard tackle, inside foot) but they always find a way to score somehow finding blind spots in my tactics. Any advice?
It's crucial to remember to change marked position to WB when opponent plays 5 at back. That small change in last match recovered my team from 1-2 to 3-2 in the last 10 minutes
- PI for Full Backs - stay wider,
- Underlap instructon when in possesion.
It makes no sense for me, but still works 🤪
Against team with 1 striker:
- best tactics with 4 defenders (TON 424 V9 HUB TH P97 at the moment),
Against team with 2 strikers:
- best tactics with 3 defenders + WBs (3322 Merc400 at the moment).
Now, I need to consider, how to mix both methods
Have you considered testing it on fm-arena?
In one season in Polish 5th tier league (semi-pro club) my DM was the best player of the team. Many key passes and assist, and also a long-distance goal every few games
His score was almost always above 7.0.