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    Stats on shots, chances, on target shots

    I recorded some information on shots in FM17. I've done this before, I think it was with FM'15. Things have changed a bit. It is more likely to get a chance (clear cut or half chance) from a header. Further, if your player is one-on-one with the keeper (which usually would be a clear cut...
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    Notes on Chances, Long Shots, On and Off Target

    I've been playing with the match stats showing and I've seen surprising things, which I would like to run by the fm-base community. I'm just watching the 3-d match engine by eye, and seeing when the numbers increment. 1. Clear cut and half-chances must be put on target for them to count...
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    Notes on Northern Ireland's lower leagues

    Started a new save, my second with FM 14, loaded all the british isles leagues and found, arguably, the most forlorn team: Moyola Park. Northern Ireland's 3rd division: the Belfast Telegraph Championship 2. Media Prediction: 16th of 16 teams. Wage budget: 83 pounds per week. We sell 30 season...
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    4-1-2-1-2 (4-4-2 Narrow Diamond) Counter and Control

    I'm happier with the counter version, used when not favored, or away. The control version is OK but I get too many odd losses with it. Might want to use a different control tactic, such as Danilo. The idea is to win back the ball as high up the pitch as possible and have near complete...
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    Hello

    Hi I'm Greg from the US. I played quite a bit of FM 13, mostly on classic mode, and I'm playing FM 14, full version, with AFC Wimbledon. Six seasons in, I downloaded my first tactic ever. It has helped considerably. Just created an account here to provide feedback.
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