I remember starting out with FM11 having a similar problem. I just started a new game as manager of Spurs. We beat Burnley 7-0 in the first game of the season. I was then openly criticised after the game by Defoe (who scored 4) about my comments in the dressing room. The next day he apologised...
My first thoughts on FM12 are quite positive. I think the game play is a lot better and more realistic. The players seem to react a lot better to my commands as well. I've always struggled with defensive/midfielders. They always seemed to go where ever they want, but now they are doing exactly...
Just played a pre-season friendly and won 7-0. The teams morale was Superb. My team talk said (calmly) "Well done lads, now makes sure you do it when it matters" and everyone reacted angrily. I think this is totally unrealistic. I like the amount of options for team talks and the way you can say...
Admittedly this hasn't happened for a while but it's still very frustrating! I (Newcastle) was 2-1 up in the 93rd minute against Bolton. I had set everything to defensive. I had an anchorman, and brought on another defensive midfielder in the last 15 mins. All my defence were set to defensive...
Since my last message things are starting to go well. I decided Dann was the problem, so I brought in Williamson who doesn't have good speed or acceleration, but has better decision making. I'm playing him as a stopper and Cahill covering. In the last 7 games I have beat Chelsea 2-1, Man U 3-1...
No I said I mainly play 4-4-2. It was only against Man U that I tried 4-1-3-2.
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Update: I started again after my rage quit, lost 2-0 to Liverpool but we defended quite well, conceding the 2nd goal from a...
I always play narrow against top teams. I usually play 4-4-2, but against Man I played 4-1-3-2 with a anchorman. I have my wingbacks on support but run from deep rarely.
Jesus Christ this is ******* me off. I decided to stick with defend/defend. Things seemed ok for a while. Only losing 1-0 to Liverpool and Chelsea, and in those games their goals came from a corner and an amazing long range effort. We then drew 0-0 away to Espanyol. But then was losing 5-0 to...
Sorry Barcelonic, I only just read the last bit of your message. I will have to have a look tonight at my backrooms feedback, but to be honest the rest of my team are playing really well. Creating plenty of chances and having a fair amount of possession. It's just the defence I've been having...
I'm playing with Newcastle. I have signed Dann, Cahill and Varane. In my old save with Spurs I used the Stopper/Cover defence style which worked well. I think I can do the same with the defenders I have but it does not seem to be working. I then tried Defend/Defend which seemed to work ok, but...
I've managed Spurs a few times. I've hardly ever played King (even though I love him), so you could get rid of him. I struggled to get decent form out of Kaboul, but that might just be me. I think I've heard others say Kaboul is one of the better Spurs defenders. Definitely keep Corluka. He's...