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After over 2000 downloads across a few different sites, and nothing but positive feedback, it's time to get my tactic tested...
I've now updated the post and included all images needed for it to be added to the TACTIC TESTING LOG.



What you'll see here is rapid, quick pass and go and many through balls which lead to plenty of goals.
1 thing to notice is that you'll rarely get more than 50% possession due to constantly trying that killer through ball.

I took Wrexham from league 1 to premier league in constant promotions and now sit 4th in the premier league 4 seasons in.
I also tried the tactic on a previous Man Utd save, and got the same results.
Won the league with Man Utd 3 seasons running including 2 champions leagues, and each time was by more than 12 points.


I then holidayed a full season on a fresh Liverpool save as that seem's to be everyones test team.

the images show how powerful this tactic is. goals after goals in every game, especially by the front 3 which break the offside trap over and over again.
IF YOU LIKE TO WATCH 1V1s THEN THIS TACTIC WILL BE PERFECT FOR YOU.

I will attach the tactic and some screen shots and hopefully you guys can give it a spin and let me know how you get on.
type of players required =  good vision from your DM and wide players and accelration/speed for your front 3.

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Nice job, just 2 questions:
Do you use any PI?
What are your OOP instructions?
Thanks

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Xekmat said: Nice job, just 2 questions:
Do you use any PI?
What are your OOP instructions?
Thanks


Yes players have a few adjustments to what's already set on their positions, and my assistant done everything else. I didn't touch any OOP as i was simply testing the tactic on a few different saves, worked really well for Liverpool, Man Utd and even Wrexham. took Wrexham from league 1 to premier league with instant promotions.

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By OOP team instructions, I mean defensive line and press instructions. But I assume that you followed the Fuild Counter-Attack template.

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Xekmat said: By OOP team instructions, I mean defensive line and press instructions. But I assume that you followed the Fuild Counter-Attack template.

I didn't change to much except the actual formation and a tweaked the team instructions. so most things will be auto set for the fluid counter. Let me know if you give you a try and how you get on.

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Larnziee said: What you'll see here is rapid, quick pass and go and many through balls which lead to plenty of goals.
1 thing to notice is that you'll rarely get more than 50% possession due to constantly trying that through ball.

I took Wrexham from league 1 to premier league in constant promotions and now sit top of premier league 4 seasons in.
I also tried the tactic on a previous Man Utd save I had and got same results.
Won the league with Man Utd 3 seasons running and each time was by more than 12 points.
Current Wrexham save I'm 12 games in, 11 wins with 1 loss but sit top with huge goal difference.



I then holidayed a full season on a fresh Liverpool save as that seem's to be everyones test team.

the images show how powerful this tactic is. goals after goals in every game.

I will attach the tactic and some screen shots and hopefully you guys can give it a spin and let me know how you get on.
type of players required = vision and speed.


Tactic wont load

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For those saying it wont load, I'm not sure why, others have downloaded it and using it now. Try this link...

Fast Paced Counter - Big Scorelines.fmf
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Larnziee said: For those saying it wont load, I'm not sure why, others have downloaded it and using it now. is there another way of me uploading it?

this worked for me

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doru228 said: this worked for me

Let me know how you get on with it, which team are you managing?

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Larnziee said: Let me know how you get on with it, which team are you managing?

ASA Targu-Mures (Romanian Second Division)

I promoted to the first one with another tactic and done about a quarter of season.
I plugged this one in and at the moment i stay on 9W 1D 1W - i was the last team in the league based on season predictions.
I still don't have the perfect players for the tactic but its IMPRESSIVE.
I love how the team plays, and some goals are just pure magic.

I'm very happy with it even if it won't be the best tactic in the game.
Please let me know if you ever update it

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doru228 said: ASA Targu-Mures (Romanian Second Division)

I promoted to the first one with another tactic and done about a quarter of season.
I plugged this one in and at the moment i stay on 9W 1D 1W - i was the last team in the league based on season predictions.
I still don't have the perfect players for the tactic but its IMPRESSIVE.
I love how the team plays, and some goals are just pure magic.

