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a 4231 with 3 CMs on attack duty, double pivot in DM is still very OP so stuck with that.

As always, Haaland and Walker locked in, rest of selection up to AM







A narrow 4231 that achieved 98 pts in the PL with City.

Won all but the CL where it finished runner up. As always Haaland and Walker put in place, rest of selection left to AM.







Hey @Mark Just to clarify, you've added set ZIMs set piece routine to katana? what did you do in regards to personel list etc please.

Good work as always
Tweaked version of this https://fm-arena.com/thread/8594-katana-4231-101p-v1-3/

Changes -

Removed pass into space
Removed higher tempo, changed to standard
Removed step up more







Bennyt1987 said: Any reason why this tactic seemingly on the tests doesnt perform as well as Box Levante's, yet I find that this tactic far out performs it when I play with it? Presumably it's my players fitting into this tactic more than others?

The testing done on here mate is to narrow the +/- for the RNG, but you're correct, you need players to fit the system. The players used in the testing will meet most roles in terms of effective they will be in the role. Thanks for the love pal
Tweaked version of this https://fm-arena.com/thread/8867-katana-4231-97p-v1-9/

Changes -

Removed sit narrow from IFs (forgot to do this on the above version)
Added dribble more and run wide to FBs







Tweaked version of this https://fm-arena.com/thread/8867-katana-4231-97p-v1-9/

Mentality changed to positive
Remove sit narrower on IFs
Added dribble more and run wide with ball on FBs







Tweaked version of this https://fm-arena.com/thread/8594-katana-4231-101p-v1-3/

Surprisingly XGA is possibly the lowest I've seen it throughout the Katana tactics, all trophies won

AM in charge of team selection. Walker and Haaland cemented in by me and off I popped on holiday

Changes -

Removed step up more
Added drop off more







Tested with West Ham, predicted 10th.

AM in charge of team selection, however I pinned Bowen and Emerson in role.







Bennyt1987 said: Sorry whilst I have you - on the IF's do you think that the acceleration and pace are still the most important attributes even though this is a IF that sits narrow so doesnt usually therefore mean pace is entirely needed? I look at the other forums where it says acc and pace are the key attributes for any position. If yes is this in your opinion the same for centre backs and DMs?

Acceleration and Pace are key for all positions, you should focus on those 2 attributes before considering anything else
Bennyt1987 said: Thanks - so no need to click the "ditsribute to the centre backs" and make that box green?

I would say no you don't need to do that but please understand that the keeper is rolling the ball out so it could be rolled to a FB or a DM etc...
Tweaked version of https://fm-arena.com/thread/8594-katana-4231-101p-v1-3/page-2/

Lets see how Katana does with underlaps, Haaland 109 goals :woot: All cups won. Only 3 defeats in the PL, however questionable defeats to Sheff Utd and Villa appears to our bogey team this time round

Changes -
Added Underlaps







Bennyt1987 said: In Transition - does this tactic use the "distribute to the centre back" as thats the automatic selection for a gegenpress tactic, do you you de select that and allow the keeper to roll it out to wherever they see fit?

It use's roll it out which is generally short distribution, the likelihood is that it will be given to the CBs
A 424 that won everything with City (Yes I know its City)

Haaland 91 goals in all comps. Gone for a Anchor and Volante on attack as the double pivot.

AM in charge of team selection, although I did lock Haaland and Walker in position







mikaty said: can anybody share with me the best 433 tactic

Why would you ask that on a thread for a 4231?
Chriswin4 said: How long do we need to holiday for? Thanks for the guide by the way, very helpful

The day after the last game of the season
White Europe said: FM 06 legend i think, but also very good in real life👍

He was a beast on FM, not so sure about his ability in real life
Wow!! Zigic, now he was a beast, what year did he break FM? was it 09/10?
dzek said: Which means? 🤣🤣

Delighted I think