I'm very happy with it even if it won't be the best tactic in the game.
Please let me know if you ever update it


Appreciate the feedback, I tweaked the tactic slightly last night and done a few more tests over night, but can't seem to improve it anymore than it already is. I started a new save with Chelsea and Napoli and holidayed the full season. both won the league, both scored over 115 goals and dominated their leagues.
and yes what you said about how the team plays, that was my original plan, to create a tactic which is pleasing to watch, not the boring same tactics we all see these days.
Glad it's working well in your save :thup:

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Larnziee said: Appreciate the feedback, I tweaked the tactic slightly last night and done a few more tests over night, but can't seem to improve it anymore than it already is. I started a new save with Chelsea and Napoli and holidayed the full season. both won the league, both scored over 115 goals and dominated their leagues.
and yes what you said about how the team plays, that was my original plan, to create a tactic which is pleasing to watch, not the boring same tactics we all see these days.
Glad it's working well in your save :thup:


i'll come back with a performace update once i get a whole season in. At the moment i qualify for europe - season not done yet, i am sitting in 3rd place with 200/1 odds in the begining of the season lol

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doru228 said: i'll come back with a performace update once i get a whole season in. At the moment i qualify for europe - season not done yet, i am sitting in 3rd place with 200/1 odds in the begining of the season lol

Keep on eye on your younger players with their fitness, due to it being high tempo and players covering alot of ground, you may notice some players who don't have high fitness, start to need rests in the 2nd half of the season.

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Larnziee said: Keep on eye on your younger players with their fitness, due to it being high tempo and players covering alot of ground, you may notice some players who don't have high fitness, start to need rests in the 2nd half of the season.

I have made just a few tweaks on the position of SS(DM) and RW(TWM)(i get the players having better ratings than on yours). I managed to score more goals, therefore more wins. It was hard for me to get a RM to be also a decent DM or a SS to be a decent TWM.


Maybe you want to have a look ?

doru strikerless.fmf
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doru228 said: I have made just a few tweaks on the position of SS(DM) and RW(TWM)(i get the players having better ratings than on yours). I managed to score more goals, therefore more wins. It was hard for me to get a RM to be also a decent DM or a SS to be a decent TWM.


Maybe you want to have a look ?


Adjusted AM (IP) -> DM(OOP) for a better team shape, previous version the player was drifting too much = better defensive shape
Adjusted BPK (IP) GK(OOP) - helps build up play when opponent is pressing

Better results personally with a Lower League Team
Not very high scoring but constant winning

Credit to  @Larnziee

Fast Paced Counter - Big Scorelines - Adjusted-doru.fmf
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doru228 said: Adjusted AM (IP) -> DM(OOP) for a better team shape, previous version the player was drifting too much = better defensive shape
Adjusted BPK (IP) GK(OOP) - helps build up play when opponent is pressing

Better results personally with a Lower League Team
Not very high scoring but constant winning

Credit to  @Larnziee


Post to the FM26 tactic section with the credit so it can be tested when they get the league working

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Training used related to FM24 attribute testig

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alexej said: Post to the FM26 tactic section with the credit so it can be tested when they get the league working

I'm new on fm arena, did i post my tactic in the right section? as I'd like it to be tested.

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Larnziee said: I'm new on fm arena, did i post my tactic in the right section? as I'd like it to be tested.

fm-arena hasn't started yet testing tacctics for FM26

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doru228 said: Adjusted AM (IP) -> DM(OOP) for a better team shape, previous version the player was drifting too much = better defensive shape
Adjusted BPK (IP) GK(OOP) - helps build up play when opponent is pressing

Better results personally with a Lower League Team
Not very high scoring but constant winning

Credit to  @Larnziee


@doru228 Hey mate is your tactic better than the one posted by @Larnziee as I wanna run a test which one should I use? Many thanks!

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max 737 said: @doru228 Hey mate is your tactic better than the one posted by @Larnziee as I wanna run a test which one should I use? Many thanks!

hi @max 737 ,
it worked better for me, or the players that i have, that doesn't mean it's better

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I just started using it but is seems surprisingly good. Good job on that one

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wjechal123 said: I just started using it but is seems surprisingly good. Good job on that one

the original or the second version?

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max 737 said: the original or the second version?

the doru one.

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I've updated my original post as i'd like to get this tactic added to the TACTIC TESTING LOG, just to see how well it can do.
I've also added a few more images as proof of how powerful this tactic is.
Tried with Liverpool, Chelsea, Newcastle, Napoli, Rangers, Wrexham and Leeds.
won the league with all teams except Leeds where i finished 4th first season, In the wrexham save, i got promoted and then promoted again and then finished 3rd in my first season in the prem.

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max 737 said: @doru228 Hey mate is your tactic better than the one posted by @Larnziee as I wanna run a test which one should I use? Many thanks!

Their simular in terms of setup, but Doru made a few slight changes to his version. You will notice the changes in your build up play, as i believe he uses short passing, where i prefered the fast counter attacks which means the ball is pushed forward alot quicker into the front 3 which get constant 1v1s as you can see from the Salah/Wirtz/Isak goals

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Kudos to you—posts like this from genuine players, sharing their favorite tactics with real excitement and passion, are something I’ve really missed. With no FM25, the forum feels a bit lifeless lately, full of soulless tactic-testing posts with barely any description or conversation. Really hope this place becomes fun and engaging again

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So which tactic is latest tactic please ?

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